Extraordinary October 2015 Firearms Auction
Generates Approximately $15 Million!

Auction: October 5th, 6th & 7th, 2015

Preview: October 2nd - 4th, 2015 and October 5th, 6th & 7th, 2015

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

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1000
$1,552.50

*UBERTI HENRY “FRANK MCCARTHY BUFFALO TRIBUTE”.

SN W17416. Cal. 44-40 24″ blued bbl with folding rear sight. Brass plated frame. Blued trigger and bbl. #56 of 300 of this series. Left and right of frame shows Indian buffalo hunting scenes surrounded by scroll. High gloss stock, right side embossed “MCCARTHY CA” and flashes of lighting and thunder of hooves. Right side marked “SPLITTING THE HERD”. PROVENANCE: Accompanied by Certificate of Authenticity and other documents that came with gun when new. CONDITION: Excellent, near new. 49323-2 JSL21 (1,500-2,500) – Lot 1000

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1001
$6,325.00
Revised: 10/4/2015

Please Note: This is a center fire, not a rim fire as noted in the catalog.

WINCHESTER 4TH MODEL 1866 SADDLE RING CARBINE.

SN 163115. Cal. 44 RF, 20″ bbl, gun metal receiver, straight grained walnut stocks. Front sight mounted on bbl, rear ladder sight. Sling swivels in stock and on rear bbl band. Saddle ring on left side of receiver. Steel buttplate with cleaning rod in compartment. “4” is carved into stock behind lower tang. This is a Brazilian military carbine, although the serial number is somewhat outside the range published in books. It was found in Brazil. The arsenal-style repair to the upper tang (having to destroy another receiver) would also indicate probably military issue. CONDITION: Good. Bbl shows a gray-brown finish overall with some roughness at muzzle. Bbl address is clear. Rear ladder sight is good. Bore is dark with only traces of rifling. Rear bbl band is from another rifle. Gun metal receiver shows considerable cleaning with a replaced left sideplate. Rear upper tang has been repaired. Lever, hammer, loading gate, and trigger show gray-brown patina with some roughness. Stocks are good, but have been cleaned and are slightly undersized. Steel buttplate shows a gray-brown patina. Good representative example of a Winchester “Yellow Boy”. 49547-1 TEP C&R (3,000-5,000) – Lot 1001

1002
$5,750.00

ENGRAVED WINCHESTER MODEL 1866 SRC.

SN 162518. Cal. .44 RF. 20″ bbl, walnut stocks, brass buttplate. CONDITION: Good, no original finish remains on bbl or magazine, bbl address only slightly visible dark bone. Receiver shows old engraving in a scroll style with a vignette of a deer on left side. Stocks have been refinished, action works fine With Cody Firearms Museum research request, confirming features and showing shipment on February 4th, 1884. Colorful old carbine. 49433-7 TEP C&R (3,500-5,000) – Lot 1002

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1003
$10,925.00

WINCHESTER 3RD MODEL 1866 SADDLE RING CARBINE.

SN 131752. Cal. 44 RF, 20″ bbl, blue finish with gun metal receiver. Plain straight grain walnut stocks, brass buttplate with 3-pc cleaning rod in compartment. All standard features. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl and magazine tube show a blue-brown patinated finish. Bbl address is sharp. Front band screw has been marred. Bore is bright with some staining and powder deposits. Rear sight is very good. Gun metal receiver shows some cleaning but retains a nicely patinated finish with some scratches and mars commensurate with age of rifle. Loading gate shows traces of blue. Buttstock shows some cleaning and is slightly undersized. Forestock is full sized. Very nice early Winchester “Yellow Boy” carbine. 49598-2 TEP C&R (6,000-9,000) – Lot 1003

1004
$5,750.00

*WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 MUSKET.

SN 570489 B. Cal. 44 WCF 30″ bbl, blue finish, plain oiled walnut stocks. PROVENANCE: Consignor states that musket was found in a box in a mine office out West in the early 1930’s by her father. CONDITION: Very fine overall. Bbl retains 95% bright blue finish with slight pluming and a few miniscule scratches. Bbl bands retain 90% blue with some pluming. Bore is bright with strong rifling. Receiver shows 95% blue with some pluming on the tang and slight handling marks. Little carry wear. Elevator has a small dent. Lever and hammer retain 90% case color with some staining on the bottom of the lever. Stocks are oil finished and show only minor handling marks. Some abrasion in front of middle bbl band on forestock. Buttplate retains 75% case color finish with wear at the heel. 49510-1 TEP C&R (5,000-8,000) – Lot 1004

1005
$0.00
Revised: 9/18/2015

Please Note: The bead sight on this is an antique ivory bead sight & thus subject to our ivory policy. (Please see ivory policy).

ENGRAVED WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 OBFM RIFLE.

SN 207662. Cal. .32 WCF. 24″ bbl, blue finish. Oil finished walnut stocks. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Very good as refinished, bbl and magazine retain an even plum/brown finish with high point wear and some cleaning at the breech end. Bore is good with visible rifling. Receiver has gray/brown patina with sharp edges. Wood is full-sized, uncleaned and action is tight. Engraving is of a scroll design with vignettes of a buffalo on the left side plate and an elk on the right side plate. Old non-factory engraving. Comes with a Cody Museum letter confirming features and showing shipment on May 3rd, 1886, in a shipment of twenty guns, order number 6148. Colorful old gun. 49433-29 TEP C&R; IVORY (3,000-5,000) – Lot 1005

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1006
$1,725.00

*WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 DELUXE TAKEDOWN RIFLE.

SN 156936. Cal. .45-70. 23″ bbl, blue finish. Checkered walnut stocks, with sling swivel studs. PROVENANCE: William Henkel Collection. CONDITION: Fine as refinished, rifle shows 98% blue over all with few mars. Bore is very good with strong rifling. Takedown feature operates. Buttstock and forend are replacements using high grade crotch walnut. Stocks are checkered in a fine diamond pattern. Nice 86 takedown. 49394-7 TEP C&R (3,000-5,000) – Lot 1006

1007
$3,737.50

WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 OBFM, TAKEDOWN LEVER ACTION RIFLE INSCRIBED “S.T. PETERS” ON BARREL FLAT AT BREECH.

SN 96058. Cal. 45-70, 26″ bbl, blue finish straight grained walnut stocks with crescent buttplate and steel forend cap. Nickel silver front sight, ladder rear sight. “S.T. Peters” on bbl, possibly name of a past owner. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl and magazine show a plum-brown patina with some slight roughness on magazine. Muzzle wear on bbl and some high point wear. Bore is bright with strong rifling. Sights are very good. Receiver retains a considerable amount of bright blue finish fading into plum patina with high point wear and some scratching. Loading gate retains strong traces of fire blue. Hammer and lever retain strong case colors in protected areas. Stocks are very good and full-sized. Stocks show mars and dents commensurate with age of rifle with a dark stain on left side of wrist. Buttplate retains traces of case color. Forend cap retains traces of blue. A very nice identified takedown M 86 rifle. 49598-3 TEP C&R (2,500-4,000) – Lot 1007

1008
$5,175.00

*WINCHESTER MODEL 1892 SADDLE RING CARBINE.

SN 265339. Cal. 32-20, 20″ bbl, blue and case colored finish, straight grain plain walnut stocks with carbine butt. German silver front sight and ladder rear sight. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl and magazine show a considerable amount of blue finish drifting to a pleasing plum patina with muzzle wear on either side and some stains and light scratches. Sights are very good. Bore is bright with strong rifling. Receiver retains a considerable amount of bright blue finish with high point and carry wear blending into a pleasing brown patina. Loading gate shows traces of fire blue. Saddle ring has been removed from left side of receiver. Lever and hammer retain generous quantities of case color that is vivid in protected areas. Stocks are very good and full-sized with only a few small scratches and dents commensurate with age of rifle. Bbl band has a silver-gray patina. Buttplate has gray-brown patina with wear on heel and toe. A very nice 92 SRC in a great caliber. 49606-2 TEP C&R (3,000-5,000) – Lot 1008

1009
$4,887.50

*WINCHESTER MODEL 1892 ROUND BARREL RIFLE.

SN 561671. Cal. 44-40. 24″ rnd bbl, full magazine blue and case color finish, straight grain walnut stocks with crescent butt, German silver front sight, buckhorn rear sight. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl and magazine retain considerable blue with slight plumming of finish on bbl. Bbl address is sharp. Sights are very good. Bore is bright with sharp rifling. Receiver retains a considerable amount of bright blue finish with some flaking and scratching and high point wear. Hammer and lever retain a great deal of case color finish. Varnished walnut stocks are very good and full-sized. Stocks show some slight handling marks and dents. Buttplate shows case color with high point wear on heel and toe. Forend cap shows strong bright blue. A very fine Winchester 92 round bbl rifle. 49548-1 TEP C&R (4,000-6,000) – Lot 1009

1010
$5,462.50

*WINCHESTER MODEL 1892 OBFM RIFLE.

SN 442758. Cal. .32 WCF. 24″ bbl, blue finish. Oiled walnut stocks. CONDITION: Very fine, bbl and magazine retain 95% original blue finish with some dry oil caking at the muzzle. Bore is bright with good rifling. receiver retains 90% blue with some browning at the right rear, no carry wear. Hammer and lever show nearly full but dull casecoloring. Buttplate has no finish and has some caking of dry oil, wood is oil finish, full size and never cleaned. Very nice ’92 rifle. 49433-16 TEP C&R (3,000-5,000) – Lot 1010

1011
$4,025.00
Revised: 10/5/2015

Please Note: The frame has been reblued.

*WINCHESTER MODEL 1892 SEMI DELUXE OCTAGON BARREL FULL MAGAZINE TAKE DOWN RIFLE WITH BEACH FRONT SIGHT WITH IVORY BEAD AND MARBLE RECEIVER SIGHT.

SN 964847. Cal. 44 W.C.F 24″ bbl, blue finish. Checkered straight grain walnut stocks. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Fine, bbl retains 90% blue with muzzle and high point wear. Beach sight is good. Bore is bright with strong rifling. Take down ring shows 40% blue with some stains. Receiver shows 90% blue with high point wear and a few miniscule scratches, carry wear on bottom of receiver. Hammer shows 50% blue finish with some scratching. Lever shows traces of case color in protected areas with balance turning silver. Receiver sight is in good condition. Stocks are very good with some apparent re-varnish, small repairs at the forward end near receiver, slight handling marks overall, checkering is sharp, pistol grip has a Winchester cap. Forend cap is smooth gray patina. Buttplate is smooth silver patina. Ivory bead in patented sight is “certifiable as pre-ban ivory”. 49059-244 TEP C&R; IVORY (3,000-4,000) – Lot 1011

1012
$2,012.50

WINCHESTER MODEL 1892 LEVER ACTION RIFLE ENGRAVED AND GOLD INLAID.

SN 140067. Cal. .32 WCF. 24″ Oct bbl, half magazine, blue finish with engraved and gold inlaid. Highly figured checkered walnut stocks. CONDITION: Very fine as refinished, bbl retains 98% blue finish with a few very small scratches. Bbl has two gold bands around the muzzle, one gold band in front of the forend cap and one gold band at the breech. Bore is frosty with sharp rifling. Receiver retains 98% blue finish with minor handling marks. Receiver is scroll engraved with full coverage on the left and right side, with gold line borders. Hammer, lever and bolt show gold line accents. Engraving is of very good quality and well executed. Stocks are crotch grained walnut with varnish finish, checkering on the grip and forearm, expertly executed. Very nice fancy model 1892 rifle. 49513-10 TEP (2,500-3,500) – Lot 1012

1013
$10,350.00

WINCHESTER MODEL 1894 DELUXE ROUND BARREL FULL MAGAZINE RIFLE WITH LYMAN TANG SIGHT HIGHLY FIGURED CHECKERED STOCK WITH SHOTGUN BUTTPLATE.

SN 17840. Cal. 38-55 26″ bbl, blue finish. Highly figured walnut stocks with checkered pistol grip and forestock. Lyman tang sight. Shotgun buttplate. CONDITION: Very fine, bbl retains 90% blue drifting to plum with some muzzle wear, magazine retains 90% blue drifting somewhat to plum with miniscule scratches. Bore is bright with strong rifling. Receiver retains 90% blue finish with high point wear and miniscule scratching. Bolt shows 90% blue, loading gate shows 50% fire blue. Hammer shows 90% case colors with most wear at the top. Lever shows 60% case color, vivid on left side and in protected area, most wear is on the loop. Tang sight is very good. Stocks are fine with some scratches and dents commensurate with the age of the rifle. Pistol grip is finely checkered with a Winchester cap, forend is finely checkered with a blue steel cap. Forend cap retains 50% blue with a slight scratch. Shot gun buttplate is very good with a few dents and a clear Winchester logo. Accompanying this rifle is a Cody Museum letter confirming all features except tang sight. Extremely nice second year production deluxe Winchester model ’94 rifle. 49290-1 TEP C&R (7,000-11,000) – Lot 1013

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1014
$8,050.00

*WINCHESTER MODEL 1894 DELUXE HALF ROUND / HALF OCTAGON BARREL, HALF MAGAZINE TAKEDOWN RIFLE WITH HIGHLY FIGURED CHECKERED PISTOL GRIP STOCKS WITH CRESCENT BUTT.

SN 161503. Cal. 32 W.S., 22″ bbl, blue and case colored finish, Lyman front sight and two leaf Lyman fold-down rear sight, and tang sight. Highly figured checkered pistol grip stocks with Winchester sling eyes and crescent buttplate. PROVENANCE: Accompanying this rifle is letter from the Cody Firearms Museum confirming all features and showing shipment on December 24, 1902, and return & repair December 5, 1903. Order #214513. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl and magazine retain considerable blue finish turning plum-brown toward muzzle with slight muzzle wear and a few miniscule scratches. Sights are very good. Bore is frosty with strong rifling. Receiver retains a generous amount of bright blue with high point wear at rear top and around takedown ring. Carry wear on bottom of receiver. Some slight scratching. Traces of fire blue on loading gate. Hammer and lever retain a considerable amount of case color in protected areas turning silver on lever loop. Rear tang sight is very good. Stocks are very good and full-sized, and retain much of orig varnish with handling marks and scratches commensurate with age of rifle. Checkering is sharp. Winchester pistol grip cap is very good. Forend cap retains much orig blue. Sling eyes are good. Crescent buttplate shows a silver finish. A very nice Winchester Deluxe rifle with a lot of special-ordered features. 49606-1 TEP C&R (6,500-9,500) – Lot 1014

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1015
$2,875.00

WINCHESTER MODEL 1894 HALF ROUND HALF OCTAGON BARREL RIFLE WITH BUTTON MAGAZINE.

SN 112650. Cal. 32 WS 26″ half round bbl, blue finish. Straight grained American walnut stocks. Tang sight, two leaf express sight and Lyman “certifiable antique ivory” bead front sight. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Fine, bbl retains 90% blue with slight muzzle wear and some small scratches and staining, front sight is very good, leaf sight is very good. Bore is bright with strong rifling. Receiver retains 80% blue with high point wear some scratches and some light cleaning marks. Bolt retains 90% blue. Loading gate shows traces of fire blue. Hammer shows 50% case color. Lever shows 50% case color with some vivid color in protected areas, loop and bottom of lever drifting to a silver/brown patina. Tang sight is very good. Stocks are very good and full sized with a light coat of varnish applied. Buttplate retains 50% blue with wear at the heel and toe. Forend cap retains 95% blue with some high point wear. Magazine cap retains 10% blue/gray finish. A very nice model ’94 rifle in a very good configuration. 49059-43 TEP C&R; IVORY (3,500-5,500) – Lot 1015

1016
$5,175.00
Revised: 10/5/2015

Please Note: This hang tag does not go with this gun. Tag is from 1950’s, gun was made in 1932.

*WINCHESTER MODEL 1894 OCTAGON BARREL FULL MAGAZINE RIFLE WITH ORIGINAL WINCHESTER HANG TAG.

SN 1082309. Cal. 30 WCF 26″ bbl, blue finish. Plain straight grain walnut stocks. Lyman front sight. With original Winchester hang tag showing model, bbl length and caliber, with a price tag of $29.50. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Nearly new condition, bbl and magazine retain 99% blue finish with only slight high point wear. Receiver retains 99% blue finish with only the slightest handling marks and some dry oil stain. Bolt retains 99% blue. Hammer retains 99% blue. Lever retains 95% blue with some high point wear and a couple of scratches, there is a small rust stain on the bottom of receiver. Stocks are nearly new with and full sized with only miniscule handling marks apparent. Buttplate retains 95% blue with only high point wear at the heel and toe. Forend cap retains 99% blue. Screws are excellent. An opportunity to obtain a standard grade model ’94 OBFM rifle in nearly new and unused condition. Hard to improve upon. 49059-41 TEP C&R (3,000-5,000) – Lot 1016

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1017
$2,875.00

*WINCHESTER MODEL 1894 OBFM TAKEDOWN RIFLE.

SN 383926. Cal. .30 WCF. 26″ bbl, blue finish. Oiled walnut stocks. Three leaf express sight with blade front sight. CONDITION: Fine, bbl retains 85% blue finish. Bore is bright with strong rifling. Magazine shows 85% blue finish, takedown ring 10% blue, receiver shows 80% blue finish with mars and scratches and carry wear, lever and hammer show 50% of the casecoloring. Stocks are full sized, never cleaned with original oil finish. Nice Takedown 94. 49433-13 TEP C&R (3,000-5,000) – Lot 1017

1018
$8,625.00

*WINCHESTER MODEL 1894 SADDLE RING CARBINE “TRAPPER” VARIATION WITH 15″ BARREL.

SN 806780. Cal. 30 WCF, 15″ bbl, blue finish, straight grained walnut stocks, carbine buttplate, saddle ring on left side of receiver. Blade front sight, ladder rear sight. PROVENANCE: Accompanied by BATFE letter exempting this carbine from NFA rules. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl shows a generous amount of blue fading somewhat to plum-brown at forward end. Magazine shows very good blue with only slight muzzle wear. Some cleaning at breech of bbl, Bbl band retains traces of blue finish. Bore is frosty with strong rifling. Receiver retains some bright blue in protected areas blending into a silver-gray patina with numerous scratches and handling marks overall. Loading gate retains traces of fire blue. Lever and hammer retain some blue in protected areas. Stocks are very good and full-sized with mars, dents, and scratches commensurate to age of rifle. Buttplate shows a gray-brown patina with traces of blue on tang. A very good condition M 94 Trapper as most of this model have seen severe use. 49548-2 TEP C&R (5,000-8,000) – Lot 1018

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1019
$4,600.00

*WINCHESTER MODEL 94 LEVER ACTION CARBINE.

SN 970397. Cal. 30 WCF 20” bbl, blue finish, walnut stocks. CONDITION: Very fine. Carbine shows 95% plus of orig blue finish. Some pluming at the front of bbl, left side of receiver shows slight marring and saddle ring wear, right side of receiver shows slight flaking, no carry mark wear, blue on hammer and lever is 95% with some slight speckling, buttplate is 50% blue with some pitting on heel. Stocks are very good, full-sized with no evidence of cleaning. Nice straight grain, very few mars. Really nice 94 carbine. 49468-5 TEP C&R (3,500-5,000) – Lot 1019

1020
$6,325.00

*WINCHESTER MODEL 1894 SADDLE RING CARBINE.

SN 925195. Cal. 30 W.C.F. 20″ bbl, straight grain walnut stocks. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl and magazine tube retain 98% blue finish with slight muzzle wear and a few small handling marks. Slight scratch at front of magazine tube. Bbl bands retain 95% blue with slight stain on front band. Bore is bright with strong rifling. Receiver retains 95% blue with high point wear, slight staining, and a few small scratches. Very slight saddle ring wear. Hammer retains 95% blue with slight scratches on front side. Lever retains 95% blue, thinning on bottom. Stocks are very fine and full-sized with only a few slight handling marks. Buttplate retains 95% blue with a few scratches and wear on heel and toe. Very fine M 1894 SRC. Hard to improve upon. 49059-42 TEP C&R (3,000-5,000) – Lot 1020

1021
$1,437.50

*WINCHESTER MODEL 1894 LEVER ACTION CARBINE JOHN WAYNE COMMEMORATIVE WITH SCABBARD AND AMMUNITION.

SN JW45326. Cal. .32-40 Winchester. 18″ bbl, blue and French gray finish. Highly figured checkered walnut stocks. Engraved receiver. Large lever ring. CONDITION: Very fine, with 99% blue finish on the bbl, bbl bands are French gray. Bore appears unfired. Receiver shows 99% French gray finish with bright blue screws, bolt, hammer and trigger. Engraving on left side shows a stagecoach scene bordered by titles of John Wayne movies. Right side of receiver shows cattle drive scene with titles of John Wayne movies. Breech of bbl is marked “John Wayne Commemorative”. Stocks are figured walnut with fine checkering at the wrist and forend. John Wayne relief plaque inlaid into the right side of buttstock. Scabbard is very fine with a few scuff marks, made by Bianchi and marked “Winchester” Model 94 John Wayne, Commemorative. Full box of .32-40 nickel case cartridges. Nice condition commemorative. 49323-5 TEP (750-1,250) – Lot 1021

1022
$3,162.50

*WINCHESTER MODEL 1895 DELUXE LEVER ACTION TAKEDOWN RIFLE.

SN 70607. Cal. .405 WCF. 24″ bbl, blue finish, W.F. Sheard front sight. Straight grain checkered walnut stocks. Lyman receiver sight. PROVENANCE: William Henkel Collection. CONDITION: Very fine as refinished, bbl shows 98% blue finish with only slight marring. Bore is bright with sharp rifling. Receiver shows 98% blue finish overall, with some minor scratches. Hammer shows bright case coloring. Stocks are straight grained varnished walnut and are not undersized, checkered at the wrist and on the forend, ebony insert at front of forend, steel checkered buttplate with 80% blue. Nice big bore ’95. 49394-11 TEP C&R (4,000-6,000) – Lot 1022

1023
$6,900.00

WINCHESTER MODEL 1895 SADDLE RING CARBINE.

SN 401262. Cal. 30 ARMY 22″ bbl, blue finish. Straight grain American walnut stocks. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Very fine to excellent, bbl retains 98% blue with slight muzzle wear and just a few stained spots, bbl band retains 90% blue with some flaking. Receiver retains 98% blue with slight high edge wear and slight saddle ring wear. Bolt retains 98% blue with some spotting. Magazine retains 90% blue drifting slightly to brown with a few minor scratches. Lever retains 95% blue with some high point wear and a minor scratch. Magazine and lever show operation mark. Stocks are very fine and full sized with very few mars or dings, forend and hand guard are also fine. Forward edge of hand guard is still sharp. Very fine ’95 SRC that will be almost impossible to improve upon. 49059-47 TEP C&R (3,500-5,500) – Lot 1023

1024
$3,737.50

WINCHESTER MODEL 1895 SEMI DELUXE LEVER ACTION RIFLE WITH LYMAN IVORY BEAD FRONT SIGHT AND LYMAN RECEIVER SIGHT.

SN 5451. Cal. 30 US 28″ bbl, blue finish. Checkered straight grained walnut stocks. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Very good, bbl retains 80% blue with some muzzle wear and thinning at the forward end and slight staining on top of bbl. Bore is bright with strong rifling. Receiver retains 60% blue with high point wear and some flaking, right side of receiver has some staining, Lyman receiver sight shows 10% blue, sight functions well. Magazine shows 20% blue blending with a smooth brown patina. Lever shows 10% blue blending into a smooth brown patina. Stocks are very good and full sized. Stocks show handling marks and a few dents commensurate with the age of the rifle. Checkering is sharp with a few small dents, ebony insert in schnabel tip, buttplate retains 10% blue mostly on the tang, balance is silver/gray patina. Stock and bbl have Winchester sling eyes mounted. A very good model ’95 semi deluxe rifle in a good caliber. Lyman sight contains “certifiable antique ivory” bead. 49059-50 TEP C&R; IVORY (3,000-5,000) – Lot 1024

1025
$4,025.00

*WINCHESTER MODEL 1895 LEVER ACTION RIFLE WITH MATTED RECEIVER.

SN 108468. Cal. 35 WCF 24″ round bbl, blue finish. straight grained American walnut stocks. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Very fine, bbl retains 95% blue with slight muzzle wear, a few scratches and a few stains. Bore is frosty with strong rifling. Receiver shows 95% blue finish overall with slight high point wear and few scratches, receiver is factory matted on the front ring with WP proof applied to the side. Bolt shows 50% blue, some light cleaning. Magazine shows 80% thinning blue. Hammer shows 20% finish. Lever retains 90% blue finish with some dents and scratches on the bottom and staining inside loop. Stocks are very good and full sized, with a slight chip missing at the front of the wrist on left side, very few handling marks and scratches. Buttplate retains 70% blue with wear at the heel and toe. Forend has an ebony insert at the Schnabel tip. Really nice model 1895 Winchester in a very desirable caliber. 49059-46 TEP C&R (3,000-5,000) – Lot 1025

1026
$3,450.00

*WINCHESTER MODEL 71 DELUXE LEVER ACTION RIFLE WITH BOLT PEEP SIGHT AND SLING, STRAIGHT GRAINED CHECKERED PISTOL GRIP STOCKS.

SN 7777. Cal. 348 WCF. 24″ bbl, blue finish, checkered pistol grip walnut stocks. Factory bolt peep sight and tooled leather sling. Winchester quick-detach sling swivels. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Bbl retains 80% blue drifting to plum toward muzzle, staining on both sides of bbl, and some light scratches. Slight muzzle wear. Bore is bright with strong rifling. Magazine shows 90% blue. Cap shows 10% blue. Receiver retains 90% bright blue with high point wear, a few scratches, and slight carry wear at bottom of receiver. Lever and hammer retain 50% blue. Bolt retains 95% blue. Factory bolt peep sight is very good and shows 50% blue. Loading gate is bright. Stocks are very good. Pistol grip has sharp checkering with a few mars and bruises. Buttstock has a few mars and bruises and slight staining at butt. Buttplate shows a gray-brown patina. Forestock is very good with slight staining at receiver. Forend cap retains 80% blue. A very nice Deluxe M 71 with rare bolt peep sight. 49583-1 TEP C&R (2,000-4,000) – Lot 1026

1027
$2,990.00

*WINCHESTER MODEL 71 DELUXE LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 43010. Cal. .348 WCF. 24″ bbl, blue finish, checkered walnut stocks. PROVENANCE: William Henkel Collection. CONDITION: Very fine. Rifle retains 98% bbl blue, turning slightly plum with slight muzzle wear. Bore is very good. Ramp front sight. Receiver shows 98% blue. Lever and hammer show 98% matte blue. Wood is fine with miniscule handling marks present. Checkered pistol grip with steel cap. Checkered forend with blue steel cap. Blue steel buttplate with 90% blue. Winchester quick detach sling swivels. Very nice Model 71 Deluxe. 49394-35 TEP (2,000-3,000) – Lot 1027

1028
$1,725.00

*WINCHESTER MODEL 71 DELUXE RIFLE.

SN 37197. Cal. .348 WCF. 24″ bbl, blue finish. Checkered walnut stocks with steel buttplate and factory quick detach sling swivels. Redfield receiver sight. PROVENANCE: William Henkel Collection. CONDITION: Fine as refinished, bbl shows 98% blue with small handling marks at the muzzle. Receiver shows 95% blue, there are three extra holes drilled in the left side of the receiver to mount a scope. Hammer and lever show 98% blue. Stocks show 98% of fine refinish. Buttplate shows 90% blue. Nice hunting rifle. 49394-12 TEP C&R (1,500-2,500) – Lot 1028

1029
$6,325.00

*WINCHESTER MODEL 64 LEVER ACTION “DEER RIFLE” WITH RARE BOLT PEEP SIGHT AND RAMP FRONT SIGHT, RARE DOUBLE-SET TRIGGERS.

SN 1327916. Cal. 219 Zipper, 26″ bbl, blue finish, checkered straight grain walnut stocks with pistol grip, sling swivel mounts, and steel buttplate. Peep sight mounted on bolt. Orig double-set triggers. Left side of receiver tapped for scope mount. Winchester pistol grip cap, Winchester sling swivel mounts, and Winchester steel buttplate. PROVENANCE: William Henkel Collection. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl shows a good amount of blue finish turning slightly plum toward muzzle, slight muzzle wear and a few scratches. Bore is bright with strong rifling. Receiver retains considerable bright blue finish with some marring of left and right side and some carry wear, high point wear and a few scratches. Bolt peep sight is very good. Hammer and lever retain considerable blue finish. Set triggers need adjustment. Stocks are very good and full-sized with sharp checkering. Buttplate retains some bright blue turning to plum patina. Pistol grip cap is very good. Forend cap shows plum-blue finish. A very nice M 64 “Deer Rifle”. 49394-53 TEP C&R (5,000-8,000) – Lot 1029

1030
$2,070.00

*RARE WINCHESTER MODEL 64 LEVER ACTION “DEER RIFLE” WITH 20″ BARREL.

SN 1369841. Cal. 30 WCF. 20″ bbl, blue finish, plain straight grain pistol grip stocks, steel buttplate, and 2/3 magazine. “Deer Rifle” with original carbine-length bbl. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl retains 85% blue turning plum toward muzzle. Some scratches and stains on top of bbl. Slight muzzle wear. Bore is bright with sharp rifling. Receiver retains 85% blue drifting to a plum patina. High point wear, some slight scratching, and minor carry wear. Bolt shows 95% blue. Hammer and trigger show 50% blue. Stocks are very good with marring and scratches commensurate with age of rifle. A few small dents on left side of buttstock. Stocks have been lightly varnished. Steel buttplate shows 20% blue with wear on heel and toe. Forend cap shows 90% blue with some slight scratches. Magazine tube and cap show 90% blue. A very nice and rare Winchester M 64. 49583-3 TEP C&R (800-1,200) – Lot 1030

1031
$3,737.50

*WINCHESTER MODEL 65 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 1005945. Cal. .218 Bee. 24″ bbl, blue finish. Varnished walnut stocks. Lyman tang sight. PROVENANCE: William Henkel Collection. CONDITION: Very good, bbl retains 80% blue finish it is starting to turn plum, bore is good. Receiver shows 80% blue finish also turning plum in certain areas, small scratches and handling marks. Lever retains 30% blue. Stocks show 90% varnish, buttstock may be a replacement but fits very well. Hard to find rifle, rare caliber. 49394-13 TEP C&R (2,000-2,500) – Lot 1031

1032
$2,012.50

CUSTOM ENGRAVED MARLIN MODEL 1889 LEVER ACTION DELUXE RIFLE WITH FIGURED STOCK.

SN 44927. Cal. .38 WCF. 24″ bbl, blue finish with gold inlay, highly figured checkered stocks with pistol grip. Accompanied by a small size period of use Elgin pocket watch, with fob. CONDITION: Very fine, as refinished after engraving. Bbl shows 98% blue finish with only slight wear. Bore is dark with strong rifling. Receiver retains 98% blue overall. Lever and hammer retain 90% blue overall. Receiver is engraved with scroll coverage and a vignette on left side of a hunter shooting a grizzly bear inlaid in gold. Right side of receiver shows a tiger and deer inlaid in gold bordered by gold line and scroll engraving. Hammer and lever have gold accents. Breech end of bbl is scroll engraved. Stocks are highly figured crotch walnut with fine checkering on pistol grip and forend. Forend cap has gold accents. Crescent buttplate retains 90% blue. Watch is in good condition and works. There is a small diamond chip set into the back of case. Very attractive set. 49513-9 TEP (2,500-3,500) – Lot 1032

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1033
$2,875.00

*MARLIN MODEL 1894 SEMI-DELUXE LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 326368. Cal. .25-20. Fine rifle with 24″ tapered oct bbl, half magazine, combination front sight with “certifiable antique red dyed ivory” bead, slot blank in rear seat and a locking Lyman tang sight. Mounted with very nicely figured, shell grain American walnut that has A-style checkered forearm and serpentine grip buttstock with Marlin trademark embossed hard rubber buttplate. Left side of upper tang, under the wood has matching SN which is also found in top tang channel of buttstock. The model 1894 Marlin was a fine and reliable rifle. The small bore .25-20 cal., was not considered to be a big game cartridge and as such was usually relegated to boys and ladies use for small game & garden pests. Small bore rifles of that era are rarely found with high orig finish or good bores. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Very fine, bbl & magazine tube retain about all of a very fine, high quality restored finish. Receiver, lever and hammer retain strong case colors, turned silver on bottom of receiver and outer faces of lever. Bolt retains about 95% bright blue. Wood is sound showing a fine restored finish. Mechanics are crisp. Bright shiny bore. 49059-245 JR C&R; IVORY (2,000-3,000) – Lot 1033

1034
$0.00

*MARLIN MODEL 97 OBFM RIFLE.

SN 345579. Cal. .22 S.L.LR. 24″ bbl, blue finish. Walnut stocks. CONDITION: Good, bbl and tube shows 80% blue with a lot of dry oil stains. Receiver shows 80% of a gray/blue finish that has dulled with age. Stocks are custom made and not original to the rifle, LOP on the buttstock is 15-1/2″ there is a cheek piece on the left side of the stock, steel buttplate with trapdoor compartment. The forestock has a unique bbl band and a very fat profile, forestock is 12-1/2″ l. Upper tang is missing rear sight filler screws. A very unique rifle built for somebody with very long arms. 49433-23 TEP C&R (1,500-2,500) – Lot 1034

1035
$1,495.00
Revised: 10/2/2015

Please Note: This is a conversion to takedown and it is refinished.

*MARLIN MODEL 1895 LTD-III TAKEDOWN LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN III00022. Cal. 45-70. 18″ oct bbl, takedown, blue finish, straight grain walnut stocks with shotgun buttplate. Brass bead front sight, Buckhorn rear sight. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl and magazine tube retain nearly all blue finish with only slight high point wear. Bore is bright with sharp rifling. Sights are very good. Receiver shows nearly all orig blue finish with only slight high point wear. Hammer and lever show nearly all orig blue finish with only some slight high point wear. Stocks are very good, full-sized, and show only slight handling marks. Hard rubber buttplate is very good. Forend cap shows nearly all of orig blue finish. A very nice high finish early numbered special issue Marlin rifle. 49417-94 TEP (800-1,200) – Lot 1035

1036
$8,337.50

MARLIN BALLARD RIGBY NO 6-1/2 SINGLE SHOT TARGET RIFLE.

SN 28164. Cal. 38-55. 28″ bbl, blue and case colored finish, checkered pistol grip stocks with Farrow pattern light Swiss butt. Spirit level front sight, Vernier mid-range rear tang sight. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl retains 90% blue with some thinning, very good bore. “Ballard” engraved on top flat, receiver shows 80% case colors with few apparent mars. Hammer, breechblock and lever show 80% case color, some browning on the lever. Stocks are very good with checkered pistol grip and forend with horn cap, stocks retain 90% orig finish with some bruising on the buttstock. Buttplate shows 10% case color with the balance turning silver. Engraving is very high quality with a vignette of a running deer on left side bordered by scroll, right side of receiver shows a vignette of a bear, also surrounded by fine scroll. Top of receiver is faceted and is scroll engraved on flats. Very nice Ballard Rigby rifle. 49290-8 TEP C&R (5,000-8,000) – Lot 1036

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1037
$1,725.00

*STEVENS NO. 49 WALNUT HILL SINGLE SHOT TARGET RIFLE.

SN 2685. Cal. 22 LR 28″ heavy round bbl, blue and case color finish, plain pistol grip stock with heavy forend. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains 85% blue mixing with plum patina, some slight scratches. Bbl is marked “Stevens Walnut Hill”. Bore is bright with strong rifling. Receiver retains 90% case color finish. Lever retains 10% case color finish. Hammer is bright with some oil staining. Bbl mounts a Lyman 438-Field telescope with clear optics. Lyman adjustable tang sight and front globe sight with insert. Stocks are very good with handling marks commensurate with age. Forend is very wide and has a blued bbl band with sling swivel attached. Sling swivel on butt. Steel buttplate. Very nice Walnut Hill. 49510-8 TEP C&R (1,000-1,500) – Lot 1037

1038
$3,162.50

RARE C.B. HOLDEN OF WORCESTER, MASS, SIDE-OPEN RIFLE.

SN 191. Cal. 32 RF 24″ bbl, blue finish, walnut stocks. Bbl has a Beech combination front sight and a unique ladder rear sight with no markings. Bbl is also unmarked. Action opens using knob on right side of receiver to swing bolt out to side. Rear tang sight is also very unique, possibly one-of-a-kind. CONDITION: Very good. Rifle shows a pleasing plum brown patina overall with some bright blue remaining in protected areas of frame. Receiver has traces of bright blue. Trigger guard shows 20% blue with some staining. Stocks are very good showing most orig varnish with marring mostly on left side of buttstock. Buttplate is faceted and shows 20% blue with some rust stains. This is a very rare seldom seen rifle made around 1870. 49468-3 TEP (2,500-4,000) – Lot 1038

1039
$5,175.00

*ENGRAVED COLT DOUBLE ACTION LIGHTNING REVOLVER.

SN 130149. Cal. .38 Colt. 4-1/2″ bbl, blue finish. Mother of Pearl grips. CONDITION: Good overall. Traces of blue finish in protected areas, casecolor on frame has silvered, Mother of Pearl grips appear original and fit perfectly. Front sight has been reshaped. Engraving appears original and is of a very high quality, possibly presentation grade. Presentation panel on backstrap remains blank. Very fine example of high quality engraving on a Colt revolver. 49433-106 TEP C&R (3,500-5,000) – Lot 1039

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1040
$2,875.00

ENGRAVED COLT MODEL 1877 DOUBLE ACTION LIGHTNING SHERIFF’S MODEL REVOLVER.

SN 14002. Cal. .38 Colt. 3-1/2″ bbl, nickel finish. Hard rubber grips. CONDITION: Good condition. Engraving appears to be factory or New York style, gun was engraved when it was new. 10% nickel finish on the bbl and cylinder, 20% nickel finish on the frame, traces of blue on the hammer. Very good representative example of an engraved Lightning. 49433-108 TEP C&R (3,000-4,500) – Lot 1040

1041
$3,450.00

*COLT MODEL 1877 LIGHTNING DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER SHERIFF’S MODEL.

SN 165537. Cal. .38 Colt. 3-1/2″ bbl, blue finish, hard rubber grips. CONDITION: Very fine to excellent. 95% blue with some marring at the muzzle of the bbl on the right side. 85% vivid casecolor on the frame. Fire blue on the hammer, excellent screws. Very fine sheriff’s model. 49433-107 TEP C&R (3,500-5,000) – Lot 1041

1042
$2,012.50

*COLT MODEL 1877 LIGHTNING DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER.

SN 130182. Cal. .38 Colt. Scarce 6″ bbl, blue finish, hard rubber grips. CONDITION: Very good to fine condition. 80% bbl blue with some roughness at the muzzle. 60% blue on all other parts. Traces of vivid casecolor in the corners of the frame, blending into a pleasant brown patina. Nice screws. Very rare bbl length. 49433-105 TEP C&R (1,500-2,500) – Lot 1042

1043
$1,955.00

COLT MODEL 1877 DOUBLE ACTION LIGHTNING REVOLVER WITH MOTHER OF PEARL GRIPS.

SN 97245. Cal. 38. 3-1/2″ rnd bbl, nickel finish. Blue screws, hammer and trigger. Two piece MOP grips. SN’s on frame, trigger guard, backstrap and cylinder all match. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Very fine, bbl retains 95% nickel finish with slight muzzle wear and one or two small spots of lifting nickel. Bbl address is sharp. Cylinder retains 60% nickel with losses on front face and edges and some slight scratch marks between two flutes. Frame retains 90% nickel finish with most of loss in front of cylinder, sharp patent mark, sharp rampant colt, screws show traces of blue. Trigger and hammer retain 50% blue. Trigger guard and backstrap retain 90% nickel with some high point wear and minor blistering. Screws retain 80% bright fire blue. MOP grips are very good with a few minor chips, grips fit very well and have nice color. Mechanics function well. A very fine Colt Lightning revolver. 49059-93 TEP C&R (1,250-2,250) – Lot 1043

1044
$2,587.50

ENGRAVED COLT MODEL 1877 DOUBLE ACTION THUNDERER REVOLVER.

SN 100477. Cal. .41 Colt. 4-3/4″ bbl, nickel finish. Mother of Pearl grips. CONDITION: Very good condition. Revolver retains 50-60% nickel finish overall with the balance blending to smooth clean metal. Front sight has been trimmed. Engraving appears to be original factory or New York style, well executed. Mother of Pearl grips fit well. Nice example of an early engraved Thunderer. 49433-104 TEP C&R (2,000-3,000) – Lot 1044

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1045
$1,725.00

COLT MODEL 1877 DOUBLE ACTION THUNDERER REVOLVER.

SN 131036. Cal. .41 Colt. Blue finish with scarce 6″ bbl and hard rubber grips. CONDITION: Very good. Revolver retains 30-40% blue overall. Vivid casecolor in protected areas of the frame blending to muted casecolors overall. Fire blue on hammer. Good screws. An opportunity to get a rare bbl length at a reasonable price. 49433-103 TEP (1,500-2,000) – Lot 1045

1046
$4,312.50

*COLT MODEL 1877 DOUBLE ACTION THUNDERER SHERIFF’S MODEL REVOLVER IN COLT BOX.

SN 140688. Cal. 41 3-1/2″ bbl, blue and case colored finish, checkered hard rubber grips, maroon Colt box with picture label and Ideal loading label on inner lid. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl retains 90% bright blue with some muzzle wear and drifting of finish. Bore is frosty with deep rifling. Sharp bbl address and sharp Colt D. A. 41 on left side. Cylinder retains 90% bright blue with high point wear on front edge and along flutes. Frame retains 80% case color with fiery color in protected areas drifting to plum brown on recoil shield and top strap. Fine screws. Trigger guard and backstrap retain 90% bright blue with gray-brown patina on backstrap. Trigger retains 50% fire blue. Hammer retains 95% fire blue. Hammer does not stay on full-cock. Can be repaired. Grips are fine with no serious mars or dents. Box is very good with a clear top label showing a picture of a Colt Double Action pistol. Inner label shows instructions for Ideal Reloading Tool. Box is maroon in color with a blue end label saying .38 Cal. 3-1/2″ rubber and blue without ejector. Some faded pencil marks on bottom of box that are indiscernible. A very nice high condition Colt Thunderer in an original Colt box. 49059-72 TEP C&R (1,000-2,000) – Lot 1046

1047
$0.00

COLT MODEL 1877 DOUBLE ACTION THUNDERER REVOLVER.

SN 99444. Cal. .41 Colt. Blue finish with 4-1/2″ bbl. Hard rubber grips. CONDITION: Very good over all as refinished. Gun retains 95% blue finish, frame is silvered. Screws are good, grips fit well. Front sight has been trimmed. Markings are all clear and legible. 49433-109 TEP C&R (1,200-1,500) – Lot 1047

1048
$1,035.00

*COLT MODEL 1877 DOUBLE ACTION THUNDERER REVOLVER WITH RARE SIX INCH BARREL.

SN 147701. Cal. 41. 6″ rnd bbl, blue and case color finish. Checkered hard rubber grips. SN’s on frame, trigger guard, backstrap all match. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Very good, bbl retains 50% bright blue blending with a plum patina, slight scratches and some muzzle wear. Front sight is full size. Bbl address is sharp, cal. mark is sharp. Bore is bright with some staining and strong rifling. Ejector rod shows 80% blue with high point wear. Cylinder retains 60% blue with scratches overall, no heavy pits, deep blue in flutes. Frame retains 60% muted case color with some vivid color in protected areas. Frame screws retain 50% blue. Trigger retains 50% blue. Hammer retains 30% blue in protected areas. Trigger guard and backstrap retain 30% blue blending with a pleasing plum patina. Grips are very good with some high point wear and a couple of minor dents. Mechanics function well. Nice Thunderer in a rare bbl length. 49059-98 TEP C&R (1,000-2,000) – Lot 1048

1049
$0.00

COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER CAVALRY ISSUE.

SN 14456. Cal. 45 LC 7-1/2″ bbl, nickel finish, walnut grips. CONDITION: Good. Revolver retains traces of nickel finish in protected areas of frame. Balance has been polished bright and blends well with remaining nickel. Bbl shows a clear address with correct-type ejector. Bbl is numbered to gun, and inspected with a “C” next to the locating stud. Bore is dark with visible rifling. Frame shows nickel in protected areas balanced polished bright to match nickel. Cylinder has been polished overall shows a clear SN and A inspector stamp. A stamp is also visible on bbl, trigger guard, and backstrap. Hammer is good. Grip straps show traces of nickel balanced polished bright. Grips are replacements. Frame is marked “US” on left side. No caliber mark is visible on trigger guard. Comes with John Kopec letter dated October 5, 1979 discussing this revolver. A good representative example of an early nickel-plated US Single Action with Ainsworth inspector marks. 49545-1 TEP (8,000-10,000) – Lot 1049

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1050
$4,400.00

COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER MILITARY ISSUE.

SN 54168. Cal. 45 LC 7-1/2″ bbl, blue finish, walnut grips. CONDITION: Good overall. Bbl shows mottled brown-gray finish with some cleaning marks. Bbl address is clear. Slight traces of blue at bbl breech. Bore is dark with visible rifling. Bbl is numbered to gun and shows blue under ejector rod. Bbl shows “D.F.C” proof and “J.G” by locating stud. Ejector rod donut head is bent and has jammed ejector rod. Can be repaired. Cylinder is a mottled gray-brown patina with clear SN, “D.F.C.” & “P”. Frame has a mottled gray-brown appearance with clear “US” stamp “D.F.C.” inspector mark on frame above SN. Hammer is good with long heavy checkering. Good screws. Trigger guard and backstrap are mottled gray patina with clear numbers and slight traces of blue in area behind hammer. Grips are stamped “1880” with a visible cartridge on both sides. Grips fit almost perfectly. A very good honest 1880 Colt Single Action Cavalry revolver. Accompanying this revolver is a Colt Factory Letter verifying shipment to United States Goverment on March 20, 1880 in a 300-gun shipment. 49545-2 TEP C&R (6,000-8,000) – Lot 1050

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1051
$0.00

*COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

SN 201953. Cal. 38 WCF 4-3/4” bbl, blue finish, checkered hard rubber grips. CONDITION: Very good. Revolver retains 40-50% blue finish. Bright in protected areas. Vivid case color in the corners of frame. Nice screws. Orig grips with slight damage at toe of left grip. Good honest old gun. 49492-1 TEP C&R (5,000-7,000) – Lot 1051

1052
$8,625.00

*COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

SN 348175. Cal. 45 LC. 4-3/4” bbl, blue finish, checkered hard rubber grips. CONDITION: Very fine. Revolver retains 95% original bright Colt blue finish. Frame shows 90% vivid case colors. Hammer shows 90% vivid case colors with some staining. Grips are excellent, no chips. Screws are excellent. Front sight is full size. This is a very fine condition Colt single action revolver made in the 1920’s in hard to find condition. 49468-6 TEP C&R (6,000-10,000) – Lot 1052

1053
$4,025.00

*COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER LONG FLUTE VARIATION WITH PLAIN IVORY GRIPS IN WOODEN DISPLAY BOX.

SN 330568. Cal. 38 W.C.F. 7-1/2″ bbl, blue and case color finish, 2-piece “certifiable pre-ban ivory” grips with Colt medallions, wooden display case with cartridge block full of cartridges. Lid has been detached. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Fine as partially refinished. Bbl retains 98% professionally restored finish with slight muzzle wear and high point wear on front sight. Sharp bbl address and cal mark. Ejector housing shows what appears to be 50% Colt blue finish with wear at front end. Ejector rod head has been re-blued. Cylinder shows 90% professionally restored blue finish with high point wear at front and a slight drag mark. Frame retains 20% case colored finish in protected areas with balance drifting to silver-gray patina. Hammer and hammer screw have been replaced. Trigger has been replaced. Trigger guard retains 50% of orig Colt blue finish with brown patina on forestrap. Backstrap has 90% of a professionally restored blue finish. Grips are very good with Colt medallions. The action is jammed, but can be repaired. Wooden box has blue lining with a cartridge block and small storage compartment. Box lid has been detached. Box is in very good condition. An opportunity to obtain a Colt Single Action Army revolver in one of the scarcest variations. SNs of long flute model range from 330001 to 331379. Accompanied by a Colt factory letter confirming all features including long flute cylinder. Shipment to Winchester Repeating Arms Co., New Haven CT, C/O G. S. Bert on August 7, 1914 in a one-gun shipment. 49059-91 TEP C&R; IVORY (4,000-6,000) – Lot 1053

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1054
$3,450.00

*ENGRAVED COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

SN 283927. Cal. 45 LC. 4-3/4” bbl, blue finish, checkered hard rubber grips. CONDITION: Very fine as refinished after engraving. Revolver retains 90% blue finish on bbl, grip straps, and cylinder. Muted case colors on frame and hammer hidden by engraving. Grips are good with no chips. Engraving is done in a very fine style with almost full coverage. Engraving is scroll type and very tight. Even the hammer and front sight are engraved. This a very attractive engraved single action. 49492-2 TEP C&R (3,500-5,000) – Lot 1054

1055
$4,025.00

COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER WITH MOTHER-OF-PEARL GRIPS RARE INVERTED RAMPANT COLT LOGO ON FRAME.

SN 182349. Cal. 38 W.C.F. 4-3/4″ bbl. Nickel finish, mother-of-pearl grips. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl and ejector housing show 10% nickel finish in protected areas. Balance is a pleasing gray patina which has never been heavily cleaned. Front sight has been slightly filed. Bore is dark with strong rifling. Frame retains 40% orig nickel finish blending into smooth gray patina. Cylinder retains traces of nickel finish, balance is smooth gray patina. Trigger guard and backstrap retain 80% nickel finish. Screws are very good and show much orig blue finish. Pearl grips are very good with fiery color a small chip is missing out of the toe of the left grip. Rampant Colt Logo has been stamped upside-down on the left side of the frame which rarely happens, and it is a very rare variation. Revolver is accompanied by a Colt Factory letter confirming all features except pearl grips which the letter shows to be rubber. Shipment was to Lee, Clarke, Andreesen Hardware Company in Omaha, Nebraska in a one gun shipment on December 23, 1898. This is a nice example of an antique Colt Single Action that was shipped west at the end of the 19th century, and also an example of a rare variation for an advanced collector. 49511-1 TEP C&R (3,000-5,000) – Lot 1055

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1056
$3,450.00

*COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

SN 338905. Cal. .44 WCF. 5-1/2″ bbl, blue and casecolored finish, 1-pc walnut grips. CONDITION: Revolver shows 95% of the blue finish overall and 70% of case hardening, action is crisp, front sight is full size. Grips are not original to this gun. Very nice frontier. 49433-97 TEP C&R (3,000-5,000) – Lot 1056

1057
$4,312.50

*COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER WITH H H HEISER TOOLED GUN BELT AND HOLSTER.

SN 353544. Cal. .45 LC. 7-1/2″ bbl, blue finish, hard rubber grips. CONDITION: Revolver is in fine condition, retaining 90% bbl blue, 90% casecolors on frame. Some muzzle wear, small scratches on right side of trigger guard. Original grips. Holster is in fine condition, some minor scuffs, belt shows wear, but in good condition, both are Heiser marked. Really nice rig. 49253-13 TEP C&R (3,000-5,000) – Lot 1057

1058
$2,587.50

*COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

SN 348619. Cal. .38 WCF. 5-1/2″ bbl, blue finish, hard rubber grips. CONDITION: Frame shows 10% casecolor in protected areas, the rest of frame is silver/gray, bbl has 60% bright blue with muzzle wear. Cylinder shows strong blue in the flutes, hammer has 50% casecolor. Original hard rubber grips. Nice honest gun. Comes with a Colt Factory letter confirming all features and showing shipment to Tufts-Lyon Arms Company, Los Angeles, CA., November 12, 1926, in a two gun shipment. 49433-96 TEP C&R (2,500-3,500) – Lot 1058

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1059
$5,462.50

COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

SN 128656. Cal. .44 WCF. 4-3/4″ bbl, full nickel finish, engraved. CONDITION: 95% of nickel refinish done at the time of engraving, slightly trimmed front sight, no grips present. A good set of grips would make this one shine. Comes with a Colt Factory letter confirming all features before refinish. Ship to: Meacham Arms Company St. Louis, MO., on July 13th 1889, in a twenty five gun shipment. Engraving is very elaborate and deeply cut. 49433-94 TEP C&R (2,500-4,000) – Lot 1059

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1060
$2,415.00

COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

SN 32800. Cal. .45 LC. 5-1/2″ bbl, blue and casecolor finish. 1-pc walnut grips. CONDITION: Revolver retains 90% of an old refinish, bbl has been replaced with Colt bbl that has bbl address marked on right side. Hammer is also a replacement, front sight has been trimmed, left grip has repair at heel and toe. Early gun. 49257-1 TEP C&R (2,000-3,000) – Lot 1060

1061
$1,725.00

*COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

SN 338887. Cal. .32 WCF. Blue finish with 4-3/4″ bbl and hard rubber grips. Trigger guard is a replacement, probably by the factory, with the matching serial number on left side of front & back straps under the grip. CONDITION: Overall gray patina with some blue in the corners and some case color on the frame. Front sight has been trimmed. Good honest gun. 49433-98 TEP C&R (1,750-2,750) – Lot 1061

1062
$2,012.50

COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

SN 159762. Cal. .41 Colt. 4-3/4″ bbl, hard rubber grips. CONDITION: Overall light gray smooth patina, some rough spots on front of frame, trigger screw is broken, front sight is full size, original hard rubber grips with what looks like a brand mark on both grips. Comes with a Colt factory letter confirming all features and showing shipment to Hibbard, Spencer, Bartlett & Co., Chicago, IL., December 24, 1894, in a ten gun shipment. 49433-90 TEP C&R (1,500-3,000) – Lot 1062

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1063
$1,725.00

*COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

SN 220384. Cal. .44 WCF. 4-3/4″ bbl, blue finish with overall smooth gray patina. CONDITION: Traces of blue in corners, sight has been slightly trimmed. Old 2-pc stag grips. Good honest gun. 49433-95 TEP C&R (1,500-3,000) – Lot 1063

1064
$1,552.50

*COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

SN 308248. Cal. .32 WCF. 7-1/2″ bbl. Hard rubber grips. CONDITION: Gun shows an over all dark gray patina with some rust spots and some chemical stains. Frame has never been polished. Left grip has large chip missing. Comes with a Colt Factory letter confirming all features and showing shipment to Browning Brothers, Ogden, UT, March 8, 1909, in a two gun shipment. Honest old Western shipped Colt. 49433-100 TEP C&R (1,500-2,500) – Lot 1064

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1065
$1,495.00

*COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

SN 296324. Cal .32 WCF. 5-1/2″ bbl, blue finish with hard rubber grips. CONDITION: Pleasing overall gray patina, with some blotching. Original grips. Front sight has been slightly trimmed. Donut head ejector. Honest old gun. 49433-89 TEP C&R (1,200-1,500) – Lot 1065

1066
$1,265.00

*COLT SINGLE ACTION BISLEY MODEL REVOLVER.

SN 244386. Cal. .32 WCF. 7-1/2″ bbl, blue finish, hard rubber grips. CONDITION: Revolver shows old refinish of blue parts, frame has been cleaned to a light gray patina. Grips do not fit. 49433-99 TEP C&R (1,200-1,500) – Lot 1066

1067
$6,900.00

*INSCRIBED COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER 2ND GENERATION CUSTOM ENGRAVED WITH SCRIMSHAWED ONE-PIECE IVORY GRIP ACCOMPANIED BY AN ORIGINAL GOLD-WASHED CINCO PESO TEXAS RANGER CAPTAIN’S BADGE WITH “JACK DEAN” ON TOP OF CIRCLE. PAPERWORK TO SUPPORT OWNERSHIP OF BOTH ITEMS BY RANGER DEAN.

SN 12071 SA. Cal. 44 SPECIAL 4-7/8″ bbl, satin nickel finish, scroll engraved, one-piece scrimshawed ivory grip. Badge is made from a cinco peso Mexican silver coin that has been gold-washed. Badge was made at Haltom’s Jewelry in Fort Worth, Texas. Badge bears the name of Jack Dean above Captain on star and Texas Rangers on bottom of circle. “Certifiable pre-ban ivory” grips are scrimshawed “JML” on left side, and on right side with a banner saying “Obedience to the Law is Liberty” over an eagle’s head. Included is a letter from Captain Dean to Phil Bleakney dated July 14, 1983 describing this revolver and badge. Captain Dean states that he personally had the custom work done on the revolver, and that he used the revolver on dress occasions. It was his “parade gun”. However, the badge was his personal badge that he used in the Ranger service. Also included are two photographs taken at Ranger headquarters in Waco–one showing Captain Dean with Company D, and another showing Captain Dean that is autographed to Phil Bleakney. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Very fine. Revolver retains 95% satin nickel finish overall. Revolver has been scroll engraved by Jimmy Riggs of Boerne, Texas. Engraving is of very good quality with about 50% coverage. Backstrap is inscribed “Capt. Jack Dean/CO. D. Texas Rangers”. Badge is in very good condition and shows wear to support its use in service. This cataloger is a personal friend of Captain Dean, and can state that this is a wonderful opportunity to obtain a Colt Single Action owned and used by a Texas Ranger along with a real Ranger badge that was used in his service as a Ranger Captain. 49059-193 TEP C&R; IVORY (4,000-8,000) – Lot 1067

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1068
$2,875.00

*SECOND GENERATION COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER IN BOX.

SN 35163SA. Cal. 44 SPCL 5-1/2″ bbl, blue and case colored finish, two-piece plain walnut grips. Full front sight, standard markings, two lined patent date and rampant Colt on left side of frame. Two piece smooth walnut grips numbered to the revolver. Left side of front and backstrap under grip show matching numbers as does the face of the cylinder around the bushing. Accompanied by an original Colt 2nd generation black box, numbered to another revolver. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl and ejector rod housing retain 99% bright blue finish with only minor high point wear. Crisp bbl mark, crisp cal mark. Bore is bright with strong rifling. Cylinder retains 98% bright blue with a slight drag mark and a few miniscule scratches. Frame retains 99% bright case colors with one small scratch on left side near bbl breech and slight wear on edge of loading gate. Hammer and trigger show 98% blue. Grip straps retain 98% blue with only high point wear. Grips are very good. Black Colt box is very good with end label for a 5-1/2″ blue gun. Box has minor exterior losses and cover is broken on left corner. No cal mark. Very nice second generation Colt SA in an orig Colt box. 49553-3 TEP C&R (2,250-3,250) – Lot 1068

1069
$2,012.50

*SECOND GENERATION COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER MANUFACTURED IN 1978.

SN 94239SA. Cal. .45 LC. 7-1/2″ bbl, blue and casecolored. Hard rubber grips. CONDITION: Excellent condition, nearly all the original blue and bright casecolors. Excellent bore and chambers. Not original grips. Nice second generation gun. 49433-88 TEP C&R (1,500-2,500) – Lot 1069

1070
$2,875.00

*BEAUTIFUL NEAR MINT COLT SECOND GENERATION SINGLE ACTION.

SN 64470SA. Cal. 45. 4-3/4″ bbl. Black hard rubber checkered grips with Colt medallion and American eagle. Case hardened frame. Blued bbl, cylinder, trigger, trigger guard, front and back straps. Top of hammer is blued. Comes with an orig picture box. CONDITION: Extremely fine, near mint. Retaining virtually all factory finish to metal and grips with just a couple of minute spots of high point edge wear. Brilliant blue and case hardening throughout. It would be easier to simply call this a near mint gun. Box is excellent with light corner wear. Mechanics are smooth. Cylinder with just the very beginnings of a nearly imperceptible drag line. Brilliant shiny bore. Likely test fired only. 49583-14 JSL312 (1,500-2,500) – Lot 1070

1071
$2,875.00

*COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY LEGEND MODEL REVOLVER INSCRIBED “PROFESSIONAL RODEO COWBOYS ASSOCIATION”.

SN LEGEND0122. Cal. .45 LC. 5-1/2″ bbl, nickel finish. 2-pc simulated horn grips, with medallions containing the initials “NFR”. CONDITION: Nearly new, shows little or no wear and appears unfired. Engraved at the muzzle, on the cylinder, backstrap and right side of frame. Engraving is well executed and highlighted in gold. “NFR/1996” on right side of frame. Backstrap inscription is original for the “PRCA”. Included is a glass top display case with PRCA markings and a custom belt and holster rig made by Galco of Phoenix, AZ. Holster and belt are in very good but used condition. The Legend is the first Colt firearm to be sanctioned by the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association. Comes with a Colt factory letter confirming all features including engraving, presentation case, and gold accents, letter also shows each revolver was furnished with a Galco holster and belt. Date of shipment May 9th, 1997. 49433-112 TEP C&R (3,000-5,000) – Lot 1071

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1072
$2,012.50

*UBERTI SINGLE ACTION ARMY TEDDY ROOSEVELT COMMEMORATIVE REVOLVER.

SN TR318. Cal. .44 WCF. 7-1/2″ bbl, factory engraved, simulated ivory stocks with buffalo head on left side and T.R. on the right side. CONDITION: Revolver retains nearly all of the original gold and silver finish. Gold faded somewhat. Ejector rod, cylinder, hammer and trigger are gold plated, balance of gun is silver plated. Very nicely made piece. Comes with a delivery ticket from the American Historical Foundation showing shipment on August 31st 1992. Also a copy of a three page advertisement promoting the revolver. 49433-85 TEP C&R (2,000-4,000) – Lot 1072

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1073
$0.00

*COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY NEW FRONTIER NED BUNTLINE COMMEMORATIVE REVOLVER.

SN NB0142. Cal. .45 LC. 12″ bbl, nickel finish. Eagle hard rubber grips. CONDITION: Nearly new, with minor blemishes but no mars or dings. Flat top target frame with adjustable sight bbl has ramp front sight. Appears unfired. Contained in factory presentation case with six blank silver cartridges and Buntline plaque. Very nice commemorative revolver. 49433-115 TEP C&R (2,500-4,000) – Lot 1073

1074
$2,760.00
Revised: 9/18/2015

Please Note: This item is Antique not Modern, as such it is not subject to being registered via ATF.

*COLT SINGLE ACTION BUNTLINE REVOLVER.

SN 71976. Cal. .45 COLT. Nickel finish with 12″ bbl. No grips. This revolver was made using the frame and grip straps of a modern Colt-style single action. The bbl and cylinder are Colt made. Comes with a Colt factory letter for an 1881 Single Action revolver with nickel finish that had 7-1/2″ bbl. CONDITION: The revolver retains 98% of its nickel finish. No grips present. 49433-81 TEP C&R (800-1,200) – Lot 1074

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1075
$2,875.00

COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

SN 152878. Cal. .45 colt. 2-7/8″ bbl, hard rubber grips. CONDITION: Overall dark gray patina with roughness on the bbl, bbl has been shortened and sight has been replaced. Ejector hole on the frame has been filled with weld. Grips are later replacements. Good old “Belly Gun.” 49433-83 TEP C&R (800-1,200) – Lot 1075

1076
$4,025.00

COLT NEW POLICE MODEL “COP AND THUG” REVOLVER.

SN 21290. Cal: 38 2-1/4″ etched panel bbl, nickel finish. “Cop and Thug” hard rubber grips. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Very fine, revolver retains 95% nickel finish overall with some light flaking on the cylinder and butt. Bbl shows a fine etched panel reading “Colt House 38”. Bore is bright with sharp rifling. Screws retain most of their fire blue finish. Trigger retains 50% blue finish. Hammer retains 95% blue finish. Grips are fine, with no serious mars or chips. Front sight is full sized. This is a very fine example of a very rare Colt revolver that was made in a quantity of not more then 4000. 49059-96 TEP C&R (3,000-5,000) – Lot 1076

1077
$5,175.00

SCARCE COLT CLOVERLEAF HOUSE PISTOL.

SN 5468. Cal. 41 RF. Nickel finish with 3″ rnd bbl, integral pinch blade front sight & 2-line address. Sight groove in top strap has the 1871 patent date. Cylinder is unusual with 4 chambers made in four leaf clover pattern. Mounted with 2-pc smooth bird head grips matching numbered to this revolver. Bottom of bbl has an attached ejector pin. There were about 9950 of these revolvers produced in 3 different variations in the period 1871-1876. These little revolvers were quite popular as hideout guns for their compact size and reasonably power cartridge. They are rarely found today with high orig finish, with most having seen hard service. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus, all matching. Overall retains 97-98% crisp, orig nickel with the only loss slight flaking around the muzzle. Appears to be new and unfired. Grips are crisp & new with only faint sharp edge wear. Mechanics are very stiff, probably from old dried grease, but function well. Brilliant shiny bore. 49059-129 JR (1,500-2,500) – Lot 1077

1078
$805.00

COLT OPEN TOP TINY VEST POCKET SPUR TRIGGER REVOLVER.

SN 86707. Cal. 22 Short. Nickel finish with 2-3/8″ rnd bbl, half-moon front sight and 2-line address. Cylinder is unfluted with 7 chambers. Mounted with 2-pc bird-head rosewood grips that have the number “92312” in pencil inside right grip. These little revolvers were popular as “Muff Pistols” for ladies and pocket pistols for gamblers and gentlemen out on the town. They usually saw hard service and are rarely found today with high orig finish. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Very fine. Right grip numbered as noted. Overall retains 93-95% strong orig nickle with losses in the forcing cone area. Grips retain most of their orig varnish with light high point wear. Mechanics are crisp. Strong bright bore. 49059-128 JR (750-1,250) – Lot 1078

1079
$0.00

COLT ROUND BARREL POCKET NAVY CARTRIDGE REVOLVER WITHOUT EJECTOR SOLID BARREL TYPE.

SN 313254. Cal. 36 3-1/2″ bbl, blue and case colored finish, walnut grips. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains 60% blue, clear two-line bbl address. Dark bore with sharp rifling. Front pin sight is intact. Cylinder shows 80% cylinder scene under a brown patina with traces of orig blue. Back of cylinder shows 20% blue. Frame retains 60% bright case color with no apparent cleaning. Two-line patent mark on left side of frame. Good screws. Conversion ring shows traces of case color. Hammer shows 80% case color with scratching on side. Trigger guard and backstrap retain 20% silver finish in protected areas. 36 Cal stamped on left side of trigger guard. Grips retain 50% varnish on right side and about 10% varnish on left side. SNs match on bbl, frame, trigger guard, backstrap, and cylinder. Wedge is numbered 17566. A very decent example of a cartridge Colt Revolver that is not a conversion. 49059-103 TEP C&R (2,500-3,500) – Lot 1079

1080
$2,587.50

COLT MODEL 1862 POCKET NAVY CARTRIDGE CONVERSION REVOLVER.

SN 3758. Cal. 38. 6-1/2″ bbl, nickel finish. Varnished walnut grips. Rolled engraved cylinder, silver plated grip straps and “FC d CR” engraved on backstrap, possible Hispanic presentation, needs further research. SN’s match on bbl, frame, trigger guard and backstrap. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Fine, bbl retains 80% nickel finish with some marring around wedge on either side and wear on ejector rod housing and head. Sharp bbl address, bore is good with some pitting and sharp rifling. Cylinder retains 75% nickel finish with a very sharp cylinder scene, a few small spots of corrosion. Frame retains 75% nickel with most wear on left side near the Colt’s patent mark. Good screws, trigger shows trace of blue, hammer shows 50% case color. Backstrap and trigger guard retain 50% silver plate. Grips retain 90% varnish with some handling marks and high point wear. Mechanics are fine. A very nice Colt Pocket Navy Conversion that would compliment any collection. 49059-71 TEP C&R (3,000-5,000) – Lot 1080

1081
$2,875.00

COLT MODEL 1860 ARMY RICHARDS CONVERSION REVOLVER “US” MARKED.

SN 77054/380. Cal. 44 8″ bbl, blue and case colored color finish, walnut grips. CONDITION: Good. Bbl and ejector rod show silver gray patina with a light bbl address. Bore is dark with visible rifling. Bbl lug is stamped “US” above wedge screw on left side. Conversion number “380” is stamped above SN and behind ejector slot. Cylinder shows a smooth silver-gray patina with no trace of cylinder scene. No number visible on cylinder. Conversion ring is gray-brown patina and shows conversion number “380” stamp on left side. Frame is gray-brown patina with a clear Colt patent mark on left side and “380” stamped under SN. Trigger guard is mustard patina with “380” stamped under SN and A inspector mark under “380”. Iron backstrap is silver-gray patina with a brazed repair on right side of apron. All visible SNs match except bbl which shows number 1271 2. A chance to obtain a rare “US” marked and inspected Colt 1860 Army Richard’s conversion revolver that was issued to cavalry troops in late 1860’s. Possibly issued to 9th & 10th Cavalry Buffalo Soldiers. 49545-5 TEP C&R (3,000-5,000) – Lot 1081

1082
$4,887.50

COLT BURGESS LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 2574. Cal. 44 WCF 25” bbl, blue finish, walnut stocks. CONDITION: Very good. Rifle shows a pleasing plum brown patina overall with some cleaning on left side of receiver and some pit marks on receiver above trigger. Rampant Colt mark is completely visible on left side of receiver. Front sight is Rocky Mountain blade type. Bore is very good with good rifling. Stocks are good with mars and dings, slightly undersized at tang, forend missing a small chip on left side. Good honest example of a rare gun. 49468-1 TEP C&R (2,500-4,000) – Lot 1082

1083
$2,587.50

RARE COLT BURGESS LEVER ACTION ROUND BARREL RIFLE.

SN 1744. Cal. 44-40, 25″ rnd bbl, blue finish, straight grained walnut stocks with crescent butt. Only a total of 6,403 of these rifles were made between 1883 and 1885. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl and magazine show a mottled brown-gray finish with good sights and a sharp bbl address. Bore is dark with strong rifling. Sights are very good. Receiver retains a gray-brown patina finish with Rampant Colt visible on left side. Some slight scratching and high point wear. Lever and hammer show gray-brown patina. Stocks are good and show slight cleaning and old re-varnish. Stocks are slightly undersized. Forend has “Burgess Crack” on right side. Buttplate shows gray-brown patina with high point wear. Forend cap shows bray-brown patina. A nice representative example of a rare Colt long arm. 49598-6 TEP C&R (2,000-3,000) – Lot 1083

1084
$1,725.00

COLT 1883 HAMMERLESS 12 GA.

SN 7230. 12 Ga. 30″ Damascus bbls. 2-3/4″ chambers. Choked: MOD/IMP MOD. Full length matted Damascus rib with brass front bead, marked “COLT’S PT FA MFG CO HARTFORD CT USA”. Double triggers, extractors, automatic safety. Honey colored full pistol grip stock with 14-1/4″ LOP over Colt’s checkered buttplate with nickel shield in stock. Checkered in classic 2-point checkering. Splinter forearm with Deeley latch, checkered in classic 2-point pattern, with ebony tip. Frame is border engraved and bottom of frame marked “PATENTED AUG.22,SEPT.19,1882”. Bbl lug with geometric design. Light border engraving on trigger guard. Screw heads engraved. Weight: 7 lb 9 oz. PROVENANCE: The Estate of B.E. “Andy” Anderson. CONDITION: Excellent, as partially refurbished. Bbls retain 98-99% strong Damascus pattern. Receiver retains 40% orig case color, starting to tone on bottom of frame. Forearm iron has toned gray. Trigger guard retains around 40% orig blue, mostly on bow, toned on tang. Buttstock and forearm retain 98-99% beautiful restored finish with repaired chip on left side of safety. Checkering recut and sharp. Brilliant shiny bores. Mechanics are excellent. 49531-41 JSL137 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 1084

1085
$1,495.00

COLT MODEL 1878 HAMMER GUN.

SN 10774. 12 Ga. 30″ laminated steel bbls. 2-3/4″ chambers. Choked: IMP CYL/MOD. Full length twist steel rib with brass front bead, marked “COLT’S PT. F. A. MFG. CO. HARTFORD CT USA”. Double triggers, extractors, no safety. Full pistol grip buttstock with 13-7/8″ LOP over full steel buttplate with nickel oval on bottom. Splinter forend with Deeley latch and ebony tip, checkered in 2-point pattern. Buttstock with 3-point checkering. Receiver nicely line engraved, marked “COLT’S PT. F. A. MFG. CO.” on both lockplates. Straight top lever. Weight: 7 lb 9 oz. PROVENANCE: The Estate of B.E. “Andy” Anderson. CONDITION: Very good. Bbls retain 75% laminated pattern, which has darkened brown, with handling marks and a couple of repaired dents. Receiver retains 25-30% orig case color, mostly on left lock, the remainder having toned. Trigger plate and trigger guard bow retain approx 40% orig blued finish. Forearm metal has turned gray. Top lever retains approx 45% orig high polished blue. Buttstock and forearm retain approx 75-80% orig finish with light scratches and dents, particularly towards toe of stock and buttplate. Mechanics are excellent. Bores are fair with scattered pitting throughout. 49531-40 JSL138 (750-1,250) – Lot 1085

1086
$2,300.00
Revised: 9/23/2015

Add Important Note: This is a Rare Deluxe Model Shotgun with checkered wood and solid rib Damascus barrel. It is believed there were fewer than 200 Deluxe Models produced.

BURGESS SLIDE ACTION SHOTGUN WITH PISTOL GRIP CHECKERED STOCKS AND SOLID RAISED RIB.

SN 2686. Cal. 12 GA. 30″ bbl, Damascus and blue finish, checkered pistol grip stocks, matted rib and receiver. “Burgess Gun Company, Buffalo, NY, USA” on top of bolt. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl retains 80% Damascus finish with thinning at muzzle and some minor staining overall. Edge of rib has a few small dents. Magazine tube shows 80% blue turning plum-brown. Bore is bright but stained. Receiver retains 50% blue with high point wear and carry wear. Scratches overall. Burgess hard rubber buttplate with logo. Pistol grip slide shows 50% blue thinning on right side. Rear tang is gray patina. Stocks are very good with handling marks and dents commensurate with age of gun. Hard rubber buttplate is very good. Action functions well. A very good example of a shotgun whose production quantity is unknown but is estimated at only a few thousand. 49513-6 TEP C&R (1,000-2,000) – Lot 1086

1087
$2,875.00
Revised: 9/29/2015

Please Note: Due to a typographical error there is not and never was a box of 22 WRF. Therefore, there are only 45, not 46 in this lot. Also, the box of caliber 38-55 is actually 32-40 and the brown box of 30-06 is actually an arsenal box of tinned 45-70.

LOT OF FORTY-SIX BOXES MISCELLANEOUS AMMUNITION IN A LARGE VARIETY OF CALIBERS.

Lot is mostly handgun ammunition ranging from 1 box early Stetsons Patent .22 short, 1 box 22 WRF, 1 full box Winchester .22 WCF, 4 full boxes .44 WCF, 2 full boxes .38 WCF, 1 full and 1 empty box .45 Colt, 2 full boxes .44 Colt, 3 boxes .38 S&W, 3 boxes .38 RF, 1 partial box .38 Colt Long, 1 full box German made 32-20, 1 box 32-20 shot cartridges, 1 box 32 S&W short shot cartridges, 5 boxes .32 S&W (long and short), 1 box .44 Russian, 1 box 40-70-330, 1 box 7mm Spanish Mauser, 1 box .30 WCF, 1 box 32-40, 1 box 38-55, 2 boxes 7mm Military cartridges by Winchester, 1 brown box Winchester 30-06, 1 brown box Winchester 30-40 Krag, 1 box 38-55 reloads and 4 empty pistol cartridge boxes. Also included 9 boxes of primers and 1 tube Winchester bb’s. CONDITION: Boxes are mostly sealed in plastic and ammunition was not examined. Boxes are generally good with a few very good and a few poor. 49059-197 JR (2,000-3,000) – Lot 1087

1088
$920.00

LOT OF THREE BOXES OF ANTIQUE AMMUNITION.

1) 2-pc, square corner box of Winchester 40-70-330 cartridges. Box has green label with black lettering and the line drawing of a cartridge on the side. Opposite side is stamped in burgundy ink “F.D. GORDON / SPORTING GOODS / MARYSVILLE, CAL.” 2) Box of forty-two 56-50 cartridges for the model 1865 Spencer rifle and Carbine. Outer box is Square, 2-pcs with green and black top label and contains six 7-rd packets of cartridges. 3) Small packet of ten 56-50 Spencer blanks by Frankford Arsenal, dated 1870. Box has light blue label with black lettering. CONDITION: 1) Box is wrapped so ammunition was not examined, appears to be in good condition with faded and soiled label missing some chips from the edges, possibly repaired corners. 2) Outer box is yellowed with tape on all 4 corners of lid. 3 of the inside boxes are still sealed and the other 3 are full but open. Visible ammo is nice and clean with slightly oxidized lead bullets. 3) Very fine, still sealed, slightly faded and soiled label. 49059-198 JR (600-1,000) – Lot 1088

1089
$1,840.00

LOT OF FIVE PACKETS OF COMBUSTIBLE CARTRIDGES.

1) By Mount Pleasant Cartridge Co., soft packet of 6 “PRESSED WATERPROOF CARTRIDGES FOR COLT’S ARMY PISTOL”, Cal. .44. 2) Packet of “SIX SEAMLESS SKIN CARTRIDGES WITH PERCUSSION CAPS FOR COLT’S, WHITNEY OR REMINGTON’S NAVY PISTOL”, Cal. .36. Made for W.J. Syms & Bro. New York, by D.C. Sage, Middletown, Conn. 3) Packet of 5 cal. .36. combustible cartridges “EXPRESSLY FOR COL. COLT’S PATENT NEW MODEL REVOLVING POLICE PISTOL” by Colts Cartridge Works. 4) Packet of 6 combustible cartridges “FOR REMINGTON’S, COLT’S AND OTHER REVOLVING HOLSTER PISTOL”, Cal. .44. 5) Packet of 6 combustible cartridges “FOR COLT’S OR REMINGTON’S REVOLVING POCKET PISTOLS”, Cal. .31. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney. CONDITION: 1) Extremely fine, still sealed. Label is intact and completely legible. 2) Extremely fine, completely intact with light soil. 3) Very fine, very minor damage on top edge otherwise extremely fine. 4) Extremely fine, two or three small, fine cracks but does not appear to have been opened, otherwise extremely fine. 5) Extremely fine plus, crisp and clean. 49059-202 JR (1,500-2,500) – Lot 1089

1090
$0.00

LOT OF EIGHT WINCHESTER LOADING TOOLS AND MOLDS, A COLT BULLET MOLD, AND A NIPPLE WRENCH.

Four Winchester M 1894 wood handled bullet molds. One 38-55; one 38 WCF; one 32 WCF; and one 32 S&W; four Model 1894 loading tools: One 44 WCF; one 38 WCF; one 32 WCF; and one 38 S&W. In addition there is a Colt Cal. 44 bullet & ball mold with “COLT’S PATENT” sprue cutter, unusually marked on left side “44 H”. There is also a Swallow tail, blued steel screw driver/nipple wrench. CONDITION: Molds & tools are all generally very fine with the 44 WCF tool showing moderate to heavy use with nicks & dings. Colt bullet mold also shows some light dings and retains about 85% orig blue. Screwdriver/nipple wrench shows about 65-70% fire blue. 49059-223 JR (1,000-1,500) – Lot 1090

1091
$4,600.00

REPRODUCTION COLT NO. 5 BELT MODEL TEXAS PATERSON.

SN 2. Cal. .36. Usual configuration with 9″ oct bbl, pinched brass pin front sight with pantographed address “Patent Arms Mg. Co. Paterson N.J.-Colt’s PT.” each end of the address has a small 6 pointed star and a tapering snake pattern like an orig address. Bore is rifled with 11 lands and grooves, right hand twist. Cyl has square shoulder with 5 chambers & a fine left hand stagecoach holdup scene roll marking and bears SN 7. SN 2 and 2 dots are found on rear face of bbl lug, end of cyl spindle and inside front & backstraps. Frame is a decent representation of the Texas Paterson with scalloped edges and folding trigger. Cyl spindle is also a good representation without grease grooves. Grip frame is a little thick but of approximately the same shape as an orig and is mounted with faux Ivory grips. A note that accompanies the revolver states “This item was possibly made by a machinist in Omaha, NE in the 1930’s.” This would make a fine representative slot-filler in a collection until a real one could be purchased. PROVENANCE: Rod Fuller Estate Collection. CONDITION: Fine, overall retains a smooth, dark brown patina showing cleaned areas on left side of frame & backstrap. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. 49291-35 JR (1,000-2,000) – Lot 1091

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1092
$2,587.50

COLT 2ND MODEL DRAGOON REVOLVER CIVILIAN ISSUE.

SN 8401. Cal. 44 7-1/2″ bbl, blue and case colored finish. Colts patent and U.S. visible on frame. Straight grained walnut grips are replacements possibly from an 1860 Army. CONDITION: Fair. Revolver shows a gray-brown patina overall. Bbl shows welding repairs at lug, heavy cleaning overall. Bbl address is not legible. Rammer, wedge and screws are replacements. Bore is dark. Broken lug pin holes. Cylinder shows a brown-gray patina. It has been heavily cleaned, no cylinder scene, no safety pins intact. Frame shows brown-gray patina with heavy pitting on both sides. Hammer is battered. Trigger guard and backstrap retain 10-15% of silver finish. Main spring has been changed from V-shape to leaf-type. SNs are visible partially on frame, clearly on trigger guard, and are polished off on bbl lug and backstrap. No SN on cylinder. A good representative example of an old dragoon that has seen some serious use. 49545-6 TEP C&R (1,000-1,500) – Lot 1092

1093
$3,450.00

COLT MODEL 1848 BABY DRAGOON POCKET REVOLVER.

SN 10622. Cal. 31 4″ bbl, blue and case colored finish. Varnished walnut grips. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Very good, bbl retains 20% blue finish especially around the wedge with some erosion on the right side of the muzzle, very little marring around the wedge. Bore is Dark with visible rifling. Cylinder retains a nearly complete Dragoon and Indian cylinder scene visible under a dark brown patina, Colt patent mark and SN is very strong. Single safety pin is intact at the rear of cylinder. Frame shows a gray/brown patina with traces of case color in protected areas. Hammer is very good. Trigger guard and backstrap retain generous traces of the original silver finish. Grips retain 75% varnish with high point wear and a few minor dents, a chip is missing at the heel of the right grip. SN’s match on bbl, wedge, arbor, frame, trigger guard, backstrap, and cylinder. Grips were not removed but fit very well. This is a very nice Colt baby dragoon with a lot of original finish for this model. 49059-101 TEP C&R (3,000-5,000) – Lot 1093

1094
$1,840.00

CASED COLT MODEL 1849 POCKET REVOLVER.

SN 27806. Cal. .31. Blue finish with 6″ bbl and Varnished walnut grip. French fitted case is of the era and contains a non-Colt flask, Colt bullet mold, nipple wrench, tin of Eley caps. CONDITION: Good, bbl shows traces of blue mixed with plum/brown patina, frame has smooth gray patina, cylinder shows traces of scene, no finish remains. Grip straps shows traces of silver and grips show 50% varnish. Case and accessories are fine. 49433-59 TEP (1,500-2,500) – Lot 1094

1095
$0.00

CASED COLT MODEL 1849 POCKET REVOLVER.

SN 87445. Cal. 31. Blue finish with 6″ oct bbl and 1-pc walnut grip. Accompanied by a purple velvet lined mahogany Colt casing that contains the revolver, a double sided early “COLTS PATENT” eagle flask, a brass mold and a nipple wrench. CONDITION: Good, visible number matching. Revolver has an even gray patina with a slight silvering of the frame, brass backstrap and trigger guard cleaned long ago. 50% cylinder scene with visible Colts patent. Grip has been cleaned and revarnished. Cylinder does not rotate upon cocking. Case is very good with light soil inside. Accessories are good. 49433-62 TEP C&R (3,500-5,000) – Lot 1095

1096
$5,750.00

EXCEPTIONAL 6″ COLT MODEL 1849 POCKET PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 307186. Cal. 31. Blue & color case hardened with 6″ oct bbl, brass pin front sight and 1-line New York address. On buttstrap is scratched “W BLISS” in fancy light script, possibly denoting an owner and also some other initials scratched into bottom of stocks of unknown meaning as can be seen in photos. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Excellent overall. Appears all matching though not disassembled to check for other SNs not external. Bbl retains about 95% of its orig blue with scattered areas of staining, scratches and some denting and scratches along wedge slot. Loading assembly retains some bright case color with balance muted. Frame retains some muted case colors, with balance faded to a silver/gray with light pitting on back of recoil shields; hammer retains some case colors on the sides & rear edge, fading to silver matching frame; cylinder retains about 95% orig blue with the balance plum/silver and shows virtually all sharp stagecoach holdup scene. Trigger guard & back strap retain traces of their orig silver plating with balance yellow patina. Grip is sound, well-fit retaining over 90% orig bright varnish with edge wear, several storage dings, dents and scratches. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore with a few scattered spots of pitting. 49059-73 JS (3,000-5,000) – Lot 1096

1097
$1,725.00
Revised: 10/1/2015

Please Note: Ivory grips in photo will not be included. The gun is being sold without the Ivory grips.

COLT 2ND MODEL 1851 NAVY REVOLVER WITH IVORY GRIPS.

SN 1831. Cal. .36. 7-1/2″ oct bbl, blue and case colored finish. SNs match on bbl, rammer, frame, trigger guard, backstrap, cylinder, and arbor. One-piece ivory grips are old replacements. CONDITION: Fair. Revolver shows a smooth gray-brown patinated finish overall. Bbl has clear address. Wedge and trigger have been replaced. Rammer has been refinished. Rammer latch has been replaced. Cylinder has gray-brown patina, no scene, SN is partially visible, six battered safety pins still present. Frame is gray patina with 60% re-blue finish. Trigger guard and backstrap show miniscule traces of silver in corners. Grips show moderate wear with artificially aged patina. Mechanics are a little loose but functional. An example of an early Colt Navy that saw heavy use on frontier. Colorful old gun. 49545-4 TEP C&R (1,500-2,000) – Lot 1097

1098
$3,450.00

COLT MODEL 1851 NAVY REVOLVER US ARMY ISSUE.

SN 79811. Cal. .36. 7-1/2″ bbl, blue finish. Walnut grips. CONDITION: Very good, for an Army issued Navy. These pistols in original percussion are difficult to find as most were converted to cartridges. Revolver has an overall gray patina finish with some roughness at the muzzle, cylinder shows 50% of the cylinder scene. Inspectors marks are present on the breech end of the bbl, on the cylinder and the top of the backstrap. Left grip shows remnants of the original cartouche. Frame is marked US under colt’s patent. All visible SN’s match. This is a hard to fine example of very rare Colt Martial revolver. 49433-117 TEP C&R (3,500-5,000) – Lot 1098

1099
$5,175.00

CASED 2ND MODEL COLT 1851 LONDON NAVY PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 7941. Cal 36. Blue & color case hardened with 7 1/2″ bbl, brass pin front sight and 1-line London address. Accompanied by a blue velvet lined Colt English mahogany casing with empty brass plaque in the lid. Compartmented in the bottom for the revolver, pewter oiler, Barlow patent bag flask, a blued 2-cavity “COLT’S PATENT” mold with sprue cutter, an L-shaped nipple wrench, a steel cleaning rod, loose 36 Cal. balls, lacquered tin of Eley’s caps. This is a fine, sharp cased Colt which presents beautifully as professionally refinished. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Gun retains virtually all of its refinished blue and case colors. Backstrap and trigger guard have turned mostly plum. Stocks are sound and solid and fit gun well but were not removed to check for SN. They retain about 70% of a varnished finish which appears partially orig with small dings, dents, scratches and other small blemishes. Mechanics are crisp and functioning. Bore exhibits crisp sharp rifling with areas of staining and light pitting. Gun appears all orig with exception of replaced wedge screw. Case is sound and solid with small dings, dents retaining much of a varnished finish. Internally lining is faded, worn and soiled. Components are average for condition with good markings. L-shaped gun tool is refinished. Flask has broken spring. 49059-82 JS (4,000-6,000) – Lot 1099

1100
$1,035.00

LOT OF TWO PISTOLS 1) COLT MODEL 1855 ROOT REVOLVER 2) BELGIAN OVER AND UNDER TURNOVER PERCUSSION PISTOL.

SN 14475/NSN. Cal. 28/40. 1) 3-1/2″ oct bbl, blue finish. Walnut grips. Side hammer. Indian and cabin scene engraved on cylinder. Visible SN’s match. 2) 2-3/4″ rnd bbls, with crowned muzzles. Belgian over and under two shot percussion turnover pistol. Engraved frame. Checkered wood grip, with presentation plaque, folding trigger. CONDITION: 1) Good, revolver has a cleaned gray finish overall, no remaining blue. Bbl address is sharp. SN are sharp on bbl, backstrap and cylinder. Cylinder retains 30% cylinder scene with brown spots and corrosion, Colt’s patent is visible. Trigger retains traces of blue. Hammer retains traces of dark case color. Grips have been refinished. Mechanics are fine. A good example of a Root revolver for a beginning collector. 2) Fine, bbls show a blue/gray patina finish with sharp proof marks, some engraving at breech. Frame shows gray/blue patina, smooth overall with sharp engraving. Hammer shows traces of case color. Nipples are not battered. Grip is very good with fine checkering and burl grain. Functions well. Nice Belgian over and under. 49550-2 TEP C&R (1,500-2,500) – Lot 1100

1101
$4,025.00

CASED COLT MODEL TWO 1855 ROOT REVOLVER.

SN 22085. Cal. .28. Blue finish with 3-1/2″ oct bbl & 1-pc varnished walnut grip. With an original Colt case which contains a rare double-sided zinc eagle & stars flask, an original wood handle turnscrew, an Eley cap tin and a tiny brass.28 caliber brass mold. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Revolver retains 90% blue on the frame and 50% blue intermingled with brown patina on the bbl. Case colors are partially visible on the hammer. Cylinder shows a complete cylinder scene that is light, no blue remains on the cylinder. Walnut grips shows almost all of the original varnish with only high point wear and a couple of dings. Case is in good condition with faded interior & one broken partition behind the hammer. 49433-56 TEP C&R (4,000-6,000) – Lot 1101

1102
$3,450.00

FINE CASED COLT “MODEL 5″ 1855 ROOT PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 7060. Cal. 31. This Colt Root model entered production in 1855 with 8 changes over course of manufacture. This being the fifth change or “Model 5″. Colt Roots were among Col. Colt’s favorite presentation guns. This particular gun was made at the height of the Civil War in 1863 with round 3-1/2″ bbl and 2-line New York address. Pistol is cased in an orig Colt case with a flask, mold and tin of caps. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Bbl retains about 70% of bright blue finish with balance plum. Bbl housing and frame retain 30% bright blue finish with balance grey/plum. Cylinder retains about 70% bright blue finish with balance plum/grey. Loading arm and hammer retain over 50% of case colors with balance muted to silver/gray. Grips retain virtually all of their orig glossy varnish with small nicks, dings and light to moderate edge wear. Mechanically gun is functional with crisp well defined bore with areas of pitting near muzzle. Accompanying Colt casing is sound. Outside of casing retains much orig varnish. Interior of case is light faded and soiled from an orig burgundy red color. Fluted flask is very good and fits casing well. Two cavity iron “Colt’s Patent” mold retains traces of finish and appears to be 28 Cal. so not orig to this gun. 49059-83 JS (4,000-6,000) – Lot 1102

1104
$1,725.00
Revised: 9/23/2015

Please Note: Bottom rear edge of barrel lug has forged repair and numbers. Some of the serial numbers have been altered or re-stamped.

COLT 1860 ARMY MODEL REVOLVER WITH FULL FLUTED CYLINDER.

SN 4515. Cal. .44. 8″ bbl, blue finish. 1-pc walnut grips. CONDITION: Fair, gun shows heavy use with crusty gray/brown patina and numerous handling dings. Hartford bbl address is readable. Visible SN’s match. Four screw frame, cut stock, varnished walnut grips. Early 1860 Army that could have gone South. 49433-118 TEP C&R (1,500-2,500) – Lot 1104

1105
$0.00

COLT MODEL 1860 ARMY REVOLVER WITH SHORTENED BARREL.

SN 104935. Cal. .44. 5-1/4″ bbl, blue finish. 2-pc walnut grips. CONDITION: Fair, gun shows overall gray patina. No cylinder scene present. Matching visible SN’s. U.S. inspector marks on various parts. Bbl has been shortened during period of use, rammer has been removed and plugged and front sight has been replaced. Grips have been revarnished and are not original to this gun. W.F. & Co., stamped on the bottom of backstrap. Interesting old gun. 49433-93 TEP C&R (1,500-4,500) – Lot 1105

1106
$3,162.50

COLT MODEL 1860 ARMY REVOLVER WITH FULL FLUTED CYLINDER CIVILIAN ISSUE.

SN 965. Cal. 44 7-1/2″ bbl, blue and case colored finish, walnut grips. CONDITION: Good. Bbl shows brown-gray patina with heavy pitting at muzzle and down left side. Bore is dark with visible rifling. Hartford bbl address is partially visible. Orig rammer and latch. Front sight is full-sized. Cylinder is blue-brown patina overall. SN is stamped in one flute. No patent mark visible. Some pitting around nipple area. Flattened safety pins in back of cylinder. Frame is four screw and cut to stock. Frame shows a gray-brown patina with some heavy cleaning. Heavy pitting on recoil shield and back of frame. Screws are replacements. Hammer shows crusty brown patina. Trigger guard retains 20% silver. Iron backstrap is gray-brown patina with some heavy pitting behind hammer. Grips are good with small chip missing from heel of left grip. SNs on bbl, wedge, cylinder, arbor, frame, trigger guard, and backstrap all match. Colt’s patent on left side of frame partly obscured. A good representative example of an early three-digit Army that could have gone South. 49545-3 TEP C&R (3,000-5,000) – Lot 1106

1107
$2,875.00

INSCRIBED PRESENTATION COLT MODEL 1862 POCKET POLICE REVOLVER IN CASE WITH ACCESSORIES.

SN 2808. Cal. 36. 5-1/2″ bbl, nickel finish. Varnished walnut grips. SN’s match on bbl, wedge, frame, trigger guard and backstrap. In a period mahogany case with dustlip and red velvet lining with accessories, contains Colt mold, period flask, combination tool and cap tin, key is present. Backstrap is inscribed “Col. T.H.M. to I.A.C.” Included with is paperwork to substantiate the presentation. PROVENANCE: The revolver was presented by Col. Thomas H. Marshall of Belfast, ME, to his “Lacky” Isaac Adelbert Connet. Col. Marshall served at the 7th Regiment of Maine Volunteers and died in Baltimore on 10-25-1861. Isaac A. Conant was a Private in the 26th Regiment of Maine Volunteer Infantry who spent most of their war time service in Louisiana. A letter dated November 21st, 1958, from a direct descendant clearly records all of these facts. Conant was born in Appleton, Maine, 1-9-1842, and died in Belfast, ME, 1-17-1923. CONDITION: Fine, bbl retains 80% nickel finish that has dulled somewhat with age, slight muzzle wear and some flaking on bbl lug. Bore is dark with visible rifling. Cylinder retains 60% nickel with flaking at front and at rear around nipples, clear patent date in flute, two intact safety pins, three are smashed. Frame retains 80% nickel that has dulled with age, some cleaning on right side of frame. Trigger guard and backstrap retain 90% nickel. Grips retain 90% varnish with numerous handling marks and high point wear. Mechanics function fine. Case is in very good condition, a Colt bullet mold marked 36 P, flask in good condition, combination tool with traces of blue and a cap tin with a clear label, a few lead bullets. A great piece of Maine Civil War history. 49551-2 TEP (2,500-4,500) – Lot 1107

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1108
$3,737.50

VERY EARLY CASED COLT MODEL 1862 POCKET NAVY REVOLVER.

SN 90. Cal. .36. First few days production revolver with 6-1/2″ bbl, blue finish. Varnished 1-pc walnut grips. Accompanied by a relined Colt case which contains an early double sided eagle Colt flask, brass Colt bullet mold without sprue cutter and cap tin. CONDITION: Good, smooth even gray patina overall, no silver on the straps, cylinder shows strong traces of scene. Grips are good. Case is good. This is a very early two digit number Colt Pocket Navy revolver, one of the first produced, all visible SN’s match. 49433-52 TEP C&R (3,500-5,000) – Lot 1108

1109
$5,750.00

EXCEPTIONAL MARTIALLY MARKED CIVIL WAR REMINGTON NEW MODEL ARMY PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 122959. Cal. .44. Blue finish with 8″ oct bbl, pinched post front sight & 3-line address. “PATENTED SEPT. 14 1858 / REMINGTON & SONS. ILION NEW YORK U.S.A. / NEW MODEL”. Trigger guard is brass and it is mounted with 2-pc walnut grips and has a crisp, clear cartouche on left side. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Very fine+, all matching including grips, bbl, loading arm and frame retains about 95% glossy orig blue. Small nicks and scratches, some losses at muzzle. Cylinder retains 70% orig blue with one large patch flaked to a grey/blue patina. Hammer retains bright case colors. Grips are sound, solid, well fit with several large gouges on butts. Mechanics are crisp well defined bore. 49059-151 JS (3,500-5,500) – Lot 1109

1110
$4,025.00

EXCELLENT CIVIL WAR REMINGTON NEW MODEL ARMY REVOLVER.

SN 80982. Cal .44 Very fine example of the 2nd heaviest used martial Civil War revolver CONDITION: Very fine overall, retaining about 90% bright finish with flaking on cylinder & loading assembly. SNs all matching. Stocks are sound, solid, well fit with bright, crisp cartouche and small inspector marks on most parts of gun. Mechanically gun functions well with bright shiny bore. 49598-5 JS (2,000-3,000) – Lot 1110

1110A
$230.00

SPECIAL ST. JUDE CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL LOT.

This lot consists of twelve past Julia auction firearm catalogs, together with their prices realized list. These catalogs serve as a valuable reference source. We regularly sell our past auction catalogs to collectors and dealers alike for that purpose. Please also note: The entire proceeds of this lot (to include the buyer’s premium), shall be donated to the St. Jude Children’s Hospital. St. Jude’s is one of the finest hospitals in North America today for the research and care of children afflicted with cancer. We hope that you will consider competing on this lot, we consider it to be an extremely worthwhile cause and we have dedicated ourselves to include similar lots in every single one of our auctions, the proceeds of which will be donated to St. Jude’s. Thank you for your participation. CONDITION: Very Good. 45505-7 CAS (300-500) – Lot 1110A

1111
$2,300.00

VERY RARE FOREHAND & WADSWORTH OLD MODEL ARMY REVOLVER.

SN 196. Cal. 44 Russian. Blue and nickel finish with 7-1/2″ bbl, half moon front sight and 2-line address. It has 6-shot fluted cyl and is mounted with 2-pc smooth burl walnut grips, matching numbered to this revolver. Trigger and hammer are color case hardened. Frame, bbl, and trigger guard are blued. Cylinder, ejector and front sight are nickel. This unusual combination of nickel and blue appears orig to the time of use of this gun though nothing in the literature notes such a combination of finishes. Markings are all discernible including SNs found on major parts including frame, cylinder and grips as noted. Bbl address “+ FOREHAND & WADSWORTH. WORCESTER, MASS U.S. PAT’D OCT. 22 ’61 – JUNE 27 ’71 – OCT. 28 ’73+”. This is the first old model Army by this maker we have ever offered, only a few hundred guns are thought to have been made in the mid-1870’s. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Very good to fine overall. Nickel on cylinder is 95%+ intact with some freckling, drag line. Blue is 95% with muzzle wear. In our opinion, finish is old, possibly contemporary restoration. Stocks are sound and solid with scattered small dings, dents and scratches and hand worn patina. Mechanically gun is sound with crisp fine shiny bore. 49059-135 JS (2,000-3,000) – Lot 1111

1112
$920.00

RARE HOPKINS & ALLEN DICTATOR PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 1353. This is a well presenting example of a scarce percussion pistol made circa 1870 by Hopkins & Allen, Norwich, Connecticut. Gun conforms to other percussion models with 4″ rnd bbl marked on top “DICTATOR”. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Excellent as refinished retaining over 95% blue, panel scenes are weak due to polish prior to re-bluing. Gun appears orig and matching, stocks well fit with chip to left toe and restored right toe. Mechanically gun functions with crisp well defined bright bore. 49059-133 JS (1,000-2,000) – Lot 1112

1113
$632.50

INTERESTING AND RARE J R COOPER’S PATENT UNDERHAMMER SINGLE SHOT PERCUSSION PISTOL.

SN 21. 45 Cal. J R Cooper worked in Birmingham, England in the mid 19th century.Marked in 3 lines “J R COOPERS PATENT 1849”. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Very good to fine as refinished. Right grip has cracked repair just behind trigger. 49059-147 JS (750-1,250) – Lot 1113

1114
$4,025.00

CASED ADAMS PATENT DA PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 6113. Cal. 46. Blue finish with 6-1/4″ oct bbl, tiny dovetailed front sight and fixed rear sight in top strap. Top strap, with the integral bbl is marked with the manufactures name & address and right side of frame with the Adams Patent information. Frame is lightly engraved with foliate arabesque patterns. Cyl is unfluted & five chambers. Mounted with checkered 1-pc walnut grip that has engraved buttcap and hinged-lid cap box. Accompanied by what is probably its orig green baize lined English oak case compartmented for the revolver, a Dixon bag-shaped flask, an orig brass bullet & ball mold with sprue cutter marked on right side with the company cartouche, the SN “1057” & “50”, an ebony handled nipple wrench with nipple pick in the butt, and ebony & brass cleaning rod that has concealed worm. Also included are three additional brass cleaning jags and a large bore worm from another tool. Inside the lid is the orig paper label. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl & frame retain about 80% glossy orig blue with the loss areas mostly from flaking and chemical spot near the muzzle; trigger guard & buttcap are a grey/brown patina; cyl is a blue/grey artificially aged patina with vise marks. Grip is sound showing light wear. Mechanics are fine. Strong bore with moderate to heavy pitting. Case has three or four grain checks in the bottom, otherwise is sound. Interior is moderately faded & soiled. Flask retains about 75% orig finish. Mold is extremely fine, showing strong blue on sprue cutter. Other accessories are fine. 49609-1 JR (3,500-5,500) – Lot 1114

1115
$2,012.50

VERY RARE RAPHAEL DOUBLE ACTION CENTER FIRE REVOLVER.

SN 393. Cal. 11 MM 6″ bbl, blue finish, plain walnut grips with buttcap and lanyard ring. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl retains 70% blue finish with numerous scratch marks overall and wear at muzzle. Bbl is unmarked. Bore has eight-groove rifling which is strong. Bore is frosty. Cylinder retains 80% blue finish with slight drag mark and front edge wear. Cylinder loading plate retains traces of case color in protected areas. Trigger guard and backstrap retain 30% flaking blue. Trigger retains 50% blue. Hammer retains 10% blue. Wooden grips are good with numerous mars and dents overall . SN 393 is stamped on bbl lug on left side of frame. No other apparent marks. A very rare revolver for the advanced collector. 49547-2 TEP C&R (3,000-5,000) – Lot 1115

1116
$2,875.00

EXTREMELY FINE WARNER POCKET MODEL PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 3149. 28 Cal. James Warner, Springfield, Massachusetts, circa 1860. 3-3/4″ rnd bbl. Warner has the distinction of being sued for patent infringement by Samuel Colt; first in the percussion era, second in the cartridge era losing both lawsuits and ceasing production. Engraved frame and etched cylinder with panoplies of arms adorn this beautiful small gun which is in near new condition orig in the premier pistol collection of Sam E. Smith, author of a couple of the early texts on U.S. pistols. PROVENANCE: Sam E. Smith Collection, Greg Martin Auctions, Lot 286, Feb 5, 2007,;The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Very fine to excellent overall. Bbl retains 90% of its orig finish with scuffing on left side. Gun appears matching throughout with crisp fine, well-fit stocks retaining 95% of their orig varnish. Markings on top strap easily discerned “JAMES WARNER SPRINGFIELD, MASS. U.S.A.” Mechanically gun is sound with crisp bore. 49059-124 JS (2,000-3,000) – Lot 1116

1117
$3,162.50

CIVIL WAR WHITNEY POCKET MODEL PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 21478K. This late 2nd model Whitney Percussion Revolver was made during the Civil War era and appears in very fine condition retaining much of its apparent refinished blue and case colors. Gun conforms to other pockets being 31 Cal., 5-shot rnd cylinder. 6″ oct bbl, 2-pc walnut grips. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Excellent overall. All matching including grips and loading arm. Apparent re-glue is 99% intact on bbl, 95% on frame with largest reductions on backstrap, and 98% on cylinder with light drag line. Case colored hammer and loading assembly retain virtually all of their bright, apparent refinish. Grips are sound, solid and well fit retaining 98% of their varnished finish. 49059-132 JS (2,000-3,000) – Lot 1117

1118
$2,587.50

FINE PAIR OF INSCRIBED CIVIL WAR ERA PLANT’S FRONT LOADING POCKET REVOLVERS.

SN 2350/5122. 30 Cal. This is a fine pair of “EAGLE ARMS COMPANY NEW YORK” bbl marked revolvers. These revolvers are 30 Cal. cup-primed (Plant Patent) 6-shot, 3-1/2″ oct bbls. Each cylinder is marked “PAT. JULY 12, 1859 & JULY 21, 1863”. Each gun is inscribed on sideplate “ALBERT KERN 1869”. Guns are blue and silver plated with varnished rosewood grips. This pair are in extremely fine condition retaining most of their orig finish. SIZE: The Estate Collection of Phillip Bleakney. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Excellent overall. Bbls and cylinders retain about 90% orig bright fire blue and frames retain 95% plus orig silver. Stocks are sound and well-fit, retaining virtually all of their varnished finish. Mechanically guns are sound with crisp well defined bores. 49059-120 JS (1,000-2,000) – Lot 1118

1119
$5,175.00

RARE WHITNEY HOODED CYLINDER PERCUSSION POCKET REVOLVER.

SN 154. This is a nice example of the first Whitney revolver produced after the Walker dragoons made for Colt. Only about 200 of these elegant pistols were made circa 1850-1852. Guns were made in varying bbl lengths; this example with the longest 6″ oct bbl marked “E. WHITNEY N. HAVEN CT.” Hood is marked on either side “PATENT / APPLIED FOR”. Cylinders were hand turned with a push button lock and release behind the hammer so as not to impinge on the litigious Col. Colt. These scarce little pistols are rarely offered and this is a beautiful example as refinished. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Very good to fine as refinished. Stocks are sound, well-fit retaining most of their orig varnish. Gun functions mechanically with crisp bright bore. Cylinder pin retaining screw is missing. 49059-144 JS (3,000-5,000) – Lot 1119

1120
$4,025.00

RARE WARNER BELT MODEL PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 17F. 36 Cal. Flayderman in his Guide to Antique American Firearms states these guns were made in 1851 in 31 Cal. typically with 6-shot rnd cylinders, he mentions the 5-shot variations have been reported and worth the premium but does not note that they are larger Cal. such as this specimen. 5″ rnd bbl which is unmarked other than SNs. SN’s are found on most parts being a unique combination of numbers and letters this gun being 17F. Flayderman states that these 1851 manufactured revolvers about to face litigation from Samuel Colt are “believed to have been the first revolving hand gun made on a production basis. Revolution of the cylinder was caused by the trigger”. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Very good to fine overall. Gun retains traces of orig blue and case colors especially on cylinder. 2-pc grips are sound, solid, well fit and retain 80% orig varnish. Mechanically gun functions with crisp well defined 6 land and groove bore. 49059-145 JS (2,000-3,000) – Lot 1120

1121
$3,737.50

RARE AND FINE SPRINGFIELD ARMS WARNER’S PATENT BELT MODEL PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 17. Cal. 31. 6” rnd bbl marked on top strap “SPRINGFIELD ARMS CO.”, cone shaped brass front sight, etched, florally decorated cylinder with engraved iron frame and “WARNER’S PATENT JAN 1851” on the left side, engraved backstrap, hammer and bbl strap, 2-pc varnished walnut grips. Only about 100 of these scarce revolvers were made (1851) and this gun has matching SN 17 on bbl strap, cylinder and frame. This gun is in beautiful condition, retaining much of its orig finish and quite elegant in the longest bbl length. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Very fine. All matching including the grips, left grip has assembly number 59 which matches assembly number found on grip frame (frame also SN 17). Bbl retains 20-25% thin original blue, with balance blue/grey with scattered pitting. Cylinder retains about 90% bright blue finish with stippled background with scattered areas of light pitting. Frame is overall grey with cleaning, scattered staining and traces of orig finish. Grips are sound, solid and well fit retaining over 90% orig varnish with several dings and dents especially on butts and hairline crack on left grip. Good mechanics with strong bright bore. 49059-143 JS (2,500-4,500) – Lot 1121

1122
$1,725.00

ELLS POCKET MODEL BAR HAMMER PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 27. 31 Cal. This is a nice example of a scarce gun made by Josiah Ells, Pittsburgh, PA 1857-1859. This particular example has a 3-3/4″ oct bbl with light scroll engraving. Smooth 5-shot cylinder has similar scroll engraving as does frame and trigger bow. Hammer is marked on either side “ELLS PATENT / AUG 1. 1854”. 2-pc walnut stocks are each numbered “27” matching SN on frame. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Fine overall. Gun retains much of probable restored blue finish and case colors. Stocks are matching retaining much of their orig oil finish with dings and dents, especially on butt where gun apparently was used as tack hammer. Gun functions well; has double action with crisp well defined shiny bore. 49059-123 JS (750-1,250) – Lot 1122

1123
$2,875.00

VERY FINE MASS ARMS WESSON & LEAVITT BELT MODEL PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 758. 31 Cal. This is a very fine example of the Mass Arms pocket revolver being a smaller edition of their dragoon revolver; this gun is virtually identical, except proportionately smaller in size. This example exhibits 4″ rnd bbl, smooth 6-shot cylinder. Topstrap marked “MASS. ARMS CO. / CHICOPEE FALLS.”. Lock is marked “WESSON’S & LEAVITT’S PATENT”. Cylinder and frame internally are marked “LEAVITT’S PATENT APRIL 29 1837” and “WESSON’S PATENT AUG. 28, 1849”. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Very fine to excellent overall. Bbl retains over 80% bright blue finish with other components retaining strong traces of orig finish including hammer and back of frame exhibiting 30-40% bright case colors. Stocks are sound and solid, well-fit retaining 95%+ orig varnish with edge wear. Gun is mechanically sound with bright shiny crisp bore. 49059-142 JS (2,000-3,000) – Lot 1123

1124
$3,162.50

MASS ARMS MAYNARD PRIMED BELT MODEL PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 706. 31 Cal. Hand-turned 6-shot cylinder with floral scroll decoration. Rnd 6″ bbl. Top strap marked “MASS. ARMS CO / CHICOPEE FALLS”. Right side of frame has movable cover marked with eagle and “MAYNARD’S PATENT SEP. 22, 1845”. This interesting and popular revolver utilizes a push button inside trigger guard to retain and release cylinder so as not to infringe upon Colt’s patent. About 1000 of these revolvers were made in varying bbl lengths where longer bbls like this generally bring a premium. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Very good overall. Bbl retains about 10% blue finish especially in protected areas. Remainder of metal is overall grey with traces of muted case color. Mechanically gun is functional including Maynard device with crisp well defined bore. 49059-141 JS (2,000-3,000) – Lot 1124

1125
$6,900.00

VERY FINE CIVIL WAR SAVAGE NAVY REVOLVER.

SN 1147. Cal. 36. Popular and unusual Civil War era revolver purchased by both the Army & Navy, a total of 11,984 guns were purchased by the government of the approx. 20,000 produced. It has 7-1/8″ oct bbl with tall brass pin front sight and 3 line markings on top strap “SAVAGE R.F.A. CO. MIDDLETOWN. CT / H.S.NORTH PATENTED JUNE 17 1856 / JANUARY 18 1859, MAY 15 1860”. It has a 6-shot smooth cylinder with detachable revolving ratchet and a heart-shaped trigger guard with ring trigger & standard trigger. Ring trigger cocks the hammer, rotates the cylinder & the normal trigger fires the revolver. Fitted with 2-pc matching numbered smooth walnut grips. Since this gun has no inspector mark or inspector cartouches it was probably made for the private market to be sold to an Army officer or anyone wanting this massive Navy caliber revolver. This gun is in extremely fine condition retaining much of its orig finish. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Very fine overall. All matching. Bbl retains about 80% orig factory blue. Frame retains strong traces of orig blue in protected areas with balance brown/plum. Trigger & trigger guard retain areas of muted case color with balance grey/brown. Hammer retains about 20-30% orig case colors. Cylinder retains about 60% orig blue with balance a grey/brown patina. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore with crisp rifling. Stocks are sound, solid and well-fit, with a few small dings, dents and scratches as can be seen in photos. 49059-148 JS (2,500-4,500) – Lot 1125

1126
$6,325.00

EXCEPTIONAL AND SCARE CIVIL WAR ALLEN & WHEELOCK CENTER HAMMER LIPFIRE ARMY REVOLVER.

SN 84. Cal. 44. Blue finish with 7-1/2″; oct to rnd bbl, pinched post dovetail brass front sight. Left side of bbl flat marked “ALLEN & WHEELOCK. WORCESTER. MASS. US / ALLEN’S PT’S. SEPT 7. NOV 9. 1858”. Cylinder is 6-shots, unfluted with notches cut near rear outside edge for protrusion of lip. There is a hinged door on right side of frame for cartridge introduction, serial numbered to match gun. Mounted with smooth 2-pc varnished walnut grips with matching serial numbers internally on each. This revolver has the unusual feature of bayonet latch cylinder pin like on percussion models, but heavier. This is a rare gun to find in high condition as only about 250 were manufactured and these prior to the percussion models; both being popular sidearms among Union officers. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Bbl retains 60-70% bright blue finish with remainder flaking to a grey/brown patina. Frame retains 80%+ orig bright finish with main reductions on grip straps. Cylinder retains about 70% bright blue finish with light drag line. Hammer, loading gate, trigger and extractor lever retain some light case color with balance silver/grey. Stocks are crisp, sound and well fit retaining virtually all of their orig vanish with slight edge wear and minor dents and bruises. 49059-136 JS (4,000-6,000) – Lot 1126

1127
$3,737.50

VERY FINE AND SCARCE CIVIL WAR ALLEN & WHEELOCK CENTER HAMMER ARMY PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 303. Cal. 44. Blue finish with 7-1/2″. Oct to rnd bbl, pinched post dovetail brass front sight. Left side of bbl flat marked “ALLEN & WHEELOCK. WORCESTER. MASS. US / ALLEN’S PT’S. JAN. 13. DEC. 15. 1857 SEPT. 7…” This is a fine example retaining much of its orig finish with an especially fine condition cylinder that is possibly unfired. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Very fine overall. All matching. Bbl retains about 20-30% orig blue, mostly on the oct area with the rnd section a smooth gray metal patina; frame retains about 40-50% glossy orig blue with the balance grey/plum. Trigger guard and hammer retain muted case colors with balance grey. Grip straps are mostly a grey/brown patina with traces of orig bright blue. Grips are sound and solid, well fit retaining 90% plus orig varnish, light edge wear. Cylinder retains about 90% orig bright blue with balance grey and white drag line. Strong blue finish still found in chambers and bore. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. 49059-156 JS (3,000-5,000) – Lot 1127

1128
$3,162.50

FINE AND SCARCE CIVIL WAR ALLEN & WHEELOCK CENTER HAMMER ARMY PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 84. Cal. 44. Blue finish with 7-1/2″ oct to rnd bbl, pinched post dovetail brass front sight. Left side of bbl flat marked “ALLEN & WHEELOCK. WORCESTER. MASS. US / ALLEN’S PT’S. JAN. 13. DEC. 15. 1857 SEPT. 7…” This is a fine example retaining most of its orig finish that is possibly unfired. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Very fine overall. All matching. Bbl retains about 20-30% orig blue, mostly on the oct area with the rnd section a smooth gray metal patina; frame retains about 40-50% glossy orig blue with the balance grey/plum. Trigger guard and hammer retain muted case colors with balance grey. Grip straps are mostly a grey/brown patina with traces of orig bright blue. Grips are sound and solid, well fit retaining 90% plus orig varnish, light edge wear. Cylinder retains about 20% orig splotchy blue with balance grey and white drag line. Strong blue finish still found in chambers and bore. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. 49059-137 JS (3,000-5,000) – Lot 1128

1129
$2,875.00

ROGERS & SPENCER ARMY MODEL REVOLVER.

SN 4472. Cal. .44. 7-1/2″ bbl, blue finish, plain walnut grips, left grip has matching SN and clear “RPB” cartouche, right grip is numbered 4226. Revolver shows “B” inspector marks on bbl, frame, and cylinder. SNs on frame, loading lever, cylinder, and butt are all matching. Rogers & Spencer, Utica, NY is stamped on top strap deeply and clearly. US Ordnance contracted for 5000 of these revolvers in November of 1864, but only 1500 were delivered by end of April 1865. No records indicate issuance of gun. In 1901, Bannerman of NY acquired almost entire lot and offered them to collectors. That accounts for fine mint condition of which many specimens are yet seen. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains 80% bright blue finish with some light pitting on top of flat near frame and some staining on left side. Bore is dark with strong rifling. Loading lever assembly retains 80% muted case color. Cylinder retains 80% bright blue with drag mark and wear at front. Frame retains 80% bright blue with some flaking behind hammer and on top strap. Hammer retains 50% muted case color. Backstrap retains 50% blue with flaking at top. Forestrap and butt retain 80% blue with high point wear. Grips are very good with sharp cartouche and only minor dents and scratches at butt. Small chip missing from heel of left grip. A very fine example of a relatively rare Civil War era revolver. 49550-1 TEP C&R (3,500-5,000) – Lot 1129

1130
$3,450.00

FINE CIVIL WAR MARTIALLY MARKED ROGERS & SPENCER PERCUSSION ARMY REVOLVER.

SN 1934. Cal. 44. Blue finish with 7-1/2″ oct bbl, nickel silver cone front sight with rear sight and groove in the top strap. Top strap has usual “ROGERS & SPENCER / UTICA N.Y” address. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Very fine overall. Bbl retains about 60% glossy orig blue with remained plum/grey. Hammer rammer assembly have some muted case color with balance grey. Cylinder retains about 90% glossy orig blue with light pitting around the rear edge nipple recesses. Grips are sound and solid, well fit, show light to moderate edge wear with several small nicks below cartouche below left stock. Mechanics are fine, crisp fine bore with areas of rust and pitting. 49059-155 JS (2,000-3,000) – Lot 1130

1131
$5,462.50

REMINGTON MODEL 1863 “NEW MODEL” ARMY REVOLVER.

SN 92673. Cal. 44 8″ bbl, blue finish, plain walnut grips. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl retains 95% bright blue finish with slight muzzle high point wear. Bbl address is sharp. Bore is frosty with sharp rifling. Rammer retains 90% bright blue with some thinning. Cylinder retains 90% bright blue with a slight drag mark and some high point wear at front and rear of cylinder. Frame retains 80% bright blue with some erosion and dents on left side of top strap. Some minor scratches and slight fading on bbl lug. Brass trigger guard is nice mustard patina. Trigger retains 90% fire blue. Hammer retains 90% dull case color with some oil stains. Grips are very fine with a strong cartouche and only a few slight handling marks. Bbl, rammer, frame, cylinder, trigger guard, and bottom of grip all show military inspector marks. SN is well struck on bottom of bbl. A very fine Remington New Model Army revolver that would be hard to improve upon. 49548-9 TEP C&R (3,000-5,000) – Lot 1131

1132
$2,587.50

VERY FINE CASED ENGLISH PEPPERBOX PISTOL.

SN NSN. This is a very fine conditioned pepperbox complete with accoutrements in matching fine condition. 6-bbl cluster. Bbl measure about 3″ and gun overall is about 8″. Hammer and bbls are cased color hardened with German silver frame and varnished checkered 2-pc grips. Gun exhibits light scroll engraving with cast and chased full relief lions head as buttcap. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Excellent overall. Bbls and hammer retain 90%+ bright case colors with balance silver/grey. Trigger guard retains about 70% of it’s orig fire-blued finish. 49059-246 JS (3,000-4,000) – Lot 1132

1133
$2,587.50

EXTREMELY FINE ENGLISH LARGE 6-SHOT PEPPERBOX PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 251. 40 Cal. This is a beautiful gun retaining most of its orig fire-blued and case colored finish. Bbls are 4-1/2″ marked on opposite sides of frame “J. WITTON / 82 OLD BROAD STREET / LONDON”. Double action pistol utilizes bar hammer which is engraved to match frame, backstrap and trigger guard. SN 251 is engraved on backstrap behind hammer. Small British proofs are found on each rib between bbls. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Excellent overall. Bbls and hammer retain 80-90% muted case colors with balance silver/grey. Frame and backstrap retain 80-90% bright blue with balance plum/grey. Trigger guard retains about 70% bright blue. Stocks retain 95% plus bright varnish finish with scattered nicks and dings. 49059-125 JS (3,000-5,000) – Lot 1133

1134
$2,875.00

EXCEPTIONAL 19TH CENTURY PERCUSSION PEPPERBOX REVOLVER.

SN 21. 32 Cal. This medium frame pepperbox measuring 7-3/4″ overall with a cluster of six 3-3/8″ bbls and ring trigger. Gun is totally unmarked externally other than engraved scrolls on frame and backstrap. Gun is internally SNd 21 on back of bbl cluster and frame. There are no proofs found, but gun appears European in style and finish. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Excellent overall. Bbls and frame retain 95% orig finish with most reductions on backstrap. Engraving is crisp. 2-pc grips retain about 90% their orig varnish with about a 1″ square area on right side at junction of frame where varnish is chipped and missing. Mechanically gun functions with smooth clean, but dirty smooth bores. 49059-127 JS (1,500-2,500) – Lot 1134

1135
$2,012.50

ALLEN & THURBER PEPPERBOX PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 184. 32 Cal. This is a medium size pepperbox with cluster of six 4-1/4″ bbls which are marked on 2 flutes “ALLEN & THURBER WORCESTER / PATENTED 1837 CAST-STEEL”. Left side of bar hammer marked “ALLEN’S PATENT”. Frame and nipple shield are florally engraved. Blued finish and 2-pc varnished “dog leg style” grips with small German silver escutcheons. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Very good overall. Bbls retain strong traces of blue finish with remainder plum. Nipple shield and frame retain about 10% fire-blued finish with remainder grey/brown. Stocks retain most of their orig thin varnished finish. Each with stamped SN 184. 49059-122 JS (1,000-2,000) – Lot 1135

1136
$6,900.00

CIVIL WAR GREENE BREECH LOADING PERCUSSION CARBINE.

SN 1363. Cal. .54, 18″ rnd bbl. Gun has small British proofs on most every part and a large crown over “VR” on lock just forward of “MASS. ARMS CO / CHICOPEE FALLS/U.S.A. 1856”. Tang is marked “GREENE’S PATENT / JUNE 27TH 1854.”. Primer door is marked “MAYNARD’S PATENT SEP.22 1845”. This is a unique and scarce arm made in the US for British contract prior to American Civil War. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Very fine overall, bbl and receiver retains about 80% of its thinning blue finish. Breech is gray/brown overall with staining and light pitting. Lock and hammer and Maynard primer door retain muted case colors being overall silver/gray with crisp markings. Stock is sound and well fit with numerous small storage dings, dents and scratches. Buttplate and patch box have traces of finish, overall gray/brown with light pitting. Mechanically gun is excellent with bright, crisp bore. 49059-242 JS (4,000-6,000) – Lot 1136

1137
$6,325.00

FINE CIVIL WAR WARNER CARBINE.

SN 2069. Cal. .50. About 1,500 of these guns were made for James Warner by the Massachusetts Arms Company circa 1864. Brass breech block hinged on the right side, extraction by manual slide at bottom rear of forestock, 20″ rnd bbl with iron barrel band, 2-leaf rear sight and unique Warner half rnd steel front sight. Buttstock and frame have small inspector letters, left side of frame marked “JAMES WARNER, SPRINGFIELD, MASS”. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Fine overall, bbl retains about 90% thinning blue, appears touched up. Brass is smooth with yellow brass patina. Stocks are sound and solid with hand worn patina, there is a crack in forestock forward of ejector lever. Mechanically gun is sound with crisp fine shiny bore. 49059-240 JS (3,000-5,000) – Lot 1137

1138
$7,475.00

EXCELLENT JOSLYN MODEL 1855 “MONKEY TAIL” CARBINE.

SN H9. Cal. .54, 22-1/2″ rnd bbl, brass mounts. Lock plate marked “A.H. Waters & Co. /Milbury, Mass”. Breech lever is marked “PATD BY / B.F. JOSLYN. / AUG. 23, 1855”. This example is in exceptional condition being possibly unfired, retaining raised grain, case colors and most of the original bbl browning. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Bbl retains 90%+ original brown finish, lock is smooth with traces of case color overall gray. Breach retains thin muted case color with balance silver/gray, with areas of staining and pin prick pitting. Brass mounts are smooth with staining. Stock is sound, well fit with raised grain, oiled finish, a few small dents that do not affect aesthetics. Mechanically gun is fine with crisp, bright bore. 49059-239 JS (3,000-5,000) – Lot 1138

1139
$6,325.00

GWYN & CAMPBELL CIVIL WAR CARBINE IN NEARLY NEW CONDITION.

SN 2382. Cal. 52. This is among the finest examples of a popular Civil War carbine in nearly new condition. All serial numbers on gun are matching. Gun is marked rear of lock, “GWYN & CAMPBELL” in an arch above “PATENT/1862/HAMILTON O”. Frame is stamped “UNION RIFLE” vertically below breech. An inspector’s cartouche “WHR” is crisp and found in stock opposite lock. Gun retains most all its original blue and original case colors as can be seen in photos. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Bbl retains 95%+ original blue though fading. The bore is crisp and appears unfired. The lock, frame and lever retain 95% of their bright case colors with remainder muted. The breech block and backstrap retain about 90% of their bright fire blue with areas of pitting and staining. Stock is fine and solid, well fit. Inspector marks on comb and cartouche are crisp and easily read. Stock has several small storage dings and scratches. Mechanically gun is functional with a crisp shiny bright bore. 49059-228 JS (3,000-5,000) – Lot 1139

1140
$5,175.00

EXCEPTIONAL CIVIL WAR PALMER BOLT ACTION CARBINE.

SN NSN. Cal. 50. 20″ bbl. This is a extremely fine example of the first bolt action metallic cartridge arm accepted by the U.S Government. Only about 1,000 of these guns were made by Lamson & Company in Windsor, Vermont and delivered in April 1965. These were not issued to troops due to cessation of hostilities. This gun conforms to the standard configuration of other specimens and marked like others “US/EG Lamson & Co/Windsor VT” and “1865″ on lock and on back of breech “WM Palmer/Patent/DEC.22.1863″. This is a beautiful example of this carbine which would be difficult to upgrade. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: This gun is excellent overall. Bbl retains most of its original finish turned mostly plum with small areas of pin prick pitting. Rifling in bore is excellent, crisp, well defined and shiny. Lock, hammer, trigger guard, bbl band and buttplate retain most of their original bright case colors. Buttplate has collection number stamped at bottom and four tack holes are found on right side of buttstock where a plate has been removed. Otherwise stock is excellent with areas of raised grain, crisp cartouche and minor storage dings, dents and scratches. Mechanically gun is excellent. 49059-233 JS (3,000-5,000) – Lot 1140

1141
$6,325.00

EXCELLENT JENKS NAVAL CARBINE WITH MAYNARD TAPE PRIMER.

SN 2069. Cal. 54. Unusual side hammer carbine with 24-1/4″ rifled rnd bbl, integral front sight on front brass band with smooth brass middle band, both screwed to forestock. Fitted to lock under hammer is Maynard tape primer mechanism. This scarce variant only occurs on about 1000 guns made by Remington. It has usual “USN” markings with “RP” (Richard Paine) inspector initials and the date “1847″ with “W.JENKS” and “CAST-STEEL” on top flat of bbl. Lockplate has usual markings “REMINGTON’S/HERKIMER/N.Y.” This scarce variant of a Jenks carbine rarely comes to market and this is a beautiful example retaining most of its orig finish that would be difficult to upgrade. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Very fine overall. Bbl retains 95%+ orig brown finish though thinning in areas with staining and light pitting. Lockplate & hammer retain strong traces of case color with balance a smooth silver/gray. Brass is a yellow polished patina. Loading lever on top retains about 50% thin blue finish with staining. Stock is sound and solid with scattered storage dings, dents and scratches with well defined inspector’s cartouche. Mechanics are excellent, crisp bright bore. 49059-241 JS (3,000-5,000) – Lot 1141

1142
$13,800.00

EXCELLENT CIVIL WAR STARR PERCUSSION CARBINE.

SN 15058. Cal. .54, About 20,000 of these popular brass mounted carbines were made during the Civil War, most saw hard use. 21″ rnd bbl, with 2-leaf rear sight and fixed front sight. Markings include on top of bbl just forward of 2-leaf rear sight “STARR ARMS CO YONKERS,NY”. The same marking is found in two lines on lock & “STARR’S PATENT, SEPT.14TH 1858″ is stamped on back of breech. Most parts have small sub-inspector letters & stock has two large cartouches which read “JTB” (James T Baden, Inspector 1862-1864). Bbl is inspected “HGS” on left side near breach. Buttstock has interesting inspector mark on top of comb near butt “LAB” (Lester A Beardslee, LT. CDR., USN). It is rare to find such a fine example retaining most of its original finish and raised grain wood. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Very fine overall, bbl retains 95%+ original blue though dull. Sights, screws and trigger plate retain most of their original bright fire blue. Lock, hammer and lever retain about 50% bright and muted case colors with balance silver/gray. Frame retains thin muted case colors with overall blue/gray patina. Stocks are sound, well fit, with bruising from saddle ring over one cartouche. Forestock has bruising and blemishes forward of band. Both stocks have scattered storage dings, dents and scratches. Mechanically gun functions well with crisp, shiny, bright bore. 49059-232 JS (3,000-5,000) – Lot 1142

1143
$6,325.00

EXCEPTIONAL CIVIL WAR BALL REPEATING CARBINE.

SN NSN. Cal. 50. This is a popular Civil War era carbine of which about 1,000 were made. Marked on left side of receiver is “E.G. Lamson & Co / Windsor / VT / US / Ball’s Patent / June 23, 1863 / Mar 15, 1864″. This interesting patent arm was operated by a lever which also acted as the trigger guard. This is a nice example of seldom offered Civil War era carbine in near new condition that would be difficult to upgrade. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Bbl retains almost all its orig finish which is now a dark plum color with a bright mirror-like bore with crisp rifling that appears unfired. Frame, lock, breech, lever & buttplate retain most of their bright case colors with balance a silver/gray. Stock is sound & solid, well-fit with raised grain with scattered small storage dings & dents. 49059-235 JS (3,000-5,000) – Lot 1143

1144
$6,900.00

VERY FINE CIVIL WAR MODEL 1865 SPENCER CARBINE.

SN 23264. Cal. 56-50. Standard Spencer carbine marked “SPENCER REPEATING RIFLE CO. BOSTON. MASS. PAT’D MARCH 6, 1860″. Made with Stabler patented magazine cut-off. It has 20” rnd bbl, 6 lands & grooves, square base front sight with Spencer ladder rear sight with tension spring. This gun retains bright orig finish and fine stock. This is a very fine and scarce (only about 1,000 were produced) example of a late Civil War and early Indian War military carbine that generally saw hard use and finding examples in high condition such as this are difficult today. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Very fine overall. Bbl retains 95%+ original finish though much is thinning and turning plum, small areas of pin prick pitting. Lock, frame & hammer retain much of their original case colors with balance silver/grey with staining and pin prick pitting. Stocks are sound and well fit, buttstock has several storage dings & dents but cartouches are fairly crisp and well discerned as seen in photos. Mechanically gun functions well with bright crisp bore. 49059-236 JS (3,000-5,000) – Lot 1144

1145
$5,750.00

CIVIL WAR MODEL 1865 SHARPS PERCUSSION CARBINE.

SN C45480. Cal. .52, Standard carbine with usual markings throughout. It has a 22″ round bbl. Bbl is marked forward of sight “Sharps Rifle/Manufg. Co/Hartford Conn” and rear of sight on bbl “New Model 1865″. Frame and hammer have Sharps and Lawrence patent marks as usually seen and typical sling bar and ring on the left side. This is a fine example of the final production of the Civil War Sharps military carbine with only approx 5000 units produced. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Bbl retains about 90% of thinning dull blue finish with several large scratches and scuffed areas. Lock, hammer and frame retain much of their muted case colors with scattered areas of staining and pin prick pitting. Stocks are sound and solid with areas of raised grain with scattered areas of staining and small dings and dents. Gun mechanically is excellent with bright, shiny bore. 49059-238 JS (3,000-5,000) – Lot 1145

1146
$5,462.50

EXCEPTIONAL CIVIL WAR BURNSIDE CARBINE.

SN 17089. Cal. 52. This gun conforms to other guns of this pattern with 21″ bbl and about 39″ overall. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Extremely fine and all matching. Bbl retains about 95% of its original thin blue finish though most has turned plum. The frame, lock and hammer exhibit bright case colors though muted in areas with balance silver/gray. The breech lever & backstrap exhibit 95%+ bright brilliant blue. Buttstock is sound and solid with crisp cartouches and some raised grain with scattered tiny scrapes, scratches, dings & dents from storage. Forestock is fine overall with similar cosmetic defects as buttstock. Mechanically sound and bore is bright & crisp. 49059-229 JS (3,000-5,000) – Lot 1146

1147
$4,370.00

EXCELLENT CIVIL WAR SECOND MODEL MAYNARD CARBINE.

SN 23564. Cal. 50. This standard second model also known as the model-1863 Maynard Carbine had production of just over 20,000 arms between 1863 – 1865. “1865” stamped on trigger plate just rear of lever and this example retains most of its orig finish & has possibly never been fired. This gun conforms to other known models with 20″ oct to rnd bbl, pinched front sight & 3-leaf adjustable rear sight. Left side of frame has sling bar & carbine ring. Stock is straight-grain walnut with 2 crisp inspector cartouches which both read “JM” (Julian McAllister). Small sub-inspector letters found on most other parts of gun. This is a very fine example of this popular Civil War gun that has few defects. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: This gun is excellent overall. Bbl retains 95% orig blue finish though dull. The bore exhibits crisp mirror-like shine with well-defined rifling. Frame and lever retain much of its orig muted case color with balance a silver/gray. Buttplate retains 50% bright blue finish with balance plum with areas of rust & pitting. Stock is sound & solid with raised grain with numerous small storage dents, dings & scratches with crisp, like-new inspectors’ cartouches. 49059-234 JS (2,500-4,500) – Lot 1147

1148
$2,300.00

CIVIL WAR SMITH CARBINE.

SN 11957. Cal 50. 21-5/8″ bbl. Fine example retaining much of its orig finish that conforms to the standard configuration of this arm with part oct bbl, with adjustable rear sight and fixed front sight with German silver blade. On the left side of breech is marked “ADDRESS/POULTNEY&TRIMBLE/BALTIMORE, U.S.A.” and “SMITH’S PATENT/JUNE 23 1857″, and also the 3-line markings on the contractor, “MANUFACTURED BY/AM’N M’CH’N WKS/SPRINGFIELD MASS”. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Fine overall, bbl retains 95%+ thinning blue finish. Hammer, frame and breach retain muted case colors with an overall smooth gray/brown patina. Sights, breach strap, trigger guard and buttplate retain about half of their original blue finish. Stocks are well fit, refinished and retain most all of their newer varnished finish. Mechanically gun is excellent with bright, shiny bore. 49059-230 JS (2,500-4,500) – Lot 1148

1149
$4,312.50

RARE CIVIL WAR LINDNER CARBINE.

SN NSN. Cal. .58. 20” rnd bbl. This is the first type marked “EDWARD LINDNER’S / PATENT. / MARCH 29. 1859.” on top of the breechblock/loading chamber. Inspector initials appear on various parts of the gun. Only 892 of these were made, 391 of which were received by the Ordnance Dept. in November of 1861 and issued to the First Michigan Cavalry. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Good to very good overall, gun appears all original and matching. Metal with old cleaning is overall bright/gray with scattered staining and light pitting. Stock is well fit with hairline crack just forward of lock. Mechanically gun functions, with crisp discernible rifling in bore. 49059-243 JS (2,500-3,500) – Lot 1149

1150
$3,450.00

CIVIL WAR ERA PEABODY CARBINE.

SN NSN. Cal. 50 RF. This gun is in near-new condition & appears unfired retaining most of its orig finish & conforms to other known carbines with 20″ Round bbl with single leaf rear sight. Case hardened frame and back action lock. Left side of receiver is marked with “Peabody’s Patent July 22, 1862 Manf’d by Providence Co Prov. RI”. Saddle ring is on loop on left side. Buttplate and bbl band are case hardened. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Bbl retains 95%+ orig blue finish though turning plum with scattered stains with crisp mirror-like bore. Lock, frame, breech & lever retain much original bright case colors with balance silver/gray. Stocks are sound & solid with raised grain & small “WC” cartouche is crisply struck. Most all metal parts have small sub-inspector letters similar to those found on U.S. martial arms. 49059-227 JS (2,500-4,500) – Lot 1150

1151
$2,587.50

CIVIL WAR ERA PEABODY CARBINE.

SN NSN. Cal. 50 RF. This gun is in near-new condition & appears unfired retaining most of its orig finish & conforms to other known carbines with 20″ round bbl with single leaf adjustable rear sight. Case hardened frame and back action lock. Left side of receiver is marked with “Peabody’s Patent July 22, 1862 Manf’d by Providence Co Prov. RI”. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Bbl retains 95%+ orig blue finish though thin with foreign proof on right side of bbl just forward of band. Lock, frame, breech & lever retain much original bright case colors with balance silver/gray. Stocks are sound & solid with raised grain & small “WC” cartouche is crisply struck initials not being easily discernible. Most all metal parts have small sub-inspector letters similar to those found on U.S. martial arms. Mechanically gun is excellent with crisp, shiny bore. 49059-231 JS (2,000-3,500) – Lot 1151

1152
$1,035.00

CIVIL WAR PERCUSSION CONVERSION SPRINGFIELD FLINTLOCK MUSKET.

SN NSN. Cal. .69, Honest example in attic condition of a Hewes & Phillips Philadelphia bolster conversion of an “1828” dated Springfield musket. CONDITION: Good to very good overall, all original and complete. Markings all discernible on lock. Mechanically sound. 49253-19 JS (1,000-2,000) – Lot 1152

1153
$1,610.00

SCARCE HOWARD THUNDERBOLT RIFLE.

SN 778 C. Cal. 44 Rimfire. The Whitney – Howard lever action hammerless single shot breech loader better known as the Howard Thunder Bolt was manufactured between 1866 – 1870. Bbl length: 24-1/2”. Marked “MANUF’D. FOR-HOWARD-BROS.-BY-WHITNEY-ARMS-CO.-WHITNEYVILLE-CONN.” on the right side of the bbl. “C. HOWARD PATENTED.SEPT. 26 &OCT 10.1865-OCT. 28 1862” on the left. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Fine overall, bbl retains about 30% of its original blue finish with balance blue/plum, other metal is gray/plum. Stock is sound and solid. Mechanically gun functions with crisp well discerned bore. 49059-114 JS (1,000-2,000) – Lot 1153

1154
$5,750.00

REMINGTON SINGLE SHOT BREECH-LOADING CARBINE U.S. CONTRACT MODEL, A.K.A. “SPLIT BREECH REMINGTON”.

SN 640. Cal. 46 RF. 20″ bbl, blue and case color finish, straight grained walnut stocks, saddle ring and bar on left side of receiver. U.S. inspected and cartouched. These carbines were made under sub-contract from Remington by the Savage Revolving Arms Company of Middletown, Ct. Made circa 1865 & 1866, This is Remington’s earliest production long arm chambered for metallic cartridge ammunition. Small inspector marks are present on metal parts. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl retains 75% blue finish turning to a pleasing plum-brown. An area of roughness about 5″ long on right side of bbl as a result of poor handling. Bore is bright with strong rifling. Sights are excellent. Bbl band and retainer spring retain 90% case colored finish. Receiver retains 30% case colored finish with balance drifting to a pleasing gray-brown patina. Right side of receiver has some scratching. Screws in receiver are fine retaining much of straw finish. Breechblock and hammer retain 50% black blue finish. Stocks are very good with some slight handling marks and bruises, especially on left side of forend. Buttstock shows clear cartouches and a “P” proof. Buttplate retains 90% fiery case color with some wear at heel and toe. A very fine example of a very rare early Remington carbine. 49547-5 TEP C&R (3,000-5,000) – Lot 1154

1155
$3,450.00

VERY FINE SPRINGFIELD ARMORY ALTERATION OF CIVIL WAR MODEL 1860 SPENCER CARBINE FOR INDIAN WARS.

SN 34006. Cal. .50, This is a very fine orig and authentic Civil War Spencer carbine that was altered after the Civil War by Springfield Armory with three groove rifle sleeve and “Stabler Cut-off” device which allowed gun to be utilized as a single shot. This gun conforms to other early issued Spencer carbines with markings on receiver flat “SPENCER REPEATING/RIFLE CO BOSTON MASS/PAT’D MARCH 6 1860.” PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Fine to very fine overall, bbl retains 20 – 30% original blue finish, being overall blue/brown with staining and pin prick pitting. Bore exhibits well discerned rifling with pitting. Frame exhibits much original Springfield Arsenal case colors, markings on bbl flat are weak and thin due to this arsenal refinish. Other metal is gray/brown. Stocks are sound and solid with no apparent inspection marks. Mechanically gun is excellent. 49059-237 JS (3,000-5,000) – Lot 1155

1156
$5,175.00

SHARPS NEW MODEL 1865 CONVERSION BUFFALO RIFLE WITH SHEARD MARKING.

SN 48385. Cal. 45-2-1/10 28” heavy round bbl, blue and case hardened finish with walnut stocks. CONDITION: Very good for a Western Buffalo rifle. Rifle retains plum gray finish overall with some roughness around rear sight. Receiver is silver. Lockplate shows 40% case colors. Set triggers function well. Bbl is marked “Old Reliable, Bridgeport, CT” and behind the rear sight is marked “From W. F. Sheard, Livingston, MONT.” Front sight is definitely an early Sheard design. Stocks are good with some gaps at frame. Forestock has blackened pommel wear. Nice example of an early Sharps Buffalo gun that definitely went west. 49468-2 TEP C&R (3,000-5,000) – Lot 1156

1158
$920.00

U.S. SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1888 ROD BAYONET RIFLE.

SN 503721. Cal. 45-70. 32″ bbl, Blue and case color finish, Straight grain American walnut stock, Buffington rear sight. Bbl shows “V. P.” and eagle-head proof at breech. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl retains 90% blue drifting slightly to a plum patina, some slight scratches about 3″ from muzzle on top of bbl and some slight muzzle wear. Bore is bright with strong rifling. Bayonet catch shows 90% blue. Rod bayonet shows 50% blue with some rust stains. Bbl bands show 60% blue with slight plumming. Rear sight is very good. Receiver shows 60% dull gray finish. Tang shows vivid case color. Breechblock shows vivid case color in protected areas with some staining on top. Breech is marked “US Model 1884”. Lock and hammer show muted gray case hardening. Eagle is very fine on lock. Trigger guard shows 90% blue with some thinning and high point wear. Stock has been lightly sanded and varnished. 1890 cartouche is still visible on left side, and circle P is visible behind trigger guard. Buttplate shows 50% dull gray with high point wear and stains on heel and toe. A nice honest Trapdoor Springfield. The last of the US Single Shot big caliber black powder long arms. 49527-11 TEP C&R (750-1,250) – Lot 1158

1159
$4,600.00

MODEL 1855 SPRINGFIELD PERCUSSION PISTOL CARBINE.

SN NSN. Cal. 58. This is a fine example of the unique and popular martial Civil War pistol-carbine. This gun conforms with other examples with rifled 12″ rnd/oct bbl marked at left breech “V/P” over eagle’s head and dated “1855″ forward of folding three leaf sight on tang. Lock marked on primer door with spread winged eagle and “U.S./SPRINGFIELD” in front of lock and dated “1856″ behind the hammer. Walnut stock has inspector cartouche. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Overall very good to fine, metal has been cleaned to a bright gray/white overall with scattered areas of pin prick pitting. Adjustable 3-leaf rear sight has crisp markings. Brass mountings are all cleaned and polished with a yellow brass color. Walnut stocks are sound and solid with old refinish such that edges are rounded and inspectors cartouche is only discernible in outline. Gun functions well including Maynard tape device (a roll of caps is found in device). Bore exhibits well discerned rifling with pitting. 49059-154 JS (3,000-5,000) – Lot 1159

1160
$2,760.00

GROUP OF 4 SHEFFIELD BOWIE KNIVES INCLUDING 2-BLADED KNIFE PISTOL.

1) Unmarked Unwin & Rodgers-style 2-bladed knife pistol. Percussion bbl is German silver 3-1/2″. Knife is 10″ overall with double edged 3-1/2″ blade. 2) 13-1/4″ overall, 8-1/2″ clip point blade marked “EDWARD / BARNES & SONS / CELEBRATED / DIRK KNIFE”. Patriotic American eagle pommeled cutlery grip is occasionally seen in Civil War photography and several examples are excavated from Civil War sites. 3) Most unusual stag cutlery grip knife with carved horse head with glass eyes appears contemporary to period. Blade is no doubt antebellum with numerous cyphers and motto “RIO GRANDE CAMP KNIFE”. Maker’s mark on ricasso “S.C. WRAGG / 25 / FURNACE HILL / SHEFFIELD”. Knife is 13″ overall with 7-3/8″ clip point blade. Scabbard is German silver mounted with gilt embossing, missing drag & frog button. 4) Circa 1890, “JOSEPH ALLEN & SONS SHEFFIELD ENGLAND” marked on ricasso. “NON*XLL” longitudinally on blade in large letters. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: 1) Good to very good overall. Trigger & firing mechanism complete and partially functional. Blades are gray with staining & pitting overall, one being serrated saw blade. German silver mounts & backstrap have numerous small dings & dents. Stag grips with hand worn patina. Knife still retains one of two additional tools, a pair of tweezers, but pick missing. Blade lock is complete but does not retain blade in locked position. 2) Very good overall. Blade has staining & pitting. Markings clear & discernible. Grip very good to fine with good detail. Scabbard very good, complete gilt decoration with matching patinas to crossguard, well fit. 3) Very good overall. Blade is gray with fine markings, staining & pitting. Carved stag grip has good hand worn patina. Scabbard appears orig, though missing drag. 4) Very good to fine overall. Blade is gray/bright with good markings. 49059-146, 49059-212, 49059-214, 49059-221, JS (3,000-4,000) – Lot 1160

1161
$4,025.00

LOT OF 3 CIVIL WAR ERA BRASS HANDLED EDGED WEAPONS.

1) Fine Model 1832 Ames U.S. short sword dated 1843 in orig scabbard with accompanying Civil War sword belt with eagle buckle with 3-pc silver wreath. 2) Model 1873 Winchester musket saber bayonet in orig scabbard with frog. 3) Unique, possibly Confederate made Bowie bayonet similar in blade style, if not same manufacturer, as Bowie bayonets thought to made by Cook & Bros. of New Orleans for sporting rifles. This could be the same, but these are unique in that they fit over the muzzle of the gun such that guns could no longer be fired once attached. There are only a handful of these examples known. Norm Flayderman in his text The Bowie Knife on pg. 216 shows two identical examples with same scabbards. There is a large “8” found on one quillon on either side which would have probably matched bayonet stud. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: 1) Very good to fine. 19″ blade retains much of its orig polish. Good markings including inspector’s though eagle proof on blade is partially polished out. Scabbard is sound & solid with several scuffs & cracks. Drag is dented. Accompanying belt not attached to frog and is very good overall, being sound & supple with buff dyed brown. Belt plate & keeper are matching and unnumbered. 2) Very good to fine. 20″ blade is gray/bright with scattered areas of staining and European proofs on ricasso. Scabbard is sound & solid, small dings in brass drag. Frog is supple with crazing & wear around hole for stud. 3) Good to very good. 9-1/4″ clip point blade shows old sharpening & grinder marks. Blade overall is gray with staining & pitting. Brass grip has tool marks & dents and is a bit out of round and bent where it may not fit on rifle. Scabbard is crazed, missing frog button, has 3″ cut in leather on top near drag. Frog appears original, is fair to good though missing one belt loop. 49059-224 JS (2,500-3,500) – Lot 1161

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1162
$6,325.00

MASSIVE IXL BOWIE KNIFE WITH FULL RECLINING LION POMMELS.

This knife measures 16-1/2″ overall with blade 1-7/8″ wide and over 12″ long. Blade exhibits faceting on top edge and a 6″ beveled clip. There are several partially discernible mottoes on blade as can be seen in photos along with clear makers mark “G. WOSTENHOLM & SONS / WASHINGTON WORKS / SHEFFIELD”. Knife is German silver mounted including scabbard along with orig ivory slab grips. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Blade is grey overall with pinprick pitting and mottoes partially discernible including “Hunters Companion”, “IXL” and an American eagle. Makers mark is clearly stamped on ricasso. We have not seen a full lion by this particular maker before and though blade and pommels are no doubt mid-19th Century it is known that some of these knives were mounted later in the 20th Century. Scabbard body embossed “IXL” appears orig though German silver scabbard mounts are possibly restored. Grip slabs are “certifiable pre-ban ivory” and orig to manufacture of knife. 49471-1 JS IVORY (2,000-4,000) – Lot 1162

1163
$4,600.00

MASSIVE WILLIAM JACKSON SHEFFIELD BOWIE.

This exact knife is pictured on pg. 375 of Norm Flayderman’s monumental text The Bowie Knife. This knife measures 22-3/4″ overall with a 17-3/4″ blade, and is pictured to the far left in photograph of five of these monsters made circa 1850-1860. Knife is made by and marked on ricasso “WM. JACKSON & CO. / SHEAF ISLAND WORKS / SHEFFIELD”. Ricasso is marked with red paint “No. 134″, probably meaning this knife was also from the famous Bob Abel’s collection prior to Mr. Flayderman’s. PROVENANCE: Ex-Robert Abels. Ex-Norman Flayderman Collection; The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Good to very good overall. Blade is gray with worn point, scattered areas of staining & pitting. Large thick German silver crossguard is loose & there is about 1/2” chip in one grip which can also be seen in Flayderman book. 49059-218 JS (2,000-3,000) – Lot 1163

1164
$3,220.00

LARGE IXL “CALIFORNIA KNIFE” BOWIE & SCABBARD.

Very wide 9-1/8″ blade, 1-5/8″ wide, over 1/4″ thick with 5-3/4″ beveled false edge. Blade has etched panel “GEO WOSTENHOLM’S CELEBRATED CALIFORNIA KNIFE”. This etched panel is weak & difficult to read but can be made out if glinted in light. Ricasso is well marked however “I*XL / G WOSTENHOLM & SON / WASHINGTON WORKS / SHEFFIELD”. German silver scabbard has gold impression in leather “I*XL”. Top scabbard mount, 2″ high, has a 2″ braised German silver belt loop. This is a scarce impressive large knife with a well marked accompanying scabbard. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Good to very good overall. Blade has old cleaning & pitting with some orig shine, old sharpening. Etched panel as mentioned is only barely discernible but other markings are fine. German silver mounts to accompanying scabbard & hilt very good with scattered small scratches & blemishes. Stag grips well fit with hand worn patina. Scabbard mounts have slightly different patina than hilt but fits knife fairly well though there is a small gap between throat and crossguard as can be seen in photos. 49059-211 JS (2,000-3,000) – Lot 1164

1165
$2,875.00

PAIR OF FINE LARGE JOSEPH ROGERS CLIP POINT STAG HANDLED BOWIE KNIVES.

1) 12″ blade measuring 17″ overall. German silver mounted “J. Rogers & Sons / No 6 Norfolk St / Sheffield” with “VR” cypher (Victoria Regina). Accompanied by German silver mounted scabbard. 2) 10″ clip point Bowie “Joseph Rogers & Sons / Cutlers to their Majesties / No 6 Norfolk Street / Sheffield”. With accompanying German silver mounted scabbard. Norm Flayderman shows a nearly identical specimen with 12-1/2″ blade with same markings and distinctive scalloped crossguard which is an integral part of hilt with same pinned stag grips (pg. 378 The Bowie Knife). PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Good to very good overall. Markings are fine & well discerned as can be seen in photos. Both blades have been cleaned with scattered staining & pitting. Knife #1 has old sharpening & retains a very sharp edge. Scabbards are fine restorations by same maker on both knives. 49059-217, 49059-220, JS (2,000-3,000) – Lot 1165

1166
$2,300.00

PAIR OF INTERESTING MID-19th CENTURY ANTIQUE BOWIES.

1) Rosewood handle 14-1/2″ overall with 9-1/2″ slightly curved, spear-point blade reminiscent of knives thought to be made in New Orleans by Cook & Brother with same style scabbard, but this interesting variation has a dished U-shaped pommel for resting a rifle. I have only seen a couple of this variant and the associated scabbard appears the correct type and orig to this knife though leather is weak and drag is missing as is belt loop. 2) Interesting probable mid-19th century, thin-bladed Bowie knife measuring 14-1/2″ overall with 10″ blade only 1.5mm thick, much like trade knifes circa 1840-1870. But handle is most unusual being heavy brass bolster and pommel with no crossguard and well patinaed ivory slab grips. No doubt grips are certifiable as antique and orig to this knife. Accompanied by a brown leather scabbard with brass pin-punched mounted on throat & drag with a 5-pointed star punched in as decoration. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: 1) Good to very good overall. Blade has old cleaning and pinprick pitting. Leather body missing most of its orig finish, is flaking, and unsewn at seam over most of it length. Missing tip, belt loop & top pin of throat. 2) Very good overall. Blade is gray with old sharpening, areas of staining & light pitting. Ivory slabs are certifiable as antique, well-fit with age cracks and numerous small areas of cracking consistent with antique marine and proboscine sources. Scabbard appears to be of newer contemporary construction and is very good overall. 49059-206, 49059-215, JS IVORY (1,500-2,500) – Lot 1166

1167
$1,840.00

CONFEDERATE D-GUARD BOWIE KNIFE.

Classic Confederate D-Guard bowie knife with 13-1/2″ blade measuring 18-1/2″ overall. Double edged blade is about 1-5/8″ wide and over 1/3″ thick at ricasso. Blade appears to have been made from a file which was so typical of Confederate fighting knives. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Good overall. Old cleaning, staining & pitting overall. Grip is cleaned & weathered. Knife appears to be all original authentic. Blade still retains an extremely sharp edge. 49059-205 JS (1,000-2,000) – Lot 1167

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1168
$1,265.00

2 CLIP POINT BOWIE KNIVES OF POSSIBLE CONFEDERATE ORIGIN.

1) 11-1/4″ clip point blade made obviously from file, 16-1/4″ overall, 1-5/8″ width with shaped wood handle with three brass pins attaching grip. 4-1/2″ lozenge shaped iron crossguard. 2) 9-3/4″ clip point blade, 14-3/4″ overall side knife with spurious “MACON / ARSENAL” stamped on blade. Thick brass 3″ crossguard with weathered wood handles retained with six brass pins. It is difficult to date this knife and may be of quite recent manufacture, the markings are quite modern. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: 1) Good overall. Blade is gray with staining & pitting. Numerous small chips in cutting edge. Grip is sound & solid with hand worn patina with small nicks, scratches. 2) Good overall. Old sharpening. Accompanying scabbard appears to be new fabrication. 49059-208, 49059-210, JS (1,000-2,000) – Lot 1168

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1169
$3,622.50

RARE AMERICAN SILVER HILTED NAVAL DIRK CIRCA 1800 THOUGHT TO BE MADE BY SAUNDERS OF RHODE ISLAND.

This is a fine American large silver hilted dirk, unsigned however similar design is found with “SAUNDERS” in cartouche who is thought to be a Providence Rhode Island silversmith. Regardless, this is a beautiful knife just over 14″ long with 9″ double edge blade, totally silver mounted including scabbard mounts with carved “certifiable antique elephant ivory” grip. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Very good to fine overall. Leather covering to wood scabbard is chipped in areas but overall 90% intact. Silver mounts and grip components also very good with gray/silver patina. Ivory grip has longitudinal crack on one side unaffecting aesthetics. 49380-1 JS IVORY (4,000-6,000) – Lot 1169

1170
$3,737.50

FINE PAIR OF AMERICAN 19TH CENTURY NAVAL DIRKS.

Two fine ivory handled Naval dirks, one with coiled rattlesnake as its cross guard, the other with pair of eagles on its cross guard, both have etched American Eagles on blades and the unusual dirk with rattlesnake guard has rarely seen very thick ovoid blade. Knife with Eagles in cross guard has a bright blue and gold blade and has a large panoply of arms and Federal American Eagle with Shield. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Very good to fine overall. Minor chips in pommel sphere of one dirk as can be seen in photos. Grips are “certifiable antique elephant ivory”. 49380-2 JS IVORY (4,000-6,000) – Lot 1170

1171
$6,900.00

RARELY SEEN LARGE “TEXAS RANGER” FOLDING BOWIE, CIRCA 1840-1850.

This exact knife is pictured on pg. 58 of Norm Flayderman’s The Bowie Knife. This knife measures 13″ overall opened with large wide leaf-shaped 6″ blade, cyphered marks of six hounds Motto: “OLD ROUGH & READY”, and on central riband “THE TEXAS RANGER”. Knife has smaller 3″ blade with same maker mark on ricasso “SAMUEL / ROBINSON / SHEFFIELD”. PROVENANCE: Ex-Norm Flayderman Collection; The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Good to very good overall. Hand worn & whittled stag grips with German silver escutcheon. Steel bolster is gray with staining & pitting. Small blade is very good overall, though probably shortened & repointed at some point in its life. Large blade has cleaning & tool marks. Three letters in mottos are weak, as seen in photos, not affecting overall aesthetics of this rare large, early folder. Blade is still quite sharp. 49059-216 JS (3,000-4,000) – Lot 1171

1172
$862.50

CIVIL WAR MODEL 1860 CAVALRY SABER.

Honest example of an 1865 dated and inspected light cavalry made by Christopher Roby of West Chelmsford, MA and so marked on ricasso. CONDITION: Very good overall. 34″ blade is grey/bright overall with some orig tool marks still visible. Old cleaning. Markings are crisp and well discerned. Grip retains about 90% of its orig leather, though chipped and dry with crazing. Twisted brass wire over leather. Scabbard fits well which is overall bright with old cleaning and areas of rust & pitting. 49616-23 JS (300-500) – Lot 1172

1173
$2,875.00

VERY FINE MODEL 1836 U.S. MARTIAL FLINTLOCK PISTOL.

SN NSN. Cal. 54. This is a fine example of an unfired “ROBERT JOHNSON”, Middleton, CT contract single shot martial flint pistol. This gun conforms to the usual configuration with an overall length of about 14″. Lockplate is flat and beveled ahead of the hammer marked “US/R JOHNSON/MIDDn CONN/1841. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Bbl and iron mountings are overall bright/white with scattered areas of pitting. Case hardened lock and breech retain muted traces of their case colors though mostly grey. Stock is fine and solid with 2 bright well-struck cartouches “WAT” (William Anderson Thornton) & “JH” (James Harris). Wood still exhibits raised grain with scattered small scratches and overall hand worn patina. Bore is bright and shiny gun was possibly never fired. Small sub-inspector marks are found on trigger guard and bbl. 49059-138 JS (2,000-3,000) – Lot 1173

1174
$8,625.00

LOT OF FIVE US FLINTLOCK PISTOLS CONSISTING OF: 1)MODEL 1816 NORTH, 2)MODEL 1826 NORTH NAVY, 3)MODEL 1819 NORTH, 4)MODEL 1826 EVANS NAVY, AND 5)MODEL 1819 WITH NO VISIBLE MAKER MARK.

SN NSN. Cal. 54 1) Model 1816 North, 9″ bbl, walnut stock. 2) Model 1826 Navy by North, 8-1/2″ bbl, walnut stock, missing sash hook. 3) Model 1819 North, 10″ bbl, walnut stock. 4) Model 1826 Navy by Evans with sash hook. 8-1/2″ bbl. 5) Model 1819 unmarked. 10″ bbl. CONDITION: 1) Good. Silver gray-brown patina. “P US” at breech of bbl, lock shows US eagle surrounded by North mark. Traces of cartouche on left stock. Ramrod is present. 2) Good. Silver gray finish overall with polished bbl band, side plate, trigger guard, and buttstrap. Sash hook has been removed, holes are plugged. “AH / P” at bbl breech. US S North on lockplate. 1827 behind hammer. 3) Good. Clean silver-gray finish overall. “JDJ / P / US” at bbl breech. Lock shows US eagle mark surrounded by North logo. “1822” stamped at rear of lock. Hammer safety at rear of lock. Stock shows traces of cartouche. 4) Good. Heavy gray-brown patina overall. Breech of bbl is stamped “AH / P”. Lock is marked 1831 / USN behind hammer. Stock shows no cartouche. Sash hook is present. 5) Good. Speckled silver-gray finish. “RJ / P / US” at breech of bbl. Deep condemn mark at breech of bbl. Traces of maker mark on lockplate with possible 1837 date. Stock shows no cartouche. Small nickel-silver plaque inset. A chance to get a good selection of early US Flintlock pistols for a reasonable price. 49545-7 TEP C&R (5,500-8,500) – Lot 1174

1175
$2,300.00

REVOLUTIONARY WAR ERA GERMANIC MUSKET.

SN NSN. 42″ rnd bbl about 80 Cal., brass mounted with pointed banana lock. Carved beavertails behind lock, lock escutcheon and bbl tang. No discernible markings. CONDITION: Gun appears orig and as found with dark patina. Complete including iron ramrod. Forestock loose due to broken front bbl pin retainer. About 1/2″ x 1″ piece wood missing on right side at nosecap. 49569-1 JS (2,000-3,000) – Lot 1175

1176
$805.00

U.S. MODEL 1816 WICKHAM CONTRACT MUSKET WITH BAYONET AND SCABBARD.

SN NSN. Cal. .72 42″ bbl, brown finish, plain walnut stock. CONDITION: Very good as converted to percussion for use in the Civil War. Correct type bayonet and scabbard in good condition. Musket retains an overall gray and plum patinated finish with a few spots of rust present. This musket has been converted to percussion for use in the American Civil War. Barrel breech is marked “1861 H&P” and “N.J.” for New Jersey. A 3 leaf rear sight has been attached to bbl. Lock is marked “U.S.” over “M.T. Wickham”. On the tail of the lock it is marked “PHILa 1827”. Lock shows military style conversion. Iron trigger guard is good. Iron buttplate is marked “U.S.” on the tang. Stock is good with some repair and filling at wrist. Cartouche is partially visible. Bayonet is marked “U.S.”, scabbard and frog are in very good condition. Very good example of a fairly rare Civil War conversion, complete with proper bayonet. 49510-7 TEP C&R (1,000-1,500) – Lot 1176

1177
$2,300.00

ALBRIGHT FLINTLOCK SMOOTH BORE GUN.

SN NSN. Cal. 50 CAL SMOOTHBORE 42″ half round bbl, brown finish, highly figured stock. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl shows a brown gray finish overall with areas of heavy pitting at breech. Bbl has a wedding band separation between oct and rnd sections. Lock is marked “London Warranted” and appears to be orig flintlock. Slight repair to frizzen spring. Stock is quarter-sawn maple with tiger striped finish from end to end. Sideplate is horned. Trigger guard is faceted. Crescent buttplate and 3 pc perforated patchbox. Cheekpiece has silver inlay, also a blank silver plaque behind bbl tang. Stock is incised carved on left side behind cheekpiece. Stock has a typical Bethlehem School Roman nose profile. All brass parts have aged patina. Ramrod is present. Very attractive flintlock Kentucky. 49510-3 TEP C&R (3,000-5,000) – Lot 1177

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1178
$805.00

UNMARKED HALF STOCK PERCUSSION PLAINS RIFLE.

SN NSN. Cal. 52 CAL 40-3/4″ heavy bbl, brown finish, plain straight grain stock. CONDITION: Good. Bbl shows a plum brown finish with evidence of cleaning and areas of pitting, especially around the nipple cone. Bbl has hook breech. Rear sight has been moved forward with old dovetail filled. There is a welded repair at the breech end. Ramrod is present. Lock is marked “Steele & Warren Albany”. Lock is lightly engraved. Hammer has a crack. Stock is straight grain with a cheekpiece and a pewter forend cap. Sideplate is a replacement. Blank plaque behind tang. Brass trigger guard and brass crescent buttplate. Stock has a 3 pc pierced brass patchbox. All brass parts have been cleaned. Nice representative example of a heavy plains rifle. 49510-4 TEP C&R (1,000-1,500) – Lot 1178

1179
$2,760.00
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Please Note: While this is a contemporary gun it is not subject to ATF restrictions. No records need to be filed.

*CONTEMPORARY PERCUSSION BEDFORD COUNTY INCISE CARVED KENTUCKY RIFLE AND CONTEMPORARY SILVER MOUNTED FLINTLOCK KENTUCKY RIFLE BY E EARNHART.

SN NSN. 1) Cal. .40. Overall length 55-1/2″, butt is 3-5/8″ high x 1″ wide. 39-3/8″ rifled bbl. This rifle has a four piece engraved patch box. the 5-5/8″ long Bedford lock is engraved and has a typical Bedford style hammer spur. The stock is birds eye maple wood with some incised carving at the comb. The full oct bbl is marked on its top flat “G R Douglas 40 cal”. The cheek piece has a large brass oval inlay surrounding an eight pointed silver star. 2) Cal. .45. Overall length 59-1/4″, butt is 4-1/4″ high x 1-1/8″ wide. The 43-7/8″ long full oct rifled bbl is marked “E EARNHART”. This rifle has a four piece silver patch box with six piercings. All furniture is silver including the trigger guard, toe plate, side plate and seven inlays. Bbl is held to stock by three bbl wedges. CONDITION: 1) Fine throughout. Double set triggers and lock work well. Probably a good shooter. 2) Fine throughout. Flintlock needs adjustment. Ramrod is missing. 49417-98 RGG C&R (1,000-1,500) – Lot 1179

1180
$4,111.25

BOYE FLINTLOCK BRASS BARRELED BLUNDERBUSS.

SN NSN. Large bore, 13-3/4″ bbl, with attached hinged spring loaded bayonet, original flintlock, checkered stock and brass hardware. CONDITION: Fine condition, bbl shows even mustard colored patina, lock is uncleaned with a roller frizzen, bayonet is original and functions very well. Stock is in very good condition, checkering is sharp, ramrod is present and original. The first scatterguns. 49433-33 TEP C&R (2,500-4,000) – Lot 1180

1181
$575.00

BELGIAN BLUNDERBUSS FLINTLOCK PISTOL.

SN NSN. Cal. 52. 5” bbl, bright finish, checkered stock with pistol grip. CONDITION: Very good. Pistol is a pleasing brown patina with some cleaning toward the muzzle of bbl. Stock is very good with no missing wood. Flintlock is orig. Ramrod is orig. Engraving on the trigger guard and buttcap of high quality and nicely executed. Bore is elliptical at muzzle which is seldom seen. Nice old Flintlock Blunderbuss pistol. 49401-1 TEP C&R (1,000-1,500) – Lot 1181

1182
$1,150.00

UNMARKED CONTINENTAL DOUBLE BARREL FLINTLOCK GAME GUN.

SN NSN. Cal. 20 ga. 34-1/2″ Twist bbls with sunken rib have unlined vents. Locks with semi waterproof pans and roller frizzens have tall serpentine cocks. Stock of plain European walnut has square fluted right hand cheekpiece and deep checkering at grip and forend. Furniture is of relief cast brass with acorn type finials, and nicely engraved foliate decoration. What appears to be orig ramrod, has worm at end and horn tip. Weight: 7 lbs 7 oz. LOP: 14″. CONDITION: Good. Bbls are somewhat pitted. Locks strong. Stock retains most of what appears to be an old oil refinish with a number of knocks and dents, but is sound. 49598-1 MGM375 (3,000-4,000) – Lot 1182

1183
$4,025.00

EUROPEAN WHEELOCK.

SN NSN. 44″ overall with 37″ oct bbl with small European proof on top of bbl. Carved stock, iron & brass mounted with bone inlays. Accompanied by wood-handled crank. CONDITION: Good to very good overall. Appears complete & functional. 49433-40 JS (3,000-5,000) – Lot 1183

1184
$1,150.00

FINE JAPANESE MATCHLOCK RIFLE.

SN NSN. 53″ overall with 40″ oct bbl with brass inlays which include a dragon, brass inlays in stock. CONDITION: Good to very good overall, complete. Metal surfaces are cleaned with varnish coating. Functional. 49510-2 JS (3,000-5,000) – Lot 1184

1185
$3,450.00

ELABORATE JAPANESE MATCHLOCK WITH BRASS, SILVER & COPPER BARREL INLAY.

SN NSN. 50 Cal. Gun measures about 52″ overall with 40″ oct bbl with swelled muzzle. Stock is painted over black enamel. Brass & silver inlays are found in wood, including small birds. Brass & copper inlays in bbl include bamboo, grapes & leaves and a silver squirrel. PROVENANCE: Rod Fuller Estate Collection. CONDITION: Good to very good overall. Gun is complete and orig with some blockage, possibly old charge in chamber. Gun appears complete & functional. 49291-36 JS (2,000-3,000) – Lot 1185

1186
$2,300.00

ORNATE JAPANESE MATCHLOCK WITH BRASS & SILVER INLAY.

SN NSN. 51″ overall with 39″ oct bbl with flared muzzle. Silver & brass inlays of 2 Samurai and other motifs are found on bbl. Brass inlays in stock include flowers & animals. CONDITION: Good to very good overall. Gun appears complete and functional. 49532-4 JS (2,000-3,000) – Lot 1186

1187
$2,875.00

*JAPANESE BABY NAMBU PISTOL.

SN 1646. Cal. .7mm Nambu. Blue finish with 3-3/8″ bbl & fixed sights. It has full checkered walnut grips & 1 reproduction magazine. CONDITION: Very good. Pistol retains 80% blue finish with surface rust on right and left side of frame, left side of bbl & backstrap. All markings are clear and not polished. Grips are very good with good checkering and few mars. 50% straw on the trigger. Very good rare pistol, hard to find in any condition. Magazine is new. 49433-78 TEP C&R (2,500-4,000) – Lot 1187

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1188
$2,990.00

*MAUSER MODEL C-96 COMMERCIAL PISTOL WITH ORIGINAL SHOULDER STOCK.

SN 416750. Cal. .30 Mauser. 5-1/2″ bbl, blue finish. Finely ribbed wood grips. Numbered shoulder stock. CONDITION: Fine, pistol retains 80% blue finish with stock wear on the bottom of the bbl and front of the magazine well, some staining on front strap. All visible SN’s match, Ulm proofs on left side of frame and bolt. Fire blue present on sight elevator and extractor. Stock is in very good condition and is marked “750” on the mounting tang which is the last three digits on the pistol which makes this the original stock. Very nice matching set. 49433-67 TEP C&R (3,000-5,000) – Lot 1188

1189
$2,875.00

*MAUSER MODEL C-96 COMMERCIAL PISTOL.

SN 30722. Cal. .30 Mauser. 5-1/2″ bbl, blue finish. Finely ribbed wood grips. CONDITION: Very good, pistol retains 75% of the original finish with roughness at the breech end of the bbl and left side of the frame. Some roughness on tangent sight and on the right side of the bbl also at the muzzle. This is an early version of the C-96 Mauser with a large ring hammer, the left side of the receiver stamped “Von Lenderke & Detmold New York.”. Grips are good with some marring on the right side. All visible SN’s match. Nice early commercial C-96. 49433-71 TEP C&R (3,000-4,000) – Lot 1189

1190
$2,300.00

*MAUSER MODEL C-96 BROOMHANDLE PISTOL.

SN 891866. Cal. .30 Mauser. 5-1/2″ bbl, blue finish. Ribbed wood grips. CONDITION: Very good, pistol retains 90% blue finish on the receiver with some staining on the front of the magazine well, bbl shows 80% blue with slight oxidation at the muzzle and on the sides a few rust spots on the bottom of the bbl. Markings are clear and crisp, commercial Ulm proof mark on bolt. Grips are very good. Nice commercial broomhandle. 49433-69 TEP C&R (1,500-2,000) – Lot 1190

1191
$2,012.50

*MAUSER MODEL C-96 BOLO PISTOL.

SN 353744. Cal. .30 Mauser. 4″ bbl, blue finish. Ribbed wood grips. CONDITION: Very good, pistol retains 85% blue finish with wear on the bottom of the bbl, front of the magazine housing, finish turning plum on the bbl and right side of the frame. Grips are very good with almost all varnish finish. Very nice compact C-96 Mauser. 49433-70 TEP C&R (1,250-1,750) – Lot 1191

1192
$1,150.00

*◊ CHINESE COPY OF A CHINESE C-96 MAUSER PISTOL.

SN 12089. Cal. .9mm. 5-1/4″ bbl, blue finish. Ribbed wood grips. With two magazines. CONDITION: Very good, pistol shows 95% of the original finish overall with marring and scratches on the bottom of the bbl. 21st Arsenal mark on left side of frame, Chinese characters on right side, tangent sight. Rear grip strap stamped “China”, front grip strap marked “N.A. Company/Ridgefield N.J.” 49433-72 TEP C&R (800-1,200) – Lot 1192

1193
$2,990.00

*RARE DWM 1900 FRENCH LUGER PISTOL.

SN 4102. Cal. .30 Luger, 4-3/4″ bbl with “Manufacture Francaise d’Armes & Cycles de Saint-Etienne” on top. BUG proofs and full SN on bottom of bbl. DWM scroll on center toggle link. Dished toggles. BUG proofs on toggle assembly and left receiver. Grip safety. Numbered parts are matching, including checkered walnut grips. Proper wood bottom magazine is unnumbered. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Fine, retaining 90% original blue with scattered light pitting and minor scratches. Grip straps are starting to corrode. Original straw is 70% with light corrosion. Grips are worn and oil soaked. Bore has light wear and frosting. Magazine body has light pitting. Wood bottom has very little wear. Mechanics are very good. 49059-172 BWS (3,000-5,000) – Lot 1193

1194
$1,725.00

*RARE DWM 1900 COMMERCIAL LUGER PISTOL.

SN 19414. Cal. .30 Luger, 4-3/4″ bbl, with full SN and BUG proofs on bottom. DWM scroll on center toggle link. Dished toggles with toggle lock. “BU” proofs on toggle assembly and left receiver. Grip safety. Numbered parts on gun are matching, including the checkered walnut grips. Wood bottom Imperial Military magazine has numbers that do not match. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Fine, retaining 95% original blue with corrosion on left frame rail and grip strips. Straw is 70% with scattered spotting. Grips are lightly worn and darkened with a holster stud indent on right grip. Bore is worn and pitted. Magazine has scattered spotting on body and wood bottom is worn with minor nicks. Mechanics are very good. 49059-173 BWS (2,000-3,000) – Lot 1194

1195
$4,485.00

*DWM 1900 US TEST TRIALS RANGE AMERICAN EAGLE LUGER PISTOL.

SN 6353. Cal. .30 Luger, 4-3/4″ bbl with full SN on bottom. American Eagle above chamber, DWM scroll on center toggle link. Dished toggles with toggle lock. SN is within the 1000 numbers adopted by the U.S. Army for test trials, but the frame and bbl have been renumbered. Numbered parts are matching and the take down lever has proper SN placement on the right side. Checkered walnut grips have been renumbered to match. Unnumbered wood bottom magazine has proper Flaming Bomb proof. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Fine, retaining 95% original blue with some touch-up to bbl, toggle assembly and front of frame. 90% original straw with a safety lever that has been re-heated. Right side of gun has scattered areas of minor pitting. Grips are lightly worn and oil soaked with a few indents on right side. Bore is lightly worn and frosted. Magazine has minor nicks and some corrosion. Mechanics are fine. 49059-171 BWS (1,000-3,000) – Lot 1195

1196
$2,875.00

*BEAUTIFUL 1900 AMERICAN EAGLE LUGER PISTOL.

SN 8831. Cal. .30 Luger, 4-3/4″ bbl, with full SN on bottom. American Eagle crest above chamber. DWM scroll on center toggle link. Dished toggles with toggle lock. “GERMANY” marked under SN on front of frame. Right checkered walnut grip is matching, left grip is numbered “01”. It appears to have been well fitted and has been on the gun for a long time, so it may have been a factory error. Grip safety. Proper plain wood bottom magazine. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Very fine, retaining 97% bright original blue with typical holster wear on high edges of side plate and front frame rails. Front grip strap has light scratches from shooting with a ring. Original straw is 95% and bright. Bright fire blue on proper small parts. Grips are lightly worn and retain original color. Right grip has typical indent from 1900 holster stud. Bore is bright and sharp. Magazine has very little wear. A very well preserved 1900 American Eagle Luger. Mechanics are very fine. 49059-174 BWS (2,500-4,500) – Lot 1196

1197
$3,450.00

*DWM 1902 AMERICAN EAGLE LUGER PISTOL.

SN 22176. Cal. 9mm Luger, 4″ bbl, with full SN on bottom that appears to be applied after manufacture. American Eagle above chamber. DWM scroll on center toggle link. Dished toggles with toggle lock. Flaming bomb proof under chamber. Full SN on front of frame appears to have been altered. SN parts have numbers that match. Checkered walnut grips are not numbered. Grip safety. Proper “Cal. 9m/m” marked wood bottom magazine. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Very good, retaining 90% blue with restoration to bbl and front of frame, and some touch-up to grip strips. Straw is 70% with scattered light corrosion. Grips are lightly worn with some minor chips. Magazine has minor spotting in a few places on body and a crack through the wood bottom. Bore has light wear. Mechanics are good. 49059-170 BWS (2,000-3,000) – Lot 1197

1198
$1,725.00

*DWM 1906 AMERICAN EAGLE 9MM LUGER PISTOL.

SN 38174. Cal. 9mm Luger, 4″ bbl, with full SN on bottom. American Eagle crest above chamber. DWM scroll on center toggle link. “GERMANY” marked below full SN on front of frame. Grip safety. Numbered parts are matching. Unnumbered checkered walnut grips. “Cal 9m/m” marked wood bottom magazine. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Vintage refinish retaining 95% blue and 45% straw. Grips are lightly worn and oil soaked dark. Deep indents on top and bottom of right grip. Bore is lightly worn with frosting. Magazine has scattered light pitting on body. Wood bottom has minor dings. Mechanics are good. 49059-180 BWS (2,000-3,000) – Lot 1198

1199
$1,552.50

*DWM 1906 AMERICAN EAGLE LUGER PISTOL.

SN 31427. Cal. .30 Luger, 4-3/4″ bbl, with full SN on bottom. American Eagle crest above chamber. “LOADED” marked extractor. DWM scroll on center toggle link. “GERMANY” marked under full SN on front of frame. Numbered parts are matching, including the checkered walnut grips. Grip safety. Proper plain wood bottom magazine. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Very good, retaining 93% blue with areas of light frosting, 65% straw with scattered light corrosion. Grips are lightly worn with visible wood grain. Bore is worn with light pitting. Magazine body has little wear, wood bottom is worn and has minor dings. Mechanics are very good. 49059-181 BWS (1,000-1,500) – Lot 1199

1200
$0.00

*DWM AMERICAN EAGLE LUGER PISTOL.

SN 31804. Cal. .30 LUGER. 4-1/2″ bbl, blue finish. Checkered walnut stock. Grip safety in backstrap. Magazine is unmarked with wooden base. CONDITION: Fine, bbl retains 80% blue finish with most wear at the muzzle. Receiver retains 80% blue finish with high point wear and slight handling marks. Backstrap and forestrap show 80% blue finish. Straw is very good on all small parts. Nice American Eagle Luger pistol. 49433-74 TEP C&R (3,500-5,000) – Lot 1200

1201
$2,300.00

*EARLY DWM 1900 SWISS LUGER PISTOL.

SN 1002. Cal. .30 Luger, 4-3/4″ bbl, with Swiss Cross proof on left and full SN on bottom. Swiss Cross in Sunburst above chamber. DWM scroll on center toggle link. Dished toggles with toggle lock. Swiss Cross proof on rear toggle link. Cross/V next to Swiss Cross proof on left receiver. Numbered parts are matching, including checkered walnut grips. Take down lever and mag release button are numbered on right side. Grip safety. Relieved frame with Simpson LTD import marks in wells below grip screws. Proper Swiss wood bottom magazine with metal discs. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Fine, retaining 97% original blue with light corrosion on grip straps and light scratches and dings on front grip strap from shooting with a ring. Original straw is 75%. Grips are lightly worn and wood grain is visible. Magazine has a few spots of corrosion on body. Wood bottom has small nicks. Bore is bright and sharp. Mechanics are fine. 49059-182 BWS (2,500-4,500) – Lot 1201

1202
$1,495.00

*DWM MODEL 1900 SWISS CONTRACT LUGER PISTOL.

SN 21318. Cal. .30. 4-1/2″ bbl, blue finish. Checkered walnut grips. CONDITION: Very good as professionally refinished. Pistol retains 98% blue on bbl, frame, action and grips. 95% straw on trigger, takedown catch, safety lever and extractor. Magazine has aluminum end cap, numbered 1447. Swiss cross is sharp at the breech of the bbl. Opportunity to obtain a rare gun at a fair price. 49433-75 TEP C&R (1,500-2,000) – Lot 1202

1203
$1,150.00

*LUGER, 1900 SWISS, LATE PRODUCTION.

SN 21234. Cal. .30 Luger. Late production M1900 Swiss Luger, made by DWM with 4-3/4″ tapered bbl, having drift adjustable front sight. Fixed rear sight mounted on rear toggle link. Early flattop breech block with repaired extractor. Dished middle toggle ears with anti-bounce spring. Late serrated safety. Chamber marked with Swiss cross within starburst. Full SN under bbl and forward frame. Crown/B, crown/U, crown/G markings under bbl with repeated crown/B and crown/U on left receiver. Disassembly shows all matching numbers except for the grip safety that is marked “269”. Neither of the wood checkered grips is numbered, though the right panel is lightly imprinted with a star. Later magazine with tinned body and unmarked wood base. CONDITION: Approx 20% orig blue, largely confined to the top of the receiver, toggle train and other protected areas. Balance has drifted to a brownish mottled patina with cold blue application. Most of the straw has faded from small parts, cleaning and restrawing having been applied to trigger, takedown lever, safety and magazine release. Grips oil darkened but with excellent checkering. Near excellent magazine with crisp wood base having no discs. Bright bore with strong rifling and mild oxidation, better than one would expect from the condition of the pistol. Perfect manual mechanics. 49547-3 LMA C&R (1,250-2,250) – Lot 1203

1204
$2,185.00

*RARE FIRST DELIVERY DWM 1906 SWISS CROSS IN SUNBURST LUGER PISTOL.

SN 5188. Cal. .30 Luger, 4-3/4″ bbl, with Swiss proof on left side and full SN on bottom. Swiss Cross in Sunburst above chamber. DWM scroll on center toggle link. Cross/V and Swiss Cross proofs on left receiver. Numbered parts on gun are matching, and are small digits applied by DWM. Checkered walnut grips are unnumbered and may be arsenal replacements. This was one of the first 500 Swiss Lugers delivered in 1906. Proper Swiss wood bottom magazine with metal discs. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Fine, retaining 97% Swiss arsenal blue and straw. Grips are sharp with beautiful wood grain. Bore is bright and sharp. Magazine body has scattered corrosion. Bottom is lightly worn. Mechanics are fine. 49059-176 BWS (2,000-3,000) – Lot 1204

1205
$2,587.50

*DWM 1906 SWISS CROSS IN SHIELD LUGER PISTOL.

SN 14307. Cal. .30 Luger, 4-3/4″ bbl, with full SN on bottom. Swiss Cross in Shield above chamber. DWM scroll on center toggle link. Swiss Crown/M proofs on both sides of receiver. Small digit SN applied by DWM, delivered in 1914. “P. 55” (released by Swiss Military in 1955) on left frame rail. Numbered parts on gun are matching. Grip safety. Unnumbered checkered walnut grips. Proper Swiss wood bottom magazine with metal discs and numbers that do not match. Magazine spine in engraved “Riedtmann” (most likely the family name of the original owner). PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Very fine, retaining 98% original blue and 85% original straw. Grips are lightly worn and retain original color. Magazine has minor nicks on wood bottom. Bore is bright and sharp. Mechanics are fine. 49059-175 BWS (1,500-2,500) – Lot 1205

1206
$2,300.00

*WAFFENFABRIK BERN 1906/24 SWISS LUGER PISTOL.

SN 17220. Cal. .30 Luger, 4-3/4″ bbl, with full SN on bottom. “Waffenfabrik/Bern” on center toggle link. Swiss Cross proofs on bbl, receiver, frame and toggle assembly. “P. 54” on left frame rail (Swiss Military Release in 1954). Grip safety. All numbered parts on gun are matching, with large “W+F” numbers on frame and toggle assembly. Large three digit “W+F” matching numbered wide border checkered walnut grips. Proper Swiss plain wood bottom magazine. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Retains 98% blue and straw. Bore is bright and sharp. Grips are lightly worn and retain original color. Magazine has minor nicks on the bottom. Mechanics are excellent. 49059-177 BWS (1,500-2,500) – Lot 1206

1207
$1,955.00

*WAFFENFABRIK BERN 1929 SWISS LUGER PISTOL RIG WITH HOLSTER.

SN P25354. Cal. .30 Luger, 4-3/4″ bbl, with full SN on top and Swiss Cross proof on bottom. Swiss Cross in Shield on center toggle link. Full SN on rear toggle link and left frame rail. “W+F” logo on back of frame. Front frame well stamped “6.40” (manufacture in June of 1940). Grip safety. Original brown plastic grips. Proper “P” marked brown plastic bottom magazine. In a 1942 dated brown leather proper Swiss holster with detachable leather carry strap and an extra brown plastic bottom magazine in the mag pouch. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Very fine, retaining 99% original blue with very little holster wear on front frame corners. Grips are in near new condition. Bore is bright and sharp. Both magazines are in excellent original condition. Holster and strap are very good with normal wear and light scuffs. Mechanics are excellent. 49059-178 BWS (1,200-1,800) – Lot 1207

1208
$1,495.00

*RED GRIP BERN MODEL 1929 SWISS LUGER PISTOL RIG.

SN 52626. Cal. .30 Luger, 4-3/4″ bbl, with full SN and Swiss Cross proof. Swiss Cross in Shield on center toggle link. Swiss Cross/M next to full SN on left frame rail. “W+F” logo on back of frame. Front frame well is stamped “11.34” indicating manufacture in November of 1934. Grip safety. Red plastic checkered grips. With a Swiss 29 pattern brown leather holster and carry strap. Proper “P” proofed 29 Swiss magazines with black plastic bottoms (one in gun, one in holster pouch). PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Retains 99% original blue with very little wear on sharp edges and corners. Bore is bright and sharp. Grips are in near new condition. Holster and strap are in good condition with wear, cracking and some mold starting in places. Magazines have almost no wear. Mechanics are excellent. 49059-225 BWS (1,000-1,500) – Lot 1208

1209
$2,070.00

*RARE LATE PRODUCTION DWM 1906 9MM COMMERCIAL LUGER PISTOL.

SN 67882. Cal. 9mm Luger, 4″ bbl, with Crown/N proof and full SN on bottom. SN is near the very end of the production range. DWM scroll on center toggle link. Crown/N proofs on left receiver and toggle assembly. Numbered parts are matching. Checkered walnut grips are unnumbered. Grip safety. Proper plain wood bottom magazine. PROVENANCE: Ex-collection of Howard Muller. The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Fine, retaining 98% original blue and 95% straw with reheating on the safety lever. Grips are lightly worn and darkened. Bore is frosted. Magazine has very little wear. Mechanics are fine. 49059-183 BWS (2,000-3,000) – Lot 1209

1210
$1,725.00

*DWM 1906 .30 CAL. COMMERCIAL LUGER PISTOL.

SN 62982. Cal. .30 Luger, 4-3/4″ bbl with Crown/N proof and full SN on bottom. DWM scroll on center toggle link. Horizontal Crown/N proofs on left receiver and toggle assembly. Grip safety. Checkered walnut grips. Numbered parts are matching. Proper plain wood bottom magazine. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Fine, retaining 98% original blue with scattered areas of light pitting on right side, 95% original straw. Grips are lightly worn and retain original color. Bore is bright and sharp. Magazine has tiny chips on wood bottom and little wear on body. Mechanics are fine. 49059-162 BWS (1,500-2,500) – Lot 1210

1211
$3,450.00

*RARE WILHELMSHAVEN DOCKYARD UNIT MARKED DWM 1906 NAVY LUGER PISTOL.

SN 8191. Cal. 9mm Luger, 6″ bbl, DWM scroll on center toggle link. 100/200m adjustable Navy sight on rear toggle link. Navy Crown/M Acceptance Proofs on left receiver, 1st issue Gesichert safety marking has been altered to the upper position by the Imperial Navy. Numbered parts on the gun are matching including the checkered walnut grips. Firing pin is unnumbered. Grip safety. Rear grip strap is marked “W.W./1194” (Wilhelmshaven Dockyard, weapon #1194). Proper Navy magazine with concentric circles on wood bottom is Crown/M proofed and has numbers that do not match. SIZE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Very fine, retaining 96% original blue and 85% original straw, light wear on sharp edges and corners with a few areas of light spotting. Grips are lightly worn with visible wood grain. Bore has light pitting. Magazine has minor chips on wood bottom and light corrosion on body. Mechanics are fine. 49059-161 BWS (3,500-5,500) – Lot 1211

1212
$2,012.50

*RARE DWM 1906 BRAZILIAN LUGER PISTOL.

SN 3917. Cal. .30 Luger, 4-3/4″ bbl with full SN on bottom. “Carregada” marked extractor. DWM on center toggle link. Circle “B” proof on left receiver. Numbered parts on gun are matching. Checkered walnut grips are unnumbered. Grip safety. Wood bottom magazine with partial numbers that do not match. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Restored to 97% blue and 90% straw, with visible pitting and corrosion in scattered places under finish. Bore is worn and pitted. Grips are worn and dented. Magazine has little wear and a crack through wood bottom. Mechanics are very good. 49059-169 BWS (2,000-3,000) – Lot 1212

1213
$3,737.50

*SN 22 RARE FIRST DELIVERY DWM 1906 DUTCH LUGER PISTOL.

SN 22. Cal. 9mm Luger, 4″ bbl, with full SN on bottom. DWM scroll on center toggle link. Crown/W proof on right receiver (Queen Wilhelmina Dutch Military acceptance mark, this right side placement is found only on the first 2141 guns delivered). “Rust” marked safety. Numbered parts on gun are matching accept for the checkered walnut grips, which have numbers that do not match and are probably arsenal replacements. Grip safety. Proper Dutch wood bottom magazine that had a metal reinforcing clip. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Very good, retaining 95% Dutch Arsenal blue and straw with a few areas of light corrosion. Grips have light wear and retain original color with clear wood grain. Magazine body is excellent. Wood bottom is lightly worn with minor nicks and metal spring clip is missing. Bore is lightly worn and frosted. Mechanics are good. 49059-179 BWS (4,000-5,000) – Lot 1213

1214
$2,587.50

*THIRD INFANTRY ISSUE VICKERS DUTCH LUGER PISTOL.

SN 3584. Cal. 9mm Luger, 4″ bbl, with “1916” date on top and full SN on bottom. “VICKERS/LTD” on center toggle link. Crown/W on left receiver. “RUST” marked safety. Brass plaque on left frame marked “3-INF.I/22” (3rd Infantry weapon #22). Grip safety. Numbered parts on gun are matching except for toggle pin and course checkered Indonesian Arsenal replacement grips. Proper Dutch wood bottom magazine with reinforcing metal spring clip. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Very good, retaining 98% Dutch Arsenal blue and straw. Grips are worn with some small chips and have darkened. Magazine body has small areas of rust and scattered corrosion. Bore is worn with light pitting. Wood bottom has nicks and dings. Mechanics are good. 49059-168 BWS (2,000-3,000) – Lot 1214

1215
$2,012.50

*MAUSER PORTUGUESE GNR BANNER LUGER PISTOL.

SN 2343v. Cal. .30 Luger, 4-3/4″ bbl, with four digit SN and Crown/U proof on bottom. “Carregada” marked extractor. “GNR” above chamber. Mauser banner on center toggle link. Lower safety position marked “Seguranca”. Horizontal Crown/U proofs on left receiver and front toggle link. Grip safety. Unnumbered checkered walnut grips. Numbered parts on gun are matching. Aluminum bottom magazine is unnumbered and unmarked. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Fine, professionally restored to 98% blue and straw, a few spots of corrosion are on take down lever, trigger and safety. Grips are lightly worn with minor dings and are oil stained dark. Bore is sharp with very light frosting. Magazine has little wear. Mechanics are very good. 49059-167 BWS (2,000-3,000) – Lot 1215

1216
$2,300.00

*DWM 1906 PORTUGUESE NAVY LUGER PISTOL.

SN 60. Cal. 9mm Luger, 4″ bbl with full SN on bottom that appears to have been numbered after manufacture. Portuguese Navy Crown/Anchor crest above chamber appears to have been added after manufacture. “Carregada” marked extractor. DWM scroll on center toggle link “MP” proof on left receiver. Numbered parts are matching. Checkered walnut grips are unnumbered. Grip safety. Magazine with “Cal 9m/m” marked wood bottom that appears to be of recent manufacture. Magazine body is original. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: 98% blue with restoration on bbl, front of frame and top of chamber. Straw has been re-heated to 98% with some corrosion still visible underneath. Grips are lightly worn with visible wood grain, and there is a small gouge in the lower right grip. Bore is bright and sharp. Magazine shows little wear. Mechanics are fine. 49059-166 BWS (2,000-3,000) – Lot 1216

1217
$1,725.00

*DWM 1906 PORTUGUESE M2 LUGER PISTOL.

SN 1009. Cal. .30 Luger 4-3/4″ bbl. With SN on bottom. Portuguese Crown/M2 above chamber DWM scroll on center toggle link. Portuguese triangle in circle proofs on bbl, left receiver and back of frame. Grip safety. Checkered walnut grips. Proper wood bottom magazine with Portuguese triangle in circle proof. Numbered parts are matching. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Fine, retaining 97% blue with corrosion on left side of bbl, and restoration to grip straps. 95% original straw, with some corrosion on safety lever. Grips are worn with scattered indents on right side. Bore has light frosting. There is minor corrosion on magazine body and a “W” carved in the left side of the magazine bottom. Mechanics are fine. 49059-165 BWS (1,500-2,500) – Lot 1217

1218
$1,495.00

*DWM MODEL 1914 LUGER PISTOL.

SN 190B. Cal. .9mm. 4″ bbl, blue finish. Checkered walnut grips. CONDITION: Fine, pistol retains 90% blue finish overall. Straw parts show 50%. All visible SN’s match. Grips are fine, with sharp checkering. Magazine is unmarked with wooden bottom plug. This is a very nice Luger for any collection. 49433-76 TEP C&R (1,500-2,500) – Lot 1218

1219
$5,750.00

*DWM 1915 ARTILLERY LUGER PISTOL RIG WITH STOCK, HOLSTER AND DRUM MAGAZINE.

SN 8672. Cal. 9mm Luger, 8″ bbl, with fine tune front sight and fine tune eight position adjustable rear sight. Full SN on bottom of bbl. “1915” date above chamber. DWM scroll on center toggle link. Imperial proofs on right side of receiver. Numbered parts on gun are matching down to the firing pin and including the checkered walnut grips. Police wood bottom magazine with numbers that do not match. With proper non-matching walnut artillery stock. With “1917” dated black holster with pouches containing and unmarked take down tool and proper cleaning rod, with black leather attaching and carry straps and original black leather dual magazine pouch. Also included is a Type One 32 round snail drum magazine with telescoping winder, adapter and dust cover. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Pistol is very fine, retaining 98% original bright blue and straw. Normal light holster wear on typical corners and edges. Bore is bright and sharp. Grips are sharp and retain original color. Magazine has light wear and dings. Mechanics on gun are fine. Stock is very good with minor wear and scattered corrosion on lug and lever. Black leather on holster, straps and pouch is in very good condition, showing normal wear, flaking and cracking. Take down tool is corroded with about 40% original blue remaining. Cleaning rod handle is worn and nicked, metal on rod is very good. Snail drum retains 90$ blue with some scattered corrosion. Mechanics on drum are good. 49059-160 BWS (3,000-5,000) – Lot 1219

1220
$1,495.00

*S/42 LUGER PISTOL DATED 1937 WITH MATCHING HOLSTER.

SN 7112. Cal. .9mm x 19. 4″ bbl, blue finish, checkered walnut grips. CONDITION: Good condition pistol that shows poor storage, much original blue remains but there are areas of deep pitting at the muzzle, side plate and back of the frame. All visible numbers match. Grips are good. Holster is in poor condition, tool is present, correctly dated 1937. Very rare, hard to find set. 49253-11 TEP C&R (1,500-2,000) – Lot 1220

1221
$920.00

*DWM LUGER PISTOL MODEL 1921 WITH HOLSTER, TOOL AND EXTRA MAGAZINE.

SN 2505. Cal. .9mm x 19. 4″ bbl, blue finish, checkered wood grips. Forestrap is stamped 12./J.R. 14.53. CONDITION: 30-40% original blue finish, balance is gray patina. Some straw on trigger and extractor, toggle and extractor marked No. 55. Grips are good with worn checkering. Holster is good with 1934 date stamped on rear. Holster has extra magazine and cleaning rod. Good entry level pistol. 49253-10 TEP C&R (800-1,500) – Lot 1221

1222
$920.00

*WALTHER P38 AC 41 PISTOL WITH MOTORCYCLE HOLSTER.

SN 8713E. Cal. .9mm x 19. 4-7/8″ bbl, blue finish, plastic grips. In what appears to be a brown leather holster with a strap to attach it to a motorcycle. CONDITION: Pistol is in very good condition, showing 80% original blue with stains on the right side of the slide and the left side muzzle. Frame and slide are marked with Waffenampt number 359. Holster is in very good condition, unmarked. Hard to find in any condition. 49253-12 TEP C&R (1,500-2,500) – Lot 1222

1223
$1,610.00

*WALTHER PPK SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL WORLD WAR II PRODUCTION, NAZI PROOFED.

SN 390431K. Cal. .32 ACP, 3-1/4″ bbl, brush blue finish, checkered plastic grips with Walther banner. Slide has matted top strap with fixed sights and loaded round indicator with hammer drop safety. Eagle Nitro proof on breech and muzzle of bbl, and on slide below ejector port. Eagle “C” proof on left side of frame below magazine release button. Standard Walther logo on left side of slide. SN on right side of slide and right side of frame behind trigger. Magazine has Walther banner model and cal mark with a metal base plate. CONDITION: Very good. Slide retains 70% blue finish turning somewhat plum with wear on front left side and muzzle wear on right side. Some spotting and staining overall. Some high point wear overall. Bore is bright with strong rifling. Frame retains 80% brushed blue finish turning somewhat plum. Small pit marks below SN on right side of frame. Trigger guard shows 90% blue. Trigger and hammer show 90% blue. Grips are very good with no cracks or chips. Magazine retains 90% dull blue finish. A very good Nazi-era Walther PPK. 49616-7 TEP C&R (1,000-1,400) – Lot 1223

1224
$1,725.00

*WALTHER PPK SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL COMMERCIAL VARIATION WITH “W” SUFFIX.

SN 195275W. Cal. .32 ACP, 3-1/4″ bbl, blue finish, checkered plastic grips with Walther banner. Commercial Nitro proof at breech of bbl and on right side of slide below ejector port. Walther banner and logo with model mark on left side of slide. Slide has a matted top strap and fixed sights. Slide has chambered round indicator and hammer block safety. Mottled plastic grips have Walther banner, fine checkering and an integral checkered backstrap., Blue magazine has Walther banner with “PPK 7.65mm” mark. Magazine base is mottled plastic. CONDITION: Fine. Slide retains 90% bright blue finish with some muzzle and high point wear. A few tiny scratches. Frame retains 90% blue finish turning somewhat plum in area of trigger guard. Trigger and hammer retain 90% blue. Grips are very fine with no cracks or chips. Magazine is fine with 90% blue and a plastic base with no cracks or chips. Very nice pre-war commercial Walther PPK made for European market. 49616-8 TEP C&R (600-800) – Lot 1224

1225
$1,725.00

*F.B. RADOM MODEL 1935 PISTOL NAZI MARKED.

SN E1797. Cal. .9mm x 19. 4-5/8″ bbl, blue finish, checkered black plastic grips, backstrap is slotted for a shoulder stock. In a brown leather US shoulder holster. CONDITION: Very good condition, with 90% thinning blue over a high polished finish, Waffenampt marked number 77. Holster is in fair condition. Early war model with better polish. 49253-8 TEP C&R (1,000-1,500) – Lot 1225

1226
$2,300.00

*MODEL 1935 RADOM PISTOL WITH HOLSTER NAZI MARKED.

SN G7163. Cal. .9mm x 19. 4-5/8″ bbl, blue finish, checkered plastic grips. CONDITION: Very good, pistol shows 90% of the original blue finish, Waffenampt marks on slide and frame number 77. Grips are excellent, correct magazine. Holster is marked “bnz 1944” and contains an extra magazine, is in very good condition, inside of flap is written “Billy Hulme”, holster is also Waffenampt marked. Very collectable piece. 49253-9 TEP C&R (1,000-1,500) – Lot 1226

1227
$3,737.50

*F.B. RADOM MODEL 1935 EAGLE PISTOL.

SN 10947. Cal. 9mm x 19. 4-5/8″ bbl, blue finish, checkered black plastic grips in a black US marked 1911 holster. CONDITION: Very fine to excellent, retains 95% of the original high polished blue with slight wear at the muzzle of the slide, forestrap shows some thinning blue. Very fine pistol. Holster is in good condition. Early gun, seldom seen this nice. 49253-7 TEP C&R (2,500-4,500) – Lot 1227

1228
$3,392.50

*RADOM NAGANT MODEL 30 REVOLVER WITH HOLSTER.

SN 9060. Cal. 7.62 x 25. 4-1/2″ bbl, blue finish, checkered walnut grips. CONDITION: Revolver is in very fine condition, retaining 98% blue on frame, bbl and cylinder and 50% fire blue on hammer, loading gate and trigger. Grips are excellent. Holster is very good and contains an original cleaning rod. Fine rare piece. 49253-6 TEP C&R (2,500-4,500) – Lot 1228

1229
$4,600.00
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Please Note: CONDITION should include: “Clean, bright, shiny Medford rifled bore.”

*ENFIELD SELF-EJECTING REVOLVER.

SN 900. Cal. .455. 5-3/4″ bbl, blue finish. Checkered wood grips. CONDITION: Very good, revolver retains 90% matte blue finish overall. SN 900 marked on front of hinge. English proof marks on right side of bbl, War Department mark on left side of frame with a broad arrow. Chambers bear individual proof marks. Grips are in very good condition with nickel plated buttcap and lanyard ring. Very rare gun for an Enfield collector. 49433-168 TEP C&R (3,000-5,000) – Lot 1229

1230
$920.00

T BLAND SELF EXTRACTING ARMY REVOLVER.

SN NSN. Cal. .455. 5-1/2″ bbl, blue finish. Checkered walnut grips. PROVENANCE: Wm. West Estate Collection. CONDITION: Good, revolver retains 20% blue finish blending into brown patina overall. No heavy pitting, straw finish visible on hammer. Grips are good. Lanyard ring is missing. Frame is marked on the left side “Blands Self Extracting Army Revolver”, right side of frame is marked “455 guage” and bears a Birmingham proof, bbl marked “T Bland and Sons 106 Strand, London”, left side of bbl also bears Birmingham proofs. Rare example of an early English self ejecting revolver. 49478-7 TEP C&R (300-500) – Lot 1230

1231
$4,887.50

*SCARCE ORIGINAL GERMAN WW II STEYR VG-5 BOLT ACTION RIFLE.

SN 6421. Cal 8mm Mauser, 21 3/4 ” bbl. Marked on top of rcvr band, “bnz 45” W/eagle firing proof on bbl. Bolt numbered 5153t. Wooden stock without provision for buttplate is slotted for sling and has rudimentary forward sling loop. Deeply embossed initials “MR” in stock on toe line forward and rear of trigger guard. Fixed rear sight. Simplicity, functionality, and abbreviated production time was the mandate when producing these rifles. CONDITION: Near excellent orig gray Parkerized finish with orig squared-off unsanded stock and stamped somewhat darker blue follower. Sharp rifled bore turning dark in the grooves. This VG-5 rifle is as original as can be found. Late WW II Germany’s production of a rifle about as simply as possible which still fires the 8mm Mauser cartridge utilizing a 5 shot fixed magazine. A great find for the WW II German rifle collector. 49563-1 JWK3 C&R (1,000-2,000) – Lot 1231

1232
$517.50

*MAUSER .22 LR BOLT ACTION MILITARY RIFLE.

SN 34654. Cal. 22. 25-1/2″ blued steel bbl, marked “KAL.22 LANG FUR BUCHESEN”. Receiver marked “MAUSER – WERK A.G. OBERNDORF” and stamped “MAUSER” on front frame in banner. Right side of frame marked “DEUTROHES SPORTMODEL”. Flip up rear sight and fixed steel blade front sight. Coarsely cut pistol grip stock over steel buttplate. Fitted with “MAUSER” black leather sling. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbl retains approx 95% orig blue. Action and matching bolt retain most of their orig blued finish. Stocks retain most of their orig high gloss varnish with minor handling marks throughout. Buttplate is in the white with a few light handling marks. Mechanics are excellent. Bright shiny bore. 49183-17 JSL176 (500-800) – Lot 1232

1233
$1,437.50

*◊ FINE WALTHER MODEL II HEAVY BARREL .22RF SPORTING RIFLE.

SN 35770. Pre-war Sporting rifle can be used in semi-auto or bolt action mode. 26-1/2″ heavy bbl, Tangent rear sight, blue finish, checkered walnut pistol grip stock with cheek piece sling swivels. Spare magazine. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains 90% blue turning somewhat plum, slight cleaning marks around front sight. Slight muzzle wear with some staining. Bore is frosty with strong rifling. Tangent sight is very good. Receiver retains 80% blue with some browning at top of receiver. Bolt retains 60% bright blue with some plum brown. Bolt handle shows 80% blue with some scratches. Bottom metal shows 90% blue. Stock is very fine with only slight handling marks. Pistol grip is finely checkered with a fluted end cap. Hard rubber buttplate is fine with only minor dents. A very nice Walther .22 rifle. 49183-15 TEP (500-800) – Lot 1233

1234
$2,587.50

*EXTREMELY RARE HOLEK AUTOMAT SPORTING RIFLE.

SN 286. Cal, 7 x 57. 20.5″ bbl.Interesting tipping breech block (similar to ZB vz. 26/BREN MG) semi-automatic sporter developed by the Czech arms designer Emmanuel Holek (brother of Vaclan Holek) and manufactured in 1942, utilizing an under-barrel tapped gas recoil system, the weapon cocks by taking the front sling loop and pulling the gas system rearward thus disengaging and retracting the tipping bolt. This rifle was very advanced for its time, it is Czech proofed and is marked with Holek’s logo and “ORIGINAL HOLEK AUTOMAT” on the top receiver rear. Fixed rear sight and ramp front. Multi-point checkered European walnut stock with cheekpiece and sling swivels. Original detachable magazine. CONDITION: Excellent. Wood and metal retain virtually all of their fine factory finish with only a few very small handling marks on the stock. 49296-7 WD1 C&R (2,500-3,500) – Lot 1234

1235
$3,162.50

*HK MODEL 630 SEMI-AUTOMATIC SPORTING RIFLE.

SN 04106. Cal .223 20″ barrel with factory muzzle brake and folding leaf rear sight. Polished blue-finish semi-auto receiver with fold down charging handle. Checkered walnut stocks with cheekpiece and sling swivels. Mounted with Zeiss Diatal-C 4x scope in HK scope mount. Factory five round magazine. Leather adjustable sling. CONDITION: Excellent. Retains virtually all of its fine factory finish with some light scrapes and handling marks on the stock. Mechanics crisp. Optics clear. 49183-23 WD2 (1,200-2,200) – Lot 1235

1236
$2,990.00

*HECKLER & KOCH MODEL 91A3 SEMI AUTO RIFLE.

SN A027894. Cal. .308, 18 1/2″ bbl with flash hider. HK 91 with telescoping buttstock and bipod. Includes web sling, magazine loader, and nine 20-rnd magazines. Also includes original hanging warranty tag attached to trigger guard, and styroform shipping box. PROVENANCE: Wm. West Estate Collection. CONDITION: Near excellent finish on all metal and composite parts. all magazines, and mag loader new in wrapper. Some brassing and firing residue in the action and flash hider, but fired very little. Nice opportunity for someone who wants one of these high performance and highly desirable well made rifles. 49478-2 JWK (2,500-3,500) – Lot 1236

1237
$3,680.00

*HECKLER & KOCH MODEL 91A3 SEMI AUTO RIFLE WITH ORIGINAL BOX.

SN A026853. Cal. .308, 18 1/2″ bbl with flash hider. HK 91 with telescoping buttstock and bipod. Includes web sling, 2 magazine loaders, and three 20-rnd magazines. Also includes original hanging warranty tag attached test target dated 18 NOV 1980, with SN matched to this gun. PROVENANCE: Wm. West Estate Collection. CONDITION: Near excellent finish on all metal and composite parts. Apparently test fired only condition. All of the magazines new in wrapper. Mag loaders as new. Bore near excellent, shiny and bright. Nice find of a 35 year old rifle in this condition in the box with the original sealed factory test target. 49478-1 JWK9 (2,500-3,500) – Lot 1237

1238
$2,990.00

*AS NEW HECKLER & KOCH MODEL 91A3 SEMI AUTO RIFLE.

SN A027893. Cal. .308, 18 1/2 ” bbl with flash hider. Classic HK 91 with telescoping buttstock and bipod. Includes web sling, magazine loader and six 20-rnd magazines. Also includes original hanging warranty tag attached to trigger guard, and moisture absorbing brown paper bore protector. PROVENANCE: Wm. West Estate Collection. CONDITION: Near excellent, factory test fired only. Near excellent finish on all metal and composite parts. 5 of the magazines new in wrapper. Sixth magazine as new. Mag loader as new. Paper bore protector in place and visible in muzzle and chamber and not removed to check bore. Pretty much impossible to upgrade the condition of this highly lauded and proven .30 caliber rifle. 49478-4 JWK8 (2,500-3,500) – Lot 1238

1239
$3,162.50

*HECKLER AND KOCH MODEL 93 SEMI AUTO RIFLE.

SN A125297. Cal. .223, 18″ bbl with flash hider. HK 93 in factory configuration with composite buttstock and bipod. Includes one 20 rd magazine. Action functions smoothly when operated by hand and this weapon appears fully functional. CONDITION: Extremely fine to near excellent finish on all metal and composite parts. Magazine has a light speckling of pitting on right side. Bore is near excellent, shiny and bright. Fine specimen of this model. 49296-1 JWK10 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 1239

1240
$3,737.50

*HECKLER AND KOCH MODEL 93A3 SEMI AUTO RIFLE.

SN A124167. Cal. .223, 18″ bbl with flash hider. Standard configuration with German military post front sight, 4-position rear sight, and sliding buttstock. It includes five 25-rnd magazines, and two 30-rnd magazines. Orig warranty tag in zip-lock bag hanging from trigger guard. PROVENANCE: Wm. West Estate Collection. CONDITION: Near excellent finish on all metal and composite parts. Appears test fired only and very clean in all respects. All except one 30-rnd magazine new in wrapper. Final 30-nd mag as new. Brilliant shiny, near excellent bore. 49478-5 JWK12 (1,500-2,500) – Lot 1240

1241
$2,875.00

*HECKLER AND KOCH MODEL 93A3 SEMI AUTO RIFLE.

SN A124972. Cal. .223, 18″ bbl with flash hider. This rifle has standard German military post front sight, 4-position rear sight, and sliding buttstock. It includes six 25-rnd magazines, two 30-rnd magazines, a canvas mag pouch, and one web sling. Orig warranty tag hangs from trigger guard and moisture absorbent paper remains in the bore. PROVENANCE: Wm. West Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very good to near excellent finish on all metal and composite parts. Evidence of firing residue on bolt face and visible through cocking slot. 5 of the 25-rnd magazines new in wrapper. Sixth magazine very clean. 30-rnd mags as new as is canvas pouch. Sling new in wrapper. Brilliant shiny, near excellent bore. 49478-3 JWK11 (1,500-2,500) – Lot 1241

1242
$2,875.00

*ISRAELI MFG FN-FAL HEAVY BARREL SEMI-AUTO RIFLE WITH FLASH HIDER, BIPOD, AND SLING.

SN 87045. Cal. 7.62 mm, 25″ bbl, Marked with Israeli Star of David and Hebrew markings on right side of receiver, as well as importation maker “ONYX ARMS GTF MT”. Left side of rcvr marked “7.62 mm S.A. FAL”. Lower handgrip assy has three position safety with dished out markings and marked “S” and “S” next to the two forward positions. Top quality steel reinforced wooden forend, flip-up buttplate, orig bipod, and sling included. No magazine present. CONDITION: Near excellent orig matte blued finish with virtually no finish loss to metal or wood parts. Slight handling marks only, with some slight brassing to the pin which holds the bipod on the barrel. Bore is near excellent, shiny and bright. Flash hider absolutely clean. Pretty much impossible to upgrade from this specimen of an outstanding shooting platform. 49544-1 JWK1 (1,500-2,500) – Lot 1242

1243
$2,012.50

*PATRIOT ORDNANCE MODEL P-415 .223 SEMI AUTO RIFLE.

SN 09-04980. Cal .223, 18 1/4″ bbl with muzzle break. Patriot Ordnance Factory gas piston rifle with rails on handguard and receiver which allow for a variety of attachments. Set of front and rear HK style Troy folding battle sights included. Also one 30 rd MAGPUL plastic magazine, and plastic rifle carrying case included. Standard features on this rifle include telescoping stock,ambidextrous safety and forward assist. PROVENANCE: Larry Baer Estate Collection. CONDITION: Near excellent orig finish on metal and composite parts. Some brassing on inside of receiver indicates this rifle has been fired. Bore near excellent, shiny and bright. Attractive, lightweight and portable firepower. 49428-27 JWK (1,500-2,500) – Lot 1243

1244
$575.00

*DPMS PANTHER ARMS MODEL A-15 LOOK ALIKE TO THE U.S. MILITARY M-4 SEMI-AUTO RIFLE.

SN F126537K. Cal .223, 18″ chrome-moly bbl with muzzle break. Collapsible stock, and A2 style hand guards with rails for attachments. Folding front and rear sights which make for a very streamlined and compact package. One 30 round aluminum Brownells magazine and 1 plastic carrying case included. This rifle very closely resembles the U.S. military’s M4 carbine, and exhibits high quality of fit and finish. PROVENANCE: Larry Baer Estate Collection. CONDITION: Appears near new, perhaps unfired with near excellent orig finish on all metal parts. Composite parts also near excellent with perhaps the slightest of handling marks discernible only upon the closest observation. Internals absolutely clean as is muzzle break with near excellent bight shiny bore. Magazine dated 2-09 with green follower and has only the slightest handling marks. Nice, compact, attractive, and effective package of firepower. 49428-20 JWK4 (1,500-2,500) – Lot 1244

1245
$3,450.00

*TOP CONDITION PATRIOT ORDNANCE FACTORY (POF) MODEL P-308 SEMI AUTO RIFLE.

SN 0802726. Cal .308, 22 ” bbl with muzzle break. Superb condition Patriot Ordnance Factory gas piston rifle with Shepherd 3 x 10 power scope, bipod, adjustable telescoping stock, and 2 cell 20-rnd magazine pouch. Three 20-rnd magazines and one 25 rd magazine included. This state-of-the-art rifle features rails on the handguard and receiver which allow for a variety of attachments. Ambidextrous safety and forward assist on this design only adds to the appeal of this top quality, highly accurate modern rifleman’s shooting platform. PROVENANCE: Larry Baer Estate Collection. CONDITION: Near excellent orig finish on metal and composite parts throughout. Scope optics are clear. Bore is near excellent, shiny and bright. Red muzzle cap still on the muzzle. Evidence of having been fired, but very little. 49428-25 JWK5 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 1245

1246
$2,012.50

*PATRIOT ORDNANCE FACTORY (POF) MODEL P-308 SEMI AUTO RIFLE.

SN 09-05177. Cal .308, 18 1/2 ” bbl with muzzle break. Patriot Ordnance Factory gas piston rifle with adjustable telescoping stock, 2 cell 20-rnd magazine pouch, orig owner’s manual, three 20- rnd and one 25-rnd magazines included. Also includes a black plastic gun case and soft case. Standard configuration with rails on handguard and receiver which allow for a variety of attachments, ambidextrous safety, and forward assist. No sights are present, but these slide-on sights are readily available from a number of vendors. PROVENANCE: Larry Baer Estate Collection. CONDITION: Near excellent orig finish on both metal and composite parts. Some slight brassing to the inside of the receiver and the bolt face is the only evidence that this rifle has been fired. 3 of 4 magazines are new in the wrapper. one 20-rnd magazine is as new out of wrapper. A fine top-line .30 caliber semi-auto rifle for the enthusiast who wants one of the best. 49428-26 JWK6 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 1246

1247
$2,875.00

CASED SET OF FIFTEEN CUTAWAY FUSES REPORTEDLY INVENTED OR REDESIGNED BY REAR ADMIRAL RALPH EARLE.

Fine WWI period mahogany case 17-1/2″ long x 11-5/8″ wide and 6-5/8″ tall, top of the lid has a 3-1/8″ x 1-3/4″ beveled edge rectangular brass plaque engraved “RALPH EARLE / REAR ADMIRAL U.S.N.” Lid has beveled edges and the front has a mortised brass block with an empty drawer below which contains a functioning key. Interior is green velvet lined and French fitted for 15 various artillery type fuses. All are inert and completely cutaway to expose the internal working parts. Most are labeled on their underneath side. The majority are from Naval Ordnance with a few labeled for Army Ordnance. The drawer is also lined in green velvet and has a brass finger pull in the front. Rear Admiral Earle was born May 1874, in Worcester, MA, and attended public schools until 1892 when he entered Worcester Polytechnic Institute. In August 1892, his lifelong dream of becoming a Naval Officer came to fruition when he became a Naval Cadet at Annapolis, he graduated in May 1896 and served through the Spanish American war receiving several honors and awards for valor. In 1914 Mr. Earle was the commander of the Dolphin at the occupation of Vera Cruz in which his ship played a significant role. The Dolphin also figured in the “Tampico Incident”. Just prior to the onset of WWI, Earle became the Chief of the Bureau of Ordnance of the Navy, the youngest officer to ever hold that position. During the war Rear Admiral Earle conceived the idea of using spare Naval fourteen-inch guns as long range guns on the Western front. He designed the mounts for railroad cars to carry and fire these guns which were used in the latter months of the war. After the war Rear Admiral Earle returned to the sea as Commander of the Battleship Connecticut. It seems likely that it was during Mr. Earle’s stint as Chief of Naval Ordnance that he had a hand in designing these fuses. Upon retiring in 1925 Rear Admiral Earle became the President of Worcester Polytechnic Institute a position which he held until his death in 1939. CONDITION: Very fine to extremely fine, case is sound with some light staining on the lid and overall retains most of its orig varnish. Interior is strong and bright inside the lid, moderately faded around the fuses and bright and strong in the drawer. This is an extremely interesting set that deserves more research for possible donation to Annapolis or the Aberdeen Proving Ground Museum in MD. 49433-170 JR (3,000-5,000) – Lot 1247

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1248
$2,012.50

SCARCE DOUBLE CASED HAMILTON MODEL 22 SHIPS DECK CLOCK.

SN 2F24163. WWII U.S. Navy deck clock in dbl mahogany casing with hinged lids. The inner case is dbl lidded so that when the top lid is lifted, it exposes a glass cover for viewing the clock without further opening the case. Clock, in its precision machined brass case, is suspended in brass gimbals with about 1/2″ thick brass back to keep it always facing upward. Case is numbered “11643” and has matching numbered back. Watch has 21 jewels with “Up & Down” indicators. CONDITION: Outer case is soiled with finish losses but is sound. Inner case is lightly soiled with corroded latches & hinges. Brass gimbals & watch case are a dark, mustard patina. Watch appears to to be running at this writing. 49433-171 JR (2,000-3,000) – Lot 1248

1249
$0.00

*US SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1903 RIFLE WITH DETACHABLE 20 RND MAGAZINE AND WARNER & SWASEY COMPANY TELESCOPIC MUSKET SIGHT.

SN 937700. Cal. .30-06. 24″ bbl, blue finish. Walnut stock and hand guard, with sling. Comes with 20 shot detachable magazine usually associated with the M1903 Air Service rifle, original floor plate, original type bayonet and scabbard with a Warner & Swasey model 1913 musket sight #7551 on a closely serial numbered quick detach mount (Stamped “For Rifle Number 937596”). A proper leather case houses the optics. PROVENANCE: EX. Bruce Stern Collection. CONDITION: Very good, bbl shows most of its finish with “SA 2-18” stamped at the muzzle end. Bore is frosty with strong rifling. Receiver has a rail attached to the left side for the W&S scope. Receiver shows 90% blue finish with high point wear and bolt handle wear, magazine shows 90% bright blue. Stock is oil finished with a D.A.L. cartouche on the left side and a circle “P” behind the trigger guard. Scope is in very good condition with clear markings, and 80% black finish, scope case is russet brown in good condition with included tool in pouch, some scuff marks overall. Bayonet is in good condition with black finished blade marked SA 1918, scabbard is good with some scuffing and pitting on the throat. Floor plate is rough. A nice example of a very rare military rifle equipped with period sniper accessories. 49489-1 TEP C&R (5,000-8,000) – Lot 1249

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1250
$3,162.50

*U.S. SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1903 N.R.A. SPORTER BOLT ACTION RIFLE WITH SLING AND LYMAN 48 RECEIVER SIGHT, STAR GAUGE BARREL.

SN 1,317,203. Cal. 30-06. 24″ bbl, blue finish, star gauge bbl, straight grain pistol grip stock. Lyman 48 adjustable receiver sight. Turner Saddlery sling. “SA 7-29” clearly struck behind front sight. Star gauge proof on muzzle of bbl. Stock shows a circle P proof mark on front side of pistol grip. PROVENANCE: Springfield Research Service letter stating rifle to a civilian through the D.C.M. program Nov.7,1929.Copy of sales record included. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains 90% blue with slight muzzle wear and slight wear on front sight band. A few minor scratches and slight plumming. Bore is bright with strong rifling. Receiver retains 90% blue finish with high point wear and a few scratches. Bolt and bolt handle are polished bright. Bottom metal retains 50% blue drifting to a plum-gray on floor plate. Stock is very good and has been lightly varnished. Stock shows handling mark and small dents commensurate with age of rifle. Steel buttplate retains 50% black-blue with wear on heel and toe. 49583-5 TEP C&R (1,000-2,000) – Lot 1250

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1251
$2,587.50

*US SPRINGFIELD M-1D RIFLE.

SN 2977422. Cal. .308. 26″ bbl, with flash suppressor. Walnut stocks. M 84 telescope. CONDITION: Very good, showing 90% of a re-parkerized finish. The left rear of the receiver shows an import mark “Intrac Knox. TN”. The rifle has been re-barreled to .308. The stocks show no visible cartouche, there is a large “P” on the pistol grip. The stock has a leather cheek piece marked “MRT/11-62”. 49433-42 TEP C&R (2,000-3,000) – Lot 1251

1252
$4,600.00

*U.S. SPRINGFIELD M-1-C GARAND SNIPER RIFLE WITH M-82 TELESCOPE, FLASH SUPPRESSOR AND MRT CHEEK REST WITH CANVAS SLING.

SN 3495645. Cal. 30-06, 24″ bbl, Parkerized finish. Bbl is marked “SA/3-53”. Receiver is marked “SA-52” behind rear sight. Flash suppressor is marked “HIDER FLASH M-2 The Hart MFG, CO.” with Hart diamond logo. Stock is cartouched “S.A./NFR” with ordnance wheel on left side. There is a circle P behind trigger guard with another open P below it. Bottom of pistol grip is stamped “J-V” over a small ordnance wheel proof. M-82 telescope is SN 41061 mounted on Griffin & Howe quick detach mount with May 3rd, 1932 patent date. Leather cheekpiece is stamped “MRT / 1 52”. CONDITION: Very good. Rifle shows considerable Parkerized finish overall with some loss of finish on high points and operating rod and trigger guard. Bore is bright with strong rifling. Stock is good with numerous handling marks, dents, and scratches overall commensurate with age and use of rifle. Telescope is good with some speckling of finish. Optics are clear. A good example of a hard-to-find M-1-C Garand rifle. 49616-22 TEP C&R (3,000-5,000) – Lot 1252

1253
$2,300.00

*OUTSTANDING CONDITION SPRINGFIELD ARMORY M1A SEMI-AUTO RIFLE.

SN 013799. Cal. 7.62 mm, 25 ” Bbl with flash hider. Outstanding example of an M1A with bipod marked “U.S. BIPOD RIFLE M2” with number “7790688” on fwd face. Remnant of yellow ink mark of eagle within square visible on front of bipod base. Stock has vacant cut-out for selector switch. One orig 20 round magazine included. CONDITION: Near excellent orig finish on all metal parts. Evidence of firing visible upon close inspection of the flash hider but otherwise externally the metal finish looks just outstanding. Walnut wooden stock has only slight handling marks with the faintest impression where the bipod feet contact the wood. Near excellent, clean bright shiny bore. 49296-3 JWK2 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 1253

1254
$2,012.50

*US. S. SPRINGFIELD M-1 NATIONAL MATCH RIFLE.

SN 4234529. Cal. 30-06. 24” bbl, Parkerized finish, walnut stock. PROVENANCE: Larry Baer Estate Collection. CONDITION: Fine. Rifle retains 90% Parkerized finish with no scratching or handling marks. Bbl operating handles are both marked N.M. Bbl is dated SA-5-52. Bbl has a star proof and initial “P.T.” at the breech. Rear sight is unmarked and has a “595” aperture peep. Stock and hand guard are unmarked, buttstock shows fine figure. Nice M-1 target rifle. 49428-38 TEP (2,000-3,000) – Lot 1254

1255
$2,875.00

*INLAND M1-A1 PARATROOPER CARBINE WITH FOLDING STOCK.

SN 397892. Cal. 30, 18″ bbl, walnut pistol grip stock with metal folding buttstock. Bbl marked “INLAND MFG. DIV. / GENERAL MOTORS / 8-43”. Flat black bolt, flip peep sight, cross-bolt safety, hand guard shows “OI” in channel, no mark on inside of stock or on butt of pistol grip. Faint “star” cartouche on left side of grip (Consignor states possible French association). Metal stock has leather cheekpiece fastened by rivets and part number cast into buttplate. 20-round blued magazine. Rear of receiver marked “INLAND DIV.” CONDITION: Very good. Carbine retains a considerable amount of Parkerized finish overall with high point wear and some scratches. Bore is bright with strong rifling. Stocks have numerous handling marks and dents with a large dent on left side of forestock. Right rear of stock has a chip missing next to buttstock mount. Pistol grip has some paint stain. Buttstock is good with a dull gray patina. Some staining. An early six-digit Inland carbine with many early features. 49547-4 TEP C&R (2,000-3,000) – Lot 1255

1256
$9,200.00

*EXTREMELY RARE COLT MODEL 1902 ARMY TEST PISTOL.

SN 15115. Cal. .38 ACP. 6″ bbl, blue finish with checkered hard rubber grips with “Colt” and Rampant Colt logo embossed. “U.S.” stamped on the front left trigger guard bow and “RAC” stamped on right trigger guard bow. “J.T.T.” stamped on right side of frame above trigger guard. “RAC” stands for Rinaldo A. Carr a civilian inspector and “J.T.T.” for Capt. John T. Thompson who was an inspector at the Springfield Armory. Left rear of grip frame mounts a lanyard ring. 200 of these Army contract pistols were made in 1902, the SN range for these test pistols is 15001 – 15200. Slide shows fine checkering on the forward end with standard markings on either side correct for the production of this model. Slide is SN’d to the pistol on the inside rear flat along with a “RAC” inspector’s mark and “M” inspector mark in a deep channel. Blue bbl is unmarked. Frame has a clearly marked SN on left side and deeply struck inspector marks on right side. There is a “K” inspector’s mark on the forward right side of the frame in the slide channel. Magazine is nickel plated. The bottom plate is marked “Pat’d Sept. 9 1884”. Patent was assigned to the Remington Arms Co. Colt paid a royalty to Remington for each magazine made until expiration of the patent in March of 1902. These pistols were completed and shipped in July of 1902. The first 100 were delivered at Springfield Armory on July 15th, the remaining 100 pistols 15101 – 15200 were received at Springfield Armory on July 25th. These pistols were actually issued on Sept 12th, to units which were stationed at Forts Riley and Leavenworth, in KS and at Jefferson Barracks, in Missouri and were subjected to severe field testing. In 1909 the model 1902’s were deemed unserviceable and were declared surplus. A total of 62 were sold to individuals along with the older model 1900 pistols. Two documented surviving examples, #15108 and #15119, bracket the SN of #15115 which was not documented at the time that the Meadows book was published. CONDITION: Fine for this model. Slide retains 50% blue finish with muzzle and high point wear and mars and scratches overall. Slide markings are sharp with no evidence of cleaning. Bbl retains 90% blue finish. Bore is dark with visible rifling. Frame retains 50% blue finish which is bright in protected areas. Some erosion behind the grips. Frame shows light scratches overall. Some cleaning above right grip. Grip straps are a plum/brown with traces of orig blue remaining. Trigger retains 50% fire blue on either side. Hammer retains traces of orig case hardening. Magazine retains 80% nickel finish with scratching on the sides, bottom plate is very good with a sharp patent mark. Grips are fine with sharp checkering and very few mars or dents. An opportunity to obtain an extremely rare Colt Model 1902 test pistol, one of only 200 produced. It would be a welcome addition to any collection of early Colt Automatics. 49616-10 TEP C&R (10,000-15,000) – Lot 1256

1257
$0.00

*COLT MODEL 1902 MILITARY PISTOL.

SN 34106. Cal. .38 Colt Auto. 6″ bbl, blue finish. Checkered hard rubber grips. CONDITION: Fine, pistol retains 85% blue overall with most wear on backstrap and forestrap, some high point wear on the slide at the muzzle. Scattered handling marks, traces of casecolor on hammer, fire blue on trigger. Very good grips. Fine example of an early military 1902. 49433-153 TEP C&R (3,500-5,000) – Lot 1257

1258
$2,875.00

*COLT MODEL 1902 MILITARY SEMI AUTOMATIC PISTOL.

SN 32416. Cal. 38 AUTO 6″ bbl, blue finish checkered hard rubber grips. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Very fine, slide retains 95% mirror blue finish with some muzzle wear and thinning at the front of the slide, some light scratches on top and right side slide, some discoloration around loading port. Bore is frosty with strong rifling. Frame retains 95% mirror blue with slight high point wear and some thinning on the backstrap. Trigger retains 90% fire blue. Hammer retains 90% case color finish. Hard rubber grips are excellent with a slightly brown hue. Magazine is correct. Lanyard loop on heel of butt. Very nice high condition model 1902 pistol. 49059-191 TEP C&R (2,000-3,000) – Lot 1258

1259
$1,610.00

*COLT MODEL 1902 AUTOMATIC PISTOL.

SN 5165. Cal. .38 Colt Auto. 6″ bbl, blue finish. Checkered hard rubber grips. CONDITION: Very good. 50% blue on frame, 20% blue on slide with some roughness on left side, some cold blue touchup. Traces of casecolor on hammer, fire blue on trigger. A very good example of an early Colt automatic. 49433-154 TEP C&R (1,500-2,500) – Lot 1259

1260
$1,725.00

*COLT MODEL 1903 POCKET HAMMER PISTOL.

SN 43958. Cal. .38 Colt Auto. Blue finish, 4-1/2″ bbl. Hard rubber grips. CONDITION: Very good overall with 85% blue, slide shows some handling marks. Grips are in excellent condition. Very nice example of a early Colt auto. 49433-155 TEP C&R (1,500-2,500) – Lot 1260

1261
$0.00

*COLT MODEL 1903 POCKET HAMMER PISTOL.

SN 28537. Cal. .38 Colt Auto. Blue finish with 4-1/2″ bbl. Checkered hard rubber grips, with rampant Colt emblem embossed. CONDITION: Fine condition overall. 80-85% blue with slight stains & small rust spots on the slide with small handling marks. Vivid case color on the hammer. Fire blue on the trigger. Very nice example of an early Colt auto. 49433-157 TEP C&R (1,500-2,500) – Lot 1261

1262
$1,725.00

*COLT MODEL 1903 POCKET AUTOMATIC PISTOL.

SN 34429. Cal. 38 4-1/2″ bbl, blue finish. Checkered hard rubber grips. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Very good, slide retains 90% blue finish with muzzle wear and some thinning toward the front of the slide, high point wear at the rear of the slide and on the back sight. Bore is bright with strong rifling. Frame shows 90% bright blue with some fading on front strap and bottom of backstrap. Trigger shows 50% bright blue. Hammer shows 90% case colors. Grips are very good. A very good representative example of a Colt pocket automatic. 49059-190 TEP C&R (1,000-1,500) – Lot 1262

1263
$0.00

*COLT MODEL 1903 POCKET HAMMERLESS PISTOL.

SN 448246. Cal. .32 ACP. 4″ bbl, blue finish. “Certifiable pre-ban ivory” grips. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Very good. Pistol retains 80-90% blue finish with some thinning on the slide and some handling marks present. Correct magazine. Factory style Ivory grips with Colt medallions present. Medallion on left grip is upside down. 49433-162 TEP C&R; IVORY (1,750-2,750) – Lot 1263

1264
$1,495.00

*COLT MODEL 1903 POCKET HAMMERLESS PISTOL FIRST ISSUE LONGSLIDE.

SN 50348. Cal. .32 ACP. 4″ bbl, blue finish. Checkered hard rubber grips. CONDITION: Very fine, pistol retains 95% deep blue overall. Fire blue on trigger, safety catch and extractor. The first model pistol has a bbl bushing similar to the 1911 model, this was changed with the second model. Very nice early pocket hammerless. 49433-158 TEP C&R (1,500-2,500) – Lot 1264

1265
$920.00

*COLT MODEL 1903 POCKET HAMMERLESS PISTOL.

SN 498261. Cal. 32 ACP 4″ bbl, blue finish. Checkered walnut grips with Colt medallions. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Very fine, slide retains 95% blue finish with slight muzzle wear and a few small scratches on top of slide, some high point wear. Bore is frosty with good rifling. Frame retains 98% blue finish with slight high point wear and a small bright spot on grip safety. Grips are very fine with very few handling marks. Colt medallions are nickel plate with slight verdigris stain. Correct magazine. Very fine Colt pocket hammerless hard to improve upon. 49059-186 TEP C&R (1,000-1,500) – Lot 1265

1266
$1,725.00

*COLT MODEL 1903 POCKET HAMMERLESS SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL IN ORIGINAL COLT BOX.

SN 512374. Cal. 32 4″ bbl, blue finish, checkered walnut stocks, maroon Colt box. CONDITION: Very fine to excellent as professionally refinished. Pistol retains 98% blue finish overall. Slide retains 98% blue finish with some very light scratch marks and one or two minor nicks. Very little high point wear. Bore is bright with strong rifling. Frame retains 98% blue finish with minor high point wear and only a few miniscule scratches. Forestrap and grip safety retain 98% blue. Minor scratches and slight fading at rear of frame. Trigger, safety catch retain 98% blue. Correct magazine. Grips are very fine with sharp checkering. No evident mars or dents. Box is very good with some minor exterior loss. End label is complete and confirms features of pistol. Lid has Colt label. Inside box has Colt label. Bottom of box has penciled 512374 and appears orig to this gun. A very nice looking Colt Pocket automatic. 49553-1 TEP C&R (750-1,250) – Lot 1266

1267
$5,750.00

*COLT MODEL 1905 SEMI AUTOMATIC PISTOL.

SN 4639. Cal. 45 AUTO 5″ bbl, blue finish. Checkered walnut grips. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Fine, slide retains 80% bright blue with some dulling at the muzzle and some high point wear at the front of the slide. Bore is frosty with sharp rifling. Frame retains 90% blue with some thinning on the forestrap and backstrap. 80% fire blue on the trigger. 90% case color on hammer with some slight staining on the right side. Walnut grips are very good with very few mars or dents. Correct magazine. Very nice and rare Colt model 1905. 49059-189 TEP C&R (2,500-4,500) – Lot 1267

1268
$3,450.00

*COLT MODEL 1908 POCKET HAMMERLESS PISTOL U.S. PROPERTY MARKS.

SN 136004. Cal. .380 auto. 4″ bbl, blue finish. Checkered walnut grips. CONDITION: Very good, with 90% blue on the frame and 70% thinning blue on the slide with some stains on the right side. U.S. Property struck clearly. Walnut grips are excellent. Correct magazine. Very good example of a Colt pocket auto issued to Senior staff members of the U.S. Military. Hard to find. 49433-159 TEP C&R (3,000-5,000) – Lot 1268

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1269
$2,357.50

*COLT MODEL 1908 POCKET HAMMERLESS PISTOL.

SN 67865. Cal. .380 auto. 4″ bbl, nickel finish. Mother of Pearl grips. Extra magazine included. CONDITION: Fine condition. Retains 90% original nickel finish with handling marks but no bad spots. Grips are factory style with Colt medallions present. Very nice nickel/pearl .380 pocket auto. 49433-163 TEP C&R (1,750-2,750) – Lot 1269

1270
$1,725.00

*COLT MODEL 1908 POCKET HAMMERLESS PISTOL.

SN 108916. Cal. .380 auto. Blue finish with 4″ bbl. Checkered walnut grips with Colt medallions. Included is a Colt factory box for a caliber 32 Model 1903. With extra magazine. Also included is Colt paperwork, cleaning brush, combination screwdriver, and an old $10.00 Manual Banking house note. CONDITION: Fine, pistol retains 95% blue with high point wear at the muzzle of the slide, some thinning and staining on top of the slide. Grips are in excellent condition. Box has 3 broken corners in lid. Nice .380 Colt in an original 1903 Colt box. 49433-167 TEP C&R (1,500-2,500) – Lot 1270

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1271
$1,437.50

*COLT MODEL 1908 POCKET 25 SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL IN AN ORIGINAL COLT MAROON BOX.

SN 349592. Cal. .25 ACP, 2″ bbl, blue and case colored finish, checkered walnut grips with Colt medallion. Maroon Colt box with spurious penciled number. Pistol shows all standard markings for vintage of manufacture. Grips have nickel-plated Rampant Colt medallions. Magazine is correct two-tone with temper mark and Cal. 25 Colt on bottom plate. CONDITION: Very fine to excellent. Pistol shows 98% bright blue finish overall with only very slight high point wear and a few miniscule scratch marks. Trigger, hammer, and safety latch retain nearly all of vibrant case colors with only a couple of slight scratches on side of trigger. Magazine is excellent with 95% bright blue and a vivid temper mark. Grips are excellent with sharp checkering and only a few small dents. Medallions are excellent. Box has a good end label with some losses on lid. Number “349592” is written in pencil on bottom of box. It appears that another number has been removed. An excellent Colt Pocket 25 that would be hard to improve upon. 49616-6 TEP C&R (800-1,000) – Lot 1271

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1272
$805.00

*COLT MODEL 1908 VEST POCKET SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL IN COLT BOX.

SN 382547. Cal. 25 2″ bbl, blue finish, checkered walnut grips, Colt box with blue end label and instruction sheet. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Fine. Slide retains 90% blue with wear at muzzle and high point wear all around. Small dent at right front of slide. Some staining and discoloring at rear slide. Bore is good with sharp rifling. Frame retains 95% blue with slight edge wear. Trigger, safety latch, and grip safety retain 90% muted case color. Correct magazine. Grips are very good with sharp checkering and very few mars or dents. Colt medallions are fine. Box is good. Top is detached with an old scotch tape repair. End label is good. 407776 in pencil on bottom of box. A very nice vest pocket “auto” in an orig Colt box. 49059-185 TEP C&R (750-1,250) – Lot 1272

1273
$1,150.00

*COLT MODEL 1908 VEST POCKET SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL IN BOX.

SN 397699. Cal. 25 ACP. 2″ bbl, blue finish, checkered walnut grips with medallions, maroon box with no end label. CONDITION: Very fine to excellent. Slide retains 99% bright blue finish with only slight high point wear and slight staining. Frame retains 99% bright blue finish with slight high point wear. Forestrap has slight stain. Trigger, safety catch, and grip safety retain 95% brilliant case color with only a slight scratch on grip safety. Correct magazine. Grips are very fine with sharp checkering and very fine Colt medallions. Maroon box has no label and is otherwise unmarked. An opportunity to purchase a Colt Vest Pocket Auto in nearly new condition. Nearly impossible to improve upon. 49553-2 TEP C&R (400-700) – Lot 1273

1274
$2,300.00

*BEAUTIFUL COLT WOODSMAN MATCH TARGET PISTOL.

SN MT5162. Cal. 22 LR. 6-5/8″ bbl. One piece checkered walnut elephant ear Colt medallion grips. Stevens adjustable rear sight, front blade sight. Marked on left side of bbl “MATCH / TARGET” with a bullseye in the middle. Front of frame marked “THE WOODSMAN”. Matching 2-tone magazine marked “COLT WOODSMAN / CAL. 22 L.R. / MATCH TARGET MOD.” on butt. CONDITION: Extremely fine, near new. Retains 97-98% orig blued finish throughout with minor high point edge wear. Grips are excellent and retain most of their orig varnish. Checkering is sharp. Mechanics are crisp. Brilliant shiny bore. 49583-18 JSL313 (1,000-1,500) – Lot 1274

1275
$18,400.00

*EXTREMELY RARE DOCUMENTED COLT MODEL 1907 US ARMY TEST PISTOL.

SN 185. Cal. .45 ACP. 5″ bbl, blue finish, checkered walnut grips. This is one of 205 of this model manufactured for field trials by the U.S. Army in 1908. The left front trigger guard bow bears the initials “K.M.” which is the inspection mark of Maj. Kenneth Morton. This mark identifies the test pistols. The pistols were delivered to the Springfield Armory on March 17, 1908. On March 20th, 1908 the pistols were issued to the following units and organizations; 65 to Troop K, 10th Cavalry, Fort William McKinley, Philippines Division, 65 to Troop H, 4th Cavalry, Fort Snelling, Minnesota, 65 to Troop H, 2nd Cavalry, Fort Des Moines, Iowa, and 5 to the School Musketry, Presidio of Monterey, CA. These pistols were subjected to severe field testing and were modified in 1909 as a result of these tests. The modifications were to the ejection port and to the hammer. Pistol #185 shows these modifications. Pistol shows standard markings on either side of the slide with no apparent proof marks. Slide has loaded chamber indicator on upper left side. The frame shows a clearly struck SN #185 on the left side above the trigger bow which shows “K.M.” inspector mark. No other inspector marks are apparent. Bottom of grip frame has a lanyard loop attached on left side. Rear of frame mounts a grip safety devise patented by Ehbets & Tansley. Features of both patents, one a sear block and the other a firing pin withdrawal mechanism, were incorporated into the final product. The magazine is unique to this model with a spring catch at the rear. Checkered walnut grips are deeply carved “HXH” on the inside. The SN of this pistol is documented on pg 83 of U.S. Military Automatic Pistols 1892 – 1920 by Edward Scott Meadows, as a surviving example of the model 1907 pistol. PROVENANCE: Recorded in Meadows book pg 83. CONDITION: Very good for this model. Slide shows an even gray/brown patina overall with evidence of cleaning, marking on left side of slide is visible but is worn on the bottom half, some light pitting is present on the upper left side of slide. Standard marking on right side of slide is only barely visible as a result of heavy cleaning. Sights show high point wear. Bbl retains 80% blue finish with a dark bore that shows strong rifling. Frame shows an even plum/brown patina overall with handling marks and scratches overall. All markings are clearly struck. Trigger retains 20% fire blue in protected areas. Hammer is a gray/brown patina. Grip safety shows fire blue in protected areas. Magazine is an even gray/brown patina with scratches and abrasions consistent with its use. Grips are good with numerous small mars and dents overall commensurate with the testing that the pistol was subjected to. “HXH” is deeply carved on the inside of each grip, could possibly be a company “H” connection as these pistols were issued to 2 “H” companies. SN #185 is one of only 66 of the documented surviving examples of the model 1907 pistol and would be a wonderful addition to any collection of early Colt Automatics. 49616-9 TEP C&R (10,000-15,000) – Lot 1275

1276
$8,050.00
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*EARLY COLT 1911 GOVERNMENT MODEL PISTOL “W.H.BEAL CAPT. U.S.A.” GOLD INLAID ON TOP OF SLIDE.

SN 6035. Cal. .45 ACP, 5″ bbl, blue finish, checkered walnut grips. “W.H.BEAL CAPT. U.S.A.” gold inlay is very nicely executed with hash mark accents on all letters. Slide shows all early markings. Sights are of earliest style. Rear sight has a rounded profile. Slide shows “H” proof on rear flat above firing pin slot. Inside slide shows “2” & “1” inspector mark. Bbl shows “3” in front of toggle link; otherwise unmarked. Frame shows a “WPG” inspector mark on left side above magazine release. “UNITED STATES PROPERTY” on left side of frame. Right side shows SN on front of frame. Inside top flat of frame in front of hammer shows “H”&”R” proof marks. Keyhole magazine with lanyard loop is correct type for this pistol. PROVENANCE: This pistol was shipped to Springfield Armory in a 500-gun shipment on 9/11/1912. CONDITION: Fine. Slide retains 90% blue finish with high point wear and muzzle wear. Some staining and small scratches overall. Gold inlay is excellent. Bore is dark with strong rifling. Frame retains 80% blue finish with wear at front end, on forestrap, and on mainspring housing. Scratch mark at takedown pin. High point wear on right side above trigger guard. Grip safety shows 75% thinning blue. Hammer and trigger retain 90% blue with some scratches. Takedown pin and safety latch retain 90% blue. Walnut grips are fine with sharp checkering and a slight compression dent on left side. Magazine retains 20% blue turning into a gray-brown patina. A very early 1911 that deserves further research. 49616-14 TEP C&R (5,000-7,000) – Lot 1276

1277
$5,462.50
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*REMINGTON UMC 1911 GOVERNMENT MODEL PISTOL, POST WORLD WAR I VINTAGE.

SN 11611. Cal. .45 ACP, 5″ bbl, brush blue finish, checkered walnut grips. A Remington UMC pistol that was shipped right after end of WWI. Remington made 21,698 M 1911s under government contract. Slide shows standard Remington mark on left side and standard two-line model and cal mark on right side. Rear of slide above firing pin slot is stamped “E” for Major Arthur C. Evans. Bbl is blue with “P” proof at breech end. Frame shows a small ‘UNITED STATES PROPERTY ‘ on left side with “E.E.C.” and eagle proof above magazine release. The mark is for Major Edmund E. Chapman. Right side of frame shows SN in large numbers above trigger guard. Front left trigger bow shows “E” proof, front right trigger bow shows “5”. Magazine is two-toned and is Colt manufactured. PROVENANCE: Shipped December 19th, 1918 in a shipment of 738 guns. CONDITION: Very good. Slide retains 80% blue with some plumming toward front left side. Slight muzzle wear, high point wear, and light scratching overall. Forward bottom of slide shows blue mixing with plum-brown patina. Bore is bright with sharp rifling. Bbl retains 50% plum blue. Frame retains 60% blue finish drifting to a gray-brown patina. Blue is bright in protected areas. Forestrap is thinning. Spring housing shows a gray-brown patina. Hammer, takedown pin, safety catch, and trigger show 70% brushed blue finish with some scratching. Grips are very good with sharp checkering and only slight handling marks. Magazine retains 80% blue and a visible temper mark. A very good example of a rare Remington UMC 1911. 49616-17 TEP C&R (4,000-5,000) – Lot 1277

1278
$3,737.50
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*COLT MODEL 1911 GOVERNMENT MODEL PISTOL.

SN 16964. Cal. .45 auto. 5″ bbl, blue finish, checkered walnut stocks, with holster. CONDITION: Very good condition, 80% blue on frame and slide. Main spring housing has no finish, forestrap is marred. Checkered walnut grips have been cleaned. Holster is in good condition, with a 1918 inspectors mark. Shipped to The Benicia Arsenal, California on 12/27/12. Nice early gun with a lot of finish. 49253-1 TEP C&R (1,500-2,500) – Lot 1278

1279
$2,875.00
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Please Note: Correct terminology is of course “Military” not “Government”.

*SPRINGFIELD ARMY 1911 GOVERNMENT MODEL PISTOL.

SN 74743. Cal. .45 ACP. 5″ bbl, blue finish. Diamond checkered walnut grips. PROVENANCE: Larry Baer Estate Collection. CONDITION: Good overall, pistol shows an overall gray/brown patina with muzzle wear at the front of the slide. Flaming bomb proof on the left side of frame and at the left rear of the slide. Eagle on right side of slide. US property marked on left side of frame. Grips are good with no marring. Magazine is correct. This is a good example of a hard to find Springfield Armory WWI 1911. 49428-5 TEP C&R (1,500-2,500) – Lot 1279

1280
$4,025.00
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Please Note: Correct terminology is of course “Military” not “Government”.

*SPRINGFIELD ARMORY 1911 GOVERNMENT MODEL PISTOL WITH HOLSTER.

SN 86521. Cal. .45 ACP. 5” bbl, matte blue finish,
diamond checkered wood grips. CONDITION: Fine. Pistol retains 90% of matte blue finish with only high-point wear at the front and rear of slide. Flaming bomb proof on left rear of slide, Springfield Armory U.S.A. on left side of slide, and “United States Property” on left side of frame. Correct style magazine. Holster is in good condition with a 1918 inspector’s mark. “U.S.” on flap is visible. An opportunity to get a very rare Springfield Armory 1911 in fine condition. 49253-5 TEP C&R (1,500-2,500) – Lot 1280

1281
$2,875.00
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Please Note: Correct terminology is of course “Military” not “Government”.

*COLT 1911 GOVERNMENT MODEL PISTOL, 1917 ISSUE.

SN 181375. Cal. .45 ACP, 5″ bbl, blue finish, checkered walnut grips. An early polished blue US Army issued 1911. Slide has standard markings for period of production and shows a “H” inspector mark at rear above firing pin slot. “O”, “S”, & “G” inspector marks on inside of slide. Bbl is blue finish and shows “H” & “P” inspector marks at breech end. Frame has “UNITED STATES PROPERTY” mark on left side and “GSH” inspector mark above mag release. Top flat of frame in front of hammer shows “H”, “G”, & “X” inspector marks. Magazine is two-toned with light temper mark. PROVENANCE: Pistol was shipped to Springfield Armory on 9/22/1917 in a shipment of 800 guns. CONDITION: Very good. Slide retains 50% of thinning blue finish with high point wear, muzzle wear, and a few scratches. Receiver retains 60% blue with dark blue in protected areas. Blue is thinning on forward part of frame, trigger, guard, and forestrap. Slight scratching near takedown pin. Grip safety and spring housing retain 50% blue with high point wear. Trigger, safety latch, takedown pin, and hammer retain 90% blue. Grips are good with some high point wear and a few dents. Some battering on bottom of right grip. Magazine retains 50% blue with some stain and a visible temper mark. A very good example of a WWI vintage Colt 1911. 49616-20 TEP C&R (4,000-5,000) – Lot 1281

1282
$4,025.00
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Please Note: Correct terminology is of course “Military” not “Government”.

*COLT 1911 GOVERNMENT MODEL PISTOL.

SN 185827. Cal. .45 ACP. 5″ bbl, blue finish. Diamond checkered walnut grips. PROVENANCE: Larry Baer Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very good, pistol retains 80% blue finish with speckling overall. Slide has slight muzzle wear, spring housing has 50% blue, military proof clear on left side of frame. HP proofed bbl. Grips are very good, with sharp checkering, few mars. A very good example of a WWI Colt 1911. 49428-18 TEP C&R (2,000-3,000) – Lot 1282

1283
$5,462.50
Revised: 9/18/2015

Please Note: Correct terminology is of course “Military” not “Government”.

*COLT 1911 GOVERNMENT MODEL PISTOL. WORLD WAR I VINTAGE.

SN 292377. Cal. .45 ACP, 5″ bbl, blue finish, checkered walnut grips. World War I vintage 1911 with polished blue finish. Slide shows standard marking for period of manufacture with an “H” proof above firing pin slot. Inside of slide shows multiple letter and number proofs. Blued bbl shows “H” & “P” proofs at rear end. Frame is marked “UNITED STATES PROPERTY” on left side with a “JMG” proof above mag release. Right side of frame shows SN above trigger. Top flat of frame in front of hammer shows “G” & “H” proofs with an “8” stamped on forward right flat. Magazine is two-toned with a lanyard loop in base and is correct. PROVENANCE: Shipped to Springfield Armory on 5/9/1918 in a shipment of 3,600 guns. CONDITION: Fine. Slide retains 85% brush blue finish with muzzle wear and high point wear, a few scratches and some slight staining. Bore is dirty with strong rifling. Bbl retains 30% blue. Frame retains 90% brushed blue finish with high point wear at front and some thinning on forestrap and spring housing. Spring housing has turned somewhat plum color. Trigger, takedown pin, safety catch, and hammer show 90% blue with some slight scratching. Grips are very good with some high point wear and a few dents. Magazine is good with 20% blue and some staining overall. A very nice example of a World War I era 1911 Colt. 49616-15 TEP C&R (4,000-5,000) – Lot 1283

1284
$4,600.00
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Please Note: Correct terminology is of course “Military” not “Government”.

*COLT 1911 GOVERNMENT MODEL PISTOL.

SN 228457. Cal. .45 ACP. 5″ bbl, blue finish. Diamond checkered walnut grips. PROVENANCE: Larry Baer Estate Collection. CONDITION: Fine, pistol retains 80% brush military blue blending into patina on top of slide, muzzle wear at the front of the slide, patina on grip strap and spring housing. HP proofed bbl. Magazine is correct type. This is a very nice example of a WWI Military Colt 1911. 49428-48 TEP C&R (3,000-4,000) – Lot 1284

1285
$3,737.50
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Please Note: Correct terminology is of course “Military” not “Government”.

*COLT 1911 GOVERNMENT MODEL PISTOL.

SN 237320. Cal. .45 ACP. 5″ bbl, blue finish. Diamond checkered wood grips. CONDITION: Very good, retains 80% frame blue, 50% thinning slide blue. This is a very good example of a WWI production Colt 1911 with high polish finish, shipped to Springfield Armory on 2-15-1918. 49433-150 TEP C&R (3,500-5,000) – Lot 1285

1286
$1,725.00
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Please Note: Correct terminology is of course “Military” not “Government”.

*COLT 1911 GOVERNMENT MODEL PISTOL WITH HOLSTER.

SN 222806. Cal. .45 ACP. 5″ bbl, blue finish, checkered walnut grips. CONDITION: Overall light gray patina with some traces of cold blue, all markings are clear, grips are replacements. Holster is very good, with a 1917 inspector mark and a clear US on the flap. Honest WWII 1911. 49253-4 TEP C&R (1,500-2,500) – Lot 1286

1287
$6,900.00
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Please Note: Correct terminology is of course “Military” not “Government”.

*SCARCE COLT 1911 GOVERNMENT MODEL “BLACK ARMY” PISTOL WITH RARE GENERAL OFFICERS RUSSET BROWN US HOLSTER.

SN 494841. Cal. .45 ACP. 5″ bbl, brushed blue finish. Slide has standard markings on both sides, “United States Property” on left side of frame. SN in usual position on right side of frame. Original two tone magazine. Diamond checkered walnut grips. US General Officer issue holster. A clear “US” stamp on flap, US inspector mark J.J.M. 1918 stamped on holster under flap. CONDITION: Fine. Slide retains 95% of brush blue military finish with slight high point muzzle wear and high point wear at rear of slide. A few small scratches on top of slide. Bbl shows “HP” proof marks. Frame retains 95% brush blue. Finish is thinning somewhat on mainspring housing. Trigger and hammer show 90% brush blue finish. Grips are fine with sharp checkering and only a few slight handling marks. Holster is very fine with nice russet-brown finish. Here is a chance to purchase a “BLACK ARMY” General Officers rig that is WWI vintage, and very hard to find in this good of a condition. 49553-4 TEP C&R (5,000-8,000) – Lot 1287

1288
$1,725.00
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Please Note: Correct terminology is of course “Military” not “Government”.

*COLT 1911 GOVERNMENT MODEL PISTOL WITH BELT AND HOLSTER.

SN 497038. Cal. .45 auto. 5″ bbl, blue finish, checkered plastic grips. CONDITION: This model is known as the black army because of the dark finish, the pistol retains 50% of the original finish. Muzzle wear on front of the slide, handle marks over all, grips are replacements. Holster is in very good condition with a 1917 inspectors mark, clear US on the flap, web belt is also in good condition. Shipped to supply officer 8th Cavalry, Marfa, TX, on 1/16/19. “Black Army’s” saw heavy service. 49253-3 TEP C&R (1,500-2,500) – Lot 1288

1289
$1,437.50
Revised: 9/18/2015

Please Note: Correct terminology is of course “Military” not “Government”.

*COLT 1911 GOVERNMENT MODEL PISTOL WITH HOLSTER.

SN 461158. Cal. .45 auto. 5″ bbl, blue finish, checkered walnut grips. CONDITION: 20-30% blue finish remains, backstrap and forestrap are bare, wood grips are replacements. Holster is in fine condition, with original leg strap, clear US mark on the flap. Honest entry level piece. 49253-2 TEP C&R (1,500-2,500) – Lot 1289

1290
$0.00
Revised: 9/18/2015

Please Note: Correct terminology is of course “Military” not “Government”.

*COLT 1911 A1 GOVERNMENT MODEL COMMERCIAL MILITARY PISTOL.

SN 865992. Cal. .45 ACP. Parkerized finish with 5″ bbl, Checkered plastic grips. G.H.D. inspected. US property marked. This pistol is one of the approximately 6,575 pistols removed from Commercial production and assigned to the military contract production. The Commercial SN was obliterated at the factory and a Military number was rolled in its place. Evidence of this alteration is visible on the frame. Top rear of frame is stamped with an “S”, signifying commercial and it has the machine cuts for the Schwartz Safety (none of those parts were ever installed). Originally this pistol has a matching numbered slide, also with Schwartz Safety cuts. See p. 48, U.S. MILITARY AUTOMATIC PISTOLS 1920 – 1945, Meadows. CONDITION: Very good. Overall, retainins 80 to 85%% Parkerized finish with high point wear on the slide. Mechanics are fine, bright bore. Plastic grips in very good condition. Good example of a rare gun. 49433-151 TEP C&R (3,500-5,000) – Lot 1290

1291
$51,750.00
Revised: 9/18/2015

Please Note: Correct terminology is of course “Military” not “Government”.

*VERY RARE COLT 1911-A1 GOVERNMENT MODEL PISTOL. 1938 PRODUCTION.

SN 712799. Cal. 45 ACP, 5″ bbl, brushed blue finish, checkered walnut grips. Colt produced only 1,296 pistols of this type for the Ordnance Dept. in 1938. Specimens are very hard to find. SN matches on frame and slide. Slide shows a Gothic “P” proof in front of rear sight. Inside of slide channel shows “G” & “8” proof marks. Bbl is marked “Colt .45 Auto” with a “P” proof. Frame shows a Gothic “P” proof on left side above mag release and a “H” proof under magazine release on left side indicating final inspection by Frederick W. Hauff, Chief Inspector of Ordnance at Colts. Left trigger guard bow shows a “P” inspector mark over “VP”. Right side of frame shows early “M1911A1 U.S.Army” mark. Right front trigger guard bow shows “#60” assembler’s number. Inside top flat of frame in front of hammer shows a “G” proof and initials “H.O.L.” in an oval which are provisional inspection initials. Correct two-tone magazine. CONDITION: Very fine. Slide retains 85% brushed military blue finish with some muzzle wear and high point wear. Some slight staining and loss of finish on right top of slide. Slide shows miniscule scratches and handling marks overall. Sights show high point wear. Frame retains 90% brushed military blue finish with some high point wear at front of frame, a scratch near takedown pin, and slight thinning on forestrap. Grip safety shows some high point wear at bottom. Mainspring housing also shows some high point wear. Trigger and hammer retain 95% blue finish. Magazine retains 50% blue with a clear temper mark. Walnut grips are very fine with only a few slight compression dents. A very fine example of a 1938 production Colt 1911 A-1 which is very difficult to find and very hard to improve upon. 49616-16 TEP C&R (3,000-4,000) – Lot 1291

1292
$4,887.50
Revised: 9/18/2015

Please Note: Correct terminology is of course “Military” not “Government”.

*RARE COLT 1911-A1 GOVERNMENT MODEL PISTOL IN NAVY SERIAL NUMBER RANGE.

SN 796796. Cal. .45 ACP, 5″ bbl, Parkerized finish, checkered plastic grips. Issued to U.S. Navy in 1942. Slide shows Gothic “P” proof in front of sight and a “G” proof inside slide. Slide shows a temper mark at front. All standard markings. Slide is SN’d “796796” under firing pin retainer. Bbl is blue and shows “COLT .45 AUTO” and “P” inspector marks. Frame shows a “WB” in a square above magazine release; “P” below magazine release. Frame has all standard markings. Frame shows “G” proof on inside top flat in front of hammer. Also, an “8”. Left front trigger guard bow shows a “M” inspector mark above “VP”. Right front trigger guard bow shows assembler number “60”. Magazine is blue with “C-S” stamped at forward edge of bottom plate. PROVENANCE: Pistol was shipped on 7/24/1942 to Naval Supply Depot, Oakland, Calif. in a shipment of 3,982 guns. CONDITION: Very good. Slide retains 80% dulling Parkerized finish with high point and muzzle wear and some slight staining. A few small scratches are evident. Clear temper mark. Frame shows 80% Parkerized finish with wear at front end and on high points. Front strap is thinning and grip safety is a mottled gray patina. Scratch at takedown pin. Hammer, trigger, and small parts retain 80% finish. Grips are very good with only a few slight dents. Magazine retains 80% blue finish. A very rare Navy issue 1911 A-1 that was obviously a replacement for pistols lost at Pearl Harbor. 49616-13 TEP (2,000-2,500) – Lot 1292

1293
$3,450.00
Revised: 9/18/2015

Please Note: Correct terminology is of course “Military” not “Government”.

*ITHACA 1911-A1 GOVERNMENT MODEL PISTOL MANUFACTURED BY ITHACA GUN COMPANY, ITHACA, NEW YORK.

SN 1469859. Cal. .45 ACP, 5″ bbl, Parkerized finish, checkered plastic grips. Ithaca manufactured a total 335,466 pistols under Government contract. Slide shows “Ithaca Gun Co.” mark rolled on left side and a “P” proof in front of rear sight and an Ordnance bomb proof above firing pin slot. Bbl has blue finish and has a “P” proof stamped on both sides of lug. Frame shows “FJA” inspector mark above magazine release and “P” proof below release. “UNITED STATES PROPERTY SN M1911-A1 US ARMY” on right side of frame. Right side trigger guard bow shows “5”. Right rear of frame has Ordnance mark in front of hammer. Magazine is full blue with no marks. CONDITION: Very fine. Slide retains 95% Parkerized finish with slight muzzle wear and high point wear on left side and rear. Slide marking is clearly struck. Frame retains 95% Parkerized finish with some high point wear at front and a scratch by takedown pin. Small parts retain 95% Parkerized finish. Grips are fine with sharp checkering and very few mars. Magazine is very fine and retains 95% blue finish. A very fine example of a 1944 production Ithaca 1911-A1. 49616-12 TEP C&R (2,000-2,500) – Lot 1293

1294
$3,450.00
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Please Note: Correct terminology is of course “Military” not “Government”.

*COLT 1911 A1 GOVERNMENT MODEL PISTOL US ISSUE IN BROWN CARDBOARD BOX WITH KRAFT PAPER.

SN 1676794. Cal. 45 ACP 5″ bbl, Parkerized finish, checkered plastic grips. Brown cardboard box with Colt address and military label. PROVENANCE: Larry Baer Estate Collection. CONDITION: Fine. Slide retains 90% Parkerized finish with high point wear and wear at muzzle and front sight. Bore is greasy but shows strong rifling. Frame retains 90% finish with a scratch mark by takedown pin and some high point wear at front of frame. “G.H.D.” inspector mark has been double struck. United States Property above SN on right side of frame. 95% finish on trigger and hammer. Correct full blue magazine. Grips are fine with few apparent mars or dents. Box is fine with clear label on top and Kraft packing paper. This is a fine WWII vintage Colt 1911 A1 pistol in a box that was shipped to Government. 49428-3 TEP C&R (1,500-2,500) – Lot 1294

1295
$12,650.00
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Please Note: Correct terminology is of course “Military” not “Government”.

*UNIQUE COLT 1911-A1 PRE-NATIONAL MATCH GOVERNMENT MODEL PISTOL WITH TWO-TONE FINISH, NICKEL AND BLUE SHIPPED TO CAMP PERRY.

SN C160887. Cal. .45ACP, 5″ bbl, two-tone nickel and blue finish, checkered walnut grips. Orig blue finish on slide, bbl, trigger, hammer, spring tube, takedown pin, safety latch, magazine release, grip safety, and spring housing. Orig nickel finish on frame, bbl bushing, and mainspring retainer plug. Slide shows standard Colt markings with SN in firing pin slot. “N” proof in side of slide. Bbl is stamped “COLT .45 AUTO MATCH” with a “MB” in a circle stamped on right side of bbl lug. Frame has Government model and SN clearly stamped on right side. Inspector number “1” on left front trigger guard bow over “VP”. Right trigger guard bow shows assembler number “60”. Walnut grips show some nice figure. Magazine is two-toned with a strong temper mark. PROVENANCE: Accompanying this pistol is a letter from Colt Factory historian M.S. Huber dated December 18, 1985 in which he confirms the two tone finish of this pistol and shows its shipment in a 25 gun order to Camp Perry National Matches, Camp Perry Ohio. For; Colt Patents Company Booth. The date of shipment was August 15, 1930, right in time for the national matches in an order of 25 pistols. Colt Factory order # 18398/25. CONDITION: Very fine. Slide retains 85% mirror finish Colt blue with slight muzzle wear and high point wear. A few slight scratches on either side and one larger scratch on top in front of rear sight. All markings are correct for period. Bore is bright with strong rifling, bbl retains 90% blue. Frame retains 95% orig nickel finish with some slight scratching on front of frame and on forestrap. Bbl bushing and mainspring plug retain 90% nickel finish with some flaking. Trigger, magazine release, spring tube, takedown pin, safety catch, hammer, grip safety, and mainspring housing retain 95% bright blue finish with only slight scratching on side of hammer and trigger. Grips are fine with sharp checkering and only slight handling marks. Magazine is very fine with 95% bright blue finish and a vivid temper mark. An opportunity to obtain a very early pre-National Match Colt 1911 A-1 that was sent to Camp Perry to promote the new model pistol that was released in 1932. 49616-18 TEP C&R (8,000-12,000) – Lot 1295

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1296
$9,775.00
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Please Note: Correct terminology is of course “Military” not “Government”.

*EARLY PRODUCTION COLT 1911-A1 GOVERNMENT MODEL PISTOL CALIBER 38 SUPER IN AN ORIGINAL COLT MAROON BOX. WITH INSTRUCTION SHEET AND WRAPPING PAPER.

SN 761. Cal. .38 SUPER. 5″ bbl, blue finish, checkered walnut grips. A very early example of a Colt 38 Super pistol in an orig Colt box. SN 761 clearly marked on frame and rear of slide. “S” inspector mark on inside top flat of frame in front of hammer. Colt inspector # 1 on left front trigger guard bow and assembler # 20 on right front of trigger guard bow. Two-tone magazine with “.38 Auto Colt” on end plate. All other features are standard as made by Colt. Box is maroon in color with minor loss on lid. Good end label marked “Super .38”. #761 is barely visible written in pencil on bottom of box. Box contains Colt instruction sheet and wrapping paper. Lid has Colt advertisement in English and Spanish. CONDITION: Very fine. Slide retains 95% mirror polish blue with slight muzzle wear on left side and slight high point wear on right side of muzzle, on front sight, and on rear sight. Some very light scratch marks are evident. Bore is bright with strong rifling. Frame retains 98% mirror blue finish with slight high point wear at front end and a very slight scratch on left side below takedown pin. Hammer and trigger retain 90% bright blue with slight scratch marks. Walnut grips are very fine with very sharp checkering and only one slight impression dent on right grip. Magazine is fine with a clear temper mark and some loss of finish on bottom plate. A very fine example of a Colt 1911 A-1 .38 Super pistol in an orig Colt box. Extremely difficult to improve upon. 49616-19 TEP C&R (6,000-8,000) – Lot 1296

1297
$4,025.00
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Please Note: Correct terminology is of course “Military” not “Government”.

*COLT 1911 GOVERNMENT MODEL PISTOL CIVILIAN ISSUE IN COLT BOX WITH PAPERWORK AND KRAFT PAPER.

SN C 99161. Cal. 45 5″ bbl, blue finish, checkered walnut stocks, maroon-colored Colt box with Colt paperwork and wrapping paper. Included is a box of 20 .45 Cal cartridges. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Fine. Slide retains 90% high polished blue with muzzle wear and high point wear. Some staining on top of slide and some scratches on left side of slide near takedown pin. Bore is frosty with strong rifling. Frame retains 90% blue with a scratch near takedown pin, some thinning of forestrap. Finish drifting to brown patina on spring housing and grip safety. Hammer and trigger retain 90% blue with some scratching. Grips are fine with sharp checkering and very few mars. Magazine is correct. Box is very good maroon with blue end label and traces of “Government Model Label”. Includes Colt paperwork and Kraft wrapping paper. Lid and bottom of box printed with Colt logo. Lid has broken corner on right side. No number visible on bottom of box. Cartridge box has arsenal label and open end. This is a very nice Commercial M1911 Colt. 49059-188 TEP C&R (3,000-5,000) – Lot 1297

1298
$4,025.00
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Please Note: Correct terminology is of course “Military” not “Government”.

*COLT 1911 GOVERNMENT MODEL PISTOL COMMERCIAL ISSUE IN BOX.

SN C 97107. Cal. 45 ACP. 5″ bbl, blue finish, diamond checkered walnut grips. Maroon-colored box with paperwork and Kraft paper. PROVENANCE: Larry Baer Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine. Slide retains 90% blue with slight muzzle wear and some thinning and speckling on top of slide. Slight high point wear on rear sight and rear slide. Bore is bright with strong rifling. Frame retains 90% blue with a slight scratch near takedown pin and some thinning of blue on mainspring housing. Hammer and trigger retain 90% blue with a slight scratch on right side of hammer. Magazine is correct type. Grips are fine with very few mars. Box is maroon-colored with blue end label. Box contains Colt paperwork, and Kraft wrapping paper, also Colt labels on inside of lid and bottom of box. Box is in fine condition; no number on bottom. 49428-16 TEP C&R (3,000-4,000) – Lot 1298

1299
$0.00
Revised: 9/18/2015

Please Note: Correct terminology is of course “Military” not “Government”.

*COLT 1911 A-1 GOVERNMENT MODEL PISTOL.

SN 255368-C. Cal. .45 ACP. 5″ bbl, blue finish. Checkered wood grips. CONDITION: Very good condition with 80-85% blue overall. Wear on on the forestrap and main spring housing. This pistol has been professionally modified into a match grade gun, changes include; NM bbl, NM bushing, adjustable aluminum trigger, partridge front sight with matching rear sight, flat main spring housing. This pistol has been converted into a fine match target gun. 49433-146 TEP C&R (2,500-4,000) – Lot 1299

1300
$3,450.00
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Please Note: Correct terminology is of course “Military” not “Government”.

*COLT 1911 GOVERNMENT MODEL PISTOL CIVILIAN ISSUE IN BOX WITH PAPERS.

SN C131074. Cal. 45 ACP. 5″ bbl, blue finish, checkered walnut grips, maroon-colored box with paperwork and tissue paper. Box has Colt label on inside of lid, blue end label, no number on bottom. PROVENANCE: Larry Baer Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine. Slide retains 95% blue with slight muzzle wear and a few small scratches near ejector port. Very little high point wear. Bore is frosty with visible rifling. Frame retains 95% blue finish with a slight scratch by takedown pin, and slight fading on mainspring housing. Hammer and trigger retain 95% blue with slight scratches, correct magazine, grips are fine with sharp checkering and very few mars. Box is very good, and is dark purple. Box has label on inside of lid. Box has one broken corner on top of lid. There is no number on bottom of box. A very nice early Commercial M “1911”. 49428-2 TEP C&R (2,000-3,000) – Lot 1300

1301
$1,725.00
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*COLT 1911-A1 GOVERNMENT MODEL PISTOL COMMERCIAL ISSUE.

SN C177641. Cal. .45 ACP. 5″ bbl, blue finish, checkered walnut stock. Slide shows standard markings for this model at the time of production. Bbl shows “Colt .45 Auto” stamped on left side of breech. Frame shows “Government Model” over SN on right side. “S” inspector mark on top flat in front of hammer. Trigger, takedown pin, safety catch and hammer are finely checkered. Mainspring housing is coarsely checkered. Grips are finely checkered walnut. Magazine is two-tone with “Colt .45 Auto” marked on base plate. CONDITION: Very fine to excellent as professionally refinished. Slide retains 99% blue with only some slight staining on the left side. Markings are sharp. Bbl retains 99% blue. Bore is bright with strong rifling. Frame retains 99% blue with only a slight scratch near the takedown pin. All markings are sharp. Grips are fine with sharp checkering and few abrasions. Magazine is two-tone with 90% blue remaining. A very nice Colt 1911-A1 commercial that has been completely restored to almost new condition. 49583-15 TEP C&R (1,000-2,000) – Lot 1301

1302
$1,207.50
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Please Note: The correct terminology is of course “Commercial” not “Government”. Also the correct serial number is 15784-NM.

*COLT 1911-A1 GOVERNMENT MODEL NATIONAL MATCH PISTOL.

SN 15784. Cal. .45 ACP. 5″ bbl, blue finish. Checkered walnut grips with medallions. PROVENANCE: Larry Baer Estate Collection. CONDITION: Fine, pistol retains 90% blue finish with minor scratches and slight high point wear. Top of slide is matte finish with Elliason adjustable rear sight. Bbl marked Colt .45 auto NM. Trigger is adjustable aluminum. Forestrap and spring housing are grooved. Grips are very good with one compression mark on left grip. Very nice Colt National Match. 49428-1 TEP (1,500-2,500) – Lot 1302

1303
$4,025.00

*BEAUTIFUL COLT GOLD CUP NATIONAL MATCH 1911 WITH ORIGINAL BOX.

SN 12325-NM. Cal. 45 ACP. Standard configuration. Checkered medallion walnut grips. Left side of slide marked “NATIONAL MATCH”. Adjustable trigger, adjustable rear sight with front blade sight. Matching magazine marked at butt “COLT / 45 / AUTO”. Orig shipping box, outer box, instruction pamphlet and target come with this lot. The target is signed as tested by “OTTO ENGELHARDT”. CONDITION: Extraordinarily fine, near new. Retains nearly all of its orig blued finish throughout with just a couple of handling marks and high point edge wear. Grips are crisp. Checkering is sharp. Mechanics are smooth. Brilliant shiny bore. Box is excellent with corner and edge wear. Outer box with minor losses on corners. 49583-17 JSL314 (1,500-2,500) – Lot 1303

1304
$2,587.50
Revised: 9/18/2015

Please Note: Correct terminology is of course “Commercial” not “Government”.

*RARE COLT 1911-A1 GOVERNMENT MODEL PISTOL IN 38 SUPER CALIBER WITH FAT BARREL.

SN 80959. Cal. .38 Super, 5″ bbl, blue finish, checkered plastic grips with Colt medallion embossed. Produced in 1950, this variation is called a “Fat Barrel” because surplus .45 cal bbls were used that had a larger outside diameter than regular .38 bbl. Slide shows standard markings. with no visible proof marks, Top of slide has a matte finish. Sights are of Patridge-type. Bbl is marked on top “SUPER .38 AUTO”. Frame shows a “Q” inspector mark on left front trigger guard bow and “0” assembler mark on right front trigger guard bow. “8” is stamped on top flat of frame in front of hammer. Magazine is full blue with fluted sides and bottom plate with Rampant Colt logo and “COLT SUPER .38 AUTO” stamped. CONDITION: Fine. Slide retains 90% bright blue on side flats with only slight high point wear and a couple of small scratches. Matte finish shows some slight handling marks. Bore is bright with sharp rifling and a couple of stains. Frame retains 95% bright blue with some high point wear and a few scratches. Slight scratch at takedown pin. Grips are very fine with a clear Rampant Colt logo and sharp checkering. Magazine retains 95% blue with only slight high point wear. A hard to find variation of a post-war .38 super. 49616-21 TEP C&R (1,200-1,500) – Lot 1304

1305
$3,450.00

*COLT PRE-WAR ACE TARGET PISTOL.

SN 6742. Cal. 22 LR 5″ bbl, blue finish. Checkered walnut grips. Adjustable rear sight. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Very fine, slide retains 98% bright blue finish with only slight muzzle wear and a few minimal scratch marks. Bore is frosty with good rifling. Frame retains 98% blue finish with a slight scratch near take down pin and slight thinning of blue on the forestrap. Grip safety shows 98% blue finish. Hammer and trigger show 90% blue with only slight scratches on the side. Magazine is correct, two tone, with ACE marked on bottom plate. Grips are fine with only a few slight bruises. A very fine Colt Pre-War Ace that would be hard to improve upon. 49059-187 TEP C&R (2,500-4,500) – Lot 1305

1306
$3,162.50

*COLT MODEL 1911 A-1 PRE-WAR ACE PISTOL.

SN 2327. Cal. .22 LR. 5″ bbl, blue finish. Checkered walnut stocks. CONDITION: Fine overall. Retaining 90% blue finish with some high point wear and handling marks. Forestrap shows wear. Adjustable target sights. Fine checkered walnut grips. Early issue of a pre-war Ace. 49433-152 TEP C&R (2,500-4,000) – Lot 1306

1307
$2,012.50

*LES BAER CUSTOM COLT 1911-A1 PISTOL.

SN 20618. Cal. .45 ACP. 5″ bbl, blue finish. Checkered rosewood grips. PROVENANCE: Larry Baer Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine, pistol shows 98% matte blue finish with only a few small areas of wear at the muzzle of the slide. It has a Baer .45 match bbl and bushing with a buffered slide. Bomar adjustable rear sight and front silver bead sight. Adjustable aluminum trigger. Skeletonized hammer, beaver tailed grip safety, finely checkered forstrap and spring housing. Pistol comes with a Wilson combat magazine. Excellent target pistol. 49428-19 TEP (1,500-2,500) – Lot 1307

1308
$3,450.00

*BREN TEN STANDARD MODEL SEMI-AUTO PISTOL WITH STAINLESS STEEL FRAME.

SN 83SM01240. Cal. 10 mm. 5″ bbl. Bren Ten Standard model as made by Dornaus & Dixon Enterprises and so marked on right side of stainless steel frame. Slide is blued and simply marked “BREN TEN” on left side with the additional markings “Cal. 10mm AUTO” on the right side. The Bren Ten is considered by many enthusiasts to be one of the most superior of the 10 MM pistol designs with the safety mounted on the slide below the rear sight as well as a thumb safety. This particular specimen was manufactured in the latter part of the reported 1,500 pistol production run while these were being made between 1983-1986. Includes one unmarked 12-rnd magazine and cardboard shipping box with matching SN applied in red ink. CONDITION: Near excellent orig finish on slide with slightest noticeable wear to the bluing where the slide contacts the frame rails. Frame, grips & mag also near excellent. Bore near excellent. Hardly any evidence of it ever having been fired. A fine, top quality modern pistol that packs a lot of punch. 49616-1 JWK29 (2,000-2,500) – Lot 1308

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1309
$2,875.00

*BREN TEN SPECIAL FORCES MODEL WITH DARK SLIDE.

SN 84SFD0512. Cal. 10 mm. 4-1/2″ bbl. The BREN TEN produced only between 1983-1986 is considered by firearms enthusiasts to be one of the strongest and most desirable of the 10 MM semi-auto pistols. This model was popularized by its use in the TV series “Miami Vice” as the preferred handgun of character Sonny Crockett. This “Special Forces” dark slide model includes one 10-rnd 10 mm magazine and includes a cardboard shipping box with hand written gun SN applied. This pistol features a push button safety mounted on the slide beneath the cocking serrations for easy and quick access, as well as a thumb safety on the right side of the slide in this case, which can be changed over to the left side for left handed firers. Marked on right side of frame with Dornaus & Dixon ENT., Inc., address and on left of slide BREN TEN SPECIAL FORCES, this specimen was manufactured about a 1/3 of the way through the run of about 1,500 pistols. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance very good to near excellent. Matte non-reflective blue finish with bright bbl, hammer and trigger. There is some loss of finish on the slide where it contacts with frame rails upon recoil and upon extreme close inspection, the slightest of handling marks on the forward edge of the trigger guard. Hard black composite grips near excellent. This pistol has been fired. The bore is excellent, shiny and bright. This is a great opportunity to acquire a top quality pistol with superior stopping power. 49616-2 JWK28 (2,000-2,500) – Lot 1309

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1310
$3,450.00

*COLT NEW SERVICE TARGET REVOLVER WITH CHECKERED WALNUT GRIPS.

SN 328046. Cal. 44 Russian & Special. 7-1/2″ bbl, blue finish, target sights, checkered forestrap and backstrap, checkered trigger, checkered walnut grips with Colt medallions. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl retains 80% blue with some muzzle wear and staining on sides of bbl. Bbl address is sharp, Cal marking is sharp. Bore is bright with strong rifling. Cyl retains 60% bright blue with deep blue in flutes. High point wear at front and rear of cyl. Slight drag mark. Chambers are good. Frame retains 80% dulling blue with a matted top strap. Slight scratching overall. Some high point wear behind hammer and behind trigger guard. Grips are very good with only a few slight mars. Medallions are fine. A very good New Service Target Model revolver in a rare caliber. 49583-13 TEP C&R (1,500-2,500) – Lot 1310

1311
$1,955.00

*COLT DETECTIVE SPECIAL DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER WITH FULL NICKEL FINISH, MOTHER-OF-PEARL GRIPS, AND VENEZUELAN CREST STAMPED ON LEFT SIDE OF FRAME. “E.N.V. NO. 3401” ON BUTT.

SN 469812. Cal. .38 Special, 2″ bbl, nickel finish, mother-of-pearl grips with nickel-plated medallions. Special order square butt configuration. Venezuelan crest is stamped on left side of frame. “E.N.V. NO. 3401” is stamped on butt of frame. “E.N.V.” stands for Ejercito Nationale Venezuela. All other markings are standard issue with exception of Rampant Colt being stamped on right rear part of frame. This indicates that all markings are factory orig. PROVENANCE: Accompanying this revolver is a letter from Colt historian M.S. Huber dated May 5, 1993 confirming the features of this revolver including the finish, the pearl grips, the seal of Venezuela on side plate and the “E.N.V. 3401” on butt. The revolver was shipped to the Ministero de Guerra y Marina. Address La Guayra, Venezuela in a 400 gun shipment on June 25, 1941 Colt Factory order # 9545. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains nearly all of orig nickel finish with only a slight number of small scratches. Bore is dark with strong rifling. Cyl retains 80% nickel finish with some flaking and some light pitting at one chamber. Frame retains 90% orig nickel finish with some spots of deep pitting on right front side of frame and trigger guard. Top strap shows a few spots of corrosion. Some pitting at heel and toe of grip frame. Chambers are good. Hammer and trigger retain 95% nickel finish. Pearl grips are very good with no cracks, no chips, and fine medallions. A very interesting Special Order Colt Detective Special manufactured in 1941 that merits further research. 49616-11 TEP C&R (800-1,200) – Lot 1311

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1312
$4,312.50
Revised: 9/26/2015

Please Note: Believed to be factory restored.

*COLT PYTHON DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER IN ORIGINAL BOX.

SN E 54916. Cal. .357 Mag. 2-1/2″ bbl, nickel finish. Checkered walnut grips with Colt medallions. Comes with original box and papers. PROVENANCE: Larry Baer Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, almost new. No evidence of being fired. Adjustable rear sight, ramp front sight. Grips are in excellent condition. Box end label confirms features. Very nice nearly new in box Python. 49428-6 TEP (2,000-3,000) – Lot 1312

1313
$4,600.00

*COLT PYTHON DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER WITH ORIGINAL BOX.

SN 31433E. Cal. .357 Mag. 2-1/2″ bbl, blue finish. Checkered walnut stocks with Colt medallions. With original factory box and papers. PROVENANCE: Larry Baer Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine, with only a few slight handling scratches on the right side of the frame. Revolver has been fired very little. Adjustable rear sight, ramp front sight. Colt grips with medallions in fine condition. Nice Python in the box. 49428-46 TEP (2,000-3,000) – Lot 1313

1314
$4,312.50

*COLT PYTHON DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER.

SN K53745. Cal. .357 Mag. 2-1/2″ bbl, blue finish. Stag grips with Colt medallions. PROVENANCE: Larry Baer Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine, revolver retains 98% blue finish with only slight staining and small handling marks. Appears unfired. Adjustable rear sight, red blade ramp front sight. Colt stag grips in excellent condition. Real nice Python. 49428-9 TEP (2,000-3,000) – Lot 1314

1315
$1,610.00
Revised: 10/9/2015

Please Note: Believed to be factory restored.

*COLT PYTHON DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER WITH CHECKERED WALNUT GRIPS.

SN 51505E. Cal. .357 Magnum, 2-1/2″ bbl, blue finish, checkered walnut stocks. Bbl has ventilated rib. Top strap and rib are matte finish and have adjustable target sights. All markings are standard for time of production. SN on frame and crane match. Grips have gold Colt medallions. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl retains 99% blue finish with only slight plumming on ejector rod housing. Bore is frosty with strong rifling. Cyl retains 99% bright blue with only a slight drag mark. Frame retains 99% bright blue with some plumming of finish and a few tiny scratches. Trigger retains 98% blue turning plum. Hammer retains 90% blue turning plum. Grips are very fine with sharp checkering, fine medallions, and very slight handling marks. A very fine short bbl Colt Python that would be hard to improve upon. 49616-4 TEP (1,500-1,800) – Lot 1315

1316
$3,737.50
Revised: 9/26/2015

Please Note: Believed to be factory restored.

*COLT PYTHON DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER IN ORIGINAL BOX.

SN 12519. Cal. .357 Mag. 4″ bbl, nickel finish. Checkered walnut grips with Colt medallions. With original box and papers. PROVENANCE: Larry Baer Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine to excellent, revolver retains 99% nickel finish with only slight handling marks in some areas. Fired very little. Adjustable rear sight, ramp front sight. Matte finish on top of frame and bbl. Checkered walnut grips with Colt medallions in very good condition with a few small dents on the butt end of the grip. Box end label confirms features. A nice early gun, hard to improve upon. 49428-45 TEP C&R (2,000-3,000) – Lot 1316

1317
$4,312.50

*COLT PYTHON DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER IN ORIGINAL BOX.

SN 20289. Cal. .357 Mag. 4″ bbl, nickel finish. Checkered walnut grips with Colt medallions. With original box and papers. PROVENANCE: Larry Baer Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent nearly new, fired very little, slight marring on top strap of frame otherwise appears as new. Adjustable rear sight, ramp front sight. Checkered walnut grips with Colt medallions are nearly new. Box end label confirms features. Excellent early Python very difficult to improve upon. 49428-7 TEP C&R (2,000-3,000) – Lot 1317

1318
$3,450.00
Revised: 9/26/2015

Please Note: Believed to be factory restored.

*COLT PYTHON DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER IN ORIGINAL BOX.

SN 25223. Cal. .357 Mag. 4″ bbl, blue finish. Checkered wood grips with Colt medallions. PROVENANCE: Larry Baer Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent nearly new in box. No evidence of being fired. No apparent scratches. Adjustable rear sight, ramp front sight. Grips are nearly new and appear to be fruit wood. Box contains original papers and Kraft wrapping paper. Box end label confirms features. Difficult to improve upon. 49428-8 TEP (2,000-3,000) – Lot 1318

1319
$4,887.50

*COLT PYTHON DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER WITH PACHMEYER/COLT GRIPS IN ORIGINAL BOX.

SN T40366. Cal. .357 Mag. 4″ bbl, bright stainless steel finish. Pachmeyer grips with Colt medallions. With original box and papers. PROVENANCE: Larry Baer Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent nearly new in box. Appears unfired. Adjustable rear sight, red ramp front sight. Matte finish top strap and bbl. Grips are as new. 49428-11 TEP (2,000-3,000) – Lot 1319

1320
$2,587.50

*COLT PYTHON DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER.

SN E6601. Cal. .357 Mag, 4″ bbl with ventilated rib, blue finish, checkered walnut grips with Colt medallions. All markings are standard for period of production. Matted rib and top strap with adjustable Patridge sights. Wide checkered hammer, grooved trigger. SNs match on frame and crane. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains 90% blue finish with some muzzle wear and milkyness on left side. Bore is frosty with strong rifling. Cyl retains 95% blue finish with only slight high point wear and very slight drag mark. Frame retains 95% blue finish turning somewhat plum near bbl. Slight high point wear at right front of frame. Trigger and hammer retain 95% blue. Grips are very good with sharp checkering and some bruising on left side and a few small dents on right side. A very nice Python revolver. 49616-3 TEP (1,200-1,500) – Lot 1320

1321
$3,910.00

*COLT PYTHON DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER IN AN ORIGINAL COLT BROWN BOX WITH WRAPPING PAPER, COMBINATION TOOL AND TEST TARGET, INCLUDING AN EXTRA PAIR OF SMOOTH UNCHECKERED WALNUT GRIPS.

SN 37572. Cal. .357 MAG. 4″ bbl, blue finish, checkered grips with second pair of uncheckered walnut grips, both with Rampant Colt medallions. All markings are standard for the production of this revolver. Bbl has ventilated rib with a matted finish on top of bbl and frame. Adjustable target sights, grooved trigger, checkered wide spur hammer, grooved backstrap. SNs match on frame and crane. Box is brown colored with Kraft wrapping paper, a combination tool and a test target numbered to this revolver. End label describes features of this revolver, box has “37572” on bottom written in ink. CONDITION: Very fine, bbl retains 95% bright blue with only slight muzzle wear on either side with only a few miniscule scratch marks. Bore is bright with strong rifling. Cyl retains 98% bright blue with only slight high point wear and a slight drag mark, chambers are very good. Frame retains 98% bright blue with only slight handling marks. Trigger, cyl latch and hammer retain 99% blue. Checkered grips are fine with sharp checkering and only a few handling marks, medallions are fine. Smooth grips show only miniscule handling marks, medallions are fine. Box is very good with minor losses on the edges and some scuffing on the bottom. Combination tool is unused. Test target is very good. A very hard to improve upon early Python revolver in an orig Colt box, with special order grips and a test target for this revolver. 49583-16 TEP C&R (2,000-4,000) – Lot 1321

1322
$4,312.50

*COLT PYTHON DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER WITH BLACK PACHMEYER/COLT GRIPS IN ORIGINAL BOX.

SN T86391. Cal. .357 Mag. 6″ bbl, bright stainless steel finish. Pachmeyer/Colt grips with Colt medallions. With original box and papers. PROVENANCE: Larry Baer Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent nearly new, fired very little. Adjustable rear sight, red ramp front sight. Matte finish on top of frame and bbl. Grips are excellent. 49428-10 TEP (2,000-3,000) – Lot 1322

1323
$3,450.00

*COLT PYTHON DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER IN ORIGINAL BOX.

SN 5480. Cal. .357 Mag. 6″ bbl, blue finish. Checkered walnut grips with Colt medallions. With original box and papers. PROVENANCE: Larry Baer Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine, revolver shows 95% blue finish with slight muzzle wear, slight holster wear on the left side of the bbl. Some stains on the right side of the frame. Adjustable rear sight, ramp front sight. Matte finish on top of bbl and frame. Very fine early Colt checkered walnut grips with Colt medallions. Box end label confirms features. This is a nice early Colt Python. 49428-15 TEP C&R (2,000-3,000) – Lot 1323

1324
$1,150.00

VERY FINE CIVIL WAR SMITH & WESSON MODEL ONE 2ND ISSUE SPUR TRIGGER REVOLVER.

SN 30799. Cal. 22 Short. Blue & silver finish with 3-1/4″ keyhole shaped bbl, German silver half-moon front sight, 7-shot unfluted cylinder and mounted with matching numbered 2-pc rosewood grips. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Revolver retains about 95% glossy orig blue with scattered areas of staining and pitting. Frame & grip frame retain virtually all of their orig silver plating, with small nicks and scratches. 2-pc grips are sound and well fit retaining 95% orig varnish with numerous small nicks, dings and scratches. There is a hairline crack about an inch long from the butt upward on right grip. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. 49059-126 JS (750-1,250) – Lot 1324

1325
$3,737.50

EXTREMELY FINE CIVIL WAR ERA SMITH & WESSON #2 ARMY REVOLVER.

SN 12582. Cal. 32. This is an extremely fine example of the popular Civil War Smith & Wesson army revolver with 6″ bbl. Based on SN this gun was made near beginning of the war. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Gun retains about 95% of its orig bright blue finish on frame, cylinder and bbl with minor staining, patches of grey/plum patina. Maker and patent marks on bbl flat and cylinder are crisp and easily read as are serial numbers. Rosewood grips are sound and solid retaining almost all their original varnished finish. Mechanically gun functions well with crisp shiny rifling. 49059-131 JS (1,500-2,500) – Lot 1325

1326
$1,725.00

RARE SMITH & WESSON NEW MODEL #3 TARGET REVOLVER WITH CHECKERED WALNUT GRIPS AND OPTIONAL CHECKERED TRIGGER AND SPUR TRIGGER GUARD.

SN 618. Cal. .38-44. 6-1/2″ bbl, blue and case colored finish. Checkered walnut grips. Special order spur trigger guard. SNs match on bbl, latch/sight, cyl and frame. Right grip has “27634” written on the inside in pencil. S&W patent marks on top of bbl rib. Adjustable target sights. Only 4333 of this model were manufactured between 1887 – 1910, they were SN’d in their own individual range. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains 90% bright blue finish with slight muzzle wear and some blue turning to brown patina on sides and bottom of bbl. Bbl address is clear and crisp. Sights retain 90% blue. Bore is bright with strong rifling. Cyl retains 50% bright blue with deep blue in the flutes. Cyl shows high point wear, some scuffing and a drag mark. Chambers are good. Frame retains 90% blue finish with high point wear and some scratches overall. Trigger guard retains 80% case color with vivid color in protected areas. Hammer retains 20% case color with some vivid color on right side. Grips are fine with sharp checkering and very few handling marks. Action needs adjustment. An opportunity to purchase a rare Smith & Wesson New Model #3 Target with a spur trigger guard. 49576-2 TEP C&R (2,500-4,000) – Lot 1326

1327
$1,725.00

SMITH & WESSON NEW MODEL NUMBER THREE TARGET REVOLVER.

SN 2151. Cal. 38 Colt. 6-1/2″ bbl, blue finish. Checkered hard rubber grips. Target sights. SN’s match on bbl, cylinder and frame. Revolver is accompanied by a letter from S&W historian Roy Jinks, confirming bbl length, blue finish and checkered hard rubber grips. Caliber not listed. Shipment was on August 21st, 1893, to Ross & Butler, address unreadable. CONDITION: Very good, bbl retains 50% bright blue blending to a pleasing plum/brown patina, muzzle wear on both sides, high point wear along the rib, bbl address is sharp. Sights show 80% blue. Bore is excellent with sharp rifling. Cylinder retains 70% dulling blue with some staining, drag mark at end of cylinder, good chambers. Frame retains 60% blue blending to a pleasing brown patina on grip straps, high point wear behind hammer. Trigger guard retains 20% case color in protected areas. Hammer retains 50% case color with slight scratching. Grips are very good with high point wear and a few mars. Mechanics function perfectly. A very good example of a S&W #3 Target. 49548-7 TEP C&R (4,000-6,000) – Lot 1327

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1328
$4,600.00

RARE SMITH & WESSON NEW MODEL NUMBER 3 TARGET REVOLVER WITH SPECIAL ORDER SPUR TRIGGER GUARD AND LEATHER SHOOTING BOX.

SN 2676. Cal. .38-44. 6-1/2″ bbl. Blue and case colored finish. Checkered walnut grips. Adjustable target sights. One line bbl address without patent dates. Checkered special order spur trigger guard. Skeletonized trigger with stop. SNs match on bbl, latch/sight, cyl and frame. Leather shooting box has provisions for 3 revolvers and lock has a patent date of Oct. 1871. Initials A.B. on inside lid, included is a small calling card for “Mr. Alfred Brennan / 703 West 171 Street / Manhattan, NY”. Accompanying the revolver are assorted shooting accessories. CONDITION: Very fine, bbl retains 95% deep blue finish with only slight muzzle wear and some small abrasions on the middle of the bbl. Bbl address is sharp. Sights retain 50% blue. Bore is bright with sharp rifling. Cyl retains 90% deep blue with some high point wear along the edges of the flutes and front of the cyl, drag mark at rear cyl, chambers are very good. Frame retains 95% deep blue finish with slight abrasions on either side near the hammer and at the forward hinge point. Abrasions on bbl and frame appear to be the result of storage in the shooting box. Trigger guard retains traces of case color in protected areas with balance turning silver. Hammer retains 95% brilliant case color. Grips are fine with sharp checkering and very few slight mars. Leather shooting box is in fair condition, lid has been detached, handles and straps are broken, leather on the exterior has scuffing marks overall. A very fine set that once belonged to a serious target shooter. 49576-1 TEP C&R (3,500-5,000) – Lot 1328

1329
$2,300.00

SMITH & WESSON NEW MODEL NUMBER THREE TARGET REVOLVER.

SN 1550. Cal. 38-44. 6-1/2″ bbl, blue finish. Checkered hard rubber grips. Target sights. SN’s match on bbl, cylinder and frame. Revolver is accompanied by a letter from S&W historian Roy Jinks, confirming the caliber and showing shipment to Market & Co. New York City & Hamburg Germany on August 31st, 1891. British proof on bbl and cylinder. CONDITION: Very fine, bbl retains 85% bright blue with some spots that are blending to a plum patina, muzzle wear on both sides of the bbl extends about 1″ back. Bbl address is very sharp. Bore is fine with sharp rifling. Target sights retain 50% blue. Cylinder retains 80% blue finish blending to plum patina, slight drag mark. Frame retains 95% bright blue with a few mars and scratches, some pluming on the forestrap and backstrap. Trigger guard retains 50% case color, vivid in protected areas. Hammer retains 70% case color, vivid on right side, scratched on left. Grips are fine, sharp checkering and only a few miniscule handling marks. Mechanics are excellent. Very nice S&W NM #3 target. 49548-5 TEP C&R (3,000-5,000) – Lot 1329

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1330
$3,450.00
Revised: 9/18/2015

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SMITH & WESSON NEW MODEL NUMBER THREE TARGET REVOLVER.

SN 33286. Cal. 44 Russian. 6-1/2″ bbl, blue finish. Checkered hard rubber grips.SN’s match on bbl, cylinder and frame. CONDITION: Fine, bbl retains 80% blue finish blending with pleasing brown patina, slight muzzle wear and some scratching on left side. Bbl address is sharp. Bore is fine with bright sharp rifling. Cylinder retains 50% blue blending to a pleasing plum patina. Good chambers. Frame retains 80% bright blue with high point wear behind hammer and brown patina on the grip straps. Trigger guard retains 20% case color in protected areas. Hammer retains 90% case color, vivid on right side. Grips are fine, with only slight wear. Mechanics function perfectly. A very fine New Model #3 target revolver that could benefit from further research. 49548-6 TEP C&R (3,000-5,000) – Lot 1330

1331
$2,875.00
Revised: 9/18/2015

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SMITH & WESSON NEW MODEL NUMBER THREE TARGET REVOLVER.

SN 32005. Cal. 32-44. 6-1/2″ bbl, nickel finish. Checkered hard rubber grips. Target sights. SN’s match on bbl, cylinder and frame. Revolver is accompanied by a letter from Smith & Wesson historian Roy Jinks confirming caliber and special individual order, delivered to H. K. Stillwell on December 17th, 1903. CONDITION: Very fine to excellent. Bbl retains 95% nickel finish with only slight muzzle wear and a few minor stain marks, slight denting on bbl lug. Address is sharp, cal. marking is sharp. Bore is bright with strong rifling. Front and rear sight retain 90% blue. Cylinder retains 95% nickel with some flaking and high point wear, slight drag mark. Chambers are excellent. Frame retains 95% nickel, with very little loss of finish, slight handling marks overall. Trigger guard retains 50% case color with vivid color in protected areas. Hammer retains 75% vivid case color with scratching on right side. Grips are fine with sharp checkering and a few minor handling marks. Mechanics function perfectly. A very fine S&W #3 Target in a very rare cal. 49548-4 TEP C&R (3,000-5,000) – Lot 1331

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1332
$3,335.00

FINE SMITH & WESSON MODEL 3 RUSSIAN COMMERCIAL FIRST MODEL.

SN 11699. Cal. 44 Russian. This is a standard Smith & Wesson #3 single action revolver with 8″ bbl, 2-pc walnut stocks and blued finish. Gun is marked on top of ribbed bbl flat “SMITH & WESSON SPRINGFIELD. MASS. U.S.A. PAT. JUL. 10. 60. JAN. 17, FEB. 17, JULY 11 65 & AUG. 24. 69. RUSSIAN MODEL”. PROVENANCE: Greg Martin Auction, Dec 8 2003, Lot 1318; The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Gun is fine overall, retaining 60-70% orig bright blue finish on frame and bbl with strong traces of finish found on cylinder, especially on flutes and inside chambers. Right stock has internal SN that does not appear to match gun, though stamped marking is distorted between the 1XXX9. Stocks are sound and fit fairly well, however, with small gaps. Hammer retains strong traces of case colors. Trigger guard and backstrap are overall grey. Mechanically gun functions and has a crisp fine bore. There is a screw in butt in place of lanyard swivel stud. 49059-134 JS (3,000-5,000) – Lot 1332

1333
$2,587.50

SMITH & WESSON MODEL 3 RUSSIAN 3RD MODEL REVOLVER, COMMERCIAL PRODUCTION.

SN 48165. Cal. 44 Russian, 6-1/2″ bbl, nickel finish, plain wood grips with lanyard ring on butt. “1874” stamped on butt above SN. “P” stamped in front of lanyard ring. “704” stamped on bbl, latch, and cyl. Russian model rolled on bbl rib. Total production of only 13,500 revolvers. PROVENANCE: Accompanying this revolver is a letter from Smith & Wesson Historial Roy Jinks showing manufacture of this revolver in 1876 and confirming the caliber as being .44S&W Russian. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl shows almost all of nickel finish with only slight high point wear and a few scratches. Bore is bright with strong rifling. Cyl shows considerable lightly tarnished nickel with high point wear and a slight drag mark. Frame retains most of nickel finish with some marring and scratching commensurate with the age of revolver. Hammer and trigger guard retain vivid case colors in protected areas. Grips are fine with only small handling marks. Initials are carved into upper portion of each grip, “P” on left side and “E” on right side. A rare Smith & Wesson Commercial Russian model with English markings. 49583-9 TEP C&R (2,000-4,000) – Lot 1333

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1334
$1,725.00

INSCRIBED SMITH & WESSON NEW MODEL #3 SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER WITH TARGET SIGHTS AND SPUR TRIGGER GUARD.

SN 19377. Cal. .44, 6-1/2″ bbl, nickel finish, checkered hard rubber grips, target sights, spur trigger guard. Revolver has been modified to target configuration by addition of target sights and checkered spur trigger guard and checkered trigger. “A. BRENON/1888” is engraved in frame behind hammer and April 21st/71-71-71 is engraved on right side of frame below hammer. SNs match on bbl, cyl, and frame. No number is present on latch/rear sight. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl retains 60% nickel finish that is dulling on forward end with some wear marks on either side and bottom of bbl. Bbl address is sharp. Target sights are very good. Bore is bright with strong rifling. Cyl retains 75% dull nickel finish with some flaking and loss of finish. Drag mark at rear cyl. Frame retains 80% nickel finish with some mars and dents at trigger guard pin and some wear on right rear side of frame. Engraving is professionally executed. Hammer and trigger guard retain 50% case colors with some vivid color in protected areas and on right side of hammer. Grips are very good with sharp checkering, clear S&W monogram, and very few mars or dents. Action needs adjustment. A nice example of a customized S&W New Model #3 revolver. 49576-3 TEP C&R (2,500-4,500) – Lot 1334

1335
$4,312.50
Revised: 10/2/2015

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SMITH & WESSON .38 WINCHESTER DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER WITH MOTHER OF PEARL GRIPS.

SN 2. Cal. 38-40. 6-1/2″ bbl, blue finish. Mother of pearl grips. SN’s match on bbl, cylinder and frame. Revolver is accompanied by a letter from S&W historian Roy Jinks, confirming bbl length, finish and hard rubber grips. Shipment was on August 22nd, 1901, to Wm. Read & Sons, Boston, Mass. CONDITION: Very good, bbl retains 50% bright blue in protected areas with balance turning a pleasing plum/brown patina. Bbl address is sharp. Bore bright with strong rifling, with a slight ring about 1″ from the muzzle. Cylinder retains 50% bright blue drifting into a pleasing plum patina, strong blue in flute, drag mark at rear cylinder, high point wear. Frame shows 50% blue blending into brown patina with plum/brown patina on grip straps. Hammer and trigger show 75% case color. Pearl grips are replacements and fit well. Action works perfectly. A very rare S&W double action with only 276 of this type made. 49548-8 TEP C&R (4,000-6,000) – Lot 1335

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1336
$4,025.00

*SMITH & WESSON MODEL 38-44 OUTDOORSMAN’S DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER IN AN ORIGINAL SMITH & WESSON BOX WITH WRAPPING PAPER AND A COPY OF S&W 85TH ANNIVERSARY CATALOG.

SN 46240. Cal. 38 Special, 6-1/2″ bbl, blue finish, checkered walnut grips. Target-style adjustable sights. SN’s match on bbl, cyl, and frame. Right grip numbered 57576. Smith & Wesson box with top label and end and side labels for 38-44 Outdoorsman’s revolver. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl retains a generous amount of blue with some staining around front sight, slight muzzle wear and a few small scratches. Bbl address is sharp. Cal marking is sharp. Bore is bright with strong rifling. Cyl shows a generous amount of blue finish with only high point wear and a slight drag mark. Good chambers. Frame retains almost all of blue finish with only high point wear at front of frame and on trigger guard. Hammer and trigger show generous amounts of muted case color. Grips are very fine with sharp checkering and only slight handling marks. Box is good with a faded top label identifying model and showing a picture of revolver. End labels are good describing model. A nice early large frame Smith & Wesson 38. 49583-11 TEP C&R (1,500-2,500) – Lot 1336

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1337
$4,600.00

*SCARCE SMITH & WESSON PRE-MODEL 29 DA REVOLVER WITH AN ORIGINAL CASE.

SN S166392. Cal. 44 Magnum. High polish blue finish with 6-1/2″ ribbed bbl, red ramp & white outline sights, target trigger & hammer. Mounted with diamond checkered, silver medallion Magnum grips. Accompanied by its orig blue satin lined, black leatherette, hinged lid case containing the revolver and an orig screwdriver, cleaning rod & mop. Few of these early 5-screw, pre-29s remain in as new condition. PROVENANCE: Larry Baer Estate Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus. Appears to be pristine, new & unfired retaining 99.9% crisp orig high polish blue, with brilliant case colors on trigger & hammer. Grips are crisp with two small nicks on the right side, showing extremely light diamond point wear. Mechanics are crisp. Brilliant shiny bore. Case is equally new with only a small scrape on the lid. 49428-30 JR C&R (1,500-2,000) – Lot 1337

1338
$3,162.50

*SCARCE SMITH & WESSON PRE-MODEL 29 DA REVOLVER WITH ORIGINAL CASE.

SN S169751. Cal. 44 Magnum. High polish blue finish with 6-1/2″ ribbed bbl, red ramp & white outline sights, target, trigger & hammer. Mounted with diamond checkered, silver medallion Magnum grips. Accompanied by an orig blue satin lined, black leatherette, hinged lid case containing the revolver and orig screwdriver, cleaning rod & mop. Few of these early 4-screw, pre-29s remain in as new condition. PROVENANCE: Larry Baer Estate Collection. CONDITION: Appears to be new and unfired retaining 99%+ bright high polish blue with bright case colors on trigger, moderately faded on hammer. Grips are crisp with minor diamond point wear. Crisp mechanics. Bright shiny bore. Box has torn hinge material, otherwise is sound with light soil & fading inside. 49428-31 JR C&R (1,500-2,000) – Lot 1338

1339
$4,312.50

*SMITH & WESSON PRE-MODEL 29 DA MAGNUM REVOLVER.

SN S174488. Cal. 44 Magnum. High polished blue finish with 4″ ribbed bbl, red ramp & white outline sights. Frame is 5-screw type with target trigger & hammer and diamond checkered Magnum grips. Accompanied by an orig blue satin lined, hinged lid, black leatherette case with orig screwdriver, cleaning rod with brush & mop. Box is embossed on the lid. PROVENANCE: Larry Baer Estate Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Overall retains about 98% crisp, orig high polish blue with crisp, near new grips. Trigger & hammer retain brilliant case colors. Box is very fine with one slightly scuffed corner and light interior damage from the sights. 49428-29 JR (1,500-2,000) – Lot 1339

1340
$1,437.50

*SMITH & WESSON S FRAME TARGET REVOLVER WITH CHECKERED WALNUT TARGET GRIPS, TARGET SIGHTS.

SN S 99219. Cal. 44 Special. 6-1/2″ bbl, blue finish, checkered walnut grips with S&W medallions, adjustable target sights, matted bbl rib and top strap. Five-screw frame. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains 90% blue with only slight muzzle wear on either side and a few small scratches. Bbl address and cal mark is sharp. Bore is bright with strong rifling. Cyl retains 90% blue with slight high edge wear and a very slight drag mark. Chambers are good. Frame retains 90% blue with some minor scratches and high point wear behind hammer. Hammer and trigger retain 95% vivid case color. Grips are very good with sharp checkering, nice medallions, and only slight wear. SN matches on bbl, cyl, and frame. A very fine pre-model 24 large frame S&W revolver. 49583-12 TEP (1,000-1,500) – Lot 1340

1341
$2,875.00

*SMITH & WESSON PRE MODEL 29 44 MAGNUM REVOLVER WITH EXTRA 8-3/8″ BARREL AND SMITH & WESSON SHIPPING BOX.

SN S166051. Cal. .44 MAG. 6-1/2″ bbl (8-3/8″ extra bbl), blue and case colored finish. Checkered Goncalvo Alves target grips with S&W medallions. Adjustable target sights with red insert on front sight. Grooved trigger, checkered wide spur hammer, 5 screw frame, and pinned bbl. Smith & Wesson shipping box from January 1998, when orig bbl was reinstalled. 8-3/8″ bbl has brass insert in front sight. SNs match on orig 6-1/2″ bbl, cyl and frame. No SN on extra bbl. PROVENANCE: Accompanying this revolver is a letter from S&W Historian Roy Jinks confirming all features and showing shipment on June 11th, 1956, to Jurek Brothers Inc., of Greenfield, Mass. CONDITION: Very fine, bbl retains 99% deep blue finish, with slight high point wear on the ejector housing. Sights are very fine. Bore is bright with sharp rifling. Bbl and cal markings are sharp and clear. Cyl retains 98% bright blue with slight stains at the front of each chamber and a light drag mark at the rear of the cyl. Chambers are very good. Frame retains 98% bright blue finish with only slight staining behind the hammer and in the center of the S&W logo on the right side. Trigger and hammer retain 98% vivid case color. Grips are very fine with sharp checkering and only miniscule handling marks. A very hard to improve upon early 5 screw frame 44 Magnum S&W Pre-Model 29 revolver. 49583-10 TEP C&R (1,500-2,500) – Lot 1341

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1342
$2,587.50

*ENGRAVED SMITH & WESSON S-FRAME DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER PRE MODEL 27.

SN S 83036. Cal. .357 mag. 3-1/2″ bbl, blue finish. Checkered walnut grips. PROVENANCE: Larry Baer Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine, Revolver retains 98% blue as refinished after engraving. Adjustable rear sight, ramp front sight. Five screw frame with a pinned bbl. Engraving is full coverage on the frame, 50% coverage on the bbl and the cylinder. Engraving is of a scroll pattern and is well executed with a bead border. Smith & Wesson gold inlaid on left side of bbl, S&W .357 Magnum in gold on right side of bbl. S&W monogram gold inlaid on right side of frame, and Spider gold inlaid on bottom of frame in front of trigger guard. Hammer and trigger are machine turned. Grips are very good, with slight compression mark on left and right side. This is a very nice custom S-frame Smith & Wesson. 49428-36 TEP (2,000-3,000) – Lot 1342

1343
$2,300.00

*SMITH & WESSON S-FRAME DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER PRE MODEL 27.

SN S 102371. Cal. .357 mag. 3-1/2″ bbl, blue finish. Checkered walnut grips. PROVENANCE: Larry Baer Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine to excellent, revolver shows 99% of deep Smith & Wesson blue with only a slight stain on the right side of the front sight. Adjustable rear sights, ramp front sight. Matte top strap and bbl. SN’s match on frame, cylinder and bbl. Five screw frame, pin bbl. Grips are excellent with no marring. An excellent S&W pre model 27 revolver. 49428-32 TEP (2,500-3,500) – Lot 1343

1344
$3,450.00

*SMITH & WESSON S FRAME TARGET REVOLVER WITH SMITH & WESSON BOX, PAPERWORK, AND SCREW DRIVER. RARE 3-1/2″ BARREL.

SN S 138913. Cal. 357 Magnum. 3-1/2″ bbl, blue finish, target sights, matted rib and top strap, checkered walnut grips with S&W medallions. Five-screw frame. PROVENANCE: Larry Baer Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl retains 80% blue with some scratches on bbl. Sight ramp has scratching and staining on either side. Bbl address and cal mark are sharp. Bore is bright with strong rifling. Cyl retains 90% blue with dark blue in flutes, high point wear, and a slight drag mark. Chambers are good. Frame retains 95% blue with slight handling marks and some scratches on trigger guard and behind hammer. Hammer and trigger retain 95% vivid case color. Grips are very good with sharp checkering and nice medallions. SNs on bbl, cyl, frame, and grips all match. Box is very good with correct end label, Kraft wrapping paper, instruction sheet, and screw driver. A very nice S&W 357 Magnum in a rare bbl length. 49428-37 TEP (1,500-2,000) – Lot 1344

1345
$4,600.00
Revised: 10/2/2015

Please Note: This is not C&R, it is Modern.

*FACTORY ENGRAVED SMITH & WESSON MODEL 49 DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER.

SN J836407. Cal. .38 special. 2″ bbl, blue finish. Smooth walnut grips with S&W medallions, class “C” engraved. Pinned bbl frame. CONDITION: 99% blue finish overall with few mars or scratches. Shrouded hammer. Engraving is minimal coverage but very well executed. Strong case hardening on the trigger. Grips are like new. Contained in the original Smith & Wesson blue box with all features listed on the end label. 49433-130 TEP (3,500-5,000) – Lot 1345

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1346
$2,875.00

*ENGRAVED SMITH & WESSON MODEL 19 REVOLVER.

SN 6K11965. Cal. .357 mag. 2-1/2″ bbl, blue finish. Bone grips. PROVENANCE: Larry Baer Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine, revolver retains 98% blue as refinished after engraving. Hammer and trigger are polished bright. Adjustable rear sight, ramp front sight. Engraving is nearly full coverage on the frame and 50% coverage on the bbl, pattern is a tight scroll with bead bordering, very well executed. There is a gold spider inlaid into the frame in front of the trigger guard. Bone grips are fine showing some age checking. Very nice custom .357 revolver. 49428-35 TEP (2,000-3,000) – Lot 1346

1347
$1,322.50

*SMITH & WESSON PRE-MODEL 36 CHIEF SPECIAL DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER WITH “MASS. STATE POLICE” MARKED ON BACKSTRAP.

SN 95071. Cal. .38 Special, 1-7/8″ bbl, blue finish, checkered walnut grips, early pinned bbl flat latch configuration. “MASS. STATE POLICE” rolled engraved on backstrap. SN matches on frame, bbl, cyl, and inside right grip. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl retains 95% bright blue with some plumming of finish. Bore is frosty with strong rifling. Cyl retains 95% blue with very little high point wear and slight drag mark. Chambers are good. Frame retains 95% bright blue with slight high point wear and miniscule handling marks. Hammer and trigger retain nearly all of vivid case color. Grips are very fine with sharp checkering and fine Smith & Wesson medallions. A very nice early Chief Special with Mass. State Police association. Merits further research. 49616-5 TEP C&R (800-1,000) – Lot 1347

1348
$2,415.00

*INSCRIBED SMITH & WESSON K-22 MASTERPIECE SECOND MODEL REVOLVER PRESENTED TO T.J.E. KEELER INITIAL PRESIDENT S.S.F.D. IN A VINYL GUN CASE WITH “S.W.C.P.L. 3rd PLACE TEAM” PRINTED ON OUTSIDE.

SN 686500. Cal. 22 LR, 6″ bbl, blue finish, checkered highly figured walnut grips. One of only 1,067 K-22s made in 1940. Short action, micrometer click sight, Patridge front sight. SNs match on bbl, cyl, and frame. Inscribed on bbl “PRESENTED TO T.J.E. KEELER INITIAL PRESIDENT S.S.F.D.” S.S.F.D. stands for South Salem Fire Department. South Salem is in New York near Connecticut line. Vinyl case is marked “S.W.C.P.L.” which stands South West Connecticut Pistol League. Timothy J.E. Keeler was president of the S.S.F.D. 1938-1939. PROVENANCE: Accompanying this revolver is a letter from Smith & Wesson historian Roy Jinks confirming bbl length, finish, cal, and grips. Showing a single-gun shipment to Stoeger Arms Co., New York City on May 15, 1940. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl shows considerable bright blue finish with minor muzzle wear and slight touch-up near inscription. Front sight has some touch-up. Bbl address is sharp. Bore is bright with strong rifling. Cyl shows a considerable amount of blue with some high point wear and slight drag mark. Chambers are very good. Frame shows most of blue finish with some high point wear. Hammer and trigger show partial case color finish. Grips are very good with sharp checkering and fine S&W medallions. 49583-8 TEP C&R (1,000-2,000) – Lot 1348

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1349
$632.50

*SMITH & WESSON MODEL 17-4 “K” FRAME DOUBLE ACTION TARGET REVOLVER.

SN 99K2987. Cal. 22 LR. 6″ bbl, blue finish. Checkered walnut grips with medallions. Target sights. SN on frame and crane match. CONDITION: Very good, bbl retains 90% blue with some fading to plum, slight muzzle wear with a little touch-up. Bbl address is sharp. Cal. marking is sharp. Bore is bright with sharp rifling. Cylinder retains 60% dulling blue with stains and a slight drag mark, chambers are good. Frame retains 90% blue with some plum patina blending in. Hammer and trigger retain 90% case color, hammer has slight scratch. Grips are very good with slight wear. A nice “K” frame .22 for a target shooter. 49183-29 TEP (300-500) – Lot 1349

1350
$0.00

REMINGTON DOUBLE DERRINGER.

SN 693. Cal. 41 RF 3” bbls, nickel finish, checkered hard rubber grips. CONDITION: Very good. Pistol retains 80% nickel finish with some frosting and slight muzzle wear on left side. Bores are dark. Hinge is intact. 20% blue on small parts with some fire blue on side of hammer. Grips are good with high-point wear on both sides. Made 1888-1911. Very nice representative example. 49468-4 TEP C&R (1,000-1,500) – Lot 1350

1351
$575.00

*REMINGTON TYPE 3 OVER AND UNDER DERRINGER.

SN 40. Cal. .41 RF. 3″ bbls, nickel finish. Checkered hard rubber grips. With five full boxes of .41 rim fire ammunition. PROVENANCE: Wm. West Estate Collection. CONDITION: Fine, pistol retains 95% nickel finish with some staining on the upper bbl and rib. Hinge is intact. Fire blue on trigger screw, trigger, extractor and bbl latch 90%. Grips are fine with few mars. Bores are excellent. This is a late model Remington Derringer which was made between 1912 and 1935. It is in extremely fine condition. 49478-6 TEP C&R (500-800) – Lot 1351

1352
$2,587.50

SCARCE REMINGTON MODEL 1875 GRADE 5 HAMMER GUN.

SN 17. 12 Ga. 30″ bbls. 2-1/2″ chambers. Choked: MOD/MOD. Full length twist steel Damascus rib with extremely rare rib marking “E. REMINGTON & SONS NEW YORK & LONDON”, steel front bead. Double triggers, extractors, no safety. 14-3/8″ LOP over lightly engraved full steel buttplate with widow’s peak. English grip with long trigger guard tang, 2-point mullered border checkering with teardrops behind lockplates. Splinter forearm with Deeley release and nearly full coverage 2-point checkering and beautifully fully engraved steel forend tip. Receiver scroll engraved. Both lockplates marked “E REMINGTON & SONS”. Bottom of frame with scroll and diamond and triangular pattern. Trigger guard bow and tang with scroll engraving and leaf pattern. Bottom of frame also nicely engraved with zig-zag pattern at scallops. This exact gun pictured in Volume 17, issue 3 of Double Gun Journal pages 79-87 in an article entitled “New York and London, Remington Whitmore Model 1875” written and photographed by the late Remington expert Chalres Semmer. Weight: 7 lb 1 oz. PROVENANCE: The Estate of B.E. “Andy” Anderson. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain 80% laminated twist pattern, with a few dents and scratches. Receiver retains traces of orig case color. Trigger and buttplate retain 35-45% of their orig high polished blue. Stock and forearm are excellent with light handling marks and scratches and retain 90-95% of their orig varnish. Outsides of hammers appear blued, though tops are clearly case colored. Mechanics are excellent. Bores are bright and shiny with scattered frosting. An extremely rare high grade Remington hammer gun. 49531-65 JSL116 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 1352

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1353
$862.50

SCARCE GRADE 4 REMINGTON MODEL 1878 HAMMER GUN.

SN 618. 10 Ga. 32″ Damascus bbls. 3″ chambers. Choked: MOD/MOD. Damascus top rib marked “E REMINGTON & SONS ILION NY” with steel front bead and doll’s head extension. Double triggers, extractors, no safety. Nicely figured English grip stock with 13-3/4″ LOP over unengraved full steel buttplate. Buttstock with long trigger guard tang in classic 2-point checkering. Splinter forearm with 4-point checkering and horn teardrop tip with wedge forend fastener. Receiver lightly scroll engraved, as is first inch of top rib, top lever, trigger guard and bottom of frame. Frame scallops also beautifully engraved in geometric designs and zig-zag borders. Hammers also lightly scroll engraved. Weight: 9 lb 14 oz. PROVENANCE: The Estate of B.E. “Andy” Anderson. CONDITION: Very good. Bbls retain 95-98% professionally restored Damascus pattern with light handling marks. Receiver, trigger guard, buttplate and top lever have all turned mostly gray with minor darkened spots. Buttstock and forend retain nearly all finely restored finish, checkering expertly recut. Mechanics are excellent. Bores shiny with scattered pitting. 49531-63 JSL117 (1,250-2,250) – Lot 1353

1354
$977.50

RARE REMINGTON WHITMORE GRADE 5 HAMMER GUN.

SN 1801. 10 Ga. 28″ Damascus bbls. 2-3/4″ chambers. Choked: IMP CYL/IMP CYL. Damascus top rib with steel front bead, marked “E REMINGTON & SONS ILION NY”. Double triggers, extractors, no safety. Beautiful Creedmore gripped buttstock with 13-15/16″ LOP over beautiful checkered buttplate with engraved screw heads. Creedmore grip with horn inlay. Splinter forend with wedge fastener with horn tip, checkered in 4-point checkering pattern. Buttstock checkered in 3-point pattern. Receiver finely engraved, left side with deer and scroll engraving, right side with bedded deer in field scene and scroll engraving. Frame and trigger guard are also nicely scroll engraved with some floral pattern and scallops in borders. Top lever is beautifully scroll engraved, as are all screw heads. This exact gun featured in Volume 13, issue 2, of The Double Gun Journal, page 135-140 in an article titled “Remington Model 1875, Grade 5” written and photographed by late Remington expert Charles Semmer. Weight: 8 lb 2 oz. PROVENANCE: The Estate of B.E. “Andy” Anderson. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain most of a restored finish by Keith Kearcher. Receiver retains approx 35-40% orig case color, stronger on right, particularly vivid on top lever, toning on bottom and trigger guard. Stock are excellent and retain 95% factory hand rubbed varnish. Checkering is sharp with various minor handling marks. Mechanics are good. Bores are very good with scattered minor pits. 49531-66 JSL127 (2,500-4,500) – Lot 1354

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1355
$920.00

SCARCE GRADE 4 REMINGTON WHITMORE.

SN 2335. 10 Ga. 30″ laminated steel bbls. 2-3/4″ chambers. Choked: MOD/MOD. Full length laminated steel top rib with steel front bead marked “REMINGTON & SONS, ILION NY.” Double triggers, extractors, no safety. Flame grain American walnut stock with beautiful ball grip and 14″ LOP over full steel buttplate. Splinter forearm with 2-point checkering pattern and wedge fastener with horn forend tip. Buttstock beautifully checkered around ball grip in 2-point pattern. Lockplates and frame are tastefully light scroll engraved with well executed shading in fine border patterns throughout. Trigger guard with a burst of scroll on bow and at back of tang. Screw heads engraved in floral patterns, except for hammer screws and buttplate screws which are unengraved. Weight: 8 lb 7 oz. PROVENANCE: The Estate of B.E. “Andy” Anderson. CONDITION: Very good. Bbls retain most of a restored laminated pattern with a few light scratches and handling marks. Receiver has turned mostly gray with traces of case color and minor areas of staining. Trigger guard retains approx 80% of an older restored blue, starting to tone and fade. Buttstock and forearm retain nearly all of what is likely a restored finish, though could be original, checkering is crisp. Buttplate has toned gray with handling marks and minor staining. Mechanics are excellent. Bores bright and shiny with a few scattered pits. Overall a rare high grade Remington hammer gun. 49531-61 JSL130 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 1355

1356
$805.00
Revised: 9/18/2015

Please Note: Typographical Error. Should read 2 3/4″ chamber not 2 1/4″.

HIGH ORIGINAL CONDITION REMINGTON MODEL 1882 HAMMER GUN.

SN 4673. 10 Ga. 30″ laminated steel bbls. 2-1/4″ chambers. Choked: FULL/FULL. Full length laminated steel rib with brass front bead, marked “E. REMINGTON & SONS ILION, N.Y” with doll’s head extension. Double triggers, extractors, no safety. Full pistol grip buttstock with 14″ LOP over full steel buttplate. Buttstock checkered in classic 2-point pattern. Splinter forearm with Deeley release and teardrop ebony tip, checkered in 2-point pattern. Completely unmarked frame is case hardened. According to our consignor’s notes, this is a Grade 2 though the water table is not marked as to grade. Weight: 8 lb 13 oz. PROVENANCE: The Estate of B.E. “Andy” Anderson. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Bbls retain nearly all of their high orig contrast black and white laminated patterns with a few light handling marks and light muzzle wear. Receiver retains 85-90% org case color, starting to tone on bottom and high points. Trigger guard retains 40-50% orig case color, mostly toned but still present and visible. Forearm metal shows traces of orig case color. Top lever retains nearly all of its orig case color, just starting to tone. Buttstock and forearm retain most of their orig varnish. Checkering is sharp throughout with a few handling marks. Buttplate has turned gray. Mechanics are excellent. Bores are bright and shiny with minor orange peel. A rare Remington in this condition. 49531-62 JSL151 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 1356

1357
$517.50

REMINGTON MODEL 1883 GRADE 3 HAMMER GUN.

SN 64129. 12 Ga. 30″ bbls. 2-3/4″ chambers. Choked: CYL/MOD. Full length matted rib with steel front bead marked “REMINGTON ARMS CO ILION NY USA” with dolls head extension. Grade marked on water table along with SN. Double triggers, extractors, no safety. Full pistol grip stock with 14-1/8″ LOP over Remington Arms Co monogrammed and checkered butt. Splinter forend and buttstock. Checkered in 2-point pattern. Forend with horn teardrop tip. Sideplates marked “REMINGTON ARMS CO” in front of lockplate. Straight top lever. Weight: 8 lb 6 oz. PROVENANCE: The Estate of B.E. “Andy” Anderson. CONDITION: Very good. Damascus bbls retain 85% nicely contracted pattern. Receiver retains 35-40% orig case colors, stronger on right side and top. Trigger guard and forend iron have turned gray. Stocks are sound and retain 90% plus of what could be their orig varnish or an old refinish. Mechanics are good. Hammers and triggers slightly gummed and would benefit from a gentle cleaning. Bores are excellent, mostly bright and shiny with a few scattered light pits. 49531-53 JSL104 (800-1,200) – Lot 1357

1358
$6,325.00

EXTREMELY REMINGTON 1889 GRADE 7 HAMMER GUN.

SN 61488. 12 Ga. 30″ bbls. 2-5/8″ chambers. Choked: MOD/MOD. Full length matted rib with steel front bead with doll’s head extension, marked “REMINGTON ARMS CO. ILION NY USA”. Double triggers, extractors, no safety. Capped full pistol grip buttstock with 13-9/16″ LOP over Remington Arms Co monogrammed and checkered butt. Buttstock is beautiful high contrast stump walnut with great grain and fiddle back. Extremely finely checkered with 4-point checkering on sides and an extremely fine (32 lines per inch?) panel on top of grip and an arrow carved at back of lockplates. Receiver is finely engraved with 2 birds in woods scene on left lock surrounded by light scroll and border engraving, 2 woodcock on right, also surrounded by some scroll and border engraving. Hammers are lightly engraved. Bottom of frame lightly scroll and border engraved. Trigger guard bow with Setter and dead bird in his mouth in game scene surrounded by scroll. Splinter forearm with Deeley release and two level horn teardrop tip, is extremely finely checkered, near full coverage, with a panel of 32 LPI checkering near frame with perfectly cut ribbon border. Weight: 7 lb 9 oz. PROVENANCE: The Estate of B.E. “Andy” Anderson. CONDITION: Very good. Bbls retain 75% toning Damascus pattern with minor staining and handling marks. Receiver retains 25-35% orig case color, though mostly toned gray, however bold and vivid under top lever and under trigger guard. Buttstock and forend are very good and retain 95% hand rubbed finish, checkering is crisp with light wear. According to Andy Anderson’s notes, this is one of only four Grade 7 1889’s known. 49531-47 JSL128 (6,000-10,000) – Lot 1358

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1359
$2,875.00

*RARE REMINGTON MODEL 1889 GRADE 5 HAMMER GUN.

SN 220250. 12 Ga. 30″ bbls. 2-5/8″ chambers. Choked: SKEET/MOD. Full length matted rib with steel front bead marked “REMINGTON ARMS CO ILION NY USA” with dolls head extension. Double triggers, extractors, no safety. Full pistol grip stock with 14-3/16″ LOP over Remington Arms Co checkered and monogrammed buttplate. Splinter forend with horn teardrop tip. Buttstock with standard 2-point checkering. Forend with approx 75% checkering coverage. Receiver engraved with well cut scroll engraving on lockplate and bottom of frame. Bbl bolsters, top of frame and top lever all lightly engraved with floral and geometric designed. Water table marked with SN and “5” indicating this is a Grade 5 gun. Hammers also lightly scroll engraved with geometric designs on top. Weight: 7 lb 4 oz. PROVENANCE: The Estate of B.E. “Andy” Anderson. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Bbls retain nearly all of their deep black dark contrast Damascus pattern. Receiver retains approx 60% orig case color which is bold and vivid on lockplate and on top and toned at bottom of frame and on trigger guard and forearm iron. Buttstock and forearm retain approx 95% of their orig hand rubbed varnish with various light dents and scratches and one small gouge on bottom of stock. Mechanics are excellent. Bores are bright and shiny with scattered pitting in right tube, light frosting in left. This is an extremely rare high condition 1889 that would be very difficult to improve upon. 49531-48 JSL107 (3,500-5,500) – Lot 1359

1360
$1,955.00

EXCEPTIONALLY FINE HIGH ORIGINAL CONDITION REMINGTON 1889 GRADE 1 HAMMER GUN.

SN 211655. 12 Ga. 28″ Decarbonized steel bbls. 2-3/4″ chambers. Choked: IMP MOD/IMP MOD. Full length matted rib with steel front bead, marked “REMINGTON ARMS CO / ILION NY USA” with dolls head extension. Double triggers, extractors, no safety. Water table marked with SN and grade marking. Full pistol grip stock, checkered in classic 2-point checkering, with 13-3/4″ LOP over Remington Arms Co monogrammed and checkered butt. Splinter forend checkered in classic 2-point pattern with horn teardrop tip. Straight top lever. Sideplates marked “REMINGTON ARMS CO” on both right and left sides. Weight: 7 lb 2 oz. PROVENANCE: The Estate of B.E. “Andy” Anderson. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Bbls retain 90-95% orig bbl blue with minor light handling marks and scratches and one small dent towards muzzle on left side. Receiver retains 90% dark bold orig case color, just starting to tone on bottom of frame. Forearm iron and trigger guard bow retain approx 75-80% bright orig case color. Trigger guard tang starting to tone with light staining. Buttstock and forend retain 90-95% orig varnish. Checkering is sharp throughout with exception of a few diamonds on left grip. Mechanics are excellent. Bores are bright and shiny. Not a rare gun in this configuration but exceedingly rare in this condition. 49531-52 JSL110 C&R (2,500-4,500) – Lot 1360

1361
$1,725.00

SCARCE REMINGTON 1889 GRADE 2 16 GA HAMMER GUN.

SN 37951. 16 Ga. 30″ bbls. 2-1/2″ chambers. Choked: IMP CYL/IMP CYL. Full length matted rib with steel front bead marked “REMINGTON ARMS CO ILION, NY USA”. Double triggers, extractors, no safety. Beautifully figured round knob full pistol grip buttstock, 14-1/8″ LOP over orig Remington Arms Co monogrammed and checkered buttplate. Classic 2-point checkered buttstock and forend with horn tip and Deeley latch. Bbls appear to be high grade Bernard Steel pattern. Unengraved receiver marked “REMINGTON ARMS CO” on both lockplates. Weight: 7 lb 11 oz. PROVENANCE: The Estate of B.E. “Andy” Anderson. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain approx 80-95% Damascus pattern just starting to tone. Receiver retains approx 35% orig case color, toned at front of frame and on bottom. Trigger guard has turned gray. Stock and forend are beautiful and retain approx 80-95% orig varnish with light handling marks. Mechanics are excellent. Bores are bright and shiny with minute areas of frosting. Overall a really rare and neat Remington small bore hammer gun. 49531-51 JSL101 C&R (2,500-3,500) – Lot 1361

1362
$1,150.00

*SCARCE REMINGTON 1889 GRADE 1 16 GA HAMMER GUN.

SN 256394. 16 Ga. 30″ Decarbonized steel bbls. 2-5/8″ chambers. Choked: MOD/MOD. Full length matted rib with steel front bead and doll’s head extension. Double triggers, extractors, no safety. Full pistol grip buttstock with 14-1/8″ LOP over Remington Arms Co monogrammed and checkered butt. Splinter forend with Deeley latch and 2-point checkering and horn teardrop tip. Buttstock with classic 2-point checkering. Receiver is unengraved and stamped “REMINGTON ARMS CO” on both right and left sides. Straight top lever. Weight: 7 lb 14 oz. PROVENANCE: The Estate of B.E. “Andy” Anderson. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain 85% orig blue, slightly toned at forearm, minor corrosion, with a few minor light handling marks and a dent or two. Receiver retains 50% orig case color, starting to tone on bottom of frame, bright and vivid on sidelock and on top. Trigger guard and forearm have toned to gray. Buttstock and forearm retain 90% orig varnish with scattered light handling marks and scratches with two or three light gouges on left side of stock but overall excellent. Mechanics are excellent. Brilliant shiny bores. 49531-44 JSL139 C&R (2,000-3,000) – Lot 1362

1363
$1,840.00

RARE REMINGTON 1889 GRADE 4 HAMMER GUN.

SN 37775. 12 Ga. 30″ bbls. 2-1/4″ chambers. Choked: MOD/IMP MOD. Full length matted rib with steel front bead marked “REMINGTON ARMS CO ILION NY USA” with dolls head extension. Double triggers, extractors, no safety. Round knob pistol grip stock with 13-1/4″ LOP over Remington Arms Co monogrammed and checkered buttplate. Stocks checkered in classic 2-point pattern. Splinter forend with teardrop horn tip. Lock plates lightly engraved with border engraving and scroll and marked “REMINGTON ARMS CO”. Screw heads and hinge pin are engraved and border pattern engraved throughout. Trigger guard with burst of scroll on bow. Forearm iron lightly engraved. Weight: 7 lb 7 oz. PROVENANCE: The Estate of B.E. “Andy” Anderson. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain 65-70% orig contrast Damascus pattern starting to lighten and tone with minor staining, particularly in grip area and around forearm but still mostly present. Receiver retains 30% orig case hardening, mostly present on lockplate and top of frame, bold and vivid on top lever and near hammer. Bottom and front of frame,forearm iron, and trigger guard toned to gray. Buttstock and forearm in very good orig condition, retaining 85% of their orig varnish with various light handling marks and scratches. Mechanics are crisp. Bores bright and shiny. These Graded 1889’s are hard to find in almost any condition. 49531-49 JSL105 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 1363

1364
$2,012.50

BEAUTIFUL HIGH CONDITION REMINGTON 1889 GRADE 2 HAMMER GUN.

SN 64543. 12 Ga. 30″ laminated steel bbls. 2-3/4″ chambers. Choke: MOD/MOD. Full length matted rib with steel front bead, faintly marked (obscured by matting) “REMINGTON ARMS CO ILION NY USA”. Double triggers, ejectors, no safety. Full pistol grip stock with 13-7/8″ LOP over Remington Arms Co hard rubber monogrammed and checkered butt. Splinter forearm with Deeley release with 2-point checkering pattern and horn teardrop tip. Buttstock with classic 2-point checkering. Unengraved receiver with “REMINGTON ARMS CO” stamped on both right and left sides. Weight: 7 lb 8 oz. PROVENANCE: The Estate of B.E. “Andy” Anderson. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Bbls retain 95-98% bold contrast laminated pattern. Receiver retains 75-80% beautiful case hardened finish. Trigger guard bow and tang retain nearly all of their orig case hardening, starting to tone. Forearm iron retains 35-40% orig case color. Buttstock and forearm retain 90-95% orig varnish with handling marks throughout, a few deeper scratches and finish loss on left side of buttstock. Mechanics are excellent. Bores are bright and shiny with a few scattered pits. 49531-69 JSL121 (1,750-2,750) – Lot 1364

1365
$862.50

*HIGH ORIGINAL CONDITION REMINGTON 1889 HAMMER GUN.

SN 239182. 12 Ga. 30″ Decarbonized fluid steel bbls. 2-3/4″ chambers. Choked: MOD/IMP MOD. Full length matted rib with steel front bead, marked “REMINGTON ARMS CO / ILION, NY USA”. Double triggers, extractors, no safety. Pistol grip buttstock with 13-5/8″ LOP over replacement Remington Arms Co monogrammed and checkered buttplate. Splinter forearm checkered in 2-point checkering with teardrop horn tip. Buttstock with classic 2-point checkering. Weight: 7 lb 6 oz. PROVENANCE: The Estate of B.E. “Andy” Anderson. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Bbls retain approx 85-90% beautiful orig bbl blue with a few minor handling marks and a small patch of corrosion on right tube. Receiver retains approx 85% bright orig case color, toned towards bottom of frame with an area of staining on left side. Trigger guard bow and forearm iron retain 75% orig case color just starting to tone, trigger guard tang having toned silver. Top lever and top of frame have brilliant case color. Buttstock and forearm retain approx 90-95% orig varnish with a few light hunting marks and scratches throughout. Buttplate, as noted above, is excellent, though screws may also be replacements. Mechanics are excellent. Bores are bright and shiny. A beautiful high condition 1889. 49531-45 JSL108 C&R (1,500-2,500) – Lot 1365

1366
$1,150.00

REMINGTON MODEL 1889 GRADE 2 HAMMER GUN.

SN 207856. 12 Ga. 30″ laminated steel bbls. 2-3/4″ chambers. Choked: MOD/IMP MOD. Full length matted rib with steel front bead marked “REMINGTON ARMS CO / ILION NY USA”. Double triggers, extractors, no safety. Water table marked with grade and SN. Full pistol grip stock with 14-3/8″ LOP over Remington Arms Co monogrammed and checkered hard rubber buttplate. Buttstock with beautiful figure and fiddle back. Checkered in classic 2-point checkering. Splinter forend with horn teardrop tip, checkered with 2-point checkering. Receiver marked “REMINGTON ARMS CO” on both right and left sides. Weight: 7 lb 12 oz. PROVENANCE: The Estate of B.E. “Andy” Anderson. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain 75% contrast laminated pattern, starting to tone and fade at forearm with scattered light staining and handling marks. Receiver retains approx 45% orig case color, particularly strong on top and lockplates, faded on bottom. Trigger guard and forearm iron have turned mostly gray. Buttstock and forearm retains approx 95% of their orig hand rubbed finish with various light handling marks and scratches. Mechanics are excellent. Bright and shiny bores with a scattered pit or two. Left tube with minor bulge in front of chamber area, though barely visible. 49531-46 JSL109 (1,250-2,250) – Lot 1366

1367
$2,127.50

*BEAUTIFUL HIGH CONDITION REMINGTON 1894 AE 12 GA.

SN 130046. 12 Ga. 26″ Damascus bbls. 3-3/4″ chambers. Choke: IMP CYL/MOD. Full length matted rib with steel front bead faintly marked “REMINGTON ARMS CO ILION NY USA”. Double triggers, automatic ejectors, automatic safety. Full pistol grip stock with 14-1/8″ LOP over Remington Arms Co hard rubber monogrammed and checkered butt. Splinter forearm with Curtis release with 3-point checkering. Buttstock with classic 2-point checkering is nicely figured. Unengraved receiver with “REMINGTON ARMS CO” stamped on both right and left sides. Weight: 6 lb 14 oz. PROVENANCE: The Estate of B.E. “Andy” Anderson. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Bbls retain 95% bold vivid Damascus pattern with one light patch on bottom of left tube approx 8″ from muzzle and minor bulge in front of chamber in left tube which is nearly imperceptible. Receiver retains 95-98% bold orig case color, just starting to tone on bottom of frame. Trigger guard bow and forend iron retain most of their orig case color, just starting to tone. Trigger guard tang and top tang with hints of orig case color. Buttstock and forend retain 95% plus orig varnish with light handling marks throughout. Mechanics are excellent. Bores bright and shiny. A super high condition 1894. 49531-73 JSL119 C&R (1,250-2,250) – Lot 1367

1368
$977.50

HIGH ORIGINAL CONDITION REMINGTON MODEL 1889 GRADE 3 HAMMER GUN.

SN 52941. 12 Ga. 30″ bbls. 2-3/4″ chambers. Choked: MOD/MOD. Full length matted rib with steel front bead, marked “REMINGTON ARMS CO ILION NY USA” with dolls head extension. Double triggers, extractors, no safety. Full pistol grip buttstock with 14-1/4″ LOP over Remington Arms Co monogrammed and checkered hard rubber buttplate. Splinter forend with Deeley latch and horn teardrop tip. Buttstock is checkered in classic 2-point checkering. Receiver marked “REMINGTON ARMS CO” on both lockplates. Straight top lever. Weight: 8 lb 15 oz. PROVENANCE: The Estate of B.E. “Andy” Anderson. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain approx 75-80% vivid Damascus pattern starting to tone near forend with minor stains and handling marks. Receiver retains approx 60% bright orig case colors, particularly strong on lockplates, starting to tone on bottom of frame and top. Trigger guard and forearm iron retain traces of orig case color. Buttstock and forearm retain approx 90% of their orig hand rubbed varnish with various nicks, impressions and handling marks. There is a small old chip at the nose of the comb. Checkering is crisp with light wear throughout. Bores are excellent with light pitting. Mechanics are crisp. 49531-71 JSL113 (1,000-2,000) – Lot 1368

1369
$460.00

RARE REMINGTON MODEL 1889 GRADE 4 HAMMER GUN.

SN 61236. 12 Ga. 30″ Damascus bbls. 2-3/4″ chambers. Choked: IMP CYL/MOD. Full length matted rib with steel front bead marked “REMINGTON ARMS CO ILION NY USA” with doll’s head extension. Double triggers, extractors, no safety. Water table marked with SN and Grade 4 marking. Full pistol grip buttstock with 13-1/2″ LOP over Remington Arms Co monogrammed and checkered hard rubber buttplate. Buttstock and splinter forend checkered in classic 2-point pattern. Forend with Deeley release and teardrop ebony tip. Receiver nicely border engraved with light scroll engraving and marked “REMINGTON ARMS CO” on both right and left sides, burst of scroll on trigger guard. Frame and hammer screws are engraved. Weight: 8 lb 9 oz. PROVENANCE: The Estate of B.E. “Andy” Anderson. CONDITION: Very good. Bbls retain 70-75% orig Damascus pattern. Receiver retains 15-20% orig case color, mostly turned gray. Trigger guard and forearm iron have toned. Buttstock is fair with a number of light scratches and gouges, one particularly deep gouge behind pistol grip on bottom left of grip. Forearm with light scratches and handling marks. Checkering is very good with wear. Buttstock retains about half of its orig varnish, starting to darken towards butt. Buttplate is very good. Mechanics are excellent. Bores are bright and shiny with a few scattered pits and minor dents throughout. 49531-39 JSL140 (600-1,000) – Lot 1369

1370
$1,035.00

REMINGTON 1889 GRADE 2 HAMMER GUN.

SN 201682. 12 Ga. 28″ twist steel bbls. 2-3/4″ chambers. Choked: MOD/IMP MOD. Full length matted rib with steel front bead, marked “REMINGTON ARMS CO / ILION NY USA” with dolls head extension. Double triggers, extractors, no safety. Full pistol grip stock with 14″ LOP over Remington Arms Co monogrammed and checkered hard rubber buttplate. Splinter forend and buttstock checkered in classic 2-point checkering. Forend with Deeley latch and horn teardrop tip. Lockplates marked “REMINGTON ARMS CO” on both right and left side. Straight top lever. Weight: 7 lb 11 oz. PROVENANCE: The Estate of B.E. “Andy” Anderson. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain approx 95-98% bold orig vivid twist steel pattern. Receiver retains approx 70-75% bright orig case colors, particular strong on top and sides, starting to tone and turn on bottom of frame. Trigger guard bow and forearm iron retain approx 75% orig case color, starting to tone. Trigger guard tang toned to gray. Buttstock and forearm are excellent and retain 93-95% orig varnish and various light scratches and handling marks throughout, particularly on forearm. Mechanics are excellent. Bores are excellent, bright and shiny with just a hint or two of minute roughness. 49531-70 JSL (1,000-2,000) – Lot 1370

1371
$460.00

REMINGTON 1885 GRADE 3 HAMMER GUN.

SN 18740. 10 Ga. 30″ bbls. 3″ chambers. Choked: FULL/FULL. Damascus top rib with steel front bead with 4 holes drilled in top, marked “E REMINGTON & SONS ILION NY”. Double triggers, extractors, no safety. Full pistol grip stock with 14-1/4″ LOP over Remington Arms Co monogrammed and checkered buttplate. Splinter forearm with Deeley latch and horn tip with teardrop. Buttstock checkered in standard 2-point pattern. Forearm also checkered in 2-point pattern. Receiver with light border and scroll engraving. Burst of scroll on trigger guard. Weight: 8 lb 13 oz. PROVENANCE: The Estate of B.E. “Andy” Anderson. CONDITION: Fair. Bbls have turned mostly plum. Receiver gray with hints of case color remaining. Buttstock and forearm have been refurbished. Mechanics excellent. Bores are fair with deep pitting throughout. 49531-67 JSL122 (300-500) – Lot 1371

1372
$7,475.00
Revised: 9/18/2015

Please Note: This item is Antique not Modern, as such it is not subject to being registered via ATF.

SCARCE REMINGTON 1894 DE GRADE KNOWN AS “THE SWAN GUN”.

SN 107965. 12 Ga. 30″ “Legia” pattern Damascus bbls. Choked: MOD/MOD. Flat, matted, and tapered rib with single bead, third bite extension, ejectors and double triggers. Maker’s name and address are on the bbls. Receiver is beautifully engraved with about 70% coverage, extremely fine foliate arabesque patterns with the maker’s name in a ribbon on each side. Floorplate has a wonderful vignette of a swan and mallard, which is where the name of this gun comes from. Wood is streaky marble cake French walnut with full checkered splinter forearm and semi-pistol grip stock with raised spear point checkered side panels and extensive checkering over the wrist and is 14-1/2″ over a Larry Del Grego solid red pad. There is a silver oval initial plate on the bottom. This exact shotgun is pictured on pp. 160/61 in Remington Dbl Shotguns, Semmer. Weight: 7 lbs. 9.7 oz. PROVENANCE: The Estate of B.E. “Andy” Anderson. CONDITION: Very fine plus. Bbls retain 90-95% orig light brown Damascus patterns with light muzzle edge wear, a thin area over the forearm and a couple of minor nicks and dings. Receiver and floorplate retain 60-65% faded case colors, strong in the sheltered areas, with the balance turning silver. Wood is sound with the forearm showing moderate wear and some dark oil staining toward the rear end and a couple of chips from the edges of the bbl channels. Stock has some minor chipping around the receiver and back of the top tang with usual handling and use marks and retains most of fine professionally restored finish. Mechanics are fine. Bright shiny bores with a few scattered spots of pitting. 49531-78 JSL114 C&R (7,500-12,500) – Lot 1372

1373
$5,175.00

*SCARCE REMINGTON 1894 CEO 16 GA.

SN 138604. 16 Ga. 30″ bbls. 2-1/2″ chambers. Choked: MOD/IMP CYL. Full length matted rib, steel front bead, marked “REMINGTON ARMS CO / ILION NY USA / ORDNANCE”. Double triggers, automatic ejectors, automatic safety. Beautifully figured full pistol grip buttstock with 14-3/16″ LOP over modern Decelerator pad with nickel shield in stock. Splinter forearm with Curtis button forearm opener, checkered in 2-point pattern. Buttstock checkered in classic 3-point pattern as typically found on C grade Remington. Receiver nicely scroll engraved with Remington Arms Co in a beautiful banner across both sides, surrounded by scroll. Bottom of receiver and trigger guard are nicely scroll engraved. Forearm iron is also nicely scroll engraved. Screw heads engraved in floral pattern. Weight: 7 lb 6 oz. PROVENANCE: The Estate of B.E. “Andy” Anderson. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain 95% factory blue. Receiver retains approx 40% orig case color, starting to tone throughout. Top lever and trigger guard retain most of their orig high polished blue. Buttstock and forearm with various light handling marks and scratches, retain most of their orig hand rubbed finish. Mechanics are excellent. Brilliant shiny bores. Really a scarce gun in this bore and bbl length. 49531-72 JSL126 C&R (4,000-7,000) – Lot 1373

1374
$1,725.00

*BEAUTIFUL REMINGTON 1894 CE GRADE.

SN 123180. 12 Ga. 30″ American Flag Bunting Damascus bbls. 3″ chambers. Choked: MOD/MOD. Full length matted rib with steel front bead. Tops of bbls marked “REMINGTON ARMS CO ILION NY USA”. Double triggers, automatic ejectors, automatic safety. Full pistol grip buttstock with silver shield with 14″ LOP over Remington Arms Co monogrammed and checkered butt. Beautiful straight grain walnut with 3-point checkering. Splinter forend with Curtis release, checkered in standard 2-point pattern. Receiver lightly engraved in traditional C grade pattern with burst of scroll and marked “REMINGTON ARMS CO” on both sides. Bottom of frame lightly scroll engraved. Trigger guard bow lightly scroll engraved with zig-zag pattern. Most screw heads engraved in floral pattern. Weight: 8 lb 4 oz. PROVENANCE: The Estate of B.E. “Andy” Anderson. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain 95-98% beautiful contrast Stars and Stripes pattern. Receiver retains 60-70% orig case color, starting to tone and fade. Trigger guard retains around half its orig blue, toned at tang. Forearm iron has toned. Buttstock and forearm with various light marks and scratches throughout, retains 95% hand rubbed oil finish. Mechanics are excellent. Bores are bright and shiny, chambers having been lengthened. Just a gorgeous high grade Remington that has been used but taken care of. 49531-74 JSL124 C&R (2,500-4,500) – Lot 1374

1375
$2,587.50

*SCARCE REMINGTON 1894 CE GRADE.

SN 135967. 10 Ga. 32″ American flag Bunting Damascus patterned bbls. 2-7/8″ chambers. Choked: FULL/MOD. Full length matted rib with steel front bead. Double triggers, automatic ejectors, automatic safety. Full pistol grip buttstock with 14-1/8″ LOP over Remington Arms Co monogrammed and checkered butt. Buttstock with silver oval, checkered in 3-point pattern. Curtis style forend checkered in 3-point pattern with light scroll engraving on forearm iron. Receiver scroll engraved with Remington Arms Co in a nicely engraved banner on both sides. Bottom of frame with several bursts of scroll. Trigger guard bow scroll engraved, as is top lever. Weight: 10 lb 3 oz. PROVENANCE: The Estate of B.E. “Andy” Anderson. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain 95% dark brown and black contrasted beautiful stars & stripes Damascus pattern. Receiver retains 30% light orig case colors, mostly on sides, having toned elsewhere. Buttstock and forend have been expertly refinished and retain 95-98% of their beautiful hand rubbed oil finish with light handling marks throughout and light losses near top tang. Ejectors need slight adjustment, otherwise mechanics are excellent. Bores are bright and shiny with light frosting. 49531-75 JSL115 (2,250-4,000) – Lot 1375

1376
$2,300.00
Revised: 10/1/2015

Please Note: Typographical error in title, should read “1894” not “1984”.

*NEAR MINT REMINGTON 1894 AE GRADE.

SN 130485. 12 Ga. 28″ Damascus bbls. 2-3/4″ chambers. Choke: IMP CYL/IMP MOD. Full length matted rib with steel front bead faintly marked “REMINGTON ARMS CO ILION NY USA”. Double triggers, automatic ejectors, automatic safety. Full pistol grip stock with 14-1/8″ LOP over Remington Arms Co hard rubber monogrammed and checkered butt. Splinter forearm with Curtis release with 3-point checkering. Buttstock with classic 2-point checkering pattern. Unengraved receiver with “REMINGTON ARMS CO” stamped on both right and left sides. Weight: 6 lb 12 oz. PROVENANCE: The Estate of B.E. “Andy” Anderson. CONDITION: Extraordinarily fine. Bbls retain nearly all of their bold orig Damascus pattern, just starting to tone, with a few light handling marks. Receiver retains 98-99% bright orig case color, just starting to tone with minute high point edge wear. Trigger guard bow and tang retain nearly all their orig case color. Forearm iron with traces of orig case color. Stocks are sound and retain 95-98% bright orig varnish with light handling marks throughout. Mechanics are excellent. Brilliant shiny bores. A beautiful near mint gun. 49531-77 JSL120 C&R (1,500-2,500) – Lot 1376

1377
$1,667.50

*REMINGTON 1894 AE GRADE 16 GA.

SN 115398. 16 Ga. 30″ Damascus bbls. 2-1/2″ chambers. Choke: MOD/FULL. Full length matted rib with steel front bead faintly marked, hidden by rib matting, “REMINGTON ARMS CO ILION NY USA”. Double triggers, automatic ejectors, automatic safety. Full pistol grip stock with 14″ LOP over Remington Arms Co hard rubber monogrammed and checkered butt. Splinter forearm with Curtis release with 3-point checkering. Buttstock with classic 2-point checkering. Unengraved receiver with “REMINGTON ARMS CO” stamped on both right and left sides. Weight: 6 lb 15 oz. PROVENANCE: The Estate of B.E. “Andy” Anderson. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain 90-95% dark contrast Damascus pattern with scattered light staining and handling marks. Receiver retains 75-80% beautiful orig case colors, starting to tone on bottom of frame. Trigger guard and forearm iron retain traces of orig case colors. Buttstock and forearm retain 95-98% orig varnish. Forearm with minute losses on sides near frame. Several screws lightly turned. Buttplate is excellent. Mechanics are excellent. Bores are bright and shiny. 49531-76 JSL125 C&R (1,250-2,250) – Lot 1377

1378
$1,035.00

*HIGH CONDITION REMINGTON 1894 A GRADE.

SN 119064. 12 Ga. 30″ Damascus bbls. 2-3/4″ chambers. Choke: MOD/IMP MOD. Full length matted rib with steel front bead marked “REMINGTON ARMS CO ILION NY USA” hidden by matting. Double triggers, automatic ejectors, automatic safety. Full pistol grip stock with 14-1/8″ LOP over Remington Arms Co hard rubber monogrammed and checkered butt. Splinter forearm with Curtis release with 3-point checkering. Buttstock with classic 2-point checkering. Unengraved receiver with “REMINGTON ARMS CO” stamped on both right and left sides. Weight: 7 lb 4 oz. PROVENANCE: The Estate of B.E. “Andy” Anderson. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Bbls retain nearly all of their dark contrast Damascus pattern with a couple of light pings. Receiver retains 80-85% bright orig case color, starting to tone on bottom of frame and high points. Trigger guard bow retains hints of orig case color, tang having turned silver. Forearm iron with traces of orig case color. Buttstock and forearm retain 95% orig varnish with scattered handling marks and scratches. Forearm with minor chip on left side and small dent in checkering on right side, otherwise checkering is strong and sharp throughout. Mechanics are excellent. Bores are bright and shiny. 49531-79 JSL123 C&R (800-1,200) – Lot 1378

1379
$517.50

*REMINGTON MODEL 1900 K GRADE 16 GA.

SN 311587. 16 Ga. 28″ bbls. 2-1/2″ chambers. Choked: MOD/IMP MOD. Full length matted rib with steel front bead. Marked “REMINGTON ARMS CO. ILION, NY USA”. Double triggers, extractors, automatic safety. Round knob semi-pistol grip buttstock with 14-1/4″ LOP over Remington monogrammed and checkered butt. Splinter forend. Box lock action. Buttstock and forend with 3-point checkering. Sides of frame marked “REMINGTON ARMS CO”. Weight: 6 lb 6 oz. PROVENANCE: The Estate of B.E. “Andy” Anderson. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain 85-90% orig bbl blue with light handling marks and minor staining and toning. Receiver retains 35% orig case color, faded towards front of frame and bottom. Trigger guard has gone mostly gray. Buttstock and forend are very good with minor handling marks and hunting bumps and retain approx 85-90% orig varnish with minor losses. A tiny sliver of wood is missing from the forearm on the right side at frame. Mechanics are excellent. Bore is bright and shiny with light frosting. 49531-64 JSL103 C&R (750-1,250) – Lot 1379

1380
$460.00

*REMINGTON 1900 KED GRADE SIDE-BY-SIDE SHOTGUN.

SN 345740. 12 Ga. 30″ Damascus steel bbl, matted tapered rib with steel front bead. 2-3/4″ chambers. Choked: MOD/MOD. Ejectors and double triggers. Standard 1900 receiver with no engraving and marked “Remington Arms Co.” on each side. Mounted with straight grain walnut, checkered semi-pistol grip, Remington hard rubber buttplate and checkered splinter forend. LOP 14-1/2″. Weight: 7 lbs. 11 oz. PROVENANCE: The Estate of B.E. “Andy” Anderson. CONDITION: Extremely fine, gun appears to be test fired only since restoration. Bbls retain virtually all their fine restored Damascus pattern with only a couple minor handling marks with a minor dent about 6″ from muzzle on left bbl. Receiver retains virtually all its restored case colors with a few minor handling marks. Stock is sound with crisp checkering, some minor nicks and dings and retains most of its restored finish. Forend is sound with crisp checkering, a few minor nicks and scratches and retains most of its restored finish. Mechanics are crisp with automatic safety, strong ejectors and bores are lightly frosted with a couple minor shallow pits. 49531-68 JSL118 C&R (200-400) – Lot 1380

1381
$5,175.00

*REMINGTON MODEL 32 TRAP GUN.

SN 4227. Cal. 12 Ga. 30″ bbl. 2-3/4″ chambers. Choked: IMP MOD/MOD. Full length low profile ventilated rib with “certifiable pre-ban ivory” mid-bead and synthetic front sight. Single selective trigger, automatic ejectors, with safety that is currently frozen. Capped full pistol grip slight Monte Carlo stock with 14-1/8″ LOP over white lined Pachmayr pad with extra white spacer. Gold shield in stock with initials “ACS” with light scroll engraving and border engraved. Trap forend with 5-point checkering. Buttstock with 3-point checkering and checkered side panels. Both sides of receiver roll stamped. Left with Pointer in field, right with Setter in field. Bottom of frame marked “REMINGTON / MODEL 32”. Weight: 8 lb 14 oz. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Robert Burg. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Excellent, as partially refurbished. Bbls retain 95% plus of what appears to be their orig bbl blue. Frame retains most of what appears to be its orig blued finish. Buttstock and forearm with minor handling marks, retains nearly all professional refurbished finish. There is a minor grain check behind top tang and in back of trigger guard, otherwise stocks show a beautiful fiddle back figure. Mechanics are fine, safety as noted. Bores are bright and shiny. 49503-46 JSL93 C&R; IVORY (2,500-4,500) – Lot 1381

1382
$13,800.00

*REMINGTON MODEL 1100 – SD GRADE F FOUR GUN SKEET SET.

SN M-002341-V/ M-002342-X/ M-002344-H/ M-002343-J. Cal. 12, 20, 28, and .410 ga. These four guns with ventilated ribs, have 25″ or 25-1/2″ bbls, and are factory engraved with large scrolled acanthus on actions, and 2″ onto bbls. Left sides are engraved “Matched Set of 4” “Remington MODEL 1100 – SD” and with SNs. All four are stocked with nicely figured American walnut, and have black “Old English” pads over 1/4″ spacers. Hand cut checkering is in modified fleur-di-lis style, with broad mullered borders. Matching figured forends have central checkered diamonds separated by mullered borders. 12 ga.: Bore diameter: .727. Bore restrictions: .008. Drop at heel: 1-3/4″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 8 lbs. 3 oz, LOP 13-3/4″. 20 ga.: Bore diameter: .616. Bore restrictions: .005. Drop at heel: 1-13/16″, drop at comb: 1-5/16″. Weight: 7 lbs. 14 oz, LOP 13-7/8″ (no spacer). 28 ga.: Bore diameter: .544. Bore restrictions: .007. Drop at heel: 1-3/4″, drop at comb: 1-5/16″. Weight: 7 lbs. 3 oz, LOP 14″. .410: Bore diameter at muzzle: .401. Drop at heel: 1-3/4″, drop at comb: 1-5/16″. Weight: 7 lbs. 8 oz, LOP 14″. CONDITION: Excellent, showing moderate use, with numerous marks in orig finish of metal and wood. Spacers are crudely fitted. 12 ga bbl has been ported. 28 ga gun has minor crack at toe. 49417-38 MGM93 (8,000-12,000) – Lot 1382

1383
$0.00
Revised: 9/18/2015

Please Note: Correct Serial Numbers are SN: S-350626V/S-350627X/S-350628J/S-350629H.

*REMINGTON 870-SD FOUR GUN SET.

SN 350626V/350627X/350628J/350629H. Cal. 12 GA, 20 GA, 28 GA, .410 GA. Full length low profile ventilated and matted rib with steel mid beads with white plastic front beads. Capped full pistol grip buttstock checkered in three point pattern with gold shields near toe and white lined Remington black plastic buttplates. Forearms are nicely checkered in near full coverage pattern with ribbon and diamond in center. Receivers are lightly scroll engraved as are breech end of bbls and trigger guard bows. CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining most original metal finish with light handling marks in stock, 20 GA gun with several divots towards toe otherwise they are very nice. 49417-39 JSL235 (8,000-12,000) – Lot 1383

1384
$3,162.50

*REMINGTON MODEL 1100 CUSTOM ENGRAVED.

SN R095258K. Cal. 20 Ga. 26″ bbl with vent rib, 2-3/4″ chamber white plastic front bead, steel mid-bead. Receiver nicely engraved with scroll and 2 quail on left and scroll and 2 pheasants on right, marked “SKEET” on right side. Forend with diamond checkering pattern. Buttstock with typical Remington Model 1100 checkering in fancy American walnut with high gloss finish. LOP 14-3/8″ over red “KICK-EEZ” pad. Full pistol grip stock. One choke tube included. Weight 7 lbs. 8 oz. CONDITION: Excellent near new as customized. Bbl retains 97-98% blue. Buttstock and forend show beautiful high gloss finish, retaining 98-99%. Frame is excellent. 49323-3 JSL5 (1,500-2,500) – Lot 1384

1385
$3,450.00

*BEAUTIFUL REMINGTON 11-48 CUSTOM .410 GAUGE.

SN 4135868. .410 ga. 25″ bbls. 3″ chambers. CHOKED: Full. Full length matted ventilated rib with “certifiable pre-ban ivory” mid bead and florescent front bead. Capped full pistol grip buttstock checkered in 3-pt pattern with 14-3/8″ LOP over white lined Fajen buttplate. Forearm checkered and 2-pt diamond pattern on sides. Receiver is scroll and game scene engraved with ducks in marsh scene on left and right surrounded by scroll, three silver ducks on left, two silver ducks on right. Trigger guard bow engraved “REED” in script surrounded by light scroll. WEIGHT: 6 lbs. 10 oz. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Excellent as customized. Bbl retains 95-97% of its custom blued finish. Buttstock and forearm have a couple of light handling marks, retain most of their custom hand rubbed finish. Receiver is excellent and retains most of its custom blue finish. Mechanics are crisp. Bright, shiny bore. 49527-8 JSL267 IVORY (2,000-3,000) – Lot 1385

1386
$5,750.00

*BEAUTIFUL CUSTOM GOLD ENCRUSTED REMINGTON MODEL 31.

SN 20534. Cal. 12 Ga. 30″ bbl. Choked: MOD. Full length matted ventilated rib with white plastic mid and front bead. Gold plated trigger. Capped pistol grip buttstock checkered in leaf and triangle pattern with LOP of 14-1/2″ over Kick-Eez pad. Forearm near full coverage checkered with ribbon pattern in center. Receiver is nicely gold inlaid throughout with gold pointers and pheasants on left, gold setter, gold pointer, and 3 gold quail on right all surrounded by gold grass, trees, and gold inlay with multi colored gold border pattern. Trigger guard is beautifully gold inlaid with overflowing cornucopia and gold stars on left side. Top of frame gold inlaid in border and scroll pattern. Weight: 8 lbs 12 oz. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Robert Burg. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine as customized. Bbl and receiver retain most of their custom blued finish. Slide retains 80-85% of its custom blued finish. Buttstock and forearm are excellent and retain most of their custom hand rubbed finish. There is a small chunk from bottom of pad. Bore is excellent. Mechanics are crisp. A tastefully appointed custom. 49503-38 JSL292 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 1386

1387
$6,900.00

*RARE REMINGTON MODEL 740 FDL SEMI-AUTOMATIC RIFLE WITH RAISED GOLD INLAYS.

SN 57312. Cal. 30-06 22″ bbl, blue finished, checkered extra fancy walnut pistol grip stock with Remington cap. Buttstock has a blank plaque in bottom of stock. Forend is checkered in a diamond pattern. Pachmayr presentation butt pad. Factory engraving by Bob Runge is masterfully executed with three animals inlaid in raised gold on each side of receiver surrounded by full coverage scrollwork. Left side of receiver shows a mountain lion, a moose, and a bear. Right side of receiver shows a big horn sheep, a white tail buck, and an antelope. There is a ram engraved on top of receiver. Breech end of bbl is also engraved. Bottom of receiver, mag, and trigger guard are also engraved in scroll. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Robert Burg. CONDITION: Very fine overall. Bbl retains 98% blue finish turning slightly plum. Bore is bright with sharp rifling. Receiver retains 98% blue finish overall with only slight high point wear. Stocks retain nearly all orig varnish finish with only slight handling marks. This is a very fine and extremely rare Remington rifle of the highest grade. 49503-31 TEP (6,000-10,000) – Lot 1387

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1388
$1,380.00

*ENGRAVED AND GOLD INLAID REMINGTON MODEL 14 PUMP ACTION RIFLE WITH CHECKERED PISTOL GRIP STOCKS, LYMAN RECEIVER SIGHT AND MARBLES FRONT SIGHT.

SN 110786. Cal .35 Rem 22″ bbl, blue finish, engraved, gold inlaid with a bear surrounded by scroll work on left side of receiver and a deer surrounded by scroll work on right side of receiver. Lyman receiver sight and Marbles front sight. Hard rubber buttplate is marked “BISHOP”. CONDITION: Very fine as professionally refinished. Bbl shows 95% blue turning brown. One sight dovetail has been filled and another has been plugged. Bore is bright with strong rifling. Receiver shows 95% blue turning pleasingly plum, slight scratches and some high point wear. Trigger guard shows 90% blue with a clear Remington UMC Trademark. Engraving is well executed as are the gold inlaid animals. Stocks are very good with some feather grain, checkered pistol grip with black cap. “REED” on cap. Forarm is grooved and checkered and is highly figured. Stocks only show minor handling marks. Very nice gold inlaid engraved Remington Model 14. 49527-10 TEP C&R (1,500-2,500) – Lot 1388

1389
$5,462.50

*FACTORY ENGRAVED REMINGTON MODEL 700 GRADE 4 CUSTOM RIFLE.

SN B6392004. Cal. .7MM Magnum. 24″ bbl, blue finish with gold inlay. Crotch walnut checkered stock. Leupold variable power scope. PROVENANCE: William Henkel Collection. CONDITION: Very fine, bbl retains 99% blue with slight muzzle wear. Bore is very good with strong rifling. Receiver retains 99% matte blue finish, bolt handle retains 99% blue finish. Bottom metal retains 99% matte blue finish. Stock is highly figured walnut with cheek piece, fleur-de-lis checkering on pistol grip and forend, ebony forend cap, skeletonized pistol grip cap. Black Remington buttpad. Engraving is very high quality, with full coverage on receiver, deer gold inlaid on both sides of the front receiver ring. Scroll engraved at breech of bbl, rear of bolt, bolt handle and scope rings. Bottom metal is scroll engraved with a vignette of a deer gold inlaid on the floor plate. This is a nearly new and is a beautiful rifle. 49394-39 TEP (4,500-6,500) – Lot 1389

1390
$1,265.00
Revised: 9/23/2015

Please Note: Additional Information: Caliber is .22 Long Rifle.

*KIMBER MODEL 82 BOLT ACTION RIFLE WITH SCOPE.

SN 3444. 22″ bbl, blue finish. Checkered walnut stock. Leupold 6.5-20x variable power scope. Spare 10 rnd magazine. PROVENANCE: Rod Fuller Estate Collection. CONDITION: Fine overall, bbl retains 90% blue, with some scratch marks on the right side of bbl and slight muzzle wear. Bore is dark with strong rifling. Receiver retains 95% bright blue, bolt handle retains 90% bright blue. Bottom metal retains 95% bright blue. Scope optics are clear. Stock is in very good condition, checkered pistol grip with steel cap, checkered forend sling swivel studs and checkered steel buttplate. 49291-32 TEP (600-1,000) – Lot 1390

1391
$7,187.50

*INCREDIBLE FACTORY ENGRAVED PRE-PRODUCTION KIMBER OF OREGON M-89 BGR.

SN BGRX 375-1. Cal. .375 H&H. 24-3/4″ bbl. 1/3″ length matted rib with ramp rear sight and blade front sight. Breech end of bbl marked “.375 H&H” and center of bbl marked “KIMBER OF OREGON, INC. CLACKAMUS, OREGON U.S.A.” in script. Double reinforced through bolt stock. Capped pistol grip buttstock, checkered in 2-pt pattern with cheekpiece and 13-3/4″ LOP over Kimber red pad. Gun is set up for sling swivels with Howell mounts present. Forearm with ebony tip checkered in 4-pt pattern. Receiver is beautifully and finely engraved and marked “E.L. PETERS ENGR. / FEGA” under bolt. Breech end of bbl nicely scroll engraved with a well executed bust of scroll. Floor plate is beautifully engraved in scroll with gold inlaid lion in great detail. Trigger guard is nicely scroll engraved as is pistol grip cap with perfectly fitted opener. Bolt is beautifully scroll engraved and checkered in a fine pattern with floral bust at end. This gun is a pre-production executive’s model likely made to show Kimber investors what the product team was working on. WEIGHT: 9 lbs. 12 oz. Accompanied by an extra stock of fine claro walnut. PROVENANCE: William Henkel Collection. CONDITION: Extraordinarily fine, near new. May have been test fired but remains in extraordinarily fine condition overall with just a couple of minute handling marks. Extra stock is excellent and near new. Comes in a hard plastic case with foam liner which is very good. 49394-49 JSL301 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 1391

1392
$6,325.00

*INCREDIBLE FACTORY ENGRAVED PRE-PRODUCTION KIMBER OF OREGON M-89 BGR.

SN BGRX 300-1. Cal. .300 Win. 25-3/4″ bbl. No sights installed, set up w/ Kimber scope rings. Breech end of bbl marked “.300 WIN” and center of bbl marked “KIMBER OF OREGON, INC. CLACKAMUS, OREGON U.S.A.”. Capped pistol grip buttstock, checkered in 6-pt pattern with cheekpiece and 13-1/2″ LOP over Pachmayr Old English pad. Gun is set up for sling swivels with Howell mounts present. Forearm with ebony tip checkered in 8-pt pattern. Receiver is beautifully and finely engraved and marked “E.L. PETERS ENGR. / FEGA” under bolt. Breech end of bbl nicely scroll engraved with a well executed bust of scroll. Floor plate is beautifully engraved in scroll with gold inlaid bear in great detail catching a salmon in mountain and stream scene. Trigger guard is nicely scroll engraved as is pistol grip cap. Bolt is beautifully scroll engraved and checkered in a fine pattern with floral bust at end. Comes in a hard plastic case with foam liner which is very good. Safety with gold “F” inlaid in front. This gun is a pre-production executive’s model likely made to show Kimber investors what the product team was working on. WEIGHT: 7 lbs. 15 oz. Accompanied by an extra stock of AAA claro walnut. PROVENANCE: William Henkel Collection. CONDITION: Extraordinarily fine, near new. May have been test fired but remains in extraordinarily fine condition overall with just a couple of minute handling marks. Extra stock is excellent and near new. Comes in a hard plastic case with foam liner which is very good. Mechanics are crisp. Brilliant shiny bore. 49394-48 JSL300 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 1392

1393
$6,325.00

*INCREDIBLE FACTORY ENGRAVED PRE-PRODUCTION KIMBER OF OREGON M-89 BGR.

SN BGRX 270-1. Cal. .270 Win. 22-3/4″ bbl. No sights installed though set up for scope W/ Kimber rings. Breech end of bbl marked “.270 WIN” and center of bbl marked “KIMBER OF OREGON, INC. CLACKAMUS, OREGON. U.S.A.”. Capped pistol grip buttstock, checkered in 6-pt pattern with cheekpiece and 13-3/4″ LOP over London guns red pad. Gun is set up for sling swivels with Howell mounts present. Forearm with ebony tip checkered in 8-pt pattern. Receiver is beautifully and finely scroll engraved and marked “E.L. PETERS ENGR. / FEGA” under bolt. Floor plate is beautifully engraved in scroll with gold inlaid white tail buck in wood scene. Trigger guard is nicely scroll engraved as is pistol grip cap. Bolt is beautifully scroll engraved and checkered in a fine pattern with floral bust at end. Safety with gold “F” inlaid in front. This gun is a pre-production executive’s model likely made to show Kimber investors what the product team was working on. WEIGHT: 7 lbs. 7 oz. Accompanied by an extra stock of AAA claro walnut. PROVENANCE: William Henkel Collection. CONDITION: Extraordinarily fine, near new. May have been test fired but remains in extraordinarily fine condition overall with just a couple of minute handling marks. Extra stock is excellent and near new. Comes in a hard plastic case with foam liner which is very good. Mechanics are crisp. Bright and shiny bore. 49394-50 JSL302 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 1393

1394
$4,600.00

*DAKOTA AFRICAN GRADE BOLT ACTION RIFLE WITH QUICK DETACH SCOPE MOUNTS AND DAKOTA ARMS PAPERWORK.

SN R0133. Cal. 416 Rigby, 24″ heavy bbl with quarter rib, bead front sight and two leaf rear sight mounted in rib. Dakota scope mounts, checkered pistol grip walnut stock with sling swivel studs and some fine figure at butt end. Decelerator butt pad. Ebony forend cap. Bbl mounted sling swivel stud. Dakota Arms cap on pistol grip with “DA” logo. Dakota Arms paperwork is included. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl retains nearly all of matte blue finish. Sights are very good. Bore is bright with strong rifling. Receiver shows nearly all of matte blue finish with only minimal high point wear. Bolt handle shows nearly all matte blue finish. Bottom metal retains nearly all of matte blue finish with only a few slight scratches on trigger guard. Stock is very fine with sharp checkering and very few mars or scratches. Forend cap is fine. Buttpad is fine. A very nice Dakota rifle for the serious shooter. 49607-1 TEP (4,000-6,000) – Lot 1394

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1395
$2,300.00

*COOPER ARMS MODEL 38 BOLT ACTION RIFLE WITH LEUPOLD VARI-X SCOPE.

SN VL629. Cal. 17 AH 24” stainless bbl, blue finish, checkered walnut stocks. PROVENANCE: Larry Baer Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl is matte finish stainless, marked “Cooper Firearms of Montana Inc., Stevensville, MT, U.S.A.” Receiver shows 98% matte blue finish, bolt handle 98% blue, trigger guard 98% matte blue finish, bore is excellent, scope has clear optics with Leupold mounts. Stock is very fine with finely checkered pistol grip and orig Pachmayr buttpad. Stock has minor handling marks with some mars on bottom in front of trigger guard. Sling swivel eyes are present. A nice long range hunting rifle. 49428-21 TEP (1,500-2,500) – Lot 1395

1396
$2,875.00

*STEYR-MANNLICHER MODEL SSG-69 BOLT ACTION RIFLE MOUNTED IN BLACK COMPOSITE STOCK WHICH HAS A BI-POD MOUNTED ON FORWARD END. NIGHTFORCE NXS 3.5-15X50 TELESCOPE.

SN 281723. Cal. 308. 26″ free-floating bbl, Parkerized finish, black composite pistol grip checkered stock with Steyr buttpad that is adjustable for length of pull. Nightforce Telescope is mounted on quick-release Talley rings. Bi-pod is mounted in channel on forend stock. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl retains 95% Parkerized finish with a few small scratches. Bore is bright with sharp rifling. Receiver retains 98% Parkerized finish with a few small scratches. Bolt is finished black and retains 90% of finish. Bolt handle is black finish. Trigger guard and magazine retain 95% black finish. Stock is very good with checkered pistol grip and forend and very few mars or scratches. Bi-pod is very good, adjustable for height and easily detaches. A very nice modern hunting rifle. 49183-20 TEP (1,000-1,800) – Lot 1396

1397
$1,265.00

*WEATHERBY MARK V BOLT ACTION RIFLE.

SN P29137. Cal. 300 Weatherby Magnum, 26″ bbl, blue finish, checkered Monte Carlo stock with pistol grip, pistol grip cap with white insert, rosewood forend cap, sling swivel studs, and a Weatherby red buttpad. Buehler scope mounts on receiver. No bbl sights mounted. PROVENANCE: Rod Fuller Estate Collection. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl shows a considerable amount of bright blue with a few stains at muzzle and at mid-point of top of bbl. Bore is bright with strong rifling. Receiver shows considerable plum-blue finish overall with some slight marring and a few scratches. Scope mounts are very good. Bolt is fluted and retains considerable blue on bolt handle. Bottom metal retains strong blue turning somewhat plum with high point wear. Stock is very good with sharp checkering. There are a few small scratches and handling marks in middle on left side. Buttpad is very good. Very nice German made Mark V Weatherby. 49291-24 TEP (1,000-1,500) – Lot 1397

1398
$2,587.50

*WEATHERBY MARK V BOLT ACTION RIFLE MOUNTED IN A HIGHLY FIGURED CHECKERED PISTOL GRIP STOCK, LEUPOLD VX.R 2-7X33 TELESCOPE.

SN H201345. Cal. 300 Weatherby Magnum. 25″ bbl, blue finish, checkered Circassian walnut stock with checkered pistol grip and forend, red Weatherby buttpad, rosewood pistol grip cap with white inlay, rosewood forend cap. Sling eyes. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains 95% blue finish with only slight muzzle wear and a few miniscule handling marks. Bore is bright with sharp rifling. Receiver retains 98% bright blue with slight high point wear. Bolt is fluted and is SN’d to gun. Bolt handle shows 90% bright blue. Bottom metal retains 85% bright blue with some wear and scratching of floorplate. Scope is in very good condition with clear optics and very few scratches. Stock is very fine with only a few slight scratches and dents. Checkering is sharp. Buttpad is very good. A very nice Weatherby Mark V. 49183-3 TEP (1,000-1,700) – Lot 1398

1399
$1,265.00
Revised: 10/2/2015

Please Note: This is a Modern gun.

WEATHERBY MARK V BOLT ACTION RIFLE WITH MONTE CARLO STOCK.

SN 26219. Cal. 300 Weatherby Magnum, 24″ bbl, Blue finish, checkered pistol grip, walnut stock with cheekpiece, sling swivel studs, pistol grip cap with white insert, rosewood forend cap, and red Weatherby buttcap. No provision for bbl sights. PROVENANCE: Rod Fuller Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl retains strong blue finish with slight muzzle wear and slight handling marks and scratches. Bore is bright with strong rifling. Receiver retains strong bright blue with a matted top. Slight high point wear. Scope mount holes are unplugged. Bolt is fluted and handle retains generous amount of blue. Bottom metal retains considerable amount of blue with some staining on floorplate. Stock is very good with only a few slight handling marks. Checkering is sharp. Sling studs are good. Buttpad is very good. A very nice German made Weatherby Mark V. 49291-33 TEP (800-1,200) – Lot 1399

1400
$4,025.00

*DAVIS CUSTOM FN MAUSER SPORTING RIFLE.

SN 1971. Cal. .257 WEATHERBY. 26″ bbl, blue and bright finish, figured checkered walnut stock. PROVENANCE: William Henkel Collection. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl retains 98% blue finish. Bbl marked in script on left side “.257 Weatherby Magnum”, and on right side “Davis Gun Shop 1971”. Bore is frosty with sharp rifling. No sights on bbl. Receiver is finished with a gray French finish. Bottom metal is also French finish with a blued release lever. There is a quick detachable scope mount attached to the left side of the receiver mounting a Weaver Micro-trac scope with clear optics. Receiver has nearly full coverage high relief engraving with a vignette of a ram on the front ring and a vignette of bobcat on the rear ring. Bolt has been engine turned as has the magazine follower. Receiver is stamped “F. Marktl”. The floorplate and trigger guard are scroll engraved with a vignette of a antelope cut in deep relief. Stock is highly figured quarter sawn walnut with a cheek piece, pistol grip, and old English buttpad. Checkering on the pistol grip and forearm is finely executed in the fleur-de-lis style. Consignor states that this gun was purchased at the NRA Convention in 1971 as the NRA Gun of the Year. BEAUTIFUL RIFLE. 49394-43 TEP (4,000-7,000) – Lot 1400

1401
$4,600.00
Revised: 10/3/2015

Please Note: Small amount of pitting on bolt with re-jewel over top.

*WINCHESTER MODEL 70 SUPER GRADE AFRICAN BOLT ACTION RIFLE PRE-64.

SN 365687. Cal. .458 WIN.MAG. 25″ heavy bbl, blue finish, checkered highly figured stock. PROVENANCE: William Henkel Collection. CONDITION: Fine, bbl retains 95% blue turning plum at forend. Bright bore with strong rifling. Adjustable rear express sight. Receiver retains 90% matte blue finish with a few scratches on rear ring. Bolt, extractor and mag follower are engined turned. Bolt handle retains 70% blue/brown. Bottom metal retains 90% blue with a couple of scratches. Stock is very good, showing 90% orig finish and a few handling marks. Checkered pistol grip and forend, steel pistol grip cap, ebony forend cap, Winchester red buttpad, Winchester quick detach sling swivels, front swivel is attached to bbl. Very fine Winchester big game model 70. 49394-29 TEP (3,000-5,000) – Lot 1401

1402
$3,450.00

*WINCHESTER MODEL 70 SUPER GRADE BIG GAME RIFLE PRE-64.

SN 193684. Cal. 375 H&H Magnum. 25″ bbl, blue finish, and checkered walnut stocks. PROVENANCE: William Henkel Collection. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl retains 95% blue finish with slight wear at the muzzle and front sight. Bbl has ramp front sight and two leaf express sight. Bore is frosty with good rifling. Receiver shows 90% matte blue finish. Bolt handle shows 50% blue. Bolt is serial numbered to the gun. Bottom metal shows 90% blue with some high point wear. Stock is very good with some marring and dents. The stock has been modified for a receiver sight. Stock has a red Winchester buttpad and Winchester quick detach sling swivels. Pistol grip has a steel end cap. This is a very good Winchester Model 70 Super Grade Big Game rifle. 49394-16 TEP (3,500-5,500) – Lot 1402

1403
$2,587.50

*WINCHESTER MODEL 70 SUPER GRADE BIG GAME RIFLE PRE-64.

SN 369165. Cal. .375 H&H MAGNUM. 25″ bbl, blue finish, checkered walnut stock. PROVENANCE: William Henkel Collection. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl retains 80% blue finish, thinning toward the muzzle with slight muzzle wear. Bore is frosty with some throat erosion. Receiver shows 80% matte blue. Bolt handle is bright. Bottom metal shows 80% blue with some scratches and high point wear. Stock is very good as professionally refinished. Very few mars. Steel pistol grip cap. Winchester quick detach sling swivels. Red Winchester buttpad. This is a decent Big Game Mode 70 Super Grade rifle. 49394-19 TEP (3,000-5,000) – Lot 1403

1404
$3,162.50

*WINCHESTER MODEL 70 SUPER GRADE BOLT ACTION RIFLE PRE-64.

SN 370997. Cal. 300 H&H Magnum. 26″ bbl, blue finish, checkered stocks. PROVENANCE: William Henkel Collection. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains 90% blue turning plum in some areas. Bore is bright with strong rifling. Receiver retains 95% matte blue finish. Bolt handle retains 50% blue turning plum. Bottom metal retains 95% blue with only slight wear. Stock retains 95% finish with only a few handling marks. Checkered pistol grip with steel cap. Ebony forend cap. Steel buttplate retains 80% blue with wear mostly at the heel. Winchester quick detach sling swivels. Very good Winchester model 70 super grade. 49394-8 TEP (2,000-3,000) – Lot 1404

1405
$2,990.00

*WINCHESTER MODEL 70 SUPERGRADE BOLT ACTION BIG GAME RIFLE PRE 64.

SN 431312. Cal. .300 H&H Magnum. 26″ bbl, blue finish. Checkered walnut stock. PROVENANCE: William Henkel Collection. CONDITION: Fine, bbl retains 98% blue with slight muzzle wear and a slightly plummed finish. Bore is very good with strong rifling. Receiver retains 98% matte blue finish, bolt handle shows 95% blue finish, with some plumming, bottom metal shows 95% blue with a small rust stain at the hinge and slight scratches on trigger guard. Stock is very good with fine factory checkering, ebony forend tip, cheek piece, Winchester quick detach sling swivels and red Winchester buttpad. Very nice Winchester model 70 Supergrade big game rifle. 49394-28 TEP (2,000-3,000) – Lot 1405

1406
$2,070.00

*WINCHESTER MODEL 70 SUPER GRADE BOLT ACTION RIFLE PRE-64.

SN 32671. Cal. .30-06. 24” bbl, blue finish, checkered walnut stock. PROVENANCE: William Henkel Collection. CONDITION: Fine overall. Bbl retains 95% blue that is starting to plum on forward part. Ramp front sight. Very good bore. Receiver shows 95% matte blue finish with Redfield scope mount attached. Lyman peep sight mounted on receiver. Bolt handle shows 90% blue. Floorplate and trigger guard show 90% blue with slight scratching and some high point wear. Stock is very good with some handling marks at right rear of butt and on cheekpiece. Checkered pistol grip with cap, ebony forend cap and steel butt plate which shows 90% blue. Gun Shop hang-tag included. Nice early Super Grade in a popular caliber. 49394-14 TEP (1,750-2,250) – Lot 1406

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1407
$5,750.00

*WINCHESTER MODEL 70 SUPER GRADE BOLT ACTION RIFLE IN ORIGINAL BOX PRE-64.

SN 128194. Cal. .270 WCF 24” bbl, blue finish, checkered walnut PG stock. PROVENANCE: William Henkel Collection. CONDITION: Almost as new in box. Appears unfired. Rifle retains 99% orig finish with dry packing grease that has never been cleaned. Bbl has 99% blue, ramp front sight, receiver has 99% matte blue. Bolt handle has 99% matte blue. Floorplate and trigger has 99% matte blue. Bolt is numbered to the rifle. Bore appears new with uncleaned grease. Stock very fine with only slight marring. Pistol grip cap shows dry grease stain. Buttplate has 99% blue. Orig hang-tags are present on the rifle and bolt. Box is orig with end label confirming all features. Factory sling inbox. Wonderful Super Grade Model 70 in a great caliber in almost new condition. 49394-25 TEP C&R (2,000-3,000) – Lot 1407

1408
$4,312.50

*WINCHESTER MODEL 70 SUPER GRADE BOLT ACTION RIFLE PRE-64.

SN 272400. Cal. .257 ROBERTS. 24” bbl, blue finish, checkered walnut stock. PROVENANCE: William Henkel Collection. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl retains 98% orig blue finish with only slight wear at muzzle and front sight. Bore is frosty but should clean. Receiver shows 98% matte blue. Floorplate and trigger guard show 98% blue with slight high point wear. Bolt handle shows 90% blue and is bolt is numbered to the gun. Stock is very fine with only slightest handling marks. Stock has checkered pistol grip, ebony forend cap, and steel buttplate with 95% blue remaining. Pistol grip is capped. Stock has Winchester quick-detach sling swivels. A fine Model 70 Super Grade in a great caliber. 49394-9 TEP (2,000-3,000) – Lot 1408

1409
$3,450.00

*WINCHESTER MODEL 70 FWT SUPERGRADE RIFLE PRE 64.

SN 328238. Cal. .243. 22″ bbl, blue finish. Varnished walnut stocks with cheek piece and ebony forend cap. Adjustable folding rear sight. Aluminum buttplate. PROVENANCE: William Henkel Collection. CONDITION: Very good, bbl retains 90% blue with most of the wear at the muzzle. Bore is good. Receiver shows 90% matte blue finish. Bottom metal 50% blue finish with minor scratching. Stock shows 90% varnish finish with original quick detach Winchester sling swivels. Pistol grip has a steel cap, aluminum buttplate shows 50% anodized black finish. Ebony forend cap shows some handling marks. Very nice supergrade pre 64 model 70 FWT in a great caliber. 49394-15 TEP C&R (1,750-2,250) – Lot 1409

1410
$4,025.00

*WINCHESTER MODEL 70 SUPER GRADE SPORTING RIFLE PRE 64.

SN 378833. Caliber .220 Swift. 26″ bbl. Blue finish, checkered walnut stock. PROVENANCE: William Henkel Collection. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains 95% matte blue finish with only slight muzzle wear. Bbl has ramp front sight and folding rear sight. Bore is frosty with sharp rifling. Receiver retains 95% matte blue finish. Bolt is engine turned as is the magazine follower. Bolt is serial numbered to the gun. Bottom metal, 95% bright blue with minor scratches. Stock is very good with minor handling marks. Checkered pistol grip and forearm with steel pistol grip cap and buttplate. Buttplate retains 50% blue. Stock has ebony forend cap and Winchester quick detach sling swivels. Very nice Model 70 Varmint Gun. 49394-17 TEP (2,500-3,500) – Lot 1410

1411
$3,450.00

*WINCHESTER MODEL 70 SUPER GRADE BOLT ACTION RIFLE PRE-64.

SN 28239. Cal. 22 Hornet. 24″ bbl, blue finish, checkered walnut stock. PROVENANCE: William Henkel Collection. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl retains 98% blue with only slight handling marks. Bore is frosty with strong rifling. Receiver retains 98% matte blue finish. Bolt handle retains 90% blue finish. Bottom metal retains 95% blue finish with one scratch on the side of floorplate. Stock retains 95% orig varnish with slight handling marks, especially on left side. Checkered pistol grip with Winchester cap. Checkered forend with ebony cap. Steel buttplate with 90% blue. Winchester quick detach sling swivels. This is a hard to improve upon model 70 super grade in a very desirable caliber. 49394-22 TEP C&R (2,500-3,500) – Lot 1411

1412
$4,025.00

*WINCHESTER MODEL 70 SUPER GRADE BOLT ACTION RIFLE. PRE-64.

SN 73613. Cal. 22 Hornet, 24″ bbl, blue finish, standard sights, checkered pistol grip stock with cheekpiece, ebony forend cap, steel buttplate, and Winchester quick-detach sling swivels. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains a generous amount of bright blue finish with slight muzzle wear and a few mars and scratches. Sights are good. Bore is bright with strong rifling. Receiver shows considerable matte blue finish with high point wear and a few scratches. SN’d bolt shows gray-brown patina on bolt handle. Bottom metal retains a generous amount of bright blue finish with some scratching and some plumming of finish; also some high point wear. Stock is very good with some slight handling marks. Checkering is sharp. Pistol grip cap is very good. Forend cap shows some scratching. Sling swivels are very good. Buttplate shows considerable blue with some high point wear. A very nice Super Grade M 70 in a very desirable caliber. 49473-7 TEP C&R (1,750-2,750) – Lot 1412

1413
$2,300.00
Revised: 10/3/2015

Please Note: Stock has crack at rear top tang, approximately 3″ along top centerline.

*WINCHESTER MODEL 70 STANDARD GRADE BIG GAME BOLT ACTION RIFLE PRE-64.

SN 194039. Cal. 375 H&H Magnum, 25″ heavy bbl, blue finish, Two Leaf rear sight, front ramp sight, engine-turned bolt, Winchester sling swivels, and red Winchester buttpad. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl shows strong blue with slight muzzle wear and some scratching on forward end. Sights are good. Bore is frosty with strong rifling. Receiver retains a considerable amount of matte blue finish with high point wear. Scope holes are unplugged. Bottom metal retains strong blue finish with floorplate turning somewhat plum. Bolt handle shows strong blue finish. Stock is very good with sharp checkering and only a few mars and dents. Winchester buttpad is very good. A very nice Winchester M 70 big game hunting rifle. 49417-76 TEP C&R (2,000-3,000) – Lot 1413

1414
$2,300.00

*WINCHESTER MODEL 70 STANDARD GRADE BOLT ACTION GRADE BIG RIFLE PRE-64.

SN 154421. Cal. 375 MAGNUM. 25″ bbl, Blue finish, checkered walnut stock. PROVENANCE: William Henkel Collection. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains 98% blue finish with a ramp front sight and a two leaf rear express sight. Bore is very good with sharp rifling. Receiver retains 95% matte blue. Bolt handle shows 80% blue. Bottom metal shows 90% blue with slight high point wear. Stock is very good with slight handling marks. Checkered pistol grip and forend. Winchester quick detach sling swivels and red Winchester buttpad. Nice Standard Grade Big Game Model 70 rifle. 49394-52 TEP (2,000-3,000) – Lot 1414

1415
$2,300.00

*WINCHESTER MODEL 70 STANDARD GRADE BOLT ACTION BIG GAME RIFLE PRE-64.

SN 192498. Cal. 375 H&H MAGNUM. 25″ bbl, blue finish, checkered walnut stock. PROVENANCE: William Henkel Collection. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl retains 90% blue with slight muzzle wear and some pluming to finish. Bore is bright with strong rifling. Bbl has 2-leaf express rear sight. Receiver retains 80% matte blue with some high point wear and fading. Bolt handle retains 10% blue. Bolt is SN to gun. Bottom metal retains 80% blue, slightly fading with some high point wear. Stock is very good with a few small scratches and dents, especially on the bottom of pistol grip. Label residue on right side of stock. Checkered pistol grip, checkered forend, Winchester red buttpad, sling swivels. This is a very nice standard grade big game rifle. 49394-27 TEP C&R (1,500-2,000) – Lot 1415

1416
$2,587.50

*WINCHESTER MODEL 70 STANDARD GRADE BOLT ACTION BIG GAME RIFLE PRE-64.

SN 246589. Cal. .375 H&H Magnum. 25″ bbl, blue finish, checkered walnut stock. PROVENANCE: William Henkel Collection. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains 95% blue turning slightly plum toward the muzzle. Ramp front sight. Two leaf rear express sight. Bore is very good. Receiver shows 90% matte blue finish with a slight shadow where a receiver sight had been mounted. Bolt handle shows 90% blue. Bolt is numbered to the gun. Bottom metal shows 90% plus blue with some high point wear. Stock is very good with a couple of bruises. Checkering is sharp. Stock has red Winchester buttpad and factory sling swivel studs. Nice Big Game Standard Model 70 rifle. 49394-31 TEP (2,000-3,000) – Lot 1416

1417
$2,587.50

*WINCHESTER MODEL 70 STANDARD GRADE RIFLE PRE 64.

SN 466695. Cal. .338 Winchester Magnum. 24″ bbl, blue finish. Checkered walnut stock. PROVENANCE: William Henkel Collection. CONDITION: Very good, bbl retains 90% plum/blue with some handling marks on the right side. Bore is good with strong rifling.Receiver retains 95% matte blue finish, bolt handle retains 50% blue. Bottom metal shows 90% blue with high point wear. Stock is very good with minor handling marks, checkered pistol grip, checkered forend, Winchester quick detach sling swivels and Red Winchester buttpad. Nice model 70. 49394-21 TEP (2,000-3,000) – Lot 1417

1418
$2,012.50

*WINCHESTER MODEL 70 STANDARD GRADE BOLT ACTION RIFLE WITH SLING PRE-64.

SN G520660. Cal. 338 WIN MAG. 25″ bbl, blue finish, checkered walnut stock. PROVENANCE: William Henkel Collection. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains 90% blue with slight muzzle wear and a few miniscule scratches. Bore is frosty with strong rifling. Receiver retains 90% matte blue finish with high point wear. Redfield scope bases are mounted on receiver. Bolt retains 90% plum blue finish. Bolt is SN to gun. Bottom metal retains 90% blue finish. Stock is very good with scratches and dents commensurate with age of gun. Checkered pistol grip and forestock. Winchester red buttcap and sling swivels. Very nice model 70 in a very good caliber. 49394-23 TEP C&R (2,000-3,000) – Lot 1418

1419
$2,587.50

*WINCHESTER MODEL 70 STANDARD GRADE BOLT ACTION RIFLE PRE-64.

SN 537098. Cal. 300 WIN MAG. 24″ bbl, blue finish, checkered walnut stock. PROVENANCE: William Henkel Collection. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl retains 95% blue turning slightly plum. A few tiny scratches. Bore is bright with strong rifling. Receiver retains 98% matte blue with slight scratches. Bolt handle retains 90% plum blue. Bolt is SN to rifle. Bottom metal retains 98% blue with a few small scratches. Stock is fine with only a few miniscule handling marks. Checkered pistol grip, checkered forend, red Winchester buttpad, and sling swivels. This is a very fine standard grade model 70. 49394-20 TEP C&R (2,000-3,000) – Lot 1419

1420
$2,875.00

*WINCHESTER MODEL 70 STANDARD GRADE BOLT ACTION RIFLE PRE 64.

SN 572325. Cal. 300 WIN MAG. 24″ bbl, blue finish, walnut stocks. PROVENANCE: William Henkel Collection. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains 98% blue with slight muzzle wear and slight plum finish. Bore is very good. Bbl has a flip down rear sight and ramp front sight. Receiver retains 95% original matte blue finish. Bolt handle retains 80% blue. Bottom metal show 60% blue with some scratching. Stock is very good with some marring commensurate with the age of the rifle. Winchester quick detach sling swivels. Winchester red buttpad. Nice long-range M70 in an excellent caliber. 49394-18 TEP (2,000-3,000) – Lot 1420

1421
$2,415.00

*WINCHESTER MODEL 70 FEATHERWEIGHT BOLT ACTION RIFLE (GOPHER SPECIAL) PRE-64.

SN 422990. Cal. 270 WCF. 22″ bbl, blue finish, checkered walnut stock. PROVENANCE: William Henkel Collection. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl shows 90% blue finish with slight muzzle wear and plumming forward end. Bore is frosty with strong rifling. Receiver retains 90% matte blue finish with Redfield scope mount attached. Bolt handle retains 50% blue turning plum. Bottom metal retains 90% finish with slight high point wear. Stock is very good with some scratches and handling marks, especially on right side of butt. Buttplate retains 90% anodized black. Sling swivels are present. Very nice light weight model 70. 49394-30 TEP C&R (1,000-1,500) – Lot 1421

1422
$4,312.50

*WINCHESTER MODEL 70 BOLT ACTION RIFLE PRE-64.

SN 29834. Cal. 7mm X 57. 24″ bbl, blue finish, checkered walnut stock. PROVENANCE: William Henkel Collection. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl retains 80% blue with some pluming towards the muzzle. Bore is bright with sharp rifling. Receiver retains 85% matte blue finish. Bottom metal shows 90% blue with some minor scratches and handling marks. Stock is very good and shows most of the orig finish with minor handling marks commensurate with age of rifle. Buttplate shows 80% blue with some wear at toe. Sling swivels are present. Very nice model 70 rifle. 49394-5 TEP (4,000-7,000) – Lot 1422

1423
$4,312.50

*WINCHESTER MODEL 70 STANDARD GRADE BOLT ACTION RIFLE PRE.64.

SN 114043. Cal. .7X57. 24″ bbl, blue finish. Varnished walnut stocks, receiver peep sight. PROVENANCE: William Henkel Collection. CONDITION: Very fine, bbl retains 98% blue finish with only one or two minor scratches. Receiver shows 98% matte blue finish, floor plate and trigger guard show 98% blue. Bore is very good with strong rifling. Stock shows 90% original finish, with some scratching and marring consistent with the age of the gun. Factory sling swivels. Nice pre 64 model 70 in a good caliber. 49394-6 TEP C&R (3,000-5,000) – Lot 1423

1424
$3,450.00

*WINCHESTER MODEL 70 BOLT ACTION CARBINE PRE-64.

SN 66805. Cal. 250-3000 Savage. 20″ bbl, blue finish, checkered walnut stock. PROVENANCE: William Henkel Collection. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl retains 95% matte blue finish with very few mars. Rear sight groove is plugged. Ramp front sight with a replaced sight hood. Bore is frosty with strong rifling. Receiver shows 95% matte blue finish with Redfield scope blocks attached. Bolt handle shows 90% blue. Bottom metal show 80% blue with some scratching on floorplate. Stocks are very good with only slight handling marks. Wax build-up in the checkering. Factory sling swivels and steel buttplate showing 95% blue finish. Very rare Winchester M70 Carbine in a great caliber. 49394-3 TEP (3,000-5,000) – Lot 1424

1425
$3,450.00
Revised: 9/29/2015

Please Note: There is no serial # on bolt of this rifle.

*WINCHESTER MODEL 70 STANDARD GRADE RIFLE PRE 64.

SN 28999. Cal. .250-3000 Savage. 24″ bbl, blue finish. Checkered walnut stock. PROVENANCE: William Henkel Collection. CONDITION: Fine, bbl retains 95% original blue with some spotting. Receiver retains 98% matte blue finish. Floor plate and trigger guard retain 98% blue finish. Steel buttplate retains 98% blue finish. Bore is very good with strong rifling. Stocks show 95% original finish with only a few minor handling marks. Winchester quick detached sling swivels. Very nice Pre 64 model 70 in a great and rare caliber. 49394-32 TEP C&R (1,500-2,000) – Lot 1425

1426
$4,312.50

*WINCHESTER MODEL 70 STANDARD GRADE BOLT ACTION RIFLE IN ORIGINAL B0X.

SN 155638. Cal. .257 Roberts. 24” bbl, blue finish, plain walnut stock. PROVENANCE: William Henkel Collection. CONDITION: Almost new in box. Rifle retains 99% orig blue overall. Bbl has 99% orig blue with dried grease. Ramp front sight. Receiver has 99% matte blue finish. Trigger and floorplate have 99% matte blue finish. Bolt handle has 99% blue and is SN’d to the rifle and has orig hang tag. Stock is almost new finely checkered pistol grip with steel buttplate that retains 99% blue. Sling swivels are present. Box has end label that confirms all features and contains orig Winchester paperwork. A great opportunity to buy an almost new Model 70 in a great caliber. 49394-24 TEP (2,000-3,000) – Lot 1426

1427
$3,450.00

*WINCHESTER MODEL 70 STANDARD GRADE BOLT ACTION RIFLE WITH MATTED RECEIVER PRE-64.

SN 16307. Cal. 22 Hornet. 24″ bbl, checkered pistol grip straight grain walnut stock with sling swivels. CONDITION: Very fine to excellent. Bbl shows 98% blue finish turning plum toward muzzle, only slight muzzle wear and a few miniscule scratches. Bore is bright with strong rifling. Receiver shows 98% matte blue finish with minor high point wear and a couple of scratches. Bolt is polished bright and numbered to gun. Bolt handle shows blue turning slightly plum brown. Bottom metal shows 98% blue with only slight high point wear and slight pluming on trigger guard. Stock is fine with very few mars and scratches. Pistol grip is sharply checkered. Forend is sharply checkered. Steel buttplate shows 95% blue turning somewhat plum. A very fine pre-64 M 70 in a very desirable caliber. Hard to improve upon. 49583-2 TEP C&R (2,000-3,000) – Lot 1427

1428
$3,162.50

*WINCHESTER MODEL 70 STANDARD GRADE BOLT ACTION RIFLE. PRE-64.

SN 282079. Cal. 22 Hornet, 24″ bbl, blue finish, checkered walnut stock with sling swivels and steel buttplate. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl shows a considerable amount of orig blue finish turning plum toward muzzle, slight muzzle wear and a few scratches. Bore is bright with strong rifling. Receiver retains a considerable amount of matte blue finish with only high point wear and a few small abrasions. SN’d bolt has generous blue on handle. Bottom metal shows generous bright blue with some plumming on floorplate and some high point wear. Stock is very good with sharp checkering. Stock shows some handling marks at butt end and a couple of fairly deep scratches. Sling swivels are good. Buttplate shows strong blue with only high point wear. A very nice Stand Grade M 70 in a very desirable caliber. 49473-3 TEP C&R (1,500-3,000) – Lot 1428

1429
$2,012.50

*WINCHESTER MODEL 70 BOLT ACTION MATCH RIFLE PRE-64.

SN 84426. Cal. 300 Magnum. 28″ heavy bbl, Lyman receiver sight, plain pistol grip target stock. PROVENANCE: William Henkel Collection. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl retains 95% blue with a few slight mars. Bore is bright with strong rifling. Receiver retains 95% matte blue finish with some high point wear. Bolt handle shows 80% blue. Bottom metal shows 90% blue, some thinning on the trigger guard and a couple of scratches. Stock retains 95% orig finish with some mars and scratches. Buttplate shows 90% blue with high point wear. Sling swivels and hand rest are present. Very nice model 70 match rifle in a great long range caliber. 49394-10 TEP (2,000-3,000) – Lot 1429

1430
$1,725.00

*WINCHESTER MODEL 54 BOLT ACTION TARGET RIFLE PRE-64.

SN 50159A. Cal. 220 Swift. 26″ bbl, blue finish, plain pistol grip stock. PROVENANCE: William Henkel Collection. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl retains 80% blue finish with slight muzzle wear and a few plum spots and a couple scratches. Bore is frosty with strong rifling. Receiver retains 85% blue with some high point wear. Bottom metal retains 60% blue with some marring and scratches. Bolt handle retains 50% blue, turning plum. Bbl and receiver have block mounts for scope attached in orig Winchester sight holes. Stock is oil finished with mars and scratches, commensurate with age of rifle. Butt end of stock has slight stain. Stock has been modified for receiver sight (sight not present). Stock has been filled where modified for sight. Orig sling swivel and steel buttplate that shows some staining. Very good model 54 target rifle. Old gun shop hang tag present. 49394-4 TEP C&R (2,000-3,000) – Lot 1430

1431
$2,012.50

*WINCHESTER MODEL 70 BOLT ACTION TARGET RIFLE PRE-64.

SN 107280. Cal. 220 SWIFT. 26″ heavy bbl, blue finish, plain walnut stock. PROVENANCE: William Henkel Collection. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl retains 90% matte blue finish thinning at the muzzle with slight mar on the left side in front of stock. No sights. Bore is frosty with strong rifling. Receiver retains 90% matte blue finish with Weaver scope blocks attached. Bolt handle shows 80% blue turning plum. Bottom metal shows 60% blue with some staining and scratches. Stock is very good with handling marks commensurate with age of gun. Plain pistol grip, steel buttplate. Sling swivels with a hand rest attached to the forestock. Nice target rifle. 49394-36 TEP (1,500-2,000) – Lot 1431

1432
$2,875.00

*WINCHESTER MODEL 43 BOLT ACTION RIFLE IN ORIGINAL BOX.

SN 22423 A. Cal. .218 BEE 24” bbl, blue finish, plain walnut stock. PROVENANCE: William Henkel Collection. CONDITION: Almost new in box. Rifle retains 99% orig blue finish overall with dried packing grease still present on bbl. Bbl has ramp front sight and new bore still packed in grease. Receiver shows 99% blue. Bolt shows 95% blue. Stock is about new with no evident mars. Steel buttplate with some stains. Factory sling swivel. Original box has end label confirming all features and contains Winchester paperwork. A fine example of a rare Winchester in nearly new condition. 49394-26 TEP (1,000-1,500) – Lot 1432

1433
$1,725.00

*WINCHESTER MODEL 43 BOLT-ACTION RIFLE WITH “J. UNERTL” TELESCOPE.

SN 43681A. Cal. 218BEE. 24″ bbl, blue finish, nicely figured walnut stock with shotgun butt and Winchester sling eyes, Unertl Optic Co. Telescope #52473 with Unertl bases. CONDITION: Very fine as professionally refinished. Bbl shows 95% blue with slight muzzle wear and a few small scratches. Bore is bright with sharp rifling. Receiver shows 95% plum-blue finish with only minor high point wear. Bolt has been engine turned. Bolt handle is polished bright. Trigger guard shows 50% orig blue turning plum-brown. Magazine shows 50% blue with clear “M 43, 218BEE” mark. Pistol grip stock is very good with only some minor handling marks. Steel buttplate is very good with 50% blue. Unertl telescope is fine with clear optics and only a few small handling marks. Unertl mounts are adjustable for windage and elevation. A very nice M 43 target rifle. 49527-13 TEP C&R (600-1,000) – Lot 1433

1434
$2,875.00

*WINCHESTER MODEL 52A DELUXE BOLT ACTION SPORTING RIFLE WITH CHECKERED PISTOL GRIP STOCK WITH CHEEKPIECE, EBONY FOREND CAP, WINCHESTER SLING SWIVEL MOUNTS, AND A STEEL BUTTPLATE. MOUNTED WITH WEAVER K3 TELESCOPE.

SN 41321A. Cal. 22 long rifle. 24″ bbl, blue finish, checkered pistol grip stock. Weaver K3 telescope. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl retains 80% blue, plumming toward muzzle end with some muzzle wear and some light scratches. Scope block holes are plugged. Bore is bright with strong rifling. Receiver retains 90% matte blue finish with some high point wear. Bolt is polished bright and numbered to gun. Bolt handle shows 95% bright blue. Receiver had a receiver sight mounted that is now missing, holes are unplugged. Bottom metal retains 60% bright blue with some drifting to plum. Numerous small scratches on trigger guard. Telescope optics are clear. Stock is very good with sharp checkering. Stock shows numerous handling marks and dents commensurate with age of rifle. Steel buttplate shows 10% blue. A very nice Winchester 52 Sporting rifle. 49548-3 TEP C&R (3,000-5,000) – Lot 1434

1435
$1,207.50

*WINCHESTER MODEL 75 DELUXE BOLT ACTION RIFLE WITH LEUPOLD 4X RF SPECIAL TELESCOPE. HUNTER SLING.

SN 16888. Cal. 22 LR, 24″ bbl, blue finish, checkered pistol grip walnut stock with grip cap, sling swivels, and steel buttplate. Leupold scope is mounted on Weaver rings. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl shows generous blue finish with some high point wear at muzzle and some plumming around front sight. Bore is bright with strong rifling. Receiver retains a considerable amount of bright blue with high point wear and some scratches. Bolt handle retains a generous amount of bright blue. Bolt is numbered to a different gun. Bottom metal show strong blue finish with some staining and high point wear. Varnished stock is very good with some crazing to finish and a few scratches and small dents. Checkering is sharp. Pistol grip cap is very good. Sling swivels are very good. Buttplate retains a generous amount of blue with only high point wear. Scope optics are clear. Sling is very good. A nice M 75 Deluxe Sporting rifle. 49183-19 TEP C&R (400-600) – Lot 1435

1436
$1,495.00

*WINCHESTER MODEL 63 SEMI-AUTOMATIC RIFLE WITH PISTOL GRIP STOCK AND GROOVED RECEIVER.

SN 163821A. Cal. 22 LR. 23″ bbl, blue finish, plain straight grain pistol grip stock. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl retains 95% blue turning slightly plum at muzzle end. Slight muzzle wear, and very few scratches. Bore is bright with strong rifling. Receiver retains 90% bright blue with some drifting to a plum patina and a few light scratches. Slight high edge wear. Trigger guard shows 95% bright blue. Stocks are very good with only slight mars and dents. Steel buttplate retains 80% blue with some high point wear. Forend cap retains 95% blue. A very nice M 63 Winchester rifle. 49583-4 TEP C&R (600-1,000) – Lot 1436

1437
$1,150.00

*WINCHESTER MODEL 62 A PUMP ACTION RIFLE WITH TANG SIGHT.

SN 170698. Cal. 22 S.L.LR. 23″ bbl, blue finish, straight grain walnut stocks with shotgun butt, tang sight. Winchester hard rubber buttplate. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains 90% blue with some stains on top and some plumming of finish. Slight muzzle wear and one abrasion in front of rear sight. Bore is bright with strong rifling. Magazine tube retains 90% blue. Receiver retains 95% blue with action wear on top and high point wear on edges. Bluing overall has turned slightly milky. Bolt retains 95% blue with some spotting at rear. Hammer and trigger retain 90% blue. Tang sight is very good. Stocks are very good with some slight handling marks and scratches. Buttplate is very good with only a few small dents. Ribbed forend is very good with very few handling marks. Very nice M 62A Winchester. 49527-14 TEP C&R (1,250-1,750) – Lot 1437

1438
$0.00

*WINCHESTER MODEL 1890 OCTAGON BARREL PUMP ACTION RIFLE.

SN 672816. Cal. .22 short. 22″ bbl, blue finish. Walnut stocks. CONDITION: Very good, bbl retains 80% blue with staining overall, no deep pitting. Bore is bright with strong rifling. Receiver shows 80% blue with some stains and handling marks. Buttplate has brown patina. Stocks are full-sized with 90% original finish, some dings and mars at the wrist. Very nice little model ’90, in a fun caliber to shoot. 49433-18 TEP C&R (2,000-3,500) – Lot 1438

1439
$2,587.50

*WINCHESTER MODEL 1890 PUMP ACTION RIFLE ENGRAVED AND GOLD INLAID WITH FANCY STOCKS.

SN 494775. Cal. .22 WRF. 24″ bbl, blue finish. Checkered fancy walnut stocks. Engraved and gold inlaid. CONDITION: Very fine as refinished. Bbl retains 98% blue finish with a single gold band at the muzzle and two gold bands at the breech. Bore is frosty with strong rifling. Receiver retains 98% blue finish with very little evidence of wear. Trigger guard has 98% blue finish with a few small scratches. Stocks are highly figured varnished walnut with checkered grip and forend. Buttplate shows 99% blue finish. Receiver has a vignette of a squirrel on the left side surrounded by scroll and gold line bordering, right side shows a vignette of a rabbit with scroll and gold line border, all expertly accomplished. Top of bolt and breech of receiver also show fine scroll engraving. This rifle was engraved in the early 1990’s by George Sherwood of Roseburg, OR., and is signed “Sherwood Engraved” in front of trigger guard. Pictured in “The Book of Custom Firearms Engraving” by Tom Turpin, a copy of the article comes with the gun. Very pretty rifle. 49513-7 TEP C&R (2,000-3,000) – Lot 1439

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1440
$1,840.00

WINCHESTER 1885 HIGH WALL WINDER MUSKET.

SN 118182. 22 LR. 28″ bbl marked “22 LONG R.” with blade front sight and will fully adjustable flip up elevator sight. Full length forearm with mid bbl band and buttstock with sling swivel. Full steel buttplate. Typical High Wall falling block action. Top tang marked “REG. IN US. PAT. OFF. / WINCHESTER / TRADEMARK”. Weight: 8 lb 7 oz. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbl retains 95-97% orig blue. Receiver and lever retain 85-90% bright orig blue finish with a few light scratches and handling marks. Top of block retains 85-90% orig case color. Buttstock and forearm retain most of their fine hand rubbed finish, with light handling marks throughout. Mechanics are excellent. Bright shiny bore. 49575-5 JSL174 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 1440

1441
$0.00

WINCHESTER 1885 LOW WALL WINDER MUSKET.

SN 128089. 22 Short. 28″ bbl marked “22 SHORT” with blade front sight and Lyman elevator peep sight. Full length forearm with mid bbl band and buttstock with sling swivel. Full steel buttplate. Typical Low Wall falling block action. Top tang marked “TRADEMARK / WINCHESTER / REG. US. PAT. OFF. FGN.” Weight: 8 lb 6 oz. CONDITION: Excellent, as partially refurbished. Bbl retains 95-98% what is likely its orig blue. Receiver and lever retain most of an older restored finish, starting to tone, with various light handling marks and scratches throughout. Buttstock and forearm have been expertly refinished and retain most of their renewed custom finish. Reblued buttplate retains 95-98% of its restored finish. Mechanics are crisp. Bright shiny bore. 49575-4 JSL173 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 1441

1442
$2,012.50

WINCHESTER MODEL 1885 HIGH WALL SCHUETZEN RIFLE WITH TELESCOPE SIGHT AND REAR VERNIER TANG SIGHT.

SN 92002. Cal. .22 26-3/8″ #3 weight bbl, blue finish, checkered walnut stocks with cheekpiece and Schuetzen butt. Set triggers. Vernier tang sight. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl shows 80% thinning blue. Scope blocks are mounted on bbl with front block covering part of Winchester address. Two filled holes in front of front block. Bore is bright with strong rifling. Receiver shows 80% blue finish with high point wear and some scratches. Hammer and lever show muted case color in protected areas. Set triggers function. Vernier tang sight is very good. Scope is unmarked in good condition with slightly foggy optics. Stocks are full sized and very good with handling marks commensurate with age of rifle. Pistol grip is checkered with some modification of buttcap. Forend is finely checkered. Buttstock has cheekpiece and Schuetzen butt. Butt retains 75% dull nickel finish. The top arm of butt has been removed. Nice high wall Winchester rifle that was obviously used by a serious shooter. 49527-6 TEP C&R (2,500-3,500) – Lot 1442

1443
$2,012.50

WINCHESTER MODEL 1885 HIGH WALL SCHUETZEN RIFLE.

SN 17. Cal. .22 25-3/4″ #3 weight bbl, blue finish, highly figured checkered walnut stocks with cheekpiece and Schuetzen butt. Vernier tang sight and front globe sight. Set triggers. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl shows 90% thinning blue finish. Bbl has scope blocks attached. Front block covers part of Winchester address. Two extra scope holes are filled 8″ from muzzle. Breech of bbl is marked nickel steel bbl especially for smokeless powder. Bbl has been shortened from the breech end. Receiver shows 80% blue finish with high point wear and handling marks. Receiver bears a “WP” proof mark on the top. Hammer and lever show traces of strong case color in protected areas with balance blending into silver. Set triggers function. Tang sight very good. Stocks are full sized with highly figured crotch grain American walnut in very good condition with handling marks commensurate with age of rifle. Pistol grip is checkered with a Winchester cap. Forend is diamond checkered with an ebony insert in Schnabel tip. This is a fine Winchester high wall rifle that has seen service with a serious target shooter. 49527-7 TEP C&R (2,000-3,000) – Lot 1443

1444
$805.00

WINCHESTER MODEL 1885 LOW WALL SINGLE SHOT CUSTOM RIFLE.

SN 78128. Cal. 22 24″ bbl, blue finish, checkered stocks, globe front sight, rear tang sight, adjustable trigger. CONDITION: Fine as completely refinished. Bbl retains 95% plum blue. Bore is bright with strong rifling. Front globe sight is very unique and adjustable for windage with patent mark of “January 1889 and February 1894”. Receiver retains 95% blue. Lever and hammer retain 95% blue. Hammer has been skeletonized. Stocks are full sized and show 95% finish with a few mars and scratches commensurate with the age of the rifle. Checkering is sharp and very well executed. Rifle has a Remington hard rubber buttplate. 49527-5 TEP C&R (1,000-1,500) – Lot 1444

1445
$2,300.00

*SAVAGE MODEL 1903 PUMP ACTION RIFLE ENGRAVED AND GOLD INLAID.

SN 11670. Cal. .22 S.L.LR. 24″ bbl, blue finish with gold inlay and engraving. Highly figured checkered walnut stocks. CONDITION: Very fine as refinished, bbl retains 98% blue finish with minor spotting and a few tiny scratches. Bbl has two gold bands around the muzzle and one gold band at the receiver. Receiver shows 98% blue overall with a vignette of an Native American brave in relief surrounded by scroll work and bordered with a gold line, one small piece of gold border is missing, left side of receiver shows a vignette of a buffalo in relief surrounded by scroll engraving and bordered with a gold line. Top of receiver scroll engraved. Stocks are highly finished varnished walnut with fine checkering on the grip and forestock. Steel buttplate retains 95% matte blue. This rifle was engraved and gold inlaid by George Sherwood of Roseburg, OR., in the early 1990’s and is pictured in “The Book of Custom Firearms Engraving” by Tom Turpin. A copy of the article comes with the gun. Very nice .22 Savage pump rifle. 49513-8 TEP C&R (2,000-3,000) – Lot 1445

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1446
$0.00

*WINCHESTER MODEL 70 CUSTOM BOLT ACTION RIFLE WITH ZEISS SCOPE.

SN G1914740. Cal. 458 WIN MAG Bbl 24”, blue finish in composite stock. With Zeiss Diavari-C 1.5 to 4.5 x 18 variable scope. Rifle has a Conco bbl that has an integral detachable muzzle brake. Quick detach G&H-style scope mount. Williams peep sight mounted on receiver. Black composite stock with checkering cheekpiece and Decelerator buttpad. Quick detach sling swivels. CONDITION: Fine as manufactured by Conco Arms. Bbl shows 98% blue with some slight marring in front of scope. Receiver shows 98% blue. Bottom metal shows 98% blue finish. Bore is very good. Stock is in very good condition with few apparent mars. Very nice custom big game hunting rifle. 49499-1 TEP (2,500-3,500) – Lot 1446

1447
$0.00

*WINCHESTER MODEL 70 CUSTOM BOLT ACTION RIFLE WITH ZEISS SCOPE.

SN G1847057. Cal. 300 WIN MAG Bbl 24”, blue finish, black composite stock with checkered pistol grip, cheekpiece, Decelerator butt pad, and sling swivels. Zeiss Diavari-C 329 x 36 scope. CONDITION: Very good as manufactured by Conco Arms. Rifle has a Conco Arms custom bbl. Bbl shows 75% blue finish with numerous handling marks on forward end. Bore is very good. Receiver shows 95% matte blue. Bolt handle shows 90% blue. Bottom metal shows 90% matte blue with some high edge wear. Scope optics are clear. Stock is in very good condition. Nice long-range hunting rifle. 49499-2 TEP (2,500-3,500) – Lot 1447

1448
$1,897.50

*WINCHESTER CUSTOM MODEL 70 RIFLE PRE 64.

SN 32020. Cal. .270 WCF. 22″ bbl, blue finish. French walnut stock. PROVENANCE: William Henkel Collection. CONDITION: Very fine as refinished. Bbl has been replaced and retains 98% dark blue. Bore is very good with strong rifling. Receiver shows 99% matte finish, bolt handle shows 99% finish, bottom metal shows 99% blue with some spots on trigger guard. Bolt is machine turned. Bbl is full floating. Stock is highly figured French walnut with fine checkering on the pistol grip and forend, ebony forend cap, steel buttplate, quick detach sling swivels. Stock shows very few handling marks. Some rust stain on heal of buttplate and pistol grip cap. Bore is very good with strong rifling. Very nice custom model 70. 49394-37 TEP (1,500-2,500) – Lot 1448

1449
$1,437.50

*FLAIG’S CUSTOM BOLT ACTION RIFLE ON PRE-64 WINCHESTER MODEL 70 ACTION, WITH LEUPOLD M8-4X TELESCOPE IN REDFIELD MOUNTS.

SN 423121. Cal. .308, 19′ bbl, blue finish, checkered pistol grip Mannlicher stock with cheekpiece, skeleton steel buttplate, skeleton pistol grip cap, and rosewood forend. Bbl is marked “FLAIG’S” at breech end. M8-4x Leupold scope. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl retains nearly all blue finish. Bore is bright with strong rifling. Receiver shows almost all of blue finish with slight high point wear. Bolt handle shows almost all of blue finish. Bottom metal retains nearly all of blue finish with only slight scratch marks. Scope is very good with clear optics. Stock is very fine with very well-executed sharp checkering. Stock retains nearly complete varnish finish with only slight handling marks. Buttplate retains nearly all of blue finish. Pistol grip cap retains nearly all of blue finish. This is a very fine custom bolt action rifle built on the best action available. 49469-4 TEP (1,200-1,800) – Lot 1449

1450
$1,437.50

*WINCHESTER MODEL 36 “BOY’S” SHOTGUN WITH AN UNOPENED BOX OF WINCHESTER 9MM LONG SHOT CARTRIDGES.

SN NSN. Cal 9MM Long Shot. 17″ bbl, blue finish, straight grain plain walnut stock, hard rubber Winchester buttplate, unopened box of Winchester 9mm long shot cartridges. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Very fine to excellent. Bbl and receiver retains 95% blue with minor high point wear and slight muzzle wear. Bore is bright and clean. Bolt is bright. Cocking piece retains 90% blue. Trigger guard retains 95% bright blue. Stock is fine with slight scratches and a few dents on left forward side. Some flaking on right side of buttstock. Buttplate is very good showing a Winchester logo. A few small dents. Cartridge box is in excellent condition with a red label. A very difficult to find high condition example of a Winchester M 36 Boy’s Shotgun., 49059-51 TEP C&R (1,000-1,500) – Lot 1450

1451
$575.00

*WINCHESTER MODEL 20 410 GA.

SN 13670. Cal. 410 Ga. 26″ bbl. 2-3/4″ chamber. Choked: Full. Neat little single shot 410 with top lever opener, straight grip stock, over checkered steel buttplate. Splinter forend with Schnable tip. Weight: 5 lbs 15 oz. CONDITION: Excellent as restored. Retains nearly all of a professionally restored finish to both wood and metal with high point edge wear and light handling marks. 49183-18 JSL289 C&R (500-700) – Lot 1451

1452
$4,600.00

*CUSTOM GOLD INLAID WINCHESTER MODEL 1897 12GA 2BBL SET.

SN 339776. Cal. 12 Ga. 26″ bbl. 2-3/4″ chamber. Choked: CYL with extra 30″ bbl Choked: Full. Solid matted ribs with brass mid and front bead. Flame grained American walnut buttstock checkered in 2 point pattern with diamond ebony insert and 13-1/4″ LOP over Winchester Repeating Arms Co HRBP. Forearm is checkered in 3 point pattern. Receiver and breech end of barrels are nicely scroll engraved and receiver is gold inlaid with two pointers and quail on left, setter and 2 quail on right. Gold line borders surround receiver and barrel hardware. Gold inlaid bust of dog’s head on bottom of frame and gold inlaid quail on end of mag tubes. Light scroll engraving on trigger guard. Weight: 7 lbs 15 oz. CONDITION: Extremely fine as custom finished. Retains most of its orig blued finish to all metal parts. Buttstock and forearm are very nice and retain most of their custom finish. Bores are very good with light orange peel. Mechanics are good. 49513-1 JSL (3,000-5,000) – Lot 1452

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1453
$4,600.00

*WINCHESTER MODEL 1897 GOLD INLAID CUSTOM 20 GA.

SN 672070. Cal. 20 Ga. 28″ bbl. 2-3/4″ chamber. Choked: FULL. Full length matted top rib with brass front bead. Buttstock checkered in 2 point pattern is flame grained American walnut with 14″ LOP over Winchester Repeating Arms Co. monogrammed and checkered buttplate. Forearm checkered in triangle pattern on sides. Receiver is nicely gold inlaid, two gold dogs on left with gold quail. Gold pointer on right with 2 gold quail surrounded by scroll engraving and gold line border inlay. Small wedge of engraving on bbl and trigger guard. Weight: 8 lb 3 oz. CONDITION: Excellent as custom finished. Bbl and frame retain 95-97% custom blued finish. Slide retains 75-80% of its custom blued finish. Buttstock and forearms are excellent as customized and retain most other hand rubbed custom finish with a few light handling marks throughout. Bore is very good. Mechanics are good. 49513-3 JSL291 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 1453

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1454
$2,587.50

*CUSTOM GOLD INLAID WINCHESTER 1897.

SN 272588. 12 ga. 29-1/4″ bbl CHOKED: full. Full length matted rib with brass mid and front bead. Bbl with gold band and light scroll at breach. Straight grip stock is beautiful, flame grained American walnut with 13″ LOP over reproduction Winchester Repeating Arms Co. checkered buttplate, and checkered in 3-pt pattern. Buttstock contains 2 1897 Morgan Silver Dollars, one on each side. Forearm checkered in 3-pt pattern. Receiver is nicely engraved and gold inlaid. Two pointers and quail on left in gold surrounded by scroll and gold border. Setter and two quail on right in gold surrounded by scroll and gold border. Gold quail behind hammer. CONDITION: Extremely fine as custom finished. Retaining nearly all of its new finish to both wood and metal. Mechanics are very good. Bore is bright and shiny. 49513-2 JSL239 C&R (3,000-5,000) – Lot 1454

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1455
$690.00

*SCARCE CONSECUTIVELY NUMBERED PAIR OF WINCHESTER MODEL 1897 S.

SN 456809/456810. 1) 12 ga. 27-1/2″ bbl. CHOKED: Imp.cyl. Top of bbl is full length matted with brass front bead. Buttstock is checkered in 2-pt pattern with diamond ebony insert on both right and left side near frame. 14″ LOP over Winchester Repeating Arms Co. monogrammed and checkered butt. Forearm checkered and triangular 2-pt pattern on sides. Slide with model marking on left side. Receiver is blued and unengraved. WEIGHT: 7 lbs. 9 oz. 2) 12 ga. 29-1/4″ bbl. CHOKED: Full. Top of bbl is fully matted with brass front bead. Trap gun. Buttstock is checkered in 2-pt pattern with diamond ebony insert on both right and left side near frame. 14″ LOP over Winchester Repeating Arms Co. monogrammed and checkered butt. Forearm checkered in 3-pt pattern. Slide with model marking on left side. Receiver is blued and unengraved. WEIGHT: 7 lbs. 14 oz. CONDITION: Both guns are excellent as refurbished, retaining 97-99% restored finish to both wood and metal. No. 1 gun with grain separation on left hand side of forearm. Checkering is excellent as re-cut. Buttstock was sanded and is slightly below receiver. Bore is fair with scattered pitting throughout. Mechanics are good. No.2 gun with new buttstock and forearm. Bore is good with scattered light pitting. Mechanics are very good. 49513-5 JSL303 C&R (2,000-3,000) – Lot 1455

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1456
$0.00

*WINCHESTER MODEL 97 TAKEDOWN SHOTGUN.

SN 907915. Cal. .16 ga. 28″ bbl, with a full choke, blue finish. Oiled walnut stocks. CONDITION: Very fine, overall the gun retains 98% of the original blue finish with few mars or scratches. Stock is full-sized, shows most of the original finish with some slight dents and mars, consistent with its age. Fine hard rubber buttplate. Very nice example of a late model 97 in a great gauge. 49433-36 TEP C&R (1,500-2,500) – Lot 1456

1457
$0.00

*WINCHESTER MODEL 42 GOLD INLAID HIGH ART CUSTOM.

SN 110197. Cal. .410. 27″ bbl, 3″ chamber. Choked: SKEET. Full length raised matted rib with steel front bead. Capped full pistol grip buttstock checkered in two point diamond pattern is flame grained American walnut with 14-1/4″ LOP over Winchester checkered HRBP. Forearm checkered in diamond pattern. Receiver is beautifully scroll and game scene engraved throughout, left side with spaniel and quail in multi-color gold inlays and signed “Cargnel”. Top of frame fully scroll engraved with gold borders and multi-color gold inlaid bust of spaniel, right side scroll engraved with gold inlaid quail and multi-color gold inlaid spaniel surrounded by gold line work. Bbl lightly engraved at breech and muzzle with gold band. Trigger guard with gold line work and SN inlaid in gold. WEIGHT: 6 lbs. 8 oz. CONDITION: Extremely fine, retains virtually all of is custom finish to both wood and metal. Mechanics are excellent, brilliant shiny bore. Beautifully and tastefully appointed Model 42. 49417-42 JSL233 (7,500-10,500) – Lot 1457

1458
$0.00

*WINCHESTER MODEL 42 CUSTOM.

SN 108767. Cal. .410. 27″ bbl, 3″ chamber. Choked: FULL. Full length raised matted rib with steel mid and front beads. Capped full pistol grip buttstock checkered in diamond two point pattern with 14″ LOP over Winchester monogrammed and checkered HRBP. Forearm is checkered in diamond pattern. Receiver is nicely custom engraved with gold inlaid pointers and quail in game scene on left surrounded by scroll, right side with gold setter and two quail in gold in field scene surrounded by scroll. Breech and trigger guard are also lightly scrolled. WEIGHT: 6 lbs. 10 oz. CONDITION: Extremely fine, retaining all custom finish to both wood and metal with a few light handling marks. Mechanics are very good, bore is bright and shiny. 49417-45 JSL234 (7,000-10,000) – Lot 1458

1459
$5,750.00

*EARLY WINCHESTER MODEL 42 CUSTOM GOLD INLAID HIGH ART SHOTGUN.

SN 16247. .410 ga. 26″ bbl. 3″ chamber. Full choke. Full length matted ventilated rib with steel mid bead and red plastic front bead. Gold plated trigger. Capped full pistol grip buttstock is flame grained American walnut checkered in fancy multi panel fleur-de-lis pattern with 14″ LOP over Winchester Repeating Arms Co. monogrammed and checkered buttplate. Forearm near full coverage checkered in fancy ribbon and fleur-de-lis pattern. Receiver is beautifully and near full coverage scroll and game scene engraved with gold inlaid doves in field on left side and gold inlaid quail in farm field scene on right side all surrounded by perfectly executed scroll and gold border pattern. Muzzle band and choke marking in gold and most of receiver with gold inlaid border pattern. Weight: 6 lbs 8 oz. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Robert Burg. CONDITION: Extremely fine retaining most custom finish to both wood and metal with only minute handling marks throughout. Minor chip at toe in buttplate. Brilliant shiny bore. Mechanics are crisp. 49503-24 JSL286 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 1459

1460
$8,337.50

*BEAUTIFUL HIGH ART WINCHESTER MODEL 42 CUSTOM.

SN 93593. Cal. 410 Ga. 28″ bbl. 3″ chamber. Choked: Full. Full length matted ventilated rib with steel mid bead and white plastic front bead. Gold plated trigger. Capped pistol grip buttstock checkered in 2 point pattern with 14″ LOP over slightly undersized Winchester Repeating Arms Co. monogrammed and checkered buttplate. Forearm checkered in diamond pattern on sides. Receiver beautifully and finely engraved and signed by Angelo Bee on both sides. Left side with 5 gold quail in highly detailed farm scene surrounded by beautifully executed floral and scroll pattern. Right side with 5 gold inlaid doves in highly detailed woods and field scene. Receiver is tastefully appointed with gold line borders throughout. Pigeon engraved on bottom of mag tube. Weight: 6 lbs 9 oz. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Robert Burg. CONDITION: Extremely fine near new retaining nearly all of its custom finish to both wood and metal, just a couple of minute handling marks throughout. Brilliant shiny bore. Mechanics are crisp. A beautiful custom shotgun by a highly regarded and in demand engraver. 49503-25 JSL (3,000-5,000) – Lot 1460

1461
$5,750.00

*BEAUTIFUL GOLD INLAID WINCHESTER MODEL 42 CUSTOM.

SN 76565. Cal. 410. 27-1/2″ bbl. 3″ chamber. Full choke. Full length low profile ventilated rib with part synthetic ivory part brass front bead. Capped full pistol grip buttstock with 14-9/16″ LOP over basket weave black Pachmayr pad. Beautiful flame grained American walnut buttstock checkered in 3-point pattern. Steel grip cap is engraved with gold inlaid Roadrunner. Forearm checkered on sides in 2-point pattern. Receiver is beautifully and fully scroll and floral engraved with gold borders and Western mining scene with a man, his dog and two mules on left and cowboy in chase scene on right, all in gold. Bottom of frame is fully engraved, as is breech end of bbl. Weight: 6 lb 14 oz. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Robert Burg. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, as custom finished. Bbl, receiver and mag tube retain nearly all of their custom blued finish. Buttstock and forearm retain virtually all of their custom hand rubbed oil finish. Mechanics are very good. Bore is dusty but bright and shiny. A beautiful high art custom Model 42. 49503-26 JSL180 C&R (3,000-5,000) – Lot 1461

1462
$4,025.00

*WINCHESTER MODEL 42 SKEET GOLD INLAID CUSTOM.

SN 159429. .410 ga. 26″ bbl. 3″ chambers. CHOKED: Skeet. Full length Simmons ventilated rib with “certifiable pre-ban ivory” mid bead and red synthetic front bead. Capped pistol grip buttstock checkered in 3-pt pattern with 13-1/2″ LOP over white lined serrated rubber buttplate. Forearm checkered in diamond pattern on sides. Receiver is profusely engraved on right and left side with gold inlaid pheasants and large dog on left surrounded by scroll and three gold inlaid ducks surrounded by scroll on right. Trigger guard in script marked “Doug Reed” in gold color. WEIGHT: 6 lbs. 4 oz. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Excellent as customized. Bbl, frame and slide retain most of their custom blued finish, just starting to tone. Tube with about 75% custom blued finish remaining. Buttstock is very good, retaining most of its custom finish with finish starting to bubble near frame with minute losses. Forearm is excellent with fabric imprint in finish near tip. Mechanics are excellent. Bore is bright and shiny. 49527-2 JSL272 IVORY (3,000-5,000) – Lot 1462

1463
$0.00

*WINCHESTER MODEL 42 .410.

SN 73248. Cal. .410. 25-1/2″ bbl, 3″ chamber. Choked: FULL. Full length matted rib with steel front bead. Full pistol grip stock checkered in two point pattern with 14-3/8″ LOP over Jostam recoil pad which is a modern replacement. Forearm checkered in diamond pattern. WEIGHT: 6 lbs. 9 oz. CONDITION: Excellent, bbl retains 90-95% orig blue finish. Slide with 65-70% orig blue finish. Receiver retains 85-90% orig finish. Buttstock and forearm are very good with light handling marks and crazing and retain most of their orig finish with minor losses on forearm near frame. Mechanics are very good, bore is bright and shiny. 49417-75 JSL227 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 1463

1464
$0.00

*HIGH ART GOLD INLAID WINCHESTER MODEL 12 20 GAUGE SKEET.

SN 1490671. 20 ga. 25-1/2″ bbl. 2-3/4″ chambers. CHOKED: WS-1. Full length ventilated rib with steel mid bead and red plastic front bead. Capped pistol grip buttstock checkered in 2-pt pattern with 13-5/8″ LOP over faux wood white lined buttplate. Pistol grip cap marked “REED”. Forearm checkered in diamond pattern on sides and in center. Receiver is near fully scroll engraved and outlined in gold with two gold dogs and five gold pheasants on left and four gold ducks on right. Bottom of frame with SN in gold and gold border throughout. Trigger guard is engraved in gold color “Doug Reed”. WEIGHT: 6 lbs 12 oz. CONDITION: Excellent as customized. Bbl and frame retain 92-95% custom blued finish. Slide retains 75-80% blued finish. Buttstock and forearm are excellent and retain most of their custom finish. Bore is bright and shiny. Mechanics are excellent. 49527-3 JSL269 (3,500-5,500) – Lot 1464

1465
$6,325.00

*GOLD INLAID WINCHESTER MODEL 12 28 GA SKEET CUSTOM.

SN 810264. Cal. 28 Ga. 26″ bbl. 2-7/8″ chambers. Choked: SKEET. Full length matted rib with brass mid and front bead. Capped full pistol grip buttstock checkered in 2 point pattern with 14-3/16″ LOP over Winchester Repeating Arms Co. monogrammed and checkered buttplate. Forearm is checkered in diamond pattern on sides and in center. Receiver is engraved with setter, pointer, and quail in gold on left in upland scene surrounded by scroll and five ducks in gold on right in marsh scene surrounded by scroll. There is a small wedge of engraving at breech and on top of frame. Weight: 7 lbs 7 oz. CONDITION: Extremely fine as customized retaining nearly all custom finish to wood and metal with only light handling marks. Checkering is extremely crisp. 49513-4 JSL293 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 1465

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1466
$2,012.50

*GOLD INLAID WINCHESTER MODEL 12 20 GA CUSTOM.

SN 1934582. Cal. 20 Ga. 26″ bbl. 2-3/4″ Choked: WS1. Full length matted ventilated rib with steel mid bead and red front bead. Buttstock is American walnut checkered in 2-point pattern with 13-7/8″ LOP over Pachmayr white lined waffle pad. Grip cap is black plastic and marked in large capital letters “REED”. Forearm checkered in diamond pattern on sides and in center. Receiver is tastefully engraved and gold inlaid, left side with three ducks and pointer, right side with large tom turkey and pigeon surrounded by open scroll engraved pattern. Trigger guard with the name “Doug Reed” in script in gold color. Weight: 7 lb 5 oz. CONDITION: Excellent as customized. Bbl, receiver and slide retain 92-95% custom blued finish. Buttstock and forearm are very good retaining most of their custom finish. Buttstock with light loss of finish near receiver. Bore is excellent. Mechanics are crisp. 49527-1 JSL284 (2,500-3,500) – Lot 1466

1467
$0.00

*ENGRAVED WINCHESTER MODEL 12 TAKEDOWN TRAP GRADE SHOTGUN.

SN 634549. Cal. 12 GA. 30″ bbl, full choke, blue finish, raised rib. Rosewood stocks. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Fine, bbl retains 90% blue with some staining, rib is firmly attached with “certifiable pre-ban ivory” beads. Receiver shows 80% blue with wear at the takedown ring. Stocks are custom rosewood with elaborate checkering and very unique pistol grip cap. Pachmayer white line buttplate. Engraving is very good quality and could possibly be factory original, right side of the receiver shows two dogs flushing grouse, surrounded by fine scroll work, left side of receiver shows four mallards in flight over a marsh also surrounded by scroll work. Very fancy Winchester model 12 trap gun. 49433-30 TEP C&R; IVORY (3,500-5,500) – Lot 1467

1468
$0.00

*CUSTOM ENGRAVED AND UPGRADED WINCHESTER MODEL 12 12 GAUGE.

SN 1897349. 12 ga. 25″ bbl, 2-3/4″ chambers, CHOKED: WS-1. Full length ventilated rib with “certifiable pre-ban ivory” mid and synthetic ivory front bead. Capped full pistol grip buttstock with fancy fleur-de-lis checkering and flame grained American walnut with 14-3/8″ LOP over Winchester red pad. Forearm fleur-de-lis and banner checkered in near full coverage pattern. Receiver lightly scroll and game scene engraved. Two pointers and turkey in scene on left, three geese in marsh scene on right, surrounded by light scroll. There is a light burst of scroll at breech end on both sides of bbl along with a modern engraved pigeon on bottom. WEIGHT: 8 lbs. 1 oz. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Extraordinarily fine, as modified and upgraded. Retains nearly all of its new finish to both wood and metal. Mechanics are excellent. Brilliant shiny bore. 49417-67 JSL254 IVORY (2,500-3,500) – Lot 1468

1469
$1,725.00

*WINCHESTER MODEL 12 SKEET GRADE PUMP ACTION SHOTGUN.

SN 1658473. Cal. 20GA. 26″ bbl, blue finish, checkered walnut stock. PROVENANCE: William Henkel Collection. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains 90% blue with fading toward the muzzle. Solid rib with red front bead marked “WS-1”. Chambered for 2-3/4″ shells. Receiver retains 90% blue with speckling on either side. Matte blue finish on top of receiver. Stock is very good with some slight handling mars. Checkered pistol grip with steel cap, checkered forearm, and Pachmayr buttpad. There is a silver-plated badge-shaped plaque in the stock behind trigger guard bearing initials “FJG”. Very nice 20ga model 12 Skeet gun. 49394-34 TEP (2,000-3,000) – Lot 1469

1470
$1,437.50

*WINCHESTER MODEL 12 20 GAUGE PIGEON UPGRADE.

SN 1920569. Cal. 20 Ga. 2-3/4″ chambers. 26″ bbl. Choked WS1. Milled vent rib with steel front and mid bead. Receiver nicely scroll engraved on right and left side. Stock checkered in fine fleur-de-lis pattern. Buttstock shows fine flame grained American walnut. Length of pull 14-1/2″ over Winchester red waffle pad. Blued steel grip cap. Bottom of mag. tube engraved with pigeon in Winchester style. PROVENANCE: Rod Fuller Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very good as restored and customized. Bbl and frame show 95% plus custom blued finish. Stocks show most all of their custom hand rubbed finish. Bore excellent. Mechanics fine. 49291-23 JSL (1,000-1,500) – Lot 1470

1471
$1,150.00

*WINCHESTER MODEL 12 16 GAUGE AND 12 GAUGE BRACE.

SN 716836/1217030. 1) 16 ga. gun. 25-1/4″ bbl. 2-3/4″ chambers CHOKED: Cyl. Steel front bead. Full knob pistol grip stock with Winchester Repeating Arms Co. buttplate. Serrated line forearm. 2) 12 ga. gun. 27″ bbl. 2-3/4″ chambers CHOKE: Mod. Steel front bead. Full knob pistol grip stock with Winchester Repeating Arms Co. buttplate. Serrated line forearm. CONDITION: Both guns very good and appear original. 1) Bbl retains 75-80% orig blue. Frame with 40-50% orig blue. Buttstock and forearm very good with handling marks throughout retaining mostly older restored finish. 2) Bbl retains 85-90% orig blue. Frame with 80-85% orig blue. Buttstock and forearm very good with handling marks throughout retaining most of their orig finish. Bores are very good. Mechanics are crisp. 49510-6 JSL238 (1,250-2,050) – Lot 1471

1472
$460.00

*WINCHESTER MODEL 12 12 GAUGE.

SN 1684970. Cal. 12 GA. 28″ bbl, 2-3/4″ chambers. Choked: MOD. Steel front bead. Full pistol grip buttstock with Winchester Repeating Arms Co. buttplate. Standard lined forearm. WEIGHT: 7 lbs. 9 oz. CONDITION: Excellent bbl retains most of what could be its orig blued finish with a couple light handling marks. Receiver retains most of its factory blued finish, likely an older restoration. Buttstock and forearm are excellent with light handling marks throughout and retain 90-95% orig finish with light losses at toe. Mechanics are excellent, bore is bright and shiny with minor orange peel. 49417-96 JSL226 C&R (600-900) – Lot 1472

1473
$2,300.00

*WINCHESTER MODEL 101 PIGEON PRESENTATION GRADE WITH CASE.

SN PK537650E. Cal. 12 ga. 27″ bbls, 2-3/4″ chambers, choked skeet and skeet. Full length low profile matted ventilated rib with twin white plastic mid and front beads, marked “Presentation Grade”. Single selective trigger, automatic ejector, non-automatic safety. Beautifully figured full knob American walnut stock with 13-1/2″ LOP from rear position single trigger with “Winchester” marked black pad. Buttstock checkered in two point pattern with tear drop behind receiver. Schnabel forearm checkered in four point pattern with scroll engraved Deeley release. Receiver is fully and finely scroll engraved with two gold pheasants in game scene on right and left sides, bottom of frame fully scroll engraved with a large pigeon encased in scroll and trigger plate also fully scroll engraved with “Winchester” in a nicely cut panel. Trigger guard and top lever fully engraved. Housed in a Winchester green canvas and brown leather appointed case. Weight: 7 lbs. 9 oz. CONDITION: Excellent, bbls retain 97-98% orig blue with scattered light handling marks and minor light muzzle wear. Receiver retains nearly all of its orig blued finish. Stock and forearm are excellent with most orig finish remaining scattered light handling marks and scratches throughout. Mechanics are excellent, bore is bright and shiny with some leading. Case is very good. 49510-9 JSL184 (2,000-4,000) – Lot 1473

1474
$3,737.50

*WINCHESTER MODEL 23 CLASSIC .410 WITH CASE.

SN 318. .410 ga. 26″ mono-blocked Winchester proof steel bbls. 3″ chambers. CHOKED: Mod/Full. Full length matted ventilated rib with white plastic mid and front bead. Gold plated single selective trigger, automatic ejectors, automatic safety. Capped pistol grip buttstock checkered in 4-pt pattern with 14-3/8″ LOP over black Winchester pad. Brass oval on stock. Beavertail forearm checkered in 5-pt pattern with Deeley release and ebony tip. Receiver is lightly scroll engraved on sides. Gold quail on bottom. Trigger guard and lever are lightly scroll engraved. WEIGHT: 6 lbs. 6 oz. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Robert Burg. CONDITION: Extraordinarily fine, near new. Likely test fired only. Retaining nearly all orig finish to both wood and metal. Mechanics are very crisp. Very tight, as new gun. Brilliant shiny bore. Winchester case is excellent. 49503-51 JSL275 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 1474

1475
$10,925.00

*TASTEFULLY APPOINTED CSMC WINCHESTER 21-5 .410 WITH CASE.

SN W38244. Cal. .410 ga. 3″ Chambers. 28″ Bbls choked skeet and skeet. Vent rib have 1″ triangles of scroll engraving and inlaid gold lines at breech ends. Slim flat side blued action has water table deeply milled to reduce weight. Action is fitted with single selective gold-plated trigger, and is engraved in 21-5 style with tastefully added gold wire inlaid borders. Wonderfully flame figured American walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-3/8″ over checkered wood butt, and is “carved” in 21-B style. Matching beavertail braced forend has inset contrasting wood tip. Bore diameter at muzzles: left -.394, right -.404. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-1/4″. Weight: 7 lbs 8 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. Tan leather makers case is lined in burgundy cloth. CSMC gold embossed black leather label is in lid. Case contains 2-pc gold-plated brass and rosewood cleaning rod with mop, jag, and brush in black leather case, gold-plated square oil bottle, and snap caps. PROVENANCE: Accompanied by Connecticut Shotgun Letter dated January 12, 2015 identifying this gun as a Model 21-5 with all features as noted and replacement cost listed at $26,000.00. CONDITION: Excellent, essentially as new, with only a few light handling marks on wood and metal, with a thumbprint in lacquer on left side of action, and a small area on left comb where a small ding in stock was repaired. Mechanically crisp, appears nearly unfired. Case is excellent with a few marks, and a smudge or two. Straps and handle are excellent. 49290-5 MGM67 (12,500-20,000) – Lot 1475

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1476
$8,625.00

*WINCHESTER MODEL 21, 20 GAUGE.

SN 21797. 26″ bbl, 2-3/4″ chambers as marked, CHOKED: WS1/WS2 as marked. Full length matted rib with steel mid bead and red plastic front bead, single selective trigger, automatic ejectors, non-automatic safety. Straight grip buttstock checkered in three-point pattern with 14-1/2″ LOP, over checkered butt. Beavertail forearm with roll-type release, nicely checkered on sides with oval shape surrounding release. Standard grade gun with no markings. Buttstock in flame grained American walnut. WEIGHT: 6 lbs, 10 oz. CONDITION: Excellent as partially refurbished. Bbls retain 90-95% of orig blue with scattered light staining and light scratches. Receiver retains 75-80% of what is likely older restored blue with staining and minor oxidation at back of frame near buttstock on both sides and on bottom. Trigger guard retains most of what appears to be its orig blue. Buttstock which is likely a later replacement retains most of its custom hand-rubbed finish. Forearm is excellent with light handling marks and perhaps an older sympathetic finish retaining 95% of its custom finish. Mechanics are excellent. Bores are bright and shiny with striations throughout. 49417-40 JSL203 C&R (8,000-12,000) – Lot 1476

1477
$0.00

*WINCHESTER MODEL 21, 20 GAUGE.

SN 26566. 26″ bbl, 2-3/4″ chambers, CHOKE: IMP CYL/MOD. Full length matted rib with twin white plastic bead sights. Single selective trigger, automatic ejectors, non-automatic safety. Straight grip buttstock, checkered in three-point pattern with checkered side panels and 14-1/2″ LOP over black “DECELERATOR” pad. Beavertail forearm checkered in diamond pattern with roll-type release. Frame is un-engraved. WEIGHT: 6 lbs, 13 oz. CONDITION: Excellent as partially restored. Bbls retain 95-97% of what appears to be their orig blue finish. Receiver retains 90-95% of what appears to be its factory blue finish with high point wear throughout. Buttstock and forearm are beautiful replacements and retain most of their custom finish with light handling marks throughout. Mechanics are excellent. Bores are bright and shiny. 49417-41 JSL208 (7,500-10,500) – Lot 1477

1478
$6,325.00

*WINCHESTER MODEL 21.

SN 31247. Cal. 20 Ga. 28″ bbls. 3″ chambers, as marked. Choked: IMP CYL/IMP CYL. Full length matted rib with twin “certifiable pre-ban ivory” beads. Single selective trigger, automatic ejectors, automatic safety. Beavertail forend with roll type opener. Full pistol grip flame grained American walnut stock with 13-7/8″ LOP over Pachmayr white lined pad with additional white lined spacer. Standard field grade gun with 2-point checkering on butt, two triangular checkered panels on side of forearm with diamond pattern surrounding forearm release. Weight: 6 lb 15 oz. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Robert Burg. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Extremely fine, as restored. Both wood and metal retain virtually all of a professionally restored finish. Buttstock finish shows minor handling marks and craquelure, but overall very nice. Mechanics excellent. Bores bright and shiny, having recently been fired. 49503-20 JSL76 IVORY (6,000-9,000) – Lot 1478

1479
$0.00

*WINCHESTER MODEL 21 STANDARD GRADE 20 GAUGE.

SN 8984. Cal. 20 GA. 26″ bbls, 2-3/4″ chambers. Choked: WS1/WS2. Full length matted rib with twin white plastic mid and front beads. Single selective trigger, automatic ejectors, automatic safety. Straight grip stock checkered in three point pattern with 13-1/2″ LOP from rear position single trigger over Winchester red pad. Beavertail forearm with roll type release checkered in standard pattern. Frame is unmarked and unengraved. WEIGHT: 6 lbs. 12 oz. CONDITION: Excellent as refurbished, bbls, frame, top lever and trigger guard retain most of a professionally restored blued finish. Buttstock and forend retain most of a professionally restored finish with light handling marks throughout and minute losses around trigger guard. Bores are bright and shiny with light leading, mechanics are excellent. 49417-44 JSL224 C&R (6,500-8,500) – Lot 1479

1480
$8,050.00

*BEAUTIFUL CUSTOM GOLD ENCRUSTED WINCHESTER MODEL 21.

SN 15628. Cal. 20 Ga. 26″ bbls. 2-5/8″ chambers. Choked: WS-1 WS-2. Full matted rib with “certifiable pre-ban ivory” mid bead, brass bead encased front sight. Single selective trigger, automatic ejectors, non-automatic safety. Full pistol grip stock with 13-1/2″ LOP from rear position single trigger over black plastic buttplate with faux grain finish. Beavertail forend. Gun is beautifully engraved with gold inlays and line work throughout. Bbls are scroll engraved and gold inlaid with fancy gold line work at breech end. Forearm metal fully engraved with 3 gold ducks and gold line work. Receiver fully gold line engraved throughout. Right side with gold Setter and pheasants. Left side with gold Pointer and quail. Bottom of frame fully scroll engraved with two gold pheasants, “Skeet” marked in gold on the trigger plate. Pierced top lever is fully engraved with carved gold goose at thumb point with incredible detail. Trigger guard with gold Quail and ornate gold line engraving. Weight: 6 lb 12 oz. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Extremely fine as customized. Receiver and bbls retain virtually all their custom finish. Buttstock and forend retain virtually all their hand rubbed finish. Mechanics excellent. A beautiful “blingy” custom model 21 Skeet gun. 49527-4 JSL53 C&R; IVORY (4,000-6,000) – Lot 1480

1481
$6,325.00

*WINCHESTER MODEL 21, 20 GAUGE.

SN 28574. 20 GA, 28″ bbls, 2-7/8″ chambers (extended to this length). CHOKED: MOD IMP CYL. Full length matted rib with steel front bead. Single selective trigger, automatic ejectors, automatic safety. Flame grain American walnut pistol grip buttstock checkered in two-point pattern with perch belly and 14-1/4 LOP over “WINCHESTER” checkerboard red pad. Beavertail forend checkered in diamond pattern with roll-type release. WEIGHT: 6 lbs, 13 oz. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain 95-97% orig blue. Receiver retains 95-97% factory blued finish. Trigger guard retains most of a restored finish. Buttstock modified with perch belly stock, and forearm retain most of their custom oil finish. Mechanics are excellent. Bores are bright and shiny with minor orange peel. 49417-53 JSL210 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 1481

1482
$6,900.00

*BEAUTIFUL HIGH CONDITION WINCHESTER MODEL 21 FIELD GUN WITH HANG TAG.

SN 28806. Cal. 16 Ga. 28″ bbls. 2-3/4″ chambers, as marked. Choked: CYL/FULL. Full length matted rib with steel front bead. Single selective trigger, automatic ejectors, automatic safety. Full pistol grip stock with 14″ LOP over Winchester black plastic buttplate. Stock shows beautiful contrasting grain. Beavertail forend with standard Field Grade checkering pattern. Left bbl marked “MODEL 21 / WINCHESTER / 16 GAUGE”. Weight: 6 lb 12 oz. PROVENANCE: Original hang tag. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Bbls, receiver, trigger guard, trigger, and forend metal retain nearly all their orig blue with minute handling marks. Buttstock and forend retain virtually all their orig factory hand rubbed oil finish with a few light handling marks and scratches. Mechanics are excellent, ejectors slightly out of time. Bores are bright and shiny. An exceptional orig Model 21. 49473-1 JSL86 (4,000-7,000) – Lot 1482

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1483
$4,600.00

*WINCHESTER MODEL 21 DUCK GUN.

SN 27087. Cal. 12 ga. 32″ bbls. 3″ chambers. CHOKED: Full/Full. Full length matted rib with steel front bead. Single selective trigger, automatic ejectors, automatic safety. Full pistol grip buttstock checkered in 2-pt pattern with 13-1/2″ LOP over Winchester red pad. Beavertail forearm with roll type release. Checkered in diamond pattern around release and triangle pattern on sides. Unengraved frame marked “DUCK” on trigger plate. WEIGHT: 7 lbs. 12 oz. PROVENANCE: William Henkel Collection. CONDITION: Bbls retain 85-90% orig blued finish. Frame retains 85-90% of an older restored finish. Starting to tone on bottom, mostly vivid on sides. Buttstock and forearm have been refinished and retain most of their custom finish, with light handling marks throughout. Checkering lightly filled in. Forearm with minor repair on left side, but otherwise very good. Bores are bright and shiny. Mechanics are very good. 49394-54 JSL261 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 1483

1484
$0.00

*CUSTOM MODEL 21 HEAVY GAME OR TRAP GUN WITH CASE.

SN 30133. Cal. 12 ga. 3″ Chambers. 30″ Bbls marked for full and full. Standard coin finished Model 21 action features automatic safety and gold-plated single selective trigger. Action is engraved with large scrolling acanthus with floral accents in nicely shaded backgrounds. Engravers signature “A. Todt” (formerly of Merkel) is on trigger plate. American walnut pistol grip buttstock has red Winchester pad. Matching beavertail braced forend has gold-plated ejector hammers. This gun is signed by the engraver, Andreas Todt, which can be found under the trigger guard. Bore diameter: left -.730, right -.730. Bore restrictions: left -.035 (full), right -.035 (full). Wall thickness: left -.030, right -.029. Drop at heel: 2-5/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 7 lbs 12 oz. LOP: 13-5/8”. Brown leather case by Outre is lined in brown cloth and contains a pair of snap caps, a key and a leather fob. CONDITION: Excellent, as custom finished. Bbls retain essentially all of a satin re-black, with a few light marks. Action retains essentially all of its coin finish. What are probably orig stocks have only a few light marks in glossy re-finish. Checkering re-cut. Bores are excellent, slightly frosted. Action is tight. Bbls are off face. Ejectors are out of time. Trigger works. Case is excellent. 48836-1 MGM58 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 1484

1485
$0.00

*CUSTOM MODEL 21 GAME GUN WITH CASE.

SN 17383. Cal. 12 ga. 28″ Bbls marked for mod and full. Standard coin finished Model 21 action features automatic safety and gold-plated single selective trigger. Action is engraved with near full coverage large scrolling acanthus with floral accents. Engravers signature “A. Todt” (formerly of Merkel) is on trigger plate. Nicely flame figured American walnut pistol grip buttstock has Winchester hard rubber buttplate. Bore diameter: left -.730, right -.734. Bore restrictions: left -.032 (full), right -.007 (IC). Wall thickness: left -.033, right -.029. Drop at heel: 2-5/8″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Weight: 7 lbs 4 oz. LOP: 13-5/8”. Brown leather case by Outre is lined in brown cloth. Case contains a key and leather fob. CONDITION: Excellent, as custom finished. Bbls retain essentially all of a satin re-black, with a few light marks. Action retains essentially all of its coin finish. What are probably orig stocks have only a few light marks in a glossy re-finish. Forend checkering deeply re-cut. Buttplate does not fit well. Bores are excellent, slightly frosted. Action is tight. Ejectors are out of time. Trigger works. Case is excellent. 48836-3 MGM52 (4,500-7,500) – Lot 1485

1486
$0.00

*WINCHESTER MODEL 21 “TRAP AND SKEET” 12 GAUGE.

SN 10561. 25-7/8″ bbls, 3″ chambers as marked, CHOKES: WS1/WS1 as marked. Full length matted rib with steel mid bead and red plastic front bead. Single selective trigger, automatic ejectors, non-automatic safety. Buttstock checkered in three-point pattern with checkered side panels and full pistol grip with 14-9/16″ LOP over Pachmayr white lined waffle pad. Beavertail forearm checkered in standard skeet pattern. Gun bottom marked “TRAP / SKEET”. WEIGHT: 7 lbs, 8 oz. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain 95-97% restored blue with modern “3 IN. CHAM” marking. Receiver retains 85-90% older restored blue. Trigger plate retaining 35-40% blue finish having either been cleaned or finished removed, although finish is smooth. Trigger guard retains a trace of orig blue. Forearm iron with 60-70% of its factory blue. Buttstock and forend with light handling marks throughout and cracquelure. Mechanics are excellent. Bright shiny bores. 49417-50 JSL204 C&R (4,500-6,500) – Lot 1486

1487
$3,450.00

*WINCHESTER MODEL 21, TRAP AND SKEET.

SN 3155. 12 Ga. 26″ bbl, 2-3/4″ chambers, CHOKE: WS1/WS2. Full length matted rib with steel mid bead and red plastic front bead. Single selective trigger, automatic ejectors, non-automatic safety. Straight grip stock checkered in three-point pattern with checkered side panels with 13-1/4″ LOP from rear position single trigger over Pachmayr white line waffle pad. Beavertail forearm checkered in standard pattern, with roll- type release. Receiver is un-engraved but stamped on trigger plate Trap/Skeet. WEIGHT: 7 lbs, 5 oz. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain 95-97% orig blue. Receiver retains 95-97% orig blue finish just starting to tone on bottom with high point edge wear. Trigger guard and forearm retain 75-80% blued finish just starting to tone. Forearm is excellent with a few light handling marks and retains most of its orig finish. Buttstock is very good. Checkering is sharp. Finish is slightly crazed with minor chips and losses in finish at toe. Mechanics are excellent. Bright and shiny bores. 49417-52 JSL209 C&R (4,000-6,000) – Lot 1487

1488
$0.00

*WINCHESTER MODEL 21 TOURNAMENT GRADE.

SN 3101. 12 GA, 25-15/16″ bbls, 2-3/4″ chambers, CHOKED: WS1/WS2. Full length matted rib with white plastic mid and front bead. Single selective trigger, automatic ejectors, non-automatic safety. Full pistol grip buttstock checkered in two-point pattern with 14-5/8″ LOP over “Winchester” red pad. Beavertail forearm, checkered in standard grade pattern. Top of frame lightly stippled. Trigger plate marked “Tournament”. WEIGHT: 7 lbs, 7 oz. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbl retain 90-95% older restored blue. Receiver retains 85-90% factory quality restored finish with high point edge wear. Buttstock and forearm beautifully restored and retain nearly all of their custom finish. There is a minute grain separation in forearm at frame. Otherwise stocks are sound and checkering is excellent. Mechanics are excellent. Bright shiny bore. 49417-56 JSL206 C&R (4,000-6,000) – Lot 1488

1489
$0.00
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Please Note: There is a slight flare at the extreme muzzle end of the right barrel.

*WINCHESTER MODEL 21 DELUXE SKEET.

SN 19517. Cal. 12 GA. 26″ bbls, 2-3/4″ chambers. Choked: WS1/WS2. Full length matted rib with steel mid bead and red plastic front bead. Single selective trigger, automatic ejectors, non-automatic safety. Capped full pistol grip buttstock checkered in three point pattern with checkered side panels and 12-7/8″ LOP from rear position single trigger over Winchester red pad. Gold oval in stock engraved “L.G.DuPuy”. Beavertail forearm with roll type release checkered in five point pattern. Unengraved receiver marked “Deluxe Skeet” on bottom. WEIGHT: 7 lbs. 9 oz. CONDITION: Excellent, bbls retain 85-90% older restored blue finish with a few light scratches and handling marks. Receiver retains 85-90% older restored dark blue finish. Buttstock and forearm are excellent and retain most of an older professionally restored finish. Mechanics are excellent, bores are bright and shiny. 49590-1 JSL216 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 1489

1490
$2,300.00

*PRE-WAR WINCHESTER MODEL 21 SKEET GUN.

SN 13100. Cal. 12 ga, 2-3/4″ chambers, 26″ bbls with matted rib, red bead front sight and steel middle bead. Beavertail forend with standard skeet checkering pattern and roll-type forend release. Typical skeet grade gun with selective single trigger and auto ejectors. Non-automatic safety with orig safety slide. Bottom of floorplate marked “SKEET”. Replaced buttstock (likely by Fajen) with LOP 14-1/8″ from single trigger, full pistol grip; 2-point checkering. Fajen marked lined buttplate with small white spacer, newer buttplate screws. Bore diameter: left bbl .729 right bbl .730. Chokes: left – .007, right – .005. CONDITION: Overall very good. Bbls retain approximately 80-85% blue with loss toward breech end near chamber area. Exterior of bbls in very good condition. Bores are very good to excellent with one or two of the exterior dings showing through on the inside. Ribs are sound. Orig beavertail forend in very nice condition showing 90-95% hand rubbed finish with slight hairline crack on left side at muzzle end and a scratch at breach end showing some added finish. Frame shows approximately 90% blued finish with edge and corner wear. Top tang retains most of the blue, with lever approximately 95%. Trigger guard bow retains 90-95% blued finish with tang starting. Buttstock shows beautiful grain, likely American walnut, with crisp modern checkering. Overall a very nice Model 21 skeet gun. 49253-14 JSL2 C&R (3,500-5,500) – Lot 1490

1491
$4,887.50

*WINCHESTER MODEL 21 DUCK GUN.

SN 23636. 12 Ga. 32″ Bbls, 3″ chambers. CHOKE: FULL/FULL. Full length matted rib with steel front bead. Single selective trigger, automatic ejectors, automatic safety, full pistol grip buttstock checkered in two-point patter with 13-5/8″ LOP over “WINCHESTER” red pad. Beavertail forearm with roll-type release checkered in standard pattern. Un-engraved receiver marked “DUCK” on trigger plate. WEIGHT: 7 lbs, 12 oz. CONDITION: Very good. Bbls retain 75-80% orig blued finish with scattered handling marks and blue loss throughout. Receiver retains 75-80% orig blued finish, stronger on sides, toning on bottom. Trigger guard and forearm iron retain about half of their orig blued finish. Buttstock with scattered scratches and handling marks has been refinished and retains 85-90% of its restored finish. Black spacer in pad is cracked on left side. Forearm with scattered handling marks and scratches retains most of a restored finish. There is a tight crack on left side of forearm at muzzle end. Mechanics are excellent. Bores are excellent with light frosting particularly in left bore. 49417-59 JSL211 C&R (3,000-5,000) – Lot 1491

1492
$3,450.00

*WINCHESTER MODEL 21 12 GAUGE UPGRADE WITH CASE.

SN 24707. Cal. 12 Ga. 26″ bbl. 2-3/4″ chambers. Single selective trigger, auto ejectors and automatic safety. Matted rib. Twin plastic bead sights. Receiver lightly scroll engraved in Grade 4 type pattern as customized. Replacement full pistol grip buttstock nicely checkered in fleur-de-lis pattern with steel grip cap that is nicely scroll engraved. 14-1/4″ LOP over soft “KICK-EZE” pad. Near fully checkered beavertail forend with 3 fleur-de-lis patterns. Weight 7 lbs. 12 oz. Bore diameter both bbls: .735, chokes left .015. Right .010. Gold cordura trunk case is lined in burgundy cloth. CONDITION: Excellent as refurbished and customized with wood and metal retaining most of their custom finishes. Minute separation in stock behind top tang. Mechanics fine. Beautiful short barreled Model 21 custom. Case is excellent. 49323-1 JSL17 (3,500-5,500) – Lot 1492

1493
$2,300.00

*WINCHESTER MODEL 21 FIELD GUN.

SN 2413. Cal. 12 ga. 30″ bbl. Double triggers, extractors, full pistol grip. Right and left bbl with early markings. Steel bead front sight. Splinter forend with standard early forend release and 3-point checkering pattern. Frame unmarked with early non-recessed hinge pin, top tang with SN and “safe” in front of standard lined safety. Buttstock with full pistol grip to “WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS COMPANY” buttplate. LOP 13-7/8″. Chambers are 2-5/8″. Bore diameter: .729 both bbls with left bbl choked .034 and right bbl choked .011. Weight 7 lbs. 6 oz. CONDITION: Overall excellent. Bbls retain 85-90% orig bbl blue. Left muzzle with small dent to exterior. Small area of corrosion at breach. Bores excellent. Frame shows 80-85% blue with honest hunting wear on sharp edges and bottom of frame. Top tang and top lever retaining 85-90% blue. Trigger guard bow and tang have turned gun metal grey and brown with light freckling. Buttstock shows 85-90% hand rubbed finish, with left side stock cheek showing an old vertical scratch. Buttplate in very nice condition with minor chip at toe. Overall a very nice, useable and collectible early Model 21 just begging for birds. 49253-15 JSL1 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 1493

1494
$2,587.50

*EARLY WINCHESTER MODEL 21 FIELD GUN.

SN 1221. Cal. 12 Ga. 2-3/8 chambers. Fine 4-digit standard field grade model 21 with rare 32″ bbls. Double triggers and extractors. Standard rib with steel front bead and “certifiable pre-ban ivory” mid-bead. Bbls marked with typical early markings. Forend shows early 3-point checkering and early Model 21 forend release. Frame shows typical early non-recessed hinge pin. Non-selective safety with standard lined safety button. Full pistol grip with non-orig steel grip cap shows typical 2 point checkering. LOP is 13-7/8″ over “WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO” buttplate that is a replacement with a fair fit. Bore diameter: both bbls .730 Chokes .033 left, right .030. Weight 7 lbs. 8 oz. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Overall excellent as partially restored. 95% blue with excellent bores that are bright and shiny. Frame retains 90-95% blue. Top lever retains 60-70% of what could be its orig blue. Top tang retains 75-80% blue. Trigger guard bow shows 40-50% blue with trigger guard tang having toned. Orig forend wood in good condition with checkering partially smooth but still visible throughout, retaining half of its hand rubbed finish and checkering filled. Buttstock in very good condition showing a couple of minor bumps. Checkering filled lightly in and slightly worn from hunting wear over the years. Buttplate in very good condition with very few minor bumps and scratches. A rare early long barreled Model 21. 49253-16 JSL IVORY (3,000-5,000) – Lot 1494

1495
$6,325.00

*EARLY WINCHESTER MODEL 21 FIELD GUN.

SN 19952. Cal. 12 Ga. 30″ bbls. 2-3/4″ chambers. Choked: MOD/FULL. Standard Model 21 matted rib with steel front sight. Single selective trigger, automatic ejectors, automatic safety. Capped full pistol grip stock with 15-5/8″ LOP over orig Winchester Repeating Arms Company serrated buttplate. Beavertail forend with roll type release. Checkered in standard 2-point field grade checkering pattern on butt and beavertail forend with panels on side and at forend release. Weight: 7 lb 5 oz. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, near new. Retaining 98-99% strong orig bbl blue with a few light handling marks and scratches. Receiver retains 97-98% deep orig blue with a few light handling marks and minor loss on bottom of frame in front of trigger plate. Forend metal and trigger guard retain nearly all their orig blue with a few minute scratches. Stocks are near mint with minor handling marks and show virtually all their orig hand rubbed finish with slight craquelure at toe. Mechanics are fine. Bores bright and shiny. A really fine high condition early Model 21 Standard Grade gun. 49473-9 JSL83 C&R (3,000-5,500) – Lot 1495

1496
$5,750.00

*FACTORY ENGRAVED BROWNING MEDALIST PISTOL RENAISSANCE EDITION IN AN ORIGINAL CASE.

SN 47670T72. Cal. .22 LR. 6-3/4″ bbl, French gray finish. PROVENANCE: William Henkel Collection. CONDITION: Nearly new in box, appears unfired. Very few mars. Engraving is expertly executed with floral scrolls, coverage is full on the slide and rear of frame, breech of bbl shows scroll work as does the bottom of the bbl, trigger guard and forestrap. Checkered stocks are with scroll pattern outside the thumb rest and on the forearm, full checkering with scrolls on the right grip. The case is black leatherette on the outside, red velvet with a Browning medallion on the interior, set contains three bbl weights, a bbl weight mount, combination tool and cartridge block. Hard to improve upon. 49394-42 TEP (3,000-5,000) – Lot 1496

1497
$3,450.00

*BROWNING RENAISSANCE CHALLENGER 22 LR.

SN 58870U74. Cal. 22 LR. 6-3/4″ bbl. Beautiful little target pistol. Gold plated trigger, fancy checkered one piece grip that is scroll carved near frame and bead pattern around sides and bottom. Frame and slide are nicely scroll and floral engraved and near full coverage. SN on front strap. Wide blade front sight. No engraver signature noted. Comes with an orig instruction pamphlet and black faux leather Browning pistol case. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Retains most of its orig finish to both wood and metal with a few handling marks throughout. Has been fired, but appears to be well taken care of. Bore is bright and shiny. Mechanics are crisp. Pamphlet and case are very good. 49417-82 JSL305 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 1497

1498
$3,450.00

*BROWNING GOLD LINE CHALLENGER 22 LR.

SN 17755U2. Cal. 22 LR. 6-3/4″ bbl. Beautiful little target pistol. Gold plated trigger, fancy checkered one piece cherry colored grip that are finely checkered with bead pattern around bottom. Frame and slide are nicely gold inlaid with line work and scroll on slide, frame and front strap. Engraved in near full coverage. SN on front strap. Wide blade front sight. No engraver signature noted. Comes with an orig instruction pamphlet and black faux leather Browning pistol case. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Retains most of its orig finish to both wood and metal with a few handling marks throughout. Has been fired, but appears to be well taken care of. Bore is bright and shiny. Mechanics are crisp. Pamphlet and case are very good. 49417-83 JSL306 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 1498

1499
$2,012.50

*ENGRAVED BROWNING BABY AUTO PISTOL.

SN 131246. Cal. .25 ACP. 2” bbl, nickel finish, checkered hard rubber grips. CONDITION: Very fine. Probably test fired only. Pistol retains 99% brush nickel finish with very little apparent wear. Grips are excellent with no chips or compression. Gold is present on the trigger. Correct magazine. Engraving is factory original in grape vine scroll. Almost full coverage with exception of bottom of frame and forestrap. Bbl and receiver show Belgian proof marks. This is a fine high condition example of a Baby Browning pocket automatic. Purchased in Liege, Belgium, at the FN factory store, in 1964 by our consignor who claims it has not been fired. 49440-5 TEP (800-1,200) – Lot 1499

1500
$4,025.00

*BEAUTIFUL GRADE III BROWNING AUTO-22 WITH CASE.

SN 71T64501. Cal. .22 LR. 19-1/2″ bbl, with fixed front blade sight, rear flip up sight, gold plated trigger. Full knob pistol grip stock with 13-7/8 LOP over serrated steel buttplate. Buttstock is beautifully skip line checkered in three point pattern. Forearm is also skip line checkered in three point pattern. Receiver is beautifully near full coverage engraved in floral and scroll pattern by Angelo Bee, and signed on bottom left. Left side of receiver with setter flushing two pheasants in game scene. Top of receiver with bust of dog and duck in his mouth surrounded by floral pattern. Right side of receiver with setter and three ducks taking off in a pond scene. Trigger guard lightly scroll engraved, bottom of frame with scalloped engraving. Buttstock with pretty fiddle back figure. Factory luggage case and box with instruction pamphlets. Weight: 5 lbs. 1 oz. PROVENANCE: Rod Fuller Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, near new. Retaining most orig factory finish throughout, buttstock with a few light scratches in particular two on left side of receiver that are deeper than any others. Mechanics are excellent, brilliant shiny bore. Case and box are very good, box end labels are missing. 49291-26 JSL187 (2,500-3,500) – Lot 1500

1501
$3,162.50

*BROWNING AUTOMATIC .22 RIFLE GRADE THREE.

SN 4E19476. Cal. .22 LR. 22″ bbl, blue and French gray finish. Checkered deluxe stocks. Factory engraved and gold inlaid. CONDITION: Very fine, bbl shows 99% plum/blue finish, receiver shows 99% French gray finish. Rifle shows full coverage engraving on either side of the receiver, left side shows gold inlaid dog flushing quail, right side shows gold inlaid dog flushing ducks. Trigger has 99% gold finish. Receiver is grooved for telescope. Stocks are very fine with checkered pistol grip and forearm, wood is high grade crotch walnut, a few small handling marks and slight milking of the finish around the pistol grip and loading port. Very nice Browning auto .22. 49503-50 TEP (2,000-3,000) – Lot 1501

1502
$2,875.00

*LOT OF TWO BROWNING GRADE-1 AUTO-22 SEMI-AUTOMATIC RIFLES.

SN 1T16340 / 02085MY212. 1) Cal. 22 LR, 19″ bbl, blue finish, checkered straight grain walnut stocks, scroll engraved grooved receiver, made in Belgium with all standard features. 2) Cal. 22 LR, 19″ bbl, blue finish, checkered straight grain walnut stocks, scroll engraved receiver, made in Japan with all standard features. CONDITION: 1) Very fine. Bbl shows a considerable amount of bright blue finish with some slight muzzle wear and a few small scratches. Bbl address is sharp. Bore is bright with strong rifling. Takedown needs some adjustment. Receiver retains nearly complete blue finish with slight handling marks and some high point wear. Varnished checkered stocks are very good with some small dents and scratches especially at pistol grip and end of butt. 2) Very fine. Bbl shows nearly all blue finish with only very slight muzzle wear. Bore is bright with strong rifling. Takedown needs adjustment. Receiver retains considerable blue with only minor high point wear and few scratches. Gold wash is present in engraving. Varnished checkered stocks are very good with a few slight mars and dents commensurate with age of rifle. A very nice pair of Browning auto 22’s. 49417-97 TEP (1,000-2,000) – Lot 1502

1503
$690.00

*BROWNING GRADE ONE AUTO 22 WITH CASE.

SN 8T99302. Cal. .22 LR. standard 19-1/2″ bbl, fixed blade front sight marked “Browning Arms Co. St. Louis Mo. & Montreal P.Q.”. Full knob pistol grip checkered in two point pattern with serrated full steel buttplate. Receiver engraved with light scroll and floral engraving, zig zag border pattern which is standard for the Grade One. Forearm checkered in diamond pattern. Housed in a two tone Browning black faux fur lined case. Weight: 4 lbs. 15 oz. PROVENANCE: Rod Fuller Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent overall, bbl and receiver retain most of their orig finish with scattered light handling marks and minor oxidation on left side of receiver. Buttstock and forearm are excellent and retain nearly all orig finish with light handling marks, minor scuffs and craquelure throughout. Steel buttplate is excellent with oxidation at top screw and heel and a couple of other minor spots. Mechanics are excellent, brilliant shiny bore. Case is excellent with a few minor scuffs, orig instructions enclosed. 49291-15 JSL183 (750-1,250) – Lot 1503

1504
$1,495.00

*BROWNING SAFARI GRADE RIFLE.

SN 2L12866. Cal. .458 WIN MAG. 24″ bbl. Features a ramp hooded blade front sight with bead. Adjustable rear sight. Simple scroll engraved trigger guard and floorplate. 1-pc high gloss stock with checkered forearm, pistol grip, cheekpiece, and 14″ LOP over Browning waffle pad. Weighs 8 lbs. PROVENANCE: Rod Fuller Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent overall. Bbl retains most of its orig blue. Stock with indiscernible repair in front of bolt, otherwise excellent with light handling marks in high gloss finish. Mechanics crisp. 49291-16 JSL47 (1,000-1,500) – Lot 1504

1505
$1,495.00

*BROWNING SAFARI MODEL BOLT ACTION RIFLE WITH HIGHLY FIGURED CHECKERED STOCK.

SN 904Y4. Cal. .222, 22″ stepped rapid taper bbl, blue finish, highly figured checkered walnut stock with cheekpiece and Browning hard rubber buttplate. Engraved floorplate and trigger guard. Sling swivel studs in stock. PROVENANCE: Rod Fuller Estate Collection. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl shows a generous amount of blue with only slight muzzle wear and some plumming toward muzzle. Scope mount holes are filled on bbl. Bore is slightly frosty with strong rifling. Receiver retains almost all of orig blue with only some high point wear and a few scratches. Scope mount holes are plugged. Bolt handle is polished bright. Bolt is numbered to gun. Bottom metal retains most of orig blue with only some high point wear and a few scratches. Stock is fine with nice figure, sharp checkering, cheeckpiece, and sling swivel studs. Buttplate is very good. A very fine Browning bolt action rifle that was made in Finland. 49291-17 TEP (1,250-1,750) – Lot 1505

1506
$3,450.00

*BROWNING MEDALLION GRADE .308 NORMA MAG BOLT ACTION RIFLE.

SN 65504L73. Rare Caliber. 24″ blued steel bbl, no sights. Beautiful high gloss walnut stock with rosewood and white line spaced forend tip and flared triangle inlaid pistol grip cap. Engraved double crossbolts. LOP 13-1/2″ over Browning waffle pad. Crisp skip-line checkering with scalloped borders. Standard medallion engraving. PROVENANCE: Rod Fuller Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent near new in orig box. Box in fair condition with corner separations. 49291-20 JSL29 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 1506

1507
$2,875.00

*FACTORY ENGRAVED BROWNING MEDALLION GRADE BOLT ACTION RIFLE.

SN 6X36465. Cal. 7 MM REM MAG. 24″ bbl, blue finish, checkered walnut stock with cheekpiece. PROVENANCE: Rod Fuller Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl retains 98% blue with only a few slight handling marks. Receiver retains 98% blue with slight high point wear. Bolt handle is polished bright. Bore is bright with sharp rifling. Bottom metal retains 98% black anodized finish. Stock is fine with 98% finish. Finely checkered pistol grip with a wood cap and white insert inletted. Forend is finely checkered with a contrasting wood forend cap. Stock has a Monte Carlo cheekpiece and a Browning buttcap. Sling swivel studs are present. Engraving is of the simple foliate pattern on the receiver and breech end of bbl. Bottom metal has gold wash engraving with a big horn sheep on the floorplate. Very nice high grade Browning rifle. 49291-21 TEP (3,000-5,000) – Lot 1507

1508
$9,775.00

*RARE GOLD ENCRUSTED BROWNING SUPERPOSED PREWAR MIDAS GRADE.

SN 4684. 12 ga. 32″ bbls. 3″ chambers. CHOKED: Imp.Mod./Full. Full length matted low profile ventilated rib with white plastic mid bead and fluorescent orange front bead. Miller single selective trigger, automatic ejectors, non automatic safety. Beautifully figured capped full pistol grip buttstock is a modern replacement with 14-1/2″ LOP over black Decelerator pad. Brass shield in grip cap marked “Brent Umberger / Master Stock Maker”. Forearm is nicely checkered with fancy point pattern near tip. Receiver is gold inlaid throughout with gold borders and gold line work. Top of frame is finely stippled with gold line work. Gold eagles on both right and left side in a triangular shaped pattern with serrated lined background. There is also a gold eagle and gold line work engraved on the trigger guard. Stock is FKLT configuration. WEIGHT: 8 lbs. 7 oz. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Robert Burg. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain most of an older professionally restored finish as do frame, trigger guard and top lever. Buttstock and forearm are outstanding as customized and noted above and retain most of their hand rubbed finish with a few light handling marks throughout. Mechanics are excellent. Bores are bright and shiny. A rare Superposed. 49503-44 JSL264 C&R (5,000-8,000) – Lot 1508

1509
$6,900.00

*BEAUTIFUL BROWNING DOUBLE SIGNED MIDAS SUPERPOSED.

SN 34812 S74. Cal. 12 Ga. 30″ bbls. 2-3/4″ chambers. Choked: FULL/MOD. Full length low profile ventilated matted rib with twin “certifiable pre-ban ivory” beads. Gold plated single selective trigger, automatic ejector, non-automatic safety. Stock is FKLT configuration with 14-1/2″ LOP over white lined Browning waffle pad. Trap forend. Beautifully figured stock checkered in standard Midas point and leaf pattern. Receiver is beautifully engraved and gold inlaid. Left side with 3 gold pheasants surrounded by gold line work and floral scroll, signed by “R. Dewil”. Right side full floral scroll engraved and gold inlaid with 3 ducks in marsh scene, signed by “R. LeMarchand”. The depth and qualify of this particular game scene are extraordinary. Bottom of frame is fully and finely engraved in floral and scroll pattern with gold inlaid, highly detailed, flying quail. Trigger guard finely engraved with floral scroll and open shield at bow. Weight: 8 lb 9 oz. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Robert Burg. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Bbls, frame, forend iron and trigger guard retain nearly all of their factory blue. Forearm and buttstock retain nearly all of their high gloss factory finish with light handling marks and one minute grain separation where trigger guard bow meets trigger guard tang. Mechanics are excellent. Brilliant shiny bores. Overall a really gorgeous Midas with much better than average engraving. 49503-48 JSL96 IVORY (7,000-11,000) – Lot 1509

1510
$9,200.00

*BEAUTIFUL BROWNING MIDAS 12 GA.

SN 47228S5. Cal. 12 Ga. 32″ Bbls. 2-3/4″ chambers. Choked: Full/Full. Full length matted low profile ventilated rib with “certifiable pre-ban ivory” mid and front bead. Gold plated single selective triggers, automatic ejectors, non-automatic safety. Stock is FKLT configuration, checkered in standard Midas grade point and leaf pattern with 14-9/16″ LOP over Browning white lined waffle pad. Forearm checkered in five point pattern. Receiver is beautifully scroll and floral engraved with gold inlays of pheasants in wood scene on left and gold ducks in marsh scene on right. Bottom of frame with gold inlaid quail all surrounded by beautifully executed floral and scroll pattern. Signed on both sides “A. DIERCKX”. Wood has incredible grain and color. Accompanied by Browning hard case. Weight: 8 lbs 7 oz. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Robert Burg. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Extraordinarily fine, near new retaining nearly all factory orig finishes to both wood and metal. Likely test fired only. Case is excellent. Brilliant shiny bore. Mechanics are crisp. With a combination of exceptional engraving, exceptional wood, and exceptional condition it would be hard to improve upon this Midas. 49503-4 JSL290 IVORY (5,000-8,000) – Lot 1510

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1511
$6,325.00

*BEAUTIFUL BROWNING SUPERPOSED MIDAS GRADE BROADWAY TRAP.

SN 37820 S5. Cal. 12 Ga. 32″ bbls. 2-3/4″ chambers. Choked: IMP MOD/FULL. Browning low profile ventilated Broadway rib with twin “certifiable pre-ban ivory” beads. Single selective gold plated trigger, ejectors, non-automatic safety. Stock is FKLT configuration, beautiful flame grained American walnut, with 14-5/8″ LOP over Browning white lined waffle pad. Round nose forearm. Receiver is beautifully engraved, signed “A. Dierckx” on both sides of receiver. Left side gold inlaid with 3 gold pheasant surrounded by gold line work and full coverage foliate scroll. Right side with 3 ducks in marsh scene surrounded by gold line work and full coverage foliate scroll. Bottom of receiver masterfully engraved in full coverage foliate scroll with gold quail flying. Forearm iron and top tang with beautiful geometric designs. Standard Midas point and leaf checkering pattern on butt with 5-point checkering on forearm. Weight: 8 lb 4 oz. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Robert Burg. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Extremely fine, near new. Has been fired but very well taken care of. Bbl and frame retain virtually all of their factory blue. Stocks retains nearly all their orig high gloss finish. Mechanics are crisp. Brilliant shiny bore. A stunning and classy Midas Grade. 49503-47 JSL91 IVORY (5,000-8,000) – Lot 1511

1512
$4,600.00
Revised: 10/3/2015

Great News: This gun will letter as a Midas Grade!

*BROWNING MIDAS GRADE BROADWAY TRAP.

SN 2113 S9. Cal. 12 Ga. 32″ bbls. 2-3/4″ chambers. Choked: MOD/FULL. Full length matted Broadway low profile ventilated rib with twin “certifiable pre-ban ivory” beads. Gold plated single selective trigger, automatic ejectors, non-automatic safety. Stock is FKST configuration, 14-1/4″ LOP over red serrated “KICKEEZ” pad with small black spacer. Trap forend, checkered in standard Midas 3-point checkering pattern. Buttstock checkered in standard Midas pattern with point and leaf pattern through grip. Receiver fully and finely scroll and floral engraved and gold inlaid. Left side with 3 pheasant in gold surrounded by fancy gold line work. Bottom of frame with quail in flight in gold. Right side of frame with 3 ducks in flight in marsh scene, also surrounded by gold. Overall this gun is exquisitely engraved with beautiful shading in background of scroll throughout. Trigger guard bow fully engraved with shield that is absent of initials. No engraver signature noted.Weight: 8 lb 6 oz. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Robert Burg. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Extremely fine, near new. Retaining 98-99% orig blued finish to bbls, frame, trigger guard and forearm iron. Buttstock and forearm both excellent with minor handling marks. Finish on left side of buttstock, though vibrant, has turned slightly cloudy but does not detract from gun. Mechanics are excellent. Bores bright and shiny. Beautiful high art Superposed trap gun. 49503-49 JSL90 IVORY (5,000-8,000) – Lot 1512

1513
$6,612.50

*BEAUTIFUL BROWNING P1H SUPERPOSED.

SN P33RN1260. Cal. 20 Ga. 26″ bbls. 3″ chambers. Choked: SKT/CYL. Full length matted low profile rib with steel front bead. Gold plated single selective trigger, automatic ejectors, non-automatic safety. Stock configuration is FKLT with 14-1/4″ LOP over Browning hard plastic buttplate. Receiver finely engraved in scroll and leaf pattern with 2 gold inlaid quail on left and right. Bottom of receiver in leaf and scroll pattern, as is trigger guard bow. Nicely figured buttstock and forend with classic 2-point checkering. Weight: 5 lb 14 oz. PROVENANCE: Rod Fuller Estate Collection. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine. Bbls retain virtually all their orig blue. Frame, trigger guard, forearm iron and top lever retain virtually all their factory blued finish. Buttstock and forearm retain virtually all their orig high gloss finish with light handling marks. Mechanics excellent and crisp. Brilliant shiny bore. Pretty little 20 ga Browning. 49291-39 JSL98 (4,000-7,000) – Lot 1513

1514
$7,187.50

*CASED BROWNING CENTENNIAL SUPERPOSED CONTINENTAL 2-BARREL SET.

SN 1878C-196. 24″ .30-06 Rifle bbl and 26-1/2″ 20 ga. shotgun bbl with 3″ chambers, steel front bead with ventilated rib, choked MOD.and MOD. Single trigger, automatic ejectors and non-automatic safety. Nicely figured, checkered, oil finished English stock with 14-1/8″ LOP over black Browning hard plastic buttplate. Forend with Schnable at muzzle ends on both shotgun and rifle bbls. Receiver beautifully engraved with gold quail in game scene, and stag elk in wood scene on left in very fine detail, signed by engraver “L A CAMPO” on left. Floor plate and trigger guard lightly scroll engraved. 7 lbs 4oz with rifle bbl. 6 lbs with shotgun bbl. Cased in large full walnut casing with red velvet lined interior and brass fixtures. PROVENANCE: Rod Fuller Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent as new showing very little use. Both wood and metal are near mint throughout. Case is excellent with a few minor handling marks. 49291-28 JSL42 (5,000-10,000) – Lot 1514

1515
$7,187.50

*BEAUTIFUL CASED BROWNING MALLARD WATERFOWL SUPERPOSED.

SN 864PM00137. Cal. 12 Ga. 28″ bbls. 2-3/4″ chambers. Choked: MOD / FULL. Full length matted low profile ventilated rib with “certifiable pre-ban ivory” mid-bead and simulated ivory front bead. Gold plated single selective trigger, auto ejector, non-automatic safety. Stock is RKLT configuration with 14-5/8″ LOP over skip line checkered butt. Frame is beautifully scroll engraved with two gold mallards on right and left and two gold mallards on bottom and inlaid in gold “American Mallard 137 of 500 / Anas Platyahynchos” on the bottom of frame. Trigger guard beautifully acanthus engraved with gold mallard head on bow. Stocks are beautifully checkered with nicely figured walnut. Accompanied by beautiful brass cornered full walnut case with maroon velvet lining and leather handle. Weight: 7 lb 2 oz. PROVENANCE: Rod Fuller Estate Collection. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Extremely fine. As new. Has been fired but very well cared for. Bbl retains virtually all its org blue. Frame is excellent. Buttstock shows virtually all its orig hand rubbed oil finish with minute handling marks. Mechanics are excellent. Bores are bright and shiny. Case is excellent overall with minor handling marks. Overall a beautiful high art Browning Superposed. 49291-29 JSL66 IVORY (4,500-7,500) – Lot 1515

1516
$12,075.00

*VERY EARLY 20 GAUGE BROWNING SUPERPOSED WITH GRADE IV ENGRAVING.

SN 1829. (1950) Cal. 20 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 28″ Bbls marked for IC and Mod, are fitted with narrow, ventilated rib, marked with early Browning St. Louis address with steel and chamber information on left, with Browning patent information and “MADE IN BELGIUM” on right. Coin finished action with non-automatic safety and gold plated single selective trigger, is engraved with early grade IV European style showing near full coverage oak leaves and acorns framing game scenes of dogs, birds, and foxes; a fox carrying pheasant is returning to two kits in den with deep wooded background on left side. Right side depicts two setters and three pheasant, setter in foreground retrieves a fallen pheasant while setter in background watches another pheasant fall, as a third pheasant flushes. Two doves, one perched another flying, are on bottom of action. A pheasant perched on a branch is on trigger guard bow. Engraving is unsigned. Nicely streaked and lightly fiddle figured red-toned European walnut round knob long tang buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over hard rubber Browning buttplate. Point pattern checkering with line borders is at grip. One piece field forend matches well. Bore diameter: top -.613, bottom -.614. Bore restrictions: top -.023 (full), bottom -.014 (mod). Drop at heel: 2-3/16″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs 6 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. Factory records indicate this left the factory as a “Grade 1”. PROVENANCE: Rod Fuller Estate Collection. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, retaining nearly all of what appears to be orig finishes on wood and metal, with only a few light handling marks. Gold plate on trigger is excellent. Bores are excellent. Mechanically smooth and crisp. 49291-37 MGM162 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 1516

1517
$2,875.00

*EARLY POST WAR BROWNING SUPERPOSED GRADE FOUR.

SN 20742. 12 ga. 30″ bbl. 2-3/4″ chambers. CHOKED: Mod/Full. Full length matted low profile ventilated rib with twin “certifiable pre-ban ivory” bead sights. Gold plated single selective trigger, automatic ejectors, non automatic safety. Beautiful custom buttstock is capped pistol grip with long tang, checkered in 3-pt pattern and 14-1/4″ LOP over Browning white lined waffle pad. Trap forearm checkered in 5-pt pattern. Receiver is finely and beautifully engraved with large fighting cock pheasants on left side in game scene surrounded by scroll and arrow border pattern. Right side engraved with 7 pheasants in wood scene also surrounded by well cut scroll and arrow border pattern. Bottom of frame is nicely scroll engraved with bust of spaniel and pheasant in his mouth, surrounded by nicely cut scroll. Trigger guard, top tang and forearm iron are lightly scroll engraved. WEIGHT: 8 lbs. 3 oz. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Robert Burg. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Bbls retain 95-98% of an early factory re-blued finish showing great tone and fire and could pass for orig. Buttstock and forearm as noted retain nearly all of their custom high gloss finish with just a coupe of minute handling marks throughout. Receiver is French gray and retains most of an older, likely factory restored, condition. Brilliant shiny bores. Mechanics are crisp. A lovely and scarce trap gun. 49503-66 JSL298 C&R; IVORY (3,000-5,000) – Lot 1517

1518
$3,737.50

*12 GAUGE BROWNING DIANA GRADE SUPERPOSED ENGRAVED BY R. COENEN.

SN 95816S8. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 26-3/8″ Bbls marked for improved cylinder and modified. Field configuration, standard finish, short tang, round knob. Nicely figured crotch American walnut stock with Browning pad. Typical Diana engraving, signed on both sides by “R. Coenen”. CONDITION: Very fine to excellent. Some finish lifting on left side of forend. Bores and mechanics are excellent. 49181-49 MGM157 (4,500-7,500) – Lot 1518

1519
$3,737.50

*BROWNING POINTER GRADE SUPERPOSED.

SN 71855. Cal. 12 Ga. 30″ bbls. 3″ chambers. Choked: IMP MOD/IMP MOD. Full matted low profile ventilated rib with “certifiable pre-ban ivory” mid-bead and synthetic front sight. Gold plated single selective trigger, automatic ejectors, non-automatic safety. Stock configuration if FKLT with 14-9/16″ LOP over slightly compressed Browning white lined waffle pad. Trap forend. Receiver is beautifully engraved in game scene, signed by “L. Vrancken” on both sides of receiver. Left side with Setter and duck in marsh scene surrounded by scroll, right side with Pointer and pheasant in woods scene surrounded by scroll. Bottom of frame nicely scroll engraved with two birds surrounded by scroll. Trigger guard bow and forearm nicely scroll engraved. Buttstock finely checkered with 3-point checkering, as is forearm. Buttstock is a pretty piece of fiddle back walnut. Weight: 8 lb 2 oz. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Robert Burg. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbl retains 95-98% of what appears to be factory orig blue, though could be an older rust blued restoration. Chambers having been lengthened. Buttstock and forend retain nearly all of their restored high gloss finish, checkering is sharp. Near invisible repair at left side of forearm at frame and minute stock separation behind frame on bottom of left side, which does not in any way detract from this gun. Mechanics are very good, ejectors may need slight adjustment. Bores bright and shiny. A beautiful Pointer Grade engraved by Vrancken. 49503-70 JSL92 IVORY (4,500-6,500) – Lot 1519

1520
$5,175.00

*BEAUTIFUL BROWNING SUPERPOSED ONE OF FIVE THOUSAND P3 20 GAUGE WITH BOX.

SN P33BC1058. 20 ga. 26″ bbl. 2-3/4″ chambers. CHOKED: Imp.cyl/Mod. Full length matted low profile ventilated rib with steel front bead. Gold plated single selective trigger, automatic ejectors, non automatic safety. Straight grip stock checkered in 2-pt pattern with fancy bead border and 14-1/4″ LOP over Browning black plastic buttplate. Forend with Deeley release and Schnabel tip checkered in 3-pt pattern with fancy beaded border. Receiver is beautifully and near full coverage engraved, signed on left side “J Lewanczyk”. Left side of frame with setter and pheasant surrounded by scroll and marked in a beautiful banner “One of Five Thousand”. Right side engraved with a pointer and two quail, a bust of John Browning and in banner says “Browning Classic”. Bottom of frame fully scroll engraved with bust of quail in center. Trigger guard is lightly scroll engraved with Browning emblem in bow. Forearm and top lever also nicely scroll engraved. WEIGHT: 5 lbs. 14 oz. PROVENANCE: Rod Fuller Estate Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine, near new. Retaining virtually all orig finish to both wood and metal. Likely test fired only. Only a couple of minute handling marks. Box is excellent with corner and edge wear. Outer covering with some scuff marks. 49291-22 JSL278 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 1520

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1521
$4,025.00

*BEAUTIFUL GOLD INLAID B-25 125TH ANNIVERSARY BROWNING SUPERPOSED.

SN 325MZ03634. Cal. 12 Ga. 30″ bbl. 3″ chambers, as marked. Choked: IMP CYL/FULL. Full length low profile matted ventilated rib with two white plastic bead sights. Gold plated checkered single selective trigger, automatic ejectors, non-automatic safety. Beautifully grained buttstock is FKLT configuration with 14-1/2″ LOP over Browning black plastic buttplate. Buttstock and forend with classic 2-point checkering. Case colored receiver gold inlaid “125 YEARS / BROWNING / 1878 * 2003” on both sides with gold line work surrounding. Bottom of frame with fancy gold line work, gold inlaid “ONE OF 50” and “B 25”. Trigger guard, forend iron and top lever also beautifully bone and charcoal case hardened. Beautiful slim forearm with Schnable tip. Weight: 7 lb 14 oz. PROVENANCE: Rod Fuller Estate Collection. CONDITION: Extraordinarily fine, near new. Likely test fired only. Bbls retain nearly all of their orig blued finish. Receiver, trigger guard, forearm iron and top lever retain virtually all of their beautiful bold vivid case colors. Trigger retains nearly all of its orig gold plating. Buttstock and forearm are exceptionally fine with minor handling marks only and retain virtually all their orig finish. Mechanics are excellent. Brilliant shiny bores. Stunning near mint high grade commemorative Browning. 49291-38 JSL97 (4,000-7,000) – Lot 1521

1522
$6,037.50
Revised: 10/1/2015

Please Note: This is a skeet gun and the barrel markings reflect this.

*BROWNING GRADE I SUPERPOSED 28 GAUGE.

SN 1380F6. Cal. 28 GA. 26-3/8″ bbls, 2-3/4″ chambers. Choked: IMP CYL/IMP CYL. Full length matted low profile ventilated rib with steel front bead. Gold plated single selective trigger, automatic ejectors, non-automatic safety. Stock is RKLT configuration checkered in two point pattern with 14-15/16″ LOP over Pachmayr white lined pad. Round nosed forearm checkered in two point pattern on sides, engraved in standard Grade I pattern with light floral and scroll engraving. WEIGHT: 6 lbs. 12 oz. CONDITION: Excellent, bbls retain 95% orig blued finish with light handling marks. Receiver retains 85-90% orig blued finish with high point edge wear. Trigger guard retains 60% orig blued finish mostly on bow, tang has toned. Buttstock and forend have crazed with craquelure and retain 85-90% orig varnish with light handling marks throughout. Mechanics are excellent, bores are bright and shiny. 49417-63 JSL231 (2,500-3,500) – Lot 1522

1523
$5,175.00

*CASED BROWNING 20 GAUGE SUPERLITE SUPERPOSED.

SN 601727V70. Cal. 20 Ga. 1971 vintage. 2-3/4″ chambers. 26-1/2″ bbls with ventilated rib, simulated ivory front and “certifiable pre-ban ivory” center bead. Schnabel forend. Single trigger, auto-ejectors, non-auto safety. Classic 2-pt checkering. English grip with long tang. LOP 13-3/4″ over “Browning” hard plastic black buttplate. Gold-plated trigger. Choke: T – MOD, B – I/C. Weight: 5 lbs. 13 oz. PROVENANCE: Rod Fuller Estate Collection. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Bbl retains approximately 95% orig bbl blue with losses at muzzle and scattered handling marks. Frame retains 97-98% orig blue. Stock and forend show most of the high gloss finish with a few very light handling marks. Mechanics are crisp. Case is very nice with minor scrapes and wear. A very pretty Superlite. 49291-6 JSL41 IVORY (2,500-3,000) – Lot 1523

1524
$3,450.00

*FINE BROWNING SUPERPOSED GRADE 1 SUPERLITE.

SN 58546V69. Cal. 20 Ga. 26-1/2″ bbl. 2-3/4″ chambers. Ventilated rib. Steel front bead. Single trigger, automatic ejectors, non-automatic safety. Early Superlight slim forend. 14-1/4″ LOP over Browning hard plastic buttplate. English grip stock with standard 2-point checkering. Receiver lightly border engraved. Cased in a Browning Hartmann case with orig instruction pamphlet and envelope included. Weight 5 lbs. 14 oz. PROVENANCE: Rod Fuller Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, near new. Bbl retains 98-99% orig blue with minute handling marks. Frame and trigger guard retain nearly all orig blue. Stocks are excellent with only minor handling marks. Mechanics crisp. Case is excellent. 49291-7 JSL45 (2,500-3,000) – Lot 1524

1525
$2,875.00
Revised: 10/1/2015

Please Note: Stock and forend have been refinished.

*EARLY BROWNING SUPERPOSED GRADE 1 20 GAUGE.

SN 911. 20 ga. 28″ bbls. 2-3/4″ chambers. CHOKED: Mod/Full. Full length matted raised top rib with “certifiable pre-ban ivory” mid bead and red plastic front bead. Single selective trigger, auto ejectors, non automatic safety. Stock is RKLT configuration checkered in 2-pt pattern with 13-5/8″ LOP over serrated lined HRBP. Forearm is checkered in 3-pt pattern. Receiver is lightly scroll and floral engraved in standard Grade 1 pattern. WEIGHT: 6 lbs 7 oz. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Very good. Bbls retain 90-95% factory blued finish. Receiver retains 85-90% orig blue with high point edge wear and losses on form iron at bottom. Trigger guard retains about half of its orig blue as does forearm metal. Buttstock and forearm retain most of their factory finish. Checkering is mostly sharp, though lightly worn at knob with light handling marks throughout. Mechanics are excellent. Bore is bright and shiny. 49527-12 JSL271 C&R; IVORY (2,000-3,000) – Lot 1525

1526
$1,955.00

*BROWNING GRADE I SUPERPOSED LIGHTNING.

SN 13614. Cal. 20 GA. 26-3/8″ bbls, 3″ chambers. Choked: MOD/FULL. Full length matted low profile ventilated rib with steel front bead. Gold plated single selective trigger, automatic ejectors, non-automatic safety. Stock is RKLT configuration with two point checkering and 14-1/2″ LOP over Browning waffle pad. Round nose forend checkered in two point pattern on sides. Receiver engraved in typical Grade I pattern with light floral and scroll engraving on sides and bottom of frame marked “Lightning/Browning”. WEIGHT: 6 lbs. 4 oz. CONDITION: Excellent, bbls retain 85-90% orig blued finish with a few light handling marks and scratches. Receiver retains 85-90% factory blued finish with high point edge wear and handling marks. Buttstock and forearm retain most of a professionally restored finish with light handling marks throughout, there is a small restored crack near trigger guard on right side. Mechanics are excellent, bores are bright and shiny. 49417-69 JSL228 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 1526

1527
$2,587.50

*BROWNING SUPERPOSED GRADE I 20 GAUGE.

SN 43064V6. Cal. 20 GA. 26-3/8″ bbls, 3″ chambers. Choked: MOD/FULL. Full length matted low profile ventilated rib with steel front bead. Gold plated single selective trigger, automatic ejectors, non-automatic safety. Stock is FKST configuration checkered in two point pattern with 14-1/8″ LOP over Browning hard plastic buttplate. Forearm checkered in two point pattern on sides. Receiver is engraved in standard Grade I pattern with light floral and scroll engraving. Bottom of frame is marked “Lightning/Browning”. WEIGHT: 6 lbs. 9 oz. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, retaining most factory finish to both wood an metal with light handling marks throughout. Mechanics are excellent, brilliant shiny bores. 49417-71 JSL232 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 1527

1528
$1,955.00

*BROWNING LIGHTNING 20 GAUGE SUPERPOSED.

SN 59731V70. Cal. 20 Ga. 26-1/2″ bbl. 3″ chambers. Single trigger, auto ejectors, non-automatic safety. Gold-plated trigger with 14-1/4″ LOP over black Browning buttplate. Stock is FKST configuration. Standard 2-pt checkering. Lightly scroll engraved in typical Grade – “1” – pattern. Weight 6 lbs. 3 oz. Choke: T – MOD, B – I/C. PROVENANCE: Rod Fuller Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbl retains 95-98% orig blue with light handling marks. Receiver retains about 95% orig blue with high edge wear and light toning at corners. Buttstock and forend retain most of their orig varnish with light handling marks throughout. Mechanics are excellent. Bore is bright and shiny. 49291-5 JSL35 (2,000-2,500) – Lot 1528

1529
$2,587.50

*BROWNING SUPERPOSED GRADE 1.

SN 26534V2. Cal. 20 Ga. 28″ bbls. 3″ chambers. Choked: IMP CYL/IMP CYL. Full length low profile matted ventilated rib with “certifiable pre-ban ivory” mid bead and synthetic ivory front sight. Single selective trigger, automatic ejectors, non-automatic safety. Stock configuration is RKLT with 14″ LOP over orig Browning hard plastic buttplate. Checkered and engraved in standard Grade 1 pattern. Weight: 6 lb 8 oz. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Robert Burg. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Extremely fine, near new. Bbls and frame retain nearly all their orig deep blued finish. Stock and forend are excellent over, retaining nearly all factory finish with light handling marks and a couple of hunting bumps throughout. Mechanics excellent, ejectors are in time. Bores are bright and shiny. Has been used but well taken care of. 49503-67 JSL87 IVORY (2,000-3,000) – Lot 1529

1530
$2,760.00

*CASED BROWNING GRADE “1” LIGHTNING SUPERPOSED.

SN 624V71. Cal. 20 Ga. 28″ bbl with vent rib, steel front bead. 3″ chambers. Single trigger, auto-ejectors, non-automatic safety. Gold-plated trigger with 14-3/8″ LOP over “Browning” black plastic buttplate. Standard 2-pt checkering on buttstock and forend. Stock is FKLT configuration. Weight: 6 lbs. 4 oz. Bore diameter: Both .620. Choke: T -.024, B -.012. 1972 vintage. PROVENANCE: Rod Fuller Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent overall showing little evidence of use. Bbl and frame retain most of their orig factory finish with light marks. Stock and forend are excellent, showing light handling marks, but overall excellent. Bore is bright and shiny. Case is very nice with orig Browning instruction packet included. 49291-4 JSL40 (2,000-2,500) – Lot 1530

1531
$1,725.00

*HIS AND HERS GRADE 1 BROWNINGS.

SN 05558PX123/7217572. 1) His- 12 ga. Superposed 28″ bbls, 3″ chambers CHOKED: Mod/full. Full length, matted, low profile, ventilated rib with steel bead. Gold plated single selective trigger, automatic ejectors, non-automatic safety. Stock is “FTLK” configuration checkered in 2-pt pattern. 14-3/4″ LOP over Browning white lined waffle pad. Browning round nose forearm checkered in 2-pt pattern on sides. Gun is engraved in standard Grade 1 pattern with light scroll and floral engraving. WEIGHT: 7 lbs. 13 oz. 2) Hers- 20 ga. Citori 26″ bbls, 2-3/4″ chambers CHOKED: Mod/Mod. Full length, matted, low profile ventilated rib with steel mid and front bead. Gold plated single selective trigger, automatic ejectors, non automatic safety. Straight grip buttstock checkered 2-pt pattern with 13-1/2″ LOP. Forend with Schnabel tip and Deeley release, checkered in 2-pt pattern on sides. Receiver engraved in standard “Citori” Grade 1 pattern with light scroll engraving on sides. Browning emblem on trigger guard. WEIGHT: 5 lbs 14 oz. CONDITION: 1) Very good. Bbls retain 65-70% orig blued finish with scattered like freckling. Receiver retains 50-60% blue with high point edge wear and handling marks. Buttstock and forearm are very good, retaining most of an older restored finish. There is an old repaired crack on right side of forearm. Otherwise stock are sound with light handling marks and hunting bumps throughout. Bores are bright and shiny with minor pitting. Mechanics are very good. 2) Excellent. Has been fired but well taken care of. Retains most orig finish to both wood and metal with a few light handling marks throughout. Bores are excellent, mechanics are crisp. 49510-5 JSL245 (1,200-1,900) – Lot 1531

1532
$2,242.50

*BROWNING 12 GA SUPERLITE GRADE I.

SN 99076S9. Cal. 12 GA. 26-3/8″ bbls, 2-3/4″ chamber. Choked: IMP CYL/MOD. Full length matted rib with steel front bead. Single selective trigger, automatic ejectors, non-automatic safety. Straight grip stock checkered in two point pattern with 14-1/4″ LOP over Browning hard plastic buttplate. Browning round nosed forend checkered in four point pattern. Receiver lightly border engraved with floral pattern near breech. WEIGHT: 6 lbs. 11 oz. CONDITION: Extremely fine nearly new, retains most of orig finish to wood and metal with a couple of light handling marks and light losses on top tang near safety. Mechanics are excellent, brilliant shiny bore. 49417-70 JSL229 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 1532

1533
$1,150.00

*BROWNING GRADE ONE SUPERPOSED.

SN 21293S73. Cal. 12 Ga. 26-1/2″ bbl. 2-3/4″ chambers. Single trigger, auto ejectors, non automatic safety. Ventilated rib with small steel front bead. FKLT stock configuration. 14-1/4″ length of pull over Browning buttplate. Finely figured stock. Standard grade one engraving. Chokes top bbl MOD. Bottom bbl I/C. PROVENANCE: Rod Fuller Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, near new. Shows scant evidence of having been fired. With both wood and metal retaining virtually all factory finishes. 49291-3 JSL26 (1,500-2,000) – Lot 1533

1534
$862.50

*EARLY GRADE 1 BROWNING SUPERPOSED.

SN 3410C. Cal. 12 Ga. 30″ bbls. 2-3/4″ chambers. Choked: MOD/FULL. Full matted steel rib with twin “certifiable pre-ban ivory” beads marked “BROWNING SUPERPOSED”. Gold plated single selective trigger, automatic ejectors, non-automatic safety. Stock is FKLT configuration. 14-7/16″ LOP over slightly compressed Browning white lined waffle pad. Standard forearm with early 4-point checkering. Buttstock with standard 2-point early Grade 1 checkering. Receiver lightly border engraved with floral burst at hinge pin. Weight: 8 lb 5 oz. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Robert Burg. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Very good. Bbls retain 95-98% of what appears to be orig bbl blue. Frame, trigger guard and forearm iron retain most of a professionally restored finish that has aged and toned. Stocks retain most of a professionally restored finish with light handling marks throughout. Buttstock with nice contrast in grain could be an older restock. A very nice early Superposed. 49503-69 JSL89 C&R; IVORY (1,250-2,250) – Lot 1534

1535
$1,437.50

*BROWNING GRADE 1 12 GAUGE SUPERPOSED.

SN 20631S70. Cal. 12 Ga. 28″ bbl. 2-3/4″ chamber. Single trigger, automatic ejectors, non-automatic safety. Vent rib bbl with steel front bead. Receiver lightly scroll engraved and blued. Lovely straight grain full pistol grip stock. 14-1/4″ LOP. FKST stock configuration. Chokes: top bbl: .033, bottom bbl: .015. Weight 7 lbs. 7 oz. PROVENANCE: Rod Fuller Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent showing limited use. Bbl and frame retain 95-97% orig bbl blue. Stocks show 95-97% varnish with a few minor hunting bumps and scratches. Overall a beautiful superposed. 49291-2 JSL25 (1,000-1,500) – Lot 1535

1536
$920.00

*BROWNING LIGHTNING 12 GAUGE SUPERPOSED.

SN 54072S6. Cal. 12 Ga. 26-1/2″ bbl. 2-3/4″ chambers. Single trigger, auto ejectors, non automatic safety. Ventilated rib. Steel front bead. 1967 vintage. RKLT stock configuration with 14-3/8″ LOP over black decelerator pad with 1/4″ black spacer. Standard Grade One engraving. All numbers match. Weight 7 lbs. 10 oz. Chokes: T MOD, B Full. PROVENANCE: Rod Fuller Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent as refurbished, showing little evidence of having been used. Bbls retain most of their restored blue. Receiver and stock retain most all of their restored finish. Engraving lightly polished but still sharp throughout. Bore is very good with leading. Mechanics fine. 49291-1 JSL33 (1,000-1,500) – Lot 1536

1537
$862.50

*BROWNING GRADE 1 LIGHTNING SUPERPOSED.

SN S83744 S8. Cal. 12 Ga. 26″ bbls. 2-3/4″ chambers. Choked: IMP CYL/IMP CYL. Full length low profile matted ventilated rib with “certifiable pre-ban ivory” mid-bead and white plastic front sight. Single selective gold plated trigger, automatic ejectors, non-automatic safety. Stock is FKST configuration, 14-7/16″ LOP over Browning white lined waffle pad. Standard Grade 1 checkering pattern. Skeet forearm. Receiver and trigger guard lightly floral engraved in standard Grade 1 pattern. Bottom of frame marked “Lightning / Browning”. Weight: 7 lb 11 oz. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Robert Burg. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Excellent overall. Bbls, receiver, trigger guard and forearm retain nearly all their orig blued finish. Checkering is sharp. Stocks retain nearly all their orig high gloss finish with minor handling marks and one small gouge on bottom of stock. Mechanics are excellent. Bores are excellent. 49503-68 JSL94 IVORY (1,750-2,750) – Lot 1537

1538
$2,012.50

*BROWNING SUPERPOSED LIGHTNING GRADE “1”.

SN 213PW03222. Cal. 12 Ga. 28″ bbl. 2-3/4″ chambers. Auto-ejectors, single trigger, non-automatic safety. Ventilated rib with steel front bead. Engraved in typical Grade “1” style with (Lightning Browning) engraved on bottom of frame. Stock configuration is FKLT. LOP 14-1/4″ over black Browning buttplate. Stock is nicely grained American walnut. Weight: 7 lbs. 5 oz. Choke: T – IMP. MOD., B – MOD. PROVENANCE: Rod Fuller Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbl retains 97-98% orig bbl blue. Receiver retains 95-97% orig blue with slight losses on corners and high points of frame. Buttstock and forend retain most of their retouched high gloss finish with wood starting to lighten between toe and full knob. Trigger guard retains approximately 90-95% blue starting to tone at tang. Mechanics crisp. Bore excellent. 49291-13 JSL37 (1,000-1,500) – Lot 1538

1539
$632.50

*EARLY BROWNING GRADE “1” SUPERPOSED.

SN 16589. Cal. 12 Ga. 28″ ventilated rib bbl. 2-3/4″ chambers. Single trigger, ejectors and non-automatic safety. Bbls with steel front bead. Standard early Grade “1” engraving. 12-3/4″ LOP over “White Line” Pachmayr pad. Stock is RKLT configuration. Standard 2-pt checkering pattern. Bottom of frame marked “BROWNING TRADE MARK”. Weight 7 lbs. 2 oz. Bore diameter: Both .726. Choke: T -.022, B -.015. PROVENANCE: Rod Fuller Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl retains 92-95% orig finish with hints of freckling. Bore is excellent. Frame retains about 85% orig blue with light freckling. Trigger guard bow retains most of its blue, toned at tang. Stock finish very good with light crazing and cracquelure. Mechanics excellent. Ejectors in time. 49291-27 JSL34 (750-1,250) – Lot 1539

1540
$3,162.50

*COLLECTORS OR GUNSMITHS LOT OF BROWNING SUPERPOSED PARTS.

This lot is for the collector or active gunsmith of Browning Superposed guns. It includes: 1) One set of 12 ga. 26-1/2″ bbls, likely off of a Grade 1. 2) Another set of bbls which are also 26-1/2″ long, perhaps off of a Pointer or Pigeon grade gun, with a gold II inlaid in forearm metal and forearm with schnable tip. 3) A barreled action from what appears to be a C2 grade gun. Bbls are 28″ long, no forearm or buttstock is present. 4) Another barreled action which is a 20 ga, lightly rose and scroll engraved. Forearm with schnable tip. Action has been cleaned bright. There is a trigger guard present on this action which is serial numbered to the action. 5) There is also an early Grade 1 12 ga. gun without forearm that remains in good condition with some type of foam having stuck to right side of stock and various handling marks throughout. 6) Finally is a group of screws, springs, a trigger guard and a forearm. PROVENANCE: Rod Fuller Estate Collection. CONDITION: Ranging from good to very good as noted above. 49291-30, 49291-34, JSL (2,000-3,000) – Lot 1540

1541
$4,312.50

*COLLECTOR’S LOT OF BROWNING BSS GRADE 1’S SN 1 & 2!.

SN 0001A70 / 0002A70. Cal. 12 Ga. 1) SN 0001A70. Grade 1. 28″ bbls. 2-3/4″ chambers. Choked: IMP CYL/FULL. Full length matted rib with steel front bead. Single trigger, automatic ejectors, automatic safety. Full knob pistol grip stock with 14-1/4″ LOP over Browning black hard plastic buttplate. Buttstock checkered in 2-point pattern. Beavertail forearm with Deeley release, checkered in 2-point pattern on sides. Receiver lightly scroll engraved in typical Grade 1 pattern. Plain walnut stock. With orig shipping box. Weight: 7 lb 7 oz. 2) SN 0002A70. 12 Ga. Grade 1. 28″ bbls. 2-3/4″ chambers. Choked: MOD/FULL. Full length matted rib with steel front bead. Single trigger, automatic ejectors, automatic safety. Full knob pistol grip stock with 14-1/4″ LOP over Browning black hard plastic buttplate. Buttstock checkered in classic 2-point pattern. Beavertail forearm with Deeley release, checkered with 2-point pattern on sides. Engraved in standard Grade 1 pattern with light scroll on sides, top and trigger guard bow. Plain walnut stock. With orig shipping box. Weight: 7 lb 4 oz. PROVENANCE: The Estate of B.E. “Andy” Anderson. CONDITION: 1) Excellent, near new. All metal parts retain nearly all their orig blued finish with minute handling marks throughout. Stock and forearm are extremely fine with minute handling marks and retain nearly all their orig high gloss finish. Box is very good with tattered corners and scuffs. Mechanics are excellent. Brilliant shiny bores. 2) Extremely fine, near new. Bbls, receiver, trigger guard and forearm iron retain nearly all of their orig blue with minute handling marks. Buttstock and forearm are excellent with a couple of tiny handling marks. Tiny chip at toe of buttplate but otherwise excellent. Mechanics are excellent. Brilliant shiny bore. Box is excellent with light scuff marks and corner edgewear. 49531-8, 49531-10, JSL155 (4,000-7,000) – Lot 1541

1542
$4,312.50

*BRACE OF BROWNING BSS GRADE 2 12 GA & 20 GA.

SN 01746PM158/02551RP168. 1) 12 Ga. 28″ bbls. 3″ chambers. Choked: MOD/FULL. Full length matted rib with steel front bead. Gold plated single selective trigger, automatic ejectors, automatic safety. Straight grip stock checkered in classic 2-point pattern with 14-3/8″ LOP over Browning white lined waffle pad. Beavertail forend with Deeley release, checkered in 2-point pattern on sides. Engraved in standard Grade 2 pattern, flying goose on left, flying pheasant on right, surrounded by light scroll. Bottom of frame with 2 dogs and light scroll and trigger guard with flying quail and light scroll. Orig shipping box. Weight: 7 lb 11 oz. 2) 20 Ga. 26″ bbls. 3″ chambers. Choked: IMP CYL/IMP CYL. Full length matted rib with steel front bead. Gold plated single selective trigger, automatic ejectors, automatic safety. Straight grip stock checkered in classic 2-point pattern with 14-1/4″ LOP over Browning black plastic buttplate. Beavertail forend with Deeley release, checkered in 2-point pattern on sides. Engraved in standard Grade 2 pattern, flying goose on left, flying pheasant on right, surrounded by light scroll. Bottom of frame with 2 dogs and light scroll and trigger guard with flying quail and light scroll. Orig shipping box with instruction pamphlet. Weight: 6 lb 7 oz. PROVENANCE: The Estate of B.E. “Andy” Anderson. CONDITION: 1) Light oxidation starting at muzzle end and near bead, otherwise excellent. Retains nearly all of its orig finishes with light handling marks. 2) Extremely fine, near new. Retains nearly all orig finishes to work and metal. 49531-4, 49531-7, JSL162 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 1542

1543
$4,312.50
Revised: 9/18/2015

Please Note: Description in printed catalog is correct, however photos are incorrect.

*BRACE OF BROWNING GRADE 2 BSS IN 12 GA & 20 GA WITH SHIPPING BOXES.

SN 02844RP158/ 05140PX168. 1) 12 Ga. 26″ bbls. 3″ chambers. Choked: IMP CYL/MOD. Full length matted rib with steel front bead. Gold plated single selective trigger, automatic ejectors, automatic safety. Full knob pistol grip stock checkered in classic 2-point pattern with 14-1/4″ LOP over Browning black plastic buttplate. Beavertail forend with Deeley release, checkered in 2-point pattern on sides. Engraved in standard Grade 2 pattern, flying goose on left, flying pheasant on right, surrounded by light scroll. Bottom of frame with 2 dogs and light scroll and trigger guard with flying quail and light scroll. Browning shipping box which is not numbered to this gun. Weight: 7 lb 8 oz. 2) 20 Ga. 26″ bbls. 3″ chambers. Choked: CYL/MOD. Full length matted rib with steel front bead. Gold plated single selective trigger, automatic ejectors, automatic safety. Full knob pistol grip stock checkered in classic 2-point pattern with 14-1/8″ LOP over Browning black plastic buttplate. Beavertail forend with Deeley release, checkered in 2-point pattern on sides. Engraved in standard Grade 2 pattern, flying goose on left, flying pheasant on right, surrounded by light scroll. Bottom of frame with 2 dogs and light scroll and trigger guard with flying quail and light scroll. Orig shipping box. Weight: 6 lb 13 oz. PROVENANCE: The Estate of B.E. “Andy” Anderson. CONDITION: Extremely fine, near new. Both guns retain nearly all of their orig factory finishes. 12 ga gun with a few more light handling marks than the 20 ga gun. Both have likely been fired, but remain in near mint condition. There is a minor scratch in the finish on left side of the forearm on the 20 ga gun. Mechanics are excellent. Brilliant shiny bores. Boxes are excellent with light scuffs throughout. 49531-6, 49531-11, JSL158 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 1543

1544
$2,587.50

*BRACE OF BROWNING BSS GRADE 1 SHOTGUNS.

SN 4205B37/ 7875A72. 1) 20 Ga. 26″ bbls. 3″ chambers. Choked: CYL/IMP CYL. Full length matted rib with white plastic front bead and steel mid bead. Nickel plated single selective trigger, automatic ejectors, automatic safety. Full knob pistol grip stock checkered in classic 2-point pattern with 14-1/4″ LOP over Browning black plastic buttplate. Beavertail forend with Deeley release, checkered in 2-point pattern on sides. Engraved in standard Grade 1 pattern, with light scroll on sides, top and trigger guard. Contained in a Browning shipping box not numbered to this gun. Also in box is an unused Browning end label. Weight: 6 lb 15 oz. 2) 12 Ga. 26″ bbls. 2-3/4″ chambers. Choked: MOD/FULL. Full length matted rib with steel front bead. Nickel plated double triggers, automatic ejectors, automatic safety. Full knob pistol grip stock checkered in classic 2-point pattern with 14-1/4″ LOP over Browning black plastic buttplate. Beavertail forend with Deeley release, checkered in 2-point pattern on sides. Engraved in standard Grade 1 pattern with light scroll engraving. According to our consignor’s note, this exact gun is pictured in Matt Eastman’s book on Brownings. Weight: 7 lb 2 oz. PROVENANCE: The Estate of B.E. “Andy” Anderson. CONDITION: 1) Very good. Light handling marks and scratches throughout. Retains 95-98% orig finish to wood & metal. Box is excellent. 2) Excellent with light handling marks throughout. Retains nearly all factory finish to wood and metal. Mechanics are excellent. Bores are bright and shiny. 49531-3, 49531-20, JSL159 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 1544

1545
$2,587.50

*BRACE OF BROWNING BSS GRADE 1’S IN 12 GA AND 20 GA.

SN 04866PX168 / 04391PX158. 1) 20 ga. 26″ bbls. 3″ chambers. Choked: IMP CYL/MOD. Full length matted rib with steel front bead. Single selective trigger, automatic ejectors, automatic safety. Full knob pistol grip stock with 14-1/4″ LOP over Browning black plastic buttplate. Beavertail forearm with Deeley release, checkered in 2-point pattern on sides. Buttstock checkered in classic 2-point pattern. Receiver engraved in typical Grade 1 pattern with Browning emblem on trigger guard bow and light scroll on sides and top. Accompanied by orig shipping box and instruction paperwork. Weight: 6 lb 14 oz. 2) 12 Ga. 26″ bbls. 3″ chambers. Choked: IMP CYL/MOD. Full length matted rib with steel front bead. Single selective trigger, automatic ejectors, automatic safety. Full knob pistol grip stock with 14-1/4″ LOP over Browning black plastic buttplate. Beavertail forend with Deeley release, checkered in 2-point pattern on sides. Buttstock checkered in classic 2-point pattern. Receiver engraved in typical Grade 1 pattern with Browning emblem on trigger guard bow and light scroll on sides and top. Accompanied by orig shipping box. Weight: 7 lb 10 oz. PROVENANCE: The Estate of B.E. “Andy” Anderson. CONDITION: Both guns extraordinarily fine, nearly new, retaining nearly all factory finishes throughout with minor handling marks. Mechanics are excellent. Bores are brilliant and shiny. Both boxes are excellent with minor scuff marks and corner edge wear. 49531-2, 49531-1, JSL157 (2,000-4,000) – Lot 1545

1546
$8,625.00

*BROWNING ANSON MODEL F GRADE SIDE-BY-SIDE SHOTGUN.

SN 1513. Cal. 12 ga. 27-3/4″ bbls, hand filed tapered concave rib with sgl brass sighting bead, IMP CYL/IMP MOD chokes, 2-3/4″ chambers, dbl triggers and ejectors. Top of right bbl is marked “BROWNING SA MADE IN BELGIUM” and left bbl “CAL 12 GA SHELLS 2-3/4″”. Sideplated receiver is engraved with pheasants on left plate, ducks on right, woodcock on bottom with balance a bold foliate scroll with shaded background. Fences are carved oak leaves with a pierced top lever. Mounted with nicely figured walnut, fluted drop point, checkered straight grip, checkered butt, checkered splinter forend with push tip release. Bore diameter: right – .724, left – .725. Bore restrictions: right – .010, left – .020. Wall thickness: right – .037, left – .038. Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs. 6 oz. LOP 14-3/4″. Accompanying gun is a Browning maroon custom shop luggage case and a certificate of identification dated 3/3/1997. PROVENANCE: The Estate of B.E. “Andy” Anderson. CONDITION: Extremely fine as gun appears new and test fired only. Bbls retain 99% orig blue with just a couple faint handling marks. Receiver is crisp, clean and bright. Stock is sound with sharp checkering, a couple tiny small handling marks and retain orig oil finish. Forend is sound with sharp checkering, a couple tiny handling marks and retains orig oil finish. Mechanics are crisp with non-automatic safety, strong ejectors, bright shiny bores as gun appears new and test fired only. Case is in equally new condition. 49531-14 BDT (4,000-6,000) – Lot 1546

1547
$3,737.50

*BROWNING BSS SIDELOCK WITH BOX.

SN 01116PV938. Cal. 20 Ga. 26″ bbls. 2-3/4″ chambers. Choked: IMP CYL/IMP CYL. Plain top rib with steel front bead that is lightly engraved at breech. Double triggers, automatic ejectors, automatic safety. Straight grip, plain walnut stock with silver oval, 14-1/8″ LOP over skip line checkered butt. Buttstock checkered in 3-point pattern. Splinter forearm with Curtis release, checkered in 3-point pattern. Receiver, sideplates and trigger guard lightly scroll and floral engraved. Nickel plated triggers. Contained in orig shipping box. Weight: 6 lb 2 oz. PROVENANCE: The Estate of B.E. “Andy” Anderson. CONDITION: Extraordinarily fine, near new. Likely test fired only. Wood and metal retain virtually all their factory finishes. Mechanics are excellent. Brilliant shiny bores. Box is excellent with a few light scuff marks, corner and edge wear. 49531-12 JSL167 (2,250-4,000) – Lot 1547

1548
$4,887.50

*HIGH GRADE BROWNING BSS SIDELOCK WITH ORIGINAL BOX.

SN 01558PR918. Cal. 12 ga. 26″ bbls. 2-3/4″ chambers. Choked: IMP CYL/MOD. Plain top rib with steel front bead. Double triggers, automatic ejectors, automatic safety. Straight grip walnut stock with 14-1/4″ LOP over 3-point checkered butt. Buttstock checkered in 2-point pattern at grip with carved teardrop behind sidelocks. Splinter forearm with Curtis release, checkered in near full coverage 4-point pattern. Receiver, sideplates and trigger guard lightly scroll engraved with 2 pheasants on left and 3 quail on right and 3 ducks on bottom of frame. Nickel plated triggers. Contained in orig shipping box. Weight: 6 lb 7 oz. PROVENANCE: The Estate of B.E. “Andy” Anderson. CONDITION: Extremely fine, near new. Both wood and metal retain virtually all their factory finishes. Mechanics are excellent. Brilliant shiny bores. Likely test fired only. Box is excellent with light scuff marks and corner wear. 49531-5 JSL168 (2,000-3,500) – Lot 1548

1549
$3,162.50

*BROWNING BSS MODEL 2015 FULL SIDELOCK WITH CASE.

SN 01022PX918. Cal. 12 ga. 26″ bbls. 2-3/4″ chambers. Choked: IMP CYL/MOD. Full length plain steel rib with steel front bead and light scroll engraving at breech end. Double triggers, automatic ejectors, automatic safety. Straight grip walnut stock with silver oval with 14-5/16″ LOP over skip line checkered butt. Buttstock checkered in 3-point pattern. Splinter forend with Curtis release, checkered in 3-point pattern. Receiver is lightly scroll and floral engraved, as is trigger guard bow and top lever. Accompanied by a dark brown Browning wool lined case. Weight: 6 lb 7 oz. PROVENANCE: The Estate of B.E. “Andy” Anderson. CONDITION: Extraordinarily fine, near new, retaining virtually all of its orig factory finishes to wood and metal with minute handling marks throughout, though likely test fired only. Mechanics are excellent. Brilliant shiny bore. Case is excellent with a few light handling marks and scuffs. 49531-16 JSL169 (1,750-2,750) – Lot 1549

1550
$1,725.00

*SCARCE BROWNING BSS “GRADE DLX” PROTOTYPE.

SN 6004A72. Cal. 12 Ga. 26″ bbls. 2-3/4″ chambers. Choked: IMP CYL/MOD. Full length matted rib with steel front bead. Gold plated single selective trigger, automatic ejectors, automatic safety. Full knob pistol grip stock checkered in 3-point pattern with 14-1/4″ LOP over Browning black plastic buttplate. Beavertail forend with Deeley release, checkered in fancy 3-point pattern with curved edges on sides of opener and bottom. Scroll engraved on sides and bottom with border patterns throughout. Fancier and more coverage than what is normally found on a Grade 1. According to consignor’s notes, this gun is a prototype for the Deluxe Grade. Comes with orig shipping box, end label marked “Spec Eng” along with other information identifying this gun. Weight: 7 lb 6 oz. PROVENANCE: The Estate of B.E. “Andy” Anderson. CONDITION: Extremely fine, near new. Bbls, receiver, trigger guard and forearm retain nearly all their orig factory finishes. Buttstock and forend are near mint with orig high gloss finish and light handling marks. Mechanics are excellent. Brilliant shiny bore. Box is very good with light scuff marks and edge wear. 49531-9 JSL160 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 1550

1551
$3,105.00

*BROWNING BSS “ONE OF ONE HUNDRED” WITH CASE.

SN CCCB-67. Cal. 20 Ga. 26″ bbls. 3″ chambers. Choked: CYL/IMP CYL. Full length matted rib with steel front bead. Breech end lightly scroll engraved. Gold plated single selective trigger, automatic ejectors, automatic safety. Straight grained fiddle back walnut stock with 14-1/8″ LOP over Browning black plastic buttplate. Buttstock checkered in 2-point pattern with mullered border. Beavertail forend with Deeley release, checkered with 2-point pattern on sides. Receiver nicely engraved with flying ducks in game scene on both right and left side, surrounded by scroll. Flying duck in marsh scene on bottom, also surrounded by scroll. Top lever and trigger guard lightly scroll engraved. Trigger guard tang marked “ONE OF ONE HUNDRED”. Bbl fences are deeply carved with floral petals. Weight: 6 lb 8 oz. Cased in Browning beige wool lined case with instruction manual. PROVENANCE: The Estate of B.E. “Andy” Anderson. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, near new. Retaining nearly all factory finishes to both wood and metal. Mechanics are excellent. Brilliant shiny bores. Case is excellent with a few minor scuffs. 49531-18 JSL165 (2,250-3,250) – Lot 1551

1552
$2,645.00

*BROWNING “ONE OF ONE HUNDRED” BSS SPORTER WITH CASE.

SN CCCA-67. Cal. 12 Ga. 28″ bbls. 3″ chambers. Choked: MOD/FULL. Full length matted rib with steel front bead. Breech end lightly scroll engraved. Gold plated single selective trigger, automatic ejectors, automatic safety. Beautiful fiddle back walnut stock with 14-1/8″ LOP over Browning black plastic buttplate. Buttstock checkered in 2-point pattern with mullered border. Beavertail forend with Deeley release, checkered with 2-point pattern on sides. Receiver nicely engraved with flying turkey in game scene on both right and left side, surrounded by scroll. Flying duck in marsh scene on bottom, also surrounded by scroll. Top lever and trigger guard lightly scroll engraved. Trigger guard tang marked “ONE OF ONE HUNDRED”. Bbl fences are deeply carved with floral petals. Weight: 7 lb 9 oz. Cased in Browning brown wool lined case with instruction manual. PROVENANCE: The Estate of B.E. “Andy” Anderson. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain 97-98% orig blued finish with a few light scratches. Receiver is excellent with minute staining towards bottom of frame. Stock and forearm are excellent with light handling marks. Mechanics are excellent. Brilliant shiny bores. Case is excellent with a few minor marks. 49531-19 JSL161 (1,500-2,500) – Lot 1552

1553
$2,530.00

*CASED BROWNING BSS GRADE 2 SPORTER.

SN 03996PM168. Cal. 20 Ga. 26″ bbls. 3″ chambers. Choked: IMP CYL/ IMP CYL. Full length matted rib with steel front bead. Gold plated single selective trigger, automatic ejectors, automatic safety. Straight grip stock checkered in classic 2-point pattern with 14-1/4″ LOP over Browning black plastic buttplate. Beavertail forend with Deeley release, checkered in 2-point pattern on sides. Engraved in standard Grade 2 pattern, flying goose on left, flying pheasant on right, surrounded by light scroll. Bottom of frame with 2 dogs and light scroll and trigger guard with flying quail and light scroll. Accompanied by dark brown Browning luggage case. Weight: 6 lb 14 oz. PROVENANCE: The Estate of B.E. “Andy” Anderson. CONDITION: Excellent, near new. Retains virtually all its orig factory finish to wood and metal. Likely test fired only with just a few minor handling marks throughout. Mechanics are excellent. Brilliant shiny bores. Case is excellent with a few minor handling marks. 49531-17 JSL163 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 1553

1554
$2,300.00

*NEAR MINT CASED BROWNING BSS GRADE 2.

SN 05461PZ158. Cal. 12 Ga. 28″ bbls. 3″ chambers. Choked: MOD/FULL. Full length matted rib with steel front bead. Gold plated single selective trigger, automatic ejectors, automatic safety. Straight grip stock checkered in classic 2-point pattern with 14-1/4″ LOP over Browning black plastic buttplate. Beavertail forend with Deeley release, checkered in 2-point pattern on sides. Engraved in standard Grade 2 pattern, flying goose on left, flying pheasant on right, surrounded by light scroll. Bottom of frame with 2 dogs and light scroll and trigger guard with flying quail and light scroll. Housed in a light brown Browning take-down case. Weight: 7 lb 9 oz. PROVENANCE: The Estate of B.E. “Andy” Anderson. CONDITION: Extremely fine, near new. Likely test fired only. Both wood and metal retain nearly all their factory finishes with only minute handling marks throughout. Mechanics are excellent. Brilliant shiny bores. Case is excellent with a few minor scuffs. 49531-15 JSL164 (1,500-2,500) – Lot 1554

1555
$2,300.00
Revised: 9/18/2015

Please Note: Correct SN is 04549PY168

*BROWNING BSS GRADE 1 SPORTER WITH ORIGINAL BOX.

SN 04549. Cal. 20 Ga. 26″ bbls. 3″ chambers. Choked: IMP CYL/MOD. Full length matted rib with steel front bead. Gold plated single selective trigger, automatic ejectors, automatic safety. Straight grip, straight grain walnut stock with 14-1/4″ LOP over Browning hard plastic buttplate. Beavertail forearm with Deeley latch, checkered with 2-point pattern on sides. Buttstock checkered in 2-point pattern. Receiver engraved in standard Grade 1 pattern with scroll on sides and on top lever. Browning emblem on trigger guard bow. Orig shipping box. Weight: 6 lb 8 oz. PROVENANCE: The Estate of B.E. “Andy” Anderson. CONDITION: Extremely fine, near new. Bbls, receiver, trigger guard and forearm iron retain virtually all of their orig finish. Buttstock and forend are near mint. Buttplate is excellent. checkering is extremely crisp and near new. Mechanics are excellent. Brilliant shiny bore. Likely test fired only. Orig shipping box is excellent with minor scuffs. 49531-13 JSL156 (1,750-2,750) – Lot 1555

1556
$2,300.00

*BROWNING BSS GRADE 1 20 GAUGE WITH BOX.

SN 02864PY168. 20 ga. 3″ chambers. 26″ bbls. CHOKED: Imp. cyl/Imp. cyl. Full length matted rib with steel front bead. Gold plated single selective trigger, automatic ejectors, automatic safety. Straight grip stock checkered in 2-pt pattern with 14-1/4″ LOP over Browning black plastic buttplate. Beavertail forearm checkered in 2-pt pattern on sides with Deeley release. Receiver is lightly scroll engraved on sides and marked “Browning” on bottom and Browning emblem on trigger guard. WEIGHT: 6 lbs. 8 oz. CONDITION: Extraordinarily fine, near new. Retains virtually all orig finish to both wood and metal. Box is excellent with light scuff marks. Mechanics are crisp. Brilliant shiny bore. 49583-6 JSL274 (1,500-2,500) – Lot 1556

1557
$2,012.50

CASED BROWNING BSS 20 GAUGE.

SN 01020RP168. Cal. 20 Ga. 26″ bbls. 3″ chambers. Choked Imp. Mod / Mod. Single selective trigger, auto ejectors, automatic safety. Full pistol grip stock LOP 14-1/2″ over Browning waffle pad, semi-gloss finish on wood. Beavertail forend. Receiver lightly engraved on sides as is trigger guard bow. Cased in Browning Hartmann case. Weight 6 lbs. 12 oz. PROVENANCE: Rod Fuller Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent overall. Stocks show minor handling marks. Checkering is crisp. Bbl and receiver retain most of their orig blue. Mechanics crisp. Case is fine showing minor handling marks. 49291-14 JSL43 (1,250-1,750) – Lot 1557

1558
$3,450.00

*BEAUTIFUL ONE MILLIONTH BROWNING CITORI WITH GOLD INLAY.

SN 081,000,003. Cal. 12 ga, 28″ bbls, 3″ chambers, with modified and improved cylinder choke tubes currently installed. Full length low profile matted ventilated rib with white plastic mid and front beads. Left side of bbl at breech marked in gold “Commemorating The One Millionth Citori”. Gold plated single selective trigger, automatic ejectors, non-automatic safety. Rnd knob full pistol grip buttstock with 14-1/4″ LOP over black plastic Browning buttplate. Silver oval near toe of stock. Buttstock is checkered in fancy two point pattern with circular beaded border and finely carved tear drops behind frame. Browning round nose forearm with Deeley release checkered in two point pattern on sides also with beaded borders. Receiver is beautifully gold and silver inlaid with light scroll engraving in floral pattern and marked in a beautiful ribbon on left side “One Millionth”, Browning emblem also in gold on left. Right side of receiver gold and silver inlaid with “One Millionth” in ribbon and “Citori” in gold, surrounded by light scroll and floral gold and silver inlay. Gold and silver inlaid floral and scroll pattern continues to bottom of frame which is marked “The Best/There Is”. Trigger guard with gold inlaid Browning emblem and light scroll. Forearm iron with gold inlay in light scroll. Housed in a beautiful brown oak and leather green felt lined, brass appointed case with dust cover, brass plaque marked “Browning Citori One Millionth Limited Edition”. Weight: 8 lbs. 0 oz. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Robert Burg. CONDITION: Extremely fine, near new. Bbls and receiver retain nearly all factory orig blue finish with a few light minor handling marks. Stock and forend are near mint with a few tiny scratches and one light rub mark towards toe on right side. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. Case is excellent, with a couple of minor handling marks. A beautiful high art Citori. 49503-55 JSL182 (2,500-4,500) – Lot 1558

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1559
$3,450.00

*BROWNING CITORI GRADE VI SKEET GUN SMALL GAUGE THREE BARREL SET WITH CASE.

SN 15633PN6K3. Cal. 20 and 28 ga (2-3/4″ chambers)/ .410 ga. (2-1/2” chambers). 28″ Bbls are all marked for skeet and skeet, and have raised ventilated ribs. They have Browning Morgan Utah and Montreal addresses and “MADE IN JAPAN” on left sides. Blued rounded, Browning Citori OU action has gold plated sgl selective trigger with checkered finger blade. Action is engraved with near full coverage of large acanthus scroll surrounding vignettes of gold inlaid game birds on sides, dog on bottom, and flushing quail on trigger guard bow. Nicely crotch figured American walnut long tang flat knob buttstock measures 14-3/8″ over black trap pad. Matching 1-pc forend of flared beavertail type has Deeley type release. 20 ga. BBL set: Drop at heel: 1-7/8″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 7 lbs 0 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. Dark brown Browning vinyl case is lined in dark brown faux fur and has space for gun and all sets of bbls, and contains two keys. CONDITION: Excellent, showing light use, metal parts have high edge wear, and silvering of thumbpiece and trigger guard grip. Stocks have some light handling marks. Bores are excellent. Mechanically excellent. Case is excellent. 49183-5 MGM249 (2,500-3,250) – Lot 1559

1560
$3,680.00

*BROWNING CITORI GRADE VI WITH BOX.

SN 16479NZ953. Cal. 12 ga. 26″ bbls, 3″ chambers. Choked: Imp cyl/Imp cyl choked tubes currently installed. Full length low profile matted, ventilated rib with steel front bead. Gold plated single selective trigger, automatic ejectors, non-automatic safety. Buttstock is RKLT configuration with beautifully figured flame grained American walnut, with 14-1/2″ LOP over Browning waffle pad. Buttstock is checkered in two point pattern. Forearm with Deeley release checkered in two point pattern on the sides. Receiver is fully scroll and floral engraved and gold inlaid. Two pheasants in gold on left, three ducks in gold on right, setter in gold on bottom of frame and quail in gold on trigger guard bow, all surrounded by beautiful foliate scroll. Housed in orig Browning shipping box with instruction packet included. Weight: 8 lbs. 0 oz. PROVENANCE: Rod Fuller Estate Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine, near new. Bbls and receiver retain 98% bright orig blue with a few light handling marks. Buttstock and forearm retain nearly all their orig varnish with a couple minor handling marks throughout. Box is very good with scattered handling marks. Mechanics are excellent, brilliant shiny bores. 49291-18 JSL188 (2,500-3,500) – Lot 1560

1561
$3,680.00

*EXHIBITION GRADE BROWNING BT-99 ATA SBT.

SN 37D21287. 12 ga. 34″ bbl, 2-3/4″ chamber, full choke. Full length matted ventilated rib with white plastic mid and front beads. Gold plated single trigger, automatic ejector, no safety. Stock is FKLT configuration with 14-3/8″ LOP over “Kick Eez” serrated red rubber buttpad. Buttstock is beautiful multi-colored flame grained American walnut checkered in two point arrow and leaf pattern. Trap forend checkered in five point pattern with Deeley release. Receiver is fully and finely scroll and floral engraved with gold line work throughout. Left side of receiver has two turkeys inlaid in gold, right side with two pheasants inlaid in gold. Bottom of receiver full engraved with “Browning” inlaid in gold and ATA emblem also inlaid in gold. Trigger guard and top lever fully scroll and floral engraved with gold inlaid borders. Forearm iron is fully engraved with gold inlaid borders as well. Two gold bbl bands and 3″ wedge of engraving at breech. Cased in Browning brown hard plastic brass appointed take down case. Weight: 8 lbs. 10 oz. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Robert Burg. CONDITION: Excellent, near new. Has been fired, but well taken care of. Retains nearly all of its orig finish to wood and metal with a few scattered light handling marks throughout. Case is excellent. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. A beautiful high art SBT. 49503-9 JSL186 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 1561

1562
$2,300.00

*BROWNING BT GOLD ENCRUSTED ATA COMMEMORATIVE.

SN 72D10355. 12 ga. 34″ bbl. 2-3/4″ chambers. CHOKED: Full. Full length matted ventilated rib with synthetic ivory mid and front bead. Gold plated trigger, automatic ejector, no safety. Beautiful flame grained American walnut stock, checkered in 3-pt pattern, full knob configuration with 14-3/8″ LOP over Browning white lined waffle pad. Trap forearm checkered in 5-pt pattern with Deeley release and gold inlaid border around iron. Receiver is fully scroll and floral engraved throughout with gold inlaid ducks in marsh scene on left and right, with what appears to be platinum inlaid marsh reeds on both sides. Gold border line work throughout bottom of frame which is also marked in gold “Browning” and gold inlaid “ATA” logo. Trigger guard near fully engraved with gold line border as well. Two gold bbl bands at breech with 2 inch floral and scroll wedge on each side. WEIGHT: 8 lbs. 10 oz. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Robert Berg. CONDITION: Extremely fine, near new. Retains most of its orig finish in both wood and metal with a few light handling marks throughout. Bore is bright and shiny. Mechanics are excellent. A fabulous high art Browning. 49503-30 JSL266 C&R (2,000-3,000) – Lot 1562

1563
$2,587.50

*BROWNING BT 99 SINGLE BARREL TRAP WITH EXCEPTIONAL HAND CUT SEMI-RELIEF ENGRAVING AND GOLD INLAY.

SN 37D20468. Cal. 12 ga. 34″ Bbl with high matted rib is choked Lt Mod. Blued action is engraved with exceptionally well cut large open flowing scroll similar to that found on Midas grade O/Us. Nicely detailed game birds; grouse on left, and pheasant on right, are flush gold inlaid. “ATA” logo is gold inlaid on bottom of action. Nicely flame figured claro long tang square knob stock with Midas style checkering is fitted with brown trap pad. Flared beavertail forend has Deeley type release. Weight: 8 lbs 8 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Robert Burg. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Excellent, showing light use, some high edge silvering of metal parts, and trigger guard tang considerably silvered. There are a few light marks in wood. Mechanically excellent. Mid-bead is “certifiable pre-ban ivory”, front bead is synthetic. 49503-23 MGM338 IVORY (2,500-4,500) – Lot 1563

1564
$1,725.00

*RARE AND BEAUTIFUL MISSOURI STATE ATA BROWNING BT99 WITH CASE.

SN 00024HF249. 12 ga. 32″ bbl. 2-3/4″ chambers CHOKED: Full. Gold plated trigger, ejector, no safety. Stock is FKLT configuration checkered in 3-pt pattern with 14-1/2″ LOP over Browning white lined waffle pad with small Monte Carlo. Trap forearm checkered in 5-pt pattern with Deeley release. Receiver is beautifully scroll and floral engraved with large gold eagle on left over “MISSOURI” in banner and large gold “OLD GLORY” on right. All surrounded by well executed floral and scroll engraving. Bottom of frame with “ATA” emblem and “TRAPSHOOTING HALL OF FAME” inlaid in gold surrounded by scroll and floral pattern. Trigger guard bow is scroll engraved and engraved “ATA”, tang with floral and scroll engraving. Only one of these was made per state and this is the Missouri State Gun. WEIGHT: 8 lbs. 7 oz. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Robert Burg. CONDITION: Extremely fine, near new. Retaining most orig finish to wood and metal. Receiver with very light oil staining on forearm metal and bbl wedge. Stocks are excellent with only minute handling marks. Brilliant shiny bore. Case is excellent. 49503-59 JSL186 (2,250-4,250) – Lot 1564

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1565
$1,150.00

*BROWNING BT99 PIGEON GRADE.

SN 37D17330. Cal. 12 Ga. 32″ bbl. 2-3/4″ chambers. Choked full. Full length matted ventilated rib with white plastic mid and front bead. Gold plated trigger with added wide finger pad. Full knob pistol grip buttstock checkered in 3 point pattern with 14-1/2″ LOP over Pachmayr white lined waffle pad. Trap forearm with Deeley release checkered in 3 point pattern. Receiver is nicely engraved in Pigeon grade pattern with light scroll and two pigeons on each side. Light scroll engraving on bottom, trigger guard, top of frame and top lever. Weight: 8 lbs 4 oz. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Robert Burg. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbl retains 95-98% orig blued finish. Receiver is coin finished and excellent. Buttstock and forearm retain most of their orig varnish with light scattered handling marks and scratches. Brilliant shiny bore. Mechanics are crisp. 49503-63 JSL288 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 1565

1566
$11,500.00

*FINELY REFURBISHED PRE WAR BROWNING A5 GRADE IV WITH EXTRA BARRELS AND CASE.

SN 80334. (1928) Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. This spectacular pre war Browning has five sets of bbls, 30″ with full choke, 26″ with skeet, 25″ and 24″ with Cutts compensators, and 26″ with poly choke. Blued action is flush 2-color gold inlaid with classic grade IV presentation of scrolling ribbons, leaves and flowers. Stocks of crotch figured American walnut are nicely checkered, buttstock featuring drop points and FN buttplate. Weight: 8 lbs 14 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. Gun and two fixed choke bbls are housed in brown Browning case. PROVENANCE: Consignors notes. The Collection of Robert Burg. CONDITION: Excellent, essentially as new, as completely and expertly refurbished in the Arnold Gun Shop. Spectacular. 49503-34 MGM331 (6,000-10,000) – Lot 1566

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1567
$7,475.00

*FN BROWNING A 5 GOLD INLAID EXHIBITION GRADE WITH CASE.

SN 25361B. Cal. 16 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 26″ Vent rib bbl is choked IC. Blued action is flush gold inlaid with exceptionally well executed large trailing scroll surrounding full relief gold inlaid game birds in flush gold backgrounds, in a style characteristic of Watrin and Vrancken (no signature found). A trio of quail take wing on left side of action, and a pair of pheasant flush on right side. Beautifully flame figured claro walnut stocks feature checkering with bead carved borders, and some carved scroll. Butt is skip line checkered. Weight: 7 lbs 5 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. Hartman case has space for gun and two sets of bbls. PROVENANCE: This gun was 1st prize at 32nd anniversary fund raiser of the Browning Collectors Assn. The Collection of Robert Burg. CONDITION: Excellent, essentially as new. 49503-5 MGM332 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 1567

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1568
$9,775.00

*SCARCE BROWNING A5 ENGRAVED BY VRANCKEN.

SN 209660. 16 ga. 2-3/4″ chamber. Imp Cyl choke. Full length matted low profile ventilated rib with steel front bead. Gold plated trigger. Full pistol grip buttstock with 14-1/4″ LOP over FN Browning buttplate. Buttstock checkered in 3-point pattern. Forearm checkered in 5-point pattern. Receiver finely engraved and signed by L. Vrancken with boar hunt scene on left side of receiver with a pack of 8 dogs taking down the boar. Top of left side of receiver engraved with 5 ducks in marsh scene. Right side of receiver with a pack of 7 dogs taking down a bull elk in field scene. Top of right side of receiver engraved with 5 pheasants in field and woods scene. Beautifully engraved Spaniel with fine detail on back of receiver. Top tang and trigger guard lightly scroll and floral engraved. Accompanied by its orig shipping box. Weight: 7 lb 4 oz. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Robert Burg. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbl retains most of its orig blue with a few light handling marks. Receiver is French gray. Buttstock and forend retain 92-96% orig varnish with scattered light handling marks and minor chips in finish, particularly on bottom of butt and near toe, but overall they are excellent. Buttplate is excellent. Mechanics are crisp. Brilliant shiny bore. Box is very good with edge separation and scuff marks. 49503-52 JSL181 C&R (4,500-7,500) – Lot 1568

1569
$5,175.00

*GORGEOUS CASED BROWNING A-5 GRADE LIMITED EDITION ONE OF TEN.

SN 231CS01497. 20 ga. 27-1/2″ bbls, 2-3/4″ chambers CHOKED: Mod. Full length matted low profile ventilated rib with steel front bead. Gold plated trigger, buttstock is “RKLT” configuration with 14-3/16″ LOP over Browning plastic buttplate and checkered in 2-pt pattern. Buttstock is beautiful, flame grained American walnut. Forend checkered and 4-pt pattern. Receiver is beautifully engraved with quail in scene on left surrounded by scroll and woodcock in scene on right surrounded by scroll. Right side marked in script “Made in Belgium”, left side marked “Original Auto 5”. Bottom of left receiver marked with engravers signature “Romainville B.” The receiver is gray, which makes a stunning background for the well executive engraving. This gun comes with a Browning Custom Shop hard case. CONDITION: Extraordinarily fine, near new. Nearly all original finish to both wood and metal. Likely test fired only, and according to our consignor, has not been assembled outside of the factory until photographed at Julia’s. 49364-1 JSL241 (4,500-7,500) – Lot 1569

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1570
$1,840.00

*BEAUTIFUL BROWNING A-5 LIGHT 12 2-MILLIONTH COMMEMORATIVE WITH CASE.

SN 986. 12 ga. 26-3/4″ bbl, 2-3/4″ chambers. CHOKE: Mod. Full length matted low profile ventilated rib with faux ivory front bead. Full knob pistol grip buttstock checkered in 2-pt pattern with 14-1/2″ LOP over Browning black plastic buttplate. Gold plated single trigger. Forearm checkered in 4-pt pattern. Receiver is light scroll and floral engraved and marked in gold on left side “John M. Browning” and on right “BROWNING 2,000,000 – 986”. PROVENANCE: Rod Fuller Estate Collection. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Extremely fine, retaining virtually all orig finish to both wood and metal. Muzzle with light edge wear and minute losses. Stocks are excellent with a couple of light handling marks. Case is excellent. 49291-9 JSL242 IVORY (1,500-2,000) – Lot 1570

1571
$805.00

*BEAUTIFUL BROWNING A-5 LIGHT 12 COMMEMORATIVE WITH CASE.

SN 1357. 12 ga. 26-3/4″ bbl, 2-3/4″ chambers. CHOKED: Mod. Full length matted low profile ventilated rib with faux ivory front bead. Full knob pistol grip buttstock checkered in 2-pt pattern with 14-1/2″ LOP over Browning black plastic buttplate. Gold plated single trigger. Forearm checkered in 4-pt pattern. Receiver is light scrolled and floral engraved and marked in gold on left side “John M. Browning” and on right “BROWNING 2,000,000 – 1,357”. WEIGHT: 8 lbs. 2 oz. PROVENANCE: Rod Fuller Estate Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine, retaining 95-98% orig finish to both wood and metal. Stocks are excellent with a couple of light handling marks and minute finish cracks in forearm. Case is excellent. 49291-31 JSL252 (1,500-2,500) – Lot 1571

1572
$1,380.00

*BROWNING A5 “LIGHT 12” 2 BARREL SET WITH CASE.

SN 4G59446. Cal. 12 Ga. Two 27-1/2″ bbls. 2-3/4″ chambers. Ventilated ribs and steel front beads. Receiver lightly scroll engraved. 14-3/8″ LOP over “Browning Automatic” black plastic buttplate. Rnd knob pistol grip stock with straight grain and standard 2-point checkering pattern. Chokes Lt. Mod & Lt. Mod. Weight 8 lbs. 1 oz. Cased in Browning Hartmann 2-bbl set case. PROVENANCE: Rod Fuller Estate Collection. CONDITION: Overall excellent. Bbls retain approximately 95% orig blued finish with light handling marks. Stocks retain 95%+ high gloss finish with light handling marks and hunting bumps. Action is crisp. Bores are excellent. Case is very good. 49291-19 JSL44 (1,500-2,000) – Lot 1572

1573
$575.00

*BROWNING A5 MAGNUM 12 GAUGE.

SN 75V37432. Cal. 12 Ga. 31-1/2″ bbl. 3″ chambers. Belgium made A5 Magnum 12. Bbl with low profile ventilated rib and steel bead. Receiver lightly scroll engraved. 14-3/4″ LOP over Browning waffle recoil pad. Standard A5 checkering. PROVENANCE: Rod Fuller Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbl and frame retain most orig blue. Has been fired but well taken care of. Stock is excellent. Mechanics fine. Action crisp. 49291-8 JSL (750-1,250) – Lot 1573

1574
$690.00

*BROWNING A5 LIGHT TWELVE.

SN 5G23764. Cal. 12 Ga. 27-1/2″ bbl with ventilated rib, steel front sight. Lightly scrolled and floral engraved. Round knob pistol grip buttstock with 14-1/2″ LOP over “Browning Automatic FN” black plastic buttplate. Standard checkering on butt and forend. Choke: Imp. Cyl. Weight 8 lbs. 1 oz. PROVENANCE: Rod Fuller Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, near new showing very little evidence of firing. Frame, bbl and stocks show light handling marks. Mechanics are crisp, bore is excellent. 49291-12 JSL38 (750-1,250) – Lot 1574

1575
$460.00

*BROWNING A-5 LIGHT 12 SHOTGUN.

SN 75G51390. Cal. 12 Ga. 29-1/2″ bbl. 2-3/4″ chambers. Low profile ventilated matted rib. Full knob pistol grip stock with 14-1/2″ LOP with Browning automatic (FN) marked buttplate. Buttstock and forend in standard checkering pattern. Weight 8 lbs. Bore diameter: .728. Choke: .039 (full). PROVENANCE: Rod Fuller Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, near new. Bbl retaining 98% orig blue. Very light corrosion with a couple minor spots near muzzle. Frame is excellent with a few scattered light handling marks and scratches. Wood excellent with a few minor handling marks. Overall quite a nice Light Twelve having seen very little use. 49291-10 JSL36 (750-1,250) – Lot 1575

1576
$460.00

*BROWNING A5 LIGHT TWELVE.

SN 01199PM211. Cal. 12 Ga. 30″ bbl. Ventilated rib with steel bead sight. Made in Japan. 2-3/4″ chamber. Light scroll and floral engraved frame. 2-pt checkering, full knob grip butt with 14-1/4″ LOP over “Browning” hard plastic buttplate. Weight 8 lbs. 3 oz. Choke: .039 (full). PROVENANCE: Rod Fuller Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining nearly all factory finish to both wood and metal. Bore is excellent, mechanics crisp. 49291-11 JSL39 (750-1,250) – Lot 1576

1577
$2,185.00

*RARE FN BROWNING POLICE MODEL 8 SHOT A-5 12 GA.

SN A72062. Cal. 12 Ga. 23-1/2″ bbl. 3″ chamber. Choked: IMP CYL. Steel front bead. Full knob pistol grip stock with 14-1/4″ LOP over F. N. Herstal white lined waffle pad. Buttstock and elongated forearm are uncheckered. receiver and bbl are parkerized finish. Right side of receiver marked faintly “Made in Belgium”. Bottom of receiver with SN and “POL” marking. This model is an 8 shot A-5 and is a Police or Riot Gun. These guns are rare and hard to come by PROVENANCE: The Collection of Robert Burg. CONDITION: Very good. Retains most of its orig finish to wood and metal with light handling marks throughout. There is a pencil engraver marking mostly obscured by forearm on right side of bbl “RA 629”. Brilliant shiny bore. Mechanics are crisp. 49503-65 JSL294 (750-1,250) – Lot 1577

1578
$1,265.00

THE ESTATE RESEARCH LIBRARY OF NOTED AUTHOR AND COLLECTOR LARRY BAER.

A great collection of resource and reading books spanning the fields of Double Shotguns, Winchesters, Colts, Hunting, Fishing, Engraving, Gun Making, various books by Elmer Keith and Warfare. Included in this lot are 5 copies of Larry Baer’s first book “The Parker Gun; An Immortal Classic“. Four copies of “The Parker Gun; An Immortal Classic. Vol 2.” by Larry Baer. Two boxes of paper advertisements for “The Parker Reproduction“, and some additional advertising and correspondence related to “The Parker Reproduction“. A reproduction copy of “The Parker Gun 1895” showroom catalog, “Parker Gun; The Old Reliable” by Ed Murderlak, “L.C. Smith Shotgun” by Brophy, “The Double Shotgun” by Don Zutz, “Churchill Shotgun Book“, “Common Sense Shotgun Shooting” by Etchen, “The American Shotgunner” by Francis Sell. Engraving books include, “Book of Winchester Engraving“, “Book of Colt Engraving“, “The Art of Engraving” by James B. Meek. Also included in this lot; “Purdey” by Donald Dallas, “Game Gun” by Richard Grozik, “African Rifles and Cartridges” by John Taylor, “Keith’s Rifles for Large Game” by Elmer Keith, “The Gun and Its Development” by W.W. Greener, “Study of Colt Single Action Army Revolver Pistols of the World” by Blair and many other titles totaling approximately 70 books. Various soft cover books include 3 copies of “The Shooting Sportsman, Vol. 24 Issue 2” and “The Double Gun Journal, Winter 2009“. All in all a great grouping with some really rare titles. PROVENANCE: Larry Baer Estate Collection. CONDITION: Ranges from good to excellent. Interested parties should peruse this lot. 49428-49 JSL316 (1,000-2,000) – Lot 1578

1579
$14,950.00

*BEAUTIFUL PARKER VHE.

SN 235,540. Cal. 28 Ga. 26″ bbls. 2-7/8″ chambers. Chokes: MOD/MOD. Full length matted rib with steel bead. 00 frame. Beaver tail forend, double triggers, auto ejectors, auto safety. Full pistol grip stock with 14-5/8″ LOP over Parker Brothers hard rubber buttplate. Typical VHE engraving and checkering. Weight: 6 lb 8 oz. CONDITION: Extremely fine, as Turnbull restored. Retains virtually all of its restored finish to both wood and metal. Buttstock and forend, replaced at the time of restoration, show virtually all of their restored finish with minute handling marks. Mechanics excellent. Overall a fabulous small bore Parker begging for field use. 49529-2 JSL51 C&R (12,500-17,500) – Lot 1579

1580
$6,900.00

*SCARCE PARKER DHE WITH ORIGINAL 36 INCH BARRELS.

SN 148459. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ chambers. 36″ Titanic steel bbls. CHOKED: Full/Full. Full length matted rib with “certifiable pre-ban ivory” mid and front beads. Double triggers, auto ejectors, automatic safety. No. 3 frame. Capped full pistol grip buttstock checkered in 3-pt pattern with silver oval in toe and 14″ LOP over skeleton buttplate. Checkered side panels. Splinter forearm with Deeley release and metal tip checkered in standard “D” grade pattern. Receiver engraved in standard “D” grade pattern. Pointer on left, setter on right surrounded by Parker scroll. Four birds on bottom of frame, also surrounded by scroll. Trigger guard and top lever are also lightly scroll engraved. WEIGHT: 9 lbs. 4 oz. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Excellent as refurbished. Bbls retain 95% restored blued finish. Light freckling along bottom and top rib. Receiver and forearm iron retain most of a professionally restored case color. Trigger guard has been reblued. Buttstock and forearm are excellent as restored. Checkering recut and light handling marks throughout. There is a small repair at the toe. Bores are bright and shiny. Mechanics are very good. 49417-48 JSL265 IVORY (5,000-8,000) – Lot 1580

1581
$4,600.00

*PARKER DHE 16 GAUGE.

SN 156844. 16 Ga. 26″ Bbls, 2-5/8″ chambers, Chokes: right IMP CYL – left IMP CYL, full length unmarked matted rib with twin synthetic ivory beads. No 1 frame. Double triggers, auto ejectors, automatic safety, full pistol grip stock, skeleton buttplate. Engraved in typical DHE pattern with Pointer on left and Setter on right. Buttstock checkered in typical D pattern. Splinter forend, which is numbered to this gun, is checkered in V grade pattern and likely a later addition. LOP 13-7/8 Weight 6 lb 14 oz. CONDITION: Very good. Receiver retains approx 65% orig case color. Replacement bbls retain approx 95% bbl blue. Trigger guard retains about 70% orig blue on bow, toning towards tang. Buttstock and forend with about 95% restored finish. Skeleton butt with hints of orig blue, repair at toe in wood. Bores excellent though lightly frosted. Mechanics excellent. 49532-1 JSL48 C&R (5,000-8,000) – Lot 1581

1582
$4,600.00

*PARKER BROS. DH GRADE SIDE-BY-SIDE SHOTGUN.

SN 116327. Cal. 16 ga. 26″ Titanic steel bbls, matted, tapered, concave rib with sgl silver sighting bead, 2-1/2″ chambers, FULL / FULL chokes, extractors and dbl triggers. Top rib is marked “PARKER BROS. MAKERS. MERIDEN. CONN. TITANIC STEEL”. The “O” frame is typical D grade engraved with pointer in oval on left side, setter on right, four game birds on trigger plate, all in flight, ribbons with “PARKER BROS.” on each side and balance of engraving a fine foliate arabesque scroll. Mounted with nicely figured walnut, checkered splinter forend, checkered pistol grip with Parker Bros. hard rubber grip cap, 1-1/4″ neatly checkered wood extension, checkered butt and blank initial oval. Bore restrictions: left -.029, right -.027. Drop at heel: 2″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 5 lbs. 15 oz. LOP 14-1/8″. The book Parker Gun Identification and Serialization identifies gun as grade T-13, capped pistol grip, 16 gauge with 26″ bbls. Grade T-13 is D grade with Titanic steel bbls. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbls retain virtually all of a fine factory quality restored rust-blue finish. There is a small lightly pitted area on rib about 1-1/2″ above bbl address. Receiver retains 70-75% orig case colors, thinning across bottom and top, blending with silver patina. Stock is sound with sharp checkering, a few minor handling marks and retains most of a factory quality restored finish. Forend is sound with good checkering, a hairline crack running from iron to checkering and retains most of a factory quality restored finish. Mechanics are crisp with automatic safety and nice shiny bores. 49417-57 BDT187 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 1582

1583
$3,737.50

*PARKER DHE.

SN 239883. Cal. 20 ga. 25″ Titanic Steel bbls(reduced to this length). Choked: CYL/CYL. Full length matted rib with twin white plastic mid and front beads. No. 0 frame. Parker Bros. single selective trigger, automatic ejectors, non-automatic safety. Straight grip stock with 13-1/2″ LOP from rear position single trigger with “Larry Delgrego & Son” black, white lined waffle pad. Nickel oval in stock engraved “John Shivers”. Buttstock checkered in three point pattern with tear drop behind action. Beavertail forearm with Deeley release and reinforcement rod checkered in standard Remington “D” grade pattern. Frame engraved in late “D” grade pattern, pointer on left, setter on right, surrounded by scroll, trigger plate with four quail and bottom of frame engraved “Parker” all surrounded by light scroll. Weight: 6 lbs. 9 oz. CONDITION: Excellent as refurbished, probably by Larry Delgrego. Bbls retain 95-97% restored blue finish. Receiver retains 95-97% cyanide case color. Trigger guard with 75% older restored blue. Buttstock and forend with light handling marks throughout, retain most of their restored finish. Mechanics are crisp, bores are excellent. 49417-61 JSL195 C&R (3,000-5,000) – Lot 1583

1584
$3,450.00

*PARKER DHE GAME GUN.

SN 234602. Cal. 12 Ga. 30″ bbls. 2-3/4″ chambers. Choked: CYL/MOD. Full length matted rib with twin “certifiable pre-ban ivory” beads. Bbls marked “PARKER BROS. MAKERS, MERIDEN CT USA TITANIC STEEL”. No. 1-1/2 frame. Double triggers, automatic ejectors, non-automatic safety. Straight grip stock with 14-3/4″ LOP over Pachmayr waffle pad. Nickel shield in stock with initials that are not discernible. Splinter forend with Deeley release. Stocks are of a beautiful contrasting European walnut with great grain and flow. Gun is engraved with a Pointer on left and Setter on right and surrounded by scroll in standard Parker DHE pattern. Four pheasants in scene on trigger plate, also surrounded by scroll. Buttstock with checkered side panels and 2-point checkering is likely a period replacement though checkering does have a mullered border and this work was probably done by Larry Del Grego. Weight: 7 lb 8 oz. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Very fine, as refurbished likely by Larry Delgrego. Bbls retain 90-95% restored finish with light handling marks and minor pock marks at forearm. Receiver retains 80-85% refurbished cyanide case colors. Trigger guard retains nearly all of its refinished blue. Buttstock and forend, with light handling marks and repairs, retain around 90% of their custom hand rubbed finish. Mechanics are sound. Bores are bright and shiny. A lively straight grip Parker. 49473-5 JSL84 C&R; IVORY (3,500-5,500) – Lot 1584

1585
$0.00

PARKER DH 2-BARREL SET WITH TWO FORENDS.

SN 64913. Cal. 12 Ga. 1) 30″ bbl. 2-5/8″ chambers. Full matted rib with steel front bead. Chokes: CYL / CYL BORE. 2) 30″ bbl. 2-3/4″ chambers. Full matted rib with steel bead. Chokes: FULL / IMP MOD. No. 2 frame size. Double triggers, extractors, automatic safety. Full pistol grip stock with 14-5/8″ LOP over orig skeleton buttplate. Two splinter forends, numbered to 1 and 2 with matching SNs indicating that this gun‘s second set of barrels were added by Parker and are mentioned in the PGCA letter as having been added in 1904. Gun is stocked with unusually nice European walnut with dark black streaking and fiddle back towards frame. Gun is engraved in typical early D pattern with Pointer on left and Setter on right surrounded by Parker scrolls. Trigger plate engraved with three pheasants. Gun is checkered in standard D grade pattern. Nickel oval in stock. Weight: 8 lb 8 oz. PROVENANCE: Parker Gun Collectors Association letter. CONDITION: Good. Frame has been cleaned to gun metal gray with no orig case color remaining. Bbl set 1: Good with approx 60% orig Damascus pattern remaining. Exterior of bbls with minor losses and corrosion. Bores good with light scattered pitting throughout. Forearm checkering is worn, most of which can still be seen, though some has been lost. Bbl set 2: retaining very good approx 70-75% orig contrast Damascus pattern. Bores are excellent though lightly frosted. Forearm is excellent as this set of bbls shows much less use. Checkering is strong. Buttstock checkering is worn though can be seen. Buttstock retains most of a restored finish with handling and hunting marks throughout. There is a small splinter of wood missing near the heel in front of the skeleton buttplate on right side. Skeleton buttplate engraving is worn, as is checkering, though orig to gun. Action shows a hint of looseness, otherwise mechanics excellent. 49520-1 JSL68 C&R (3,500-5,500) – Lot 1585

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1586
$4,887.50

*PARKER DHE GRADE SHOTGUN.

SN 233463. Cal. 16 ga. Built on a No. 1 frame with 28″ Titanic steel bbls choked MOD/IMP-CYL with tapered concave matted rib, dbl synthetic ivory beads, doll’s head rib extension, ejectors & Miller sgl selective trigger. Receiver is engraved in typical D-patterns with a bird dog on each side, four pheasants on floorplate & maker’s name in a ribbon on each side, all surrounded by foliate arabesque patterns. Mounted with highly figured feather crotch American walnut with checkered splinter forearm & pistol grip stock with checkered raised teardrop side panels, 14″ over a checkered skeleton butt. This shotgun will letter as found. Bore diameter: left – .664, right – .665. Bore restrictions: left – .011, right – .008. Wall thickness: left – .024, right – .029. Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Weight: 6 lbs. 10.56 oz. CONDITION: Very fine. Retains virtually all of a fine Del Grego-style restoration to both metal & wood. Bbls have a fine rust blue & receiver bright case colors. Stock has a couple of tiny hairlines back of top tang & a gouge at bottom of wrist with a chip or two in varnish. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bores. 49417-66 JSL196 C&R (2,500-3,500) – Lot 1586

1587
$0.00

*PARKER DH GAME GUN.

SN 79334. 12 ga. 30″ Damascus bbls, 2-5/8″ chambers. CHOKED: Mod/full. Full length matted rib with steel front bead. No.2 frame. Double triggers, extractors, automatic safety. Capped full pistol grip buttstock checkered in 2-pt pattern with nickel oval and 14″ LOP over orig skeleton buttplate. Splinter forearm checkered in typical D Grade pattern with Deeley release and metal tip. Receiver engraved in typical DH pattern. Pointer on left, setter on right surrounded by Parker scroll. Bottom of frame with four birds surrounded by scroll. Top lever and trigger guard are lightly scroll engraved. WEIGHT: 7 lbs. 2 oz. CONDITION: Very good. Bbls retain 85-90% orig Damascus pattern with minor staining and a small dent in left tube near muzzle. Frame retains 25-30% orig case color, mostly in protected areas on top and on left side, balance having toned. Trigger guard retains 30-40% orig blue, mostly on bow. Splinter forearm is excellent. Buttstock has been repaired at wrist, checkering is recut and minor wood filler behind top tang and in checkering. Back end of butt retains most of a restored finish, likely redone when repaired. Skeleton butt retains 40% orig high polish blue. Mechanics are excellent. Bores are bright and shiny with minor orange peel and light pitting. 49417-54 JSL248 C&R (2,500-3,500) – Lot 1587

1588
$0.00

PARKER DH 12 GAUGE.

SN 87195. Cal. 12 GA. 30″ Damascus bbls, 2-3/4″ chambers. Choked: FULL/FULL. Full length matted rib with “certifiable pre-ban ivory” front bead. Double triggers, extractors, automatic safety. Capped pistol grip buttstock checkered in three point pattern with 12-1/4″ LOP (will letter as found) over hardened red pad. Splinter forend with Deeley release and checkered in standard DH pattern. Receiver nicely scroll engraved in standard DH pattern, pointer on left, setter on right, four birds on bottom, surrounded by early Parker scroll. WEIGHT: 7 lbs. 9 oz. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Excellent overall, receiver retains 80-85% slightly muted orig case colors. Bbls retain most of their high contrast Damascus pattern. Buttstock and forearm are excellent retaining most of their orig finish with scattered handling marks and scratches particularly on forearm near receiver. Mechanics are excellent, brilliant shiny bores. 49417-87 JSL217 IVORY (1,500-2,000) – Lot 1588

1589
$6,325.00

*RARE LONG BARRELED PARKER GHE.

SN 188911. Cal. 20 Ga. 32″ bbls. 2-3/4″ chambers. Choked: FULL/FULL. No. 1 frame. Full length matted rib with twin “certifiable pre-ban ivory” beads. Rib marked “PARKER BROS. MAKERS MERIDEN CT USA PARKER SPEC.STEEL”. Single selective trigger, automatic ejectors, non-automatic safety. Splinter forend. Capped full pistol grip stock 13-1/2″ LOP from rear position single trigger over Parker Brother’s DHBP. Nickel shield in stock. Engraved in typical GHE pattern, flying pheasants on left and two birds on right. Lightly scroll engraved. Checkered in standard G Grade pattern with exception of checkered side panels. Weight: 7 lb 4 oz. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Extremely fine, as refurbished. Likely by Larry Delgrego. Bbls, trigger guard and trigger retain virtually all of their custom blued finish. Receiver and forend iron retain about all of their refurbished case colors. Buttstock and forend retain nearly all their refurbished finish. At the time of restoration it is likely that the single trigger was added and the stock cheeks checkered at that time as these are not orig. Mechanics are crisp. Bores are excellent with light frosting. A rare No. 1 frame long bbl 20 ga Parker. 49473-2 JSL81 C&R; IVORY (3,000-5,000) – Lot 1589

1590
$2,587.50

*BEAUTIFUL HIGH CONDITION PARKER GHE.

SN 150798. 12 ga. 30″ Damascus bbls. 2-3/4″ chambers. Choked: IMP CYL/IMP MOD. Full length matted rib with steel front bead marked “PARKER BROS MAKERS MERIDEN, CONN. DAMASCUS STEEL”. No. 2 frame. Double triggers, ejectors, automatic safety. Capped full pistol grip buttstock with 14-1/16″ LOP over modern Hawkins ventilated pad. Checkered in 3-point pattern with nickel shield in stock. Splinter forend checkered in standard G grade pattern with Deeley release and engraved forend tip. Engraved in typical G grade pattern, 2 flying birds on left, 2 standing birds on right, 2 standing birds on bottom, surrounded by light scroll. Trigger guard with a burst of scroll. Weight: 7 lb 11 oz. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain 95-98% beautiful Damascus pattern with deep contrast throughout and only a few light handling marks. Receiver retains 85-90% orig case color, toned on bottom of frame at front, bright and shiny on trigger plate and on sides. Buttstock and forearm retain most of their orig varnish with light handling marks throughout. Pad, as noted above, is a modern replacement. Checkering, with a few diamonds missing, is excellent overall and shows minor wear. Mechanics are excellent. Brilliant shiny bores. Overall a beautiful, high conditioned, Damascus Parker. 49575-3 JSL171 C&R (3,000-5,000) – Lot 1590

1591
$2,012.50

*PARKER GH.

SN 108480. Cal. 20 ga. 26″ mono-blocked bbls, 2-3/4″ chambers. Choked: IMP CYL/FULL. Matted top rib with steel front bead marked “Parker Bros. Makers. Meriden, Conn Damascus Steel” with engraved wedge near breech and scroll engraved diamond and chain link at mono-block line. Double triggers, extractors, automatic safety. Capped full pistol grip buttstock with 14-1/2″ LOP over serrated lined butt, checkered in two point pattern. Splinter forend with Deeley release and steel tip, nicely checkered in typical “G” grade pattern. Receiver engraved in typical “G” grade pattern, two birds on each side and bottom. Weight: 6 lbs. 2 oz. CONDITION: Extremely fine as professionally refurbished. Bbls mono-blocked as noted above, retain most of their custom rust blued finish with a couple light handling marks. Receiver and forearm iron retain nearly all of their refurbished case colors. Top lever, trigger guard and Deeley latch retain most of their high polished refurbished blue. Buttstock and forearm are excellent and retain most of their custom finish, buttstock is a beautiful replacement. Mechanics are excellent, hinge screw has been turned, brilliant shiny bore. 49417-73 JSL199 C&R (2,000-3,000) – Lot 1591

1592
$2,300.00

*FINE ORIGINAL PARKER GHE GRADE.

SN 157234. 12 Ga. 30″ bbls. 2-5/8″ chambers. Choked: IMP MOD/IMP MOD. Full length matted Damascus rib with steel front bead marked “PARKER BROS MAKERS. MERIDEN CONN DAMASCUS STEEL”. No. 2 frame. Double triggers, automatic ejectors, automatic safety. Splinter forend with Deeley latch. Capped pistol grip stock, with nickel shield, 14-1/4″ LOP over Parker Brothers DHBP. Engraved in typical G Grade pattern with 2 flying birds on left and 2 birds in field scene on right and 2 pheasant on trigger plate, all surrounded by light Parker scroll. Trigger guard bow with light scroll. Weight: 7 lb 12 oz. PROVENANCE: The Estate of B.E. “Andy” Anderson. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain virtually all of their beautiful high contrast Damascus finish. Receiver retains approx 60-65% nice orig case color. Trigger guard bow with 20-30% high polish blue left. Tang has toned silver. Buttstock and forearm in excellent orig condition, retaining 85-90% orig varnish. Mechanics are excellent. Ejectors slightly out of time. Bright shiny bores. A beautiful untouched mid-grade Parker. 49531-54 JSL100 C&R (2,000-3,000) – Lot 1592

1593
$1,437.50

FINE PARKER GH.

SN 78969. 12 Ga. 30″ bbls. 2-1/2″ chambers. Choked: CYL/MOD. Full length matted rib marked “PARKER BROS MAKER MERIDEN CONN DAMASCUS STEEL” with “certifiable antique ivory” front bead. No. 2 frame. Double triggers, extractors, automatic safety. Capped full pistol grip stock with beautiful dark contrast grain, nickel shield, with 13-5/8″ LOP over Parker Bros DHBP. Splinter forearm. Engraved in classic early GH pattern, 2 birds on each side surrounded by light scroll, 2 birds on bottom, trigger guard bow with light burst of scroll. Stocks checkered in classic G Grade pattern. Weight: 7 lb 0 oz. PROVENANCE: The Estate of B.E. “Andy” Anderson. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Excellent overall. Bbls retain 90% beautiful dark contrast Damascus pattern which is striking and bold. Receiver retains approx 75% dark orig case color, starting to tone on bottom of frame, bright and shiny on sides. Trigger guard retains traces of orig blue on bow, toned at tang. Buttstock and forearm retain approx 90% orig varnish with light handling marks and scratches throughout. Forearm with minute grain separation on left side near frame. Mechanics are excellent. Bores are very good but lightly pitted, particularly left bbl. It is difficult to find these early Damascus guns in such pleasing orig condition. 49531-60 JSL106 IVORY (2,000-3,000) – Lot 1593

1594
$3,450.00

*RESTORED PARKER PHE.

SN 226246. Cal. 16 Ga. 26″ Parker steel bbls. 2-5/8″ chambers. Choked: IMP CYL/FULL. Full length matted rib with steel front bead, marked “Parker Bros. Makers. Meriden, CT. USA. Parker Steel.” Double triggers, automatic ejectors, automatic safety. Capped full pistol grip buttstock with 14-1/4″ LOP over Parker Bros. DHBP, checkered in two point pattern with nickel shield in stock. Splinter forearm with Deeley release and metal tip, checkered in two diamond pattern. Receiver lightly scroll engraved in typical “P” pattern with “Parker Bros.” engraved on both sides. Weight: 6 lbs. 7 oz. CONDITION: Extremely fine as restored. Retaining nearly all restored finish to wood and metal. Buttstock and forend retain nearly all of their custom hand rubbed finish. Mechanics are excellent, bores are bright and shiny. Scarce late small bore “P” grade Parker. 49417-81 JSL191 C&R (2,000-3,000) – Lot 1594

1595
$12,650.00

*SCARCE PARKER BROTHERS VH GRADE.

SN 97657. Cal. 28 Ga. 27″ bbls (possibly reduced to this length). 2-5/8″ chambers. Choked: IMP MOD/IMP MOD. Full length matted rib with “certifiable pre-ban ivory” front bead, marked “PARKER BROTHERS, MAKERS MERIDEN, CONN. VULCAN STEEL”. No. 0 frame. Double triggers, extractors, automatic safety. Straight grip stock with 2-point checkering and 14″ LOP over Parker Brothers DHBP. Nickel shield in stock. Splinter forearm with Deeley release and metal tip. Engraved in typical VH pattern with zig-zag border and “PARKER BROS” engraved on both sides. Weight: 6 lb 1 oz. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Very good. Bbls retain 95-97% of what is likely an older restored blued finish. Buttstock and forearm have been expertly refurbished and retain nearly all of their custom finish with a few light handling marks and scratches. Trigger guard has been reblued and retains most of its restored finish. Receiver has turned mostly brown and gray with a hint or two of what could be orig case color. Forearm iron with new case color to outside metal, though orig on inside. Buttplate is slightly worn, particularly at heel, but overall very good. Mechanics are very good. Bores are excellent. 49473-6 JSL166 C&R; IVORY (5,500-9,500) – Lot 1595

1596
$4,025.00

*PARKER VHE.

SN 236568. Cal. 20 ga. 26″ Vulcan steel bbls, 3″ chambers. Choked: IMP CYL/MOD. Full length matted rib with twin white plastic beads. Parker single selective trigger, automatic ejectors, non-automatic safety. Capped full pistol grip buttstock with 14-7/16″ LOP over “Old English” Pachmayr pad. Beautiful flamed grained American walnut buttstock with nickel shield, checkered in two point pattern. Beavertail forend with Deeley release, checkered in three point pattern. Receiver is zig zag border engraved and marked “Parker” on bottom of frame. Weight: 7 lbs. 1 oz. CONDITION: Extremely fine as refurbished. Bbls and trigger guard retain nearly all of their restored blue finish. Receiver in cyanide case color retains nearly 100%. Buttstock and forend with scattered light handling marks and scratches retain most of their custom hand rubbed finish, with a minute grain check in forend near frame. Mechanics are excellent, bores are bright and shiny. 49417-64 JSL194 C&R (3,500-5,500) – Lot 1596

1597
$4,025.00

*BEAUTIFULLY RESTORED PARKER VHE NO 3 FRAME.

SN 143,870. Cal. 12 Ga. 32″ bbls. 3″ chambers. Chokes: FULL/FULL. Full matted rib with “certifiable pre-ban ivory” front bead. No. 3 frame. Double triggers, ejectors, automatic safety. Straight grip stock with 14-1/8″ LOP over Parker Brothers DHBP. Splinter forend. Standard V grade line border pattern and traditional V grade checkering pattern. Weight: 8 lb 9 oz. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Extremely fine, as faithfully and correctly restored by Doug Turnbull. Retains virtually all of its restored finish to both wood and metal with minute handling marks. Bores are excellent. Mechanics are fine. A wonderful heavy Parker duck gun. 49529-1 JSL54 C&R; IVORY (3,500-5,500) – Lot 1597

1598
$0.00

*PARKER VH.

SN 157444. Cal. 16 Ga. 28″ bbls. 2-1/2″ chambers. Choked: MOD/FULL. Full length matted rib marked with maker’s mark and “VULCAN STEEL”, steel front bead. Double triggers, extractors, automatic safety. No. 0 frame. Capped full pistol grip stock with 14-1/4″ LOP over orig Parker Brother’s DHBP. Splinter forend. Checkered and engraved in standard V Grade pattern. Weight: 6 lb. CONDITION: Excellent overall. Frame retains 30-40% light case color. Bbls retain 85-90% older restored blued finish, having toned and shows honest hunting wear. Stocks retain 85-90% of their hand rubbed varnish with checkering lightly cleaned and near imperceptible repair at toe. Mechanics are fine. Bores are excellent though lightly frosted. This would make a wonderful pheasant gun. 49473-4 JSL82 C&R (2,500-3,500) – Lot 1598

1599
$0.00

*PARKER VHE 12 GAUGE GAME GUN.

SN 236751. 12 Ga. 28″ Vulcan steel bbls. 2-3/4″ chambers. Chokes: IMP MOD/IMP MOD. Full matted rib marked “PARKER BROS MAKERS MERIDEN CT USA VULCAN STEEL” with steel front bead. No 1-1/2 frame. Orig Parker single trigger, automatic ejectors, non-automatic safety. Full pistol grip stock with 13-7/8″ LOP from rear position single trigger to what is probably the orig Hawkins pad. Splinter forend. “Parker” engraved on bottom of frame and typical line engraved elsewhere around frame. Weight: 7 lb, 6 oz. CONDITION: Excellent overall. Receiver retains around 40% orig case color. Bbls retain approx 90-95% of what appears to be orig blue. Bores are excellent. Stocks retain around 80-85% hand rubbed finish with light handling marks. Mechanics excellent. An interesting transition era Parker. 49532-2 JSL49 C&R (2,500-4,000) – Lot 1599

1600
$2,875.00

*LATE PARKER VHE WITH OPTIONS.

SN 240760. 12 ga, 26″ bbls, 2-3/4″ chambers. CHOKES: CYL/IMP CYL. Full length matted rib with “certifiable pre-ban ivory” mid and front bead. NO. 1-1/2 frame. Parker single selective trigger, automatic ejectors, non-automatic safety, capped full pistol grip buttstock with 14-1/8″ LOP with “PARKER” DHBP. Buttstock checkered in two-point pattern with nickel shield. Beavertail forearm checkered in three-point pattern. Frame engraved in standard V grade pattern with zig-zag border and marker “PARKER” on bottom. WEIGHT: 7 lbs, 9 oz. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Excellent as expertly restored likely by Turnbull. Bbls and receiver retain 98-99% professionally restored finish. Buttstock and forearm retain 90-95% restored finish with light handling marks and scratches. There is about a quarter-sized impression on right side of buttstock towards toe where finish has raised. Trigger guard retains nearly of its restored blue finish. Mechanics are excellent. Brilliant shiny bores. 49417-74 JSL212 C&R; IVORY (2,000-3,000) – Lot 1600

1601
$1,610.00

*PARKER VH.

SN 215361. Cal. 16 ga. 28″ Vulcan Steel bbls, 2-1/2″ chambers. Choked: MOD/MOD. Full length matted rib with steel front bead. No. 1 frame. Double triggers, extractors, automatic safety. Capped full pistol grip buttstock with 14-3/8″ LOP over Parker Bros. DHBP with silver shield in stock. Splinter forearm with Deeley release and steel tip, checkered in diamond pattern. Buttstock checkered in two point pattern. Receiver zig zag engraved, with “Parker Bros.” engraved on sides. Weight: 6 lbs. 14 oz. CONDITION: Very good, bbls retain 80-85% toned orig blue with light handling marks, scratches and minor oxidation throughout. Receiver retains 35% orig case color mostly on sides, light on bottom. Trigger guard retains most of a blued finish. Buttstock retains 85-90% of an older restored finish, forearm with old divot on left side near frame which has worn smooth, retains most of an older refinish. Checkering sharp. Mechanics are crisp, bores are bright and shiny. 49417-60 JSL197 C&R (1,500-2,500) – Lot 1601

1602
$0.00

*EARLY PARKER 16 GAUGE TROJAN.

SN 174500. 16 Ga. 28″ bbls. 2-1/2″ chambers. Chokes: MOD/IMP MOD. Full length matted rib with steel bead and early Trojan dolls head extension. No. 1 frame. Double triggers, extractors. Automatic safety. Splinter forend. Full pistol grip replacement buttstock with 14-9/16″ LOP over Fajen black plastic white lined buttplate. Weight: 7 lb 3 oz. CONDITION: Good. Frame and forend metal has been cleaned gray. Bbls with about 75% blued finish with a number of light dents towards muzzle end. Bores very good but lightly frosted. Orig splinter forend with numerous bumps, light finish loss from field carry though checkering is still present and full. Butt stock retains most of its custom finish and was likely replaced by Fajen. Mechanics are fine. 49532-3 JSL50 C&R (2,000-3,000) – Lot 1602

1603
$0.00

*PARKER TROJAN 16 GAUGE.

SN 166528. Cal. 16 ga. 28″ steel bbls, 2-1/2″ chambers. No. 1 Frame. Choked: IMP MOD/FULL. Full length matted rib with steel front bead, marked “Parker Bros. Makers Meriden, Conn, Trojan Steel” with dolls head extension. Double triggers, extractors, automatic safety. Full pistol grip buttstock, checkered in two point pattern, with 14″ LOP, over black serrated lined hard rubber buttplate. Splinter forend checkered in diamond pattern. Receiver unengraved and is marked “Parker Bros.” on both sides. WEIGHT: 6 lbs. 10 oz. CONDITION: Very good, bbls retain 65-70″ orig, toned blue with light scratches and handling marks. Buttstock and forend retain 75-80% of their orig varnish with light scratches, handling marks and a very small repair at toe. Receiver retains 25-30% orig case color, particularly vivid on right side, faded and toning elsewhere. Mechanics are very good, bright shiny bores. A great late season pheasant gun. 49417-72 JSL213 C&R (2,000-3,000) – Lot 1603

1604
$0.00

*PARKER TROJAN.

SN 160288. Cal. 12 ga. 28″ Trojan Steel bbls, 2-5/8″ chambers. Choked: IMP CYL/MOD. Full length matted rib with missing front bead with early dolls head extension. No. 2 frame, double triggers, extractors, automatic safety, 14-1/4″ LOP over Parker DHBP. Splinter forearm with diamond checkering pattern and buttstock in two point pattern. Receiver marked “Parker Bros” on both sides. Weight: 7 lbs. 12 oz. CONDITION: Excellent at refurbished. Bbls retain most of a restored blue. Receiver retains most of a refurbished cyanide case color. Trigger guard retains 85% orig blue with light scattered freckling. Buttstock and forearm retain most of their custom finish. Mechanics are excellent, bright shiny bores. 49417-89 JSL198 C&R (1,000-1,500) – Lot 1604

1605
$3,162.50

SCARCE PARKER 16 GA GRADE 0 HAMMER GUN.

SN 46368. 16 Ga. 28″ twist steel bbls. 2-1/2″ chambers. Choked: IMP CYL/MOD. Full length twist steel rib with steel front bead marked “PARKER BROS MAKERS MERIDEN CONN TWIST”. Double triggers, extractors, no safety. Pistol grip buttstock with 14-1/4″ LOP over orig Parker Bros. DHBP and nickel shield behind straight top lever. Splinter forend with Deeley release. Buttstock and forend checkered in typical Grade 0 pattern. Frame marked “PARKER BROS” on lockplates and light border engraving throughout with a burst of scroll in front of trigger plate, otherwise unengraved. Receiver milled with lightning cuts on water table, making this a desirable small bore hammer gun. Weight: 7 lb 0 oz. PROVENANCE: The Estate of B.E. “Andy” Anderson. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain 95-98% restored twist pattern turned chocolate. Receiver retains 30-40% orig case colors, mostly on lockplates, having toned on frame and on top. Buttstock and forearm retain most of a professionally restored finish. Small repaired chip on left side of trigger guard tang, but otherwise sound and checkering fully visible though slightly worn and handling marks throughout. Bores are bright and shiny with a few light scattered pits. Mechanics are excellent. 49531-58 JSL129 (3,500-5,500) – Lot 1605

1606
$0.00

PARKER GRADE III LIFTER.

SN 17593. Cal. 10 GA. 33″ Damascus steel bbls (Appear to be orig length), 2-7/8″ chambers. Number 3 frame. Full length Damascus rib with steel front bead, marked “Parker Bros. Makers, Meriden, Conn. Damascus Steel”. Double triggers, extractors, no safety. Ball grip stock checkered in three point pattern with tear drop behind lock plates, nickel shield in top with 14-1/2″ LOP over skeleton butt. Splinter forend with Deeley release and horn tip checkered in standard grade III pattern. Receiver is lightly engraved with scroll, pointer on left, setter on right and marked “Parker Bros.” on both sides. Bottom of receiver lightly scroll engraved with woodcock and trigger guard with pointer. WEIGHT: 10 lbs. 10 oz. CONDITION: Excellent, bbls retains 60% orig Damascus pattern, with scattered light freckling and staining. Receiver retains 30-40% orig case color mostly on sides and slightly toned on bottom. Trigger guard and push button retain about half of their orig blued finish. Buttstock and forend retain most of an older professionally restored finish with light handling marks and couple of dings in the checkering. According to the “Parker Gun Identification & Serialization” book, this gun started life as a 32″ laminated bbl gun and was likely sent back to Parker for the longer, matching number, Damascus bbls as it is most certainly factory work. Mechanics are excellent, bores are bright and shiny. 49417-47 JSL221 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 1606

1607
$2,875.00

BEAUTIFUL PARKER $100 GRADE LIFTER.

SN 3738. 12 Ga. 28″ Damascus bbls. 2-5/8″ chambers. Choked: CYL/CYL. Full length Damascus ribs marked “PARKER BROS MAKERS MERIDEN CON DAMASCUS STEEL” with brass bead front sight. Double triggers, extractors, no safety. Capped full pistol grip stock with 13-3/8″ LOP over full steel high polish blued buttplate. Buttstock checkered in 3-point pattern with beautiful grain in butt. Splinter forearm with Deeley release, which is likely a later factory replacement, checkered in typical G grade pattern. Receiver lightly scroll engraved on lockplate. Bottom of frame also lightly scroll engraved and marked “PATENTED NOV 13 1866”. Weight: 8 lb 3 oz. PROVENANCE: The Estate of B.E. “Andy” Anderson. CONDITION: Excellent overall. Has likely been modified by Parker Bros during its early period of use. Bbls retain 95% bold orig contrast Damascus pattern, likely having been shortened by Parker Bros to 28″. Receiver retains approx 40% orig case color, particularly strong on lockplate, toning on bottom and on top. Trigger guard bow retains approx 75% of what could be its orig blue, starting to tone at tang. Forend iron has toned. Buttstock and forearm retain virtually all of their factory hand rubbed oil finish. Steel buttplate retains approx 75% of the orig high polished blue, starting to tone at heel. Mechanics are excellent. Bores are bright and shiny with light frosting. Overall a beautiful pin lifter Parker hammer gun. 49531-55 JSL111 (2,500-4,000) – Lot 1607

1608
$2,300.00

VERY FINE EARLY PARKER BROS $100 GRADE BACK ACTION HAMMER GUN.

SN 59. 12 Ga. 30″ bbls. 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. LOP: 14-3/16″. 16 LPI checkering has mullered borders. Matching splinter forend with hard rubber tip fastens with side nail through oval steel escutcheons. Weight: 7 lbs. 10 oz. PROVENANCE: The Estate of B.E. “Andy” Anderson. 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. Locks are crisp. These early back action Parker guns are almost never found in this fine orig condition. 49531-57 JSL102 C&R (2,000-3,000) – Lot 1608

1609
$1,150.00
Revised: 9/18/2015

Please Note: This item is Antique not Modern, as such it is not subject to being registered via ATF.

*SCARCE PARKER BROS NO. 4 FRAME GRADE 3 HAMMER GUN.

SN 35360. 10 Ga. 32″ bbls. 2-7/8″ chambers. Choked: IMP/MOD. Full length Damascus top rib with brass front bead marked “PARKER BROS MAKERS MERIDEN CONN. DAMASCUS STEEL”. Bottom rib is also full Damascus with weep holes on either side of forend lug. Double triggers, extractors, no safety. Splinter forend with Deeley latch 14-1/4″ LOP over Parker Brothers DHBP. Capped full pistol grip stock, checkered in classic early Grade 3 three-point checkering pattern. Receiver nicely engraved with Pointer in game scene on left surrounded by scroll and scallops. Setter and pheasants in wooded game scene on right surrounded by classic early Parker scroll and scallops. Bottom of frame with 2 pheasants in woods scene. Trigger guard nicely scroll engraved, woodcock on trigger plate and patent marks. Straight top lever. Gold shield on top of stock behind top tang. Weight: 10 lb 9 oz. PROVENANCE: The Estate of B.E. “Andy” Anderson. CONDITION: Excellent, as partially refurbished. Bbls retain 95-98% brown contrast restored Damascus pattern. Receiver retains traces of case colors in protected areas, perhaps 10% overall but mostly gray. Trigger guard has been reblued. Stocks restored and checkering expertly recut. Dogs head buttplate likely replaced during restoration, is excellent. Mechanics are excellent. Bores are excellent with light frosting. An unusual heavy frame Parker hammer gun. 49531-59 JSL99 C&R (2,000-3,000) – Lot 1609

1610
$1,035.00

PARKER GRADE 2 12 GA HAMMER GUN.

SN 32642. 12 Ga. 30″ Damascus bbls. 2-5/8″ chambers. Choked: IMP CYL/IMP CYL. Full length Damascus ribbed with steel front bead marked “PARKER BROS., MAKERS, MERIDEN CONN. DAMASCUS STEEL”. No. 2 frame. Double triggers, extractors, no safety. Capped full pistol grip buttstock with 14-1/4″ LOP over Parker Bros DHBP. Buttstock checkered in 3-point pattern with nickel shield on top, straight top lever. Splinter forend with Deeley release, checkered in standard Grade 2 pattern. Receiver lightly scroll engraved with 2 birds on each side. Bottom of frame with woodcock in scene surrounded by light scroll. Trigger guard with a light burst of scroll on bow. Nickel plated triggers. Weight: 9 lb 1 oz. PROVENANCE: The Estate of B.E. “Andy” Anderson. CONDITION: Excellent, as partially refurbished. Damascus bbls retain nearly all of a bold contrast restored finish and are a chocolate color. Receiver retains about 50% case color overall. Sideplates retain nearly all their orig case colors. Bottom of frame has toned with bright orig case color on trigger plate. Trigger guard retains nearly all of its restored blue. Buttstock and forearm retain nearly all of a restored finish with checkering filled though fully present. Buttplate, which may be a replacement, is excellent. Mechanics are very good. Bores are bright and shiny with light scattered pits throughout. Hard to find in this condition. 49531-56 JSL141 (1,500-2,500) – Lot 1610

1611
$8,050.00

*A.H. FOX FE GRADE CUSTOM UPGRADE.

SN 202385. 20 ga. 30″ Krupp fluid steel bbls, 2-1/2″ chambers CHOKED: Full/Full. Full length matted rib with steel front bead, “certifiable pre-ban ivory” mid bead and gold bar near breech. # 3 weight bbls. There is a “3” wedge of engraving with gold lightening bolts near breech as well. Double triggers, automatic ejectors, automatic safety. Round knob, pistol grip buttstock with fleur-de-lis and banner pattern with gold oval in toe and 15″ LOP over beautifully fully engraved skeleton steel buttplate. Checkered side panels with fleur-de-lis. Splinter forearm near full coverage checkered with fleur-de-lis and horn tip. Receiver is beautifully scroll and floral engraved and gold inlaid. Gold setter on left, gold pointer on right, gold flowers on hinge, gold grouse on bottom and gold line work on trigger guard. Gold flower in top lever and SAFE in gold in front of safety. “Ansley H. Fox” in gold banner on both sides. The engraving on this gun is beautiful and could be studied for hours. WEIGHT: 6 lbs. 7 oz. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Extraordinarily fine. Near new. Retaining virtually all of its custom finish to both wood and metal, with a couple of minute handling marks. Mechanics are excellent. Bright and shiny bore. 49417-43 JSL253 C&R; IVORY (7,000-12,000) – Lot 1611

1612
$7,475.00

*SCARCE A.H. FOX XE GRADE.

SN 29317. Cal. 12 Ga. 28″ bbls. 2-5/8″ chambers. Choke: CYL / IMP CYL. Full length matted rib with twin “certifiable pre-ban ivory” beads. Bbls marked “CHROMOX FLUID COMPRESSED STEEL / MADE BY A.H. FOX GUN CO PHILA PA USA”. No. 4 weight bbls. Single selective trigger, auto ejectors, non-automatic safety. Full pistol grip stock with 13-3/4″ LOP from rear position single trigger over modern “London Guns” red recoil pad. Beavertail forend. Beautifully figured marble cake honey colored walnut stocks are checkered in typical X pattern. Pistol grip cap is orig. “A.H. Fox Gun Co Philadelphia PA” marked. Receiver engraved in beautiful full coverage oak leaf pattern with two quail on right, two ducks on left, full fox on bottom. Frame engraved at single trigger selector with gold “R” and “L”. Trigger guard engraved in oak leaf pattern with initial shield on bow. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Extremely fine as refurbished. Bbls and trigger guard retain nearly all of a restored blue. Receiver retains virtually all of its faithfully restored case colors. Buttstock retains virtually all of restored finish with minor handling marks. Beavertail forend likely a later addition, shows a repair on right side near frame and is a tad loose- an easy fix. Ejectors in need of repair as they will not snap. Single trigger works. Bores are excellent. Overall a very pretty high grade Fox shotgun. 49520-2 JSL70 C&R; IVORY (6,000-10,000) – Lot 1612

1613
$16,100.00

*WONDERFUL A.H. FOX AE GRADE 16 GA SPECIAL.

SN 303673. Cal. 16 Ga. 28″ bbls. 2-3/4″ chambers. Choked: MOD / FULL. Full length matted rib with steel front bead. No. 3 weight bbls. Frame marked “AE GRADE/16 GAUGE”. Double nickel plated triggers, auto ejectors, automatic safety. Full cap pistol grip stock with 14″ LOP over serrated hard rubber buttplate. Splinter forend engraved in typical late A Grade pattern with shaded floral engraving covering around 50% of receiver. Checkered in standard XE Grade pattern as documented in factory letter. Weight: 6 lb 6 oz. PROVENANCE: Accompanied by a J.T. Callahan letter confirming the current configuration and special features, including X Grade wood and checkering. Also accompanied by the orig end label to the shipping box this gun was orig delivered in and orig hang tags. CONDITION: Extraordinarily fine. Bbls retain virtually all of their orig factory blue, as does the trigger guard. Receiver retains 98-99% dark bold and vivid orig case color throughout. Buttstock and forend are extremely fine with minor handling marks throughout but retain nearly all their orig varnish. Bores bright and shiny. Mechanics excellent. This is truly an exceptional investment grade small bore Fox. 49290-2 JSL71 C&R (8,000-12,000) – Lot 1613

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1614
$9,200.00

*HIGH ORIGINAL CONDITION 20 GAUGE A. H. FOX A GRADE.

SN 202812. Cal. 20 Ga. 26″ bbls. 2-1/2″ Chambers. Bbls with slightly raised, narrow, matted, concave rib, are marked with “Chromox Steel”, and Fox Philadelphia address on tops. Bbl flats are stamped with SN, “A”, and Fox proof. Typical A grade action engraved with large foliate motifs and “Ansley H. Fox” on ribands on each side, features automatic safety and double triggers. Blued trigger guard has SN at grip. Lightly fiddle figured American walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 13-3/4″ over orig ribbed composition buttplate. Coarse point pattern checkering is at grip and on splinter forend with Deeley type release. Bore diameter: left-.616, right -.616. Bore restrictions: left -.027 (Full), right -.005 (IC). Drop at heel: 2-7/8″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Weight: 5 lbs. 10 oz. LOP: 13-3/4″. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine. Bbls retain nearly all of their orig blue with only a few light scratches, and minor marks. Action retains nearly all of its orig case hardening color, only slightly silvered and thinned on sharp edges and around bottom. Forend iron and latch retain nearly all of their orig color. Trigger guard is exceptional with only the slightest bit of silvering on sharp edges of bow. Stocks have only a few minor marks and light scratches in their orig varnish, which is lightly crazed overall. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. An exceptional lightweight small bore Fox. 49290-6 JSL73 C&R (6,000-10,000) – Lot 1614

1615
$0.00

*BEAUTIFUL A.H. FOX CE 12 GAUGE.

SN 27721. 12 ga. 28″ Chromox fluid steel bbls 2-5/8″ chambers CHOKED: Mod/Full. #3 weight. Full length matted rib with “certifiable pre-ban ivory” mid-bead and synthetic half ivory brass topped front bead. Double triggers, automatic ejectors, automatic safety. Full capped pistol grip buttstock, checkered in 2-pt pattern with checkered side panels with 14-3/8″ LOP over hardened and smashed red rubber pad. Splinter forearm with Deeley release, ebony tip is missing, checkered in 2-pt pattern. Receiver engraved in typical “C” pattern with quail on left, woodcock on right surrounded by scroll. Setter on bottom and trigger plate with scroll pattern. Top lever and trigger guard also scroll engraved. WEIGHT: 7 lbs. 4 oz. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Excellent as found. Bbls retain 95-97% orig blue with a few light handling marks and light scratches on left bbl near breech. Frame retains 60-70% bright orig case color mostly on sides and top toned on bottom. Forearm iron retains about 1/3 of its orig case color. Trigger guard is near mint, retains virtually all of its orig high polish blue. Buttstock and forearm retain 90-95% of their orig varnish with a few light scratches and handling marks throughout. Buttstock with initials “HGL” stamped on left side near toe. Brilliant shiny bores. Mechanics are excellent. Just the way we like to find them. 49417-49 JSL250 C&R; IVORY (4,500-6,500) – Lot 1615

1616
$0.00

*BEAUTIFUL A.H. FOX CE 12 GAUGE.

SN 27223. 12 ga. 28″ Chromox fluid steel bbls. 2-5/8″ chambers. CHOKED: Mod/Full. Full length matted rib with steel front bead. No. 4 weight bbls. Double triggers, automatic ejectors, automatic safety. Full pistol grip buttstock checkered in 2-pt pattern with checkered side panels, 14″ LOP over Redhead ventilated pad. Splinter forearm with Deeley release and ebony tip checkered in 2-pt pattern. Receiver is engraved in typical “C” pattern with two quail on left, two woodcock on right surrounded by nicely cut scroll engraving and marked “ANSLEY H. FOX” on both sides. Bottom of frame with setter in field scene and nicely scroll engraved trigger plate. Trigger guard is nicely scroll engraved with the initials “W.H.A.” in ribbon. Top of frame and top lever are nicely scroll engraved. There is a 1-1/2″ wedge of engraving on breech on both sides. WEIGHT: 7 lbs. 0 oz. PROVENANCE: June 1986 letter from Roe S. Clark describing this gun as found in the factory records with the exception of right choke, weight and LOP. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain 90-95% beautiful orig blue with just a couple of light handling marks and scratches. Receiver retains 75% or more of its bright orig case color, just starting to tone on bottom of frame. Trigger guard with 50-60% bright orig blue mostly on bow starting to tone on tang. Forend iron has mostly toned. Buttstock and forearm are excellent and retain most of their orig varnish with scattered light handling marks throughout. There is a tiny sliver of wood missing on left side of forearm that is almost imperceptible. Top lever is right of center. Brilliant shiny bore. Mechanics are crisp. This is exactly the way collectors like to find them. 49605-3 JSL270 C&R (4,000-6,000) – Lot 1616

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1617
$2,587.50

*A.H. FOX CE GRADE.

SN 23118. Cal. 12 ga. 28″ Krupp fluid steel bbls, 2-3/4″ chambers. Choked MOD/FULL. Full length matted rib with white plastic mid bead, front bead is absent. Bbls marked “Krupp Fluid Steel Made By/A.H. Fox Gun Co. Phila. PA.” Double triggers, automatic ejectors, automatic safety. Full pistol grip buttstock with 14-1/8″ LOP over new red Silvers pad, checkered in two point pattern with checkered side panels. Splinter forend with Deeley release and triangular ebony tip, checkered in two point pattern. Receiver nicely scroll and game scene engraved, with two quail on left, two woodcock on right, dog on bottom, all surrounded by nice scroll work in typical C grade pattern. Weight: 6 lbs. 14 oz. CONDITION: Excellent as partially refurbished. Bbls retain 97-98% restored blue finish with a few light scattered pinprick pits that were not struck out during refinishing. Receiver retains 25-30% orig case color which is mostly mottled. Buttstock and forearm have been excellently refinished with various light handling marks and scratches, checkering chased. Forearm with small splinter missing at tip on right side. Mechanics are excellent, bores are bright and shiny. 49417-51 JSL190 C&R (2,500-4,500) – Lot 1617

1618
$0.00

*BEAUTIFUL EARLY A.H. FOX B GRADE.

SN 9141. 12 ga. 28″ Krupp fluid steel bbls. 2-3/4″ chambers. Choked: CYL/FULL. Full length matted rib with steel front bead, bbls marked “KRUPP FLUID STEEL MADE BY / A.H. FOX GUN CO. PHILA.PA”. Double triggers, extractors, automatic safety. Full pistol grip buttstock with 13-13/16″ LOP over orig lined hard rubber buttplate. Checkered in 2-point pattern with checkered side panels. Splinter forearm with Deeley release, half checkered in 2-point pattern surrounding opener. Receiver is lightly engraved with light scroll engraving with quail on left, woodcock on right. Both sides marked “ANSLEY H. FOX”. Bottom of receiver and trigger guard lightly scroll engraved. Bbls are #2 weight. Weight: 7 lb 2 oz. CONDITION: Excellent overall. Bbls retain 90-95% beautiful orig bbl blue with a few light rub marks. Buttstock and forearm retain 85-90% orig varnish with a few scattered light handling marks and scratches. Buttplate with minor loss at toe. Receiver retains approx 40-50% bright orig case color. Trigger guard retains 65-70% of its orig high polished blue, toning at tang. Mechanics are excellent. Beautiful brilliant shiny bores. 49575-1 JSL170 C&R (2,500-4,500) – Lot 1618

1619
$0.00

*A.H. FOX BE GRADE.

SN 14835. Cal. 12 ga. 26″ Krupp Fluid steel bbls, 2-3/4″ chambers. Choked: CYL/IMP CYL. Full length matted rib with “certifiable pre-ban ivory” mid bead and ivory colored front bead. Double triggers, automatic ejectors, non-automatic safety. Full pistol grip buttstock, checkered in two point pattern with 14-3/8 LOP over Decelerator buttpad, checkered side panels. Splinter forearm with Deeley release, lightly checkered in three point pattern towards frame. Receiver lightly engraved with quail on left, woodcock on right surrounded by light scroll, and light scroll on bottom. Weight: 7 lbs. 2 oz. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Very good, bbls retain 60-70% blued finish with light handling marks, carry marks and scratches throughout. Buttstock and forearm have been sanded and refinished and retain nearly all of their hand rubbed finish, checkering re-cut, a couple of old repairs behind top tang with lines running to frame on both sides. Receiver retains traces of orig case color. Mechanics are very good, ejectors slightly out of time, bores are bright and shiny. 49417-84 JSL192 C&R; IVORY (1,500-2,000) – Lot 1619

1620
$2,012.50

*A.H. FOX BE GRADE.

SN 23125. Cal. 12 ga. 28″ Chromox Fluid steel bbls, 2-3/4″ chambers. Choked: IMP CYL/IMP MOD. Full length matted rib with twin white plastic mid and front beads. Double triggers, automatic ejectors, automatic safety. Capped replacement full pistol grip buttstock with 14-1/4″ LOP over serrated hard rubber buttplate, checkered in three point pattern with checkered side panels. Replacment beavertail forend checkered in three point pattern with Deeley release. Receiver is loosely scroll engraved and near full coverage with two quail on bottom, marked “Ansley H. Fox” in banners on sides. Weight: 7 lbs. 7 oz. CONDITION: Excellent as refurbished, bbls retain 90-95% restored blue finish with slight losses on bbl markings and a few restored dents. Replacement buttstock and forend retain most of their custom finishes. Receiver retains 85-90% cyanide case hardened finish. Mechanics are very good, bores are bright and shiny with minor light orange peel. 49417-85 JSL193 C&R (1,500-2,000) – Lot 1620

1621
$2,300.00

*A.H. FOX A GRADE.

SN 302761. Cal. 16 Ga. 26″ bbls. 2-1/2″ chambers. Choked: IMP CYL/MOD. Full length matted ribs. Bbls marked “CHROMOX FLUID COMPRESSED STEEL / MADE BY A.H. FOX GUN CO PHILA PA USA”. Double triggers, extractors, automatic safety. 13-1/4″ LOP over black serrated hard rubber buttplate with round knob grip. Splinter forend. Top comb has slight perch belly. Engraved in typical A Grade style with open floral pattern throughout. Weight: 5 lb 12 oz. CONDITION: Extremely fine, as restored. Bbls retain virtually all of a fine restored rust blue. Receiver and forend metal retain virtually all of their professionally restored case hardened finish. Checkering is sharp. Stocks, with minor handling marks, retain most of their professionally restored finish. Bores lightly frosted but shiny. Mechanics are excellent. 49415-5 JSL78 C&R (2,000-3,000) – Lot 1621

1622
$805.00

*A. H. FOX AE GRADE.

SN 25513. 12GA, 30″ Chromox fluid steel bbls, 2-5/8″ chambers, Chokes: Full/Full, Full length matted rib with steel front bead, #2 weight bbls, double triggers, automatic ejectors, automatic safety. Full pistol grip butt stock with 14-1/4″ LOP over “White Line” waffle pad. Splinter forearm with Deeley release checkered in two-point pattern. Buttstock checkered in two-point pattern. Receiver engraved in typical open floral A grade and marked “Ansley H. Fox”. WEIGHT: 7 lbs, 8 oz. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain 97% of professional restored finish. Markings are crisp and sharp. Buttstock and forend retain most of an older professionally restored finish. Forend with minute loss at tip on left side and stocks with various light handling marks throughout. Receiver retains a trace or two of orig case color but has turned mostly gray, engraving still fairly sharp. Mechanics are excellent, bright shiny bores. 49417-90 JSL201 C&R (1,000-1,500) – Lot 1622

1623
$977.50

*A.H. FOX STERLINGWORTH 16 GAUGE.

SN 365551. 16 ga. 28″ bbls, 2-3/4″ chambers, CHOKED: Imp. cyl./Mod. Double triggers, extractors, automatic safety. Capped pistol grip buttstock, checkered in 2-pt pattern with 14″ LOP over serrated lined HRBP. Splinter forearm checkered in diamond pattern. Frame engraved in standard Sterlingworth zig-zag border pattern and stamped “Sterlingworth” on both sides. WEIGHT: 6 lbs. 1 oz. CONDITION: Extremely fine as partially refurbished. Bbls retain most of what appears to be orig blued finish. Trigger guard has been re-blued. Receiver in cyanide case color, retains most of its restored finish. Buttstock and forearm are excellent and retain most of a restored finish with light handling marks throughout. Checkering is sharp. Mechanics are excellent. Bright and shiny bore. 49583-7 JSL257 C&R (1,500-2,500) – Lot 1623

1624
$1,725.00

*A.H. FOX STERLINGWORTH 16 GAUGE.

SN 376548. 16 ga. 27-7/8″ bbls. 2-3/4″ chambers CHOKED: Imp. Mod/Full. Full length matted rib with twin “certifiable pre-ban ivory” mid and front bead. Double triggers, extractors, automatic safety. Full pistol gripped buttstock in full 2-pt pattern with 14-1/16″ LOP over Jostam recoil pad. Splinter forearm checkered in diamond pattern. Frame with zig-zag border engraving and marked “Fox Sterlingworth”. WEIGHT: 6 lbs. 9 oz. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Bbls retain 95-97% orig blue finish with minute muzzle wear. Receiver retains 97-98% orig Savage cyanide case colors. Trigger guard retains nearly all of its orig blued finished, just starting to tone at tang. Buttstock and forend retain 92-95% orig varnish with light handling marks throughout. Checkering is crisp. Mechanics are excellent. Brilliant and shiny bore. A beautiful near mint Fox. 49417-88 JSL249 C&R; IVORY (1,500-2,000) – Lot 1624

1625
$1,092.50

*A.H. FOX STERLINGWORTH TWO BARREL SET.

SN 73301. Cal. 12 ga. 26″ steel bbls (reduced to this length) and 28″ steel bbls, both sets 2-3/4″ chambers. Choked: CYL/IMP CYL and MOD/FULL. Full length matted rib with steel front bead. Single selective trigger, extractors, automatic safety. Capped full pistol grip buttstock checkered in two point pattern with 13-7/8″ LOP from rear position to single trigger over smashed red pad with a couple of spacers. Splinter forearm checkered in diamond pattern. Receiver engraved in typical zig zag pattern and marked “Sterlingworth” on both sides. Weight: 6 lbs. 14 oz. CONDITION: Fair, bbls retain 50-60% orig blued finish with scattered marks and scratches throughout. Receiver retains traces of orig case color but mostly gray. Buttstock with minor losses around frame has likely been sanded and given a sympathetic refinish a couple times in its lifetime. Splinter forearms shows most of an older restored finish. Bbls set #2 retaining 75-80% orig blued finish with light oxidation throughout and bright shiny bores. Buttstock is slightly loose and overall the gun is could benefit from light conservation. Trigger works, bores are bright and shiny with minor orange peel. 49417-95 JSL200 C&R (750-1,250) – Lot 1625

1626
$7,187.50

*FACTORY ENGRAVED PRESENTATION GRADE FOX/SAVAGE MODEL B DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN.

SN LC. Cal. 410ga. This gun is one of only several made by Fox Manufacturing Company, which was owned by Savage at the time. Gun was made for Katherine, wife of William J. O’Connor, who was the of Vice-President of Savage at that time. This gun features 26” bbls, ventilated rib, single triggers with extractors. Wood is quite elaborately carved and checkered, featuring correct 13-1/4”pull to end of a very elaborate white composition buttplate, which is elaborately engraved, featuring Savage motif with full headdress. Gun was elaborately engraved by custom shop head Mitzie Bielin. Receiver very elaborately engraved featuring an American Eagle in attack position on bottom. Ms. O’Connor’s initials on bottom of trigger guard. Entire receiver is completely engraved, as well as 2″ wedges on both sides of bbl. Orig pistol grip checkered and carved stock and forearm, with a composition pistol grip cap matching the buttplate. Both sides of forearm are relief carved as well as the side panels of the buttstock. Bottom of forearm is elaborately checkered, as well as pistol grip portion of stock. Very interesting and unique small bore shotgun. Well documented with factory records as well as Ms. O’Connor’s photo in the company of legendary cowboy, Roy Rogers. PROVENANCE: Ex-Wes Adams Collection. CONDITION: Very fine. bbls retain 98% blue finish with only slight high point wear and one or two miniscule scratches. 49290-4 LM49 (6,000-10,000) – Lot 1626

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1627
$5,175.00

*IVER JOHNSON SKEET-ER .410 WITH EXTRA BARRELS AND CASE.

SN 3018E. Cal. .410 ga. 2 sets of 26″ chopper lump bbls, each with their own ejector forend. Blued boxlock action features Miller selective trigger with selector on tang. Left side of action is marked “Iver Johnson SKEET-ER”. American walnut straight grip buttstock with marbling similar to that found in European walnut, is checkered at grip, and measures 14-1/2″ over ribbed composition buttplate. Forends are of beavertail type, and have Deeley releases. An area has been milled out at head of iron on set “2” to remove weight, and set “1” has lead weight screwed in. “1” BBLS: Bore diameter at muzzles: left -.401, right -.405. Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 6 lbs 10 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. “2” BBLS: Bore diameter at muzzles: left -.398, right -.389. Drop at heel: 2-9/16″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 6 lbs 5 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. Gold cordura case is lined in burgundy cloth with paper Iver Johnson label in lid. Case contains 2-pc brass and rosewood cleaning rod with mop, brush and jag in black leather case, square oil bottle, and a pair of snap caps, as well as the key. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain over 95% of what appears to be their orig blue. Action retains approx 80% of its blue, silvered on bottom and sharp edges from normal hand wear. Stocks retain nearly all of what appears to be their orig finish with a number of light marks, checkering lightly worn. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are strong and in time with both sets of bbls. Trigger works. Case is excellent, near new. Sights are “certifiable pre-ban ivory” beads. 49290-9 MGM68 IVORY (5,000-8,000) – Lot 1627

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1628
$0.00

BEAUTIFUL RESTORED LEFEVER B GRADE.

SN 10944. 12 ga. 30″ fine Damascus bbls. 2-3/4″ chambers. CHOKED: Mod/Full. Full length matted Damascus rib with synthetic ivory mid and front bead marked “Fine Damascus Steel. Lefever Arms Co. Makers & Patentees. Syracuse, NY.”. Checkered nickel plated triggers, extractors, automatic safety. Early pivot opener. Beautifully figured round knob pistol grip stock with 13-3/4″ LOP over 3/4″ checkered black HRBP. Buttstock is checkered in 4-pt pattern with waves near comb and tear drop behind lockplates. Gold shield near toe. Splinter forearm with early push button release and 2 tiered sculpted horn tip. Forearm, nearly fully in checkered 4-pt pattern. Receiver is beautifully engraved in early B grade pattern. Left side with setter and dead bird in his mouth in field scene surrounded by scroll and geometric pattern on stepped side plate. Top of frame nicely scroll engraved with geometric pattern. Right side with pointer standing on rock surrounded by scroll. Both lockplates marked “Lefever Arms Co.” Bottom of frame nicely scroll engraved with a burst of scroll and leaf pattern on rails. Fences are sculpted in point patten which extends into butterfly wings on bbls. Trigger guard is beautifully engraved with a bust of a spaniel carrying a harvested woodcock in his mouth surrounded by scroll and chain link border and encased in geometric pattern. WEIGHT: 7 lbs. 1 oz. CONDITION: Excellent as competently and completely restored by master gunsmith Brad Bachelder. Retaining most restored finish to both wood and metal. There is an old, now near invisible and fixed crack running from back of left lockplate to end of top tang. Bores are bright and shiny with a scattered light pit or two. Plenty of wall thickness. Mechanics are excellent. Gun is nice and tight. These early high grade Lefever’s are rare, hard to come by and amongst the best made of the American shotguns. 49619-1 JSL309 (8,000-12,000) – Lot 1628

1629
$8,050.00

*SCARCE L.C. SMITH CROWN GRADE DOUBLE TRAP.

SN 84067. Cal. 12 Ga. 32″ fluid steel bbls. 3″ chambers, as marked. Choked: FULL/FULL. Full length low profile ventilated rib with twin “certifiable pre-ban ivory” beads, bbls marked “L.C. SMITH CROWN GRADE” / “MADE TO ORDER BY THE HUNTER ARMS CO. INC FULTON, NY”. Hunter One single selective trigger, automatic ejectors, non-automatic safety. Capped pistol grip buttstock with 14″ LOP over Hawkins ventilated pad. Buttstock checkered in 2-point pattern with arrows towards comb. Beavertail forearm beautifully checkered with schnable tip and banjo roll type release. Engraved in typical Crown pattern with Setter and Pointer in game scene surrounded by scroll on left and 2 Pointers in game scene surrounded by rose and scroll on right. Bottom of frame and trigger guard lightly scroll and floral engraved. Gold crown in top lever with light scroll and rose bouquet on tops of frame. Weight: 8 lb 15 oz. PROVENANCE: The Estate of B.E. “Andy” Anderson. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain 95% orig bbl blue with light scratches and handling marks. Receiver retains 40% orig case color, starting to tone on bottom of frame. Trigger guard retains approx 90% orig high polished blue. Buttstock and forearm retain nearly all their orig hand rubbed finish, minor loss on forearm on right side at receiver, otherwise stocks are excellent and checkering sharp. Mechanics are excellent. Bores are excellent, right tube with minute frosting. A rare all option Smith. 49531-22 JSL132 C&R; IVORY (5,500-9,500) – Lot 1629

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1630
$5,750.00

*L.C. SMITH CROWN GRADE.

SN RE158523. Cal. 12 ga. 30″ fluid steel bbls, 2-3/4″ chambers, choked: FULL/FULL. Full length matted rib with twin white plastic beads, bbls faintly marked “L.C. Smith Crown Grade/Made To Order By The Hunter Arms Co. Inc. Fulton NY.” Hunter One single selective trigger, automatic ejectors, non-automatic safety. Capped full pistol grip buttstock with 14-1/16″ LOP over serrated hard rubber buttplate. Buttstock checkered in two point pattern, beavertail forearm with roll type release, checkered in two point pattern on sides. Receiver is finely engraved in standard Crown Grade pattern, two setters in scene on left, two pointers in scene on right, gold crown on top lever, all surrounded by light scroll and floral engraving. Weight: 8 lbs. 0 oz. CONDITION: Excellent as totally refurbished and rebuilt. Bbls retain most of their refurbished blue, engraving has been buffed thin, receiver retains nearly all of a heat treated case hardened finish as does new exterior forearm iron. Custom stocks in excellent condition with minor handling marks. Mechanics are very good, trigger works, ejectors needing slight adjustment, bores are bright and shiny. 49417-58 JSL189 C&R (3,000-5,000) – Lot 1630

1631
$7,475.00

*L.C. SMITH FIELD GRADE .410 WITH OPTIONS.

SN FWE185772. Cal. .410. 26″ bbls, 3″ chambers. Choked: MOD/FULL. Full length matted rib with “certifiable pre-ban ivory” mid and front bead. Hunter One non selective single trigger, automatic ejectors, non-automatic safety. Capped full pistol grip buttstock checkered in two point pattern with 13-15/16″ LOP over serrated line hard rubber buttplate. Splinter forearm with roll type release checkered in standard field pattern. Frame is stamped “L.C.Smith” on both sides. WEIGHT: 6 lbs. 2 oz. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Very good, bbls retain 50-60% orig blued finish. Receiver with traces of orig case color. Trigger guard retains most of an older restored finish. Buttstock and forend are good, checkering slightly worn but still mostly visible retain most of an older professionally restored finish. Pistol grip cap likely an older replacement. Mechanics are very good, trigger works, bores are bright and shiny. 49417-46 JSL218 C&R; IVORY (6,500-9,500) – Lot 1631

1632
$10,350.00

*BEAUTIFUL NEAR MINT L.C. SMITH FIELD GRADE.

SN 115590. Cal. 410 26″ steel bbls. 2-1/2″ chambers. Choked: FULL/FULL. Full length matted rib with brass front bead. Bbls marked “L.C. SMITH FIELD GRADE / HUNTER ARMS CO. INC. M’F’R’S FULTON, NY. USA”. Double triggers, extractors, automatic safety. Straight grained walnut, capped full pistol grip stock with 14″ LOP over serrated black hard rubber buttplate. Checkered in classic 2-point pattern. Splinter forearm checkered in standard 3-point pattern. Lockplates marked “L.C. SMITH” on both right and left sides. Weight: 5 lb 12 oz. PROVENANCE: The Estate of B.E. “Andy” Anderson. CONDITION: Extremely fine, near mint. Bbls retain nearly all their orig bbl blue with a few handling marks. Receiver retains nearly all of its bright bold and vivid orig case color with only minute high point edge wear. Trigger guard and forend iron are extremely fine and retain 95-98% orig blue. Buttstock and forearm are excellent, with scattered light handling marks, retain 95-98% orig varnish. Mechanics are excellent. Brilliant shiny bores. It would be difficult to improve upon this little 410 L.C. Smith. 49531-33 JSL144 C&R (6,000-10,000) – Lot 1632

1633
$4,312.50

*L.C. SMITH FIELD GRADE.

SN FW 94972. Cal. 410 28″ Armor Steel bbls. 3″ chambers. Choked: FULL/FULL. Full matted rib with steel front sight. Double triggers, extractors, automatic safety. Capped full pistol grip stock with 14-1/8″ LOP over black lined hard rubber buttplate. Splinter forend. Checkered with standard Field Grade checkering. “L.C. Smith” stamped on front of sidelock. Tops of bbls marked “L.C. SMITH FIELD GRADE / HUNTER ARMS CO. INC. M’F’RS FULTON NY., USA”. Weight: 5 lb 9 oz. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls, forend and trigger guard retain nearly all of a restored blue with a few light handling marks throughout. Receiver retains 50% orig case color, toned and fading, particularly on bottom of frame. Buttstock and forend retain most of a fine restored finish with light flaking and handling marks throughout. There is a quail somewhere just begging to be shot with this cute little 410. 49473-8 JSL85 C&R (3,500-5,500) – Lot 1633

1634
$4,312.50

*SCARCE L.C. SMITH SPECIALTY GRADE.

SN FW103811. Cal. 20 Ga. 30″ fluid steel bbls. 2-1/2″ chambers. Choked: FULL/FULL. Full length matted rib with twin “certifiable pre-ban ivory” beads. Bbls marked “L.C. SMITH SPECIALTY GRADE / HUNTER ARMS CO. INC. M’F’R’S FULTON, NY. USA”. Double triggers, extractors, automatic safety. Capped full pistol grip buttstock with 14″ LOP over serrated hard rubber buttplate. Splinter forearm with banjo roll type release and triangular horn tip, checkered in 3-point pattern. Buttstock checkered in 2-point pattern. Receiver engraved in standard Specialty pattern with open scroll and 2 quail in field scene on left and several ducks in marsh scene on right. Bottom of frame and trigger guard also lightly open scroll engraved. Weight: 6 lb 9 oz. PROVENANCE: The Estate of B.E. “Andy” Anderson. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain 95-98% orig blued finish. Receiver retains 60-65% orig case color, toned towards bottom of frame. Buttstock and forearm retain most of their orig finish with light handling marks throughout, though may have had some finish applied through the years for conservation. Checkering excellent but slightly worn, particularly on forearm. Mechanics are excellent. Brilliant shiny bores. 49531-26 JSL147 C&R; IVORY (3,000-5,000) – Lot 1634

1635
$3,162.50

*L.C. SMITH SPECIALTY GRADE TRAP GUN.

SN RE172593. 12 ga. 30-1/8″ fluid steel bbls 2-3/4″ chambers CHOKED: Full/Full. Full length matted rib with “certifiable pre-ban ivory” mid and front beads. Hunter One single selective trigger, automatic ejectors, non automatic safety. Capped full pistol grip stock checkered in 2-pt pattern with 14-1/4″ LOP over Hawkins pad. Beavertail forearm with Schnabel tip and roll type release checkered in 3-pt pattern. Receiver is engraved in traditional Specialty pattern with two quail on left, geese on right, surrounded by scroll and marked “L.C. Smith” on both sides. Bottom of frame, top lever and trigger guard are also lightly scroll engraved. WEIGHT: 7 lbs. 15 oz. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Good. Bbls retain 85-90% of an older restored finish with a bulge in the left tube, about 8-1/2″ from the muzzle and one in the right tube approximately 2″ from the muzzle. Receiver retains 25-30% orig case color. Buttstock and forearm have been refurbished and retain most of their custom finish. Trigger guard retains approximately 50% of its orig high polish finish. Bores are bright and shiny. Mechanics are excellent. 49417-68 JSL251 C&R; IVORY (2,500-3,500) – Lot 1635

1636
$2,875.00

*BEAUTIFUL HIGH CONDITION L.C. SMITH SPECIALTY GRADE WITH DAMASCUS BARRELS.

SN 219074E. Cal. 12 Ga. 28″ Damascus bbls. 2-3/4″ chambers. Choked: IMP CYL/MOD. Full length matted rib with brass front bead. Bbls marked “L.C. SMITH SPECIALTY GRADE / HUNTER ARMS CO. MF’R’S FULTON, N.Y.” Featherweight frame. Hunter One trigger, automatic ejectors, non-automatic safety. Beautifully straight grained walnut stock is capped full pistol grip with 14-1/4″ LOP over serrated black hard rubber buttplate. Checkered in classic 2-point pattern. Splinter forearm with banjo roll type release, checkered in 3-point pattern with triangular horn tip. Receiver nicely engraved with broad scroll and 2 quail in scene on left, flying duck in marsh scene on right, both marked “L.C. SMITH”. Bottom of frame lightly scroll engraved, as is trigger guard. Weight: 7 lb 3 oz. PROVENANCE: The Estate of B.E. “Andy” Anderson. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Bbls retain 90-95% orig pattern, just starting to tone near breech and at carry point. Receiver retains 95-97% orig case color, just starting to tone towards bottom front of frame but mostly deep, rich and vivid throughout. Trigger guard retains 95% orig blue, starting to tone at tang. Buttstock and forend are excellent and retain nearly all of their orig varnish with a few light handling marks throughout. Ebony forend tip with minor repair. Buttplate is excellent. Mechanics are excellent. Brilliant shiny bores. A very scarce gun in this configuration that would be near impossible to improve upon. 49531-34 JSL143 C&R (2,250-3,500) – Lot 1636

1637
$3,737.50

*L.C. SMITH SPECIALTY GRADE GAME GUN.

SN FWE43047. Cal. 16 Ga. 28″ bbls. 2-1/2″ chambers. Choked: IMP CYL/FULL. Full length matted rib with brass front bead and silver bar towards muzzle end. Bbls marked “L.C. SMITH SPECIALTY GRADE / HUNTER ARMS CO. INC. M’F’R’S FULTON, NY., USA”. Double triggers, automatic ejectors, automatic safety. Capped full pistol grip buttstock with 13-7/8″ LOP over serrated black hard rubber buttplate. Checkered in classic 2-point pattern. Splinter forend with banjo roll type forearm release and triangular ebony tip. Engraved in traditional specialty pattern with 2 quail on left, large goose on right, surrounded by open scroll. Top and bottom of frame lightly scrolled, as is trigger guard bow. Weight: 6 lb 8 oz. PROVENANCE: The Estate of B.E. “Andy” Anderson. CONDITION: Excellent, as partially refurbished. Bbls retain nearly all of a high quality restored finish with light handling marks. Buttstock and forend have been restored and retain nearly all their custom finish. There is a repaired grain check on left side of forearm near frame. Checkering is sharp. Receiver retains 35-40% orig case color, mostly on side plates, toned on bottom. Trigger guard retains 85-90% of what is likely an older restored blue. Mechanics are excellent. Bores are excellent, left bbl with minor orange peel. 49531-29 JSL145 C&R (1,500-2,500) – Lot 1637

1638
$2,587.50

*L.C. SMITH SPECIALTY GAUGE SPECIALTY GAUGE.

SN FWE71640S. 16 ga. 26″ bbls. 2-5/8″ chambers. CHOKED: Mod/Full. Full length matted rib with “certifiable pre-ban ivory” mid-bead and synthetic front bead. Double triggers, automatic ejectors, non automatic safety. Full pistol grip buttstock checkered in 2-pt pattern with 15″ LOP over serrated line HRBP. Splinter forearm with banjo roll type release and ebony tip checkered in 3-pt pattern. Receiver is engraved in typical Specialty grade pattern. Two quail on left, ducks in marsh scene on right surrounded by open scroll. Bottom of frame lightly scroll engraved as is trigger guard, top lever and top of frame. WEIGHT: 6 lbs. 9 oz. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Very good. Bbls retain 98-99% restored blue. Rib with a few light old dings that have been blued over during restoration. Receiver is gray and has likely been polished though engraving still fairly sharp. Trigger guard retains most of its restored blue finish. Buttstock and forearm are excellent and retain most of restored high gloss finish checkering is crisp as re-cut. There is minor wood loss on left side of trigger guard and left side of frame with a bit of filler added at frame. Bores are bright and shiny with a spot or two of orange peel in left tube. Mechanics are very good. 49619-3 JSL296 C&R; IVORY (2,000-3,000) – Lot 1638

1639
$517.50

*L.C. SMITH SPECIALTY GRADE.

SN 136402. Cal. 12 Ga. 26″ bbl. Choked .010/.020. 2-3/4″ chambers, marked “L C Smith Specialty Grade”. Cased hardened action with double triggers, ejectors, and non-automatic safety. Full figured oil finish American walnut, straight grip and ebony tipped splinter forend with roll-type release. LOP 14-1/4″ over solid red pad. PROVENANCE: Rod Fuller Estate Collection. CONDITION: Cosmetically very good as completely refurbished. Retains most all case color. Replacement buttstock. Forend latch spring missing. Top lever works but has been improperly installed and has slightly raised frame fit. Bbls slightly off face. Ejectors work but out of time. Screwheads marred. Short trigger guard tang. With a bit of work, this could be a good field gun! 49291-25 JSL28 (750-1,250) – Lot 1639

1640
$2,587.50
Revised: 10/1/2015

Please Note: The correct serial number is 4849R, not 4849P as in the catalog. This is a regular frame gun and the watertable is marked with an “R”.

*L.C. SMITH IDEAL GRADE.

SN 4849R. Cal. 20 Ga. 28″ steel bbls. 2-1/2″ chambers. Choked: FULL/FULL. Full length matted rib with brass front bead. Bbls marked “L.C. SMITH IDEAL GRADE / HUNTER ARMS CO. M’F’R’S FULTON, NY”. Double triggers, extractors, automatic safety. Capped full pistol grip stock with 14-1/8″ LOP over serrated hard rubber buttplate. Buttstock checkered in classic 2-point pattern. Splinter forearm with rare Curtis forend release and triangular forend tip, checkered in 3-point pattern. Receiver tastefully engraved in standard Ideal Grade leaf pattern. Sidelocks marked “L.C. SMITH” on both sides at front. Weight: 6 lb 0 oz. PROVENANCE: The Estate of B.E. “Andy” Anderson. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain 95-98% orig blue with light handling marks. Receiver retains 70-75% light case colors throughout, starting to tone on bottom. Buttstock and forearm retain 90% orig varnish with light handling marks throughout and crazing on butt. Left side of butt towards toe shows several light bumps. Trigger guard retains 90-95% orig blue. Mechanics are excellent. Brilliant shiny bores. A great little small bore Smith. 49531-27 JSL146 C&R (2,000-3,500) – Lot 1640

1641
$0.00

*L.C.SMITH IDEAL GRADE.

SN 216553. Cal. 12 GA. 30″ steel bbls, 2-3/4″ chambers. Choked: FULL/FULL. Full length matted rib with brass front bead. Double triggers, automatic ejectors, automatic safety. Capped full pistol grip buttstock checkered in two point pattern with 14″ LOP over black serrated lined HRBP. Splinter forearm with banjo roll type release and ebony tip, checkered in three point pattern. Receiver is leaf engraved in standard Ideal Grade pattern. WEIGHT: 7 lbs. 13 oz. CONDITION: Excellent, bbls retain 90-95% older restored blued finish with light scratches and a couple of light spots of oxidation. Receiver retains 50-60% orig case color starting to tone on bottom. Trigger guard retains 60-70% orig blued finish with flaking. Buttstock and forearm with an older refinish retain 70% of their restored finish with craquelure and light handling marks throughout with some finish starting to bubble, small chip in buttplate at toe but otherwise excellent. Trigger plate screw is likely an older replacement. Mechanics are excellent, bores are bright and shiny. 49417-86 JSL223 C&R (1,500-2,500) – Lot 1641

1642
$5,750.00

*SCARCE L.C. SMITH GRADE 5E.

SN 2526. Cal. 12 Ga. 30″ fluid steel bbls. 3″ chambers. Choked: FULL/IMP MOD. Full length matted rib with “certifiable pre-ban ivory” front bead and gold bar towards breech marked “MADE TO ORDER BY THE HUNTER ARMS CO., FULTON NY” (additional inscription is indiscernible). Double triggers, automatic ejectors, automatic safety. Beautifully figured French walnut, capped full pistol grip buttstock with 13-5/8″ LOP over unusual hard rubber checkered buttplate marked “L.C. SMITH / SYRACUSE, NY” with dog on mound. Buttstock checkered in classic 2-point pattern. Splinter forend with roll type banjo release and triangular ebony tip, checkered in near full coverage pattern with diamond pattern encapsulating the opener. Receiver is beautifully and finely engraved with rose and scroll engraving. Two Setters in game scene on left, 2 Pointers in game scene on right, both of which are highly detailed. Bottom of frame are lightly scroll engraved with geometric patterns. Top of frame beautifully scroll engraved. Top lever engraved in floral pattern. Trigger guard is beautifully floral engraved. 3-positon safety, “SAFE” in gold. Weight: 7 lb 8 oz. PROVENANCE: The Estate of B.E. “Andy” Anderson. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, as fully and competently refurbished. Wood and metal retain nearly all their custom finishes with a few scattered light handling marks. Buttstock shows minor repair with grain separation behind lockplates on both sides, which is now near invisible. Mechanics are excellent. Brilliant shiny bores. 49531-32 JSL149 C&R; IVORY (3,000-5,000) – Lot 1642

1643
$4,312.50

*EARLY L.C. SMITH 4E.

SN 996. 12 ga. 30″ Damascus bbls, 3″ chambers (extended to this length) CHOKED: Full/Full. Ribs, double triggers, automatic ejectors, automatic safety. Capped pistol grip buttstock, checkered in fancy 2-pt pattern with large gold colored oval in stock marked “Henry Devery/4359 Darien St./Phila. PA.” with 14″ LOP over serrated lined HRBP. Splinter forearm with banjo roll type release and ebony tip, near full coverage checkered with diamond in center surrounding opener. Lock plate are beautifully game scene engraved with a setter on left, pointer on right, surrounded by light scroll and floral engraving. Bottom of frame is lightly scroll engraved. Two quail on trigger guard bow. WEIGHT: 7 lbs. 10 oz. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Very good as partially refurbished. Bbls retain 60-70% light orig Damascus pattern with minor staining and light handling marks. Receiver retains a hint or two of orig case color, engraving is mostly sharp. Trigger guard has been re-blued, engraving lightly buffed and retains most of its refurbished finish. Buttstock and forearm have been refurbished, checkering recut, and retain most of their modern custom finish. Mechanics are excellent. Bores are bright and shiny with a few scattered pits. “Certifiable pre-ban ivory” front bead sight. 49598-4 JSL255 IVORY (2,250-3,500) – Lot 1643

1644
$2,875.00

*BEAUTIFUL L.C. SMITH GRADE 3E.

SN 206837. Cal. 16 Ga. 28″ chain Damascus bbls. 2/58″ chambers. Choked: MOD/MOD. Full length matted rib with steel front bead, marked “HUNTER ARMS, CO. FULTON NY”. Double triggers, automatic ejectors, automatic safety. Capped full pistol grip buttstock with 14-5/16″ LOP over black serrated hard rubber buttplate. Buttstock is beautifully figured stump walnut, straight grain through wrist and opens up to a dark and dense pattern, 2-point checkering. Splinter forearm with roll type release and horn forend tip, checkered in typical Grade 3 3-point pattern. Receiver is engraved in typical Grade 3 pattern with quail and game scene on left and ducks and marsh scene on right surround by light scroll. Light scroll on frame and burst on trigger guard bow. Weight: 6 lb 14 oz. PROVENANCE: The Estate of B.E. “Andy” Anderson. CONDITION: Excellent overall. Bbls retain 97-98% bold chain Damascus pattern. Receiver retains 50-60% light orig case color, starting to tone on frame but visible elsewhere. Trigger guard retains 75% orig high polished blue. Buttstock and forearm retain most of their hand rubbed varnish, which may be an older restoration but could be orig. Checkering is sharp. Mechanics are excellent. Brilliant shiny bores. 49531-35 JSL131 C&R (3,500-5,500) – Lot 1644

1645
$1,150.00

*L. C. SMITH 3-E 12 GAUGE.

SN 8914. 26″ bbls, 2-3/4″ chambers, CHOKES: CYL/IMP MOD. Full length matted rib with “certifiable pre-ban ivory” front bead, mid-bead is broken but orig ivory post still present. Marked “HUNTER ARMS CO. FULTON, NY.” Hunter One single selective trigger, automatic ejectors, non-automatic safety. Capped full pistol grip buttstock checkered in two-point pattern with 13-7/8″ LOP over older “HAWKINS” pad. Splinter forend with banjo roll-type release and ebony tip checkered in three-point pattern. Receiver in engraved in typical Grade Three pattern with two quail on left,two woodcock on right surrounded by light scroll. WEIGHT: 7 lbs, 4 oz. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Very good as partially refurbished. Bbls and trigger guard retain most of a professionally refurbished blue. Lockplates retain 85-90% orig case color as does top of receiver. Bottom of frame with 20-30% orig color mostly on sides, toned on bottom. Buttstock and forend are excellent with light handling marks and scratches throughout to retain approximately 85-90% of their orig finish. Mechanics are excellent. Trigger works. Bright shiny bores. 49417-93 JSL207 C&R; IVORY (1,000-2,000) – Lot 1645

1646
$4,600.00

*SCARCE L.C. SMITH 2E.

SN 6918E. Cal. 20 Ga. 26″ bbls. 2-1/2″ chambers. Choked: MOD/FULL. Full length matted rib with brass front bead, marked “HUNTER ARMS CO / FULTON NEW YORK”. Double triggers, automatic ejectors, automatic safety. Capped full pistol grip stock with 13-7/8″ LOP over serrated black hard plastic buttplate. Splinter forearm with banjo roll type forearm release and horn tip, checkered in 3-point pattern. Buttstock checkered in standard 2-point pattern. Receiver engraved in typical Grade 2 pattern with quail and scroll on right and left side and marked “L.C. SMITH”. Light scroll engraving on bottom of frame and trigger guard. Weight: 5 lb 14 oz. PROVENANCE: The Estate of B.E. “Andy” Anderson. CONDITION: Excellent, as partially refurbished. Bbls retain 90-95% of what could be their orig blue with minor handling marks. Receiver retains 30-40% light case color. Trigger guard retains 75-80% of what could be its orig blue or may be an early refinish. Buttstock and forearm professionally refinished and retain most of their hand rubbed finish with minor light handling marks. Mechanics are excellent. Brilliant shiny bores. 49531-38 JSL134 C&R (2,500-4,500) – Lot 1646

1647
$1,437.50

*L.C. SMITH GRADE 2 IN HIGH CONDITION.

SN 305023. Cal. 10 Ga. 32″ chain Damascus bbls. 2-7/8″ chambers. Choked: FULL/MOD. Full length matted rib with brass front bead and silver inlay at breech end, marked “HUNTER ARMS CO. FULTON, NY.” Double triggers, extractors, automatic safety. Beautifully figured walnut stock with capped pistol grip with 14-1/4″ LOP over serrated hard rubber buttplate. Buttstock checkered in classic 2-point pattern. Splinter forearm with ebony dog’s head escutcheon and triangular ebony tip, checkered in 3-point pattern. Receiver engraved in standard later Grade 2 pattern with quail surrounded by light scroll on left and ducks in marsh scene on right surrounded by scroll. Bottom of receiver lightly scroll engraved, as is trigger guard bow. Top of frame and top lever also lightly scroll engraved. Buttstock with very old drilled hole behind pistol grip cap for sling swivels. Weight: 11 lb 0 oz. PROVENANCE: The Estate of B.E. “Andy” Anderson. CONDITION: Extraordinarily fine. Bbls retain nearly all of their restored chain Damascus pattern, restored by Keith Kearcher. Receiver retains nearly all its bold and dark orig case color, just starting to tone on high points with minor corrosion on fences. Trigger guard retains 85-90% orig blue. Forearm iron retains 75-80% orig blue. Buttstock and forearm retain 95-98% orig varnish with light handling marks. Forearm with a minor chip near frame on left side. Checkering is sharp and crisp. Mechanics are excellent. Bright shiny bores with a rough spot or two in right tube. A beautiful high condition big bore Smith. 49531-25 JSL152 C&R (1,500-2,500) – Lot 1647

1648
$920.00
Revised: 9/18/2015

Please Note: This item is Antique not Modern, as such it is not subject to being registered via ATF.

*EARLY L.C. SMITH GRADE 2.

SN 33213. Cal. 12 Ga. 30″ Damascus steel bbls. 2-5/8″ chambers. Coked: CYL/IMP CYL. Full length matted rib with brass front bead. Double triggers, extractors, automatic safety. Capped full pistol grip buttstock with 14-1/4″ LOP over fancy checkerboard and game scene hard rubber buttplate. Buttstock checkered in classic 2-point pattern. Splinter forend with dog’s head escutcheon and ebony tip, checkered in classic 3-point pattern. Lockplates each engraved with a burst of scroll and marked “L.C. SMITH”. Trigger guard bow with burst of scroll. Geometric pattern on top of lever and hinge pin. Weight: 7 lb 9 oz. PROVENANCE: The Estate of B.E. “Andy” Anderson. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain 80-85% dark contrast Damascus pattern with a few handling marks throughout. Receiver retains 65-70% dark orig case color, particularly on lockplates. Bottom of frame starting to tone at front with darker case color towards trigger plate. Trigger guard retains 70-75% orig high polished blue. Buttstock and forearm retain 85-90% orig varnish, starting to flake, with light minor handling marks throughout. There is a tiny minor chip on the left side of forearm. Mechanics are excellent. Bores are bright and shiny with scattered frosting throughout. Unusual in this fine condition. 49531-23 JSL153 C&R (1,500-2,500) – Lot 1648

1649
$805.00

*SCARCE L.C. SMITH GRADE 2.

SN 324783. Cal. 12 Ga. 30″ fluid steel bbls. 2-3/4″ chambers. Choked: FULL/IMP MOD. Full length matted rib with brass front bead, marked “HUNTER ARMS CO. FULTON, NY”. Double triggers, extractors, automatic safety. Nicely figured walnut buttstock is capped full pistol grip with 14-1/2″ LOP over black serrated hard rubber buttplate. Splinter forearm with dog’s head ebony escutcheon and triangular ebony tip, checkered in 3-point pattern. Buttstock checkered in classic 2-point pattern. Receiver lightly scroll engraved in classic Grade 2 pattern with quail on both right and left sides. Bottom of receiver lightly scroll engraved. Trigger guard with a burst of scroll at bow and tang. Weight: 7 lb 13 oz. PROVENANCE: The Estate of B.E. “Andy” Anderson. CONDITION: Excellent, as partially refurbished. Bbls retain 95-98% orig bbl blue with a few light handling marks throughout. Receiver retains 70-75% nice orig case color, toned on bottom. Trigger guard retains nearly all of a refurbished blued finish. Buttstock and forearm retain nearly all of their fine orig finish with a few light scratches and handling marks throughout. Mechanics are excellent. Brilliant shiny bores. A lovely high conditioned Grade 2. 49531-30 JSL148 C&R (1,250-2,250) – Lot 1649

1650
$2,012.50
Revised: 10/2/2015

Please Note: This is a Modern and C&R gun.

*L.C. SMITH 2-E 12 GAUGE.

SN 203338. Cal. 12 GA. 30″ steel bbls, 3″ chambers. Choked: FULL/FULL. Full length matted rib with brass front bead and “certified pre-ban ivory” mid bead, marked “Hunter Arms Co. Fulton, NY”. Single selective trigger, automatic ejectors, non-automatic safety. Straight grip stock checkered in two point pattern with 13-7/8″ LOP from rear position single trigger over Hawkins Ventilated pad. Splinter forearm with banjo roll type release and ebony tip checkered in three point pattern. Receiver nicely and lightly engraved in standard grade II pattern, with quail on left, ducks on right surrounded by light scroll. WEIGHT: 7 lbs. 8 oz. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Very good, bbls retain 85-90% of their orig bbl blue. Receiver retains 25-30% light orig case color. Trigger guard retains approximately 30% orig blue mostly on bow and back of tang. Buttstock and forearm are excellent and retain most of an older professionally finish with light handling marks throughout. Mechanics are very good, bores are bright and shiny. 49417-91 JSL222 C&R; IVORY (1,000-2,000) – Lot 1650

1651
$2,012.50

*BEAUTIFUL L.C. SMITH 2-E 12 GAUGE WITH CHAIN DAMASCUS BARRELS.

SN 203167. Cal. 12 GA. 30″ Chained Damascus bbls, 2-3/4″ chambers. Choked: MOD/FULL. Full length matted rib with brass front bead marked “Hunter Arms Co. Fulton, NY.” Double triggers, automatic ejectors, automatic safety. Capped full pistol grip buttstock checkered in two point pattern with 14-3/8″ LOP over serrated lined HRBP. Splinter forend with banjo roll type release and ebony tip checkered in three point pattern. Receiver nicely engraved with light scroll and standard Grade II pattern with quail on left, duck on right, surrounded by light scroll. WEIGHT: 7 lbs. 7 oz. CONDITION: Excellent, bbls retain 85-90% Chain Damascus pattern with light staining and a couple handling marks throughout. Receiver retains 75-80% dark orig case color mostly on sides and top starting to tone on bottom of frame with light freckling on bottom. Buttstock and forend retain 85-90% orig varnish with light scratches and handling marks throughout. Buttplate with older non-orig extra screw at toe. Mechanics are excellent, bright shiny bores. 49417-92 JSL219 C&R (1,000-2,000) – Lot 1651

1652
$1,092.50

*HIGH CONDITION EARLY GRADE 1 L.C. SMITH.

SN 207153. Cal. 10 Ga. 32″ bbls. 3″ chambers. Choked: FULL/FULL. Full length matted rib with “certifiable pre-ban ivory” center bead and steel front bead. Double triggers, automatic ejectors, automatic safety. Capped semi-pistol grip stock with 13-7/8″ LOP over serrated hard rubber buttplate. Buttstock with 2-point checkering. Splinter forearm with roll type release and horn forend tip checkered in 3-point pattern. Lockplates lightly scroll engraved, marked “L.C. SMITH” on both sides. Line engraved elsewhere around frame. Weight: 9 lb 6 oz. PROVENANCE: The Estate of B.E. “Andy” Anderson. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain 85-90% orig Damascus pattern, starting to fade and tone. Receiver retains 75-80% dark orig case color, particularly strong on lockplate, starting to tone on frame. Trigger guard retains approx 95% orig high polished blue, starting to tone at tang. Forearm iron has toned gray. Buttstock retains 75-80% orig varnish with light pock marks and scratches throughout. Checkering is crisp. Bores are bright and shiny with a few scattered pits. Mechanics are excellent. 49531-36 JSL130 C&R; IVORY (1,750-2,750) – Lot 1652

1653
$690.00

*HIGH CONDITION GRADE 0 L.C. SMITH.

SN 340649. Cal. 10 Ga. 32″ Damascus bbls. 3″ chambers. Choked: FULL/FULL. Full length matted rib with steel front bead, marked “HUNTER ARMS CO / FULTON NEW YORK”. Double triggers, extractors, automatic safety. Capped full pistol grip stock with traditional 2-point checkering and 14-1/2″ LOP over serrated black hard rubber buttplate. Splinter forearm with Curtis push button release and ebony forend tip, checkered in 3-point pattern. Receiver lightly zig-zag border engraved and stamped “L.C. SMITH” on both lockplates. Weight: 10 lb 3 oz. PROVENANCE: The Estate of B.E. “Andy” Anderson. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain virtually all of a high contrast restored finish. Receiver retains 85-90% orig case color, starting to tone and fade on bottom. Buttstock and forearm retain 75-80% orig varnish with losses on both sides and various light handling marks and scratches throughout. There is one more significant bump behind right lockplate. Mechanics are excellent. Bores are bright and shiny. 49531-24 JSL135 C&R (1,250-1,750) – Lot 1653

1654
$2,185.00
Revised: 9/18/2015

Please Note: This item is Antique not Modern, as such it is not subject to being registered via ATF.

*EARLY SYRACUSE GRADE 3 L.C. SMITH.

SN 19038. Cal. 10 Ga. 30″ bbls. 2-7/8″ chambers. Choked: MOD/MOD. Full length matted rib with brass front bead, bbls marked “L.C. SMITH MAKERS SYRACUSE NY” / “STEEL DAMASCUS”. Double triggers, extractors, automatic safety. Capped full pistol grip stock with 14-1/8″ LOP over hard rubber rare “The L.C. Smith Trap Gun” checkered and carved” buttplate. Stocks finely checkered in 4-point pattern through grip and 4-point pattern on splintered forearm. Forearm with teardrop tip. Sidelocks with a burst of scroll and engraved “L.C. SMITH”. Bottom of frame lightly engraved. Trigger guard bow beautifully engraved with a Spaniel with dead woodcock in mouth. Bottom of frame is scalloped and has a geometric design engraved. Scallops are finely cut and run into stock beautifully. Weight: 9 lb 9 oz. PROVENANCE: The Estate of B.E. “Andy” Anderson. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain 75-80% vivid Damascus pattern with minor light staining. Lockplate and receiver retain approx 50-60% orig case color, particularly dark on left lockplate, starting to tone on bottom of frame. Trigger guard bow retains most of its factory orig blue, toned at tang. Forearm with a minor chip on left side and at tip and buttstock retains 90-95% orig varnish. Checkering is sharp. Mechanics are excellent. Bores are bright and shiny with scattered pits, particularly in right bore. 49531-37 JSL133 C&R (1,500-2,500) – Lot 1654

1655
$1,495.00

*UNUSUAL THREE BARREL GUN COMPANY DRILLING.

SN 540. Cal. 12 Ga. over .32-20. 27-3/4″ Krupp steel bbls. 3″ chambers. Chokes: MOD/FULL. Full length matted rib with adjustable rear pop-up sight and steel front bead. Double triggers, extractors, non-automatic safety. Splinter forend. Rifle bbl is actuated by a thumb pushed lever that is in front of the trigger guard and rifle bbl can be fired by pulling the front trigger. 13-5/8″ LOP over period Whippet ventilated pad. Full pistol grip stock. Splinter forend. Bottom of frame and trigger guard lightly scroll engraved, as are breech ends of bbl and forend iron. Weight: 8 lb 1 oz. CONDITION: Excellent, as refurbished. Bbls retain 90-95% of their restored rust blue. Buttstock and forend retain most of their custom finish. Buttstock with repair at frame on bottom right side, though now near invisible. Minor handling marks throughout. Checkering is crisp. Mechanics excellent. 49527-9 JSL52 C&R (1,500-2,500) – Lot 1655

1656
$2,530.00

W.H. REED SIDE LEVER 8 GAUGE HAMMER GUN.

SN 121. 8 ga. 30-3/4″ laminated steel bbls. Full length laminated steel rib with brass front bead marked “W.H. Reed 510 Girard Ave.”. Straight grip stock checkered in 2-pt pattern with 14-1/4″ LOP over full steel buttplate with gold shield in top of grip marked “GEO. T. Rillings 1878”. Splinter forearm with unnumbered wedge checkered in 2-pt pattern with Schnabel tip. Left side of receiver with thumb push opener. Lockplate is nicely scroll engraved as are hammers. Gold line on action running around breech. Trigger guard bow is nicely game scene engraved with setter and quail surrounded by small scallops and tang is nicely scroll engraved. WEIGHT: 11 lbs. 10 oz. CONDITION: Good. Bbls retain 40-50% light laminated pattern with some staining. Frame has toned gray. Trigger guard retains most of what is likely an older restored high polished blued finish that has nicely toned and aged, engraving is still quite sharp. Buttstock and forearm retain most of an older professionally restored finish with checkering re-cut. Steel buttplate retains most of an older professionally restored finished likely having been done at the same time as the trigger guard. Bores are good with scattered pitting throughout. Mechanics are fine, though the gun is a bit loose in the hinge. A neat “weird” early hammer gun. 49253-18 JSL276 (2,000-4,000) – Lot 1656

1657
$6,900.00

HIGH QUALITY ALEXANDER MCCOMUS OF BALTIMORE FOUR BORE WATERFOWLER.

SN 392. Cal. 4GA (ca. 1885). Approx 4″ Chamber. Exceptionally well filed and finished 45″ octagon to 16 sided transitioning from wedding band to round Damascus bbl, is engraved with McComus’s 22 South Calvert Street Baltimore address, used between 1884-1889. Bbl is stamped with Birmingham nitro proofs. Robust, case hardened, top lever action is nicely filed and is engraved “Alexander McComus” on bar action lock with tall serpentine hammer. No. “392” and Birmingham proofs are on water table. McComus production no. “2560” is at grip. Dense European walnut capped pistol grip stock measures 14-1/8″ over checkered horn buttplate. Long forend with horn tip has Deeley release. Bbl appears to have lots of choke. Weight: 16 lbs. 8 oz. Lop: 14-1/8″. Also included is a 12 ga. auxiliary chamber. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Robert Burg. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains a considerable amount of its orig finish with good definition to Damascus pattern. Action retains 10 – 20% orig color, strong where protected. Top lever has lots of orig blue. Stocks are also very fine with hand rubbed wear through orig finish. Bore is excellent, lightly frosted. Auxiliary chamber is fine. 49503-32 MGM287 (8,000-12,000) – Lot 1657

1658
$9,200.00

*RARE ALL OPTION GRADE 5E ITHACA TRAP GUN.

SN 457424. Cal. 12 Ga. 32″ bbls. 2-3/4″ chambers. Choked: FULL/FULL. Full length matted ventilated rib with twin “certifiable pre-ban ivory” bead. Single selective trigger, automatic ejectors, non-automatic safety. Flame grained fiddle back full capped pistol grip stock with 14-1/2″ LOP over modern Hawkins pad. Beavertail forend. Frame engraved with gold pheasant on left, gold woodcock on right, both surrounded by beautifully executed acanthus leaf engraving. Bottom of frame with American eagle, marked “MADE IN USA / ITHACA GUN CO. / ITHACA NY”. Checkered in traditional Grade 5 pattern with two Fluer-de-lis at grip, scalloped checkering pattern towards grip cap. Beavertail forend finely checkered with Fluer-de-lis pattern at muzzle end. Weight: 8 lb 6 oz. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Robert Burg. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Excellent and orig. Bbls retain 93-95% orig blue with a few minor light handling marks and scratches. Receiver retains 60-65% orig case color, starting to tone on base, bright and shiny on top and sides. Buttstock and forearm retain most of what appears to be orig varnish with a few minor light handling marks and scratches. Mechanics are crisp. Bores bright and shiny. This is really a lovely long barreled Ithaca. 49503-36 JSL80 C&R; IVORY (5,000-8,000) – Lot 1658

1659
$4,025.00

*BEAUTIFUL ITHACA GRADE 5E ALL OPTION TRAP GUN.

SN 458403. Cal. 12 Ga. 30″ bbls. 2-3/4″ chambers. Choked: FULL/IMP MOD. Full length matted ventilated rib with twin steel beads. Single trigger, automatic ejectors, non-automatic safety. Beautiful fame grained American walnut straight grip stock with 14-1/4″ LOP over white lined Mershon pad. Gold shield in stock with the name “Lamb” engraved. Beavertail forend. Receiver is beautifully engraved with gold pheasant on left and gold woodcock on right surrounded by acanthus leaf floral engraving. Bottom of frame is engraved with American eagle and marked “MADE IN USA / ITHACA GUN CO /ITHACA, NY”. Trigger plate with acanthus leaf engraving. Stocks finely checkered in Grade 5 pattern with Fleur-de-lis on butt and finely checkered panel at cheeks. Weight: 8 lb 8 oz. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Robert Burg. CONDITION: Extremely fine, as professionally refurbished. Bbls and trigger guard retain virtually all their restored finish. Receiver in cyanide case color at virtually 100%. Forearm metal retains 90-95% of restored cyanide case color finish. Buttstock and forearm are faithful modern replacements and retain most of their custom finish. Mechanics are excellent. Bores bright and shiny with light frosting in right bore. 49503-35 JSL77 C&R (4,000-6,000) – Lot 1659

1660
$4,312.50

*BEAUTIFUL HIGH ORIGINAL CONDITION ITHACA 4E 20 GA FLUES.

SN 330047. Cal. 20 Ga. 26″ bbls. 2-1/2″ chambers. Choked: CYL/IMP MOD. Full length matted rib with twin “certifiable pre-ban ivory” beads. Gold plated double triggers, automatic ejectors, automatic safety. Full pistol grip stock with 14-1/8″ LOP over Ithaca Gun Co hard rubber butt. Push button forend release surrounded by an intricate checkering pattern of ribbons and scallops. Ebony forend tip. Buttstock is beautifully checkered with two Fleur-de-lis running through grip and is a fine honey and chocolate colored European walnut. Gold shield in stock. Hard rubber grip cap. Engraved in typical Grade 4 pattern with duck on left side, pheasant on right, encased in acanthus leaf engraving. Bottom of frame with light well defined acanthus leaf engraving. Weight: 6 lb 4 oz. Accompanied by an A&F marked LOM case. PROVENANCE: Letter from noted Author, Walter C. Snyder with photocopy of the original journal entry identifying this gun. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Bbls retain nearly all of their factory orig rust blue. Receiver retains approx 80-85% bright orig case colors starting to tone on bottom. Trigger guard and top lever retain nearly all of their orig blue. Checkering is sharp. Forend and buttstock retain nearly all of a hand rubbed restored finish. Mechanics are excellent, ejectors slightly out of time. Bores are bright and shiny. Case is very good. 49290-3 JSL79 C&R; IVORY (5,000-8,000) – Lot 1660

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1661
$2,300.00

*ITHACA GRADE 1.

SN 456318. Cal. 20 Ga. 26″ bbls. 2-3/4″ chambers. Chokes: IMP CYL / MOD. Full length matted rib with twin “certifiable pre-ban ivory” beads. Non-selective single trigger, automatic ejectors, non-automatic safety. Beavertail forend. Straight grip stock with 13-1/2″ LOP over Ithaca Gun Co Sunburst pad. Engraved in typical Grade 1 pattern with light floral pattern with zig-zag border. This gun may have started life as a double trigger pistol grip stock gun and appears to have been factory converted to a single trigger straight stock configuration as it is almost imperceptible. Weight: 6 lb 8 oz. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Robert Burg. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Excellent as factory restored and modified. Bbls retain 95-98% restored finish, probably by the factory. Receiver retains 90-95% bright orig case color just starting to tone on bottom of frame. Trigger guard retains nearly all of its restored finish. Buttstock retains 90-95% of its restored finish with light handling marks and light craquelure in the finish. Mechanics crisp. Bores excellent. 49503-27 JSL67 C&R; IVORY (2,500-4,500) – Lot 1661

1662
$2,530.00

*HIGH ART ITHACA CUSTOM GRADE ONE 20 GAUGE.

SN 141390. 20 ga. 28″ Krupp fluid steel bbls. 2-3/4″ chambers. CHOKED: Imp.cyl/Full. Full length matted rib with “certifiable pre-ban ivory” mid and front bead. Breech end of rib nicely floral and stipple engraved. Double triggers, extractors, automatic safety. Capped full pistol grip buttstock checkered in fancy Grade 4 type pattern with 14-1/4″ LOP over serrated line black hard rubber buttplate. Gold shield in stock. Splinter forend with ebony tip checkered in fancy Grade 4 type pattern. Receiver is fully and finely floral and scroll engraved with Gothic figure at front of frame, dogs head near hinge pin and large woodcock on bottom of frame. The quality of the engraving and in particular the stippling is very good. Trigger guard is fully engraved with 4 quail in scene on bow and full floral pattern throughout. Inside of trigger guard marked “S.J. Large 1907 / Bristol, CT / U.S.A.”. Top lever and top tang are fully floral engraved and flower pattern at fences and breech end of bbls. Inside of forearm also marked “Made for S.J. Large 1907”. A quick internet search shows S.J. Large as Town Councilman for Bristol, CT and an Executive for the American Silver Co. More detailed and thorough research should be done on this gun. WEIGHT:6 lbs. 9 oz. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Very good. Bbls retain 85-90% restored rust blued finish. Receiver has toned gray. Buttstock and forearm are very good with a few light handling marks and scratches throughout particularly on left side of stock and retain 85-90% of an older restored varnish. Checkering on forearm starting to thin, though still mostly visible. Bore is bright and shiny. There is some type of a ring, about 1″ into left chamber that should not impact this gun, but is noticeable when looking at the bores. Mechanics are very good. 49619-2 JSL297 C&R; IVORY (2,500-4,500) – Lot 1662

1663
$0.00

*HIGH ORIGINAL CONDITION ITHACA FLUES GRADE 1-1/2.

SN 232195. 12 ga. 30″ Damascus bbls. 3″ chambers. Choked: IMP CYL/FULL. Full length matted rib with steel front bead. Double triggers, extractors, automatic safety. Capped pistol grip buttstock with 14-1/8″ LOP over Ithaca Gun Co. checkered and monogrammed buttplate. Checkered in 2-point pattern. Forearm is a friction release, checkered in 3-point pattern. Receiver zig-zag border engraved with Setter stamped on each side and marked “ITHACA GUN CO ITHACA, NY.” Bottom of frame with deep star engraved surrounded by zig-zag pattern. Weight: 7 lb 5 oz. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Bbls retain 95-98% orig Damascus pattern with light handling marks and an old scattered dent or two. Receiver retains 95-98% dark bold and vivid orig case color, just beginning to tone on bottom of frame and at high points. Trigger guard and forearm iron retain most of their orig high polished blue. Checkering is crisp throughout. Buttstock and forearm retain most of their orig varnish with light craquelure and handling marks throughout. Mechanics are excellent. Bores are bright and shiny with light orange peel. 49575-2 JSL172 C&R (1,500-2,500) – Lot 1663

1664
$9,200.00

*GORGEOUS ITHACA $5000 GRADE SBT.

SN 240405701. Cal. 12 Ga. 34″ bbl. 2-3/4″ chamber. Choke: FULL. Full matted ventilated rib with white plastic mid and front beads. Frame marked “$5000.00 Grade”. Checkered gold plated trigger, automatic ejector, no safety. Capped full pistol grip, Monte Carlo stock with 14-5/8″ LOP over basket weave pattern Pachmayr white lined pad. Trap forend. Full coverage, finely and beautifully engraved with multiple gold inlays. Three gold ducks in marsh scene on left surrounded by well cut beautiful scroll engraving. Gold quail in bottom in wood scene and three gold pheasants on right side. Top tang and top lever fully engraved and stippled. Top of frame shows extremely fine stippling with some scroll engraving towards right and left side. Both sides of bbl at breech end fully scroll engraved with “Ithaca Gun Co.” engraved in a beautiful ribbon. Buttstock is beautiful high contrast American walnut and is finely checkered through the grip with scalloped pattern at grip cap. Forend with about 75% checkering coverage. Weight: 8 lb 12 oz. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Robert Burg. CONDITION: Extremely fine, near new. Showing very little evidence of use. Bbl, frame and forend show virtually all of their orig finish with evidence of test firing only. Buttstock and forend near mint with light handling marks. Checkering is sharp. Mechanics are excellent. Bore is bright and shiny. Top lever is right of center, indicating this is likely a nearly unfired gun. 49503-40 JSL61 (6,000-10,000) – Lot 1664

1665
$5,750.00

*STUNNING HIGH ARCH ITHACA $5000 GRADE KNICK MODEL SBT.

SN 240405666. 12 ga. 32″ bbls. 2-3/4″ chambers. CHOKED: Full. Full length matted ventilated rib with synthetic ivory mid and front bead. Gold plated checkered trigger, automatic ejector, no safety. Capped full pistol grip buttstock, elaborately checkered with panel behind comb, Scallops near pistol grip cap, checkered side panels. 14-1/2″ LOP over Pachmayr basket weave white lined pad. Gold shield near toe. Pistol grip cap is serrated carved bone. Forearm with Deeley release is beautifully checkered in curved point pattern. Receiver is full coverage, scroll and game scene engraved. Ducks in marsh scene in gold on left, pheasants in field scene in gold on right. Gold quail in woods scene on bottom of frame and woodcock in gold on trigger guard. Top of frame is finely stippled and surrounded by scroll engraving. Sides of bbls, fully scroll engraved with “Ithaca Gun Co.” in a perfectly executed banner. WEIGHT: 8 lbs. 8 oz. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Robert Burg. CONDITION: Extremely fine, near new. Bbls retain 98-99% orig blued finish. Receiver retains 95-98% bright and strong orig case color, which is somewhat hidden due to the deep engraving. Buttstock and forearm are excellent, retaining most of their orig varnish, with a few light chips to the finish and handling marks throughout. Mechanics are excellent. Brilliant shiny bore. Incredibly high art Ithaca. 49503-1 JSL263 (6,000-9,000) – Lot 1665

1666
$5,750.00

*BEAUTIFUL HIGH ART ITHACA $4500 GRADE SBT.

SN 240405505. Cal. 12 Ga. 32″ bbl. 2-3/4″ chamber. Choke: FULL. Full matted ventilated rib with “certifiable pre-ban ivory” mid-bead and synthetic ivory front sight. Water table marked with SN and “Engraved by R.O. Alpen” on right and “12 Ga. $4500.00″ on left. Gold plated checkered trigger, ejector, no safety. Capped full pistol grip, Monte Carlo stock with 14-1/2” LOP over basket weave Pachmayr white line pad. Trap forend. Gorgeous full coverage scroll engraving with two-tone gold ducks in marsh scene on left and three pheasants in farm scene on right. Bottom of frame with Ruffed Grouse and two pine trees in gold. Trigger guard bow with gold snipe and grass in gold with finely cut scroll on top and bottom of bow. Right and left side of bbl at breech finely engraved with “Ithaca Gun Co.” on right and “Ithaca, NY” on left in ribbon. Stocks are beautiful flame grain American walnut, finely checkered through wrist with scalloped pattern at grip and finely checkered panel on stock cheeks. Grip cap appears to be buffalo horn and is finely scalloped. Gold shield in stock without initials. Weight: 8 lb 11 oz. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Robert Burg. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Receiver retains approx 90-95% orig case colors that is somewhat hidden by the depth of the engraving. Bbl, trigger guard and forend iron retain approx 95-98% orig blue. Checkering is crisp throughout. Buttstock shows crackling and lifting of finish with some losses having flaked, but is orig and generally very good. Light handling marks. Mechanics are excellent. Bore is bright and shiny. A stunning high art Ithaca. 49503-39 JSL62 IVORY (6,000-10,000) – Lot 1666

1667
$9,200.00

*STUNNING AND BEAUTIFUL HIGH ART ITHACA $2500 GRADE SBT.

SN 404458. Cal. 12 Ga. 32″ bbl. 2-3/4″ chamber. Choke: FULL. Full matted ventilated rib with “certifiable pre-ban ivory” mid-bead and composition front sight. Gold plated checkered single trigger, auto ejectors, no safety. Capped full pistol grip stock with 14″ LOP over Ithaca Gun Co. Sunburst pad. Pistol grip cap is a honey colored resin with fine scallops throughout. Stunning full coverage scroll and game scene engraving throughout. Left side with three ducks in gold landing in marsh with highly detailed farm scene in background surrounded by beautifully and perfectly executed scroll. Bottom of frame fully scroll engraved with gold quail at front of frame. Right side of frame with three pheasants in multi-colored gold with farm scene in background. “Ithaca Gun Co. Inc” in gold on both sides of bbl in ribbon surrounded by beautifully executed scroll and “$2500 Grade” on left side of bbl. Top of frame beautifully stippled with woodcock in gold on fully engraved top lever with highly ornate detail throughout. Trigger guard fully engraved with beautiful Tom Turkey inlaid in gold with gold border on top and bottom. Gold bbl band at breech of bbl. Unengraved gold stock shield. This incredible work of art was signed by the engraver, J. Michelina, three times! Weight: 8 lb 10 oz. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Robert Burg. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Excellent. Receiver retains about 95% of its orig case color, which is difficult to discern because of the depth of the engraving. Bbl and trigger guard retain most of their orig blue with minor handling marks. Buttstock and forend retain 90-95% orig varnish with light handling marks throughout. Mechanics are excellent. Bore near mint, showing light evidence of use. It would be difficult to show up at the 16 yard trap line with a more beautiful, high art shotgun than this! 49503-41 JSL58 C&R; IVORY (6,000-10,000) – Lot 1667

1668
$6,000.00

*GORGEOUS HIGH ART ITHACA DOLLAR GRADE KNICK MODEL SINGLE BARREL TRAP.

SN 240405727. 12 ga. 34″ bbl. 3″ chamber. CHOKED: Full. Full length matted ventilated rib with white plastic mid and front bead. Gold plated checkered single trigger, automatic ejectors, no safety. Capped full pistol grip buttstock, checkered in fancy scalloped and arrow pattern with panel at comb and checkered side panels. Buttstock is incredible iridescent flame grain American walnut with small Monte Carlo and 14-1/4″ LOP over black Pachmayr waffle pad, gold shield in toe. Trap forend near full coverage checkered in point and scallop pattern with Deeley release. Receiver is full coverage scroll and game scene engraved. Three ducks and marsh scene in gold on left three pheasants in field scene on right, also in gold. Quail in woods scene in gold on bottom and duck in marsh scene on trigger guard. Sides of bbls are full coverage scroll engraved and marked “Ithaca Gun Co.” in banner. According to our consignor, this was the very last Ithaca Dollar Grade made. WEIGHT: 9 lbs. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Robert Burg. CONDITION: Extraordinarily fine, near new. Retaining nearly all orig finish to both wood and metal. Likely test fired only. Buttstock and forend with minute handling marks. Mechanics are excellent. Brilliant shiny bore. An incredible high art Ithaca. 49503-13 JSL283 (6,000-10,000) – Lot 1668

1669
$5,175.00

*ITHACA KNICK GRADE 7 SBT.

SN 401268. Cal. 12 Ga. 32″ bbl. 3″ chamber. Choke: FULL. Full length matted ventilated rib with brass mid bead and red plastic front bead. Gold plated checkered trigger, automatic ejector, no safety. Capped full pistol grip stock with 14-3/8″ LOP over modern Ithaca Gun Co. Starburst pad. Stock comb with minor Monte Carlo treatment at butt. Trap forend. Receiver is fully and finely acanthus leaf engraved with gold ducks in marsh on left and two pheasants in gold on right. Bottom of frame with American eagle in two tone gold, marked “Made in USA”. Bow of trigger guard with fine acanthus leaf engraving and gold inlaid stag. Buttstock is beautiful flame grain American walnut with great contrast and color. Gold shield in stock with initials “JH” engraved. Stocks fully and finely checkered with beautiful Fleur-de-lis patterns and scallop treatment at pistol grip. Forearm with approximately 75% checkering coverage with Fleur-de-lis on bottom and very fine point on top coming down towards forearm metal. Replaced top lever is case hardened but unengraved. Weight: 8 lb 2 oz. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Robert Burg. CONDITION: Extremely fine as restored. Bbl and trigger guard retain virtually all of their restored blue. Frame retains virtually all of its correct restored case color. Buttstock and forend with fine restored hand rubbed oil finish. Mechanics are excellent. Bore is bright and shiny. Overall a beautiful high art Ithaca. 49503-42 JSL60 C&R (6,000-10,000) – Lot 1669

1670
$9,545.00

*GORGEOUS HIGH CONDITION ITHACA GRADE 7E KNICK MODEL SBT.

SN 403659. Cal. 12 Ga. 32″ bbl. 2-3/4″ chamber. Choke: FULL. Full length matted ventilated rib with “certifiable pre-ban ivory” center bead and red plastic front bead. Checkered gold plated single trigger, auto ejector, no safety. Capped full pistol grip stock with 14-3/8 LOP over Ithaca Gun Co. Sunburst pad. Receiver is fully and finely engraved and gold inlaid with gold ducks in marsh scene on left, gold pheasants on right, all surrounded by acanthus and foliate scroll. Bottom of frame with two-tone gold inlaid eagle, marked “Made in USA”. Gold woodcock engraved on trigger guard surrounded by scroll. Checkering pattern is extremely fine with double Fleur-de-lis pattern extending towards comb and forend with about 80% checkering coverage with Fleur-de-lis pattern. Stock is beautiful flame grain American walnut with gold shield showing initials “HEA”. Weight: 8 lb 10 oz. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Robert Burg. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Receiver retains 80-85% orig case color, bright and shiny on sides, mostly hidden by engraving on bottom, though still present. Bbl retains 95-98% plus orig bbl blue. Trigger guard with 85-90% orig bbl blue. Stocks, with minor handling marks, retain about 90% of their orig hand rubbed finish with some flaking at heel and craquelure throughout. Mechanics are excellent. Bore is bright and shiny. A fabulous high condition orig Ithaca Grade 7. 49503-43 JSL59 C&R; IVORY (6,000-10,000) – Lot 1670

1671
$5,175.00

*EXTREMELY RARE ITHACA KNICK 6E SBT.

SN 400482T. Cal. 12 Ga. 30″ bbl. 2-3/4″ chambers. Choke: FULL. Raised, matted, ventilated rib is engraved “Ithaca Gun Co” on arched riband within field of open scrolled acanthus on each side of breech section. SN and grade are on engine turned lump. Case hardened “Knick” type boxlock action is marked with SN, grade, and gauge on water table, is without safety, and has gold-plated trigger with checkered finger blade. Action is engraved with large open scrolled acanthus with floral highlights, stippled backgrounds, and geometric borders surrounding oval target shooting vignettes with subjects in two colors of gold on each side; an Indian brave in breechclout has drawn bow in woodlands on left, and a trapshooter stands at target station on right. Bottom of action is engraved with heraldic eagle, “Made in U. S. A.” and “ITHACA GUN CO ITHACA N Y”. Trigger guard with scroll on bow has SN at grip. Striking feather crotch figured American walnut capped long pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/8″ over Silver type pad. There is fancy fleur-di-lis checkering with line borders and additional fleur-di-lis through pattern at grip with flourishes into butt. Side panels are also checkered with fleur-di-lis motif. A gold inlaid shield is on toe line. Matching flared beavertail ejector forend has inset ebony tip, and Deeley type release. Weight: 8 lbs. 3 oz. LOP: 14-1/8. Weight: 8 lb 4 oz. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Robert Burg. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Near new, as completely and competently refurbished. Wood and metal retain essentially all of their custom finishes. Bore is excellent. Action is tight. Ejector is strong. According to noted Ithaca scholar and author Walt Snyder this is one of four Grade 6 Knick SBT guns Ithaca ever manufactured. “Certifiable pre-ban ivory” bead sights. 49503-60 JSL65 C&R; IVORY (6,000-9,000) – Lot 1671

1672
$6,037.50

*RARE ALL OPTION ITHACA GRADE 5E NID.

SN 467649. Cal. 12 Ga. 26″ bbls (orig length). 2-3/4″ chambers. Choked: IMP CYL/CYL. Full length matted ventilated rib with twin “certifiable pre-ban ivory” beads. Single selective trigger, automatic ejectors, non-automatic safety. Capped full pistol grip buttstock with 13-3/4″ LOP over black serrated hard rubber buttplate. Buttstock with gold oval shield is beautifully figured flame grained American walnut. Beautifully engraved in typical Grade 5 pattern with two tone gold pheasant on left, gold woodcock on right surrounded by acanthus leaf floral pattern engraving. Bottom of frame with American eagle, marked “MADE IN USA ITHACA GUN CO ITHACA NY”. Acanthus leaf engraving on trigger plate and trigger guard bow. Gun comes with two forends; one a splinter, likely the original, shows slightly more use, and the other, a beavertail forend which is numbered to the gun and matches perfectly, including checkering and engraving likely added by Ithaca during production. Checkering pattern is typical ornate Grade 5 pattern with Fleur-de-lis through grip and finely checkered side panels. Splinter forend nicely checkered with ribbon pattern. Beavertail forend with 4-point near full coverage checkering pattern. Weight: 8 lb 3 oz with beavertail forend – 7 lb 14 oz with splinter forend. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Robert Burg. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Excellent overall. Receiver retains 65-70% nice orig case colors. Bbl blue is approx 90% orig but starting to thin and tone. Trigger guard retains nearly all of what could be its orig blued finish. Checkering is sharp. Restored stock finish show light handling marks throughout but is overall excellent. Mechanics are excellent. Bores are bright and shiny. Overall a beautiful and dynamic high grade Ithaca in a rare configuration with the orig 26″ bbls – this is would be dandy little skeet gun. 49503-37 JSL74 C&R; IVORY (6,000-10,000) – Lot 1672

1673
$3,450.00

*ITHACA 5E KNICK MODEL SBT.

SN 405028. Cal. 12 Ga. 32″ bbl. 2-3/4″ chamber. Choke: FULL. Full length matted ventilated rib with “certifiable pre-ban ivory” mid bead and orange fluorescent Ithaca front sight. Nickel plated, checkered trigger. Automatic ejector, no safety. Capped full pistol grip front stock with 14-1/2″ LOP over modern Ithaca Gun Co. Sunburst pad. Trap forend. Checkered in typical high art Grade 5 pattern, with gold oval in stock. Receiver is beautifully engraved in typical Grade 5 pattern with gold pheasant on left and gold woodcock on right surrounded by acanthus leaf scroll engraving. Bottom of frame engraved with eagle and marked “Made in USA / Ithaca Gun Co., Ithaca, NY”. Trigger plate engraved in geometric design with acanthus leaf engraving. Trap forearm with latch is engraved in crosshatch and swirl engraving. Weight: 8 lb 8 oz. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Robert Burg. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Excellent, as partially refurbished. Action retains 80-85% orig case color. Bbl retains virtually all professionally a restored rust blued finish. Trigger guard bow shows nearly all of its restored blue with tang starting to tone. Buttstock and forend show about all of their restored finish with light handling marks. Forearm with minor repair on right side. Mechanics are fine. Ejector may need slight adjustment. Bore is near excellent with minute frosting. Overall a beautiful trap gun. 49503-76 JSL63 C&R; IVORY (3,500-5,500) – Lot 1673

1674
$3,737.50

*LATE ITHACA KNICK MODEL GRADE 5 SBT.

SN 240405537. Cal. 12 Ga. 32″ bbl. 2-3/4″ chambers. Choke: FULL. Full length matted ventilated rib with white plastic mid bead and orange fluorescent plastic Ithaca front target sight. Checkered nickel plated trigger, auto ejector, no safety. Capped full pistol grip stock. Trap forend. 14-3/8″ LOP over basket weave white lined Pachmayr pad. Buttstock is beautifully grained American walnut with Fleur-de-lis checkering through the grip and finely checkered side panels. Unmarked gold oval in stock. Receiver beautifully engraved in acanthus leaf floral pattern with gold pheasant on left and quail on right. Bottom of receiver floral engraved with American eagle, marked “MADE IN USA / Ithaca Gun Co, Ithaca, NY”. Weight: 8 lb 7 oz. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Robert Burg. CONDITION: Extremely fine, near new. Likely test fired only. Retains virtually all of its factory finish in both wood and metal. Mechanics are fine. Bore bright and shiny. A beautiful late Grade 5! 49503-73 JSL56 (3,500-5,500) – Lot 1674

1675
$2,530.00

*BEAUTIFUL ITHACA 5E KNICK SBT.

SN 405455. 12 ga. 32″ bbl. 2-3/4″ chamber. CHOKED: Full. Full length matted ventilated rib with synthetic ivory mid bead and florescent front bead. Checkered nickel plated trigger, automatic ejector, no safety. Capped pistol grip buttstock is beautifully figured flame grained American walnut, checkered in fleur-de-lis and point pattern with scallops near grip cap, scalloped checkered side panels and 14-1/2″ LOP over Pachmayr basket weave white lined pad. Gold oval near toe. Splinter forearm checkered in 5-pt pattern with Deeley release. Receiver is loosely floral engraved with two toned gold pheasant on left, gold woodcock on right and signed by the engraver “Alpen” near pheasant on left. Bottom of frame engraved with American eagle and marked “Made in U.S.A. / Ithaca Gun Co. Ithaca N.Y.”. Trigger plate engraved in loose floral pattern with geometric design. Trigger guard and top lever also engraved. Top of frame is very finely stippled. WEIGHT: 8 lbs. 11 oz. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Robert Burg. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbl retains 97-99% of an older restored finish. Receiver retains 65-70% of beautiful orig case color starting to tone on bottom of frame. Bright and shiny on sides and top. Buttstock and forearm are excellent and retain most of the professionally restored finish with a couple of light handling marks. Overall this is an excellent, engraver signed Ithaca. 49503-28 JSL268 C&R (3,000-5,000) – Lot 1675

1676
$5,750.00

*BEAUTIFUL ITHACA KNICK GRADE 5E SBT.

SN 404969. Cal. 12 Ga. 32″ bbl. 2-3/4″ chambers. Choke: FULL. Matted ventilated rib with “certifiable pre-ban ivory” center bead and Ithaca marked florescent plastic front target sight. Automatic ejectors, no safety. Capped full pistol grip stock with 14-3/4″ LOP over modern green “Jenkins” recoil pad with three spacers. Beautiful flame grain American walnut stocks, checkered in traditional Grade 5 pattern. Trap forend. Receiver is beautifully engraved in typical Grade 5 style with a two-toned gold inlaid pheasant on left and a gold inlaid woodcock on right. Bottom of receiver with deeply cut American eagle and marked “Made in USA / Ithaca Gun Co., Ithaca, NY”. Weight: 8 lb 14 oz. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Robert Burg. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Excellent overall. Receiver retains 95-98% orig case color, just starting to tone. Bbl retains nearly all of the orig bbl blue. Stocks retain virtually all their high gloss finish with a few minor handling marks. Checkering is sharp throughout. Mechanics are excellent. Bore is bright and shiny, showing limited evidence of use. The engraving on this gun is finer than what is often observed on the Grade 5, making this an interesting and beautiful Ithaca SBT! 49503-75 JSL57 C&R; IVORY (3,000-5,000) – Lot 1676

1677
$2,875.00

*ITHACA KNICK 5E SBT.

SN 405407. Cal. 12 Ga. 32″ bbl. 2-3/4″ chamber. Choke: IMP MOD. Full matted ventilated rib with “certifiable pre-ban ivory” mid-bead and synthetic front sight. Checkered nickel plated trigger, auto ejector, no safety. Capped full pistol grip, Monte Carlo stock with gold shield in grip cap engraved “Brent Umberger/Master Stock Maker”. 14-5/8″ LOP over modern Browning white lined waffle pad. Trap forend. Receiver engraved with gold pheasant on left and gold woodcock on right surrounded by acanthus leaf engraving. Left side of frame signed by engraver “Alpen” in front of pheasant. Bottom of frame engraved with American eagle and marked “Made in USA / Ithaca Gun Co, Ithaca, NY”. Trigger plate acanthus leaf engraved with geometric designs. Checkering pattern is a faithful reproduction of the traditional 5E pattern. Weight: 9 lb 6 oz. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Robert Burg. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Excellent, partially refurbished. Bbl and trigger guard retain virtually all their restored blued finish. Receiver retains approx 60-65% orig case color. Buttstock and forearm as noted are faithfully executed replacements and retain nearly all of their custom finish. Mechanics are excellent. Bore is bright and shiny. Not many Grade 5 guns were signed by the engraver, making this quite a rare gun! 49503-74 JSL66 C&R; IVORY (2,500-4,500) – Lot 1677

1678
$4,025.00

*MCGRAW ENGRAVED ITHACA GRADE 4E SBT.

SN 405108. Cal. 12 Ga. 32″ bbl. 2-3/4″ chamber. Choke: FULL. Full matted ventilated rib with “certifiable pre-ban ivory” mid bead and Ithaca florescent plastic front sight. Nickel plated trigger, auto ejector, no safety. Full pistol grip stock, 14-1/2″ LOP over modern Pachmayr basket weave white lined pad. Trap forend. Receiver engraved in standard Grade 4 pattern with hunter on left and Goddess of Hunt, Diana, on right. Left side of frame signed “McGraw” and marked “Ithaca Gun Co.” Frame is nicely appointed with approx 50% acanthus scroll coverage. Buttstock and forend checkered in typical Grade 4 pattern. Unengraved gold oval in stock. Weight: 8 lb 7 oz. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Robert Burg. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Excellent, as partially refurbished. Bbl shows 95% plus restored blue. Receiver retains approx 75% of what appears to be orig case color. Trigger guard blue restored and starting to tone at grip. Buttstock and forend with restored finish, may be old replacements. Forend is slightly loose. Mechanics are fine. Bore is excellent. Really a rare gun being signed by McGraw! 49503-71 JSL64 C&R; IVORY (1,250-2,250) – Lot 1678

1679
$5,175.00

*LJUTIC LTX GOLD ENGRAVED AND GOLD INLAID BY REVERA WITH CASE.

SN 146. Cal. 12 ga. 34″ Bbl is fitted with high vent rib and provision for interchangeable choke tubes. Coin finished action is engraved with exceptionally well cut and shaded open scrolling acanthus surrounding gold inlaid vignettes of ducks on left side of action, and pheasant on right. Game scenes have exceptional Bulino detailing. Engravers signature is on left side of trigger plate. Beautifully marbled and figured European walnut Monte Carlo buttstock is fitted with KICKEEZ trap pad. Checkering pattern has fancy border. Matching forend has push button release. Weight: 8 lbs 13 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. Aluminum Americase is lined in black velvet with info for this gun embroidered in lid. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Robert Burg. CONDITION: Excellent, as new, with evidence of little firing, with a few minor marks on wood and metal. Mechanically excellent. Case is excellent. 49503-57 MGM334 (6,000-10,000) – Lot 1679

1680
$5,750.00

*LJUTIC “LTX GOLD” ENGRAVED AND GOLD INLAID BY REVERA.

SN 145. Cal. 12 ga. 33″ Bbl is fitted with high vent rib and is choked full. Coin finished action is engraved with exceptionally well cut and shaded open scrolling acanthus surrounding two gold inlaid vignettes of ducks on left side of action. A pair of pointers are at right rear of action, and a pheasant at front. Game scenes have exceptional Bulino detailing. Engravers signature is on left side of trigger plate.Nicely flame figured claro walnut Monte Carlo buttstock is fitted with KICKEEZ trap pad. Checkering pattern has fancy border. Matching forend has push button release. Weight: 9 lbs 0 oz. LOP: 14-3/4″. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Robert Burg. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, showing scant evidence of firing, with a few minor marks on wood and metal. Mechanically excellent. 49503-61 MGM335 (6,000-10,000) – Lot 1680

1681
$5,175.00

*LJUTIC LTX EXTRA ENGRAVED AND GOLD INLAID BY RINO GRECO.

SN 175. Cal. 12 ga. 33″ Ported bbl is fitted with high vent rib. Coin finished action is engraved with exceptionally well cut varying sized scroll and rose bouquets surrounding gold inlaid bird scenes by Greco. Four gold inlaid ducks are settling into marsh on left side, and four quail are flushing and flying on right. Engravers signature is under rear duck scene. Beautiful flame figured American walnut stocks have fancy pattern checkering and butt is fitted with KICKEEZ trap pad. Weight: 9 lbs 0 oz. LOP: 14-3/4″. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Robert Burg. CONDITION: Excellent, with evidence of little firing, with a few minor marks on wood and metal. Left side of action has some browning in background of scene (should clean). Mechanically excellent. 49503-18 MGM333 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 1681

1682
$9,200.00

*LJUTIC LTX WITH EXCEPTIONAL RELIEF ENGRAVING AND BULINO GOLD INLAY BY PIETRO PARRAVICINI.

SN 110. Cal. 12 ga. 33″ Bbl is fitted with high vent rib and is choked full. Coin finished action is engraved with exceptionally well cut and shaded semi relief open scroll with acanthus highlights surrounding exceptional gold inlaid Bulino hunting scenes; with a setter pointing a cock and hen pheasant in open meadow on left, and a pointer pointing a pair of quail in desert background on right side. Engravers signature is on bottom of action . Intricately marbled European walnut Monte Carlo buttstock is fitted with black trap pad. Fancy checkering pattern has fleur-di-lis intrusions. Matching forend has push button release. Weight: 8 lbs 12 oz. LOP: 14-5/8″. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Robert Burg. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, showing scant evidence of firing, with a few minor marks on wood and metal. Mechanically excellent. 49503-22 MGM336 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 1682

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1683
$4,312.50

*LJUTIC MONO-GUN WITH EXCEPTIONAL RELIEF ENGRAVING AND GOLD INLAY.

SN 814. Cal. 12 ga. The Mono-Gun is a “Holy Grail” among trap shooters, seldom found in this state of embellishment. It has 34″ bbl with raised matted rib and is choked full. Rear portion of bbl and blued action is engraved with full coverage exceptionally well relief cut, nicely shaded, large, flowing scroll and acanthus within gold line borders. This exceptionally well done engraving surrounds scenes of trap shooters in full relief gold. Left side is also gold inlaid “Ljutic” and “Mono-Gun”. SN and “ATA” logo are gold inlaid on bottom of action. Nicely feather crotch figured pistol grip stock features black Decelerator trap pad, fancy pattern checkering, and right hand palm swell. Matching forend has push button release. Weight: 9 lbs 13 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Robert Burg. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, showing some evidence of firing, with a few minor marks on wood and metal. Mechanically excellent. Ivory colored bead sights are synthetic. 49503-21 MGM340 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 1683

1684
$4,312.50

*TONY DESIMONE SINGLE BARREL TRAP BY P & V WITH VERY FINE GOLD INLAID GAME SCENES.

SN 2886. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 34″ Bbl with high raised matted rib is choked full. Robust, coin finished action with large under bite locking bolt operated by rearward movement of trigger guard, is engraved with attractive small scroll, as background for flourishes of acanthus and flowers. This fine engraving surrounds oval vignettes of game birds on each side; quail on left, ducks on right. Birds are gold inlaid and all scenes have well rendered Bulino details. Engravers initials “TC” are at the bottom of each large scene. P & V logos are on bbl and action. “TS2000″ is engraved on bottom. Very fine feather crotch figured American walnut ebony capped pistol grip Monte Carlo buttstock is fitted with KICKEEZ pad. Matching forend has Anson type release. Checkering on stocks is of fleur-di-lis pattern with uncheckered ribbons. Weight: 9 lbs 12 Oz. LOP: 14-3/4”. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Robert Burg. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, with only the slightest of handling marks on wood and metal. Mechanically excellent. 49503-45 MGM337 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 1684

1685
$4,025.00

*PERAZZI SINGLE BARREL TRAP WITH TRULY EXCEPTIONAL RELIEF ENGRAVING AND GOLD INLAY.

SN 126. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. This Ithaca era Perazzi has 32″ Mono-bloc bbl with raised vent rib choked full. Coin finished action with blued removable trigger group, is engraved with exceptionally well carved and sculpted open scrolled acanthus, as background to exquisitely detailed game scenes, principals relief gold inlaid. What appears to be a fisher cat wrapped around a tree trunk, watching a departing pair of pheasant is on left, and four ducks fly across a marsh on right. A pair of snipe, one obviously hit by shot, feathers flying, are over a marsh on bottom of action. This truly exceptional engraving does not appear to be signed. Nicely marbled European walnut rosewood capped pistol grip stock by Dockwiller, is fitted with black trap pad, and has fancy border checkering. Matching beavertail type forend has Anson type release. Weight: 7 lbs 12 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Robert Burg. CONDITION: Excellent, as custom finished, essentially as new, with scant evidence of firing. Mechanically excellent. 49503-6 MGM339 (4,000-7,000) – Lot 1685

1686
$7,187.50

*SPECTACULAR HIGH ART PERAZZI TMO 10 SINGLE BARREL TRAP WITH CASE.

SN 6853. 12 ga. 32” bbl. 3″ chamber. Screw in chokes. Full length matted ventilated rib, blued trigger, automatic ejector and safety. Full pistol grip stock checkered in 2-pt pattern with 14-1/2″ LOP over Perazzi waffle pad with small Monte Carlo. Buttstock is an incredible piece of straight grain walnut. Trap forend checkered in 4-pt diamond pattern. Master engraved and gold inlaid. Gothic lion type figures in gold on sides of frame surrounded by masterfully executed rose and scroll engraving. Bottom of frame with two gold angels and hanging game, duck on left, rabbit on right. All surrounded by extraordinarily high quality scroll and leaf work. Trigger guard, bow and trigger plate are fully engraved. The model designation is in gold on front portion of frame. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Robert Burg. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, near new. Likely test fired only. Retains virtually all of its orig finish to both wood and metal with only minute handling marks. Mechanics are crisp and smooth. Brilliant shiny bore. Case is very good with light scuff and handling marks throughout. A spectacular high art shotgun. 49503-7 JSL281 (7,500-12,500) – Lot 1686

1687
$10,350.00

*PERAZZI SC3 GAME GUN WITH CASE.

SN 139748. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 32″ Mono-bloc bbls fitted with matted, ventilated rib, are marked “Perazzi BRESCIA MADE IN ITALY”. Coin finished, low profile, SC3 action features gold-plated single selective trigger and non-automatic safety. Action is engraved with well cut, open, shaded scroll and Bulino game scenes of a mallard on left side, and partridge on right. Engravers signature is on trigger plate. Darkly marbled, and lightly figured European walnut extreme pistol grip Monte Carlo buttstock has black KICKEEZ pad. Bore diameter: top -.724, bottom -.725. Bore restrictions: top -.015 (Lt mod), bottom -.010 (IC). Drop at heel: 2-3/16″, drop at rear of Monte Carlo: 1-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 8 lbs 7 oz. LOP: 14-3/4″. Perazzi embossed case is lined in dark gray velvet, and contains bags for bbls and action, and instruction booklets. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, with evidence of only light, occasional use, with a few miniscule marks on wood and metal. Mechanically crisp. Case is excellent with some scuffs and rubs. 48836-6 MGM63 (9,000-14,000) – Lot 1687

1688
$2,012.50

*PERAZZI MIRAGE OVER AND UNDER SKEET GRADE SHOTGUN.

SN 48601. Cal. .12 ga. 2-3/4″ chamber. 27-1/2″ bbls. European walnut stock with fine checkering and decelerator buttpad. Single trigger. PROVENANCE: Larry Baer Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very good, bbl’s show 80% blue with some thinning at the muzzle. Raised rib is firmly attached. Receiver shows 98% of the casecolored finish. Stocks retain 95% original finish with minor handling marks. Very nice Perazzi shotgun, made especially for the Ithaca Gun Company, Ithaca, New York. 49428-44 TEP (2,000-3,000) – Lot 1688

1689
$0.00

*FINE BERETTA S3 EELL GAME GUN WITH CASE.

SN A02608B. (1975) Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 26-3/4″ Mono-bloc bbls are choked IC and Mod. Typical Beretta low profile O-U action has double crossbolt third fastener, and gold-plated selective single trigger. Action is engraved with near full coverage well cut, very large, open scrolling acanthus with rose and floral highlights. Blued top lever has inlaid gold crown and pierced thumbpiece with floral decoration. Nicely marbled reddish tone and lightly figured European walnut full pistol grip buttstock has tan leather covered pad, point pattern checkering and gold oval on toe line engraved “MK”. Slim ejector forend has Deeley type release. Bore diameter: top -.727, bottom -.728. Bore restrictions: top -.021 (mod), bottom -.008 (IC). Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 7 lbs 6 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. Brown leather case by Outre is lined in brown cloth, and contains pair of snap caps, leather “Outre” fob, and keys. Rear bead is “certifiable pre-ban ivory”. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, with a few handling and assembly marks on bbls. Stocks have a few light marks in what appears to be their orig finish, checkering excellent. Bores are excellent. Mechanically crisp. Case is excellent, with only the slightest of marks. 48836-7 MGM66 IVORY (7,000-12,000) – Lot 1689

1690
$6,325.00

*PAIR OF BERETTA 687 EELL KING RANCH GUNS IN 28 GAUGE.

SN KF0069 AND KR2188. 1) 28 ga. 28″ bbls. 2-3/4″ chambers, with full set of choke tubes. Full length matted ventilated rib with steel front bead. Gold plated single selective trigger, automatic ejectors, automatic safety. Full pistol grip buttstock checkered in 2-pt pattern with 14-1/2″ LOP over Beretta black pad. Silver oval near toe. Forearm with Schnabel tip, Deeley release, checkered in 2-pt pattern on both sides. Frame is nicely engraved. Left lock with the Alamo engraved and large black Angus bull which is extremely well cut and beautifully shaded and surrounded by light scroll engraving. Right side plate engraved with cowboys on the trail and another well executed rendition of the Alamo. Both sides marked “P. Beretta”. Bottom of frame beautiful rose and scroll and engraved with King Ranch emblem in circle and marked “King Ranch” in banner. Trigger guard nicely scroll engraved and trigger plate marked with engraver signature “Bottega D. Giordanelli”. Buttstock and forearm are beautiful highly figured European walnut. WEIGHT: 6lbs. 1 oz. 2) 28 ga. 28″ bbls. 2-3/4″ chambers, with full set of choke tubes. Full length matted ventilated rib with steel front bead. Gold plated single selective trigger, automatic ejectors, automatic safety. Full pistol grip stock with 14-1/2″ LOP over Beretta black pad. Silver oval near the toe. Neatly checkered through grip with continuous King Ranch emblem checkering. Bottom of pistol grip carved with King Ranch emblem surrounded by rope. Forearm with King Ranch checkering on sides and Deeley release. Receiver nicely engraved with black Angus bull on left, cowboys in drive scene on right and scroll on front and bottom of frame. Bottom of frame with King Ranch emblem in gold and marked “687 Silver/Pigeon” and “King Ranch” in a banner. Trigger guard and top lever lightly scroll engraved. Both guns contained in Beretta blue cases with orig instructions, choke tubes and accessories. WEIGHT: 6 lbs. 7 oz. CONDITION: Extraordinarily fine, near new. Both guns appear to be test fired only. Just minute handling marks. Cases are excellent. Case for #2 Silver Pigeon has one latch missing. Mechanics are excellent. Brilliant shiny bores. 49181-8 JSL262 (5,750-8,750) – Lot 1690

1691
$4,025.00

*BERETTA 687EELL DIAMOND PIGEON 28 GAUGE.

SN V32797S. 28 ga. 28″ bbls, 2-3/4″ chambers with modified and full choke tubes currently installed. Full length, matted, low profile ventilated rib with steel front bead. Gold plated single selective trigger, automatic ejectors, non-automatic safety. Full knob, pistol grip buttstock checkered in 2-pt pattern with 14-1/8″ LOP and silver oval near toe. Forearm with Deeley release checkered in 2-pt pattern on sides. Receiver is nicely and near full coverage engraved. Left side with woodcock and game scene surrounded by scroll. Right side with pheasants in game scene surrounded by scroll. Bottom of frame with woodcock surrounded by scroll and marked “Beretta/687 EELL” and signed by engraver “Bottega C. Giordanelli”. Trigger guard and top lever also lightly scroll engraved and marked “DIAMOND PIGEON” under top lever. CONDITION: Extremely fine, near new. Retains virtually all of its orig finish to both wood and metal with a couple of light handling marks. Mechanics are excellent. Brilliant shiny bore. 49323-6 JSL240 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 1691

1692
$2,990.00

*BERETTA 687DU DUCKS UNLIMITED 28 GAUGE WITH CASE.

SN F83338B. 28 ga. 26″ bbls. 2-3/4″ chambers with choke tubes (1 currently with gun). Full length matted low profile ventilated rib with steel front bead. Gold plated single selective trigger, automatic ejectors, automatic safety. Full pistol grip stock checkered in 2-pt pattern with Ducks Unlimited emblem in grip cap and brass shield at toe, 14-3/4″ LOP over red leather faced pad. Forearm with Deeley release checkered in 2-pt pattern on sides. Receiver is nicely laser engraved with two ducks in marsh scene surrounded by scroll, on left and marked “Ducks Unlimited”. Right side with three quail surrounded by scroll and marked “MAASS”. Bottom of receiver nicely scroll engraved with large quail and marked “P.Beretta/MOD.687DU”. Trigger guard and top of lever are nicely scroll engraved. Housed in green canvas and leather Ducks Unlimited case with brass plaque marked “Ducks Unlimited Collectors / Series 1990-1991”. Original instruction packet included. WEIGHT: 6 lbs. 3 oz. CONDITION: Extremely fine, near new. Retaining nearly all of its orig finish to both wood and metal. Case is excellent with a couple of minor handling marks. Mechanics are crisp. Bore is bright and shiny. 49322-2 JSL277 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 1692

1693
$6,037.50

*BEAUTIFUL F.IILI PIOTTI BSEE-EL 12GA GAME GUN.

SN 8575. 12 ga. 28″ bbls, 3″ chambers CHOKED: Imp. cyl./Mod. Full length steel rib with steel front bead. Light border engraving and scroll near breech. Double triggers, automatic ejectors, non automatic safety. Full pistol grip buttstock, checkered in 2-pt pattern with checkered side panels and tear drop with 14-3/8″ LOP over Decelerator pad. Gold shield marked “RHM” near toe. Splinter forearm with Curtis push button release is near full coverage checkered in 3-pt pattern. Box lock receiver is full coverage scroll and floral engraved throughout. Top lever with gold crown in gold “S” in front of safety. Trigger guard is scroll and floral engraved. All screw heads are perfectly engraved to match pattern. WEIGHT: 6 lbs. 11 oz. CONDITION: Extremely fine, near new. Bbls retain 97-99% orig blued finish with only light handling marks. Receiver retains nearly all of its orig case hardened finish. Trigger guard and top lever contain nearly all of their orig blued finish. Buttstock and forearm are near mint and retain most of their orig hand rubbed finish with a couple of light handling marks. Mechanics are excellent. Bores are bright and shiny. 49415-1 JSL259 (4,500-5,500) – Lot 1693

1694
$0.00

*PAIR OF BERNADELLI MODEL XXV 12 GAUGE.

SN 25109 and 25110. Cal. 12 GA. 1) 25-1/2″ bbls, 3″ chambers. Choked: IMP CYL/IMP CYL. Full length matted rib with brass front bead. Marked “L. Santina Bernadelli in Frascio Gardon VT. – Brescia”. Double triggers (front trigger articulated) automatic ejectors, non-automatic safety. Straight grip stock checkered in two point pattern with ebony insert tear drop behind lock plates and gold shield with initials “J.M.S.” and 15-1/8″ LOP over checkered HRBP. Splinter forearm with Curtis release checkered in three point diamond pattern. Receiver near fully scroll and floral engraved throughout. Light scroll on trigger guard and top lever. WEIGHT: 7lbs. 0 oz. 2) Same as above. WEIGHT: 7lbs. 0 oz. CONDITION: 1) Excellent overall, bbls retain 95-97% orig blue finish with scattered light handling marks. Receiver coin finished is excellent with a couple spots of minute staining. Buttstock and forearm are excellent retaining most of their orig varnish with light handling marks. Top bbl keel solder has come loose. 2) Excellent overall, bbls retain 95-97% orig blue finish with scattered light handling marks. Receiver coin finished is very good with minor staining and could benefit from a gentle cleaning. Buttstock and forearm are excellent retaining most of their orig varnish with light handling marks. 49417-77, 49417-80, JSL215 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 1694

1695
$1,150.00
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Please Note: There is an error in the description. It implies that some part of the gun contains Ivory. The gun does not contain any Ivory.

*HIGHLY UNUSUAL ITALIAN SLIDE ACTION SIDE LEVER 12 GAUGE.

SN 0751. 12 ga. 30″ bbl. CHOKED: Cyl/Cyl. Choke tubes currently installed. Full length matted ventilated rib with white plastic mid bead and brass front bead. Left side of bbl marked “Fabbrica Nazionale Armi-Brescia / Made in Italy” on left side and “Acciaio Speciale / Cromo Molibdeno” on right. Single trigger, left side safety, right side thumb push; which is the cocker and opener. Single trigger and extractors. Custom buttstock checkered in 3-pt pattern with large capped pistol grip and 14-5/8″ LOP over Kick-eez pad with small Monte Carlo. Grip cap appears to be black Buffalo horn. Long forearm checkered in 5-pt pattern with grain pattern that matches buttstock. Receiver is unengraved. Action slides forward and shells are loaded then locks with lever on right side of frame. WEIGHT: 8 lbs. 3 oz. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Robert Burg. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Very good as custom finished. Bbls retain 85-90% of an older restored finish. Receiver and trigger guard retain 80-85% of an older restored blued finish. Buttstock and forearm are excellent and retain most of their custom finish, likely by Fajen, with just a couple of light handling marks throughout. Bores are bright and shiny. Mechanics are very good. Single trigger works. A cool and unusual bird buster! 49503-77 JSL310 IVORY (800-1,200) – Lot 1695

1696
$1,150.00

BERETTA AL391 TEKNYS 20 GA.

SN AA272083. Cal. 20 Ga. 28″ bbl. 3″ chamber with improved cylinder choke tube currently installed. Full length matted rib with fluorescent green front bead. Gas operated semi-automatic shotgun. Full pistol grip buttstock with 14-5/8″ LOP over Beretta Gel-Tek butt pad. Long forend with checkering on sides and bottom. Gold plated trigger. Left side of receiver with ducks in marsh scene and marked with model and maker name. Right side with pheasant in wood scene. Both sides with green inlay and Beretta logo which extends on to stock. Weight: 6 lbs 5 oz. CONDITION: Extremely fine near new. Has been fired but well taken care of. Retains most orig finish to both wood and metal. Mechanics are very good. Brilliant shiny bore. 49323-4 JSL285 (750-1,250) – Lot 1696

1697
$1,092.50

*BENELLI SUPER BLACK EAGLE II.

SN U394338. Cal. 12 ga. 24″ bbl. 3″ chamber. Full choke tube currently installed. Ventilated rib with steel mid bead and florescent front sight. Full pistol grip with 14-1/4″ LOP soft black serrated buttpad. Semi automatic shotgun with MAX-4 camo and a Comfortech stock. CONDITION: Excellent. Has been used but well taken care of. Ready for many more days in a turkey or duck blind. 49183-4 JSL175 (600-800) – Lot 1697

1698
$1,035.00

*BENELLI CORDOBA SEMI-AUTOMATIC SHOTGUN.

SN F253649. Cal. 12 GA. 3″ chamber, 30″ bbl, ventilated rib, screw in choke and recoil ports. Matte blue finish. Stocks are black composite with adjustable cheek piece, checkered pistol grip and forearm and foam buttpad. CONDITION: Very fine, bbl shows 95% matte blue finish with some small scratches. Bore is very good. Receiver and bottom metal show 98% matte blue finish. Stock is fine with very few mars. Nearly new Benelli 12 gauge shotgun. 49415-2 TEP (500-800) – Lot 1698

1699
$1,035.00

FINE CARVED & ENGRAVED NEEDLEFIRE DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN WITH ROYAL CREST.

SN NSN. Cal. 16 GA. Beautiful 31″Damascus bbls marked on rib “TESCHNER & STURM – PATENT”. Breech receiver, cocking arm & other iron mounts are deeply engraved with floral & animal motifs. Top of breech has a gold inlaid crown above a shield with mark of a nobleman. Stock is beautifully carved in relief including large panel of a dog pack. CONDITION: Very good overall. Metal is grey with sharp edges with no orig finish. Engraving all discernible. Wrist has old break and contemporary repair as can be seen in photos. Small piece of wood missing on right side of buttstock where it adjoins breech. Gun appears functional, cocking arm exposes needles with bright shiny bore. 49253-17 JS (2,500-4,500) – Lot 1699

1700
$2,415.00

*J.P. SAUER MODEL 3000 DRILLING COMBINATION GUN.

SN F3159. Cal. 12X12/.243 WCF. 23-3/4″ bbls, blue finish, checkered stock. PROVENANCE: William Henkel Collection. CONDITION: Fine. Bbls retain 95% blue finish with only slight wear at the muzzle, no serious mars. Flip up rifle sight mounted in rib. Bbl marked “JP Sauer & Sohn, made in Western Germany”. Receiver is French gray finish with minimal scroll engraving. Receiver shows slight staining on bottom. Horn trigger guard, double triggers one of which is adjustable. Stocks are very good with minor handling marks, Pistol grip and forestock are finely checkered and pistol grip is capped. Hard rubber buttplate marked “Sauer”. Stock has sling swivels. Nice handy light-weight drilling. 49394-45 TEP (2,500-3,500) – Lot 1700

1701
$8,050.00

*J. P. SAUER NIROSTA MODEL SIDELOCK DRILLING COMBINATION GUN.

SN 15057. Cal. 12GA X 7 X 57 R. 27-1/4” bbl, blue case colored finish, checkered stock. PROVENANCE: William Henkel Collection. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbls retain 90% rust blue with fold-up rifle sight on rib. Rib marked “Carl Stiegele Munchen” and “Krupp Essen”. Bores are very good. Gun has a Hensoldt scope on claw mounts that are orig to rifle. Receiver shows 80-90% firery case colors with J. P. Sauer & Sohn Suhl on the bottom of receiver. Engraving on receiver is nearly full-coverage of very tight Arabesque scroll masterfully executed. Horn trigger guard. Double adjustable triggers. Bbl selector on upper tang. Gun is Nitro proofed. Stocks are highly figured French walnut with checkered pistol grip that has steel cap. Forend is finely checkered. Buttstock has plain cheekpiece and Pachmayr buttpad. There are sling swivels mounted on buttstock and bbl. Beautiful drilling in exceptional condition. 49394-44 TEP (3,000-5,000) – Lot 1701

1702
$2,587.50

*JOSEF JUST BOXLOCK DRILLING COMBINATION GUN.

SN 3446.62. Cal. 12GA X 7X57. 25-1/4″ bbls, blue and French Gray finish, checkered stocks. PROVENANCE: William Henkel Collection. CONDITION: Fine. Bbls retain 90% blue turning plum with slight muzzle wear and a slight mar on right shotgun bbl. Bbl has folding rifle sight. Rib is marked “Josef Just-Ferlach, Austria” and is nitro-proofed. Receiver is French gray finish with relief scroll engraving showing an elk on the left side, a deer on the right, and a duck on the bottom. Trigger guard is blue steel showing 95% finish. Double triggers, rifle trigger is adjustable. Stock is very good with some handling mars near the cheekpiece. Pistol grip is checkered with a cap. Forend is checkered. Plain hard rubber buttplate. Nice late drilling. 49394-47 TEP (2,500-3,500) – Lot 1702

1703
$1,725.00

*J. P. SAUER BOXLOCK DRILLING COMBINATION GUN WITH K. KAHLES SCOPE.

SN 953044. Cal. 16GA / 7X57. 23-5/8″ bbl, blue and case colored finish, checkered walnut stocks. Kahles fixed power scope in original claw mounts. PROVENANCE: William Henkel Collection. CONDITION: Fine. Bbls retain 95% rust blue finish turning plum overall with a small scratch on right shotgun bbl. Shotgun bores are bright. Rifle bore is frosted with strong rifling. Receiver shows 50% case color finish. Blue steel trigger guard shows 95% finish. Engraving on receiver is simple scroll work, nicely executed. Stock is plain grain with checkered pistol grip and forend. Pistol grip is capped. Hard rubber buttplate marked “Suhl”. Sling swivels. Very nice drilling. 49394-46 TEP (2,500-3,500) – Lot 1703

1704
$2,300.00

*J.P. SAUER & SOHN DRILLING.

SN 303993. 16 ga./8X57, 23-5/8″ bbls 2-3/4″ chambers CHOKED: Mod/full. Full length matted rib with pop-up rear sight and blade front sight. Bbls with side clips. Double triggers, extractors, non automatic side safety and safety on top which activates rear flip up sight and rifle bbl safety. Straight grip stock, checkered in 2-pt pattern with sling swivels and 14″ LOP over serrated line black HRBP with Sauer monogram. Splinter forend with Deeley release, checkered in 4-pt pattern. Front swivel attached to rifle bbl, on bottom. Receiver is fully scroll engraved throughout, particularly deep cut on tops of frame surrounding side clips and Greener cross bolt. Top lever and trigger guard are scroll engraved as well. WEIGHT: 6 lbs. 6 oz. PROVENANCE: William Henkel Collection. CONDITION: Excellent as partially refurbished. Bbls retain 85-90% orig blued finish with caliber marking added to top rib. Receiver is coin finished. Trigger guard and top lever retain most of its professionally restored finish. Buttstock and forearm are excellent and retain 85-90% older restored finish with light handling marks throughout. Mechanics are excellent. Bores are bright and shiny with a few scattered pits throughout. Rifling is strong. 49394-55 JSL247 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 1704

1705
$3,450.00

*◊ KREIGHOFF SEMPRIO PUMP ACTION SPORTING RIFLE IN KREIGHOFF LUGGAGE CASE.

SN 101565. Cal. 30-06. 22″ bbl, blue finish, red bead front and rear sights, finely checkered and highly figured pistol grip stocks with cheekpiece, sling swivel, and rubber buttpad. Green Kreighoff luggage case with brown leather trim and combination locks. Case contains instructions, screw driver, test target, and trigger lock. CONDITION: New, Unfired. Bbl shows all of blue finish with only slight muzzle wear. Bore is bright with strong rifling. Sights are very good. Receiver shows all of matted blue finish. Bolt is fluted. Stocks are very fine with sharp checkering and only slightest handling marks. A very unique modern hunting rifle. Case is as new. 49322-4 TEP (3,000-5,000) – Lot 1705

1706
$0.00

*CUSTOM GOLD INLAID KRIEGHOFF MODEL 32 WITH EXTRA BARRELS AND CASE.

SN 6910. Cal. 12 ga. Two sets of 28″ bbls, one marked for Skeet and Skeet, and the other for improved cylinder and improved modified, are marked with makers name and address and model are on left sides of top bbls. K 32 action featuring gold plated safety button and single selective triggerhas had later custom engraving consisting of nearly full coverage of medium scroll strikingly accented by loops and whorls of open scrolling acanthus gold inlay. Engravers signature “E. Friedrich” is on trigger plate. Marbled, and lightly figured European walnut full pistol grip Monte Carlo buttstock features black Decelerator sporting clays pad, aAmbidextrous palm swells, and point pattern checkering. Skeet marked bbls: Bore diameter: top -.736, bottom -.734. Bore restrictions: top -.005 (skeet), bottom -.004 (skeet). Wall thickness: top -.042, bottom -.040. Drop at heel: 2-3/4″, drop at rear of Monte Carlo: 2-1/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 8 lbs 4 oz. LOP: 14-3/4”. Improved cyl and imp mod marked bbls: Bore diameter: top -.737, bottom -.734. Bore restrictions: top -.007 (IC), bottom -.003 (skeet). Wall thickness: top -.040, bottom -.039. Drop at heel: 2-11/16″, drop at rear of Monte Carlo: 2-3/16″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 8 lbs 4 oz. LOP: 14-3/4”. Excellent quality new Krieghoff marked aluminum case by Americase is lined in royal blue velvet. Case contains a Krieghoff K 80 information booklet. CONDITION: Excellent, as completely refurbished. Bbls retain essentially all of a lustrous high quality re-black. Action retains nearly all of its coin finish. What are probably new stocks, retain essentially all of their orig finish with one or two light handling marks. Case is excellent, near new. 48836-2 MGM40 (10,000-20,000) – Lot 1706

1707
$0.00

*KRIEGHOFF K32 WITH TIGER MOTIF ENGRAVING WITH CASE.

SN 5125. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 30″ Mono-bloc bbls marked for IMod and full, are marked “MADE IN W GERMANY” “SHOTGUNS OF ULM”, and with SN 6016. Coin finished K 32 action fitted with selective single trigger is very finely engraved with motifs of well detailed tigers surrounded by large open shaded scroll with gold inlaid tendril highlights. Bottom of action is engraved “The Tiger” in script. No signature found. Flame figured American walnut capped pistol grip buttstock has black KICKEEZ pad, and features tall Monte Carlo adjustable comb, point pattern checkering with ribbon through pattern, and composition grip cap with oval on bottom engraved “BRENT UMBERGER MASTER STOCKMAKER”. Matching semi-beavertail forend has Deeley type release. This shotgun is engraved by German engraver Silke Ulrich. This shotgun is featured on the engravers website. Bore diameter: top -.733, bottom -.731. Bore restrictions: top -.033 (full), bottom -.022 (Mod). Drop at heel: 2-9/16″, drop at rear of Monte Carlo (lowest position): 1-5/16″, drop at comb (lowest position): 1-3/8″. Weight: 9 lbs 0 oz. LOP: 14-1/8″. Dark leather case has central medallion marked “OUTRE”. Case is lined in burgundy cloth and contains a pair of snap caps and Outre fob and keys. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain 95 – 99% blue with numerous light marks. Action retains essentially all of its coin finish. Stocks retain nearly all of their finish with some light marks and areas rubbed where finish has been marred and dented, most notably on left side at head and side of toe. Bores are excellent, mismatched bbls do not fit well, are very tight (can be re-fitted by factory or a talented gunsmith). Case is near new, with a few light marks on exterior. 48836-5 MGM64 (10,000-20,000) – Lot 1707

1708
$0.00

*KRIEFHOFF ULM PRIMUS SIDELOCK OVER-UNDER GAME GUN INCLUDING EXTRA RIFLE/ SHOTGUN BARRELS WITH ZEISS SCOPE AND CASE.

SN 73015. Cal. 12 x 12 ga. and 12 x 7x65R. 28″ shotgun ejector bbls are fitted with ventilated rib, and full length mid ribs. 25″ Rifle/ shotgun bbls do not engage ejector mechanism, and have no mid ribs. Narrow, matted, solid top rib, is fitted with claw scope bases and folding dual aperture rear sight. Rifle/ shotgun bbls have 11/99 re-proofs for 7 x 65R. (Orig caliber was 5.6 x 57R.) Coin finished Blitz double Kersten action is fitted with ornamental sideplates, and features non-automatic safety, reinforcing bolsters, pin type cocking indicators, and gold-plated double triggers (front set). Action is engraved with near full coverage germanic scrolling acanthus with beaded background. “KRIEGHOFF ULM” is on trigger plate. Trigger guard is of black nylon. Nicely streaked and lightly figured European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock features slightly hog-backed comb, cheekpiece, skip-line point pattern checkering Shotgun bbls: Bore diameter: top -.719, bottom -.717. Bore restrictions: top -.025 (IMod), bottom -.018 (Lt mod). Wall thickness: top -.038, bottom -.037. Drop at heel: 2-7/8″, drop at rear of hogback: 2-1/16″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 7 lbs 10 oz. LOP: 14-5/16″. Rifle/ shotgun Bbls: Bore diameter: top -.722, Bore restrictions: top -.029 (IMod), Drop at heel: approx 3″, drop at rear of hogback: approx 2-5/16″, drop at comb: approx 1-3/4″. Weight with scope: 9 lbs 3 oz. LOP: 14-5/16″. Zeiss Diavari-Z 2.5 – 10 x 52 rail scope with three post reticle is in claw mounts. Green patterned vinyl case has Krieghoff label on top, is lined in olive green cloth. PROVENANCE: Factory letter stating replacement value for insurance purposes $45,995.00, if it had detachable sidelocks. CONDITION: Excellent, showing only slight silvering on sharp edges of bbls, with a few light marks. Coin finish of action is excellent. Stocks retain nearly all of what appears to be their orig finish. Mechanically crisp. Set trigger works. Scope is excellent with a few small abrasions in external lacquer. Optics are clear and bright. Case shows some light marks on exterior, handle cracked. Interior cloth soiled from contact with action and bbls. 48836-4 MGM65 (7,500-12,500) – Lot 1708

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1709
$5,750.00

*FINE 20 BORE J. P. SAUER MODEL 40E BOXLOCK EJECTOR GAME GUN.

SN 191541. Cal. 20 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 26″ Shoe lump bbls with matted game rib are choked Mod and IC. Case hardened, scallop-backed, boxlock action marked “MADE IN PRUSSIA” features automatic safety, crossbolt third fastener, side clips and dbl triggers. Action is engraved with very well cut open shaded scrolling acanthus surrounding game scenes of birds on sides, and dogs on bottom. Nicely marbled steel capped pistol grip buttstock is fitted with brown leather covered pad, and has inset checkered side panels. Matching splinter ejector forend has Deeley release. Weight: 5 lbs 8 oz. LOP: 14-5/8″. CONDITION: Excellent, as partially refinished. Bbls retain essentially all of a fine re-black. Action retains perhaps 50% orig case hardening color. Stocks retain most of what appears to be their orig finish, with numerous marks, checkering somewhat worn. Repaired crack is on left tip of forend. Bores are fine with scattered pitting and light frosting. Action has a hint of looseness. Ejectors are strong and in time. 49605-1 MGM330 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 1709

1710
$0.00

*J. P. SAUER MODEL 40E.

SN 150475. Cal. 12 ga. 2-9/16″ Chambers. 26″ Shoe lump bbls fitted with matted concave game rib are choked mod and IC. There are no nitro proofs on bbls or action. Coin finished, scallop-backed, boxlock action features Greener crossbolt and dbl triggers, and is engraved with well cut oak leaves and acorns surrounding interesting game scenes. Lightly figured steel capped pistol grip buttstock is fitted with leather faced pad. It has inset checkering on side panels. Splinter ejector forend has Deeley release. Weight: 6 lbs 1 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. CONDITION: Fine. Bbls retain most of an old re-black. Action coin finish has slightly darkened color, engraving remains clear. Stocks refinished, checkering worn. Long sliver is missing from left forepart of forend. Bores have a few scattered pits. Action is tight. Ejectors work. 49605-2 MGM328 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 1710

1711
$1,840.00

*MERKEL 16 GAUGE O/U GAME GUN.

SN 42075. Cal. 16 GA. 28″ bbls, 2-3/4″ chambers. Choked: FULL/FULL. Full length matted rib with copper front bead. Double triggers (front trigger articulated), automatic ejectors, non-automatic safety. Full pistol grip buttstock checkered in two point pattern with sling swivels and cheek piece, 14″ LOP over checkered HRBP. Two piece forearm checkered in four point pattern with Deeley release. Frame with double locking bolt action is lightly scroll engraved and marked “Gebruder Merkel/Suhl” on bottom. WEIGHT: 6 lbs. 4 oz. CONDITION: Extremely fine near new, retains nearly all of its orig finish to wood and metal. Bbls, top lever and trigger guard retain nearly all their orig blue. Receiver retains 98-99% orig case color, forearm with most of orig case color starting to tone silver. Buttstock and forearm are extremely fine and retain most of their orig finish with light handling marks. Mechanics are excellent, brilliant shiny bores. 49417-79 JSL230 C&R (2,000-3,000) – Lot 1711

1712
$575.00

*WALTHER BOXLOCK SHOTGUN.

SN 2581. Cal. 16 Ga. 28-3/8″ bbls. 2-3/4″ chambers. Choked: MOD/FULL. Full length matted rib with plastic florescent orange front sight. Greener crossbolt, Curtis style forend opener. Double triggers, extractors, automatic safety. Round knob pistol grip stock with cheekpiece and 15-1/4″ LOP over slightly hardened a white lined waffle pad. Buttstock and bottom rib with sling swivels. Large horn trigger guard. Two-point checkering on stock and forend. Blued receiver with light scroll on sides. One duck on each side towards front of receiver. Trigger plate marked “WALTHER / WAFFENFABRIK WALTHER / ZELLA-MEHLIS (THUR)”. Weight: 6 lb 9 oz. CONDITION: Excellent overall. Bbls and frame retain most of their orig blue. Buttstock and forearm with light hunting marks and scratches throughout, with added finish. Mechanics very good. Bores are bright and shiny. 49415-4 JSL72 C&R (1,000-1,500) – Lot 1712

1713
$6,325.00

CHARLES DALY DIAMOND GRADE HAMMER GUN.

SN 1581. Cal. 12 GA. 30″ Bernard Steel bbls, 2-3/4″ chambers. Choked: MOD/IMP CYL. Full length laminated steel top rib with steel front bead, marked “Charles Daly Extra Fine Damascus Barrels Diamond Quality”. Double triggers, extractors, no safety. Capped full pistol grip buttstock, checkered in two point pattern with tear drop behind lock plates, 14-3/16″ LOP over high grade checkered horn buttplate. Splinter forearm with Deeley release and ebony tip, checkered in three point pattern. Receiver is beautifully and near full coverage scroll and game scene engraved with deer on left, two turkeys on right, setter on trigger guard and all surrounded by perfectly executed scroll engraving. Buttstock is an incredible piece of Burl walnut, with silver oval near toe. WEIGHT: 8 lbs. 6 oz. CONDITION: Excellent as partially restored. Bbls retain 97-99% of a bold contrast restored pattern. Receiver with a hint or two of case color, engraving is sharp. Buttstock and forend retain most of an older professionally restored finish with light handling marks. Mechanics are excellent, bores are very good with scattered light pitting particularly in right bbl. A beautiful eye catching high grade hammer gun. 49417-55 JSL220 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 1713

1714
$6,900.00

*SCARCE LIEGE SPORTING GUN CO. SUPERBRITTE SIDE OPENING OVER-UNDER GAME GUN.

SN 1319. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 30″ Chopper lump bbls with matted, solid rib, are choked IC and mod. Unusual, case hardened, side lever, side opening action is engraved with makers name on top, and features dbl triggers and automatic ejectors. Lightly marbled and figured horn capped pistol grip stock measures 14″ over pad. Forend with Deeley release has 5″ extension and matching long side piece. Weight: 7 lbs 7 oz. LOP: 14″. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Robert Burg. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining over 85% bbl blue, and 50% case colors on action. Stock has some chips and scratches in what may an old glossy refinish. Bores are excellent, with some scratches. Action is tight. Bottom ejector will not trip. 49503-64 MGM326 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 1714

1715
$2,415.00

*UNUSUAL SIDE OPENING 20 GAUGE OVER AND UNDER.

SN 1000. 20 ga. 27-3/4″ bbls, 2-3/4″ chambers CHOKED: Imp. Cyl./Imp. Cyl. Full length Simmons ventilated top rib with fluorescent plastic front bead. Double triggers, extractors, automatic safety. Full capped pistol grip buttstock with nickel oval and 14″ LOP over Pachmayr white lined pad. Buttstock is checkered in 2-pt pattern with checkered side panels. Forearm checkered in diamond pattern with 2-pt checkering on sides and is a two piece forearm. Receiver is unmarked, screw heads are engraved and light scroll engraving on trigger guard. Buttstock and forearm are likely by Fajen and are beautiful flame grained American walnut. Overall this is an interesting gunsmith assembled side opening shotgun. WEIGHT: 6 lbs. 11 oz. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Robert Burg. CONDITION: Excellent as customized and refurbished. Bbls retain 85-90% of their custom blued finish with light scratches, particularly on right side and muzzle. Frame retains 75-80% of its custom blued finish with scattered handling marks. Buttstock and forend are excellent and retain most of their custom high gloss finish with scattered handling marks throughout. Mechanics are excellent. Bore is bright and shiny. A cool and unusual custom side opener. 49503-19 JSL246 (2,000-4,000) – Lot 1715

1716
$575.00

*MIIDA MODEL GRANDEE OU TRAP GUN.

SN K507547. Cal. 12 Ga. Made in Japan, this gun has 30″ bbls, 2-3/4″ chambers, choked: IMP MOD/MOD. Full length low profile matted ventilated rib with steel center bead and “certifiable pre-ban ivory” front bead. Gold plated single selective trigger, automatic ejectors, non-automatic safety. Ivory capped full pistol grip stock with 14″ LOP over Pachmayr waffle pad with small Monte Carlo. Receiver is near full scroll engraved with “MODEL GRANDEE” inlaid in gold on sides. Most of frame with silver colored line work outlining the engraving. Bottom of frame also near full scroll engraved with “MIIDA / MODEL GRANDEE” inlaid in gold. Trap forend. Forend latch appears to be gold plated, though has lightly flaked. Standard 2-point checkering with forearm being 3-point checkered. Weight: 8 lb 10 oz. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Robert Burg. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Extremely fine, near new. Has been fired but well taken care of. Bbls, receiver, trigger guard and forend metal retain nearly all of their orig blue. Trigger retains nearly all of its orig gold plate, just starting to tone. Stocks are sound, retain nearly all of a conserved finish with a few handling marks throughout. Mechanics are excellent. Bores are bright and shiny. 49503-62 JSL88 IVORY (1,500-2,500) – Lot 1716

1717
$3,392.50

*FUNKY LEFAUCHEAUX EXPERIMENTAL TAKE DOWN SHOTGUN.

SN NSN. 12 ga. 26-3/4″ fluid steel bbls, steel center rib, steel front bead sight. Top of frame marked “MON LEFAUCHEAUX 37 RUE VIVIENNE PARIS”. Double triggers, straight grip stock, checkered in 2-pt pattern with 13-3/4″ LOP over checkered butt. Forearms are similar to what you might find on a side opening shotgun of this era. Left side of receiver with thumb push, stock release when depressed stock can be turned and removed. Chambers are opened by two blued levers on right side of gun. Loading gates are beautifully case colored. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Robert Burg. CONDITION: Very good as partially refurbished. Mono-blocked bbls (as originally constructed) retain 85-90% orig blued finish with some light cold blue added at receiver. Loading gates appear to retain most of their older restored case color with scattered light pitting and scratches, particularly on bottom gate. Frame and forend are very good with light handling marks and retain most of their orig finish. The wood underneath the trigger guard appears to be an older replacement and there is a small chip on the top right side that has been repaired. Bores are excellent. Buttstock is slightly loose. Easily one of the most unusual experimental guns this cataloger has ever seen. 49503-72 JSL243 (500-800) – Lot 1717

1718
$5,175.00

*GRULLA ARMS “BAER & CO” CUSTOM ROYAL 28GA WITH CASE.

SN 28718. 28 ga. 26-3/4″ bbls. 2-3/4″ chambers. CHOKED: Mod/Imp.Mod. Full length game rib with synthetic ivory front bead, double triggers (front trigger is articulated), automatic ejectors, non automatic safety. Straight grip stock checkered in 2-pt pattern with tear drop behind lockplate with 14-1/4″ LOP over skipped line checkered butt. Splinter forearm with Curtis push button release checkered in 3-pt pattern. Lockplates are beautifully engraved by Larry Baer with spaniel leaping for quail surrounded by scroll on left and large pointer flushing quail on right, surrounded by scroll and bead work. Bottom of frame with flying quail and scroll on trigger plate. Trigger guard and top lever are nicely scroll and floral engraved. Fences are deeply chiseled in floral pattern. WEIGHT: 5 lbs. 11 oz. PROVENANCE: Ex. Larry Baer Collection. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain 97-99% blued finish. Receiver is coin finished with minute staining and a couple of handling marks. Trigger guard retains what appears to be most of its orig finish. Buttstock which is beautifully figured is straight grain Walnut and forearm retain most of their factory finish. Forearm with small chip on right side at muzzle end. Bores are very good. Mechanics are crisp. Case is very good. 49599-1 JSL279 (4,500-6,500) – Lot 1718

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1719
$3,450.00

*GRULLA ARMS M 217 CUSTOM 12GA BY “BAER & CO.” WITH CASE.

SN 28735. Cal. 12 GA 2-3/4″ Chambers. 29-3/4″ Bbls fitted with interchangeable choke tubes, are engraved “BAER & CO” and “MADE IN SPAIN” on tops. Dark case hardened sidelock self-opening action has near full coverage of relief carved acanthus and scrolls surrounding Bulino game scenes of ducks. Bottom scene is signed “Baer” (Larry Baer, noted author of “The Parker Gun”, and well accomplished craftsman). Nicely figured European walnut straight grip stock features engraved skeleton steel buttplate. Weight: 6 lbs 15 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. High quality leather case contains cleaning equipment and choke tubes and wrench. PROVENANCE: Larry Baer Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, with light handling marks. Case is excellent. 49428-22 MGM280 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 1719

1720
$3,162.50
Revised: 9/18/2015

Please Note: Correct SN should read “SN 57-03-15-98”

*ARRIETA TWO INCH 12 GAUGE GAME GUN.

SN 15-98. 12 ga. 2″ chambers, CHOKED: Cyl./Imp. cyl. Full length plain steel rib, marked in gold “(For 2″ case only) Wingshooters Light Game Gun” left bbl marked “Wingshooters LTD-Grand Rapids-Michigan-U.S.A”. Double triggers, automatic ejectors, automatic safety. Straight grip stock checkered in 2-pt pattern with 14-3/4″ LOP over checkered butt. Splinter forend with Curtis release checkered in 4-pt diamond pattern. Receiver is lightly scroll enrgraved with wavy border pattern and marked “Arrieta YCIA” on both lockplates. Hand detachable locks, articulated front trigger. WEIGHT: 5 lbs. 13 oz. CONDITION: Extremely fine, near new. Bbls, trigger guard and top level retain most of their blued finish. Frame retains 95-97% orig blued finish. Buttstock and forearm are excellent with minute handling marks and retain most of their orig finish. Mechanics are excellent. Brilliant shiny bore. 49415-3 JSL258 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 1720

1721
$2,760.00

*AYA MODEL 53 BEST GRADE 20 GAUGE.

SN 415-99. 28″ bbls, 2-3/4″ chamber, Choked: IMP CYL/IMP MOD, full length clean steel rib with steel front bead marked “AYA-AGUIRRE & ARANZABAL-MADE IN SPAIN” with light scroll engraving at breech. Double triggers, automatic ejectors, non-automatic safety, straight grip stock, checkered in two-point pattern with 15-3/16″ LOP over “DECELERATOR” two-tone pad. buttstock with gold oval and initial “MF”. Splinter forarm with Curtis release, checkered in three-point pattern. Receiver near full coverage scroll engraved and marked “AYA_AGUIRRE & ARANZABAL” on both sides. Trigger guard lightly scroll engraved as are fences and top of frame. WEIGHT: 6 lbs, 4 ozs. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine. Retaining most orig finish to both wood and metal. Bbls and trigger guard retain mostly all of orig blue, receiver retains 98-99% orig case color with minute high point edge wear. Stock retain most of their orig varnish with light handling marks throughout. Custom modern pad is excellent. Mechanics are excellent. Brilliant shiny bores. 49417-65 JSL202 (2,500-3,500) – Lot 1721

1722
$3,737.50
Revised: 10/2/2015

Please Note: This gun is also accompanied by its light brown full leather case. The case is in very good overall condition.

*AYA MODEL 53 TWO BARREL SET.

SN 383120. Cal. 20 Ga. 1) 28″ bbls. 3″ chambers. Choke: IMP CYL / MOD. Full length matted ventilated rib with steel center bead and “certifiable pre-ban ivory” front bead. 2) 30″ bbls. 3″ chambers. Choke: FULL / FULL. Left water table marked “Magnum”. Beavertail forend. Single trigger, automatic ejectors, automatic safety. Full pistol grip buttstock with 14″ LOP from rear position single trigger over “AYA” serrated hard rubber buttplate. Receiver is fully floral engraved throughout. Bottom of frame marked “AGUIRRE Y ARANZABAL”. Bbl bolsters with side clips. Top of frame and top lever also near fully floral engraved. Buttstock checkered in 2-point pattern with teardrops behind lockplate. Forearm, with Deeley latch, shows 3-point checkering. Weight: 6 lb 15 oz with bbl set 1 – 7 lb 1 oz with bbl set 2. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbl set 1 retains approx 95% orig blue with light handling marks and hunting losses. Bbl set 2 retains approx 90-95% orig bbl blue with light handling marks and hunting losses. Receiver retains approx 70% orig case color, strong on both lockplates, starting to tone on bottom. Trigger guard retains approx 90-95% orig blue. Buttstock and forearm retain almost all orig varnish with light handling marks. There is a minor loss of wood behind top tang that has been repaired. Bores are bright and shiny in both bbls. Mechanics are good. Single trigger may need slight adjustment. 49520-3 JSL69 IVORY (3,000-5,000) – Lot 1722

1723
$1,725.00

*AYA MODEL 53 12 GAUGE GAME GUN.

SN 175796. Cal. 12 GA. 28″ bbls, 2-3/4″ chambers. Choked: MOD/FULL. Full length pain steel rib with steel front bead, marked with makers name and light scroll towards breech end. Double triggers (front trigger articulated), automatic ejectors, automatic safety, hand detachable locks. Straight grip stock, checkered in two point pattern with tear drop behind lockplates with 14″ LOP over 2/3 checkered butt. Splinter forearm with Curtis forearm release checkered in three point pattern. Receiver is fully and finely scrolled and floral engraved and top lever & trigger guard also scroll engraved, safety with “S” in gold. WEIGHT: 7 lbs. 1 oz. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, retains nearly all orig finish to wood and metal, with light handling marks throughout, a couple of scratches to straight grain walnut stock. Mechanics are excellent, brilliant shiny bore. Quite a nice high grade Spanish shotgun. 49417-78 JSL214 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 1723

1724
$4,312.50

*CASED JOHN RIGBY BOXLOCK.

SN 144170. Cal. 12 GA. 28″ bbls, 2-3/4″ chambers. Choked: IMP CYL/MOD. Full length plain steel rib with brass front bead, marked “John Rigby & Co. 13 Pall Mall St, London S.W.1.” and lightly scroll engraved at breech end. Double triggers, automatic ejectors, automatic safety. Straight grip stock checkered in two point pattern with gold shield at toe with 14-1/4″ LOP over checkered butt. Splinter forend with Curtis release and engraved tip checkered in three point pattern. Scalloped box lock action is near full coverage scroll engraved and marked “John Rigby & Co.” on both sides. Trigger guard and top lever are scroll engraved “Safe” inlaid in gold in front of safety. WEIGHT: 6 lbs. 0 oz. CONDITION: Excellent as partially refurbished. Bbls retain 98-99% of an expertly restored blued finish. Receiver retains 90-95% orig case hardened finish. Trigger guard and top lever retain most of what appears to be orig blued finish. Buttstock and forearm are excellent and retain most of an older professionally restored hand rubbed finish with a couple of light handling marks. There is a tiny grain separation behind the top tang and one just beginning on forearm near frame. Mechanics are excellent. Brilliant shiny bore. A lovely little Rigby gun. 49181-17 JSL237 C&R (4,000-7,000) – Lot 1724

1725
$3,220.00

*CASED JOHN POWELL 12 GAUGE GAME GUN.

SN 26036. Cal. 12 GA. 28″ bbls, 2-7/8″ chambers. Choked: MOD/FULL. Full length plain steel rib with brass front bead, marked “John Powell. Gun Maker, Reigate”. Lightly scroll engraved at breech end and marked in gold “2”. Double triggers (front trigger is articulated), automatic ejectors, automatic safety. 15-7/8″ LOP over 1-1/2″ black leather covered pad. Buttstock is checkered in two point pattern with tear drops behind lock plates. Splinter forearm with Curtis push button release checkered in three point pattern, tip is scroll engraved with gold inlaid “2” and push button with tiny floral bust. Receiver is beautifully scroll and game scene engraved signed “Casbard” on both right and left lock plates. Left side with two woodcock, right side with three quail in game scene surrounded by light scroll, bottom of frame near full coverage scroll engraving with stag in game scene on bottom. Trigger guard lightly scroll engraved with setter on bow. Top lever with gold inlaid “2”. WEIGHT: 7 lbs. 4 oz. CONDITION: Excellent, bbls retain 95-97% blued finish. Receiver coin finished and is excellent. Forearm, trigger guard and top lever retain most of their factory blued finish. Buttstock and forearm are excellent with a couple light handling marks. Mechanics are excellent, brilliant shiny bores. Case is very good with light handling and scuff marks. 49181-16 JSL236 C&R (4,000-7,000) – Lot 1725

1726
$4,887.50

*COGSWELL & HARRISON HEAVY PROOF SIDELOCK EJECTOR SINGLE TRIGGER GAME GUN.

SN 63652. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 28″ Dovetailed bbls with orig heavy proof and narrow game rib, are choked mod and IMod. Case hardened action features hidden third fastener and sgl non-selective trigger. Action is engraved with 70% coverage well cut scroll. Nicely marbled straight grip stock is fitted with Silver type pad, and features diamond grip and drop points. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. Weight: 6 lbs 12 oz. LOP: 14″. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain approx 95% orig blue. Action has over 90% orig case hardening color. Stocks retain most of what appears to be their orig finish with added oil on butt at time of installation of new pad. There are a number of stable stress cracks on right side of butt. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are slightly out of time. Trigger works. 49539-1 MGM329 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 1726

1727
$0.00

*WM. CASHMORE BOXLOCK 20 GAUGE GAME GUN.

SN 13579. 29-1/16″ bbls, with 3-1/4″ chambers (extended to this length). Choked IMP CYL/FULL. Full length plain steel rib with steel front bead marked “WM. CASHMORE, MAKER, BIRMINGHAM” with light scroll. Double triggers, automatic ejectors, automatic safety, straight grip stock, checkered in two-point pattern with tear drop behind action and 14-1/8″ LOP over serrated lined checkered butt with silver oval. Splinter forearm with Curtis release nicely checkered in four-point pattern. Un-engraved receiver, marked “WM. CASHMORE” on both sides. Trigger plate and trigger guard are blued with engraved screws. WEIGHT: 5 lbs, 10 oz. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain 95-97% orig blue with a couple of light handling marks and scratches. Receiver retains 85-90% case color starting to lighten. Trigger plate and trigger guard retain most of what could be their orig blue. Buttstock and forearm are excellent with minor handling marks, and retain most of orig hand-rubbed varnish. Mechanics are excellent. Bores are bright and shiny. A dandy little gun. 49417-62 JSL205 C&R (3,000-5,000) – Lot 1727

1728
$920.00

*WILLIAM POWELL BOXLOCK GAME GUN.

SN 16065. 12 ga. 31-3/4″ bbls. 2-3/4″ chambers. A full set of choke tubes accompany this gun. Double triggers, extractors, non automatic safety. Full pistol grip buttstock checkered in 2-pt pattern with 14-15/16″ LOP over large 1″ darkened wood checkered butt extension. Silver oval in stock. Splinter forend with Curtis push button release checkered in 3-pt pattern. Frame is nicely border engraved and marked “William Powell & Son” on both right and left side. Floor plate is blued and also border engraved. WEIGHT: 7 lbs. 12 oz. CONDITION: Extremely fine as refurbished. Bbls retain most of a restored rust blued finish with a couple of light handling marks. Receiver and forend iron retain most of their professionally restored case colors. Top lever and trigger guard retain most of their restored blued finish, trigger guard starting to tone at tang. Buttstock and forearm are excellent and retain most of their custom restored finishes with a few light scratches and handling marks. Bores are bright and shiny. Mechanics are excellent. 49459-1 JSL280 C&R (2,500-4,500) – Lot 1728

1729
$1,725.00

*E.J. CHURCHILL HIGH GRADE BOXLOCK WITH CASE.

SN 6444. 12 ga. 29″ bbls. 2-3/4″ chambers. CHOKED: Mod/Full. Full length stippled rib with steel front bead. Double triggers, automatic ejectors, automatic safety. Full pistol grip buttstock checkered in 2-pt pattern with 14″ LOP over red Silvers pad with initial oval marked “G.C.B.”. Splinter forearm with Curtis release checkered in 3-pt pattern. Receiver is nicely and finely scroll engraved with “E.J. Churchill” in banner on both right and left side. Trigger plate is nicely engraved with a crown at front surrounded by scroll. Trigger guard and top lever are nicely scroll engraved. WEIGHT: 7 lbs. 7 oz. CONDITION: Very good. Bbls, trigger guard, trigger plate and top lever retain most of a professional quality restored blued finish with a couple of light handling marks. Receiver has toned gray with a trace or two of orig case color near trigger guard in protected areas. Buttstock and forearm retain most of their professionally restored finish. Checkering is lightly filled. Mechanics are very good. Bore is bright and shiny. Case is very good. 49459-2 JSL273 C&R (2,500-4,500) – Lot 1729

1730
$2,300.00

BEAUTIFUL W.C. SCOTT 10 GA HAMMER GUN.

SN 29656. 10 Ga. 31″ bbls. 2-7/8″ chambers. Choked: IMP MOD/MOD. Full length laminated steel top rib with steel front bead, marked “W & C SCOTT & SON MAKERS & PATENTEES LONDON”. Double triggers, extractors, no safety. Beautiful fiddle back semi-pistol grip buttstock with 13-7/8″ LOP over serrated horn buttplate, checkered in fine 2-point pattern and nickel oval in stock. Splinter forearm with Deeley latch, fully engraved and finely checkered in 2-point pattern. Lockplates are tastefully border and scalloped engraved. Left lockplate with a highly detailed Brittany at back of plate, which could have been the original owner’s dog. Right lockplate with a burst of scroll and boarder pattern. Trigger plate is finely scroll engraved. Weight: 9 lb 6 oz. PROVENANCE: The Estate of B.E. “Andy” Anderson. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain nearly all of their beautiful orig Damascus pattern with a few minor handling marks. Receiver retains approx 60% orig case color, bold and vivid on lockplate and starting to tone on bottom of frame. Forend iron retains approx 25-30% orig case colors, slightly hidden by engraving. Trigger guard retains 80-85% orig blue. Buttstock and forearm retain nearly all of what could be their orig varnish with light handling marks throughout. Mechanics are excellent. Bores are bright and shiny with a few scattered light pits. 49531-43 JSL136 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 1730

1731
$2,587.50

HIGH GRADE STEPHEN GRANT BACK ACTION HAMMER GUN.

SN 2823. 12 Ga. 30″ Damascus bbls. 2-3/4″ chambers. Choked: CYL/CYL. Full length Damascus top rib with brass front bead lightly marked “S GRANT 674 ST JAMES’S ST LONDON”. Double triggers, extractors, no safety. Straight grip stock with 14-1/2″ LOP over half serrated lined butt with small nickel oval. Checkered in 4-point checkering with mullered border. Jones underlever opener. Splinter forearm with wedge fastener, near full coverage checkered in 4-point pattern, and fully engraved steel tip. Receiver is finely scroll engraved, approx 75% coverage. Hammers beautifully scroll engraved with fish pattern near striker. Both locks marked “S. GRANT”. Weight: 6 lb 8 oz. PROVENANCE: The Estate of B.E. “Andy” Anderson. CONDITION: Excellent, as refurbished. Bbls retain virtually all of their restored high contrast pattern in a chocolate color. Receiver has toned gray, being slightly worn with light brown striations on bottom and sides of frame. Buttstock and forearm retain virtually of a professionally restored finish. Checkering is sharp. Mechanics are excellent. Brilliant shiny bores with one minor spot of roughness in right tube from a repaired dent. 49531-42 JSL142 (1,500-2,500) – Lot 1731

1732
$4,600.00

BEAUTIFUL HIGH GRADE C.G. BONEHILL HAMMER GUN.

SN NSN. Cal. 12 ga. 30-1/2″ Special steel bbls, 3″ chambers, CHOKED: Imp.cyl./Mod. Full length matted rib with steel front bead marked “Belmont Interchangeable Gun – Special Steel” with light breech scroll engraving and doll’s head extension. Double triggers, extractors, no safety. Full pistol grip buttstock, checkered in 2-pt pattern with gold name shield with initials “ED” engraved and 14-1/2″ LOP over Bonehill monogrammed and checkered HRBP. Splinter forearm with Deeley release and beautiful two level horn tip is near full coverage checkered with a beautiful balloon pattern below release that is perhaps 32 LPI in that panel. Receiver is beautifully near full coverage engraved. Setter, pointer and two pheasants on left all surrounded by scroll. Two setters and ducks on right. Both lockplates marked “Belmont Interchangeable Gun”. Bottom of frame beautifully rose and scroll engraved in near full coverage. Trigger guard, hammers and top lever are beautifully scroll engraved. Top of frame and fences, nicely sculpted with beautiful bead pattern. WEIGHT: 7 lbs. PROVENANCE: Larry Baer Estate Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine as partially refurbished. Bbls retain 85-90% of an older expertly restored finish with a few light handling marks and scratches. Receiver retains 75-80% bright older factory restored case colors. Engraving is still sharp. Buttstock and forend retain most of a very old, professionally restored finish. Checkering still fairly sharp. Trigger guard retains most of a professionally restored finish. Bores are excellent, bright and shiny. Mechanics are crisp. A lovely high grade hammer gun. 49428-24 JSL260 (1,500-2,500) – Lot 1732

1733
$2,300.00

ALEXANDER HENRY HAMMER GUN.

SN 1214. Cal. 12 Ga. 30″ laminated steel bbls. 2-7/8″ chambers. Choked: CYL/CYL. Full length laminated steel top rib with brass front bead, marked “ALEX HENRY 12 SOUTH ST ANDREW STREET EDINBURGH”. Double triggers, extractors, no safety. Jones underlever opener. Beautifully figured straight grip walnut stock with 14-1/2″ LOP over modern Decelerator pad. Buttstock checkered in 3-point pattern with gold shield on bottom. Splinter forearm near fully checkered with wedge fastener and fully engraved steel tip. Receiver is nicely scroll engraved. Both lockplates marked “ALEX HENRY” in well executed banner. Bottom of frame nicely scroll engraved, scallops with leaf pattern. Opener engraved in scroll and geometric pattern. Trigger guard is nicely scroll engraved. Top of frame and top tang fully scroll engraved. Weight: 6 lb 11 oz. PROVENANCE: The Estate of B.E. “Andy” Anderson. CONDITION: Very good, as refurbished. Bbls retain nearly all of their restored laminated pattern with a couple of minor pings. Buttstock and forearm retain nearly all of their professionally refurbished finish, with minute losses near trigger guard and an old repair at wrist. Frame has toned. Trigger guard has been reblued and retains most of its refurbished finish with a few light scattered pits. Top tang has toned with a few light scattered pits toward back of tang, though overall very good. Mechanics are very good. Bores are very good with scattered light pits. 49531-31 JSL150 (1,250-2,250) – Lot 1733

1734
$2,587.50
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Exciting News: Several knowledgable collectors have contacted us to tell us the cartridge packet is an incredible rarity and may be one of, if not the only one known.

Please Note: This is a Modern and C&R gun.

NEAT GREENER CATTLE KILLER.

SN 11069. Cal. approx 35. Approximately 11-1/2″ overall length with large brass bell shaped muzzle marked “GREENERS GUNMAKER BIRMINGHAM / PAT No. 7040 / GREENERS HUMANE CATTLE KILLER” around outer edge. Bbl is a black steel tube with 3 serrated finger grips which unscrews from firing pin and extractor. Bbl is rifled. Top of firing pin housing is brass, bottom of housing is blued steel and extractor appears to have been left in the white. Comes with what appears to be its orig shipping box, small bore cleaner and a 20 count box of cartridges, currently containing approx 19, for “GREENERS HUMANE CATTLE KILLER” along with wooden mallet which would have been used to whack the firing pin and actuate the gun. Also included are what appears to be orig instruction pamphlets for other types of slaughter guns made by W.W. GREENER. WEIGHT: 3 lbs. 1 oz. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbl retains 85-90% of its orig blued finish. Brass components have darkened and toned a bit but excellent overall. Extractor housing with staining and pinprick pitting, but very good overall. Mallet shows some use with a few battering marks, but remains in very good condition. Box of shells is very good. Shipping box is in poor condition with separation and losses. Sort of an unusual collectible, but helps to make great beef! 49536-1 JSL315 (1,500-3,000) – Lot 1734

1735
$345.00

LARGE HIGH GRADE GOLF CLUB TRAVEL CASE.

This lot manufactured by Lockwood Brown & Co., LTD. / 42 Jermyn Street, / London, S.W. is a large antique leather golf club carrying case that measures 54″ L x 10-1/2″ W x 6-3/4″ T. Brass bound corners, leather straps, brass lock and brass nub feet. Interior is beige fabric lined with maker label on the inside. When new this would have likely been the property of a very wealthy traveling golfer. CONDITION: Good. Leather with scuffs, scrapes and scratches throughout. Starting to crackle on corners. Brass hardware is mostly good. Leather straps are brittle, but still fully present. Left strap needs to be restitched. Interior lining is very good with some soiling and could benefit from a gentle cleaning. A neat old travel carry case that would make a great display item or photography prop. 49253-20 JSL311 (500-800) – Lot 1735

1736
$747.50

HIGH END HOBBYIST AND GUNNERS LOT.

This mixed lot contains a variety of neat and useful shotgunner’s things including; 1) Four Turkish Walnut Blanks. Two in boxes with grain layout marked for both buttstock and forearm. Two out of box buttstock blanks measuring 20″ x 7″ x 2-1/2″. The two out of box pieces not marked and appear to be straight grain. 2) Beautiful oak and brown leather Connecticut Shotgun 5 compartment shell case with canvas cover and brass fixtures measuring 17-1/2 w x 5″ t x 11 d. 3) Beautiful oak and brass bound James Purdey & Sons shotgun cleaning kit containing screwdrivers, bore cleaners, orange oil rag, green box of Parker Hale bore brush covers and James Purdey Nevarust Oil. The cleaning rods, snap caps and another implement are missing, otherwise excellent. 4) Mixed group of ammunition including two 5 count boxes of .400 straight 3″ cartridges, 1 box UMC 25-20 opened box, 1 box Winchester 32-40 cal. 165 grain bullets, 1 box 32 Winchester cal. UMC cartridges, 1 box Winchester 32 cal. cartridges and 1 box Winchester 40-82 containing approx. 25 rounds in non-original cardboard box. CONDITION: From fair to very good as noted above. Ready for your shop. Let the fun begin. 49183-35, 49183-32, 49183-33, 49183-34, 49183-36, 49183-37, 49183-39, JSL307 (100-300) – Lot 1736

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2000
$11,500.00

*RARE BAERTEN ENGRAVED 28 GAUGE BROWNING MIDAS GRADE SKEET GUN WITH CASE.

SN 2988F70. Cal. 28 GA 2-3/4″ Chambers. 28″ Bbls are marked for skeet and skeet. Bbls have raised, matted, ventilated rib fitted with “certifiable pre-ban ivory” beads, and are marked with Browning St. Louis and Montreal addresses, as well as “MADE IN BELGIUM” on left side, and with steel, chambers, and patent info on right. There are 2″ triangles of well cut relief open shaded scroll at breech ends. Blued standard Browning OU action with gold-plated sgl selective trigger, is engraved in typical Midas style, as designed by Louis Vrancken, consisting of near full coverage of large open shaded scroll with acanthus highlights surrounding game scenes with semi-relief gold inlaid subjects. These scenes are within gold inlaid ovoid borders, with flourishes at bottom. Three pheasant fly into open meadow on left side of action, and a trio of ducks take wing from marsh on right. A quail flies across bottom of action. Trigger guard with matching scroll, has vacant shield on bow. This fine engraving is signed by noted Browning master engraver, “J. Baerten” at bottom rear of both sides of action. Nicely flame figured American walnut short tang flat knob buttstock measures 14-3/8″ over open sided Browning white line pad. Modified point pattern checkering wraps over top of grip, and has flourishes into butt. Matching forend is of flared beavertail type. Bore diameter: top -.549, bottom -.541. Bore restrictions: top -.009 (skeet), bottom -.002 (skeet). Drop at heel:1-3/4″, drop at comb: 1-5/16″. Weight: 7 lbs. 0 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. Dark brown vinyl Browning case is lined in brown faux fur, and contains two keys. PROVENANCE: Rod Fuller Estate Collection. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Excellent, essentially as new, with only one or two of the faintest marks visible on buttstock, and a couple more on forend. Mechanically crisp. Case is excellent. 49114-46 MGM225 IVORY (7,500-12,500) – Lot 2000

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2001
$10,925.00

*20 GAUGE BROWNING MIDAS GRADE ENGRAVED BY LAMBERT AND SCHURGER WITH CASE.

SN 5911V74. Cal. 20 GA 3” Chambers. 26-3/8” Bbls are marked for IC and Mod. Bbls have narrow, raised, matted, ventilated rib with red Bradley bead and are marked with Browning Morgan Utah and Montreal addresses, and “MADE IN BELGIUM” on left, “BROWNING SUPERPOSED”, steel, chamber and “BROWNING PATENTS” on right. There are 2” triangles of well-cut relief open shaded scroll at breech ends. Blued standard Browning OU action with gold-plated sgl selective trigger, is engraved in typical Midas style, as designed by Louis Vrancken, consisting of near full coverage of large open shaded scroll with acanthus highlights surrounding game scenes with semi-relief gold inlaid subjects. These scenes are within gold inlaid ovoid borders with flourishes at bottom. Three pheasant fly into open meadow on left side of action, and a trio of ducks take wing from marsh on right. A quail flies across bottom of action. Trigger guard, with matching scroll, has vacant shield on bow. Engravers signatures, L Lambert is on bottom left, and J Schurger on bottom right. Nicely figured and streaked claro walnut long tang flat knob buttstock measures 14-3/8” over Browning composition buttplate. Modified point pattern checkering extends over grip and has flourishes into butt. Matching forend is of 1-pc field type. Bore diameter: top -.618, bottom -.620. Bore restrictions: top -.012 (lt mod), bottom -.006 (IC). Drop at heel: 2-1/8″, drop at comb: 1-5/16″. Weight: 5 lbs 13 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. Tan vinyl Browning case is lined in off white faux fur and contains two keys. PROVENANCE: Rod Fuller Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, with a hint of sharp edge wear, with only the slightest of handling marks on wood and metal. Gold is excellent. Mechanically crisp. Case is excellent, interior slightly soiled. A fine lightweight Browning. 49114-44 MGM228 (8,500-12,500) – Lot 2001

2002
$10,350.00

*20 GAUGE BROWNING MIDAS GRADE TWO BARREL SET ENGRAVED BY LOUIS BLEUS WITH CASE.

SN 56117V9. Cal. 20 ga. 3” Chambers. 26-3/8” Bbls are marked for skeet and IC and 28″ Bbls marked for mod and full (fitted with thin wall choke tubes). Bbls have narrow, raised, matted, ventilated ribs with sgl “certified pre-ban ivory” bead. They are marked with Browning St. Louis and Montreal addresses, and “MADE IN BELGIUM” on left, and steel, chamber and patent info on right. There are 2” triangles of well-cut relief open shaded scroll at breech ends. Blued standard Browning OU action with gold-plated sgl selective trigger, is engraved in typical Midas style, as designed by Louis Vrancken, consisting of near full coverage of large open shaded scroll with acanthus highlights surrounding game scenes with semi-relief gold inlaid subjects. These scenes are within gold inlaid ovoid borders with flourishes at bottom. Three pheasant fly into open meadow on left side of action, and a trio of ducks take wing from marsh on right. A quail flies across bottom of action. Trigger guard, with matching scroll, has vacant shield on bow. Both sides of action are marked with engravers signature “Bleus”. Stump figured claro walnut short tang flat knob buttstock measures 14-1/16” over Browning open sided white line pad. Modified point pattern checkering extends over grip and has flourishes into butt. Each bbl set has its own matching forend of 1-pc field type. 26-3/8″ BBLS: Bore diameter: top -.620, bottom -.619. Bore restrictions: top -.006 (IC), bottom -.004 (skeet). Drop at heel: 1-7/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/4″. Weight: 6 lbs 2 oz. LOP: 14-1/16″. 28″ BBL set: Bore diameter: top -.619, bottom -.619. Bore restrictions: Screw chokes (Briley (?) thin walls). Drop at heel: 1-7/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/4″. Weight: 6 lbs 2 oz. LOP: 14-1/16″. Tan vinyl Browning case, lined in off white faux fur has space for action and both sets of bbls. PROVENANCE: Rod Fuller Estate Collection. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Excellent with little evidence of being fired since proof, with only a few light handling marks on wood and metal. Gold has some light rubs from contact with trigger plate. Mechanically crisp. Case is excellent, with slightly soiled interior. 49114-43 MGM231 IVORY (12,500-17,500) – Lot 2002

2003
$14,950.00

*12 GAUGE BROWNING MIDAS GRADE SUPERLIGHT ENGRAVED BY J. M. DEBRUS AND E. VOS WITH CASE.

SN 57371S76. Cal. 12 GA 2-3/4” Chambers. 28” Bbls are marked for improved cylinder and modified. Bbls have narrow, raised, matted, ventilated rib fitted with sgl white bead and are marked with Browning Morgan Utah and Montreal addresses, as well as “MADE IN BELGIUM” on left side and with “BROWNING SUPERPOSED”, steel, chamber, and patent info on right. There are 2” triangles of well-cut relief open shaded scroll at breech ends. Blued, rounded, “superlight” Browning OU action with gold-plated sgl selective trigger, is engraved in typical Midas style, as designed by Louis Vrancken, consisting of near full coverage of large open shaded scroll with acanthus highlights surrounding game scenes with semi-relief gold inlaid subjects. These scenes are within gold inlaid ovoid borders with flourishes at bottom. Three pheasant fly into open meadow on left side of action, and a trio of ducks take wing from marsh on right. A quail flies across bottom of action. Trigger guard, with matching scroll, has vacant shield on bow. Game scene engraving is signed by “J. M. Debrus” at bottom of left scene. Scroll engraving is signed “E. Vos” at rear of both sides. Unusual, well marbled, and crotch figured European (?) walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/4” over Browning composition buttplate. Modified point pattern checkering wraps over top of grip. Matching forend is of 1-pc schnabeled type. Bore diameter: top -.725, bottom -.724. Bore restrictions: top -.019 (mod), bottom -.013 (lt mod). Drop at heel: 2-3/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs 15 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. Tan vinyl Browning case is lined in off white faux fur. PROVENANCE: Rod Fuller Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, essentially as new, with only the slightest of handling marks on wood and metal. Gold is excellent with one slight rub from contact with trigger plate. Mechanically crisp. Case is excellent. 49114-41 MGM226 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 2003

2004
$9,775.00

*20 GAUGE BROWNING MIDAS GRADE ENGRAVED BY LEROY WITH CASE.

SN 54750V9. Cal. 20 GA 3” Chambers. 26-3/8” Bbls are marked for IC and Mod. Bbls have narrow, raised, matted, ventilated rib with white Bradley bead and are marked with Browning St. Louis and Montreal addresses, and “MADE IN BELGIUM” on left, and steel, chamber and patent info on right. There are 2” triangles of well-cut relief open shaded scroll at breech ends. Blued standard Browning OU action with gold-plated sgl selective trigger, is engraved in typical Midas style, as designed by Louis Vrancken, consisting of near full coverage of large open shaded scroll with acanthus highlights surrounding game scenes with semi-relief gold inlaid subjects. These scenes are within gold inlaid ovoid borders with flourishes at bottom. Three pheasant fly into open meadow on left side of action, and a trio of ducks take wing from marsh on right. A quail flies across bottom of action. Trigger guard, with matching scroll, has vacant shield on bow. Engravers name “Leroy” is signed on bottom left. Fine feather crotch figured American walnut long tang round knob buttstock measures 14-1/4” over Browning composition buttplate. Modified point pattern checkering extends over grip and has flourishes into butt. Matching forend is of 1-pc field type. Bore diameter: top -.618, bottom -.618. Bore restrictions: top -.011 (lt mod), bottom -.005 (IC). Drop at heel: 2-5/16″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 6 lbs 11 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. Tan vinyl Browning case is lined in off white faux fur and contains case info booklet and two keys. PROVENANCE: Rod Fuller Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, with essentially all its factory finishes with only the slightest of handling marks on wood and metal. Gold is excellent. Mechanically crisp. Case is excellent. 49114-45 MGM229 (6,000-9,000) – Lot 2004

2005
$6,900.00

*12 GAUGE FN BROWNING MIDAS GRADE UPGRADE WITH CASE.

SN 53408S75. Cal. 12 GA 2-3/4” Chambers. 27-1/2” Bbls are marked for skeet and improved cylinder. Bbls have narrow, raised, matted, ventilated rib with silver bead and are marked with FN name and address, steel type, and chambers on left, and “MADE IN BELGIUM” and “BROWNING PATENTS” on right. There are 2” triangles of well-cut relief open shaded scroll at breech ends. Blued rounded “superlight” style Browning OU action with gold-plated sgl selective trigger, is engraved in typical Midas style, as designed by Louis Vrancken, consisting of near full coverage of large open shaded scroll with acanthus highlights surrounding game scenes with semi-relief gold inlaid subjects. These scenes are within gold inlaid ovoid borders with flourishes at bottom. Three pheasant fly into open meadow on left side of action, and a trio of ducks take wing from marsh on right. A quail flies across bottom of action. Trigger guard, with matching scroll, has vacant shield on bow. No engravers signature found. Oil finished crotch figured European walnut long tang flat knob buttstock measures 14-1/4” over FN composition buttplate. Modified point pattern checkering is at grip. Stock features drop points behind side panels. Matching forend is of 1-pc schnabeled “superlight” type. Bore diameter: top -.725, bottom -.725. Bore restrictions: top -.025 (mod), bottom -.011 (IC). Drop at heel: 2-3/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 7 lbs 4 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. Tan vinyl Browning case is lined in off white faux fur. PROVENANCE: Rod Fuller Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, as completely refurbished, with only the slightest of handling marks on wood and metal. Gold is excellent. Mechanically crisp. Case is excellent. 49114-40 MGM227 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 2005

2006
$4,600.00

*FINE CUSTOM SHOP ENGRAVED BROWNING SUPERPOSED MIDAS GRADE SKEET GUN ENGRAVED BY J. M. DEBRUS WITH CASE.

SN 40825S74. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4” Chambers. 27-1/2″ Bbls are marked for skeet and skeet. Bbls have raised, broadway type, ventilated rib with white Bradley bead. They are engraved with Browning Morgan Utah and Montreal addresses, and “Made in Belgium” on left, and steel and chamber info on right. There are 2” triangles of well-cut relief open shaded scroll at breech ends. Blued rounded “superlight” type Browning OU action with gold-plated sgl selective trigger, is engraved in typical Midas style, as designed by Louis Vrancken, consisting of near full coverage of exceptionally well cut large open shaded scroll with acanthus highlights surrounding special order, very well detailed scenes of dogs and birds with semi-relief gold inlaid subjects. These scenes are within gold inlaid ovoid borders with flourishes at bottom. A pointer points a flushing quail on left, and what is possibly the same pointer points a flushing grouse on right. A quail flies across bottom of action. Trigger guard with matching scroll, has vacant shield on bow. Left dog scene is marked with engravers signature “J. M. Debrus”. Interesting stump and fiddle figured claro walnut long tang flat knob buttstock measures 14-1/4” over Browning open sided white line pad. Modified point pattern checkering is at grip. Matching 3-pc forend is of flared beavertail type. Bore diameter: top -.722, bottom -.722. Bore restrictions: top: .004 (skeet), bottom: .004 (skeet). Drop at heel: 1-3/4″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 7 lbs 8 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. Tan vinyl Browning case is lined in off white faux fur. PROVENANCE: Rod Fuller Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain nearly all of their orig blue, silvered on sharp edges. Action retains nearly all of its blue, with some assembly marks, thumbpiece slightly silvered. Stocks retain over 95% of their orig finish, most loss due to area rubbed through on top of left forend piece. Gold has rubs from contact with trigger plate. Bores are excellent. Ejectors are strong. Trigger works. Case is excellent, with slightly soiled interior. 49114-42 MGM233 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 2006

2007
$7,475.00

*EARLY 20 GAUGE BROWNING GRADE IV SUPERPOSED ENGRAVED BY V. DOYEN WITH CASE.

SN 8290. (1954) Cal. 20 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 26-3/8″ Bbls marked for skeet and skeet, are fitted with narrow, ventilated rib, marked with early Browning St. Louis address with steel and chamber information on left, with Browning patent information and “MADE IN BELGIUM” on right. Coin finished action with non-automatic safety and gold plated single selective trigger, is engraved in what was to become “Diana” style with semi-relief scrolled strapwork with acanthus highlights surrounding game scenes; five pheasant on left side, four mallards on right. A pair of quail fly across bottom of action and two rabbits are on trigger guard bow. Bottom left scene is signed “V. Doyen”. Nicely streaked European walnut round knob long tang buttstock measures 14-3/16″ over horn Browning buttplate. Point pattern checkering with line borders is at grip. One piece field forend matches well. Bore diameter: top -.610, bottom -.610. Bore restrictions: top -.004 (skeet), bottom -.004 (skeet). Drop at heel: 2-7/16″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 6 lbs 12 oz. LOP: 14-3/16″. Early Tolex case by Browning with blued hardware is lined in dark blue velvet. PROVENANCE: Rod Fuller Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining nearly all of its orig finishes on wood and metal, with a few light marks on bbls. Coin finish of action has some light flaking and some darkening underneath. Stocks have some minor pings and rubs and finish is lightly crazed. Gold plate on trigger is excellent with a light rub on left. Bores are excellent. Mechanically excellent, and smooth. Case exterior is very fine with some rubs on trim, and light soiling. Interior is very fine with some rubs and compressions, and a missing block in bbl compartment. 49114-19 MGM161 (6,500-9,500) – Lot 2007

2008
$4,600.00

*BROWNING GRADE IV SUPERPOSED ENGRAVED BY V. DOYEN WITH CASE.

SN 41048. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 30″ Bbls marked for full and modified, are fitted with narrow, ventilated rib, marked with Browning St. Louis address with steel and chamber information on left, with Browning patent information and “MADE IN BELGIUM” on right. Coin finished action with non-automatic safety and gold plated single selective trigger, is engraved in what was to become “Diana” style with semi-relief scrolled strapwork with acanthus highlights surrounding game scenes; five pheasant on left side, four mallards on right. A pair of quail fly across bottom of action and two rabbits are on trigger guard bow. Left side scene is signed “V. Doyen”. Interesting fiddle figured American (?) walnut round knob long tang buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over open sided Browning white line pad. Point pattern checkering with line borders is at grip. One piece field forend with schnabeled tip, matches well. Bore diameter: top -.727, bottom -.725. Bore restrictions: top -.020 (mod), bottom -.014 (lt mod). Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 8 lbs 4 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. Tan vinyl Browning case is lined in fuzzy faux fur, and has instruction booklet inside. PROVENANCE: Rod Fuller Estate Collection. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Excellent, as most likely factory refinished, retaining nearly all of high quality finishes on wood and metal. Markings on bbl are a bit thin. There is some chipping of finish on left side of forend. There are some rubs on gold-plating of trigger. Bores are excellent with some light frosting. Action is tight. Ejectors are strong and in time. Trigger works. Exterior of case is excellent with some light scuffs. Interior cloth shows slight soiling and compressions. Mid bead is “certifiable pre-ban ivory”. 49114-7 MGM159 IVORY (4,000-7,000) – Lot 2008

2009
$11,500.00

*20 GAUGE BROWNING DIANA GRADE SUPERPOSED THREE BARREL SET ENGRAVED BY DEWIL WITH CASE.

SN 59630V70. Cal. 20 ga. 3″ Chambers. Two sets of 26-3/8″ bbls, one marked for skeet and skeet, and the other for imod and full; 28″ set of bbls marked for Imod and full. All bbl sets are fitted with narrow, ventilated rib, marked with Browning St. Louis and Montreal addresses and “MADE IN BELGIUM” on left, with steel, gauge, and chamber and patent information on right sides. In addition each bbl set is marked either “S1” “S2” or “S3”. Coin finished action with non-automatic safety and gold plated single selective trigger, is engraved in typical “Diana” style with semi-relief scrolled strapwork with acanthus highlights surrounding game scenes; five pheasant on left side, four mallards on right. A pair of quail fly across bottom of action and two rabbits are on trigger guard bow. Right scene is signed “R. Dewil”. Interesting quilted figure claro walnut square knob short tang buttstock measures 14-1/8″ over Browning buttplate. Modified point pattern checkering is at grip. One piece field forends match well. S-1 BBL set: Bore diameter: top -.610, bottom -.610. Bore restrictions: top -.024 (full), bottom -.005 (IC). Drop at heel: 2″, drop at comb: 1-5/16″. Weight: 5 lbs 15 oz. LOP: 14-1/8″. S-2 BBL set: Bore diameter: top -.620, bottom -.622. Bore restrictions: top -.002 (skeet), bottom -.004 (skeet). Drop at heel: 2″, drop at comb: 1-1/4″. Weight: 5 lbs 15 oz. LOP: 14-1/8″. S-3 BBL set: Bore diameter: top -.620, bottom -.621. Bore restrictions: top -.024 (full), bottom -.018 (mod). Drop at heel: 1-15/16″, drop at comb: 1-5/16″. Weight: 6 lbs 1 oz. LOP: 14-1/8″. Tan vinyl Browning case is lined in faux fur and has place for action and all three sets of bbls. PROVENANCE: Rod Fuller Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, essentially new, with only a few exceptionally light handling marks and disassembly marks on bbl. Gold is excellent. Mechanically excellent. No salt damage noted. Case is excellent with interior lightly soiled. 49114-24 MGM163 (12,500-17,500) – Lot 2009

2010
$12,650.00

*SCARCE 28 GAUGE BROWNING DIANA GRADE SUPERPOSED ENGRAVED BY L. SEVERIEN WITH CASE.

SN 2983F70. (1970) Cal. 28 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 26-3/8″ Bbls marked for improved cylinder and modified, are fitted with narrow, ventilated rib, marked with Browning St. Louis and Montreal addresses, along with “MADE IN BELGIUM” on left, and steel type, gauge, chambers and patent information on right. Coin finished action with non-automatic safety and gold plated single selective trigger, is engraved in typical “Diana” style with semi-relief scrolled strapwork with acanthus highlights surrounding game scenes; five pheasant on left side, four mallards on right. A pair of quail fly across bottom of action and two rabbits are on trigger guard bow. Both side scenes are signed “L. Severien”. Nicely fiddle figured claro walnut square knob long tang buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over Browning buttplate. Modified point pattern checkering is at grip. One piece field forend matches well, but is not fiddle figured. Bore diameter: top -.544, bottom -.546. Bore restrictions: top -.010 (IC), bottom -.018 (mod). Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 6 lbs 8 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. Browning tan vinyl case is lined in fawn fuzzy faux fur, and contains two keys and a tube of grease. PROVENANCE: Rod Fuller Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, as partially refurbished. Bbls retain nearly all of their blue. Coin finish of action is excellent. What are likely replacement stocks, are also excellent. Checkering is slightly darkened. Coin finish of long tang trigger guard does not match action. Metal shows no evidence of salt. Present stock tests negative for salt. Gold plating is excellent, slightly rubbed on right side. Mechanically excellent. Case shows some rubs and bumps. Interior lightly soiled with some rubs. One partition detached. 49114-21 MGM153 (8,500-13,500) – Lot 2010

2011
$11,500.00
Revised: 10/9/2015

Please Note: Believed to be a period of use replacement ventilated rib.

*EARLY .410 GAUGE BROWNING DIANA GRADE SUPERPOSED ENGRAVED BY WATRIN WITH CASE.

SN T1J417. (1961) Cal. .410. 2-1/2″ Chambers. 26-3/8″ Bbls marked for full and full, are fitted with narrow, ventilated rib, marked with Browning St. Louis and Montreal addresses on left, and “MADE IN BELGIUM” on right. Coin finished action with non-automatic safety and gold plated single selective trigger, is engraved in typical “Diana” style with semi-relief scrolled strapwork with acanthus highlights surrounding game scenes; five pheasant on left side, four mallards on right. A pair of quail fly across bottom of action and two rabbits are on trigger guard bow. Both side scenes are signed “N. Watrin”. Fine stump figured European walnut round knob long tang buttstock measures 14-1/8″ over horn buttplate. Point pattern checkering with double line borders is at grip. One piece field forend matches well. Bore diameter at muzzles: top -.402, bottom -.402. Drop at heel: 2″, drop at comb: 1-5/16″. Weight: 6 lbs 6 oz. LOP: 14-1/8″. Browning tan vinyl case is lined in fawn fuzzy faux fur, and contains a key and case information. PROVENANCE: Rod Fuller Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain over 90% blue, slightly silvered, with rubs from forend. Coin finish of action is excellent, slightly dark. Gold plating is slightly thinned. Stocks are also excellent, with only a few light handling marks. Checkering slightly darkened. Mechanically excellent. Case has some soiling and scuffs. Interior cloth has some soiling and insect damage. 49114-20 MGM154 (7,500-12,500) – Lot 2011

2012
$9,200.00

*EARLY 20 GAUGE BROWNING DIANA GRADE SUPERPOSED ENGRAVED BY LEGIERS WITH CASE.

SN 26791V2. (1962) Cal. 20 ga. 3″ Chambers. 26-3/8″ Bbls marked for IC and mod, are fitted with narrow, ventilated rib, marked with Browning St. Louis and Montreal addresses with steel and chamber information on left, with Browning patent information and “MADE IN BELGIUM” on right. Coin finished action with non-automatic safety and gold plated single selective trigger, is engraved in typical “Diana” style with semi-relief scrolled strapwork with acanthus highlights surrounding game scenes; five pheasant on left side, four mallards on right. A pair of quail fly across bottom of action and two rabbits are on trigger guard bow. Bottom right scene is signed “Legiers”. Fine smoky marbled French walnut round knob long tang buttstock measures 14″ over horn Browning buttplate. Point pattern checkering with line borders is at grip. One piece field forend matches well. Bore diameter: top -.606, bottom -.607. Bore restrictions: top -.015 (mod), bottom -.008 (IC). Drop at heel: 2-1/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs 2 oz. LOP: 14″. Tan vinyl Browning case is lined in faux fur, and contains case info and two keys. PROVENANCE: Rod Fuller Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining nearly all of its orig finishes on wood and metal, with some rub marks, and a few light nicks in bbl blue, some slight browning to coin finish of action, and a few light marks in stock finish. Mechanically excellent, and smooth. There are some rubs from use, and slightly thinning on gold-plating of trigger. Case is excellent with some light scuffs. Interior has some light compressions and a hint of oxidation from bbls. 49114-23 MGM160 (6,500-9,500) – Lot 2012

2013
$6,325.00

*20 GAUGE BROWNING DIANA GRADE SUPERPOSED ENGRAVED BY RENE COENEN WITH CASE.

SN 47420V7. Cal. 20 ga. 3″ Chambers. 26-3/8″ Bbls marked for improved cylinder and modified, are fitted with narrow, ventilated rib, marked with Browning St. Louis and Montreal addresses, and “MADE IN BELGIUM” on left, and with steel, chamber and patent information, on right. Coin finished action with non-automatic safety and gold plated single selective trigger, is engraved in typical “Diana” style with semi-relief scrolled strapwork with acanthus highlights surrounding game scenes; five pheasant on left side, four mallards on right. A pair of quail fly across bottom of action and two rabbits are on trigger guard bow. Both side scenes are signed “R. Coenen”. Stump figured claro walnut round knob short tang buttstock measures 13-7/8″ over open sided Browning pad. Modified point pattern checkering with double line borders is at grip. One piece field forend has flame figure. Bore diameter: top -.621, bottom -.621. Bore restrictions: top -.012 (mod), bottom -.005 (IC). Drop at heel: 1-15/16″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 6 lbs 8 oz. LOP: 13-7/8″. Browning tan vinyl case is lined in off-white fleece, and contains Browning new gun owners record and registration card. PROVENANCE: Rod Fuller Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, essentially as new, possibly unfired since proof, with only one or two of the faintest handling marks on wood and metal. Inventory sticker with SN is on right side of buttstock. Checkering is still light in color. Gold plating of trigger is excellent. Mechanically crisp. Case is excellent with some long, dark marks. Interior cloth is very slightly soiled, and rubbed. 49114-22 MGM155 (3,500-5,500) – Lot 2013

2014
$7,475.00

*BROWNING DIANA GRADE SUPERPOSED SUPERLIGHT ENGRAVED BY L. LAMBERT WITH CASE.

SN 57153S76. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 26-3/8″ Bbls marked for improved cylinder and modified, are fitted with narrow, ventilated rib, marked with Browning Morgan Utah and Montreal addresses, along with “MADE IN BELGIUM” on left, and “BROWNING SUPERPOSED”, steel type, gauge, and chambers and “BROWNING PATENTS” on right. Coin finished lightened and rounded action with non-automatic safety and gold plated single selective trigger, is engraved in typical “Diana” style with semi-relief scrolled strapwork with acanthus highlights surrounding game scenes; five pheasant on left side, four mallards on right. A pair of quail fly across bottom of action and two rabbits are on trigger guard bow. Pheasant scene is signed by long time Browning engraver “L. Lambert” who died in 1980. Nicely stump figured claro walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over Browning buttplate. Modified point pattern checkering is at grip. Matching one piece forend is schnabeled in superlight style. Bore diameter: top -.727, bottom -.723. Bore restrictions: top -.020 (mod), bottom -.008 (IC). Drop at heel: 2-3/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs 12 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. Browning tan vinyl case is lined in off white fleece. PROVENANCE: Rod Fuller Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, showing evidence of light field use, with some minor marks on wood and metal, and cartridge halos on breechface. Gold of trigger has some light flecks. Checkering slightly darkened. Mechanically excellent. Case is very fine, with some marks and scuffs. Interior lightly soiled with some rubs. 49114-26 MGM152 (7,000-10,000) – Lot 2014

2015
$7,475.00

*BROWNING DIANA GRADE SUPERPOSED TWO BARREL SKEET SET ENGRAVED BY BAERTEN WITH CASE.

SN 14976S73. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ and 20 ga. 3″ Chambers. 28″ Bbls marked for skeet and skeet, with matted, ventilated ribs have Browning Morgan Utah and Montreal addresses. Coin finished action is engraved in usual “Diana” fashion, with five pheasants in woodland background on left; quattro of ducks at pond on right; indeterminate gallinaceous fowl flying across bottom; and a pair of rabbits on trigger guard. Engravers signature, C. Baerten, is on both side scenes. Fine stump figured claro walnut long tang, square knob buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over Browning open sided white line pad, and features standard Diana pattern checkering with curved line borders. Flared beavertail forends match well. 12 ga.: Drop at heel: 2-7/8″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 7 lbs. 5 oz. LOP 14-1/2″. 20 ga.: Drop at heel: 1-15/16″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 7 lbs. 7 oz. LOP 14-1/2″. Tan vinyl Browning case lined in faux fur with space for action and both bbl sets, contains instruction booklet. PROVENANCE: Rod Fuller Estate Collection. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, showing slight evidence of use, with only a few handling and assembly marks on wood and metal. Gold of trigger is excellent, rubbed on right side. Mechanically crisp. Case is excellent with a few light scuffs. Interior is lightly soiled. Mid bead is “certifiable pre-ban ivory”. 49114-31 MGM168 IVORY (6,500-9,500) – Lot 2015

2016
$4,600.00

*EARLY BROWNING DIANA GRADE SUPERPOSED ENGRAVED BY LEGIERS WITH CASE.

SN 81667. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 28″ Bbls marked for modified and full, with matted, ventilated rib have Browning St. Louis and Montreal addresses. Coin finished action is engraved in usual Diana fashion, with trio of pheasants in woodland background on left; quattro of ducks at pond on right; indeterminate gallinaceous fowl on bottom; and a pair of rabbits on trigger guard. Engravers signature, Legiers, is on right action under scene. Feather crotch figured claro walnut long tang, square knob buttstock measures 14-1/8″ over Browning open-sided white line pad, and features standard Diana pattern checkering with curved double line borders. Matching forend has usual Browning latch. Bore diameter: top -.727, bottom -.725. Bore restrictions: top -.038, bottom -.020. Wall thickness: top -.033, bottom -.036. Drop at heel: 2-5/8″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 7 lbs. 9 oz. LOP 14-1/8″. Tan vinyl Browning case lined in faux fur contains key. PROVENANCE: Rod Fuller Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, as factory refurbished, with only a few minor marks on wood and metal. Ejectors are slightly out of time. Trigger works. Case is very fine, with a deep depression on top, with some marks. Interior lightly soiled. 49114-28 MGM164 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 2016

2017
$6,325.00

*BROWNING DIANA GRADE SUPERPOSED ENGRAVED BY F. MARECHAL WITH CASE.

SN 1382S71. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 26-3/8″ Bbls marked for IC and mod, with matted, ventilated rib have Browning Morgan Utah and Montreal addresses. Coin finished action is engraved in usual “Diana” fashion, with five pheasants in woodland background on left; quattro of ducks at pond on right; indeterminate gallinaceous fowl flying across bottom; and a pair of rabbits on trigger guard. Engravers signature, F. Marechal, is on both side scenes. Fine stump figured claro walnut long tang, square knob buttstock measures 14-3/8″ over Browning buttplate, and features standard Diana pattern checkering with curved line borders. Forend matches well but is relatively plain. Bore diameter: top -.727, bottom -.723. Bore restrictions: top -.022 (mod), bottom -.010 (IC). Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 7 lbs. 3 oz, LOP 14-3/8″. Tan vinyl Browning case is lined in faux fur and contains key. PROVENANCE: Rod Fuller Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, essentially as new, with only the lightest of handling marks on wood and metal. Gold of trigger is excellent. Mechanically crisp. Case is excellent with a few light scuffs. Interior is lightly soiled. 49114-30 MGM167 (5,500-8,500) – Lot 2017

2018
$2,990.00

*BROWNING DIANA GRADE SUPERPOSED BROADWAY TRAP ENGRAVED BY J. LEWANCZVK WITH CASE.

SN 6394S69. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 32″ Bbls marked for Imod and full, with matted, broadway, ventilated rib are marked “Browning Arms Company” on left, and with gauge, chamber, and “MADE IN BELGIUM” on right. Coin finished action is engraved in usual “Diana” fashion, with five pheasants in woodland background on left; quattro of ducks at pond on right; indeterminate gallinaceous fowl flying across bottom; and a pair of rabbits on trigger guard. Engravers signature, J. Lewanczvk, is on both side scenes. Plain European walnut short tang, square knob buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over open sided Browning white line pad, and features point pattern checkering with line borders at grip. Flared trap forend matches well. Bore diameter: top -.722, bottom -.723. Bore restrictions: top -.034 (full), bottom -.028 (Imod). Drop at heel: 1-3/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/4″. Weight: 8 lbs. 2 oz, LOP 14-1/2″. Tan vinyl Browning case is lined in faux fur. PROVENANCE: Rod Fuller Estate Collection. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain over 95% of what appears to be orig blue, with assembly marks. Action retains nearly all of its coin finish, darkened at juncture of wood of buttstock. Stocks retain nearly all of their factory finishes. Gold of trigger has some flaking and scratching. Mechanically crisp. GUN IS FITTED WITH RELEASE/ PULL TRIGGER. Case is excellent, with some scuffs. Interior is lightly stained. Mid bead is “certifiable pre-ban ivory”. 49114-3 MGM166 IVORY (3,500-5,500) – Lot 2018

2019
$6,900.00

*BROWNING POINTER GRADE SUPERPOSED ENGRAVED BY A. MARECHAL WITH CASE.

SN 17861S3. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 26-3/8″ Bbls marked for IC and mod, with matted, ventilated rib have Browning St. Louis and Montreal addresses. Coin finished action is engraved in usual “Pointer” style, with background of well cut scroll surrounding oval vignettes of dogs and game; pointer retrieving a duck is on left, and another pointer retrieving a pheasant, is on right. Two indeterminate gallinaceous fowl are on bottom; and a flushing pheasant is on trigger guard bow. Engravers signature, A. Marechal, is on bottom of both side scenes. Fine crotch figured American walnut long tang, round knob buttstock measures 15″ over Browning open sided white line pad, and features point pattern checkering with line borders at grip. Forend matches well but is fiddle figured. Bore diameter: top -.725, bottom -.726. Bore restrictions: top -.018 (mod), bottom -.012 (IC). Drop at heel: 2-9/16″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 7 lbs. 12 oz. LOP 15″. Tan vinyl Browning case is lined in faux fur and contains a key. PROVENANCE: Rod Fuller Estate Collection. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Excellent, near new with only a few of the lightest of handling marks on fine factory finishes, both wood and metal. Checkering still light in color. Gold of trigger shows one or two small marks. Mechanically crisp. Case is excellent with a few light scuffs. Interior is excellent, with some soiling. Mid bead is “certifiable pre-ban ivory”. 49114-18 MGM172 IVORY (4,500-6,500) – Lot 2019

2020
$6,900.00

*SCARCE 28 GAUGE BROWNING PIGEON GRADE SUPERPOSED WITH CASE.

SN 1618F7. Cal. 28 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 26-3/8″ Bbls marked for skeet and skeet, with matted, ventilated rib have Browning St. Louis and Montreal addresses. Coin finished action is engraved in usual “Pigeon” style, with pairs of pigeons flying through light scroll background on sides, with rose bouquets on bottom. Top of action is relief carved with well cut oak leaves and acorns. Trigger guard is scroll engraved. Nicely fiddle figured claro walnut short tang flat knob buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over Browning buttplate, and features point pattern checkering with line borders at grip. Forend matches well. Bore diameter: top -.545, bottom -.543. Bore restrictions: top -.005 (skeet), bottom -.004 (skeet). Drop at heel: 2-1/16″, drop at comb: 1-5/16″. Weight: 6 lbs. 8 oz. LOP 14-1/4″. Tan vinyl Browning case is lined in faux fur and contains instruction booklet. PROVENANCE: Rod Fuller Estate Collection. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, essentially as new with only the lightest of handling and assembly marks on wood and metal. Gold of trigger is excellent. Mechanically crisp. Case is excellent with a few light rubs. Interior is lightly stained from contact with bbls. 49114-16 MGM175 (6,000-9,000) – Lot 2020

2021
$7,475.00

*SCARCE 28 GAUGE BROWNING PIGEON GRADE SUPERPOSED WITH CASE.

SN 2566F69. Cal. 28 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 28″ Bbls marked for modified and full, with matted, ventilated rib have Browning St. Louis and Montreal addresses. Coin finished action is engraved in usual “Pigeon” style, with pairs of pigeons flying through light scroll background on sides, with rose bouquets on bottom. Top of action is relief carved with well cut oak leaves and acorns. Trigger guard is scroll engraved. Spectacular flame figured claro walnut long tang round knob buttstock measures 14-1/8″ over Browning buttplate, and features point pattern checkering with line borders at grip. Forend matches well. Bore diameter: top -.547, bottom -.547. Bore restrictions: top -.018 (full), bottom -.011 (mod). Drop at heel: 2-1/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs. 11 oz, LOP 14-1/8″. Tan vinyl Browning case is lined in faux fur and contains instruction booklet. PROVENANCE: Rod Fuller Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining essentially all of what appears to be factory finishes on wood and metal, with a few handling and assembly marks on bbls, right side of action slightly darkened. There is a repaired crack on left rear of forend. Gold of trigger is excellent. Mechanically excellent except top ejector will not fire. Case is very fine with some stains and rubs. Interior cloth is marked and lightly soiled from gun and bbls. 49114-15 MGM176 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 2021

2022
$5,750.00

*EARLY 20 GAUGE BROWNING PIGEON GRADE SUPERPOSED TWO BARREL SET WITH CASE.

SN 19894. Cal. 20 ga. 3″ Chambers. 28″ Bbls (S1) are marked for full and full, and 26-3/8″ bbls (S2) are marked for IC and mod. Both have matted, ventilated ribs and Browning St. Louis and Montreal addresses. Coin finished action is engraved in usual “Pigeon” style, with pairs of pigeons flying through light scroll background on sides, with rose bouquets on bottom. Top of action is relief carved with well cut oak leaves and acorns. Trigger guard is scroll engraved. Lightly figured and streaked French walnut long tang round knob buttstock measures 14-1/8″ over Browning open sided white line pad, and features point pattern checkering with line borders at grip. Forends match well. “S1” BBLS: Bore diameter: top -.610, bottom -.607. Bore restrictions: top -.032 (full), bottom -.033 (full). Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs. 8 oz, LOP 14-1/8″. “S2” BBLS: Bore diameter: top -.608, bottom -.607. Bore restrictions: top -.016 (mod), bottom -.009 (IC). Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs. 6 oz, LOP 14-1/8″. Tan vinyl Browning case with space for action and both bbl sets, is lined in faux fleece. PROVENANCE: Rod Fuller Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining nearly all factory finishes on wood and metal, with a few light handling marks. Checkering is slightly darkened. Gold of trigger has some rubs on sides. Mechanically crisp. Case is excellent with some rubs and stains. Interior cloth is soiled and lightly rubbed from contact with gun and bbls. 49114-17 MGM178 (6,000-9,000) – Lot 2022

2023
$4,600.00

*EARLY 20 GAUGE BROWNING PIGEON GRADE SUPERPOSED.

SN 26145V2. Cal. 20 ga. 3″ Chambers. 26-3/8″ Bbls are marked for skeet and skeet, with matted, ventilated rib and Browning St. Louis and Montreal addresses. Coin finished action is engraved in usual “Pigeon” style, with pairs of pigeons flying through light scroll background on sides, with rose bouquets on bottom. Top of action is relief carved with well cut oak leaves and acorns. Trigger guard is scroll engraved. Smoky marbled and nicely figured European walnut long tang round knob buttstock measures 14-1/16″ over Browning open sided pad, and features point pattern checkering with line borders at grip. Forend matches very well. Bore diameter: top -.613, bottom -.608. Bore restrictions: top: -004 (skeet), bottom: -002 (skeet). Drop at heel: 2-3/8″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 6 lbs. 4 oz. LOP 14-1/16″. PROVENANCE: Rod Fuller Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining nearly all factory type finishes on wood and metal, with a few light handling and assembly marks on bbl. Coin finish is excellent. Stocks are excellent with one or two minor pings. Gold of trigger has some rubs on sides and some finger wear. Mechanically excellent. 49114-11 MGM180 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 2023

2024
$5,175.00

*BROWNING PIGEON GRADE SUPERPOSED SUPERLIGHT WITH CASE.

SN 14162S72. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 26-3/8″ Bbls marked for IC and mod, with matted, ventilated rib have Browning Morgan Utah and Montreal addresses. Coin finished rounded “Superlight” action is engraved in usual “Pigeon” style, with pairs of pigeons flying through light scroll background on sides, with rose bouquets on bottom. Top of action is relief carved with well cut oak leaves and acorns. Trigger guard is scroll engraved. Interesting flame/ stump figured claro walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-3/8″ over Browning open sided white line pad, and features point pattern checkering with line borders at grip. “Superlight” forend with schnabeled tip matches well. Bore diameter: top -.724, bottom -.724. Bore restrictions: top -.020 (mod), bottom -.012 (IC). Drop at heel: 2-3/8″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 6 lbs. 12 oz, LOP 14-3/8″. Tan vinyl Browning case is lined in faux fur and contains instruction booklet. PROVENANCE: Rod Fuller Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, with slight evidence of firing, and with only a few light handling marks on wood and metal. Coin finish is excellent. Checkering is slightly darkened. Gold of trigger has some rubs on sides. Mechanically crisp. Case is excellent with some ink marks and a few light scuffs. Interior is very lightly soiled from contact with bbls. 49114-10 MGM177 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 2024

2025
$4,600.00

*20 GAUGE BROWNING PIGEON GRADE SUPERPOSED.

SN 43547V7. Cal. 20 ga. 3″ Chambers. 26-3/8″ Bbls are marked for skeet and skeet, with matted, ventilated rib and Browning St. Louis and Montreal addresses. Coin finished action is engraved in usual “Pigeon” style, with pairs of pigeons flying through light scroll background on sides, with rose bouquets on bottom. Top of action is relief carved with well cut oak leaves and acorns. Trigger guard is scroll engraved. Crotch figured American walnut short tang round knob buttstock measures 14-3/8″ over leather covered pad, and features point pattern checkering with line borders at grip. Forend matches well. Bore diameter: top -.617, bottom -.618. Bore restrictions: Screw chokes. Drop at heel: 2-1/8″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 6 lbs. 7 oz. LOP 14-3/8″. PROVENANCE: Rod Fuller Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining nearly all factory finishes on wood and metal, with a few light handling and assembly marks on bbl. Coin finish of action has darkening and staining, mostly on bottom. Stocks have some light scratches in gloss finish. Checkering is slightly darkened. Gold of trigger has some rubs on sides. Mechanically excellent. 49114-12 MGM179 (4,500-7,500) – Lot 2025

2026
$5,175.00

*20 GAUGE BROWNING PIGEON GRADE SUPERPOSED WITH BRIGHT COIN FINISH.

SN 1756V72. Cal. 20 ga. 3″ Chambers. 28″ Bbls are marked for IC and mod, with matted, ventilated rib and Browning Morgan Utah and Montreal addresses. Unusual bright coin finished action is engraved in typical “Pigeon” style, with pairs of pigeons flying through light scroll background on sides, with rose bouquets on bottom. Top of action is relief carved with well cut oak leaves and acorns. Trigger guard is scroll engraved. Well flame figured American walnut long tang flat knob buttstock measures 14-3/8″ over Browning buttplate, and features point pattern checkering with line borders at grip. Forend matches well. Bore diameter: top -.619, bottom -.619. Bore restrictions: top: -013 (mod), bottom: -006 (IC). Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 6 lbs. 8 oz. LOP 14-3/8″. PROVENANCE: Rod Fuller Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, essentially as new, retaining nearly all factory finishes on wood and metal, with a few light handling marks and fairly heavy assembly marks in front of forend. Brilliant coin finish is excellent. Stocks are excellent with one or two minor pings. Gold of trigger is excellent. Mechanically crisp. Appears unfired except for proof. 49114-13 MGM182 (5,500-8,500) – Lot 2026

2027
$5,175.00

*RECENT BROWNING PIGEON GRADE SUPERPOSED ENGRAVED BY R. WILMOT.

SN P33PV01927. Cal. 20 ga. 3″ Chambers. 26-3/8″ Bbls are marked for skeet and mod, with matted, ventilated rib and Browning Morgan Utah and Montreal addresses. Coin finished rounded action is engraved in usual “Pigeon” style, with pairs of pigeons flying through light scroll background on sides, with rose bouquets on bottom. Top of action is relief carved with well cut oak leaves and acorns. Trigger guard is scroll engraved. Engravers signature “R. Wilmot”, is on bottom rear left side. Nicely marbled and lightly figured claro walnut long tang flat knob buttstock measures 14-3/8″ over Browning buttplate, and features point pattern checkering with line borders at grip. Forend matches well. Bore diameter: top -.617, bottom -.616. Bore restrictions: top: -012 (mod), bottom: -003 (skeet). Drop at heel: 2-3/16″, drop at comb: 1-5/16″. Weight: 5 lbs. 12 oz. LOP 14-3/8″. PROVENANCE: Rod Fuller Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining nearly all factory finishes on wood and metal, with a few light handling and assembly marks. Coin finish is excellent with some darkening in engraving. Stocks are excellent with one or two minor pings. Gold of trigger is excellent. Mechanically crisp. 49114-14 MGM181 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 2027

2028
$0.00

*EARLY BROWNING PIGEON GRADE SUPERPOSED.

SN 50743S6. Cal. 12 GA 2-3/4″ Chambers. 26-3/8″ Bbls are marked for skeet and skeet, with matted, ventilated rib with white Bradley bead and small white mid bead has Browning St. Louis and Montreal addresses and “MADE IN BELGIUM”, on left, with steel, chamber, and patent information on right. Coin finished action is engraved in usual “Pigeon” style, with pairs of pigeons flying through light scroll background on sides, with rose bouquets on bottom. Top of action is relief carved with well cut oak leaves and acorns. Trigger guard is scroll engraved. Nicely stump figured American walnut long tang round knob buttstock measures 14-3/8″ over horn buttplate, and features point pattern checkering with line borders at grip. Forend matches well. Bore diameter: top -.722, bottom -.722. Bore restrictions: top: .004 (skeet), bottom: .004 (skeet). Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 7 lbs. 3 oz. LOP 14-3/8″. PROVENANCE: Rod Fuller Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining nearly all factory finishes on wood and metal, with a few light handling and assembly marks and scratches on bbl. Coin finish of action is mostly bright, slightly darkened on bottom. Stocks have some light scratches and nicks in gloss finish. Checkering is slightly worn. Gold of trigger is good, trigger blade rubbed through. Mechanically excellent. 49114-8 MGM255 (4,000-7,000) – Lot 2028

2029
$6,037.50

*20 GAUGE BROWNING SUPERPOSED P 2 M LIGHTNING ENGRAVED BY J. BAERTEN WITH CASE.

SN P33RR1400. Cal. 20 ga. 3” Chambers. 26-3/8″ Bbls are marked for skeet and skeet. Bbls have narrow, ventilated rib and sgl silver bead. They are marked with Browning Morgan Utah and Montreal addresses, and “MADE IN BELGIUM” on left, and “BROWNING SUPERPOSED”, steel and chamber info on right. Coin finished rounded Browning OU action with gold-plated sgl selective trigger, is engraved with near full coverage of well cut large open shaded scroll with acanthus highlights surrounding well detailed scenes of game birds; three pheasant fly through woodland on left, and a trio of ducks rise from marsh on right, a pair of quail fly across bottom of action. Trigger guard has matching scroll. Both side scenes are signed “J. Baerten”. Burl figured European walnut long tang flat knob buttstock measures 14-1/8” over Browning open sided white line pad. Modified point pattern checkering wraps over top of grip. Matching forend is of 1-pc field type. Bore diameter: top -.619, bottom -.619. Bore restrictions: top: .003 (skeet), bottom: .003 (skeet). Drop at heel: 2-1/8″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 6 lbs 1 oz. LOP: 14-1/8″. Mottled brown vinyl Browning case is lined in off white faux fleece with a key inside. PROVENANCE: Rod Fuller Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, with evidence of light field use, with only a few light handling marks on wood and metal. Coin finish of action shows some areas of browning in background. Gold is fine with some loss on trigger blade. Mechanically excellent. Case is excellent, with slightly soiled interior. Browning factory records indicate that 207 “Presentation series” guns were made in this type, only 52 in this grade. 49114-38 MGM237 (6,500-9,500) – Lot 2029

2030
$16,100.00

*FN BROWNING SIDEPLATED “EXHIBITION” CUSTOM SHOP SUPERPOSED WITH EXCEPTIONAL ENGRAVING AND GOLD INLAY BY JAQUEZ LODEWYC WITH CASE.

SN 92663. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4” Chambers. 28″ Bbls are marked for mod and full. Bbls have medium, ventilated rib with two silver beads. They are engraved “Fabrique Nationale Herstal” on left side. Coin finished, nicely filed, Browning OU action with ornamental sideplates, has sgl selective trigger. Action and lockplates are engraved with near full coverage of exceptionally fine, Baroque style, large, open, shaded acanthus and scroll with floral, foliate, and cornucopia highlights. This unusual combination is background to semi-relief gold inlaid dogs, and birds which appear to fly over and through foliage; a pointer points two rising ducks on left lockplate with pigeon at forward part of action. Setter points a pair of flushing pheasant on right, with another pigeon at front of action. A setter is on point on bottom of action. This fine work is signed by “J. Lodewyc” under top lever. Finely marbled and well figured European walnut long tang flat knob buttstock measures 14” over checkered wood butt. Modified point pattern checkering at grip has small beaded border. Removable 1-pc forend is of schnabeled “superlight” type. Bore diameter: top -.727, bottom -.723. Bore restrictions: top: .041 (full), bottom: .018 (mod). Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 7 lbs 13 oz. LOP: 14″. Mottled brown Browning Hartman case is lined in off white faux fleece with 2 keys and Naugahyde tag inside. PROVENANCE: Rod Fuller Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, essentially as new, appears unfired since proof with only a few light handling marks on wood and metal. Mechanically crisp. Case is excellent, with slightly soiled interior. 49114-32 MGM245 (8,000-12,000) – Lot 2030

2031
$9,200.00

*FN BROWNING SIDEPLATED F1 “CHAMBORD” SUPERPOSED ENGRAVED BY J. LODEWYC WITH CASE.

SN 7264S2. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4” Chambers. 30″ Bbls are marked for Imod and full. Bbls have wide, “broadway” ventilated rib with Bradley white front, and silver mid, beads. They are engraved “Fabrique Nationale Herstal” on left side. Well rendered portraits of ducks settling into marsh are on each side of breech ends. Coin finished, nicely filed, Browning OU action with ornamental sideplates, has sgl selective trigger with checkered finger blade. Action and lockplates are engraved with 70 – 80% coverage of fine, well cut, medium, open, shaded scroll within geometric borders surrounding scenes of game birds in flight; a pair of quail on left, pheasants on right, and a duck taking wing on bottom of action. This well executed work is signed by “J. Lodewyc” under quail scene. Nicely streaked European walnut long tang flat knob buttstock measures 14-1/4” over open sided Browning white line pad. Modified point pattern checkering at grip has large carved beaded borders, and typical FN fluted drop points are behind lockplates. Matching 1-pc forend is of straight beavertail type. Bore diameter: top -.724, bottom -.724. Bore restrictions: top: .034 (full), bottom: .009 (lt mod). Drop at heel: 1-5/8″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 7 lbs 15 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. Tan Browning Hartman case is lined in off white faux fur with instruction booklet inside. PROVENANCE: Rod Fuller Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, essentially as new, appears unfired since proof, with only a few light handling marks on wood and metal. Mechanically crisp. Case is excellent, with slightly soiled interior. 49114-76 MGM246 (8,000-12,000) – Lot 2031

2032
$10,925.00

*BROWNING SUPERPOSED P 2 GRADE WITH GOLD ENGRAVED BY J. BAERTEN WITH CASE.

SN P13RR1682. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4” Chambers. 28″ Bbls are marked for mod and full. Bbls have narrow, ventilated rib and silver bead. They are marked with Browning Morgan Utah and Montreal addresses, and “MADE IN BELGIUM” on left, and “BROWNING SUPERPOSED”, steel and chamber info on right. Blued rounded Browning OU action with gold-plated sgl selective trigger, is engraved with near full coverage of well cut large open shaded scroll with acanthus highlights surrounding well detailed scenes of game birds with semi-relief gold inlaid subjects; three pheasant fly through woodland on left, and a trio of ducks rise from marsh on right, a pair of quail fly across bottom of action. Trigger guard has matching scroll. Both side scenes are signed “J. Baerten”. Exceptional burl figured European walnut long tang flat knob buttstock measures 14-1/8” over Browning composition buttplate. Modified point pattern checkering wraps over top of grip. Matching forend is of field type. Bore diameter: top -.726, bottom -.725. Bore restrictions: top: .040 (full), bottom: .018 (mod). Drop at heel: 2-7/16″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 7 lbs 4 oz. LOP: 14-1/8″. Mottled brown vinyl Browning case is lined in off white faux fleece. PROVENANCE: Rod Fuller Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, as new, appears nearly unfired since proof, with only the slightest of handling marks on wood and metal. Gold of trigger is excellent. Mechanically crisp. Case is excellent, with slightly soiled interior. Browning factory records indicate that 219 “Presentation” grades were made in this type, 54 in this grade, including those with gold. 49114-33 MGM234 (6,500-9,500) – Lot 2032

2033
$6,325.00

*BROWNING SUPERPOSED P 2 GRADE WITH GOLD INLAY TWO BARREL SET WITH SMALL GAUGE TUBES AND CASE.

SN P54RR1200. Cal. 12 ga. 28″ Bbls marked for mod and full (top bbl fitted with interchangeable chokes) have 2-3/4” chambers. 30″ Bbls with 3″ chambers are marked for mod and full. Both sets of bbls have narrow, matted ventilated ribs with silver beads. They are marked with Browning Morgan Utah and Montreal addresses, and “MADE IN BELGIUM” on left, and “BROWNING SUPERPOSED”, steel and chamber info on right. Blued rounded Browning OU action with gold-plated sgl selective trigger, is engraved with near full coverage of well cut, large, open, shaded scroll with acanthus highlights surrounding well detailed scenes of game birds with semi-relief gold inlaid subjects; three pheasant fly through woodland on left, and a trio of ducks rise from marsh on right. A pair of quail fly across bottom of action. Trigger guard has matching scroll. No engravers signature found. Exceptional, oil finished, burl figured European walnut long tang flat knob buttstock measures 14-3/8” over Browning open sided pad. Modified point pattern checkering wraps over top of grip. Matching forends are of long field type. 28″ BBL set: Bore diameter: top -.724, bottom -.724. Bore restrictions: top: screw chokes, bottom: .005 (IC). Drop at heel: 2-9/16″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 7 lbs 2 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. 30″ BBL set: Bore diameter: top -.724, bottom -.722. Bore restrictions: top: .021 (mod), bottom: .009 (IC). Drop at heel: 2-9/16″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 7 lbs 4 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. Included are seven small gauge tubes (3 gauge set for 28″ bbls, and a single 20 ga. tube for bottom bbl of 30″ set) All three 20 ga. tubes are threaded for interchangeable chokes, of which six are included. Gun with both sets of bbls and all tubes, fit into black ABS case with gray cloth interior. PROVENANCE: Rod Fuller Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, with evidence of relatively light use, with high edge wear to blued parts. Tang of trigger guard and thumbpiece are somewhat silvered. Stocks have some light marks. Mechanically excellent. Case is fine. Browning factory records indicate that 73 multi bbl sets were made, 21 in this grade. 49114-52 MGM238 (5,500-8,500) – Lot 2033

2034
$4,600.00

*BROWNING SUPERPOSED P 2 U BROADWAY TRAP ENGRAVED BY J. BAERTEN WITH CASE.

SN P93RR1381. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4” Chambers. 32″ Bbls are marked for Imod and full. Bbls have wide “broadway”, ventilated rib and red Bradley bead and small white composition mid-bead. They are marked with Browning Morgan Utah and Montreal addresses, and “MADE IN BELGIUM” on left, and “BROWNING SUPERPOSED”, steel and chamber info on right. Coin finished rounded Browning OU action with gold-plated sgl selective trigger, is engraved with near full coverage of well cut large open shaded scroll with acanthus highlights surrounding nicely detailed scenes of game birds; three pheasant fly through woodland on left, and a trio of ducks rise from marsh on right, a pair of quail fly across bottom of action. Trigger guard has matching scroll. Both side scenes are signed “J. Baerten”. Burl figured European walnut long tang flat knob buttstock measures 14-3/8” over Browning open sided white line pad. Modified point pattern checkering wraps over top of grip. Matching forend is of flared beavertail type. Bore diameter: top -.722, bottom -.724. Bore restrictions: top: .035 (full), bottom: .030 (Imod). Drop at heel: 1-7/8″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Weight: 7 lbs 12 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. Mottled brown vinyl Browning case is lined in off white faux fleece with instruction booklet and two keys inside. PROVENANCE: Rod Fuller Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, nearly new, appears essentially unfired since proof, with only the slightest of handling marks on wood and metal. Gold of trigger has some rubs from contact with trigger plate. Mechanically crisp. Case is excellent, with slightly soiled interior. Browning factory records indicate that 56 “Presentation series” guns were made in this type, only 16 in this grade. 49114-1 MGM235 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 2034

2035
$4,600.00

*BROWNING SUPERPOSED P 1 K WITH GOLD INLAY “LIGHTNING” MODEL WITH CASE.

SN P13RN1239. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4” Chambers. 28″ Bbls are marked for Mod and full. Bbls have narrow, ventilated rib with silver bead. They are marked with Browning Morgan Utah and Montreal addresses, and “MADE IN BELGIUM” on left, and “BROWNING SUPERPOSED”, steel and chamber info on right. Blued rounded Browning OU action with gold-plated sgl selective trigger, is engraved with 80% coverage small simple scroll as background for nicely cut oak leaves and acorns, which surround semi relief gold inlaid scenes of ducks rising from marsh on both sides. Trigger guard has matching scroll and oak leaves. No engravers signature found. Lightly figured claro walnut long tang flat knob buttstock measures 14-3/8” over Browning open sided white line pad. Point pattern checkering is at grip. Matching forend is of field type. Bore diameter: top -.723, bottom -.726. Bore restrictions: top: .036 (full), bottom: .021 (mod). Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 7 lbs 2 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. Tan vinyl Browning case is lined in off white faux fur. PROVENANCE: Rod Fuller Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, showing little evidence of firing, with sharp edge wear on blued parts, and some light spotting. Stocks have some minor handling marks and compressions. Gold of trigger is excellent. Mechanically excellent. Case is excellent with some scuffs, interior soiled. Browning factory records indicate that only 219 “presentation” guns were made of this type, 117 in this grade, including those with gold. 49114-36 MGM241 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 2035

2036
$3,450.00

*BROWNING SUPERPOSED P 1 H SKEET WITH GOLD INLAY ENGRAVED BY BAERTEN WITH CASE.

SN PB3RR1358. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4” Chambers. 26-3/8″ Bbls are marked for skeet and skeet. Bbls have narrow, ventilated rib with white Bradley bead and small white mid bead. They are marked with Browning Morgan Utah and Montreal addresses, and “MADE IN BELGIUM” on left, and “BROWNING SUPERPOSED”, steel and chamber info on right. Coin finished rounded Browning OU action with gold-plated sgl selective trigger, is engraved with 80% coverage small simple scroll as background for nicely cut oak leaves and acorns, which surround semi-relief gold inlaid game scenes; pair of flying quail on both sides. Trigger guard has matching scroll and oak leaves. Signature of master Browning engraver, “J. Baerten” is at bottom rear of left side of action. (Engraver signed P1’s are exceptionally scarce.) Nicely crotch figured claro walnut long tang flat knob buttstock measures 14-3/8” over Browning open sided white line pad. Point pattern checkering is at grip. Matching forend is of flared beavertail type. Bore diameter: top -.723, bottom -.726. Bore restrictions: top: .005 (skeet), bottom: .007 (skeet). Drop at heel: 2-1/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 7 lbs 8 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. Tan vinyl Browning case is lined in off white faux fur. PROVENANCE: Rod Fuller Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, showing limited use, with some high edge wear on bbls and slight darkening to coin finish, with a number of light marks and crazing of finish on wood. Mechanically excellent. Case is somewhat scuffed, interior cloth slightly soiled. Browning label missing. Browning factory records indicate that only 30 “presentation” guns were made of this type, 18 in this grade, including those with gold. 49114-37 MGM240 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 2036

2037
$2,875.00

*BROWNING SUPERPOSED P 1 C TRAP ENGRAVED BY J. BAERTEN WITH CASE.

SN P43RR1123. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4” Chambers. 30″ Bbls are marked for IC and mod, but have been fitted with choke tubes. Bbls have narrow, ventilated rib with two white beads. They are marked with Browning Morgan Utah and Montreal addresses, and “MADE IN BELGIUM” on left, and “BROWNING SUPERPOSED”, steel and chamber info on right. Coin finished rounded Browning OU action with gold-plated sgl selective trigger, is engraved with 80% coverage small simple scroll as background for nicely cut oak leaves and acorns, which surround scenes of retriever retrieving duck on both sides. Trigger guard has matching scroll and oak leaves. Engravers signature “J. Baerten” is on bottom rear left side. Nicely banded claro walnut long tang flat knob buttstock measures 14-3/8” over Browning open sided white line pad. Point pattern checkering is at grip. Matching forend is of schnabeled “superlight” type. Bore diameter: top -.724, bottom -.723. Bore restrictions: top: screw chokes, bottom: screw chokes. Drop at heel: 1-3/4″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Weight: 7 lbs 7 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. Tan vinyl Browning case is lined in off white faux fleece with instruction booklet inside. PROVENANCE: Rod Fuller Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, showing considerable use, but few handling marks on wood and metal. Lacquer on coin finish is lifting and darkening, especially around deeper engraving. Gold of trigger is excellent. Mechanically crisp. Case is excellent, interior cloth very lightly soiled. Browning factory records indicate that only 33 “presentation” guns were made of this type, 14 in this grade. 49114-6 MGM243 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 2037

2038
$4,600.00

*FN BROWNING C 3 “BIRMINGHAM” SUPERPOSED TRAP WITH CASE.

SN 40347S74. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4” Chambers. 30″ Bbls are unmarked for choke, and are fitted with choke tubes,and have wide, “broadway” ventilated rib with Bradley white front, and small white mid, beads. They are marked “FABRIQUE NATIONALE HERSTAL BELGIQUE” on left side. “MADE IN BELGIUM” is on right. Coin finished, rounded, Browning OU action has gold-plated sgl selective trigger. Action is engraved with full coverage of tight medium simple scroll within beaded borders. No engravers signature found. Nicely marbled European walnut long tang flat knob buttstock measures 14-5/8″ over brown leather covered pad. Point pattern checkering with double line borders is at grip. Typical FN fluted drop points are behind side panels. Matching 1-pc forend is of schnabeled “superlight” type. Bore diameter: top -.724, bottom -.723. Bore restrictions: top: screw chokes, bottom: screw chokes. Drop at heel: 1-3/4″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 7 lbs 10 oz. LOP: 14-5/8″. Tan Browning Hartman case is lined in off white faux fur with instruction booklet inside. PROVENANCE: Rod Fuller Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, showing little use, with only a few light handling and assembly marks on wood and metal. Two deep notches are on left side of gripknob. Gold of trigger is slightly fading. Mechanically excellent. Case is excellent, with somewhat soiled interior. 49114-5 MGM247 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 2038

2039
$7,475.00

*BROWNING SUPERPOSED WATERFOWL SERIES “MALLARD” WITH CASE.

SN 8G4PM00092. Cal. 12 Ga 2-3/4” Chambers. 28” Bbls are marked for mod and full. Bbls have raised, matted, ventilated rib fitted with two white beads, and are marked with Browning Morgan Utah and Montreal addresses, as well as “MADE IN BELGIUM” on left side and with “BROWNING SUPERPOSED”, steel, chamber, and patent info on right. French gray, rounded, Browning OU action with gold-plated sgl selective trigger, is engraved with near full coverage large, open, shaded scroll surrounding vignettes of mallard ducks, which are semi-relief gold inlaid and in various poses; they are flushing from marsh with cattails in background on left side of action, and settling into marsh, on right. Bottom of action depicts two mallards flying, and has official name and Latin name gold inlaid in ribands with limited edition numbers “092 of 500″ also gold inlaid. Portrait of mallard is on trigger guard bow. This engraving is very well done, but unsigned. Oil finished, nicely burl figured claro walnut long tang round knob buttstock measures 14-3/8” over checkered wood butt. Modified point pattern checkering wraps over top of grip, and has flourishes into butt. Matching forend is of field type. Drop at heel: 2-3/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 7 lbs 4 oz. LOP: 14-3/8”. Full length American walnut case with brass trim is lined in puckered red velvet. PROVENANCE: Rod Fuller Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, appears unfired since proof, with only a few light handling marks. Mechanically crisp. Case is fine, exterior has numerous scratches, some heavy, and cracked at right rear corner. Interior cloth shows some compressions. 49114-50 MGM434 (5,500-8,500) – Lot 2039

2040
$8,050.00

*BROWNING SUPERPOSED WATERFOWL SERIES “PINTAIL” ENGRAVED BY C. THEUNENS WITH CASE.

SN 8H4PZ00050. Cal. 12 Ga 2-3/4” Chambers. 28” Bbls are marked for mod and full. Bbls have raised, matted, ventilated rib fitted with two white beads and are marked with Browning Morgan Utah and Montreal addresses, as well as “MADE IN BELGIUM” on left side, and with “BROWNING SUPERPOSED”, steel, chamber, and patent info on right. French gray, rounded, Browning OU action with gold-plated sgl selective trigger, is engraved with near full coverage large, open, shaded scroll surrounding vignettes of pintails, which are semi-relief gold inlaid and in various poses; they are flushing from marsh with cattails in background on left side of action, and flying over a woodland pond, on right. Bottom of action depicts two pintails flying, and has official name and Latin name gold inlaid in ribands with limited edition numbers “050 of 500” also gold inlaid. Portrait of pintail is on trigger guard bow. This engraving is very well done, and signed “C. Theunens” on right side at bottom rear. Oil finished, well marbled and lightly figured claro walnut long tang round knob buttstock measures 14-3/8” over checkered wood butt. Modified point pattern checkering wraps over top of grip, and has flourishes into butt. Matching forend is of field type. Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 7 lbs 2 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. Full length American walnut case with brass trim is lined in puckered red velvet. PROVENANCE: Rod Fuller Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, appears essentially unfired since proof, with only a few light handling marks in wood and metal. Mechanically crisp. Case is very fine with a considerable number of scratches on exterior. Interior cloth shows some compressions. 49114-51 MGM436 (5,500-8,500) – Lot 2040

2041
$1,955.00

*BROWNING A-5 TWO MILLION COMMEMORATIVE LIGHT TWELVE WITH CASE.

SN 2,000,000-1,782. Cal. 12 ga 2-3/4” Chambers. 27-1/2” Bbl is choked modified. Bbl has narrow, raised, matted, ventilated rib fitted with one white bead and is marked with Browning St. Louis and Montreal addresses, as well as “MADE IN BELGIUM” on left side and with steel and chamber info on right. Blued action is engraved in typical Grade “1” style, and has “Light Twelve” on left side. Left side is flush gold inlaid with Browning portrait over his signature. Right side is gold inlaid “BrowninG” “2,000,000 – 1,782″. Gloss finished, feather crotch figured American walnut square knob buttstock measures 13-7/8” over FN Browning composition buttplate. Matching forend is of standard type. Drop at heel: 2-7/16″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Weight: 8 lbs 0 oz. LOP: 13-7/8”. Gun is housed in its special black Hartman type case with commemorative label on top. Interior is lined in gold fuzzy fleece, and contains commemorative booklet. PROVENANCE: Rod Fuller Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, appears essentially unfired since proof, with only a few light handling marks in wood and metal. Mechanically crisp. Case has a number of dents and rubs. Interior is excellent. 49114-53 MGM438 (1,500-2,500) – Lot 2041

2042
$7,475.00

*BROWNING CENTENNIAL CONTINENTAL RIFLE/ SHOTGUN SET ENGRAVED BY JOSE BAERTEN WITH CASE.

SN 1878C-308. Cal. 20 ga/ 30-06. 20 ga. with 26 1/2” bbls. 30-06 with 24″ bbls. Based on the continental over and under double rifle, this limited edition set was issued in 1978,and features coin finished action with scroll engraving outlining gold inlaid vignettes of game; a recumbent stag on left, and flushing quail on right side of action. Bottom of action pictures John M. Browning with dates 1878 & 1978 in scrolled bands. Engraving is signed “J. Baerten” on bottom rear of left side. Locking block is inscribed “Browning Centennial”. Oil finished, burl figured claro walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/8″ over Browning buttplate. Each bbl set has its own matching schnabeled forend. Rifle Bbls: Drop at heel: approx 2-3/8″, drop at comb: approx 1-5/8″. Weight with rifle bbls: 7 lbs 0 oz. LOP: 14-1/8″. Full length walnut case with brass hardware, is lined in puckered red velvet. PROVENANCE: Rod Fuller Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, with only a few light handling marks, mostly on right side of buttstock. Mechanically crisp. Case is excellent, with some light dents and scuffs. Interior cloth is slightly detached. 49114-47 MGM432 (6,500-9,500) – Lot 2042

2043
$8,050.00

*BROWNING CENTENNIAL CONTINENTAL RIFLE/ SHOTGUN SET WITH CASE.

SN 1878C-445. Cal. 20 ga/ 30-06. 20 ga. with 26 1/2” bbls. 30-06 with 24″ bbls. Based on the continental over and under double rifle, this limited edition set was issued in 1978, and features coin finished action with scroll engraving outlining gold inlaid vignettes of game; a recumbent stag on left and flushing quail on right side of action. Bottom of action pictures John M. Browning with dates 1878 & 1978 in scrolled bands. Engraving is unsigned. Locking block is inscribed “Browning Centennial”. Oil finished, nicely stump figured claro walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/8″ over Browning buttplate. Each bbl set has its own matching schnabeled forend. Rifle Bbls: Drop at heel: approx 2-3/8″, drop at comb: approx 1-5/8″. Weight with rifle bbls: 7 lbs 4 oz. LOP: 14-1/8″. Full length walnut case with brass hardware, is lined in puckered red velvet. PROVENANCE: Rod Fuller Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, with only a few light handling marks, mostly on left side of buttstock. Mechanically crisp. Case is excellent. 49114-49 MGM431 (6,500-9,500) – Lot 2043

2044
$8,625.00

*FN BROWNING .458 MAG. OLYMPIAN GRADE HIGH POWER LONG EXTRACTOR BIG GAME RIFLE ENGRAVED BY A. MARECHAL AND LOUIS ACAMPO.

SN 7P44224. Cal. .458 MAG 24″ Medium weight round bbl fitted with late flip-up rear sight is marked with Browning Arms Co on left, and with caliber, SN and “MADE IN BELGIUM” on right side. There are 2″ triangles of scrolled acanthus engraving at sides of breech end. Coin finished Mauser action with long extractor has gold-plated trigger. Action is engraved with well cut, shaded, acanthus scroll, as background to game scenes appropriate to caliber; a trumpeting elephant is on left side of receiver ring, and a trotting rhino is on right. Floorplate depicts a cape buffalo running through clearing with tree in background, and a portrait of a lion is on trigger guard bow. Elephant and rhino scenes are signed by A. Marechal, cape buffalo scene is signed “L. Acampo” whose initials “LA” are also at bottom of lion portrait. Lightly figured claro walnut rosewood capped pistol grip stock is fitted with Browning open-sided white line pad. Stock features Monte Carlo comb with swept right hand cheekpiece, two recoil bolts, and rosewood forend tip with white line spacer. Matching flared grip cap has inset gold diamond on bottom. Closely spaced checkering at grip and forend is flanked by relief carved scrolling acanthus with stipple shaded background. Sling studs are in forend and on toe line. Weight: 8 lbs. 4 oz. LOP: 13-5/8″. PROVENANCE: Rod Fuller Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, possibly unfired since proof. Sight elevation screw shows use. There are light operating marks on bolt. There are a few light handling marks on stock. Checkering and carving still light in color, slightly darkened on high points. A small area of finish has lifted near left rear of action tang, and there is also some lifting on right near trigger guard bow. Gold has light scratches. Mechanically crisp. There is no salt damage on metal and wood tests negative. 49114-59 MGM94 (7,500-12,500) – Lot 2044

2045
$10,925.00

*FN BROWNING HIGH POWER OLYMPIAN GRADE BIG GAME RIFLE ENGRAVED BY L. LAMBERT WITH CASE.

SN 0023L75. Cal. .375 H&H. 24″ Medium weight round bbl is marked with Browning Arms Co on left, and with caliber and “MADE IN BELGIUM” on right side. SN is on right rear bridge. There are 2″ triangles of scrolled acanthus engraving at sides of breech end. Coin finished Mauser action with short extractor has gold-plated trigger. Action is engraved with well cut, shaded, acanthus scroll, as background to game scenes appropriate to caliber; a moose is on left side of receiver ring, and a bugling elk is on right. Floorplate depicts a grizzly bear with mountain and cloud in background, and a portrait of a snarling mountain lion is on trigger guard bow. Bear is signed “L. Lambert” whose signature also appears under elk scene on receiver ring, where covered by wood. Mountain lion is unsigned. Moose scene is unsigned. Nicely crotch figured claro walnut gloss finished rosewood capped pistol grip stock is fitted with Browning open-sided white line pad. Stock features Monte Carlo comb with swept right hand cheekpiece, two recoil bolts, and rosewood forend tip with white line spacer. Matching flared grip cap has inset gold diamond on bottom. Closely spaced checkering at grip and forend is flanked by relief carved scrolling acanthus with stipple shaded background. Sling studs are in forend and on toe line. Weight: 8 lbs. 10 oz. LOP: 13-5/8″. Tan Browning full length case is lined in off-white faux fur, and contains the key. PROVENANCE: Rod Fuller Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, with little evidence of having been fired, retaining essentially all its finishes on wood and metal, with only the lightest of handling marks. Checkering and carving remain light in color. There are slight operating marks on bolt, and some discoloration to knob. Gold of trigger is lightly scratched. Bore is excellent. Mechanically crisp. Case is excellent. 49114-56 MGM101 (7,500-12,500) – Lot 2045

2046
$9,775.00

*FN BROWNING HIGH POWER OLYMPIAN GRADE LONG EXTRACTOR MEDIUM GAME RIFLE ENGRAVED BY BAERTEN, MARECHAL AND DEWIL.

SN 8P44535. Cal. .338 Win Mag. 24″ Medium weight round bbl is marked with Browning Arms Co on left, and with caliber, SN and “MADE IN BELGIUM” on right side. There are 2″ triangles of scrolled acanthus engraving at sides of breech end. Coin finished Mauser action with long extractor has gold-plated trigger. Action is engraved with well cut, shaded, acanthus scroll, as background to game scenes appropriate to caliber; a moose is on left side of receiver ring, and a bugling elk is on right. Floorplate depicts a standing grizzly bear with mountain in background, and a portrait of a snarling mountain lion is on trigger guard bow. Bear is signed “A. M” (Alfonse Marechal). Mountain lion has initials “RD” (Rene Dewil). Moose scene is unsigned. Elk scene is signed “J Baerten”, visible with action removed from wood. Lightly fiddle figured American walnut gloss finished rosewood capped pistol grip stock is fitted with Browning open-sided white line pad. Stock features Monte Carlo comb with swept right hand cheekpiece, two recoil bolts, and rosewood forend tip with white line spacer. Matching flared grip cap has inset gold diamond on bottom. Closely spaced checkering at grip and forend is flanked by relief carved scrolling acanthus with stipple shaded background. Sling studs are in forend and on toe line. Weight: 8 lbs. 10 oz. LOP: 13-5/8″. PROVENANCE: Rod Fuller Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, with little evidence of having been fired, retaining essentially all its finishes on wood and metal, with only the lightest of handling marks, and some light marks on receiver from scope base. Checkering remains light in color with just a hint of darkening on carving. There are slight operating marks on bolt. Gold of trigger is excellent. Bore is excellent. Mechanically crisp. There is no evidence of salt damage to any metal, and wood tests negative for salt. 49114-60 MGM98 (8,000-12,000) – Lot 2046

2047
$13,800.00

*FN BROWNING OLYMPIAN GRADE HIGH POWER BIG GAME RIFLE WITH LONG EXTRACTOR ENGRAVED BY VANDERSMISSEN AND DEWIL WITH CASE.

SN 1X7702. Cal. 300 H&H MAG 24″ Medium weight round bbl is marked with Browning Arms Co with Missouri and Montreal addresses on left, and with caliber, SN, and “MADE IN BELGIUM” on right side. A rear sight block with folding sight and streamlined ramp have been added. There are 2″ triangles of scrolled acanthus engraving at sides of breech end. Coin finished Mauser action with long extractor has gold-plated trigger. Action is engraved with well cut, shaded, acanthus scroll, as background to game scenes appropriate to caliber; a moose is on left side of receiver ring, and a bugling elk is on right. Floorplate depicts a grizzly bear with mountain and cloud in background, and a portrait of a snarling mountain lion is on trigger guard bow. Bear is signed “R. Dewil”. Elk scene on receiver ring, where covered by wood is signed “Vandersmissen G”. Mountain lion is unsigned. Moose scene is unsigned, but undoubtedly by Mr. Vandersmissen. Nicely flame figured claro walnut gloss finished rosewood capped pistol grip stock is fitted with Browning open-sided white line pad. Stock features Monte Carlo comb with swept right hand cheekpiece, single recoil bolt, and rosewood forend tip with white line spacer. Matching flared grip cap has inset gold diamond on bottom. Closely spaced checkering at grip and forend is flanked by relief carved scrolling acanthus with stipple shaded background. Sling studs are in forend and on toe line. Weight: 8 lbs. 12 oz. LOP: 13-7/8″. Tan Browning full length case is lined in off-white faux fur. PROVENANCE: Rod Fuller Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, with little evidence of having been fired, retaining essentially all its finishes on wood and metal, with some silvering at muzzle, and only the lightest of handling marks, most noticeably a rub at cheekpiece from contact with case. Checkering and carving remain light in color. There are slight operating marks on bolt. Gold of trigger is lightly scratched. Bore is excellent. Mechanically crisp. Plug screws are missing from top of action. Case is excellent. 49114-58 MGM102 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 2047

2048
$14,375.00

*FN BROWNING HIGH POWER OLYMPIAN GRADE BIG GAME RIFLE WITH LONG EXTRACTOR ENGRAVED BY DEWIL WITH CASE.

SN 5P32549. Cal. 7mm Rem Mag. 24″ Medium weight round bbl is marked with Browning Arms Co on left, and with caliber, SN, and “MADE IN BELGIUM” on right side. There are 2″ triangles of scrolled acanthus engraving at sides of breech end. Coin finished Mauser action with long extractor has gold-plated trigger. Action is engraved with well cut, shaded, acanthus scroll, as background to game scenes appropriate to caliber; a moose is on left side of receiver ring, and a bugling elk is on right. Floorplate depicts a grizzly bear with mountain in background, and a portrait of a snarling mountain lion is on trigger guard bow. Elk scene on receiver ring, where covered by wood is signed “R Dewil” (Rene Dewil) who undoubtedly engraved the remaining scenes which are unsigned. Nicely stump figured American walnut gloss finished rosewood capped pistol grip stock is fitted with Browning open-sided white line pad. Stock features Monte Carlo comb with swept right hand cheekpiece, double recoil bolts, and rosewood forend tip with white line spacer. Matching flared grip cap has inset gold diamond on bottom. Closely spaced checkering at grip and forend is flanked by relief carved scrolling acanthus with stipple shaded background. Sling studs are in forend and on toe line. Weight: 9 lbs. 1 oz. LOP: 13-1/2″. Tan Browning full length case is lined in off-white faux fur. PROVENANCE: Rod Fuller Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, with little evidence of having been fired, retaining essentially all its finishes on wood and metal, and only a few light handling marks. Checkering remains light in color, carving slightly darkened. There are slight operating marks on bolt. Gold of trigger is lightly scratched. Bore is excellent. Mechanically crisp. Case is excellent. A fine pre-salt Olympian with a super piece of American walnut. 49114-61 MGM103 (7,000-10,000) – Lot 2048

2049
$12,650.00

*EXCEPTIONAL .264 WIN MAG FN BROWNING HIGH POWER OLYMPIAN GRADE MEDIUM GAME RIFLE ENGRAVED BY BAERTEN, LEGIERS, AND R. GRECO WITH SPECTACULAR WOOD AND CASE.

SN 1X11531. Cal. .264 Win Mag. 22″ Lightweight round bbl is marked with Browning Arms Co with St. Louis and Montreal addresses on left, and with caliber, SN and “MADE IN BELGIUM” on right side. There are 2″ triangles of scrolled acanthus engraving at sides of breech end. Coin finished Mauser action has gold-plated trigger. Action is engraved with well cut, shaded, acanthus scroll, as background to game scenes appropriate to caliber; a bugling elk is on left side of receiver ring, and a running pronghorn is on right. Floorplate depicts a portrait of a mule deer buck peering through branches with large birch tree in background, and a portrait of an approaching grizzly bear is on trigger guard bow. Bugling elk is unsigned. Pronghorn is signed “Legiers” where covered by wood. Bear is signed with initials “RG” (Reno Greco). Mule deer is signed “J. Baerten”. Wonderful, flame figured and full length fiddle figured nicely banded claro walnut gloss finished rosewood capped pistol grip stock is fitted with composition Browning buttplate. Stock features Monte Carlo comb with swept right hand cheekpiece, single recoil bolt, and rosewood forend tip with white line spacer. Matching flared grip cap has inset gold diamond on bottom. Closely spaced checkering at grip and forend is flanked by relief carved scrolling acanthus with stipple shaded background. Sling studs are in forend and on toe line. Weight: 7 lbs. 9 oz. LOP: 13-3/4″. Tan vinyl Browning case is lined in faun faux fur, and contains a key. PROVENANCE: Rod Fuller Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, with little evidence of having been fired, retaining essentially all its finishes on wood and metal, with only the lightest of handling marks. Checkering and carving have lightly darkened. Gold is excellent with a few light marks. There are slight operating marks on bolt. Wood tests negative for salt. Bore is excellent. Mechanically crisp. Case is excellent on exterior, fur is excellent. Some of the brown canvas is detaching from lid. 49114-68 MGM111 (6,500-9,500) – Lot 2049

2050
$12,650.00

*FN BROWNING HIGH POWER OLYMPIAN GRADE MEDIUM GAME RIFLE ENGRAVED BY A. WATRIN AND G. VANDERSMISSEN WITH CASE.

SN 1X7749. Cal. .308. 22″ Featherweight round bbl is marked with Browning Arms Co with St. Louis and Montreal addresses on left, and with caliber, SN and “MADE IN BELGIUM” on right side. There are 2″ triangles of scrolled acanthus engraving at sides of breech end. Coin finished small ring Mauser action has gold-plated trigger. Action is engraved with well cut, shaded, acanthus scroll, as background to game scenes appropriate to caliber; a running pronghorn is on left side of receiver ring, and a grazing mule deer is on right. Floorplate depicts a mountain lion standing in tree, and a head of a mountain goat is on trigger guard bow. Both pronghorn and mule deer scenes are signed “A. Watrin”, and cougar scene is signed “Vandersmissen G”. The goat is unsigned. Nicely fiddle figured American walnut gloss finished rosewood capped pistol grip stock is fitted with composition Browning buttplate. Stock features Monte Carlo comb with swept right hand cheekpiece, single recoil bolt, and rosewood forend tip with white line spacer. Matching flared grip cap has inset gold diamond on bottom. Closely spaced checkering at grip and forend is flanked by relief carved scrolling acanthus with stipple shaded background. Sling studs are in forend and on toe line. Weight: 7 lbs. 2 oz. LOP: 13-5/8″. Tan vinyl Browning case is lined in off-white fuzzy cloth. PROVENANCE: Rod Fuller Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, retaining essentially all its finishes on wood and metal, with only the slightest light handling marks on wood. Checkering and carving somewhat darkened. Gold has some scratches. There are slight operating marks on bolt. Wood tests negative for salt. Bore is excellent. Mechanically crisp. Case is excellent. 49114-66 MGM114 (7,000-10,000) – Lot 2050

2051
$9,775.00

*OLYMPIAN GRADE FN BROWNING HIGH POWER MEDIUM GAME RIFLE ENGRAVED BY WATRIN, MARECHAL, AND DENISE RICHELLE WITH CASE.

SN 1X11625. Cal. 30-06. 22″ Lightweight round bbl is marked with Browning Arms Co with St. Louis and Montreal addresses on left, and with caliber, SN and “MADE IN BELGIUM” on right side. There are 2″ triangles of scrolled acanthus engraving at sides of breech end. Coin finished Mauser action has gold-plated trigger. Action is engraved with well cut, shaded, acanthus scroll, as background to game scenes appropriate to caliber; a bugling elk is on left side of receiver ring, and a running pronghorn is on right. Floorplate depicts a portrait of a mule deer buck peering through branches with large birch tree in background, and a portrait of an approaching grizzly bear is on trigger guard bow. Bugling elk is unsigned. Pronghorn is signed “Marechal”. Bear is signed with initials “DR” (Denise Richelle). Mule deer is signed “A. Watrin” (Andre Watrin, master engraver). Very fine flame figured and nicely banded claro walnut gloss finished rosewood capped pistol grip stock is fitted with horn Browning buttplate. Stock features Monte Carlo comb with swept right hand cheekpiece, single recoil bolt, and rosewood forend tip with white line spacer. Matching flared grip cap has inset gold diamond on bottom. Closely spaced checkering at grip and forend is flanked by relief carved scrolling acanthus with stipple shaded background. Sling studs are in forend and on toe line. Weight: 7 lbs. 11 oz. LOP: 13-5/8″. Tan vinyl Browning case is lined in off-white faun faux fur, and contains instruction booklet. PROVENANCE: Rod Fuller Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining nearly all its finishes on wood and metal, with a considerable number of light handling marks and scratches on wood, with some lifting of finish on lower left and bottom near floorplate. Checkering and carving have lightly darkened. Gold is somewhat flaked. Coin finish on floorplate has some light browning. There are slight operating marks on bolt. Wood tests negative for salt. Bore is excellent. Mechanically crisp. Case is excellent. 49114-57 MGM112 (6,000-9,000) – Lot 2051

2052
$10,925.00

*FN BROWNING HIGH POWER OLYMPIAN GRADE MEDIUM GAME RIFLE ENGRAVED BY RICHARD RISAK AND DENISE RICHELLE.

SN 4P28088. Cal. 30-06. 22″ Light weight round bbl is marked with Browning Arms Co on left, and with caliber, SN and “MADE IN BELGIUM” on right side. There are 2″ triangles of scrolled acanthus engraving at sides of breech end. Coin finished Mauser action has gold-plated trigger. Action is engraved with well cut, shaded, acanthus scroll, as background to game scenes appropriate to caliber; a bugling elk is on left side of receiver ring, and a running pronghorn is on right. Floorplate depicts a portrait of a mule deer buck peering through branches with large birch tree in background, and a portrait of an approaching grizzly bear is on trigger guard bow. Bugling elk and mule deer are unsigned. Pronghorn is signed “R. Risak”. Bear is signed with initials “DR” (Denise Richelle). Unusual burl figured claro walnut gloss finished rosewood capped pistol grip stock is fitted with composition Browning buttplate. Stock features Monte Carlo comb with swept right hand cheekpiece, single recoil bolt, and rosewood forend tip with white line spacer. Matching flared grip cap has inset gold diamond on bottom. Closely spaced checkering at grip and forend is flanked by relief carved scrolling acanthus with stipple shaded background. Sling studs are in forend and on toe line. Weight: 7 lbs. 8 oz. LOP: 13-5/8″. PROVENANCE: Rod Fuller Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, with little evidence of having been fired, retaining essentially all its finishes on wood and metal, with only the lightest of handling marks, some finish has lifted around carved panels of checkering, which is stained dark, but unworn. Gold is excellent with a few light marks. There are slight operating marks on bolt. Wood tests negative for salt. Bore is excellent. Mechanically crisp. 49114-64 MGM109 (6,000-9,000) – Lot 2052

2053
$10,350.00

*BROWNING OLYMPIAN GRADE ENGRAVED BY R. RISAK AND CHARLES LEGIERS.

SN 1X8648. Cal. 30-06. 22″ Medium weight tapered bbl has Browning Arms Co with St. Louis and Montreal addresses on left, and with caliber, SN, and “MADE IN BELGIUM” on right. There are 2-1/4″ triangles of acanthus scroll engraving at breech end. Coin finished action is engraved with more open shaded scroll, and has big game animals on receiver ring; bugling elk on left, and running pronghorn on right. Elk scene is unsigned. Antelope scene is signed “Legiers”. Bottom metal with hinged floorplate continues with the scrolled acanthus theme surrounding quartering portrait of mule deer peering through bracken and vines, with birch tree in background. A face-on grizzly bear is on trigger guard bow. Mule deer scene is signed “R. Risak”. Fine claro walnut stock has fiddle figure, and features rosewood forend tip with white line, and matching flared grip cap with inset gold diamond and has Browning composition buttplate. Checkering at grip and forend is flanked by relief carved acanthus scroll with broad stippled borders. Weight: 7 lbs. 10 oz. LOP: 13-5/8″. PROVENANCE: Rod Fuller Estate Collection. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine. Appears unfired since proof, with only a few light handling marks on stock, checkering and carving bright and undarkened. Gold has some marks. Mechanically crisp. Stock tests negative for salt. 49114-65 MGM107 (6,000-8,000) – Lot 2053

2054
$10,350.00

*BROWNING OLYMPIAN GRADE ENGRAVED BY ANGELO BEE, LOUIS ACAMPO, AND A. MARECHAL WITH SCOPE AND CASE.

SN 60329L70. Cal. 30-06. 22″ Medium weight tapered bbl has Browning Arms Co on left, and with caliber, SN, and “MADE IN BELGIUM” on right. SN also appears on right side of rear bridge. There are 2-1/4″ triangles of acanthus scroll engraving at breech end. Coin finished action is engraved with more open shaded scroll, and has big game animals on receiver ring; bugling elk on left, and running pronghorn on right, both signed “AB” under wood. Bottom metal with hinged floorplate continues with the scrolled acanthus theme surrounding quartering portrait of mule deer peering through bracken and vines, with birch tree in background. A face-on grizzly bear is on trigger guard bow. Mule deer scene is signed “A Marechal” and bear scene has initials “LA” (Louis Acampo). Exceptional feather crotch grain claro walnut stock measures 13-3/4″ over Browning composition buttplate. Stock features rosewood forend tip with white line, matching flared grip cap has inset gold diamond on bottom. Checkering at grip and forend is flanked by relief carved acanthus scroll with broad stippled borders. Weight with scope: 8 lbs. 14 oz. LOP: 13-3/4″. 2-1/2 – 8 X Browning wide field scope with duplex reticle is in Redfield type rings and single piece mount. Tan vinyl Browning case is lined in off white faux fur, and contains a key. PROVENANCE: Rod Fuller Estate Collection. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine. Appears unfired since proof, with only a few light handling marks on stock, checkering and carving undarkened. Gold has some rubs. Mechanically crisp. Scope is excellent, as is case. Stock tests negative for salt. 49114-67 MGM108 (5,500-7,500) – Lot 2054

2055
$6,325.00

*BROWNING OLYMPIAN GRADE .270 WINCHESTER ENGRAVED BY R. DEWIL AND L. LAMBERT WITH BOX.

SN 7P44016. Cal. .270 Win. 22″ Medium weight tapered bbl has caliber markings, SN, and “MADE IN BELGIUM” on right, and “BROWNING ARMS COMPANY” on left sides. There are 2-1/4″ triangles of acanthus scroll engraving at breech end. Coin finished action is engraved with more open shaded scroll, and has big game animals on receiver ring; bugling elk on left, and running pronghorn on right. Elk scene is signed “R. Dewil” (visible only with action removed from stock). Bottom metal with hinged floorplate continues with the scrolled acanthus theme surrounding quartering portrait of mule deer peering through bracken and vines, and with an approaching grizzly bear on trigger guard bow. Mule deer scene is signed by “L. Lambert”. Fine claro walnut stock has full length fiddle figure, and measures 13-5/8″ over Browning composition buttplate. Checkering at grip and forend is flanked by relief carved acanthus scroll with broad stippled borders. Weight: 7 lbs. 10 oz. LOP: 13-5/8″. Gold and shiny black box are for an Olympian, with same configuration, does not have matching number. PROVENANCE: Rod Fuller Estate Collection. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine. Appears unfired since proof, with only a few light handling marks on stock, checkering somewhat darkened from handling. Box is very fine with some light chipping. Label is very fine. 49114-73 MGM106 (5,500-8,500) – Lot 2055

2056
$7,475.00

*FN BROWNING HIGH POWER OLYMPIAN GRADE MEDIUM GAME RIFLE ENGRAVED BY G. CARGNEL, LOUIS ACAMPO, AND L. LAMBERT WITH BOX.

SN 7P43734. Cal. .270 Win. 22″ Light weight round bbl is marked with Browning Arms Co on left, and with caliber, SN, and “MADE IN BELGIUM” on right side. There are 2″ triangles of scrolled acanthus engraving at sides of breech end. Coin finished Mauser action with long extractor has gold-plated trigger. Action is engraved with well cut, shaded, acanthus scroll, as background to game scenes appropriate to caliber; a bugling elk is on left side of receiver ring, and a running pronghorn is on right. Floorplate depicts a mule deer buck with large birch tree in background, and a portrait of a grizzly bear is on trigger guard bow. Mule deer is signed “G. Cargnel. Bear is signed “LA” (Louis Acampo). Elk scene is signed below wood “L. Lambert”. Pronghorn is unsigned. Broad flame figured claro walnut gloss finished rosewood capped pistol grip stock is fitted with Browning composition buttplate. Stock features Monte Carlo comb with swept right hand cheekpiece, single recoil bolt, and rosewood forend tip with white line spacer. Matching flared grip cap has inset gold diamond on bottom. Closely spaced checkering at grip and forend is flanked by relief carved scrolling acanthus with stipple shaded background. Sling studs are in forend and on toe line. Weight: 7 lbs. 9 oz. LOP: 13-5/8″. Gold and shiny black box has orig shipping label. PROVENANCE: Rod Fuller Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, with little evidence of having been fired, retaining essentially all its finishes on wood and metal, with only the lightest of handling marks. Checkering remains light in color, carving slightly darkened. There are slight operating marks on bolt. Gold of trigger shows some flecking. Bore is excellent. Mechanically crisp. Stock tests negative for salt. Box is very fine with some light chips and rubs, some tape. Label is very fine to excellent. 49114-69 MGM105 (6,000-8,000) – Lot 2056

2057
$4,025.00

*FN MAUSER LIEGE WORKSHOP TRIBUTE TO THE 150TH ANNIVERSARY OF BELGIAN INDEPENDENCE.

SN 99. Cal. 7 x 64 mm. This finely crafted rifle, most likely unique, has 24″ lightweight sporter bbl fitted with stippled island base for one standing leaf express rear sight, and ramp base for silver bead front sight. Late style FN action with second cut through receiver pressure ring, has hinged bottom metal with release in trigger guard bow. Bbl and action have multi colored gold inlaid wording, heraldic devices, maps, and province shields relevant to Belgian history. Top of bbl is engraved “Ateliers Liegeois Artisans Reunis”. (ALAR which is engraved on right side of bbl and receiver ring in front of SN.) Inlaid gold script on bbl announces that this commemorates the Independence of Belgium. Belgian crest is at rear portion of bbl. Gold inlaid map of Belgium with city names is on receiver ring, along with “150″ within laurel leaves. Another raised gold inlaid crest is on bridge. “B” is between foliage on top of left sidewall. Side of sidewall is inlaid in white gold “1830 BELGIQUE 1980″. Floorplate has nine flush multi-colored gold inlays of province crests. Trigger guard bow lists Belgian kings and their reigns. It appears that all of this exceptionally well done engraving and inlay is by master engraver Jean H. Diet, whose signature appears on right side of receiver ring and rear portion of floorplate. Finely marbled and nicely figured French walnut stock measures 14-1/2″ over open sided FN pad, and features swept Monte Carlo shadow line cheekpiece, unusual shaped grooved top forend, and rosewood grip cap and forend tip. Checkering at grip and forend has beaded borders with relief acanthus carved ends. A man’s “head” in gold is on top of grip cap. Drop at heel: approx 2-5/8″, drop at comb: approx 2″. Weight: 7 lbs. 11 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. PROVENANCE: Rod Fuller Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, essentially as new. Appears unfired since proof, with only a few minor handling marks on wood and metal. 49114-74 MGM120 (4,500-7,500) – Lot 2057

2058
$6,325.00

*FN MAUSER COMMEMORATING ONE THOUSAND YEAR FOUNDING OF LIEGE.

SN 53227. Cal. 7 X 64 mm. 26″ Lightweight tapered sporter bbl is fitted with island base mounting one standing, two folding leaf rear sight, and small ramp mounting silver bead front. Flush gold inlaid attribution is on top. Rear of bbl has silver and gold inlay of Tower of Liege between “L” and “G” (famous Liege proof mark). Receiver ring shows map of province with cities. “1000″ is gold inlaid within laurel leaves. Sidewall is inlaid “980 Liege 1980″. Bridge has multi colored gold inlay of the crest of the Prince of Liege. Further commemorative crests and shields are gold inlaid in exquisite detail on floorplate and trigger guard bow. This fine work is by noted master engraver Jean H. Diet, whose signature is at rear of floorplate. Beautifully stump figured French walnut stock measures 14-1/4″ over Browning open sided pad, and features swept Monte Carlo right hand cheekpiece, grooved top forend, rosewood grip cap and forend tip. There is basket weave checkering at grip and forend flanked by relief carved acanthus scroll. Drop at heel: approx 2-3/4″, drop at comb: approx 1-3/4″. Weight: 7 lbs. 11 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. PROVENANCE: Rod Fuller Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent. Appears unfired since proof, with only a few minor handling marks on wood and metal. 49114-75 MGM119 (4,500-7,500) – Lot 2058

2059
$9,775.00

*LATE PRODUCTION .458 MAG. OLYMPIAN GRADE FN BROWNING HIGH POWER BIG GAME RIFLE ENGRAVED BY L. LAMBERT WITH ORIGINAL BOX.

SN 66810L75. Cal. .458 Win Mag. 24″ Medium weight round bbl fitted with late flip-up rear sight is marked with Browning Arms Co Utah and Montreal addresses, and “MADE IN BELGIUM” on left side, and with caliber and SN on right. There are 2″ triangles of scrolled acanthus engraving at sides of breech end. Coin finished Mauser action with short extractor has gold-plated trigger. Action is engraved with well cut, shaded, acanthus scroll, as background to game scenes appropriate to caliber; a trumpeting elephant is on left side of receiver ring, and a trotting rhino is on right. Floorplate depicts a cape buffalo running through clearing with tree in background, and a portrait of a lion is on trigger guard bow. Elephant and cape buffalo scenes are signed by “L. Lambert”, and initials “RD” (Rene Dewil) are at bottom of lion portrait. Broadly banded and fiddle figured claro walnut rosewood capped pistol grip stock is fitted with Browning open-sided white line pad. Stock features Monte Carlo comb with swept right hand cheekpiece, two recoil bolts, and rosewood forend tip with white line spacer. Matching flared grip cap has inset gold diamond on bottom. Closely spaced checkering at grip and forend is flanked by relief carved scrolling acanthus with stipple shaded background. Sling studs are in forend and on toe line. Weight: 8 lbs. 3 oz. LOP: 13-3/4″. Black and gold Browning box has correct end label. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, possibly unfired since proof, with only a few light handling marks on stock. Gold on trigger has light scratches. Checkering and carving still light in color. Mechanically crisp. Box with chips and rubs, areas of lightening have been darkened. Tape repair to label end, with tape on label, which is slightly tattered. 49033-7 MGM93 (7,000-10,000) – Lot 2059

2060
$16,100.00

*FN BROWNING OLYMPIAN GRADE HIGH POWER LONG EXTRACTOR MEDIUM GAME RIFLE ENGRAVED BY A. MARECHAL AND G. CARGNEL WITH SCOPE AND CASE.

SN 7P44300. Cal. .308 Norma Mag. 24″ Medium weight round bbl is marked with Browning Arms Co on left, and with caliber, SN and “MADE IN BELGIUM” on right side. There are 2″ triangles of scrolled acanthus engraving at sides of breech end. Coin finished Mauser action with long extractor has gold-plated trigger. Action is engraved with well cut, shaded, acanthus scroll, as background to game scenes appropriate to caliber; a moose is on left side of receiver ring, and a bugling elk is on right. Floorplate depicts a standing grizzly bear with mountain in background, and a portrait of a snarling mountain lion is on trigger guard bow. Bear is signed “A. Marechal”. Mountain lion and moose scenes are unsigned. Elk scene is signed by “G. Cargnel”. Exceptional feather crotch figured claro walnut gloss finished rosewood capped pistol grip stock is fitted with Browning open-sided white line pad. Stock features Monte Carlo comb with swept right hand cheekpiece, two recoil bolts, and rosewood forend tip with white line spacer. Matching flared grip cap has inset gold diamond on bottom. Closely spaced checkering at grip and forend is flanked by relief carved scrolling acanthus with stipple shaded background. Sling studs are in forend and on toe line. Rifle is mounted with Browning 2-1/2 X 8 X wide field scope with duplex reticle in Redfield type mounts. Weight with scope: 9 lbs. 14 oz. LOP: 13-5/8″. Tan vinyl Browning case is lined in beige faux fur and contains key and instruction booklet. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, with little evidence of having been fired, retaining essentially all its finishes on wood and metal, with only the lightest of handling marks. Checkering remains light in color with just a hint of darkening on carving. Gold is excellent with a few light marks. There are slight operating marks on bolt, knob has some light oxidation. Metal shows no evidence of salt damage. Wood tests negative for salt. Bore is excellent. Mechanically crisp. Scope is excellent with one or two minor marks in exterior lacquer. Optically clear. Case is excellent, with a few light rubs. 49033-6 MGM96 (7,500-12,000) – Lot 2060

2061
$11,500.00

*FN BROWNING OLYMPIAN GRADE HIGH POWER LONG EXTRACTOR MEDIUM GAME RIFLE ENGRAVED BY BAERTEN, MARECHAL AND DEWIL.

SN 6P36425. Cal. .300 Win Mag. 24″ Medium weight round bbl is marked with Browning Arms Co on left, and with caliber, SN and “MADE IN BELGIUM” on right side. There are 2″ triangles of scrolled acanthus engraving at sides of breech end. Coin finished Mauser action with long extractor has gold-plated trigger. Action is engraved with well cut, shaded, acanthus scroll, as background to game scenes appropriate to caliber; a moose is on left side of receiver ring, and a bugling elk is on right. Floorplate depicts a standing grizzly bear with mountain in background, and a portrait of a snarling mountain lion is on trigger guard bow. Bear is signed “A. Marechal”. Mountain lion has initials “RD” (Rene Dewil). Moose scene is signed “J. Baerten”. Elk scene is unsigned but undoubtedly also by Baerten. Fine stump figured American walnut gloss finished rosewood capped pistol grip stock is fitted with Browning open-sided white line pad. Stock features Monte Carlo comb with swept right hand cheekpiece, two recoil bolts, and rosewood forend tip with white line spacer. Matching flared grip cap has inset gold diamond on bottom. Closely spaced checkering at grip and forend is flanked by relief carved scrolling acanthus with stipple shaded background. Sling studs are in forend and on toe line. Weight: 8 lbs. 8 oz. LOP: 13-5/8″. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, with little evidence of having been fired, retaining essentially all its finishes on wood and metal, with only the lightest of handling marks. Checkering remains light in color with just a hint of darkening on carving. There are slight operating marks on bolt. Gold of trigger is somewhat flaked. Bore is excellent. Mechanically crisp. A superb American walnut stocked pre salt Browning. 49033-5 MGM97 (6,500-9,500) – Lot 2061

2062
$11,500.00

*FN BROWNING HIGH POWER OLYMPIAN GRADE LONG EXTRACTOR MEDIUM GAME RIFLE ENGRAVED BY VANDERSMISSEN AND DEWIL WITH SCOPE.

SN 7P43735. Cal. 7mm Rem. Mag. 24″ Medium weight round bbl is marked with Browning Arms Co on left, and with caliber, SN and “MADE IN BELGIUM” on right side. There are 2″ triangles of scrolled acanthus engraving at sides of breech end. Coin finished Mauser action with long extractor has gold-plated trigger. Action is engraved with well cut, shaded, acanthus scroll, as background to game scenes appropriate to caliber; a moose is on left side of receiver ring, and a bugling elk is on right. Floorplate depicts a buck mule deer with large birch tree in background, and a portrait of a snarling mountain lion is on trigger guard bow. Deer is signed “R. Dewil”. Mountain lion is unsigned. Elk scene is signed “Vandersmissen G”, visible with action removed. Moose scene is unsigned but also shows the fine hand of Mr. Vandersmissen. Lightly fiddle figured broad banded claro walnut gloss finished rosewood capped pistol grip stock is fitted with Browning open-sided white line pad. Stock features Monte Carlo comb with swept right hand cheekpiece, two recoil bolts, and rosewood forend tip with white line spacer. Matching flared grip cap has inset gold diamond on bottom engraved “RGH”. Closely spaced checkering at grip and forend is flanked by relief carved scrolling acanthus with stipple shaded background. Sling studs are in forend and on toe line. 2 X – 7X Browning scope with crosshair reticle is in Redfield type rings with one piece base. Weight with scope: 9 lbs. 14 oz. LOP: 13-5/8″. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, with little evidence of having been fired, retaining essentially all its finishes on wood and metal, with only the lightest of handling marks. Checkering remains light in color. There are slight operating marks on bolt. Gold of trigger is excellent. Bore is excellent. Mechanically crisp. There is no visible evidence of salt damage to any metal, upon disassembly, some spots of oxidation are noted on left side of action, however wood tests negative for salt. Scope is excellent with one or two light scratches in exterior. Optics clear. 49033-4 MGM99 (6,500-9,000) – Lot 2062

2063
$10,350.00

*BROWNING HIGH POWER OLYMPIAN GRADE MEDIUM GAME RIFLE ENGRAVED BY J.M. DEBRUS AND R. KOWALSKI WITH CASE.

SN 14941Z73. Cal. .243 Win. 24″ Heavy weight round bbl is marked with Browning Arms Company on left, and with caliber “MADE IN FINLAND” on right side. There are 2″ triangles of scrolled acanthus engraving at sides of breech end. Coin finished small ring Sako action with SN on right of rear bridge, has gold-plated trigger. Action is engraved with well cut, shaded, acanthus scroll, as background to game scenes appropriate to caliber; a running pronghorn is on right side of receiver ring, and a grazing mule deer is on left. Floorplate depicts a mountain lion standing in tree, and a head of a mountain goat is on trigger guard bow. Pronghorn is unsigned. The goat is signed “R. Kowalski”. Mule deer and cougar are signed “J. M. Debrus”. Burl figured broad banded claro walnut gloss finished rosewood capped pistol grip stock is fitted with composition Browning buttplate. Stock features Monte Carlo comb with swept right hand cheekpiece, single recoil bolt at rear, and rosewood forend tip with white line spacer. Matching flared grip cap has inset gold diamond on bottom. Closely spaced checkering at grip and forend is flanked by relief carved scrolling acanthus with stipple shaded background. Sling studs are in forend and on toe line. 3 X – 9 X Browning scope with crosshair reticle is in Buehler type rings. Weight with scope: 8 lbs. 14 oz. LOP: 13-5/8″. Tan vinyl Browning case is lined in faun faux fur, and contains key and instruction booklet. CONDITION: Excellent, essentially as new, retaining nearly all its finishes on wood and metal, with only the slightest light handling marks on wood. Checkering and carving slightly darkened. Gold is excellent with one or two very light marks. There are slight operating marks on bolt. Wood tests negative for salt. Bore is excellent. Mechanically crisp. Scope is excellent with one or two light marks. Clear optics. Case exterior has some long scratches. Interior is excellent, slightly soiled. 49033-2 MGM117 (7,000-10,000) – Lot 2063

2064
$9,775.00

*OLYMPIAN GRADE BROWNING HIGH POWER MEDIUM GAME RIFLE ENGRAVED BY ANGELO BEE AND R. KOWALSKI WITH ORIGINAL BOX AND BOOKLET INSCRIBED BY ANGELO BEE.

SN 13253Z69. Cal. .243 Win. 22″ Featherweight round bbl is marked with Browning Arms Company on left, and with caliber, SN, and “MADE IN BELGIUM” on right side. There are 2″ triangles of scrolled acanthus engraving at sides of breech end. Coin finished small ring Sako action with SN on right of rear bridge, has gold-plated trigger. Action is engraved with well cut, shaded, acanthus scroll, as background to game scenes appropriate to caliber; a running pronghorn is on left side of receiver ring, and a grazing mule deer is on right. Floorplate depicts a mountain lion standing in tree, and a head of a mountain goat is on trigger guard bow. Pronghorn and cougar are signed “A Bee”. The goat is signed with initials “RK” (Richard Kowalski). Mule deer is unsigned. Very fine flame figured American walnut gloss finished rosewood capped pistol grip stock is fitted with composition Browning buttplate. Stock features Monte Carlo comb with swept right hand cheekpiece, single recoil bolt at rear, and rosewood forend tip with white line spacer. Matching flared grip cap has inset gold diamond on bottom. Closely spaced checkering at grip and forend is flanked by relief carved scrolling acanthus with stipple shaded background. Sling studs are in forend and on toe line. Weight: 6 lbs. 14 oz. LOP: 13-1/2″. This fine rifle is accompanied by its orig gold and shiny black box with correct end label, which contains instruction booklet in envelope. Booklet is signed “I personally engraved this rifle at FN. Angelo Bee”. PROVENANCE: Instruction booklet signed by Angelo Bee. CONDITION: Excellent, essentially as new, retaining nearly all its finishes on wood and metal, with only the slightest light handling marks on wood. Checkering and carving slightly darkened. Gold has some very light scratches. There are slight operating marks on bolt. Wood tests negative for salt. Bore is excellent. Mechanically crisp. Box is excellent with some slight rubs and chips. Label has some tape and loss to right corner. Instruction booklet is excellent. 49033-1 MGM116 (7,000-9,000) – Lot 2064

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2065
$690.00

*BROWNING BOLT RIFLE WITH SCOPE.

SN 8X45034. Cal. 7mm Remington mag. Appears to have originally been a Medallion grade. 24″ medium weight bbl and scroll engraved Model 98 type action. Plain bottom metal. Nicely figured claro walnut Monte Carlo pistol grip stock with rosewood cap and forend tip, features black solid pad, right hand cheekpiece, two recoil bolts, and skip line fancy border checkering at grip and forend. Rifle is mounted with Leupold Vari X II 2X7 scope in Redfield rings and mounts. CONDITION: Fine. All metal parts re-blacked in black chrome (?) or lacquer. Stock is excellent with a few light handling marks. Bore is excellent. Action is smooth. Scope is excellent, clear optics. 49608-11 MGM451 (500-800) – Lot 2065

2066
$6,325.00

*BROWNING GRADE V BAR MAGNUM SEMI-AUTOMATIC RIFLE ENGRAVED BY J. M. DEPREZ AND R. KOWALSKI WITH SCOPE AND CASE.

SN 73398M71. Cal. 7mm Remington Mag. This top of the Browning line big game rifle has 24″ round bbl marked with Browning Morgan Utah and Montreal addresses, and “MADE IN BELGIUM” on left, and with “BAR”, caliber, and “BROWNING PATENTS” on right. Large blue finished action with hinged magazine and gold plated trigger has sides engraved with exceptionally well cut semi-relief large open shaded scroll surrounding nicely detailed game scenes within gold inlaid line borders in similar style to Midas grade superposed guns. Subjects of the scenes are suitable quarry for rifle of this caliber, and major subjects are semi-relief gold inlaid; a bugling elk challenging another bull elk with a pair of cows is in open meadow on left side of action, with a similar scene of bull moose and cows in wetlands on right. The left scene is signed “R. Kowalski”, and the signature of “J. M. Deprez” is in engraving under left scene. Nicely flame figured claro walnut square knob pistol grip buttstock measures 13-7/8″ over solid black basket-weave Browning pad. Closely spaced checkering with acanthus carved borders is at grip. Matching large forend is held by combination sling stud and screw. Weight with scope: 9 lbs 7 oz. LOP: 13-7/8″. Browning 2X-7x scope with crosshair and post reticle is in Redfield type rings in one piece base. Brown vinyl Browning hard shell case is lined in off-white faux fur, includes instruction booklet, and case tags and key. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, showing little evidence of having been fired since proof, with only a few minor marks in wood and metal finishes. Carving slightly darkened. Gold of trigger is excellent. Scope is excellent with some light marks. Optics clear. Case is excellent, with some scuffs. These truly exceptional Browning rifles were only made for four years, 1971-1974. Production ceased because these rifles were very costly to produce. 49033-11 MGM148 (5,750-9,000) – Lot 2066

2067
$5,865.00

*BROWNING GRADE V BAR SEMI-AUTOMATIC RIFLE ENGRAVED BY L. BLEUS AND L. ERNST WITH SCOPE.

SN 73195M71. Cal. 30-06. This top of the Browning line big game rifle has 22″ round bbl marked with Browning Morgan Utah and Montreal addresses, and “MADE IN BELGIUM” on left, and with “BAR”, caliber, and “BROWNING PATENTS” on right. Blue finished action with hinged magazine and gold plated trigger has sides engraved with well cut semi-relief large open shaded scroll with beaded background surrounding nicely detailed game scenes within gold inlaid line borders in similar style to Midas grade superposed guns. Subjects of the scenes are suitable quarry for rifle of this caliber, and major subjects are semi-relief gold inlaid; a family of three pronghorn antelope race across open ground on left, with another family scene of mule deer buck, doe, and fawn walking onto meadowland on right. Both scenes are signed “L. Ernst”, and the signature of “L. Bleus” is in engraving under left scene. Nicely stump figured claro walnut square knob pistol grip buttstock measures 13-3/4″ over Browning buttplate. Closely spaced checkering with acanthus carved borders is at grip. Matching large forend is held by combination sling stud and screw. Weight with scope: 8 lbs 8 oz. LOP: 13-3/4″. Browning 2x – 7x scope with crosshair reticle is in Redfield type rings in one piece base. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, showing little evidence of having been fired since proof, with only a few minor marks in wood and metal finishes. Carving and checkering very slightly darkened. Gold of trigger is excellent. Scope has a number of scratches on turrets and a small dent on the left side of tube. Optics clear. These truly exceptional Browning rifles were only made for four years, 1971 – 1974. Production ceased because they were very costly to produce, with an estimated total of 500 made. 49033-10 MGM149 (5,500-9,000) – Lot 2067

2068
$7,475.00

*RARE .308 CALIBER BROWNING GRADE V BAR SEMI-AUTOMATIC RIFLE ENGRAVED BY LOUIS VRANCKEN AND A. CROUSSE.

SN 73346M71. Cal. .308 Winchester. This top of the Browning line big game rifle has 22″ round bbl marked with Browning Morgan Utah and Montreal addresses, and “MADE IN BELGIUM” on left, and with “BAR”, caliber, and “BROWNING PATENTS” on right, fitted with folding rear sight and front ramp with gold bead and front sight protector. Blue finished action with hinged magazine and gold plated trigger has sides engraved with well cut semi-relief large open shaded scroll with finely beaded background surrounding nicely detailed game scenes within gold inlaid line borders in similar style to Midas grade superposed guns. Subjects of the scenes are suitable quarry for rifle of this caliber, and major subjects are semi-relief gold inlaid; a family of three pronghorn antelope race across open ground on left, with another family scene of mule deer buck, doe, and fawn walking onto meadowland on right. Left scene is signed “Vrancken”, and signature of “A. Crousse” is in engraving under left scene. Fine burl figured claro walnut flat knob pistol grip buttstock measures 13-3/4″ over Browning buttplate. Closely spaced checkering with acanthus carved borders is at grip. Matching large forend is held by combination sling stud and screw. Drop at heel: approx 2-3/16″, drop at comb: approx 1-3/4″. Weight: 7 lbs 6 oz. LOP: 13-3/4″. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, showing little evidence of having been fired since proof, with only a few minor marks in wood and metal finishes. Carving and checkering very slightly darkened. Gold of trigger is excellent. These truly exceptional Browning rifles were only made for four years, 1971 – 1974. Production ceased because these rifles were very costly to produce, with estimated total of 500 made. 49033-9 MGM150 (6,000-10,000) – Lot 2068

2069
$7,475.00

*BROWNING BAR “NORTH AMERICAN DEER RIFLE” NUMBER 592 OF 600, ENGRAVED BY J. H. DIET WITH BOX AND DISPLAY CASE.

SN 437PY00592. Cal. 30-06. 22″ Round bbl marked with Browning Morgan Utah and Montreal addresses, and “MADE IN BELGIUM BY FABRIQUE NATIONALE HERSTAL” on left, and with “BAR”, caliber, and “BROWNING PATENTS” on right. Coin finished action with hinged magazine and gold plated trigger has sides engraved with well cut semi-relief large open shaded scroll with finely beaded background surrounding nicely detailed game scenes of deer in their normal habitats, along with semi-relief gold inlaid portraits of subject deer; mule deer on left and white tail deer on right. “ONE OF SIX HUNDRED” is in banner on left. “592 OF 600” is on right. Both scenes are signed “J. H. Diet”. Top of action is also scroll engraved and with “Mule Deer” on left and “White tail Deer” on right. Fine crotch figured claro walnut square knob pistol grip buttstock measures 13-3/4″ over Browning buttplate. Closely spaced checkering with beaded borders and relief carved acanthus at bottom is at grip. Matching large forend is held by combination sling stud and screw. Weight: 7 lbs 11 oz. LOP: 13-3/4″. Rifle is accompanied by its orig factory black and gold box, with correct end label, as well as factory supplied walnut display case lined in red velvet, containing key. CONDITION: Excellent, essentially as new, with only the faintest of handling marks in wood and metal finishes. Carving and checkering very slightly darkened. Gold of trigger is excellent. Box is excellent with some chipping and tape. Display case has some handling marks on exterior, interior with compressions from rifle. 49033-8 MGM151 (5,500-8,000) – Lot 2069

2070
$4,600.00

*BROWNING GRADE III SEMI-AUTOMATIC RIFLE ENGRAVED BY BAERTEN WITH CASE.

SN 2T24523. (1962) Cal. 22 LR. This fine early production little rifle with 19-1/2″ bbl fitted with folding sight, is marked with St. Louis and Montreal addresses, and “MADE IN BELGIUM” on top, and with caliber and “BROWNING PATENTS” on side. Mounting ring and catch are fire-blued. Coin finished action with gold plated trigger is engraved with near full coverage large, scrolling strapwork with acanthus highlights. This classic scroll frames well rendered semi-relief game scenes; setter flushing a trio of pheasants on left, with another setter flushing a trio of ducks on right, and with a portrait of either a spaniel or setter retrieving a duck on top of action. This fine engraving is by noted Browning engraver, Jose Baerten, whose signature is on bottom of pheasant scene. Exceptional close fiddle figured European walnut square knob buttstock has skip line point pattern checkering at grip. Forend matches well as to color, but is not fiddle figured. Drop at heel: approx 2-7/8″, drop at comb: approx 1-3/8″. Weight: 4 lbs 14 oz. LOP: 13-3/4″. Browning vinyl hard shell case is lined in off-white fleece, and includes instruction booklet and key. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, with a few light marks in wood, most notably a small fingernail size abrasion on top rear right side of buttstock. Markings have been highlighted in white. Gold of trigger is excellent with one or two exceptionally light scratches. Mechanically crisp. Case is very fine with scuffs, stitching frayed at corners. Interior cloth has some staining. 49033-12 MGM147 (3,500-5,500) – Lot 2070

2071
$5,750.00

*BROWNING GRADE I 22 AUTO UPGRADED TO MIDAS STYLE WITH NINE GOLD INLAYS.

SN 7T74907. Cal. 22 LR. Spectacular little Browning with 19″ rnd bbl, gold bead front sight and folding rear sight. Mounted with incredibly streaky, honey & chocolate Circassian walnut with skip-line checkered beavertail forearm & pistol grip stock that has serrated buttplate. Receiver is wonderfully engraved by “MERLIE” and is signed in the left vignette over “87”. Engraving consists of the large vignette of a setter on point with three pheasants in a field scene, all in gold and in great detail. Right vignette depicts a gold setter and three gold mallard ducks in a marsh scene in equal detail. Top of the receiver has a beautifully detailed bust of a spaniel holding a dead bird in its mouth. All the engraving is surrounded by extremely well-executed, intertwined foliate arabesque patterns with very fine shaded background. Matching engraving surrounds the top vignette and is also on the trigger bow with feather patterns on the bottom edges of receiver. Trigger is gold washed. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus. Overall retains 99%+ factory finish with bright blue and about all of gold wash on the trigger; gold animals, being the softest metal on the rifle, show no wear. Wood is sound with a couple of small scratches on the comb and retains virtually all of its orig glossy factory finish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore, probably unfired. 49169-1 JR441 (4,000-8,000) – Lot 2071

2072
$23,000.00

*WONDERFUL SET OF BROWNING HI-POWER 9 MM RENAISSANCE SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOLS. SERIAL NUMBERED CONSECUTIVELY.

SN 72C47541, 72C47542, 72C47543, 72C47544. All pistols show the same configuration which is Cal. 9 mm, 4-1/2″ bbls, satin nickel finish, fixed sights, gold triggers, simulated pearl grips, and factory scroll engraving with relief panels of dogs and birds on either side of slide. A vignette of a dog with a rabbit in his mouth is relief-engraved on top of each slide. Engraving is masterfully accomplished in the Browning style. Coverage is nearly total. According to our consignor, who ordered these pistols new and has never fired them, these are the only set of Renaissance type pistols engraved in a Browning Rifle Grade III pattern and all 4 are signed by the engraver, Dewil. CONDITION: All pistols are in nearly identical condition showing 99% plus of orig finish with only slight high point wear on left side takedown pin. Triggers all retain 99% gold finish. Grips are all fine with no chips or cracks. Very few slight handling marks. An opportunity to obtain a wonderful set of Belgian Browning Hi-Powers with consecutive serial numbers. 49029-21 TEP (20,000-30,000) – Lot 2072

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2073
$0.00

*BRACE OF EXCEPTIONAL BROWNING SUPERPOSED EXHIBITION GRADE GUNS RELIEF ENGRAVED BY ANDRE WATRIN AND RELIEF GOLD INLAID BY LOUIS VRANCKEN.

SN 1046S2/ 1047S2. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4” Chambers. 32″ Bbls are marked for full and full. Bbls have wide “broadway”, ventilated ribs with two “certifiable pre-ban ivory” beads. They are gold inlaid with Browning St. Louis and Montreal addresses on left, and with chamber and “MADE IN BELGIUM” on right. Coin finished standard Browning OU actions with gold-plated sgl selective triggers, are engraved with full coverage truly exceptional deep relief carving of scrolled acanthus and flowers, as counterpoint to gold inlaid game birds. These exceptional pieces of artwork are engraved by renowned Browning engraver Andre Watrin, and these motifs were designed by him. His drawings are illustrated on p. 222 and 223 of THE BROWNING SUPERPOSED by Ned Schwing. Captions under the drawing photos state that Mr. Watrin was “co-chief engraver of the FN facilities, and is considered by many to have outstanding artistic ability.” The caption under the design for gun no. 1046S2 states “This Watrin sketch was executed on Nov. 16, 1962, and illustrates an almost perfect blending of scroll and birds in an imperceptible motion of swirls and flowers. This design is art in its purest form.” The designs on both of these guns are a tribute to Mr. Watrin’s mastery of art history and symmetry, as well as his exceptionally steady hand, and are truly incredible works of art. Gun no. 1047S2 portrays gold inlaid pigeons amongst scroll. Gun no. 1046S2 has gold inlaid pheasants in flight. Both guns are signed by “A. Watrin” on rear left side of action, who undoubtedly did the scroll, and by “L. Vrancken” on right who most likely was responsible for the gold inlay. Louis Vrancken’s gold inlaid birds are beyond reproach. Stocks of both guns are of exceptionally well matched finely flame figured American walnut, and are fitted with Browning open sided white line pads. Checkering of gun no. 1047S2 has floral carving, with line borders and 1046S2 has finely carved fleur-di-lis borders, and wraps over top of grip. Beavertail forends match well. Gun. 1046S2: Bore diameter: top -.722, bottom -.722. Bore restrictions: top: .036 (full), bottom: .036 (full). Drop at heel: 1-3/4″, drop at comb: 1-5/16″. Weight: 7 lbs 15 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. Gun no. 1047S2: Bore diameter: top -.724, bottom -.724. Bore restrictions: top: .036 (full), bottom: .037 (full). Drop at heel: 1-11/16″, drop at comb: 1-1/4″. Weight: 8 lbs 2 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Robert Burg. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Excellent, nearly as new, showing very little evidence of firing since proof, with only the slightest of handling marks on wood and metal. Checkering and carving of gun 1047S2 is somewhat darkened and front bead is missing. Gold of triggers on both guns is excellent. Both are mechanically crisp. An exquisite pair of Brownings. 49100-14 MGM250 IVORY (35,000-55,000) – Lot 2073

2074
$39,100.00

*WONDERFUL EXHIBITION GRADE 20 GAUGE BROWNING SUPERPOSED WITH THREE COLOR FLUSH GOLD INLAY BY ANDRE WATRIN AND RELIEF GOLD INLAY BY LOUIS VRANCKEN WITH BOX.

SN 55444V9. Cal. 20 ga. 3” Chambers. This exceptional Browning embellished by two of the best engravers in Belgium, has 26-3/8″ bbls, marked for IC and mod. Bbls are gold inlaid with Browning Arms St. Louis and Montreal addresses, and “MADE IN BELGIUM” on left, and steel, chamber, and patent info on right. Bbls have narrow, matted, ventilated rib with white front, and silver mid, beads. Blued standard Browning OU action with gold-plated sgl selective trigger, is masterfully flush inlaid with gold and yellow gold in sweeping open scroll surrounding hunting scenes in western U. S. background; semi-relief gold inlaid hunter shoots at departing covey of quail while his hunting dog breaks point at the flush on left side of action. A white gold boulder is in foreground. Right side portrays what is undoubtedly the same hunter and dog with flushing pheasant in flush gold inlaid brush land. Portrait of dog retrieving grouse is on bottom of action. Trigger guard has matching scroll. This unique inlay is signed by “A. Watrin” on left who is an acknowledged master of carefully conceived and executed flush gold inlay, and by “L. Vrancken” on right rear, who is known for his exceptionally well detailed relief gold work. Nicely stump figured claro walnut short tang round knob buttstock measures 14-3/8” over Browning open sided white line pad. Checkering has carved beaded borders and relief carved acanthus finials, and wraps over top of grip. Matching forend is of 1-pc field type. Bore diameter: top -.618, bottom -.618. Bore restrictions: top. .011 (mod), bottom: .005 (IC). Drop at heel: 2″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 6 lbs 4 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. Black and gold Browning box has no end label, but does have small label inked in “Browning Exhibition” “3 color blue” “20 ga IC/M”. Box contains wrapping tissue and instruction manual. PROVENANCE: Copy of invoice for this particular gun showing that it was shipped to Laredo Texas dated Aug 26, 1970, at a cost of $3760.00, with a suggested retail of $4700.00. CONDITION: Excellent, essentially as new, appears unfired since proof, with only a few minor handling marks on wood and metal. Checkering remains bright and clean. Mechanically crisp. Box has some light chips. 49498-1 MGM251 (30,000-40,000) – Lot 2074

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2075
$40,250.00

*FINELY ENGRAVED FN BROWNING SIDEPLATED SUPERPOSED THREE BARREL SMALL GAUGE SET WITH CASE.

SN 53912V9. Cal. 20 ga/ 28 ga/ .410. This nicely appointed gun has three bbl sets, all of which are 30″ with narrow ventilated ribs, and are engraved “FABRIQUE NATIONALE HERSTAL” on top lefts, and with calibers on top rights. Each set has its own 3-pc forend with removable bottom section. 20 ga. bbl set is marked for IC and Mod; 28 ga and .410 bbl sets are not marked for choke. Coin finished superposed action has been nicely filed with flutes extending from top of fence into bbl bolsters, and continuing around bottom of action forming beads. False sideplates have been fitted. Action is engraved with 60 – 70% coverage small scroll, as background to large sprays of exceptionally well cut and shaded acanthus with floral highlights. A well rendered flying woodcock weaves through branches on bottom. Sideplates with matching scroll and acanthus have very fine Bulino game scenes with a pair of pheasant flying over barbed wire fence into open field on left plate, and a covey of chukar partridge flush from brush lands on right. Engravers signature “A. Gabriel” is on trigger plate. Exhibition quality, beautifully marbled and fiddle figured European walnut swan-necked buttstock measures 15″ over checkered wood butt. Fluted drop points are behind lockplates, and grip is nicely checkered in point pattern with closely spaced diamonds. Matching 3-pc forends with removable bottoms have schnabeled tips in superlight style. 20 ga BBLS: Bore diameter: top -.622, bottom -.623. Bore restrictions: top -.017 (mod), bottom -.016 (mod). Drop at heel: 1-7/8″, drop at comb: 1-5/16″. Weight: 6 lbs 15 oz. LOP: 15″. 28 ga. BBLS: Bore diameter: top -.550, bottom -.555. Bore restrictions: top -.025 (full), bottom -.030 (full). Drop at heel: 2″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 6 lbs 15 oz. LOP: 15″. .410 BBLS: Bore diameter at muzzles: top -.390, bottom -.387. Drop at heel: 2-1/16″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 7 lbs 4 oz. LOP: 15″. Good quality leather case with stitched leather corners is lined in burgundy cloth and has space for action and all three sets of bbls. CONDITION: Essentially, as new, retaining all of its best quality finishes on wood and metal, with only one or two of the lightest of handling and assembly marks. Mechanically crisp. Case has some scuffs in leather. Straps and handle are excellent. Interior cloth has minor compressions. 49574-3 MGM352 (23,000-33,000) – Lot 2075

2076
$17,250.00

*EXCEPTIONALLY FINE BROWNING EXHIBITION GRADE TRAP SUPERPOSED WITH THREE COLOR FLUSH AND RELIEF GOLD INLAY BY ANDRE WATRIN AND LOUIS VRANCKEN.

SN 1044S2. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4” Chambers. This very fine Browning is embellished by FN’s two top engravers. It has 32″ bbls, marked for full and full, are gold inlaid with “BROWNING ARMS COMPANY ST LOUIS Mo. & MONTREAL P.Q.” on left, and right with “MADE IN BELGIUM” and chamber info. Bbls are fitted with “broadway” trap ventilated rib with two “certifiable pre-ban ivory” beads. Blued standard Browning OU action with gold-plated sgl selective trigger, is masterfully relief gold inlaid with two color attenuated scroll morphing into stylized griffins on sides and bottom of action. There is flush inlaid gold banding at edges. This unique treatment surrounds relief gold inlaid birds with flush gold inlaid backgrounds in three colors; each side depicts a pair of relief male black grouse in combat with background of foliage and mountains in flush inlaid yellow gold, offset by flush inlaid white gold birch trees, all to very fine effect. Bottom of action depicts an auerhahn displaying on a branch in relief, with flush gold rising sun in background. Portrait of black grouse is on trigger guard bow. Engravers signatures, “A Watrin” is on bottom rear of left side of action, and “L. Vrancken” is at bottom rear of left game scene. Nicely feather crotch figured claro walnut long tang flat knob buttstock measures 14-3/8” over Browning open sided white line pad. Checkering at grip is flanked by relief carving which continues the griffin theme, with head and tongue of griffin running up along side bottom tang, and wings around top. Flat of knob is relief carved with smaller scroll and griffin heads. More of this fine carving is on matching straight beavertail type forend. Bore diameter: top -.723, bottom -.724. Bore restrictions: top. .037 (full), bottom: .038 (full). Drop at heel: 1-5/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/4″. Weight: 7 lbs 15 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Robert Burg. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Excellent, essentially as new, appears unfired since proof, with only the slightest of light assembly and handling marks in wood and metal. Checkering has a hint of darkening. Mechanically excellent. A truly exceptional work of art. 49100-15 MGM253 IVORY (20,000-30,000) – Lot 2076

2077
$17,250.00

*VERY FINE BROWNING EXHIBITION GRADE TRAP SUPERPOSED WITH TWO COLOR FLUSH AND RELIEF GOLD INLAY BY G. VANDERSMISSEN.

SN 71196S7. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4” Chambers. This very fine Browning is embellished by one of Belgium’s best engravers. It has 32″ bbls, marked for Imod and full, which are gold inlaid with “Browning Arms Co” on left, and “12 GA – SHELLS 2-3/4″ – MADE IN BELGIUM – BROWNING PATENT” on right. Bbls have “broadway” trap, ventilated rib with white synthetic Bradley front sight, and “certifiable pre-ban ivory” mid bead. Blued standard Browning OU action with gold-plated sgl selective trigger, is masterfully flush inlaid with gold and yellow gold scrolled ribbons outlining unusual gold inlaid portraits of retriever retrieving game, superimposed on flush inlaid gold line shield devices; gold dog retrieves a yellow gold pheasant on left, and another with duck on right. Bottom of action portrays a relief gold duck flying over flush yellow gold mountains in gold line arched background. More two color gold ribbons are on trigger guard bow. This unique inlay is signed “Vandersmissen G” on bottom rear portions of both sides. Nicely flame figured claro walnut short tang flat knob buttstock measures 14-3/8” over Browning open sided white line pad. Checkering has relief carved acanthus finials and wraps over top of grip. Matching forend is of 1-pc flared beavertail type. Bore diameter: top -.724, bottom -.725. Bore restrictions: top: .036 (full), bottom: .022 (mod). Drop at heel: 1-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 8 lbs 9 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Robert Burg. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Excellent, showing limited use, with some sharp edge wear on blued parts, and a few light handling marks on gloss finish of wood, checkering slightly darkened. Mechanically excellent. 49100-16 MGM252 IVORY (20,000-30,000) – Lot 2077

2078
$14,375.00

*20 GAUGE BROWNING SIDEPLATED SUPERPOSED P 4 LIGHTNING WITH GOLD INLAY ENGRAVED BY JEAN H. DIET, ANGELO BEE, AND L. ERNST WITH CASE.

SN P33RR1394. Cal. 20 ga. 3” Chambers. 28″ Bbls are marked for mod and full. Bbls have narrow, ventilated rib and sgl silver bead. They are marked with Browning Morgan Utah and Montreal addresses, and “MADE IN BELGIUM” on left, and “BROWNING SUPERPOSED”, steel and chamber info on right. Coin finished, nicely filed, Browning OU action with ornamental sideplates, has gold-plated sgl selective trigger. Action and lockplates are engraved with near full coverage of well cut, large, open, shaded scroll with acanthus highlights surrounding well detailed scenes of game birds with subjects relief gold inlaid. These scenes are similar to those found on earlier Diana grades with five pheasant on left, and four ducks in marsh on right. A quail flies across bottom of action. Trigger guard has matching scroll and gold inlaid head of a bird dog. Both side scenes are signed “L. Ernst” and “A Bee”. “Jean H. Diet” who most likely did the fine scroll, signed the action on lower left side. Exceptional burl figured European walnut long tang flat knob buttstock measures 14-1/4” over composition Browning buttplate. Midas style modified point pattern checkering wraps over top of grip and has flourishes into butt. Matching forend is of 1-pc field type. Bore diameter: top -.622, bottom -.620. Bore restrictions: top: .025 (full), bottom: .011 (lt mod). Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 6 lbs 3 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. Tan vinyl Browning Hartman case is lined in off white faux fur with a key inside. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Robert Burg. CONDITION: Excellent, essentially as new, appears unfired since proof with only a few light handling marks on wood and metal. Gold of trigger is excellent. Mechanically crisp. Case is excellent, with slightly soiled interior. Browning factory records indicate that 207 “Presentation series” guns were made in this type, only 23 in 4 grade. 49100-2 MGM244 (15,000-25,000) – Lot 2078

2079
$0.00

*20 GAUGE BROWNING MIDAS GRADE ENGRAVED BY L. CORTIS AND M. BEUNET WITH ORIGINAL BOX.

SN 63159V70. Cal. 20 ga. 3” Chambers. 26-3/8” Bbls are marked for IC and Mod. Bbls have narrow, raised, matted, ventilated rib and aluminum bead and are marked with Browning Morgan Utah and Montreal addresses, and “MADE IN BELGIUM” on left, and “BROWNING SUPERPOSED”, steel, chamber and patent info on right. There are 2” triangles of well-cut relief open shaded scroll at breech ends. Blued standard Browning OU action with gold-plated sgl selective trigger, is engraved in typical Midas style, as designed by Louis Vrancken, consisting of near full coverage of large open shaded scroll with acanthus highlights surrounding game scenes with semi-relief gold inlaid subjects. These scenes are within gold inlaid ovoid borders with flourishes at bottom. Three pheasant fly into open meadow on left side of action, and a trio of ducks take wing from marsh on right. A quail flies across bottom of action. Trigger guard, with matching scroll, has vacant shield on bow. Engravers name “Beunet” is signed on bottom left. Bottom right is signed “L. Cortis”. Fine feather crotch figured claro walnut long tang flat knob buttstock measures 14-3/8” over Browning composition buttplate. Modified point pattern checkering extends over grip and has flourishes into butt. Matching forend is of 1-pc field type. Bore diameter: top -.618, bottom -.618. Bore restrictions: top -.011 (lt mod), bottom -.004 (IC). Drop at heel: 2″, drop at comb: 1-5/16″. Weight: 6 lbs 3 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. Black and gold box has correct end label for this particular gun. CONDITION: Excellent, essentially as new, appears unfired since proof, with only a few light handling marks on wood and metal. Gold is excellent, but with slight lifting on finger blade. Mechanically crisp. Box is fine with chipping on edges. Label is excellent, foxed. 49033-19 MGM230 (11,000-13,000) – Lot 2079

2080
$7,475.00

*20 GAUGE BROWNING SUPERPOSED MIDAS GRADE ENGRAVED BY RENE COENEN WITH CASE.

SN 54897V9. Cal. 20 ga. 3” Chambers. 28″ Bbls are marked for IC and mod, but are fitted with interchangeable choke tubes. Bbls have narrow, raised, matted, ventilated rib with dual white beads. They are marked with Browning St. Louis and Montreal addresses, and “MADE IN BELGIUM” on left, and steel, chamber and patent info on right. There are 2” triangles of well-cut relief open shaded scroll at breech ends. Blued standard Browning OU action with gold-plated sgl selective trigger, is engraved in typical Midas style, as designed by Louis Vrancken, consisting of near full coverage of large open shaded scroll with acanthus highlights surrounding game scenes with semi-relief gold inlaid subjects. These scenes are within gold inlaid ovoid borders with flourishes at bottom. Three pheasant fly into open meadow on left side of action, and a trio of ducks take wing from marsh on right. A quail flies across bottom of action. Trigger guard, with matching scroll, has vacant shield on bow. Both sides of action are marked with engravers signature “Coenen”. Striking flame figured American walnut short tang round knob buttstock measures 14” over Browning open sided white line pad. Modified point pattern checkering extends over grip and has flourishes into butt. Matching forend is of 1-pc field type. Bore diameter: top -.619, bottom -.618. Bore restrictions: Screw chokes. Drop at heel: 2-1/8″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 6 lbs 8 oz. LOP: 14″. Tan vinyl Browning case is lined in off white faux fur. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Robert Burg. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining nearly all factory quality finishes on wood and metal, with only a few minor handling marks. Gold has some light marks on left side of trigger from contact with trigger plate. Mechanically crisp. Case is excellent, with slightly soiled interior. 49100-3 MGM232 (9,000-13,000) – Lot 2080

2081
$0.00

*EARLY BROWNING MIDAS HEAVY GAME GUN ENGRAVED AND GOLD INLAID BY L. VRANCKEN.

SN 82372. Cal. 12 Ga. 2-3/4” Chambers. 30” Bbls are marked for Imod and full. Bbls have raised, matted, ventilated rib fitted with Bradley composition front bead and “certifiable pre-ban ivory” mid-bead and are marked with “BROWNING ARMS COMPANY” with St. Louis and Montreal addresses, and steel and chamber info on left. Patent info and “MADE IN BELGIUM” are on right. There are 2” triangles of well-cut relief open shaded scroll at breech ends. Blued standard Browning OU action with gold-plated sgl selective trigger, is engraved in typical Midas style, as designed by Louis Vrancken, and in this case game scenes and engraving are by Vrancken. This design consists of near full coverage of large open shaded scroll with acanthus highlights surrounding game scenes with semi-relief gold inlaid subjects. These scenes are inside gold inlaid ovoid borders with flourishes at bottom. Three pheasant fly into open meadow on left side of action, and a trio of ducks take wing from marsh on right. A quail flies across bottom of action. Trigger guard, with matching scroll, has vacant shield on bow. This fine engraving is signed by L. Vrancken, at bottom rear of both sides of action and at bottom rear of both game scenes. Nicely crotch figured American walnut long tang flat knob buttstock measures 14-3/8” over leather faced open sided Browning white line pad. Modified point pattern checkering wraps over top of grip. A deeply embossed silver grip cap with initial “G” has been fitted. A gold oval on toe line has had engraving erased. Matching forend is of beavertail type. Bore diameter: top -.723, bottom -.723. Bore restrictions: top -.036 (full), bottom -.025 (mod). Drop at heel: 1-7/8″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 7 lbs 13 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Excellent, showing limited field use, with high edge wear on all blued parts, slight silvering on trigger guard and thumbpiece. Stocks retain over 90% orig finish with some areas worn through and oil darkened. Gold of trigger has considerably silvered on finger blade. Bores are excellent. Mechanically crisp. One of the first Vrancken designed Midas grade Brownings, this gun was made in 1960. 49432-9 MGM360 IVORY (6,500-10,000) – Lot 2081

2082
$6,612.50

*BROWNING MIDAS BROADWAY TRAP ENGRAVED BY LODEWYC AND WITH EXCEPTIONAL GOLD INLAY BY L. VRANCKEN WITH CASE.

SN 4535S2. Cal. 12 Ga. 2-3/4” Chambers. 32” Bbls are marked for mod and full. Bbls have raised, matted, ventilated broadway rib fitted with gold front, and white mid, beads, and are marked with “BROWNING ARMS COMPANY” on left, with chamber, patent info, and “MADE IN BELGIUM” on right. There are 2” triangles of well-cut, relief, open, shaded scroll at breech ends. Blued standard Browning OU action with gold-plated sgl selective trigger, is engraved in typical Midas style, as designed by Louis Vrancken, and in this case game scenes are engraved by Vrancken. This design consists of near full coverage of large open shaded scroll with acanthus highlights surrounding game scenes with semi-relief gold inlaid subjects. These scenes are inside gold inlaid ovoid borders with flourishes at bottom. Three pheasant fly into open meadow on left side of action, and a trio of ducks take wing from marsh on right. A bird flies across bottom of action. Trigger guard, with matching scroll, has vacant shield on bow. This fine engraving has initials “JL”, (most likely Jacquez Lodewyc) at bottom rear of both sides of action. L. Vrancken’s signature is at bottom rear of pheasant scene. Well marbled, stump figured European walnut long tang flat knob buttstock measures 14-3/8” over open sided Browning white line pad. Modified point pattern checkering wraps over top of grip, and has flourishes into butt. Matching forend is of beavertail type. Bore diameter: top -.724, bottom -.723. Bore restrictions: top -.038 (full), bottom -.020 (mod). Drop at heel: 1-5/8″, drop at comb: 1-5/16″. Weight: 8 lbs 0 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. Tan vinyl Browning case is lined in fuzzy fur and contains small Browning catalog. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, with a hint of sharp edge wear along rib, and a few light marks in glossy stock finish which is lightly crazed. There is slight evidence of having been fired. Gold of trigger is excellent. Mechanically crisp. Case is excellent. A very fine 1962 vintage Browning with beautifully detailed game scenes by Browning’s top engraver. 49628-2 MGM359 (6,000-8,000) – Lot 2082

2083
$1,150.00

*BROWNING DIANA SKEET GUN.

SN 4777V8. Cal. 20 Ga. 28″ bbls with ventilated rib. 2-3/4″ chambers. Synthetic ivory front and “certifiable pre-ban ivory” middle bead, single selective trigger, auto ejectors and non automatic safety. Skeet style forend. Receiver engraved in traditional Diana pattern double signed by “A MARECHAL” on left, once on right. LOP 14-3/8″ over Browning pad. FKST stock configuration. Nicely figured buttstock showing a few minor bumps from hunting over the years. Weighs 6 lbs 8 oz. 1968 vintage. Top: choke SKEET. Bottom: choke SKEET. PROVENANCE: William Henkel Collection. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Good. Forend salt wood with some discoloration and shrinkage which has caused some corrosion to forend metal and front of frame. Overall gun shows some light hunting wear. Mechanics fine. 49394-2 JSL8 IVORY (2,000-3,000) – Lot 2083

2084
$27,600.00

*RARE 28 GAUGE BROWNING POINTER GRADE SUPERPOSED ENGRAVED BY VRANCKEN WITH CASE.

SN 0F261. Cal. 28 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 28″ Bbls marked for skeet and skeet, with matted, ventilated rib have Browning St. Louis and Montreal addresses on left, and patent information and “MADE IN BELGIUM” on right. Coin finished action is engraved in usual “Pointer” style, with background of well cut scroll surrounding oval vignettes of dogs and game; pointer retrieving a duck is on left, and another pointer retrieving a pheasant, is on right. Two indeterminate gallinaceous fowl are on bottom; and a flushing pheasant is on trigger guard bow. Long time master engravers signature, L. Vrancken, is on bottom of both side scenes. Exceptionally fine crotch figured American walnut long tang, round knob buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over Browning horn buttplate, and features point pattern checkering with line borders at grip. Forend matches well. Drop at heel: 2-3/8″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 6 lbs. 12 oz. LOP 14-1/4″. Tan vinyl Browning case is lined in faux fur and contains instruction booklet and key. CONDITION: Excellent, essentially as new, appears unfired since proof, with only a few of the faintest of handling and assembly marks on wood and metal. Gold of trigger is excellent. Mechanically crisp. Case is excellent with a few light scuffs. Interior is excellent, very lightly soiled from bbls. An exceptional first year of production 28 ga. Browning superposed. 49033-16 MGM171 (13,500-18,500) – Lot 2084

2085
$0.00

*FINE BROWNING POINTER GRADE 2 BARREL 2 GAUGE SET WITH CASE.

SN 29186S4. Cal. 12 ga and 20 ga. 26-1/2″ bbls, matted ventilated rib, 20 ga with dual “certifiable pre-ban ivory” sighting beads, 12 ga with sgl ivory sighting bead. 20 ga with 3″ chambers, IMP.Cyl/MOD chokes. 12 ga with 2-3/4″ chambers, SKEET/SKEET choke, both with ejectors and sgl selective trigger. 12 ga bbls are marked on left side “Browning Arms Company St. Louis Mo. & Montreal P.Q. / Made in Belgium” and on right “Special Steel – 12 ga – shells 2-3/4″ / Patent No 2203378-223386”. 20 ga bbls are similarly marked on left and right side “Special Steel – 20 ga – shells 2-3/4″ and 3″ / Patents No 2203378-223386”. The pointer grade receiver is engraved with a dog holding a duck in a marsh scene on left side, 2 grouse on bottom and pointer with pheasant in mouth in wooded scene on right with balance of engraving a fine foliate arabesque scroll. Trigger guard is also engraved with rooster pheasant in flight and nested pheasant below in meadow scene. Both sides of receiver are signed “A. Marechal”. Mounted with nicely figured walnut with round knob checkered pistol grip with long tang, Browning hard rubber buttplate and checkered field style forend. 20 ga bbls: Bore diameter: top – .620, bottom – .623. Bore restrictions: top – .010, bottom – .006. Wall thickness: top – .043, bottom – .045. Drop at heel: 2-5/16, drop at comb: 1-1/2. Weight: 7 lbs. 8 oz. LOP 14-1/4. 12 ga bbls – Bore diameter: top – .727, bottom – .726. Bore restrictions: top – .006, bottom – .006. Wall thickness: top – .035, bottom – .035. Drop at heel: 2-3/8, drop at comb: 1-1/2. Weight: 7 lbs. 6 oz. LOP 14-1/4. Accompanied with Browning Hartmann luggage case. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Extremely fine, both sets of bbls retain 98-99% orig blue with some tiny light scratches and faint rub marks from forend. Gray receiver is clean and sharp and retains most of its orig lacquer finish. Stock is sound with only a few minor handling marks and retains most of its Browning finish. Forends are sound with minor handling marks and retain nearly all of their Browning finish. Mechanics are crisp with non-automatic safety, strong ejectors, with nice shiny bores in both bbl sets. Hartmann case is in fine condition with some minor scuffing and light oil staining to interior. 49450-7 BDT33 IVORY (12,500-15,000) – Lot 2085

2086
$19,550.00

*SCARCE AND DESIRABLE .410 BROWNING PIGEON GRADE SUPERLIGHT SUPERPOSED WITH ORIGINAL BOX.

SN 204J75. Cal. .410. 3″ Chambers. 26-3/8″ Bbls with narrow, ventilated rib are marked for mod and full chokes. Browning Arms Co. Morgan Utah and Montreal addresses, along with “MADE IN BELGIUM” are on left side of top bbl, and “BROWNING SUPERPOSED” along with steel and gauge information are on right. Special “Superlight” action with rounded bottom is engraved in typical “Pigeon” style with pairs of pigeons flying through a field of large simple scroll on each side. Bottom of action is engraved with more scroll and a large central floral bouquet. Fences are well carved with oak leaf and acorn motif. Trigger guard is also scroll engraved on bow, and has number “294” at grip. Nicely crotch figured American walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-3/8″ over composition Browning buttplate. Standard point pattern checkering is at grip. One piece “Superlight” style schnabeled forend matches well. Bore diameter at muzzles: top -.380, bottom -.394. Drop at heel: 2-3/16″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 6 lbs 8 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. Black and gold Browning box has correct end label serial numbered to this gun. CONDITION: Essentially, as new, with only faint handling marks on wood, and a few assembly marks from contact with forend, on bottom bbl. Box is very fine with some chipping, tearing, and tape on corners. Label is lightly browned, and has some tape. A truly exceptional small bore Browning. 49618-1 MGM355 (11,500-15,500) – Lot 2086

2087
$9,200.00

*BROWNING PIGEON GRADE SUPERPOSED SMALL GAUGE SKEET SET WITH CASE.

SN 42521V6. Cal. 20 ga./28 ga./ .410. All three bbl sets have 26-3/8″ bbls marked for skeet and skeet, and have matted, ventilated ribs. They are marked with Browning St. Louis and Montreal addresses, except .410 is marked “BROWNING ARMS COMPANY”, on left sides. Right sides have chamber and patent info. Coin finished action is engraved in usual “Pigeon” style, with pairs of pigeons flying through light scroll background on sides, with rose bouquets on bottom. Top of action is relief engraved with well cut oak leaves and acorns. Trigger guard is scroll engraved. Nicely flame figured claro walnut short tang round knob buttstock measures 14-1/8″ over Browning buttplate, and features point pattern checkering with line borders at grip. Forend matches well. Drop at heel: 2-1/8″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Weight with .410 bbl set: 6 lbs. 4 oz, LOP 14-1/8″. Tan vinyl Browning case is lined in faux fur and contains instruction booklet, key, and guarantee numbered to this gun. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, essentially as new with only the lightest of handling and assembly marks on wood and metal. Checkering is still light in color. Gold of trigger is excellent. Mechanically crisp. Case is excellent with a few light rubs. Interior has just a hint of staining. 49181-48 MGM300 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 2087

2088
$4,312.50

*BROWNING SUPERPOSED PIGEON GRADE.

SN 21050. Cal. 20 Ga. 26-3/8″ bbl with ventilated rib. Engraved in typical Pigeon Grade style. Single trigger, auto ejectors and non-automatic safety. LOP 14-1/8″ over Browning buttplate. Stocked in very nice straight grain walnut which is RKLT configuration. Signed “N WATRIN” on both sides of frame. Top bbl: choke FULL. Bottom bbl: choke IMP. MOD. Weighs 6 lbs. PROVENANCE: William Henkel Collection. CONDITION: Very fine. Overall bbls retain 90-95% blued finish. Frame in very nice condition, though there is light coat of dried oil over parts of the frame. Forend in very nice condition overall showing an area or two of added finish. Buttstock very nice with left stock cheek showing a near imperceptible imprint of fabric from the case this gun must have sat in for many years. Quite a beautiful little pigeon grade gun. 49394-40 JSL (3,000-5,000) – Lot 2088

2089
$5,750.00

*20 GAUGE BROWNING PIGEON GRADE SUPERPOSED WITH CASE.

SN 57384V69. Cal. 20 ga. 3″ Chambers. 26-3/8″ Bbls marked for IC and mod, with matted, ventilated rib have Browning St. Louis and Montreal addresses. Coin finished action is engraved in usual “Pigeon” style, with pairs of pigeons flying through light scroll background on sides, with rose bouquets on bottom. Top of action is relief engraved with well cut oak leaves and acorns. Trigger guard is scroll engraved. Stump figured claro walnut short tang round knob buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over Browning buttplate, and features point pattern checkering with line borders at grip. Forend matches well. Bore diameter: top -.622, bottom -.620. Bore restrictions: top -.017 (mod), bottom -.007 (IC). Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 6 lbs. 12 oz, LOP 14-1/4″. Tan vinyl Browning case is lined in faux fur and contains instruction booklet, key, and guarantee numbered to this gun. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, essentially as new with only the lightest of handling and assembly marks on wood and metal. Checkering is still light in color. Gold of trigger is excellent. Mechanically crisp. Case is excellent with a few light rubs. Interior has just a hint of staining. 49033-20 MGM174 (6,000-8,500) – Lot 2089

2090
$1,150.00

*BROWNING PIGEON O/U.

SN 47944V8. Cal. 20 Ga. 28″ bbl. 2-3/4″ chambers with vent rib. Single selective trigger, automatic ejectors, non-automatic safety, steel front bead, typical Pigeon grade engraving with 2 birds on each side surrounded by scroll. LOP 14-1/8″ over hard plastic Browning buttplate. RKST stock configuration. Weighs 6 lbs. 7 oz. PROVENANCE: William Henkel Collection. CONDITION: Very good. Bbls retain most orig blue with vent rib showing a bump or two. Forend at muzzle end shows a tiny separation in wood grain but otherwise very nice. Buttstock is salt wood and frame at butt end does show minor corrosion and discoloration. Overall buttstock in very nice condition with a few minor hunting bumps and bruises. Butt finish shows some light cracquelure and finish loss at toe. Mechanics fine. 49394-1 JSL9 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 2090

2091
$2,300.00

*BROWNING PIGEON GRADE SUPERPOSED BROADWAY TRAP.

SN 22898S4. Cal. 12 Ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 32″ Bbls marked for mod and full, with matted, ventilated broadway rib with white Bradley bead and small white mid bead have “BROWNING ARMS CO” on left, with chamber and patent info along with “MADE IN BELGIUM”, on right. Coin finished action is engraved in usual “Pigeon” style, with pairs of pigeons flying through light scroll background on sides, with rose bouquets on bottom. Top of action is relief carved with well cut oak leaves and acorns. Trigger guard is scroll engraved. Nicely crotch figured American walnut short tang square knob Monte Carlo buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over black open sided trap pad, and features point pattern checkering with line borders at grip. A scroll engraved silver grip cap has been fitted. Forend matches well and is of flared beavertail type. Bore diameter: top -.724, bottom -.723. Bore restrictions: top: .034 (full), bottom: .018 (mod). Drop at heel: 2-1/8″, drop at rear of Monte Carlo: 1-3/8″, drop at comb: 1-5/16″. Weight: 8 lbs. 10 oz. LOP 14-1/4″ CONDITION: Fine, as refurbished. Bbls retain over 90% of what appears to be orig blue with some light flecking. Action retains most of its french gray finish, areas of lacquer considerably worn through and metal turning to gray brown. New stocks retain essentially all of their glossy finish. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Trigger guard tang has been shortened and welded to trigger plate. Trigger works. 49445-3 MGM361 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 2091

2092
$0.00

*PAIR OF CUSTOM FINISHED BROWNING B-25 WITH ORIGINAL BOXES.

SN 325MV04451/ 325MVO4452. Cal. 12 Ga. 3” Chambers. These traditionally finished guns have 30″ bbls marked for mod and Imod. Bbls have narrow, raised, matted, ventilated ribs fitted with single silver beads, and are marked with Browning Morgan Utah and Montreal addresses, as well as “MADE IN BELGIUM BY BROWNING S.A.” on left sides which are also marked with importers name and address. Right side is marked with model and chamber info. Rear portions of ribs are gold inlaid with “I” and “II”. These numerals also appear on top levers. Unusual, color hardened, slightly rounded, Browning OU actions with blued sgl selective triggers, are engraved with simple geometric borders framing patches of large shaded scroll. Well matched, oil finished, nicely streaked and lightly figured European walnut long tang round knob buttstocks measure 14-3/8” over russet leather covered pads, with thin tapered spacers. Point pattern checkering with line borders is at grips. Matching forends are of slim field type. Set “I”: Drop at heel: 2-1/8″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 7 lbs 7 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. Set “II”: Drop at heel: 2-1/8″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 7 lbs 6 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. Each gun comes in its orig black and red box with correct end labels. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, appear unfired since proof, with only a few light handling marks. Mechanically crisp. Boxes are very fine with tape. 49181-45 MGM444 (12,500-17,500) – Lot 2092

2093
$11,500.00

*FN BROWNING CUSTOM SHOP SUPERPOSED TRAP WITH SPECIAL RELIEF ENGRAVING AND GOLD INLAY BY CAPECE.

SN C141. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4” Chambers. 30″ Bbls are marked for Imod and full. Bbls have wide, “broadway” ventilated rib with Bradley white front, and small white mid, beads. They are marked “FABRIQUE NATIONALE HERSTEL BELGIQUE” on left side. “MADE IN BELGIUM”, chamber, and patent info is on right. Coin finished, rounded, Browning OU action has coin finished sgl selective trigger with checkered finger blade. Action is engraved with near full coverage of exceptionally well cut open scrolled acanthus with floral highlights. This fine engraving surrounds ovoid relief gold inlaid scenes of dogs retrieving game. A quartering portrait of retriever retrieving duck with reeds in background is on left, and a spaniel retrieves a cock pheasant from a corn field, on right. Left scene is signed “R. Capece”. Nicely stump and fiddle figured claro walnut long tang flat knob buttstock measures 14-1/8″ over Browning open sided white line pad. Modified point pattern checkering wraps around top of grip. Matching 1-pc forend is of flared beavertail type. Bore diameter: top -.724, bottom -.725. Bore restrictions: top: .038 (full), bottom: .028 (Imod). Drop at heel: 1-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 8 lbs 8 oz. LOP: 14-1/8″. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Robert Burg. CONDITION: Excellent, showing little use, with only a few light handling and assembly marks on wood and metal. Mechanically excellent. 49100-17 MGM248 (12,500-22,500) – Lot 2093

2094
$14,375.00

*BROWNING SUPERPOSED MALLARD AND PINTAIL PAIR.

SN 8G4PM00386, 8H4PZ00386.. Cal. 12 Ga. 1) Mallard 12ga. 28″ ventilated rib bbl with synthetic ivory beads. 2-3/4″ chambers. Single selective trigger, auto ejectors and non-automatic safety. Gun number 386 of 500 in series. 14-1/4″ LOP. Beautifully checkered butt and forend in handsome fleur-de-lis pattern. Buttstock in RKLT configuration shows beautiful grain pattern. Receiver scroll engraved with well executed mallards in gold on right and left side. Mallards in gold on bottom of receiver. Trigger plate and mallard head in gold on trigger guard. Weighs 7 lbs. 3 oz. Top bbl choke .040, bottom choke .017. 2) Pintail 12ga. 28″ ventilated rib with “certifiable pre-ban ivory” mid-bead and synthetic ivory front bead. 2-3/4″ chambers. Single selective trigger, auto ejectors and non-automatic safety. 14-1/4″ LOP over beautifully checkered butt and forend in handsome fleur-de-lis pattern. Buttstock in RKLT configuration. Receiver nicely full coverage scroll engraved with gold pintails on right and left side, two gold pintails on bottom and gold pintail head on trigger guard. Gun number 386 of 500 in series. Weighs 7 lbs. 10 oz. Housed in beautiful wooden red velvet lined presentation case. Top bbl is choked .033, bottom choke .015. PROVENANCE: William Henkel Collection. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: 1) Excellent, near new. Minute losses at toe. 2) Excellent, near new. Slightest of handling marks, but very much an almost “as new” gun. Case that goes with pintail gun is excellent. Mechanics fine, action stiff as they are likely test fired only. 49394-41 JSL16 IVORY (10,000-15,000) – Lot 2094

2095
$8,050.00

*BROWNING SUPERPOSED WATERFOWL SERIES “MALLARD” WITH CASE.

SN 8G4PM00378. Cal. 12 Ga 2-3/4” Chambers. 28” Bbls are marked for mod and full. Bbls have raised, matted, ventilated rib fitted with two white beads and are marked with Browning Morgan Utah and Montreal addresses, as well as “MADE IN BELGIUM” on left side and with “BROWNING SUPERPOSED”, steel, chamber, and patent info on right. French gray, rounded, Browning OU action with gold-plated sgl selective trigger, is engraved with near full coverage large, open, shaded scroll surrounding vignettes of mallard ducks, which are semi-relief gold inlaid and in various poses; they are flushing from marsh with cattails in background on left side of action, and settling into marsh, on right. Bottom of action depicts two mallards flying, and has official name and Latin name in ribands with limited edition numbers “378 of 500″ also gold inlaid. Portrait of mallard is on trigger guard bow. This engraving is very well done, but unsigned. Exceptional oil finished, feather crotch figured claro walnut long tang round knob buttstock measures 14-3/8” over checkered wood butt. Modified point pattern checkering wraps over top of grip, and has flourishes into butt. Matching forend is of field type. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 7 lbs 8 oz. LOP: 14-3/8”. Full length American walnut case with brass trim is lined in puckered red velvet. CONDITION: Excellent, appears essentially unfired since proof, with only a few light handling marks. Action is darkened from accumulated oil, top tang has some flecking. Left front of forend has large repaired chip, using orig wood. Mechanically crisp. Case is excellent with some light scratches and marks. Interior cloth has compressions. 49432-11 MGM435 (6,500-10,000) – Lot 2095

2096
$4,025.00

*20 GAUGE BROWNING SUPERPOSED CLASSIC SERIES WITH BOX.

SN P33BC0269. Cal. 20 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 26″ Bbls are marked for IC and mod, with matted, ventilated rib and Browning Morgan Utah and Montreal addresses, along with “MADE IN JAPAN”, and “ASSEMBLED AND ENGRAVED IN BELGIUM BY F N HERSTAL”. Coin finished rounded action is engraved with large scrolling acanthus outlining vignette of flushing pheasant and pointing setter on left side, over “ONE OF FIVE THOUSAND” on banner. Engravers signature, M. Calabrese, is at bottom rear. Right side portrays a pointer pointing a pair of flushing quail, along with a portrait of John M. Browning over riband engraved “BROWNING CLASSIC”. This scene is also signed. Bottom of action has oval portrait of a grouse (?). Nicely stump figured American walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over Browning buttplate, and features point pattern checkering with large beaded borders at grip. Matching forend has schnabel in Superlight style. Bore diameter: top -.615, bottom -.615. Bore restrictions: top: -014 (mod), bottom: -006 (IC). Drop at heel: 2-3/16″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 6 lbs. 2 oz, LOP 14-1/4″. Orig box with correct end label is in blue slip cover with printed hunting scene, marked “BROWNING CLASSIC LIMITED EDITION”. CONDITION: Excellent, essentially as new, retaining nearly all factory finishes on wood and metal, with a few light handling marks. Coin finish is excellent. Stocks are excellent with one or two minor pings. Gold of trigger is excellent. Mechanically crisp. Appears unfired except for proof. Box is excellent with some chipping on edges. 49033-17 MGM183 (3,500-5,500) – Lot 2096

2097
$4,025.00

*12 GAUGE BROWNING SUPERPOSED P 1 WITH BOX.

SN P13RP1177. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 28″ Bbls are marked for mod and full, with matted, ventilated rib and Browning Morgan Utah and Montreal addresses, along with “MADE IN BELGIUM”. Coin finished rounded action is engraved by J. Baerten, with light scroll, oak leaves and acorns surrounding vignettes of ducks on sides; more oak leaves are on bottom of action, as well as on trigger guard bow. Burl and fiddle figured American walnut long tang flat knob buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over Browning buttplate, and features point pattern checkering with line borders at grip. Large forend matches well. Drop at heel: 2-3/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 7 lbs. 1 oz, LOP 14-1/4″. Gun comes in its orig black and gold box with correct end label. Box is in its shipping carton. CONDITION: Excellent, essentially as new, retaining nearly all factory finishes on wood and metal, with a few light handling marks. Coin finish is excellent. Stocks are excellent with one or two minor pings. Gold of trigger is excellent. Mechanically crisp. Appears unfired except for proof. Box is excellent with some chipping on edges. 49033-21 MGM184 (3,500-5,500) – Lot 2097

2098
$2,415.00

*20 GAUGE BROWNING SUPERPOSED LONG TANG ROUND KNOB GRADE 1 “LIGHTNING”.

SN 26852V2. Cal. 20 ga. ca.1962. 3″ Chambers. 26-3/8″ Bbls are marked for IC and mod, and are fitted with narrow, ventilated rib with silver bead. Bbls are marked with Browning St. Louis and Montreal addresses, as well as steel and chamber info on left, and with patent info and “MADE IN BELGIUM” on right. Standard blued superposed action is engraved with typical grade 1 flourishes of scroll, and is fitted with gold-plated sgl selective trigger. Slightly figured American walnut long tang round knob buttstock measures 14″ over Browning composition buttplate. Standard checkering is at grip. Matching forend is of field type. Bore diameter: top -.619, bottom -.619. Bore restrictions: top -.015 (mod), bottom -.008 (IC). Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs 4 oz. LOP: 14″. CONDITION: Excellent, appears near new, with only a hint of sharp edge wear on factory finishes on metal, and with several minor marks in gloss finish of wood. Gold is excellent, with some rubs from trigger plate. Mechanically crisp. 49033-18 MGM254 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 2098

2099
$1,035.00

*BROWNING GRADE ONE SUPERPOSED 12GA.

SN 18460. 26-1/2″, 12 Ga 2-3/4″ chamber. CHOKE: Skeet and Skeet. Single selective trigger. Non-automatic safety. Ventilated rib with steel front and mid-bead. Typical Grade One checkering and engraving. 1940 vintage with 14-1/8″ LOP over Browning hard plastic buttplate. FKLT stock configuration. Gorgeous fiddleback figured stock. Weight 7 lbs. 4 oz. UNATTACHED ACCESSORY: vintage four box leather shot shell carrier by “THE GEORGE LAWRENCE CO PORTLAND, OREGON”. CONDITION: Very good. Bbls retain 90-95% bbl blue. Frame and trigger guard retains most of its orig blue finish. Forearm and buttstock show light hunting wear with finish starting to crackle and bubble in several places, however it is still very nice overall. Shell carrier in fine condition. 49271-2 JSL13 C&R (1,250-1,750) – Lot 2099

2100
$1,955.00

*MATCHED PAIR BROWNING CITORI SPECIAL ORDER GUNS.

SN 13589RTJ53/13590RTJ53. Numbered 1 and 2 with consecutive serial numbers. 1) 12 ga. 26″ bbls. 3″ chambers CHOKED: Imp. Cyl/Mod. Full length matted low profile ventilated rib with steel front bead marked in gold “1” toward breach. Gold plated single selective trigger, automatic ejectors, automatic safety. Full knob pistol grip buttstock, checkered in 3-pt pattern with 13-3/4″ LOP over leather faced Browning white lined waffle pad. Forend checkered in 3-pt pattern and marked in gold #1 under Deeley release. Bottom of unengraved marked “Browning/Citori”. Top lever marked “1” in gold. 2) 12 ga. 26″ bbls. 3″ chambers CHOKED: Imp. Cyl/Mod. Full length matted low profile ventilated rib with steel front bead marked in gold “2” toward breach. Gold plated single selective trigger, automatic ejectors, automatic safety. Full knob pistol grip buttstock, checkered in 3-pt pattern with 13-3/4″ LOP over leather faced Browning white lined waffle pad. Forend checkered in 3-pt pattern and marked in gold #2 under Deeley release. Bottom of frame unengraved marked “Browning/Citori”. Top lever marked “2” in gold. CONDITION: Excellent as lightly used, according to our consignor, used once on a driven grouse hunt on the estate of Major Neil Ramsey, in Aberfelty, Perthshire, Scotland, retaining most orig finish to both wood and metal. Gun #1 shows significantly more use and wear then gun #2, with more handling marks throughout, particularly in wood. However, both guns are excellent overall. Bores are bright and shiny, mechanics are excellent. 49440-2 JSL244 (2,500-2,800) – Lot 2100

2101
$54,625.00

*EXTRAORDINARY ORIGINAL TWO MILLIONTH BROWNING AUTO-5 PRESENTATION SHOTGUN.

SN 2,000,000. 28″ hand filed vent rib bbl, sgl brass sighting bead, MOD choke, 2-3/4″ chamber. Left side of bbl is marked “BROWNING ARMS COMPANY. MORGAN. UTAH & MONTREAL. PQ.”, all inlaid in gold. Right side is marked “**SPECIAL STEEL-12 GAUGE-SHELLS 2-3/4”, all inlaid in gold. Each side of rib has gold inlaid Phoenix. The receiver has hand filed top to match rib of bbl, the engraving is extremely elaborate and entirely gold inlaid and is an interpretation of a 1930 exposition model by master engraver “Felix Funken”. According to Matt Eastman’s book “Browning Sporting Arms of Distinction 1903-1992“, this pattern was created by F.N.’s master engravers “J. Watrin” and “Louis Vrancken”, and the gold inlay work was executed by master engravers “Jose Baerten” and “G. Vandermissen”. The pattern is foliate scrolls entwined with Phoenix and Griffins, center left side has a bust of “John Browning” and upper left side a flowing ribbon marked “BROWNING AUTOMATIC SHOTGUNS 2,000,000”. The top tang has a gold inlaid signature of “John Browning”. Forward left side of trigger guard is signed “A. WATRIN”. Mounted with highly figured walnut, small raised side panels with tear shaped drop points, checkered pistol grip with gold grip cap, inscribed “MANUFACTURED BY BROWNING/ARMS COMPANY/6-6-70/INVENTED BY/ JOHN M. BROWNING/OCTOBER 9, 1900”. Hard rubber buttplate, marked “FN BROWNING AUTOMATIC”. Standard A5 forend checkered with un-checkered diamond in middle of pattern. Accompanied by a custom Browning Prosteel Gold Series presentation vault. This fireproof safe is fitted with a lighted and lockable lexan fronted interior with rotating pedestal. The exterior surface of the safe door features a hand painted Browning logo with gold pinstriping and a painted vignette of three flushing mallards signed “Leon D. Burrows ’85”. The story of this milestone legendary shotgun is well known. Originally intended for presentation to President Richard Nixon in 1970 by Senator Bennett, who would in turn gift it to the Smithsonian for permanent display with the John M. Browning Memorial. Ultimately, Nixon declined the presentation and the gun was returned to Browning Arms. The gun resided in the Browning archive vaults for 15 years and in 1985, Browning gave the gun to the National Shooting Sports Foundation for display and promotional use. Ultimately the gun was auctioned at the 8th Annual Shot Show in Houston, Texas. The auction was held as a sealed bid with minimum bid being $20,000. When all said and done, the gun was purchased for $50,001.00, the clever bid of the additional $1.00 broke the tie of multiple $50,000 bids. There were actually two similar guns built, second gun bearing serial number 2,000,000X, with lesser engraving, is in the Fabrique Nationale Museum in Herstal, Belgium. PROVENANCE: Browning Factory; NSSF; Private Coll. of a Gentleman. William Henkel Collection. CONDITION: As New and unfired. Both wood and metal finish are 100%, with a couple of very minor handling marks, and a very short finish crack off the right corner of top tang. Gun safe has a few light surface rubs to exterior finish and is otherwise, as new. 49398-1 BDT115 (65,000-95,000) – Lot 2101

2102
$7,475.00

*FABRIQUE NATIONALE EXHIBITION TYPE BSS WITH SIDEPLATES, ENGRAVED BY J. DIET AND ANGELO BEE.

SN 158RR0128F. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 28″ Chopper lump bbls fitted with slightly raised, matted rib are inlaid in gold “FABRIQUE NATIONALE – HERSTAL – BELGIUM” on left bbl, and “SPECIAL STEEL 12 GA. SHELLS – 2-3/4″” on right. There are 3″ triangles of open shaded scroll and inlaid gold lines at breech ends. Coin finished sideplated boxlock action features automatic safety, bushed strikers, and double triggers. Action is engraved with near full coverage open, scrolling acanthus, with inlaid gold line accents surrounding game scenes, subjects of which are relief gold inlaid. On left lockplate, a large group of mallards settle into marsh already populated with large and smaller other ducks. Front left of action portrays a flaring mallard. Right lockplate depicts a large group of mallards preparing to settle into marsh, with a flushing mallard at front. Bottom of action has another mallard landing in swamp surrounded by gold inlaid scroll under gold inlaid Browning trademark. This unusual engraving with many gold inlays, is signed “A. Bee” and “J.Diet” under left lockplate scene and only “J. Diet” on right. Nicely marbled European walnut swan-necked buttstock measures 14-3/4″ over checkered wood butt. Fluted drop points are behind lockplates, and point pattern checkering is at grip. Matching beavertail ejector forend has Deeley type release. Bore diameter: left -.725, right -.725. Bore restrictions: left -.041 (full), right -.016 (mod). Drop at heel: 2-3/8″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 7 lbs 3 oz. LOP: 14-3/4″. Gun is housed in brown leather case with leather corners, lined in green felt. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Robert Burg. CONDITION: Excellent, essentially as new, with little evidence of firing since proof, and only a few light handling and assembly marks in wood and metal. Mechanically crisp. Case is excellent. 49100-12 MGM377 (9,000-13,000) – Lot 2102

2103
$0.00

*DAINTY AUGUSTE FRANCOTTE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GAME GUN.

SN 1043. Cal. .410. 3″ Chambers. 28″ Bbls fitted with narrow, swamped game rib are engraved “Aug. Francotte a Liege” on top of left bbl. Bbl flats are stamped with 2010 London nitro proofs for 3″ chambers, and with Belgian proofs and Francotte AF logo. SN is engraved on bottom of right bbl, and “BSA Millbrook, N.Y.” (importer) is engraved on splinter. Small boxlock action features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold) and dbl triggers. Action is engraved with a mixture of large shaded scroll with acanthus finials transitioning to small simple scroll. Fences are deep relief carved in multi cinquefoil pattern. Scroll engraving extends to floorplate and case hardened trigger guard, which has SN at grip. Engravers signature “J. M. Smetts” is on trigger plate. Finely streaked and lightly figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 15″ over checkered wood butt. Classic point pattern checkering with mullered borders is at grip. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. Bore diameter at muzzles: left -.389, right -.387. Drop at heel: 2″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 5 lbs 0 oz. LOP: 15″. Gun is accompanied by a blue ABS case with combination lock, lined in blue velvet. PROVENANCE: Consignor states: “These guns are the last to be made by Auguste Francotte of Liege, and it is doubtful that they will ever be replicated.” CONDITION: Essentially as new, appears to have been fired very little since proof, and has only a few light handling marks, mostly on left side of buttstock. Mechanically crisp. Case is good. 49574-2 MGM354 (15,000-20,000) – Lot 2103

2104
$0.00

*BEAUTIFULLY APPOINTED PAIR OF AUGUSTE FRANCOTTE .410 SIDELOCK EJECTOR GAME GUNS WITH CASE.

SN 1044/1045. Cal. .410. 3″ Chambers. 28″ Chopper lump bbls with narrow game ribs gold inlaid “1” and “2” (also gold inlaid on top levers and forend tips) on rear portions are engraved “Aug. Francotte a Liege” on tops of left bbls. There are 3/4″ sprays of large scroll at breech ends. Bbl flats are stamped with 2010 London nitro proofs for 3″ chambers, along with what appears to be Belgian proofs and AF logos. Bottoms of right bbls are engraved with SNs, and splinters are engraved with importers name and address (BSA Millbrook, N.Y.). Diminutive, case hardened, sidelock actions are fitted with non-automatic safeties (S inlaid in gold), bushed strikers, raised rib tumbler end cocking indicators, and dbl triggers. Actions are engraved with full coverage large, open, shaded acanthus scroll surrounding well done portrait of squirrel on branch gnawing on pine cone, under makers name, on the bottom of each action. Lockplates have matching scroll at front portions, rear portions are engraved with game scenes; coveys of quail flushing from fence row on left side of gun “1”, and from open woodlands on gun no. “2”. Right locks depict scenes reminiscent of “WATERSHIP DOWN” with three rabbits running through woodlands on gun “1”, and with two rabbits, one surveying the distance from hillside, while another crouches behind a big tree, on gun “2”. Case hardened trigger guards are engraved with matching relief acanthus and have SNs gold inlaid at grips. Master engravers signature “J. M. Smetts” is on trigger plates. Exceptionally well matched, strikingly marbled, and nicely fiddle figured European walnut straight grip buttstocks measure 15-1/2″ over checkered wood butts. Fluted drop points are behind lockplates, and well cut point pattern checkering with line borders is at grips. Matching splinter ejector forends have Anson releases. Gun no. “1”: Bore diameter at muzzles: left -.385, right -.386. Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 5 lbs 7 oz. LOP: 15-1/2″. Gun no. “2”: Bore diameter at muzzles: left -.389, right -.388. Drop at heel: 2-7/16″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 5 lbs 8 oz. LOP: 15-1/2″. High quality leather case with stitched leather corners has brown canvas outer cover with stitched tan leather trim. Case is lined in burgundy cloth, and has gold embossed black leather Francotte label in lid. Case contains 2-pc walnut and brass cleaning rod with brush and jag, two pairs of snap caps, and a square oil bottle. PROVENANCE: Consignor states: “These guns are the last to be made by Auguste Francotte of Liege, and it is doubtful that they will ever be replicated.” CONDITION: Essentially as new, with only scant evidence of having been fired since proof, and a few light handling marks on wood and metal. Mechanically crisp. Case leather is excellent as protected by its outer cover, which has some light marks. Interior cloth shows some very light compressions. Accessories are excellent. 49574-1 MGM351 (50,000-70,000) – Lot 2104

2105
$0.00

*20 GAUGE FRANCOTTE 20 QUALITY EJECTOR GUN WITH CASE.

SN 85799. Cal. 20 ga. 2-1/2″ Chambers. 26″ Dovetailed steel bbls with narrow, matted game rib, are engraved “Von Lengarke & Detmold” and “U. S. Agents New – York” on tops. Bbl flats are stamped with Belgian nitro proofs for 20 bore 2-1/2″ chambers. Side of left bbl is recently engraved “Aug. Francotte 20 ga. 2-1/2″”. Case hardened sideplated boxlock action features non-automatic safety, crossbolt third fastener, side clips, and double triggers. Action is engraved in typical “grade 20″ style with 60% coverage of small scroll. Fences are more deeply engraved with large scroll. Makers name and address are at the bottom of each lockplate. Top lever and trigger guard are blued, scroll engraved, and SN is at grip. Nicely marbled European walnut round knob pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ to checkered wood butt over 1″ lengthening piece over 3/4″ piece which appears to have been cut from orig stock and reattached. Point pattern borderless checkering is at grip. A vacant silver oval is on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. Bore diameter: left -.629, right -.628. Bore restrictions: left -.026 (full), right -.008 (IC). Wall thickness: left -.022, right -.024. Drop at heel: 2-3/4″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 5 lbs 8 oz. LOP: 14-1/4”. High quality oak and leather case with brass corners, is lined in dark green cloth, and contains a pair of snap caps. CONDITION: Excellent, as refinished. All metal parts retain nearly all of a sympathetic refinish, with a few light subsequent marks. Color of action is deep, somewhat dark. Engraving remains clear. Checkering nicely re-cut. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are strong and in time. Case leather is excellent with a few rubs and marks. Interior cloth is excellent. 49029-9 MGM74 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 2105

2106
$2,300.00

*AUGUST FRANCOTTE GRADE 25E.

SN 87677. Cal. 12 Ga. 26″ bbl. 2-5/8″ chamber. “Certifiable pre-ban ivory” front sight with red plastic mid-bead. Full length tapered rib with bbls showing importer name of “VON LENGERKE & DETMOLD” on right tube and “US AGENTS NEW YORK” on left tube. Miller single selective trigger, auto ejectors, non-automatic safety. Receiver scroll and floral engraved with bbl bolsters in an oak leaf pattern with side clips. Full pistol grip, 2-point checkering pattern on butt. LOP 14-5/8″ over black leather covered pad. Buttstock has 2-1/8″ added wood extension. Un-engraved gold shield. Left bore diameter – .724, right – .722. Left choke – .007, right choke – .023. Weight 6 lbs. 7 oz. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Very good as partially restored. Bbls retain 80-85% orig bbl blue with light handling marks. Left bore very good. right bbl fine with minor pits in front of chamber area. Receiver retains traces of case color. Trigger guard bow shows about 75% blue, tang turned silver. Stocks retain most of a restored hand rubbed finish. 49322-3 JSL IVORY (1,800-2,800) – Lot 2106

2107
$10,925.00
Revised: 9/18/2015

Please Note: According to our consignor, this was only the 2nd engraved Superbritte he had seen in over 50 years of collecting high grade doubles. This is a very rare gun.

*UNUSUAL SUPERBRITTE SIDE OPENING OVER-UNDER GAME GUN WITH CASE.

SN 51759. Cal. 12 ga. 27-1/2″ Demi-bloc bbls fitted with raised, matted rib, are engraved “Belgique” on top left side rear. Bbl flats are stamped with Belgian nitro proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers. Bottoms of bbls are marked with steel type, choke information, and “Falla” with hammer logo. Coin finished OU action that opens to the the left side after depressing side lever, features pivoting third fastener, bushed strikers, and non-automatic safety. Action is engraved with 40 – 50% coverage sprays of scroll with rose bouquet highlights. Newly made, beautifully dark veined, and lightly figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 15″ over checkered horn buttplate, and features shadow line right hand cheekpiece and point pattern checkering. Forend with large static piece of wood on right sides of bbls, and small matching tip, with removable “forend” on left, is nicely checkered, and has Deeley type release. Bore diameter: top -.724, bottom -.724. Bore restrictions: top -.010 (IC), bottom -.005 (IC). Wall thickness: top -.028, bottom -.026. Drop at heel: 2-3/4″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs 14 oz. LOP: 15″. Also included are a pair of Briley 20 ga tubes, with provision for interchangeable chokes. Good quality leather case with stitched leather corners is lined in burgundy felt, and contains choke tubes and installation mallet. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Robert Burg. CONDITION: Very fine, as refurbished. Bbls retain nearly all of a satin re-black. Action cleaned to silver and gray. New buttstock retains nearly all of its hand rubbed oil finish. Forend pieces refinished, checkering re-cut. Bores are very good, with scattered light pitting. Action is tight. Bbls are slightly off face. Case is excellent, near new. 49100-10 MGM411 (12,500-20,000) – Lot 2107

2108
$0.00

*A. JOSEPH DEFOURNY OVER-UNDER GAME GUN WITH EXTRA BARRELS AND CASE.

SN 15114. Cal. 12 ga and 20 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 26″ Demi-bloc bbls with matted, ventilated ribs, are each marked “A. Jos. Defourny Herstal Siemens Martin Nitro Steel IMPERIAL CROWN GRADE” and “Made in Belgium For CONTINENTAL ARMS CORPORATION. N.Y” on left sides of top bbls. Breech sections are near fully engraved with oak leaves. “20” or “12” are gold inlaid on rear portions. Bottoms of bbls and bbl flats are stamped with Belgian nitro proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers. Each bbl set has its own ejector forend stamped “12” or “20” on interior of iron. Coin finished OU sideplated boxlock action features double Kersten type bolt, non-automatic safety (SAFE gold inlaid) and single selective trigger with selector behind trigger blade. Action is engraved with near full coverage large open shaded scroll, and oak leaves on fence. This well cut scroll is background for scenes of game and dogs; bottom of action engraved with a trio of flushing ducks. Left lockplate portrays a setter on point, with a pointer honoring point. A pair of pheasant are at bottom. The same pair of dogs watching a pair of ducks flush is on the right. Male grouse is displaying on a branch with interested female in foreground on trigger guard bow. Tang is engraved with SN. A crown is gold inlaid on top lever. Somewhat streaked and lightly fiddle figured European walnut steel capped pistol grip buttstock measures 13-3/4″ over checkered and engraved steel buttplate. Fancy pattern borderless checkering is at grip. A silver shield engraved “CB” is on toe line. Matching 3-pc ejector forends have Deeley releases. 20 ga. BBL set: Bore diameter: top -.627, bottom -.627. Bore restrictions: top -.010 (Lt mod), bottom -.006 (IC). Wall thickness: top -.024, bottom -.026. Drop at heel: 2-3/4″, drop at comb: 1-3/4″. Weight: 6 lbs 14 oz. LOP: 13-3/4″. 12 ga. BBL set: Bore diameter: top -.723, bottom -.722. Bore restrictions: top -.010 (Lt mod), bottom -.007 (IC). Wall thickness: top -.032, bottom -.029. Drop at heel: 2-11/16″, drop at comb: 1-3/4″. Weight: 6 lbs 14 oz. LOP: 13-3/4″. Abercrombie & Fitch marked brown leather case with stitched leather corners is embossed “C. B” on top. Case is lined in burgundy cloth, and has space for action and both sets of bbls, and contains a pair of A&F marked 20 bore snap caps, and another pair of snap caps (aluminum for 12 ga). Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain over 90% of what appears to be their orig blue, most loss due to silvering on sharp edges, and some scattered light marks. Action retains essentially all of its orig coin finish with some areas of darkening and a small area of stains on left lockplate. Stocks retain nearly all of what appears to be their orig rubbed oil finish with some light marks and area dulled from slip-on rubber pad. Checkering is lightly worn. Bores are excellent. Action is tight with both sets of bbls. Ejectors are slightly out of time. Trigger works. Case leather is fine, still light in color, with numerous scuffs and rubs, mostly on edges. Five corners and handle have detached and are missing. One corner is in case. Straps are good. Interior cloth is fine with rubs and soiling. Partitions are solid. Mid bead is “certifiable pre-ban ivory”. 49305-2 MGM122 IVORY (4,500-9,500) – Lot 2108

2109
$0.00

*GASTINNE RENETTE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GAME GUN.

SN 6434. Cal. 16 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 28-1/2″ Dovetailed bbls are engraved “Gastinne Renette a Paris” on raised, flat game rib. Bbl flats are stamped with Belgian nitro proofs for 16 ga. and 2-1/2″ chambers. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with choke information and “Acier Comprime”. Case hardened sidelock action is stocked to the fences and features non-automatic safety (S inlaid in gold), bushed strikers, hidden third fastener, side clips, and double triggers (front articulated). Action and lockplates have border engraving. Fences are arcaded. Nicely marbled European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-7/8″ over ribbed horn buttplate, and features point pattern checkering with line border. Matching splinter ejector forend with Anson release has gold inlay of individual initials “MT” surmounted by the crown of a marquis in center diamond of checkering. Bore diameter: left-.669, right -.668. Bore restrictions: left -.008 (IC), right -.014 (Mod). Wall thickness: left -.021, right -.025. Drop at heel: 2-3/4″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs. 4 oz. LOP: 14-7/8″. CONDITION: Excellent, as refurbished. Bbls retain nearly all of a good quality satin rust blue over some scattered pitting. Action retains 90% of nicely colored rehardening, again over some scattered pitting, some heavy. Buttstock is most likely a nicely made replacement, and retains nearly all of its orig finish. Forend retains nearly all of its refinish, checkering re-cut. Bores are bright and shiny with some pits evident mostly in right bbl at breech end, with some light frosting. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are in time. 49415-8 MGM17 (2,500-3,500) – Lot 2109

2110
$0.00

*FINE 20 BORE DARNE V22.

SN O258. Cal. 20 ga. 3″ Chamber. 25-5/8″ Mono-bloc bbls with triple proofs, are choked mod and Imod, and stamped for 65mm chambers. Coin finished, sliding block action with obturating disks is engraved with 70% coverage rose and scroll and nicely carved fences. Nicely fiddle figured straight grip 2-pc stocks are fitted with ribbed buttplate and horn forend tip. Weight: 5 lbs 8 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. CONDITION: Excellent, as partially refinished. Bbls retain nearly all of their re-blue. Coin finish of action is excellent. Stocks refinished, checkering re-cut. Bores are excellent. Action smooth and tight. 49440-1 MGM327 (15,000-17,000) – Lot 2110

2111
$20,125.00

*EXQUISITE HIGH ORIGINAL CONDITION PRUSSIAN CHARLES DALY REGENT DIAMOND GRADE.

SN 14504. Cal. 12 ga. This fine, top of the Daly line, lightweight shotgun has 28″ Witten Excelsior steel bbls fitted with concave, matted rib gold inlaid “Charles Daly Regent Diamond Quality” on unmatted portion. Breech ends of bbls are engraved with exceptionally well cut and beautifully shaded full relief oak leaves, acorns, and ferns, terminating in various sized shaded acanthus scroll behind “Witten Steel” logos. Bbl flats are stamped with German nitro proofs with a proof date of 11/25. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with steel information, and bottom of left bbl with SN. Scallop-backed, case hardened, boxlock action with water table marked “PRUSSIA” features automatic safety (SAFE gold inlaid), pin type cocking indicators on top, square crossbolt third fastener, side clips, and nickel-plated double triggers with finely checkered blades. Fences are beautifully carved in shell motif with flutes engraved with scales. Remainder of action is nearly fully scroll engraved with semi-relief open shaded acanthus scroll surrounding exceptional relief gold inlaid vignettes of game scenes; a well rendered setter is on left side, and a group of grouse, two perched and three flying, are on right. Bottom of action depicts the classic in-your-face relief gold inlaid flying mallard surmounted by a sovereigns crown. “CHARLES DALY” is in small banner at bottom rear of each fence. Case hardened trigger guard with matching scroll has fine woodland scene of two gold inlaid woodcock flying through branches on bow. SN is at grip. Beautifully dark marbled and lightly figured European walnut round knob pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over orig ribbed horn buttplate. Fancy pattern borderless checkering with fleur-di-lis intrusions is at grip. Side panels are checkered with broad chip-carved borders. Bottom of grip has inlet horn oval with raised ridge. A vacant gold oval is on toe line. Matching long splinter ejector forend has inlet schnabeled horn tip, and Deeley type release. Bore diameter: left -.724, right -.724. Bore restrictions: left -.049 (extra full), right -.047 (extra full). Wall thickness: left -.030, right -.024. Drop at heel: 3″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Weight: 6 lbs 4 oz. LOP: 14-1/4”. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine. Bbls retain nearly all of what appears to be their orig lustrous rust blue, with one or two cleaned spots toward muzzles on right bbl. Action retains approx 85 – 90% orig case hardening color. Depth of engraving is enhanced by hand worn silvering on beads and bottom of action. Thumbpiece of top lever is slightly silvered. Top tang of action and grip portion of trigger guard are also silvered. Stocks retain nearly all of their orig hand rubbed oil finish, with a few light marks, checkering lightly worn. Wood at head of stock is slightly away from action (normal shrinkage). Bores are excellent with a hint of frosting and one or two small pings in right bbl, toward muzzle. Action is very slightly loose with forend removed, feels tight with forend installed. Ejectors are strong and in time. 48990-2 MGM47 (17,500-27,500) – Lot 2111

2112
$14,490.00

*VERY FINE “REGENT DALY” IMPORTED BY A. H. HEINEN, SIDE-PLATED BOXLOCK SINGLE TRIGGER EJECTOR GAME GUN.

SN 192. Cal. 20 ga. 2-5/8″ Chambers. 30″ Shoe lump bbls are fitted with semi-raised, matted, ventilated rib, with gold inlaid “REGENT DALY” toward rear. Breech ends of bbls are gold inlaid with two bands, and have 2-1/2″ triangles of well cut shaded medium scroll. Bbl flats are stamped with imperial German nitro proofs for 20 ga. and 2-3/4″ chambers. Bottoms of bbls are stamped “BOHLER ANTINIT” and with SN and proof date of 10/30. Case hardened action with ornamental sideplates features automatic safety (SAFE gold inlaid), reinforcing bolsters, side clips, crossbolt third fastener with dolls head, and single selective trigger with checkered finger blade. Action and sideplates are engraved with nearly full coverage extremely well cut medium sized shaded scroll. Trigger plate has exceptionally well rendered deep relief engraved scene of hawk stooping on rising pheasant, the principals of which are relief inlaid in gold. Blued top lever is also scroll engraved and has a band of deep relief scroll at pivot. Blued and scroll engraved trigger guard has importers name “A. H. Heinen” “CHICAGO” as well as SN on short tang. Very fine, light reddish brown, nicely streaked and figured European walnut, steel capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over orig ribbed horn buttplate. Stock features long lozenge shaped drop points and fancy pattern borderless checkering at grip. Matching 12″ long beavertail ejector forend has Anson release which engages two different loops on bbl for added strength. Water table, breechface and forend iron internals are engine turned. Bore diameter: left -.627, right -.627. Bore restrictions: left -.016 (mod), right -.015 (mod). Wall thickness: left -.032, right -.026. Drop at heel: 2-3/16″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 7 lbs 1 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain 95 -98% orig blue with some areas of light cleaning, and a few scattered marks, silvered on sharp edges and at muzzles. Middle bead has been removed and area re-colored. Action retains most of its orig case hardening color, lightened and silvered at bottom from normal hand wear. Lockplates retain nearly all of their color. All percentages difficult to ascertain because of an accumulation of grease and oil. Top lever and trigger guard, as well as grip cap, retain over 80% of their orig blue. Stocks retain nearly all of their orig glossy oil finish with numerous marks and some light scratches, mostly on left side of butt. Checkering is lightly worn. Buttplate has chip at toe and some insect damage. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are in time. Trigger works. An interesting high grade gun exhibiting exceptional craftsmanship. 49029-19 MGM12 (15,000-22,500) – Lot 2112

2113
$13,800.00

*TRULY EXCEPTIONAL, HIGH ORIGINAL CONDITION, INVESTMENT QUALITY CHARLES DALY REGENT DIAMOND GRADE SEXTUPLE SINGLE BARREL TRAP GUN.

SN 26380. Cal. 12 GA 2-3/4″ Chamber. 32″ Bbl with raised, matted, ventilated rib is gold inlaid “Charles Daly Regent Diamond Quality” on unmatted portion. Breech area is relief engraved with exceptionally well carved fern leaves transitioning to well cut open shaded scroll and terminating in small scroll. Witten Excelsior Steel logos are in front of scroll engraving. Bottom of bbl is stamped with steel type, SN, and German imperial proofs with a date of 1/32. Case hardened scallop-backed boxlock action has Daly’s “improved sextuple locking system” which has two sliding bolts in square section action top, which intersect projections on rear of bbl. Action has no safety, and has gold plated trigger. Top fence and side bolsters are relief carved with shell designs at tops and olive leaves and olives along bolsters. Remainder of action is nearly fully engraved with exceptionally well cut, large, open, shaded scroll. This scroll surrounds game scenes in oval vignettes with major subjects relief gold inlaid with exquisite detail. A gold inlaid pointer is standing on rock and pointing on left side of action. Four gold inlaid grouse fly over meadowland on right. Both sides of action are flush gold inlaid “CHARLES DALY”. Bottom of action portrays usual face-on flying duck surmounted by a regents crown, both in full relief gold. Matching scroll engraved trigger guard bow has really cool scene of a gold inlaid weasel attacking a pheasant while it is perched on a branch. SN is in oval device at grip. Beautiful feather crotch figured and strikingly marbled dense European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-3/4″ over Silver type pad, and features fancy border checkering at grip with pattern pierced by fleur-di-lis as flush drop points. Side panels are also checkered and have chip-carved borders. A gold oval on toe line is engraved “L”. Matching long slightly flared beavertail ejector forend has Deeley type release. Bore diameter: .740. Bore restrictions: .054 (extra full). Wall thickness: .072. Drop at heel: 1-13/16″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Weight: 8 lbs 11 oz. LOP: 14-3/4″. Gun is accompanied by black ABS case with three combination locks embossed “Jaqua’s”. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Robert Burg. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, near new, retaining nearly all of what appears to be its orig finishes on metal parts, with just a hint of silvering on the sharpest edges of relief engraving on action adding to its depth. Stocks are excellent, retaining most of what appears to be their orig finish with a possibility of light refinish on butt portion, with adjustment of comb and installation of pad. There are only the slightest visible handling marks on wood and metal. All screw heads appear unturned. Mechanically crisp. Undoubtedly one of the finest examples of this rare highest quality Daly gun in existence. Rear bead is “certifiable pre-ban ivory”. 49100-54 MGM264 IVORY (12,500-22,500) – Lot 2113

2114
$0.00

*VERY FINE AND RARE CHARLES DALY REGENT DIAMOND GRADE SINGLE BARREL TRAP GUN.

SN 26379. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chamber. 32″ Bbl with raised, matted, ventilated rib is gold inlaid “Charles Daly Regent Diamond Quality” on unmatted portion. Breech area is relief engraved with exceptionally fine fern leaves transitioning to well cut open shaded scroll and terminating in small scroll. Witten Excelsior Steel logos are in front of scroll engraving. Bottom of bbl is stamped with steel type, SN, and German imperial proofs with a date of 12/31. Case hardened scallop-backed boxlock action with no safety, and gold plated single trigger, is nicely filed. Top fence and side bolsters are relief carved with olive leaves and olives. Remainder of action is nearly fully engraved with exceptionally well cut large open shaded scroll. This scroll surrounds game scenes in oval vignettes with major subjects relief gold inlaid with exquisite detail. A pair of gold inlaid ducks rise from marsh on left side of action, and a trio of pheasant stand in open woodlands on right. Both sides of action are flush gold inlaid “CHARLES DALY”. Bottom of action portrays usual face-on flying duck surmounted by a regents crown, both in full relief gold. Matching scroll engraved trigger guard has scene of pair of gold inlaid woodcock or snipe winging through trees on bow. SN is in oval device at grip. Dark streaked and lightly fiddle figured dense European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 13-5/8″ over open sided Pachmayr white line pad, and features fancy border checkering at grip with pattern pierced by fleur-di-lis. Side panels are also checkered and have chip-carved borders. A vacant gold oval is on toe line. Matching long flared beavertail ejector forend has Deeley type release. Bore diameter: .742. Bore restrictions: .022 (.002 recess) (full). Wall thickness: .070. Drop at heel: 1-7/8″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 8 lbs 1 oz. LOP: 13-5/8″. CONDITION: Excellent, as partially refinished, as found. Bbls retain approx 90% of a satin re-blue, engraving still clear, steel logos slightly softened. Action retains a considerable amount of its orig case hardening color, actual percentage difficult to ascertain because of its extensive engraving. Top lever retains over 80% of its orig blue. Trigger guard has traces of orig color. Stocks retain most of what appears to be orig rubbed oil finish with numerous marks, dents, and scratches, with some refinishing of butt portion at time of installation of pad, which has been roughly rounded. Checkering somewhat worn. Bore is excellent. Action is very slightly loose with forend removed, but tight with forend in place. Ejector is strong. Very few of these high quality singles were made, and good examples seldom come to market. 49413-1 MGM194 (9,000-15,000) – Lot 2114

2115
$2,875.00

*HIGH QUALITY CHRISTOPH FUNK 20 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR SINGLE TRIGGER GAME GUN.

SN 37335. Cal. 20 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 29-1/2″ Shoe lump bbls are fitted with matted rib holding two white beads. Tops of bbls are engraved “CHRISTOPH FUNK” and “SUHL”. Bbl flats are stamped with German nitro proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers, with a proof date of 7/34. A sling loop is soldered to bottom rib. Coin finished ogee backed boxlock action features non-automatic safety, crossbolt third fastener, side clips, and single selective trigger with selector on right, similar to that found on L. C. Smith’s. Action is engraved with near full coverage typical Germanic scrolling acanthus in beaded background, along with game scenes on sides and bottom; a trio of rabbits on left, four ducks on right, and three pheasant on bottom. Bottom of action is also stamped with Funk triangular logo, which can also be found on left side of rear bbl lump. Top lever is gold inlaid with monogram “LG” and “1”. Trigger guard is of horn. Well marbled and nicely figured European walnut horn capped pistol grip buttstock measures 13-5/8″ over old red pad, and features right hand shadow line cheekpiece, nicely fluted comb, point pattern checkering at grip, inset horn diamond drop points, and a sling loop on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend has Deeley release. Bore diameter: left -.627, right -.626. Bore restrictions: left -.026 (full), right -.023 (Imod). Wall thickness: left -.027, right -.029. Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 6 lbs 5 oz. LOP: 13-5/8″. CONDITION: Very good. Bbls retain most of what may be orig blue, considerably thinned along sides from normal hand wear. Coin finish of action remains bright overall. Stocks retain most of what appears to be their orig oil finish with numerous heavy and light marks, nicks, and scratches, checkering somewhat worn. Pad has melted. Bores are excellent with some light striations. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. 49445-2 MGM370 (2,500-4,500) – Lot 2115

2116
$0.00

*VERY FINE 20 GAUGE KRIEGHOFF “ESSENCIA” SIDELOCK EJECTOR GAME GUN WITH CASE.

SN 1039. Cal. 20 ga. 3″ Chambers. 30″ Shoe lump bbls are fitted with slightly raised, concave game rib deeply engraved “KRIEGHOFF” “Made in Germany”. Bbl flats are stamped with 2006 nitro proofs. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with SN, and importers name (Krieghoff International). Case hardened sidelock action features automatic safety (S gold inlaid), bushed strikers, Roman nose hidden bbl extension, raised rib tumbler end cocking indicators, gold-plated internals, and gold-plated double triggers (front articulated). Bold color hardening of action is enhanced by 30% coverage sprays of well cut shaded scroll. “KRIEGHOFF” is gold inlaid on each lockplate, and “Essencia” is engraved in gold on bottom of round bodied action. Double beaded, blued trigger guard has scroll on bow and SN at grip. Finely marbled and stump figured European walnut round knob pistol grip buttstock measures 14-7/8″ over checkered wood butt. Borderless point pattern checkering is at grip. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson type release. Bore diameter: left -.625, right -.625. Bore restrictions: left -.011 (lt mod), right -.004 (IC). Drop at heel: 2-3/16″, drop at comb: 1-5/16″. Weight: 6 lbs 7 oz. LOP: 14-7/8”. Makers dark leather case with stitched leather corners by Emmebi has green canvas outer cover with brown leather trim and green velvet lining. Interior of case is lined in burgundy cloth, and has tan leather Krieghoff label in lid. Case contains bags for action and bbls, snap caps, tube of Krieghoff Gun Glide, along with instruction booklet and key. CONDITION: Excellent. Unfired, as new, with only a few light handling marks in all of its orig finishes on both wood and metal. Mechanically crisp. Case is also new, with only a few rubs on canvas outer cover. Interior is excellent plus. A svelte and elegant gun that retails at approx $30000.00. 49305-1 MGM185 (17,000-25,000) – Lot 2116

2117
$16,100.00

*VERY FINE 20 GAUGE KRIEGHOFF “ESSENCIA” SIDELOCK EJECTOR GAME GUN WITH CASE.

SN 1087. Cal. 20 ga. 3″ Chambers. 28″ Shoe lump bbls are fitted with slightly raised, concave game rib deeply engraved “KRIEGHOFF” “Made in Germany”. Bbl flats are stamped with 2009 nitro proofs. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with SN, grade, and importers name (Krieghoff International). Case hardened sidelock action features automatic safety (S gold inlaid), bushed strikers, Roman nose bbl extension, raised rib tumbler end cocking indicators, gold-plated internals, and gold-plated double triggers (front articulated). Striking and bold color hardening of action is enhanced by 30% coverage sprays of well cut shaded scroll. “KRIEGHOFF” is gold inlaid on each lockplate, and “ESSENCIA” is engraved in gold on bottom of round bodied action. Double beaded, blued trigger guard has scroll on bow and SN at grip. Beautifully veined and nicely fiddle figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-3/4″ over checkered wood butt. Borderless point pattern checkering is at grip. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson type release. Bore diameter: left -.625, right -.625. Bore restrictions: left -.014 (mod), right -.010 (IC). Drop at heel: 2-1/8″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 6 lbs 3 oz. LOP: 14-3/4”. Makers dark leather case with stitched leather corners by Emmebi has green canvas outer cover with brown leather trim and royal purple lining. Interior of case is lined in purple cloth, and has tan leather Krieghoff label in lid. Case contains bags for action and bbls, Emmebi marked snap caps, pair of Briley snap caps with mops, cleaning oil, and a trigger lock, along with instruction booklet and warranty. CONDITION: Excellent, essentially as new, with only a few light handling marks in all of its orig finishes on both wood and metal. Mechanically crisp. Case is also new, with only a few rubs on canvas outer cover. Interior is excellent plus. A great opportunity to acquire one of these svelte and elegant guns that retail at approx $30000.00. 49022-1 MGM45 (12,500-19,500) – Lot 2117

2118
$8,050.00

*RELIEF ENGRAVED AND GOLD INLAID KRIEGHOFF K-32 12 AND 20 GAUGE TWO BARREL SET WITH CASE.

SN 4365. 27-3/4″ 20 ga bbls and 29″ 12 ga bbls are both fitted with choke tubes and raised matted ventilated ribs and no side ribs. Krieghoff name, address, and model are on top left of 20 ga bbls and on bottom of mono-bloc of 12 ga. bbls. 12 ga bbls are ported. Blued K 32 action features non-automatic safety and gold-plated sgl selective trigger. Action is engraved in a pattern similar to “San Remo” style with dogs and birds. On this gun subjects are relief gold inlaid and action is blued. Backgrounds are finely detailed. A setter points a pair of flushing pheasant on right, and a hawk attacks a mallard drake on left while hen flushes from pond. Top lever and bottom of action are gold inlaid with a sovereign’s crown, and “Krieghoff” “Model 32″ is gold inlaid on bottom within a field of full coverage well cut open shaded scroll. Spectacular flame figured American walnut flared rosewood capped pistol grip buttstock with slight Monte Carlo measures 14-1/8″ over black Decelerator pad over 1/4” spacer. Side panels are checkered and checkering at grip has fleur-di-lis intrusions into pattern. Inset gold diamond on bottom of grip cap is engraved “Rambo”. Matching large beavertail forend fits both bbl sets and has Deeley type release. 12 ga. BBLS: Drop at heel: 1-3/4″”, drop at rear of Monte Carlo: 1-9/16″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 8 lbs 5 oz. LOP: 14-1/8″. 20 ga BBLS: Drop at heel: 1-3/4″, drop at rear of Monte Carlo: 1-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 8 lbs 4 oz. LOP: 14-1/8″. Aluminum Americase is lined in royal blue velvet, has space for gun and both sets of bbls. Case contains an extra 12 ga choke tube (2 in gun), three 20 ga. tubes (2 in gun), and a 12 ga wrench. 20 Bore tubes are slightly extended with knurled ends. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Robert Burg. CONDITION: Excellent, with evidence of relatively light use, with a hint of edge wear and thinning of blue on bottom of action and trigger guard. Stocks have some light handling marks and chips in their orig finish. Bores are excellent. Mechanically fine. Case is fine with some soiling and scuffs. Interior cloth has some compressions and light soiling. 49100-29 MGM268 (9,000-14,000) – Lot 2118

2119
$8,050.00

*RELIEF ENGRAVED AND GOLD INLAID KRIEGHOFF K-32 CROWN GRADE WITH CASE.

SN 4525. Cal. 12 ga. 27-7/8″ are fitted with slightly raised matted ventilated rib and no side ribs. Krieghoff name, address, and model are on top left. Blued K 32 action features non-automatic safety and gold-plated sgl selective trigger. Action is engraved in a pattern similar to “San Remo” style with dogs and birds. On this gun subjects are relief gold inlaid and action is blued. Backgrounds are finely detailed. A setter points a pair of flushing pheasant on right, and on right a fox gnaws on hapless captured duck while its compatriots fly away. Top lever and bottom of action are gold inlaid with a sovereign’s crown, and “Krieghoff” “Model 32″ are gold inlaid on bottom within a field of full coverage well cut, open, shaded scroll. Fine flame figured American walnut flared rosewood capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/8” over black open sided white line pad. Side panels are checkered and checkering at grip is of semi point pattern. Inset gold diamond on bottom of grip cap is engraved “CJ”. Matching large beavertail forend has Deeley type release. Bore diameter: top -.731, bottom -.731. Bore restrictions: top -.007 (IC), bottom -.005 (IC). Drop at heel: 2-5/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 8 lbs 5 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. Krieghoff marked dark blue ABS case with brown leather trim and combination lock is lined in burgundy patterned velvet. CONDITION: Excellent, appears near new, with only the slightest of handling marks on wood and metal. Mechanically crisp. Case is excellent. 49628-1 MGM366 (7,000-10,000) – Lot 2119

2120
$9,200.00

*DESIRABLE KRIEGHOFF K-20 PARCOURS SPECIAL WITH CASE.

SN 101941. Cal. 20 ga. 3″ Chambers. 32″ Mono-bloc bbls are fitted with raised, ventilated, adjustable aiming point rib, and interchangeable choke tubes. Coin finished action features non-automatic safety and single selective trigger. Action is engraved in Parcours III Special style, with exceptionally well cut, full relief engraved game birds on each side; trio of pheasant on left, and grouse on right. This nicely detailed engraving is surrounded by sprays of scroll at corners, and line and acanthus borders. Bottom of action is marked “K-20” “KRIEGHOFF” and “Germany” in scroll flanked shield. Fine, nicely marbled and crotch figured European walnut pistol grip buttstock measures 14-7/8″ over adjustable KICKEEZ pad, and features adjustable comb, point pattern checkering at grip, which also has large right hand palm swell. Sporting clays schnabeled type forend has Deeley type release. Weight: 8 lbs. 8 oz. LOP: 14-7/8″. Krieghoff marked Americase is lined in royal blue velvet. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, with scant evidence of having been fired, with a few handling and assembly marks, most notably some light dents on left side of butt, and a sharp small knock on left side of forend. Mechanically crisp. Case is excellent with some scuffs. Interior has compressions and sharp edge worn almost through. 49183-13 MGM429 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 2120

2121
$9,775.00

*KRIEGHOFF K80 UPLANDER ENGRAVED BY BADILINI WITH CASE.

SN 001661. Cal. 12 ga.3″ Chambers. 28″ Separated mono-bloc bbls fitted with raised, matted rib are marked with instruction information on top bbl and Krieghoff information on bottom of mono-bloc. Bbls are fitted with Krieghoff choke tubes. Nickel-plated K80 action with single selective trigger and non-automatic safety is engraved with near full coverage well cut large scrolling acanthus, as background for oval scenes of flying game birds; partridge on left side of action, and dove on right. Bottom of action is marked “K-80” “KRIEGHOFF” “GERMANY”. Engravers signature “Badilini” is on trigger plate. Exceptionally well figured and marbled European walnut ambidextrous pistol grip Monte Carlo stock measures 14-5/8″ over “Decelerator” sporting clays pad. Drop at heel: 2-5/8″, drop at rear of Monte Carlo: 1-7/8″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 8 lbs 2 oz. LOP: 14-5/8″. Krieghoff marked aluminum Americase is lined in royal blue deep pile velvet with “Krieghoff A Tradition of Performance” embroidered in lid. Case contains three choke tubes (two additional in gun) with wrench and stock removal tool. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, appears to have been fired very little since proof, with slight cartridge halos through damascening on breechface. There are a few light handling marks overall, most notably some small dents and pecks on rear of Monte Carlo. Action is tight. Mechanically crisp. Case has some scuffs and marks on exterior. Interior velvet shows compressions and rubs. 49305-15 MGM145 (8,000-12,000) – Lot 2121

2122
$0.00

*GOLD INLAID ABESSER & MERKEL SIDEPLATED BLITZ ACTION OVER-UNDER MILLER SINGLE TRIGGER HEAVY GAME GUN WITH CASE.

SN 22015. Cal. 12 ga. 32-3/4″ Bohler steel demi-bloc bbls are fitted with raised, matted, ventilated rib. Top left of bbl is engraved with steel information and stamped with proofs. Breech section is engraved with well cut medium scroll. Case hardened sideplated Blitz action features single Kersten bolt, non-automatic safety, and Miller single selective trigger. Top fence is well filed and engraved with relief oak leaves. Remainder of action has about 80% coverage well cut scroll with oak leaf highlights. This engraving on lockplates surrounds game scenes enhanced with gold inlay; a gold inlaid pheasant stands in foreground with engraved wooded background and two other pheasants, one standing behind the principal, and another flying overhead on the left. On the right lockplate a spaniel retrieves a gold inlaid duck while three others fly away over a marsh. Bottom of action is engraved with makers name, “SUHL” and “GERMANY”. A Miller trigger with selector at fore part has been installed, and trigger plate has been stamped “O” and “U”. Blued top lever and trigger guard are also scroll engraved. Well streaked and nicely fiddle figured flesh-toned European walnut sunburst horn capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/4″ over brown open sided white line pad. Stock features skip-line point pattern checkering, white line under grip cap, white inlet lozenge drop points, and a vacant German silver oval on toe line. Large matching 3-pc forend has inset ebony tip and Deeley release. Bore diameter: top -.718, bottom -.717. Bore restrictions: top -.017 (lt mod), bottom -.034 (full). Wall thickness: top -.032, bottom -.030. Drop at heel: 1-7/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 9 lbs 0 oz. LOP: 14-3/4″. Fine quality oak and brown leather case has brass corners, and is lined in scarlet cloth. Case contains pair of snap caps, square oil bottle, and case straps. CONDITION: Fine. Bbls retain nearly all of an old re-black. Action retains a considerable amount, perhaps as much as half of its orig case hardening color, that is quite gummed with oil or lacquer. Stocks retain most of what appears to be their orig finish with added oil or lacquer, which has crazed overall. Checkering is slightly worn. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Trigger works. Case is excellent, in and out, near new. 49029-15 MGM77 (6,000-10,000) – Lot 2122

2123
$4,370.00

*ABESSER & MERKEL SIDEPLATED BLITZ ACTION OVER-UNDER GAME GUN RETAILED BY SLOAN’S.

SN 21992. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 26″ Demi-bloc bbls with relatively wide matted rib are engraved “Sole U.S. Agents Sloan’s Sporting Goods Co Inc.” and “New York N.Y.”, along with steel info on either side of rib. Case hardened, OU, single Kersten, Blitz action is fitted with ornamental sideplates. It features non-automatic safety, reinforcing bolsters, and single selective trigger, with selector button at side. Action is engraved with 80% coverage typical Germanic scroll with some oak leaf highlights surrounding game and dog scenes at rear portions of sideplates; a dog (pointer ?) retrieves a fallen duck from marsh while three of its compatriots fly off, on left plate. Right plate portrays a covey of quail gathering under bush, with other members of covey flying in. Sides of bolsters are semi relief carved in oak leaf pattern. Bottom of action is engraved “Abesser & Merkel” “Suhl” and “GERMANY”. Blued trigger guard is also scroll engraved. Nicely figured and marbled sunburst horn capped pistol grip buttstock measures 13-1/2″ over base plate of old pad. Skip line checkering with broad mullered borders is at grip with broad flairs into buttstock. A silver oval on toe line is engraved “W”. Matching 3-pc ejector forend has inset light horn tip, and Deeley release. Bore diameter: top -.718, bottom -.718. Bore restrictions: top -.006 (IC), bottom -.005 (IC). Wall thickness: top -.026, bottom -.027. Drop at heel: 2-7/8″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Weight: 7 lbs 2 oz. LOP: 13-1/2″. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbls retain over 90% of what appears to be orig blue. Action and lockplates retain a considerable amount of their orig case hardening color, perhaps as much as 50%. Stocks retain most of an old oil finish, possibly original, with a number of light and heavy scratches and marks. Checkering somewhat worn. Rubber portion of pad missing. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are slightly out of time. Trigger works, but selector is stuck in “over” position, undoubtedly just gummy. Like all Abesser & Merkel guns this short barreled OU made for the American market, is of high quality. Copper topped spherical “certifiable pre-ban ivory” front sight. 49445-11 MGM384 IVORY (3,000-5,000) – Lot 2123

2124
$13,225.00

*DAINTY AND SCARCE .410 GREIFELT GRADE NO. 1 OVER-UNDER BOXLOCK EJECTOR GAME GUN WITH CASE.

SN 30988. Cal. .410. 2-1/2″ Chambers. This fine little gun, offered by VL&D, and Abercrombie & Fitch before WWII, has 26″ demi-bloc bbls fitted with full length matted rib. Top right of rib is engraved “VON LENGERKE & DETMOLD, INC”, and “NEW YORK” on left. Breech area is nicely rose and scroll engraved. Breech end of bottom bbl is marked “GERMANY” and “410 – 2-1/2”. Very small, blued, scallop-backed, boxlock action features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), double Kersten top fastener, reinforcing bolsters, and double triggers (front articulated). Action is engraved with 90% coverage varying sized simple scroll with floral bouquets and other highlights. This engraving surrounds well rendered game scenes with a group of four pheasant feeding in field on left, and four pigeons mucking about on right. “Greifelt & Co Suhl” is engraved under each scene. Reinforcing bolsters are deeply relief carved with exceptionally well cut oak leaves and acorns. Well marbled and nicely burl figured European walnut round knob pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over 5/8″ thick checkered horn buttplate. Point pattern checkering with line borders is at grip. Small 3-pc ejector forend has Anson type release. Bore diameter at muzzles: top -.386, bottom -.383. Wall thickness: top -.032, bottom -.038. Drop at heel: 2-5/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 4 lbs 7 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. High quality leather case with stitched leather corners is lined in burgundy cloth, and has gold embossed black leather A & F label in lid. Case contains a pair of snap caps, and an A&F marked square oil bottle. PROVENANCE: Booklet with factory letter with specifications of this particular gun, and historical information regarding Greifelts in general, including copies of ledger pages. CONDITION: Very fine, as refinished. Bbls retain over 95% of a re-black over some scattered light pitting and marks, engraving slightly washed. Action has also been re-blued, and retains nearly all of that blue, engraving still clear. Trigger guard and top lever are slightly silvered. Stocks retain nearly all of a hand rubbed oil finish, checkering re-cut. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are strong and in time. There are three old stress cracks behind action running into side panels, which appear to be stable. Case leather is darkening, with a number of scuffs, rubs, and marks. Interior relined and cloth is excellent with some light rubs. New label is excellent, as are accessories. A delightful lightweight gun. 49630-1 MGM410 (7,000-10,000) – Lot 2124

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2126
$0.00

*EXCEPTIONALLY FINE MERKEL 303-E SIDELOCK EJECTOR OVER-UNDER GAME GUN.

SN 39777. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 28″ Demi-bloc bbls fitted with matted, ventilated rib are engraved “GEBRUDER MERKEL SUHL” and “GERMANY” on ejector bosses which are exceptionally well engraved with open shaded scroll. Bottom bbl is stamped with Aug 1954 German nitro proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers. Coin finished, double Kersten, OU action features H&H type sidelocks, which are hand detachable with hidden hinged cover thumbpiece on right lock. Gun also features non-automatic safety and single selective trigger with selector button at right side of trigger. Action is near fully engraved with exceptionally well cut open, shaded, acanthus scroll. “Gebruder Merkel Suhl” is on bottom. Lockplates with no scroll are engraved with exceptionally fine scenes of canines and game; a pair of setters, one pointing a pair of flushing quail, while the other honors point, are on left lockplate. On right a fox peers over brow of hill hungrily anticipating a pheasant dinner, as five pheasant feed. Background details of this engraving are very well done. Blued top lever and trigger guard are scroll engraved. Dark and dense, nicely marbled and lightly figured European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over leather faced open sided white line pad over 1/2″ of black and white spacers. Grip cap is of relief cast silver (?) with initial “C” (?) at bottom. A figured walnut Monte Carlo comb has been fitted over orig comb. Well carved open scroll is behind lockplates, and modified point pattern checkering is at grip, which makes a transition to butt with “chinstrap”. A gold oval on toe line is engraved “LMC” “WHITING” “N.J.”. Matching 3-pc ejector forend has Deeley release and engine turned internals. Ventilated rib bbls for Merkel shotguns have not been available for some time. Bore diameter: top -.719, bottom -.719. Bore restrictions: top -.036 (full), bottom -.028 (Imod). Wall thickness: top -.042, bottom -.044. Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at rear of Monte Carlo: 1-7/16″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 8 lbs 2 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain approx 90% of what appears to be orig blue. Coin finish of action is still light in color, all engraving sharp and clear. Stocks retain over 90% of what appears to be their orig hand rubbed oil finish, checkering lightly worn. A small sliver is missing from left side of added Monte Carlo. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are in time. A scarce high grade post war Merkel. “Certifiable pre-ban ivory” bead sights. 49432-27 MGM397 IVORY (8,000-12,000) – Lot 2126

2127
$8,050.00

*FINE WAR TIME PRODUCTION MERKEL GRADE 203E SIDELOCK EJECTOR OVER-UNDER PIGEON OR TRAP GUN.

SN 27024. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. This obviously custom made top of the line shotgun has 30″ demi-block bbls fitted with matted, ventilated rib. Breech ends are nicely scroll engraved and marked “Gebruder Merkel Suhl” on left side, and “Suhler Waffenwerk” on right. Bbl flats are stamped with Nazi era nitro proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers with a proof date of 10/40. Bottom of bottom bbl is stamped with SN, “Bohler Special”, and with Merkel logo, which also appears on rear lump and action face. Coin finished OU action features double Kersten bolt, hand detachable sidelocks with engine turned internals, raised rib tumbler end cocking indicators, reinforcing bolsters, and double triggers (front articulated). Action and lockplates are engraved with near full coverage of exceptionally well rendered large open shaded scroll. This scroll is somewhat more deeply cut on fences and bolsters. Bottom of action is engraved with makers name. Blued top lever is also scroll engraved, and is silver inlaid with numeral “2” which is also on forend iron and rear of rib. Scroll engraved and blued trigger guard has SN at grip. Lightly streaked and figured dense European walnut round knob pistol grip buttstock measures 14″ over ribbed horn buttplate, and features swept right hand shadow line cheekpiece, closely spaced checkering with line borders at grip, and a silver oval on toe line engraved with monogram “J de K” (?). Matching 14″ long 3-pc ejector forend has engine turned iron internals and Deeley release. Bore diameter: top -.719, bottom -.726. Bore restrictions: top -.037 (full), bottom -.009 (IC). Wall thickness: top -.030, bottom -.027. Drop at heel: 2-13/16″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 7 lbs 8 oz. LOP: 14″. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain essentially all of a satin re-blue over some light marks, lettering slightly softened. Action retains nearly all of its orig coin finish with some small areas of darkening and staining. Stocks retain nearly all of what appears to be their orig rubbed oil finish with some light marks and scratches, comb possibly taken down, checkering excellent but lightly worn. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are strong and in time. Gun is in need of a good cleaning to remove lots of congealed oil. “Certifiable pre-ban ivory” twin beads. 49029-8 MGM11 IVORY (7,000-11,000) – Lot 2127

2128
$0.00

*EARLY POST WAR MERKEL MODEL 201E LEXUS OVER-UNDER GAME GUN WITH SILVER INLAY AND CARVED “CHECKERING”.

SN 40203. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 27-5/8″ bbls are fitted with low, matted, solid rib. Breech section is engraved with semi-relief oak leaves and acorns in shaded background. Left side is marked “GEBRUDER MERKEL SUHL”. Bottom bbl is stamped with 1954 German nitro proofs. Top ejector is stamped “70”. Rounded and blued scallop-backed OU action features dbl Kersten bolt, pin type cocking indicators, and dbl triggers (front articulated). Automatic ejectors. Reinforcing bolsters. Action is engraved with oak leaves and acorns matching bbls. Remainder of action has near full coverage of more acorns and oak leaves in somewhat less relief surrounding silver inlaid game scenes with a setter pointing a pair of flushing pheasant in a woodland clearing on left; and a trio of silver mallards flying over swamp on right. Bottom of action has circular vignette of silver hare bounding through underbrush. Trigger guard is silver inlaid “R.E. McNETT.” on bow. Boldly fiddle figured European walnut pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/8″ over checkered composition buttplate. Stock features small right hand shadow line cheekpiece, and relief carved oak leaves as “checkering”. Matching 3-pc field forend has Deeley release. Bore diameter: top -.721, bottom -.721. Bore restrictions: top -.012 (mod), bottom -.001 (cyl). Wall thickness: top -.035, bottom -.033. Drop at heel: 2-5/8″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 6 lbs 9 oz. LOP: 14-1/8″. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, with only a few light handling marks in wood and metal. Silver inlays beginning to tone at edges. Carving slightly “polished” by hand wear. Mechanically crisp. A pleasingly presented Merkel. “Certifiable pre-ban ivory” bead sight. 49185-1 MGM289 IVORY (9,000-12,000) – Lot 2128

2129
$0.00

*TFC MARKED PRE-WAR MERKEL TYPE OVER-UNDER PIGEON GUN RETAILED IN HUNGARY WITH CASE.

SN 6783. Cal. 12 ga. 30″ Demi-bloc bbls fitted with narrow, concave, matted, ventilated rib are gold inlaid “Pirk Jozsef Orokose” and “Dotzauer Karoly Budapest” on each side of breech section. Left sides of bbls under 3-pc forend top wood, are stamped with imperial German nitro proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers, with proof date of 7/27. Bottoms of bbls are stamped “Bohler Antinit” with SN and makers monogram “TFC” (?). Merkel type sideplated boxlock OU action has “TFC” monogram on breechface, and features double Kersten bolt, non-automatic safety (ZARVA gold inlaid), and Miller single non-selective trigger. Action is beautifully engraved with relief olive leaves on bolsters, and otherwise has nearly full coverage of extremely well cut large open shaded scroll. The same gold inlaid names as found on bbls, are on each lockplate. Scroll engraved trigger guard has tang which extends to ivory grip cap. Beautifully marbled and figured European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/8″ over black leather faced Silver type pad. Flat top point pattern checkering is at grip. A gold oval on toe line is engraved “TIR AUX PIGEONS” “GRAND PRIX DE PAU” and “1929 1/18 – 19″. Matching long ejector 3-pc forend has inset ivory tip and Anson release. Bore diameter: top -.725, bottom -.720. Bore restrictions: top -.032 (full), bottom -.027 (Imod). Wall thickness: top -.032, bottom -.033. Drop at heel: 2-1/8″, drop at comb: 1-3/8”. Weight: 8 lbs 3 oz. LOP: 14-3/8”. Older oak and leather case with brass corners is lined in scarlet felt. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Fine. Bbls retain over 90% of an old re-black over some light marks and dents. Action and lockplates retain approx 40% orig case hardening color, the balance nicely silvered. Engraving on trigger guard tang is somewhat washed. Stocks retain most of an old oil refinish with a number of marks. There is a 2-1/2″ crack in forend running from bottom of iron forward to diamond shaped escutcheon. Forend iron has been drilled to reduce weight. Seven areas under wood of forend have been excavated for same reason. Bores are excellent with one or two light scores, and some light frosting. One very small dent on bottom of bottom bbl is about 13″ back from muzzle. Action is tight. Ejectors are out of time. Bottom ejector is “live”. Trigger works. Case leather has been painted black, and has many subsequent cracks and scuffs, especially on edges. Orig handle is detached, and fair. Interior felt is good with one area ripped away from removal of label (?). Twin bead sights, grip cap and forend inset are all “certifiable pre-ban ivory”. 49051-1 MGM42 IVORY (5,000-8,000) – Lot 2129

2130
$0.00

*28 GAUGE MERKEL 147EL WITH BOX.

SN 380065. Cal. 28 GA 26-3/4″ Shoe lump bbls are fitted with flat, matted, game rib, and are marked with importer, maker, and “MADE IN GERMANY” on top of left bbl, with steel information on right. Bbl flats are stamped with German nitro proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers. Coin finished, scallop-backed, boxlock action features automatic safety, Greener crossbolt third fastener, bushed strikers, reinforcing bolsters, and dbl triggers. Action is engraved with sprays of deeply cut scroll surrounding relief engraved game scenes; a group of grouse feeding on left side, and three pheasant, one standing, two flying on right. Engraving is signed “WH” at rear of left scene. Top lever and scroll engraved trigger guard are blued. Lightly fiddle figured, dense, European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-5/8″ over Merkel marked composition buttplate. Point pattern checkering is at grip. Long, fat, splinter ejector forend has Deeley type release. Bore diameter: left -.552, right -.552. Bore restrictions: left -.024 (full), right -.012 (mod). Drop at heel: 2-5/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs 2 oz. LOP: 14-5/8″. Green and white Merkel box contains packing materials and instruction booklet. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, with evidence of light field use, appears essentially unfired, with only light handling marks on wood and metal, however bottom of action has slightly browned and blue on front portion of trigger guard bow is considerably silvered. Right ejector won’t fire. Box is excellent. 49512-4 MGM286 (4,500-5,500) – Lot 2130

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2131
$0.00

*FINE PREWAR GEORG KNAAK OVER-UNDER GAME GUN WITH EXCEPTIONAL ENGRAVING AND GOLD INLAY.

SN 14001. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 29-1/2″ Bbls fitted with matted, ventilated rib, are engraved “Deutsche Waffenfabrik Georg Knaak, Berlin S.W. 48 Germany”. Top sections of bbls have 6″ triangles of well cut scroll at breech ends, and ejector mortises have fine game scenes with gold inlaid semi-relief subjects; a pair of pheasant are on right, and a fox chases a rabbit with mountains in background on left. There are also 2-1/4″ triangles of scroll on either side of both muzzles. Blued, boxlock, OU, scallop-backed action features gold-plated single trigger with selector combined with safety, double Kersten top fastener, pin type cocking indicators, and reinforcing bolsters. Action is engraved in near full coverage very well executed, open, shaded, flowing scroll and acanthus. This fine engraving surrounds gold inlaid game scenes on each side; a setter watching two ducks flush with mountains in background on left, and a pointer pointing a pair of escaping pigeons with same background, on right. An unusual winged logo is on top of action. Trigger guard is of nylon. Dark, finely marbled, and extremely well figured European walnut ebony capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over checkered horn buttplate. Stock features a shadow line right hand cheekpiece, and fairly closely spaced checkering with carved borders at grip. Matching long 3-pc ejector forend has gold plated Deeley release. Carving is more extensive than that on butt, relief carved with acanthus flourishes. Bore diameter: top -.727, bottom -.729. Bore restrictions: top -.034 (full), bottom -.026 (mod). Wall thickness: top -.024, bottom -.026. Drop at heel: 2-3/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 8 lbs 2 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. Gun comes with blue canvas leather trimmed case marked “Perazzi”, lined in blue patterned cloth. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Robert Burg. CONDITION: Excellent, as refurbished. Bbls and action retain over 90% of a satin re-blue, silvered on sharp edges, considerably silvered on bottom of forend iron. Newly made stocks retain essentially all of their fine hand rubbed oil finish. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are strong and in time. Trigger works. Case is excellent. 49100-11 MGM427 (12,500-22,500) – Lot 2131

2132
$4,887.50

*LIGHTWEIGHT F. W. HEYM GRADE 4A SIDE-PLATED BOXLOCK EJECTOR GAME GUN.

SN 6116. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 26″ Dovetailed Krupp steel bbls fitted with slightly raised, concave, matted rib marked with grade and steel type in milled out section, are engraved with makers name and “Suhl Germany” on tops of bbls. Bbl flats are stamped with German imperial nitro proofs, bottoms of bbls with steel type, SN, and proof date of 5/31. Lightly colored case hardened side-plated boxlock action features automatic safety (SAFE engraved), pin type cocking indicators, square crossbolt and dolls head third fastener, side clips, reinforcing bolsters, and double triggers. Action is engraved with scrolling germanic acanthus with beaded background. Fences are deep relief carved, and have exceptionally well executed open acanthus scroll with a fine shaded background. Sideplates are near fully engraved with very well rendered portraits of game and dogs with a hound retrieving a dead rabbit on left lockplate, with another pair of bunnies escaping. Right lockplate depicts a nye of standing and strutting pheasant in open meadow. Broad striped European walnut horn capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over horn basket-weave buttplate, and features well cut closely spaced fancy bordered checkering, drop points, and a vacant silver oval on toe line. Long splinter ejector forend has inset schnabeled horn tip and Deeley type release. Bore diameter: left -.741, right -.738. Bore restrictions: left -.028 (Imp mod), right -.020 (Lt Mod). Wall thickness: left -.022, right -.021. Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 5 lbs 14 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain over 90% orig blue with some light marks and scratches. Action retains most of its originally light case hardening color, nicely silvered from hand wear, giving dramatic enhancement to fine engraving and carving. Stocks retain nearly all of what appears to be their orig hand rubbed oil finish, with open grain, checkering slightly worn and soiled. Horn of buttplate shows some slight insect damage. Bores are excellent, with one or two minor light dings and slight bulges behind chokes. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Right ejector is “live”. A fine quality snappy gun. 48990-1 MGM2 (4,500-7,500) – Lot 2132

2133
$575.00

*J P SAUER & SON 12GA BOXLOCK LIGHTWEIGHT GAME GUN.

SN 132350. Cal. 12 Ga. 26″ Krupp steel bbls, 2-1/2″ chambers, dbl triggers, extractors, automatic safety. Matted rib with twin “certifiable pre-ban ivory” beads. Scalloped boxlock action with Greener crossbolt and side clips. Checkered splinter forend and pistol grip stock with lightly engraved steel grip cap. Trigger guard lightly engraved with SN at tang. Lightly engraved action. LOP 14-1/2″ over hardened red recoil pad. Weight 6 lbs. 1 oz. . Left bbl choke cylinder. Right bbl choke Imp. Mod. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Fine. Bbls retain most of a restored finish. Action retains hint of case colors in protected areas only. Forearm and buttstock checkering slightly worn but mostly visible with some added finish and tiny losses. Action shows a hint of looseness and would benefit from a gentle cleaning, will make a nice lightweight field gun. 49272-2 JSL12 C&R; IVORY (750-1,250) – Lot 2133

2134
$2,300.00

*DSCHULNIGG 16GA SIDELOCK GAME GUN.

SN 322054. Cal. 16 Ga. 28″ bbls. 2-3/4″ chambers. Gold plated double triggers (front trigger is articulated), auto ejectors and non-automatic safety. Matted rib with “certifiable pre-ban ivory” front sight. Rib marked “WAFFEN – DSCHULNIGG – SALZBERG”. Full sidelock action which is lightly scroll engraved near full coverage. Straight stock, splinter forend, “S” inlaid in gold in front of safety button. 15″ LOP over leather covered pad. Gun has sling swivels and silver stock shield with initials “SP”. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Overall very fine as partially restored. Frame is blued. Bbl shows 95%+ blued finish. Receiver retains virtually all of restored blue finish. Wood is excellent showing most of a fine hand rubbed finish. Bores are fine as are mechanics. 49322-1 JSL19 C&R; IVORY (2,500-4,500) – Lot 2134

2135
$0.00

*AUSTRIAN BOXLOCK GAME GUN.

SN 41644. Cal. .410 28″ bbls. 3″ chambers. Choked: FULL/FULL. Full length matted low profile ventilated rib marked with importer mark “CALIF ARMS CO. LOS ANGELES – MADE IN AUSTRIA”. Steel front bead sight. Frame marked with SN. Nickel plated, lightly checkered, single trigger, automatic ejector, non-automatic safety. Capped full pistol grip stock with 13-7/8″ LOP over bordered checkered butt, with slight Monte Carlo. Beautifully 4-point checkered buttstock with broad mullered border. Frame engraved with geese in marsh scene surrounded by scroll on left and pheasants in woods scene surround by scroll on right. Bottom of receiver nicely appointed with scroll in diamond and triangular pattern. Trigger guard lightly scroll engraved at bow and tang. 2-pc forearm with Deeley latch, nicely checkered with broad mullered border pattern. Double locking crossbolt feature. Reinforced action. Horn grip cap. Weight: 7 lb 2 oz. CONDITION: Excellent overall. Bbls retain 95% of their orig bbl blue. Receiver French gray with minor freckling and staining, though very nice overall. Buttstock and forend retain 90-95% of a professionally restored hand rubbed varnish. Mechanics are excellent. Bores are bright and shiny with light leading. 49415-7 JSL95 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 2135

2136
$2,875.00

HIGH QUALITY FULL RELIEF ENGRAVED TOP LEVER HAMMER GUN WITH WHITWORTH BARRELS BY H. SCHERPING OF HANNOVER.

SN NSN. Cal. 16 ga. 2-9/16″ Chambers. 28-1/2″ Dovetailed steel bbls are engraved “H. SCHERPING HOF – BUCHSENMACHER HANNOVER.” on concave game rib with dolls head extension. There are 1″ triangles of well cut scroll and gold bands at breech ends. Bbl flats are devoid of any markings. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with British proofs and are engraved “SIR JOSEPH WHITWORTH’S” “FLUID COMPRESSED STEEL”. A sling loop is soldered to bottom rib. Round bodied top lever action with lever filed and shaped like a fish with gold eyes, is fitted with peninsula rebounding back action locks with round bodied serpentine hammers. Action and locks are profusely engraved with exceptionally well cut, detailed and shaded, relief oak leaves, branches, and acorns surrounding truly exceptional game scenes with a pair of black cock sparring on left side of action, and a setter chasing a flushing pair of grouse on right. Right lockplate depicts a pair of pheasant strutting through garden, and left lock has an extremely fine portrait of what could be the person for whom this gun was made, in hunting regalia with gun, peering over a rock. “H. SCHERPING” is engraved on left lock behind hammer and “HANNOVER” is behind hammer on right. A high relief monogram “TF” is in gold poincon at rear portion of top tang. Trigger guard is of horn, and is checkered on bow. Nicely fiddle figured European walnut round knob pistol grip buttstock has high hogback comb and measures 14-1/4″ over checkered wood butt. Stock features small shadow line right hand cheekpiece, point pattern checkering with broad mullered and line borders at grip, and a sling loop matching that on bbl, on toe line. Matching fully checkered splinter forend has pivoting lever release. Bore diameter: left -.665, right -.662. Bore restrictions: left -.020 (Mod), right -.007 recess (IC). Wall thickness: left -.029, right -.032. Drop at heel: 3-3/8″, drop at rear of comb: 2″, drop at front of comb: 2-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs 2 oz. LOP: 14-1/4”. CONDITION: Very fine, as refinished. Bbls retain over 90% of what appears to be a very old re-black, over some marks and scratches, with a few subsequent marks, mostly on right bbl where two dents have been raised. Action and locks retain traces of case color, but are mostly pewter gray, engraving remains excellent. Horn trigger guard is good with no insect damage, but has repaired crack at base. Stocks retain nearly all of an old oil refinish over numerous light marks, checkering competently re-cut. Bores are very fine, showing some scattered light pitting and a few striations, and the aforementioned areas of dent removal. Action is very slightly loose with forend removed, but tight with forend in place. Bbls are slightly off face. Locks are crisp. An exceptional steel barreled hammer gun by this highly regarded maker. 49224-13 MGM38 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 2136

2137
$13,800.00

*CUSTOM GOLD INLAID 28 GAUGE GRULLA SIDELOCK EJECTOR GAME GUN.

SN 31-03-083-04. Cal. 28 GA 2-3/4″ Chambers. 28-1/4″ Chopper lump bbls fitted with screw chokes and low, narrow, concave game rib are marked “GRULLA ARMAS S. L. EIBAR MADE IN SPAIN” on top of right bbl. Engine turned bbl flats are stamped with Spanish nitro proofs for 28 ga and 2-3/4″ chambers. Case hardened, round bodied, H&H type sidelock action features non-automatic safety, bushed strikers, raised rib tumbler end cocking indicators, H&H type detachable sidelocks, and dbl triggers, front articulated. Action is engraved with near full coverage simple scroll as background for semi-relief gold inlays of flowers and birds. Fences are inlaid in leaf and ribbon design. Left lock portrays a pair of gold cock pheasant dueling, spurs raised. A pair of quail fly across right lockplate. Bottom of action has gold portrait of a retriever with a trio of on-coming quail are on trigger plate. Top lever is pierced in scroll design. Sgl beaded trigger guard bow is also pierced in foliate design with gold inlaid flowers. Exceptional burl figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over thin black Decelerator pad. Point pattern checkering is at grip. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release with gold inlaid spider on tip. Drop at heel: 2-1/16″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 6 lbs 4 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. Gun is accompanied by its orig box and packing materials and three additional Briley thin wall choke tubes (2 in gun) and wrench. PROVENANCE: Larry Baer Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, showing little use, with scant evidence of having been fired, since proof, retaining essentially all of its orig finishes on wood and metal, with few light handling marks. Mechanically crisp. Box is fine. 49427-12 MGM260 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 2137

2138
$5,750.00

*PAIR OF ARRIETA XXV GAME GUNS.

SN 26799/ 26800. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 25″ Chopper lump bbls with Churchill ribs, are marked “Fca. de Escopetas Arrieta – Elgobar (Espana)” on tops of right bbls. Guns are made as a pair with numbers “1” and “2” gold inlaid on rear portions of ribs, top levers, and forend tips. Bbl flats are stamped with Spanish nitro proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers. Each bbl set is fitted with H & H type spring opening assist mechanism. Coin finished sidelock actions feature non automatic safeties, bushed strikers, and single triggers. Actions are engraved with British style rose and scroll. Bottoms of actions are marked “FABRICA DE” “Arrieta Y Cia” “ELGOIBAR”. Blued top levers and single beaded trigger guards are also scroll engraved. Nicely fiddle figured European walnut straight grip buttstocks measure 14-1/2″ over checkered wood butts and feature faceted drop points, diamond hands, point pattern checkering with mullered borders at grips, and brass ovals on toe lines engraved “C. R. A.” Matching splinter ejector forends have Anson releases. Gun no. “1”: Bore diameter: left-.723, right -.725. Bore restrictions: left -.019 (Mod), right -.010 (IC). Drop at heel: 2-3/8″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 6 lbs. 12 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. Gun no. “2”: Bore diameter: left-.722, right -.723. Bore restrictions: left -.013 (Mod), right -.005 (IC). Drop at heel: 2-3/8″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 6 lbs. 12 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. CONDITION: Excellent, showing limited field use. Bbls retain nearly all of their lustrous factory blue with a number of minor marks. Gun “1” has a number of considerable rubs on right bbl at front of forend. Actions retain nearly all their orig coin finish. Stocks have a number of handling marks in their orig finish, some relatively deep on gun no. “1”. Bores are excellent. Triggers do not set up for second shot. Guns are in need of some cleaning. 46430-2 MGM125 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 2138

2139
$0.00

*IVO FABBRI TITANIUM ACTION PINLESS SIDELOCK EJECTOR SINGLE TRIGGER OVER-UNDER GAME OR PIGEON GUN WITH CASE.

SN E1010. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. Finely struck 28-3/8″ demi-bloc bbls are fitted with medium width file cut flat solid rib gold inlaid “1” at rear. Gun is one of a pair with “1” engraved at rear of top tang and on forend tip. Left side of top bbl is engraved “IVO FABBRI – BRESCIA”. “FABBRI SS 2002 STEEL” is on right. Bottom bbl flat is stamped with makers name, gauge, importer, SN, and 2007 Italian nitro proofs. Dark anodized low profile OU action with pinless sidelocks, is made of titanium, noted for its extreme strength combined with light weight. Action features automatic safety (SAFE engraved) and single non-selective trigger. Action and lockplates are engraved with classic small scroll and rose bouquets in “British Best” tradition. “IVO FABBRI” is on both sides of action under lockplates, and on bottom. Engravers signature (Creative Art) is on trigger plate. Small bow trigger guard has SN at grip. Exhibition quality, beautifully flame/ fiddle figured, well streaked, European walnut extreme pistol grip buttstock measures 14-5/8″ over thin black Decelerator pad. Well cut point pattern checkering with line border is at grip. A vacant gold oval is on toe line. Matching one piece full forend has gold pigeon sitting on branch inlet into wood at rear. Bore diameter: top -.733, bottom -.734. Bore restrictions: top -.011 (IC), bottom -.011 (IC). Drop at heel: 1-15/16″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 6 lbs 8 oz. LOP: 14-5/8″. High quality tan leather two gun motor case by Nizzoli has stitched leather corners. Case is lined in burgundy cloth and has Fabbri paper label in lid. PROVENANCE: Copy of letter from Tullio Fabbri stating that “they are the first pair of titaniums ever shipped to the U.S. These guns are the first choice of the King of Spain, and many other people that pride quality and performance above all.” He goes on to explain many of the special features and materials inherent in the making of Fabbri guns today, not only the titanium actions, but also including their special bbl steel, micro welded construction, and superior finishing, including a black colored diamond coating of the bbl surface. CONDITION: Excellent, essentially as new with little evidence of firing since proof, with only one or two of the lightest marks in all finishes on wood and metal, most notably two or three light scratches on butt. Mechanically crisp. Case leather is excellent, with a few scuffs. Interior is excellent. Fabbri is the creator of some of the finest guns in the world. The Titanium model currently starts at 125,000 euros in Italy without engraving. The light weight action of the Titanium model yields a gun with exceptional dynamics. Gun no. “2” of the pair is also in this auction. 49335-1 MGM90 (100,000-150,000) – Lot 2139

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2140
$0.00

*IVO FABBRI TITANIUM ACTION PINLESS SIDELOCK EJECTOR SINGLE TRIGGER OVER-UNDER GAME OR PIGEON GUN WITH CASE.

SN E1011. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. Finely struck 28-3/8″ demi-bloc bbls are fitted with medium width file cut flat solid rib gold inlaid “2” at rear. Gun is no. 2 of a pair with “2” engraved at rear of top tang and on forend tip. Left side of top bbl is engraved “IVO FABBRI – BRESCIA”. “FABBRI SS 2002 STEEL” is on right. Bottom bbl flat is stamped with makers name, gauge, importer, SN, and 2007 Italian nitro proofs. Dark anodized low profile OU action with pinless sidelocks, is made of titanium, noted for its extreme strength combined with light weight. Action features automatic safety (SAFE engraved) and single non-selective trigger. Action and lockplates are engraved with classic small scroll and rose bouquets in “British Best” tradition. “IVO FABBRI” is on both sides of action under lockplates, and on bottom. Engravers signature (Creative Art) is on trigger plate. Small bow trigger guard has SN at grip. Beautifully flame/ fiddle figured, well streaked European walnut extreme pistol grip buttstock measures 14-5/8″ over thin black Decelerator pad. Well cut point pattern checkering with line border is at grip. A vacant gold oval is on toe line. Matching one piece full forend has gold pigeon sitting on branch inlet into wood at rear. Bore diameter: top -.733, bottom -.734. Bore restrictions: top -.011 (IC), bottom -.011 (IC). Drop at heel: 1-7/8″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 6 lbs 8 oz. LOP: 14-5/8″. High quality tan leather trunk case by Nizzoli has stitched leather corners. Case is lined in scarlet cloth and has large Fabbri paper label in lid. Case contains an array of high quality accessories including 2-pc ebony and brass cleaning rod with mop, jag, and brush in tan leather wallet, round brass oil bottle, brass and ebony snap caps, ebony handled chamber brush, and ebony handled torex turnscrew. All tools are marked “IVO FABBRI”. PROVENANCE: Copy of letter from Tullio Fabbri stating that “they are the first pair of titaniums ever shipped to the U.S. These guns are the first choice of the King of Spain, and many other people that pride quality and performance above all.” He goes on to explain many of the special features and materials inherent in the making of Fabbri guns today, not only the titanium actions, but also including their special bbl steel, micro welded construction, and superior finishing, including a black colored diamond coating of the bbl surface. CONDITION: Excellent, essentially as new with no evidence of firing since proof, with only one or two of the lightest marks in all finishes on wood and metal. Mechanically crisp. Case leather is excellent, with a few scuffs. Interior is excellent. All accessories are excellent to new. Fabbri is the creator of some of the finest guns in the world. The Titanium model currently starts at 125,000 euros in Italy without engraving. The light weight action of the Titanium model yields a gun with exceptional dynamics. Gun no. “1” of this pair is also in this auction. 49335-2 MGM91 (100,000-150,000) – Lot 2140

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2141
$46,000.00

*CLASSIC IVO FABBRI SIDELOCK OVER-UNDER PIGEON GUN ENGRAVED BY ALBERTO PASOLINI WITH CASE.

SN E564. Cal. 12 GA 2-3/4″ Chambers. Finely struck 30″ demi-bloc bbls are fitted with low, broad, file cut, ventilated rib and engraved “IVO FABBRI BRESCIA ITALY” on top left, and “BOEHLER BLITZ SUPER STEEL” on right. Bbl flats are stamped with 1980 Italian nitro proofs. Importers name and address (Buckhorn Trading Post, Dallas Texas) are marked on right side of bottom bbl under forend. Finely sculpted, case hardened, low profile, OU action fitted with sidelocks, features non-functional safety, non-selective sgl trigger, vented breechfaces, and incised line tumbler end cocking indicators. Action is engraved in classically styled, well cut, rose and scroll. “IVO FABBRI BRESCIA” is on bottom of action. Engravers signature (Alberto Pasolini) is on right side of trigger plate. Top lever and trigger guard with matching scroll engraving are blued. SN is at grip. Nicely veined and lightly fiddle figured European walnut pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/4″ over black open sided Fabbri marked pad. Matching, slim, 1-pc forend with Anson type release, is nearly fully checkered, and has flush gold inlaid pigeon on bottom rear. Bore diameter: top -.725, bottom -.726. Bore restrictions: top -.038 (full), bottom -.026 (Imod). Drop at heel: 1-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 8 lbs 0 oz. LOP: 14-3/4″. Well made tan leather case with stitched leather corners is lined in scarlet velvet, and contains a key. CONDITION: Excellent, showing very limited use, near new, with only a few light handling marks, and a hint of silvering on action. Mechanically crisp. Ejectors are perfectly timed. Case is very fine, with a number of marks and scuffs. Straps and handle are fine. Interior cloth is very fine with some marks, compressions, and light soiling. Although understated, this gun is of the exceptional quality typical of Ivo Fabbri. 49181-14 MGM263 (40,000-70,000) – Lot 2141

2142
$23,000.00

*IVO FABBRI BEST SIDELOCK EJECTOR SINGLE TRIGGER PIGEON GUN WITH EXTRA SET OF BARRELS AND CASE.

SN E484. (1972) Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers with long forcing cones. 29″ Chopper lump barrels with raised, flat, matted ribs, have “1″ and “2″ inlaid in gold on rear portions of ribs. Bbls are engraved “Armi. Fabbri. Brescia” and “Made in Italy” on left bbl, and “- Bohler Super Blitz Steel -” on right. Bbl flats are stamped with Italian nitro proofs, SN, and “I. Fabbri”. Bbl set no. “1″ has been ported, 11 ports on top of each bbl, and has had Briley chokes installed. Case hardened full sidelock action features automatic safety (“Safe” in gold background), line engraved tumbler end cocking indicators, Webley and Scott style vented strikers, and non-selective single trigger. Action and lockplates have 70% coverage of well cut traditional bouquet and scroll. Signature of highly regarded engraver “F. Iora” is in front of trigger guard bow. Trigger guard has SN inlaid in gold on tang. Flesh-toned, nicely veined, and somewhat figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over black “Decelerator” pad, and features very cleanly cut 32 LPI point pattern checkering with line border. Matching beavertail forend has Anson release, and gold pigeon inlaid in front of iron. BBL set no. “1″: Bore diameter: left -.726 with Briley chokes, right -.726 with Briley chokes. Wall thickness: left -.034, right -.032. Drop at heel: 1-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 7 lbs. 13 oz, LOP 14-1/2″. BBL set no. “2″: Bore diameter: left -.725, right -.726. Bore restrictions: left -.016 (Mod), right -.025 (IM). Wall thickness: left -.038, right -.032. Drop at heel: 1-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Aluminum “Americase” has combination lock, is lined in dark green velvet, and contains 1 Briley choke (2 in gun) and Beretta marked bags for action and each bbl set. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain nearly all of their lustrous blue. Action retains about 60% of its case hardening color, silvered on beads, and graying on fences and bottom. Left lockplate retains 90% color, and right approximately 70%, with evidence of cleaning toward front. Stocks retain virtually all of their rubbed oil finish with a few minor marks. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are in time, and trigger works. Bores are excellent. Case is excellent. Fabbri guns are considered to be perhaps the highest quality shotguns available today, and the company produces approximately 30 guns per year. Mid beads are “certifiable pre-ban ivory”. 49305-17 MGM124 IVORY (20,000-30,000) – Lot 2142

2143
$17,250.00

*EXQUISITE IVO FABBRI SIDE BY SIDE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GAME GUN ENGRAVED BY C. TOMASONI WITH CASE.

SN E584. (1982) Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. Beautifully struck 27-1/2″ chopper lump bbls fitted with concave, matted rib, are engraved “ARMI FABBRI BRESCIA ITALY” and “VACUUM ARC REMELTING STEEL” on tops. Bbl flats are stamped with 1982 nitro proofs, “6”, “10”, SN, makers name and importers name and address (CT Shotgun). Coin finished sidelock action features non-automatic safety (SAFE engraved), engraved line tumbler end cocking indicators, and single non-selective trigger. Action is beautifully engraved with a mixture of small scroll and larger open scrolling acanthus with some floral highlights surrounding exceptional Bulino scene on bottom of action of flushing pheasant with hunter mounting gun in background. Lockplates are Bulino engraved with other fine game scenes; a flock of mallards are settling into marsh, with another mallard bathing in foreground, of left lock, right with lovely scene of partridge flying from hillside with cropland in distance, being pointed by pointer. A similar scene (without dog) is illustrated as figure 118 in MODERN FIREARMS ENGRAVINGS by Mario Abbiatico, as done by Claudio Tomasoni. Engraving on this gun is by Tomasoni, with his signature appearing at the bottom of each game scene on lockplates, and on trigger plate. “IVO FABBRI” is on bottom of each side of action. Top lever and trigger guard have scroll and acanthus engraving to match action. SN is at grip. Understated but elegant dark streaked and lightly figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-3/8″ over checkered wood butt. Well cut borderless point pattern checkering is at grip. Matching beavertail ejector forend has Anson release. Bore diameter: left -.726, right -.727. Bore restrictions: left -.038 (full), right -.027 (Imod). Wall thickness: left -.029, right -.020. Drop at heel: 2-1/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs 14 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. Fine quality russet leather case with brass corners and central brass medallion, has burgundy colored canvas outer cover with brown leather trim, with central leather medallion gold embossed “VRG”. Case is lined in dark green suede, and has three covered compartments with brass knobs, and space for seven cartridges in wood block. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, with scant evidence of light field use. Bbls retain essentially all of their exquisite satin black finish, with one or two light marks, mostly on bottom of right bbl. Action retains essentially all of its coin finish with some scattered light oxidation marks on bottom left. Stocks have some light scratches and handling marks in their orig rubbed oil finish, checkering very slightly darkened. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Bbls are on face, with only a hint of cartridge halos on breechface. Ejectors are strong and in time. Trigger works. Case leather is excellent with only a few light marks, as protected by its outer cover, which has some scuffs. Zippers work. Case handle is excellent. Interior is excellent. An opportunity to own one of the world’s finest guns, embellished by a renowned master. 49305-16 MGM88 (20,000-30,000) – Lot 2143

2144
$0.00

*SUPERB FLLI RIZZINI R1-E 20 BORE GAME GUN WITH EXCEPTIONAL SWAN THEME ENGRAVING BY MUFFOLINI WITH CASE.

SN 2230. Cal. 20 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. Beautifully struck 28″ chopper lump bbls are engraved “Flli RIZZINI – MAGNO V.T.” on narrow, game rib. Bbl flats are stamped with year 2000 Italian nitro proofs. Bottom of right bbl is engraved with importers name (William Larkin Moore). Coin finished, sidelock action features non-automatic safety and single non-selective trigger. It is engraved with full coverage truly exceptional semi-relief climbing and trailing open acanthus and scroll. This exceptional engraving melds into central motif of quartering portrait of swan, wing outstretched, on each lockplate. Bottom of action portrays this same swan face on. Fences are more deeply carved with scroll and acanthus. This theme extends to top lever and trigger guard. SN is on tang. This striking engraving is by noted Italian engraver Stefano Muffolini, whose signature is on trigger plate. Beautifully marbled and lightly figured red-toned European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-7/8″ over skip line checkered wood butt. Stock shaping is flawless with sharp fields around lockplates, and crisp transition to grip, which is checkered in very well cut flat top borderless point pattern. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. Bore diameter: left -.630, right -.632. Bore restrictions: left -.015 (mod), right -.009 (IC). Drop at heel: 2-1/8″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 6 lbs 3 oz. LOP: 14-7/8″. High quality tan leather case with stitched leather corners has green canvas outer cover with russet leather trim. Interior is lined in olive green felt, and has large paper Rizzini label in lid, along with info label for this gun. Case contains 2-pc walnut and brass cleaning rod with mop, brush, and jag (still in tissue), a pair of snap caps, and a round oil bottle. CONDITION: Essentially as new, appears unfired since proof, with only the faintest of light handling and assembly marks on wood and metal. Case leather is excellent, as protected by its outer cover, which has some scuffs and rubs. Interior is excellent. This esteemed maker produces fewer than a dozen guns each year, with a tariff of approx $100,000.00 each before engraving. 49417-21 MGM363 (65,000-95,000) – Lot 2144

2145
$20,700.00

*NICELY MATCHED PAIR OF PIOTTI “KING – 1” SIDELOCK EJECTOR GAME GUNS MADE FOR J. RIGBY & CO WITH CASE.

SN 8863/ 8864. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 28″ Chopper lump bbls with swamped, narrow game ribs, have gold inlaid “1” and “2” at rear portions. Guns are a true pair with “1” and “2” gold inlaid on top levers and forend tips. Bbls are engraved “Made for J Rigby & C. London” and “By Fratelli Piotti of Gardone V.T. Italy”. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with 1990 Italian nitro proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers. Coin finished sidelock actions feature automatic safeties (S inlaid in gold), raised arrow tumbler end cocking indicators, and double triggers (front “loose”). Actions and lockplates are engraved with well cut traditional small scroll with rose bouquet highlights. Coin finished single beaded trigger guards have SNs at grips. “Flli. Piotti Italy” is on each lockplate. Well matched, dark veined and lightly figured European walnut straight grip buttstocks measure 15-1/2″ over fully checkered wood butts. Stocks feature drop points, diamond hands, closely spaced borderless point pattern checkering, and .585 marked gold ovals engraved with initials “JWS”. Matching splinter ejector forends have Anson releases. BBL set no. “1”: Bore diameter: left -.727, right -.727. Bore restrictions: left -.025 (Lt Mod), right -.014 (I mod). Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs 11 oz. LOP: 15-1/2″. BBL set no. “2”: Bore diameter: left -.727, right -.727. Bore restrictions: left -.027 (I mod), right -.016 (mod). Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs 11 oz. LOP: 15-1/2″. High quality brown leather 2- gun motor case with stitched leather corners is embossed “J.W.S.” on top. Case is lined in burgundy cloth and has gold embossed black leather Rigby label in lid. Case contains 2-pc rosewood and brass cleaning rod and a Rigby bench cloth. CONDITION: Excellent, showing evidence of little use, with light cartridge halos on breechfaces. Most finish loss on bbls is due to contact with forend during firing. There are a few scattered light marks. Coin finish is excellent, as are stocks, with only a few handling marks in their hand rubbed oil finish, and slight compressions to checkering on butts. Bores are excellent. Actions are tight. Ejectors are strong and in time. Case leather is excellent with a few light rubs and some small dots of white paint. Straps and handle are excellent. Interior cloth and label are excellent. Cloth lightly soiled. A great pair of classically styled game guns with a current retail of over $39,000.00 each. 49305-3 MGM146 (25,000-35,000) – Lot 2145

2146
$0.00

*INTERESTING EARLY PIOTTI SIDELOCK EJECTOR OVER-UNDER GAME GUN WITH CASE.

SN 3898. Cal. 12 GA 1968. This fine gun by this highly regarded Italian maker is virtually identical to the Merkel 203E and was undoubtedly sourced from them. It has 27-1/2″ demi-bloc bbls with low, matted, ventilated rib. Top bbl is engraved “F PIOTTI GARDONE VT” on left side, and “ACCIAIO PHONIX” on right. Bbls are stamped with 1968 nitro proofs. Coin finished OU action with H&H type detachable sidelocks, features non-automatic safety, double Kersten bolt, filed in arrow head tumbler end cocking indicators, and dbl triggers (front articulated). Action is engraved with near full coverage large, flowing, acanthus scroll. This engraving is somewhat deeper on fences and bolsters. Blued top lever has thumbpiece pierced and relief engraved in scroll and floral motif. Blued trigger guard has SN at grip. Well streaked and lightly figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-3/8″ over Silver type pad, and has closely spaced point pattern checkering at grip. Three piece ejector forend has Deeley type release and silver oval at rear engraved with monogram “DR”. Bore diameter: top -.728, bottom -.728. Bore restrictions: top -.031 (full), bottom -.021 (mod). Wall thickness: top -.029, bottom -.026. Drop at heel: 1-3/4″, drop at comb: 1-5/16″. Weight: 7 lbs 6 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. Brown leather case with brass corners and two combination locks is lined in dark green felt, and contains 3-pc beech and brass cleaning rod. CONDITION: Excellent, showing evidence of light field use. Blue of bbls silvered on sharp edges with a number of light marks and scratches. Coin finish of action is excellent. Blued trigger guard considerably silvered at grip. Stocks have a number of light scratches and marks in their orig rubbed oil finish. Pad appears to be relatively new. Checkering is lightly worn and dirty. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are in time. Case leather is excellent with some light marks. Interior is excellent. 49512-5 MGM284 (9,000-12,000) – Lot 2146

2147
$14,375.00

*LOVELY 20 BORE FLLI BERTUZZI SIDELOCK EJECTOR GAME GUN WITH EXCEPTIONALLY FINE GAME SCENE ENGRAVINGS BY DASSA WITH CASE.

SN 5906. Cal. 20 ga. 3″ Chambers. Finely struck 26-1/2″ chopper lump bbls with flat, narrow, matted rib, are engraved “ARMI Flli BERTUZZI GARDONE V.T. ITALY” on left side of left bbl. Makers name is inlaid in gold. Bbl flats are stamped with 1991 Italian nitro proofs, and with makers name. Bottoms of bbls with chamber and choke information, are engraved with importers name and address (William Larkin Moore). Coin finished, full sidelock action features non-automatic safety, bushed strikers, and double triggers (front articulated). Action is filed with well done beads and fillets and rounded lockplates. Action is engraved with near full coverage of a combination of very well cut miniscule scroll with unengraved areas on beads as counterpoint to truly exceptional Bulino renditions of small game birds in realistic backgrounds with dramatic skies; pair of chukar partridge fly out of mountainous terrain on left lock, trio of quail erupt from hedgerow into open cropland on right. Another pair of quail flush through trees on bottom of action. “ARMI Flli BERTUZZI” is on left side of action and “ITALY GARDONE VT” is on right. This exceptional engraving is signed by the well known Dassa brothers on trigger plate with a date of “’91”. Top lever and single beaded trigger guard are also engraved with miniscule scroll. SN is on banner at grip. Lightly marbled and nicely figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-3/4″ over black leather covered pad, and features drop points, standard point pattern checkering, and a gold oval on toe line engraved “GWH”. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release and central diamond is inlet with gold Bertuzzi crest. Bore diameter: left -.622, right -.621. Bore restrictions: left -.011 (lt mod), right -.006 (IC). Wall thickness: left -.033, right -.037. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-5/16″. Weight: 6 lbs 0 oz. LOP: 14-3/4″. Makers brown leather case by Nizzoli is lined in olive green felt, and has gold embossed black leather Bertuzzi label in lid. CONDITION: Excellent, showing evidence of light field use, with a few scattered marks on wood and metal, most noticeably a light scratch under one partridge on left lockplate, and some other light marks on butt and forend. Forend finish shows light wear, and some smoothing of checkering from hand wear. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are strong and in time. Case leather is excellent with a few scuffs and rubs on edges. Straps and handle are fine. Interior cloth has some rubs and marks, and space where lump fits has been repaired with tape. These beautiful guns will never be made again as the Bertuzzi brothers retired a few years ago. 49305-6 MGM192 (8,000-12,000) – Lot 2147

2148
$0.00

*FINE 28 BORE ABBIATICO & SALVINELLI JOREMA SIDELOCK OVER-UNDER GAME GUN WITH CASE.

SN 708. Cal. 28 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. This finely crafted gun by this renowned firm, has 26″ demi-bloc bbls fitted with flat, matted, ventilated rib. “Abbiatico & Salvinelli” is inlaid in gold on top left. Bbl flats are stamped with 1988 Italian nitro proofs for 28 ga. and with SN and “MADE IN ITALY”. Small, low profile, coin finished, OU action is fitted with pinless sidelocks, and features non-automatic safety and sgl non-selective trigger. Action is engraved along sides of beads onto top fence and continuing to top lever and top tang, with very well cut, open, attenuated acanthus and ribbons with dark shaded background. Remainder of action and lockplates are plain finished with borders gold wire inlaid. Hinge pin pivot is gold wire inlaid, with more flush gold light scroll at central portion of each lockplate. Makers name is gold inlaid in script at the bottom of each plate. Relief scroll is also on front portion of trigger plate, and on single beaded trigger guard, where it appears on bow and on tang. SN is gold inlaid at rear of tang. This very pleasing engraving and gold design is signed by two different engravers on trigger plate. Strikingly fiddle figured and nicely marbled European walnut round knob pistol grip buttstock measures 14-5/8″ over russet leather covered pad. Stock features drop points, and very well cut point pattern checkering with mullered borders at grip. Matching slim one piece forend has interesting Anson type release, actuated by sliding a relief cast A&S crest/ button at central portion, instead of having button at tip. Bore diameter: top -.551, bottom -.551. Bore restrictions: top -.017 (full), bottom -.007 (IC). Drop at heel: 2-3/4″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 5 lbs 15 oz. LOP: 14-5/8″. Fine quality leather case with stitched leather corners is lined in scarlet velvet, and has brown leather A&S label stitched into lid. Case contains pair of snap caps, striker bottle with spare strikers, and an A&S marked round oil bottle. CONDITION: Excellent, near to new, with some very light evidence of having been fired since proof, with a few handling and assembly marks on bbls, and light scratches and marks, mostly on bottom of buttstock. Mechanically crisp. Case leather has some light scuffs. Interior lightly soiled, with some compressions and rubs. A nicely appointed lightweight gun. 49417-28 MGM362 (18,000-28,000) – Lot 2148

2149
$9,200.00

*BOSIS “WILD” HEAVY GAME OR CLAYS GUN WITH CASE.

SN 0003. Cal. 12 ga. 29-1/2″ Mono-bloc bbls fitted with Briley screw-in chokes, have ventilated side ribs and matted ventilated rib. Bbls are engraved “Luciano Bosis Brescia” on top left. Bbl flats are engraved with 2007 Italian nitro proofs, makers name, SN, and importers stamp (BSA). Nicely filed, coin finished, low profile, OU action features non-automatic safety and single non-selective trigger. Action has minimal, but elegant, sprays of exceptionally well cut small scroll engraving, and geometric borders. Bottom of action is tastefully engraved with “Luciano Bosis” on scrolled ribbon surmounted by lion rampant, surmounted by a crown. Beautifully dark marbled, stump figured, European walnut large pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over black Decelerator pad. Stock features right hand palm swell, and point pattern checkering with line border at grip. Matching semi-beavertail forend has Anson type release. Drop at heel: 1-7/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 7 lbs 15 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. High quality dark brown leather case with stitched leather corners by Emmebi, has paper Bosis label in lid, is lined in purple velvet, and contains plastic container holding five Briley choke tubes (two also in gun), wrench, as well as case instructions. CONDITION: Excellent, showing very little evidence of firing. Metal condition remains near new with a few very light marks. Stocks have scattered marks, one or two fairly deep on left side of butt. Bores are excellent. Mechanically crisp. Case leather is excellent, with a few marks and scuffs. Straps and handle are excellent. Interior cloth has compressions and light soiling. Label is somewhat tattered at center. A very fine understated gun by this world renowned maker. 49305-7 MGM121 (8,000-12,000) – Lot 2149

2150
$6,325.00

*EARLY FAMARS SIDELOCK EJECTOR GAME GUN WITH CASE.

SN 29198. (1973) Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 27-5/8″ Dovetailed bbls with slightly raised, concave game rib, are engraved “Armi Famars” on top of left bbl. Bbl flats are stamped with 1973 Italian nitro proofs, SN, and “FAMARS”. Coin finished full sidelock action features automatic safety, bushed strikers, and double triggers (front articulated). Lockplates are slightly rounded in Boss style. Top lever is pierced. Action is engraved with 90% coverage medium scroll with floral and foliate highlights. Engravers signature is on trigger plate. Top lever and trigger guard with matching engraving are blued. Flesh-toned, dark streaked and light stump figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over checkered wood butt, and features point pattern checkering at grip. A vacant silver oval is on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. Bore diameter: left -.728, right -.727. Bore restrictions: left -.039 (extra full), right -.020 (mod). Wall thickness: left -.032, right -.031. Drop at heel: 2-3/16″, drop at comb: 1-5/16″. Weight: 6 lbs 13 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. Tan, trapezoidal, VC type leather case is lined in purple cloth, and has gold embossed Famars label in lid. PROVENANCE: Letter from Famars USA with info regarding this gun, and stating that the current replacement cost for a “Venere” sidelock is approx $75,000.00. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, with a number of light marks and scratches on bbls, mostly at breech ends. Coin finish is generally excellent, bright on beads, with some oil darkening. Stocks are excellent with a few minor light pings. Bores are excellent. Mechanically crisp. Case leather is excellent with some very light scuffs. Handle is excellent. Interior cloth has only one or two light compressions. 49469-1 MGM189 (8,000-12,000) – Lot 2150

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2151
$28,750.00

*28 GAUGE PERUGINI & VISINI MAESTRO “LUSSO” OVER-UNDER GAME GUN ENGRAVED BY TOMASONI WITH EXTRA 20 GAUGE BARRELS, TRIGGER GROUP, AND CASE.

SN 3175. Cal. 20 ga/ 28 ga. 30″ Mono-bloc bbls with narrow ventilated ribs, are gold inlaid “PERUGINI & VISINI” on left sides of mono-blocs. Right sides are engraved “NUVOLERA BRESCIA ITALY”. Bottoms of mono-blocs are stamped with 2007 Italian nitro proofs, and with SNs. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with importers name and address (Hi-Grade Imports). Coin finished, low profile, nicely sculpted, sideplated action with removal trigger group, sporting gold-plated single selective trigger (extra trigger group with single non-selective trigger is in case), is exquisitely engraved with near full coverage cleanly executed and nicely shaded semi-relief large open scroll with acanthus highlights. This fine engraving frames well done Bulino portrait of sitting labrador on bottom of action; with two renditions of Diana, Goddess of the Hunt, walking with bow and quiver on top lever, and with a spear on trigger guard bow. Labrador portrait is signed “C. Tomasoni”, noted engraver from Brescia. Exceptional, beautifully marbled and slab-cut burl figured, flesh-toned European walnut round knob pistol grip buttstock measures 15-1/4″ over black rifle pad. Point pattern checkering with line borders is at grip. A gold oval engraved “S” is on toe line. Slim one piece matching forend is inlaid with P & V opposed unicorn trademark, and with a flushing pheasant, both in gold, and has Deeley type release. 28 GAUGE BBLS: Bore diameter: top -.550, bottom -.549. Bore restrictions: top -.025 (full), bottom -.018 (mod). Drop at heel: 1-3/4″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 7 lbs 6 oz. LOP: 15-1/4″. 20 GAUGE BBLS: Bore diameter: top -.627, bottom -.632. Bore restrictions: top -.026 (full), bottom -.026 (full). Drop at heel: 1-11/16″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 7 lbs 2 oz. LOP: 15-1/4″. High quality russet pigskin leather case with stitched leather corners has green canvas outer cover with leather trim. Case is lined in red cloth with gold embossed black P & V label in lid, with space for action and both sets of bbls. Case contains spare trigger/ firing group with single non-selective trigger, spare strikers, two pairs of snap caps (20 ga and 28 ga), and a square oil bottle. Also included are black velvet bags for action and both bbl sets. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, showing evidence of very limited firing since proof, with only a few minor handling marks in wood and metal. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Mechanically crisp. Case is excellent with a few scratches in exterior leather. Outer cover shows some light wear and scuffs. Interior is excellent with a few compressions and light soiling. Accessories are excellent. 49249-5 MGM144 (15,000-25,000) – Lot 2151

2152
$10,925.00

*PERUGINI & VISINI “KENNEDY COMPETITION” MAESTRO O/U WITH GOLD INLAY AND ENGRAVING BY R. GRECO WITH CASE.

SN 2740. Cal. 12 GA 2-3/4″ Chambers. 30″ Demi-bloc bbls fitted with matted, ventilated top rib and ventilated side ribs, are marked “KENNEDY COMPETITION” and “MADE BY PERUGINI & VISINI ITALY” on left rear. Bbl flats are stamped with 2002 Italian nitro proofs and SN. Low profile, coin finished, OU action with ornamental sideplates and removable trigger group features non-automatic safety and gold-plated sgl non-selective trigger adjustable for position. Action is engraved with exceptionally well cut, large, open, shaded, acanthus scroll with foliate highlights surrounding a trio of semi-relief gold inlaid quail flushing from cover on bottom which is also inlaid “PERUGINI & VISINI”. Left sideplate depicts another covey of quail flushing away from viewer from tangled brushland. Right side depicts more quail also departing from open meadow, one member turning away from viewer. This interesting and well done engraving is by “R. Greco” noted Belgian engraver, whose signature appears on left side of trigger group. Fine exhibition quality dramatically marbled and nicely flame figured European walnut flared pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/4″ (rear trigger position) over black KICKEEZ pad. Point pattern checkering with line borders is at grip. Matching slim 1-pc forend has Anson type release. Bore diameter: top -.727, bottom -.727. Bore restrictions: top -.027 (Imod), bottom -.019 (mod). Drop at heel: 2″, drop at comb: 1-5/16″. Weight: 8 lbs 1 oz. LOP: 14-3/4″. Black plastic ABS case is marked “Maestro” and has three combination locks. Case is lined in reddish velvet with P & V label in lid, and contains bags for action and bbls, stock removal tool, and spare mainsprings and strikers in plastic box. CONDITION: Excellent, showing light use, with only a hint of sharp edge wear on bbls and other blued parts. Coin finish is excellent. Stocks have a few minor marks in their rubbed oil finish. Bores are excellent. Mechanically excellent.Ejectors are out of time. Case is excellent, with some scuffs. 49181-31 MGM262 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 2152

2153
$10,350.00

*FINE S. LUCCHINI SIDELOCK EJECTOR OVER-UNDER GAME GUN ENGRAVED BY GOLDANI WITH CASE.

SN 60912. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 29″ Mono-bloc bbls fitted with matted solid rib, are engraved “S Lucchini Italy” on top left, and “12 GA – 2-3/4 – 29″-” on right. Bottom of mono-bloc is stamped with 1995 Italian nitro proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers. Low profile, case hardened, pinless sidelock, OU action features non-automatic safety and double triggers (front articulated). Action is engraved with 80% coverage very cleanly cut classic rose and scroll. Engravers signature is on trigger plate. Nicely burl figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-5/8″ over black KICKEEZ pad. Nicely cut, closely spaced point pattern checkering is at grip. A gold oval engraved “RCL” is on toe line. Matching one piece field type forend has Anson type release. Bore diameter: top -.719, bottom -.719. Bore restrictions: top -.014 (mod), bottom -.003 (IC). Wall thickness: top -.036, bottom -.028. Drop at heel: 2″, drop at comb: 1-3/16″. Stock is considerably cast off (approx 5/8″). Weight: 7 lbs 8 oz. LOP: 14-5/8″. Fine quality leather case with stitched leather corners is lined in burgundy cloth with black Lucchini label in lid. Case contains a pair of Beretta snap caps. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, with evidence of very little firing since proof, and retaining essentially all of its fine finishes on wood and metal, with only slight high edge wear, and some light handling marks in wood, mostly on left side of butt. Case leather is very fine, with a number of marks and scuffs. Straps and handle are very fine. Interior is excellent, with light compressions and soiling. 49181-34 MGM443 (12,500-17,500) – Lot 2153

2154
$0.00

*WELL MATCHED PAIR OF KEMEN SIDEPLATED SINGLE TRIGGER EJECTOR GAME GUNS WITH CASE.

SN KM40-03-105-04/ KM40-03-106-04. Cal. 12 ga. 3″ Chambers. 28-1/2″ Mono-bloc bbls fitted with narrow game ribs are gold inlaid “1” and “2” at breech ends. Guns are a matched pair with “1” and “2” also gold inlaid on top levers and forend tips. “Kemen Elgoibar” is engraved on top right of each mono-bloc. Bbl flats are stamped with Spanish nitro proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers, and with SNs, as well as importers name and address (BSA). Bbls are fitted with H&H type self-opening assist springs. Coin finished actions feature removable trigger/ firing groups, automatic safeties, bushed strikers, and single non-selective triggers. Actions are fully engraved with semi-relief mixture of large open scroll mixed and augmented with floral bouquets and acanthus. Engravers signature is at side of trigger/ firing group housings. Beautifully matched, spectacular, dark burl, European walnut straight grip stocks measure 16″ over black KICKEEZ pads. Point pattern checkering with mullered borders is at grips. Matching splinter ejector forends have Anson releases. Gun no. “1”: Bore diameter: left -.733, right -.734. Bore restrictions: left -.019 (mod), right -.012 (lt mod). Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 7 lbs 4 oz. LOP: 16″. Gun no. “2”: Bore diameter: left -.733, right -.735. Bore restrictions: left -.019 (mod), right -.015 (mod). Drop at heel: 2-1/16″, drop at comb: 1-5/16″. Weight: 7 lbs 4 oz. LOP: 16″. Tan leather 2-gun Churchill style case with stitched leather corners and leather Kemen label on top, is lined in dark burgundy cloth with compartment for each gun, with snap attached divider. Case contains the key. CONDITION: Excellent, essentially as new, with a few light handling marks, with scant evidence of being fired since proof. There is some riveling of right bbl of gun no. “2” about 8″ from breech end. Mechanically crisp. Case exterior leather is very fine with tape marks and some scuffs. Interior cloth shows many rubs and scuffs from contact with guns and bbls, some rubbed through. 49305-4 MGM85 (15,000-25,000) – Lot 2154

2155
$12,650.00

*EXCEPTIONALLY FINE 20 BORE DASSA ENGRAVED COSMI EXTRA LUSSO WITH GOLD, AND CASE.

SN 6710. Cal. 20 GA. 26″ Boehler Antinit bbl is fitted with raised, ventilated rib and interchangeable chokes. Action with blued plain finished upper and coin finished steel lower assembly, is built on Cosmi’s time tested principle “all parts hand finished and polished”. Bottom receiver is engraved with 90% coverage exceptionally well cut shaded scroll with rose bouquet highlights. This fine engraving surrounds Bulino game scenes with principal subjects flush inlaid in gold; left side depicts a flying pheasant with another crouched ready to spring at rear, front portion has side portrait of cock pheasant. Right side of action depicts a similar scene of woodcock, with portrait of woodcock at front. Bottom of action, which is near fully scroll engraved, has interesting scene of pair of quail flushing from behind fallen tree and stump. This scene is signed by “Dassa” noted Italian engraver. Exhibition quality, burl figured European walnut pistol grip buttstock measures 14-5/8″ over checkered wood butt. Point pattern checkering with line borders is at grip. Matching forend has parallel ribbed grip swell. Drop at heel: 2-3/16″, drop at comb: 1-5/16″. Weight: 7 lbs 7 oz. LOP: 14-5/8″. Dark brown leather case by Nizzoli is lined in dark burgundy cloth and has Cosmi label in lid. Case contains two choke tubes, magazine plug, 2-pc composition and brass cleaning rod, and bags for action and bbls. Specification card is in case. PROVENANCE: Pricelist, technical description, and catalog. instruction sheet. The Collection of Robert Burg. CONDITION: Excellent, essentially as new, appears unfired since proof. Case leather has some light scuffs. Interior is excellent. 49100-56 MGM292 (10,000-20,000) – Lot 2155

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2156
$13,225.00

*BERETTA 451 EELL GAME GUN TWO BARREL SET ENGRAVED BY PEDRETTI WITH CASE.

SN H0772. Cal. 12 GA 28″ and 30″ Mono-bloc bbls, each have their own forend, and are marked “I” and “II” on breech ends of raised, matted ribs. “I” and “II” are also stamped on forend irons. Bbls are marked with importers name and address (Berben Corp.) and engraved “P. Beretta – ITALY” on tops. Bbl flats are stamped with 1976 Italian nitro proofs, and with SN and grade. Coin finished sidelock action features gold-plated selective sgl trigger, bushed strikers, and non-automatic safety. Action and lockplates are engraved with near full coverage striking, well cut, large, scrolling acanthus and flowers in dark shaded background. Matching engraving on fences is in higher relief. Bottom of action is engraved with Beretta name and address in arched device. Blued top lever with pierced thumbpiece is gold inlaid with a sovereign’s crown. Engraving on trigger guard matches action. This well cut engraving is by “G. Pedretti” whose signature is on right side of trigger plate. Nicely marbled and somewhat fiddle figured dense European walnut rosewood capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-7/8″ over black leather covered pad. Point pattern checkering is at grip, which has large right hand palm swell. Matching beavertail ejector forends have Anson type releases. BBL set “I” 28″: Bore diameter: left -.726, right -.724. Bore restrictions: left -.036 (full), right -.019 (mod). Drop at heel: 1-13/16″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 8 lbs 2 oz. LOP: 14-7/8″. BBL set “II” 30″: Bore diameter: left -.725, right -.727. Bore restrictions: left -.038 (full), right -.025 (Imod). Drop at heel: 1-13/16″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 8 lbs 3 oz. LOP: 14-7/8″. Good quality tan leather case with stitched leather corners and light brown canvas outer cover with leather trim, is lined in burgundy cloth, and has space for action and both sets of bbls. Case contains 2-pc rosewood and brass cleaning rod with mop, jag, and brush in leather wallet, pair of snap caps, square oil bottle, horn striker block, and the key. CONDITION: Essentially as new, appears unfired since proof, with only one or two of the lightest handling marks on wood and metal, and a tiny chip missing from left side front portion of forend for bbls “II”. Mechanically crisp. Case is excellent, as protected by its outer cover, which has some minor marks and scuffs. Interior cloth is excellent with some light compressions. Accessories are as new. Mr. Pedretti’s engraving would add a significant amount to the current retail of over $20,000.00 with one set of bbls. 49181-4 MGM265 (15,000-25,000) – Lot 2156

2157
$17,250.00

*BERETTA SO5.

SN 35565. (1969) Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 28″ Mono-bloc bbls are fitted with raised, matted, ventilated rib with Beretta name and address along with “Made in Italy” on top right side of mono-bloc, with importers name and address (Garcia Sporting) on rear of bbls. Left side is marked “BOHLER ANTINIT STEEL” with gauge and bbl information, and chokes “full” and “mod”. Briley thin wall choke tubes have been installed. Bottom of mono-bloc is stamped with 1969 Italian nitro proofs, grade, and SN. Classic Beretta OU action with dual locking lugs features hand detachable sidelocks, gold-plated single selective trigger, and breechface gas vents. Action is engraved with full coverage large, open, shaded acanthus scroll with rose bouquet and other floral highlights. Bottom of action is engraved “Brevettato Italy” and with Beretta name and address. Engravers signature “Zoli” is on trigger plate. Blued top lever with floral pierced thumbpiece is gold inlaid with a crown. Blued trigger guard with more floral engraving has SN at grip. Nicely marbled European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/8″ over russet leather covered pad. Point pattern borderless checkering is at grip, which is finished in a plain hard rubber cap. Matching slim forend has Deeley type release. Bore diameter: top -.728, bottom -.728. Bore restrictions: screw chokes. Wall thickness: top -.032, bottom -.036. Drop at heel: 2-1/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/4″. Weight: 7 lbs 13 oz. LOP: 14-3/8”. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain nearly all of what appears to be their orig blue, with only a few scattered light marks. Action retains nearly all of its bright coin finish with no obvious areas of darkening. Top lever, forend iron, and trigger guard retain essentially all of their orig blue with a couple of very light marks on trigger guard bow. Stocks retain nearly all of their glossy varnish finish with some light checking and marks. Pad is relatively new. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are in time. Trigger works. 49181-10 MGM50 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 2157

2158
$10,925.00

*BERETTA 450 EELL SIDELOCK EJECTOR GAME GUN WITH EXTRA BARRELS AND CASE.

SN C71757. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 28″ (marked for mod and full) and 26″ (marked for cyl and improved cyl) Mono-bloc bbls are gold inlaid “I” and “II” on rear portions of raised, matted game ribs, and are also stamped “1” and “2” on loops. Tops of left bbls are marked “BOEHLER * ANTINIT STEEL” “P. BERETTA – Gardone V.T.” Bbl flats are stamped with 1967 Italian nitro proofs, SNs, and Beretta markings. Coin finished sidelock action features non-automatic safety, bushed strikers, hidden third fastener, raised rib tumbler end cocking indicators, and single non-selective trigger. Action is engraved with near full coverage combination medium scroll with sprays of flowers through pattern, large scroll and flowers on fences, and with arched device on bottom of action engraved “BERETTA GARDONE VT” “ITALY”. Top lever and trigger guard with matching engraving, are blued. Finely marbled and nicely fiddle figured flesh-toned European walnut pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over fully checkered wood butt. Point pattern with single line borders is at grip. A gold oval on toe line is engraved “D.P”. Matching beavertail ejector forend has Anson type release. 28″ BBL set no. “1”: Bore diameter: left -.726, right -.723. Bore restrictions: left -.030 (full), right -.014 (mod). Wall thickness: left -.034, right -.037. Drop at heel: 2-3/4″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Weight: 7 lbs 2 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. 26″ BBL set no. “2”: Bore diameter: left -.721, right -.728. Bore restrictions: left -.012 (lt mod), right -.000 (cyl). Wall thickness: left -.032, right -.037. Drop at heel: 2-11/16″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Weight: 7 lbs 2 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. Nicely made walnut and leather case with brass corners and rectangular central plaque has tan leather outer cover with trim, and snap closure. Case is lined in green velvet and has makers label in upper left corner. Case with space for action and both sets of bbls, contains 3-pc walnut and brass cleaning rod marked “Made in England”, pair of A&F snap caps, and proof certificate. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining all of what appears to be orig finishes on wood and metal, with some light marks on bbls. Coin finish of action is excellent. Top lever thumbpiece and sides of trigger guard are silvered. Stocks are also excellent with only a very few light handling marks. Bores are excellent. Mechanically crisp. Case leather is excellent with some chips and marks, as protected by its outer cover which has some staining and rubs. Handle and straps are fine. Handle beginning to detach. Interior cloth is very fine with some light soiling and compressions. Accessories are good. 49181-5 MGM188 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 2158

2159
$9,200.00

*FINE BERETTA SO5 TRAP WITH CASE.

SN C14930B. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 29-1/2″ Mono-bloc bbls are marked with typical Beretta nomenclature, chamber, bbl information, importer, and warning, on top bbl either side of relatively wide, matted, ventilated rib. Bottom of mono-bloc is stamped with year 2000 Italian nitro proofs, SN, and grade. Coin finished, low profile, Beretta sidelock action features non-automatic safety and non-selective single trigger. Action has minimal engraving, but what is present is of the highest quality, with exceptionally well cut sprays of scroll and double line borders. “P. Beretta” is gold inlaid on bottom. Central portion of trigger guard bow is silver inlaid “TRAP”. Nicely marbled and lightly figured European walnut extreme pistol grip high comb buttstock measures 14-7/8″ over thin, open sided, Beretta pad. Point pattern checkering and a right hand palm swell are at grip. Nicely matching one piece small beavertail forend has Beretta’s Deeley type release. Bore diameter: top -.722, bottom -.723. Bore restrictions: top -.037 (full), bottom -.032 (full). Drop at heel: 1-5/8″, drop at comb: 1-3/16″. Weight: 8 lbs 11 oz. LOP: 14-7/8″. Gray ABS Beretta embossed case with three combination locks, is lined in checkered gray, blue, and brown velvet. Case contains bags for bbls and action, a set of rosewood handled turnscrews, and compartment in lid contains 3-pc cocobolo and brass cleaning rod with mop, brush, and jag in black leather container. Information paperwork is in pocket. CONDITION: Essentially as new, appears unfired since proof, with only the lightest of handling and assembly marks in wood and metal. Case is excellent. This fine gun retails for over $25,000.00. 49181-3 MGM367 (8,000-12,000) – Lot 2159

2160
$8,050.00

*BERETTA LIMITED EDITION ASE LX OVER-UNDER SPORTING CLAYS GUN WITH CASE.

SN LTD259B. Cal. 12 ga. 3″ Chambers. This 2004 limited production (300) recreation of the sixties classic ASE (according BUSA, only 5 in “LX” finish package) has 32″ mono-bloc bbls with raised, matted, ventilated rib and ventilated side ribs, marked with caliber, chokes, and Beretta information including warning, on both sides of top bbl. Top left of mono-bloc is marked “Sporting”. Bbls are fitted with flush mounted Beretta “Optima Choke” tubes. Nicely sculpted, low profile, coin finished boxlock action with ornamental sideplates, features Beretta’s improved selective single trigger, removable trigger group, and non-automatic safety. Action is engraved with well cut classic medium scroll with rose bouquet highlights. “BERETTA” is on each side of action, with “259/ 300″, denoting limited edition, gold inlaid on top. Engravers signature is on right side of trigger group. Finely marbled European walnut full pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/8″; over checkered wood butt. Point pattern checkering is at grip. Matching one piece schnabeled forend has Deeley type release. Bore diameter: top -.731, bottom -.731. Bore restrictions: Screw chokes. Drop at heel: 2-3/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 8 lbs. 12 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. Blue ABS Beretta marked case is lined in gray plastic. Case contains Beretta 5 tube choke set (two in gun) and wrench. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, with evidence of only light use with only a few light handling marks on wood and metal, mostly from assembly and disassembly. Bores are excellent. Mechanically crisp. Case is excellent. 49249-2 MGM138 (7,500-12,500) – Lot 2160

2161
$0.00

*BERETTA S3EL 12 GAUGE GAME GUN.

SN A04873B. 12 ga. 26-3/4″ bbls. 3″ chambers. With choke tubes. Full length matted low profile ventilated rib with florescent front bead. Checkered single trigger, automatic ejectors, non automatic safety. Straight grip buttstock checkered in 2-pt pattern with 14-1/8″ LOP over a full checkered butt. Forearm with Deeley release checkered in 3-pt pattern. Frame is full floral and scroll engraved. Bottom of frame marked “Brevettato/Made in Italy” and “Pietro/Beretta/Gardone.V.T” all surrounded by beautiful floral and scroll engraving. Engravers signature “S Guerini” next to trigger guard bow. Top lever and trigger guard are also engraved in floral and scroll pattern. WEIGHT: 7 lbs. 0 oz. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl retains 92-95% orig blued finish with light muzzle wear and a couple of handling marks. Receiver coin finished and is excellent with light oil staining particularly around wood. Buttstock and forearm are very good, checkering has thinned a tad from handling, and retain most of an older professionally restored finish. Bores are bright and shiny. Mechanics are very good. 49415-6 JSL282 (6,000-9,000) – Lot 2161

2162
$4,600.00

*BERETTA 687 “COLE CUSTOM” SPORTING CLAYS GUN WITH SPECIAL ENGRAVING BY MARTINI AND CASE.

SN RC0015. Cal. 12 ga. 32″ Mono-bloc bbls with raised, matted, ventilated rib are fitted with Beretta extended choke tubes. Top sides of top bbl are engraved with Beretta USA information, warnings, etc. along with “SPORTING”. Coin finished, low profile, OU Beretta action with selective single trigger, is engraved with near full coverage very well cut and shaded open scrolling acanthus with floral highlights. Bottom of action is marked “MADE IN ITALY” in forend iron mortise, and engraved “BERETTA” “COLE CUSTOM” on arched device. Engravers signature “Martini” is on trigger plate. Dramatically marbled and well figured European walnut full pistol grip Monte Carlo buttstock measures 15″ over black Beretta pad. Point pattern checkering and a right hand palm swell are at grip. Slim one piece forend has Deeley type release. Drop at heel: 2-1/8″, drop at rear of Monte Carlo: 1-11/16″, drop at comb: 1-11/16″. Weight: 7 lbs 12 oz. LOP: 15″. Blue ABS Beretta marked case has vinyl and foam interior and contains bags for bbls and action. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, with a few light marks in wood and metal, mostly from assembly and disassembly, but with a fairly deep dent and some scrapes on the right side of buttstock. Mechanically crisp. Case is excellent. 49249-1 MGM140 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 2162

2163
$4,600.00

*BERETTA DT 10 TRIDENT TRAP COMBO WITH EXTRA BARREL,TUBE SET AND TWO CASES.

SN AF0398B. Cal. 12 GA 30″ OU bbls and 34″ top single bbl, are both fitted for choke tubes, and with raised, ventilated ribs and ventilated side ribs. Standard markings are on breech ends, and mono-blocs. Blued action has Beretta info and logo gold filled. Gold plated selective sgl trigger is adjustable for position. Nicely marbled and figured European walnut extreme pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over black Beretta pad (trigger in rear position). Stock also features standard checkering at grip with right hand palm swell, and adjustable Monte Carlo comb. Matching forend has Deeley type release. Weight: 8 lbs 14 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. Gun and OU bbls fit in Briley aluminum case with compartment in lid for 3 gauge (20, 28, and 410) tube sets. Bottom compartment contains tube mounting tools, and choke tubes. Single bbl comes in blue ABS Beretta case, containing 12 ga choke tubes and instruction booklet, as well as bags for action and bbls. CONDITION: Excellent, very near to new, with evidence of light firing, with some light handling marks on wood and metal. Mechanically excellent. Cases are excellent. 49183-6 MGM272 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 2163

2164
$4,125.00

*FINE PRE-WAR BERETTA S-2 SIDELOCK GAME GUN OWNED BY ROYALTY.

SN 4213. (1941) Cal. 12 GA 2-3/4″ Chambers. 28-1/2″ Mono-bloc bbls with raised, matted, solid rib, are marked with Beretta name and address on top left, and Krupp steel information on top right. Choke and chamber information is stamped on left sides of bbls. Bottom of mono-bloc is stamped with 1941 Italian nitro proofs and SN. A sling loop is attached via a ring type device to ribs. Gun is no. “1” of a pair with numeral “1” gold inlaid on rear portion of rib, trigger guard tang, but not on the forend. Typical Beretta sidelock action has deep scroll engraved fences. Remainder of action and lockplates are lightly scroll engraved and have rose bouquet highlights. Makers name is on each side of action, and on bottom, where it is over “Gardone VT”. A gold pigeon is inlaid on blued top lever, and trigger guard bow is inlaid with a gold “B” intertwined with a silver “S” surmounted by a sovereign’s crown. Lightly figured and streaked European walnut slightly swan necked buttstock measures 14-3/8″ over brown leather covered pad. Point pattern checkering with mullered borders is at grip. A sling loop is on toe line. Matching small forend has Deeley type release. Bore diameter: top -.727, bottom -.727. Bore restrictions: top -.034 (Full), bottom -. 023 (Mod). Minimum wall thickness: top -.030, bottom -.032. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 7 lbs 0 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. PROVENANCE: Thomas W. Connally Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbls retain 90%+ of what appears to be orig blue. Action retains most of its coin finish with patches of darkening in engraving. Stocks retain most of an old oil over-finish with numerous marks, scratches, and rubs underneath. Checkering is slightly worn, and has not been re-cut. New pad is excellent. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are strong but slightly out of time. A fine early example of this rugged classic. 49406-1 MGM22 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 2164

2165
$4,600.00

*BERETTA ASEL 20GA O/U.

SN 20604. Cal. 20 ga. 26″ bbl. 2-3/4″ chambers. Double triggers (front trigger articulated), automatic safety and auto ejectors. Ventilated rib with steel bead, Marked on top tube “ABERCROMBIE & FITCH NEW YORK”. Crossbolt lock with scalloped action that is lightly scroll engraved with approximately 75% coverage. 14-1/2 LOP (13-1/8″ to end of wood) over 2 white tapered spacers and white lined Pachmayr pad. Straight stock with SN on trigger guard. Buttstock modified to increase height from heel to toe, with 1/2″ wood piece spliced in to lower stock toe. Weight 5 lbs. 9 oz. Chokes: bottom I/C Top Imp. Mod. Abercrombie & Fitch case with orig manufacture tags from Beretta included in case, along with cleaning rod and snap caps. CONDITION: Very good with buttstock as modified. Bbl retains 95% blue. Bores very good. Buttstock and forend show light hunting use. Left side of frame shows light freckling where bbl and frame meet, otherwise fine as French gray finished. Case fine. 49271-1 JSL22 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 2165

2166
$5,175.00

*28 GAUGE BERETTA 687 EELL DIAMOND PIGEON WITH CASE.

SN M00022B. Cal. 28 GA Chambers. 26-3/8″ Bbls fitted with interchangeable chokes, and matted ventilated rib are marked with gauge and Beretta name and address on mono-bloc on left, and with warning on right. Bottom of mono-bloc is stamped with SN and 1999 Italian nitro proofs. Coin finished, low profile, small sized Beretta action with ornamental sideplates features gold-plated sgl selective trigger. Action is engraved with nicely hand cut sprays of scroll with woodcock in flight on bottom over Beretta name and model. Sideplates are engraved with more scroll surrounding exceptionally well done game scenes; a pair of mallards fly over marsh on left plate, and a trio of snipe on right. Engravers signature is on trigger plate. Well marbled and lightly figured European walnut pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over thin black Beretta pad. Standard checkering is at grip. Small matching schnabeled forend has Beretta’s Deeley type release.Drop at heel: 2-5/16″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs 7 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. Black ABS Beretta marked case is lined in black foam and contains bags for action and bbls and three Beretta choke tubes (two in gun) and wrench. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, with little evidence of firing since proof, and only a few light marks on wood and metal. Mechanically crisp. Case is excellent with some minor scuffs. 49512-2 MGM267 (4,500-6,500) – Lot 2166

2167
$25,875.00

*VERY FINE GALEAZZI ENGRAVED PERAZZI SCO/C OVER-UNDER 20 GAUGE GAME GUN WITH CASE.

SN 117441. Cal. 20 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 28-1/2″ Mono-bloc bbls are fitted with narrow, matted, ventilated rib. “Perazzi BRESCIA MADE IN ITALY” is marked on left ejector boss. Bottom of mono-bloc is stamped with 2000 Italian nitro proofs and with SN, as well as importers name and address. Bbls have choke markings and bottom bbl is marked with gauge and chamber length. Bbls are fitted with flush mounted, “invisible” choke tubes. Coin finished, low profile O/U action is fitted with false sideplates, and features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold) and gold-plated non-selective single trigger. Action is engraved with nicely cut small scroll with rose and floral highlights surrounding vignette of flushing woodcock in open woodlands on bottom. Sides of action are engraved with fine Bulino game scenes, spilling onto lockplates in a borderless style originated by Harry Kell. A pair of chukar flushing from open meadow with pointer on point, and another pointer honoring point are at rear of lockplate on left. Right side depicts a covey of quail exploding from cover. This fine work is by L. Galeazzi, whose signature appears at lower left of woodcock scene. Spectacular, intricately marbled and figured, exhibition quality European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over fully checkered wood butt. Well cut point pattern checkering with line borders is at grip. Matching slim one piece forend has Deeley type release. Bore diameter: top -.627, bottom -.628. Bore restrictions: screw chokes, top -.027 presently (full), bottom – .014 presently (Mod). Drop at heel: 1-7/8″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 6 lbs 12 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. High quality ABS leather covered Negrini case with three combination locks, has inset leather Perazzi label on top. Interior is lined in green cloth, and contains a bench cloth. CONDITION: Excellent, essentially as new, with only one or two of the faintest of handling marks on wood and metal. Appears essentially unfired since proof. Mechanically crisp. Case is excellent. A matching 12 bore is in this auction. 48098-1 MGM170 (22,500-35,000) – Lot 2167

2168
$0.00

*EXCEPTIONALLY FINE GALEAZZI ENGRAVED EARLY PERAZZI SHO “EXTRA LUSSO” THREE BARREL SET.

SN 5284. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. Three sets of 29″ demi-bloc bbls marked with “I”, “II”, and “II” over a lazy “I” are choked IC and Mod, Mod and full, and Full and full, and are each fitted with concave, matted, ventilated rib. Top rights of bbls are engraved “PERAZZI BRESCIA”, and top lefts with “MADE ESPECIALLY FOR GEORGE NEARY”. Bottoms of mono-blocs are stamped with matching SNs, makers initials (MAP), and 1967 Italian nitro proofs. Bottoms of bbls are engraved “ACCIAIO PHONIX DEMIBLOC”. All bbls are served by a single forend. Coin finished, low profile, full sidelock, OU action features non-automatic safety (S inlaid in gold), gold line tumbler end cocking indicators, and single non-selective trigger. Action is engraved with full coverage semi relief, boldly shaded, open scrolling acanthus, highlighted by a mixture of mythological beasts including gargoyles, griffins, and chickens peering through foliage in classic baroque style. Central motifs on sideplates are of bulldogs heads. Bottom of action portrays a face-on griffin, wings outstretched over a fox and some other noxious beast. “PERAZZI BRESCIA” is engraved on forend iron cutout. Blued top lever has matching foliage, and thumbpiece is pierced and in the form of a crouching griffin. Foliage and beasts continue onto the trigger guard which has SN at grip. This very fine classic engraving is by noted engraver to Perazzi, Abbiatico & Salvinelli, Fabbri et al, Angelo Galeazzi, whose signature is on trigger plate. Fine exhibition quality marbled and stump figured European walnut straight grip buttstock with slight Monte Carlo, measures 14-5/8″ over leather faced Silver type pad. Very closely spaced, perhaps 36 LPI, point pattern checkering with mullered borders is at grip. A gold oval engraved “JCB” is on toe line. Matching semi-beavertail one piece forend has Anson type release with catch in central escutcheon similar in appearance to a Deeley release. BBL set “I”: Bore diameter: top -.731, bottom -.728. Bore restrictions: top -.007 (IC), bottom -.032 (full). Drop at heel: 2-1/16″, drop at comb: 1-5/16″. Weight: 7 lbs 12 oz. LOP: 14-5/8″. BBL SET “II”: Bore diameter: top -.725, bottom -.724. Bore restrictions: top -.027 (mod), bottom -.038 (full). Weight: 7 lbs 13 oz. LOP: 14-5/8″. BBL SET “II” over lazy “I”: Bore diameter: top -.728, bottom -.729. Bore restrictions: top -.028 (Imod), bottom -.045 (extra full). Weight: 7 lbs 11 oz. LOP: 14-5/8″. Browning vinyl case with space for action and three sets of bbls contains a set of four rosewood handled turnscrews, and a 3-pc rosewood and brass cleaning rod with black leather case containing mop, jag, and brush. PROVENANCE: Internet info on Galeazzi. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain nearly all of their orig blue with slight silvering at muzzles and sharp edges, with a few light marks. Action retains essentially all of its coin finish. Breechfaces show very faint firing halos. Stocks retain most of what appears to be their orig oil finish, thinning, with some light marks, checkering lightly worn. Action is very slightly loose with bbl set “I” and bbls are a bit off face. Action is tight as a tick with bbl sets “II” and “II” with lazy “I”. Bores are excellent. Mechanically crisp. Ejectors are slightly out of time. Case is good. Accessories are like new. A fine early collectible Perazzi embellished by one of the all time great Italian “new renaissance” engravers. 49417-18 MGM137 (20,000-30,000) – Lot 2168

2169
$17,250.00

*PERAZZI MX8 SCO GOLD WITH SIDEPLATES GAME GUN WITH CASE.

SN 75065. Cal. 12 GA 2-3/4″ Chambers. 29-1/2″ and 31-1/2″ Mono-bloc bbls, both with raised, matted, ventilated ribs, and open side ribs. Left sides are marked with Perazzi name and address and chamber information. Right sides are marked with importers name and address (Perazzi USA). Bbl flats are stamped with 1989 Italian nitro proofs, and consecutive SNs (75066 and 75067). Low profile, coin finished, OU action with Perazzi’s removable trigger group fitted with V-springs, and ornamental sideplates, features non-automatic safety and gold-plated internals. Action is engraved with near full coverage very well cut small scroll as background to floral splashes and bouquets. This fine engraving surrounds flush gold inlaid scene of trio of ducks taking wing from marsh on bottom of action. “- SCO – ORO -” is gold inlaid in forend iron mortise. Lockplates are engraved with bulino scenes of birds inlaid in flush gold in nicely detailed backgrounds. Left side portrays a covey of chukar partridge flying over open foothills with one hapless member obviously hit by shot, with feathers flying. A large flock of ducks are settling into marsh on right. This fine engraving is signed “Campana” at front portion of left hand game scene. Engraving matching that on action extends to blued top lever and trigger group housing. Dramatic dark veined and nicely stump figured European walnut extreme pistol grip buttstock with Monte Carlo comb measures 14-1/4″ over open sided Perazzi pad. Point pattern checkering is at grip. Matching 1-pc forend is nearly fully checkered and has Deeley type release. 31-1/2″ BBLS: Bore diameter: top -.722, bottom -.722. Bore restrictions: top -.025 (mod), bottom -.016 (lt mod). Drop at heel: 2-1/8″, drop at rear of Monte Carlo: 1-5/16″, drop at comb: 1-5/16″. Weight: 9 lbs 0 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. 29-1/2″ BBLS: Bore diameter: top -.724, bottom -.724. Bore restrictions: top -.036 (full), bottom -.025 (mod). Drop at heel: 2-1/8″, drop at rear of Monte Carlo: 1-3/8″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 8 lbs 12 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. Red ABS Perazzi marked case with three combination locks, is lined in black cloth, with space for both sets of bbls. Case contains bbl and action bags along with information booklet. CONDITION: Excellent, essentially as new, with only a few handling marks on wood, and the slightest flaws in metal finishes, mostly from assembly. It appears unfired since proof. Mechanically crisp. A fine high quality gun that retails in excess of $60,000.00. 49181-27 MGM261 (20,000-30,000) – Lot 2169

2170
$0.00

*PERAZZI MX8 “EXCLUSIVE” OVER-UNDER HEAVY GAME OR CLAYS GUN WITH LION MOTIF ENGRAVING AND CASE.

SN 122990. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 30-3/4″ Mono-bloc bbls with ventilated side ribs and matted, ventilated top rib, are marked “Perazzi BRESCIA MADE IN ITALY” on left ejector bolster. Bottom of mono-bloc is stamped with SN, grade, importers name (BSA), and 2002 Italian nitro proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers. Coin finished low profile OU action features removable trigger/ firing group with V-spring mechanism and gold-plated single selective trigger. Action is engraved with beautifully cut and shaded medium scroll and geometric borders surrounding portraits of lions in various poses. Bottom of action has central portrait of in-your-face roaring lion, sides of action have central motifs of full bodied roaring lions. Portrait of a lioness is on top lever pivot. An African shield and spears are on trigger guard bow. Bottom of action is engraved “EXCLUSIVE”. This fine engraving is by C. Meyer, whose signature appears at right side of trigger. Exceptional, intricately marbled, burl and fiddle figured European walnut full pistol grip buttstock measures 15″ over black Decelerator sporting clays pad, and features a right hand palm swell and point pattern checkering with line border at grip. Matching schnabeled forend has Deeley type release. Bore diameter: top -.724, bottom -.724. Bore restrictions: top -.012 (Mod), bottom -.007 (IC). Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 8 lbs 1 oz. LOP: 15″. Black Perazzi embossed ABS case with brown leather trim and 3-combination lock, is lined in brown velvet. CONDITION: Excellent, showing light use. Bbls retain nearly all of their orig blue, with one or two light marks. Coin finish of action is excellent. Gold on trigger somewhat thinned. Stocks show a few light marks in their orig finish, checkering very lightly worn. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are in time. Trigger works. Case is excellent, with a few light rubs. Interior excellent. A fine top of the line Perazzi MX8 with unusual embellishment. 49249-4 MGM123 (12,500-22,500) – Lot 2170

2171
$13,800.00

*VERY FINE GALEAZZI ENGRAVED PERAZZI SCO/C OVER-UNDER 12 GAUGE GAME GUN WITH CASE.

SN 117440. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 30″ Mono-bloc bbls are fitted with narrow, matted, ventilated rib. “Perazzi BRESCIA MADE IN ITALY” is marked on left ejector boss. Bottom of mono-bloc is stamped with 2000 Italian nitro proofs and with SN, as well as importers name and address. Bbls have choke markings and bottom bbl is marked with gauge and chamber length. Bbls are fitted with flush mounted, “invisible” choke tubes. Coin finished, low profile O/U action is fitted with false sideplates, and features automatic safety (S inlaid in gold) and gold-plated non-selective single trigger. Action is engraved with nicely cut small scroll with rose and floral highlights surrounding vignette of flushing woodcock in open woodlands on bottom. Sides of action are engraved with fine Bulino game scenes, spilling onto lockplates in a borderless style originated by Harry Kell. A pair of chukar flushing from open meadow with pointer on point, and another pointer honoring point are at rear of lockplate on left. Right side depicts a covey of quail exploding from cover. This fine work is by L. Galeazzi, whose signature appears at bottom front on right side of action. Spectacular, intricately marbled and figured, exhibition quality European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over fully checkered wood butt. Well cut point pattern checkering with line borders is at grip. Matching slim one piece forend has Deeley type release. Drop at heel: 2″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 7 lbs 6 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. High quality ABS leather covered Negrini case with three combination locks, has inset leather Perazzi label on top. Interior is lined in green cloth, and contains a bench cloth. CONDITION: Excellent, essentially as new, with only one or two of the faintest of handling marks on wood and metal. Appears essentially unfired since proof. Mechanically crisp. Case is excellent. A matching 20 bore is in this auction. 48098-2 MGM232 (12,500-22,500) – Lot 2171

2172
$11,500.00

*ESSENTIALLY NEW AND SCARCE PERAZZI DC STANDARD SIDE BY SIDE GAME GUN WITH CASE.

SN 151243. (2013) Cal. 12 ga. 3″ Chambers. 31-1/2″ Mono-bloc bbls are fitted with matted, concave, game rib. Sides of mono-bloc are marked with Perazzi name and address, along with importer (Perazzi USA). Bbl flats and dual lumps are stamped with Italian nitro proofs, SN, and chamber information. Blued, removable trigger plate side by side action features non-automatic safety and gold-plated single trigger. Well marbled and nicely figured European walnut pistol grip buttstock measures 14-7/8″ over black Perazzi pad. Matching small beavertail ejector forend has Anson type release. Bore restrictions: left -.032 (full), right -.020 (mod). Drop at heel: 2-1/16″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 8 lbs 4 oz. LOP: 14-7/8”. Makers brown ABS case is embossed “Perazzi”. Interior is lined in brown cloth. Case contains a pair of snap caps, small tool kit with spare firing pins and mainsprings, stock removal tool, instruction manual, and bags for the action and bbls. CONDITION: Essentially, as new, appears unfired since proof, with only the faintest handling/ storage marks. Mechanically crisp. Case is excellent, with one or two scuffs on exterior. Interior shows minor compressions from contact with gun. 49022-2 MGM39 (9,000-14,000) – Lot 2172

2173
$14,950.00

*VERY FINE GALEAZZI ENGRAVED PERAZZI MX8 EXTRA GAME GUN.

SN 90508. (1994) Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 29-1/2″ Mono-bloc bbls with ventilated side ribs are fitted with broad, matted, ventilated rib. Bbls are marked “Perazzi BRESCIA MADE IN ITALY” on top left. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with SN and 1994 Italian nitro proofs. Coin finished, sideplated, low profile OU action has removable trigger/ firing group with gold-plated single trigger and hammers. Action and sideplates are engraved with nearly full coverage intricately detailed Bulino game scenes which spill off of lockplates and onto action; a pair of woodcock are in open woodland on left side, one is standing, the other is taking flight. A setter points two flushing woodcock on right side. Bottom of action portrays setter retrieving woodcock. This fine engraving is signed by L. Galeazzi, (daughter of Angelo) whose signature is under top lever. Beautifully marbled and stump figured exhibition quality European walnut extreme pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/8 over Perazzi marked pad. Point pattern checkering is at grip. Matching one piece forend has Deeley release. Bore diameter: top -.723, bottom -.723. Bore restrictions: top -.027 (Imod), bottom -.018 (mod). Drop at heel: 1-9/16″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 8 lbs 3 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. CONDITION: Excellent, showing limited field use. Bbls retain nearly all of their orig blue with some light freckling and one or two very light marks. Coin finish of action is excellent overall. Stocks show a few light marks in their orig glossy finish, checkering slightly worn and darkened. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are in time. Trigger works. 49249-3 MGM86 (9,500-19,500) – Lot 2173

2174
$8,050.00

*PERAZZI MX 8 DOUBLE TRAP CUSTOM ENGRAVED AND RELIEF GOLD INLAID WITH WESTERN THEME WITH EXTRA SINGLE TRAP BARREL.

SN 41950. Cal. 12 GA 2-3/4″ Chambers. 32″ OU bbls with elevated ventilated rib and ventilated side ribs are gold inlaid “MX8” on mono-bloc, and have Ithaca Gun Company name and address along with Perazzi information stamped on mono-bloc. 34″ Single trap bbl with raised ventilated rib has same markings, and is fitted with interchangeable choke tubes. Coin finished action with removable trigger/ firing group features non-automatic safety and sgl non-selective trigger. Action is engraved with various sized scroll transitioning to relief engraved floral designs surrounding gold inlaid classic western US scenes with major figures raised in relief gold; left side portrays American Indian hunter on horseback firing his bow into galloping bison. Right side depicts American Indian warrior astride his horse with chief’s head dress invoking the Great Spirit. Backgrounds of both scenes are of typical western landscapes with buttes and mountains. Bottom of action features classic portrait of Cochise in beaded background. Trigger guard bow has vacant inlaid silver oval. This engraving is well done. No signature found. Nicely streaked European walnut steel capped pistol grip buttstock measures 15″ over brown KICKEEZ pad. Custom point pattern checkering has V-shaped open field through pattern at grip. Each bbl set has its dedicated forearm. OU bbls have short beavertail type, and sgl bbl has longer and wider beavertail. OU BBLS: Bore diameter: top -.731, bottom -.734. Bore restrictions: top -.019 (mod), bottom -.018 (mod). Drop at heel: 1-5/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 8 lbs 4 oz. LOP: 15″. SGL BBL: Bore restrictions: screw choke. Drop at heel: 1-9/16″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 8 lbs 10 oz. LOP: 15″. Brown leather case is lined in red patterned velvet and has brown leather Perazzi label in lid. Case has space for action and both sets of bbls, and contains spare firing group and two choke tubes for sgl bbl (one in gun). CONDITION: Excellent, as custom finished. Bbls have slight silvering on high edges. Coin finish of action is still bright. Stocks have a few minor marks in their rubbed oil finish. Bores are excellent. Mechanically excellent. Case leather has a number of scuffs and marks. Interior cloth has some compressions and light soiling. 49509-1 MGM266 (4,500-6,500) – Lot 2174

2175
$10,925.00

*RENATO GAMBA SL GRADE 1 WITH FINE ENGRAVING AND GOLD INLAY BY PATELLI WITH CASE.

SN 25801. Cal. 12 ga. This fine target gun with 30″ mono-bloc bbls, with raised, matted ventilated rib, ventilated side ribs, and fixed chokes, is marked with Gamba’s name and address as well as importer, on top bbl. Coin finished, low profile, OU action with removable trigger group, features non-automatic safety and single selective trigger. Action is engraved with near full coverage of exceptionally well cut, semi-relief, scrolling acanthus with floral highlights. Sideplates and front portion of action are well engraved with scenes of birds and dogs, all subjects of which are flush gold inlaid and finely detailed; a quattro of mallards settle into marsh on left lockplate, with small scene of ducks swimming in marsh on front portion. Left plate depicts a covey of quail taking wing from hedgerow, a trio of quail depart on front scene. Bottom of action portrays a proud Brittany spaniel retrieving fallen woodcock. Makers name and address is on each side and gold inlaid in forend iron mortise. Top lever with more scroll is gold inlaid with flushing quail. Trigger guard bow portrays an alert grouse (?). Engravers signature “Patelli W” is at bottom right of dog scene. Beautifully marbled and figured European walnut extreme pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/4″ over 1/2″ thick checkered wood buttplate, and features point pattern checkering and right hand palm swell. Matching sporting clays type schnabeled forend has Deeley type release, with gold inlaid goose head at tip. Bore diameter: top -.724, bottom -.725. Bore restrictions: top -.000 (cyl), bottom -.000 (cyl). Drop at heel: 2-5/16″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 8 lbs 3 oz. LOP: 14-3/4″. Black ABS case with three combination locks is marked “Renato Gamba Team”. Case is lined in red cloth. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, appears essentially unfired since proof. There is some staining around muzzles, and some light browning to coin finish in background of scenes. Mechanically crisp. Case is excellent. 49124-11 MGM425 (12,000-19,000) – Lot 2175

2176
$11,500.00

*RENATO GAMBA DAYTONA SL WITH FINE BULINO ENGRAVING BY BADILLINI WITH EXTRA BARRELS AND CASE.

SN 25340. Cal. 12 ga. 32″ Bbls/ 20 ga. 30″ Bbls. This fine target gun has mono-bloc bbls, with matted ventilated rib, ventilated side ribs, and interchangeable chokes. They are marked with Gamba’s name and address on top left sides. 20 ga bbls have importers name on right, and are ported. There is gold wire inlay at breech ends on both sets of bbls. Coin finished, low profile, OU action with removable trigger group, features non-automatic safety and single selective trigger. Action is engraved with near full coverage of exceptionally well cut, miniature scroll with floral highlights. This scroll surrounds Bulino scene of flying partridge on bottom of action. Lockplates and sides of action have fine Bulino scenes of dogs and game birds; pointer pointing a flushing partridge in open meadow on left side, and a pair of mallards settling into marsh, on right. Makers name is engraved in forend iron mortise. Engravers signature “Badillini” is at right side of trigger housing. Beautifully marbled and figured European walnut extreme pistol grip buttstock measures 15-1/4″ over thin brown pad, and features drop points, point pattern checkering, and right hand palm swell. Matching sporting clays type schnabeled forend fits both sets of bbls, and has Deeley type release. Drop at heel: 1-15/16″, drop at comb: 1-1/4″. Weight: 8 lbs 3 oz. LOP: 15-1/4″. 12 ga bbls are fitted with Briley tube set for 28 ga and .410. Aluminum Americase is lined in purple velvet, has tube set in top under hinged divider. Bottom has space for action and both sets of bbls, and contains various choke tubes, with wrenches for 28 ga. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, with evidence of light firing. Mechanically crisp. Case is excellent, except one latch is broken. 49124-12 MGM426 (12,500-20,000) – Lot 2176

2177
$7,475.00

*RENATO GAMBA “DAYTONA” SIDELOCK “ROYAL” WITH ENGLISH STYLE ENGRAVING.

SN 25724. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 28″ Mono-bloc bbls with ventilated side ribs and matted, ventilated top rib, are fitted with interchangeable choke tubes. Gamba name and address is on left side of top bbl. Importers name and address (Firing Line) is on right. Gold wire inlay is at breech end. Mono-bloc is stamped with Italian nitro proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers. Coin finished low profile OU action is fitted with removable trigger/ firing group, with engine turned internals, single selective trigger, and non-automatic safety. Action is engraved in well cut large open shaded scroll, inspired by Holland & Holland’s “Royal” pattern. “RENATO GAMBA” is in arched device on each lockplate. Bottom of action is engraved “RENATO GAMBA” “DAYTONA S.L.” “ROYAL”. Nicely marbled flesh-toned European walnut extreme pistol grip buttstock measures 15″ over black Decelerator pad, and features right hand palm swell, and well cut point pattern checkering at grip. Matching slim schnabeled one piece forend has Deeley type release. Drop at heel: 2-9/16″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 8 lbs 3 oz. LOP: 15″. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain over 95% orig blue. Action retains nearly all of its coin finish. Stocks have a few light marks in their orig finish, which is thinned a bit on sharp edges, checkering lightly worn and soiled. Breechface shows some darkening and pitting. Bores are excellent, somewhat leaded. Action is tight. Ejectors and trigger are excellent. 49124-13 MGM87 (7,500-12,500) – Lot 2177

2178
$5,175.00

*RENATO GAMBA GRADE 5 DAYTONA WITH “EAGLE” ENGRAVING AND GOLD INLAY WITH CASE.

SN 25069. Cal. 12 ga. This fine target gun with 30″ mono-bloc bbls, raised ventilated rib, ventilated side rib, and choke tubes, is marked with Gamba’s name and address as well as importer, on top bbl. Coin finished, low profile, OU action features removable trigger/ firing group, non-automatic safety, and single selective trigger. Action is engraved and gold inlaid in a typical “5” pattern with full coverage large, attenuated, acanthus scroll with beaded background. Flush gold inlaid griffins are centrally located on sides and bottom. Gamba name and address are on gold rectangles. Engravers signature is at right side of trigger housing. Nicely figured and well marbled European walnut extreme pistol grip buttstock measures 14-5/8″ over thin brown pad, and features point pattern checkering and right hand palm swell. Matching sporting clays type schnabeled forend has Deeley type release. Drop at heel: 2-3/16″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 8 lbs 4 oz. LOP: 14-5/8″. Aluminum carrying case with Renato Gamba “team” label, is foam lined, and contains bags for action and bbl and two keys. CONDITION: Excellent, essentially as new, with only the lightest of handling marks in finishes of wood and metal. Mechanically crisp. Case is excellent. 49124-7 MGM422 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 2178

2179
$4,485.00

*RENATO GAMBA AMBASSADOR EXECUTIVE DELUXE (?) SIDE BY SIDE SIDELOCK EJECTOR SINGLE TRIGGER GAME GUN WITH CASE.

SN 37269. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 27-1/2″ Chopper lump bbls fitted with Briley choke tubes have matted game rib, and are engraved “ARMI – RENATO – GAMBA – GARDONE. V.T.” on top of left bbl. Bbl flats are stamped with SN, makers name, and 1967 (?) Italian nitro proofs. Coin finished action features non-automatic safety, bushed strikers, arrowhead tumbler end cocking indicators, and single non-selective trigger. Action is engraved with near full coverage semi-relief, large, attenuated scroll and acanthus, with shaded backgrounds. Scene of a calling auerhahn is on bottom. Lockplates with matching scroll on fronts and tails are also engraved with scenes of birds with three pheasant in open woodlands on left, and three grouse flying into meadow, on right. Makers name and address are on each side. This engraving is signed “Gamba” on trigger plate. Top lever has pierced thumbpiece and small bow beaded trigger guard is engraved with scroll to match action. SN is at grip. Very nicely marbled and lightly figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over checkered wood butt. Drop points are behind lockplates. Point pattern checkering is at grip. A vacant silver oval is on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. Drop at heel: 2-1/8″, drop at comb: 1-5/16″. Weight: 7 lbs 0 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. Dark brown leather case with stitched leather corners by Emmebi is lined with olive green cloth with Gamba label in lid, and contains a pair of snap caps. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, with only a few light handling marks on wood and metal, and scant evidence of having been fired. Mechanically crisp. Case is excellent. 49124-9 MGM421 (5,000-9,000) – Lot 2179

2180
$3,737.50
Revised: 9/18/2015

Please Note: Typographical Error. Title should read “Renato Gamba Grade 7 Concorde”, not Grade 4.

*RENATO GAMBA GRADE 4 CONCORDE WITH FINE SCROLL AND BULINO GAME SCENES BY BADILLINI AND CASE.

SN 25588. Cal. 12 ga. This fine target gun with 32″ mono-bloc bbls, matted ventilated rib, ventilated side ribs, and choke tubes, is marked with Gamba’s name and address as well as importer, on top bbl. Gold wire inlay is at juncture of mono-bloc and breech end. Coin finished, round bodied, low profile, OU action features non-automatic safety and single selective trigger. Action is engraved with 80% coverage of exceptionally well cut, small scroll within geometric borders, surrounding finely rendered Bulino scenes of game birds; incoming chukar winging across open hillside on left, a duck flushing from marsh on right, and a snipe sweeping over shoreline on bottom. “R. GAMBA” is engraved in forend iron mortise. Engravers signature “Badillini” is on right trigger plate. Nicely marbled and lightly stump figured European walnut extreme pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/4″ over thin brown pad, and features point pattern checkering and right hand palm swell. Matching sporting clays type schnabeled forend has Deeley type release. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 8 lbs 3 oz. LOP: 14-3/4″. Black ABS case with three combination locks is marked “Renato Gamba Team”. Case is lined in checkered cloth and contains stock removal tool, and one Briley choke tube. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, with evidence of a bit of firing with cartridge halos on breechface. It has only the lightest of handling marks in finishes of wood and metal. Mechanically crisp. Case is excellent. 49124-10 MGM424 (4,000-7,000) – Lot 2180

2181
$3,162.50
Revised: 9/18/2015

Please Note: Typographical Error. The title should read “Renato Gamba Grade 8”, not Grade 7.

*RENATO GAMBA GRADE 7 CONCORDE WITH FINE SCROLL ENGRAVING AND CASE.

SN 25586. Cal. 12 ga. This fine target gun with 32″ mono-bloc bbls, matted ventilated rib, ventilated side ribs, and choke tubes, is marked with Gamba’s name and address as well as importer, on top bbl. Coin finished, round bodied, low profile, OU action features non-automatic safety and single selective trigger. Action is engraved with 70% coverage of well cut scroll intersected by unengraved ribbons. “Concorde” is on bottom of action. Engravers signature “Gobbi” is on right trigger plate. Lightly figured and marbled European walnut extreme pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/4″ over thin brown pad, and features point pattern checkering and right hand palm swell. Matching sporting clays type schnabeled forend has Deeley type release. Drop at heel: 2-3/16″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 7 lbs 15 oz. LOP: 14-3/4″. Black ABS case with three combination locks is marked “Renato Gamba”. Case is lined in blue cloth and contains stock removal tool, and three Briley choke tubes. CONDITION: Excellent, essentially as new, with only the lightest of handling marks in finishes of wood and metal. Mechanically crisp. Case is excellent. 49124-8 MGM423 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 2181

2182
$5,750.00

*SIACE HAMMER DOUBLE SHOTGUN IN 28 GAUGE WITH CASE.

SN 45838. Cal. 28 ga. 28″ Dovetailed bbls fitted with flat matted rib, are engraved with importers name and address (Danzel Listo), and with Siace name and address on tops. There are inlaid gold wire embellishments at breech ends. Bbl flats are stamped with 2005 Italian nitro proofs and SN. Coin finished top lever action is fitted with bar locks having tall serpentine hammers. Action features non-automatic safety and dbl triggers. Action and lockplates are engraved with about 70% coverage scroll with floral highlights. Fences and top lever are relief engraved with scrolled acanthus in stippled background. Top lever is pierced. Finely marbled and lightly stump figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-3/8″ over checkered wood butt with large steel heel and toe plates. Stock features drop points and point pattern checkering. Long splinter forend has Anson release. Bore diameter: left -.545, right -.545. Bore restrictions: left -.024 (full), right -.016 (mod). Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 6 lbs 3 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. Green canvas case with brass corners is lined in burgundy felt and contains a pair of A-Zoom snap caps. CONDITION: Excellent, essentially as new, with a few marks on wood and metal. Mechanically crisp. Case is excellent. 49610-2 MGM342 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 2182

2183
$6,900.00

*SLEEK W. R. SALERI ROUND BODY OVER-UNDER LIGHT GAME GUN WITH REMOVABLE TRIGGER GROUP.

SN 22. Cal. 20 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 30″ Mono-bloc bbls fitted with narrow, matted, ventilated rib are engraved “W. R. Saleri Armi Italy” on left side of mono-bloc. Bottom of mono-bloc is stamped with 2002 Italian nitro proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers. Coin finished, double ogee backed, round bodied, low profile, OU action features removable trigger/ firing group with V-springs, single non-selective trigger, and non-automatic safety. Action is well filed with fillets and beads, and engraved in classic rose and scroll. “W. R. SALERI” is gold inlaid on each side. Engravers name and date are on trigger plate. Beautifully fiddle figured and classically veined European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-3/8″ over thin black Decelerator pad. Point pattern checkering with line borders is at grip. Matching slim ejector forend has Deeley type release. Bore diameter: top -.622, bottom -.622. Bore restrictions: top -.013 (mod), bottom -.007 (IC). Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs 8 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, with little evidence of having been fired since proof, no cartridge halos on breechface, with only a few of the lightest marks on wood and metal, most from assembly and disassembly. There is some light staining in coin finish of action. Mechanically crisp. A fine attractive Italian lightweight gun. 49305-8 MGM131 (4,000-7,000) – Lot 2183

2184
$1,437.50
Revised: 10/4/2015

Please Note: Action is sideplate with false pins, not a full sidelock.

*V. BERNARDELLI MODEL ROMA-4 SIDELOCK DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN.

SN 210746. Cal. 28 ga. Fine little double with 27″ steel bbls that have tapered concave swamped rib with single brass bead. It has double lugs with 3rd fastener and ejectors, choked: modified and cylinder. Mounted with nicely figured European walnut with checkered splinter forearm and straight stock, 14-1/4″ over a Bernardelli composition buttplate. Receiver and lockplates are coin finished and it has single non-selective trigger, right bbl fires first. Locks are 7-pin with light foliate and floral arabesque pattern engraving with foliate patterns on the fences. Bottom of the receiver, trigger guard, top tang, opening lever and forend iron are engraved to match. Weight: 6 lbs. 2.25 oz. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus, shows very little use. Wood is sound with one tiny nick and retains all of its orig oil finish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bores. This would make an outstanding woodcock or quail gun. 49659-1 JR (1,500-2,000) – Lot 2184

2185
$0.00

*ANTONIO ZOLI (COLE CUSTOM) OVER-UNDER SPORTING CLAYS GUN WITH CASE.

SN 236338. Cal. 20 ga. 3″ Chambers. 32″ Mono-bloc bbls with raised, matted, ventilated rib and ventilated side ribs, are fitted with flush mounted interchangeable chokes. Top left of mono-bloc is nicely gold inlaid “Antonio Zoli”. Mono-bloc and bbls are stamped with 2007 Italian nitro proofs for 3″ chambers. Bottom of bottom bbl is marked with warning and importer (Cole). Low profile, coin finished, OU action with removable trigger group featuring single selective trigger, is beautifully engraved with exceptionally well cut and shaded, large scrolled acanthus with floral highlights. Bottom of action is engraved “ZOLI” “COLE CUSTOM”. Engravers signature “Martini”, is on left side of trigger group housing. Nicely marbled European walnut stock with interesting stump figure measures 14-3/4″ over thin black Zoli pad, and has point pattern checkering with line border at large pistol grip. Matching, slim, rounded forend has Deeley type release. Drop at heel: 2-1/8″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 7 lbs 5 oz. LOP: 14-3/4″. Blue ABS Zoli marked case with two combination locks is lined in blue velvet over foam. Case contains warranty card. CONDITION: Excellent. very near new, with only the faintest evidence of having been fired, with a few light marks on wood and metal. Mechanically crisp. Case is excellent. 49249-6 MGM139 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 2185

2186
$2,300.00

*ABERCROMBIE & FITCH RETAILED 28 GAUGE ZOLI & RIZZINI BOXLOCK GAME GUN.

SN 6317. Cal. 28 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 26″ Dovetailed bbls with slightly raised, matted rib are marked “ABERCROMBIE & FITCH” and “MADE IN ITALY” on top rear of left bbl. Bbl flats are stamped with 1970 Italian nitro proofs, SN, and A&F logo. Case hardened boxlock action with cutout arch to back, features automatic safety and double triggers. Action is decorated with beaded borders, and some rudimentary floral engraving. Water table is marked with maker and address. European walnut stock with some light streaking, measures 14-1/2″ over checkered composition buttplate. Point pattern checkering is on rounded knob grip, and a vacant oval is on toe line. Matching splinter forend has Anson release. Bore diameter: left -.568, right -.568. Bore restrictions: left -.040 (full), right -.018 (mod). Drop at heel: 2-5/16″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 5 lbs 1 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. CONDITION: Excellent. Metal parts retain over 95% orig finishes, action perhaps a bit less, with silvering on fences and thinning on bottom. Stocks have a few marks in their orig finish. Checkering is excellent. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. A handy light weight bird gun. 49535-2 MGM396 (2,000-4,000) – Lot 2186

2187
$0.00

*PERUGINI & VISINI VICTORIA MODEL D EXPRESS DOUBLE RIFLE WITH GAME SCENE BY C. TOMASONI WITH EXTRA BARRELS, SCOPE, AND CASE.

SN 2295. (1997) Cal. 9.3 x 72R and 20 ga. 24″ Dovetailed rifle bbls are mounted with file cut quarter rib holding claw scope bases and single standing leaf rear sight marked for 50 yards. Gold front bead is in matching ramp. 28″ Mono-bloc 20 ga. shotgun bbls are fitted with flat, matted rib. Sides of left bbls are engraved “PERUGINI & VISINI”, right sides with “NUVOLERA BRESCIA”. Bbl flats are stamped with 1997 Italian nitro proofs with calibers, and SNs. Shotgun bbls do not match. Bottom right of both sets of bbls are engraved with importers name and address (Old Friends Rod & Gun Club). Case hardened scallop-backed boxlock action has long top strap, which extends over comb, and features non-automatic safety, classic swept bolsters, and double triggers. Engraving consists of simple line borders, floral screw heads, and some well cut simple scroll on fences. Trigger plate, marked “PERUGINI & VISINI” has exceptionally fine face-on Bulino portrait of a roaring lion, which is signed “C. Tomasoni”. Scroll engraved top lever, single beaded trigger guard, and grip cap are blued. SN is on trigger guard tang which extends to grip cap. Nicely figured and marbled dense European walnut full capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/8″ over Silver type pad. Stock features shadow line right hand cheekpiece, and point pattern checkering with line borders at grip. Matching splinter forend has forward pivoting release in classic double rifle fashion. Shot gun bbls: Bore diameter: left -.621, right -.620. Bore restrictions: left -.032 (full), right -.015 (mod). Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-5/16″. Weight: 7 lbs 1 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. Rifle Bbls: Drop at heel: approx 2-11/16″, drop at comb: approx 1-5/8″. Weight without scope: 8 lbs 6 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. Kahles Helia L 1.1-4.5 X 20 rail scope with three post reticle is in claw mounts, rear with windage adjustment. Green canvas case with stitched leather corners has green canvas outer cover with dark brown leather trim. Case is lined in scarlet cloth with space for both sets of bbls, scope, and action. P & V label is in lid. Case contains 3-pc brass cleaning rod with mop and brush, 20 ga snap caps, and rifle snap caps. PROVENANCE: Consignors notes, sales invoice, and orig 100 meter target showing good grouping. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, with only a few light marks and silvering of metal finishes, and a few light scratches and dings in wood. Bores are excellent. Action is tight with both sets of bbls. Scope is excellent with a few small dings, mostly on adjustment covers, optics clear. Case is excellent with a few light scuffs on exterior, as protected by outer cover, which also has some scuffs. Straps and handle are good. Zippers are good. Interior cloth is excellent, as are label and accessories. A useful combo in a rifle caliber suitable for a wide range of big game up to cape buffalo. 49403-1 MGM128 (20,000-30,000) – Lot 2187

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2188
$17,250.00

*SUBLIME .22 MAGNUM RIMFIRE BABY ZEUS BOXLOCK EJECTOR DOUBLE RIFLE BY ABBIATICO & SALVINELLI WITH CASE.

SN 978. Cal. .22 Winchester Mag Rimfire. 22″ Chopper lump bbls are fitted with file cut quarter rib mounting claw scope bases, and one standing, one folding leaf express rear sight, with gold triangle and lines marked for 50 and 100 yards. Gold bead front sight is in matching ramp. Side of left bbl is engraved “Abbiatico & Salvinelli”. Bbl flats are stamped with SN, and Italian nitro proofs. Bottoms of bbls are stamped “BOHLER RASANT” and with caliber. Bottom of left bbl is gold inlaid “Fatto a Wono Per L. G.” (Made especially for L.G. ?) A sling loop is screwed to bottom rib. Case hardened baby boxlock action with long top strap extending over comb, features non-automatic safety and double triggers (front set). Borders of action are gold wire inlaid, and this treatment is also on scope claw bases on bbl. Screw heads are engraved. “ZEUS” is gold inlaid on engraved riband on trigger plate. Blued top lever, forend iron, and single beaded trigger guard also have gold wire inlay. SN is at grip. Nicely marbled stump figured European walnut pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/8″ over checkered wood butt, and features classic styled shadow line right hand cheekpiece, point pattern checkering with line borders at grip, and a sling loop, as well as a gold oval engraved “LG” on toe line. Semi beavertail ejector forend has Anson release. Drop at heel: approx 2-5/16″, drop at comb: approx 1-5/8″. Weight without scope: 5 lbs 9 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. Swarovski Habicht 1.5 – 4.5 X 20 scope with duplex reticle is in claw rings, rear ring with windage adjustment. Blue ABS Famars marked case with tan leather trim is lined in dark green velvet, and is made for a 2-bbl set target shotgun. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain approx 95% orig blue, silvered on sharp edges and thinning slightly toward breech. Action retains 70 – 80% of its orig case hardening color, silvered on top tang, fences, and around bottom from light hand wear. Blue of top lever, forend iron, and trigger guard very slightly silvered. Stocks retain approx 90% of their orig glossy finish with numerous marks and light scratches, one or two fairly deep on left side of butt. Bores are excellent, with one or two light pits in right bbl. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are in time. Set trigger works. Scope has a number of light marks in its exterior lacquer. Optics are clear and bright. Case is excellent. An unusual offering from this highly regarded maker, perfect for repelling charges by enraged chipmunks. 49403-2 MGM127 (15,000-25,000) – Lot 2188

2189
$20,700.00

*BOROVNIK SIDELOCK EJECTOR DANGEROUS GAME DOUBLE RIFLE WITH DEEP RELIEF ENGRAVING AND SCOPE.

SN 404886. Cal. 375 H&H Mag 25-1/2″ Chopper lump Bohler Rasant bbls, are fitted with quarter rib holding one standing, two folding leaf express sight with gold lines, and scope bases. Rib transitions to swamped mid rib which transitions to front ramp, holding bronze bead. Mid rib is gold inlaid “CONCO – BOROVNIK”. Top of quarter rib is engraved with caliber. There are 2-1/2″ half-triangles of well cut open shaded scroll with thin gold bands at breech ends, and matching 1″ triangles at muzzles and on knurled sight protector. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with Ferlach proofs, steel info, and caliber, and engraved “MADE IN AUSTRIA” and “CONCO ARMS – EMMAUS, PA.” Coin finished action with Greener crossbolt third fastener and hand detachable sidelocks has top strap, which extends over comb, and features non-automatic safety, raised rib tumbler end cocking indicators, gold-plated dbl triggers (front articulated), reinforcing side bolsters, and gold-plated internals. Action is engraved with near full coverage small, open, shaded scroll with scrolled gold inlay as counterpoint. Fences, top of action, and top lever are deep relief engraved in acanthus motif. This interesting engraving surrounds full relief vignette of leopard guarding captured impala on large tree branch on bottom of action. Sideplates are deep relief engraved with other members of the “big five”; with black rhino standing in clearing on left lock, and a face-on cape buffalo on right. Engraving is signed “F. Mack” at bottom left of buffalo scene. Blued trigger guard is also scroll engraved and gold inlaid. Tang extends to steel trap grip cap. Lightly marbled and attractively flame figured European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-5/8″ over red Old English pad, and features large, swept shadow line right hand cheekpiece, point pattern checkering at grip, and a sling eye inlet into toe line. Matching long beavertail ejector forend has Deeley release. Swarovski Habicht 1.5 – 6 x 42 scope with duplex reticle is in claw rings engraved to match rifle. Drop at heel: approx 2-3/4″, drop at comb: approx 1-9/16″. Weight without scope: 10 lbs 1 oz. LOP: 14-5/8″. CONDITION: Excellent, nearly as new, with little evidence of firing since proof, with a few minor handling marks on wood and metal. Mechanically crisp. Scope is excellent with clear optics. A well made dangerous game rifle. 49500-1 MGM294 (15,000-25,000) – Lot 2189

2190
$10,350.00

*JOHANN FRANZOI SIDELOCK EJECTOR DOUBLE RIFLE WITH ZEISS SCOPE AND AMMO.

SN 2637.71. Cal. .375 H&H Belted Magnum. This well made rifle has 24-3/8″ chopper lump bbls fitted with quarter rib, which is mounted with standing leaf express rear sight and scope bases. Top of rib is engraved “JOHANN FRANZOI – ARMS FERLACH”. Abrupt front ramp holds gold bead. Engine turned bbl flats are stamped with 1971 Ferlach nitro proofs. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with caliber and steel type (Bohler Antinit). French gray sidelock action features non-automatic safety, crossbolt third fastener, side clips, reinforcing bolsters, raised rib tumbler end cocking indicators, gold-plated internals, and gold-plated dbl triggers (front articulated). Action is engraved with 80% coverage various sized scroll within scroll and vine engraved borders. Scroll engraved top lever and trigger guard are blued. Well marbled, dense European walnut horn capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-5/8″ over dark brown leather covered pad, and features drop points, point pattern checkering with dbl line borders, and shadow line right hand cheekpiece. Matching long semi-beavertail ejector forend has Deeley release. Zeiss Diavari – C 1.5 – 4.5 x 18 scope with duplex reticle is in claw rings. Drop at heel: approx 2-7/8″, drop at comb: approx 1-15/16″. Weight without scope: 9 lbs 8 oz. LOP: 14-5/8″. Included with rifle are three 20 rnd boxes of RWS solids. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain nearly all of their orig satin blue with some light marks. Coin finish of action is also excellent, with some slight darkening, most likely from accumulated oil. Stocks have some light handling marks in what appears to be their orig hand rubbed oil finish. Checkering lightly worn. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are in time. Scope is excellent, optically clear. A well balanced dangerous game rifle. 49549-1 MGM299 (7,500-12,500) – Lot 2190

2191
$5,750.00

*MARCHNER OVER-UNDER SHOTGUN/ RIFLE TWO BARREL SET WITH SCOPES.

SN 487. Cal. 16 ga x 6.5 x 52 (most likely 25-35 Winchester) and 16 ga x .30-30. 26-3/4″ Orig 6.5 bbl set is fitted with full length matted rib engraved “H. Marchner, Regensburg” in milled out portion. Rib is fitted with one folding leaf rear sight, silver bead front, and claw scope bases. Bottom of bottom bbl is stamped with German imperial proofs for 6.3/ 52, and with a date of 3/30. A sling loop is soldered to bottom of bbl. 25-1/2″ 30-30 bbls are fitted with full length matted rib, central portion milled away forming quarter rib and front ramp. Sights are the same type as on 6.5 bbls. Bbls are stamped with 1958 Ferlach proofs, and with “BOHLER STAHL”. Coin finished, OU, scallop-backed, single Kersten, boxlock action has tang safety, raised rib tumbler end cocking indicators, and dbl triggers (front set). Action is engraved with near full coverage large, open, shaded scroll and acanthus with stippled backgrounds surrounding hunting scenes on each side; a pair of hounds worry a boar on left side, and a peaceful group of doe with fawns and flying grouse are on right. Trigger guard is of horn, and tang extends to horn grip cap. Nicely marbled and lightly fiddle figured European walnut buttstock measures 13-3/4″ over ribbed horn buttplate. Stock features shadow line right hand cheekpiece, arrowhead drop points, point pattern checkering with mullered borders at grip, and a hinged cartridge trap with space for four rifle cartridges, along with a sling loop, on toe line. Cover of cartridge trap is engraved with acanthus scroll, matching action, and a bugling stag. Each bbl set has its own forend that has Deeley release. 6.5 Bbls are mounted with an early Busch 2-1/2 X scope with three post reticle. 30-30 Bbls are mounted with a Hensoldt Diasta 4 X 32 scope with three post reticle and lens covers. Both scope are in soldered-on claw rings. 6.5 BBLS: Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight without scope: 6 lbs 6 oz. LOP: 13-3/4″. 30 – 30 BBLS: Drop at heel: 2-5/16″, drop at comb: 1-5/16″. Weight without scope: 6 lbs. 12 oz. LOP: 13-3/4″. CONDITION: Fine as partially refinished, most likely at time of fitting of new bbls. Both sets of bbls retain nearly all of a fine rust blue. Action is cleaned to silver gray, engraving remains clear. Some details of game scenes softened. Stocks retain nearly all of an old hand rubbed oil finish, edges softened, checkering re-cut. 6.5 Rifle bore is very fine, slightly frosted in grooves. Both shotgun bores are excellent. 30-30 bore is excellent. Action is tight with both sets of bbls. Busch scope shows some external wear. Optics need some cleaning, especially on objective lens. 30-30 scope needs a good cleaning, and the exterior has some minor scrapes, optics clear. 49432-37 MGM356 (6,000-10,000) – Lot 2191

2192
$6,325.00

*FINE MERKEL DOUBLE RIFLE RETAILED BY J. B. BRAUN.

SN 15922. Cal. 8 x 57 JR. 24-1/2″ Shoe lump bbls are fitted with full length matted rib, central portion milled away forming quarter rib and front sight ramp. Center is engraved “J. B. Braun, Coblenz”. Rear portion is fitted with one standing, one folding leaf express type sight and claw scope bases. Bbl flats are stamped with imperial German proofs for 8 x 57. GM logos are on rear lump and breechface. A sling loop is screwed to bottom rib. Coin finished scallop-backed boxlock action features non-automatic safety, pin type cocking indicators, Greener crossbolt, side clips, bushed strikers, reinforcing bolsters, and double triggers (both set). Action is engraved with 50% coverage nicely cut floral bouquets, and sprays of scroll. Reinforcing bolsters are engraved with oak leaves. Bottom of action is engraved “Suhler Waffenwerk” and “Gebruder Merkel, Suhl”. Trigger guard is of horn. Tang extends to engraved steel grip cap. Very fine replacement buttstock is of nicely marbled and figured European walnut and measures 14-3/8″ over checkered wood butt with engraved steel heel and toe plates. Stock exhibits Griffin & Howe styling, and was most likely done by them, as it has their classic post war shadow line right hand cheekpiece which extends to front of comb, as well as drop points, and well cut checkering with mullered borders. Matching beavertail forend has Deeley release. Drop at heel: approx 2-1/2″, drop at comb: approx 1-1/2″. Weight: 7 lbs 10 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. CONDITION: Very fine, as refurbished. Bbls retain over 90% of an old re-blue, silvered on sides and sharp edges. There are some light stains in coin finish of action. Newly made stocks retain nearly all of their fine hand rubbed oil finish. Bores are fine, with strong rifling throughout, lightly pitted in grooves. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. A great handling little double rifle. 49535-4 MGM371 (6,000-10,000) – Lot 2192

2193
$5,002.50

*VERY FINE BOXLOCK DOUBLE RIFLE BY O. GEYGER BERLIN.

SN 3066. Cal. 8 x 57 JR. (.317 Groove diameter) 23″ Dovetailed bbls are fitted with matted, full length rib, front portion rises to form ramp for silver bead front sight with flip-up night bead. Rear portion of rib is fitted with claw mount bases and single standing U-notch rear sight. Tops of bbls are engraved “O. Geyger & Co Berlin” and “Agents”. Side of left bbl is marked with caliber. Mid point of left bbl is engraved “Charles Daley” (sic). Bbl flats are stamped with pre 1912 nitro proofs for 8mm. Bottoms of bbls are stamped “KRUPP” and each bbl is also engraved “LINDER” inside a rectangle. SN is on splinter. Sling loop is screwed to bottom rib. (It appears that the “Linder” “Daley” “Agents” and the caliber markings were applied at a much later date.) Case hardened, scallop-backed boxlock action is fitted with Greener type side safety (S gold inlaid). Action also features pin type cocking indicators, side clips, crossbolt third fastener, and double triggers (both set). Nicely filed large beads surround fences and terminate at tops in exceptionally well cut sprays of acanthus in deep relief. Remainder of the action has about 50% coverage of relief carved blossoms and foliage with light fine scroll as counterpoint. Quality of this work is far better than normal. Trigger guard is of horn. Stump figured and lightly streaked European walnut round knob pistol grip buttstock measures 13-7/8″ over ribbed horn buttplate, and features classic right hand shadow line cheekpiece, and point pattern checkering with line borders at grip. There is a hinged steel cartridge trap on toe line with spaces for three cartridges, engraved to match action. Long slim splinter forend has inset schnabeled horn tip and Deeley release. Drop at heel: approx 2-11/16″, drop at comb: approx 1-5/8″. Weight: 7 lbs 9 oz. LOP: 13-7/8″. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbls retain most of what appears to be their orig blue, with some areas cleaned over light pitting, with bluing touched up. Action retains approx 50 – 60% orig case hardening color. Stocks retain most of their orig oil finish with numerous light and heavy handling marks and scratches. Grip checkering is lightly worn, forend checkering more so. Forend is also missing two 1/2″ chips of wood along bbl channel on left side. Horn of trigger guard has some scratches, and there is a crack at front portion of bow. Bores are excellent, shiny with strong rifling throughout. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Triggers will not set (probably need adjustment). This fine little rifle has been in storage for a little while and undoubtedly needs a good cleaning. 49029-14 MGM13 (4,500-7,500) – Lot 2193

2194
$8,625.00

*KRIEGHOFF CLASSIC “BIG FIVE” DOUBLE RIFLE WITH CARRYING BAG.

SN 090186. Cal. .470 Nitro Express. 23-5/8″ Shoe lump bbl fitted with quarter rib and plain raised front ramp, are stamped with German nitro proofs, and makers name on lumps. Satin coin finished action has Krieghoff’s unique cocking/ decocking/ safety slide on top tang, and is fitted with double triggers (front articulated). Action is engraved with sprays of large scroll and line borders. Bottom of action is deeply marked “KRIEGHOFF” “CLASSIC”. Flesh-toned, nicely streaked European walnut pistol grip buttstock measures 15″ over thin, black pad, and features right hand palm swell, and swept right hand shadow line cheekpiece. Matching semi-beavertail schnabeled forend has Deeley release. Drop at heel: approx 2-3/8″, drop at comb: approx 1-7/8″. Weight: 10 lbs 12 oz. LOP: 15″. Brown canvas zippered bag with dark brown leather Krieghoff marked trim, has side pocket containing Krieghoff gun oil and “gun glide”, sling swivels, and instruction booklet, as well as a trigger lock. CONDITION: Excellent. Unfired, as new, since proof with only the faintest of handling marks on wood and metal. Bag is excellent. 49305-14 MGM198 (8,000-12,000) – Lot 2194

2195
$6,325.00

*INTERESTING DANGEROUS GAME MAUSER RIFLE BY HEINRICH KRIEGHOFF SPECIALLY MADE FOR ROBERT H. MORSE OF CHICAGO, WITH SCOPE.

SN 10950. Cal. 11.2 x 72 Schuler. (This interesting cartridge has a rebated rim similar to .425 Westley Richards and has very similar base diameter. It is however a longer cartridge. Brass can probably be made from .404 Jeffery.) 27″ Poldi Anti Corro – Steel tapered round bbl is fitted with claw bases, small island base for one standing, two folding leaf express rear sight, and matted ramp for gold bead front. Muzzle is threaded for suppressor or muzzle brake, and has protective ring installed. Right rear of bbl is engraved “Especially Made For Robert H. Morse, Chicago” and on left “By Heinrich Krieghoff/ Suhl – Germany”. (Mr. Robert Morse was president of Fairbanks Morse Company which produced scales, diesel engines and electric engines and pumps for industrial use.) Case hardened, standard length, large ring Model 98 Mauser action is stamped with SN and German proofs on left side of receiver ring, and with Krieghoff logo (anchor and initials “HK”) on front portion of sidewall. Bottom metal has hinged floorplate with release button in trigger guard bow, and has had a filler piece fitted to extend capacity for this large bodied cartridge. Action is very finely engraved with relief carved game animals in nicely detailed backgrounds. Scenes are framed by well cut Germanic scrolling acanthus. A growling grizzly bear with large trees in background and rocks in foreground is on receiver ring. Floorplate depicts woodland scene of two bull moose with cow in background. A finely rendered pronghorn is on trigger guard bow. Engravers signature “R Sch” (?) is on base of boulder on receiver ring scene. Nicely marbled European walnut steel trap capped pistol grip stock measures 13-3/4″ over black “Old English” pad. Stock features large shadow line right hand cheekpiece, horn forend tip, and finely spaced point pattern checkering with line borders at grip and forend. An interesting small diameter extended eye relief type scope is in soldered-on claw rings. Drop at heel: approx 2-9/16″, drop at comb: approx 1-3/4″. Weight: 11 lbs 0 oz. LOP: 13-3/4”. Accompanied by a set of C-H Dies, qty of brass & Woodleigh bullets, and 20 handloaded rounds. PROVENANCE: Previous owners notes. CONDITION: Excellent, showing little use. Bbl retains nearly all of its fine satin blue. Action and bottom metal retain over 90% of their orig case hardening color, silvered on high points and sharp edges. Bolt retains 85% of its color, loss due to normal operating wear, and with knob silvered. Stocks retain nearly all of what appears to be their orig oil finish, with a number of light marks and scratches, checkering lightly worn. Bore is excellent, bright, sharp, and shiny throughout. Scope retains most of its orig blue, but it appears that a lens is missing, so it is not usable. A scarce 1920’s era dangerous game rifle by this noted and highly regarded gun maker. 49183-30 MGM21 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 2195

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2196
$0.00

*F. W. HEYM OVER-UNDER DOUBLE RIFLE WITH SCOPE, EXTRA SHOTGUN BARRELS, AND CASE.

SN 77015. Cal. .375 Mag and 12 ga. 25″ Mono-bloc rifle bbls are fitted with full length matted rib, central portion cut away forming quarter rib and front sight ramp. Rear portion is fitted with one standing leaf express rear sight, and claw scope bases. Front ramp holds sourdough bead, central portion is marked “FRIEDRICH WILH. HEYM”. Left rear of bbl is stamped “Special Laufstahl” and right “Made in W. – Germany”. 28-1/4″ Shotgun bbls have same markings as rifle bbls, but are fitted with ventilated rib. Each bbl set has its own dedicated forend. Coin finished OU action with dbl Kersten bolt features non-automatic safety, pin type cocking indicators on top, and dbl triggers (front set). Action is engraved with 60% coverage large, open, shaded scroll, and other sprays of scroll surrounding game scenes; a pair of running hare on left, and a flushing duck on right side of action. Bottom, with scroll engraving is stamped “F R WILH HEYM”. Relatively plain European walnut sunburst horn capped pistol grip buttstock with slightly hog-backed comb measures 14-1/4″ over black Decelerator pad. Point pattern skip line checkering is at grip. Stock features a small shadow line right hand cheekpiece. Matching one piece forends have Deeley releases. Rifle BBL set: Drop at heel: approx 3-1/4″, drop at comb: approx 2″. Weight without scope: 8 lbs 6 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. Shotgun BBL set: Bore diameter: top -.719, bottom -.719. Bore restrictions: top -.031 (full), bottom -.009 (IC). Wall thickness: top -.040, bottom -.038. Drop at heel: 2-7/8″, drop at comb: 1-11/16″. Weight: 7 lbs 7 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. Schmidt & Bender 1.5 – 6 x 42 scope with three post and duplex crosshair reticle is in Recknagel claw rings, rear with windage adjustment. ABS two gun case with three combination locks, is lined in dark burgundy velvet, with central dividing partition. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain over 95% orig blue with some sharp edge wear and assembly marks. Coin finish of action has some flecking and darkening. There are a number of light handling marks in stock finish, checkering lightly worn. All the bores are excellent. Action is tight. Scope is excellent except for one or two marks and 3/4″ crease on left side of ocular bell. Optics clear. Case is excellent. 49512-1 MGM301 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 2196

2197
$4,025.00

*SIACE HAMMER DOUBLE RIFLE IN 30-06 WITH CASE.

SN 45839. Cal. 30 – 06. 24″ Mono-bloc bbls fitted with quarter rib holding one standing leaf rear sight, and front ramp holding gold bead, are engraved with importers name and address (Danzel Listo), and with Siace name and address on tops. There are inlaid gold wire embellishments at breech ends. Bbl flats are stamped with 2005 Italian nitro proofs and SN. Coin finished top lever action is fitted with bar locks having tall serpentine hammers. Action features non-automatic safety and dbl triggers. It is engraved with about 50% coverage well done large trailing scroll in fine stippled background. A portrait of a big horn ram is on bottom. Lockplates are relatively plain, having only geometric borders. Left plate is engraved “Siace di Gelmini”, with right lock engraved “Gardone V.T.” Single beaded trigger guard has SN at grip. Finely marbled and figured European walnut square knob pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/8″ over thin rifle pad. Stock features right hand shadow line cheekpiece, drop points, and point pattern checkering. Matching small beavertail forend has slightly schnabeled tip and Anson release. Drop at heel: approx 2-3/8″, drop at comb: approx 1-3/8″. Weight: 7 lbs 10 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. Green canvas Emmebi case with tan leather trim, lined in brown velvet has Siace label in lid, and contains green bags for action and bbls, pair of 30-06 snap caps, and a bore snake. CONDITION: Excellent, essentially as new, except for some minor stains on breechface, and a few marks on wood and metal. Mechanically crisp. Case is excellent. 49610-3 MGM341 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 2197

2198
$0.00

*CUSTOM MAUSER DANGEROUS GAME RIFLE WITH SWAROVSKI SCOPE.

SN 2003. Cal. .404 Jeffery. 24″ Medium weight sporter bbl is fitted with island base for one standing, two folding leaf express rear sight with the V’s uncut, sleeved-on sling eye, and sleeved-on front ramp with sourdough bead. Removal of stock reveals anti-recoil block screwed and soldered to bottom of bbl. Left rear is engraved with caliber. Standard length Model 98 action has Mauser logo on stippled receiver ring. A tall square bridge has been added. A Griffin & Howe scope base is affixed to side wall. Blackburn trigger has been installed. Bolt has had pear shaped knob added, and shank is cut away for scope clearance. After market bolt shroud has three position safety. Custom made drop box bottom metal has hinged straddle floorplate and release button in bow. Red toned, lightly marbled and figured European walnut steel capped pistol grip stock measures 13-7/8″ over Silver type pad with spur, and features ebony forend tip, recoil bolt, sling eye, and cleanly cut point pattern checkering with line borders at grip and forend. Swarovski Habicht 1.25 – 4 x 24 scope with heavy circular duplex reticle is in G&H aluminum slide with steel rings. Weight with scope: 10 lbs 6 oz. LOP: 13-7/8”. CONDITION: Essentially as new, retaining all of its custom finishes on wood and metal, with a few light handling marks. Bore is excellent. Action is smooth. Scope is excellent. Brilliant optics. 49181-25 MGM53 (8,000-12,000) – Lot 2198

2199
$2,300.00

*STEYR-MANNLICHER MODEL M LEFT-HANDED BOLT ACTION RIFLE WITH LEUPOLD SCOPE.

SN 118794. Cal. .30-06. 20″ bbl, blue finish. Checkered full length walnut stock with pistol grip, in classic Mannlicher configuration, pistol grip has wood cap with white inlay, sling swivels and Steyr marked buttpad. Rifle has double set triggers. CONDITION: Overall very fine, bbl retains 95% bright blue finish with some small scratches. Bore is frosty with sharp rifling. Receiver shows 98% bright blue. Bolt handle shows 98% bright blue. Bottom metal 95% matte blue finish. Full length stock is very good with oil finish and finely cut checkering. Label on left side of butt stock that says “Trust me. I’m a Doctor.”, with handwritten sighting notes. Scope optics are clear with “Superspotter II” lens hood. Sling has quick detach swivels. The rifle has an extra magazine. Nice rifle for a “South Paw.” 49440-6 TEP (1,500-2,500) – Lot 2199

2200
$12,650.00

*RARE SIDELOCK AND BLITZ ACTION VIERLING WITH TWO MATCHING LARGE CALIBER OVER-UNDER RIFLE BARRELS AND SIDE BY SIDE SHOTGUN BARRELS BY GEORGE KNAAK.

SN 4511. Cal. 8×57 x 8×57 (.319 groove diameters) x 16 x 16 ga. 2-1/2″ Chambers. 25-1/2″ Krupp steel bbls have top rifle bbl within broad flat matted rib mounted with one standing, one folding rear and silver bead front sights. Milled out section of rib is engraved “Deutsche Waffenfabrik Georg Knaak, Berlin S.W. 48. Germany”. Left side of rib is stamped with German proofs for 15 gram steel jacketed bullet and 7.7 x 57. Shotgun bbls are stamped “nitro” and “16/1″. Bottom bbl is stamped with nitro proofs for steel jacketed bullet at 10 grams and 7.7 x 57. Unusual sidelock action with rifle bbls being fired by Blitz system, and shotgun bbls by sidelocks, features rifle/ shotgun selector on top tang. Greener type safety is mounted in tail of left sidelock. Pin type rifle cocking indicators are on top of action. Raised rib tumbler end cocking indicators are on sidelocks. Both triggers are set. Action is engraved with near full coverage well cut germanic scrolling acanthus with shaded background. Sidelocks are semi-relief engraved with game scenes, backgrounds deeply cut away; a roebuck and two does are in meadowland on left lockplate, with a pair of ducks taking flight from marsh. Two bugling stags are challenging each other in alpine setting on right, as two hinds look on. A semi-relief rabbit scampers across trigger guard bow. Nicely streaked and lightly figured, dark and dense, European walnut sunburst horn capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14″ over ribbed horn buttplate, and features a classic shadow line right hand cheekpiece, and point pattern checkering with line borders. A sling eye as well as a large cartridge trap holding four rifle cartridges, cover engraved with acanthus and a roebuck, is on toe line. Matching splinter forend has Deeley release. Shotgun bbls: Bore diameter: left -.674, right -.674. Bore restrictions: left -.026 (full), right -.025 (full). Wall thickness: left -.030, right -.027. Drop at heel: approx 2-3/4″, drop at comb: approx 1-3/4”. Weight: 8 lbs 8 oz. LOP: 14”. CONDITION: Very good. Bbls retain most, perhaps 70 – 80% of their orig blue with scattered rubs, marks, and scratches, as well as some light freckling. Action retains most of its coin finish with a few dark spots. Thumbpiece of top lever is silvered. Stocks retain most of their orig hand rubbed oil finish with numerous light marks and scratches, with a few fairly deep, checkering worn. Top rifle bore is fine with some light frosting. Bottom rifle bore is very good, strong rifling throughout, lightly pitted. Shotgun bores are excellent, shiny, with a few scattered light dents. Action has just a hint of looseness, mostly lateral. Set triggers work. This cataloger has never seen another vierling in this configuration, and only one or two other sidelocks. This fairly robust gun balances and handles quite well. 49224-4 MGM56 (12,000-17,000) – Lot 2200

2201
$0.00

*FINE RELIEF ENGRAVED JOSEF HAMBRUSCH BLITZ ACTION OVER-UNDER DRILLING WITH SCOPE, DIES, AND CASE.

SN 2768. Cal. 20 x 20 (3″ chambers) x 6×47 (easily made from .222 Remington brass). This unusual combination gun with 20 ga. OU bbls, and rifle bbl mounted on right side, has 24″ demi-bloc bbls with full length flat matted top rib, engraved “KLEINGUNTHER – SEGUIN/ TEXAS”. Rear portion of rib has dovetailed base for scope mounts. Rib is fitted with a single leaf flip-up rear sight and longitudinally dovetailed silver bead front. Bbl flats are stamped with 1978 Ferlach proofs for 3″ chambers. Bottom bbl is engraved “JOSEF HAMBRUSCH – FERLACH”. Blitz trigger plate double Kersten 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 inlaid gold monogram “JHW” on bottom of action. Fences and bolsters have deeply chiseled scroll engraving. Side plates are deep relief engraved with game scenes; four pheasants on left side, and with male and female pronghorn antelope on right. Blued steel trigger guard has matching scroll. Streaked and slightly figured European walnut full capped 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 2.5X compact with duplex reticle in custom fit Weaver rings. Bore diameter: top -.624, bottom -.625. Bore restrictions: top -.018 (mod), bottom -.004 (IC). Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight without scope: 6 lbs. 14 oz. LOP 14-3/8″. Green canvas case with stitched leather corners is lined in green felt, and contains straps and dies. PROVENANCE: All import paperwork showing cost of this gun ($5409.00) in 1979. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain most 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 clear. Case is excellent, near new. Accessories are fine. 49447-1 MGM193 (8,000-12,000) – Lot 2201

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2202
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*BEAUTIFUL CASED LE-HANNE BIG BORE DOUBLE RIFLE OVER 16 GAUGE.

SN 793. Cal. 9.3X74 R over 16 ga. 26-3/4″ bbl. Shotgun chamber is 2-5/8″ CHOKED: 16 ga bbl Full. Full length matted rib with claw mounts for scope, 2 flip up sights in rear and front blade sight. Tops of bbl in laid in gold “WILH. LE-HANNE / CREFELD-SHUL”. Capped pistol grip stock. Large horn trigger guard, double triggers, extractor, non automatic side safety and bbl selector on top. Reinforced frame with double locking Greener cross bolts. Capped pistol grip buttstock with cheek piece, checkered in 3-pt pattern with wide mullered border and 14-1/4″ LOP over basket weave horn buttplate. Sling swivel mount in buttstock and on bbl. Forearm with Deeley release, checkered in 4-pt pattern in wide mullered border. Frame is nicely border engraved. Screw heads are floral engraved. Finely stippled on top of frame and bbl extensions are floral engraved as well. Housed in a steel Americase with green liner and comes with 2 leather shoulder straps, Swarovski 1,5-4,5X20A Nova scope and 2 chamber castings included in case. WEIGHT: 9 lbs. 12 oz. CONDITION: Very good. Bbls retain 95-97% of an older restored blued finish. Receiver retains 20-30% light orig case color mostly toned with minor staining on frame. Buttstock and forearm are excellent and retain most of a professionally restored finish. There is a minor repair on left side of bottom of frame that has been correctly and competently fixed. Buttplate is very good with light cracquelure. This rifle rivals the 375 H&H in muzzle energy and the 16 ga. just adds to the fun. 49440-4 JSL299 C&R (8,000-12,000) – Lot 2202

2203
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*SEMPERT & KRIEGHOFF SIDELOCK DRILLING WITH SCOPE.

SN 10170. Cal. 16 ga x 16 ga x 93×72. 25-5/8″ Bbls are fitted with full length matted rib mounting flip-up rear sight, actuated by bbl cocking lever, claw scope bases, and silver bead front sight. Tops of bbls are engraved “Sempert & Krieghoff” and “Suhl”. Bbl flats are stamped with imperial German nitro proofs for 2-1/2″ chambers and 1958 Ulm re-proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers. Bbls are stamped with steel information. Lightly color hardened sidelock action features safety toggle on left lockplate, rifle cocking lever on left side, crossbolt third fastener, side clips, raised rib tumbler end cocking indicators, and double triggers (front set). Action is engraved with near full coverage large trailing acanthus in stippled background. Lockplates have sprays of the same scroll surrounding game scenes; roebuck and ducks on left lock, and stag and hind running through cut over forest land on right. Monogram “FK” is on top lever. Trigger guard is of horn. Relatively plain European walnut horn capped pistol grip buttstock with slightly hogbacked comb measures 13-7/8″ over ribbed horn buttplate, and features small shadow line right hand cheekpiece, and point pattern checkering at grip. A sling loop matching that on bottom bbl, is on toe line. Matching small forend with inset horn tip has Deeley release. Hensoldt Diatal – D 4 X 32 rail scope with three post reticle is in claw mounts. Bore diameter: left -.672, right -.672. Bore restrictions: left -.025 (Imod), right -.018 (mod). Wall thickness: left -.028, right -.036. Drop at heel: 2-7/8″, drop at rear of hogback: 2-5/16″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Weight without scope: 7 lbs 2 oz. LOP: 13-7/8″. Also included with this high quality drilling are ten RWS 93 x 72 cartridges in box with orange labels. CONDITION: Fine. Bbls retain essentially all of a satin re-black. Action retains most of its coin finish, silvered to pewter gray. Added oil finish. There is a small stress crack behind left lockplate. All bores are excellent. Rifle bore has one or two small pits. Scope has some scuffs in lacquer, optically clear. 49432-10 MGM368 (6,500-10,000) – Lot 2203

2204
$5,290.00

*FINE SEMPERT & KRIEGHOFF BLITZ ACTION DRILLING WITH HAND DETACHABLE FIRING MECHANISM.

SN 18362. Cal. 12 x 12 x 8x57R. 23-3/4″ Rochling Elektro steel bbls are mounted with full length matted rib fitted with Krieghoff’s neat sliding dovetail scope mounts, and pop-up V-notch (shotgun) and U-notch (rifle) rear sight. Top of left bbl is engraved “SEMPERT & KRIEGHOFF, SUHL”. Bottoms of shotgun bbls are stamped with steel information and German imperial nitro proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers. Krupp steel rifle bbl is stamped with proofs, SN, caliber, and proof date of 2/36. A sling loop is soldered to bottom bbl. Coin finished, scallop-backed, Blitz action features Krieghoff’s patented removable firing mechanism taken down by turning grip cap 1/8 turn to left, removal of lever/ screw in front of trigger guard, lifting a lever which runs along the grip, and removing mechanism. Action also features rifle/ shotgun selector on top tang, Greener type side safety, pin type cocking indicators on top of action, Greener crossbolt, side clips, slight action reinforcing bolsters, and double triggers (front set). Trigger guard is of horn. Action is engraved with very nicely rendered Germanic acanthus scroll with fine beaded background, and well detailed vignettes of game animals on sides; a bugling stag and hind on left, and roebuck and doe on right. Broadly streaked and lightly figured European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 12-7/16″ over removable (with single large screw slotted for coin) ribbed horn buttplate which covers cartridge trap, with space for one shotgun shell and two rifle cartridges. Stock features small right hand shadow line cheekpiece, point pattern checkering, and a sling loop matching that on bbl. Matching splinter forend has Deeley type release. Bore diameter: left -.720, right -.723. Bore restrictions: left -.046 (extra full), right -.043 (extra full). Wall thickness: left -.032, right -.027. Drop at heel: approx 3″, drop at comb: approx 1-11/16″. Weight: 7 lbs 3 oz. LOP: 12-7/16″. CONDITION: Excellent, as slightly re-worked. Bbls retain over 90% of their orig satin blue, silvered on sharp edges, and with some pitting noted on right side of left bbl, with bluing touched up. Action retains most of its orig coin finish, and is a pleasing pewter gray. Stocks retain a considerable amount of what appears to be their orig finish with some oil rubbed in over numerous marks and light scratches, comb appears to have been taken down and refinished. Horn of trigger guard shows some scratches, and there is light worm damage to buttplate. Checkering is good, somewhat gummed. Shotgun bores are excellent and bright with one or two minor small pits, and a couple of light dents toward muzzles. Rifle bore is brilliant, with sharp rifling throughout. Sempert & Krieghoff firearms are very highly regarded as to their quality. 48990-3 MGM1 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 2204

2205
$6,325.00

DELIGHTFUL LIGHTWEIGHT BIG BORE J. NOWOTNY HAMMER DOUBLE RIFLE MADE FOR A COUNT.

SN 5618. Cal. .577 2-3/4″ BPE. 26-1/4″ Dovetailed steel bbls are fitted with full length file cut rib dovetailed through for one standing, one folding leaf is rear sight. Folding leaf marked “250”. German silver bead front sight has flip-up copper night bead. Muzzle portion of rib is engraved with a 4″ arrow transfixing sight. Tops of bbls are engraved “J. Nowotny” and “In Prag”. Bbl flats are stamped with makers name and address, SN, and caliber. A sling loop is screwed to bottom rib. Coin finished round bodied Jones underlever type action is fitted with peninsula back action locks with round bodied serpentine rebounding hammers. Action is engraved with approx 60% coverage well cut small scroll. “J. Nowotny” is in scrolled riband on left lockplate, and “V Praze” is on right. Top of action is gold inlaid with large monogram “TMW” (?) surmounted by a count’s crown. Scroll engraved trigger guard is of steel. Nicely figured European walnut round knob pistol grip buttstock measures 14″ over checkered steel buttplate with cartridge trap with space for two .577 cartridges. SN is engraved on cover. Interesting attenuated checkering is at grip, and checkering extends to and covers area beside top and bottom tangs. Stock also features a nicely shaped right hand cheekpiece. A sling loop is on toe line. Small splinter forend is nearly fully checkered, has small schnabeled tip, and has interesting shape transitioning from sides to tip. Forend is fitted with forward pivoting release. Drop at heel: approx 2-1/4″, drop at comb: approx 1-1/2″. Weight: 8 lbs 2 oz. LOP: 14″. CONDITION: Very fine, as partially refinished. Bbls retain nearly all of a well done satin re-black over a few light marks. Engraving slightly softened. Action retains a considerable amount of its orig coin finish with some areas of darkening and spotting, engraving sharp and clear. Stocks retain nearly all of a hand rubbed oil finish with some checks in butt, repaired and filled at time of making, with a few subsequent marks, one pretty deep on right side of butt near heel. Checkering nicely re-cut. Bores are very fine, near excellent, strong rifling throughout, with some light frosting and one or two minor pits. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Locks are crisp. A fast handling big rifle by this exceptionally fine gunmaker, undoubtedly made for hunting wild boar. 49266-5 MGM79 (6,000-10,000) – Lot 2205

2206
$0.00

EXCEPTIONALLY FINE CASED PINFIRE CAPE GUN AND SHOTGUN COMBO BY M. MACH OF PRAGUE.

SN 2074. Cal. 16 Ga. (2-1/2″ Chambers) and 16 Ga./ 24 Ga. Rifle. This exceptional cased set was the recipient of the “Best Gun” award at the German Gun Exhibit at the Vintage Cup in 2006 and is accompanied by its trophy for same . It also won the Gold Medal, Concours d’Elegance in 2005. The 29″ shotgun barrels, and 27″ Cape Gun barrels, have deeply etched Bernard Damascus steel barrels with high flat ribs, that are inlaid in gold “Sack – Reuter” and “Frankfurt A – M” (retailer) at rear of ribs. Breech ends of bbls have gold inlaid scroll in engraved checkered background. Cape gun bbls have single standing V-notch rear sight, and German silver bladed front sight, dovetailed through rib. Bottoms of bbls have sling loops soldered on. Small forends are fixed to bbls with a screw and have an interesting arrangement for interchange of bbls. There is a spring loaded catch pivoting through forend iron. Upon depressing the forward end, the catch snaps open to allow assembly of bbls to action. This ingenious system is possibly unique. Lefacheux type action has horn covered front lever with nicely filed fences and beads. Back action peninsula locks have tall serpentine pinfire hammers. Steel trigger guard has inset horn grip at rear portion. Front portion of bow has nicely filed volute. Front trigger is set. All metal is beautifully engraved with inlaid accents of gold and silver. There are vignettes of game and dogs relief carved in finely stippled backgrounds. Right side of action depicts a large cat attacking a boar. Right lockplate has a pair of foxes preparing for a grouse dinner. Left action depicts a trio of chamois on mountaintop. Left lockplate shows a roebuck and doe in open woodlands. Top tang of action shows a sitting greyhound. Bow of trigger guard has a pair of pheasants. Background engraving is beautifully cut and nicely styled relief acanthus, highlighted with gold and silver tendrils, with a combination of checkered and stippled background. Right sidelock has “M. Mach” inlaid in gold, and left “In Prag”. Honey-colored nicely marbled and slightly figured European walnut buttstock measures 14″ over steel trap buttplate with 2″ tang. Engraving continues the acanthus motif with gold inlay and relief grouse on tang. Cover of trap depicts a fine full length portrait of Jaeger wearing a cape, with his rifle at ready. SN is near heel. Stock features a nicely sculpted right hand cheekpiece, and sling loop on toe. In place of checkering there is relief carved acanthus scroll with stippled background. Everything about this fine combination gun exudes quality. Shotgun bbls: Bore diameter: left -.674, right -.675. Bore restrictions: left -000 (cyl), right -000 (cyl). Wall thickness: left -.046, right -.043. Drop at heel: 2-5/16″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 7 lbs. 2.9 oz, LOP 14″. Cape bbls: Bore diameter: left -.674, .602 rifle groove diameter. Bore restrictions: left -000 (cyl), Wall thickness: left -.043. Drop at heel: Approx 2-3/8″, drop at comb: Approx 1-11/16″. Weight: 7 lbs. 12.5 oz, LOP 14″. Checkered pattern leather covered wood case has large raised embossed panel on lid and brass oval central medallion, as well as large brass tack corners. Interior is lined in dark green cloth, and is closely French fitted for an array of original accessories. Accessories include two beautifully filed and polished wad cutters, one for shotgun, one for the rifle; matching rifle bullet mold has cavities for round and pointed conical projectiles; most of the other loading accessories are turned out of boxwood, and are stamped “16″, and include shell holder with wad rammer, roll crimping tool, and powder and shot dippers. Rifle loading equipment is stamped “24″ and includes shell holder, rammer, and crimper. There are also a pinfire broken case extractor, turn screw, and Greenheart cleaning rod, all with matching boxwood handles. The original patterned leather cloth-backed sling, and five modern brass pinfire cases are also included. Also accompanied by a German pewter stein awarded as the gold medal winner at the Concours d’Elegance of Fine Guns in 2006 PROVENANCE: Copy of “Waffenschmied” Fall 2006 with gun on rear cover. Correspondence regarding history of this maker. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain virtually all of their original finish, slightly silvered at muzzles. Strikingly bold pattern is evident throughout, with no areas of discoloration. Metal appears to have originally been finished in a dark French gray, and most of that finish is still present. Wood retains nearly all of its orig French polish with numerous marks and nicks. There are a few minor marks in the horn of the opening lever. Carved horn grip is excellent. All horn retains most of its high polish. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Locks are crisp. Rifle bore is excellent. Shotgun bores show full length scratches, possibly as maker intended, and are bright, but with some pitting. Case leather is considerably deteriorated with large areas missing, but has been stabilized. Interior cloth is excellent, with a few areas where it has been worn through from contact with gun and bbls. Accessories are excellent. Steel retains all of its bright polish. Boxwood retains its original lacquer. Unique ensemble by a maker, little known outside of central Europe, but highly regarded in Bohemia. Stein is new. 49403-9 MGM325 (17,000-22,000) – Lot 2206

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2207
$6,037.50

*EDWARD KETTNER BOXLOCK DOUBLE RIFLE DRILLING.

SN 12428. Cal. 9 x 57R x 9 x 57R x 16 ga. 2-1/2″ Chamber. 25″ Bbls with full length matted rib fitted with claw bases, one standing, one folding leaf rear, and silver bead front sights are engraved “E. D. KETTNER” and “COLN – SUHL”. Bbl flats are stamped with post 1912 German nitro proofs for 9 x 57. Bottom of shotgun bbl is also proofed and stamped with SN. A sling loop is soldered to bottom bbl. Robust, double ogee-backed, case hardened, boxlock action features Greener type side safety and rifle/ shotgun selector on tang. “S” “K” and “S” are gold inlaid. Action also features hidden crossbolt third fastener through dolls head extension, side clips, reinforcing bolsters, and double triggers (both set). Action is engraved with 60% coverage rose bouquets and scroll. Trigger guard is of horn. Nicely marbled European walnut steel capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over orig horn ribbed buttplate. Stock features classic shadow line right hand cheekpiece, attenuated drop points, closely spaced point pattern checkering with line borders at grip, and a sling loop, matching that on bbl, on toe line. Matching splinter type forend has Deeley release. Bore diameter: bottom -.672. Bore restrictions: bottom -.008 (IC). Wall thickness: bottom -.032. Drop at heel: approx 3″, drop at comb: approx 1-7/8″. Weight: 8 lbs 1 oz. LOP: 14-1/4”. CONDITION: Excellent, as mostly refinished. Bbls retain nearly all of a satin re-blue with some light subsequent spotting. Action retains nearly all of a re-color hardening, engraving slightly softened. Stocks retain most of what appears to be their orig finish with some added oil, and light to moderate handling marks, checkering slightly worn, forend checkering more so. Bores are very good with strong rifling throughout, dark and lightly pitted in grooves. Shotgun bore is excellent. Action is tight. Rear trigger will not set. Double rifle drillings are quite scarce. 49029-13 MGM16 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 2207

2208
$1,725.00

*CHAPUIS “OURAL” SINGLE SHOT STALKING RIFLE WITH SWAROVSKI SCOPE.

SN 33178. Cal. .300 Winchester mag. 25-5/8″ Tapered round bbl has full length integral rib, central portion of which is cut away forming quarter rib and front sight ramp. Rear portion is fitted with Recknagel ERA type QD scope mounts and a single standing sight. Matted portion of quarter rib is engraved “Carabine – Oural Chapuis – France”. There are sprays of scroll engraving around breech and on front scope base. Bbl flats and lump are stamped with SN and caliber. Bottom of bbl is marked with importers name and address (J. J. Perodeau). Coin finished, scallop-backed boxlock action features non-automatic safety, reinforcing bolsters, and beaded trigger guard. Action is engraved with about 40% coverage simple scroll. Trigger guard tang extends to steel grip cap. Nicely fiddle figured and lightly streaked European walnut pistol grip buttstock measures 15-3/8″ over Morgan type adjustable pad by “Decelerator”. Stock also features right hand palm swell, swept right hand cheekpiece, and point pattern checkering with beaded borders at grip. Sharply tapered and schnabeled matching forend has Deeley type release. Drop at heel in front of pad: approx 2-1/2″, drop at comb: approx 1-1/2″. Weight without scope: 8 lbs 2 oz. LOP: 15-3/8”. Swarovski Habicht 2.5 – 10 X 56 scope with duplex reticle is in ERA rings, and has storm cover. CONDITION: Excellent, showing light field use. Metal parts retain over 95% of their orig finishes. Stocks have nearly all their orig finish, with a considerable number of marks and scratches, some fairly deep. Right front portion of forend schnabel has a relatively large chip from being dropped. Scope is excellent. Optics crisp. 49183-14 MGM23 (3,500-5,500) – Lot 2208

2209
$0.00
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*SCARCE PRUSSIAN DALY MODEL 98 BOLT ACTION RIFLE WITH CASE.

SN 26507. Cal. 7 x 57. 25″ Lightweight tapered round bbl is fitted with island base for two leaf folding rear sight, soldered on sling loop, and matted front ramp holding silver bead. Top of bbl is engraved “Charles Daly Krupp Fluid Steel”. Rear portion is stamped with caliber, SN, and German nitro proofs. Removal of stock reveals correct German proofs for 7 x 57, steel markings, proof date of 4/32, and spurious later markings of “Linder” within an oval, and “Mar 1932”. Right side of rear sight island is stamped “Prussia”. Case hardened Model 98 action is fitted with Lyman 57 receiver sight, and is finely engraved with 80% coverage well cut germanic scroll surrounding vignette of a rather docile looking moose standing in tall grass or reeds. Bolt has elongated pear shaped knob. Flag safety has been checkered and engraved “S”. Case hardened bottom metal has had floorplate converted to hinge type with lever release at rear. It is also finely scroll engraved, and has vignette of pair of hunting dogs on floorplate, and trio of quail, two sitting and one flying, on trigger guard bow. Nicely burl figured European walnut steel capped pistol grip stock measures 13-3/4″ over broadly checkered steel buttplate with trap. Wood under trap is nicely checkered. Stock also features well cut point pattern checkering with line borders at grip and forend, horn forend tip, small right hand cheekpiece, and a sling loop, as well as a vacant silver oval, on toe line. Drop at heel: approx 2-3/4″, drop at comb: approx 1-11/16″. Weight: 7 lbs 12 oz. LOP: 13-3/4”. Brown canvas full length rifle case with leather trim, is lined in blue cloth, and has a Charles Daly label mounted on a piece of leather in lid. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining over 90% orig blue on bbl and most of its orig fading case hardening color on action and bottom metal. Stock retains nearly all of its hand rubbed oil finish over a number of light marks and scratches. Model 57 Lyman sight is a new addition in holes for Lyman 48, which was originally fitted. Bore is very good, a bit dark in grooves (may clean). Action is smooth. Case canvas is good with some heavy staining and many rubs. Leather trim is a bit tattered. Straps and handle are good. Top latch detached from lid. Interior cloth is fair, stained, rubbed, and with some insect damage. Most partitions are missing. New label is good. These well made Daly rifles are quite scarce, with only six listed as being known by the German Gun Collectors Association. 49029-7 MGM54 (3,000-6,000) – Lot 2209

2210
$4,370.00

*SCARCE CHARLES DALY “HORNET REPEATER” BOLT ACTION RIFLE.

SN 15108. Cal. .22 Hornet. These interesting rifles were built on a “Herold” patent action, proprietary name for Franz Jaeger & Co of Suhl. This well built rifle is typical of the few known, in that it has 24″ tapered round bbl with two folding leaf front in island base, and silver bead front in matted, banded-on ramp. Top of rear is marked with caliber, left rear “Charles Daly”, and right rear with “Krupp Steel”. Right side in front of sight is engraved “Made in Prussia”. Action with enclosed bolt and double claw extractor system, has wiggle border engraving and matted top. It is fitted with Lyman 57 receiver sight. Bolt with checkered round knob has low flag safety. Bottom metal with hinged floorplate and intricate machined magazine, is marked “U.S.A. PATENT” along with German patent designations. Action is fitted with double set triggers. Steel trigger guard with wiggle border engraving, has SN at tip of tang. All other known (GGCA) Hornet Repeaters (4 of them) are in this SN range. Nicely fiddle figured and well streaked European walnut horn capped pistol grip stock measures 13-5/8″ over serrated horn buttplate. Stock features right hand cheekpiece, horn forend tip, well cut point pattern checkering with double line borders at grip and wrapping around forend, as well as a vacant silver oval and sling loop on toe line, which matches that on forend. Drop at heel: approx 2-1/2″, drop at comb: approx 1-3/4″. Weight: 7 lbs 11 oz. LOP: 13-5/8″. CONDITION: Excellent. This hard to find Daly offering is in exceptional, as found, orig condition with no customizing or refinishing evident. Metal parts retain over 90% orig blue which is exceptionally strong on bbl and action. Floorplate is somewhat silvered. Stock retains essentially all of its orig finish with a few light marks. Checkering has very little wear. Horn is in excellent condition, with only some slight chips and some infill of what may be insect damage on buttplate. Bore is excellent, near mint. Action is smooth and crisp. In 1932 this rifle retailed for $113.50 with Lyman sight. 49409-4 MGM129 C&R (5,000-8,000) – Lot 2210

2210A
$0.00

*ENGRAVED FERLACH CUSTOM MAUSER BOLT ACTION RIFLE.

SN 653. Cal. 8×57 JS. Blue finish and 22-1/2″ bbl with full raised rib and open sights. Full length Mannlicher stock with orig 2-pc forestock. 4 power K.Kahles scope. Full coverage engraving is high quality in a Germanic oak leaf motif. Floor plate shows the vignette of an antelope engraved in high relief. Stock has cheek piece on the left side with fine checkering on the pistol grip and forestock. Scope has clean optics. Nice hunting rile in a good caliber. CONDITION: Very good as refinished. The rifle is built on a Mauser 98 military action, barrel shows 90% blue turning a little plum color. Bore is bright with strong rifling. Receiver retains 90% of restored blue finish. 49433-35 TEP C&R (2,500-4,000) – Lot 2210A

2211
$149,500.00

HUMONGOUS HOLLAND & HOLLAND FOUR BORE DOUBLE ELEPHANT RIFLE.

SN 8336. Cal. 4 bore. (.955 Groove diameter, 11 groove Enfield type rifling) 4″ Chambers. 24″ Fine Damascus bbls, swamped at center with slight flare toward muzzles, are fitted with full length flat rib with dolls head extension. Rear portion behind single standing leaf express rear sight marked for 50 yards, is file cut. Central portion of rib is engraved “Presented to Mirza Toffal Ali Beg Khan Bahadur by Nawab Salar Jung Mukhtar-ul Mulk, Prime Minister of Hyderabad, Ootagamund, June 15, 1885”. Silver bead front sight is longitudinally dovetailed into rib. Top of right bbl is engraved with H&H New Bond street address. Top of left is engraved “Winners of All the “Field” Rifle Trials London 1883″. Breech ends are engraved with wide acanthus bands behind 2-3/8″ triangles of exceptionally well cut scrolling acanthus with floral centers. Matching bands are at muzzles. Gun is numbered “2” on top of dolls head extension, top tang, and on forend iron. Bbl flats are stamped with London black powder proofs for 6 bore. SNs are stamped on bottoms of bbls. A large sling eye is soldered to bottom rib. Massive case hardened Jones underlever round bar action (almost 3-1/2″ across breech face) has nicely filed fences, and is fitted with rebounding back action locks by Brazier sporting large, flat bodied, serpentine hammers with dolphin heads. Top tang extends over comb. Action and locks are engraved with 30% coverage well cut sprays of scroll, as background and accent to very well rendered scenes of big game animals, many for which this rifle would be suited. Right side of action depicts a rhinoceros with large deciduous and palm trees in background. Left side depicts an elephant strolling through open savannah with some trees and mountain in background. A bear in similar background is on left lockplate, and a well limned tiger burns bright from the right. A fine portrait of a lion is on top of action between hammers. SN and “2” are on trigger guard tang which extends to horn grip cap. Fiddle figured and lightly streaked dense European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/8″ over Silver type pad, and features right hand shadow line cheekpiece, point pattern checkering with mullered borders at grip, and a sling eye, matching but smaller than that on bottom of bbl, on toe line. Central portion of cheekpiece has inset gold circle engraved with complex monogram including the large letters “S” and “J” intertwined with smaller letters “M” and “K” and “JUS”. (This rifle is almost identical, except for some nuances of engraving, with four bore rifle no. 8333, made for the Nizam of Hyderabad, and pictured and described on pages 67-69 in HOLLAND & HOLLAND THE ROYAL GUNMAKER by Donald Dallas. Factory records indicate that both rifles were ordered through Rogers, Rock & Co., H&H’s Indian agents. This rifle was undoubtedly part of a large shipment of big bore rifles for various Indian princes.) Matching broad splinter forend has pivoting lever release. Drop at heel: approx 3-5/16″, drop at comb: approx 2-1/4″. Weight: 21 lbs 4 oz. LOP: 14-3/8”. PROVENANCE: Copy of factory ledger page, confirming specs and stating rifle was regulated with 14 drams of powder in a spherical ball. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbls retain over 80% orig Damascus brown with some areas of further browning and discoloration with a number of light marks and dings. Action and locks retain 60 – 70% orig case hardening color with some brown staining and high edges silvered. Top of action colors are vivid, fading and turning brown along grip strap. Trigger guard is essentially all gray to brown patina with traces of dark color hardening under opening lever. Stocks retain most of an old oil refinish over numerous marks and dings, both heavy and light. Sharp edges are slightly rounded. Wood is somewhat below metal at top of grip, which shows a number of well done repairs. Checkering nicely re-cut. Forend wood is fine, checkering re-cut, with a small chip at right front of bbl channel. Pad is an old replacement, fitted to orig curve, and factory specs state rifle was originally made with a “recoil buttplate”. Bores are excellent, very shiny with sharp rifling throughout, with one or two minor imperfections, most likely small flaws in Damascus. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Locks are crisp. An exceptionally cool big bore. 48568-1 MGM31 (60,000-90,000) – Lot 2211

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2212
$0.00

FINE HOLLAND & HOLLAND 8 BORE BALL AND SHOT DOUBLE HAMMER GUN.

SN 7457. (1883) Cal. 8 bore. 26-1/8″ Fine Damascus bbls have raised, concave rib with dolls head extension. Rib is fitted with single folding leaf express rear sight which nestles into rib well when folded. Rib is engraved “HOLLAND & HOLLAND 98 NEW BOND ST. LONDON”. Bbl flats are stamped with London black powder proofs for 9 bore, bottoms of bbls with SNs. Massive, case hardened, Jones underlever, round bodied action has top strap which extends over comb, and is fitted with peninsula rebounding back action locks with tall round bodied serpentine hammers and front sliding safeties, which engage with hammers in rebounded position. Left side of action is engraved “CHARGE 8 TO 10 DRAMS CASE 3-1/4 INCHES”. Lockplates are gold inlaid “HOLLAND & HOLLAND” and are engraved with medium simple scroll. This scroll engraving is also on trigger guard bow. Tang, engraved with SN, extends to horn grip cap. Lightly marbled and slightly stump figured European walnut full capped pistol grip buttstock measures 13-3/4″ over Silver type pad. Closely spaced point pattern checkering with mullered borders is at grip. A vacant silver oval is on toe line. Matching short splinter forend has pivoting lever release. Bore diameter: left -.843, right -.843. Bore restrictions: left -.011 (.015 recess – full), right -.011 (IC). Drop at heel: 2-11/16″, drop at comb: 1-3/4″. Weight: 14 lbs 0 oz. LOP: 13-3/4″. PROVENANCE: Double Gun Journal with article on big bore rifles. CONDITION: Excellent, as partially refurbished. Bbls retain most of what appears to be their orig brown, with good Damascus pattern. Action and locks have been nicely re-colored, and retain nearly all of that color. Engraving on locks and trigger guard bow appear to be out of period and style with gun. Stocks retain nearly all of a well done hand rubbed oil finish, checkering re-cut. Pad undoubtedly new at time of refinish. Bores are excellent. Action is very tight. Bbls are on face. Locks are crisp. Safeties work. These heavy Holland shotguns were preferred at close quarters by many dangerous game hunters for their somewhat lighter weight than a corresponding rifle, as well as their ability to effectively use a shot charge for other game. 49318-6 MGM201 (70,000-90,000) – Lot 2212

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2213
$23,000.00

10 BORE HOLLAND & HOLLAND HAMMER DOUBLE RIFLE WITH CASE AND ACCESSORIES.

SN 11145. (1892) Cal. 10 ga. (.785 Groove diameter. 9 Grooves, Enfield type rifling) 3-1/2″ Chambers. 27″ Dovetailed steel bbls have broad flat rib fitted with single standing platinum lined rear express sight, and longitudinally dovetailed front sight with silver and flip-up beads. Tops of bbls are engraved “Holland & Holland, 98 New Bond Street. London.” and “Winners of All the “Field” Rifle Trials. London. 1883.” Bbl flats are stamped with Birmingham black powder re-proofs for 3-1/4″ chambers “103 grains black powder” and “1031 Grs Bullet”. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with SNs. A sling eye is soldered to bottom rib. Case hardened, round bodied, Jones underlever action is fitted with peninsula back action locks with rebounding, low profile, serpentine hammers with stylized dolphin heads. Action and lockplates are engraved with small scroll borders. “Holland & Holland” is on each plate. SN is on trigger guard tang, which extends to steel grip cap. Nicely streaked and lightly figured European walnut full pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over a Silver type pad and features right hand shadow line cheekpiece, point pattern checkering at grip, as well as a sling eye and vacant silver oval on toe line. Matching splinter forend is nearly fully checkered and has forward pivoting lever release. Drop at heel: approx 2-1/16″, drop at comb: approx 1-5/8″. Weight: 11 lbs 8 oz. Fine quality oak and leather case has brass corners and round central medallion on the lid. Interior is lined in dark red velvet and has correct period reproduction paper label in lid. Case is nicely fitted for an array of orig accessories including: large brass side pour bullet mold (.775 diameter bullet with shallow hollow base) stamped with SN and “J.G”, three ebony handled turnscrews, 2-pc brass and ebony cleaning rod, pair of 10 ga brass snap caps, bone striker bottle, pewter topped glass square oil bottle, and two brass oil bottles with SN stamped on tops, with other cleaning and loading bits. PROVENANCE: Transcription of a letter from Holland & Holland dated Mar 3, 1999 with particulars of gun, and a copy of the record book showing that the rifle was made for a Mr. Lethbridge. Prior owners notes. CONDITION: Excellent, as completely refinished. Bbls retain nearly all of a fine satin re-black. Action retains nearly all of a re-color hardening which is somewhat dark. Hammers, underlever, trigger guard and grip cap have been re-blued, and retain nearly all of that blue. Stocks retain nearly all of a hand rubbed oil finish over some light marks, and with a few subsequent marks. Checkering is re-cut. There are one or two small chips in front of forend iron. Bores are very fine with strong rifling throughout, with some scattered light pitting. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Locks are crisp. Case leather is fine with some marks and rubs. Straps and handle are good. Interior is excellent. Accessories are very fine. Brass is somewhat tarnished. Letter of provenance relates that after its last trip to Africa, at which time it took two cape buffalo, this rifle was returned to Holland & Holland to be redone. It has not been taken on a hunt since that time. 49183-2 MGM135 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 2213

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2214
$115,000.00

*INCREDIBLE GOLDEN AGE HOLLAND & HOLLAND ROYAL DELUXE HAMMERLESS EJECTOR DOUBLE RIFLE IN .577 NITRO EXPRESS MOST LIKELY MADE FOR HIS HIGHNESS SIR RANA RANJIT SINGHJI OF THE STATE OF BARWANI WITH CASE AND AMMUNITION.

SN 30337. Cal. .577 NE (Made ca 1928) Beautifully struck 26″ chopper lump bbls are fitted with file cut quarter rib with Holland’s classic cove molding transition to sunken mid rib, with front ramp mirroring transition. Quarter rib is fitted with one standing, two folding leaf express rear sight, having platinum lines. Standing leaf is marked for 100 yards, and folding leaves for 200 and 300 yards. Front ramp holds small silver bead with flip-up porcelain night bead. Tops of bbls are engraved “Holland & Holland” and “98. New Bond Street London.” Mid rib is engraved “.577 Bore”. Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 90 grains cordite and 750 grain bullet. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with SNs and left bbl with “H&H”. A sling loop is soldered to bottom rib. Robust, case hardened, back action sidelock (Brazier locks), Holland Royal action features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), long top strap which extends over comb, bushed strikers, hidden third fastener, gold band tumbler end cocking indicators, detachable sidelocks, and dbl triggers with front trigger checkered and articulated. Engraving on Holland “Deluxe” guns is always unique, but follows a similar theme. Engraving on this gun is known as “Dragon Pattern” and depicts a panoply of mythical and actual scary beasts. Fences are wonderfully relief carved with kelpies with snakelike bodies trailing toward bottoms. Lockplates each portray a griffin, newt, snake with forked tongue, and bear type animal with tongue extended. These beasties peer forth from a background of open shaded acanthus scroll. Bottom of action is engraved “ROYAL EJECTOR” which is flanked by a pair of sea monsters and has foliate scroll extending toward trigger plate with face of horned greenman. This engraving is exceptionally well cut and nicely detailed. Blued top lever is engraved “Modele – de – Luxe”. Single beaded trigger guard has another sea monster on bow and with SN engraved on tang, which extends to steel grip cap with trap, engraved with another greenman (a spare front sight is in trap). Dark and dense, nicely marbled European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over Silver type pad, and is styled in classic H&H manner with right hand shadow line cheekpiece having broad flaring transition to shadow, point pattern flat top checkering with mullered borders at grip, concave border at rear, and classic drop points. There is a sling loop on toe line matching that on bbl, along with a gold oval engraved with a tiger rampant over a banner inscribed in Indian script. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. Drop at heel: approx 3″, drop at comb: approx 1-7/8″ (Factory specs state 1-5/8 and 2-5/8. These are indeed the correct measurements without sights. The stocker measures bend from sight bases, not blades and beads.). Weight: 12 lbs 11 oz. LOP: 14-1/4”. Factory orig leather case has green canvas outer cover with brown leather trim. Case is lined in burgundy cloth, with gold embossed H&H black leather label in lid, along with charge card for this particular rifle, and another label regarding cleaning. Case contains 2-pc wood covered steel cleaning rod with brass swivel head, with brush, jag and mop, H & H marked round oil bottle, bone striker bottle with this guns SN, containing spare strikers, snap caps, lock swivels, and replacement screw when hand detachable screw not in use, horn handled striker key, and three turnscrews, one marked Holland & Holland. A covered compartment holds the key. Also included with rifle are two red and yellow boxes of Kynoch “577” solids. PROVENANCE: Correspondence between Mr. West and H & H regarding this rifle, and purchase of accessories. Copy of ledger page where it states orig client was “Barwani” (most likely Sir Rana Ranjit Singhji (1894-1930), K.C.I.E. Bahadur of the state of Barwani of south central India). Wm. West Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, essentially as new, appears nearly unfired since proof. Metal parts have slight silvering on high edges, and a few light scratches and marks. Stocks are also excellent with one or two very light handling marks in what may be a very light refinish. There is an old stable stress crack behind left lockplate. Bores are superb. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are strong and in time. Case leather is excellent, with only a few minor scuffs and rubs. Newer straps are excellent, handle has been reattached. Outer cover is excellent. Interior cloth is very fine with some minor rubs from action and bbls, a few rubs through at rear of bbl compartment. Accessories are fine. The Holy Grail of Holland & Holland rifles, it’s hard to imagine that a finer example exists. 49479-3 MGM256 (60,000-100,000) – Lot 2214

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2215
$80,500.00

*EXTRAORDINARY GOLDEN AGE HOLLAND & HOLLAND ROYAL DELUXE HAMMERLESS EJECTOR DOUBLE RIFLE IN .425 WESTLEY RICHARDS MADE FOR CAPT. HIS HIGHNESS SIR RANA RANJIT SINGHJI OF THE STATE OF BARWANI WITH CASE AND AMMUNITION.

SN 32000. Cal. .425 (ca 1928) Westley Richards. Beautifully struck 26″ chopper lump bbls are fitted with file cut quarter rib with Holland’s classic cove molding transition to sunken mid rib, with front ramp mirroring transition. Quarter rib is fitted with one standing, two folding leaf express rear sight,having platinum lines. Standing leaf is marked for 50 and 150 yards, and folding leaves for 200 and 300 yards. Front ramp holds small silver bead with flip-up porcelain night bead. Orig slip-on sight protector is present. Tops of bbls are engraved “Holland & Holland” and “98. New Bond Street London.” Mid rib is engraved “.425 Bore Rimless, 300 Gr Bullet, Accelerated Express”. Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 60 grains cordite and 410 grain bullet. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with SNs and left bbl with “H&H”. A sling loop is soldered to bottom rib. Ejector legs are fitted with Holland’s special camming extractor lugs for rimless cartridges, which in this instance must extend very far to engage rebated cartridge groove. Robust, case hardened, back action sidelock (Brazier locks), Holland Royal action features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), long top strap which extends over comb, bushed strikers, hidden third fastener, gold band tumbler end cocking indicators, detachable sidelocks, and double triggers with front trigger checkered and articulated. Engraving on Holland deluxe guns is always unique, but follows a similar theme. Engraving on this gun is known as “Dragon Pattern” and depicts a panoply of mythical and actual scary beasts. Fences are wonderfully relief carved with sea monster heads with snakelike bodies trailing toward tops. Lockplates each portray a griffin, newt, snake with forked tongue, and bear type animal with tongue extended. These beasties peer forth from a background of open shaded acanthus scroll. Bottom of action is engraved “ROYAL EJECTOR” which is flanked by a pair of sea monsters and has foliate scroll extending toward trigger plate with face of horned greenman. Blued top lever is engraved “Modele – de – Luxe”. Single beaded trigger guard has another sea monster on bow and with SN relief engraved on tang, which extends to steel grip cap with trap, engraved with another greenman. Dark and dense, nicely marbled and lightly figured European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over Silver type pad, and is styled in classic H&H manner with right hand shadow line cheekpiece having broad flaring transition to shadow, point pattern checkering with mullered borders at grip, concave border at rear, and classic drop points. There is a sling loop on toe line matching that on bbl along with a gold oval engraved with initials “L. A. G”. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. Drop at heel: approx 2-15/16″, drop at comb: approx 1-3/4″. Weight: 10 lbs 15 oz. LOP: 14-1/4”. Exceptionally fine makers oak and leather case with brass corners has canvas outer cover with stitched leather trim. Case has large red leather label filling entire lid. Border is gold embossed with continuous scroll pattern, central portion gold embossed “Holland & Holland, Ltd.” “By Special Appointment” “To His Majesty King George V” “Gun and Rifle Manufacturers” “98, New Bond St. London” “Established 1835”. Bottom portion of case is lined in burgundy cloth, and contains 2-pc rubber coated steel cleaning rod with brass swivel head, brown leather wallet containing jag and mops, horn handled chamber brush, plated vaseline jar, H & H marked round oil bottle, pair of .425 snap caps, wide black leather carrying strap, horn striker block, and bone striker bottle containing a pair of spare strikers. Covered compartment in case contains screw to replace takedown screw for locks, some patches, and the key. Also included with rifle are a set of C-H dies, with a box of solid, another box of soft nose Westley Richards ammo loaded by Lee Gay, with his head stamp, and another box of Bertram unprimed cases. PROVENANCE: H & H factory “weapon history” along with ledger page where it states client was “Barwani” most likely Sir Rana Ranjit Singhji (1894-1930), K.C.I.E. Bahadur of the state of Barwani of south central India, along with copy of listing where this rifle is offered for sale at $159000.00, and a history of the state of Barwani. CONDITION: Excellent, as partially refinished, most likely by factory. Bbls retain essentially all of a fine London re-black with a few subsequent light marks, engraving remains sharp and clear. Action and lockplates retain 85 – 90% of their orig case hardening color, slightly silvered on high points from normal hand wear, which only accentuates the exceptional engraving. Top lever and trigger guard retain nearly all of a correct re-black, trigger guard tang slightly silvered. Stocks retain nearly all of an old oil refinish of exceptional quality. Checkering is slightly gummed, and does not appear to have been re-cut. Pad is relatively new, most likely replaced at time of stock refinish. Bores are excellent. shiny, with strong rifling throughout, and just a hint of cordite burn at throats. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are strong and in time. Relatively new case is excellent, with only a few light scratches and rubs on edges, as mostly protected by its canvas outer cover, which shows some slight fading, and rubs on leather. Interior of case is excellent with a dimple in leather on lid from contact with edge of cheekpiece. Interior cloth shows some rubs and light soiling from contact with action and bbls. Accessories are excellent. Ammo is excellent. An incredible Holland rifle, possibly the only one made in this caliber. 49183-8 MGM26 (45,000-75,000) – Lot 2215

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2216
$51,750.00

*SUBLIME GOLDEN AGE HOLLAND & HOLLAND ROYAL DELUXE HAMMERLESS EJECTOR DOUBLE RIFLE IN .240 MAGNUM FLANGED NITRO EXPRESS MOST LIKELY MADE FOR HIS HIGHNESS SIR RANA RANJIT SINGHJI OF THE STATE OF BARWANI WITH CASE AND AMMUNITION.

SN 31040. Cal. .240 FM (Made in 1927) This svelte little rifle has beautifully struck 25″ chopper lump bbls fitted with file cut quarter rib with Holland’s classic cove molding transition to sunken mid rib, with front ramp mirroring transition. Quarter rib is fitted with one standing, one folding leaf express rear sight, having platinum lines. Standing leaf is marked for 50 and 200 yards, and folding leaf for 350 yards. Front ramp holds small silver bead with flip-up porcelain night bead. Tops of bbls are engraved “Holland & Holland” and “98. New Bond Street London.” Mid rib is engraved “.240 Bore”. Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 31-1/2 grains cordite and 100 grain bullet. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with SNs and left bbl with “H&H”. A sling loop is soldered to bottom rib. Slim, case hardened, back action sidelock (Brazier locks), Holland Royal action with reinforcing bolsters features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), bushed strikers, hidden third fastener, gold band tumbler end cocking indicators, detachable sidelocks, and dbl triggers. Engraving on Holland “Deluxe” guns is always unique, but follows a similar theme. Engraving on this gun is known as “Dragon Pattern” and depicts a panoply of mythical and actual scary beasts. Fences are wonderfully relief carved with stylized griffins with wings drooping toward bottoms. Lockplates each portray a griffin, newt, snake with forked tongue, and bear type animal with tongue extended. These beasties peer forth from a background of open shaded acanthus scroll. Bottom of action is engraved “ROYAL EJECTOR” which is flanked by a pair of sea monsters and has foliate scroll extending toward trigger plate with face of horned greenman. This engraving is well cut and nicely detailed. Blued top lever is engraved “Modele – de – Luxe”. Sgl beaded trigger guard has another sea monster on bow and SN engraved in high relief on tang, which extends to steel grip cap with trap, engraved with another greenman (a spare front sight is in trap). Dark and dense, nicely marbled and lightly figured European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/8″ over checkered wood butt, and is styled in classic H&H manner with right hand shadow line cheekpiece having broad flaring transition to shadow, point pattern flat top checkering with mullered borders at grip, concave border at rear, and classic drop points. There is a sling loop on toe line matching that on bbl, along with a gold oval engraved with a tiger rampant over a banner inscribed in Indian script. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. Drop at heel: approx 3″, drop at comb: approx 1-7/8″ (Factory specs state 1-5/8″ and 2-5/8″. These are indeed the correct measurements without sights, as stocker measures bend from sight bases, not beads or blades). Weight: 8 lbs 2 oz. LOP: 14-1/8”. High quality leather case with brass corners is lined in scarlet cloth, and has gold embossed H&H black leather label in lid, as well as charge card for this rifle. It contains 3-pc aluminum and plastic Parker & Hale cleaning rod, with brush, mop, and jag, pair of “.240” marked snap caps, black morocco leather wallet with pull-through cleaner marked “.240”, square oil bottle, nicely made leather carrying sling, and two H&H marked horn handled turnscrews with a matching striker key. Covered compartment holds two keys. Also included with rifle are two boxes of Holland’s .240 Magnum Flanged cartridges with Holland marked reddish orange labels. PROVENANCE: Correspondence between Mr. West and H & H regarding this rifle, and purchase of accessories. Copy of ledger page where it states orig client was “Barwani” most likely Sir Rana Ranjit Singhji (1894-1930), K.C.I.E. Bahadur of the state of Barwani of south central India. Wm. West Estate Collection. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine. Bbls retain nearly all of a most likely factory re-black, all engraving remains sharp and clear. Action retains approx 90% orig case hardening colors, silvered on high points, giving fine definition to extensive engraving. Bottom of action is considerably silvered. Lockplates retain over 95% orig case hardening color. Lock takedown lever and thumbpiece of top lever are slightly silvered. Trigger guard is silvered on bead and at grip, retaining approx 80% orig blue. Stocks have received a light factory quality refinish with only a few exceptionally light handling marks, and some staining under finish on forend. Checkering lightly worn. Bores are excellent, rifling sharp throughout. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are strong and in time. Rifle was originally fitted with bolted safety, bolt has been removed. Newer case is excellent, with only a few minor scuffs and rubs on exterior. Interior cloth has a few light compressions and soiling. Accessories are excellent, near new. Cartridge boxes are excellent, still sealed. Simply a wonderful rifle. 49479-2 MGM257 (40,000-70,000) – Lot 2216

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2217
$48,875.00

*HOLLAND & HOLLAND ROYAL HAMMERLESS DANGEROUS GAME DOUBLE RIFLE WITH AMMUNITION AND CASE.

SN 19180. (ca 1907) Cal. 500/465 Nitro. This fine rifle is one of the first made in this caliber necessitated by the ban on .450 caliber rifles in India and the Sudan. 26″ Chopper lump bbls are fitted with matted quarter rib, holding one standing, two folding leaf express rear sight and front ramp holding silver bead and flip-up night bead. Transitions of quarter rib and front ramp are filed in typical H&H manner. Tops of bbls are engraved “Holland & Holland. 98. New Bond Street, London.” and “Winners of All the “Field” Rifle Trials, London.” Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 465 express, 75 grains cordite, and 480 grain bullet. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with SN and Whitworth steel sheaf of wheat trademarks. A sling loop is soldered to bottom rib. Sidelock action with top tang extending over comb, features automatic safety, hidden third fastener, bushed strikers, gold band tumbler end cocking indicators, and dbl triggers (front checkered and articulated). Brazier back locks are fitted with Holland’s patented hand detachable pin. Action is engraved in typical Holland Royal style with near full coverage well cut, varying sized, shaded scroll, surrounding “Holland & Holland” in arched device on each lockplate. Bottom of action is engraved “CHARGE” “75 Grains cordite” “500/465” “Case 3-1/4 Inches”. Fences are engraved with scroll and acanthus with floral highlights. Trigger guard with scroll on bow has SN at grip, which extends to engraved steel trap cap. Nicely marbled and broadly fiddle figured European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/8″ over Silver type pad. Stock is finished in classic H&H style with shadow line right hand cheekpiece, drop points, and point pattern checkering at grip, with mullered borders and inward curving rear line. A sling loop, matching that on bbls, is on toe line. Matching splinter forend has pivoting lever release. Drop at heel: approx 2-1/2″, drop at comb: approx 1-13/16″. Weight: 10 lbs 14 oz. LOP: 14-1/8″. Makers oak and leather case with brass corners and central medallion, is lined in scarlet cloth, and has gold embossed H&H black leather label in lid, along with instruction notice and charge card for 500/ 465 express rifle no. “28210”. Bottom compartment is separated by dust flap, and contains case straps, pair of snap caps, H&H marked round oil bottle, and a well made cotton web and leather sling marked “H&H”. Also included are two plastic boxes from Superior Ammunition containing 27 empty, and 3 loaded cartridges, with HDS head stamps. CONDITION: Fine as refurbished. Bbls retain nearly all of a satin re-black. Action is cleaned to silver gray with some areas of scattered light pitting, mostly at juncture of forend iron to wood. Well made and shaped replacement stocks retain nearly all of their hand rubbed oil finish. Bores are good, with strong rifling, frosted in grooves. Action is very slightly loose. Bbls are a bit off face. Case leather is darkening, with many scuffs, marks, and stains. Handle is good, a bit tender. Interior cloth is fine with many compressions and soiling. A classic Holland rifle, simply in need of a new hinge pin to make it ready for any big game. 49417-23 MGM364 (45,000-65,000) – Lot 2217

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2218
$0.00

RARE EARLY HOLLAND & HOLLAND ROYAL HAMMERLESS TOP-LEVER DOUBLE RIFLE WITH CASE.

SN 17818. Cal. 450 BPE. 28″ Dovetailed bbls are fitted with full length file cut rib, central portion swamped, and not file cut, forming long, low ramp for white bead front sight. Rear portion of rib is fitted with one standing, two folding leaf express rear sight. Tops of bbls are engraved “Holland & Holland. 98. New Bond Street, London.” and “Winners of All the “Field” Rifle Trials, London.” Bbl flats are stamped with London black powder proofs for 450 express. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with SN. H&H Royal sidelock action with top tang extending over comb, features automatic safety with “SAFE and BOLTED” inlaid in gold. Action also has gold band tumbler end cocking indicators and dbl triggers. Action is engraved in early Holland “Royal” style with near full coverage well cut, varying sized, shaded scroll, surrounding “Holland & Holland” within broad scroll bordered device on front portion of each lockplate. Bottom of action is engraved “Charge 4 Drams” “Case 3-1/4 Inches”. Fences are engraved with exceptionally fine scallop shell central motifs, flanked by scroll and floral highlights. Trigger guard with scroll on bow has SN at grip, which extends to engraved steel cap. Lovely fiddle figured and lightly marbled European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over ribbed horn buttplate. Stock is finished in classic H&H style with drop points, and point pattern checkering at grip, with mullered borders and inward curving rear line. A gold oval on toe line is engraved “W. H. C. Ll” “FROM R. W. & H. A. Ll.” “Nov 1st, 1904″. Matching splinter forend has Anson release. Drop at heel: approx 2-13/16″, drop at comb: approx 1-3/4″. Weight: 8 lbs 7 oz. LOP: 14-1/4”. What appears to be orig makers leather case with brass corners is embossed “Walter Lloyd” (matching engraving on gold oval on toe line) on top. Case is lined in royal blue cloth, and has large paper H&H label in lid, along with instruction label. The maker’s have kindly confirmed that the rifle was finished in 1894, and that in 1904 was sold 2nd hand to R. W. Llewelyn. PROVENANCE: Ex. Richard Schreiber Collection. CONDITION: Very fine, original, as found. Bbls retain approx 60% orig blue, thinning overall, with some minor flecking. Action retains 50 – 60% orig case hardening color, strong where protected. Locks retain 60 – 70% orig color, right lock somewhat stronger. Top lever retains 80 – 90% of its orig blue, silvered on thumbpiece. Trigger guard retains perhaps 30% of its blue on bow, grip completely silvered. All engraving remains sharp and clear, no noted pitting. Stocks retain most of their fine orig hand rubbed oil finish, with some light marks and scratches, checkering lightly worn. Bores are excellent with bright sharp rifling throughout. A bit of looseness can be felt in action with forend removed, feels tight with forend in place. Bbls are very slightly off face. Case leather is darkening and has many light marks and scuffs. Straps and handle are good. Interior cloth is fine, with a bit of insect damage, and some blocks and partitions loose, with the butt block replaced and lined in green cloth. An exceptionally fine, elegant and rare, early top-lever Holland Royal rifle in a caliber suitable for almost any game with proper loads and bullets. 49581-1 MGM365 (27,500-37,500) – Lot 2218

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2219
$16,100.00

*HOLLAND & HOLLAND .30-30 BOXLOCK EJECTOR DOUBLE RIFLE WITH EXTRA .410 BARRELS AND CASE.

SN 17638. (ca 1899) Cal. 30-30 and .410. 3″ Chambers. 24″ Dovetailed 30-30 rifle bbls with partially file cut flat full length rib, are fitted with screwed-on ghost ring rear peep and gold bead front sight in ramp. Tops of bbls are engraved “Holland & Holland 98 New Bond Street. London.” and “Winners of All The “Field Rifle Trials” London.” on tops. Bbl flats are stamped with London black powder proofs with no caliber information. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with SNs. 26″ Dovetailed .410 bbls with flat matted rib are engraved “Griffin & Howe Inc.” and “New York” on tops. There are 1″ triangles of Germanic scroll engraving at breech ends. Bbl flats are stamped with German nitro proofs for .410 and 12mm, with the proof date of 9/35. Bottoms of bbls are stamped “Krupp – Laufstahl” and bottom of right bbl is engraved “Made in Germany”. Small boxlock action features non-automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), bushed strikers, and a Miller single non-selective trigger. Action is engraved with 60% coverage well cut open shaded scroll. “Holland & Holland” is on each side of action. Bottom of action is engraved “Patent Ejector”. Steel trigger guard has scroll engraving on bow, and SN on tang, which extends to engraved steel grip cap. Nicely marbled and lightly fiddle figured European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 13-7/8″ over ribbed composition buttplate, and features classically shaped shadow line right hand cheekpiece, drop points, point pattern checkering with mullered borders at grip, and a gold circle engraved “H. C. P.” on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. 30-30 Rifle bbls: Drop at heel: approx 3-1/4″, drop at comb: approx 1-7/8″. Weight: 6 lbs 10 oz. LOP: 13-7/8″. .410 Bbl set: Bore diameter at muzzles: left -.373, right -.386. Minimum wall thickness: left -.040, right -.039. Drop at heel: 2-7/8″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 4 lbs 10 oz. LOP: 13-7/8″. A & F marked leather motor case is embossed on top. Interior is lined in burgundy cloth and contains 3-pc aluminum and plastic “Tri-Pak” cleaning rod, a leather wallet containing pull-through cleaning kit, along with brushes and mop,and a pair of .410 snap caps. CONDITION: Excellent, as refinished. Rifle bbls retain nearly all of a fine satin re-black, engraving slightly softened, rear sight dovetail plugged. Shotgun bbls retain approx 95% of their orig blue, with some spotting, rubs, and silvering. Action retains traces of case color, and is mostly pewter gray. Stocks retain nearly all of an old oil refinish, considerably rounded at sharp edges, and a fairly large piece of new wood has been inlet at top of grip into comb. Checkering is good, and does not appear to have been re-cut at grip, but has been freshened on forend. All bores are excellent, rifling sharp throughout. Action is a bit loose with rifle bbls. (Tight with shotgun bbls) Ejectors are in time. Trigger works. Case leather is excellent with a few rubs and scratches. Handle and straps are excellent. Interior cloth is excellent with some rubs. Snap caps are corroded. 46275-1 MGM69 (15,000-20,000) – Lot 2219

2220
$0.00

*HOLLAND & HOLLAND MAUSER BIG GAME RIFLE.

SN 96605. (Holland number 3548, ca 1970) Cal. .375 H&H. 24-1/2″ Tapered round bbl is fitted with sleeved-on matted rear sight base, sling eye, and front ramp with Holland type folding protector. It is sighted with one standing, one folding leaf express rear and silver bead front. Muzzle is threaded for a suppressor or muzzle brake (protection ring currently installed). Top of bbl is engraved “Holland & Holland 13, Bruton Street, London.” Rear portion of bbl is engraved “HOLLAND’S” “.375 MAGNUM”. London nitro proofs are on left rear. Commercial Oberndorf, standard length, Mauser action is stamped with Mauser SN, German and British proofs on left side of matted receiver ring. British style claw scope bases have been fitted, as well as a modern adjustable trigger with safety on right side of tang, which also locks bolt. Orig pear shaped bolt knob is intact. Handle has been bent for low scope use, and has H & H SN engraved on shank. Bolt shroud retains orig flag safety, gold inlaid “SAFE”. Lightweight alloy drop box bottom metal is marked “Made in England” in front of hinge for straddle floorplate, which is marked “4 Cartridges”. Floorplate is retained by button in trigger guard bow. Bow is also engraved with Holland SN. Finely streaked and lightly figured European walnut stock measures 13-1/4″ over Silver type pad, and features swept Monte Carlo shadow line right hand cheekpiece, color hardened steel grip cap with trap containing spare front sight, recoil bolt, and classic Holland style point pattern checkering with mullered borders at grip and forend. A sling eye and vacant gold oval are on toe line. Drop at heel: approx 2-3/4″, drop at rear of Monte Carlo: approx 2″, drop at comb: approx 1-3/4″. Weight without scope: 8 lbs 9 oz. LOP: 13-1/4″. Swarvoski Habicht 1.4 – 4 x 24 scope with duplex reticle is in English style tip-off rings. CONDITION: Excellent. Metal parts retain 90 – 95% orig finish, most loss on high edges. Stock retains nearly all of its orig rubbed oil finish, with numerous light scratches and marks, as would be expected from a few safaris. Bore is excellent. Action is smooth. Scope is excellent with some marks from other scope rings. Optics clear. A nicely balanced big game rifle. 49022-3 MGM9 (15,000-20,000) – Lot 2220

2221
$4,600.00

*FINE JOHN RIGBY MAUSER RIFLE “THE FIRST 7MM REMINGTON MAGNUM MADE BY RIGBY’S” WITH SCOPE AND CASE.

SN 6226. (ca 1972) Cal. 7mm. 23″ Medium weight round bbl is fitted with island base for three leaf express rear sight, sling eye, and ramp front base. Bbl is engraved in Old English script “First 7mm Remington Magnum Cal. Rifle” “Built By” “John Rigby & Co 13 Pall Mall London. S.W.1”. Rear portion is fitted with claw base in banded-on boss. FN 98 large ring Mauser action is engraved with large open shaded scroll. Top of receiver ring is engraved “Calibre 7mm” “Remington” “Magnum” “175 Gr Bullet”. Rear claw base is on bridge. Standard steel bottom metal has had trigger guard bow nicely thinned and shaped, and has typical FN removable floorplate with push button release. Floorplate and front part of bottom metal are scroll engraved to match action. This engraving surrounds nicely detailed, relief gold inlaid, face-on portrait of waterbuck with engravers signature at bottom right. Rigby SN is on trigger guard bow. Finely marbled, dark, red-toned, European walnut capped pistol grip Monte Carlo stock measures 14-3/8″ over open sided black White Line pad. Stock features large swept right hand cheekpiece, scroll engraved recoil bolt, and point pattern checkering with mullered borders at grip and forend. Steel grip cap with trap is also scroll engraved, and initials “PR” are gold inlaid on cover. Zeiss Diatal – D 6×42 rail scope with three post and crosshair reticle is in claw mounts, rear with windage. Drop at heel: approx 3″, drop at rear of Monte Carlo: approx 1-7/8″, drop at comb: approx 1-5/8″. Weight with scope: 9 lbs 3 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. Nice quality leather case with brass corners is lined in burgundy cloth and has Rigby paper label with King Street address along with instruction label in lid. Case contains exterior straps, leather sling with hook type swivels, scope bag, and a tin of Motty rifle paste. PROVENANCE: Richard Schreiber Collection. CONDITION: Excellent. Metal parts retain approx 95% orig blue, with slight silvering on bottom metal. Stocks retain nearly all of their orig oil finish with a number of scratches and light dings, mostly on right side of butt and in action area. Checkering lightly worn. Bore is excellent. Action smooth. Scope has some scuffs and marks in its lacquer finish. Optics clear. Case leather is excellent with some scuffs. Interior cloth is very fine. Labels are very fine with some rubs. 49311-2 MGM197 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 2221

2222
$80,500.00

*JOHN RIGBY .470 BOXLOCK EJECTOR DOUBLE RIFLE OWNED BY PHILIP H. PERCIVAL, NOTED AS “THE DEAN OF AFRICAN PROFESSIONAL HUNTERS” WHO INSPIRED HEMINGWAY’S CHARACTER “POP” IN “GREEN HILLS OF AFRICA”.

SN 17662. (1912) Cal. .470 Nitro Express. This fine dangerous game rifle, completed Oct. 30, 1912 for P. H. Percival, has 26″ chopper lump bbls with full length matted rib engraved “John Rigby & Co (Gunmakers) Ltd 72 St James’s Street. London.” in Gothic script. Rib is fitted with one standing, two folding leaf express rear sight with platinum lines, and marked for 100, 200, and 300 yards. Portion of rib in front of sight is file cut. Front portion is raised forming a stippled front ramp holding white porcelain bead. Tops of bbls are engraved “Special 470 Bore Big Game Rifle” and “For Special Cordite Cartridge & Bullet 500 Grains”. Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for .470 express, 75 grains cordite, and 500 grain bullet, along with importers name and address (G & H). SN is stamped on heavy splinter. Case hardened PHV-1 boxlock action features cloverleaf shaped dolls head with pivoting third fastener, non-automatic safety (SAFE engraved on gold rectangle), bushed strikers, and double triggers. Action is engraved with 40 – 50% coverage well cut large shaded scroll. “J. Rigby & Co” is on each side. Blued top lever, floorplate, and trigger guard are also scroll engraved. SN is on tang which extends to case hardened, engraved steel trap grip cap. Nicely marbled and stump figured European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-5/8″ over Silver type pad, and features large shadow line right hand cheekpiece, drop points, point pattern checkering with mullered borders at grip, and a sling eye matching that soldered to bbl, on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend has forward pivoting release. Drop at heel: approx 2-5/16″, drop at comb: approx 1-11/16″. Weight: 11 lbs 3 oz. LOP: 14-5/8″. PROVENANCE: Factory records including invoice listing originally supplied cleaning equipment, spare strikers, tin lined box, and 200 cartridges sold to P.H. Percival of Bovia Trading Company, with 15% discount; ledger page with dimensions and weight. Ledger page by SN giving date of sale. Wikipedia info on Philip Percival outlining his hunting career including that he guided Teddy Roosevelt, Baron Rothschild, and Ernest Hemingway, among many other celebrities. Hemingway modeled the fictional hunter, Robert Wilson, in “The Short Happy Life With Francis Macomber” after Percival. Percival also worked with Bror Blixen – Finecke, and was the mentor of Harry Selby. He was known in African hunting circles as “The Dean of Hunters”. Info page from AfricanHunting.com outlining his career. Another page with info regarding recent history of the rifle. Info on Percival from Bonhams auction house where a pair of his rifles were sold. Targets shot by Ken Owen with this rifle. CONDITION: Excellent, as refurbished in England, possibly by factory, metal retaining essentially all best black, and St. Leger type colors. Engraving picked up on trigger guard. Best quality new made stocks retain nearly all of their hand rubbed oil finish with a few light handling marks. Bores are fine, with strong rifling throughout, with lightly frosted left bore somewhat more heavily frosted than right. Target supplied by consignor shows that this rifle still shoots quite well with groups under 2″ at 50 yards with Federal factory ammo and reloads by Ken Owen. Action is tight. Right bbl slightly off face. Ejectors are strong and in time. A unique chance to own a very fine rifle, owned and used by one of the acknowledged greats of African hunting. 49273-1 MGM130 C&R (75,000-150,000) – Lot 2222

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2223
$34,500.00

VERY EARLY JOHN RIGBY “BISSELL” RISING BITE SIDELOCK DOUBLE RIFLE FEATURED IN DOUBLE GUN JOURNAL WITH HUEY CASE AND BRASS, DIES.

SN 15524. Cal. 500/450 3-1/4 Made in 1883, this fine “best” quality rifle has 26″ dovetailed steel bbls, fitted with full length flat file cut rib, mounted with one standing, one folding leaf express rear sight and silver bead front. Breech portion of rib is engraved “John Rigby & Co Dublin & London” in Old English script, and has large extension for Bissell rising bite. Bbl flats are stamped with London black powder proofs and SN, bottoms of bbls with “TB”. A wide sling loop is soldered to bottom rib. Case hardened action features automatic safety, bushed strikers, and dbl triggers (front checkered). Action is also fitted with bar sidelocks with extremely dipped plates and Rigby’s famous Bissell rising bite third fastener actuated by push forward under lever. Breechface is stamped with Rigby and Bissell patent use no. “243” and with “TB” production no. “1364”. Action and lockplates are engraved with 80% coverage exceptionally well cut varying sized scroll. “J. Rigby & Co” is on each lockplate. Fences are nicely carved in Rigby’s foliate style. Nicely streaked and boldly fiddle figured European walnut horn capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-5/8″ over checkered steel buttplate. Rigby’s classic drop points are behind locks, and point pattern checkering with mullered borders is at grip. Matching splinter forend has pivoting lever release. Drop at heel: approx 2-1/2″, drop at comb: approx 1-9/16″. Weight: 8 lbs 11 oz. LOP: 14-5/8″. Superior quality oak and leather case by Huey, (no. 1150) has oval brass plaque on top engraved “500/450 – 3-1/4″ RIGBY” “DWC” “SERIAL NUMBER 15524”. Case has blue outer cover and gray carrying bag. Interior is lined in royal blue suede, and has paper 43 Sackville Street Rigby label in lid. Partitions are semi french fitted for action and bbls, and french fitted for high quality accessories, including: rosewood handled turnscrews, dusting brush, and cleaning rod handle, as well as horn striker block, bone striker case, pair of snap caps, and a Rigby marked square oil bottle. Also included with rifle is a set of RCBS custom dies made for this cartridge, along with another custom forming die, bullet mold and patch material, 63 new formed cases, twenty raw .50 Sharps basic cases, and loading data. PROVENANCE: Patent specification papers for rising bite, various correspondence between owner and Rigby’s regarding caliber, which differs somewhat from the standard 450/500 3-1/4″ and was the forerunner of a proprietary Rigby cartridge. The orig owners name is not listed. It appears this early Bissel patent rifle was one of the very first of its kind and intended to remain as a shop rifle, not to be sold to an individual. Further correspondence with John Rigby & Co Paso Robles concerning restoration work. NOTE: this rifle and its use was the subject of a 2-part article in the DOUBLE GUN JOURNAL Summer and Fall 1995 entitled “To Africa With Rigby 400/ 450” by Dave Campbell. Rifle is photographed and described, with description of hunt for various game in Zimbabwe, including eland and leopard. CONDITION: Excellent, near new as properly restored. Bbls retain essentially all of a fine rust blue with a few light marks. Action and lockplates are only slightly silvered with a nicely colored re-hardening. Stocks retain essentially all of a fine hand rubbed oil finish with one or two scratches, edges slightly rounded. Checkering re-cut. Stress cracks behind lockplates have been repaired. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Bores are good with strong rifling throughout, light pitting in grooves throughout. Case is excellent, as are accessories. 49304-1 MGM291 (30,000-50,000) – Lot 2223

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2224
$10,925.00

*RIGBY DOUBLE RIFLE WITH EXTRA SHOTGUN BARRELS, SCOPE, AND CASE.

SN 381069. Cal. 12 GA / 470 NE Chambers. 26″ Mono-bloc rifle bbls are fitted with quarter rib holding one standing, one folding leaf express rear sight and ERA Q-D scope bases. Sunken mid rib extends to front ramp holding glow worm bead. Top of left bbl is engraved “John Rigby & Co” in Old English script, and “PASO ROBLES CA.” Bbl flats are stamped with German proofs, SN, and various numbers and letters denoting loads for which rifle was regulated (?). A sling eye is screwed to bottom rib. 28″ 12 ga Shoe lump shotgun bbls with concave matted rib are also engraved with Rigby name and address on top left, bbl flats with German nitro proofs for 3″ chambers. Coin finished boxlock action with rebated back, features non-automatic safety (S inlaid in gold), bushed strikers, crossbolt third fastener, side clips, and dbl triggers. Action is engraved with 80% coverage large, open, shaded scroll. Trigger plate is engraved “J. Rigby & Co”. Gold initials “JLW” are at rear of top strap. Engravers signature “B. Burgess” is on trigger plate. Trigger guard has extension of tang to engraved steel trap grip cap with dome of trap gold inlaid with Rigby’s “RR” logo. Dark and dense, well figured and marbled European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 15″ over black Old English pad, and features large shadow line right hand cheekpiece, point pattern checkering with mullered borders at grip, and a sling eye, matching that on bbl, on toe line. Each bbl set has its own dedicated ejector beavertail forend with Deeley release. Forend for shotgun bbls is marked “12 Ga” on iron. Rifle bbls: Drop at heel: approx 2-7/16″, drop at comb: approx 2-1/16″. Weight without scope: 12 lbs 8 oz. LOP: 15″. Shotgun Bbls: Bore diameter: left -.729, right -.729. Bore restrictions: left -.014 (mod), right -.007 (IC). Drop at heel: 1-7/8″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 7 lbs 11 oz. LOP: 15″. Leupold Vari-X III 1.5 x 5 scope with duplex reticle is in ERA Q-D rings. Rigby marked Americase is lined in royal blue velvet with embroidered Rigby label in lid. Case has compartments for action and both sets of bbls, as well as scope. CONDITION: Excellent, showing little use, with only a few light marks in wood and metal finishes. Action is tight. Ejectors are in time. Scope is excellent with a few light marks in lacquer, optically clear. Case exterior is excellent with some light scuffs. Interior cloth shows some compressions, and a loose partition. A great combo for your next safari. 49509-2 MGM270 (12,500-17,500) – Lot 2224

2225
$9,487.50

JOHN RIGBY HAMMER DOUBLE EXPRESS RIFLE.

SN 13995. (1874) Cal. .500 BPE. 28″ Steel bbls have broad, flat, file cut rib engraved in Old English script “John Rigby & Co Dublin & London”. A one standing, one folding leaf express rear sight with platinum lines and marked for 150 and 250 yards, is dovetailed through. Small silver bead is longitudinally dovetailed into end of rib. Bbl flats are stamped with London black powder proofs for .500 EX, 136 grains of black powder, and 340 grain bullet, as well as Rigby “RR” trademarks. A wide sling loop is soldered to bottom of rib. Round bodied Jones underlever action is fitted with peninsula type back action non-rebounding locks with round bodied serpentine hammers and back sliding stalking safeties that engage at half cock. Action is engraved with lightly cut 30% coverage large scroll; lockplates with scroll, feather borders, and game scenes of dogs chasing snipe. “Jno Rigby & Co” is deeply engraved at the top of each lock. Steel trigger guard has SN at grip. Nicely marbled and figured red-toned European walnut horn capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over coarsely checkered steel buttplate with widow’s peak. Point pattern checkering with mullered borders is at grip. A steel sling button is on toe line. Matching splinter forend with shaped steel tip mounts to bbls with captive side nail through line engraved shaped steel escutcheons. Drop at heel: approx 2-3/4″, drop at comb: approx 1-3/4″. Weight: 10 lbs 2 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. CONDITION: Very good, as found. Bbls retain approx 50% of what may be orig blue showing considerable hand wear around forend, thinning overall, with numerous marks and scratches, engraving and file cutting of rib remain sharp. Action retains what appears to be traces of case color which may be newly applied at time of re-engraving, but is mostly a mottled dark gray. Buttstock retains most of what is likely its orig oil finish with numerous marks, maintained with added oil, checkering re-cut. Wood of forend has been refinished, checkering re-cut. Bores are very fine to excellent, strong rifling throughout, and a few scattered pits, mostly in right bbl, very light frosting throughout. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Locks are crisp. A good handling Rigby express rifle in a caliber that with the right loads and bullets is suitable for African big game. 49296-6 MGM82 (7,500-12,500) – Lot 2225

2226
$46,000.00

*SUPERB WESTLEY RICHARDS DANGEROUS GAME DOUBLE RIFLE WITH HAND DETACHABLE LOCKS AND CUSTOM ENGRAVING BY ROBERT SWARTLEY WITH CASE.

SN 18701. Cal. .475 NE #2(Made ca 1949) 24″ Shoe lump bbls are fitted with broad quarter rib transitioning to sunken mid rib, and front sight ramp, with Westley Richards flip-over patented sight protector. Quarter rib is fitted with one standing, four folding leaf express sight, with standing leaf unmarked, and folding leaves marked for 200, 300, 400, and 500 yards. Silver bead front sight has flip-up porcelain night bead. Mid rib is engraved “Westley Richards 23 Conduit St London. Gun Makers By Appointment To the Late King George V” which is flanked by large shaded scroll. Tops of bbls are engraved “.475 No 2 Nitro Express” and “85 Grs 500 Gr. Bullet”. Rib has typical Westley Richards dolls head extension. A sling loop is screwed and soldered on bottom rib 6″ back from muzzles. Bbl flats are stamped with Birmingham nitro proofs for .475 no. 2, 85 grains cordite, and 500 grain bullet. SNs are on bottoms of both bbls. Case hardened, Westley Richards patent hand detachable boxlock action with typical third fastener is fitted with unusual Greener type side safety, gold-plated sgl selective trigger, bushed strikers, and hinged lock cover. Locks are lightly gold-plated and engine turned. Ornamental sideplates have been fitted. Action is engraved with orig factory large open shaded scroll surrounding game scenes; buffalo on left, elephant on right, and rhinoceros on floorplate. “WESTLEY RICHARDS” is on each side. What are most likely newer ornamental sideplates are expertly fitted around orig Greener type side safety and engraved with exceptionally well cut semi-relief open shaded scroll, as counterpoint to wonderfully detailed game scenes by Robert Swartley, protegee of Josef Fugger. A lifelike sable antelope graces the left side, and a large maned lion is on right. Mr. Swartley also embellished the trigger guard bow with an exceptionally fine semi-relief rendition of a leopard crouched on a tree branch. SN is inlaid in silver at grip. Sable scene is signed “R. Swartley” at bottom rear. Newly made, finely marbled and figured European walnut steel trap capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14″ over tan leather covered pad. Stock features classic shadow line right hand cheekpiece, point pattern checkering with mullered borders at grip, and a large gold oval on toe line engraved with a “W”. Matching splinter ejector forend has pivoting bolt release. Drop at heel: approx 1-3/4″, drop at comb: approx 1-9/16″. Weight: 11 lbs 4 oz. LOP: 14″. Strongly made oak and leather case with shaped brass corners and heavy brass lug fasteners is lined in olive green suede, and has gold embossed Westley Richards black leather label in lid. Case is semi-french fitted for rifle and accessories, which include walrus ivory handled 2-pc brass cleaning rod, with mop, brush, and jag, brass and walrus ivory striker case with spare strikers and screws, two “certifiable antique elephant ivory” handled turnscrews with gold-plated blades marked “Westley Richards”, two Kynoch marked snap caps, brass cleaning funnel, ring type broken case extractor, and a key. Also, two red and yellow boxes of Kynoch .475 NE #2 cartridges. PROVENANCE: 1976 Invoice from Safari Outfitters. Factory letter with limited specifications. Other correspondence from Westley Richards and Safari Outfitters. Wm. West Estate Collection. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, as partially refurbished. Bbls retain essentially all of a London quality re-black with some light subsequent marks. Action retains well over 90% orig case hardening color, silvered on sharp edges. Renewed blue of trigger guard is as new. Newer buttstock retains all of its fine finish with a few light marks. Forend with orig wood retains all of a matching refinish, checkering with light wear. Bores are excellent, bright, sharp, and shiny throughout. Action is tight. Bbls are a touch off face. Ejectors are in time. Trigger works. Case has some light marks and scuffs in its outer leather. Interior suede has some marks and compressions from contact with gun and bbls. Accessories are excellent, lightly tarnished. A great handling big bore double, well presented. 49479-4 MGM258 IVORY (35,000-75,000) – Lot 2226

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2227
$0.00

*NICELY REFURBISHED WESTLEY RICHARDS HAND DETACHABLE EJECTOR DOUBLE RIFLE WITH CASE.

SN T4892. (1912) Cal. 9.3 x 74R. 26″ Shoe lump bbls with slightly raised, matted, full length rib fitted with one standing, four folding leaf express rear sight with leaves to 500 yards, has front portion of rib milled away forming front ramp holding silver bead. Tops of bbls are engraved “Westley Richards & Co London” and “Made Expressly For Lyon & Lyon. Calcutta”. Caliber is engraved on top of right bbl, and there are 1″ triangles of well cut shaded scroll at breech ends. Bbl flats are stamped with orig Birmingham nitro proofs for 360 express, and with 1997 London re-proofs for 9.3 x 74R. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with SN and “HL”. Case hardened action fitted with Westley Richards patent hand detachable locks (use no. 2260), features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), square shouldered dolls head and pivoting third fastener, bushed strikers, side clips, and double triggers. Locks are engine turned and cover/ floorplate is hinged. Action is engraved with 80% coverage exceptionally well cut, varying sized, shaded scroll. “WESTLEY RICHARDS & CO” is in scroll terminated riband on each side of action. Blued top lever, floorplate, and trigger guard are also scroll engraved. SN is on tang, which extends to hard rubber grip cap. Nicely marbled and lightly figured European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over checkered wood butt with engraved steel heel and toe plates. Stock features right hand shadow line cheekpiece, drop points, and point pattern checkering with mullered borders at grip. A vacant silver oval and sling eye, matching that soldered to bottom rib, are on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend has inlet horn tip, and Deeley release. Drop at heel: approx 2-1/4″, drop at comb: approx 1-5/8″. Weight: 9 lbs 15 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. High quality oak and leather case with stitched leather corners is lined in scarlet cloth, and has gold embossed black leather Westley Richards label in lid. Bottom is french fitted for action, bbls, and accessories, including: 2 striker bottles, pair of snap caps, and a square oil bottle. There are spaces for three turnscrews (which are not present). PROVENANCE: Copies of the factory ledger pages listing the rifle being sold as a .360 Exp to J. Lyon & Co. on 12/03/1912. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, as completely refurbished most likely in London at time of re-proof. Metal parts retain all of their best quality finishes with light marks, especially on bbls. New stocks are correctly shaped, and have a few handling marks in their oil finish, most notably some dings on left side of forend. Bores are very fine with strong rifling throughout, with evidence of slight cordite burn at throats. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are in time. Case leather is excellent with some light scuffs and one fairly heavy scrape. Straps and handle are good. Interior cloth is excellent, with some light rubs and compressions, and a cut from contact with rear sight blade. A nicely refurbished rifle suitable for a variety of game, including, with your professional hunters permission, cape buffalo. 49626-2 MGM376 (20,000-30,000) – Lot 2227

2228
$0.00

*SCARCE WESTLEY RICHARDS HAND DETACHABLE EJECTOR DOUBLE RIFLE IN 22 HI POWER WITH SCOPE AND AMMO.

SN 17663. (ca. 1920) Cal. .22 HP. 26″ Shoe lump bbls are fitted with quarter rib mounting one standing, four folding leaf express rear sight, sighted to 500 yards. Quarter rib is also fitted with claw scope bases. 2-1/2″ of large shaded scroll is transition to broad mid rib engraved “Westley Richards 23 Conduit St. London. Gun Makers By Appointment To H M The King”. More scroll makes transition to front sight base fitted with Westley’s patented flip-over sight protector, and silver bead front sight with flip-up porcelain night bead. Top rear of left bbl is engraved “For .22 Hi Power Cartridge”. Bbl flats are stamped with Birmingham nitro proofs, caliber, and “CORDITE 22-1/2 – 70 MAX”. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with SN, and auxiliary no. 18228, most likely designating a re-barrel, as Westley Richards assigned a new number to each set of bbls. Case hardened action with hand detachable locks (use no. 2791) features automatic safety with pivoting bolt (SAFE and BOLTED inlaid in gold), Westley Richards famous long dolls head and sliding bolt third fastener, bushed strikers, and double triggers. Engine turned hand detachable locks are accessed under hinged floorplate/ cover. Action is engraved with near 80% coverage well cut, medium scroll. “WESTLEY RICHARDS” is in scroll terminated riband on each side, and it is also engraved at top of action in front of lever pivot over “EJECTOR”. Floorplate is blued and has near full coverage of scroll surrounding scene of ibex in mountainous setting. Trigger guard is gold inlaid “.22. H.P.” on bow. SN is on tang which extends to steel trap grip cap, containing spare fore sight. Nicely veined and lightly figured European walnut steel capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over ribbed composition buttplate. Stock features right hand shadow line cheekpiece, drop points, point pattern checkering with mullered borders at grip, and a sling loop, matching that screwed to bottom rib, along with a gold rectangle engraved “AR”, on toe line. Matching slim splinter ejector forend has inlet horn tip and Deeley release. Drop at heel: approx 2-9/16″, drop at comb: approx 1-13/16″. Weight: 8 lbs 12 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. Accompanied by a B. Nickel Supra-4×36 scope and box each of Dominion and Norma cartridges. A recent sight-in target is also included. PROVENANCE: Copies of the factory ledger pages for this rifle showing it to be one of a pair made 3/26/20 for H.H. Patiala. The most famous Maharaja of Patiala, the Maharaja Bhupinder Singh (1891–1938). He is perhaps best known for his extravagance, and for being a cricketer. His polo and cricket teams were among the best in India. CONDITION: Fine, as mostly refinished. Bbls retain over 95% of a satin re-blue, with some subsequent marks and spots. Action retains traces of orig case color where protected, but is mostly dark silver to pewter to gray. Floorplate has been re-blued and retains nearly all of that blue, engraving slightly softened, and mountain scene has some light pitting. Blue of top lever and trigger guard are excellent, engraving softened especially at grip. Stocks retain nearly all of an old oil refinish, with a number of subsequent marks, checkering re-cut. Bores are very good, strong rifling throughout, lightly frosted in grooves. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are in time. Optics are clear. 49626-1 MGM379 (20,000-30,000) – Lot 2228

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2229
$13,800.00

*WESTLEY RICHARDS .416 RIGBY MAGNUM MAUSER BIG GAME RIFLE WITH SWAROVSKI SCOPE.

SN 43504. (2001) Cal. .416 Rigby. 25″ Tapered round bbl fitted with matted quarter rib, sleeved-on sling eye, and Westley Richards patented front sight base with flip-over sight protector, is sighted with one standing, two folding leaf express rear sight with gold triangle and lines, marked for 50, 100, and 150 yards, as well as a gold bead front sight with flip-up porcelain moon bead. Top of bbl is engraved “Westley Richards. England.” Left rear is stamped with year 2000 Birmingham nitro proofs. New production, most likely by Johannson, magnum length double square solid sidewall Mauser action, is marked with Westley Richards and SN on left side of receiver ring, and “CAL.416 RIGBY.” “REG.410 GRN. BULLET”. Action is fitted with Westley Richards claw type scope mounts, Recknagel trigger, and Model 70 type safety (SAFE gold inlaid), Bolt shroud is case hardened in color. Pear-shaped bolt knob has three checkered round panels. Drop box bottom metal has large hinged floorplate, specially designed for .416 Rigby cartridges, which is held by typical push button latch on trigger guard bow. Bottom of floorplate is engraved “3 CARTRIDGES”. SN is gold inlaid on trigger guard bow. Classically styled, beautifully marbled and nicely figured European walnut stock measures 14″ over thin Silver type pad and features right hand shadow line cheekpiece, horn forend tip, case hardened steel grip cap with trap, recoil bolt, classic point pattern checkering with mullered borders at grip and forend, as well as a sling eye and gold oval engraved “Boyd” on toe line. Swarovski Habicht 1.25 – 4 x 24 scope with three post and crosshair reticle is in Westley Richards mounts, which are engraved with makers name and SN on tops of rings. Scope includes storm cover. Drop at heel: approx 2-1/2″, drop at comb: approx 1-3/4″. Weight without scope: 10 lbs 8 oz. LOP: 14″. CONDITION: Excellent, showing limited use, as might be expected from two or three safaris. Metal parts show high edge wear, with one small spot silvered on floorplate. Stock has a number of light scratches and marks in its orig finish, mostly on left side of butt. Bore is excellent. Scope is excellent, brilliant optics. A fine, well balanced big game rifle ready for many more safaris. 49183-16 MGM8 (15,000-25,000) – Lot 2229

2230
$2,875.00

WESTLEY RICHARDS MODEL 1881 PATENT SIDE LEVER FALLING BLOCK RIFLE WITH DETACHABLE BARREL.

SN 25134. Cal. .303 British. 27-1/2″ Tapered round bbl is marked “WESTLEY RICHARDS & CO LONDON” on top. Right rear is marked “PATENT DETACHABLE BARREL 91”. Left rear is marked “FOR W. R 303 SPECIAL CARTRIDGE”. Bbl boss is stamped with SN, and triangle with point toward action denoting a detachable bbl. Bottom of bbl is stamped with Birmingham nitro proofs, SN, and assembly no. “262”, which is also on breech face of action. Bbl is fitted with island base with integral one standing, four folding leaf express sight with folding ladder sight for ranges out to 1400 yards. Oval island front base holds silver bead. Blued 1881 action is marked “WESTLEY RICHARDS & CO” and “LONDON” on left, and with detachable bbl info on right. Sliding safety is on right side above trigger. Relatively plain, but dense, European walnut steel capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over steel buttplate with trap. Standard point pattern checkering is at grip. Vacant silver oval as well as a sling eye, a bit smaller in diameter than that attached to bottom of bbl, is on toe line. Matching forend with horn tip is fitted with early type heavy takedown iron, and Deeley release. Drop at heel: approx 2-3/8″, drop at comb: approx 1-15/16″. Weight: 7 lbs 1 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″ . PROVENANCE: Richard Schreiber Collection. Consignors notes and photographs of this rifle. CONDITION: Excellent, as refinished. Bbl and action retain nearly all of a sympathetic rust re-blue, with side lever and trigger group correctly bright blued. Stocks retain nearly all of a hand rubbed oil finish with some light marks, checkering cleaned up. Relined bore is exceptionally fine with sharp rifling throughout. There are three deep marks in chamber (should clean up with a twist of a reamer). Action is smooth. These side lever Westley Richards rifles are relatively scarce. 49311-1 MGM246 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 2230

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2231
$34,500.00

*W. J. JEFFERY MODEL 1 SIDELOCK EJECTOR DANGEROUS GAME DOUBLE RIFLE WITH CASE.

SN 28871. Cal. 450-400 3-1/4 Made in 1927, this fine top quality rifle has 24″ chopper lump bbls fitted with quarter rib holding one standing, two folding leaf express rear sight with platinum lines marked for 100, 200, and 300 yards. Quarter rib transitions to sunken mid rib which transitions to stippled front ramp holding silver bead with flip-up porcelain night bead. Tops of bbls are engraved “W. J. Jeffery & Co. Ltd” and “9. Golden Square. Regent Street. London. W. 1.” Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 60 grains cordite, 400 grain bullet, and unusual 3-1/4″ case. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with SNs, and actual makers (probably Leonard) production no. 2686 is on bottom rib. Case hardened action fitted with pinless sidelocks, is stocked to the fences, and features non-automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), large dolls head with sliding bite third fastener, bushed strikers, and dbl triggers. Action is engraved with near full coverage nicely cut, large, open, shaded scroll with smaller scroll borders. Fences are nicely carved in serpentine form, and action beads are well filed and unengraved. “W. J. JEFFERY & Co Ltd” is on each lockplate. Blued top lever, forend iron, and trigger guard are also scroll engraved. SN is on trigger guard tang which extends to steel grip cap with trap. Top of trap is engraved in shell motif. Well marbled and lightly fiddle figured European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over Silver pad, and features standard drop points and point pattern checkering at grip, with sling loop on toe line, matching that on bottom of bbl, which also has inlet silver oval engraved with “W”. Matching splinter Southgate ejector forend has Anson release. Drop at heel: approx 2-3/8″, drop at comb: approx 1-3/4″. Weight: 10 lbs 7 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. High quality leather case with brass corners, is embossed “W. B. W” on top. Case is lined in dark burgundy cloth and has gold embossed red Jeffery label in lid. Case contains 2-pc Parker Hale rifle cleaning rod with mop, brush, and jag, pair of snap caps, Jeffery marked square oil bottle, and two horn handled turnscrews. Also included is a high quality leather carrying sling and two red and yellow boxes of Kynoch 450-400 3-1/4 cartridges. PROVENANCE: Wm West Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, as refurbished, most likely by factory. Bbls retain essentially all of a London quality re-black. Action retains traces of case hardening color where protected. Renewed blue of other parts shows a hint of silvering. Stocks show some light marks under new finish, with a few scattered subsequent marks. Checkering competently re-cut. Bores are extremely fine, sharp, strong rifling throughout. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are slightly out of time. New case leather is excellent with a few scuffs. Straps and handle are very fine. Interior cloth has some light rubs and marks. Accessories are excellent, near new. A wonderfully balanced top quality rifle in a caliber renowned for its versatility. 49479-1 MGM279 (30,000-50,000) – Lot 2231

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2232
$23,575.00

*EARLY W. J. JEFFERY BOXLOCK EJECTOR .500 NITRO DOUBLE RIFLE.

SN 16497. Cal. .500 NE 24” Chopper lump bbls with dolls head rib extension are fitted with matted quarter rib holding one standing, four folding leaf express rear sight, marked for 100, 200, 300, and 500 yards. Sunken mid-rib is also fully matted, and matted front base holds silver bead. Tops of bbls are engraved “W. J. Jeffery & Co. Ltd” and “13 King Street, St. James St. London.” Bbl flats are stamped with Birmingham nitro proofs for 80 grains cordite and 570 grain bullet. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with Krupp steel info, and bottom of right bbl with SN. Large sling eye is screwed through bottom rib. Robust, case hardened, boxlock action with arched cutout at back features non-automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), bushed strikers, and dbl triggers. Action is engraved with vignettes of complacent buffalo on each side. Top lever, floorplate, trigger plate, and trigger guard are blued. SN is on trigger guard tang, which extends to horn grip cap. Lightly streaked and fiddle figured, dense European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 15-1/8” over Silver type pad over 11/16” nicely matched wood extension. Point pattern checkering with mullered borders is at grip. A sling eye matching that on bbl as well as a vacant silver oval, are on toe line. Short splinter forend fitted with Baker ejector, has Anson release. Drop at heel: approx. 2-1/2“, drop at comb: approx. 1-7/8 “. Weight: 11 lbs 14 oz. LOP: 15-1/8”. Accompanied by and unopened 10 pack of two yellow and red boxes of .500 NE non-mercuric soft nose cartridges. PROVENANCE: Wm West Estate Collection. CONDITION: Fine, as refurbished. Bbls retain nearly all of a London quality re-black with excellent polishing, and engraving re-cut. Action retains traces of orig case hardening color, but is essentially pewter gray, engraving clear. Blue of other parts has been renewed over some light pitting. Screw slots show some use. Stocks retain most of a glossy refinish over numerous marks, and a few subsequent scratches and chips, checkering re-cut. Pad is relatively new. Bores are exceptionally fine for an early cordite rifle, with only a hint of frosting in grooves. Rifling is strong and sharp throughout with little evidence of cordite burn at throats. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are strong and in time. Like most all doubles by Jeffery, despite the near 12 pound weight of this rifle, it handles and points exceptionally well. It would make a great working rifle, ideal for the largest species of game in the world. 49479-5 MGM220 (20,000-30,000) – Lot 2232

2233
$8,625.00

*W.J. JEFFERY .475 #2 JEFFERY EXPRESS DOUBLE RIFLE.

SN 8556. Cal. .475 #2 Jeffery Express. 24″ bbl. Full length matted half swamped rib with 5 flip-up sights and blade front sight with doll’s head extension. Double triggers, ejectors, non-automatic safety. Capped full pistol grip buttstock, checkered in 3-pt pattern with 14-3/8″ LOP over Brown white lined waffle pad. Silver shield in stock with initials “NHH” engraved. Splinter forearm with Curtis push button release checkered in 3-pt pattern. Blued frame is engraved with two tigers on left in field scene surrounded by chain pattern and similar near identical scene on right. Both sides marked “W.J. Jeffery & Co. LTD.” Bottom of frame lightly border engraved with geometric design pattern around screws. Trigger guard lightly border engraved with long tang that runs to grip cap. Top of frame with “SAFE” in gold. Also included with this gun are 11 boxes of ammo, 5 of which Kynoch, 6 of which are A-Square. A couple of the boxes may be partials. Also included is an old Leg-O-Mutton case with initials “L.T.D. / NY” on right side. WEIGHT: 11 lbs. 6 oz. CONDITION: Very good as refurbished. This gun “having been there and done that!” According to our consignor, the rifle was used to take a Rowland Ward record book elephant, and record book buffalo, and well as a black rhino on a 45 day “Big Five” safari in Keyna, in 1969. A story of this hunt was published in Safari Magazine, and is available with the rifle. Bbls have been Parkerized retaining about 90% of their Parkerized finish. Buttstock and forearm are modern replacements and retain 90-95% of their customized finish with light handling marks throughout. Receiver has been blued and likely refurbished a couple of times, retaining about 90-95% of its current finish. Engraving is a tad light, but still fully visible. Bores are very good with a bit of frosting. Mechanics are excellent and crisp. The ammo is quite valuable in itself. Ready for the your next trip Africa. 49440-3 JSL304 C&R (8,000-10,000) – Lot 2233

2234
$0.00

*EXCEPTIONALLY RARE .577 DOUBLE RIFLE BY DANIEL FRASER.

SN 3015. (ca 1900) Cal. .577 3″. (.595 groove diameter, 7 groove Metford type rifling.) 28″ Chopper lump steel bbls are engraved “Dan’l Fraser & Co Gun & Rifle Manufacturers 4 Leith St. Terrace Edinburgh” at unmatted portion of full length file cut rib. Bbls are fitted with one standing, one folding leaf express rear sight marked for 100 and 200 yards, standing leaf with inset “certifiable antique ivory” triangle. Small bead front sight with flip-up porcelain moon bead, is longitudinally dovetailed into raised front portion of rib. Ribs are recessed behind muzzles in typical Fraser fashion. There are short triangles of small scroll engraving at breech ends of bbls. Bbl flats are stamped with London black powder proofs for .577 EX and with SNs. A sling eye is soldered to bottom rib. Usual to Fraser, bow-backed boxlock action features non-automatic safety which is locked in safe position by pivoting bolt (SAFE engraved on gold arch), with BOLTED on inlet platinum rectangle. Action features pivoting third fastener with bolt on rib extension, side clips, bushed strikers, and double triggers. Action is well filed with serpentine fences and well cut beads. and is engraved with exceptionally well cut small scroll within Celtic knot borders. “Dan’l Fraser & Co” is in riband on both sides. Blued floorplate is nearly fully scroll engraved. Top lever pivot is engraved “Frasers Patent”. Blued trigger guard has SN on bow. Tang extends to horn grip cap. Newly made, well figured, and lightly streaked European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 15″ over dark russet leather covered pad, and features right hand shadow line cheekpiece, point pattern checkering, and a sling eye on toe line. Long splinter ejector forend has Anson release. Drop at heel: approx 2-1/4″, drop at comb: approx 1-5/8″. Weight: 11 lbs 8 oz. LOP: 15″. PROVENANCE: This gun is listed by SN in DANIEL FRASER GUN AND RIFLE MAKER OF EDINBURGH SCOTLAND by Jonathan Kirton, and it is among only a handful of big bore dbl rifles made by this prestigious firm. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Very good, as refurbished. Bbls retain essentially all of a fine satin re-black, engraving picked up. Action is an even gray patina. Engraving on fences somewhat worn, otherwise engraving is relatively clear. Floorplate and trigger guard retain nearly all of a fine re-blue, engraving on trigger guard softened and almost erased at grip. Buttstock retains essentially all of its hand rubbed oil finish with some light handling marks. Forend retains nearly all of an oil refinish, checkering re-cut, and with some epoxy stabilization toward breech. Bores are fine, shiny, with strong rifling throughout, frosted to lightly pitted, throughout, a bit deeper in left bbl. Action has just a hint of looseness. Bbls are slightly off face. Ejectors are in time. 49318-8 MGM200 IVORY (30,000-40,000) – Lot 2234

2235
$11,500.00

*FINE DANIEL FRASER (BLACK ISLE) TRIGGER PLATE ACTION EJECTOR DOUBLE RIFLE WITH CASE.

SN 5076. (1997) Cal. .416 Rigby. 24″ Dovetailed bbls are fitted with quarter rib mounted with one standing, two folding leaf express rear sight. This rib transitions to classic sunken mid rib with front ramp holding gold bead. Top of quarter rib is engraved “DAN’l FRASER & CO Cromarty. Black Isle Scotland.” Caliber is engraved on rear portion. Extractors have been fitted with Holland’s tried and true camming lugs for rimless cartridges. Bbl flats are stamped with 1991 London proofs for .416 Rigby. Bbl makers initials “H&H” are stamped on left bbl. A sling loop is soldered to bottom rib. Robust, case hardened, rounded bar, trigger plate action features automatic safety (SAFE gold inlaid), long top tang which extends over comb, bushed strikers, and double triggers. Action is engraved with full coverage well executed large open flowing acanthus scroll with shaded background. This scroll surrounds portrait of cape buffalo on bottom of action. (Consignors notes state that this engraving was done by Keith Spibey.) Single beaded and blued trigger guard has SN gold inlaid on tang, which extends to case hardened and engraved steel trap grip cap. Beautifully fiddle figured and finely streaked, dense European walnut buttstock measures 14″ over thin Silver type pad, and features large shadow line right hand cheekpiece, classic point pattern checkering with mullered borders at grip, and a vacant silver oval and sling loop matching that on bbls, on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. Drop at heel: approx 2-1/2″, drop at comb: approx 1-7/8″. Weight: 10 lbs 0 oz. LOP: 14”. Good quality gold canvas case with leather trim is lined in dark burgundy cloth and has gold embossed black leather Fraser label in lid. Case contains 2-pc beech and brass cleaning rod, brass oiler, rosewood handled turnscrew, brown leather wallet containing some cleaning patches, A & F marked square oil bottle, and some gun lube. PROVENANCE: Consignors notes. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, near new, with only the slightest of light handling marks in metal finishes. Stocks have a few light spots along with some minor knocks and dings in their orig finish. Bores are excellent. Mechanically crisp. Rifle appears essentially unfired since proof. Case canvas is slightly faded. Straps and handle are good. Interior cloth is fine, with some cuts and rubs mostly from contact with sights. Accessories are fine. This rifle handles and balances exceptionally well, at just the right carrying weight. 49183-27 MGM25 (20,000-40,000) – Lot 2235

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2236
$13,800.00

*COGSWELL & HARRISON BOXLOCK DANGEROUS GAME DOUBLE RIFLE WITH CASE, OLD CARTRIDGE MAGAZINE, AMMO AND COMPONENTS.

SN 28343. Cal. .450 #2 NE 23-1/2″ (per factory records) Shoe lump bbls are fitted with short quarter rib holding three flush folding leaf wide V express rear sight with gold lines marked for 100, 200 and 300 yards, and later fitted Ruger type scope bases. Deeply swamped mid rib is gold inlaid “Cogswell & Harrison Ltd” in gothic script. Front ramp holds white Lyman bead. Tops of bbls are engraved with caliber and C&H New Bond Street address. Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 80 grains cordite and 480 grain bullet. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with SNs and are fitted with C&H ejector spring housing. Robust, case hardened, boxlock action features automatic safety, Greener type crossbolt third fastener, and blade type striker bushings. Water table is stamped with SN, “PATENT”, and “IRON”. Action is engraved with 30% coverage sprays of well cut scroll. “Cogswell & Harrison Ltd” is on each side. Trigger guard with scroll on bow has SN on tang, which extends to steel grip cap. Dense, lightly figured European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-5/8″ over black leather covered pad. Point pattern checkering is at grip. Matching splinter forend has small inlet metal tip and Deeley release. It is fitted with C&H ejector system trips. Drop at heel: approx 2-5/8″, drop at comb: approx 1-7/8″. Weight: 13 lbs 5 oz. LOP: 14-5/8″. What is possibly orig makers leather case has brass corners, and is lined in blue velvet, with large Cogswell & Harrison paper label in lid. Case contains 3-pc brass and birch cleaning rod with brush, a pair of snap caps, and a pewter oil bottle. Included with rifle is old oak and leather ammo magazine with brass corners, embossed “F. K. Peto.” on top. An old Cogswell & Harrison label is in lid. Case contains four 5 round boxes of relatively new Kynoch ammo, 10 solids and 10 softs, three boxes of Woodleigh bullets, two soft, one solid, forty unprimed new brass cases by HDS, plastic box containing 16 primed HDS cases, and four loaded cartridges. Also a set of RBS dies. PROVENANCE: Certificate of origin from C & H, confirming specifications and stating it was made for D. G. Reid who took delivery in May 1906. Larry Baer Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, as completely refurbished, retaining nearly all factory quality finishes on wood and metal, with a few light handling marks. Bores are excellent, with strong sharp rifling throughout, and just a hint of frosting at breech end of right bbl. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are in time. Case leather is considerably darkened with many scuffs, especially on edges. Brass corners are relatively new. Renewed interior cloth is excellent. Label is considerably foxed. Ammo case is good, ammo is near new. 49427-7 MGM278 (12,500-17,500) – Lot 2236

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2237
$0.00

*GEORGE GIBBS BEST QUALITY SIDELOCK DOUBLE RIFLE WITH CASE AND ORIGINAL SCOPE.

SN 17873. (1899) Cal. .303 British. 26″ Chopper lump bbls are fitted with one piece rib, mid section cut away, and swamped, forming quarter rib mounting orig scope bases and one standing, two folding leaf express rear sight. Front portion of rib forms ramp holding small silver bead. Swamped portion is engraved “George Gibbs 30 Conn (sic) Street Bristol Hampton Sir Joseph Whitworth’s Fluid Pressed Steel”. Transitions to sunken portion are scroll engraved. Bbl flats are stamped with Birmingham nitro proofs for .303. Sling eye has been removed from bottom of rib. Small sidelock action features automatic bolted safety (when bolt is in place gold inlaid SAFE is revealed), crossbolt third fastener, bushed strikers, gold line tumbler end cocking indicators, and double triggers. Back action locks are of Holland type and made by Brazier. Action and lockplates are engraved with near full coverage very well cut miniscule scroll surrounding a large number of small rose bouquets, as is typically found on Boss guns. “George Gibbs” is on each lockplate. Top lever and trigger guard are blued and scroll engraved. SN is at grip. Dark, nicely veined, and strikingly fiddle figured European walnut steel trap capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-5/8″ over checkered steel buttplate. Stock features elongated drop points, point pattern checkering with mullered borders at grip, and a sling eye, as well as a vacant gold oval, on toe line. Right side of butt is inlet with silver initials “EMC”. Matching splinter forend is nearly fully checkered and has an inlet gold diamond on bottom, and Anson release. Drop at heel: approx 2″, drop at comb: approx 1-1/2″. Weight without scope: 9 lbs 0 oz. LOP: 14-5/8″. Orig scope with no discernible makers name, is engraved with SN of this rifle on rear of turret. Scope has fine crosshair reticle and is in steel claw type see-through rings. Old green canvas case with tan leather trim is lined in once purple cloth with reproduction paper Gibbs label in lid. Case contains a pair of Pacific dies for .303 British. CONDITION: Fine, as refinished. Bbls retain nearly all of a fine satin re-black, engraving re-cut. Action retains nearly all of a very dark color re-hardening with some silvering on sharp edges. Stocks have a few light marks and some deeper scratches and dents through a hand rubbed oil finish. Drop points are somewhat worn, checkering competently re-cut. Grip border mullering not re-cut. Metford rifled bores are fine, shiny, lightly frosted. Action is tight. Hook welded. Bbls are slightly off face. Jointed on circle. Tube of scope retains most of its orig blue, lacquer on ocular housing considerably flaked. Optics are somewhat cloudy. Case canvas considerably soiled and faded, with numerous rubs and marks. Straps and handle are good. Interior cloth faded to brown, and has numerous rubs from contact with action and bbls. Partitions have been moved and patched with dark green cloth. Dies are good. 49029-22 MGM76 (17,500-27,500) – Lot 2237

2238
$4,600.00

*C. W. ANDREWS BOXLOCK DOUBLE RIFLE.

SN 2884. Cal. 450/ 400 3″ Jeffery. 24″ Shoe lump bbls are fitted with quarter rib holding one standing, two folding leaf express rear sight with platinum lines sighted for 100, 200, and 300 yards. Matching front ramp holds silver bead. Top of left bbl is engraved “MADE BY C. W. ANDREWS LD. LONDON”. Top of right bbl is engraved “FOR TREACHER & CO LD BOMBAY & POONA”, along with “AMMUNITION JEFFREYS 450/ 400″. Bbl flats are stamped with Birmingham proofs for 55 grains cordite and 400 grain bullet. A sling eye is soldered to bottom rib. Case hardened boxlock action features non-automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), Greener crossbolt third fastener, bushed strikers, and dbl triggers. Action is engraved with vine borders. Makers name is on both sides. Top lever, floorplate, and trigger guard are blued and also engraved with vine borders. SN is on tang which extends to steel grip cap. Nicely marbled and lightly figured European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over red Old English pad, and features shadow line right hand cheekpiece, drop points, point pattern checkering and sling eye matching that on bbl along with a vacant silver oval on toe line. Matching splinter forend has Anson release. Drop at heel: approx 1-15/16″, drop at comb: approx 1-11/16″. Weight: 10 lbs 0 oz. LOP: 14-1/2”. CONDITION: Very fine, as refurbished. Bbls retain nearly all of a satin re-black, lettering re-cut. Action retains most all of a recent color re-hardening and rust blue on accessory parts. Newly made stocks are nicely shaped, and retain nearly all of their orig finish. Bores are good, with strong rifling, dark in grooves. Action has a hint of looseness. Right bbl is somewhat off face. A well balanced rifle in a great caliber, it probably shoots fairly well. 49417-33 MGM357 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 2238

2239
$11,500.00

JAMES PURDEY TWO GROOVE EXPRESS PERCUSSION DOUBLE RIFLE WITH CASE.

SN 6958. (1865) Cal. 70 bore (.442 groove diameter). This fine rifle named by Purdeys as “Express Train” due to its relatively high velocity and flat shooting, is described by J. H. Walsh (Stonehenge) in the 2nd edition of THE SHOTGUN AND SPORTING RIFLE, as: “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.” This fine example has 29-3/8″ broad two stripe Damascus bbls with full length file cut rib engraved “J. Purdey 314-1/2 Oxford Street, London.” Rear express sight is of one standing leaf and three nested folding leaves, marked for 200, 250, and 300 yards. Fine bead front is longitudinally dovetailed into rib. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with London black powder proofs and SNs. Orig rosewood ramrod with grooved brass head and brass tail with steel worm under cap, is held by two plain pipes, rearmost of which is topped by sling eye. Patent breeches have engraved platinum blow-outs, platinum lines at rear, and appear to be fitted with orig nipples (left marked “L”). Breech iron with integral broad fences is finely engraved with shaded scroll. Front action locks are fitted with latest pattern serpentine hammers unique to Purdey rifles, and front sliding stalking safeties, which engage at half cock. Trigger plate has extended ball shaped finial for added strength. Trigger guard has tang which extends into checkered semi pistol grip. All metal parts are engraved with well cut open scroll at nearly 70% coverage. “Purdey” is on each lockplate. Hammers have stylized dolphin heads. Trigger guard is blued, and SN is at grip. Nicely fiddle figured and broadly streaked, dense European walnut stock measures 14-1/2″ over coarsely checkered steel buttplate engraved with charge information of 3-1/2 drams no. 6 powder. Stock features Purdey’s classic slim shadow line beaded right hand cheekpiece, point pattern flat top checkering at grip and forend, and sling eye and vacant gold oval on toe line. Right side of stock is fitted with nicely scroll engraved round case hardened steel patchbox. Stock attaches to bbls with captive side nail through shaped and engraved steel escutcheons. Drop at heel: approx 2-5/16″, drop at comb: approx 1-9/16″. Weight: 8 lbs 7 oz. LOP: 14-1/2”. Old quartered oak case with hook closures and inset brass D-ring handle and brass corners is lined in dark green cloth, and has reproduction Purdey label in lid. Rifle fits in case well. Case contains copper bodied powder flask with embossed foliate decoration, Eely’s cap tin with gilded brass top for no. 11 caps, steel nutcracker type ball mold marked “Made in England” and “45” casting a .449 diameter ball (these 2-groove rifles shoot very well with patched round ball), and a 74 bore marked wad cutter with this rifles SN stamped on side. PROVENANCE: Listed in Unsworth’s THE EARLY PURDEYS as being extant with date of sale of 1856, obviously a transposition of numbers, as all of the rifles in the 6900 range were made in 1865. Purdey records indicate rifle was completed for Sir Edmund Filmer, (member of the House of Commons), at a cost of 84 pounds. Wikipedia info on Sir Edmund Filmer, 9th Baronet. CONDITION: Excellent, as partially refinished, during time of early use. Bbls retain over 90% of a fine re-brown with dramatic bold pattern over some light pitting, with some subsequent pitting and browning at muzzles. Locks, patchbox and breech iron retain over 80% of what appears to be orig case hardening color. Trigger guard retains most of what appears to be its orig bright blue, silvered and browned on edges and on tail. Stock retains most of what appear to be its orig hand rubbed oil finish with many light marks and bumps, checkering lightly worn. Heel of buttplate re-engraved. Bores are excellent, bright, sharp, and shiny throughout, with one or two very light pits towards muzzles. Locks and safeties are crisp. Case retains a considerable amount of its orig finish on exterior. Key lock and escutcheon are missing. Interior cloth is fair to good with areas on lid thinned and discolored. Reproduction label is excellent. Partitions are tight, show some relocation and have added supports. Accessories are good. Purdey’s produced a total of 809 percussion double rifles in all types and calibers; probably far fewer than 250 were double express. A fine example of the type of rifle which gave rise to our modern term “express rifle”. 49266-2 MGM48 (11,500-16,500) – Lot 2239

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2240
$11,500.00

*GILES WHITTOME-LONDON SINGLE SHOT DROPPING BLOCK “ELEPHANT RIFLE” WITH OAK AND LEATHER CASE.

SN 6002. Cal. .577 Nitro express. The second rifle produced on this action size, these fine Farquharson inspired actions were built by J. A. Shirley & Co. in conjunction with Giles Whittome, noted big bore aficionado and gunmaker. This is in the 600 series of actions ideally suited for .577 and .600 bore rifles. This rifle features 24″ tapered round bbl fitted with island rear sight base holding single standing leaf express rear sight marked for 50 yards, and large sleeved-on front ramp holding large “certified pre-ban ivory” bead. A sling eye is soldered to bottom of bbl. Top of bbl is engraved “Giles Whittome. London.” and “The “Elephant” Rifle”. Left rear of bbl is stamped with 1989 London nitro proofs, right side engraved “.577 NITRO EXPRESS 3″” and “.750 GRNS. BULLET 100 GRNS. CORDITE”. Case hardened dropping block action is of the latest style with single pin visible on side, and features non-automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), and an adjustable trigger. Action is engraved with 80% coverage well cut small shaded scroll surrounding central floral bouquets around banner engraved “Giles Whittome” on each side. Breech block and trigger are blued. Scroll engraved operating lever is also color hardened, and is engraved with SN. Nicely streaked and finely figured dense European walnut skeleton steel capped pistol grip buttstock measures 13-7/8″ over leather covered pad. There are finely shaped panels at front and rear of action, classic flat top point pattern checkering with mullered borders at grip, swept right hand shadow line Monte Carlo cheekpiece, and a vacant gold oval along with a sling eye on toe line. Matching forend has buffalo horn tip and attaches to bbl with screw through lozenge shaped escutcheon. Drop at heel: approx 3″, drop at rear of Monte Carlo: approx 2-3/8″, drop at comb: approx 1-7/8″. Weight: 12 lbs 8 oz. LOP: 13-7/8”. Highest quality oak and leather case with brass corners, is lined in burgundy cloth, and has gold embossed black leather makers label in lid. Interior is finely fitted for rifle and has four oak covered compartments holding various accessories including a pair of rosewood handled turnscrews, 3-pc brass and rosewood cleaning rod with mop, brush, and jag, along with a packet of Players fine cut tobacco. An open compartment holds a snap cap and crystal oil bottle marked “Giles Whittome London”. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, appears essentially unfired since proof, with only a few light handling marks, and some light scratches in wood. Case leather is excellent with only a scattering of light marks and rubs. Straps are excellent, but creased. Handle is excellent. Interior cloth is excellent with a few marks from contact with brass knobs of compartment covers and rifle. Label compressed from contact with stock. A well balanced big single. 49183-26 MGM35 IVORY (15,000-25,000) – Lot 2240

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2241
$18,400.00

EXCEPTIONALLY FINE, HIGH ORIGINAL CONDITION, GIBBS/ METFORD FARQUHARSON LONG RANGE TARGET RIFLE WITH ORIGINAL SIGHTS AND WOODEN CASE.

SN 93. Cal. .461 Gibbs no. 2. This plainly finished example of one of the most famous target rifles of all time has 36″ tapered round bbl with front sight mounting block 2″ back from muzzle, and is engraved on top rear “Metford’s Patent, 708. George Gibbs, 29, Corn Street, Bristol.” Birmingham proofs are on left rear, and stamped with “48″. Metford number refers to the famous gain twist semi-smooth rifling, that was very highly regarded by all match shooters for at least two decades in the late 1800′s. This bbl is unusual in that it has a projection which extends over the breech block when it is in closed position, to make a better seal. No other example of this projection is illustrated or discussed in any of the books on single shot rifles. Beautifully polished and filed case hardened action has rear mounted pivoting safety on right side of action which is stamped “Farquharson’s Patent 93″ (use number). Left side is engraved “George Gibbs Bristol”. Unusual for a target rifle, the horn capped full pistol grip buttstock is of beautifully figured and streaked Circassian walnut, and measures 14-1/8″ over orig case hardened steel buttplate. There is a vacant silver oval on toe line. Point pattern checkering is at about 24 LPI with mullered borders. Forend attaches to bbl with side nail through steel escutcheons, as is found only on very early Gibbs rifles, and ends in a horn tip. Front position vernier target sights mount to base attached to top tang, and are housed in early type black leather case embossed in gold “Metford Rifle Sights G. Gibbs, Bristol”, and lined with purple velvet and cloth. This is the most complete set of early sights known, containing vernier staff stamped “George Gibbs Bristol” and “92″ with inset platinum side engraved in degrees of elevation, for sighting radius of 38.7″ which is the correct radius for this rifle, and a 1.2″ diameter eye cup. Also included in case is a screw adjustable front sight with platinum vernier which takes interchangeable front sight apertures. It seems Gibbs numbered these as to type, and a no. 3 post is in place in the sight. Also in the case are 8 additional apertures, numbered between 7 and 14. There is a place in the case for a Halford type front sight which does not appear to have ever been supplied with this rifle. Oak case with reinforcing brass straps at corners, has key lock and strap closure. Straps are held in place by large brass staples. There are remnants of an old paper label on top, inscribed in what appears to be Sanskrit. Unlined interior has many reinforcing blocks with paper “George Gibbs” label on lid. Case contains a number of target “bulls eyes” with groups showing wonderful accuracy of this rifle, and a small leather strap, probably the carrying handle. Weight of rifle: 9 lbs ll oz. Also included are RCBS dies, two Lyman bullet molds, and 49 empty cases formed from Kynoch brass, as well as two small booklets of owners notes on rifle and loads. CONDITION: Excellent, as found. Bbl retains 85 – 90% orig lustrous blue, most loss due to 6″ area in front of forend on lower right side of bbl where some rust has been cleaned, with some light pitting left behind, and blue thinned. Action retains 95% orig case hardening color, most loss being silvering of opening lever, and drag mark from safety. Stocks retain nearly all of their orig finish, with numerous small marks from handling and use over the years. Checkering is excellent with some minor compressions and a few missing diamonds. Buttplate retains 80 – 90% orig case hardening color with some browning and silvering toward heel. Bore is excellent, bright and shiny, nearly perfect. Action is crisp. Safety works. Sight box has small crack on top lid, and a few very small chips in leather. “Bristol” is missing its last two letters. Interior velvet is very fine with some staining from contact with sights. Silk in lid has some marks, mostly from contact with eye cup when attached to staff. Wooden case is good, with area on left bottom about 8″ x 14″ with termite damage, and this area corresponds to area of rusting on bbl. Straps are good. Interior label is missing bits and pieces which looks like silverfish damage, but is mostly readable. Possibly the finest Gibb’s long range rifle in existence. 49224-1 MGM84 (15,000-25,000) – Lot 2241

2242
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EXCEPTIONAL PERCUSSION MILITARY STYLE SPORTING RIFLE/ MUSKET BY GEORGE GIBBS, MOST LIKELY HIS MASTERPIECE UPON COMPLETING HIS APPRENTICESHIP.

SN NSN. Cal. .50 (.575 x .583 Smooth oval bore (?)) This unusual, high quality, exceptionally well made, firearm is devoid of any proof marks, numbers, lettering, or inscriptions, except for the name “GEORGE GIBBS” on lockplate. The only conclusion one could make is that it was for show only, for without proofing it was never legally salable or shootable. It remains in exceptional, most likely unfired, condition. Finely browned 33″ ovate skelp twist bbl has integral rounded portion at rear holding unusual flip-over ladder type rear sight (origin of design unknown). Barleycorn front sight is dovetailed through integral square boss at muzzle. Patent breech features plain platinum blow-out and is engraved with well cut open shaded scroll, and unusual device of shield, halberds, and open music book, on top. Breech iron with integral scrolled fence, is also finely scroll engraved. Bar lock with flat faced serpentine chamfered hammer is nearly fully engraved with more of this exquisitely cut shaded scroll. “GEORGE GIBBS” is in scroll terminated riband toward front. Trigger plate has plain rounded finial. Steel trigger guard with more large scroll on bow, is unmarked at tang. Steel buttplate has long scroll engraved top tang. Nicely marbled, and beautifully full length fiddle figured European walnut straight grip stock has nicely cut deep coarse checkering with mullered borders at grip and forend. Stock extends to within 5″ of muzzle, has horn cap and fastens to bbl with two side nails through engraved oval steel escutcheons. Military style steel ramrod is held by two steel pipes with turned ends and matching thimble with small pointed finial. Military style sling loops are mounted through stock in bbl channel and on toe line, which is also fitted with a vacant silver oval. Drop at heel: approx 2-3/16″, drop at comb: approx 1-3/4″. Weight: 9 lbs 0 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. CONDITION: Excellent, possibly unfired, showing only numerous storage and handling marks, as well as slight ravages of age on its metal and wood finishes. Bbl retains nearly all of its brown, silvered on sharp edges. Case hardening of lock and other furniture has slightly darkened. Bright blue of trigger guard and buttplate has flaked somewhat, and has some freckling. Stock finish is very fine, with aforementioned nicks and dings, but is dry and untouched. Bore is excellent, bright and shiny throughout. Lock is crisp. 49266-3 MGM81 (7,500-12,500) – Lot 2242

2243
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RARE AND DESIRABLE GEORGE GIBBS MINIATURE FARQUHARSON DROPPING BLOCK SINGLE SHOT RIFLE.

SN 225. Cal. 22 Hornet. 26″ Octagonal bbl is engraved “GIBBS BRISTOL” on top flat, and is fitted with one standing, one folding leaf express rear sight, and silver bead front longitudinally dovetailed into flat. Rear of right flat is stamped “225” matching action. Bottom of bbl is stamped with Birmingham black powder proofs for 100 bore. This rifle was probably originally in .360 Rook. Bbl has been lined to 22 Hornet, and has not been proofed. Diminutive baby Farquharson dropping block action is engraved “George Gibbs Bristol” on left side, and “FARQUHARSON’S PATENT” “225” on right, which is fitted with lever safety. Face of frame is stamped “1”. Orig nicely marbled and lightly figured European walnut horn capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over what appears to be orig ribbed horn buttplate with small widow’s peak. Point pattern checkering is at grip, and a vacant silver oval is on toe line. Matching small forend has rounded horn tip, and attaches to bbl with single screw through lozenge shaped steel escutcheon. Drop at heel: approx 2-5/16″, drop at comb: approx 1-11/16″. Weight: 5 lbs 14 oz. LOP: 14-1/4”. CONDITION: Good, as partially refinished. Bbl retains nearly all of an old re-black over considerable scattered pitting, some fairly deep along forend. Action retains traces of case color where well protected, is mostly gray to brown patina with scattered light pitting. Stocks retain nearly all of an old oil refinish over a number of light marks, some deep. Checkering re-cut, sharp edges slightly rounded. Bore is bright with sharp rifling throughout, and some scattered pits. Breech block is slightly loose (tight with spent case). A total of 974 Gibbs Farquharsons were produced, with an estimate of fewer than 200 being Rook rifles, fewer than 75 surviving, and only 10 – 15 unaltered (gleaned from Wal Winfer’s BRITISH SINGLE SHOT RIFLES Vol 2). This exceptionally scarce rifle deserves a complete restoration. Rook rifles are seldom found in good condition. 49224-5 MGM60 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 2243

2244
$25,300.00

*EXCEPTIONALLY FINE, HIGH ORIGINAL CONDITION DANIEL FRASER BEST QUALITY FALLING BLOCK TAKEDOWN RIFLE WITH CASE.

SN 3131. Cal. .303 British 26″ Tapered round bbl is fitted with full length file cut rib holding two folding leaf express rear sight and Fraser scope mounts at rear, front portion raised forming ramp holding white bead front with flip-up porcelain night bead. A folding sight protector with lever lock is also fitted. Uncut portion of rib is engraved with Daniel Fraser name and Leith Street address. Case hardened Fraser side lever dropping block action features thumb detent releasing side lever, non-automatic bolted safety (SAFE inlaid in gold and BOLTED in platinum), gold plated internals, and heat blued takedown lever on left side. Revolving lever one turn to the left allows bbls to be unscrewed. Receiver ring is engraved “Fraser’s Patent No. 370″ (use number). Remainder of action is engraved with near full coverage exceptionally well cut small shaded scroll within Celtic knot borders. Blued floorplate and trigger guard are scroll engraved with SN on bow. Sides of trigger are also scroll engraved. Dark veined and lightly figured European walnut horn capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-5/8” over orig Silver pad. Stock features small, thin, shadow line cheekpiece with beaded top edge, and point pattern checkering at grip. Fancy bordered gold oval on toe line is engraved with monogram “BLS” (?). Sling eye, matching that on bbl is set deeply into stock in usual Fraser manner. Tang is fitted with Lyman folding rear sight which is neatly inlet at top of grip, and with recess for eyepiece on comb. This appears to be an orig accessory as there is no standing leaf on bbl sight. Matching removable forend has Alexander Henry type hard rubber forend tip with Deeley release. Drop at heel: approx 2-3/4″, drop at comb: approx 1-15/16″. Weight: 7 lbs 0 oz. LOP: 14-5/8″. Makers tan oak and leather case with brass corners is lined in scarlet cloth, and has gold embossed black leather Fraser label in lid, and Fraser “VELOX” paper label tacked into lid for rifle no. 2363. Case contains straps for exterior and round oil bottle. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbl retains over 95% orig blue with some high edge wear and light scratches. Action retains approx 90% orig case hardening color, silvered on high edges. Floorplate and trigger guard retain approx 90% of their orig bright blue. Stocks are excellent with nearly all of their hand rubbed oil finish with numerous light scratches and marks, most noticeable on front right of buttstock from contact with thumb while operating rifle. A 3/8″ x 1″ Dutchman has been set into lower right portion of cheekpiece, appears to be an orig factory repair. Bore is excellent, with strong rifling throughout, with just a hint of frosting in grooves, and some cordite burn at throat. Action is crisp. Case leather is still light in color with some stains and numerous scrapes and bumps. Interior cloth is fine with some rubs through, and slight insect damage. Fraser label is excellent. Velox label is considerably foxed with some creases and chips. Although not made for this rifle, case is for a rifle of this type, and this rifle fits it quite well. An exceptionally fine example of this highly desirable British single shot. Only 410 actions and rifles were made. This rifle is listed by SN in DANIEL FRASER, GUN AND RIFLE MAKER OF EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND by J. Kirton. 49403-6 MGM277 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 2244

2245
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ALEXANDER HENRY STYLE SINGLE BARREL PERCUSSION TARGET/ HUNTING RIFLE BY DON BROWN WITH EXTRA BARREL AND LOADING ACCESSORIES.

SN 23. Cal. .418 Groove diameter. Both bbls are 33″ nicely swamped octagon with bottom rib. Top flats are engraved “DON HENRY BROWN”. One set is fitted with one standing, one folding express rear sight with tall white bead front. The other is fitted with one standing, three folding leaf rear sight, and dovetailed through base for vernier windage adjustable front. Hickory cleaning rod with brass tip is held by two plain pipes, central pipe affixed with sling eye. Patent breeches are case hardened and nicely scroll engraved. Breech iron is also scroll engraved and a Lyman type elevation adjustable folding peep sight is installed. Case hardened lock with Alexander Henry style tall serpentine hammer is also engraved with well cut, shaded scroll. Nicely marbled and lightly figured European walnut steel trap capped pistol grip stock is fitted with classically styled furniture, with pineapple finial to trigger plate, and steel buttplate with medium top spur. A classic, case hardened, spring loaded patchbox is on left side of butt. Stock also features nicely carved drop points, point pattern checkering with mullered borders at grip and around forend, and horn forend tip. Also included with rifle are a nylon and brass cleaning/ loading rod, a Lyman (?) bullet mold, steel loading rod, an Ideal bullet sizer/ lubricator with die, loading block, various sights, nipples, sling swivels, two front sights for adjustable base, and a vernier rear sight (all in a plastic container). CONDITION: Excellent, near new, with only a hint of wear and handling marks on wood and metal. Bores are excellent. Lock is crisp. An exceptionally fine recreation of a very desirable percussion target rifle. 49027-3 JR (6,000-10,000) – Lot 2245

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2246
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RARE R.T. PRITCHETT PERCUSSION SINGLE BARREL SPORTING RIFLE.

SN 3062. Cal. .490 Groove diameter. (3 broad grooves, correct for Pritchett ball, one turn in approx 40″). This unusual sporting rifle by this fine London maker, inventor of the Pritchett ball, adopted by the British government as a replacement for the Minie ball; has 28″ ovate bbl with under rib. Rib is fitted with two plain pipes holding hickory ramrod with brass head and tail with worm. Top flat is engraved “R. T. Pritchett 86 St. James’s Street London” and is fitted with three folding leaf express rear and silver bead front sights. Breech plug is nicely scroll engraved and has platinum blow-out. Breech iron with integral fence is finely engraved with close shaded scroll. Lockplate mounted with tall serpentine flat faced hammer with dolphin head is fitted with front sliding stalking safety which engages hammer at half cock. Lock and hammer are also finely scroll engraved, and lock is also engraved “R. T. Pritchett”. Trigger plate is fitted with single set trigger, and has elongated round finial. Scroll engraved trigger guard forms scrolled grip at rear, and is engraved with SN. Nicely marbled and lightly figured circassian walnut stock has point pattern checkering at grip and fore piece, and features right hand shadow line beaded cheekpiece, sling eye and vacant silver oval on toe line. Steel buttplate has a long top tang, and a steel patchbox is on right side with spring loaded circular cover, which contains some old waxed muslin patches. Patchbox is finely scroll engraved surrounding central family crest of naked upper torso of man holding British flag in his left hand, and dagger in his right, surmounted by a sovereign’s crown. This is undoubtedly the family crest of the orig owner of this rifle, and would certainly lead to some interesting research. Drop at heel: approx 1-7/8″, drop at comb: approx 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs 7 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl retains nearly all of a re-brown giving fair definition to pattern, engraving slightly softened. Breech iron, lock, and hammer are mostly gray brown, with traces of orig blue on trigger guard. Stock retains a considerable amount of what appears to be its orig finish with some oil rubbed in over light marks and scratches. Bore is very fine, shiny, with one or two scattered pits, but sharp rifling throughout. Lock is crisp. Safety works. Trigger will not remain set. An interesting and fine handling percussion single rifle in a caliber suitable for deer sized game. 49224-15 MGM86 (4,000-8,000) – Lot 2246

2247
$6,612.50

HUGE COLLECTOR/SHOOTER’S LOT KYNOCH AND OTHER PROPRIETARY BRITISH BOXES OF RIFLE AMMUNITION.

SN NSN. Originally purchased as dealer inventory for resale. Proprietary ammunition includes four tan 5-round boxes of Holland & Holland marked .500/465; eight boxes of Holland’s .240 Magnum Flanged; one box of 7 (3 missing) .505 in tan labeled Gibbs box with Gibbs head stamp; remainder seems to be nearly all Kynoch red and yellow boxes of various ages, with over 30 being 10 packs in orig wrappers. 50-round packs include calibers such as .577 3″, .475 no. 2, .500/465, .470, .404, 450 Nitro, .450/400, .375 Magnum Flanged, 9.3 Mauser, 9mm Mauser, .303 Savage, .240 Magnum Flanged. 100 round packs include at least 5 .500 Nitro, 5 or 6 450/ 400 3″ and 3-1/4″, another 5 or 6 packs of 450/ 400 solids. Other packs of 6.5 Mannlicher, 275 Magnum rimless, 303 Savage, 400/375, another 7 or 8 packs 470 Nitro, and a pack of 10.75 Mauser. PROVENANCE: Wm West Estate Collection. CONDITION: Mostly excellent. Some good. Enjoy. 49479-7 MGM430 (2,500-5,000) – Lot 2247

2248
$575.00

SPECIAL ST. JUDE CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL LOT.

This lot consists of twelve past Julia auction firearm catalogs, together with their prices realized list. These catalogs serve as a valuable reference source. We regularly sell our past auction catalogs to collectors and dealers alike for that purpose. Please also note: The entire proceeds of this lot (to include the buyer’s premium), shall be donated to the St. Jude Children’s Hospital. St. Jude’s is one of the finest hospitals in North America today for the research and care of children afflicted with cancer. We hope that you will consider competing on this lot, we consider it to be an extremely worthwhile cause and we have dedicated ourselves to include similar lots in every single one of our auctions, the proceeds of which will be donated to St. Jude’s. Thank you for your participation. CONDITION: Very good. 45505-8 CAS (300-400) – Lot 2248

2249
$103,500.00

*SUBLIME AND EXCEEDINGLY RARE .410 BOSS SIDELOCK EJECTOR SINGLE TRIGGER GAME GUN WITH CASE.

SN 9374. Cal. .410. 3″ Chambers. 26″ Bbls are fitted with raised, matted rib, and are engraved “Boss & Co” and “13/ 14 Cork Street. London. W.1.” on tops. Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 3″ chambers. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with SN, and bottom rib under forend is engraved “Made in England”. Dainty, perfectly scaled, sidelock action is stocked to the fences and features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), gold band tumbler end cocking indicators, and Boss’ superb single trigger. Ronald S. Gabriel in his book AMERICAN & BRITISH .410 SHOTGUNS, relates: “In a conversation in 1982 with Boss’s ancient and retired barrel maker, Jack Rennie, he told me that the firm had made “perhaps” 13 .410s, ten side by sides with double triggers, and “3 or 4″ over under .410s with single triggers.” He also relates: “Abercrombie & Fitch had another side by side .410 made in 1967, SN 9374” (this gun). It obviously has a factory single trigger, as it has Boss’s “patent no 22894” (single trigger patent no) on trigger plate. Action is engraved in typical Boss house style with small scroll surrounding rose bouquets. The engraving on this gun incorporates 17 bouquets. “Boss & Co” is at the front of each lockplate. Small bow, single beaded, blued and scroll engraved trigger guard has SN on tang. Dark, finely veined, and lightly figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-3/8″ over checkered wood butt. Classic drop points are behind lockplates. Standard point pattern checkering with mullered borders is at grip. Vacant gold oval is on toe line. Matching splinter forend fitted with Boss’ excellent ejector system lifting cartridges well away from ends of bbls when acting as extractors, has Anson release. Bore diameter at muzzles: left -.398, right -.402. Wall thickness: left -.045, right -.046. Drop at heel: 2-5/16″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 5 lbs 1/3 oz. LOP: 14-3/8”. Abercrombie & Fitch marked VC leather case with stitched leather corners is embossed “E.M.F.” on top. Interior is lined in burgundy cloth, and contains 2-pc ebony and brass cleaning rod, square oil bottle, pair of snap caps, and a Boss marked bench cloth, along with two keys. PROVENANCE: Email from Griffin & Howe stating that this gun “was received in inventory on 6/2/69 with all specs matching; and was sold 10/22/69 to S. R. Sutphin. It was returned to inventory on 11/18/69. On 11/19/69 it was transferred to the San Francisco branch of A&F. On 1/9/70 it was returned to the NY store. On 3/19/70 it was transferred to G&H. There are no G&H records surviving before 1977. There is no other record of sale.” CONDITION: Excellent, near new, with only a few minor handling marks on wood and metal, mostly from assembly and disassembly, and only a hint of cartridge halos on breechface. There is 1-1/2″ stable check (which does not flex) running from left side of trigger, rearward and upward into point of checkering. There is also some lifted finish in this area. Bores are essentially mint. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are strong and in time. Trigger works well. Case leather is excellent with a few minor marks and scuffs. Interior cloth is excellent, with some slight soiling and compressions. Accessories are fine. A dainty, well proportioned, exquisite small bore. 48995-1 MGM30 (75,000-125,000) – Lot 2249

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2250
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*FINE “GOLDEN AGE” BOSS OVER-UNDER SINGLE TRIGGER GAME GUN WITH CASE.

SN 7903. (ca 1928) Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 28″ Demi-bloc bbls fitted with narrow, matted, solid rib, are engraved “Boss & Co 41 Albemarle Street. Piccadilly. London. W.” and “Made in England” on left side of top bbl. Right side of top bbl and bottom bbl flat are stamped with London nitro proofs for 2-1/2″ chambers, along with a later London re-proof, charge and chamber unspecified. Bbls are stamped with Whitworth sheaf of wheat trademarks. SN is on bottom bbl. Classic low profile Boss OU action with its unique pivoting trunnions and removable jointing blocks on the circle, features non-automatic safety (SAFE gold inlaid), bushed strikers, gold band tumbler end cocking indicators, and Boss’ incomparable single trigger. Action is engraved with approx 80% coverage exceptionally well cut small scroll with 17 rose bouquets in Boss house style as executed by Jack Sumner. Boss’ OU patent no. is on each side of action. “Boss & Co” is on each lockplate. Trigger plate is marked with single trigger patent no. Blued, beaded, small bow trigger guard is engraved to match action, and has SN on tang. Classic lightly marbled and nicely flame figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-5/8″ over checkered wood butt, and features drop points, point pattern checkering with mullered borders at grip, and a vacant gold oval on toe line. Matching one piece forend is fitted with Boss’ distinctively styled ejector system and Anson release. Bore diameter: top -.730, bottom -.730. Bore restrictions: top -.008 (IC), bottom -.014 (lt mod). Wall thickness: top -.029, bottom -.029. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs 12 oz. LOP: 14-5/8″. Abercrombie & Fitch marked leather VC case with stitched leather corners is embossed “M.S.P.” on top. Case is lined in burgundy cloth and has paper Boss Dover Street label in lid. Case contains a pair of snap caps, 2-pc wood and brass cleaning rod, A&F marked square oil bottle, and the key. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain over 90% of what appears to be orig blue, sharp edges of rib silvered, and some thinning with further silvering on bolsters at breech ends from contact with case. Action retains 60 – 70% orig case hardening color, strong and vivid where protected, silvering on high points, and thinning on bottom from normal hand wear. Lockplates retain in excess of 90% of their color, right lock with most loss, silvered at bottom from finger wear. Top lever, forend iron, and trigger guard retain most of their orig blue. Stocks are very fine with numerous light marks, and an area of light pings on left side of butt, in what appears to be their orig finish. Checkering slightly worn and darkened. Bores are excellent with no visible imperfections. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are slightly out of time. Trigger works well. Case leather is still light in color, but has considerable chips and rubs, mostly on edges. One strap is missing, other strap and handle are good. Interior cloth is fine with some marks and rubs from contact with gun and bbls. Label is excellent. Accessories are good. A great handling classic Boss. 49305-12 MGM89 (50,000-70,000) – Lot 2250

2251
$37,375.00

*LOVELY LITTLE, AS FOUND, BOSS 20 BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR LIGHT GAME GUN WITH SCARCE SINGLE SELECTIVE TRIGGER, AND CASE.

SN 8019. Cal. 20 GA 2-3/4″ Chambers. (Made ca 1929) 26″ Chopper lump bbls are engraved “Boss & Co 41, Albemarle Street, Piccadilly, London. W.” and “Made in England” on narrow, swamped game rib. Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 7/8 oz and 2-1/2″ chambers and are also stamped 2-3/4 with no re-proof mark. SNs are on bottoms of bbls. Scaled down Boss sidelock action is stocked to the fences and features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), bushed strikers, gold band tumbler end cocking indicators, and unusual Boss single selective trigger with selector button on left lockplate, gold inlaid “L” and “R”. Action and lockplates are engraved in typical Boss house style of rose and scroll, as normally done by Jack Sumner. Scroll is exceptionally well cut as are bouquets, of which there are 20. “Boss & Co” is on each lockplate. Trigger plate is stamped with patent info for the Boss single trigger. Small bow, single beaded, trigger guard has SN relief engraved at grip. Strikingly flame/ fiddle figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-3/4″ over 2″ lengthening piece to checkered wood butt. Lengthening piece matches quite well as to grain structure and figure. There is a slight color difference in wood from fading since installation. Lengthening piece appears to be fitted to orig curve. Stock features typical drop points and checkering at grip, and a vacant gold oval on toe line. Matching splinter forend has Anson release and is fitted with Boss’s highly regarded ejector system. Bore diameter: left -.617, right -.618. Bore restrictions: left -.002 (skeet), right -.001 (skeet). Wall thickness: left -.033, right -.033. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 5 lbs 12 oz. LOP: 14-3/4″. A & F marked VC case with stitched leather corners has been blackened. Interior is lined in burgundy cloth. Boss Albemarle Street paper label is in lid. Case contains pair of A & F marked snap caps. PROVENANCE: Consigned from James Ford Bell Family Collection. “JFB” was the founder of General Mills in Minneapolis, Bell was also an entrepreneur, a philanthropist, a lay scientist, an avid sportsman and a conservationist who helped shape the history of waterfowling and waterfowl management in North America. His Delta, MB research station is legendary as was his sporting legacy. CONDITION: Very fine, as found. Bbls retain most of what appears to be orig blue, thinned overall from normal hand wear, and with some minor marks. Action retains a considerable amount of its orig case hardening color, which was never vivid. Lockplates retain about half of their color, strongest on right. Top lever retains most of what appears to be its orig blue, but may be an old re-blue, silvered on thumbpiece. Trigger guard is essentially all silver at grip, with a considerable amount of blue on bow. Stocks retain most of what is most likely an old oil refinish, sharp edges and checkering somewhat worn. There are 5/8″ stress cracks behind each lockplate, and another behind top tang, that do not flex. Bores are excellent with one or two very small scattered pits, and a small dent 6″ back from muzzle on right bbl. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are strong and in time. Trigger functions well. Safety is a bit gummy. Case leather has a number of scuffs, especially on corners, one of which is detached and inside. Interior cloth is good with considerable amount of rubbing and soiling, some areas rubbed through. Label is good, foxed. Bottom area has had block removed and new cloth set in to accommodate lengthening piece. 49528-1 MGM274 (30,000-50,000) – Lot 2251

2252
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*DELIGHTFUL BOSS 20 BORE LIGHT GAME GUN WITH SINGLE TRIGGER AND CASE.

SN 9310. (1964) Cal. 20 bore. 26″ Dovetailed bbls fitted with slightly raised,, matted, flat rib are engraved “Boss & Co” and “13 Cork Street London W1″ on tops. Bbls flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 2-3/4” chambers. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with SNs. Auxiliary Boss no. 9515 is on bottom of rear lump. Small case hardened, sidelock action is stocked to the fences and features automatic safety (SAFE gold inlaid), bushed strikers, gold line tumbler end cocking indicators, and Boss’ excellent single trigger. Action and lockplates are engraved with 80% coverage small scroll with multiple (20) rose bouquet highlights. “Boss & Co” is on each lockplate. Trigger plate is engraved with patent no. for single trigger. Single beaded, small bow trigger guard has SN at grip. Well marbled and lightly figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over checkered wood butt, and features drop points, flat top point pattern checkering with mullered borders at grip, and a vacant gold oval on toe line which is shaped with negative camber giving a racy look. Matching splinter forend with highly regarded Boss ejectors, has Anson release. Bore diameter: left -.613, right -.613. Bore restrictions: left -.015 (mod), right -.009 (IC). Wall thickness: left -.035, right -.032. Drop at heel: 2-1/8″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 5 lbs 12 oz. LOP: 14-1/2”. Makers leather VC case with stitched leather corners is lined in burgundy cloth and has Boss Cork Street label in lid. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain over 90% orig blue with some light marks and rubs, thinning and silvering at muzzles and sharp edges of rib. Action retains approx 60% of orig, rather watery, case hardening colors, silvered on fences and beads, thinning on bottom. Lockplates retain considerably more color, left lock quite strong. Blued trigger guard is considerably silvered on bead, and thinning on grip. Top lever is silvered at thumbpiece. Stocks retain most of what appears to be their orig finish with numerous light marks and scratches, checkering lightly worn. Bores are excellent, with some very light striations toward breech. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are strong and in time. Trigger works well. Case leather is still light in color, but has a number of rubs and marks. Straps and handle are good. Interior cloth is good, with some rubs through on lid from contact with gun bbls. Label is excellent with some light soiling. Partitions are good, but show some repairs, and are lightly soiled from contact with gun. A fine well balanced small bore Boss. 49052-2 MGM49 (35,000-55,000) – Lot 2252

2253
$29,900.00

*LOVELY GOLDEN AGE HEAVY PROOF BOSS GAME GUN WITH CASE.

SN 7593. (ca 1928) Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 30″ Chopper lump bbls are engraved “Boss & Co. 13 Dover Street. Piccadilly, London. England.” on narrow, swamped game rib. Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers, and “CHOKE”. SNs are on bottoms of bbls. Coin finished sidelock action is stocked to the fences, and features non-automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold) (automatic safety “wire” is in envelope in case), gold band tumbler end cocking indicators, bushed strikers, and double triggers. Action and lockplates are engraved in classic Boss house style, undoubtedly done by Jack Sumner, with exceptionally well cut, miniscule, shaded scroll surrounding 20 rose bouquets. “Boss & Co” is on each lockplate. Blued top lever and single beaded trigger guard are also scroll engraved. SN is in semi-relief at grip. Nicely marbled and lightly figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over checkered horn buttplate. Classic drop points are behind lockplates and typical point pattern checkering with mullered borders is at grip. A small gold oval engraved “P-L.T.” is on toe line which is shaped with 1/8″ negative camber giving swept racy look. Matching splinter forend has Anson release and is fitted with Boss’s highly rated ejector system. Bore diameter: left -.729, right -.729. Bore restrictions: left -.031 (full), right -.017 (mod). Wall thickness: left -.030, right -.027. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 7 lbs 2 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. What is possibly orig makers oak and leather case with brass corners, has later inset leather rectangle on top, embossed “R. F. G.” Interior is lined in scarlet cloth, and has large paper Boss Dover Street label in lid. Case contains Boss marked snap caps, square oil bottle, and aforementioned automatic safety “wire”. CONDITION: Excellent, as partially, lightly, and correctly refinished. Bbls retain approx 95% of an old “best” re-black, thinned on sides from normal hand wear, silvered at sharp edges of breeches and muzzles. Action retains approx 60% orig case hardening color, silvering on fences and beads, thinning on bottom from normal hand wear. Lockplates retain over 90% of their orig color. Top lever is slightly silvered on thumbpiece. Trigger guard, possibly with correct re-black, is silvered on sharp edges and at grip. Stocks retain essentially all of a hand rubbed oil finish over a few scattered light dents and marks, with some subsequent light marks. Checkering has not been re-cut. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are strong and in time. Case leather is still light in color, darkening a bit on edges, and with a few rubs. Straps are good. Newer handle is excellent. Interior cloth is very fine with some compressions, rubs as well as soiling from contact with compartment knobs, action, and bbls. Label is considerably foxed with one or two marks and rubs. Accessories are fine. Simply a great, heavy proof Boss, that measures perfectly. 49580-2 MGM374 (30,000-50,000) – Lot 2253

2254
$103,500.00

*SUBLIME MASTERPIECE OF FUNCTIONAL SPORTING ART, EXCEPTIONAL KEN HUNT RELIEF SCULPTED JAMES PURDEY .410 SIDELOCK EJECTOR GAME GUN WITH CASE.

SN 28483. Cal. .410. 3″ Chambers. 28″ Chopper lump bbls with slightly raised, matted, concave game rib, are engraved “J. Purdey & Sons.” “Audley House. South Audley Street. London. England.” on tops. Bbl flats are stamped with 1981 London nitro proofs for 3″ chambers. SNs are on bottoms of bbls. Bottom of left bbl is stamped “PURDEY” and with bbl makers initials “AH” (long time Purdey craftsman, Alf Harvey). Tube nos. 75353 and 75354 are on loop. Case hardened, Beesley patent, self-opening, sidelock action with rounded bar, is as small as this action is possible to make due to complex cocking and self-opening mechanism; strikers are .84″ apart, action bar is .98″ deep and 1.415″ wide. It has been estimated that fewer than 30 of these small actions have been made by Purdeys since they first rose to the challenge in the late ’20’s, with only 6 being built before WWII. Action features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), bushed strikers, side clips, raised rib tumbler end cocking indicators, and gold-plated double triggers (front articulated). Action and lockplates of this fine example, are fully relief sculpted with scrolled grape leaves and ferns with floral highlights. This exquisite work serves as background and counterpoint to game scenes with subjects carved in full relief; a covey of quail rise from thicket with fence line and trees in background on left lockplate, and a flock of white winged doves erupt from trees on right. The outline of distant mountains fades into the open background. Bottom of action depicts a pointing pointer in dense brush land. Leaf and floral motif extends to fences, top lever, and single beaded trigger guard, which has SN on tang. Fire blued hinge pin is relief engraved in floral motif. Both bird scenes are signed by revered master engraver, Ken Hunt, who was trained by Harry Kell, and worked exclusively for Purdeys through the middle ’50’s, and has been freelance since then, and is responsible for some of the finest firearms engraving extant. Trigger guard tang extends to horn grip cap with large inset vacant gold oval. Very fine dark, heavily marbled and nicely stump figured European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-7/8″ over skeleton steel buttplate, which is engraved to match action and other furniture. Typical drop points are behind lockplates, and standard point pattern checkering with mullered borders wraps over top of grip. Long beavertail ejector forend has Anson release, and interior is stamped with actioners initials “BD” (Ben Delay,Jr, (?) son of long time Purdey actioner, Ben Delay, Sr). Bore diameter at muzzles: left -.390, right -.393. Bore restrictions: left – (full), right – (mod). Wall thickness: left -.035, right -.042. Drop at heel: 2-1/16″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 5 lbs 14 oz. LOP: 14-7/8″. Makers orig oak and leather case with brass corners and brass central medallion is accompanied by its orig canvas outer cover with tan leather trim, and strap closure. Case is lined in burgundy cloth, and has gold embossed black leather Purdey label in lid, and paper charge label for this particular gun. Case contains 2-pc brass and composition cleaning rod with brush, mop, jag and shell extractor, in brown leather wallet with Purdey address, Purdey marked large square oil bottle, pair of snap caps, Purdey marked striker key with walnut handle, and a pair of matching turnscrews. Covered compartment holds a striker case with spare strikers, and two keys. PROVENANCE: Consignor’s notes. This gun was made especially for Larry Sheerin, renowned sportsman, rancher, investor, Colt collector, adventurer, and publisher of the “American Gun” 1961-1962, and “Antique Arms Annual 1971”. Purdey ledgers support all specifications, and also states stocker was Bill O’Brien. With other notes on gun and Larry Sheerin by R. L. Wilson. Also a statement by Larry Sheerin stating “Purdey no. 28483 was ordered by me some 30 odd years ago as a gun I could use in the field for small upland birds, namely doves and quail. I contacted Ken Hunt and told him to simply do me a design that he would consider his finest work. As you can see, he complied with my wishes. The sculpted steel figures and the rest of the motif make this, in my opinion, one of Ken Hunt’s finest works.” Signed Larry Sheerin with a P.S. ” Because of the overall beauty of this piece, I never took it into the field, simply left it in my gun room and have admired it all these years.” CONDITION: Excellent, essentially as new, appears unfired since proof, with only some minor assembly and handling marks on wood and metal, and extractor wipe marks on breechface. Gold of triggers and oval on grip considerably darkened. Mechanically crisp. Case leather is excellent, near new, as protected by its outer cover, which only has some light stains. Interior is excellent with some minor rubs. Accessories are excellent. An opportunity to own one of the world’s finest guns, impossible to duplicate today. 49467-1 MGM204 (80,000-120,000) – Lot 2254

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2255
$74,750.00

*EXQUISITE 28 GAUGE JAMES PURDEY LIGHT GAME GUN ENGRAVED AND GOLD INLAID BY KEN HUNT WITH CASE AND ACCESSORIES.

SN 27795. Cal. 28 GA 2-3/4″ Chambers. Made in 1971, this lovely little gun has 26″ chopper lump bbls fitted with slightly raised, narrow, matted rib. Tops of bbls are engraved “J. Purdey & Sons.” “Audley House. South Audley Street. London. England.” Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with SNs, bottom of left bbl with bbl makers initials “BF” (Brian Frost ?). Tube nos. 70651 and 70652 are on loop. Scaled down, Beesley patent, self-opening sidelock action features non-automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), side clips, bushed strikers, raised rib tumbler end cocking indicators, and sgl non-selective trigger with wide finger blade. Action and lockplates are engraved with typical Purdey house style rose and scroll. Rose bouquets have been meticulously two color gold inlaid in full relief, to very dramatic effect. “J. Purdey & Sons” is flush gold inlaid at bottom of each lockplate, as well as on bottom of action, over “LONDON ENGLAND”. Case hardening is unusually dark, further accentuating the gold. This very fine work is signed by highly regarded master engraver Ken Hunt on trigger plate. Small bow, single beaded trigger guard has typical scroll engraving, and SN gold inlaid at grip. Exceptional, dark, intricately veined, and beautifully flame figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-3/8″ over skeleton steel buttplate, engraved to match action. Stock features classic drop points and checkering at grip, and a gold oval engraved “J.J.S.” is on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend with Anson release has SN engraved on iron along with actioners initials “T.B”. Bore diameter: left -.550, right -.552. Bore restrictions: left -.006 (IC), right -.008 (IC). Wall thickness: left -.030, right -.030. Drop at heel: 1-7/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 5 lbs 4 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. Exceptionally fine oak and dark brown pigskin leather case with brass corners has tan cloth outer cover. Case is lined in royal blue suede and has gold embossed black leather Purdey label in lid, along with charge card for this gun. Bottom portion is semi french fitted for action and bbls and full french fitted for accessories which include Purdey marked oil bottle, striker case with spare strikers (non-Purdey), and vaseline jar. Other accessories include rosewood handled 28 ga chamber brush, horn handled turnscrew, and rosewood handled dusting brush. Accessories in covered compartment include another horn handled turnscrew, tweezers type broken case extractor, and another ebony striker bottle with more strikers. Also included is 2-pc brass and walnut cleaning rod with mop, jag, and brush in black morocco wallet and a pair of snap caps. PROVENANCE: Purdey letter with specifications, instruction manual in envelope, and Purdey marked 1998 diary with black morocco leather cover. Larry Baer Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, with evidence of relatively light field use. Bbls retain over 95% orig blue with some light handling marks, and silvering on sharp edges. Action retains approx 80% case hardening color, silvered on fences and beads, thinning on bottom from normal hand wear. Lockplates retain nearly all of their color, right plate color somewhat thinned at rear from finger wear. Top lever is silvered on thumbpiece. Trigger guard retains nearly all of a re-blue, slightly silvered at grip. Nearly all fire blue is gone from hinge pin. Tumbler ends are silvered on ribs. Stocks retain nearly all of their hand rubbed oil finish, with perhaps some extra oil rubbed in for maintenance, over some light marks and scratches, checkering lightly worn. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Drop is excellent. Ejectors are in time. Trigger is a bit balky, undoubtedly just needs cleaning, as it appears this gun has been in storage for a while. Case leather is excellent, as protected by its outer cover, which has some staining. Interior leather is excellent, with some light marks and compressions. Accessories are excellent. A sweetheart of a gun, not so minty that you can’t take it afield. 49427-4 MGM271 (55,000-85,000) – Lot 2255

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2256
$66,125.00

*20 GAUGE PURDEY EXTRA FINISH TWO BARREL SET HEAVY PROOF GAME GUN WITH CASE.

SN 27697. (1970) Cal. 20 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers in 26″ bbls and 3″ chambers in 28″ bbls. Both bbl sets are chopper lump, with raised, narrow, matted game ribs, fitted with two “certifiable pre-ban ivory” beads, and engraved “J. Purdey & Sons” and “Audley House. South Audley Street. London. England” on tops. Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with SNs and bbl makers initials “GW” (George Wood). Tube nos. “70653” “70654” are on loop of 28″ bbls. “70655” and “70656” are on 26″ bbls. Bottom of rear lump of 28″ bbls is engraved “Choke”, and bottom of rear lump of 26″ bbls is engraved “Cylinder”. Coin finished, self-opening action features non-automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), bushed strikers, hidden third fastener, side clips, raised rib tumbler end cocking indicators, and double triggers with front trigger checkered and articulated. Front trigger fires left bbl and rear trigger fires right. Triggers are turned for right hand shooter. Action is engraved with large, flowing, shaded, acanthus scroll with strap work highlights in the manner of, and most likely done by, noted engraver, Ken Hunt. No signature found. Fences are deeply relief carved in oak leaf and acorn motif. “J. Purdey & Sons” is in scroll flanked cartouche on each lockplate. Bottom of action is engraved “J. PURDEY & SONS” “LONDON” “ENGLAND” in lozenge. Single beaded trigger guard has bead correctly placed for right hand shooter. Scroll engraving matches action and SN is at grip. Well marbled and lightly figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-5/8″ over red leather covered pad, and features drop points, standard point pattern checkering, and silver initials “W F F” individually inlet on toe line. Matching beavertail ejector forend has Anson release and fits both sets of bbls. Iron is stamped with long time Purdey actioner’s initials, “B.D” (Ben Delay). 28″ Bbls: Bore diameter: left-.614, right -.617. Bore restrictions: left -.015 (Mod), right -.025 (Full). Wall thickness: left -.035, right -.033. Drop at heel: 1-5/8″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 6 lbs. 8 oz. LOP: 14-5/8″. 26″ Bbls: Bore diameter: left-.613, right -.613. Bore restrictions: left -.000 (Cyl), right -.002 (Cyl). Wall thickness: left -.035, right -.032. Drop at heel: 1-5/8″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 6 lbs. 8 oz. LOP: 14-5/8″. Makers leather motor case, configured for gun and both sets of bbls, has stitched leather corners, and is embossed with initials “W. F. F.” on top. Interior is lined in burgundy cloth with three labels in lid; black leather gold embossed makers label, paper charge card for this gun with all specifications, and “correct method of placing gun in case” label. Case contains 2-pc beech and brass cleaning rod with mop, brush and jag in red morocco wallet, a red wallet with action cleaning brushes, another red wallet with Purdey marked snap caps, a black morocco wallet with pull through cleaning equipment, an unmarked striker bottle with spare strikers, a Purdey marked round oil bottle, a 20 ga broken case remover, and two keys. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Excellent, with evidence of very limited use. Bbls retain nearly all of their orig blue with a few light pings and scratches. Coin finish of action is excellent, darkening slightly. Stocks show only a few light dents and scratches, mostly on top left side of butt. Checkering is excellent, darkening. Bores are excellent, bright and shiny throughout. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are perfectly timed. Case leather is excellent, with only a few light rubs and marks. Straps and handle are very fine. Interior cloth is excellent, with only a few minor rubs from gun and bbls. Labels are excellent. Charge card is slightly soiled. Accessories are excellent. A very fine all-purpose gun, built by some of Purdey’s oldest and most highly regarded workmen, with some interesting features. 49417-22 MGM383 IVORY (47,500-67,500) – Lot 2256

2257
$63,250.00

*FINE 20 GAUGE PURDEY LIGHT GAME GUN WITH EXTRA BARRELS AND CASE.

SN 27908. Cal. 20 GA 2-3/4″ Chambers. Two sets of chopper lump bbls, one 25″ long, the other 26″, are both fitted with very narrow, slightly raised, flat matted ribs, and are marked with Purdey name and Audley Street address on tops. Bbl flats are stamped with 1973 nitro proofs for 20 ga. 2-3/4″ chambers. SNs are on the bottom of each bbl, and each set is stamped with bbl makers initials “E.C” (Ted Comben). Tube nos. “71311” and “71312” are on bottoms of 26″ bbls, which are marked for choke on rear lump “R-65%” and “L-75%”. Tube nos. “71313” and “71314” are on loop of 25″ bbls which are marked “SKEET” on rear lump. Typical, small sized Beesley patent self-opening sidelock action is fitted with non-automatic safety, Purdey sgl non-selective trigger has broad finger blade, raised rib tumbler end cocking indicators, and bushed strikers. Action is engraved with typical Purdey house style rose and scroll. “J. Purdey & Sons” is on each lockplate, and also on bottom of action along with “London, England”. Beaded small bow trigger guard has SN on tang which extends to composition grip cap. Finely marbled and stump figured European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/4″ over checkered wood butt, and features typical drop points and point pattern checkering with mullered borders which wraps over top of grip. Individual gold initials “DF” are inlet on toe line. Matching short beavertail forend fits both sets of bbls and has Anson release. Iron engraved with SN, is also stamped with actioners initials “PD” (Peter Delay, grandson of Ben Delay, Sr, and son of Ben Delay, Jr. all long time Purdey actioners). 26″ BBLS: Bore diameter: left -.615, right -.614. Bore restrictions: left -.034 (full), right -.024 (mod). Wall thickness: left -.032, right -.032. Drop at heel: 2-7/16″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Weight: 6 lbs 0 oz. LOP: 14-3/4″. 25″ BBLS: Bore diameter: left -.615, right -.614. Bore restrictions: left -.001 (skeet), right -.001 (skeet). Wall thickness: left -.030, right -.028. Drop at heel: 2-7/16″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Weight: 5 lbs 14 oz. LOP: 14-3/4″. Makers VC leather case with stitched leather corners is lined in burgundy cloth and has gold embossed black leather Purdey label in lid, which is also applied with charge card for this particular gun, with specifications. Case contains 2-pc beech and brass cleaning rod still in orig packing wrap, with mop, brush and jag, metal striker bottle with spare strikers, square Purdey marked oil bottle, two Purdey marked snap caps, and an unmarked broken case extractor. A brown leather protector holds two keys. Accompanied by a large packet of information, mostly letters and invoices from Purdeys to the individual who originally ordered this shotgun, Mr. Richard Finear of Goleta, CA. The order was dated Nov 1971 and appears to have been completed June 1975. The orig order included narrow matted rib, single trigger, pistol grip stock with US comb, gold initials DF, beavertail forearm and an extra set of bbls. The final invoice included all the above information, plus a leather V.C. case and fittings. The 26″ bbls were to be choked modified and full and the 25″ bbls choked skeet. Also included is a small Purdey’s owners instruction card. PROVENANCE: Richard Finear, Esq. Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, showing evidence of very light field use. Both sets of bbls retain essentially all of their fine factory blue, with a few light marks and scratches, mostly where covered by forend. Action is somewhat silvered on beads, otherwise retains essentially all of its fine case hardening color. Top lever has a hint of silvering at thumbpiece, and trigger guard retains essentially all of its blue. Fire blue on hinge pin lightly faded, and blue on cocking indicators silvered on ribs. Stocks retain essentially all of their hand rubbed “Slacum” finish with some light scratches and two or three somewhat deeper small dents. Checkering is very lightly worn. Bores are excellent. Action is tight with both sets of bbls. Drop is excellent. Ejectors are in time. Trigger appears to work exceptionally well. Case leather is excellent, with a few minor scuffs. Top grain of straps beginning to crack, handle is good. Interior cloth is excellent with some light rubs. Accessories are excellent. An exceptionally well balanced, great handling, small bore with a versatile combination of bbls. 49450-23 MGM259 (50,000-70,000) – Lot 2257

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2258
$0.00

*SUPERB TWENTY BORE JAMES PURDEY SIDELOCK EJECTOR GAME GUN WITH CASE.

SN 30357. (2009) Cal. 20 bore. This svelte small bore gun has finely struck 27″ chopper lump bbls with narrow, concave game rib. Tops of bbls are engraved “J. Purdey & Sons” and “London England”. Bbl flats are stamped with 2009 London nitro proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers. Bottom of rear lump is engraved with importers name and address (Griffin & Howe). Bottom of right bbl is stamped with SN. Small case hardened Beesley patent self-opening action features non-automatic safety (SAFE gold inlaid), bushed strikers, gold band tumbler end cocking indicators, and double triggers. Action and lockplates are engraved in classic Purdey house style with well cut small scroll and rose bouquets. “J. Purdey & Sons” is on each lockplate. Engravers signature, “M Bublik”, is on trigger plate in front of trigger guard bow. Blued single beaded trigger guard is also rose and scroll engraved, and has SN at grip. Exceptional European walnut buttstock with dark veining and flashy figure measures 14-5/8″ over checkered wood butt. Classic drop points are behind lockplates. Standard point pattern checkering with mullered borders is at grip. A vacant gold oval is on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend with iron engraved with initials “J. C. B” has Anson release. Bore diameter: left -.611, right -.611. Bore restrictions: left -.008 (IC), right -.000 (cyl). Wall thickness: left -.033, right -.033. Drop at heel: 1-15/16″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 5 lbs 14 oz. LOP: 14-5/8”. Makers tan leather case with stitched leather corners is stamped with Purdey name and “London” under latch. Case is lined in scarlet cloth and has gold embossed black leather Purdey label in lid. Case contains a pair of Purdey marked brass and ebony snap caps, Purdey marked round oil bottle, and Purdey new gun/ maintenance record booklet containing information on this gun. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, with scant evidence of light field use. Bbls show a hint of silvering on sharp edges and some marks from contact with forend. Top lever shows the slightest of silvering on top sharp edge of thumbpiece. There is some slight silvering at grip on trigger guard. Breechfaces show some slight halos from cartridges. There are a few minor light marks on butt. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are strong and in time. Case leather is excellent with one or two minor scuffs. Handle and straps are excellent. Interior cloth is also excellent with the slightest of soiling and rubs from contact with action and bbls. Accessories are excellent. This light and lively small bore Purdey would make an excellent quail or woodcock gun. 49052-1 MGM29 (55,000-75,000) – Lot 2258

2259
$27,600.00

*20 GAUGE PURDEY SIDELOCK EJECTOR GAME GUN HAVING RELIEF GOLD INLAID FENCES WITH CASE.

SN 24334. Cal. 20 GA 2-3/4″ Chambers. ca 1932. 28″ Chopper lump bbls are engraved with Purdey Audley House name and address and Whitworth steel information on slightly raised, narrow, game rib. Rear portion is engraved “2”, which is also engraved on top lever and interior of forend iron. Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 2-1/2″ chambers. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with SNs and “CHOKE”. Bbl makers initials “SS” (Sam Simons) are on bottom of left bbl. Tube nos 59369 and 59370 are on loop. Splinter is engraved “Made in England”. Small Beesley patent self-opening sidelock action features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), bushed strikers, raised rib tumbler end cocking indicators, and dbl triggers. Action is engraved with typical Purdey house rose and scroll, with “J. Purdey & Sons” flush inlaid in gold on each lockplate, and on bottom of action where it is over “London”. Fences are relief carved and gold inlaid with large blossoms and trailing vines. Scroll engraved top lever and trigger guard are blued. SN is gold inlaid on tang. Exhibition quality, strikingly marbled and boldly flame figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-3/8″ over thin black Decelerator pad. Stock features drop points and point pattern checkering with mullered borders at grip. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release and iron is stamped with actioners initials “A.F” (Alf Fullalove). Bore diameter: left -.617, right -.617. Bore restrictions: left -.024 (full), right -.005 (IC). Wall thickness: left -.029, right -.028. Drop at heel: 2-9/16″, drop at comb: 1-3/4″. Weight: 5 lbs 14 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. High quality oak and pigskin leather case has brass corners and gold cloth outer cover. Interior is lined in royal blue suede, and has gold embossed black leather Purdey label in lid along with charge card. Case is semi french fitted for gun and accessories, which include Purdey marked round oil bottle, striker bottle and vaseline jar. Unmarked accessories include rosewood handled chamber brush, turnscrew, and dusting brush, along with a pair of Purdey marked snap caps. Covered compartment holds pull through bore cleaner and the key. Bbl channel contains brass and rosewood 2-pc cleaning rod with mop, brush and jag in leather wallet. Also included is a 1929 edition of booklet “Purdey Guns”. PROVENANCE: Larry Baer Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, as refurbished. Bbls retain nearly all of a satin rust blue. Action retains nearly all of a color re-hardening, engraving slightly softened. Gold inlay appears new. Well done, but not quite factory quality replacement buttstock, retains essentially all of its hand rubbed oil finish. Forend wood appears original, and retains essentially all of a refinish, checkering lightly worn, with some repairs at left tip. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are strong and in time. Case is excellent. Accessories are excellent. 49427-5 MGM283 (20,000-30,000) – Lot 2259

2260
$57,500.00

*EXQUISITE SMALL BORE JAMES PURDEY EXTRA FINISH GAME GUN WITH EXCEPTIONAL RELIEF ENGRAVING AND GOLD INLAY IN THISTLE PATTERN BY KEN HUNT WITH CASE.

SN 27546. (1968) Cal. 16 ga. 26″ Chopper lump bbls are engraved “J. Purdey & Son. Audley House. South Audley Street. London. England.” on narrow, swamped game rib. Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 16 ga. 2-3/4″ chambers. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with SNs and bottom of left bbl is stamped with bbl makers initials “JA” (J. Aldous, long time bbl maker for Purdey). Coin finished, self-opening sidelock action features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), hidden third fastener, side clips, bushed strikers, raised rib tumbler end cocking indicators, and Purdey single selective trigger with broad finger blade, specially filed and curved. Action is engraved with exceptionally well done, dramatically shaded, large open scrolling thistles and acanthus, in a pattern designed by world renowned master engraver, Ken Hunt, based on classic Baroque style, with scroll terminations in the form of griffin and chimera heads. In this rendering, thistle leaves and semi-relief gold inlaid thistle blooms sprout from griffin’s mouth. Bottom of action is engraved with more thistle foliage and blooms under “J. Purdey & Sons” on riband. “J. Purdey & Sons London-England” is on both sides of action. Fences are relief engraved with more well cut scroll. Small bow single beaded trigger guard with matching scroll, has well done gold inlaid oval vignette of a woodcock flying through alders. SN is at grip. Ken Hunt’s signature is on right side of trigger plate. Well marbled and nicely fiddle figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-3/8″ over checkered wood butt, and features classic drop points, point pattern checkering with mullered borders, and a gold oval on toe line engraved with monogram “FAS” (?). Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. Iron is stamped with actioners initials “TB”. Bore diameter: left -.662, right -.661. Bore restrictions: left -.021 (mod), right -.005 (IC). Wall thickness: left -.026, right -.026. Drop at heel: 2-3/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 5 lbs 12 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. Makers oak and leather case with brass corners and central round brass medallion is embossed “Floyd S. Adams” on top. Interior is lined in burgundy cloth, and has gold embossed black leather Purdey label in lid, along with charge card and info for this particular gun. Case contains 2-pc beech and brass cleaning rod with mop, brush, and jag in red morocco wallet, Purdey marked pair of snap caps and square oil bottle. Also included are ebonized handled striker key, and three turnscrews, also a plated striker case containing spare strikers. CONDITION: Excellent, nearly as new, with very little evidence of having been fired since proof, with only a few exceptionally light handling marks, mostly on buttstock, with one or two on forend. Case leather is excellent, with one or two minor scuffs and rubs. Straps and handle are fine. Interior cloth has some light compressions. Most accessories are still wrapped in their orig tissue. A fine handling small bore Purdey pleasingly embellished. 49627-1 MGM358 (50,000-70,000) – Lot 2260

2261
$25,875.00

*ELEGANT AND DYNAMIC KEN HUNT ENGRAVED AND GOLD INLAID JAMES PURDEY “QUAIL GUN” WITH CASE.

SN 28926. Cal. 12 ga. Finely struck 27″ chopper lump bbls with slightly raised, flat, matted game rib are engraved “J. Purdey & Sons” and “Audley House. South Audley Street. London. England.” on tops. Bbl flats are stamped with 1986 London nitro proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with SNs, and bottom of left bbl is stamped with barrel makers initials “E.C” (Ted Combin). Tube nos. 75419 and 75420 are on loop. Case hardened, Beesley patent, self-opening, sidelock action features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), raised rib tumbler end cocking indicators, bushed strikers, and double triggers (front articulated). Action is engraved with exceptionally well cut and shaded miniscule scroll with rose bouquet highlights in typical Purdey house style. “J. Purdey & Sons” is gold inlaid in Old English script at the front of each lockplate. Bottom of action is engraved with exceptional gold inlaid portrait of on-coming quail with finely detailed engraved background, along with “Quail” “Gun” in gold. This truly fine engraving is by the renowned Ken Hunt, formerly exclusively a Purdey engraver, working freelance since the late ’50’s. His signature appears on trigger plate along with date ’87. Single beaded trigger guard is also scroll engraved and has SN on tang, which extends to composition cap with large inset gold oval. Exceptional dark marbled, stump figured, red-toned, European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 15″ over black leather covered pad. Typical drop points are behind locks. Standard point pattern checkering with mullered borders is at grip. “LARRY” in individually inlet gold letters, is on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. Iron is stamped with actioners initials “PB” (Phil Butcher). Bore diameter: left -.729, right -.729. Bore restrictions: left -.020 (mod), right -.016 (Lt mod). Wall thickness: left -.032, right -.033. Drop at heel: 1-7/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 7 lbs 2 oz. LOP: 15″. Makers brown leather motor case with stitched leather corners is lined in scarlet cloth, and has small paper Purdey “Graham Rust” label in lid, along with charge card for this particular gun. Case contains 2-pc cleaning rod, still in its orig wrapper, along with other implements including broken case extractor, spare striker bottle with spare strikers, oil bottle, and pair of snap caps, all still in their wrappings. Also included is Purdey instruction and maintenance booklet. PROVENANCE: Email to owner from James Purdey outlining specifications of this gun, including Ken Hunt’s engraving, “Spring bladed” front trigger, and gold letters LARRY. This gun was made especially for Larry Sheerin, renowned sportsman, rancher, investor, Colt collector, adventurer, and publisher of the “American Gun” 1961-1962, and “Antique Arms Annual 1971”. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, showing evidence of light field use. Bbl blue is slightly thinning at breech ends, and silvered at muzzles, with scratches on bottoms. Case hardening of action is thinning and silvering on beads and fences, but is mostly vibrant. Top lever is slightly silvered at thumbpiece. Trigger guard is silvered on bead. Stocks are very dry, but retain nearly all their orig Slackum finish, with some very light marks and spotting. Leather on pad shows some rubs. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Drop shows little wear. Ejectors are in time. Case leather shows some light scuffs. Interior cloth is excellent, a bit musty. Labels are excellent. Accessories still unwrapped. A lovely late Purdey gun engraved by one of the all time masters. 49467-2 MGM203 (30,000-50,000) – Lot 2261

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2262
$43,125.00

*EXCEPTIONAL KEN HUNT ENGRAVED AND RELIEF GOLD INLAID JAMES PURDEY SIDELOCK EJECTOR SINGLE TRIGGER GAME GUN WITH TWO SETS OF BARRELS AND FORENDS WITH CASE.

SN 28489. (1981) Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. Both sets of 28″ chopper lump bbls are fitted with slightly raised, matted ribs. “1” and “2” are gold inlaid at rear portions of ribs. Tops of bbls are engraved with Purdey’s Audley House London address. Bbl flats are stamped with 1981 London nitro proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers. Choke percentages are engraved on bottoms of rear lumps; with bbl set no. “1” marked “R 70%”, “L 75%”. Bbl set no. “2” is marked “R 40%” “L 55%”. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with SNs and bbl makers initials “AH” (Alf Harvey). Importers name and address are marked on bottom ribs, where covered by forends (Ron Coleman). Bottoms of ribs are also gold inlaid “12 – GA 2-3/4 MAG”. Case hardened Beesley patent self-opening sidelock action features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), hidden third fastener, side clips, bushed strikers, raised rib tumbler end cocking indicators, and Purdey non-selective sgl trigger. Action and lockplates are tastefully engraved with 40 – 50% coverage well cut, large, shaded acanthus, as counterpoint to exceptional relief gold inlaid, finely detailed, renditions of ducks modeled on Texas waterfowl stamps from 1981 and 1982, with pair pintails behind stalks of wild rice (?) on left (modeled after the 1982 stamp), and swimming mallards behind cattails on right (1981). Fences are exquisitely relief gold inlaid with rose blossoms and foliage. “J. Purdey & Sons” and “London” are gold inlaid on each side of action. Bottom of action portrays finely limned portrait of spaniel retrieving ring necked pheasant. This fine work is by famed engraver, Ken Hunt, whose signature appears at the bottom of both duck scenes. Small bow single beaded trigger guard is blued and engraved en suite with action and has SN at grip. Lightly streaked and nicely stump figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over checkered wood butt, and features classic drop points and checkering. A vacant gold oval is on toe line. Gun is provided with two interchangeable forends, one classic splinter, the other a large beavertail, both with Anson releases, and with irons marked with actioners initials “PD” (Peter Delay, third generation Purdey actioner). BBL set “1”: Bore diameter: left -.728, right -.728. Bore restrictions: left -.037 (full), right -.021 (mod). Wall thickness: left -.033, right -.033. Drop at heel: 2″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight with splinter forend: 7 lbs 1 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. BBL set “2”: Bore diameter: left -.728, right -.729. Bore restrictions: left -.015 (mod), right -.009 (IC). Wall thickness: left -.032, right -.031. Drop at heel: 1-15/16″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight with beavertail forend: 7 lbs 5 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. High quality oak and leather case with brass corners and central brown brass medallion, is lined in royal blue cloth, and has gold embossed black leather Purdey label in lid, along with 1981 and 1982 Texas waterfowl stamps, under plexiglass, each depicting duck scenes found on this gun. Case contains 2-pc black nylon and brass cleaning rod with mop and brush, along with a broken cartridge extractor and striker bottle under covered compartment. Also included are a pair of Purdey marked snap caps, and a squarish oil bottle engraved with crossed guns over “Purdey”. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, showing limited field use, with only a hint of high edge wear on all metal finishes, and some light marks on buttstock and splinter forend. Beavertail forend has some scuffs and rubs on right side, with two small fingernail sized dents in checkering. Hinge pin shows nearly all of its fire blue, and ribs of cocking indicators are silvered. Bores are excellent with no visible imperfections. Mechanically crisp, with nicely timed ejectors, and smooth working trigger. Case leather is excellent with a number of light scuffs and marks. Interior cloth shows slight compressions and light soiling from contact with gun and bbls. Accessories are excellent. A truly lovely and versatile work of art. 49417-25 MGM348 (37,500-57,500) – Lot 2262

2263
$0.00

*FINE JAMES PURDEY SIDELOCK EJECTOR GAME GUN WITH EXTRA BARRELS AND HUEY CASE.

SN 28797. (1985) Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 28″ and 30″ Chopper lump bbls are both fitted with narrow, swamped, concave game ribs, engraved “J. Purdey & Sons” and with Audley Street London address. Bbl flats are stamped with 1985 London nitro proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with SNs and bbl makers initials “AS” (Tony Smith). Importers name and address is engraved in very small lettering on bottoms of right bbls (G & H). Typical Beesley patent self opening sidelock action features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), bushed strikers, raised rib tumbler end cocking indicators, and dbl triggers. Action and lockplates are engraved in typical Purdey house style with well cut, small scroll surrounding rose bouquets. “J. Purdey & Sons” is at the bottom of each lockplate, as well as on bottom of action over “London” and “England”. Trigger guard is engraved with larger open scroll, and has SN at grip. Well marbled and somewhat figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 15-1/4″ over dark brown leather covered pad. Stock features American fluted comb, typical drop points, and checkering. Individual gold initials “MJR” are inlet on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release, and actioners initials “BD” (Ben Delay Jr) are on iron. 28″ BBLS: Bore diameter: left -.729, right -.728. Bore restrictions: left -.023 (Imod), right -.010 (IC). Wall thickness: left -.033, right -.032. Drop at heel: 2-1/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs 13 oz. LOP: 15-1/4″. 30″ BBLS: Bore diameter: left -.728, right -.729. Bore restrictions: left -.015 (mod), right -.010 (IC). Wall thickness: left -.035, right -.032. Drop at heel: 2″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs 15 oz. LOP: 15-1/4″. Very fine tan leather motor case by Huey (no. 1534) has brass corners and inset bail type brass carrying handles on ends. Interior is lined in burgundy suede, and has lift out tray for action and forend, covering bbl compartment at bottom. A gold embossed black leather Purdey label is in lid, along with charge card for this particular gun. Case contains Purdey marked 2-pc black nylon and brass cleaning rod, with mop and brush in covered compartment. Top tray is french fitted for turnscrew, which is in another compartment still wrapped in orig tissue. Also included is a Purdey marked square oil bottle. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, with evidence of only very light field use, retaining essentially all of its finishes on wood and metal, with just a hint of silvering on the sharpest edges, and the lightest of handling marks in wood. Mechanically crisp, except right ejector live with 30″ bbls (most likely needs lubrication). Case and accessories are excellent. 49417-24 MGM349 (40,000-60,000) – Lot 2263

2264
$34,500.00

*VERY FINE PURDEY EXTRA FINISH GAME/SKEET GUN WITH EXTRA BARRELS AND CASE.

SN 27589. Cal. 12 GA 2-3/4″ Chambers. (Made in 1968) 26″ (gold inlaid S at rear) and 28″ Chopper lump bbls, both sets with raised, matted, ventilated ribs, are engraved with Purdey name and Audley House address on tops. Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers. SNs are stamped on the bottoms of both bbl sets, along with bbl makers initials “BF” (Brian Frost). Tube nos. 70623 and 70624 are on 28″ bbls, which also have choke markings of 60% and 70% engraved on rear lump. Tube nos. 70625 and 70626 are on 26″ bbls with 40% and 50% engraved on rear lump. Coin finished Beesley patent, self-opening action features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), gold-plated internals and trigger, hidden third fastener, side clips, bushed strikers, raised rib tumbler end cocking indicators, and Purdey non-selective sgl trigger. Action is also fitted with hand detachable locks, using Purdey’s system of toggles similar to the Holland system, but with one for each individual lock with half threads requiring only a quarter turn to remove pin. Action is engraved with very attractive, large, open, scrolling acanthus with strap work highlights in a Purdey “extra finish” pattern, first done in the 1930’s by Harry Kell. This engraving is very well cut, and nicely shaded, possibly the work of Ken Hunt, but no signature found. Scroll on fences is in somewhat deeper relief. “J. Purdey & Sons” is on each lockplate, and on bottom of action, along with “LONDON ENGLAND”. Matching small bow trigger guard has SN engraved on tang. Lightly marbled and nicely figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over engraved steel buttplate, matching remainder of gun. Stock also features classic drop points and checkering, along with individual gold initials “CB” inlet on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release, serves both bbl sets, and has SN engraved on iron, which is also stamped with actioners initials “B.D” (Ben Delay, most likely Jr.). 26″ BBL SET: Bore diameter: left -.729, right -.729. Bore restrictions: left -.005 (IC), right -.002 (IC). Wall thickness: left -.032, right -.034. Drop at heel: 2-3/8″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 7 lbs 4 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. 28″ BBL SET: Bore diameter: left -.729, right -.734. Bore restrictions: left -.028 (Imod), right -.008 (IC). Wall thickness: left -.032, right -.029. Drop at heel: 2-5/16″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 7 lbs 4 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. Orig makers oak and leather case with brass corners and central round medallion is embossed “Conley Brooks” (matching initials on toe line) and “Minneapolis, Minn” on top. Interior with space for both bbls, is lined in burgundy cloth, and has gold embossed black leather Purdey label in lid, and a charge card for this gun and both bbls. Case contains 2-pc beech and brass cleaning rod with mop, jag, and chamber brush in covered compartment, Purdey marked square oil bottle and snap caps. Other accessories include plated striker bottle with spare strikers, broken case extractor, striker key and two turnscrews with ebonized handles, and key. CONDITION: Excellent, showing limited use. 26″ bbls are lightly silvered on sharp edges, with some light marks. 28″ Bbls have some light spotting. Coin finish of action is excellent, some darkening due to accumulation of oil. Stocks have a number of light marks and scratches in their orig “slacum” finish, which is presently quite dry. Some scratches are somewhat deeper on right side toward butt, checkering lightly worn. Bores are excellent. 28″ bbls have a hint of looseness and are slightly off face. 26″ bbls are tighter, but still very slight light visible at face of right bbl, otherwise mechanically excellent. Drop is excellent with both sets of bbls. Case leather is very fine to excellent with some light marks and slight corrosion on brass. Interior cloth is excellent with marks and compressions from action and bbls. Accessories are good, somewhat corroded. 49305-18 MGM273 (35,000-55,000) – Lot 2264

2265
$34,500.00

VERY FINE PHILIPPE GRIFNEE ENGRAVED JAMES PURDEY SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR HEAVY GAME GUN WITH CASE.

SN 15757. (1897) Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. Starting with a fine antique heavy proof pigeon gun, this fine work of useful art has been created. 30″ Chopper lump bbls, fitted with matted, concave rib marked “MADE IN ENGLAND”. “J. Purdey & Sons London” are deeply engraved in Gothic script on top of left bbl. Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with SNs, “CHOKE”, and bbl makers initials “WH” (William Hill). Tube nos “18564” and “18565” are on loop. Heavy Beesley patent self-opening sidelock action features automatic safety (SAFE gold inlaid), bushed strikers, side clips, hidden third fastener, engraved arrow tumbler end cocking indicators, and double triggers with blades heat blued. This fine action has recently been beautifully refinished, handsomely engraved, and gold inlaid by renowned engraver Philippe Grifnee, now deceased. Fences are relief carved with strawberry foliage, flowers, and berry. Remainder of action and lockplates are dramatically engraved with large scrolling acanthus having strapwork highlights and dark shading. This exquisite work is background for relief gold inlays of game birds; pair of Canada geese are flying over scroll on left lockplate, and a pair of mallards are taking wing on right. Bottom of action portrays a walking wild turkey. “James Purdey & Sons” is gold inlaid in Gothic script within rectangular devices on each side of action. Tips of lock pins are fire blued. Mr. Grifnee’s signature appears on trigger plate to the left of front trigger. Trigger guard with matching scroll has SN gold inlaid on tang. Exceptionally fine, newly made, dark marbled and flame figured European walnut round knob buttstock measures 14-5/8″ over reddish leather covered pad. Stock features classic drop points, point pattern checkering with mullered borders at grip, and a silver oval on toe line engraved “JPA”. Matching splinter ejector forend is stamped with actioners initials “S.P.” (Sol Prentice) and has Anson release. Bore diameter: left -.733, right -.732. Bore restrictions: left -.035 (full), right -.025 (Mod). Wall thickness: left -.026, right -.026. Drop at heel: 2″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 7 lbs 9 oz. LOP: 14-5/8”. Fine quality leather VC case with stitched leather corners is lined in burgundy cloth, and has gold embossed black leather Purdey label in lid. Case contains Purdey marked round oil bottle and snap caps, as well as unmarked horn handled striker key and chamber brush. Leather case contains brush, mop, and jag. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, as completely refurbished. Bbls retain essentially all of a best London black, with a few very light marks. Action retains nearly all of its blue finish under coin finished engraving, with no noticeable areas of darkening or wear. Stocks retain nearly all of their fine hand rubbed oil finish with a few light handling marks, mostly on left side of butt. Checkering slightly darkened. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are in time. Case leather is excellent with a few minor marks. Straps and handle are very fine. Interior cloth is excellent with a few minor rubs. Accessories are near new. Label has a dime sized scuff at upper left. Simply a lovely gun and a testament to Mr. Grifnee’s artistry. 49183-12 MGM20 (25,000-45,000) – Lot 2265

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2266
$13,800.00

NICELY RESTORED ANTIQUE JAMES PURDEY SIDELOCK EJECTOR GAME GUN WITH CASE.

SN 14642. Cal. 12 GA 2-3/4″ Chambers. Made in 1893, this early ejector gun has 29″ chopper lump bbls marked with J. Purdey name and South Audley Street address along with Whitworth steel information on narrow, slightly swamped game rib. Rear portion of rib is engraved with “2”, which is also engraved on top lever and forend iron. Bbl flats are stamped with London black powder proofs and re-proofs for 2-1/2″ chambers. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with SN. Tube nos. 12833 and 12834 are on loop. Case hardened Beesley patent self-opening sidelock action features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), bushed strikers, engraved arrow tumbler end cocking indicators, and dbl triggers. Action and lockplates are engraved in classic Purdey house style rose and scroll, which is exceptionally well cut, and most likely done by Purdey head engraver, James Lucas. Blued trigger guard has SN at grip. Beautifully marbled and figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-7/8″ over checkered wood butt, and features classic drop points and point pattern checkering with mullered borders. A large vacant gold oval is on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. Bore diameter: left -.734, right -.734. Bore restrictions: left -.016 (mod), right -.000 (cyl). Wall thickness: left -.022, right -.022. Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs 11 oz. LOP: 14-7/8″. What is most likely orig makers oak and leather case with brass corners has central circular brass medallion on top. Case is lined in burgundy felt and has gold embossed black leather Purdey label in lid along with orig charge card for this gun. Also some paper info labels and business cards. Case contains 2-pc ebony and brass cleaning rod with short handle with mop, brush and jag, round oil bottle, two A & F marked snap caps, broken case extractor, and pull through field cleaning kit in black morocco wallet. PROVENANCE: Larry Baer Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, as completely refinished. Bbls retain nearly all of a fine satin re-blue, with a few light rubs and marks, mostly on left side breech end. Action and lockplates retain essentially all of a dark case hardening re-color. New blue of top lever and trigger guard is slightly silvered. Stocks retain essentially all of a smooth oil refinish, with a few light marks, checkering re-cut. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Bbls are slightly off face. Ejectors are in time. Case leather is dark with a number of scuffs, mostly on edges, some light marks. Renewed interior felt is excellent. Leather label is excellent. Paper labels considerably foxed. Long piece of cleaning rod broken and repaired. Other accessories are fine. 49427-3 MGM285 (12,500-17,500) – Lot 2266

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2267
$0.00
Revised: 10/2/2015

Please Note: Estimate should read $25,000-$30,000.

PURDEY 28 GAUGE UNDERLEVER HAMMER GUN WITH CASE.

SN 10344. (1879) Cal. 28 ga. 2-1/2″ Very tight chambers. 29″ Steel bbls are fitted with concave, swamped game rib engraved “J. PURDEY & SONS. LONDON”. Bbl flats are stamped with London black powder proofs. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with SNs and “AM” (A. Meers, barrel maker). Loop is stamped “JP”. Lumps are fitted with early style bridled extractor. Round bodied, Jones underlever snap action is fitted with peninsula back action locks fitted with rebounding short serpentine round bodied hammers with stylized dolphin heads. Locks are also fitted with front sliding safeties, typical of rifles. Action also features side clips, third fastener which engages rear lump, and double triggers (front articulated). Action is engraved in Purdey house style miniscule scroll with rose bouquet highlights, as originated by and most likely in this case, done by, head engraver, James Lucas. Blued trigger guard with SN at grip, extends to steel capped pistol grip in rifle fashion. Finely marbled and figured European walnut steel capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over steel skeleton type buttplate with rubber insert at center. Flat top point pattern checkering is at grip. A vacant silver oval is on toe line. Matching splinter forend has Anson release. Bore diameter: left -.542, right -.541. Bore restrictions: left -.007 (IC), right -.013 (mod). Wall thickness: left -.010, right -.012. (confirmed and triple checked) Drop at heel: 2-5/8″, drop at comb: 1-3/4″. Weight: 5 lbs 12 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. High quality russet leather and oak case with brass corners is lined in green cloth, and has gold embossed Purdey label in lid. Case is nicely fitted for gun and bbls and contains a pair of snap caps and a square oil bottle. CONDITION: Excellent, as refurbished. Bbls retain nearly all of an old re-black, possibly done at time of conversion to shotgun. Action and locks retain over 80% of what appears to be orig case hardening color, under an old over varnish (which is rather gummy so actual percentage difficult to ascertain). Stocks retain most of what appears to be their orig finish, but is most likely an old refinish with some light marks, some fairly deep. Checkering is lightly worn. Bores are excellent, slightly riveled, with some striations and reamer marks. Action is tight. Bbls are slightly off face. Locks are crisp. Safeties work. Case is excellent, with some rubs and scuffs in exterior leather. Straps and handle are good. Interior cloth is excellent. Accessories are excellent. This great handling gun is an excellent candidate for sleeving. 49029-2 MGM73 (20,000-30,000) – Lot 2267

2268
$0.00

LOVELY OLD JAMES PURDEY TOP LEVER HAMMER HEAVY GAME GUN.

SN 9101. (1875) Cal. 10 Bore. 2-7/8″ Chambers. 32″ Fine Damascus bbls are engraved “J. Purdey 314-1/2 Oxford Street London” on narrow, concave game rib. Bbl flats are stamped with London black powder proofs for 10 bore and with SN. Lumps are fitted with early type bridled extractor. Bbl makers initials “EB” (Boulter ?) are in front of lump. Robust iron bar, top lever action is fitted with rebounding bar action locks with tall round bodied serpentine hammers having stylized dolphin heads. Fences are nicely filed. Action also features side clips. (This is a very early use of side clips, another of Purdey’s unsung inventions?) Action and locks are engraved with exceptionally well cut small scroll, most likely the work of head engraver, James Lucas. “Purdey” is on each lockplate. “Patent” is on top lever. “Purdey’s Patent” is on bottom of action. Head of hinge pin is engraved “2”. Scroll engraved trigger guard has SN at grip. Dense, well streaked and nicely fiddle figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-3/8″ over checkered wood butt. Flat top point pattern checkering with mullered borders is at grip. A vacant silver oval is on toe line. Matching splinter forend with metal tip is near fully checkered and attaches to bbl with side nail through shaped and engraved steel escutcheons. Very early appearance of actioner’s initials: “A.P” (A. Phillips) are on iron. Bore diameter: left -.790, right -.790. Bore restrictions: left -.000, right -.000 (choke had recently been invented, and was not in wide use). Wall thickness: left -.034, right -.034. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 8 lbs 11 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. CONDITION: Fine. Bbls retain 30 – 40% what appears to be orig brown with further browning and freckling overall. Action and locks retain a considerable amount orig case hardening color where protected, but are mostly a pewter gray to light brown. Stocks retain most of what must be an old refinish, but is possibly orig, over some light marks, checkering lightly freshened. Bores are fine with scattered light pitting. Action is tight. Bbls are slightly off face. Locks are crisp. A neat old big bore Purdey made when bar in wood guns were the norm. 49266-6 MGM78 (9,000-13,000) – Lot 2268

2269
$0.00

UNUSUAL J. PURDEY BAR IN WOOD HAMMER SHOTGUN.

SN 10321. (1878) Cal. 12 Bore. 2-3/4″ Chambers (Original). 30″ Damascus bbls are engraved “J. Purdey & Sons. 314-1/2. Oxford Street. London.” on narrow concave game rib. “Choke” is engraved at breech end. Bbl flats show London proofs for 12 bore with 13 bore muzzles. SN is stamped on bottoms of bbls. Barrel makers initials “EH” (E. Hodges) are on bottom of left bbl. Typical bar in wood action has unusual snap “Daw Lever” (Push forward), nicely filed fences, and is engraved “Patent” on top of breech. Bar action rebounding locks with serpentine hammers are engraved “J. Purdey & Sons”. Trigger plate terminates with small teat. SN is engraved on trigger guard tang. This unusual gun is best quality, but with plain finish. Dark, dense, lightly figured and streaked European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-7/8″ over almost perfectly matching 2-3/4″ wood extension with checkered butt, that has mullered borders, and correct Purdey bump. There is a silver oval on toe line with monogram “GSB” (Factory records state shotgun was made for “General G. Brown”). Stock also features drop points and 18 LPI checkering with mullered borders. Matching splinter forend has Anson release. Interior of iron is stamped with actioners initial “C” (Crisp). Bore diameter: left -.730, right -.731. Bore restrictions: left -.024, right -.024. Wall thickness: left -.023, right -.031. Drop at heel: 2-3/16″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 7 lbs. 6 oz, LOP 14-7/8″. PROVENANCE: Copy of email from Purdey’s with particulars of this gun. CONDITION: Very good. Bbls retain a good deal of their orig brown with some areas of pitting, and a few minor marks at left side of breech. Action and lock plates retain 10-20% orig case color in protected areas, mostly turning to gray brown. Stocks are solid and retain most of their original finish augmented through the years with added oil. Checkering is worn. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Locks are crisp. Bores are mostly bright and shiny, but with a few minor pits throughout. Right bbl has some areas of more noticeable pits toward breech, with the exception of the butt extension, this unusual gun has not been messed with, and should make a great shooter. 49266-4 MGM76 (7,500-12,500) – Lot 2269

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2270
$28,750.00

*WONDERFUL 16 GAUGE J. WOODWARD AND SONS GAME GUN.

SN 6739. (1925) Cal. 16 ga. 28″ Chopper lump bbls are engraved “James Woodward & Sons 64. St. James’s Street. London. England.” on narrow, swamped game rib. Bbl flats are stamped with London one ounce nitro proofs for 2-5/8″ chambers. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with SNs. Case hardened sidelock action is stocked to the fences, and is fitted with non-automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), and covered by Woodward’s unique T-shaped extension of safety button while in fire position. Action also features gold band tumbler end cocking indicators and double triggers. Action is filed with classic Woodward arcaded fences. Action is engraved with near full coverage exceptionally well cut, small scroll with rose bouquet highlights in “best” London style. “J. Woodward & Sons” is in scroll flanked device on each side. Well marbled and nicely figured European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-7/8″ over checkered wood butt, and features classic drop points, and point pattern flat top checkering on long Woodward style grip with hard rubber cap. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. Bore diameter: left -.668, right -.667. Bore restrictions: left -.002 (cyl), right -.007 (IC). Wall thickness: left -.021, right -.020. Drop at heel: 2-3/16″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 6 lbs 2 oz. LOP: 14-7/8″. CONDITION: Excellent, as partially refurbished. Bbls retain nearly all of a London quality “best” re-black over some light marks, engraving still clear, most likely picked up. Action retains 30 – 40% orig color, strong where protected, mellowing nicely on fences and bottom. Lockplates retain 80 – 90% of their color. Top lever and trigger guard retain essentially all of a fine re-blue, engraving with a hint of softening. Newly made buttstock is of factory quality, and retains nearly all of its fine hand rubbed oil finish. Forend retains most of a fine refinish, checkering very competently re-cut. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are strong and in time. A dynamic British “best” small bore, a superb quail or woodcock gun. 49580-1 MGM398 (25,000-35,000) – Lot 2270

2271
$9,200.00

ANTIQUE JAMES WOODWARD SIDELOCK EJECTOR ROUNDED BODY GAME GUN WITH NEW BARRELS BY WOODWARD/ PURDEY WITH CASE.

SN 5063. (1896) Cal. 12 ga. 2-1/2″ Chambers. 27″ Chopper lump bbls are engraved “James Woodward & Sons Audley House South Audley Street. London. England.” on narrow, concave game rib. Bbl flats are stamped with 1975 London nitro proofs, bottoms of bbls with SNs, and Purdey barrel makers initials “JA” (Jack Aldous). Tube nos “73199” and “73200” are on loop. Case hardened round bodied sidelock action is stocked to the fences, and features Woodward’s usual T-shaped automatic safety (SAFE gold inlaid), bug eyed tumbler pivots on lockplates, and arcaded fences. Action also features hidden third fastener, bushed strikers, gold line tumbler end cocking indicators, and double triggers. Breechface is stamped “THE AUTOMATIC” and “TRADEMARK”. Action is engraved with well cut medium scroll with some rose bouquet highlights in typical Woodward house style. “J Woodward & Sons” is on each lockplate. Blued top lever and trigger guard are also scroll engraved. SN is at grip. Well marbled and very finely stump figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over checkered wood butt. Classic drop points are behind lockplates. Point pattern checkering with mullered borders is at grip. A gold oval on toe line is engraved “E.P”. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release, and is engraved “3” on iron. Bore diameter: left -.730, right -.730. Bore restrictions: left -.024 (mod), right -.010 (IC). Wall thickness: left -.032, right -.029. Drop at heel: 2″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs 11 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. Very high quality black leather motor case with stitched leather corners by Purdey’s is embossed “J. P. A” on top, has brown canvas outer cover with front leather panel gold embossed “JAY P. ALTMAYER” “MOBILE” “ALABAMA” with black leather trim and snap closure. Case is lined in burgundy velvet with gold embossed Purdey label in lid, and contains 2-pc rosewood and brass cleaning rod, a bench cloth, and three keys. CONDITION: Very fine as refurbished. Bbls retain essentially all of a fine factory black. Action and lockplates retain 20 – 30% of what is possibly orig case hardening color, but may be an old re-color as engraving is just slightly soft. Stocks retain nearly all of a hand rubbed oil refinish, with some light subsequent marks. Checkering re-cut. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are strong and in time. Case leather is excellent, as protected by its outer cover, which has some rubs. Case interior is also excellent, near new. A fine antique Woodward with a new lease on life with new factory bbls. 49183-24 MGM190 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 2271

2272
$5,520.00

JAMES WOODWARD SIDELOCK EJECTOR ROUNDED BODY GAME GUN.

SN 5073. (1896) Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 28″ Dovetailed steel bbls are engraved “James Woodward & Sons 64 St James’s Street, London, S.W.” on narrow, concave game rib. Bbl flats have 1969 Birmingham nitro proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers. SN is engraved on bottom of left bbl. There are no other proofs or markings. Coin finished round bodied sidelock action is stocked to the fences, and features Woodward’s usual T-shaped automatic safety (SAFE gold inlaid), bug eyed tumbler pivots on lockplates, and arcaded fences. Action also features bushed strikers, gold line tumbler end cocking indicators, and double triggers. Breechface is stamped “THE AUTOMATIC” and “TRADEMARK”. Action is engraved with well cut medium scroll with some rose highlights in typical Woodward house style. “J Woodward & Sons” is on each lockplate. Blued top lever and trigger guard are also scroll engraved. SN is at grip. Well marbled and nicely figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over Old English brown pad. Classic drop points are behind lockplates. Point pattern checkering with mullered borders is at grip. A vacant silver oval is on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. Bore diameter: left -.727, right -.728. Bore restrictions: left -.025 (mod), right -.022 (lt mod). Wall thickness: left -.026, right -.032. Drop at heel: 1-7/8″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 7 lbs 0 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. CONDITION: Fine as refurbished. Bbls retain over 90% of a satin re-black, engraving picked up. Action is a pleasing silver gray overall. Buttstock retains nearly all of a hand rubbed oil finish, with some light marks. Checkering re-cut. Newer forend wood matches well, checkering lightly worn. Bores are excellent with some exceptionally light frosting at breech end of right bbl, and a light dent 11″ back from muzzle on left bbl. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are in time. A good shootable antique Woodward. 49305-9 MGM142 (6,500-9,500) – Lot 2272

2273
$89,125.00

*STUNNING CUSTOM ORDERED PAIR OF GRIFNEE ENGRAVED HOLLAND & HOLLAND ROYAL DELUXE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GAME GUNS WITH CASE.

SN 40964/ 40965. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 28″ Beautifully struck chopper lump bbls are engraved “Model de Luxe” on swamped concave game ribs. Rear portions are gold inlaid with nos. “1” and “2”, which also appear on top levers and forend tips. Tops of bbls are engraved with makers name and 33 Bruton Street address. Bbl flats are stamped with 1988 London nitro proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with SNs and discrete importers name and address (Armes de Chasse) in very small letters. Bbls are fitted with H&H patented self-opening assist springs. Case hardened Holland & Holland Royal sidelock actions feature automatic safeties (SAFE engraved on gold rectangles), gold band tumbler end cocking indicators, self detaching sidelock levers, and double triggers. Actions are classically filed with beads and fillets. Actions and lockplates are fully engraved with an interesting and unique semi-relief melange of large open scrolling poppy foliage terminating in blossoms. “Holland & Holland” is deeply engraved on scroll terminated ribands on each side of actions. Backgrounds are nicely shaded, and workmanship is of the highest order, as executed by renowned master engraver, Philippe Grifnee, now deceased. His signature appears on trigger plates. Single beaded blued trigger guards with matching poppies have SNs gold inlaid at grips. Perfectly matched, beautifully marbled and broadly figured flesh-toned European walnut straight grip buttstocks measure 15-3/8″ over checkered wood butts. Stocks feature diamond hands, drop points, classic point pattern checkering with mullered borders, and gold ovals on toe lines engraved “JHI”. Matching splinter ejector forends have Anson releases. Gun no. “1”: Bore diameter: left -.726, right -.726. Bore restrictions: left -.037 (full), right -.028 (Imod). Drop at heel: 2-3/8″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 6 lbs 10 oz. LOP: 15-3/8”. Gun no. “2”: Bore diameter: left -.726, right -.726. Bore restrictions: left -.037 (full), right -.028 (Imod). Drop at heel: 2-3/8″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 6 lbs 10 oz. LOP: 15-3/8”. This wonderful pair of guns are housed in their fine dark brown leather motor case with brass corners and canvas outer cover with “JHI” on leather patch on front, having dark brown leather trim. Interior is lined with dark green cloth and has gold embossed burgundy leather H&H label in lid. Case contains the usual complement of cleaning equipment and other accessories which have never been unwrapped, along with a H&H bench cloth. CONDITION: Essentially as new, appear to be unfired since proof, with only the faintest of light handling marks on wood and metal, including some assembly and disassembly marks, and extractor wipe marks on breechfaces. Mechanically crisp. Case is also near new with only a few light marks on interior from contact with guns. Canvas cover is excellent, slightly faded, with some light marks. An exquisite, perfectly matched pair of London best guns, which would cost in excess of $250,000.00 today if they could be replicated. 49052-3 MGM28 (85,000-125,000) – Lot 2273

2274
$17,250.00

*CASED PAIR OF HOLLAND & HOLLAND ROYAL BREVIS GAME GUNS WITH CARTRIDGE MAGAZINE.

SN 30970/ 30971. (ca 1926) Cal. 12 ga. 2-1/2″ Chambers. These guns have 25″ chopper lump bbls; undoubtedly inspired by the large following attained by Robert Churchill and his XXV gun. (These short barreled guns were not dubbed “Royal Brevis” until after 1931, when all Holland Royals with bbls 28″ or less were referred to by this name.) The bbls of this matched pair, with nos “1” and “2” gold inlaid on rear of ribs, top levers, and forend tips, are engraved “Holland & Holland.” and “98 New Bond Street, London” on tops of each bbl set. Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 2-1/2″ chambers, and bbls are fitted with 1922 patent self-opening assist spring. Typical H & H Royal actions are stocked to the fences and feature automatic safeties (SAFE inlaid in gold), gold band tumbler end cocking indicators, double triggers, and H & H patent hand detachable locks. Actions and lockplates are engraved with classic H & H house style large, shaded, open scroll with acanthus highlights. “Holland & Holland” is in arched scroll flanked device at the center of each lockplate. Bottoms of actions are engraved “ROYAL” “SELF-OPENER” and “PATENT 1922”; top levers “ROYAL EJECTOR”. Lightly figured and nicely streaked European walnut straight grip buttstocks feature diamond hands, drop points, typical point pattern checkering with mullered borders, and gold ovals on toe lines. Gun no. “1” has oval engraved “F. S. C” and has unusual rubber faced foam rubber pad, while gun no. “2” has vacant oval and checkered wood butt. Matching splinter ejector forends have Anson releases. Gun no. “1”: Bore diameter: left-.732, right -.732. Bore restrictions: left -.006 (IC), right -.007 (IC). Wall thickness: left -.024, right -.028. Drop at heel: 2-1/16″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 6 lbs. 2 oz. LOP: 13-5/8″. Gun no. “2”: Bore diameter: left-.734, right -.734. Bore restrictions: left -.009 (IC), right -.003 (IC). Wall thickness: left -.022, right -.023. Drop at heel: 2-3/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs. 5 oz. LOP: 13-9/16″. Original makers oak and leather two gun case with brass corners and push button lock, is embossed “F. S. C.” on top. Interior is lined in scarlet cloth with gold embossed H & H label in lid, along with charge card for these particular guns, and H & H notice regarding extractors. Case contains H & H marked round pewter oil bottle, two pairs of Holland marked snap caps, a bone striker case containing four strikers, marked “30770, 30771 spare strikers”, and a nickel-plated tweezer-type broken case extractor. Also included is an oak and leather 16″ x 12″ cartridge magazine with brass corners. Interior is lined in scarlet cloth, having Holland & Holland gold embossed black leather label, with five compartments for cartridges. PROVENANCE: Bureau of Customs Certificates of Registration. CONDITION: As found. Gun no. “1”: Excellent. Bbls retain 95% orig black, slightly thinned at normal carry area. Action and lockplates retain most of their muted orig case hardening color. Orig blue of top lever and trigger guard, is silvering at normal areas of wear. Pad is petrified. Stocks retain nearly all their orig finish with some minor marks and scratches from normal use. Bores are excellent, bright and shiny, but with areas of what appears to be spots of congealed oil, mostly on top of right bore. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are strong and in time. Gun no. “2”: Excellent, as refurbished. Bbls retain nearly all of an excellent quality re-black. Action and lockplates coin finished and starting to oxidize, mostly on bottom. Forend iron, top lever, and trigger guard re-blued, and retain nearly all of that blue. Buttstock is a new well done replacement. (Tag affixed to trigger guard states “restock exactly the same meas. wood to match no 1 gun”.) Stock retains nearly all of its orig finish, is considerably lighter in color than gun no. “1”, and checkering is sharp. Otherwise shaping and inletting is of factory quality. There are some patches of wax paper adhering to stock near butt. Forend retains its orig finish and has 1″ x 1/8″ piece missing from left front edge. Bores are excellent, smooth, bright, and shiny. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are slightly out of time. Case leather is still light in color with some areas of rubbing and scratches. Straps and handle are good. Interior cloth has some minor insect damage and numerous rubs (some rubbed through) and some soiling. Partitions have been moved and are loose, with some pieces of blocking separated. Accessories are fine. Cartridge magazine leather has darkened, and has some rubs. Straps and handle are good. Interior cloth has considerable insect damage and mildew. 49316-1, 49316-2, MGM33 (15,000-25,000) – Lot 2274

2275
$24,150.00

*HOLLAND & HOLLAND ROYAL DELUXE SIDELOCK EJECTOR SINGLE TRIGGER PIGEON GUN TWO BARREL SET WITH CASE.

SN 33751. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4′ Chambers. 28″ and 26″ Chopper lump bbls with raised, flat, matted ribs, are engraved “Holland & Holland.” and “98. New Bond Street, London.” on tops. Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with SN. Rear portions of bottom ribs are engraved “Made in England”. Bbls are fitted with H & H patent self-opening device. 28″ Bbls (full choke) have gold star at rear portion of rib. Case hardened “Royal” action features non-automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), hidden third fastener, gold band tumbler end cocking indicators, and Holland’s hand detachable locks. Action and locks are engraved with Holland’s house style, large flying duck motif, with scrolled shaded acanthus background as used on “De-luxe” pigeon and waterfowl guns. “Holland & Holland” is on each side of action. Top lever is engraved “Model De-Luxe”. Trigger plate is engraved “Holland’s Single Trigger”. Fences are deeply carved with relief scrolled acanthus. Single beaded trigger guard bow is engraved with another flying duck. SN is in scrolled riband at grip. Strikingly fiddle figured and nicely streaked European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 15-1/4″ over plain brown pad, and features long Monte Carlo comb, drop points, standard point pattern checkering with mullered borders, and a gold oval on toe line engraved with Gothic initials “J R G”. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. 28″ BBL set “gold star”: Bore diameter: left -.728, right -.729. Bore restrictions: left -.037, right -.038. Wall thickness: left -.028, right -.027. Drop at heel: 2-15/16″, drop at rear of Monte Carlo: 1-7/8″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 7 lbs. 7 oz, LOP 15-1/4″. 26″ BBL set: Bore diameter: left -.729, right -.729. Bore restrictions: left -.010, right -.010. Wall thickness: left -.033, right -.031. Drop at heel: 2-15/16″, drop at rear of Monte Carlo: 1-7/8″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 7 lbs. 5 oz, LOP 15-1/4″. Makers toe under leather case with stitched leather corners, is embossed with gold initials “J R G” on lid. Interior is lined with burgundy cloth with black H & H label, charge card with information for this particular gun, and gun cleaning instructions label. Case contains two-piece beech and brass cleaning rod with cleaning mop and jag in black leather wallet, unmarked square oil bottle, pair of snap caps, broken cartridge extractor, and a key. PROVENANCE: Factory “weapon history” giving particulars of this gun, and all specifications match. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain 95% orig blue, with some slight silvering at muzzles and breeches. Mid beads have been removed from ribs. Action retains most of its orig case hardening color, pleasingly silvered giving depth to engraving on bottom, beads, and fences. Lockplates retain 50 – 80% of their orig case hardening color, left silvered toward front, and right considerably silvered at rear, all from normal handling and use. Stocks retain most of what appears to be their orig finish, possibly with some oil rubbed in over the years, with a number of minor knocks and dings, checkering slightly worn. Bores are excellent, bright and shiny. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are in time. Trigger works. Case leather has numerous minor scuffs and some slight soiling. Straps replaced. Orig handle is good. Interior cloth is deeply marked and soiled by contact with gun, one area rubbed through. Makers label is excellent, paper labels foxed. Accessories are excellent. A very fine, unrestored, and unusual, heavy Holland. 49183-11 MGM19 (15,000-25,000) – Lot 2275

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2276
$6,900.00

*FINE HOLLAND & HOLLAND HAMMERLESS EJECTOR GAME GUN.

SN 27028. (1911) Cal. 12 ga. 30″ Chopper lump bbls are fitted with narrow, swamped game rib gold inlaid “1” at rear of rib (gun was no. “1” of a pair, “1” is also gold inlaid on top lever and forend tip). Tops of bbls are engraved “Holland & Holland.” and “98. New Bond Street, London,”. Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 2-1/2″ chambers, and 1914 vintage Vienna proofs. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with SNs. Typical sidelock Royal action features non-automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), hidden third fastener, gold band tumbler end cocking indicators, detachable sidelocks, and double triggers. Action is engraved in typical Holland Royal style with near full coverage of varying sized open, shaded scroll, with acanthus highlights. “Holland & Holland” is in arched device on each lockplate. Bottom of action is engraved “Royal” “Hammerless” “Ejector”. Top lever is engraved “Holland’s Patent”. Trigger guard bow is also scroll engraved. SN is on short tang. Nicely marbled and lightly figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-3/8″ over Silver type pad, and features diamond grip with standard point pattern checkering, drop points, and a gold oval on toe line with monogram “GG” under the crown of a baronet. Matching splinter ejector forend stamped “STEEL” on iron, has Anson release. Bore diameter: left -.730, right -.730. Bore restrictions: left -.017 (mod), right -.010 (IC). Wall thickness: left -.027, right -.024. Drop at heel: 2-13/16″, drop at comb: 1-3/4″. Stock is considerably cast on. Weight: 6 lbs 12 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. CONDITION: Fine, as partially refinished. Bbls retain over 90% of an old re-black with some subsequent marks and flecks. Action cleaned to coin finish, engraving remains clear. Stocks retain most of an old hand rubbed oil finish over numerous light marks. A retracting sling has been removed from butt, with matching piece of wood installed, and a patch set into bottom rib where attaching eye once resided. Pad is new. Bores are fair, with scattered pitting throughout. Action is tight. Right bbl is slightly off face. Ejectors are strong and in time. 49604-1 MGM381 (7,000-10,000) – Lot 2276

2277
$9,775.00

*20 GAUGE HOLLAND & HOLLAND DOMINION GRADE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GAME GUN WITH CASE.

SN 34485. (ca 1953) Cal. 20 ga. 28″ Dovetailed bbls are engraved “Dominion” on swamped concave game rib, and with “Holland & Holland” and “98, New Bond Street. London.” on tops. Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 2-1/2″ chambers, which has been struck out, and with subsequent London re-proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with SNs. Small, case hardened, round bodied action fitted with back action sidelocks, features automatic safety (SAFE gold inlaid) and double triggers. Action and lockplates are engraved with about 60% coverage well cut medium scroll with rose bouquet highlights. “Holland & Holland” is at the bottom of each lockplate. Bottom of action is engraved “DOMINION” “MODEL”. Left head of hinge pin is engraved “MADE IN ENGLAND”. Blued top lever and trigger guard have matching scroll engraving. SN is at grip. Nicely marbled and stump figured dense European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-3/8″ over black leather covered pad. Typical point pattern checkering with mullered borders is at grip. A vacant gold oval is on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. Bore diameter: left -.611, right -.612. Bore restrictions: left -.013 (mod), right -.006 (IC). Wall thickness: left -.034, right -.033. Drop at heel: 2-5/16″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs 2 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. Orig makers brown canvas case with stitched leather trim is embossed “M. K. M.” on top. Interior is lined in burgundy cloth with silver embossed black leather label in lid, along with instruction label and charge card for this gun. Case contains 2-pc walnut and brass cleaning rod with mop, brush, and jag, H&H marked round oil bottle, tweezers type broken case extractor, and some Parker Hale cleaning patches. CONDITION: Excellent, as partially refinished. Bbls retain nearly all of what appears to be orig black, with some light marks. Action and lockplates retain nearly all of what appears to be their orig case hardening color, which is quite strong and vibrant, silvered a bit on bottom of action. Top lever and trigger guard appear to be sympathetically re-blued over a few light marks. Stocks retain most of their orig hand rubbed oil finish with some raised grain, and a few marks and dings. Butt portion had a light refinish at time of installation of new pad. Bores are excellent. Action is just a bit loose, and bbls a bit off face. Ejectors are strong and in time. Case exterior is fine, canvas slightly faded and stained. Leather trim beginning to detach. Handle is fine. Interior cloth is fine with some light staining and a bit of mildew. Labels are very fine, instruction label considerably foxed, charge card lightly foxed. Accessories are good. A well balanced British small bore. 49469-3 MGM187 (8,000-12,000) – Lot 2277

2278
$4,025.00

*HOLLAND & HOLLAND “SUPER TRAP” SINGLE BARREL TRAP GUN.

SN 37210. (ca 1963) Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chamber. 32″ Mono-bloc bbl is fitted with broad, matted, ventilated rib, rear portion of which is engraved “Holland & Holland.” “13, Bruton Street, London.” in unmatted rectangle. Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 2-3/4″ chamber. Case hardened Anson Deeley type boxlock action has scalloped fence and is engraved with 60% coverage large shaded scroll with geometric borders. “Holland & Holland” is in riband on each side of action. Top lever, floorplate, and single beaded trigger guard are also scroll engraved. Nicely marbled and lightly figured European walnut horn capped pistol grip buttstock with slight Monte Carlo comb measures 14-3/4″ over thick leather covered pad. Point pattern checkering with mullered borders is at grip. Matching long beavertail ejector forend has friction release with captive screw as security. Bore diameter: .729. Bore restrictions: .040 (extra full). Wall thickness: .055. Drop at heel: 2-1/16″, rear of Monte Carlo: 1-11/16″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 9 lbs 0 oz. LOP: 14-3/4”. CONDITION: Excellent, near new. Bbl retains nearly all of what appears to be its orig London black with some slight silvering on sharp edges. Action retains over 90% of its orig case hardening color, lightened on bottom and silvered on sharp edges. Stocks retain nearly all of what may be their orig finish but is possibly an old glossy refinish, checkering lightly worn. Pad is new. Bore is excellent. Action is tight. Bbl is on face. Ejector is strong. The “Super Trap” was made in limited quantities starting in the 1960’s. The last was produced in 1980. 49183-22 MGM22 (3,500-5,500) – Lot 2278

2279
$19,550.00

*ASPREY’S OF LONDON BEST PINLESS SIDELOCK SELF-OPENING EJECTOR GAME GUN WITH CASE.

SN 1515. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. One of 152 total guns and rifles made since 1990 by this very old London firm, which entered the fine gun market in the late 1980’s. They hired ex H & H employees when that company was acquired by Chanel. They ceased gun and rifle production in 2006 under the direction of a new owner. All guns they made were of the highest order of workmanship, and were made for clients such as H.R.H. The Prince of Wales, Gen. Schwarzkopf, and both Presidents George Bush. This particular example has 28″ chopper lump steel bbls with swamped, plain game rib, gold inlaid “Asprey”, and engraved “New Bond Street, London.” Bbl flats are stamped with 1992 London nitro proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers. SNs are stamped on the bottoms of both bbls, and bbls are fitted with H & H type self-opening assist spring. Case hardened pinless sidelock action is stocked to the fences, and features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), gold band tumbler end cocking indicators, and double triggers. Action and lockplates are engraved with near full coverage very well cut semi-relief, large, open, shaded scroll with geometric band borders. Relief of fence engraving is somewhat deeper. Bottom of action is gold inlaid “Asprey London”. Blued top lever and single beaded trigger guard are also engraved with matching scroll. SN is gold inlaid at grip. Beautifully marbled and lightly figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 15″ over brown leather covered pad, and features diamond grip, drop points, classic point pattern checkering with mullered borders, and a gold oval on toe line engraved “JNC”. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. Bore diameter: left-.730, right -.725. Bore restrictions: left -.033 (Full), right -.027 (IMod). Minimum wall thickness: left -.025, right -.032. Drop at heel: 2-3/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs. 12 oz. LOP: 15″. Makers russet leather case with brass corners and central brass medallion, engraved “J.N.C”, is lined in burgundy cloth, and has burgundy leather Asprey label on lid. Accessories include horn handled brass chamber brush, ebonite and brass 2-pc cleaning rod with mop and jag, as well as Asprey marked brass oil bottle, and brass headed snap caps with ebonite bodies. CONDITION: Excellent, showing evidence of little use, with a few minor marks on lustrous blue of bbls and oil finish of wood. High points on beads of action are slightly silvered, as is engraving at grip of trigger guard. Bores are excellent, bright, smooth, and shiny throughout. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are in time. Case leather is excellent with a few minor scuffs and some discoloration from brass polish. Interior cloth is excellent, as are accessories. 49183-25 MGM34 (15,000-25,000) – Lot 2279

2280
$31,625.00

*EXCEPTIONALLY FINE KEN HUNT ENGRAVED AND GOLD INLAID JOHN RIGBY SIDELOCK EJECTOR GAME GUN WITH CASE.

SN 18298. Cal. 20 ga. 3″ Chambers. 27″ Chopper lump bbls are gold inlaid “J. Rigby & Co 13, Pall Mall. London.” in Old English script on slightly swamped game rib. There are 2″ triangles of well cut acanthus at breech ends. Bbl flats are stamped with 1978 London nitro proofs for 3″ chambers. SN is stamped on rear lump. Case hardened sidelock action is engraved with Rigby SN on water table, along with “A&S” (Abbiatico & Salvinelli) and their production number “15”. (This is one of the first guns made by this prestigious firm after reforming the company to produce only the best.) Action is filed in traditional Rigby style with heavy bolsters to action and carved foliate fences. Action features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), and dbl triggers (front articulated). Action is also fitted with secondary plungers which protrude through water table and interact with cocking rods (assisted opening?). Action is engraved with near full coverage large, open acanthus and scroll, with floral highlights in stippled shaded backgrounds. “J. Rigby & Co” and “London” are gold inlaid on bottom, as well as on front portion of lockplates, which are semi-relief gold inlaid with game scenes. These nicely detailed scenes are of a trio of flushing pheasant in open cropland on left, and a trio of ducks settling into marsh on right. Grass in foreground is lightly gold-washed. This fine engraving is signed by master engraver, Ken Hunt, with a date of ’80, at the bottom of each scene. Trigger guard bow portrays a flying snipe in gold, with SN relief gold inlaid at grip. Beautifully veined, nicely fiddle figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 15-1/8″ over checkered wood butt, and features classic drop points and closely spaced checkering with mullered borders. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. Bore diameter: left -.616, right -.616. Bore restrictions: left -.029 (full), right -.011 (Lt mod). Wall thickness: left -.040, right -.044. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 6 lbs 10 oz. LOP: 15-1/8″. High quality oak and brown leather case with brass corners and circular central medallion, is lined in scarlet cloth, and has gold embossed black leather Rigby label in lid. Case contains 2-pc rosewood and brass cleaning rod with mop, brush and jag in black leather wallet, along with a pair of snap caps and a Rigby marked square oil bottle. A covered compartment contains a tweezers type broken case extractor, and the key. PROVENANCE: Griffin & Howe flyer where this gun is listed for sale. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, with only a few light handling marks, mostly along toe line of stock. Mechanically crisp. Case has a number of marks and long scrapes in its leather. Straps and handle are good. Interior cloth has some light compressions and soiling from contact with bbls and action. Accessories are fine. “Certifiable pre-ban ivory” bead sight. 49417-27 MGM350 IVORY (23,500-33,500) – Lot 2280

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2281
$0.00

PAIR OF EARLY WESTLEY RICHARDS DELUXE HAND DETACHABLE LOCK GAME GUNS WITH CASE.

SN 15817/ 15818. Cal. 12 GA 2-3/4″ Chambers. 1899 Vintage. 30″ Chopper lump bbls are fitted with deeply swamped, narrow, game ribs, and are engraved “WESTLEY RICHARDS 178 NEW BOND ST LONDON.” and “WHITWORTH FLUID COMPRESSED STEEL” on tops. Rib extensions are scroll engraved and gold inlaid with “1” or “2”. These numbers also appear in gold on top levers and Deeley catches on forends. Bbl flats are stamped with Birmingham black powder proofs and nitro re-proofs for 2-1/2″ chambers. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with SNs and “WHITWORTH STEEL”. Case hardened, scallop-backed actions feature automatic safeties (SAFE inlaid in gold), bushed strikers, dbl triggers, and Westley Richards patented sliding third fasteners. Actions are also fitted with very early Deeley patent hand detachable locks. Locks are engine turned and engraved “Patent 17731” and “1897”. They are marked for “left” and “right”. Floorplates are of early removable type. Water tables are stamped with patent information and use numbers “18” and “19”. Actions are embellished in “Deluxe” style with deep chiseled acanthus fences and near full coverage of exceptionally well cut open shaded scroll surrounding rather naive game scenes; gun no. “1” has a single running rabbit on left side, with a pair of rabbits on left side of gun no “2”. Right side of gun “1” depicts a trio of pheasant (?) in mountainous background, gun no. “2” has a pair of standing partridges. Circular scenes on trigger plates each depict a single snipe. A pheasant is on trigger guard bow of gun “1”, and a trio of grouse on gun “2”. “WESTLEY RICHARDS” is on both sides of action on both guns. Well matched, nicely marbled European walnut straight grip buttstocks measure 15″ over 1/2″ thick checkered horn buttplates. Standard checkering is at grips. Matching splinter Deeley ejector forends have inset horn tips and Deeley releases. Gun no. “1”: Bore diameter: left -.740, right -.734. Bore restrictions: left -.031 (full), right -.003 (IC). Wall thickness: left -.017, right -.022. Drop at heel: 2″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 6 lbs 8 oz. LOP: 15″. Gun no. “2”: Bore diameter: left -.734, right -.735. Bore restrictions: left -.031 (full), right -.002 (IC). Wall thickness: left -.023, right -.020. Drop at heel: 2-1/8″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 6 lbs 10 oz. LOP: 15″. Makers oak and leather case, possibly original, is finished in typical Westley Richards style, has been re-lined in green cloth with Westley Richards paper labels reinstalled. Case has space for both guns, and contains two pairs of snap caps and a square oil bottle. CONDITION: Excellent, as completely refinished, retaining essentially all well done finishes on wood and metal, with a few light handling marks. Engraving slightly softened on blued parts. Bores are excellent with some light striations, and a few light pits. Left bbl of gun “1” is slightly rivilled 10″ back from muzzle. Actions are tight. Gun no. “1” is somewhat off face. Gun “2” is on face. Ejectors are slightly out of time on gun “1”, in time on gun “2”. Case leather is considerably darkened with numerous scuffs and marks. Renewed interior cloth is excellent. Orig labels are considerably foxed, chipped, and soiled. 49416-4 MGM282 (15,000-20,000) – Lot 2281

2282
$9,200.00

*20 BORE WESTLEY RICHARDS HAND DETACHABLE LOCK EJECTOR LIGHT GAME GUN WITH EXTRA BARRELS AND CASE.

SN 17365. (1912) Cal. 20 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. Two sets of 26″ chopper lump bbls with concave game ribs, are both engraved “Whitworth Fluid Compressed Steel” and “Westley Richards 23 Conduit St. London” on ribs. Bbl flats are stamped with 1957 Birmingham nitro re-proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers, and with earlier Birmingham nitro proofs for 2-1/2″ chambers. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with Whitworth steel logos, production numbers, and SNs. Ogee backed hand detachable sidelock action features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), Westley Richards typical long dolls head rib extension and bolt third fastener, single trigger, and early type detachable locks with removable floorplate. Locks are stamped with Westley Richards patent use no. 2080. Action is engraved with 80% coverage well cut open scroll. “WESTLEY RICHARDS” is in scroll terminated riband on each side. Top of action is engraved “WESTLEY RICHARDS” and “PATENT ONE TRIGGER”. Top lever is engraved “2” which also appears on forend iron. Blued floorplate is fully scroll engraved. Trigger guard is engraved with pointing setter on bow, and SN at grip. Beautifully figured and well marbled European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 13-3/4″ over what appears to be orig checkered horn buttplate. Classic point pattern checkering with mullered borders is at grip. A vacant gold oval is on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend has inset hard rubber tip and Deeley release. Blued bbl flats: Bore diameter: left -.620, right -.620. Bore restrictions: left -.019 (mod), right -.009 (IC). Wall thickness: left -.030, right -.032. Drop at heel: 2-15/16″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Weight: 5 lbs 9 oz. LOP: 13-3/4″. Polished bbl flats: Bore diameter: left -.619, right -.619. Bore restrictions: left -.027 (full), right -.013 (mod). Wall thickness: left -.031, right -.031. Drop at heel: 2-15/16″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Weight: 5 lbs 7 oz. LOP: 13-3/4″. What appears to be orig makers leather case with brass corners is embossed “J. T. W.” on top, and is lined in green cloth, with Westley Richards Conduit Street label in lid. Case with space for action and both sets of bbls, contains 3-pc brass and ebony small bore cleaning rod with mop, brush, and Turks head, pair of snap caps, square oil bottle, and a Westley Richards marked horn handled turnscrew. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Fine. Bbls retain nearly all of a sympathetic satin rust blue, engraving very slightly softened, and some light rubs. Action retains traces of orig case hardening color where protected, but is almost completely pewter gray. Floorplate, top lever, and trigger guard have been re-blued, and retain approx 95% of that blue, with silvering from normal hand wear on front of floorplate, thumbpiece, and trigger guard tang. Screw slots show some use and abuse. Stocks retain most of what appears to be orig oil finish with some subsequent oil rubbed in as maintenance, with numerous light marks and scratches. Checkering slightly worn and dirty. Bores are excellent. Action is tight with both sets of bbls, which are both on face. Ejectors are in time. Single trigger works. Forend wood has shrunk away from iron. Case leather is still mostly light in color, with a considerable number of rubs, marks, and scratches. Straps are good. Handle is very tender. Interior cloth is good with some staining, fading and considerable rubs. Label is foxed with some rubs through, and chips. Accessories are fine. A great handling, solid little gun. “Certifiable pre-ban ivory” bead sight. 49392-1 MGM196 IVORY (10,000-15,000) – Lot 2282

2283
$0.00

*WESTLEY RICHARDS HAND DETACHABLE EJECTOR GAME GUN WITH CASE.

SN G4398. (ca 1909) Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 28″ Dovetailed bbls are fitted with matted, concave game rib, and are engraved “Westley Richards & Co” and “London” on tops. Bbl flats are stamped “MOD.” and “IMP. CYL”. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with SNs, proofs, steel type, and 1-1/4 oz Birmingham nitro proofs. Case hardened action features non-automatic safety, Westley Richards patented third fastener with sliding bolt engaging dolls head extension, patented “Onetrigger” with selector on right side, and hand detachable locks (patent use no. “2102”) with integral firing pins held in place by a removable blued floorplate. Action has nicely filed beads around fences, and is engraved with very well cut large open scroll. “Westley Richards & Co” is on each side of action, and “WESTLEY RICHARDS” “PATENT ONETRIGGER” is in front of top lever pivot. Blued top lever, floorplate, and trigger guard have matching scroll engraving. SN is at grip. Lightly streaked and figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/8″ over “NOSHOC” recoil pad, and features drop points, fancy border checkering with fleur-di-lis intrusions, and a silver oval on toe line lightly engraved “PB”. Matching splinter ejector forend has inset horn tip, and Deeley release. Bore diameter: left -.740, right -.740. Bore restrictions: left -.007 (IC), right -.013 (Lt mod). Wall thickness: left -.027, right -.025. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 7 lbs 2 oz. LOP: 14-1/8″. Old leather case with brass corners, has central rectangular brass plaque engraved “B”. Case is lined in bright green cloth, and has reproduction Wesley Richards label in lid. Case contains pull-through field cleaning kit in black morocco wallet, horn handled chamber brush by Hawksley, 2-pc brass and ebony cleaning rod, square oil bottle, and a bench cloth. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Very fine, as partially refinished. Bbls retain nearly all of a fine satin re-black over some light marks and scratches, engraving clear. Action retains 60 – 70% orig case hardening color. Top lever, floorplate, and trigger guard have been re-blued, and retain approx 90% of that blue. Stocks retain most of a glossy refinish, with some light marks and scratches, sharp edges slightly rounded, checkering re-cut, and lightly worn. Bores are shiny over some light pitting. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are strong and in time. Trigger works. Case leather is fine with marks and rubs. New straps and handle are very fine. Interior cloth shows some insect damage and rubs. Label has a rub through. Accessories are good. 1098-3 MGM5 IVORY (8,000-12,000) – Lot 2283

2284
$3,450.00

NICELY REFURBISHED WESTLEY RICHARDS BOXLOCK EJECTOR GAME GUN.

SN 14712. Cal. 12 ga. 2-1/2″ Chambers. 30″ Dovetailed Whitworth steel bbls are so marked on concave game rib. Bbl flats are stamped with Birmingham nitro proofs for 1-1/8 oz of shot. Bottoms of bbls have Whitworth sheaf of wheat trademarks. Anson Deeley boxlock (patent use no. 10556) action features automatic safety (SAFE gold inlaid), Westley Richards patent third fastener with dolls head extension, and double triggers. Action is engraved with 70% coverage nicely cut small scroll. “WESTLEY RICHARDS” is in ribands on each side. Top lever, floorplate, and trigger guard are blued, and also scroll engraved. Trigger guard has hunting dog on bow, and SN at grip. Very finely made new stocks, possibly by Westley Richards as style and quality is of that caliber, consist of nicely marbled and figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 15″ over Silver type pad. Side panels are checkered and drop points are classic Westley type. Point pattern checkering is very well executed and borderless. Matching splinter forend with inset horn tip, fitted with Deeley ejector, has Deeley release. Bore diameter: left -.731, right -.734. Bore restrictions: left -.040 (extra full), right -.017 (mod). Wall thickness: left -.031, right -.027. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 6 lbs 12 oz. LOP: 15”. CONDITION: Very fine, as refurbished. Newer bbls are nicely struck and retain nearly all of what appears to be a fine satin re-black. Action is coin finished, engraving still clear. Top lever and floorplate are re-blued, and retain over 90% of that blue, engraving slightly washed. New trigger guard is silvered at grip. Newly made stocks retain nearly all of their fine hand rubbed oil finish, with numerous light marks and scratches. Checkering still light in color, and lightly worn. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Bbls are slightly off face. Ejectors are strong and in time. Bottom portion of third bite on rib extension is broken off. 49183-21 MGM24 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 2284

2285
$2,875.00

*SCARCE WESTLEY RICHARDS BOXLOCK SINGLE BARREL TRAP.

SN T9368. (1928) Cal. 12 ga. 34″ Bbl fitted with slightly raised, matted, ventilated rib is engraved “Westley Richards & Co. London.” on top of bbl at left side of rib. There are triangles of large scroll engraving at breech end, and left ejector reinforce is engraved “Paul H. Watkin”. Case hardened boxlock action features pivoting third fastener engaging dolls head extension. Trigger is checkered. Breech area is nicely filed and action is engraved with 80% coverage large shaded scroll. “Westley Richards & Co” is in scrolled riband on each side. Trigger guard bow is scroll engraved. SN is on tang which extends to engraved silver grip cap. Lightly marbled and figured European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-7/8″ over 1-1/2″ Silver type pad. Stock features drop points, point pattern checkering with mullered borders at grip, and a vacant silver oval on toe line. Matching long beavertail type forend fits into dual loops for added strength, and has Deeley release engaging front loop. Bore diameter: .734. Bore restrictions: .044 (extra full). Drop at heel: 2-3/16″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 8 lbs 5 oz. LOP: 14-7/8″. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains nearly all of what appears to be its orig blue, but is most likely an old re-blue, done before name was put on left side. Action retains 40 – 50% orig case hardening color, the balance silver gray. Stocks retain most of what appears to be an old oil refinish with numerous marks and scratches, checkering re-cut. Pad is new. Bore is fine with numerous striations. Action is tight. Extractor appears to be repaired and replaced. Extractor function but ejector will not trip. Mid bead is “certifiable pre-ban ivory”. 49535-1 MGM369 IVORY (2,000-4,000) – Lot 2285

2286
$3,450.00

HISTORICALLY IMPORTANT, PATENT USE NUMBER 19, WESTLEY RICHARDS ANSON & DEELEY BOXLOCK GAME GUN WITH CASE.

SN 5112. (1876) Cal. 12 ga. 2-1/2″ Chambers. This cool gun, the 19th A & D boxlock ever made, has 30″ skelp Damascus bbls fitted with concave game rib engraved “Westley Richards. 170. New Bond St. London.” Bbl flats are unmarked. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with SNs, “C.M”, and early Birmingham black powder proofs for 12 bore and 13 muzzles, along with “NOT FOR BALL”. Front portion of lump dovetail is stamped “19”. Very early styled A & D boxlock action features Westley Richards patent sliding bolt engaging dolls head bbl extension, automatic safety (SAFE gold inlaid), and extremely early square, pointed cocking lugs. Floorplate is also of early humped design. Water table is stamped “Anson & Deeley’s patent” and “19”. Action is engraved with about 50% coverage very well cut shaded scroll. “Westley Richards” is on each side. Blued top lever is engraved “Westley Richards Patent”. Blued floorplate and trigger guard are engraved with large open scroll. SN is at grip, partially obscured by trigger guard tang screw, as stock has been converted from straight to semi-pistol grip. Finely marbled and lightly figured European walnut round knob pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over well done checkered horn buttplate. Side panels and grip are flat top checkered and have mullered borders. A vacant heavy gold oval is set on end of grip. A vacant silver rectangle is on toe line. Matching splinter forend with inset horn tip has Deeley release marked “PATENT” with monogram “DE” on latch. Forend iron is stamped “19”. Bore diameter: left -.737, right -.737. Bore restrictions: left -.018 (mod), right -.005 (IC). Wall thickness: left -.033, right -.032. Drop at heel: 2-1/16″, drop at comb: 1-13/16″. Weight: 6 lbs 15 oz. LOP: 14-1/2”. Possibly orig makers oak and leather case with sliding latches and push button release, is embossed “C.G. Francklyn” on top. Remnants of a Cunard line steamship label are at right. Interior is lined in green cloth, and has Westley Richards paper label in lid flanked by two other paper labels with instructions for using Anson & Deeley hammerless gun, and another with instructions for cleaning. Case contains 3-pc heavy brass and ebony cleaning rod with jag. CONDITION: Fine. Bbls retain a considerable amount, perhaps 30 – 40%, orig Damascus finish, considerably silvered from hand wear and some light overall freckling. Action retains 40 – 50% orig case hardening color, which has been lacquered for protection. Top lever, floorplate, and trigger guard have been nicely re-blued, and retain nearly all of that blue, engraving remains clear. Stocks retain most of an old oil finish with numerous marks and nicks, checkering re-cut. Buttplate is relatively new, fitted over remnants of orig spur. Bores are very fine, shiny, with some light frosting and a few scattered pits in right bbl. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Case leather is dark, scarred, rubbed, and chipped. Straps and handle are missing. Interior cloth is good, lightly soiled, and a bit dusty. Partitions are good. Makers label is considerably foxed, with a rub-through. Accessory labels show light foxing and considerable insect damage. A very shootable interesting Westley Richards. 49266-1 MGM55 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 2286

2287
$12,650.00

VERY FINE PAIR OF WESTLEY RICHARDS PERCUSSION 14 BORE GAME GUNS WITH ORIGINAL TWO-TIERED MAHOGANY CASE AND ACCESSORIES.

SN 9209/ 9210. (ca 1859) Cal. 14 ga. 30″ Skelp twist bbls are engraved “WESTLEY RICHARDS. 170. NEW BOND ST. LONDON.” on broad concave game ribs. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with Birmingham black powder proofs for 14 bore, and with SNs. Patent breeches have vented platinum blow-outs and platinum inlaid lines at rears. SNs are stamped on hooks. Orig ebony ramrods with brass tails with steel worms under caps, have brass tulip shaped heads with SNs stamped on ends. Ramrods are held by two plain pipes. Case hardened and scroll engraved breech irons have integral fences and are mounted on silver flash guards. Island type front action locks have tall flat faced serpentine hammers with engraved dolphin heads. Locks and hammer faces are engraved with exceptionally well cut open foliate scroll. “WESTLEY RICHARDS” is on each lockplate. Trigger plates have stylized pineapple finials matching those on thimbles. Blued trigger guards are scroll engraved on bows and have SNs at grips. Dense, streaked, and figured European walnut stocks measure 14-1/4″ over steel buttplates with long scroll engraved top tangs. Boldly cut flat top point pattern checkering with mullered borders is at grips and forends. Stocks mount to bbls with captive side nails through oval silver escutcheons. Gun 9209: Bore diameter: left -.693, right -.692. Wall thickness: left -.049, right -.040. Drop at heel: 2-3/16″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 7 lbs 3 oz. LOP: 14-1/4”. Gun 9210: Bore diameter: left -.694, right -.694. Wall thickness: left -.040, right -.042. Drop at heel: 2-1/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 7 lbs 4 oz. LOP: 14-1/4”. Deep mahogany case has inlet arched brass corners, typical circular D-ring handle, pivoting hook closure, brass reinforcing straps on sides, and folding bail carrying handles on sides. Interior is lined in dark green cloth, and has Westley Richards rectangular paper label in lid stating “Westley Richards Gun Manufacturer to His Royal Highness PRINCE ALBERT”. Gun numbers are penciled in bottom rail of lid. Interior has lift-out tray for stocks. Bbls and accessories fit in bottom compartment. Top section has receptacles for two Sykes type charge/ shot containers, and 14 bore wad punch. Bottom has compartments for a pair of James Dixon black leather covered German silver powder flasks and matching shot pouches, one by Sykes. Also included are an early mainspring vice, and a T-handled nipple wrench with copper covers over nipple receptacles in handle. Also included is a 3-pc rosewood, ebony, and brass cleaning rod which does not fit into case. PROVENANCE: Factory letter stating guns were completed 4 May 1859. CONDITION: Gun 9209 is very fine, as partially refinished. Bbls retain most of an old re-brown with fair definition to pattern over considerable light pitting, with some spots of heavier pitting. Trigger plate, lockplates, and breech iron retain a considerable amount, perhaps 40% of their orig case hardening color with browning, staining and evidence of cleaning. Trigger guard retains most of its orig bright blue. Buttplate is mostly gray to brown patina with bright blue on top tang. Stock retains most of its orig rubbed oil finish with numerous minor marks and dings, checkering lightly worn. Gun no. 9210 is in much better original condition. Bbls have been re-browned over some light pitting, unfortunately breech plugs were not removed and their orig case color is muddied. Locks and breech iron retain approx 90% orig color. Trigger guard and buttplate retain over 90% of their orig brilliant blue. Stock has some minor marks. Left side of side nail head is chipped off. Both ramrods are original. Bores of both guns are lightly pitted and need a good cleaning. Nipples are modern replacements. Locks are crisp. Case is excellent retaining most of what appears to be its orig finish on exterior. Brass is unpolished, some still remains bright. Interior cloth is very fine, with some spots of fading and light soiling. Label is very fine, slightly foxed with some rust stains and one rub-through. Lift out tray and all partitions are excellent. One flask is excellent, except for some marks in leather and a missing spring. The other flask shows more wear, some darkening of German silver, however spring is intact. Dixon shot pouch is excellent with some creases in leather and staining on steel lever. Sykes pouch shows considerable wear and toning. Mainspring vice is good with a repair at thumbpiece. Nipple wrench has traces of case color. Sykes chargers have been re-polished. Wad cutter has traces of blue, but is mostly brown patina. Cleaning rod is good. 49094-1 MGM32 (12,500-22,500) – Lot 2287

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2288
$0.00

WESTLEY RICHARDS BAR IN WOOD (CRAB JOINT) HAMMER GAME GUN WITH CASE.

SN 12165. (ca 1872) Cal. 12 ga. 2-1/2″ Chambers. 30″ Beautifully browned Damascus bbls are engraved with Westley Richards name and Bond Street address on broad, swamped, concave game rib that has typical dolls head extension. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with orig Birmingham black powder proofs, SNs, and 1989 London nitro re-proofs for 2-1/2″ chambers. Bar in wood type action features Westley Richards patent top lever. Patent use number 2029 is on water table. Action has silver flash guards. Bar action locks are fitted with round bodied serpentine hammers with stylized dolphin heads. Locks and action are engraved with nicely cut medium shaded scroll. Hammers are engraved with smaller, simple scroll. Lockplates are each engraved “Westley Richards”. Nicely fiddle figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over thick checkered hard rubber buttplate. Drop points are behind locks. Point pattern checkering with line borders is at grip. A small silver circle on toe line is engraved with initials “KHG” (?) and date “1871”. Matching splinter forend with nicely shaped horn tip, fastens to bbls with captive side nail through oval silver escutcheons. Bore diameter: left -.730, right -.734. Bore restrictions: left -.000, right -.000 (Gun was made at about the time choke was invented.). Wall thickness: left -.025, right -.032. Drop at heel: 2-1/16″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Weight: 6 lbs 11 oz. LOP: 14-1/4”. Makers type oak and leather case with sliding brass locks and leather tacked to edges, is lined in dark green cloth, and has hand drawn Westley Richards paper label in lid. CONDITION: Very fine, as refurbished. Bbls retain essentially all of an excellent “best” re-brown, giving excellent definition to pattern. Action and locks retain a gray to brown patina, engraving remains quite good. Top lever and trigger guard are re-blued. Stocks are sound, with no breaks in area of crab joint, which is especially delicate. There is evidence of considerable, strong repair at wrist. Stocks retain nearly all of a hand rubbed, glossy finish over light marks, checkering re-cut. Bores are excellent, shiny with one or two minor pits. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Locks are crisp. Case leather has been stabilized, but is very dark with old owners name ghosting through added shellac. Renewed interior cloth is excellent. This gun measures well, and would make a classy shooter. 49009-1 MGM41 (8,500-12,500) – Lot 2288

2289
$37,375.00

*DAVID MCKAY BROWN ROUND ACTION OVER-UNDER GAME GUN WITH CASE, ACCESSORIES, AND BOOK.

SN 7524. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. This fine gun by this highly regarded Scottish maker, who has been keeping the Dickson round action tradition alive, has 28″ demi-bloc bbls mounted with narrow, flat, matted rib. Right side of top bbl is engraved “David McKay Brown (Gunmakers), 32, Hamilton Road, Bothwell”. Bottom of bottom bbl is stamped with 1993 London nitro proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers, and with SN. Case hardened, round bodied, trigger plate, low profile, OU action features automatic safety (SAFE gold inlaid), and double triggers. Action is engraved with near full coverage very well cut, medium, open shaded scroll. “David McKay Brown” is in scrolled riband on each side. Top lever, forend iron, and trigger guard are engraved to match action. SN is at grip. Attractive, classic marbled and lightly figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over checkered wood butt, and features diamond hand, point pattern checkering with mullered borders at grip, and gold oval engraved “LBL” on toe line. Slim matching forend has Anson release. Bore diameter: top -.735, bottom -.734. Bore restrictions: top -.006 (IC), bottom -.005 (IC). Wall thickness: top -.025, bottom -.025. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 6 lbs 11 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. Exceptional quality walnut and black morocco leather case with embossed gold line embellishment on top, has two key locks. Interior is lined in scarlet leather with embossed gold filigree decoration around border of lid. Leather is also embossed with McKay Brown name and address, “ROUND ACTION GAME GUN”, and “Serial No. 7524”. Bottom, also in red leather is french fitted for stock and action, bbls, and an array of high quality accessories including: 2-pc ebony and brass cleaning rod, horn handled chamber brush, 3 horn-handled turnscrews, pair of horn and brass snap caps, round polished brass oil bottle, round polished brass vaseline bottle, and two keys. Also included is book, DAVID MCKAY BROWN; SCOTLAND’S GUN AND RIFLE MANUFACTURER by Donald Dallas. PROVENANCE: Various articles on McKay Brown Gunmakers, and consignors notes on this gun including information that bbl maker was Jim McDonald, and that this gun is listed by number in the McKay Brown book, internals are gold plated, and case was made by Arno Werner, book binders to Harvard University. CONDITION: Excellent, showing limited field use. Bbls retain over 95% orig blue, slightly silvered at muzzles and sharp edges. Action retains approx 95% of its orig case hardening color, silvered on sharp edges and at rear of top tang. Temper blue of safety is silvered, as is top lever thumbpiece. Bluing on trigger guard is thinning and silvering at grip. Stocks retain a few light handling marks in their orig hand rubbed oil finish, checkering lightly worn. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are strong and in time. Exterior case leather is excellent with a few slight rubs and compressions. Handle is excellent. Interior leather is excellent with some slight rubs. Accessories are excellent. Book is new, still in its shrink wrap. 49183-7 MGM126 (35,000-55,000) – Lot 2289

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2290
$0.00

FINE EARLY JOHN DICKSON ROUND ACTION EJECTOR GAME GUN WITH MAKERS CASE.

SN 4712. (1894) Cal. 12 ga. 2-1/2″ Chambers. 28-1/2″ (per factory records) Three stripe Damascus bbls are fitted with narrow, concave game rib, which is engraved “John Dickson & Son 63 Princes Street Edinburgh” and “2”. (Factory records indicate gun was made to pair with gun no. 4680.) Bbl flats are stamped with London black powder proofs, makers initials, SN, and “PATENT”. Bottoms of bbls are each stamped “CHOKE”. Classic case hardened, lightweight, round, trigger plate action features automatic safety (SAFE gold inlaid), pin type cocking indicators, and pivoting third fastener engaging bbl rib extension. There is a fine cock bead around fences at transition to bbls, as found on many early Dickson guns. Water table is stamped with SN and “J.D & S” patent use number “509”. Action is engraved with nearly full coverage very well cut small shaded scroll. “JOHN DICKSON & SON PATENT” is in scrolled riband on each side. No. “2” is engraved on blued top lever. Blued and scroll engraved trigger guard has SN on tang which extends to horn grip cap. Striking, boldly fiddle figured and lightly streaked European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over coarsely checkered wood butt. Point pattern checkering with mullered borders is at grip, and a gold oval monogrammed “SN” is on toe line. Matching splinter forend has no. “2” inlet in silver in central diamond of checkering, and has Anson release. Bore diameter: left -.724, right -.728. Bore restrictions: left -.019 (Lt mod), right -.005 (IC). Wall thickness: left -.017 (3″ area near top rib, otherwise mostly .021), right -.022. Drop at heel: 2-1/8″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 6 lbs 1 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. Makers, most likely orig, leather case with stitched leather corners, is embossed “J.O.L.G.” on top, and is lined in what was once purple velvet, now considerably browned. Gold embossed purple leather Dickson label with roaring lion is in lid. Case contains unmarked crystal oil bottle, Parker reproduction plated oil bottle, brass choke gauge, and a bone striker case. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain over 90% of a well done re-brown with fine definition to interesting Damascus pattern. Action retains a considerable amount of its orig case hardening color with some areas fairly strong where protected. Top lever and trigger guard retain about half of what appears to be their orig bright blue. Stocks retain most of what appears to be their orig oil finish, worn through at grip and forend from normal handling wear, with some added oil over light marks and scratches, checkering moderately worn, engraving on gold oval appears new. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are strong and in time. Case leather is very dark with numerous light and heavy marks and scuffs. Straps and handle are good. Interior cloth is fair, and as mentioned before, faded to brown. Label is very fine, with a few small chips. Partitions show some alteration. Accessories are fine. A classic early lightweight Dickson round action with great dimensions. 1098-2 MGM3 (12,000-18,000) – Lot 2290

2291
$10,925.00

*CLASSIC DICKSON ROUND ACTION GAME GUN.

SN 5622. (1904) Cal. 12 ga. 2-1/2″ Chambers. 29″ Bbls have been expertly and almost invisibly sleeved, and are fitted with narrow, concave game rib engraved “John Dickson & Son 63 Princes Street. Edinburgh”. “1” is engraved at rear portion, and also engraved on top lever, and inlaid in silver on central diamond of forend. (Factory records indicate that this gun was paired with gun “5702” ten months later.) Bottoms of bbls are stamped with London nitro proofs at 3 tons and for 2-1/2″ chambers. Case hardened, slim, round bodied, trigger plate, ejector action features automatic safety (SAFE gold inlaid), pivoting third bite, and double triggers. Action is engraved with classic rose and scroll, as usually executed by Jack Sumner. “John Dickson & Son” is on each side. Scroll engraved top lever and trigger guard are blued. SN is at grip. Nicely marbled European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-5/8″ over checkered wood butt, and features diamond hand, standard point pattern checkering with mullered borders, and gold oval on toe line engraved “W. M. L”. Matching splinter forend has Anson release. Bore diameter: left -.731, right -.731. Bore restrictions: left -.018 (mod), right -.010 (IC). Wall thickness: left -.025, right -.026. Drop at heel: 2-1/16″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 6 lbs 3 oz. LOP: 14-5/8″. CONDITION: Excellent, as refurbished. Bbls retain nearly all of a satin rust blue, most likely applied at time of sleeving. Engraving slightly softened. Action retains over 80% of a sympathetic color re-hardening, again engraving slightly softened. Top lever and trigger guard retain nearly all of their re-blue. Stocks retain over 90% of a hand rubbed oil finish with several light marks, a few a bit deeper, wood slightly below metal, checkering re-cut. Bores are excellent with one or two small dents. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Right ejector will not set. All in all, a good shootable Dickson, given a new lease on life with a well done sleeving job. 49305-10 MGM125 C&R (6,000-9,000) – Lot 2291

2292
$6,325.00

EARLY JOHN DICKSON ROUND ACTION GAME GUN WITH UNUSUAL ONE PIECE EJECTOR/COCKING LEVERS.

SN 4329. (1890) Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 28″ New steel bbls are fitted with narrow, concave game rib, which is engraved “New Barrels for John Dickson Edinburgh by Clive C. Lemon Gunmaker. Halesowen. England.” Bbl flats are stamped with Birmingham nitro proofs for 2-1/2″ Chambers. SNs are engraved on bottoms of bbls. Classic coin finished lightweight round action with one piece cocking compressor/ ejector kickers (not described in Dallas’ new book on Dickson) features non-automatic safety (SAFE gold inlaid), pin type cocking indicators, and pivoting third fastener engaging bbl rib extension. There is a fine cock bead on fences, as found on early Dickson guns. Water table is stamped with SN and “J.D & S” patent use number “293”. Action is engraved with nearly full coverage very well cut small shaded scroll. “JOHN DICKSON & SON PATENT” is in scrolled riband on each side. Blued and scroll engraved trigger guard with small horn finger guard inset behind bow, has SN on tang. Nicely streaked and figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-5/8″ over 3/8″ ribbed hard rubber buttplate. Point pattern checkering with mullered borders is at grip, and a gold oval is on toe line. Matching splinter forend (with new wood) is nearly fully checkered, and has Anson release. Bore diameter: left -.725, right -.725. Bore restrictions: left -.020 (Lt mod), right -.005 (IC). Wall thickness: left -.30, right -.028. Drop at heel: 2-5/16″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 6 lbs 6 oz. LOP: 14-5/8″. Also included is a tan leather case with leather corners lined in green felt. Case contains square oil bottle and a pair of snap caps. CONDITION: Fine, as refurbished. Well made new bbls retain essentially all of their fine black. Action has been coin finished, engraving remains very clear. Refinished buttstock with wood slightly below metal retains most of a fine oil finish. There are some small wood replacements behind top tang. Checkering nicely re-cut. New forend wood is excellent. Top lever and trigger guard re-blued, and retain nearly all of that blue. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are slightly out of time. Safety slide is sticky from lack of use. Case leather is very fine, some corners have peeled off. Interior cloth shows some marks and stains. Accessories are excellent. A neat old shootable Dickson. 1098-1 MGM4 (6,000-8,000) – Lot 2292

2293
$6,900.00

*SCARCE E. J. CHURCHILL PREMIERE PINLESS SIDELOCK EJECTOR SINGLE TRIGGER “WOODWARD PATTERN” OVER-UNDER HEAVY GAME GUN WITH CASE.

SN 3851. (ca 1927) Cal. 12 ga. 3″ Chambers. 28″ Demi-bloc bbls fitted with solid, matted, flat rib are engraved “E. J. Churchill. (Gunmakers). Ltd” and “39 To 42. Leicester Square. London. England.” on top bbl either side of rib. Breech end of top bbl has 1″ triangles of well cut shaded scroll. Ejector bosses and forend housing are also scroll engraved. Bottom of bottom bbl is stamped with London nitro proofs for 3″ chambers and “CHOKE”. Robust, case hardened, low profile OU action with trunnions similar to the Woodward OU, is stocked to the fences and fitted with Churchill’s pinless sidelocks. Action features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), gold band tumbler end cocking indicators, and single non-selective trigger. Action is engraved with complete coverage of medium and small well cut shaded scroll with scroll borders. “E. J. CHURCHILL” is in scroll terminated riband on each lockplate. “The – PREMIERE – Quality” is inlaid in gold on bottom of action. Top lever, trigger plate, and double beaded trigger guard are also scroll engraved. SN is at grip. Well marbled and lightly figured European walnut round knob pistol grip buttstock measures 14-5/8″ over reddish brown Decelerator pad. Stock features drop points, point pattern checkering with mullered borders at grip, and individual gold initials “NS” inlet on toe line. Matching small ejector forend has Anson release. Bore diameter: top -.730, bottom -.730. Bore restrictions: top -.032 (full), bottom -.032 (full). Wall thickness: top -.018, bottom -.022. Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 8 lbs 5 oz. LOP: 14-5/8”. What appears to be orig makers VC leather case with stitched leather corners is gold embossed “NORMAN SLADE” on top. Interior is lined in burgundy cloth, and has Churchill’s unique celluloid labels in lid. Case contains a pair of Churchill marked snap caps, Churchill marked square oil bottle, as well as a mop and brush. PROVENANCE: Copy of Rendcombian Society Newsletter, mentioning Mr. Slade, under “old news” where it states “Norman Slade (1929-36) writes to say that he was in the Sudan 1942-55, with military and civil medical services, and is now a consultant urologist with Bristol hospitals.” A listing of Churchill gun numbers. CONDITION: Very fine, as partially refinished. Bbls retain nearly all of a London quality re-black, with some slight subsequent silvering, engraving still clear. Case hardening of action is mostly faded to a pleasing silver gray with a considerable amount of color still left where protected by fence. Top lever, forend iron, trigger plate and trigger guard have been re-blued, and retain nearly all of that blue. Stocks have a glossy refinish over a number of marks and scratches, and retain nearly all of that finish. Pad is relatively new. Checkering correctly re-cut. Bores are excellent, with no noted dents. Action is tight. Bbls are very slightly off face. Ejectors are strong and in time. Trigger works. Case leather is still mostly light in color, darkened on edges with chipping and rubs, mostly on edges and corners. Handle is good. Interior cloth is very good with areas patched with leather where rubbed through, lightly soiled. Accessories are good. Snap caps show lots of wear and tear. An unusual heavy proof British OU. 49183-28 MGM33 (15,000-25,000) – Lot 2293

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2294
$5,175.00

*CHURCHILL XXV “FIELD” QUALITY SIDELOCK EJECTOR GAME GUN WITH CASE.

SN 3649. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 25″ (XXV) chopper lump bbls are fitted with Churchill rib, rear portion gold inlaid “XXV”. Tops of bbls are engraved with E. J. Churchill’s name and Leicester Square address. Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 1-1/8 oz shot and with 1995 Birmingham re-proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers. Bottoms of bbls and loop are stamped with SN, and rear portion of bottom rib engraved with importers name and address (Woodcock Hill). Case hardened sidelock action is stocked to the fences and features automatic safety (SAFE gold inlaid), hidden third fastener, and double triggers. Action and lockplates are engraved with 80% coverage well cut medium scroll with rose bouquet highlights in classic London style. Each lockplate is engraved “E. J. Churchill” and bottom of action is engraved “The Field” “XXV” (in gold), and “MODEL”. Blued top lever and trigger guard have matching scroll. SN is at grip. Darkly marbled European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-3/8″ over black leather covered pad, and features drop points, classic checkering, and a vacant gold oval on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. Bore diameter: left -.730, right -.732. Bore restrictions: left -.011 (Lt mod), right -.008 (IC). Wall thickness: left -.025, right -.028. Drop at heel: 2-1/16″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 6 lbs 0 oz. LOP: 14-3/8 “. Orig makers leather VC case with stitched leather corners is embossed “C.E.C.M.” on top. Case is lined in burgundy cloth, and has Churchill’s unique celluloid labels in lid. Case contains 2-pc brass and ebony cleaning rod, and a pair of Churchill marked snap caps. PROVENANCE: Orig Bill of sale. dated 8 Nov 1927 to CEC. Miller, Esq. for gun, case, cartridges, and shooting, along with stamp duty certificate. Also included is an old hang tag with Mr. Miller’s name on it. CONDITION: Excellent, as completely refurbished, before import by Woodcock Hill. Bbls retain essentially all of a best London black. Action retains 85 – 90% case hardening color, thinned on bottom and fences, silvered on beads. Lockplates retain essentially all of their color. Stock retains nearly all of a hand rubbed oil finish with some light handling marks, and a couple of scratches, checkering re-cut. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Bbls are slightly off face. Ejectors are strong and in time. Case leather is very good, with considerable darkening and many rubs and scuffs. Interior cloth is good, considerably soiled from contact with gun and bbls, with some rubs through. Accessories are good. Despite the present day preference for long bbls there is still a place for these dynamic short barreled guns, especially for grouse hunting and other close quarter work. 49469-2 MGM186 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 2294

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2295
$8,625.00

*VERY FINE 28 GAUGE CHURCHILL “REGAL” BOXLOCK EJECTOR GAME GUN WITH CASE.

SN 8975. Cal. 28 GA 2-3/4″ Chambers. (Finished in 1968) 26″ Dovetailed bbls fitted with Churchill rib, are engraved “Churchill (Gunmakers) Ltd.” and “7, Bury Street. St. James’s London, England.” on tops. Bbl flats are stamped with 1968 Birmingham nitro proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers. SNs are engraved on bottoms of bbls, and loop is stamped “Made in England”. Small sized, scallop-backed, case hardened, boxlock action features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), and double triggers. Action is engraved with approx 70% coverage well cut, varying sized scroll with rose bouquet highlights. “Churchill” is in scroll terminated riband on each side. Blued floorplate is also scroll engraved, surrounding “THE REGAL”. Scroll engraved top lever and trigger guard are also blued. SN is at grip. Nicely streaked and lightly figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 13-3/4″ over Silver type pad, and features typical drop points and checkering at grip, and a gold oval on toe line engraved “R.S”. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. Bore diameter: left -.547, right -.548. Bore restrictions: left -.021 (Full), right -.017 (mod). Wall thickness: left -.030, right -.038. Drop at heel: 2-7/16″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 5 lbs 8 oz. LOP: 13-3/4″. Makers leather VC case with stitched leather corners is embossed “R.S.” in gold on top. Case is lined in burgundy cloth and has gold embossed black leather Churchill label in lid. Case contains 2-pc brass and walnut cleaning rod with mop, brush, and jag, ebony handled turnscrew, pair of snap caps, and a Churchill marked round oil bottle. PROVENANCE: Voluminous information and correspondence between Mr. Schrieber and factory regarding production, delivery, and import of this gun, along with invoice with export price of 250 pounds for the gun and extra for the pad, initials, and case. Richard Schrieber Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, with evidence of light field use. Bbls retain nearly all of their orig finish with some sharp edge wear and light marks. Sharp edges at bottom of action are beginning to silver, as is thumbpiece. Trigger guard is considerably silvered at grip. There are some light handling marks in orig rubbed oil finish of wood. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are strong and in time. Case leather has some marks and rubs, but is generally excellent. Handle is missing. Interior cloth is excellent, with some compressions and marks. Accessories are excellent. A very fine small bore gun. 49311-5 MGM275 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 2295

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2296
$0.00

*CHURCHILL XXV LIGHTWEIGHT BOXLOCK GAME GUN W/CASE.

SN 5418. 12 ga. ca 1936. 25″ bbls, 2-3/4″ chambers, CHOKED: Imp.cyl./Full. Full length matted rib with steel front bead. Marked in gold “XXV” near breech. Double triggers, automatic ejectors, automatic safety, assisted opener. Straight grip stock with gold oval, checkered in 2-pt pattern with 14-3/8″ LOP over checkered butt. Buttstock has 2″ extension and leather cheek mount installed. Splinter forearm with Curtis release checkered in 3-pt pattern. Receiver is near full coverage, scroll and floral engraved, marked in a banner on both sides “E. J. Churchill”. Bottom of frame nicely scroll engraved as is trigger guard and top lever “SAFE” in gold in front of safety and “XXV” in gold on bottom of frame. WEIGHT: 6 lbs. 1 oz. Accompanied by a Maker’s leather toe under “VC” case with accessories. CONDITION: Very good. Bbls retain 85-90% orig blue finish with a few light handling marks. Sling swivel mount installed on bottom rib. Receiver retains 60-70% orig case color on sides. Trigger guard and floorplate retain 85-90% high gloss blue finish as does top lever. Buttstock, modified as noted above with extension and cheek piece and forearm retain most of a nicely restored finish with light handling marks throughout. Mechanics are excellent. Bores are bright and shiny. Case is very good with some soiling and repairs. A well-loved family heirloom. 49582-1 JSL256 C&R (4,000-6,000) – Lot 2296

2297
$2,587.50

*EARLY CHURCHILL UTILITY GRADE BOXLOCK EJECTOR HEAVY PROOF SINGLE TRIGGER GAME GUN WITH CASE.

SN 2134. (ca 1914) Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. One of the very first “Utility” grade (second quality boxlock) guns made. This gun has 25″ dovetailed bbls. This is one of the earliest 25″ guns (after the war they were dubbed the now famous XXV). Bbls are fitted with narrow, concave, matted, game rib, gold inlaid “1” at rear portion. Gun was no. “1” of a pair, with “1” also gold inlaid on top lever and forend tip. Tops of bbls are engraved “E. J. Churchill Gun & Rifle Manufacturer.” and “8 Agar Street. Strand. London. W. C.” Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers; bottoms of bbls with SNs. Anson & Deeley boxlock action features non-automatic safety (SAFE gold inlaid), hidden third fastener, and factory single non-selective trigger. Action is engraved with near full coverage well cut small scroll. “E. J. Churchill” is in riband on each side. Blued top lever, floorplate, trigger plate, and trigger guard are also scroll engraved. SN is at grip. Lightly figured European walnut round knob pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/8″ over red Old English pad. Stock features drop points and standard checkering. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. Bore diameter: left -.730, right -.730. Bore restrictions: left -.024 (Imod), right -.014 (lt mod). Wall thickness: left -.033, right -.030. Drop at heel: 2-13/16″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Weight: 6 lbs 10 oz. LOP: 14-3/8”. Makers VC leather case with stitched leather corners is lined in burgundy cloth and has Churchill’s unique celluloid labels in lid. Case contains 2-pc wood and brass cleaning rod and two keys. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Fine. Bbls retain nearly all of an old satin re-blue over some light marks. Action retains 10 – 20% orig color where protected, but is mostly a silver gray. Blued parts retain some of their orig blue. What is most likely a replacement buttstock is well done, and retains most of its orig finish. Forend shows considerable wear to checkering, borders re-outlined. Bores are excellent, lightly frosted toward breech ends. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are in time. Trigger works. Case leather is good with numerous bumps and rubs, handle getting tired but is intact. Interior cloth is good with some rubs and soiling. Labels are excellent. Cleaning rod pieces mismatched, one end is very new. When this gun was made it was on the cutting edge of Churchill’s highly touted improvements. Front bead sight is “certifiable antique ivory”. 49023-3 MGM51 IVORY (3,000-4,500) – Lot 2297

2298
$0.00

*MATCHED PAIR OF SUPERBLY REFURBISHED STEPHEN GRANT SIDELOCK EJECTOR GAME GUNS WITH CASE.

SN 8044/ 8045. (1919) Cal. 12 ga. Starting with a fine orig pair of actions, these great guns have been completely refurbished and now sport new bbls and stocks, as well as complete refinishing and rebuilding of mechanisms. Many of these guns were done by Ken Duglin when he was proprietor of Atkin, Grant, and Lang. These guns have new beautifully struck 30″ chopper lump bbls, gold inlaid “1” and “2” toward centers of narrow game ribs. (“1” and “2” are also gold inlaid on top levers and forend tips.) Tops of bbls are engraved “Stephen Grant & Sons.” and “7. Bury Street. St. James’s London.” on tops. Bbl flats are stamped with 2001 London nitro proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers. SNs are stamped on bottom of bbl of gun “1”, and engraved on bottom of bbl of gun “2”. Case hardened bar lock sidelock actions feature automatic safeties (SAFE gold inlaid), bushed strikers, and double triggers. Actions are nicely filed with fillets and beads, and Stephen Grant’s classic fluted fences. Actions and lockplates are engraved with nearly full coverage well cut medium and small scroll with acanthus on flutes. “Stephen Grant & Sons” is on each lockplate. Best London new stocks are of exceptionally fine dark veined and lightly figured European walnut (buttstock of gun “2” is somewhat lighter in color). Stocks feature straight grips, checkered wood butts, classic drop points and checkering, and gold ovals on toe lines engraved “L.C”. Matching splinter ejector forends have Anson releases. Gun no. “1”: Bore diameter: left -.725, right -.725. Bore restrictions: left -.022 (mod), right -.013 (lt mod). Wall thickness: left -.032, right -.032. Drop at heel: 2-5/16″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs 12 oz. LOP: 14-3/4″. Gun no. “2”: Bore diameter: left -.724, right -.725. Bore restrictions: left -.024 (mod), right -.012 (lt mod). Wall thickness: left -.035, right -.033. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs 13 oz. LOP: 14-3/4″. Note: guns are “cast on” approx 1/2″. Best quality oak and leather two-gun case with brass corners and circular central medallion, is in brown canvas outer cover with tan leather trim. Central panel on top is embossed “L. C.” Case is lined in scarlet cloth with Grant paper label with Broomhill Leys, Windmill Road address. Case contains 2-pc black composition and brass cleaning rod with mop, brush, and jag in leather wallet, Atkin, Grant and Lang marked square oil bottle, and 2 marked pairs of AGL snap caps. Covered compartment with brass knob holds the key. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine as completely factory re-conditioned with new bbls and stocks. Guns retain essentially all “best” finishes on wood and metal, with just a hint of silvering on action beads, thumbpieces, and sides of trigger guard bows. Bores are excellent. Actions are tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are strong and in time. Case is excellent, near new in all respects. A lovely pair of guns ready for another century of enjoyment. 49305-5 MGM191 (26,000-36,000) – Lot 2298

2299
$9,200.00
Revised: 10/2/2015

Please Note: Gun was ordered by Abercrombie & Fitch in 1926 as a Single Trigger Gun. Double triggers and new trigger guard added more recently as was truck case.

*DAINTY 20 GAUGE JOSEPH LANG SIDELOCK EJECTOR GAME GUN WITH “PATENT TURNING FLAP” HAND DETACHABLE LOCKS WITH CASE.

SN 15951. Cal. 20 GA 2-3/4″ Chambers. (Made ca 1920) 28-3/8″ Dovetailed bbls are engraved “Joseph Lang & Son. 7 Bury Street. St. James’s London.” on narrow, slightly swamped game rib, with extension for third fastener. Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 7/8 and for 1 oz with “LC” (long chamber) mark. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with SNs and “JL&S”. Scaled down sidelock action is stocked to the fences, and features automatic safety (SAFE engraved on gold rectangle), pivoting third fastener, and double triggers. Locks are fitted with seldom seen Lang’s patented “turning flap” hand detachable feature, with detent depressed with thumbnail allowing door to open. A quarter turn of the door releases locks for removal. It appears this is a predecessor to (but in this catalogers opinion is prior to) Lang’s famous key lock. Action and lockplates are engraved with near full coverage well cut rose and scroll. “Joseph Lang & Son” is on each lockplate. “LANG PATENT” is on each takedown door. Blued top lever and trigger guard are also scroll engraved. SN is at grip. Well marbled European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/8″ over dark brown leather covered pad. Typical drop points and checkering are at semi-diamond grip. A vacant silver oval is on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. Bore diameter: left -.617, right -.616. Bore restrictions: left -.011 (mod), right -.006 (IC). Wall thickness: left -.033, right -.026. Drop at heel: 2-9/16″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 5 lbs 11 oz. LOP: 14-1/8″. What appears to be orig leather case with brass corners is embossed “Carlos Quintana FLORIDA 980″ on top. Interior is lined in green cloth with gold embossed brown leather Lang label in lid. Case contains 2-pc walnut and brass cleaning rod and a pair of snap caps. PROVENANCE: ca 1925 Lang catalog with p. 18 describing the detachable lock system, with an add on price of 6 pounds 6 shillings. Larry Baer Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine, as partially refinished. Bbls retain most of what appears to be their orig blue, thinned from hand wear and with a few light marks. Action retains 15 – 25% orig case hardening color where protected. Lockplates retain about half of their orig color. Top lever is considerably silvered at thumbpiece, and trigger guard is lightly silvered, after re-blue. Stocks retain a goodly amount of what appears to be their orig finish, with open grain. Butt portion refinished at time of installation of newer pad. Stocks have normal handling marks, checkering is somewhat worn. There is a 1/2” stress crack behind each lockplate, neither flex. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are strong and in time. Case leather is fine with numerous scuffs and remnants of some old labels. Newer interior cloth is excellent. Label is excellent with a couple of rubs. 49427-6 MGM276 (8,500-12,500) – Lot 2299

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2300
$0.00

*UNUSUAL JOSEPH LANG OVER-UNDER SINGLE TRIGGER EJECTOR GAME GUN WITH CASE.

SN 15521. (ca 1913) Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 28″ Mono-bloc bbls fitted with raised, matted, ventilated rib are engraved “1112 New Bond Street, London” and with makers name either side of rib on mono-bloc. There are no proofs on the bbls, except for a provisional proof on bottom of mono-bloc. Case hardened, deep OU action is fitted with hand detachable back action sidelocks which detach with spring detents under hinged covers at the rear of each plate. Action has interesting filing of beads and top fence, and is fitted with Lang’s highly regarded single non-selective trigger. Action and sideplates are engraved with about 60% coverage well cut medium shaded scroll. “Joseph Lang & Son” is on each side of action, and the date “1913” is on the bottom. Blued top lever and small bow trigger guard are scroll engraved. SN is at grip. Lightly streaked and slightly fiddle figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over checkered composition buttplate. Stock features drop points, point pattern checkering with mullered borders at grip, and a silver oval on toe line engraved “F. J. F.” Matching 3-pc ejector forend has Deeley release. Bore diameter: top -.729, bottom -.729. Bore restrictions: top -.045 (extra full), bottom -.051 (extra full). Wall thickness: top -.040, bottom -.040. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 7 lbs 10 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. High quality oak and leather case with brass corners is lined in green cloth. Reproduction paper Joseph Lang label is in lid. Case contains a pair of snap caps, square oil bottle, pair of ejector springs, and the key. CONDITION: Excellent, as refurbished. Bbls retain over 95% of an old re-black with some minor scratches and spotting. Action retains nearly all of a deeply toned re-case color, engraving remains clear. Top lever and trigger guard retain nearly all of their re-blue. Stocks retain nearly all of an old hand rubbed oil finish with some light spotting and marks. Buttplate is a replacement. Checkering is slightly worn, does not appear to have been re-cut. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Trigger only fires one bbl. Ejectors do not operate,extract only, mainsprings in case, no trips. Case leather is excellent, but with some marks, slight rubs, and mildew. Interior cloth is excellent. Label has been distressed. Accessories are excellent. The 1939 Stoeger catalog listed the Joseph Lang OU gun at a price of $1045.00. 49029-16 MGM75 (7,500-12,500) – Lot 2300

2301
$2,875.00

JOSEPH LANG SIDELOCK EJECTOR GAME GUN.

SN 13965. (1905) Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 28″ Dovetailed bbls are engraved “Joseph Lang & Son 102. New Bond Street London.” on narrow, swamped game rib. “2” is gold inlaid at breech end (gun was no. 2 of a pair with “2” also gold inlaid on top lever and forend tip). Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 2-1/2″ chambers. Bottoms of bbls are stamped “JL&S” and with SNs. Case hardened sidelock action is stocked to the fences, and features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), gold band tumbler end cocking indicators, and double triggers. Action is engraved with classic best rose and scroll, with scroll very cleanly cut and nicely shaded. “Joseph Lang & Son” is on each lockplate. Replacement American walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-5/8″ over old leather faced Silver pad. Stock features large drop points and point pattern checkering. Orig splinter ejector forend has Anson release. Bore diameter: left -.729, right -.729. Bore restrictions: left -.013 (mod), right -.000 (cyl). Wall thickness: left -.027, right -.026. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-1/4″. Weight: 6 lbs 13 oz. LOP: 14-5/8″. CONDITION: Good. Bbls retain over 90% of an old re-black, engraving lightly softened. Action and lockplates retain 20 – 30% orig case hardening color, fairly strong where protected. Top lever retains traces of its orig blue. Trigger guard tang has engraving somewhat erased. Buttstock retains most of what appears to be its orig finish, pad petrified and deteriorating. Forend has large 1/2″ x 2″ repair at left tip. Bores are very fine, lightly frosted with one or two minor pings. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are strong but slightly out of time. Gold band missing from right tumbler end. A superb candidate for complete refurbish, but shootable as is. 49305-11 MGM199 (3,000-7,000) – Lot 2301

2302
$10,925.00

*28 GAUGE W. & C. SCOTT CHATSWORTH “BEST” BOXLOCK EJECTOR GAME GUN WITH CASE.

SN 146686. Cal. 28 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 25″ Dovetailed bbls with narrow, swamped, concave rib are engraved “W. & C Scott Gunmakers.” “Birmingham England” on tops. There are 1-1/2″ triangles of shaded scroll at breech ends. Bbl flats are stamped with Birmingham nitro proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers. Bottom rib and splinter are engraved “Abercrombie & Fitch” and “Houston, Texas”. Loop is stamped “MADE IN ENGLAND”. Small, case hardened, ogee-backed, boxlock action features automatic safety (SAFE gold inlaid) and double triggers. Action is engraved with near full coverage shaded scroll and rose bouquets with geometric borders. “W & C Scott” is on scroll terminated ribbon on each side. Blued top lever, floorplate, single beaded trigger guard, and forend iron are also scroll engraved, matching action. “The Chatsworth” is engraved on floorplate, and SN is on trigger guard tang. Nicely marbled, lightly stump figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-3/4″ over checkered wood butt, and features drop points, diamond hand, and classic point pattern checkering with mullered borders at grip. A hallmarked vacant gold shield is on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. Bore diameter: left -.548, right -.547. Bore restrictions: left -.018 (full), right -.009 (lt mod). Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 5 lbs 6 oz. LOP: 14-3/4″. Gold canvas case with tan leather trim is lined in burgundy cloth, and has gold embossed black leather makers label in lid. Case contains 2-pc wood and brass cleaning rod with mop, brush, and jag in leather wallet, pair of snap caps, and a W & C Scott marked square oil bottle. PROVENANCE: Copy of a listing where this shotgun was for sale at Champlin Firearms Inc in 2008, which relates that about 25 of the 200 Chatsworth model guns ever made were 28 bores. CONDITION: Excellent, very near to new, appears nearly unfired except for proof. It retains essentially all of its classic finishes on wood and metal with only a few of the lightest of handling marks. Case has some light staining and marks on exterior. Interior cloth shows some thinning from insect damage, otherwise is excellent. Accessories are excellent. 49181-35 MGM136 (9,000-14,000) – Lot 2302

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2303
$6,900.00

*BEAUTIFUL W.C. SCOTT PREMIER GRADE 16 GA.

SN 75159. Cal. 16 Ga. 27″ bbls. 2-1/2″ chambers. Choked: IMP CYL/FULL. Full length lined rib with steel front bead. Water table marked “THE PREMIER GUN/W.C SCOTT & SON MAKERS”. Double triggers, automatic ejectors, automatic safety. 14″ LOP over orig lined horn buttplate, round pistol grip. Splinter forend. Receiver is beautifully and finely engraved with multiple game scenes on both side locks, full coverage scroll engraving throughout. Bottom of frame engraved with a large Ruffed Grouse surrounded by fine scroll and is scalloped. The gun also has side clips which are beautifully deeply engraved in an oak leaf pattern. Top lever and top tang fully scroll engraved, as is trigger guard tang and bow. Curtis style forend button and forend metal fully scroll engraved. Bbl wedges engraved in a light oak leaf pattern. The engraving on this gun could be studied for hours. Weight: 6 lb 2 oz. CONDITION: Very good. Bbls retain nearly all of a reblued finish with a few minor light exterior pits towards muzzle, breech engraving has been buffed. Receiver has turned gray, engraving still fairly sharp. Trigger guard is gray with no finish remaining. Checkering slightly worn. Nicely restored stock with numerous light dents and scratches, particularly on right side. Forend wood and checkering is good. Mechanics are fine, ejectors are slightly out of time but otherwise excellent. Bores have been cleaned with scattered frosting. This is really a beautiful high art Scott shotgun. 49272-1 JSL75 C&R (3,000-5,000) – Lot 2303

2304
$6,900.00

*FINE BIG BORE W. & C. SCOTT MONTE CARLO B HEAVY GAME GUN.

SN 73658. (1904) Cal. 10 ga. 2-7/8″ Chambers. 32″ Dovetailed bbls with flat, matted, pigeon rib engraved “SCOTT’S IMPROVED BOLT” at breech end, are engraved with Scott’s name, address, and “THE MONTE CARLO B” on tops. Bbl flats are stamped with Birmingham nitro proofs for 1-1/2 oz of shot, and with “W & S” winged bullet logos. Case hardened square back sidelock action features automatic safety, square crossbolt third fastener, Scott’s patented gas vents, and double triggers. Action is engraved with 60 – 70% coverage well cut various sized scroll. “W & C SCOTT & SON” is on each lockplate, which are also engraved with fine renditions of pigeons in flight. Blued top lever and trigger guard are also scroll engraved. SN is on grip strap, which is also engraved with “castle” trademark, and extends to steel grip cap. Dark, well marbled, and lightly fiddle figured European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 15-3/8″ over 1-1/2″ thick Silver type pad. Stock features drop points, flat top checkering with line borders, and a vacant silver oval on toe line. Short splinter forend has W & C Scott patent long lever release. Bore diameter: left -.775, right -.775. Bore restrictions: left -.045 (full), right -.045 (full). Wall thickness: left -.040, right -.042. Drop at heel: 3-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 10 lbs 0 oz. LOP: 15-3/8″. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbls retain 70 – 80% orig blue with considerable hand wear toward breech ends, thinning overall, with numerous light marks, and a few spots. Action and lockplates retain approx 50% of their orig case hardening color, balance fading to silver gray. Stocks retain most of what appears to be their orig hand rubbed oil finish, which is a bit dry, and with some light scratches and a few deeper marks, mostly on left side of butt. Checkering is slightly worn. Forend checkering is considerably worn. Pad is new. There is a very slight crack at rear of left lockplate. Bores are excellent, bright, shiny, with a hint of frosting in right bbl. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. 49296-5 MGM83 (6,000-9,000) – Lot 2304

2305
$4,600.00

*SCARCE TEN GAUGE W. AND C. SCOTT MONTE CARLO B WATER-FOWLER.

SN 61380. (1899) Cal. 10 Bore. 2-7/8″ Chambers. 30″ Dovetailed steel bbls with broad, flat, matted rib having extension engraved “SCOTT’S IMPROVED BOLT” are engraved with makers name, grade, and address on tops. Bbl flats are stamped with Birmingham nitro proofs for 1-1/2 oz of shot. Bottoms of bbls are stamped “CHOKE” and with SN. Robust case hardened square-backed sidelock action features square crossbolt third fastener, automatic safety (SAFE engraved), Scott’s vented strikers, slightly rounded action bar, and double triggers. Action and lockplates are engraved with 70% coverage medium scroll. Scroll surrounds vignettes of flying pigeons on lockplates, which are also engraved “W & C SCOTT & SON.” Blued top lever and trigger guard are also scroll engraved. SN and Scott castle logo are on trigger guard tang which extends to composition grip cap. Streaked and lightly figured European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14″ over orig ribbed horn buttplate. Stock features drop points, flat top point pattern checkering with beaded borders at grip. A vacant silver oval is on toe line. Matching short splinter forend has Scott’s long tip down lever release. Bore diameter: left -.775, right -.776. Bore restrictions: left -.035 (full), right -.035 (full). Wall thickness: left -.042, right -.039. Drop at heel: 3-1/8″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Weight: 9 lbs 7 oz. LOP: 14″. CONDITION: Very fine, as partially refinished. Bbls retain nearly all of a satin rust re-blue, engraving slightly softened. Action and lockplates retain 50 – 60% orig case hardening color, which is quite vivid in spots. Left lockplate retains perhaps 85%. Top lever and trigger guard retain most of their orig blue. Stocks retain most of their orig oil finish with numerous light marks and scratches from normal use, checkering slightly worn and dirty. Bores are excellent, shiny, with a hint of light frosting. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. 49005-1 MGM6 (4,000-7,000) – Lot 2305

2306
$0.00

*GOLD ENCRUSTED SULLIVAN ARMS SIDELOCK EJECTOR GAME GUN WITH EXTRA BARRELS.

SN 21454. Cal. 12 ga. 27-5/8″ and 31-7/8″ Chopper lump bbls, both fitted with raised, matted, ventilated ribs, are marked “1” and “2” at rear portion of ribs. Top rights are engraved “Sullivan Arms Corporation – Indianapolis (Eibar Spain)”. Tops of left bbls are gold inlaid “SULLIVAN”. Breech ends are flush 2-color gold inlaid with triangles filled with scroll and raised gold inlaid blossoms. Bbl flats are stamped with Spanish proofs for 3″ chambers. H&H type self-opening assist springs are fitted to each bbl set. Blued sidelock action with H&H type detachable locks features non-automatic safety, hidden third fastener, bushed strikers, side clips, and gold plated sgl selective trigger. Action is engraved with well cut acanthus and scroll highlighted by relief gold inlaid blossoms surrounding relief gold game scene of trio of ducks on bottom. Fences are relief carved with oak leaves and acorns. Top lever with pierced thumbpiece is gold inlaid with “SAC” logo. Sideplates are also engraved with gold inlaid scenes; pair of dogs pointing a variety of fowl on left, and with a scene of dueling elk, one fallen, with cows looking on. Trigger guard with more acanthus scroll and blossoms, has SN gold inlaid at grip. Nicely marbled European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over open sided black white line pad, and features fluted drop points, and relief carved attenuated acanthus with stippled background in lieu of checkering. More elaborately carved beavertail ejector forend has Anson release. BBL set no. “1” 27-5/8″: Bore diameter: left -.723, right -.723. Bore restrictions: left -.034 (full), right -.015 (mod). Wall thickness: left -.033, right -.029. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-5/16″. Weight: 7 lbs 14 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. BBL set no. “2” 31-7/8″: Bore diameter: left -.729, right -.729. Bore restrictions: left -.020 (mod), right -.048 (extra full). Wall thickness: left -.022, right -.025. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-1/4″. Weight: 8 lbs 3 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. Gun is accompanied by brown vinyl Perazzi case lined in green cloth, and contains keys. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Robert Burg. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain over 90% of their orig blue, considerably silvered on sides of ribs, and with some light marks. Action and lockplates retain nearly all of their blue, silvered somewhat on beads and high points of relief carving. Stocks retain nearly all of what appears to be their orig finish, with a number of light marks, and some deep dents along toe line. Old pad is petrified. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are in time. Trigger works. Case is good. An unusual, obviously top of the line offering, by this obscure company. “Certifiable pre-ban ivory” bead sights on both bbls. 49100-58 MGM347 IVORY (7,500-12,500) – Lot 2306

2307
$0.00

*CHARLES BOSWELL SIDELOCK EJECTOR .410 GAME GUN WITH CASE.

SN 120562. Cal. 410 3″ Chambers. 26″ Chopper lump bbls with slightly raised matted rib are engraved “Charles Boswell” “London” on tops. Bbl flats are stamped with gauge, chamber length and undetermined proofs, along with “CB”. Case hardened sidelock action features automatic safety (SAFE engraved on gold rectangle), hidden third fastener, vented strikers, raised rib tumbler end cocking indicators and dbl triggers. Action is engraved with 60% coverage large simple scroll. “Charles Boswell” “London” is on bottom of action. Scroll engraved top lever and trigger guard are blued. Plain European walnut pistol grip stock measures 14-3/8″ over checkered wood butt, and features drop points, point pattern checkering with mullered borders at grip, and a vacant silver oval on toe line. Matching long beavertail ejector forend has Deeley release. Bore diameter at muzzles: left -.397, right -.410. Bore restrictions: (mod)(cyl). Drop at heel: 2-3/16″, drop at comb: 1-1/4″. Weight: 6 lbs 3 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. Leather case with brass corners is gold embossed “A. H. HOUGH Thomasville, Ga.” on top. Front is stamped “Made in England”. Interior is lined in green cloth and has new Boswell label in lid. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, with evidence of very little use, retaining essentially all of its finishes on wood and metal with some light handling marks. Bores are excellent. Ejectors are slightly out of time. Case leather is very fine with some light marks and rubs. Newer straps and handle are also fine. Interior is fine. 49512-3 MGM269 (7,500-12,500) – Lot 2307

2308
$6,325.00

*NICELY REFURBISHED PAIR OF WILLIAM POWELL BOXLOCK EJECTOR GAME GUNS WITH CASE.

SN 9211/ 9212. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 28″ Dovetailed bbls are engraved “William Powell & Son. 35. Carrs Lane. Birmingham.” on slightly swamped game ribs. Nos. “1” and “2” are engraved on breech ends corresponding to same numerals engraved on top levers and inside of forend irons. Bbl flats are stamped with Birmingham nitro proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers. SNs are stamped on bottoms of bbls. (Barrel makers numbers are stamped on bottom of bbls, 16009 and 16010.) Boxlock actions are cleaned to dark coin finish and feature automatic safeties, pivoting third fasteners which engage dolls head rib extensions, and double triggers. Actions are engraved with 60% coverage well cut scroll. “William Powell & Son” is on each side. Blued top lever, floorplate, and trigger guard, are also scroll engraved. SNs are on trigger guard tangs. Finely matched, nicely marbled and strikingly figured European walnut straight grip buttstocks measure 15-1/8″ over checkered wood butts. Side panels end in nicely shaped drop points. Classic point pattern checkering with mullered borders is at grips. Silver ovals engraved with crests of shield of arms surmounted by a knight’s helm surrounded by an anchor, are on toe lines. Matching splinter ejector forends have Anson releases. Set “1”: Bore diameter: left -.727, right -.726. Bore restrictions: left -.022 (Mod), right -.010 (IC). Wall thickness: left -.031, right -.031. Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 6 lbs 7 oz. LOP: 15-1/8″. Set “2”: Bore diameter: left -.726, right -.727. Bore restrictions: left -.019 (mod), right -.012 (IC). Wall thickness: left -.032, right -.034. Drop at heel: 2-7/16″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 6 lbs 8 oz. LOP: 15-1/8″. Old, possibly original, two gun leather case with brass corners is lined in burgundy cloth, and has old William Powell label in lid. Case contains 2-pc walnut and brass cleaning rod with mop, brush, and jag, and four Powell marked snap caps. CONDITION: Excellent, as completely and professionally refurbished, with new bbls and stocks, of high quality. Actions have not been altered or re-color hardened. Bbls retain essentially all of their fine quality orig blue. Actions are nicely toned to dark gray. Other parts re-blued, and retain all of that blue. Very well made new stocks retain essentially all of their fine hand rubbed oil finish, but with some light marks and scratches, associated with limited use. Bores are excellent. Actions are tight. Ejectors are in time. Case leather is darkening, has many scuffs and rubs. New straps and handle are excellent. Renewed interior is excellent. To have the amount of work done on these guns performed today, in England, would run well in excess of $15,000.00. 49181-38 MGM442 (7,500-12,500) – Lot 2308

2309
$5,865.00

*J. HARKOM & SON BEST BOXLOCK EJECTOR GAME GUN WITH CASE.

SN 2392. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 30″ Fine Damascus bbls are engraved “Joseph Harkom & Son 30 George Street Edinburgh” on narrow game rib. Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 2-1/2″ chambers. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with SNs. Case hardened boxlock action features automatic safety (SAFE in black enamel on gold rectangle dovetailed through tang) and double triggers. Action is beautifully filed with serpentine fillet, around fences, connecting over top. It is engraved with 90% coverage exceptionally well cut small scroll. “J. Harkom & Son” is in scrolled pennant on each side. Blued top lever, floorplate, and trigger guard are also scroll engraved. SN is on long trigger guard tang. Beautifully marbled and stump figured circassian walnut straight grip buttstock measures 15-1/4″ over serrated horn buttplate. Stock features drop points, point pattern checkering with mullered borders at grip, and a vacant silver oval on toe line. Matching splinter forend has Anson release and is fitted with Deeley ejectors. Bore diameter: left -.730, right -.730. Bore restrictions: left -.034 (full), right -.012 (Mod). Minimum wall thickness: left -.025, right -.026. Drop at heel: 2-3/16″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs 6 oz. LOP: 15-1/4″. What is likely orig makers tapered leather case is lined in blue baize, and has paper Harkom label in lid. CONDITION: Fine, as partially refinished. Bbls retain essentially all of a fine re-brown, with good definition to pattern, rib engraving considerably softened. Action retains a considerable amount of its orig case hardening color where protected, but is mostly silver gray to brown. Top lever, floorplate, and trigger guard have been re-blued, and retain essentially all of that blue. Stocks retain essentially all of a fine hand rubbed oil finish, with some subsequent light marks, checkering nicely re-cut. There is a small stable 1/2″ grain crack at right rear of top tang. Bores are very fine to excellent, light frosting at breech ends. Action is tight. Left bbl is slightly off face. Ejectors are strong and in time. Case leather is dark with numerous rubs and scuffs. Newly restored straps and handle are fine. New lining is excellent with a few light compressions. Orig label is very fine, slightly foxed and soiled, with a dime sized rub at bottom. This gun, like all Harkom guns is of exceptional quality. 48574-1 MGM311 (5,500-9,500) – Lot 2309

2310
$0.00

*PAIR OF COGSWELL & HARRISON “AVANT TOUT” SIDEPLATED BOXLOCK EJECTOR GAME GUNS WITH CASE.

SN 43478/ 43479. (1909) Cal. 12 ga. 30″ Dovetailed steel bbls are engraved with makers name with New Bond Street address, and “THE AVANT TOUT”, on narrow game ribs. Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with “ARCUS” steel trademarks. Bbls are fitted with C&H “Avant Tout” ejector springs. Case hardened sideplated boxlock actions feature automatic safeties (SAFE gold inlaid), hidden crossbolt third fasteners, and double triggers. Actions are engraved with 50 – 60% coverage well cut medium shaded scroll with rose bouquet highlights on sideplates. Each sideplate is also engraved “Cogswell & Harrison Ltd.” Scroll engraved top levers, trigger guards and broad floorplates are blued. SNs are on trigger guard tangs. Top action tangs, sideplates, and trigger guard tangs have been bent to accommodate extreme cast off at face (guns were obviously made for someone with a very full figure and face). Stocks curve back in for normal shoulder placement. These unusual stocks are exceptionally well matched with very fine dark marbling and good figure. They are of European walnut, and measure 13-3/4″ over ribbed wood butts. Nicely shaped drop points are behind sideplates. Standard checkering with mullered borders is at grips. Silver ovals on toe lines are engraved “J.W”. Matching splinter forends fitted with ejector trips, have Anson releases. These guns are a true pair with the numbers “1” and “2” engraved on ribs. (These numbers appear no where else on guns, and components must be matched up by SN.) Gun 43478 no. “1” : Bore diameter: left -.730, right -.730. Bore restrictions: left -.016 (mod), right -.006 (IC). Wall thickness: left -.032, right -.033. Drop at heel: 1-7/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs 9 oz. LOP: 13-3/4″. Gun 43479 no. “2”: Bore diameter: left -.731, right -.730. Bore restrictions: left -.016 (mod), right -.006 (IC). Wall thickness: left -.033, right -.031. Drop at heel: 1-7/8″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 6 lbs 9 oz. LOP: 13-3/4″. What appears to be orig makers brown canvas 2-gun motor case with stitched leather corners and trim, is embossed “J. W.” “XV.” “K.H.” on top. Interior is lined in burgundy cloth and has paper C & H New Bond Street label in lid. Case contains 3 aluminum snap caps and another marked “Parker Hale”. CONDITION: Very fine, as partially refinished. Both sets of bbls retain over 90% of an older, well done re-blue with some light marks and rubs, mostly on bottom of bbl set “2”. Actions and lockplates retain 40 – 50% orig case hardening color, quite strong where protected. Balance has fading color, turning to silver. Top levers, floorplates, and trigger guards retain nearly all of a sympathetic re-blue, engraving slightly softened. Stocks retain nearly all of a well done rubbed oil refinish, checkering re-run, and is fairly sharp. Bores are very fine, lightly frosted, with one or two scattered small pits, and one or two shallow dents. Actions are tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are slightly out of time on gun no. “1”. Case shows considerable wear and fading. Straps and handle are good. Interior cloth is good with some stains and rubs. Partitions are slightly loose. These are not “crossover” stocks. A solid pair of guns that actually handle quite well (best with a wad of chewing tobacco in your right cheek). 49417-8 MGM143 (5,500-8,500) – Lot 2310

2311
$0.00

W. W. GREENER F 35E HEAVY GAME GUN.

SN 46708. (1898) Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 30-1/4″ Semens steel bbls fitted with concave matted rib are engraved with Greener name, address, gun trial information, and steel type in unmatted portion of rib. Rear portion is engraved with pigeon (?). Bottoms of bbls are stamped with Birmingham black powder proofs and “2-3/4 CASE” along with “CHOKE”. Case hardened boxlock action features typical side safety, crossbolt third fastener, and double triggers. Action is engraved with 50% coverage small scroll. “W. W. GREENER” is engraved in rectangular field on each side. Lightly figured European walnut round knob pistol grip buttstock measures 14″ over brown Old English pad. Borderless point pattern checkering is at grip. Matching splinter forend with Baker type ejectors has Anson release. Bore diameter: left -.736, right -.736. Bore restrictions: left -.014 (Mod), right -.016 (mod). Wall thickness: left -.038, right -.035. Drop at heel: 2-3/8″, drop at comb: 1-11/16″. Weight: 7 lbs 15 oz. LOP: 14″. CONDITION: Very fine, as partially refinished. Bbls retain over 80% of a very old re-black, slightly silvered and freckled. Action retains 40 – 50% orig case hardening color, vivid where protected. Trigger guard retains traces of orig blue, browned at grip. Stocks retain most of what may be their orig oil finish over numerous light marks and scratches, some a bit deeper, checkering considerably worn, especially on forend. Pad is relatively new. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are strong and in time. There are some old stable cracks in head of stock behind action. 49224-9 MGM71 (2,500-3,500) – Lot 2311

2312
$1,150.00

W. GREENER TEN GAUGE SIDE LEVER HAMMER GUN.

SN 10560. Cal. 10 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 31-3/4″ Laminated steel bbls are engraved “WILLIAM GREENER. INVENTOR OF LAMINATED STEEL” on narrow game rib. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with Birmingham black powder proofs for 11 gauge, SNs, and elephant logos. Side lever snap single under bite action is fitted with bar locks having non-rebounding serpentine hammers with tall spurs and no heads. A projection on the breast of each hammer engages another projection on head of strikers to retract them from breech face when hammers are brought to half cock. Water table is stamped “W W Greener Patent” referring to his 1868 patent for self-acting strikers, just described. Action is engraved with 30% coverage simple open scroll. “W Greener” is at the top of each lockplate. Lightly figured dense European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-3/8″ over steel buttplate. Point pattern flat top checkering is at diamond hand. A vacant silver oval is on toe line. Nearly fully checkered splinter forend has roller friction pull off release. Bore diameter: left -.785, right -.783. Bore restrictions: left -.000, right -.000. (Made before choke “invented”.) Minimum wall thickness: left -.038, right -.042. Drop at heel: 3″, drop at comb: 1-3/4″. Weight: 9 lbs 1 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. PROVENANCE: Richard Schreiber Collection. CONDITION: Fine, as partially refinished. Bbls retain nearly all of a well done smooth re-brown with good definition to pattern. Action and lockplates retain traces of case hardening color where protected, but are mostly gray to dark brown. Stocks retain most of what appears to be their orig finish with additional oil rubbed in as maintenance over numerous marks and dents. Checkering is lightly worn. There is a crack at wrist on both sides, running from rear of top strap down and forward toward triggers, which flexes slightly. Bores are fair, with considerable light pitting throughout. Action is slightly loose. Locks are crisp. An unusual early Greener. 49311-4 MGM236 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 2312

2313
$4,197.50

*INTERESTING MORTIMER & SON UNDERLEVER HAMMER GAME GUN WITH CASE.

SN 7504. (1899) Cal. 12 ga. 2-1/2″ Chambers. 30″ Bold two stripe Damascus bbls are engraved with makers name and address on slightly raised, concave, game rib. Bbl flats are stamped with Birmingham black powder proofs and SN. Makers (probably W & C Scott) number is on splinter. Case hardened Jones underlever action is fitted with bar action rebounding locks with serpentine round bodied hammers. Action and locks are engraved with 60% coverage medium scroll. “MORTIMER & SON” is in scrolled riband on each lockplate. Broadly streaked, dark European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over orig ribbed horn buttplate. Flat top point pattern checkering with mullered borders is at grip. A silver oval on toe line is engraved with monogram “ACH” matching initials on case lid. Matching splinter forend with small inset horn tip has Deeley & Edge marked release. Bore diameter: left -.710, right -.707. Bore restrictions: left -.021 (mod), right -.000 (cyl). Wall thickness: left -.032, right -.029. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″ (considerably cast off). Weight: 6 lbs 13 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. Makers green canvas case with tan leather trim and brass corners, is lined in burgundy cloth. Mortimer & Son paper label is in lid marked “no 7706”. Case contains 2-pc cleaning rod (with one piece ebony, and the other of rosewood, that mate correctly), Turks head, bench cloth, and external straps. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain what appear to be a re-brown, but may be orig brown. Pattern has good definition, but surfaces are somewhat grainy. Action and locks retain most of their orig case hardening color, possibly as much as 85%. Stocks retain nearly all of their orig hand rubbed oil finish with a number of light marks and scratches, with some oil rubbed in over the years as maintenance. Checkering shows light wear. Bores are very fine, with some scattered light pits. Action has just a hint of looseness with forend removed, and is tight with forend installed. Bbls are on face. Locks are crisp. Canvas of case has faded to olive green, and has a number of light marks and scratches. Leather trim is generally good, but with a few splits. Straps and handle are fair. Interior cloth is fine, with some light insect damage and rubs. Label is very fine, with some light foxing. Accessories are good. A high condition, solid, hammer gun. 49005-2 MGM7 (4,000-7,000) – Lot 2313

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2314
$14,375.00

*TINY GALESI POCKET PISTOL THAT BELONGED TO NOTORIOUS AND INFAMOUS KILLER OF LEE HARVEY OSWALD, JACK RUBY.

SN 161372. Cal. .25 ACP. Blue finish with 2-1/2″ bbl. fixed sights and black composition grips with company trademark at the top. Magazine is European release. Accompanied by a narrow black silk necktie and a small round gold religious pendant (a Mezuzah) that has fine decorative symbols on the outside including the 6 pointed Jewish star and an inscription in Hebrew. Additionally accompanying is a small pale green canvas bag 11-/4″ x 7″ with eyelets a the top for a string closure. One side is marked “EMPIRE STATE BANK / DALLAS, TEXAS” over the logo of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. Also accompanied by a notarized declarative statement over the signature of Frederick S. Ruby wherein he states the necktie and gold religious icon are part a lot of items that belonged to Jack Ruby and came directly from Eva Grant to him. He further states that Eva Grant was Jack Ruby’s sister and his aunt. He continues that Jack Ruby was his uncle, his father’s brother, and since “Aunt Eva” gave these items to him they have remained in his possession in his home. Also accompanied by another notarized declarative statement over the signature of Stanton Magid who states that this pistol, identified by SN, was owned by Jack Ruby and that it was given to his grandmother, Eva Grant, when Jack Ruby was arrested and incarcerated. He states that Mr. Ruby was Mrs. Grants brother and Mr. Magid’s great uncle. He continues that Mrs. Grant gave this pistol to his father, Ronald Magid, who in turn gave it to him and that Ronald is Mrs. Grants son. He continues that it has remained in his possession since that time. He states that “This gun was commonly carried in Uncle Jack’s boot as a hidden backup firearm.” Mr. Magid further states that the bank deposit bag also came from his grandmother, Eva Grant, to his father who passed it on to him. He states that “This bag was used daily by my Uncle Jack to make cash deposits from the proceeds of his two nightclubs in Dallas, Texas.” Also accompanied in this lot is a hand written letter to “Dear Uncle Jack” and signed “Ronnie” (Ronald Magid). The letter is on military type stationary and is simply personal news to Jack about Mr. Magid’s time in basic training. Also accompanying is a copy of a color photo of Jack Ruby. Although this pistol was in no way involved in Lee Harvey Oswald’s shooting, it almost certainly was something that belonged to a notorious and infamous person involved in a momentous event that reshaped some of the thinking in this country. Additionally accompanied by a full box of (50) Remington 25 automatic ammunition that Mr. Magid states was given to him by his father. CONDITION: Pistol is fine, overall retains 75-80% blue with freckles of rust. Grips are fine. Mechanics are crisp. Strong sharp bore, dark in the grooves. Tie is fine. The gold Mezuzah is also fine and the bank bag shows light soil. Ammunition is fine. 48777-1 JR (12,500-22,500) – Lot 2314

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2315
$8,050.00

*LOT OF TWO RARE SMITH & WESSON REGISTERED MAGNUM REVOLVERS.

SN 47130, 58489. Cal. 357 Magnum. 1). SN 47130 Blue finish with 6″ ribbed bbl, partridge front sight and adjustable rear sight on the rnd top frame. Bbl, rib & top of receiver have fine checkering. Frame is 5-screw style with standard trigger & hammer. Hammer has fine checkered spur with serrations on both sides. Mounted with large silver medallion, diamond checkered Magna grips, matching numbered to this revolver. Rear face of cyl and inside ejector shroud have matching SN. The frame, inside the crane is marked “REG. 639”. 2). SN 58489 Blue finish with 4-1/8″ ribbed bbl, partridge front sight and adjustable rear sight in the rnd top frame. Top of rib & top strap are very nicely checkered. Frame is 5-screw style with standard trigger and King cockeyed hammer that has large, checkered spur and serrated sides. Mounted with large silver medallion, diamond checkered walnut grips, matching numbered to this revolver. Left side of frame, under the grip is stamped with a tiny date “10 52” and a small diamond, along with a small star by the SN on the buttstrap which all signifies factory restoration in Oct. 1952. Rear face of cyl and inside ejector shroud are marked with matching SN. Inside the crane, on the frame is marked “REG 4570”. This model was Smith & Wesson’s finest double action revolver. PROVENANCE: Larry Baer Estate Collection. CONDITION: 1). Very fine, all matching. Overall retains about 95-96% strong, orig factory blue with light muzzle end wear and some fine sharp edge wear. Grips are extremely fine showing only faint diamond point wear. Mechanics are crisp. Brilliant shiny bore. 2). Very fine, all matching. Overall retains 93-95% strong factory blue with muzzle and sharp edge wear. Top of the back strap is thin with grey metal showing through. Trigger & hammer retain bright case colors. Grips are sound, showing light diamond point wear. Mechanics are crisp. Bright shiny bore. 49427-10 JR C&R (5,000-8,000) – Lot 2315

2316
$9,200.00

*RARE SMITH & WESSON PRE-WAR REGISTERED MAGNUM DA REVOLVER WITH BOX.

SN 49742. Cal. 357 Magnum. Blue finish with 8-3/4″ ribbed bbl, partridge front sight with McGivern bead front sight and adjustable rear sight in the rnd top frame. Top of rib & top strap are nicely checkered. Frame is 5-screw type with standard trigger and hammer that has fine checkered spur and serrated sides. Mounted with large silver medallion, diamond checkered Magna grips, matching numbered to this revolver. Rear face of cyl and inside ejector housing are marked with matching SN. Inside the crane, frame is marked “REG 1670”. Accompanied by an orig royal blue & gold, Chinese red inside, 2-pc cardboard box which contains, what appears to be orig wax paper and a brass cleaning rod. Also accompanying is a 2-page Smith & Wesson factory letter which identifies this revolver as a pre-WWII Registered Magnum in cal 357 Magnum, registration number 1670, shipped Nov. 24, 1936 to “The Palace, 220 Main St., Kalispell, MT”. It was shipped with 8-3/4″ bbl and Sheard gold bead front sight, walnut grips with grip adapters attached, now missing. Additionally accompanied by a Smith & Wesson owners pamphlet for the Magnum revolver which pictures the long barreled revolver and the grip adapter. It is also accompanied by a 1936 Smith & Wesson, 80th Anniversary catalog. This is the model of revolver touted by the renowned author and Magnum Guru, Elmer Keith. This was Smith & Wesson’s finest double action revolver. PROVENANCE: Larry Baer Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine to extremely fine, all matching. Overall retains 96-97% strong, orig factory blue with only faint muzzle edge wear and very faint sharp edge wear. Grips are crisp, showing only light diamond point wear. Mechanics are crisp. Brilliant shiny bore. Has been fired, but not a lot. Box has a break in one side and shows corner & edge wear with some missing surface paper on one side. It also has evidence of old tape having been removed. Interior is bright & clean. Catalog, cleaning rod & owners pamphlet are bright & clean. 49427-11 JR C&R (5,000-8,000) – Lot 2316

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2317
$10,350.00

*RARE JOHN WARREN ENGRAVED SMITH AND WESSON TRIPLELOCK DA REVOLVER WITH GOLD.

SN 10682. Cal. 44 Spcl. Blue finish with 6-1/2″ bbl, integral half-moon front sight with fixed rear sight in top strap. Mounted with extraordinarily carved 2-pc “certifiable pre-ban ivory” grips that have Smith & Wesson silver medallions and are signed on the inside “John Warren” (the engraver). This revolver is extraordinarily engraved with incredible fine, intertwined foliate arabesque patterns with extremely fine pearled and shaded background. Engraving covers about 90% of the entire revolver surface. Left rear side of frame has an extremely well defined, with high detail the figure of a raised gold stooping bald eagle with fine yellow & rose gold wire inlay above the grip area. Right side, on the side plate is inlaid with a raised platinum polar bear in great detail standing on an ice floe surrounded by oval, extremely fine gold wire inlays. The area above the right grip has matching gold wire inlay. Center front flats of the frame & crane are inlaid in very fine gold wire designs. Left side of bbl has the Cal. marking inlaid in yellow gold surrounded by a fine, wire border. Right side of bbl has the Smith & Wesson name inlaid in yellow gold with fine wire border. Root of the bbl and muzzle end are inlaid with 2 fine lines in rose gold. Bottom front of frame, trigger-bow, backstrap & buttstrap are inlaid in 2-color gold geometric designs. SN on the buttstrap is also inlaid in gold. Bottom right front side of the frame is engraved with the engravers name “JOHN WARREN”. Screw heads on right side of frame are all engraved. This revolver has some of the highest quality engraving examined by this cataloger. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus, all matching except grips which are unnumbered. Overall retains virtually all of its fine custom blue finish, appears to be unfired since engraving. Hammer & trigger retain virtually all of their factory case colors. Grips are sound and show a fine, mellow ivory patina. Mechanics are crisp. Brilliant shiny bore. 49296-2 JR C&R; IVORY (4,500-6,500) – Lot 2317

2318
$0.00

*RUGER MODEL SP101 DA REVOLVER PURPORTEDLY THE PROPERTY OF WILLIAM B. RUGER, FOUNDER OF STURM RUGER FIREARMS.

SN 880-00301. Cal. 9mm. All stainless revolver with 3″ medium weight bbl, fixed sights and standard markings. Mounted with wood panel rubber grips. Accompanied by a gray plastic Ruger case and owner’s manual. Also accompanied by a letter on Batterman’s Auction Co. letterhead dated November 22, 2010 over the signature of Kurt R. Vogel. The first paragraph of this letter identifies this revolver by model, caliber and serial number and states “This arm is tagged with a white tag upon which is written in his daughter’s hand “Mr. Ruger’s personal side arm” This arm sold at Batterman’s November 7, 2010″. Personal knowledge of this cataloger is that Mr. Ruger’s middle name is Batterman and that his son-in-law was the late Stephen Kurt Vogel. Kurt R. Vogel is Mr. Ruger’s grandson, which all lends authenticity to the provenance of this revolver as having been Mr. Ruger’s personal carry arm. Also accompanied by a 2-3/4″ x 1-7/8″ manila tag which has the handwritten inscription “Mr Ruger’s Personal side arm”. It is also annotated “9mm para” and with the number 4718 which is the auction number from the aforementioned auction sale. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Grips show light handling. 49198-2 JR (10,000-20,000) – Lot 2318

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2319
$0.00

*HISTORICALLY SIGNIFICANT WILDEY SURVIVOR SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL, SERIAL NUMBER “0SSG-1”. SPECIAL ORDERED BY MAJOR JAMES HOLLOWAY JR., AND SHIPPED ON SPECIAL LOAN ACCOUNT. WITH ORIGINAL BOX AND PAPERWORK.

SN OSSG-1. Cal. 45 WIN. MAG. 10″ bbl, brushed stainless steel finish, adjustable sights, raised rib, smooth varnished highly figured wood grips. Gas operated mechanism. Orig box with model and SN on end label. Wildey paperwork. PROVENANCE: William Smith Collection. Accompanying this pistol is a letter from Will Moore President Wildey F.A. Inc. telling that this pistol was ordered by Major James L. Holloway Jr. on 7/23/1991 to be shipped to the Picatinny Arsenal. The orig order was not purchase, but was on a memo bill which Wildey F.A. used for a special “loaner” pistol. Also included is a letter from Major Holloway to Will Moore thanking him for the opportunity to test this pistol. CONDITION: Fine. Pistol retains an even brushed stainless steel finish overall with some slight marring and a few scratches. Bore is bright with sharp rifling. Sights are excellent. Markings are all clear. Grip panels are fine with very little wear. Box is very good with clear end label and packing material. A chance to purchase a very special historic Wildey pistol with a very unique SN that could be associated with the OSS (Office of Strategic Services) to which Major Holloway was at one time connected. 49312-62 FTL (5,000-10,000) – Lot 2319

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2320
$0.00

*PAIR OF WALTHER GSP SEMI-AUTO TARGET PISTOLS WITH ONE CONVERSION KIT.

SN 98596, 22400 & 117996. Cal. 22LR & .22 SH. Conversion unit is 32 Smith & Wesson Wadcutter. Nearly identical pistols that have satin hard chrome finish and contoured, stippled right hand adjustable target grips. Both have micrometer adjustable rear sights. Pistol SN 98596 has a 4-1/2″ bbl in a flat side frame. Pistol SN 22400 is nearly identical with 3-1/4″ bbl and a heavy flat side target frame with front bbl weight. Accompanied by an orig Walther conversion unit, SN 117996 that has 4″ bbl in a flat side light weight frame with micrometer adjustable rear sight. Each pistol is accompanied by its orig black hard plastic case, orig paperwork and target, including target for conversion unit, owners manuals and tools. Conversion unit also has 2 orig Walther magazines, each pistol has an orig caliber 22 magazine and there are 2 spare 22 cal magazines. Pistols also come with orig correspondence from German dealer, Carl Bock of Frankfurt Germany to Mr. Ronald J. Holmes of Chappaqua, NY, along with invoices for both pistols and the conversion unit. CONDITION: Both pistols and conversion unit are in exceptionally fine, as new condition, retaining virtually all of their crisp, orig finish. Spare magazines and cases are equally new. 49403-3 JR250 (3,500-5,500) – Lot 2320

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2321
$9,200.00

RARE PAIR OF HUNTER ARMS CO. SHOOTING TROPHIES BY LENOX.

SN NSN. 1) CA 1925. This very scarce piece of Hunter Arms/ L. C. Smith memorabilia, is in dark rosewood color with hand-painted spaniel under glaze. It is 19″ high x 7″ diameter, and marked on bottom with “7”. Rear is hand painted in Gothic script “Hunter Arms Co.” “First Prize” “Class “A””. These fine trophies were generally awarded to the trap shooter with the highest aggregate score of the year at club in which he was participating. A similar vase is illustrated on p. 501 of “L. C. SMITH THE LEGEND LIVES” by John Houchins. 2) Very rare Hunter Arms Company prize vase featuring a beautiful male Pointer and on reverse gilted “HUNTER ARMS CO. FIRST PRIZE CLASS A”. Signed by the artist DeLan in back of Dog. Vase is approximately 10-1/2″ tall, 3-1/2″ circumference at top. Bottom of vase stamped in green with “L” encased in wheat sheaf. Gilted vase rim. This exact vase pictured on page 501 in “L. C. SMITH THE LEGEND LIVES” by John Houchins. CONDITION: 1) Excellent. Glaze is lightly crazed overall. No chips noted. Painted inscription has darkened. 2) Excellent with slightest of crazing. Gilt on rim near mint and overall in outstanding condition. No cracks noted. 49290-10 JSL20 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 2321

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2322
$28,750.00

*EXCEPTIONALLY RARE L. C. SMITH PREMIER GRADE WITH RELIEF GOLD INLAYS AND ALL OPTIONS.

SN RE126002. Cal. 12 GA 32” Bbls fitted with raised, flat, matted, ventilated rib have rib extension engraved “L. C. SMITH Premier GRADE” within scroll and geometric border. Tops of bbls are engraved “Sir Joseph Whitworth FLUID COMPRESSED STEEL” and “MADE TO ORDER BY THE Hunter Arms Co. Inc. FULTON, N.Y.” There are 2-1/4” triangles of scroll engraving at breech ends, intersected by gold inlaid lightning bolts; there also are 7/8” triangles of scroll at muzzles. Bbl flats are engraved with SN, grade, and “CHAMBER 2-7/8”. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with Whitworth sheaf of wheat logos, and tube numbers. Splinter is reinforced. Standard weight action with SN and grade engraved on water table, features non-automatic safety (SAFE gold inlaid), and Hunter ONE TRIGGER. Action and lockplates are near fully engraved with large shaded scroll having rose bouquet highlights and geometric borders surrounding oval vignettes of relief gold inlaid dogs and birds; gold inlaid setter is on left, with pointer on right. Trigger plate portrays gold inlaid alert grouse on red gold foliage. Other two color inlay, consisting of gold grape leaves and red gold grapes, is on each fence. This is the classic theme found on most “Premier” grade L. C. Smiths. Blued trigger guard has gold inlaid monogram “FWW” on bow. SN is at grip. Very fine, flame figured, dense American walnut round knob pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/2” over leather faced Silver type pad. Beautifully cut, closely spaced, fancy border checkering with fleur-di-lis behind lockplates, is at grip. Thin ribbons go through pattern at rounded portion of knob. Matching long beavertail ejector forend has schnabeled tip. Iron internals are scroll engraved. Checkering is near full coverage with thin fleur-di-lis ribbons through pattern. Typical J-spring release has secondary lock in guitar shaped escutcheon. Bore diameter: left -.726, right -.727. Bore restrictions: left -.031 (full), right -.037 (full). Wall thickness: left -.030, right -.031. Drop at heel: 1-13/16″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 8 lbs 8 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Fine, as refurbished. Bbls retain essentially all of a glossy rust blue, engraving slightly softened. Action retains traces of orig case hardening color, which was never very bright, as evidenced by color remaining on water table. Overall appearance is a very pleasing pewter gray. All engraving remains sharp and clear. Trigger guard is re-blued, engraving somewhat softened, especially at grip. Gold inlay from one leg of large “W” missing. Exceptionally well crafted replacement stocks retain nearly all of a glossy finish, with a few light marks. Checkering is very lightly worn, and is especially well cut, with correct pattern and quality, as is worthy of a gun of this grade. Bores are very fine, with some light scratches and polishing over old minor pits. Action is somewhat loose, nearly tight with forend installed. Bbls are off face. Ejectors are in time. Trigger works. Any Premier grade L. C. Smith is a desirable and extremely scarce commodity, with a total of 28 being produced, 21 in 12 ga. “Certifiable pre-ban ivory” bead sights. 49417-13 MGM213 IVORY (25,000-35,000) – Lot 2322

2323
$8,050.00

EXCEPTIONALLY RARE 16 GAUGE L. C. SMITH GRADE A1.

SN 4451. Cal. 16 GA This unusual pre 1898 gun with only 12 made in this gauge and grade, has 28” fine chain Damascus bbls with broad, flat matted rib. Extension, is engraved “HUNTER ARMS CO. MAKERS FULTON, NY. Bbl flats are stamped with SN. Splinter is stamped with grade. Small case hardened action is filed with single bead around fences, but is not fluted on bottom. Action features automatic safety and dbl triggers. Action is engraved with sprays of scroll with some geometric embellishment on fences. Lockplates have about 80% coverage of light scroll with some floral highlights surrounding vignettes of dogs in hunting poses; a setter looks intently into hedgerow on left, while a pointer points under fir tree on right. “L. C. SMITH” is engraved at the bottom of each lockplate. Trigger guard bow depicts a pair of standing quail. SN is on grip. Nicely marbled and fine flame figured European walnut pistol grip buttstock with ogee shaping to grip finial measures 13-5/8” over ribbed composition buttplate. Point pattern checkering with line border is at grip. Matching splinter forend with early style ejectors has inlet ebony tip, J-spring release, and secondary sliding button release in round escutcheon. Bore diameter: left -.651, right -.653. Bore restrictions: left -.015 (Mod), right -.000 (Cyl). Wall thickness: left -.031, right -.032. Drop at heel: 2-5/8″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Weight: 6 lbs 12 oz. LOP: 13-5/8″. CONDITION: Good. Bbls retain 60 – 70% orig Damascus finish which still shows dramatic Damascus pattern well. Action and lockplates have been cleaned to a silver gray, traces of color are visible where protected around fences. There is some fairly deep pitting on right side of action under front of lockplate. Stocks retain most of an old oil refinish with numerous subsequent marks, some old sanding marks visible, checkering nicely re-cut. There are a number of small chips and bumps on left side of forend, at intersection of bbl. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors will not fire. 49102-5 MGM215 (7,500-12,500) – Lot 2323

2324
$37,375.00

*EXCEEDINGLY RARE EXCEPTIONALLY HIGH ORIGINAL CONDITION .410 GAUGE SPECIALTY GRADE L. C. SMITH EJECTOR GUN.

SN FWE193981. Cal. .410 GA. 3″ Chambers. This scarce gun, with Houchins estimating only a total production in this grade of approx 33, with just 13 recorded with 26″ bbls, has 26″ bbls fitted with flat, matted, single sighting plane rib. Tops of bbls are marked “L.C. SMITH Specialty GRADE” and “HUNTER ARMS CO. INC. M’F’R’S FULTON, N.Y. USA”. Bbl flats are stamped with SN, grade, Hunter proofs, and “NP”. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with nitro steel logos. Case hardened action features automatic safety and double triggers. Action is engraved in typical “Specialty” style with 40% coverage flourishes of scroll. Lockplates have 80% coverage large open scroll surrounding vignettes of game birds; a pair of quail standing in grass on left, and a duck flying over marsh on right. “L. C. Smith” in Old English script is on each lockplate. Blued trigger guard with scroll on bow has SN on tang. Nicely stump figured American walnut round knob pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over ribbed hard rubber buttplate. Point pattern checkering with beaded borders wraps over top of grip. Matching splinter ejector forend has inset ebony tip, and oval secondary release escutcheon. Bore diameter at muzzles: left -.391, right -.390. Drop at heel: 2-3/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs 0 oz. LOP: 14-1/4”. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, essentially as new, retaining nearly all of what appears to be their orig factory finishes on wood and metal, with a hint of silvering at muzzles, and slight silvering on sharp edges of action. Trigger guard and forend escutcheon retain nearly all of their bright blue, slight loss on trigger guard tang due to flaking. Stocks are excellent with only a few minor marks and light scratches, with one mark at tail of left lockplate running down across lockplate to bottom. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are in time. As fine an example of this rare little gun, as one could hope to find. 48780-1 MGM43 (30,000-45,000) – Lot 2324

2325
$9,775.00

*SCARCE .410 L. C. SMITH FIELD GRADE WITH AUTOMATIC EJECTORS AND SINGLE TRIGGER WITH CASE.

SN FWE192862. Cal. .410. 3″ Chambers. 26″ Bbls with raised, matted, sgl sighting plane rib is marked with typical L. C. Smith nomenclature on top right bbl. Small case hardened action with automatic safety and sgl selective trigger is unmarked except for “L. C. Smith” on each lockplate, Hunter One Trigger on trigger plate, and SN and grade on water table. Nicely streaked European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over ribbed composition buttplate. Flat top point pattern checkering is at grip. American walnut splinter ejector forend has J-spring and knurled secondary release in oval escutcheon. Bore diameter at muzzles: left -.392, right -.401. Drop at heel: 2-3/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs 5 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. Good quality rounded pigskin case is lined in burgundy cloth. Case was made by Capt. A. H. Hardy, and his leather label is on central partition block. CONDITION: Excellent, as competently and completely refinished. Metal parts retain all of their factory type orig finishes, with perhaps a bit of subsequent edge wear. New buttstock retains nearly all of its hand rubbed oil finish. Forend retains a like amount of a matching refinish. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are in time. Trigger works. Case is fine. .410 L. C. Smith’s are hard to find especially with single trigger and ejectors. This would make a delightful quail gun. 49417-36 MGM353 (9,000-14,000) – Lot 2325

2326
$2,875.00

*.410 L. C. SMITH FIELD GRADE.

SN FWS56329. Cal. 410 3″ Chambers. 28″ Bbls with raised, matted, sgl sighting plane rib is marked with typical L. C. Smith nomenclature on top right bbl. Small case hardened action with automatic safety and dbl triggers is unmarked except for “L. C. Smith” on each lockplate, and SN and grade on water table. Plain American walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/8″ over ribbed composition buttplate. Flat top point pattern checkering is at grip. Matching splinter forend has J-spring release. Bore diameter at muzzles: left -.387, right -.397. Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-5/16″. Weight: 6 lbs 7 oz. LOP: 14-1/8″. CONDITION: Good. Bbls retain most of their orig blue with many marks and some cleaned rust at breech ends. Action retains 40 – 50% orig case hardening color, vivid where protected. Lockplates retain most of their color, considerably faded, especially right lock, which is almost gray. Stocks retain most of what appears to be their orig finish with a considerable number of light marks. Forend has repaired 3″ crack on left side toward tip, with added oil. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. 49417-10 MGM208 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 2326

2327
$0.00

*SCARCE, AS FOUND, 20 GAUGE L. C. SMITH EAGLE GRADE EJECTOR GUN WITH SINGLE TRIGGER.

SN 139190. Cal. 20 GA 2-3/4” Chambers. 28” Bbls fitted with concave, matted rib are marked “L. C. SMITH Eagle GRADE” and “HUNTER ARMS CO INC M’F’R’S FULTON, N.Y., U.S.A.” on tops. There are sprays of scroll engraving at breech ends. Bbl flats are stamped with SN and grade, along with “CHAMBERS 2 ¾ INCHES” and Hunter proofs. Typical featherweight case hardened action is fitted with non-automatic safety and Hunter “ONE TRIGGER”. Action and lockplates are engraved in “Eagle” grade style with sprays of large scroll interspersed with beaded shading, surrounding unique to Eagle grade, semi-relief vignettes of flying game birds on lockplates; a pheasant on left, and a duck on right. “L. C. SMITH” is in Old English script at the front of each lockplate. A relief engraved perched eagle is on top lever pivot. Nicely stump figured American walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 13-7/8” over ribbed composition buttplate. Point pattern checkering with beaded borders wraps over top of grip. Matching splinter ejector forend has inset ebony tip, and typical J-spring release with knurled button secondary in oval escutcheon. Bore diameter: left -.618, right -.619. Bore restrictions: left -.033 (full), right -.007 (IC). Wall thickness: left -.032, right -.033. Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs 4 oz. LOP: 13-7/8″. PROVENANCE: Cody Firearms Museum letter confirming specifications and stating that it was started on July 23, 1934, and shipped August 28, 1934 to Hugh Gaston. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain approx. 95% of what appears to be their orig blue, slightly thinned from normal handling, and with a few light marks. Action retains over 85% orig dark case colors, silvered on sharp edges and fences, thinned and with some dark spots on bottom. Lockplates retain essentially all of their orig case hardening color. Trigger guard retains nearly all of its orig blue, silvered on sharp edges. Stocks retain over 90% of their orig finish, thinned from normal hand wear, with numerous light marks and nicks, checkering slightly worn and dirty. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are in time. Trigger works. A very fine example of this hard to find small bore L. C. Smith, with only 111 produced in this gauge. 49402-3 MGM214 (15,000-25,000) – Lot 2327

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2328
$7,475.00

*SCARCE 20 GAUGE L.C. SMITH EAGLE GRADE WITH L O’ M CASE.

SN 7895E. Cal. 20 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 26-1/16″ Bbls with matted rib are marked “L. C. SMITH Eagle GRADE” “HUNTER ARMS CO M’F’R’S FULTON, N.Y.” on tops. There are sprays of scroll engraving at breech ends. Bbl flats are stamped with SN, grade, and “E”. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with nitro steel trademarks. Case hardened action features non-automatic safety and Hunter selective “One Trigger” so marked on trigger plate. Action and lockplates are engraved in a style unique to this grade with 60% coverage large shaded scroll surrounding semi-relief birds; a pheasant flies across left lock, and a duck wings across right. A flying eagle is on top of opening lever. “L. C. Smith” is in Gothic script at the front of each lockplate. Blued trigger guard with scroll on bow, has SN at grip. Nicely figured custom American walnut buttstock measures 14″ over decomposing open sided white line pad. Stock features a right hand cheekpiece, point pattern checkering at grip with broad mullered borders at points, and a composition grip cap with white line spacer. A silver oval engraved “HGC” is on toe line. Matching large beavertail ejector forend has reinforcing bolt which screws into extension of iron, and guitar shaped secondary release escutcheon. Bore diameter: left -.617, right -.617. Bore restrictions: left -.003 (skeet), right -.000 (cyl). Wall thickness: left -.028, right -.026. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 6 lbs 8 oz. LOP: 14”. Brown leather leg o’ mutton case marked “V L & A Chicago” on rear cover has brass name plate on side engraved “Hinton G. Clabaugh” and “CHICAGO” (matches initials on stock). Case contains 4-pc Powers brass cleaning rod in cloth bag. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Marion E. Williams. CONDITION: Fine, as refurbished. Bbls retain nearly all of a satin re-black over some light marks, engraving slightly softened. Action retains traces of orig case color where protected, but is mostly bright silver to gray. Trigger guard retains traces of what appears to be orig blue. What appear to be old custom stocks retain nearly all of their hand rubbed oil finish with some light scratches and marks. A 6″ piece on top right of forend has chipped off and been re-glued, but is still partially loose. Pad is deteriorated. Bores are excellent, lightly frosted at breech ends. Action is tight. Ejectors are in time. Trigger is intermittent when set for right bbl first. Case leather is very good with numerous marks and scrapes. Top handle and straps are very good. Cover has detached. Cleaning rod is excellent. 49287-1 MGM44 (6,000-10,000) – Lot 2328

2329
$7,475.00
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Please Note: The typographical error in the last sentence in description, when referring to only 65 Crown Grades were made in 20 ga it should have read 16 ga and this is a 16 ga gun.

*SCARCE LONG BARRELED 16 GAUGE L. C. SMITH CROWN GRADE WITH SINGLE TRIGGER.

SN FWE103113. Cal. 16 GA 2-9/16 Chambers. 30” Bbls with matted rib are engraved “L. C. SMITH Crown GRADE” and “MADE TO ORDER BY THE Hunter Arms Co Inc. FULTON. N. Y.” on tops. Engine turned bbl flats are stamped with SN, grade, and Hunter proofs. Featherweight action features non-automatic safety and “Hunter ONE TRIGGER”. Action is engraved in typical “Crown grade” style with scroll, flower bursts, and geometric borders surrounding relief etched and engraved oval vignettes of hunting dog scenes on each lockplate; a pair of setters on left and pointers on right. A sovereign’s crown is gold inlaid on top lever pivot. Blued trigger guard with matching scroll and flowers on bow, has SN at grip. Flame figured American walnut straight grip buttstock measures 13-3/8” over ribbed composition buttplate. Coarse fancy checkering is at grip. Matching splinter ejector forend is engraved with ejector patent info on iron, and features J-spring and knurled button secondary release in guitar shaped escutcheon. Bore diameter: left -.655, right -.652. Bore restrictions: left -.031 (full), right -.028 (IMod). Wall thickness: left -.039, right -.037. Drop at heel: 3″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 7 lbs 1 oz. LOP: 13-3/8″. CONDITION: Good, as partially refurbished. Bbls retain most of what appears to be their orig blue, but is most likely an older re-blue, engraving still clear. Action and lockplates are cleaned to silver gray, engraving remains sharp and clear. Replacement stocks retain nearly all of their oil finish, checkering rather rough and sharp. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are in time. Trigger works. A very scarce gun, with only 65 twenty ga. guns made in this popular grade. 49417-9 MGM210 (5,500-8,500) – Lot 2329

2330
$5,462.50

*TURNBULL RESTORED, ALL OPTION, L. C. SMITH CROWN GRADE DOUBLE TRAP GUN.

SN RE101142. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 32″ Bbls with raised, matted, ventilated rib are engraved “L.C. SMITH Crown GRADE” and “MADE TO ORDER BY THE Hunter Arms Co., Inc FULTON N.Y.” on tops. Sides of breech ends are engraved with 1-1/2″ triangles of scroll. Engine turned bbl flats are stamped with SN, grade, and Hunter proofs. Splinter is of reinforced type. Case hardened action with SN and grade on water table, features non-automatic safety and Hunter One trigger. Action is engraved in typical Crown grade style with 80% coverage simple scroll with rose highlights. Trigger plate is marked “Hunter One Trigger”. Lockplates have full coverage matching scroll surrounding nicely rendered oval vignettes of hunting dogs at centers with a pointing setter and another honoring point under trees on left, and pointing pointers on right. “L.C. SMITH” is in scrolled riband at front of each lockplate. Top lever has gold inlaid crown. Scroll engraved trigger guard is gold inlaid “LEO” on bow, and has SN at grip. Nicely fiddle figured American walnut bone capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over Silver type pad, and features Monte Carlo comb, and point pattern borderless checkering which continues over grip. Matching short beavertail ejector forend has reinforcing bolt, and guitar shaped secondary latch escutcheon. Bore diameter: left -.726, right -.726. Bore restrictions: left -.030 (full), right -.015 (Mod). Minimum wall thickness: left -.030, right -.022. Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at rear of Monte Carlo: 1-13/16″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 8 lbs 0 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Excellent, as completely restored (Consignor states, by Doug Turnbull) and retaining essentially all factory type finishes applied at that time, with only one or two handling marks, most noticeable a fingernail sized rub at central right side of butt. Bores are fair, with some deep pitting in both bbls throughout. Action is tight. Ejectors are in time. Trigger works. Fewer than 900 Crown grades were made in all gauges and types, 644 in 12 ga. “Certifiable pre-ban ivory” bead sight. 49249-7 MGM213 IVORY (6,000-10,000) – Lot 2330

2331
$0.00

*L. C. SMITH ALL OPTION SPECIALTY GRADE TRAP.

SN RE84644. Cal. 12 GA 2-3/4” Chambers. 32” Bbls fitted with raised, ventilated rib are marked “L. C. SMITH Specialty GRADE” and “HUNTER ARMS CO INC M’F’R’S FULTON, N.Y., U.S.A.” on tops. There are sprays of scroll engraving at breech ends. Bbl flats are stamped with SN and grade. Bbls are fitted with reinforced splinter. Typical standard weight case hardened action with no safety, is fitted with Hunter “ONE TRIGGER”. Action and lockplates are engraved in “Specialty” style with spray of large shaded scroll surrounding game birds on lockplates; a pair of quail in grass on left, and a duck flying over marsh on right. “L. C. SMITH” is in Old English script at the front of each lockplate. Nicely fiddle figured American walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/8” over black solid pad. Point pattern checkering with line borders wraps over top of grip. Matching short beavertail ejector forend with reinforcing bolt, has typical J-spring release with knurled button secondary in guitar shaped escutcheon. Bore diameter: left -.730, right -.729. Bore restrictions: left -.037 (full), right -.035 (full). Wall thickness: left -.032, right -.032. Drop at heel: 1-15/16″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 8 lbs 8 oz. LOP: 14-1/8″. PROVENANCE: Factory letter confirming specifications. The William Smith Collection. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Fine, as partially refinished. Bbls retain essentially all of a dark satin re-blue. Action and lockplates retain approx. 30 – 40% of their orig case hardening color, balance a bright silver with small spots of oxidation. Stocks retain most of what appears to be orig finish considerably worn, with a few marks and some loss at butt with installation of new pad, checkering considerably worn. There are cracks behind both lockplates, as well as two 1” old cracks on right side of forend. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are slightly out of time. Trigger works. Twin beads are “certifiable pre-ban ivory”. 49312-65 MGM212 IVORY (4,500-6,500) – Lot 2331

2332
$3,737.50

*L. C. SMITH SPECIALTY GRADE WITH VENTILATED RIB AND SINGLE TRIGGER.

SN RE45980. Cal. 12 GA 30” Bbls fitted with raised, ventilated rib are marked “L. C. SMITH Specialty GRADE” and “HUNTER ARMS CO INC M’F’R’S FULTON, N.Y., U.S.A.” on tops. There are sprays of scroll engraving at breech ends. Bbl flats are stamped with SN and grade. Typical standard weight case hardened action is fitted with non-automatic safety and Hunter “ONE TRIGGER”. Action and lockplates are engraved in “Specialty” style with spray of large shaded scroll surrounding game birds on lockplates; a pair of quail in grass on left, and a duck flying over marsh on right. “L. C. SMITH” is in Old English script at the front of each lockplate. Dense, crotch figured American walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 13-1/2” over brown Old English pad. Point pattern checkering with line borders wraps over top of grip. Matching splinter ejector forend has inset ebony tip, and typical J-spring release with knurled button secondary in guitar shaped escutcheon. Bore diameter: left -.726, right -.724. Bore restrictions: left -.029 (IMod), right -.026 (IMod). Wall thickness: left -.028, right -.030. Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 7 lbs 12 oz. LOP: 13-1/2″. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Fine, as partially refinished. Bbls retain most of their orig blue with numerous light marks, thinning overall. Action and lockplates retain a considerable amount, probably well over half, of their orig case hardening color, actually percentage difficult to establish due to relatively heavy added lacquer, which has yellowed. Stocks retain most of an old oil refinish over some deep marks, with a few subsequent light marks, checkering re-cut. Bores are excellent, with a small dent 12” from breech end of right bbl, and some very light frosting. Action is tight. Ejectors are in time. Trigger works. Almost 5000 Specialty grade 12 bores were made, but few with ventilated ribs. “Certifiable pre-ban ivory” bead sight. 49417-11 MGM211 IVORY (4,000-6,000) – Lot 2332

2333
$5,750.00

*SCARCE 20 GAUGE L. C. SMITH 3E GRADE WITH SINGLE TRIGGER AND STRAIGHT GRIP.

SN 6133E. Cal.20 GA This unusual pre 1913 gun with only 149 made in this gauge, has 30” bbls marked with “HUNTER ARMS COMPANY” and “FULTON, NEW YORK” on rib extension. Bbl flats are stamped with SN and grade. Small featherweight case hardened action features non-automatic safety and Hunter’s selective “ONE TRIGGER”. Action and lockplates are engraved with sprays of scroll within line borders surrounding game scenes without ovals, with pairs of quail on both sides. “L. C. SMITH” is engraved at the front of each lockplate. Nicely fiddle figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 13-3/4” over brown open sided Pachmayr white line pad. Matching splinter ejector forend has inlet ebony tip, J-spring release, and secondary latch in guitar shaped escutcheon. Bore diameter: left -.613, right -.612. Bore restrictions: left -.023 (IMod), right -.021 (Mod). Wall thickness: left -.033, right -.032. Drop at heel: 2″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs 9 oz. LOP: 13-3/4″. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Fine. Bbls retain over 80% of what appears to be orig blue, with light silvering of sharp edges, and thinning overall. Action and lockplates retain 40 – 60% orig case hardening color, strong where protected, balance a hand worn bright silver. Stocks retain most of an old varnish refinish, which has some chipping around checkering and newer pad, checkering somewhat worn and grimy. There is a slight hairline crack behind left lockplate. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are in time. Trigger works. A fine handling scarce L. C. Smith. “Certifiable pre-ban ivory” bead sights. 49417-12 MGM209 IVORY (4,000-6,000) – Lot 2333

2334
$32,200.00

*RARE AND DESIRABLE OPTIMUS GRADE LEFEVER.

SN 51044. Cal. 12 ga. This top of the advertised line Lefever has 30″ Whitworth steel bbls with flat, matted rib. Tops of bbls are engraved “Lefever Arms Co Optimus.” and “Whitworth Fluid Steel”. There are 1″ pyramids of geometric and scroll engraving, as well as gold bands, at breech ends which also have typical Lefever filed-in engraved bosses, as found on their high grade guns. There are also a band of geometric engraving at muzzles. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with SN and Whitworth sheaf of wheat trademarks. Typical late Lefever sideplated action has single piece cocking hook with tall arch extractor, and internal ejectors. Action also features automatic safety (SAFE engraved) visible through rectangular window through top of safety slide, which is gold inlaid with bands. Cocking indicators and triggers with checkered blades are gold-plated. Action is filed with fillets and beads along with rebated lock tails and relief shamrocks on fences. Engraving is of usual Lefever quality and style, far superior to that offered on most other American shotguns. Action has about full coverage of exceptionally well cut various sized shaded scroll with some geometric highlights, as well as geometric and acanthus borders. This fine engraving is background for gold inlaid game scenes; a gold inlaid duck flying across a marsh on bottom of action, and a flying grouse gold inlaid on opening lever, which also has nicely filed and checkered thumbpiece. Lockplates are also scroll engraved, and have a combination of geometric and knot-work borders surrounding well rendered gold inlaid dogs. Game birds are gold inlaid at front portions. A setter is at edge of field on left, and appears to be intently watching a flushing quail at front of lockplate, with a pointer in open uplands pointing a flushing woodcock on right. “LEFEVER ARMS CO” is in scroll terminated riband under a trio of blossoms on each lockplate. Trigger plate is engraved with patent dates, the latest being ’94. Scroll engraved trigger guard has oval vignette of gold inlaid pointing setter on bow, and SN on tang, which extends to horn grip cap with inset gold oval on top. Nicely veined and lightly figured European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/8″ over checkered composition buttplate. Borderless fancy pattern checkering with ribbons through pattern and large extension into butt, is at grip. Drop points are inlet clock hand shaped horn with bone or ivory accent dots. A gold shield on top of comb is engraved “M G Schwind”. Matching splinter forend with fancy inlet horn tip and central escutcheon gold inlaid with head of a spaniel, has spring tension release. Bore diameter: left -.729, right -.729. Bore restrictions: left -.038 (full), right -.037 (full). Wall thickness: left -.029, right -.035. Drop at heel: 2-3/4″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Weight: 7 lbs 12 oz. LOP: 14-1/8”. CONDITION: Fine, as partially refinished. Bbls retain essentially all of a fine satin re-black, engraving sharp and clear. Action cleaned to coin finish over some light pitting. All engraving remains sharp and clear. Details of gold inlays are excellent. Cocking indicators and triggers have been re-plated and retain all of that gold. Stocks retain essentially all of a fine hand rubbed oil finish. There is evidence of some repaired cracks at wrist. Lower left horn of head of stock shows a repair and has moved slightly away from lockplate. Checkering is excellent and competently re-run. Newer buttplate is fine. Bores are excellent with slight frosting at breech ends, and there is evidence of a dent being raised, about 10″ back from muzzle on left bbl. Action is tight. Ejectors are in time. 47909-1 MGM46 (27,500-45,000) – Lot 2334

2335
$12,650.00

NICELY RESTORED EARLY LEFEVER AA SHOTGUN WITH EJECTORS.

SN 24974. (ca 1896) Cal. 12 ga. 2-5/8″ Chambers. Beautifully patterned 30″ Damascus bbls with concave, matted rib are engraved “Lefever Arms Co.” “Fine Damascus Steel” on tops. There are gold inlaid bands and 1-1/2″ triangles of geometric and scroll engraving at breech ends, which also have filed in ogee embellishment, as found on all Lefever guns of Grade D and higher. Muzzles have bands of geometric engraving and fillets filed in to ribs. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with British provisional proofs, and bottom of left bbl with SN. Case hardened, transitional action with opposed fishhook cocking arms and sears mounted to sideplates, is fitted with in-frame ejector system which was to become Lefever’s standard offering. Water table is marked with grade “AA” and SN. Triggers are gold plated, and not checkered. Action is nicely filed with rebated lockplates and shamrock carved fences. Action is engraved with typical for Lefever, exquisitely cut scroll, flowers, and geometric borders surrounding exceptionally well detailed game scenes in oval vignettes; a bellowing elk with mountains in background is on left lockplate, and a pointing pointer is on right. Bottom of action portrays a pair of hunting dogs. A smaller oval portrait of a dog is on trigger plate, which is also engraved with patent dates, the latest being ’94. Trigger guard bow portrays classic Lefever spaniel retrieving a grouse. Action and lockplates have some gold embellishment which is not nearly as extensive as that found on Optimus grade guns, consisting of “LEFEVER ARMS CO” on tapered band on each lockplate, central portions of flowers on fences, another flower blossom on top lever, some scrolled gold wire flush inlaid around portrait of dogs on bottom of action, and a gold wire border to dog scene on trigger guard bow. SN on grip is gold inlaid in very fancy font. Finely veined and nicely stump figured European walnut fluted capped pistol grip buttstock measures 13-3/4″ over checkered wood butt with hard rubber heel and toe plates, as often provided on high grade Lefevers. Lozenge shaped drop points have central inset ebony inlay. Fancy pattern checkering has scrolled ribbons through pattern in typical Optimus style. Removal of grip cap reveals wood stamped with SN, and carved “OPT”. (The numerals and carving show considerable staining and oxidation, and do not appear to be new.) Matching splinter forend with more ribbons through checkering pattern, has hard rubber dogs head central medallion, and fancy hard rubber tip. Bore diameter: left -.737, right -.737. Bore restrictions: left -.033 (full), right -.025 (IMod). Wall thickness: left -.042, right -.030. Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-3/4″. Weight: 7 lbs 15 oz. LOP: 13-3/4″. CONDITION: Excellent, as finely restored. Bbls retain essentially all of an exceptionally well done re-brown with wonderful definition to pattern. Action and lockplates retain over 95% well colored re-hardening, engraving slightly softened. Case hardening of trigger guard thinning on bow, and silvered at grip. Some gold inlay may be enhanced. Stocks retain nearly all of a well done hand rubbed oil finish, checkering re-cut. Stock was broken through the wrist and has been expertly repaired. Forend tip is a replacement. Some screw heads have been re-engraved, most notably those that hold on heel and toe plates, grip cap, as well as forend screws. Bores are excellent with a few scattered small pits. Action is tight. Right ejector will not fire. 49416-1 MGM202 (12,000-16,000) – Lot 2335

2336
$28,750.00

EXCEPTIONALLY FINE, EARLY LEFEVER SPECIAL ORDER HIGH GRADE (A ?) PLAIN FINISH GAME GUN.

SN 11824. Cal. 12 GA 2-3/4″ Chambers. This very early, striking Lefever with fully compensated action with cocking levers and pivoting top lever, just post dating the side cocking type, has 30″ intricately patterned Damascus bbls with flat matted rib. Bbls have typical high grade filed in ogee bosses at transition to action. Bottom of right bbl is stamped with SN preceded by “A” which is the only indication of the grade of this gun, as there are no letter markings on water table or stampings under grip cap. Case hardened action with non-automatic safety, cocking indicators, and gold-plated dbl triggers is filed in a manner found on highest grade guns, with rebated lockplates, bold fluted beads, fancy fillets on top lever, and fences carved with three shamrocks. Although of a very high grade, the action of this gun has minimal engraving with only geometric borders interspersed with sprays of well cut scroll. “Lefever Arms Co” is on each lockplate. Trigger plate is engraved with patent dates, latest being “87”. Trigger guard with SN at grip extends to fluted composition cap. Removal of cap finds stock makers (?) signature “A. P. Kessel”. Stock is of fine dense well marbled and nicely figured European walnut. It is fitted with its orig composition buttplate with widows peak, embossed with Lefever monogram. Arrowhead shaped drop points are behind lockplates, and checkering at grip is of the highest order with normal point pattern 20 LPI checkering intersected by bands of very closely spaced checkering flanked by ribbons. Large fancy bordered flourishes of this same checkering extend into butt. A vacant gold shield is on toe line. Matching splinter forend with large composition fancy bordered tip, has push button release. Checkering matches that on grip with panels of differing spacing, and with stylized fleur-di-lis intrusion at rear. Bore diameter: left -.740, right -.740. Bore restrictions: left -.030 (full), right -.024 (mod). Wall thickness: left -.025, right -.024. Drop at heel: 2-15/16″, drop at comb: 1-7/8″. Weight: 7 lbs 14 oz. LOP: 14-1/16″. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine. Bbls retain 85 – 90% orig vibrant Damascus finish, silvered a bit on sharp edges, thinned and browning a bit above forend from normal handling. Action retains 80% orig case hardening color, silvered at bottom and on high edges. Lockplates retain 90 – 95% orig color. Trigger guard is silvered at grip, blue flaked on bow. Stocks retain most of their orig finish under added oil on butt, and most likely on forend. Checkering lightly worn, and has not been re-cut. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. A striking high condition understated top grade Lefever. 49102-1 MGM288 (27,500-42,500) – Lot 2336

2337
$17,825.00

*EXCEPTIONALLY FINE HIGH CONDITION LEFEVER ARMS COMPANY PRESENTATION GRADE EJECTOR GUN.

SN 53288. Cal. 12 GA 2-3/4” Chambers. This fine, specially made gun, has no grade markings on water table or on wood under grip cap, however SN on bbl is preceded by a lazy “O” often used by Lefever to denote special order guns. It exhibits most of the qualities and finish found in ‘C” grade guns, but has some unusual special features including its 32” Whitworth steel bbls, fitted with slightly raised, flat, matted rib which are gold inlaid “Lefever Arms Co. Whitworth Steel” and “Presented to A. C. Bryan. 1906”. Bbls have typical Lefever high grade raised ogee transitions from action, gold inlaid bands, and 1” triangles of geometric and scroll engraving at breech ends. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with Whitworth sheaf of wheat trademarks and SN. Coin finished action features automatic safety, gold-plated cocking indicators, and gold-plated dbl triggers, and is engraved in typical “C” grade style, with sprays of well-cut scroll and geometric flourishes. Sideplates, have double dogs in circular vignettes, setters on left, pointers on right. “Lefever Arms Co” is on the front of each lockplate. Case hardened trigger guard has typical Lefever spaniel retrieving a duck flanked by more scroll. Very fine, well marbled, and lightly figured European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14” over Lefever embossed hard rubber buttplate. Lozenge shaped drop points are behind lockplates. Point pattern checkering with flourishes into butt is at grip. A gold oval on toe line is engraved “A. C. Bryan”. Matching splinter forend has steel tip, central escutcheon, and friction release. Bore diameter: left -.732, right -.733. Bore restrictions: left -.033 (full), right -.029 (IMod). Wall thickness: left -.030, right -.028. Drop at heel: 2-7/8″, drop at comb: 1-11/16″. Weight: 7 lbs 6 oz. LOP: 14″. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, with little evidence of having been fired, or even carried. Bbls retain essentially all of a fine satin rust blue, with one or two very light marks. Action retains nearly all of its orig case hardening color, with a hint of silvering on sharp edges, fences and beads. Case hardening on forend escutcheon and trigger guard tang remains strong. Engraving on all parts sharp and crisp. Gold-plating is worn on cocking indicators, almost completely gone on left side, and flaked and rubbed on triggers from contact with trigger plate. Stocks retain essentially all of their hand rubbed oil finish with a number of light marks and scratches, as one would expect from 110 years of standing in a closet. Checkering is sharp and clean, with virtually no wear. Bores are near mint, with just a few minor flecks visible. Action is crisp. There are extractor wipe marks on breechface but no firing halos. Ejectors are strong and in time. A truly exceptional Lefever. “Certifiable antique ivory” front spherical bead sight. 49416-2 MGM205 IVORY (10,000-15,000) – Lot 2337

2338
$0.00

*LEFEVER SPECIAL ORDER FE GRADE WITH WHAT APPEAR TO BE ORIGINAL 27″ BARRELS.

SN O36285. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 27″ Damascus bbls are fitted with slightly raised, matted rib. There are no Lefever markings to be found. Interesting SN with “O” prefix is on bottom of left bbl. This prefixed SN is also on water table along with grade. Inspection of muzzles shows the bbls lay together and full keels are present, leading one to believe that these bbls are orig length. Typical case hardened action features automatic safety, automatic ejectors, and double triggers. Cocking indicators are not operable. Action is engraved with sprays of scroll within line and geometric borders. A well engraved grouse sits in open woodlands on left lockplate, and a duck is flying toward viewer from marsh on right. “LEFEVER ARMS CO” is on each plate. Lightly streaked European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 13-1/2″ over orig Lefever composition buttplate. Point pattern checkering is at grip. Matching splinter forend with large steel central escutcheon and steel tip, has usual spring release. Bore diameter: left -.738, right -.738. Bore restrictions: left -.010 (IC), right -.011 (IC). Choke in left bbl begins 2″ from muzzle. Wall thickness: left -.028, right -.030. Drop at heel: 2-3/4″, drop at comb: 1-3/4″. Weight: 6 lbs 14 oz. LOP: 13-1/2″. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbls retain 70 – 80% orig bold Damascus finish, thinning and silvering from normal hand wear. Action retains approx 30% orig case hardening color, vivid where protected, thinned and silvered around bottom and on fences. Lockplates retain over 90% of their orig case hardening color which is quite strong. Stocks retain most of what appears to be their orig finish, as well, with numerous marks. Forend considerably worn, and with many dents. Checkering soiled and gummed. Bores are very fine, lightly frosted, and with a few scattered light pits. There is evidence of a dent being raised 8″ behind muzzle of left bbl. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are strong and in time. An “as found” example of this relatively scarce Lefever grade, which was in competition with the G. H. E. Parker and L. C. Smith 2 grade. “Certifiable pre-ban ivory” rear bead. 49224-12 MGM72 IVORY (2,000-4,000) – Lot 2338

2339
$1,150.00

FINE LEFEVER EARLY G GRADE GAME GUN.

SN 15841. Cal. 12 Ga. 30″ bbls. 2-5/8″ chamber. Dbl triggers, extractors, cocking indicators and Lefever matted rib. Steel front bead. Engraved dolls head extension. Standard early safety. Splinter forend, full pistol grip stock with 13-/8″ LOP over orig Lefever monogrammed hard rubber buttplate. Long early trigger guard marked with SN at grip that runs to scalloped pistol grip cap. Steel push button forend with typical early 2 pt checkering. Weight 7 lbs. 4 oz. Wall thickness: L -.031, R -.025. Bore diameter: L-.743, R -.744. Choke: L – .031, R -.031. Drop at com1-3/4″. Drop at heel 3-3/16″. CONDITION: Very good. Lockplates retain nearly all of their orig case color, staring to tone. Frame retains about half of the orig case color turning silver at front of frame. Push button forend release and forend tip, mostly silver as is trigger guard. Bbls retain virtually all of their high contrast Damascus pattern. Bore is very good with a few light patches of roughness. Stocks are sound with a few minor hunting marks and repair at toe. Lever slightly left of center when closed. Gun is tight. Mechanics excellent. 49102-7 JSL31 (1,250-2,000) – Lot 2339

2340
$5,750.00

*VERY RARE D. M. LEFEVER SONS & CO. 7D TRIGGER PLATE ACTION SINGLE TRIGGER EJECTOR LIGHT GAME GUN.

SN 1341. Cal. 12 ga. 2-1/2″ Chambers. This unusual gun, unmarked on bbls or water table for grade, is stamped with SN and “D” under grip cap. It has 26″ Krupp steel bbls with concave, matted rib engraved “KRUPP” and “FLUID – STEEL” on tops. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with steel information, and bottom of left bbl with SN. Trigger plate, crossbolt boxlock type, arched back action is stamped with SN on water table. It features knurled roll tang safety and single selective trigger with selector pin through stock. Action is engraved with 30% coverage nicely cut scroll. Lefever’s typical realistic dogs are on sides of action; a pointer on left, and pointing setter on right, both over “D. M. Lefever Sons & Co”. Trigger plate is engraved “Not Connected With Lefever Arms Co.” Trigger guard has portrait of a spaniel retrieving a mallard on bow, and SN on tang. Marbled and stump figured European walnut hard rubber capped pistol grip buttstock measures 13-3/4″ over checkered wood butt with hard rubber heel and toe plates. Side panels are checkered and point pattern checkering with line borders is at grip. A vacant silver oval is on toe line. Matching splinter forend has inset horn tip and knurled release in large steel escutcheon. Bore diameter: left -.735, right -.736. Bore restrictions: left -.012 (Lt mod), right -.005 (IC). Wall thickness: left -.023, right -.024. Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 5 lbs 14 oz. LOP: 13-3/4”. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Very fine, as found. Bbls retain approx 85% orig blue with a number of light marks, some spotting, thinning from normal hand wear toward breech ends. Action retains 40 – 50% orig case hardening color, strong where protected, thinning and silvering from normal use. Stocks retain a considerable amount of what appears to be their orig oil finish with numerous light and heavy marks and scratches. Sharp edges, drop points, and checkering worn from hand wear. Stock shows a number of repairs through head, checkering re-cut on left side panel, some chipping at junction with action on right, with other repairs near trigger selector. Forend tip has been re-glued. Bores are excellent, with some light frosting. A small dent in left bbl is just in front of forend tip. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Top lever spring is broken or missing. Ejectors are in time. Trigger works. A fine example of this scarce gun. Bob Elliott and Jim Cobb state in LEFEVER – GUNS OF LASTING FAME, “We can only surmise that the 7D grade is the more scarce among the already extremely rare boxlock crossbolt guns.” “Certifiable pre-ban ivory” front bead. 49224-8 MGM61 IVORY (2,500-4,500) – Lot 2340

2341
$23,000.00

*EXCEPTIONALLY RARE AND FINE 20 GAUGE ITHACA FLUES 6E STRAIGHT GRIP, 24″ BARREL GAME GUN.

SN 201628. Cal. 20 GA 24″ Bbls with semi-raised, flat, matted rib are engraved “Krupp Fluid Steel” on tops. Engine turned bbl flats are engraved with SN and “6”. Small Flues action with SN, grade, and gauge engraved on water table, features automatic safety and checkered gold-plated triggers. Action is engraved with near full coverage small simple scroll within geometric borders which surrounds vignettes of gold inlaid dogs in field settings on sides; a pointer on left, and a setter on right. “Ithaca Gun Co” is engraved above each scene. Bottom front of action has engraved scene of grouse. Trigger plate has relief engraved perched pigeon in circular vignette. A pair of quail are on trigger guard bow. SN is on tang. Nicely crotch figured American walnut straight grip buttstock measures 13-7/8″ over orig engraved skeleton steel buttplate. Side panels are checkered and have arcaded border toward action. Grip checkering is also fancy bordered with intrusive fleur-di-lis “drop points”. A vacant gold shield is on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend has inset ebony tip, and typical J-spring with push button secondary release. Inside of iron is engraved with line borders, sprays of scroll, and with SN. Bore diameter: left -.619, right -.622. Bore restrictions: left -.022 (full), right -.000 (cyl). Wall thickness: left -.017, right -.018. Drop at heel: 2-3/4″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 5 lbs 10 oz. LOP: 13-7/8″. PROVENANCE: Email copy from Walt Snyder stating “it books as a 6E 20 gauge with 24″ Krupp steel bbls. 8/31/10 for a S. B. McMasters. You have a very nice rare gun.” Also a copy of the original Ithaca ledger page for this gun. CONDITION: Excellent, as found. Bbls retain 90 – 95% orig blue, with a number of light handling marks and scratches. Damascening on water table and lumps has some stains. Action retains most of its orig case hardening color, percentage difficult to ascertain because of engraving. Turning to gray on bottom from normal handling wear. Top lever retains about 70% of its orig blue. Trigger guard retains about 20% of its orig blue. Gold of triggers shows some finger wear, but is over 80%. Stocks retain nearly all of their orig finish with numerous light marks and one or two a bit deeper. Checkering lightly worn. Skeleton buttplate has turned brown. Central plug covering lightening recess has been pushed in about 1/16″. Bores are excellent with some rough areas of very light pitting, and a few minor dents, worst of which is 8″ back from muzzle on left bbl. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are in time. The ideal quail gun, it’s a wonder that this fast little gun did not see heavier use. 49376-1 MGM295 C&R (20,000-30,000) – Lot 2341

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2342
$20,125.00

*SCARCE ITHACA FLUES 7E WITH SINGLE TRIGGER (MADE FOR FRANCIS P. WHITEHAIR, PRESUMED TO BE LATER UNDER-SECRETARY OF NAVY UNDER PRESIDENT TRUMAN), AND EXTRA BARRELS WITH VENTILATED RIBS.

SN 388409. (1924) Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 26″ and 32″ Bbls with raised, ventilated ribs fitted with two “certifiable pre-ban ivory” beads, are gold inlaid “Francis P. Whitehair” and engraved “By Ithaca Gun Co. Ithaca, N.Y. 1924.” on tops. Breech ends are also engraved with 1-3/4″ triangles of olives and foliage. Engine turned bbl flats are engraved with SN and grade along with choke designations. Bottoms of bbls are stamped “BEST FLUID STEEL”. 26″ Bbls are fitted with splinter field forend. 32″ Bbls are fitted with beavertail forend with J-spring engaging a rear loop and Deeley type latch engaging a secondary front loop. Typical Flues action featuring gold-plated Miller type single trigger with selector in top tang, is engraved with near full coverage intertwined olive branches and olives, with shaded background and geometric borders. Action is also two color gold inlaid with red gold duck and yellow gold cattail with another duck on left side, with red cock pheasant and gold hen pheasant on right. A red gold heraldic eagle with white gold head under “MADE IN USA” is on bottom of action. Trigger guard is gold inlaid with Masonic symbol of scimitar and crescent moon. Nicely crotch figured American walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 13-5/8″ over brown “Old English” pad. Side panels and grip are checkered in fancy fleur-di-lis pattern with ribbons and flourishes, typical of “7E” Ithacas. A vacant gold shield is on toe line. Matching splinter ejector field forend for 26″ bbls has inset ebony tip along with J-spring and secondary push button release. Ejector strikers are engine turned. Interior iron has some scroll engraving along with SN and grade. Specially made large beavertail forend has reinforcing screw at tip along with ebony triangle and aforementioned double loop attachment. 26″ Bbls: Bore diameter: left -.730, right -.729. Bore restrictions: left -.018 (mod), right -.000 (cyl). Wall thickness: left -.033, right -.034. Drop at heel: 2-1/16″, drop at comb: 1-3/4″. Weight: 7 lbs 6 oz. LOP: 13-5/8”. 32″ Bbls: Bore diameter: left -.733, right -.734. Bore restrictions: left -.038 (full), right -.036 (full). Wall thickness: left -.032, right -.023. Drop at heel: 1-15/16″, drop at comb: 1-3/4″. Weight: 8 lbs 4 oz. LOP: 13-5/8”. PROVENANCE: Wikipedia information on Francis P. Whitehair. This gun was made 2 years before he joined the Deland, Florida law firm of Landis, Fish, and Hall. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Excellent, as partly refinished, as found. Bbls retain essentially all of an old re-black with some subsequent light rust spots (should clean easily). 26″ Bbls are especially grimy with breech ends rusted and is in need of cleaning, front bead missing. Action retains a considerable amount of orig case hardening color (percentage very difficult to determine because of extensive engraving and in need of cleaning). Top lever and trigger guard have been re-blued and retain nearly all of that blue, engraving slightly softened. Stocks retain most of what appears to be their orig finish. Rear portion of butt lightly refinished with addition of new pad. Checkering lightly worn, does not appear to have been re-cut. There is a fairly deep scratch on belly of beavertail forend, and a light check behind top tang on butt. Bores are excellent. There is a fairly sharp small dent on left bbl of 32″ set, 15-1/2″ from breech end. Action is tight, and ejectors are in time with both sets of bbls. A great American classic in need of some TLC. 49029-1 MGM37 IVORY (17,500-27,500) – Lot 2342

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2343
$7,475.00

*EXCEPTIONALLY FINE HIGH ORIGINAL CONDITION 16 GAUGE ITHACA 4-E WITH VENTILATED RIB AND SINGLE TRIGGER.

SN 448984. Cal. 16 ga. 2-9/16″ Chambers. 26″ Bbls are fitted with raised, ventilated rib, and are unengraved and unmarked as to makers name. Engine turned bbl flats are stamped with SN and grade, bottoms of bbls with “BEST FLUID STEEL”. Typical case hardened action with pin type cocking indicators which protrude through top, features Miller type sgl selective trigger with selector incorporated with safety. Action is engraved in typical “4” style with 70% coverage large, shaded acanthus, and geometric checkering on fences. This engraving surrounds vignettes of game birds on sides under “Ithaca Gun Co” with flying duck on left, and walking pheasant on right. SN is at grip. Lightly crotch figured American walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14″ over red Ithaca sunburst pad. Stock features no “4” grade style checkering with fleur-di-lis intrusions and ribbons through pattern. Matching splinter ejector forend has inset ebony tip, and typical Deeley type release. Bore diameter: left -.665, right -.665. Bore restrictions: left -.018 (mod), right -.006 (IC). Wall thickness: left -.028, right -.029. Drop at heel: 3″, drop at comb: 1-15/16″. Weight: 7 lbs 0 oz. LOP: 14″. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine. Bbls retain nearly all of their fine orig blue, with only one or two of the lightest nicks present. Engine turning on flats and breech ends is excellent. Action retains nearly all of its vivid orig color hardening, thinned a touch on bottom. Blue of forend iron not silvered. Forend latch also retains essentially all of its blue, the same can be said of the trigger guard. Stocks retain nearly all of their orig finish, with one or two light marks, and some lifting of finish on left side. Checkering is still clean and sharp. Bores are excellent. Mechanically crisp. A super small bore Ithaca. 49450-9 MGM394 (6,500-9,500) – Lot 2343

2344
$6,325.00

*ONE OF A KIND ITHACA NID GRADE 4-E 16 GAUGE WITH ORIGINAL ELEPHANT AND WILDEBEEST ENGRAVING.

SN 433720. Cal. 16 ga. 2-9/16″ Chambers. Factory 25″ Bbls with matted, concave rib, are unengraved and unmarked as to makers name. Engine turned bbl flats are stamped with SN and grade. Typical case hardened action with pin type cocking indicators which protrude through top, features Miller type sgl selective trigger with selector incorporated with safety. Action is engraved in typical “4” style with 70% coverage large, shaded acanthus, and geometric “checkering” on fences. This engraving surrounds very unusual vignettes of African game on sides under “Ithaca Gun Co”. Left side depicts a face-on elephant, trunk down, in savannah with tree in background. Right side depicts what must be a wildebeest, or Guar, or could also be a stylized cape buffalo, also in open savannah. This unique engraving is undoubtedly factory original, and correspondence with Walt Snyder, Ithaca Gun Co historian, states “I am pleased to say that I found a pull of the elephant and a rubbing of the water buffalo among Bill McGraw’s collection of his engraving “pulls”.” SN is at grip. Finely feather crotch figured American walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 13-3/4″ over old Jostam pad with exposed foam center. Stock features no “4” grade style checkering with fleur-di-lis intrusions and ribbons through pattern, as well as a vacant gold shield on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend has inset ebony tip, and typical Deeley type release. Bore diameter: left -.664, right -.664. Bore restrictions: left -.020 (mod), right -.004 (IC). Wall thickness: left -.032, right -.029. Drop at heel: 2-7/8″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Weight: 6 lbs 10 oz. LOP: 13-3/4″. PROVENANCE: Letter from Walt Snyder regarding the unusual engraving on this gun with some rubbings of this exact engraving, one of which has notation “Rufous Takim”, most likely client for whom this gun was made, along with a notation “I think you have a uniquely engraved gun in the truest sense of the word!” Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Excellent, original, as found. Bbls retain 80 – 85% orig blue, thinning overall from normal hand wear, with a number of light marks and scratches. Action retains approx 70% orig case hardening color, thinned and silvered on bottom, fences, and top lever. Color is strong and vivid on sides. Trigger guard is silvered on edges of bow. Forend iron and latch retain over 90% of their blue. Stocks retain approx 90% of their orig finish, thinned somewhat on high points, worn through at bottom of forend from normal hand wear, and some loss and added oil around rear of butt from installation of pad. Checkering is somewhat worn and slightly dirty. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are strong. Trigger works. A really neat “off the wall” Ithaca. “Certifiable pre-ban ivory” bead sight. 49365-1 MGM395 IVORY (5,000-8,000) – Lot 2344

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2345
$5,750.00

*UNUSUAL ITHACA 5-E ALL OPTION NID WITH CHEEKPIECE AND EXTRA GOLD INLAY.

SN 429592. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 26″ Bbls are fitted with raised, ventilated rib, and are unengraved and unmarked as to makers name. Engine turned bbl flats are stamped with SN and grade, bottoms of bbls with “BEST FLUID STEEL”. Typical case hardened action with pin type cocking indicators which protrude through top, features Miller sgl selective trigger with selector in front of trigger. Action is engraved in typical “5” style with 80% coverage large, shaded acanthus, geometric checkering on fences, heraldic eagle on bottom over MADE IN USA, and with Ithaca name and address on floorplate. This engraving surrounds ovoid vignettes of game birds, which are semi-relief gold inlaid in usual grade “5” style. This gun features an unusual treatment of having these scenes within gold inlaid borders; a pheasant is on left, and a snipe is on right. SN is at grip. Fine feather crotch figured American walnut ebony capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/4″ over red Ithaca sunburst pad. Stock features unusual large right hand shadow line cheekpiece, checkered side panels, and “5” grade style checkering with fleur-di-lis intrusions and ribbons through pattern. Large beavertail ejector forend does not have reinforcing bolt. Consignor states that this is a factory custom shop skeet gun. Bore diameter: left -.734, right -.733. Bore restrictions: left -.026 (Imod), right -.011 (IC-ish). Wall thickness: left -.032, right -.030. Drop at heel: 2-1/16″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 8 lbs 11 oz. LOP: 14-3/4″. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbls retain 85 – 90% of what appears to be orig blue, possibly an old re-blue. Action retains a considerable amount of its orig case hardening color. What are possibly factory replacemed stocks, retain nearly all of their varnish finish, with a number of light marks, and some areas thinned. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Locking lug on bbl shows evidence of being tightened. Mechanically very good. Front bead is missing. 155 NIDs were made in 5 grade. “Certifiable pre-ban ivory” mid-bead. 49432-22 MGM393 IVORY (5,000-8,000) – Lot 2345

2346
$4,025.00

*RARE ITHACA GRADE 3E FLUES MODEL 28 GAUGE SHOTGUN.

SN 354463. Cal. 28 ga. 2-1/2″ Chambers. 26″ Bbls with flat matted rib are stamped with SN, grade, and choke designations “2” and “4” on bbl flats. Small Flues action features automatic safety and double triggers. Water table is stamped with SN “354463”, grade, and gauge. Action is engraved with 30% coverage large shaded scroll. Game birds are on each side; woodcock on left under “ITHACA GUN CO”, and a quail on right under “ITHACA N. Y.”. A mallard flies over pond in lozenge on trigger plate. Blued trigger guard with scroll on bow, has SN “376133” at grip. Lightly crotch figured American walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14″ over red open-sided white line pad marked “LARRY Del GREGO & SON” “ILION, NEW YORK”. Side panels are checkered and grip is checkered with fancy pattern. Silver oval on toe line is engraved “RS”. Matching splinter ejector forend has inset horn tip and J-spring release with secondary push-button latch. Accompanied by a framed shadowbox of Woodcock & Ithaca Guns. Bore diameter: left -.553, right -.554. Bore restrictions: left -.018 (mod), right -.006 (IC). Minimum wall thickness: left -.020, right -.018. Drop at heel: 3-1/8″, drop at comb: 1-3/4″. Weight: 5 lbs 8 oz. LOP: 14″. PROVENANCE: Richard Schreiber Collection. CONDITION: Very good, as partially refinished. Bbls retain nearly all of a sympathetic satin re-black. Action retains a considerable amount, perhaps as much as 20%, orig color where protected, but is mostly a mottled pewter to gray brown. Stocks retain nearly all of a glossy refinish, over some minor marks, checkering re-cut. Bores are good, shiny, w/light to moderate pitting throughout. Action is tight. Ejectors are in time. Buttstock does not fit action well. Trigger guard SN does not match. Still an exceptionally rare gun. 49311-3 MGM209 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 2346

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2347
$0.00

*LATE PRODUCTION, HIGH ORIGINAL CONDITION, NEW ITHACA FIELD GRADE .410.

SN 466896. Cal. .410. This scarce little gun is in near new orig condition. It has 26″ bbls with 3″ chambers. Bbls are fitted with matted, concave rib, and have standard Ithaca markings at breech ends. Bbl flats are stamped with SN, chamber length, “4”, and a cross (denoting gun was proofed by Charles August). Case hardened action features automatic safety and double triggers, and is wiggle border engraved. American walnut stock is of semi-fancy grade with some figure on left side. Stock features typical point pattern checkering at grip, with composition grip cap and ribbed buttplate with Ithaca information at toe. Matching splinter forend has inset ebony tip, and J-spring release. Bore diameter at muzzles: left -.386, right -.390. Drop at heel: 3″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 5 lbs 10 oz. LOP: 14”. CONDITION: Excellent, nearly as new, retaining essentially all its orig finishes on wood and metal, with some light staining toward muzzles, and a few marks on bbls. There are some light scratches on blue of forend iron. Case color on opening lever slightly thinned on thumbpiece. Stocks retain essentially all of their orig finish with a few light marks and one a bit heavier on right side of butt, which has had oil rubbed in. A small area at heel appears to have chipped out and been repaired, but looks like this was done at time of manufacture, along with in-fill of 6″ long grain check on left side of butt. Checkering is still light in color with one or two missing diamonds. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. A scarce small bore Ithaca in an astounding state of preservation. 49029-20 MGM18 (12,000-15,000) – Lot 2347

2348
$6,325.00

*RARE HIGH CONDITION .410 LEFEVER “A” GRADE SKEET GUN.

SN 301027. Cal. .410 ga. 3″ Chambers. 26″ Bbls with raised, matted rib mounting “certifiable pre-ban ivory” mid and synthetic red front beads, are stamped “LEFEVER ARMS, BRANCH ITHACA GUN CO INC, ITHACA, N.Y.” and “LEFEVER A GRADE” on tops. Case hardened boxlock action is stamped with SN, “A” and “410” on water table, and features automatic safety, single trigger, and automatic ejectors. Plain American walnut stocks feature typical checkering, pistol grip cap, and ribbed buttplate. Matching beavertail forend has inlet triangular ebony tip. Bore diameter at muzzles: left-.402, right -.408. Drop at heel: 2-1/8″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 6 lbs. 8 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. PROVENANCE: Letter from Walter Snyder with factory records stating it was shipped on Aug 7, 1937, with copy of orig invoice, ledger page, and a note that it is one of only 13 “A” grades made in 1937″ and “only 3 known at this time to exist”. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, appears essentially unfired, with only a few minor marks on wood and metal., most notably, a fair size scratch on left top of beavertail, and some chipping of varnish on comb of buttstock. 5 or 6 diamonds are missing from checkering. Blue of secondary forend release has some silvering and freckling. Mechanically crisp. These guns are exceedingly rare in any condition, this pristine example is truly exceptional. 49290-7 MGM49 C&R; IVORY (7,500-12,500) – Lot 2348

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2349
$43,125.00

*ELEGANT AND RARE 16 GAUGE PARKER AAHE WITH 32″ BARRELS AND STRAIGHT GRIP STOCK.

SN 213794. Cal. 16 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 1 Frame. 32″ Bbls with matted, concave rib mounted with two “certifiable pre-ban ivory” beads, is marked with Parker’s famous Meriden CT address and “PEERLESS STEEL”. There are 2″ triangles of very well cut open scrolling acanthus on breech ends of bbls, and geometric bands at muzzles. Bbl flats are stamped with grade, Peerless steel logos, and weight. Left side of lump is stamped with SN. Typical Parker action is filed in “AA” grade style with three beads at bottoms of fences, two of these beads extend to top, and one runs along engine turned water table. All correct numbers are on water table. Action features non-automatic safety and single non-selective Jurjevic trigger. (These highly regarded, reliable triggers were installed by master gunsmith Josef Jurjevic, who worked in NY during the 1970’s and ’80’s.) Action is engraved with near full coverage deeply cut, open, attenuated scroll with floral terminations and highlights. This classic high grade Parker engraving melds into semi-relief engraved vignettes of ducks and quail. Two mallards erupt from marsh on left side of action, while a pair of pintails settle into marsh on right. Trigger plate is engraved with covey of quail sitting around a rock in tall grass. “PARKER BROS” is in riband at bottom front of action. Top lever has filed in chevron, and top tang is engraved with pigeon sitting on branch. (It appears this gun was originally made with no safety, as present safety button covers engraving and “S” is newly stamped.) Trigger guard bow is engraved in same style as action. SN is at grip. Beautifully marbled and nicely figured flesh-toned Circassian walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14″ over skeleton steel buttplate. Engraving style on plate matches that found on action. Stock is embellished in typical “AA” grade style with inset checkered side panels, and deeply carved fleur-di-lis drop points. Checkering has shaped border with fleur-di-lis intrusions toward butt. A vacant gold oval is on toe line. Splinter ejector forend is near fully checkered, has typical steel tip and Parker release. Ejector patent date is on engine turned iron. Accompanied by a Parker records letter which identifies the shotgun as having been found in Parker Bros. stock book no. 75 as an AAHE hammerless, 16 ga, it had 32″ Peerless steel bbls, with capped pistol grip stock with optional single trigger placed in the front position. The letter states that it weighs 7 lbs. 4 oz., had an LOP of 14-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-1/4″, drop at heel: 2-1/2″ and 2-7/8″ chambers. The letter states that production of this shotgun began in Aug 1925. Bore diameter: left -.669, right -.667. Bore restrictions: left -.032 (full), right -.029 (full). Wall thickness: left -.029, right -.022. Drop at heel: 2-9/16″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Weight: 7 lbs 6 oz. LOP: 14″. PROVENANCE: The James Parker Collection. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Excellent, as partially refurbished. Bbls retain approx 95% of what appears to be orig blue, but is possibly an older exceptionally fine re-black, having a few minor marks, some spots, and high edge wear. Action retains a considerable amount, maybe as much as 60% orig case hardening color, actual percentage difficult to ascertain due to extensive engraving. Trigger guard retains nearly all of a re-blue. Replacement buttstock (? listed in ledger as “capped pistol grip”) retains nearly all of what appears to be orig finish with some added oil, and loss during excellent repair of crack completely through wrist. This repair appears very solid, and action and trigger guard tang have been glass bedded. SN is not visible on wood under trigger guard tang, and there is no SN stamped on underneath of tang. Checkering competently re-cut. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are in time. Trigger works. THE PARKER STORY relates that a total of 238 Peerless steel bbl AAH guns were made, only one 16 ga. with 32″ bbls. A wonderful high grade Parker. 49450-24 MGM385 IVORY (40,000-60,000) – Lot 2349

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2350
$0.00

*SCARCE PARKER AHE TRAP GUN.

SN 157353. Cal. 12 ga. 2-5/8″ Chambers. 2 Frame. 30″ Bbls have matted, concave rib engraved with Parker’s Meriden CT address and “ACME STEEL”. Bbl flats are stamped with grade, steel type, and weight. Left side of lump is stamped with SN. Typical Parker action is filed in “A” grade style with single bead around fences. All correct numbers are on water table. Action features non-automatic safety and nickel-plated dbl triggers. Action is engraved with near full coverage deeply cut varying sized scroll with scrolling and geometric borders, closely surrounding small, well detailed dogs and game. A pair of pointers apparently pointing a grouse are on left rear, grouse (?) are on fence. A pair of setters startled by flushing duck is on right side, with flying ducks on fence. Front portion of bottom of action is engraved “Parker Bros”. A pair of deer (buck and doe) walk across trigger plate. A pointing pointer is on trigger guard bow. SN is at grip. Dark, nicely marbled and lightly figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over skeleton steel buttplate. Stock is embellished in typical “A” grade style with inset checkered side panels, and deeply carved fleur-di-lis drop points. Checkering has shaped border with fleur-di-lis intrusions toward butt. Mid points of comb, where cheekpieces would normally be, are checkered. Matching splinter ejector forend is near fully checkered, has nicely filed steel tip, and typical Parker release. Ejector patent date is on iron. Bore diameter: left -.730, right -.744. Bore restrictions: left -.035 (full), right -.022 (mod). Wall thickness: left -.030, right -.015. Drop at heel: 2-11/16″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 7 lbs 8 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Very fine, as restored. Bbls retain essentially all of a satin re-black. Rib matting and marks considerably softened. Action retains most of a color re-hardening with subsequent silvering to give very pleasing appearance. Stock retains nearly all of a fine hand rubbed oil refinish, with evidence of considerable repair at side panels. Checkering nicely re-cut. Bores are excellent, with a number of dents removed in right bbl toward muzzle. Action is tight. Ejectors are in time. THE PARKER STORY relates that a total of 167 Acme steel bbl AH guns were made, 20 in 12 ga with 30″ bbls. Bead sights are “certifiable antique ivory”. 49102-3 MGM303 IVORY (20,000-30,000) – Lot 2350

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2351
$26,450.00

FINE 10 GAUGE PARKER AH MADE FOR NEW YORK EXPOSITION OF 1897.

SN 83183. (1897) Cal. 10 ga. 2-7/8″ Chambers. No frame marking visible, but is heavy enough to be a “3”. 32″ Extremely fine Damascus bbls have matted, concave rib engraved with Parker’s Meriden CT address and “DAMASCUS STEEL”. Bbl flats are stamped with grade, steel type, and patent date. Left side of lump is stamped with SN. Typical Parker action is filed in “A” grade style with single bead around fences. All correct markings are on water table. Action features automatic safety and nickel-plated dbl triggers. Action is engraved with near full coverage fine scroll surrounding small, well detailed vignettes of dogs and game in a style seen on other exhibition and specially made guns, most notably those ordered by Charles E. Parker. A pair of pointers are on left rear, with a pair of pheasant at left front, with a rail or heron engraved on fence. A pair of setters is on right side, with guinea hens (?) at front, with a flying bird on fence. A flock of ducks fly across front portion of bottom of action, and a herd of elk (?), one bull and three cows, run across trigger plate. Another elk is on trigger guard bow. SN is at grip. Well streaked, and nicely figured European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/8″ over skeleton steel buttplate. Stock is embellished in typical “A” grade style with inset checkered side panels, with fleur-di-lis drop points. Checkering has shaped border with fleur-di-lis intrusions toward butt, and wraps over top of grip. Composition grip cap has large scroll engraved gold oval inlet at bottom. Matching splinter forend has nicely filed steel tip, and typical Parker release with patent date engraved. Bore diameter: left -.778, right -.780. Bore restrictions: left -.032 (full), right -.022 (mod). Wall thickness: left -.047, right -.045. Drop at heel: 3-1/8″, drop at comb: 1-7/8″. Weight: 9 lbs 8 oz. LOP: 14-1/8″. PROVENANCE: Parker Gun Collectors letter indicating that this gun was shipped Mar 11, 1897 to the NY Exposition, and confirms specifications. CONDITION: Excellent, as found. Bbls retain 85 to 90% orig Damascus pattern with some streaky staining (which may clean). Action retains 60 – 70% strong orig case hardening color, with some brown staining (which also might clean). Trigger guard retains 60-70% of its strong orig blue. Stocks retain most of their orig gloss finish, areas darkened where worn through, and oil soaked, with a considerable number of light marks and scratches. Bores are very fine with very light minute frosting. Action is tight. It is estimated that only eight 10 bore grade 6 guns were made with 32″ bbls. 49402-2 MGM302 (22,500-32,500) – Lot 2351

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2352
$0.00

*16 GAUGE PARKER AHE UPGRADE WITH CASE.

SN 177247. Cal. 16 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 0 Frame. 30″ Bbls are fitted with matted, concave rib marked with Parker’s Meriden CT address and “ACME STEEL”. Bbl flats are stamped with steel type, “V”, and weight. Left side of lump is stamped with SN. Typical Parker action is filed in “A” grade style with large single beads around fences. All correct numbers are on water table, along with grade “VH”. Water table is also engraved “Hermsen Reproduction”. Action features automatic safety and gold-plated dbl triggers. Action is engraved with near full coverage varying sized scroll with scrolling and geometric borders, surrounding relief cut oval vignettes of dogs, with a pointer on left, and a setter on right. A setter and pointer are on bottom. Front portion of bottom of action is engraved “Parker Bros”. Trigger guard bow is scroll engraved. SN is at grip. Striking, beautifully figured and marbled European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over skeleton steel buttplate. Stock is embellished in typical “A” grade style with inset checkered side panels, and deeply carved fleur-di-lis drop points. Checkering has shaped border with fleur-di-lis intrusions toward butt. A vacant gold oval is on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend is nearly fully checkered, has nicely filed steel tip, and typical Parker release. Ejector patent date is on iron. Bore diameter: left -.665, right -.667. Bore restrictions: left -.028 (full), right -.031 (full). Wall thickness: left -.024, right -.028. Drop at heel: 2-7/16″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 6 lbs 8 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. Tan leather case is lined in burgundy felt, and has black “Parker Gun” label in lid. Case contains 2-pc walnut and brass cleaning rod with mop and brush, as well as a square oil bottle. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Fine, as completely refurbished, with only a few light marks in its custom metal finishes, and fine hand rubbed oil finish on new stocks. Bores are excellent, with some frosting and light pitting under polish. Action is tight. Ejectors are in time. Case is excellent. Twin “certifiable pre-ban ivory” beads. 49417-29 MGM386 IVORY (15,000-20,000) – Lot 2352

2353
$0.00

*UNUSUAL SPECIAL ORDER PARKER AHE.

SN 165194. Cal. 12 ga. No. 2 Frame. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 30″ Bbls with wide matted rib are marked with Parkers Meriden CT address, and “ACME STEEL”. All correct marks are on lumps and bbl flats. Typical action features automatic safety (SAFE engraved), and double triggers. Action is nicely filed with chevron on top lever and single beads around fences. It is engraved with about 60% coverage of small interwoven scroll per special request. “PARKER BROS” is on each side following line of fence beads. Scroll engraving extends to trigger guard bow and onto tang, which is also engraved with SN. Factory records indicate, under special instructions: “chamber 2-3/4″, scroll engraving no game, no gold ornaments, and nice stock”. The stock is of exceptional, beautifully marbled and nicely figured circassian walnut, and measures 14-1/4″ over scroll engraved skeleton steel buttplate. It is of capped pistol grip design with cap of hard rubber with large vacant gold oval inset on top. Side panels are inset and checkered and have fleur-di-lis drop points. Grip checkering has fancy mullered borders with portion of fleur-di-lis flaring up toward comb, all in classic “A” grade style. Matching splinter ejector forend has typical release and nicely filed steel tip. All specifications match PARKER IDENTIFICATION & SERIALIZATION ledger. Bore diameter: left -.730, right -.730. Bore restrictions: left -.031 (full), right -.037 (full). Minimum wall thickness: left -.030, right -.030. Drop at heel: 2-5/8″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Weight: 7 lbs 12 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. PROVENANCE: Two factory letters, one dated Nov 19, 2001, with specs, the other Aug 20, 2013, indicates gun was to be shipped to S. W. C. Trexler at the Racquet Club of Philadelphia. CONDITION: Fine, as found. Bbls retain approx 70 – 80% of what appears to be orig blue, considerably faded at breech ends with numerous light marks, scratches, and rubs, and a few patches of cleaned rust. Action has been cleaned, and is now overall pewter gray. Stocks retain most of their orig finish with numerous bumps, marks, and minor dents, with some oil added to butt as maintenance. Stock head has slightly raised grain in orig untouched finish. Checkering is lightly worn. Bores are very fine, lightly frosted in patches toward breech ends. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are out of time. 49623-1 MGM156 (11,000-15,000) – Lot 2353

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2354
$0.00

*PARKER AHE WITH UNUSUAL ENGRAVING.

SN 229156. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 1-1/2 Frame. 28″ bbls have matted, concave rib engraved with Parker’s Meriden CT address and “ACME STEEL”. Bbl flats are stamped with grade, steel type, Parker proofs, and weight. Left side of lump is stamped with SN. Typical Parker action is filed in “A” grade style with single bead around fences. All correct numbers are on water table. Action features automatic safety and nickel-plated dbl triggers (front articulated). Action is engraved in unusual style with 60% varying sized scroll within geometric borders surrounding “PARKER BROS” engraved diagonally across sides of action. Scroll is on bottom action and trigger plate is engraved with unusual floral and foliate design undoubtedly special ordered. Trigger guard bow is scroll engraved. SN is at grip. Crotch figured American walnut Parker capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14″ over skeleton steel buttplate. Stock is embellished in typical “A” grade style with inset checkered side panels, and deeply carved fleur-di-lis drop points. Checkering has shaped border with fleur-di-lis intrusions toward butt. A gold oval on toe line is engraved “RM III”. Matching splinter ejector forend has steel tip and typical Parker release. Ejector patent date is on iron. Bore diameter: left -.731, right -.731. Bore restrictions: left -.023 (Imod), right -.016 (mod). Wall thickness: left -.026, right -.024. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 7 lbs 6 oz. LOP: 14″. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Good, as refinished. Bbls retain about 90% of a satin re-black, thinning on sides. Action is cleaned to bright silver. Replacement buttstock is fairly well done, and retains most of its oil finish. Orig forend wood has repairs at left rear. Bores are very fine with some scattered light pits. Action is slightly loose. Ejectors are in time. This gun is not listed in the PARKER GUN IDENTIFICATION AND SERIALIZATION LEDGER. THE PARKER STORY relates that this unusual gun is one of only 18 12 ga. AH guns with 28″ Acme bbls. “Certifiable pre-ban ivory” twin bead sights. 48972-1 MGM305 IVORY (10,000-15,000) – Lot 2354

2355
$7,475.00

*SCARCE PARKER SA SINGLE BARREL TRAP GUN.

SN 217740. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chamber. Unmarked for Frame size. 32″ Bbl has slightly raised, matted, unengraved ventilated rib. Parker’s Meriden CT address and “ACME STEEL” are on upper left side of bbl. Bbl flats are stamped with steel type and weight. Left side of lump is stamped with SN. Typical Parker single trap action is filed in “A” grade style with single beads around fence. All correct numbers and marks are on water table. Action features gold-plated sgl trigger. Action is engraved with nearly full coverage scroll with floral highlights within scroll and geometric borders. “PARKER BROS” is engraved on riband at central portion of each side. A well cut floral bouquet is on trigger plate. Trigger guard bow is scroll engraved. SN is at grip. Nicely crotch figured American walnut capped pistol grip Monte Carlo buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over Silver type pad. Stock is embellished in typical “A” grade style with checkered side panels, and carved fleur-di-lis drop points. Checkering has fancy mullered borders with fleur-di-lis intrusions at top into butt. Composition grip cap has large inset gold oval engraved “S.G.” Matching large beavertail ejector forend has reinforcing bolt and typical Parker release. Ejector patent date is on iron. Bore diameter: .739. Bore restrictions: .032 (full). Wall thickness: -.068. Drop at heel: 1-15/16″, drop at rear of Monte Carlo: 1-7/16″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 8 lbs 8 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Excellent, as completely refurbished. Bbl retains essentially all of a fine satin rust blue. Action retains approx 95% of a dark color re-hardening with some flecking and silvering at bottom. Nicely shaped and finished new made stocks retain about 95% of their gloss finish with a number of light marks and a fairly heavy large mark on left side butt at rear of Monte Carlo. Bore is excellent. Action is tight. Ejector is strong. A super scarce Parker single, with only 32 made in this grade, 19 in this bbl length according to THE PARKER STORY. “Certifiable pre-ban ivory” bead sights. 49432-26 MGM387 IVORY (7,500-12,500) – Lot 2355

2356
$21,275.00

*VERY RARE PARKER BHE DOUBLE TRAP GUN WITH FACTORY CHEEKPIECE.

SN 173071. Cal. 12 ga. 2-5/8″ Chambers. 2 Frame. 32″ Bbls have matted, concave rib marked with Parker’s Meriden CT address and “ACME STEEL”. Bbl flats are stamped with grade, steel type, and weight. Left side of lump is stamped with SN. Typical Parker action is filed in “B” grade style with single bead around fences. All correct numbers and marks are on water table. Action features non-automatic safety and nickel-plated sgl selective Parker trigger. Action is engraved with 70 – 80% coverage scroll within geometric borders, surrounding vignettes of dogs; A pair of pointers, one pointing on left, and a pair of setters, one pointing, on right side. “Parker Bros” is engraved on rectangle on rear of both sides. A pointer and a setter are on trigger plate. Trigger guard bow is scroll engraved. SN is at grip. Finely marbled and stump figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-3/8″ over 1-1/16″ lengthening piece with checkered butt, and 1/16″ white spacer. Stock is embellished in typical “B” grade style with inset checkered side panels, and deeply carved fleur-di-lis drop points. Checkering has shaped mullered borders. A gold oval engraved “Wm. E. UMSTATTD” “CANTON OHIO” is on toe line. Stock was made with exceptionally rare, nicely shaped swept right hand cheekpiece with small scrolled teardrop finial toward grip. Matching large beavertail ejector forend has reinforcing bolt and typical Parker release. Ejector patent date is on iron. Bore diameter: left -.734, right -.733. Bore restrictions: left -.021 (mod), right -.019 (mod). Wall thickness: left -.030, right -.024. Drop at heel: 2-3/16″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 8 lbs 7 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. PROVENANCE: PGCA letter indicating gun was orig shipped on May 19 1916 to Crawford & Deal of Canton Ohio. It was returned to factory on Jan 2 1918 to be restocked. Special instructions were: straight grip, LOP 14-1/4″, DAC 1-1/2″, DAH 2″, full comb, CHEEKPIECE, with other safety work, etc. This is undoubtedly the present stock. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Excellent, as partially refinished. Bbls retain essentially all of a fine satin re-black, possibly done when new stock was made. Action retains 70 – 80% orig case hardening color, silvered from normal handling on higher edges, bottom, and fences. Color on sides is exceptionally good and strong. Stocks retain most of what appears to be their orig oil finish with some refinishing toward butt, at time of lengthening piece being added. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are in time. Trigger is a bit gummy. A very fine, unusual BHE. THE PARKER STORY relates that a total of 512 BH doubles were made with Acme steel bbls, 99 in 12 ga with 32″ bbls. Twin bead sights are “certifiable pre-ban ivory”. 49445-10 MGM306 IVORY (18,500-28,500) – Lot 2356

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2357
$43,125.00

*EXCEPTIONALLY FINE PARKER BHE SPECIAL ORDER TRAP GUN WITH CASE.

SN 159799. Cal. 12 ga. 2-5/8″ Chambers. 2 Frame. 32″ bbls have matted, concave rib engraved with Parker’s Meriden CT address and “ACME STEEL”. Bbl flats are stamped with grade, steel type, and weight. Left side of lump is stamped with SN. Typical Parker action is filed in “B” grade style with single bead around fences. All correct numbers and marks are on water table. Action features automatic safety and nickel-plated dbl triggers. Action is engraved with 70 – 80% coverage deeply cut varying sized scroll with scrolling and geometric borders, surrounding vignettes of dogs and game; A pair of setters pointing on left and a pair of pointers one pointing on right side. “Parker Bros” is engraved on rectangle on rear of both sides. A pair of deer (buck and doe) look intently from mountainside on trigger plate. Trigger guard bow is scroll engraved. SN is at grip. Strikingly fiddle figured and nicely streaked European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14″ over skeleton steel buttplate. Butt is unusually bowed outward, and stock perfectly matches gun as ordered, with LOP 13-7/8″ at heel, 14″ mid, and 14-1/8″ at toe. Stock is embellished in typical “B” grade style with inset checkered side panels, and deeply carved fleur-di-lis drop points. Checkering has fancy shaped border with fleur-di-lis intrusions toward butt. A vacant gold oval is on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend has nicely filed steel tip and typical Parker release. Ejector patent date is on iron. Bore diameter: left -.729, right -.729. Bore restrictions: left -.038 (full), right -.038 (full). Wall thickness: left -.027, right -.025. Drop at heel: 2″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 7 lbs 15 oz. LOP: 14″. High quality oak and deeply patterned leather case by Huey (no. 1481) has stitched leather corners and central oval brass medallion. It has burgundy colored canvas outer cover with tan leather trim. Interior is lined in bluish gray suede, and has gold embossed Parker label in lid, set inside wooden surround. Partitioned tops have wood accents and six covered compartments of turned ebony and brass knobs. Case is semi french fitted for action, bbls, and forend, and contains 2-pc brass and ebony cleaning rod, pair of brass snap caps, and a brass striker case. PROVENANCE: PGCA letter stating this shotgun was ordered on June 17, 1912 by E. I. Dupont, and sent to W. C. Howard at Central Savings Bank in Denver, CO. It was shipped on Oct 10 1912. All specifications are stated, and match this gun perfectly. Copies of the ledger are included, with further info that W. C. Howard was Dupont’s agent in Colorado, with some pictures of the bank. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, as found. Bbls retain approx 95% orig blue with some high edge wear, and silvering at muzzles and breech ends where blue is also thinned a bit. Action retains approx 90-95% fine and vivid orig case hardening color, most loss due to flaking at front left and onto bottom, other loss being high edge wear and silvering on fences. Trigger guard retains over 90% of its blue, silvering on edges of bow, and thinning at grip. Stocks retain nearly all of their orig finish with some areas lightly darkened, with some minor marks and possibly some oil rubbed into marks on butt. Skeleton buttplate retains approx 70% of its orig blue, most loss due to flaking. Checkering is very lightly worn, slightly darkened. Case hardening colors on forend latch are silvered. Bores are excellent, bright and shiny throughout, with no visible imperfections. Orig strike marks still present on breech ends. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Left ejector will not fire, undoubtedly a bit dirty. Case leather is excellent, as protected by its outer cover which has a few scuffs and marks. Interior shows compressions from accessories and compartment knobs, with slight soiling from contact with gun. A truly wonderful Parker BHE that would be virtually impossible to improve upon in terms of condition and originality. THE PARKER STORY relates that a total of 512 BH doubles were made with Acme steel bbls, 99 in 12 ga with 32″ bbls. 49402-5 MGM304 (27,500-42,500) – Lot 2357

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2358
$13,800.00

*SCARCE PARKER SB SINGLE BARREL TRAP GUN.

SN 184068. Cal. 12 ga. 2-5/8″ Chamber. Unmarked for Frame size. 32″ Bbl has slightly raised ventilated rib engraved with Parker’s Meriden CT address and “ACME STEEL”. Bbl flats are stamped with steel type and weight. Left side of lump is stamped with SN. Typical Parker single trap action is filed in “B” grade style with single bead around fences. All correct numbers and marks are on water table. Action features nickel-plated sgl trigger. Action is engraved with 70 – 80% coverage scroll with floral highlights within geometric borders. “Parker Bros” is engraved on rectangle on rear of both sides. A well cut floral bouquet is on trigger plate. Trigger guard bow is scroll engraved. SN is at grip. Finely marbled and lightly figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-5/8″ over Silver type pad. Stock is embellished in typical “B” grade style with inset checkered side panels, and deeply carved fleur-di-lis drop points. Checkering has shaped mullered borders with fleur-di-lis intrusions at top into butt. A vacant gold oval is on toe line. Matching large beavertail ejector forend has reinforcing bolt and typical Parker release. Ejector patent date is on iron. Bore diameter: .733. Bore restrictions: .035 (full). Wall thickness: -.068. Drop at heel: 2-5/16″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 7 lbs 15 oz. LOP: 14-5/8″. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine. Bbl retains approx 95% orig blue with some light marks and high edge wear. Action retains approx 90% orig case hardening color, thinned a bit on beads and top tang. Trigger guard retains about half of its orig blue, most loss due to flaking. Stocks retain over 90% of their orig finish with numerous light marks and scratches, with perhaps some extra oil rubbed in at time of installation of newer pad, checkering lightly worn. Bore is excellent. Action is tight. Ejector is strong. An excellent example of this scarce Parker single, with only 68 made in this bbl length and grade according to THE PARKER STORY. “Certifiable pre-ban ivory” bead sights. 49417-17 MGM316 IVORY (4,000-6,000) – Lot 2358

2359
$0.00

*EXCEPTIONALLY RARE ORIGINAL 28 GAUGE PARKER CHE TWO BARREL SET LATER EMBELLISHED WITH GOLD INLAY, WITH CASE.

SN 232563. Cal. 28 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 00 Frame. 30″ and 26″ Bbls have concave, matted ribs marked with Parker’s Meriden CT address and “ACME STEEL”. Bbl flats are stamped with grade, steel type, Parker proofs, and weight. 26″ bbls have reinforced splinter. Each bbl set has its own dedicated forend marked “x2” and “2” on loops. Left side of lumps are stamped with SN. Typical Parker action has all correct numbers and marks on water table with lightening cuts. Action features non-automatic safety and nickel-plated single selective Parker trigger. Action is engraved with 70 – 80% coverage scroll within geometric borders, surrounding vignettes of single dogs and game, major subjects of which are relief gold inlaid and nicely detailed; A pointing pointer on left, and an alert pointing setter on right side. “Parker Bros” is on rectangle at rear of both sides. A pair of woodcock flush into meadow on trigger plate. Trigger guard bow is scroll engraved. SN is gold inlaid at grip. Nicely fiddle stump figured American walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/8″ over checkered wood butt. Stock is embellished in typical “C” grade style with lozenge shaped drop points and fancy pattern checkering at grip with beaded borders. Both sets of bbls are fitted with beavertail forends with point pattern checkering. 26″ Bbls forend has reinforcing bolt and both have typical Parker release. Ejector patent date is on irons. 30″ BBLS: Bore diameter: left -.550, right -.549. Bore restrictions: left -.015 (full), right -.010 (mod). Wall thickness: left -.027, right -.028. Drop at heel: 2-7/8″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Weight: 6 lbs 3 oz. LOP: 14-1/8″. 26″ BBLS: Bore diameter: left -.554, right -.553. Bore restrictions: left -.013 (mod), right -.003 (IC). Wall thickness: left -.024, right -.024. Drop at heel: 2-9/16″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 6 lbs 1 oz. LOP: 14-1/8″. This gun is listed in and matches the PARKER GUN IDENTIFICATION AND SERIALIZATION LEDGER with second set of bbl indicated. Brown leather case with stitched leather trim and corners is lined in variegated reddish felt,with space for both sets of bbls. PROVENANCE: PGCA letter stating this gun was completed Sep 26, 1929, listing orig specifications. CONDITION: Excellent as refurbished. Bbls retain essentially all of a fine satin re-black, engraving lightly softened. Action retains approx 90% of a nicely colored re-hardening, most likely done at time when gold inlays were added, again engraving slightly soft. New stocks retain over 95% of their orig finish with some crazing and light marks, and 1/2″ shallow chip at right side of top tang corresponding to drag from top lever. (Top lever slightly bent down and needs attention, will not come completely into battery locking bbls.) Bores are excellent. Action is tight, as long as top lever is all the way to the left. Ejectors are in time with slight delay on 26″ bbl set. There is a bulge 1″ behind muzzle of left bbl of 26″ set. Lumps of both sets and forend iron for 30″ set, show light rusting. Case is fine. A unique high grade Parker small bore, with only one example listed in THE PARKER STORY with 30″ Acme bbls in 28 ga. 49522-1 MGM311 (35,000-55,000) – Lot 2359

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2362
$0.00

*20 GAUGE PARKER CHE TWO BARREL SET WITH L O’ M CASE.

SN 180109. Cal. 20 ga. 2-5/8″ Chambers. 0 Frame. 30″ and 26″ Bbls have flat, matted ribs marked with Parker’s Meriden CT address, 30″ are marked “ACME STEEL” and 26″ “VULCAN STEEL”, 26″ Bbls have reinforced splinter. Bbl flats are stamped with grade, steel type, and weight. 26″ bbls have Parker proofs. Left side of lumps are stamped with SN. Typical Parker action has all correct numbers and marks on water table. Action features automatic safety and nickel-plated checkered dbl triggers, and is engraved with 70 – 80% coverage scroll within geometric borders, surrounding vignettes of single dogs and game; A pointing pointer on left, and an alert setter on right side. “Parker Bros” is on riband at rear of both sides. A mallard flies across trigger plate. Trigger guard bow is scroll engraved. SN is at grip. Nicely stump figured European (?) walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over Silver type pad, fitted over spur from Parker buttplate. Stock is embellished in typical “C” grade style with lozenge shaped drop points and fancy pattern checkering at grip with mullered borders. A vacant silver oval is on toe line. 30″ Bbls have matching splinter ejector forend with steel tip and typical Parker release. Ejector patent date is on iron. 26″ Bbls are fitted with large, long, beavertail ejector forend with reinforcing bolt. 30″ BBLS: Bore diameter: left -.620, right -.620. Bore restrictions: left -.022 (Imod), right -.025 (full). Wall thickness: left -.030, right -.029. Drop at heel: 2-1/16″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs 8 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. 26″ BBLS: Bore diameter: left -.617, right -.617. Bore restrictions: left -.020 (mod), right -.004 (IC). Wall thickness: left -.038, right -.035. Drop at heel: 2-1/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs 14 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. This gun is listed in and matches the PARKER GUN IDENTIFICATION AND SERIALIZATION LEDGER (Later, second set of bbls not indicated). High quality Red Head embossed leg o’ mutton leather case for two bbl set, is lined in green cloth. PROVENANCE: PCGA letter stating it was shipped on Apr 17 1918, confirming specifications with 30″ bbls, no mention of later 26″ bbls. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Fine as partially refinished. Both sets of bbls retain an older sympathetic re-black. Action retains traces of case hardening color where protected, is mostly pewter gray. Screw slots show some use. Stocks retain nearly all of a hand rubbed oil finish, checkering competently re-cut. Newer pad fits over orig wood length. Bores are excellent, slightly frosted. Action is tight with both sets of bbls. Ejectors strong with both bbls and forends. Rib extension of 26″ bbls shows some lifting, and has been secured with a set screw. Case leather is excellent, lid detached at hinge, needs stitching. A versatile high grade Parker small bore, which is quite rare, with only 21 CHE 20’s with 30″ Acme bbls listed in THE PARKER STORY. Twin “certifiable pre-ban ivory” bead sights. 49517-1 MGM310 IVORY (17,500-27,500) – Lot 2362

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2363
$0.00

*FINELY RESTORED PARKER CHE.

SN 159917. Cal. 12 Ga. 32″ Damascus bbls with twin “certifiable antique ivory” beads. #2 frame. Top rib marked “PARKER BROS MAKERS, MERIDEN, CONN. DAMASCUS STEEL”. 2-5/8″ chambers, double triggers, auto ejectors and automatic safety. English buttstock and splinter forend that is checkered in typical C-grade pattern, Buttstock with full comb as noted in PGCA letter. Receiver shows Pointer on left side, Setter on right in game scene in typical Parker scroll. Floorplate with deer running in mountain scene. Trigger guard is engraved at bow and SN engraved on tang. LOP 14-3/4″ over new Red Silvers pad with small black spacer. Bore diameter: Left – .733, right – .733. Left Choke .038, right choke – .038. Weight 8 lbs. 4 oz. PROVENANCE: Parker Gun Collectors Association research letter indicating original ownership by prominent Trap Shooter Hugh Mallet of Bradford, IL and additional features. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Excellent as faithfully restored by Brad Bachelder. Wood and metal retain nearly all of their restored finish. Bottom receiver engraving slightly muted during restoration. Left ejector will not snap, otherwise mechanics are fine. This is truly a beautiful CHE. 49326-1 JSL6 IVORY (7,000-11,500) – Lot 2363

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2364
$0.00

*FINELY RESTORED PARKER CHE WITH BERNARD BARRELS.

SN 95372. Cal. 12 Ga. 30″ Bernard steel bbls. 2-5/8″ chambers. Steel front bead. Parker matted rib with rib marking “PARKER BROS. MAKERS, MERIDEN, CONN BERNARD STEEL”. Double triggers, auto ejectors and auto safety, # 2 frame size. Pistol grip buttstock and splinter forearm checkered in traditional CHE pattern. LOP 14-1/4″ with 1-1/4″ Red Silvers pad. Un-engraved gold name shield in stock. Receiver with Pointer on left, Setter on right. Deer in game scene on bottom, all surrounded with Parker scroll. Weight 7 lbs. 12 oz. According to The Parker Story one of 250 made in this configuration. This gun originally shipped without ejectors, but was likely returned to Parker Bros. to have the ejectors added. CONDITION: Excellent as restored. Retains virtually all finish to metal and wood as restored by Brad Bachelder. Forearm wood shows repair. Mechanics excellent. Quiet an eye catching Bernard barreled Parker. 49326-2 JSL11 (7,000-11,500) – Lot 2364

2365
$0.00

*PARKER CHE WITH TITANIC STEEL BARRELS AND CASE.

SN 120713. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 2 Frame. 30″ Bbls have concave, matted rib engraved with Parker’s Meriden CT address and “TITANIC STEEL”. Bbl flats are stamped with steel type, patent date, and weight. Left side of lump is stamped with SN. Typical Parker action has all correct numbers and marks on water table. Action features non-automatic safety and nickel-plated dbl triggers. Action is engraved with 70 – 80% coverage scroll within geometric borders, surrounding circular vignettes of single dogs and game; A low-tail pointer on left, and an alert setter on right side. “Parker Bros” is engraved in unusual scroll terminated swag at central portion of each side. A stag runs across trigger plate. Trigger guard bow is scroll engraved. SN is at grip. Nicely flame figured American walnut Parker capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over skeleton steel buttplate. Stock is embellished in atypical “C” grade style with fleur-di-lis drop points and checkered side panels, with fancy pattern checkering at grip with mullered borders. Matching splinter ejector forend has steel tip and typical Parker release. Ejector patent date is on iron. Bore diameter: left -.729, right -.729. Bore restrictions: left -.034 (full), right -.035 (full). Wall thickness: left -.033, right -.031. Drop at heel: 2-3/8″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 7 lbs 15 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. This gun is listed in and matches the PARKER GUN IDENTIFICATION AND SERIALIZATION LEDGER. Old leather case is embossed “S. V. W.” on top, and is lined in dark burgundy cloth. Case contains straps. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Very Good, as refurbished. Bbls retain nearly all of an old re-black. Action retains traces of orig case hardening color, but is nearly all gray. Replacement stocks retain most of their oil finish. Bores are good, with light frosting and some pits, with evidence of a slight bulge taken down 9″ from breech in right bbl. Action is tight. Ejectors are in time. THE PARKER STORY estimated 269 CH grade guns were made in 12 ga. with 30″ Titanic bbls. Case is good. “Certifiable antique ivory” front bead sight. 49023-2 MGM309 IVORY (6,500-9,500) – Lot 2365

2367
$37,375.00

*SCARCE AND SUPERB PARKER 28 GAUGE DHE.

SN 235919. Cal. 28 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 00 Frame. 26″ bbls have concave, matted rib marked with Parker’s Meriden CT address and “TITANIC STEEL” on rib. Bbl flats are stamped with steel type, Parker proof, and weight. Left side of lump is stamped with SN. Typical small Parker action has all correct numbers and marks on water table with lightening cuts. Action features automatic safety and nickel-plated dbl triggers. Action is engraved in typical “D” style with 60 – 70% coverage scroll within geometric borders, surrounding vignettes of single dogs and game; A setter on left, and a pointing pointer on right side. “Parker Bros” is on riband at rear of both sides. A gaggle of fowl on trigger plate. Trigger guard bow is scroll engraved. SN is at grip. Nicely crotch figured American walnut Parker capped pistol grip buttstock measures 13-5/8″ over skeleton steel buttplate. Stock is embellished in typical “D” grade style with lozenge shaped drop points and point pattern checkering with broad mullered borders at grip. A vacant silver oval is on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend has flat steel tip, and typical Parker release, with patent date stamped on iron. Bore diameter: left -.552, right -.551. Bore restrictions: left -.027 (full), right -.011 (mod). Wall thickness: left -.024, right -.030. Drop at heel: 2-5/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 5 lbs 13 oz. LOP: 13-5/8″. This gun is listed in and matches the PARKER GUN IDENTIFICATION AND SERIALIZATION LEDGER. PROVENANCE: PGCA letter stating gun was completed Oct 2 1931 with specifications stating bbls were 28″. This is obviously a misprint as the “Ledger” lists bbl length as 26″, and this gun measures perfectly. CONDITION: Excellent, orig, as found. Bbls retain approx 95% orig dark blue, with a number of light marks, thinning from normal hand wear toward breech. Traces of orig damascening are on breech ends. Action retains 60 – 70% orig case hardening color, silvered on bottom and fences from normal hand wear. Trigger guard has traces of orig blue, most loss due to flaking. Grip is silver. Stocks retain 90 – 95% untouched orig finish, grain slightly raised, with a number of light marks, and scratches, and a small area of chipped finish loss on left side of butt. Checkering lightly worn. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are strong and in time. THE PARKER STORY estimates 85 D grade 28 ga guns were made with Titanic steel bbls. Simply, a wonderful little Parker. 48937-1 MGM314 (20,000-30,000) – Lot 2367

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2368
$8,050.00

*RARE LONG-BARRELED PARKER DHE 20 GAUGE.

SN 172495. Cal. 20 GA 32″ bbls. 2-7/8″ chambers. (1916) Dbl triggers, automatic ejectors, automatic safety. #1 frame. Parker matted rib marked “PARKER BROS. MAKERS, MERIDEN, CONN. TITANIC STEEL”. Twin “certifiable pre-ban ivory” beads. Straight grip stock, splinter forend. 14-1/8″ LOP over modern black leather covered pad. Receiver engraved in standard “D” pattern. Setter on right, Pointer on left, both surrounded by scroll. 4 quail on bottom of frame in game scene surrounded by scroll. Burst of scroll on trigger guard bow with SN at tang. Bore diameter both bbls .617. Chokes .020/.019. Weight: 7 lbs. 6 oz. PROVENANCE: Ex. Don Criswell Coll. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Excellent as refurbished by “Babe” Del Grego. Bbls and trigger guard retain nearly all refurbished blue. Receiver and forend metal retain nearly all refurbished case color. Stocks refinished, retaining nearly all of their hand rubbed finish with checkering re-cut and minor losses at butt. Bores are excellent having been lightly cleaned. Mechanics very good. A rare long barreled small bore Parker. 49023-4 JSL48 C&R; IVORY (6,500-9,500) – Lot 2368

2369
$18,400.00

*HIGH ORIGINAL METAL CONDITION PARKER DHE WITH 30″ VENTILATED RIB BARRELS AND SINGLE TRIGGER.

SN 216863. Cal. 20 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 0 Frame. 30″ Bbls have raised, ventilated rib engraved with Parker’s Meriden CT address and “TITANIC STEEL”. Bbl flats are stamped with steel type, Parker overload proofs, and weight. Left side of lump is stamped with SN. Typical Parker action has all correct numbers and marks on water table. Action features automatic safety and Parker sgl selective trigger. Action is engraved with 60 – 70% coverage scroll within geometric borders, surrounding vignettes of single dogs and game; A pointer on left, and a pointing setter on right side. “PARKER BROS” is engraved on scrolled band on rear of both sides. Four pheasant are on trigger plate. Trigger guard bow is scroll engraved. SN is at grip. Nicely flame figured American walnut Parker capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14″ over NOSHOC pad. Stock is embellished in typical “D” grade style with lozenge shaped drop points and point pattern checkering with mullered borders. A vacant silver oval is on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend has typical steel tip and Parker release. Ejector patent date is on iron. Bore diameter: left -.617, right -.617. Bore restrictions: left -.024 (Imod), right -.015 (mod). Wall thickness: left -.034, right -.032. Drop at heel: 2″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 7 lbs 0 oz. LOP: 14″. This gun matches PARKER GUN IDENTIFICATION AND SERIALIZATION LEDGER except it is shown as having extra bbls, not listed as having vent rib. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain approx 95% orig blue. Action retains approx 80% orig case hardening colors, silvered on bottom, and fences, from normal hand wear. Trigger guard retains approx 20% orig blue, most loss due to flaking. Buttstock retains over 90% of an old oil refinish, mullering of checkered borders somewhat filled, sharp edges a bit rounded. Forend retains over 90% of its orig finish. Action has just a hint of looseness. Bores are excellent. Ejectors are strong and in time. Trigger works. THE PARKER STORY estimates 330 20 bores were made with 30″ Titanic Steel bbls. A very fine long barreled small bore Parker. Bead sights are “certifiable pre-ban ivory”. 49450-25 MGM390 IVORY (12,500-22,500) – Lot 2369

2370
$4,600.00

*SMALL BORE PARKER DHE.

SN 151465. Cal. 16 ga. 2-1/2″ Chambers. 1 Frame. 28″ Bbls have concave, matted ribs engraved with Parker’s Meriden CT address and “TITANIC STEEL”. Bbl flats are stamped with steel type and weight. Left side of lump is stamped with SN. Typical Parker action has all correct numbers and marks on water table. Action features automatic safety and nickel-plated dbl triggers. Action is engraved in typical “D” style with 60 – 70% coverage scroll within geometric borders, surrounding vignettes of single dogs and game; A pointer on left, and an alert setter on right side. “Parker Bros” is on riband at rear of both sides. A gaggle of fowl is on trigger plate. Trigger guard bow is scroll engraved. SN is at grip. Attractive lightly streaked and figured European walnut round knob pistol grip buttstock measures 14″ over skeleton steel buttplate. Stock is embellished in typical “D” grade style with lozenge shaped drop points and point pattern checkering with broad mullered borders at grip. Matching splinter ejector forend has well filed steel tip, and typical Parker release with patent date stamped on iron. Bore diameter: left -.660, right -.660. Bore restrictions: left -.024 (Imod), right -.024 (Imod). Wall thickness: left -.026, right -.028. Drop at heel: 2-11/16″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 6 lbs 11 oz. LOP: 14″. This gun is listed in and matches the PARKER GUN IDENTIFICATION AND SERIALIZATION LEDGER, except round knob vs. capped pistol grip. CONDITION: Very fine, as partially refinished. Bbls retain essentially all of a dark satin re-black. Action retains essentially all of a cyanide case hardening re-color. Trigger guard is lightly silvered on edges. New plating on triggers is excellent. Stocks retain over 90% of what appears to be their orig finish, with a number of light marks, dings, and scratches, darkening slightly where rubbed through, and with a light coat of oil added where thin, especially on forend. Checkering lightly worn. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are in time. THE PARKER STORY estimates that 568 guns were made in this configuration. 49417-14 MGM313 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 2370

2371
$3,450.00

*PARKER DHE.

SN 133781. Cal. 12 ga. 2-5/8″ Chambers. 2 Frame. 30″ Bbls have concave, matted rib marked with Parker’s Meriden CT address and “TITANIC STEEL”. Bbl flats are stamped with steel type (“K” for Krupp) and weight. Left side of lump is stamped with SN. Typical Parker action has all correct numbers and marks on water table. Action features automatic safety and nickel-plated dbl triggers. Action is engraved in typical “D” style with 60 – 70% coverage scroll within geometric borders, surrounding vignettes of single dogs and game; A pointer on left, and an alert setter on right side. “Parker Bros” is on riband at rear of both sides. Four flying fowl are on flicking trigger plate. Trigger guard bow is scroll engraved. SN is at grip. Dark, nicely veined European walnut Parker capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/8″ over open sided Hawkins pad. Stock is embellished in typical “D” grade style with lozenge shaped drop points and point pattern checkering with mullered borders at grip. Vacant silver oval is on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend has nicely filed tip, and typical Parker release with patent date stamped on iron. Bore diameter: left -.730, right -.730. Bore restrictions: left -.039 (full), right -.037 (full). Wall thickness: left -.029, right -.029. Drop at heel: 2-3/4″, drop at comb: 1-3/4″. Weight: 7 lbs 12 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. This gun is not listed in the PARKER GUN IDENTIFICATION AND SERIALIZATION LEDGER. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Good, as partially refinished. Bbls retain nearly all of a satin re-blue with some staining and marks. Action cleaned to bright silver, fading to pewter, with some spots, engraving still sharp and clear. Stocks retain nearly all of an old oil refinish over numerous marks, some very deep at grip, on toe line, and rear portion of forend, checkering somewhat worn, considerably so on forend. Bores are very fine slightly frosted. Action is loose (needs a new bite before firing). Bbls are off face. Ejectors are out of time. THE PARKER STORY estimates 4200 D grade guns were made with Titanic steel bbls in this configuration. “Certifiable antique ivory” bead sight. 49417-16 MGM315 IVORY (4,000-6,000) – Lot 2371

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2372
$5,750.00

*PARKER STRAIGHT GRIP DH WITH 30″ BARRELS AND BEAVERTAIL FOREND.

SN 109341. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 2 Frame. 30″ Bbls have concave game rib marked with Parker’s Meriden CT address and “TITANIC STEEL”. Bbl flats are stamped with steel type “K” (Krupp) and weight. Left side of lump is stamped with SN. Typical Parker action has all correct numbers and marks on water table. Action features non-automatic safety and nickel-plated dbl triggers. Action is engraved with 60 – 70% coverage scroll within geometric borders, surrounding vignettes of single dogs and game; A pointing pointer on left, and a setter on right side. “PARKER BROS” is engraved on scrolled band on rear of both sides. Three grouse are on trigger plate. Trigger guard bow is scroll engraved. SN is at grip. Lightly stump figured American walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over black leather covered pad. Stock is embellished in typical “D” grade style with lozenge shaped drop points and point pattern checkering with mullered borders. A vacant silver oval is on toe line. Large beavertail forend has reinforcing bolt, typical Parker release, and is checkered in a fancy pattern as often found on guns of “B” grade. Bore diameter: left -.745, right -.743. Bore restrictions: left -.049 (extra full), right -.029 (Imod). Wall thickness: left -.026, right -.026. Drop at heel: 1-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 8 lbs 8 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. This gun matches PARKER GUN IDENTIFICATION AND SERIALIZATION LEDGER, except beavertail forend is not indicated. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Excellent, as refurbished. Bbls retain nearly all of a factory quality re-black, with some light marks. Action retains essentially all of a dark cyanide re-color. What are most likely replacement stocks retain nearly all of what appears to be their orig finish with a few light scratches and marks. Bores are excellent. “Certifiable antique ivory” bead sights. 49432-24 MGM391 IVORY (5,000-8,000) – Lot 2372

2373
$4,600.00

*SCARCE PARKER 20 GAUGE PHE WITH BEAVERTAIL FOREND.

SN 219182. Cal. 20 ga. 2-1/2″ Chambers. 0 Frame. 28″ Bbls have concave, matted rib marked with Parker’s Meriden CT address and “PARKER STEEL”. Bbl flats are stamped with steel type, Parker proofs, and weight. Left side of lump is stamped with SN. Typical Parker action has all correct numbers and marks on water table. Action features automatic safety and dbl triggers. Action is engraved in typical “P” style with sprays of scroll engraving and simple geometric borders. “Parker Bros” is on each side. Trigger guard bow has geometric border engraving. SN is at grip. Lightly figured American walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-3/8″ over Parker dogs head buttplate without spur. Stock has point pattern checkering with line borders at grip. Vacant silver shield is on toe line. Matching beavertail ejector forend has reinforcing bolt and typical Parker release. Ejector patent date is on iron. Bore diameter: left -.621, right -.625. Bore restrictions: left -.025 (full), right -.022 (Imod). Wall thickness: left -.022, right -.023. Drop at heel: 3″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Weight: 6 lbs 2 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. This gun is listed in the PARKER GUN IDENTIFICATION AND SERIALIZATION LEDGER and all specifications match, except it is listed as a capped pistol grip buttstock. CONDITION: Excellent, as refinished, retaining all renewed finishes on wood and metal, with a few very light subsequent handling marks. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are in time. A scarce small gauge Parker with only 100 estimated P grade 20 bores with 28″ Parker steel bbls in THE PARKER STORY. 49417-15 MGM318 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 2373

2374
$4,600.00

*PARKER GHE 20 GAUGE.

SN 240220. Cal. 20 Ga. 2-5/8″ chambers. 26″ bbls with twin “certifiable pre-ban ivory” beads, “0” frame. Parker single trigger with selector on bottom, automatic ejectors and non-automatic safety. Rib marked “PARKER BROS. MAKERS MERIDEN, CT U.S.A. SPECIAL STEEL”. Bbl flats marked “SKEET IN SKEET OUT”. Beautifully figured American walnut stock is full pistol grip with “PARKER BROS MERIDEN, CONN”. grip cap. 14-3/8″ LOP over Parker Brothers dogs head buttplate. Checking in standard G grade pattern. Beavertail forend. Frame is engraved in typical GHE pattern; flying ducks on left, quail on right both surrounded by light scroll. Pheasants in circle on bottom. Bottom of frame engraved “PARKER” indicating Remington production. Bbl diameter: left – .617, right. 616. Choke: left -.007, right – .006. Weight 6 lbs. 7 oz. 1-3/4″ DAC, 2-1/2″ DAH. Wall thickness: left -.022, right -.025. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Excellent as refurbished. Likely an early Delgrego restoration with receiver retaining 95%+ restored case colors. Bbls show approximately 98-99% re-blued finish. Buttstock retains most of its hand rubbed oil finish. Buttplate is very good showing a few minor dings and chips. Replacement beavertail forend wood, though bbls do have a reinforced forend lug and reinforcement screw at end of beavertail. Mechanics crisp. A beautiful little Parker ready for the skeet field or the November corn field. 49181-26 JSL46 C&R; IVORY (5,000-8,000) – Lot 2374

2375
$9,200.00

*RARE BRACE OF CONSECUTIVELY NUMBERED PARKER GHE 12GA SHOTGUNS WITH FACTORY 24″ BARRELS.

SN 213462/ 213463. Cal. 12 ga. 1-1/2 Frame. 2-5/8″ Chambers for gun 213462, Gun 213463 has 2-3/4″ chambers (stamped on bbl flats). Both guns have factory 24″ bbls with concave, matted ribs marked “PARKER BROS MAKERS. MERIDEN. CT. U.S.A. PARKER SPEC STEEL”, and are engraved in typical “G” fashion with sprays of scroll surrounding oval vignettes of birds on sides and bottoms; ducks on left, pheasants on right, and more pheasants on bottoms. Both have capped pistol grip buttstocks and splinter forends. Gun 213462 has a nicely stump figured American walnut stock. Stock of 213463 has some flame figure, mostly on right side. Gun 213462 measures 13″ over original Parker dog’s head buttplate, and is fitted with double triggers. Gun 213463 has been fitted with “Infallible” single trigger in rear position (selector at top left of top strap), LOP measures 13″ over the original DHBP from now missing front trigger position. Accompanied by PGCA Historian’s letters for each gun confirming configuration and specifications, and stating that they were completed in Aug 1925 with 24″ bbls. Gun no. 213462: Bore diameter: left -.731, right -.730. Bore restrictions: left -.027 (IMod), right -.008 (IC). Minimum wall thickness: left -.025, right -.029. Drop at heel: 3″, drop at comb: 2-5/8″. Weight: 6 lbs 8 oz. LOP: 13″. Gun no. 213463: Bore diameter: left -.731, right -.730. Bore restrictions: left -.028 (IMod), right -.006 (IC). Minimum wall thickness: left -.036, right -.035. Drop at heel: 3-1/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/4″. Weight: 6 lbs 8 oz. LOP: 12-1/4″. CONDITION: Gun no. 213462 is in exceptionally fine condition. Bbls retain approx 95% orig blue, with numerous light marks. Action retains 85 – 90% orig case hardening color. Trigger guard retains most of its blue, most loss due to flaking. Stocks retain 90% of their orig finish worn through on sharp edges, with a few minor marks. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are in time. GUN NUMBER 213463 is about very good as partially refinished. Bbls retain 95% re-black with some light marks. Action shows evidence of cleaning, and has traces of orig color where protected, engraving still clear. Stocks refinished, and retain nearly all of that finish, checkering cleaned up. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are in time. Trigger works. 24″ Barreled Parkers are exceedingly rare, with fewer than 20 made in 12 ga. in all grades and bbl types. THE PARKER STORY tabulates five GH guns with 24″ Damascus bbls, but none with Parker Steel bbls. These TWO consecutive guns were obviously missed during the tabulation. 49623-2 MGM173 (8,000-12,000) – Lot 2375

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2376
$8,625.00

*UNUSUAL LATE PARKER 16 GAUGE G GRADE NON-EJECTOR.

SN 236969. Cal. 16 ga. 2-5/8″ Chambers. 1 Frame. 28″ Bbls have concave, matted rib marked with Parker’s Meriden CT address and “PARKER SPEC. STEEL”. Bbl flats are stamped with steel type, Parker proofs, and weight. Left side of lump is stamped with SN. Typical Parker action has all correct numbers and marks on water table. Action features automatic safety and dbl triggers. Action is engraved in typical “G” style with sprays of scroll engraving within geometric borders, surrounding simple vignettes of game birds; A pair of grouse on left, and flying fowl on right side. “PARKER” is on bottom of action. A pair of quail are in circular vignette on trigger plate. Trigger guard bow is scroll engraved. SN is at grip. Strikingly stump fiddle figured American walnut Parker capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14″ over Parker dogs head buttplate without spur. Stock has point pattern checkering with mullered borders at grip. Vacant silver shield is on toe line. Matching splinter forend has flat steel tip, and typical Parker release. Bore diameter: left -.667, right -.665. Bore restrictions: left -.024 (Imod), right -.012 (mod). Wall thickness: left -.024, right -.024. Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-11/16″. Weight: 6 lbs 9 oz. LOP: 14″. This gun is listed in the PARKER GUN IDENTIFICATION AND SERIALIZATION LEDGER and all specifications match except it is listed as having ejectors. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain 90 – 95% orig blue with light marks, spots of silvering, slightly thinned. Damascening marks are strong on breech ends. Action retains 60 – 70% orig case hardening color, silvered on bottom, beads, and fences from normal hand wear. Trigger guard retains most of it orig blue, silvering at grip, with most loss on bow due to flaking. Stocks retain over 90% of what appears to be their orig finish, areas worn through, with some extra oil rubbed in, checkering lightly worn. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. THE PARKER STORY estimates 353 sixteen bores were made with 28″ Parker steel bbls. 49006-2 MGM317 (5,500-8,500) – Lot 2376

2377
$17,250.00

*.410 PARKER VHE WITH SINGLE TRIGGER AND BEAVERTAIL FOREND.

SN 236576. Cal. .410 ga. 2-1/2″ Chambers. 000 Frame. 26″ Bbls have slightly raised, concave, matted rib marked with Parker’s Meriden CT address and “VULCAN STEEL”. Bbl flats are stamped with steel type, Parker proofs, and weight. Left side of lump is stamped with SN. Typical Parker action has all correct numbers and marks on water table. Action features non-automatic safety and Parker sgl selective trigger. Action is engraved in typical “V” style with wiggle borders. Action is not engraved with makers name. “Parker Bros” is stamped on water table. Trigger guard bow has wiggle borders. SN is at grip.Fancy feather crotch figured American walnut ball grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over skeleton steel buttplate. Stock has point pattern checkering with mullered borders at grip. Vacant silver shield is on toe line. Matching long beavertail ejector forend has typical Parker release. Ejector patent date is on iron. Bore diameter at muzzles: left -.402, right -.399. Wall thickness: left -.028, right -.029. Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 6 lbs 2 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. All specifications match those in PARKER GUN IDENTIFICATION AND SERIALIZATION LEDGER. CONDITION: Good, as partially refurbished. Bbls retain approx 60% orig blue, considerably silvered on rib, and thinning overall, with an area of polishing at front portion of bottom rib, where reattached with screws. Action has traces of color where protected, is mostly pewter gray. Trigger guard has traces of blue inside bow. Correctly styled replacement stocks have a number of handling marks in their hand rubbed oil finish. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are in time. Trigger works. A scarce little gun, with 463 26″ bbl 410 V grade guns estimated in THE PARKER STORY. 48972-2 MGM321 (15,000-25,000) – Lot 2377

2378
$51,750.00

*FINE HIGH ORIGINAL CONDITION .410 PARKER VHE SINGLE TRIGGER SKEET GUN WITH BEAVERTAIL FOREND.

SN 241557. Cal. .410 ga. 3″ Chambers. 000 Frame. 26″ Bbls have unmarked concave, matted rib. Bbl flats are stamped with SN, Parker overload proofs, weight, and “Skeet In” “Skeet Out”. Left side of lump is marked “V GRADE 410 GA” “FOR 3″ SHELLS”. Typical Parker action is marked with “MADE IN USA” “ILION, N.Y.”, SN, and “VH” on water table with lightening cuts. Action features non-automatic safety and Parker single selective trigger. Action is engraved in typical “V” style with wiggle borders. “PARKER” is on bottom of action. Trigger guard bow has wiggle borders. SN is at grip. Lightly crotch figured American walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14″ over checkered wood butt. Stock has point pattern checkering with beaded borders at grip. Silver shield on toe line is engraved “J D G”. Matching beavertail ejector forend has typical Parker release. Bore diameter at muzzles: left -.407, right -.407. Wall thickness: left -.040, right -.040. Drop at heel: 2-5/16″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs 0 oz. LOP: 14″. This gun is not listed in PARKER GUN IDENTIFICATION AND SERIALIZATION LEDGER. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, original, as found. Bbls retain over 95% orig blue, with some very light marks, silvered a touch at muzzles. Action retains approx 80% orig case hardening color, vivid on sides, silvering a bit and thinning on bottom, from normal hand wear. Stocks retain 90 – 95% of their orig finish, lightly crazed overall, with several minor marks and pings, a few somewhat deeper, mostly on right side of comb. Checkering is lightly worn. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are strong and in time. Trigger works. A truly exceptional investment quality late Parker small bore skeet gun. 49517-2 MGM446 (30,000-50,000) – Lot 2378

2379
$36,800.00

*FINE HIGH ORIGINAL CONDITION .410 PARKER VH.

SN 223314. Cal. .410 ga. 2-1/2″ Chambers. 000 Frame. 26″ Bbls have slightly raised, concave, matted rib marked with Parker’s Meriden CT address and “VULCAN STEEL”. Bbl flats are stamped with steel type, Parker proofs, and weight. Left side of lump is stamped with SN. Typical Parker action has all correct numbers and marks on water table. Action features automatic safety and dbl triggers. Action is engraved in typical “V” style with wiggle borders. “Parker Bros” is on each side. Trigger guard bow has wiggle borders. SN is at grip. Relatively plain American walnut ball grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over Parker dogs head buttplate. Stock has point pattern checkering with mullered borders at grip. Vacant silver shield is on toe line. Matching splinter forend has steel tip and typical Parker release. Bore diameter at muzzles: left -.395, right -.397. Wall thickness: left -.035, right -.035. Drop at heel: 2-7/8″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Weight: 5 lbs 10 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. All specifications match those in PARKER GUN IDENTIFICATION AND SERIALIZATION LEDGER. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain over 95% orig blue with some high edge wear and a few marks. Action retains approx 90% orig case hardening color, silvered and flaked a bit on bottom from normal hand wear, and some areas of flaking on sides. Trigger guard retains almost all of a re-blue. Stocks retain 95% orig finish, thinning on high edges, with a number of light scratches and nicks, most notably an area of fairly deep denting at rear portion of forend. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. A scarce little gun, especially in this condition, with only 463 26″ bbl 410 V grade guns estimated in THE PARKER STORY. 49498-3 MGM322 (22,000-30,000) – Lot 2379

2380
$21,850.00

*SCARCE .410 PARKER VH.

SN 219817. Cal. .410 ga. 2-1/2″ Chambers. 000 Frame. 26″ Bbls have slightly raised, concave, matted rib marked with Parker’s Meriden CT address and “VULCAN STEEL”. Bbl flats are stamped with steel type, Parker proofs, and weight. Left side of lump is stamped with SN. Typical Parker action has all correct numbers and marks on water table. Action features automatic safety and dbl triggers. Action is engraved in typical “V” style with wiggle borders. “Parker Bros” is on each side. Trigger guard bow has wiggle borders. SN is at grip. Relatively plain American walnut ball grip buttstock measures 14-3/8″ over Parker dogs head buttplate. Stock has point pattern checkering with mullered borders at grip. Vacant silver shield is on toe line. Matching splinter forend has steel tip and typical Parker release. Bore diameter at muzzles: left -.395, right -.397. Wall thickness: left -.031, right -.035. Drop at heel: 2-7/8″, drop at comb: 1-3/4″. Weight: 5 lbs 6 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. All specifications match those in PARKER GUN IDENTIFICATION AND SERIALIZATION LEDGER. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbls retain 90 – 95% orig blue. Action retains perhaps 30% orig case hardening color, considerably silvered on bottoms and sides from normal hand wear. Trigger guard retains traces of orig blue, most loss due to flaking. Stocks retain over 95% of their orig finish, with numerous marks, dents, and scrapes, checkering lightly worn. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. A fine little gun, scarce, with only 463 26″ bbl 410 V grade guns estimated in THE PARKER STORY. Twin beads are “certifiable pre-ban ivory”. 49472-1 MGM323 IVORY (15,000-25,000) – Lot 2380

2382
$8,050.00

*SCARCE 28 GAUGE PARKER VH.

SN 185570. Cal. 28 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 00 Frame. 26″ Bbls have concave game rib marked with Parker’s Meriden CT address and “VULCAN STEEL”. Bbl flats are stamped with steel type and weight. Left side of lump is stamped with SN. Typical Parker action has all correct numbers and marks on water table with lightening cuts. Action features automatic safety and dbl triggers. Action is engraved with wiggle borders. “Parker Bros” is on both sides. SN is at grip. Relatively plain American walnut Parker capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over Parker dogs head buttplate with spur. Stock is embellished in typical “V” grade style with simple point pattern checkering with mullered borders. A vacant silver shield is on toe line. Matching splinter forend has typical Parker release, marked with patent date. Bore diameter: left -.565, right -.564. Bore restrictions: left -.010 (mod), right -.008 (IC). Wall thickness: left -.024, right -.025. Drop at heel: 2-11/16″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 5 lbs 8 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. This gun is not listed in PARKER GUN IDENTIFICATION AND SERIALIZATION LEDGER, however the number after this one (185571) is listed as 28 ga with 28″ bbls. CONDITION: Excellent, as completely refinished, retaining nearly all custom finishes on wood and metal, engraving slightly softened, sharp edges on wood somewhat rounded. Bores are excellent with one or two old pits. Action is tight. Stock does not fit action well. 49432-25 MGM392 (8,500-15,000) – Lot 2382

2383
$5,175.00

*TRULY EXCEPTIONAL, HIGH ORIGINAL CONDITION PARKER VHE.

SN 238583. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 1-1/2 Frame. 26″ Bbls have concave, matted rib marked with Parker’s Meriden CT address and “VULCAN STEEL”. Bbl flats are stamped with steel type, Parker proofs, and weight. Left side of lump is stamped with SN. Typical Parker action has all correct numbers and marks on water table. Action features automatic safety and dbl triggers. Action is engraved in typical “V” style with wiggle borders. “PARKER” is on bottom. Trigger guard bow has wiggle borders. SN is at grip. Nicely stump figured American walnut Parker capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14″ over Parker dogs head buttplate without spur. Stock has point pattern checkering with mullered borders at grip. Vacant silver shield is on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend has flat steel tip and typical Parker release. Bore diameter: left -.730, right -.730. Bore restrictions: left -.038 (full), right -.027 (Imod). Wall thickness: left -.032, right -.030. Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Weight: 7 lbs 0 oz. LOP: 14″. All specifications match those listed in the PARKER GUN IDENTIFICATION AND SERIALIZATION LEDGER. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, with only a few light marks in orig blue of bbls. Case color on action is exceptionally vivid, with just a hint of silvering on forend iron and sharp edges. Trigger guard retains most of its orig blue, most loss due to flaking, with grip area relatively brown. Color on forend latch and tip is vivid. Stocks retain essentially all of their orig finish, with some light marks and scratches, mostly on bottom left of butt. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are in time. THE PARKER STORY estimates that 2293 12 ga VH guns were made with 26″ Vulcan steel bbls. An exceptional benchmark gun useful in determining orig condition in others. 49006-1 MGM319 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 2383

2384
$3,450.00

*EXCEPTIONALLY RARE 10 BORE PARKER VH WITH DAMASCUS BARRELS.

SN 173958. Cal. 10 ga. 2-7/8″ Chambers. 3 Frame. 32″ Bbls have slightly raised, concave, matted rib marked with Parker’s Meriden CT address and “DAMASCUS STEEL”. Bbl flats are stamped with steel type and weight, along with “X”. Left side of lump is stamped with SN. Typical Parker action has all correct numbers and marks on water table, plus an “X”. This gun is one of ten Damascus barreled VH guns serial numbered between 173953 to 173962, all in ten gauge. The “X” must denote a special order. Action features automatic safety and dbl triggers. Action is engraved in typical “V” style with wiggle borders. “Parker Bros” is on each side. Trigger guard bow has wiggle borders. SN is at grip. Relatively plain American walnut Parker capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over Parker dogs head buttplate with spur. Stock has point pattern checkering with mullered borders at grip. Vacant silver shield is on toe line. Matching splinter forend has steel tip and typical Parker release, stamped with patent date. Bore diameter: left -.783, right -.781. Bore restrictions: left -.032 (full), right -.035 (full). Wall thickness: left -.032, right -.038. Drop at heel: 3-1/8″, drop at comb: 1-3/4″. Weight: 8 lbs 11 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. All specifications match those in PARKER GUN IDENTIFICATION AND SERIALIZATION LEDGER. CONDITION: Excellent, as found. Bbls retain approx 85% orig Damascus finish, with some light flecking and thinning toward breech ends. Action retains approx 70% orig case hardening color, lightly silvered on bottoms and high points, with some brown staining (may clean). Trigger guard is almost completely flaked to gray brown. Stocks retain most of their orig finish, with considerable oil darkening where worn through. Stock has quite a few light marks, one or two deeper on right front of butt and at rear portion of forend. Checkering slightly worn. Bores are excellent with some light frosting. Action is tight. An exceptionally rare Parker, with a total of 20 ten bores estimated in all bbl lengths and steel types, by THE PARKER STORY, ten of which are in this group of Damascus barreled guns. The description in THE PARKER STORY of Damascus Vulcan grade guns concludes “Only one VH gun with Damascus bbls has been found for examination.” 48937-2 MGM324 (1,500-2,500) – Lot 2384

2385
$0.00

FINE PARKER GRADE ONE HAMMER GUN.

SN 47105. Cal. 12 Ga. 30″ laminated steel bbls. No. 1 frame. 2-5/8″ chambers. Dbl triggers, extractors. Single steel bead with Damascus top rib marked “PARKER BROTHERS, MAKERS. MERIDEN, CONN. LAMINATED STEEL”. Straight top lever. Engraved and checkered in standard Grade One pattern. “Parker Brothers” on both locks. Splinter forend. Full pistol grip stock with 14-1/4″ LOP over orig hard rubber Parker Bros. dogs-head buttplate. Drop at heel – 2-13/16″. Drop at comb -1-3/4″. Bore diameter: left -.734, right -.735. Chokes: left -.014, right -.007. Minimum wall thickness: L-.019 R-.025. Weight 7 lbs. 4 oz. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain 98% plus deeply contrasted, laminated pattern. Bores very good with right tube showing scattered minor pits, left tube near excellent with repaired minor dents in both tubes. Slight bulge in right tube about 3″ in front of chamber. Lockplates retain nearly all of their orig case color, starting to tone and fade. Receiver retains 75-80% light orig case color. Trigger guard shows traces of orig blue, though mostly brown on bow and tang. Buttstock and forend retain most of their varnish with light handling wear throughout, likely an early sympathetic refinish – no loss with wood to metal fit. Mechanics excellent. Gun locks up tight. A really beautiful Parker hammer gun in an uncommon state of preservation. 49102-6 JSL30 C&R (2,500-4,000) – Lot 2385

2386
$1,150.00

PARKER PH 12 GAUGE.

SN 64859. Cal. 12 Ga. 30″ twist steel bbls. 2-5/8″ chambers. Dbl triggers, extractors, automatic safety. “Certifiable antique ivory” front bead. Parker matted rib. No. 1 frame. Nicely figured walnut stock with full pistol grip with 13-5/8″ LOP over hard rubber Parker dogs-head butt, splinter forend. Frame lightly scrolled and floral engraved around screws. Early pattern for a typical PH. Forend and buttstock show typical early P grade pattern. Minimum wall thickness is L -.022, R -.021. Weight 7 lbs. 4 oz. Drop at comb 1-3/4″, Drop at heel 3-3/8″. Bore diameter: L -.756, R – 756. Choke: L -.034, R -.037. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Fine as restored. Ribs sound. Frame shows 30-40% older restored case color. Trigger guard retains nearly all of its restored blued finish. Stocks are sound and show nearly all of their hand-rubbed restored finish. Bbl is very good as cleaned showing 1 or 2 minor repaired dings. Bbl contrast is exceptional as restored and shows virtually all of a beautiful bold pattern. Mechanics fine. Lever at center. 49102-4 JSL32 IVORY (1,000-1,500) – Lot 2386

2387
$6,325.00

*BEAUTIFUL PARKER 12 GAUGE PACHMAYR UPGRADE.

SN 154343. Cal. 12 Ga. 30″ bbl. 2-5/8″ chambers No. 2 frame. Dbl triggers, automatic ejectors and automatic safety. This gun started life as a VHE 12ga Parker and has been beautifully upgraded by Frank Pachmayr with Angelo Bee, engraver. Parker matted rib with twin “certifiable antique ivory” sights. Rib marked “PARKER BROTHERS, MAKERS. MERIDEN, CONN. VULCAN STEEL.” Near fully checkered beavertail forend with fleur-de-lis pattern. Forend metal deeply scroll engraved. Bbl engraved – muzzle gold inlaid with scroll and engraved at breech which is in deeply cut Germanic scroll. Frame shows deeply cut scroll engraving, signed by engraver Angelo Bee on left side of receiver. Left receiver with 2 gold ducks in marsh scene surrounded by scroll. Bottom of frame marked with “PARKER BROS” in gold banner ahead of floorplate, and large gold male Pointer in woods scene. Right side with two gold quail surrounded by deep cut scroll. Hinge pin floral engraved on both sides. Top lever is blued and follows same deep scroll pattern. Trigger guard shows a matte blued finish with two quail in flight on bow surrounded by scroll. SN in gold at tang. Beautiful flame grained American walnut full pistol grip stock with unmarked gold shield. Gold plated triggers. 14-1/4″ LOP over Old English Pachmayr pad. Stock cheek panel finely checkered with horn inlay behind cheeks leading into finely cut checkering pattern. Weight 8 lbs 9 oz. Bore diameter both bbls: .733. Right choke: .047. Left choke .040. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Excellent as customized. Bbls retaining most of their blued finish. Stocks retain most of their custom hand rubbed finish. At top tang, stocks show minor filler and repaired break through wrist. Mechanics excellent, bore is bright and shiny. A beautiful high art engraved Parker! 49200-1 JSL23 C&R; IVORY (6,000-10,000) – Lot 2387

2388
$23,000.00

*UNENGRAVED PARKER REPRODUCTION A-1 SPECIAL THREE BARREL SMALL GAUGE SET AND CASE.

SN 28-059. Cal. 28 ga/ 28 ga/ .410. Consignors notes state “28 ga. 28″, M & F 26″ Q1 & Q 2, and 28″ .410 3″ M & F. It is believed that only 14 of these three barrel sets were made, and I was told that this set is the only one that left the factory ‘in the white’ for custom engraving.” All sets of bbls with matted game ribs have Parker Reproduction By Winchester information, and “Made in Japan” marked on ribs. Calibers and chambers are marked on left sides. SNs and Parker reproduction proofs are on bbls flats. Loops are stamped “1”, “2”, and “3”. Two forends are furnished, one for both 28 ga. sets, and another for .410. .410 rear lumps are stamped for frame size “0000”. 28 ga. Bbls are both stamped for frame size “00”. Action is filed with three beads behind fences, and is fitted with automatic safety and gold-plated Parker sgl selective trigger with finger blade checkered. Finely marbled and nicely flame figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over skeleton steel buttplate with checkering with fleur-di-lis intrusion. Stock is carved and checkered in “A-1” Special style with raised fleur-di-lis in sunken side panels, as drop points, and theme carries into very fancy checkering pattern. Matching splinter ejector forends have nicely filed steel tips, and typical Parker releases. BBL set “1” 28″ 28 ga.: Bore diameter: left -.555, right -.555. Bore restrictions: left -.040 (full), right -.020 (mod). Drop at heel: 2″, drop at comb: 1-1/4″. Weight: 5 lbs 12 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. Bbl set “2” 28 ga. 26″: Bore diameter: left -.556, right -.555. Bore restrictions: left -.012 (Lt mod), right -.011 (IC). BBL set “3” .410: Bore diameter at muzzles: left -.390, right -.401. Gun and all three sets of bbls are housed in nice quality oak and leather case with brass corners and tan canvas outer cover, with tan leather trim. Case is lined in green felt, and has Parker Reproduction Winchester black leather label in lid. Case contains pair of Parker marked snap caps and oil bottle, with a pair of unmarked .410 snap caps, and some associated paperwork and keys. PROVENANCE: Larry Baer Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, essentially as new, appears unfired, with only a few of the lightest of handling marks on wood and metal. Case is excellent. An unusual opportunity to acquire one of these exceptionally well made sets. 49427-2 MGM388 (20,000-30,000) – Lot 2388

2389
$0.00

*UNENGRAVED PARKER REPRODUCTION A-1 SPECIAL WITH EXTRA BARRELS.

SN 20-122. Cal. 20 ga. 28″ (marked for mod and full) and 26″ (marked for improved cyl and mod) Bbls with matted game ribs have Parker Reproduction By Winchester information, and “Made in Japan” marked on ribs. Calibers and chambers are marked on left sides. SNs and Parker reproduction proofs are on bbls flats. Loops are stamped “1” and “2”. Rear lumps are stamped for frame size “0”. Case hardened action is filed with three beads behind fences, and is fitted with automatic safety and gold-plated Parker sgl selective trigger with checkered finger blade. Finely marbled and lightly figured European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 13-7/8″ over skeleton steel buttplate with checkering with fleur-di-lis intrusion. Stock is carved and checkered in “A-1” Special style with raised fleur-di-lis in sunken side panels, also as drop points, and fleur-di-lis theme carries into very fancy checkering pattern. Rosewood grip cap has serrated spacer and inset vacant gold oval. Matching long beavertail ejector forend has reinforcing bolt and typical Parker release. 28″ BBL set “1”: Bore diameter: left -.617, right -.617. Bore restrictions: left -.035 (full), right -.017 (mod). Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 7 lbs 0 oz. LOP: 13-7/8″. Bbl set “2”: Bore diameter: left -.617, right -.617. Bore restrictions: left -.016 (mod), right -.010 (IC). Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 6 lbs 14 oz. LOP: 13-7/8″. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, as custom finished. Bbls retain nearly all of a fine satin rust blue with some light marks, mostly on sides of 26″ bbls. Well done case colors have some slight silvering on bottom and on sharp edges. Bores are excellent. Mechanically crisp. 49417-35 MGM389 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 2389

2390
$60,375.00

*EXCEPTIONALLY FINE AND RARE 16 GAUGE REMINGTON 1894 EE GRADE SHOTGUN WITH ORIGINAL L O’ M CASE.

SN 139146. (ca 1910) Cal. 16 ga. 2-9/16″ Chambers. This scarce, small bore, top-of-the-line Remington has 28″ fine 3-blade Damascus bbls with broad, matted, concave rib. Tops of bbls are engraved “Remington Arms Co. Ilion, N.Y., U.S.A.” Bbl flats are stamped with SN. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with code “CDXP”. Bottom of lump is stamped with patterning numbers “300” and “235”. Splinter is nicely polished. Case hardened action features automatic safety, Remington’s patented third fastener, and dbl triggers. Water table is stamped with patent info, SN and grade. Action is engraved in late “E” style with near full coverage nicely cut large scroll with some geometric borders and interesting shell motif on fences. This well done scroll is background to vignettes of dogs and game birds with dog scenes in slight relief; a setter is at central portion of left side of action, with small scene of woodcock to rear, and a pointer is on right with quail to rear. Trigger plate has two scenes; large central circular scene is of two ducks erupting from marsh, with smaller scene toward front of a spaniel retrieving a duck. “REMINGTON ARMS CO” is in arched banner above each dog scene. Scroll engraved top lever and trigger guard are blued. SN is on trigger guard tang. Very attractive, well marbled, and fiddle figured European walnut horn capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14″ over ribbed horn buttplate with widows peak. Side panels are checkered with very closely spaced diamonds, and with cupid’s bow border toward action. Classic Remington arrowhead drop points have extra filed in flutes. Checkering at grip has fancy border at forepart, with closer spaced flourishes of checkering at top portion with fancy portions extending toward butt, with ribbons separating it from coarser checkering. A gold oval on toe line is engraved with fancy monogram “BT” (which matches plaque on case). Matching splinter ejector forend has Remington’s adaptation of an Anson release. Checkering has finely spaced heart and diamond shaped panels separated from coarser checkering with uncheckered ribbons. This gun is also fitted with what appear to be factory original, sling loops with front screwed to bottom rib and rear installed behind gold oval on toe line. Bore diameter: left -.667, right -.667. Bore restrictions: left -.023 (Imod), right -.013 (mod). Wall thickness: left -.032, right -.026. Drop at heel: 3-1/16″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Weight: 6 lbs 14 oz. LOP: 14″. Gun is accompanied by its orig Remington supplied tan leather leg o’ mutton case with end cap stamped “12”, “K”, and “F”. A brass rectangle on right side is engraved “Benjamin Torres” matching “BT” monogram on stock. PROVENANCE: Double Gun Journal Summer 1998 with article featuring this gun “EE Remington From Mexico” by Charles Semmer, describing and picturing this gun and its case. Article is signed by Charles Semmer. The Estate of B. E. “Andy” Anderson. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine. Bbls retain 95 – 98% orig Damascus finish, with excellent definition to pattern, and some light silvering of sharp edges. Action retains approx 95% orig case hardening color, silvered slightly and with some light flecks of oxidation on bottom edge, with more silvering on edges of fences and rear of top tang. Thumbpiece of top lever is slightly silvered, as are edges of trigger guard bow. Stocks are excellent, retaining essentially all of their orig rubbed oil finish with raised grain, clean checkering, and only a few light handling marks. Horn of grip cap and buttplate is excellent, bright and shiny with no noted damage. Case hardening color on forend tip and iron is also excellent. Bores are excellent. Action is tight and crisp. Ejectors are strong and in time. Case leather is very fine, with a few rubs and some spotting and water stain. End flap has been reattached. Other stitching is coming loose. An exceptionally rare (estimated only 3 “EE’s” known in 16 ga), high orig condition, investment quality Remington double. 49530-1 MGM296 (35,000-55,000) – Lot 2390

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2391
$34,500.00

EXCEEDINGLY RARE AND BEAUTIFUL REMINGTON 1894 EE GRADE.

SN 101278. Cal. 12 Ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 30″ Herring-bone Damascus pattern bbls. Double trigger and automatic ejectors. Striking Damascus pattern with standard matted rib showing orig “certifiable antique ivory”, front and mid-bead. Bbl flats marked with SN. Left tube with “E.J.N.” marking and small “WH” in front of bbl flat. Beautiful plain steel rib having turned a lovely plum/brown color. Orig forend with Curtis forend button finely checkered at top with exterior forend metal showing beautiful scroll engraving and chain pattern border on forend tip. Both forend screws beautifully engraved in star pattern. Forend wood shows 3 different checkering patterns with approximately 95% coverage. Outer edges on right and left side finely checkered with an extremely fine panel running straight down the middle of the forend at approximately 32 lines per inch in that panel. Where forend wood and forend metal meet on right and left side there is also a finely cut panel. Inside forend metal with matching SN and engraved screwhead. Frame shows SN on water table and last 4 digits on interior of frame. Frame is beautifully engraved, probably by Joseph Loy, with left side showing a very detailed scene of two quail surrounded by scroll on front of left receive. Left side of frame also marked “REMINGTON ARMS CO.”. Top of frame finely scroll engraved with both breech balls showing two bursts. Top lever also shows approximately 95% coverage of light and well executed scroll coverage. Right side of frame shows two ducks in a marsh scene surrounded by scroll in front, and a flying goose toward the rear of the frame all surrounded by beautiful and well cut scroll engraving. Right side of frame also marked “REMINGTON ARMS CO.”. Bottom of frame finely scroll engraved with flying woodcock engraved a head of floorplate screws and surrounded by finely cut scroll. Center of trigger plate engraved with a beautiful bust of a Retriever and Woodcock that is virtually identical to a very famous painting painted by Sir Edwin Landseer R.A. titled “Retriever and Woodcock” circa 1845. Given the nearly identical nature of the painting and the floorplate engraving one would almost have to agree that the floorplate is based on Landseer’s painting. Trigger guard bow shows approximately 75% scroll engraved coverage and trigger guard tang with SN enclosed by crescent wave engraving. Beautiful French walnut butt with striking grain pattern. LOP is 13-9/16″. Stock cheeks are extremely finely checkered with both right and left side, showing an intricate wave pattern near the frame. Grip area also checkered in a fine 4-point style with a very fine panel of checkering behind the grip towards the nose of the comb. This panel is also approximately 32-lines per inch. Orig Remington Arms Company buttplate with buttplate screws also nicely engraved. Buffalo horn grip cap with shallow scallops and finely engraved grip cap screw. Stock with gold shield without any initials present. This beautiful gun represents amongst the finest workmanship to come out of the Remington factory for the Model 1894. Bore diameter: left – .743 choke .035; right – .743 choke .037. Wall thickness: left -.040, right -.038. Drop at heel: 3-3/16″, drop at comb: 1-3/4″. Weight: 7 lbs 12 oz. LOP: 13-9/16″. PROVENANCE: This exact gun featured in Charles G. Semmer’s book “Remington Double Shotguns” pgs 186 – 189. being noted as the second E grade produced. At the time of Semmer’s book, the gun was owned by the famous late gun dealer Jack Puglisi. Also included is a packet of information with detailed photos of the Landseer painting and detailed information on Landseer. Landseer “Retriever and Woodcock” painting was also used for the September/October 2013 Sporting Classics magazine cover. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Excellent overall. Bbl show approximately 85-90% strong herring-bone pattern with light muzzle wear and light carry wear, but the pattern is bold, striking and captivating. Bores are excellent with couple of minor pings in left tube near muzzle. Lockup is tight, mechanically excellent, bbls ever so slightly off-face. Inside of forearm retains most of orig case color. Exterior of forend shows excellent orig checkering pattern with 80-85% wood finish present. Curtis forend tip (only the tip/push button having been orig blued) shows maybe 30% orig high polish blue. Frame shows around 40%-50% orig visible light case hardening, some of which is hidden due to the extremely fine, delicate nature of the engraving. Triggers show high polish blue. Trigger guard bow with approximately 20% orig blue; trigger guard tang having toned to a pleasing silver. Buttstock shows a couple of minor bumps and scratches with approximately 90% finish with some finish having been added to preserve the wood through the years. Buttplate in very good to excellent condition. Truly a stunning and gorgeous work of art for the American sporting gun collector! 49102-2 JSL4 IVORY (25,000-45,000) – Lot 2391

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2392
$21,850.00

*FINELY RESTORED REMINGTON EEO MODEL 1894 TRAP GUN WITH CASE.

SN 132270. Cal. 12 GA(1905). This scarce gun with a total production estimate of 50 in this grade, has 30″ Ordnance Steel bbls fitted with slightly raised, matted, flat rib. Tops of bbls are engraved “Remington Arms Co” “Ilion, N.Y. U.S.A.” and “ORDNANCE”. Bbl flats are stamped with SN and grade, and bottoms of bbls with “OEX”. Pattern count numbers “330” and “309” are on rear lump. Case hardened boxlock action features automatic safety, Remington’s third fastener, and dbl triggers. Water table is stamped with SN, grade, patent info, and “F”. Action is engraved in typical “E” style with near full coverage very well cut small scroll with vestigial scroll borders surrounding vignettes of dogs and game; front portion of left side shows a pair of partridge, one sitting, the other taking wing. Fine portrait of spaniel looks on from rear. A pair of woodcock are on right side with attentive pointer at rear. “REMINGTON ARMS CO” is in arched band over each bird scene. Trigger plate has more scroll surrounding fine scene of pointer and pointing setter in foreground, with rail fence and foliage in background. Scroll engraving is on trigger guard bow. SN is at grip. Nicely figured and lightly marbled European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 15-5/8″ over checkered wood butt with engraved and case hardened heel and toe plates, mounted on nearly invisible 1-3/4″ extension. Side panels are checkered and have arrowhead drop points. Very fancy bordered checkering has ribbons through pattern separating closer spaced checkering at rear, and on top. A gold oval on toe line is engraved “H F E From G P”. Matching splinter ejector forend has Remington’s Anson type release. Bore diameter: left -.729, right -.729. Bore restrictions: left -.010 (Lt mod), right -.005 (IC). Wall thickness: left -.025, right -.031. Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 7 lbs 15 oz. LOP: 15-5/8″. Exceptionally high quality oak and dark brown leather by Huey (?) has stitched leather corners and central brass lozenge on top. It comes with khaki canvas outer cover with brown leather trim. Case is lined in red cloth, with gold embossed Remington label in lid, which is semi-french fitted for gun, and french fitted for a number of gold-plated accessories including 2-pc brass and ebony cleaning rod, chamber brush with horn handle, gold-plated oil bottle with scroll engraving and initials “BEA” and Remington logo, striker bottle, and pair of snap caps with horn ends marked “Rem” and “Mod 1894”. Also included is horn handled bow-tie set of turnscrews. PROVENANCE: Double Gun Journal Winter 1999, with article by Charles Semmer on this particular gun entitled “Remington Grade EEO From GP to HFE”, picturing and describing this fine gun with hand written inscription signed by Charles Semmer. The Estate of B. E. “Andy” Anderson. CONDITION: Excellent, as restored, retaining nearly all of its fine restoration refinish on wood and metal, with a number of pits on breech area of bbls that did not polish out, and with some other deep pitting on front left of action. Lengthening piece very expertly painted in, is very nearly invisible. Bores are very fine with light frosting toward breech ends. Action is tight. Ejectors are strong and in time. Case leather is excellent, as protected by its outer cover, which is also near new, with some light marks. Zipper is operable. Interior has some light compressions from contact with gun and bbls. Accessories are excellent. 49530-2 MGM297 (12,500-22,500) – Lot 2392

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2393
$18,400.00

*REMINGTON 1894 SPECIAL ORDER DEO GRADE WITH CASE AND ORIGINAL HANG TAG.

SN 135127. (1907) Cal. 12 ga. 32″ Bbls fitted with matted, concave game rib are engraved “REMINGTON Arms Co” “Ilion, N.Y. U.S.A.” “ORDNANCE” on tops. There are 1″ triangles of scroll at breech ends, and unusual 3/4″ triangles of matching scroll at muzzles. (Scroll engraved bbls are quite scarce even on “E” grade Remingtons, undoubtedly specially ordered on this “D”.) Bbl flats are stamped with SN and grade. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with “O” “E” “Y”. Pellet count no. “324” and “320” are on rear lump. Case hardened, boxlock action features automatic safety, pivoting third fastener, and dbl triggers. Water table is stamped with SN, grade, and patent info, along with “F”. Action is engraved in usual “D” style with approx 60% coverage exceptionally well cut scroll within geometric borders surrounding exceptionally well rendered vignettes of dogs and game; a pair of pointing pointers are on left side of action, with a pointing setter and another crouched on right. “REMINGTON Arms Co” is in scrolled riband at rear on each side of action. Scroll engraved trigger plate depicts central vignette of flying ruffed grouse. Engraving on this “D” grade is much more extensive than that found on most guns of this grade, approaching the coverage found on “E” grade Remingtons. Blued top lever and trigger guard are also scroll engraved. SN is at grip. Nicely fiddle figured and lightly streaked European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 15″ over leather covered pad with widows peak. Side panels are checkered and have carved arrowhead drop points. Point pattern checkering is at grip. A silver oval engraved “FPL” is on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend with Anson type release has checkering with ribbons through pattern and fancy borders. Bore diameter: left -.728, right -.727. Bore restrictions: left -.036 (full), right -.031 (full). Wall thickness: left -.036, right -.032. Drop at heel: 2-3/8″, drop at comb: 1-11/16″. Weight: 8 lbs 0 oz. LOP: 15″. Exceptional high quality oak and leather cases by Huey (no. 1014) has stitched leather corners and central brass oval medallion. It comes with dark blue canvas outer cover with tan leather trim, Central leather shield embossed “FPL”. Interior is lined in royal blue suede with paper Remington label in lid. Case is semi french fitted for action, bbls and forend, and is french fitted for turnscrew, dusting brush and chamber brush. Other accessories include 2-pc brass cleaning rod, Remington marked snap caps, round oil bottle, broken case extractor and another pair of snap caps in a green box. Also included is the orig orange colored hang tag for this gun, with all pertinent info including targeting. PROVENANCE: Double Gun Journal Autumn 1997 with article on this gun entitled “A Presentation Remington DEO Trap Gun” by Charles Semmer outlining known history of this gun, and its orig purchaser. Gun is pictured and described. Article is inscribed and signed by Charles Semmer. Hang tag. The Estate of B. E. “Andy” Anderson. CONDITION: Excellent, as partially refinished. Bbls retain essentially all of a fine satin rust blue. Action retains approx 70 – 80% of its orig case hardening color, strong where protected, silvered on fences, edges, and bottom from normal hand wear. Stocks retain nearly all of a hand rubbed oil finish with numerous subsequent marks, checkering re-cut. Bores are excellent, polished over with some light frosting. Action is tight. Ejectors are in time. Case and accessories are excellent, with only light compressions on interior. Hang tag is excellent with minor chipping and creasing. A grand old Remington. 49530-3 MGM298 (7,500-12,500) – Lot 2393

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2394
$8,050.00

*20 GAUGE REMINGTON MODEL 11-F SEMI-AUTOMATIC SHOTGUN THREE BARREL SET AND CASE.

SN M40258. Cal. 20 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. Three barrel sets, one without rib 28″ choked mod. One 26″ with solid rib marked “Skeet”, and the third 25″ ventilated rib with Cutt’s compensator also marked “Skeet”. Blued action is engraved with near full coverage large, open, shaded scroll surrounding vignettes of dogs and game; pair of pointers pointing woodcock and pheasant on left side of action, and a pair of setters pointing quail, and with grouse, on right. Bottom of action is engraved “Grade F” “20 Gauge” and with SN. Bolt is marked “THE SPORTSMAN”. Nicely crotch figured American walnut Remington capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/8″ over ribbed Remington composition buttplate. Fancy pattern checkering is at grip. A large vacant gold oval is on toe line. Matching forend is of semi-beavertail type. With solid rib skeet bbl: Drop at heel: 2-9/16″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 7 lbs 11 oz. LOP: 14-1/8″. Fine quality oak and light tan leather case with brass corners is lined in dark green cloth, and has space for gun and all three sets of bbls. Remington label is in lid. Case contains a square oil bottle. CONDITION: Excellent, as partially refinished. Bbls retain over 95% of what appears to be their orig blue, silvered on sharp edges. Action retains nearly all of a re-blue, engraving remains sharp. Stocks retain nearly all of a varnish finish, with numerous marks and scratches, and some crawling, and roughness from contact with cloth. Checkering re-cut. Bores are excellent. Case leather excellent. Handle detached. 49029-4 MGM453 (6,000-10,000) – Lot 2394

2395
$3,450.00

*BEAUTIFUL REMINGTON MODEL 10E 12 GA PUMP.

SN 11758. 12 ga. 28″ bbl. Mod choke. Capped full pistol grip buttstock checkered in 3-point pattern with 13-1/2″ LOP over hardened and crushed old Hawkins pad. Steel grip cap marked “UMC”. Forearm checkered in 7-point pattern. Receiver is nicely engraved, probably by Robert P. Runge, with a Pointer surrounded by scroll on left and large duck surrounded by scroll on right. Breech end of bbl also nicely scroll engraved, as is top of frame. Buttstock and forearm are a beautiful French walnut with silver oval in butt. Trigger guard is scroll engraved. Weight: 7 lb 15 oz. CONDITION: Excellent overall. Bbl and receiver retain 75-80% orig blue with light handling marks and toning throughout. Mag tube has turned mostly brown and retains traces of orig finish, perhaps as much as 30% blue. Buttstock and forearm retain 80-85% orig varnish, with scattered handling and scratches throughout. Mechanics are very good. Bore is bright and shiny. 49029-6 JSL178 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 2395

2396
$4,600.00

*MATCHED PAIR REMINGTON 3200 TRAP & SKEET, 1 OF 1000.

SN T0666, SK0666. Cal. 12 Ga. 1) Skeet Gun, SN SK0666, 2-3/4″ chambers, 27-3/4″ bbl with ventilated rib. Choked Skeet and Skeet as marked. Single selective trigger, auto ejectors and non-automatic safety. Receiver lightly engraved with “1 OF 1000″ stamp on both sides. Forearm and buttstock checkered in diamond pattern with 14″ LOP over Remington red pad. Beautiful flame figured American walnut stock. Pistol grip cap with blank brass shield. Weight 8 lbs. 12 oz. 2) 12ga Trap Gun, SN T0666, 30″ bbl with raised ventilated rib. Single selective trigger, auto ejectors and non-automatic safety. Plastic front sight, steel mid-bead. Full and improved mod chokes as marked. Forearm and buttstock checkered in diamond pattern, un-engraved brass pistol grip cap, 14-3/8” LOP over Browning pad. Small Monte Carlo comb. Weight 9 lbs. PROVENANCE: William Henkel Collection. CONDITION: Both guns excellent and near new overall. Likely test fired only with attached orig Remington information cards. Has very light handling marks, but very much a near new pair of guns. Mechanics excellent, both guns very tight. 49394-38 JSL14 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 2396

2397
$6,900.00

*KOLAR MAX LITE SPORTING CLAYS GUN WITH TUBE SET AND CASE.

SN K03540. Cal. 12 ga. 30″ Mono-bloc bbls fitted with raised POI adjustable vent rib and choke tubes, have Kolar decals on bottom bbl, are marked with chamber information on top left and Kolar name and address on top right. Robust, coin finished, low profile action with removable trigger/ firing group features non-automatic safety and single non-selective trigger. Bottom is marked “KOLAR” over rampant lion device. Finely marbled and lightly figured European walnut extreme pistol grip stock measures 14-3/4″ over adjustable KICKEEZ pad. An adjustable comb has been fitted and well cut checkering and right hand palm swell are at grip. Uniquely shaped sporting clays style forend has Deeley type release. Weight with 28 ga tube set installed: 10 lbs 7 oz. LOP: 14-3/4″. Also included is Kolar tube set for 20 and .410 ga. Kolar marked case by Americase, lined in black velvet, has compartment for tube set in top. Bottom contains stock removal tool, 12 ga tube wrench, installation tools, and two blue boxes of choke tubes. CONDITION: Excellent, close to new, with some evidence of firing, with a few light marks in wood and metal. Mechanically crisp. Case is excellent. 49183-1 MGM428 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 2397

2398
$3,450.00

SCARCE HARRINGTON & RICHARDSON ANSON DEELEY PATENT GAME GUN.

SN 928. Cal. 10 bore. 3″ Chambers. These scarce guns are made in Worcester, MA under license from Westley Richards. This excellent example has 30″ bold figured two stripe Damascus bbls with dolls head extension. Concave top rib is engraved “HARRINGTON & RICHARDSON, WORCESTER, MASS. U.S.A.” Bbl flats are stamped with SN. Case hardened action is stamped on water table “ANSON & DEELEY’S” “PAT. FEB 1 1876 No” and with use no 928. Action has nicely filed beads around fences in typical Westley style. Engraving is only of geometric borders and star-bursts on screws. Lightly streaked and figured European walnut round knob pistol grip buttstock measures 14″ over hard rubber buttplate with spur, which is embossed with checkering, scroll, and “H & R”. It appears that this stock was made by David Kirkwood, renowned gunmaker of Boston, Mass. Matching splinter forend has inset hard rubber tip and Deeley release. Bore diameter: left -.774, right -.775. Bore restrictions: left -.049 (extra full), right -.049 (extra full). Wall thickness: left -.046, right -.050. Drop at heel: 2-15/16″, drop at comb: 1-11/16″. Weight: 9 lbs 5 oz. LOP: 14”. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain over 80% of their orig brown with excellent definition to pattern. Action retains approx 85 – 90% orig case hardening color, thinned and silvering around bottom and around fences from normal hand wear. Top lever retains over 90% of its orig blue. Floorplate retains approx 70% of its orig bright blue, most loss due to flaking. Trigger guard is silvered on edges at bow, flaking and silvered at grip. Stocks retain nearly all of their orig rubbed oil finish with numerous light handling marks and scratches, some fairly deep on right side of butt. Bores are excellent with a some light frosting. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. 49224-14 MGM27 IVORY (2,500-4,500) – Lot 2398

2399
$9,200.00

*20 GAUGE A. H. FOX SINGLE TRIGGER EJECTOR “SPECIAL” UPGRADE.

SN 202135. Cal. 20 GA 2-1/2” Chambers. 30” Chromox steel bbls fitted with matted rib are engraved with steel info and Fox Philadelphia address on tops. Rear portions of bbls are engraved with raised relief gold inlaid ducks flushing from marsh. Another duck, flush inlaid in red gold, is on rib extension. Bbl flats and bottoms of bbls are stamped with SN, Fox proof, and striking weight “4”. Small case hardened action features automatic safety (S inlaid in gold), and gold-plated Kautzky single selective trigger. Action is engraved with about 70% coverage small scroll with gold inlaid wire borders and relief engraved flowers on fences, top of action, top lever, and on ends of hinge pin. Bottom of action has circular vignette of relief gold inlaid grouse with mountainous background. Another gold inlaid flower is on trigger guard bow. SN is gold inlaid at grip. Water table is stamped with normal Fox patent dates and SN, and is gold inlaid “SPECIAL”. Signature “ENG by W.H. Gough” is around rear of trigger guard mounting stud. Exceptional black marbled stump European walnut pistol grip buttstock measures 14-7/8” over russet colored leather covered pad, and features European style shadow line right hand cheekpiece, and floral carving on bottom of grip. Side panels are checkered, as is grip, both with incised carved scrolling borders. Checkering on left side is carved “WCB” on uncheckered oval; right side has mirrored oval carved “1924”. Matching splinter ejector forend has inset schnabeled hard rubber tip, and typical Deeley type release. Bore diameter: left -.615, right -.615. Bore restrictions: left -.014 (Mod), right -.008 (IC). Wall thickness: left -.026, right -.025. Drop at heel: 2-3/16″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 6 lbs 6 oz. LOP: 14-7/8″. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Excellent, as custom finished, retaining essentially all fine finishes on wood and metal, with only one or two subsequent light handling marks. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are slightly out of time. Trigger works. “Certifiable pre-ban ivory” bead sights. 49416-3 MGM206 IVORY (10,000-15,000) – Lot 2399

2400
$16,675.00

*FINE HIGH CONDITION 16 GAUGE A. H. FOX CE GRADE.

SN 303321. Cal. 16 GA 28” Chromox bbls with slightly raised, matted, concave rib are engraved with steel info and Savage Arms name and address on tops. Breech ends have 1-1/2” triangles of simple scroll engraving. Bbl flats with engine turning on side ribs and cocking slide, are stamped with SN, grade, and Savage proof. Small frame Fox case hardened action features automatic safety and dbl triggers. Action is engraved in standard “C” pattern with 50 – 60% coverage scroll, surrounding game scenes on sides; a pair of quail on left, and snipe on right. “ANSLEY H. FOX” is above each scene. Bottom of action portrays a setter within a circle. Blued trigger guard has vacant scrolled riband on bow, and SN at grip. Nicely fiddle figured European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-5/16” over ribbed composition buttplate. Side panels and grip are checkered, and have sgl line borders. Matching splinter ejector forend has small inlet ebony tip, and Deeley type release. Bore diameter: left -.657, right -.658. Bore restrictions: left -.028 (full), right -.009 (IC). Wall thickness: left -.030, right -.029. Drop at heel: 2-7/8″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Weight: 6 lbs 0 oz. LOP: 14-5/16″. PROVENANCE: Griffin & Howe letter stating that this shotgun was entered into inventory on Aug 3 1931, and was sold on Oct 14 1931 to W. Lee White. Along with copies of ledger page and synopsis of the life and accomplishments of Mr. White, lawyer and banker, who is believed to be the orig purchaser of this shotgun. CONDITION: Excellent plus, original, as found. Bbls retain over 95% orig blue with some light marks, thinning at muzzles, and along sides from normal handling wear. Action retains 75 – 80% bright orig case hardening color, pleasingly silvered on bottom, sharp edges, and sides of fences. Thumbpiece and trigger guard edges are somewhat silvered. Stocks retain nearly all of what appears to be their orig finish with some light marks, possibly with added oil on forend, checkering lightly worn. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are strong and in time. A hard gun to find in high condition, Michael McIntosh estimates a total of 305 “C” grades were made in 16 ga. 49402-1 MGM217 (15,000-25,000) – Lot 2400

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2401
$0.00

*IMPORTANT A.H. FOX CE GRADE 12 GA SHOTGUN MADE FOR GEN. J. WARREN KEIFER, CIVIL WAR HERO AND U.S. CONGRESSMAN.

SN 29976. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. This specially ordered gun specified without safety, was shipped to J. W. Keifer. He was wounded in two different engagements during the Civil War, one severely damaging an arm. One could speculate that this gun has no safety because Gen. Keifer could not operate one due to his injury. Perhaps he carried his gun open as many hammer gun shooters do, closing it when needed. It has 28″ bbls with narrow matted game rib marked “CHROMOX FLUID COMPRESSED STEEL” and “MADE BY A. H. FOX GUN CO. PHILA. PA. U.S.A.” on tops. There are 1-1/2″ triangles of scroll at breech ends. Bbl flats with high portions engine turned are stamped with SN, grade, and Fox proof. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with striking weight of “3”. Case hardened action with no safety, is engraved in typical “C” fashion with 70% coverage scroll surrounding game birds surmounted by “ANSLEY H. FOX” on both sides. Bottom of action has circular vignette of setter. Trigger guard with a vacant scrolled banner on bow, has SN at grip. Nicely marbled, stump figured, circassian walnut (factory order specify: “light colored wood in stock and forend) Fox capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14″ over ribbed composition buttplate. Side panels are checkered, and standard point pattern checkering with line border is at grip. Matching splinter ejector forend has inlet ebony tip, and Deeley type release. Bore diameter: left -.729, right -.725. Bore restrictions: left -.011, right -.005. (Factory specs called for right, cyl and left, imp cyl). Minimum wall thickness: left -.028, right -.035. Drop at heel: 3-1/4″ (matching factory specs), drop at comb: 1-3/4″. Weight: 7 lbs 3 oz. LOP: 14”. PROVENANCE: A.H. Fox Historian John Callahan letter with transcription of record card indicating existing specifications and stating that it was shipped on Nov. 1, 1924 to Keifer. Biographical info on Gen. Keifer born 30 Jan 1836, and died 1932. Outlining his military career, starting as Major of the 3rd Ohio Vols, participating in many battles incl Rich Mtn, Cheat Mtn, capture of Bowling Green KY. He was wounded twice at the Battle of Winchester in 1863. He was transferred to the 6th Army Corps and at The Battle of the Wilderness, he was again seriously wounded. He resumed fighting 3 months later, his wounded arm still in a sling, fighting with Gen. Sheridan through many battles down through the Shenandoah Valley, and having his horse shot from under him in the Battle at Opequon. He was brevetted Brig Gen by Pres. Lincoln in recognition of his bravery and courage. In 1864 at the head of his own corps, he led a number of major assaults on the defenses of Petersburg. After the war he returned to his law practice and in 1876 he was elected to congress serving as Speaker of the House from 1881-1883. With the outbreak of the Spanish American War he was appointed Maj Gen by Pres. McKinley commanding the 7th Army Corps embarking with 16,000 men to Cuba. He was in command of the troops which took possession of Havana. After the war he was again elected to congress, serving until 1912. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbls retain approx 90% orig blue, silvered at muzzles and breech ends, with some light marks, thinning above forend from normal hand wear. Orig damascening is on breech ends. Action retains approx 60 – 70% orig case hardening color, pleasingly silvered on fences and around bottom from normal hand wear. Stocks retain nearly all of an old lightly restored finish. Checkering is lightly worn. Forend checkering shows considerable wear on left side. There is some slight raising of wood behind top tang. Bores are excellent, with some light frosting at breech ends, and evidence of a dent being removed about 9″ back from muzzle of left bbl. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are in time. 49623-3 MGM168 (9,000-13,000) – Lot 2401

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2402
$9,200.00

*DESIRABLE 20 GAUGE A. H. FOX CE GRADE.

SN 203546. Cal. 20 GA 2-3/4” Chambers. 26” Chromox bbls with slightly raised, matted, concave rib are engraved with steel info and A. H. Fox Philadelphia address on tops. Breech ends have 1-1/2” triangles of simple scroll engraving. Bbl flats are stamped with SN, grade, and Savage proof. Small frame Fox case hardened action features automatic safety and dbl triggers. Action is engraved in standard “C” pattern with 50 – 60% coverage scroll, surrounding game scenes on sides; a pair of snipe on left, and quail on right. “ANSLEY H. FOX” is above each scene. Bottom of action portrays a setter within a circle. Blued trigger guard has vacant scrolled riband on bow, and SN at grip. Dense, finely stump figured American walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 13-7/8” over open sided Jostam pad. Side panels and grip are checkered, and have sgl line borders. Matching slim splinter ejector forend has small inlet ebony tip, and Deeley type release. Bore diameter: left -.616, right -.617. Bore restrictions: left -.016 (mod), right -.006 (IC). Wall thickness: left -.031, right -.027. Drop at heel: 2-1/8″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 6 lbs 4 oz. LOP: 13-7/8″. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Excellent, as completely refinished. Bbls retain essentially all of a glossy re-black, lettering picked up, engraving slightly softened. Action retains nearly all of a well colored re-hardening, again engraving slightly soft. Stocks have a few light marks in their hand rubbed oil finish, sharp edges a bit rounded. Checkering on forend cleaned up. Checkering on butt somewhat worn. Bores are excellent, with just a hint of frosting. Action is tight. Ejectors are in time. A fine usable 20 bore. Michael McIntosh estimates a total 413 were made in this grade. “Certifiable pre-ban ivory” bead sight. 49417-3 MGM218 IVORY (4,000-6,000) – Lot 2402

2403
$3,737.50

*A. H. FOX CE GRADE.

SN 29982. Cal. 12 GA 28” Chromox bbls with slightly raised, matted, concave rib with twin “certifiable pre-ban ivory” beads, are engraved with steel info and Fox Philadelphia address on tops. Breech ends have 1-1/2” triangles of simple scroll engraving. Bbl flats are stamped with SN, grade, and Fox proof. Typical Fox case hardened action features automatic safety and dbl triggers. Action is engraved in standard “C” pattern with 50 – 60% coverage scroll, surrounding game scenes on sides; a pair of quail on left, and snipe on right. “ANSLEY H. FOX” is above each scene. Bottom of action portrays a setter within a circle. Blued trigger guard has vacant scrolled riband on bow, and SN at grip. Well marbled, and lightly figured European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/8” over ribbed composition buttplate. Grip cap is embossed “A. H. FOX GUN CO PHILADELPHIA PA”. Side panels and grip are checkered, and have sgl line borders. Matching splinter ejector forend has small inlet ebony tip, and Deeley type release. Bore diameter: left -.730, right -.729. Bore restrictions: left -.017 (Mod), right -.021 (Mod). Wall thickness: left -.022, right -.026. Drop at heel: 3-3/16″, drop at comb: 1-3/4″. Weight: 6 lbs 14 oz. LOP: 14-1/8″. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Very good. Bbls retain most of their orig blue with a considerable number of light marks and some cleaned rust, thinning overall. Action has been cleaned to a mottled silver gray with some light pitting and staining. Stocks retain nearly all of an old oil refinish, with some light marks. Checkering is lightly worn and does not appear to have been re-cut. Bores are excellent with some light striations, and a couple of minor pings. Action is tight. Ejectors are strong and in time. A decent old Fox. 49417-1 MGM216 IVORY (3,000-5,000) – Lot 2403

2404
$3,450.00

*EARLY 12 GAUGE A. H. FOX CE GRADE.

SN 18473. Cal. 12 GA 2-3/4” Chambers. 32” Krupp steel bbls with slightly raised, matted, concave rib are engraved with steel info and A. H. Fox Philadelphia address on tops. Breech ends have 1-1/2” triangles of simple scroll engraving. Bbl flats are stamped with SN, grade, and Fox proof. Typical Fox case hardened action features automatic safety and dbl triggers. Action is engraved in early “C” pattern with 30 – 40% coverage sprays of light scroll, surrounding game scenes on sides; a pair of quail on left, and snipe on right. “ANSLEY H. FOX” is above each scene. Bottom of action portrays a pointing setter within a circle. Trigger guard has scroll on bow, and SN at grip. Nicely marbled, dense European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14” over brown Decelerator pad. Side panels and grip are checkered, and have sgl line borders. Matching splinter ejector forend has Deeley type release. Bore diameter: left -.727, right -.730. Bore restrictions: left -.034 (full), right -.039 (full). Wall thickness: left -.028, right -.025. Drop at heel: 2-1/16″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 7 lbs 12 oz. LOP: 14″. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Good, as partially refinished. Bbls retain 80 – 90% of an old re-blue, with a number of subsequent marks, engraving somewhat softened. Action is cleaned overall to gray with hints of brown. Buttstock retains nearly all of an old oil refinish, sharp edges rounded, checkering re-cut. Forend with replacement wood is a bit loose. Bores are fine with some light pitting and frosting throughout. Action is a bit loose. Ejectors are in time. “Certifiable pre-ban ivory” bead sight. 49417-2 MGM219 IVORY (3,000-5,000) – Lot 2404

2405
$28,750.00

*ELEGANT GEORGE HOENIG ROTARY ACTION 20 GAUGE GAME GUN WITH CASE.

SN 34. Cal. 20 GA This exceptionally high quality, beautifully machined and finished shotgun, has 28″ bbls fitted with matted solid rib marked with caliber. Bright finished unique rotary action opens by a quarter turn to the right, sliding forward, and tipping down. This creates an exceptionally strong system with no projections. It features toggle safety and dbl triggers. It is engraved with bands of well cut open scroll around action and with well cut shaded scroll on top tang and trigger guard bow. Left side is marked “G. HOENIG BOISSE, ID.” (his early address), top with rotary round action logo, and right with “PATENTED” and SN. Very fine, dark marbled, and well figured, red toned European walnut round knob pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/4″ over brown Old English pad. Well cut point pattern checkering with line borders is at grip. Matching 2-pc forend, has one piece on each side of bbls. Bore diameter: top -.616, bottom -.616. Bore restrictions: top -.018 (mod), bottom -.005 (IC). Drop at heel: 2-1/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs 8 oz. LOP: 14-3/4″. Aluminum Americase is lined in dark green velvet with George Hoenig “label” embroidered in gold in lid. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Robert Burg. CONDITION: Excellent, essentially as new, with evidence of very little firing, with only a few handling marks, mostly on left side of buttstock. Mechanically crisp. Case is excellent. 49100-53 MGM290 (12,500-22,500) – Lot 2405

2406
$0.00
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Important Note: Each shotgun is accompanied by a best quality, leather bound, luggage case with maker’s label and canvas protective cover. Cases are in “As New” condition. Each shotgun is also accompanied by its factory paperwork.

*FINE BRACE C S M C FOX FE .410 AND 28 GAUGE WITH GOLD INLAYS.

SN F205942/ F205943. Cal. 28 ga (2-3/4″ chambers) and .410 (3″ chambers). This well matched brace of small bore Fox guns are both equipped with 26″ bbls with matted, concave game ribs. Tops of bbls are gold inlaid “Made to Order A. H. Fox” and “Chromox. Fluid. Steel”. There are 2-1/2″ triangles of well cut scroll transfixed by gold inlaid lightning bolts on breech ends of bbls. Bbl flats are stamped with grade, Fox proof, SNs, and gauge. Makers name and address are stamped on loops. Small case hardened, scallop-backed, Fox type actions feature automatic safeties (SAFE gold inlaid) and gold-plated double triggers. 28 Ga. gun has deeply sculpted fences with double bead and fillet on bottom extending to bbls; otherwise, the engraving of the two guns is quite similar. They have about 90% coverage of well cut scroll in geometric borders, as counterpoint to gold inlays, with a pointing pointer on left sides, and a setter on rights. There are also gold inlaid crenelated flourishes surrounding trigger plate screws and as borders to engraved scenes on trigger guards, with a woodcock on 28 ga. and a duck on the .410. Bottom of each action portrays a fox contemplating a departing grouse. There are four inlaid gold squares on each end of hinge pin and on top lever pivots. “ANSLEY H FOX” is in scrolled band on each side of actions. Trigger guards have gold inlaid SNs at grips. Nicely streaked and lightly figured red toned European walnut buttstocks have checkered wood butts and are checkered in fancy fleur-di-lis style with ribbons through pattern. Side panels are also checkered in fleur-di-lis motif. Matching beavertail, Hessian style, ejector forends have patent dates and gold inlaid SN and grade on interiors of irons, as well as Deeley type releases. According to our consignor, these were probably the first Hessian Style forend FE Grade Guns Manufactured by CSMC as our consignor had a pair of Model 21’s in that configuration and he wanted his Fox Shotguns in the same style. 28 ga.: Bore diameter: left -.550, right -.550. Bore restrictions: left -.025 (full), right -.020 (mod). Drop at heel: 2-3/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 5 lbs 10 oz. LOP: 14-3/8”. .410 ga.: Bore diameter at muzzles: left -.396, right -.404. Drop at heel: 2-7/8″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 5 lbs 14 oz. LOP: 14-3/8”. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Excellent, showing very little use, and only a few handling/ storage marks. Metal finish on both guns is near new. There are a number of large shrinkage cracks in finish on 28 ga gun with overall finish having a frosted appearance, with some chips in finish at heel. .410 wood has much lighter finish checking, is still smooth and shiny, with some light chips in finish around butt, and a small 1/2″ x 1/16″ sliver of wood missing from right rear of beavertail forend. There is some chipping in finish at front of forend from take down. Guns are mechanically crisp. A stunning pair ready for your favorite quail plantation. “Certifiable pre-ban ivory” front beads 49029-18 MGM17 IVORY (42,500-62,500) – Lot 2406

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2407
$14,950.00

*NICELY APPOINTED 20 GAUGE CSMC FOX FE.

SN F206014. Cal. 20 ga. 32″ Bbls with narrow, matted game rib, are engraved “KRUPP – FLUID – STEEL” and “MADE TO ORDER – A. H. FOX”. There are 2-1/2″ triangles of large, open, shaded scroll at breech ends, bisected by gold inlaid vine and foliage. Bbl flats are stamped with SN, chamber and gauge, grade, and Fox proof. Makers name and address are on loop. Case hardened, small sized, double ogee backed Fox action features non-automatic safety and gold-plated double triggers. Action is engraved with near full coverage varying sized open shaded scroll with strap work highlights, within gold inlaid dot and dash borders. Action has other gold highlights, including floral and vine decoration on top, and floral highlights on ends of hinge pin. Scroll surrounds vignettes of game birds with a pair of snipe on left side, and a flushing grouse on right. Bottom of action depicts a flying pheasant with cabin in background under “FOX” inlaid in gold. Scroll engraved trigger guard has gold inlaid foliage on bow and SN at grip. Very fine burl figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14″ over checkered wood butt with fleur-di-lis intrusion. Side panels are checkered in like style, as is checkering at grip, which is also divided into segments by uncheckered ribbons. Matching beavertail ejector forend has Deeley release. Iron is engraved with patent information and gold inlaid with SN and grade. Bore diameter: left -.614, right -.614. Bore restrictions: left -.014 (mod), right -.005 (IC). Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 5 lbs 14 oz. LOP: 14″. CONDITION: Essentially as new, Consignor states firing only four shells since proof, retaining essentially all its orig finishes on wood and metal, with only the slightest of handling and assembly marks. 49603-1 MGM373 (15,000-20,000) – Lot 2407

2408
$14,950.00

*FINELY MATCHED PAIR OF CSMC 28 GAUGE A-10 SIDELOCK EJECTOR SINGLE TRIGGER GAME GUNS WITH CASES.

SN A10-001757/ A10-001758. Cal. 28 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 30″ Mono-bloc bbls are fitted with interchangeable choke tubes, and have matted, ventilated ribs. Top lefts are marked “A-10 AMERICAN” “29 GAUGE 2-3/4″”, top rights with manufacturers name and address. Case hardened, small sized, A10 OU actions feature gold plated single selective triggers and Tony Galazan’s exceptionally well engineered detachable sidelocks, with takedown pins well hidden on right lockplates. Actions are decorated in near full coverage classic small scroll with rose bouquets. “A-10″ is in scroll terminated ribands on each side. Exceptionally well matched feather crotch figured American walnut round knob buttstocks measure 14-5/8” over dark brown leather covered pads. Point pattern checkering is at grips. Matching field forends have Deeley type releases. A10-001757 BBLS: Drop at heel: 2-3/16″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 6 lbs 5 oz. LOP: 14-5/8″. A10-001758 BBLS: Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs 7 oz. LOP: 14-5/8″. Aluminum Americase type cases have black canvas outer covers with velcro closures. Cases are lined in black velvet, with embroidered Galazan A-10 logos in lid, and contain instruction booklets, choke tubes and wrenches, as well as bench cloths. CONDITION: Essentially as new, appear unfired, with only the slightest of handling and assembly marks on wood and metal. Cases are excellent. 49181-41 MGM445 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 2408

2409
$15,525.00

*PERFECTLY MATCHED PAIR OF .410 CSMC RBLS WITH CASES.

SN RBL006257/ RBL006258. Cal. .410. 3″ Chambers. These fine little guns built on miniature boxlock type actions are fitted with 28″ shoe lump bbls with concave game ribs. Bbls are marked “CONNECTICUT SHOTGUN MFG. NEW BRITAIN CT. USA” and “RBL 410 3″” on tops. Case hardened actions feature automatic safeties and gold-plated single selective triggers with Model 21 type selector button. Actions are decorated with classic style miniscule scroll with rose bouquet highlights. Trigger plates are marked “RBL 410″. Blued top levers and trigger guards also have scroll embellishments. Perfectly matched, spectacular feather crotch figured American walnut round knob buttstocks measure 14-1/2″ over ribbed composition buttplates. Point pattern checkering is at grips. Matching beavertail ejector forends have Anson type releases. Both guns are probably choked modified and full, and have the same measurements, as follows: Drop at heel: 2-1/8″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 5 lbs 6 oz. LOP: 14-1/2”. Leather cases with stitched leather corners have zippered tan canvas outer covers with dark brown leather trim. Interiors are lined in burgundy cloth and have gold embossed black CSMC labels in lids, and contain rosewood and brass cleaning rods with mops, jags, and brushes in black leather cases, snap caps, square oil bottles, and keys. CONDITION: Essentially as new, appears unfired since proof. Cases are nearly as new, as well. 49181-43 MGM372 (8,000-12,000) – Lot 2409

2410
$0.00

*SEMI-RELIEF GOLD INLAID WINCHESTER MODEL 21 “GRAND AMERICAN” STYLE SMALL GAUGE THREE BARREL SET WITH CASE.

SN W38212. Cal. 20 ga. and 28 ga have 2-3/4″ Chambers, and .410 ga has 3″ chambers. All bbl sets are 26″ and fitted with raised, matted, ventilated ribs. All are marked for skeet and skeet. There are 3″ triangles of varying sized scroll at breech ends. Engine turned bbl flats are stamped with matching numbers and Winchester proofs. Each set has its own forend, and bbls are stamped “1”, “2”, and “3” on loops and front portions of forend irons, and gold inlaid on bottoms of forend irons. .410 Bbls have milled out lightening cuts on flats. Blued flat side action with lightened water table features automatic safety and gold-plated sgl selective trigger. Action is engraved in typical “21-6” style with semi-relief gold inlays, typical of “Grand American” guns. Fences are carved with oak leaves and acorns. Remainder of action has 80% coverage of scroll within geometric borders, surrounding vignettes of gold inlaid dogs and birds; a setter on left side, and a pointing pointer on right. Bottom of action depicts a pair of gold inlaid pheasant. Trigger guard bow has a gold portrait of a dog. Exceptional feather crotch figured American walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over checkered wood butt. Stock and all matching beavertail forends are carved in “21-B” style. BBL set “1” 20 ga.: Bore diameter: left -.612, right -.613. Bore restrictions: left -.009 (skeet), right -.004 (skeet). Drop at heel: 2-1/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs 11 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. BBL set “2” 28 ga.: Bore diameter: left -.550, right -.550. Bore restrictions: left -.009 (skeet), right -.006 (skeet). Drop at heel: 2-1/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs 15 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. BBL set no. “3” .410 ga.: Bore diameter at muzzles: left -.406, right -.415. Bore restrictions: left -(skeet), right -(skeet). Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 7 lbs 3 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. Brown leather VC case with stitched leather corners by Nizzoli is lined in burgundy cloth, with Winchester gold embossed label in lid, and has space for gun and all sets of bbls. Case contains 2 pc rosewood and brass cleaning rod with mops, jags, and brushes in two black leather cases, pair of snap caps for each gauge, and a square oil bottle. CONDITION: Excellent, showing evidence of light use, with high points of carving on fences silvered, otherwise metal is excellent. Buttstock has numerous marks and light scratches, mostly on left side. All bores are excellent. Mechanically crisp. Case leather has numerous scratches and light rubs, a water stain, and a few dents. Straps and handle are fine. Interior cloth is very fine with some compressions and soiling. Accessories are excellent, near new. 49417-26 MGM405 (26,500-36,500) – Lot 2410

2411
$17,250.00

*TASTEFULLY APPOINTED CSMC WINCHESTER MODEL 21 TWO BARREL SMALL GAUGE SET WITH CASE.

SN W38328. Cal. 28 ga (2-3/4” Chambers)/ .410 (3” chambers). Both sets of 32” bbls are fitted with raised, matted, ventilated ribs mounted with “certifiable pre-ban ivory” beads. There are gold bands at breech ends with tendrils of gold inlaid scroll. Bbl flats are stamped with SNs, gauge, and chamber. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with chokes full and full, and with makers name and address (Connecticut Shotgun). Loops are stamped “1” (28 ga) and “2” (.410). Each bbl set has its dedicated forend stamped “1” and “2” on iron. Blued flat side action with milled out water table to reduce weight, features automatic safety and gold-plated sgl trigger. Action is adorned with simple gold wire border inlay with tendrils of scrolled gold wire as counterpoint at rear of action and on sides of floorplate. Trigger guard bow has more gold scroll emanating from central flower. SN is gold inlaid at grip, and stamped on top tang. Superb, oil finished, crotch figured American walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/4” over checkered wood butt. Large panels of point pattern checkering with beaded borders are at grip. A vacant gold oval is on toe line. Matching beavertail braced forends have inset ebony tips, and typical Model 21 J-spring releases with knurled secondary locks. BBL set no. “1”: Drop at heel: 2-3/8“, drop at comb: 1-3/8”. Weight: 7 lbs. 6 oz. LOP: 14-1/4”. BBL set no. “2”: Drop at heel: 2-3/8“, drop at comb: 1-5/16“. Weight: 7 lbs 13 oz. LOP: 14-1/4”. Green canvas case with tan leather trim and combination lock, is lined in green felt, and contains 2 Galazan marked boxes containing gold-plated snap caps. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Robert Burg. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Excellent, essentially as new, showing little evidence of being fired. There is only the slightest of handling marks on wood and metal. Case is excellent. This would make a great small bore clays gun. 49100-8 MGM221 IVORY (20,000-30,000) – Lot 2411

2412
$0.00

*ULTRA RARE 32 GAUGE WINCHESTER MODEL 21 ENGRAVED IN GRADE “21-6” STYLE AND CARVED IN “21-A” STYLE WITH CASE.

SN 17874. Cal. 32 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 28″ bbls fitted with raised, matted, ventilated ribs are marked for IC and mod. Top of left bbl is marked “MODEL 21” and Winchester trademark, and “32 GAUGE 2-3/4″”. There are 3″ triangles of varying sized scroll at breech ends. Engine turned bbl flats are stamped with matching numbers, and Winchester proofs. Blued flat side action features automatic safety and gold-plated sgl selective trigger. Action is engraved in typical “21-6″ style. Fences are carved with oak leaves and acorns. Remainder of action has near coverage of scroll within geometric borders, surrounding vignettes of dogs and birds; a setter on left side, and a pointing pointer on right. Bottom of action depicts a pair of pheasant. Trigger guard bow has a portrait of a dog. Nicely feather crotch figured American walnut steel capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/8” over checkered wood butt. Stock and matching beavertail forend are carved in “21-A” style. Bore diameter at muzzles: left -.510, right -.515. Drop at heel: 2-1/16″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 7 lbs 5 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. Old leather case is lined in green cloth, has new gold embossed Model 21 label in lid, along with two older Model 21 labels, without any information filled in. Case contains exterior straps. CONDITION: Excellent, essentially as new, with only the lightest of handling marks in all factory quality finishes. Mechanically crisp. Case leather has considerable tape marks, rubs, and scrapes, corners fraying, with some bits missing. Handle missing. Interior cloth considerably stained and discolored, labels fine. 49601-1 MGM407 (35,000-45,000) – Lot 2412

2413
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*EXCEPTIONALLY FINE .410 WINCHESTER MODEL 21 WITH GRADE 6 ENGRAVING WITH HUEY CASE.

SN W33943. Cal. .410. 3″ Chambers. 26″ Bbls with raised, matted, ventilated rib engraved “CUSTOM BUILT BY WINCHESTER” in milled out portion. There are 3″ triangles of scroll engraving at breech ends. Engine turned and lightened bbl flats are marked with SN and gauge information. Bbls are marked for skeet and skeet chokes. Blued, flat side, 21 action with milled out water table to reduce weight, features automatic safety and gold-plated single selective trigger. Action is engraved in typical 21-6 style with oak leaf and acorn carved fences, and about 90% coverage of various sized scroll surrounding oval dog vignette and game scenes; a setter on left and pointer on right, and a pair of pheasant standing in field on bottom. A dogs head is on trigger guard bow. Fabulous feather crotch American walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-3/8″ over checkered wood butt, and features 21-B carving. A vacant gold oval is on toe line. Matching small beavertail braced forend has inset ebony tip and engine turned internals. Bore diameter at muzzles: left -.405, right -.420. Drop at heel: 2-1/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs 10 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. Very fine oak and leather case by Huey (no. 1494) has stitched leather corners and reddish canvas outer cover with leather trim. Interior is lined in burgundy ultra-suede, and has Winchester gold and black label in lid and all surrounded by thin wood “frame”. Tops of dividers are also of oak. Case has space for stocked action, bbls, and forend. Four covered compartments have brass knobs. Large compartment contains pair of turnscrews with ebony handles, and undetermined tool. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, essentially as new, with only a few of the lightest handling marks on wood and metal, including a tiny chip on right front portion of forend. Appears nearly unfired since proof. Case is also essentially as new, outer cover has some marks. 49498-2 MGM281 (30,000-50,000) – Lot 2413

2414
$28,175.00

*VERY FINE 20 GAUGE WINCHESTER MODEL 21 “GRAND AMERICAN” TWO BARREL SET WITH ORIGINAL CASE.

SN W32999. (1973) Cal. 20 ga. 3″ Chambers. Both bbl sets are 26″ and fitted with raised, matted, ventilated ribs. Rear portion has milled out area engraved with owners name. There are 3″ triangles of varying sized scroll at breech ends. Engine turned bbl flats are stamped with matching numbers. Each set has its own forend, and bbls are stamped “1” and “2” on loops and front portions of forend irons. Bbl set “1” is choked skeet and skeet, and “2”, mod and full. Blued flat side action features automatic safety and gold-plated sgl selective trigger. Action is engraved in typical “21-6” style with flush gold inlays, typical of “Grand American” Model 21’s. Fences are carved with oak leaves. Remainder of action is near fully engraved with scroll surrounding vignettes of gold inlaid dogs and birds; a pointing setter on left side, and a pointing pointer on right. Bottom of action depicts a pair of gold inlaid pheasant. Trigger guard bow has a gold portrait of a dog. Fine, feather crotch figured American walnut straight grip buttstock measures 13″ over black leather covered pad. Stock and both matching beavertail forends are carved in “21-B” style. BBL set “1”: Bore diameter: left -.612, right -.612. Bore restrictions: left -.007 (skeet), right -.005 (skeet). Drop at heel: 2-3/16″, drop at comb: 1-3/16″. Weight: 6 lbs 14 oz. LOP: 13″. BBL set “2”: Bore diameter: left -.616, right -.613. Bore restrictions: left -.030 (full), right -.012 (mod). Drop at heel: 2-3/16″, drop at comb: 1-1/4″. Weight: 6 lbs 14 oz. LOP: 13″. Brown leather VC case with stitched leather corners has leather trimmed canvas outer cover. Interior is lined in burgundy cloth, and has space for gun and both sets of bbls. PROVENANCE: Winchester letter confirming all specifications of this “Grand American” including 2nd set of bbls, gold name in panel, and leather covered pad. CONDITION: Excellent, close to new, with evidence of light field use, with a few light dings and scratches in metal, mostly on bbl set “2”. Action shows a hint of silvering on sharp edges. There are a number of marks on stock, mostly some chips through finish and some scratches on lower portion of butt. Bores are excellent. Mechanically crisp. Case leather is excellent, as protected by its outer cover, which has some rubs. Interior cloth is excellent. A fine, original Grand American. 49445-9 MGM402 (25,000-35,000) – Lot 2414

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2415
$13,225.00

*SEMI-RELIEF GOLD INLAID 12 GAUGE WINCHESTER MODEL 21 “GRAND AMERICAN” STYLE TWO BARREL SET WITH CASE.

SN 32545. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers for both. Set “1” has 30″ bbls marked full and full, and set “2” has 28″ bbls marked mod and full. Both bbl sets are fitted with raised, matted, ventilated ribs. There are 3″ triangles of varying sized scroll at breech ends. Engine turned bbl flats are stamped with matching numbers. Each set has its own forend, and bbls are stamped “1” and “2” on loops and front portions of forend irons. Blued flat side action features automatic safety and gold-plated sgl selective trigger. Action is engraved in typical “21-6” style with semi-relief gold inlays, typical of “Grand American” guns. Fences are carved with oak leaves and acorns. Remainder of action has 80% coverage of scroll within geometric borders, surrounding vignettes of gold inlaid dogs and birds; a setter on left side, and a pointing pointer on right. Bottom of action depicts a pair of gold inlaid pheasant. Trigger guard bow has a gold portrait of a dog. Fine, feather crotch figured American walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-3/4″ over checkered wood butt. Stock and both matching beavertail forends are carved in “21-B” style. BBL set “1”: Bore diameter: left -.729, right -.729. Bore restrictions: left -.037 (full), right -.038 (full). Drop at heel: 2-7/16″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 7 lbs 8 oz. LOP: 14-3/4″. BBL set “2”: Bore diameter: left -.732, right -.732. Bore restrictions: left -.029 (Imod), right -.014 (mod). Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 7 lbs 4 oz. LOP: 14-3/4″. Brown leather VC case with stitched leather corners is lined in burgundy cloth, with Winchester gold embossed label in lid, and has space for gun and both sets of bbls. Case contains 2 pc rosewood and brass cleaning rod with mop, jag, and brush in black leather case, pair of Winchester marked snap caps, square oil bottle, and a key. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, as completely refurbished, with only a few handling marks on wood and metal, most notably some light scratches on left rear of butt. Bores are excellent. Mechanically crisp. Case leather has numerous scratches and light rubs, and a few dents. Straps and handle are fine. Interior cloth is very fine with some compressions and soiling. Accessories are excellent, near new. 49417-31 MGM404 (15,000-25,000) – Lot 2415

2416
$0.00

*FINE 12 GAUGE WINCHESTER MODEL 21 “GRAND AMERICAN” STYLE TWO BARREL SET WITH CASE.

SN 12000. Cal. 12 ga. 3″ (set “1”) and 2-3/4″ (set “2”) Chambers. Both bbl sets are 28″ and fitted with raised, matted, ventilated ribs. There are 3″ triangles of varying sized scroll at breech ends. Engine turned bbl flats are stamped with matching numbers. Each set has its own forend, and bbls are stamped “1” and “2” on loops and front portions of forend irons. Bbl set “1” is marked mod and full, and “2”, IC and mod. Blued flat side action features automatic safety and gold-plated sgl selective trigger. Action is engraved in typical “21-6” style with gold inlays, typical of “Grand American” Model 21’s. Fences are engraved with oak leaves. Remainder of action is near fully engraved with scroll surrounding vignettes of gold inlaid dogs and birds; a pointing setter on left side, and a pointing pointer on right. Bottom of action depicts a pair of gold inlaid pheasant. Trigger guard bow has a gold portrait of a dog. Fine, feather crotch figured American walnut steel capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14″ over checkered wood butt. Stock and both matching beavertail forends are carved in “21-B” style. BBL set “1”: Bore diameter: left -.729, right -.728. Bore restrictions: left -.031 (full), right -.010 (lt mod). Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 7 lbs 6 oz. LOP: 14″. BBL set “2”: Bore diameter: left -.729, right -.729. Bore restrictions: left -.008 (IC), right -.004 (IC). Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 7 lbs 7 oz. LOP: 14″. Brown leather VC case with stitched leather corners has leather trimmed canvas outer cover. Interior is lined in burgundy cloth, with Winchester gold embossed label in lid, and has space for gun and both sets of bbls. Case contains outer straps and a pair of A&F marked snap caps, as well as two keys. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, as completely refurbished, with only one or two of the lightest marks on wood and metal. Bores are excellent. Mechanically crisp. Case leather is excellent, as protected by its outer cover, which has some rubs, soiling and some water stains. Interior cloth is very fine with some compressions, soiling, and tears. 49417-30 MGM403 (15,000-25,000) – Lot 2416

2417
$9,200.00

*20 GAUGE WINCHESTER MODEL 21.

SN 4933. Cal. 20 ga. 28″ Bbls marked for skeet and skeet, are fitted with concave, matted, game rib. Bbl flats are stamped with SN, Winchester proofs, and PATENT PENDING. Blued standard action with all Winchester nomenclature on water table features non-automatic safety and dbl triggers. Nicely feather crotch figured American walnut Winchester capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over solid Winchester pad. Point pattern checkering is at grip. Matching beavertail ejector forend is unbraced. Bore diameter: left -.618, right -.615. Bore restrictions: left -.008 (skeet), right -.003 (skeet). Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 6 lbs 11 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. CONDITION: Excellent, as completely refinished, with only the lightest of handling marks in its factory quality finishes on wood and metal. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are strong and in time. 49417-37 MGM406 (8,500-12,500) – Lot 2417

2418
$9,200.00

*CUSTOM MODEL 21 WINCHESTER ENGRAVED AND GOLD INLAID BY ANGELO BEE.

SN 7774. Cal. 12 GA 3” Chambers. 28” Bbls are marked for improved and full chokes, and stamped with typical Winchester nomenclature on tops. There are 3-1/2” triangles of well cut open scroll on breech ends, which have central semi-relief gold inlaid vignettes of game birds; grouse on left, ducks on right. 1-1/2” triangles of scroll and gold bands are at muzzles. Coin finished flat side Model 21 action features automatic safety and gold-plated sgl selective trigger. Action is engraved with near full coverage scroll matching that on bbls, surrounding large vignettes of semi-relief gold inlaid game birds in well engraved backgrounds; a trio of grouse, two hens in foreground, and drumming male on log in background, are on left side. Trio of mallards are settling into a marsh on right. A covey of quail erupt from fence line on bottom of action. This scene is signed by well-known engraver, Angelo Bee, at bottom right, and is also gold inlaid with a bee. Fences are full relief carved with open shaded scroll. Blued trigger guard has gold wire inlaid banding at edges, and depicts a flushing quail in gold. Strikingly marbled European walnut full pistol grip buttstock measures 14-5/8” over black “Old English” pad. Side panels feature fluted drop points, and have gold wire inlaid borders. Point pattern checkering with line borders is at grip. Monogram “HI” is inlet at rear of toe line. Matching unbraced beavertail ejector forend has typical J-spring and knurled button release. Bore diameter: left -.729, right -.729. Bore restrictions: left -.031 (full), right -.022 (Mod). Wall thickness: left -.028, right -.031. Drop at heel: 2-1/8″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Weight: 7 lbs 8 oz. LOP: 14-5/8“. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, as custom finished, with only a few minor handling marks on wood and metal finishes. A slight dent is in bottom panel of checkering in forend, and about ¼” of gold wire inlay missing from left side panel. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are slightly out of time. Trigger works. A flashy custom embellished by a highly regarded engraver. 49417-19 MGM207 (7,500-12,500) – Lot 2418

2419
$7,475.00

*WINCHESTER MODEL 21 WITH 21-6 STYLE ENGRAVING, EXTRA BARRELS, CASE, AND CARTRIDGE MAGAZINE.

SN 30494. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 26″ and 30″ Bbls with matching numbers and Winchester information on left side, are fitted with concave, matted ribs. 26″ Bbls are marked for improved cylinder and modified, and 30″ bbls for modified and full. There are 3″ triangles of scroll engraving on breech ends of bbls. Blued standard action features non-automatic safety and blued single selective trigger. Action is engraved in 21-6 style with carved oak leaves on fences and 80% coverage of shaded scroll surrounding vignettes of game birds; duck in oval on left side, and a pheasant on right. Circular vignette on trigger plate portrays a trio of platinum (?) inlaid quail. Portrait of a retriever is on trigger guard bow. Nicely crotch figured American walnut pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/8″ over reproduction Winchester red pad. Typical point pattern checkering is at grip. Matching braced beavertail ejector forend has typical J-spring release with secondary latch. 26″ Bbls: Bore diameter: left -.729, right -.729. Bore restrictions: left -.011 (lt mod), right -.004 (IC). Wall thickness: left -.033, right -.033. Drop at heel: 2-1/16″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 7 lbs 8 oz. LOP: 14-3/8”. 30″ Bbls: Bore diameter: left -.731, right -.730. Bore restrictions: left -.037 (full), right -.010 (Lt mod). Wall thickness: left -.025, right -.025. Drop at heel: 2″, drop at comb: 1-5/16″. Weight: 7 lbs 12 oz. LOP: 14-3/8”. Good quality VC case marked “MADE IN ENGLAND” has stitched leather corners and canvas outer cover with leather trim. Central leather medallion on outer cover is gold embossed “TOM MC CAHILL” and “BROOKS BRAENDER”. Top of case is also embossed “BROOKS BRAENDER”. Case is lined in burgundy cloth, has space for 26″ bbls and contains 2-pc beech and brass cleaning rod with brush, mop, and jag, unmarked square oil bottle, and a pair of snap caps. Also included is an oak and leather “Best” British type cartridge magazine by Abercrombie & Fitch, embossed in black “PAUL WHITEMAN WALKING HORSE FARM ROSEMONT, N.J.” and gold embossed “GIFT TO” “BROOKS BRAENDER”. Case contains two boxes of Winchester Super Target no. 7 shot, a number of Ranger and Remington target loads, and two large black cartridge bandoliers. CONDITION: Very fine as refinished. Bbls retain over 95% of an old satin re-blue with a number of light marks. Bottoms of bbls are scored by contact with forend brace. Action retains nearly all of an old re-blue, engraving slightly softened. Stocks retain nearly all of a hand rubbed oil finish with numerous light marks. Forend has a crack running from iron to rear of latch escutcheon. Area behind brace has chipped out and brace iron has migrated upward. An area in front of brace has been milled out and weighted with solder. Bores are excellent, dents visible, corresponding to marks from brace iron. Action is tight. Ejectors are in time. Trigger works. Case leather is excellent, as protected by outer cover, corners somewhat discolored. Outer cover is very fine with numerous rubs and marks. Zippers work. Interior cloth is very fine with some marks and rubs from contact with gun and bbls. Cartridge magazine is very fine with marks and rubs, as would be expected from light use. Straps and handle are good. Interior is a bit dusty, but very fine. Cartridges are relatively new. 48981-1 MGM36 (6,000-10,000) – Lot 2419

2420
$10,637.50

*CUSTOM GOLD INLAID 20 GAUGE MODEL 21 WINCHESTER WITH CASE.

SN W31592. Cal. 20 ga. 28″ Bbls are fitted with raised, matted, ventilated rib engraved “CUSTOM BUILT BY WINCHESTER FOR KENNETH KLEES” in milled out portion. Bbls are engraved with 6″ triangles of large open scroll over Winchester nomenclature on breech ends, and with 5″ triangles at muzzles. Flat side action with non-automatic safety and gold-plated selective single trigger is engraved with 80% coverage large shaded scroll with acanthus highlights, and semi-relief gold inlaid game and dogs; pair of quail on left side of action, and two colored gold setter points a flushing pheasant on right. Another flying quail is on scroll engraved trigger plate. Very fine marbled and burl figured European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/4″ over black leather covered pad, and is carved and checkered in 21-B style. Long beavertail ejector braced forend has inset contrasting wood tip, and typical J-spring and knurled roll release. Bore diameter: left -.613, right -.613. Bore restrictions: Screw chokes. Wall thickness: left -.035, right -.032. Drop at heel: 2-11/16″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 7 lbs 4 oz. LOP: 14-3/4″. Good quality leather case with stitched leather corners is lined in burgundy cloth, and has Winchester label in lid. Case contains gold-plated Winchester marked snap caps and unmarked oil bottle, as well as nine choke tubes, four flush mounted, another two in gun, and five extended. Also included is butt section of stock removed with installation of pad. CONDITION: Excellent, as custom finished, with only a few handling marks in wood and metal finish. Bores are excellent. Mechanically excellent. Case leather has a few minor scuffs. Straps and handle are very fine. Interior cloth has some compressions and light soiling. 49417-20 MGM141 (6,500-9,500) – Lot 2420

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2421
$3,450.00

*EARLY WINCHESTER MODEL 21 FIELD GRADE.

SN 744. Cal. 12 ga. This early Model 21 with plain extractors and double triggers has 28″ bbls fitted with matted game rib. Tops of bbls are marked with all standard nomenclature. Bottoms of bbls are marked for mod and full, and steel type. Blued standard action marked only with Winchester proof on water table, features automatic safety and double triggers. Plain American walnut square knob buttstock measures 14″ over composition Winchester buttplate. Splinter forend has J-spring release and secondary release with raised knurled button. Bore diameter: left -.729, right -.728. Bore restrictions: left -.035 (full), right -.009 (IC). Wall thickness: left -.034, right -.033. Drop at heel: 2-9/16″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 7 lbs 3 oz. LOP: 14″. CONDITION: Very fine, original. Bbls retain approx 70% orig blue, thinning overall, with considerable freckling, especially on bottom rib. Action retains 85 – 90% orig blue, silvered on sharp edges and thinning on bottom. Top lever is considerably flaked, as is trigger guard, which is nearly completely flaked, and is freckled, mostly brown. Stocks retain over 90% of their orig varnish finish with numerous marks, scratches, and some chipping toward orig buttplate. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. These early plain Model 21’s are fairly scarce, because many of them have been upgraded over the years. 49445-1 MGM380 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 2421

2422
$12,075.00

*FINE WALTER KOLOUCH ENGRAVED AND GOLD INLAID WINCHESTER MODEL 42 PUMP ACTION SHOTGUN.

SN 69697. Cal. 410. Extraordinary custom engraved, rare model 42 with 28″ solid rib skeet choked bbl with 2-1/2″ chamber. Mounted with very highly figured, double diamond checkered American walnut with large target forearm and rosewood capped pistol grip stock that has Winchester Trademarked hard rubber buttplate. Receiver is incredibly engraved with spectacular gold inlay by Walter Kolouch, one of Americas premier engravers. Engraving consists of the raised gold figure of a seated man wearing a cowboy hat and apron, with sleeves rolled up carving a duck decoy with his faithful Labrador retriever laying by his right leg. In the foreground are 3 completed decoys. Each side of the central figure is inlaid with raised gold oak leaves and acorns with the acorns and decoy wings in rose and yellow gold. Right side is inlaid with an incredible large raised gold spaniel holding a deceased mallard in his mouth, also with oak leaves and acorns before and after. The rear side acorns are not in gold, the balance of the receiver is beautifully engraved in foliate arabesque patterns with fine pearled background. The same fine background surrounds both central vignettes. Both sides of the receiver, sight groove and trigger bow are inlaid with fine gold wire. Front and top side edges are also inlaid with raised gold oak leaves which are also found at the top rear. Matching engraving patterns continue over the bbl extension and onto the bbl with raised gold oak leaves and acorns on each side of the chamber area. Magazine tube is engraved in matching patterns at the receiver. Both sided of muzzle end of bbl are inlaid with fine gold wire. Engravers signature is engraved on the side above the ejection port. CONDITION: Extremely fine, overall retains virtually all of its fine custom finish to both metal and wood. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. 49417-34 JR C&R (10,000-15,000) – Lot 2422

2423
$8,050.00

*RARE 1ST YEAR OF PRODUCTION SKEET GRADE WINCHESTER MODEL 42 PUMP ACTION SHOTGUN.

SN 994. Cal. 410. Fine, deluxe 42 with 28″ plain bbl marked “SKEET” and for 3″ shells. Mounted with nicely figured, American walnut with large deluxe rnd forearm, that has checkered side panels and straight stock with Winchester trademark hard rubber buttplate. This early skeet grade was introduced in about 1933 and offered with plain bbl until 1938. Other skeet grade Model 42 shotguns were offered, but with either solid or ventilated rib, making this a very rare Winchester shotgun. Few survive today in completely orig configuration with orig finish. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Overall retains about 99% crisp orig finish with strong bright blue and orig oil finish on stocks with bright, crisp checkering. Left side of receiver has a light surface mar. Mechanics are crisp. Brilliant shiny bore. Appears to be new and unfired. 48867-1 JR C&R (4,500-7,500) – Lot 2423

2424
$1,437.50

*WINCHESTER M42 SKEET GUN.

SN 28158. Cal. .410 3″ chamber. 25″ bbl with steel bead. Straight grip stock with 2-point checkering. 13-7/8″ LOP over Winchester Repeating Arms buttplate. Weight 6 lbs 2 oz. PROVENANCE: William Henkel Collection. CONDITION: Excellent as restored. Shows 95%+ blue and hand rubbed wood finish. Bore excellent. Mechanics fine. 49394-51 JSL18 (1,500-2,500) – Lot 2424

2425
$0.00
Revised: 9/26/2015

Please Note: Receiver stamped “28” as it should be however, butt stock is stamped “16”. The “16” “28” “20” ga butt stocks were the exact same dimensions and configuration. The “28” was supposedly marked on the butt stock when it was matched up to the receiver. It is believed it was simply a factory worker made a mistake, marked “16” instead of “28”. The butt stock is marked “16” not “28”.

*SCARCE WINCHESTER MODEL 12 SKEET GRADE 28 GA PUMP SHOTGUN.

SN 1234132. Cal. 28 ga. Usual configuration with 26″ sold rib skeet choked bbl marked “2-7/8 CHAM.” Top rib has Bradley front bead and silver center bead, mounted with slab-sawed American walnut with large, diamond checkered target forearm with capped pistol grip and Winchester trademark embossed hard rubber buttplate. Accompanied by an orig red & yellow Winchester hang tag. The 28 ga. Model 12 is the most scarce of the entire production. CONDITION: Very fine to extremely fine. The metal, overall retains about 98% crisp, orig blue showing wear only on the upper magazine tube. Wood is sound with the buttstock retaining about 99% finish. Forearm is sound with a couple of small scratches and retains most of its orig factory finish. Mechanics are crisp. Bright shiny bore, shows very little use. 49600-1 JR (9,500-12,500) – Lot 2425

2426
$7,475.00

*RARE WINCHESTER MODEL 12 28 GA PIGEON GRADE PUMP.

SN 1676689. Cal. 28 GA. 2-3/4″ chamber. 23″ bbl with full ventilated rib with steel front and mid bead and Cutts Compensator. Capped full pistol grip buttstock with 13-15/16″ LOP over Winchester Repeating Arms Co. monogrammed and checkered butt. Buttstock checkered in 2-point pattern. Plain steel receiver with “Pigeon” and SN engraved on bottom of mag tube. Forearm checkered in fancy diamond pattern with mullered border. Buttstock and forearm are high grade American walnut. Weight: 7 lb 8 oz. CONDITION: Excellent overall. Bbl retains 80-85% orig blue with light handling marks and minor staining. Action retains 85-90% orig blue. Buttstock and forend retain 90-95% of what appears to be their orig varnish, though could be an old refinish. Buttstock and forend have a couple of flakes in finish, particularly on butt near buttplate. Buttplate appears to have been waxed and checkering pattern appears a chalky white. Mechanics are very good. Bore is dusty but appears bright and shiny. 48862-1 JSL179 C&R (5,000-8,000) – Lot 2426

2427
$3,450.00

*WINCHESTER MODEL 12 VENT RIB SKEET.

SN 1920595. Cal. 20 Ga. 2-3/4″ chamber. 25-1/4″ vent rib bbl with red plastic front sight steel mid-bead. Pistol grip stock, steel grip cap with 13-7/8″ LOP over Winchester marked buttplate. Checkered buttstock shows nicely figured American walnut. Mechanics smooth. Weight 6 lbs. 14 oz. PROVENANCE: William Henkel Collection. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbl retains most of orig blue. Receiver with 98-99% blued finish. Buttstock and forend overall excellent with minor finish loss, tiny scrape at toe near buttplate, but overall very nice. 49394-33 JSL15 (2,500-3,500) – Lot 2427

2428
$0.00

*WINCHESTER MODEL 97 BLACK DIAMOND TRAP.

SN 474736. (ca 1910) Cal. 12 ga. 30″ Bbl with matted top is stamped “FULL” on one side of matting, and has Winchester information on left. Typical blued action is matted on top. Bolt is engraved “TRAP GUN”. Lightly fiddle figured American walnut straight grip buttstock measures 13-7/8″ over deeply curved orig Winchester buttplate. Point pattern checkering with beaded borders is at grip, which also has inlaid ebony diamonds. Matching small round checkered forend is nicely streaked. Bore diameter: .730. Bore restrictions: .031 (full). Drop at heel: 2-1/8″, drop at comb: 1-3/4″. Weight: 7 lbs 14 oz. LOP: 13-7/8”. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl assembly retains approx 90% orig blue, with silvering on high points, magazine tube, and slide. Action retains over 70% of its blue, thinning on bottom and left side, silvered on front right, and on trigger guard bow. Stocks retain nearly all of their orig finish with some light marks, checkering lightly worn. Bore is excellent with some light frosting. Action is smooth. A nice usable example of this classic Winchester. 49224-7 MGM62 (2,200-2,500) – Lot 2428

2429
$0.00

*LOVELY AND RARE R. G. OWEN 20 GAUGE BOXLOCK EJECTOR SINGLE TRIGGER GAME GUN WITH EXCEPTIONAL FULL COVERAGE ENGRAVING, MOST LIKELY BY RUDOLF KORNBRATH.

SN NSN. Cal. 20 ga. 27-3/8″ Shoe lump bbls, are gold inlaid “R. G. OWEN, SAUQUOIT. N.Y.” on unmatted portion of slightly raised, matted, concave rib, fitted with two “certifiable pre-ban ivory” beads. Krupp steel information and three ring logos are on tops of bbls. Breech ends are engraved with 1-1/2″ triangles of exceptionally well cut varying sized scroll. There are also bands of scroll at muzzles. Bbl flats are stamped with German imperial nitro proofs for 20 ga and 2-3/4″ chambers, and with a proof date of 6/26. Case hardened, scallop-backed, small sized boxlock action features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), hidden crossbolt third fastener, side clips, and single selective trigger with selector on right side in manner of Laird trigger, as used on L. C. Smith’s. Action is engraved with full coverage of exceptionally well cut and detailed varying sized scroll, most likely the work of Rudolf Kornbrath, who engraved most of Owen’s guns and rifles. Blued top lever and trigger guard are also scroll engraved. Very fine, well marbled, and lightly fiddle figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/8″ over skip line checkered butt with steel heel and toe plates engraved matching action. Stock features double diamond shaped inlaid horn drop points, closely spaced point pattern checkering at grip with panel at rear separated by broad ribbons, and a silver oval on toe line engraved “D.M.” Matching long splinter ejector forend has Anson release. Bore diameter: left -.629, right -.628. Bore restrictions: left -.015 (mod), right -.007 flare (cyl). Wall thickness: left -.024, right -.025. Drop at heel: 2-3/16″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 5 lbs 13 oz. LOP: 14-1/8″. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain over 90% orig blue, slightly thinned from normal wear. Action retains approx 50% orig case hardening color, vivid where protected by fences, thinning overall. All engraving remains sharp and clear. Stocks retain most of what appears to be their orig hand rubbed oil finish which is quite dry, and has a number of light marks. Checkering is slightly worn and dirty. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are in time. Trigger works. 49450-26 MGM399 IVORY (25,000-40,000) – Lot 2429

2430
$0.00

*EXCEPTIONALLY FINE BOB OWEN CUSTOM ’03 RIFLE ENGRAVED BY RUDOLPH KORNBRATH.

SN NSN. Cal. 30-06. 24″ Tapered rnd bbl is fitted with sleeved-on front ramp with knurled sight protector, holding tall white bead front sight. A sling eye is soldered to bottom of bbl. A 5″ area of well cut shaded scroll with floral highlights is at rear portion, and more scroll surrounds front ramp. Top of bbl is engraved “Owen” “Sauquoit, N.Y.” in Old English script. Standard Springfield action has been fitted with Lyman 48 rear sight, and is engraved with 80% coverage scroll matching that on bbl. Receiver ring depicts a fine portrait of a moose. Body of receiver sight is also scroll engraved matching action. Bolt stop has been partially cut away to clear receiver sight staff. “On” and “Off” are gold inlaid. Bolt with damascened body has scroll engraving on handle with 3 panel checkered knob. Case hardened bolt shroud is engraved en suite with action. “SAFE” and “READY” are gold inlaid on flag safety. Cocking piece knob has been removed, producing “speed lock”. Standard military bottom metal is exquisitely engraved with relief, open, shaded scroll with fine beaded shading as background in a style somewhat different than engraving on action and bbl. This truly exceptional scroll flanks very realistic relief engravings of game; a grizzly bear guards a fallen deer on floorplate; a fine portrait of an elk is on trigger guard bow. Bbl and action engraving is in the style of, and undoubtedly done by, Rudolph Kornbrath. Lightly streaked and full fiddle figured European walnut steel trap capped pistol grip buttstock measures 15-7/8″ over engraved steel trap buttplate, with space for four cartridges under trap. Stock features a large shadow line right hand cheekpiece with beaded top edge, Owen’s signature arrowhead drop points, horn forend tip, and classic point pattern checkering at grip and wrapping around forend. A gold oval on toe line is engraved “RLP”. An old 1″ sling is in loops. Drop at heel: approx 2-5/8″, drop at comb: approx 1-13/16″. Weight with sling: 8 lbs 0 oz. LOP: 15-7/8″. CONDITION: Excellent, as partially refinished. Bbl and action retain nearly all of a correct type rust blue over some scattered light pitting, some fairly deep at left rear of action, with some light subsequent scratches. Color case hardening is quite strong. Case hardening of bottom metal is slightly silvered on high points. Stock retains most of its fine hand rubbed oil finish with a number of marks, rubs, and scratches. Checkering slightly worn. Bore is excellent, shiny with sharp strong rifling throughout. Action is smooth. A lovely classic era sporting rifle. 49138-1 MGM293 (15,000-20,000) – Lot 2430

2431
$0.00

*AS FOUND, R. G. OWEN CUSTOM SPRINGFIELD ENGRAVED BY KORNBRATH WITH SCOPE.

SN 783. Cal. 30-06. 24″ Slimmed and tapered round bbl is fitted with large rectangular scope mounting block at rear, sleeved-on sling eye, and matted front ramp which holds gold bead front sight with flip-up night bead. Top of bbl is engraved “R. G. OWEN – SAUQUOIT, N.Y. No 783”. There is also a small newly engraved line “R. J. KORNBRATH ENG.” following. (The reason for the addition of this signature is unclear, as engraving on this fine rifle is undoubtedly by Mr. Kornbrath as it incorporates many of his signature motifs, including the exquisitely executed rose blossoms, as well as a sunburst or two.) Springfield action has had tang re-shaped to give more streamlined appearance. Bottom metal has been converted to hinged floorplate type, with release button in trigger guard bow. A set trigger has been installed. Bolt body has been damascened. Knob has a ring of checkering. Flag safety (SAFE silver inlaid) has been checkered and engraved. Belding & Mull one piece scope base has been added. Bottom metal, action, and bbl accents have been beautifully and meticulously engraved with sprays of rose flowers and well cut open shaded scroll highlights. Rose bouquets are on either side of scope mounting block, as well as on pivot of bolt stop, and on trigger guard and floorplate. These bouquets are flanked by geometric embellishments and larger sprays of shaded scroll. Central motif of floorplate is a beautifully detailed relief engraved rendition of a pair of big horn rams in wooded background. A high relief mulie buck is on slimmed trigger guard bow. Steel grip cap with trap is engraved with relief scrolling acanthus and sunburst on trap. Finely marbled and figured European walnut stock measures 13-1/2″ over scroll engraved and checkered steel buttplate with trap. Stock features classic Whelen style beaded and shadow line right hand cheekpiece, point pattern checkering at grip and forend, horn forend tip, and Owen signature arrowhead drop points. A gold shield engraved with monogram “ASB” and a sling eye are on toe line. Weaver K 2.5 scope with El Paso address and crosshair reticle is in Belding & Mull rings. Weight with scope: 8 lbs. 8 oz. LOP: 13-1/2″. CONDITION: Good, as found. Metal parts retain most of what appears to be their orig blue, thinning and silvering overall. Stock retains most of what appears to be its orig oil finish with a number of minor scratches and marks. Checkering re-cut. Bore is excellent with a hint of frosting toward breech end. Trigger will not set. Bbl screw through central diamond of forend is missing. Follower spring is broken. A beautiful rifle in need of a good cleaning and TLC. 49029-11 MGM14 (12,500-22,500) – Lot 2431

2432
$0.00

*FRED ADOLPH MARKED TAKEDOWN MAUSER CARBINE WITH SCOPE.

SN 37350. (on left side of receiver ring below wood) Cal. 30-06. 20-1/2″ Slim, tapered, lightweight, round bbl is gold inlaid on top “Fred Adolph, Genoa N.Y.” One standing, one folding leaf rear sight is dovetailed through an integral island rear base. Matted front ramp holds longitudinally dovetailed silver bead. Top of bbl behind rear sight is engraved “BOHLER” “Germany” “Antinit-Steel”. 1-1/2″ Triangle of germanic acanthus is on bbl reinforce, and pre WWI German proofs are on left side. Bottom of bbl is stamped with SN, steel information, and metric designation for caliber. Case hardened large ring Mauser action has been fitted with claw bases. Bolt handle has been forged to butter knife type, and is checkered. Bottom metal has had lever type floorplate release fitted, along with double set triggers. A neat takedown feature has been added, comprised of a locking lever in removable portion of forend, engaging heavy stud on front of bottom metal, which locks bbl in place after being screwed into battery. Action and bottom metal are nearly fully engraved with scrolling germanic acanthus with beaded background. Floorplate has fine portrait of elk walking through meadow. Trigger guard bow is gold inlaid with monogram “SRW” (?). This engraving style and quality of workmanship are found on many guns and rifles by Fred Adolph, and it has been surmised that he did his own engraving. A spurious signature of “R. J. Kornbrath” is on inside of bbl takedown iron under bbl shank. A flip-up peep sight with elevation adjustment has been fitted into a housing behind action tang. Relatively plain European walnut stock measures 14-1/4″ over collapsed “Perkins Shock Absorber” solid pad. Stock features high comb with faceted termination, shadow line right hand cheekpiece, and well cut point pattern checkering with broad mullered borders at grip which is fitted with engraved steel cap. A sling loop is on toe line. Two part fore stock with horn separation extends to muzzle with schnabeled horn cap. It attaches to bbl with one side nail through oval steel escutcheons and a sling bail. Checkering matching grip is on fore piece. Drop at heel: approx 2-15/16″, drop at comb: approx 1-3/4″. Weight without scope: 7 lbs 0 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. Dr. Walter Gerard (?) scope with crosshair and post reticle is in soldered-on claw rings, rear ring with windage adjustment. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl retains most of what appears to be its orig blue with some heat discoloration in area of Adolph signature, from reattachment of fore piece mounting block. Action and floorplate retain over 80% of their orig case hardening color. Bolt retains much of its color, but is silvered from operation and handle has browned. Stocks retain most of what appears to be their orig rubbed oil finish, checkering slightly worn. Bore is excellent. Action is smooth. Set trigger works. Scope tube retains nearly all of its re-blue after mounting rings, lettering considerably washed. Optics are relatively clear. 49029-12 MGM15 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 2432

2433
$4,600.00

*FINE AMERICAN DRILLING WITH CHIP-CARVED STOCK AND INTERESTING FLORAL ENGRAVING UNDOUBTEDLY BY FRED ADOLPH WITH SCOPE.

SN 2004. Cal. 12 x 12 x 6.5×54 Mannlicher. Fred Adolph, best known for his custom Springfield rifles, also sold a large line of custom produced double rifles and combination guns, sourced in Germany, and finished in America. This is undoubtedly one of those guns, as it incorporates many of his signature features. Michael Petrov in CUSTOM GUNMAKERS OF THE TWENTIETH CENTURY states that most of his pieces were not engraved with his name. That is the case with this interesting drilling which has 30″ Krupp steel bbls fitted with full length matted rib. Claw bases are at rear behind a pop-up U-notch rear sight. Rear sight is actuated by rifle cocking slide on top tang. There are 1″ triangles of scroll and floral engraving at breech ends of bbls. Bbl flats are stamped with pre WWI German proofs. Rifle extractor has spring loaded peg to engage rimless cartridge groove. French greyed, Blitz, scallop-backed action features Krieghoff style rifle/ cocking slide on tang, pin type cocking indicators, Greener type side safety, crossbolt third fastener, side clips, reinforcing bolsters, and gold-plated double triggers (front set). Action is engraved with near full coverage large open scroll with floral terminations with style and quality of execution matching that found on other guns and rifles signed by Adolph. This interesting floral scroll surrounds vignettes of game on sides of action; a pair of squirrels holding nuts are on left, and a pointer points a hiding rabbit on right. This engraving is quite well done and also matches style and quality of most all engraved Adolph guns. Steel trigger guard is engraved with monogram “DK” (?) surrounded by more large flowers. Very fine smoky marbled European walnut sunburst horn capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over Silver type pad. Side panels and grip are checkered, checkering surrounded by Adolph’s typical floral chip-carving and scrolls. Bore diameter: left -.722, right -.720. Bore restrictions: left -.045 (extra full), right -.045 (extra full). Wall thickness: left -.032, right -.034. Drop at heel: approx 2-7/8″, drop at comb: approx 1-5/8″. Weight without scope: 8 lbs 4 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. Later claw bases hold Kahlas Helia – Super 2-1/2 power (?) scope with crosshair and post reticle, in Akah claw rings marked “Made in Germany”, rear with windage adjustment. CONDITION: Excellent, as partially refinished. Bbls retain nearly all of a fine lustrous rust blue over some scattered light pits. Action retains traces of orig case hardening color, which was never very dark, and is mostly silver to pewter gray. Stock retains nearly all of a nicely done rubbed oil finish, sharp edges preserved, with some light marks. Pad is relatively new. Checkering lightly worn, does not appear to have been re-cut. Carving is very fine, slightly gummed by oil. Shotgun bores are excellent, with one or two light pings in left bbl. Rifle bore is fine, strong rifling throughout, slightly dark and frosted in grooves. Action is tight. Set trigger works. A dynamic combination gun made by America’s preeminent custom maker from before WWI, who made guns for many celebrities including Teddy Roosevelt, Townsend Whelen, and Charles Newton. 49224-11 MGM70 (5,000-10,000) – Lot 2433

2434
$3,450.00

*RARE FRED ADOLPH LIGHTWEIGHT DRILLING.

SN NSN. Cal. 12 x 12 x 32 Winchester Special. 26″ Krupp steel bbls are fitted with full length matted rib mounting flip-over combination rear sight for rifle and shotgun. Silver bead front is longitudinally dovetailed at end of rib. Steel marks are at breech ends of bbls. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with German “S” provisional proofs only. Case hardened, lightweight, underlever, Blitz, scallop-backed action features rifle/ shotgun selector on tang silvered inlaid “S” and “R”, square shouldered dolls head rib extension, as well as Greener type side safety. Action has geometric border engraving and is also engraved “Fred Adolph” under and behind right fence, with “Genoa N.Y.” at left. Fred Adolph is best known for his custom Springfield rifles, but he also provided an array of unusual double rifles and combination guns, sourced in Germany. Most were imported “in the white” and finished by Adolph himself, many with his signature relief carving around checkering patterns, and his unique style of engraving often incorporating large blossoms. His game scenes were quite good. Well marbled and nicely figured European walnut sunburst horn capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/8″ over ribbed horn buttplate, and features right hand shadow line cheekpiece, point pattern checkering with double line borders, and a sling loop matching that on bbl, on toe line. Matching small forend has schnabeled tip and Deeley release. Bore diameter: left -.721, right -.720. Bore restrictions: left -.037 (full), right -.030 (IMod). Wall thickness: left -.023, right -.030. Drop at heel: approx 3-1/8″, drop at comb: approx 1-7/8″. Weight: 6 lbs 11 oz. LOP: 14-1/8″. CONDITION: Excellent, as partially refinished. Bbls retain nearly all of a lustrous rust re-black, with some light subsequent freckling and silvering. Action retains traces of orig case hardening color, but is mostly a hand worn silver to pewter. Stocks retain nearly all of a well done hand rubbed oil finish, edges sharp, over a few filled marks, and with some light subsequent marks. Checkering is nicely re-cut. Bores are excellent, right bbl has some very light pitting and frosting toward breech end. There is evidence of dent removal in left bbl about 9″ back from muzzle. Action has just a touch of looseness. Opening lever spring is broken. There are incipient 1/2″ cracks behind scalloping on both sides of action. An interesting American drilling by this well known early gunsmith who made guns for many celebrities including Teddy Roosevelt. 49224-10 MGM69 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 2434

2435
$24,150.00

LOT OF 2 RARE SCAGEL HUNTING KNIVES WITH SHEATHS.

1) Rare bird-head hunter with 5-5/8″ flat ground blade that has Spanish notch at the handguard. Right side of blade is stamped with Mr. Scagel’s trademark kris dagger logo and his name with “hand made”. Handguard & pommel are solid brass with nickel silver buttcap. Handle material is stacked leather with alternating red & black bands top & bottom and alternating silver & black bands at the handguard. Accompanied by an orig Scagel sheath with thumb strap and belt loop attached with small brass rivets. Sheath is 1-pc russet brown leather riveted at the back edge. This exact knife is pictured on pg 128, without sheath, in the book Scagel Handmade, Lucie. 2) Hunter model with 4-3/4″ clip point blade, flat ground with 3-7/8″ back grind. Left side of blade is marked with Mr. Scagel’s trademark kris dagger and his name stamp. Handguard is solid brass. Handle material is stacked leather with red spacers and red, black & silver spacers top & bottom. It has a long pommel of stag or deer antler with an attached nickel silver cap. Accompanied by its orig russet leather sheath made of 2-pcs of leather, riveted together with belt slots in top section & thumbstrap attached with a rivet. This knife is pictured without sheath on pg 118 of referenced publication. CONDITION: 1) Very fine. Blade has 1 small nick in the edge, otherwise is fine with bright polish. Edge has been sharpened. Handle is also fine, showing most of its orig finish. Sheath shows moderate wear with top of belt loop detached. 2) Very fine. Blade shows fine polishing marks and is bright & clean with some very minor freckles. Edge is lightly sharpened with a couple of small nicks. Handle is extremely fine. Sheath is solid and retains most of its orig finish. 49290-11 JR (25,000-35,000) – Lot 2435

2436
$0.00

*GRIFFIN & HOWE MAGNUM MAUSER DANGEROUS GAME RIFLE.

SN 1434. Cal. .416 Rigby. Mauser no. 93840. 26″ Tapered, round bbl with integral matted quarter rib, has banded-on sling eye and ramped front sight base having longitudinally dovetailed white bead, and knurled slide-on cover. Top of bbl is engraved “No 1434 Griffin & Howe Inc New York”. Left rear of bbl is engraved with caliber. Magnum Mauser square bridge action is mounted with Lyman 48 receiver sight, portion of bridge filed to accept sight staff. Bolt with two panel checkered pear-shaped knob damascened on body and extractor, is fitted with long cocking piece and flag safety, which is silver inlaid “SAFE” and “READY”, orig two stage trigger has blade checkered. Orig drop box bottom metal specially made for the 416 Rigby cartridge, has hinged floorplate with button release at front of trigger guard bow. Follower is engine turned. Mauser SN is stamped behind recoil lug on bottom of action and at rear of magazine. (Rifle disassembled to see) Bolt is stamped with last 4 digits, all other parts with last 2 digits (40). Dense, broadly streaked, and lightly figured French walnut, full steel capped pistol grip stock measures 14″ over Silver type pad. Checkering at grip and forend is in classic point pattern with mullered borders; forend checkering wrapping completely around stock. Stock also features classic G & H style beaded cheekpiece, horn forend tip, engraved recoil bolt, and with slightly fluted transitions from grip to body of stock around action. A round swivel stud and gold oval engraved “JEP” are on toe line. Included is a woven leather sling in Supergrade type swivels. Drop at heel: approx 2-5/8″, drop at comb: approx 1-5/8″. Weight: 9 lbs. 14 oz. LOP: 14″. PROVENANCE: Factory letter giving history of rifle, as evidenced by copies of inventory book pages, and stating that it was received into A & F inventory in 1938 with specifications, and was most recently part of collection of Joseph E. Prather, former president and CEO of Griffin & Howe Inc. CONDITION: Excellent. Metal parts retain nearly all of what appears to be their orig satin blue. Stock retains nearly all of its orig oil finish augmented with oil to a gloss. G&H gunsmith reveals bbl channel modified with added wood fillet as part of orig manufacturing. Checkering is slightly worn and dark. 1″ Crack in toe of stock has professionally repair. Bore is excellent with sharp rifling throughout. Pad is a proper replacement. Sling is fine. A scarce and desirable American classic (Michael Petrov had 7 .416’s in his G & H database) in one of the most highly regarded general purpose African calibers of all time. 49224-3 MGM57 (13,000-18,000) – Lot 2436

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2437
$10,350.00

*CLASSIC GRIFFIN & HOWE DANGEROUS GAME RIFLE.

SN 2203. (ca 1949) Cal. .416 Rigby. This experienced post war dangerous game rifle has 24″ round heavyweight bbl fitted with banded-on sling eye, and front sight ramp which holds gold bead. Top of bbl is engraved “No 2203 Griffin & Howe Inc. New York”. Caliber is at left rear. U S Model 1917 type action has had sight ears milled off of bridge, which has been well shaped lightly engraved and nicely stippled, matching receiver ring. Model 57 Lyman receiver sight has been fitted. Top has been drilled and tapped for scope mounts. Bolt knob has been knurled. Action cocks partially on opening, and closing. Bolt body, right runway, and follower have been engine turned. Bottom metal has been converted to flush type. Trigger guard bow thinned, and front portion of floorplate checkered. Classic post war style fiddle figured and nicely streaked European walnut steel capped pistol grip stock measures 13-1/2″ over Silver type pad, and features shadow line right hand cheekpiece, large horn forend tip, engraved recoil bolt, wide ejection port chamfer, and classic point pattern checkering with mullered borders at grip and forend. Drop at heel: approx 2-5/16″, drop at comb: approx 1-3/4″. Weight: 9 lbs 6 oz. LOP: 13-1/2″. CONDITION: Excellent. Metal parts retain 80 – 85% of what appears to be orig blue, with numerous marks and thinning on high edges and front portion of bbl from normal carrying wear. Stock retains most of what appears to be its orig hand rubbed oil finish with numerous light marks and some deeper dents, thinned at normal wear positions. Checkering lightly worn. Bore is very fine, lightly frosted throughout. Lyman 57 sight is slightly loose, and does not fit mortise well. Action is smooth. This dangerous game rifle appears to have made one or two safaris. 49445-5 MGM346 (8,000-12,000) – Lot 2437

2437A
$0.00

*CUSTOM MAUSER OBERNDORF ‘WHELAN’ MARKED BOLT ACTION RIFLE.

SN 1. Cal. .400 ‘Whelan'(?). 24-3/4″ part octagon bbl. “OBERNDORF” and “COL. T. ‘WHELAN'” on right side of bbl; Mauser banner logo and “400 ‘WHELAN'” on left side of bbl. Bbl also radially marked “KRUPP STAHL GEMANY” at receiver ring joint. Left side of bbl at chamber has a Crown proof mark followed by “St M. G.”. Military M98 action is unmarked except for a solitary SN “1” on left side just above the stock. Bolt extractor retains SN “15”. Bolt root SN not present. Bbl is fitted with three leaf express rear sight dovetailed into a full length matted rib. Front sight retains SN “89” visible when viewed from the top. An elevating, lockable bolt is peep sight is attached with a dovetail to the rear of the bolt. Bolt handle is slightly swept back. European walnut stock is checkered and embellished oak leaf and acorn motifs and fitted with sling swivel posts and ebony tip. Pistol grip has a plain steel cap. Steel buttplate displays the Mauser banner logo. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is fine. With lustrous deep blue finish just starting to turn brown on the bolt release catch with some very tiny flecks of pitting on the receiver band. There is a slightly plum color where the bolt handle meets the bolt body and the safety is starting to exhibit a brown patina, as is the pistol cap. Stock shows some very light handling marks with a little bit of scuffing to the forend tip and a small 1/4″ chip out of the wood just to the rear of the forward sling stud. Mechanics crisp. Reflective bore with some scattered areas of light pitting and strong rifling. 49029-10 JWK58 C&R (6,000-10,000) – Lot 2437A

2438
$4,600.00

*GRIFFIN & HOWE CUSTOM WINCHESTER MODEL 70.

SN 305242. Cal. .243 Winchester. This fine rifle, G & H no. 2541, made in the mid 1960’s, has 24″ medium weight round bbl, fitted with quarter rib, which extends back over receiver ring. Rib is stippled on top, and fitted with two folding leaf express sights with gold lines. Bbl is also fitted with banded-on sling eye, and front ramp with knurled sight protector holding gold bead front sight. Top of bbl is engraved “No 2541 GRIFFIN & HOWE, INC. NY. NY.” Pre 64 Model 70 action has had bolt release expanded and nicely checkered, and has been fitted with G&H type scope bases on tops of receiver ring and bridge. Bolt body, extractor, and right runway have been engine turned. Pear-shaped bolt knob has five teardrops of well cut checkering around outer diameter with engraved floral tip. Bottom metal has had bow machined to accept button floorplate release. A commercial trigger has been installed. Exceptionally fine, smoky marbled, and lightly figured French walnut steel capped pistol grip stock measures 13-1/2″ over Niedner type checkered buttplate. Stock features classic G&H styling with swept shadow line right hand cheekpiece, point pattern checkering with mullered borders, engraved recoil bolt, ebony forend tip, and deeply chamfered cartridge ejection port. Rifle comes with G&H top mount scope rings holding aluminum tube. Drop at heel: approx 2-3/8″, drop at comb: approx 1-5/8″. Weight: 9 lbs 0 oz. LOP: 13-1/2″. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining nearly all of its custom finishes on wood and metal, with a number of light handling marks on wood, and a fairly deep dent in front portion of cheekpiece flare. Bore is excellent. Action is smooth. 49296-4 MGM408 (4,500-6,500) – Lot 2438

2439
$10,062.50

*RARE REMINGTON 8F SEMI-AUTOMATIC RIFLE IN 35 REMINGTON.

SN G42483. Cal. 35 Remington. This fancy Remington semi-auto has 22″ bbl fitted with buckhorn rear sight and silver bead front, and is marked with Remington information and patents on top. Typical blued action is fitted with Lyman peep sight. Action is engraved with 80% coverage exceptionally well cut large, open, shaded scroll. This scroll surrounds vignettes of game suitable for this caliber; buck and doe running through mountainous background on left, another doe being chased by hound on right, and portrait of a bear on top of action. Nicely streaked European walnut Remington capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/4″ over tan leather covered pad. Point pattern checkering with flare into butt, is at grip. Matching forend has schnabeled tip. Drop at heel: approx 2-3/4″, drop at comb: approx 1-7/8″. Weight: 8 lbs 3 oz. LOP: 14-3/4″. CONDITION: Excellent. Metal parts retain approx 90% orig blue, silvering on high edges from normal hand wear. Stocks retain most of what appears to be their orig finish with oil added, some loss and lightening around butt with installation of pad. Checkering is lightly worn and gummy. Bore is excellent. Action is also a bit gummy with congealed oil. 49029-5 MGM452 (6,000-10,000) – Lot 2439

2440
$1,437.50

*CUSTOM REMINGTON MODEL 721 BOLT ACTION RIFLE WITH SCOPE.

SN 112889. Cal. .300 Weatherby. 26″ Tapered round bbl has typical Remington markings on upper left side, along with “300 H&H Mag”. New caliber marking is at left rear. Bbl is fitted with sleeved on Redfield streamlined ramp with knurled sight protector. Typical action has engine turned bolt, body, and two checkered panels on pear-shaped knob. A Leupold Pioneer 4X scope with fine crosshair and dot reticle is in early Leupold one piece base. Bottom metal has been nicely shaped and is engraved with large open scroll, with bead shaded background. Custom made stock of nicely fiddle figured dense European walnut measures 13-1/2″ over Winchester type steel buttplate, with scroll engraving and gold inlaid initials “JUM” within gold inlaid oval. Right hand cheekpiece has interesting transition to comb and point pattern checkering is at grip and forend. Stock also features large ebony forend tip, and sling eyes. Weight with scope: 9 lbs. 5 oz. LOP: 13-1/2″. CONDITION: Excellent, as custom finished. All metal parts retain essentially all of their blued finish, engraving and markings somewhat washed. There is considerable flecking on top of bbl. Stock retains nearly all of its hand rubbed oil finish with some light marks. Bore is excellent. Action is smooth. Scope is very fine with some rubs, optics clear. 49445-6 MGM401 (1,000-2,000) – Lot 2440

2441
$8,050.00
Revised: 9/26/2015

Please Note: Information from the Dakota factory indicates this is factory engraving.

*CUSTOM ENGRAVED DAKOTA MODEL 10 SINGLE SHOT RIFLE.

SN 0094. Cal. .221 Remington Fireball. 23” Light weight sporter bbl is fitted with sleeved-on sling eye and rear island base for Talley rings. Caliber is on left side. Coin finished dropping block action with non-automatic tang safety, is fitted with rear Talley base, and marked with Dakota name and address on trigger plate. SN is under lever. Action, scope bases, rings, and grip cap are engraved with very well cut various sized classic shaded scroll within geometric borders. Top of bbl is also engraved with Dakota name and address in Old English script in Rigby style. This very fine work is signed “E. L. Peters” under SN, and is also stamped “FEGA” (Firearms Engravers Guild of America). Striking, finely marbled and beautifully stump figured European walnut steel capped pistol grip buttstock measures 13-3/4” over thin black Dakota pad. Borderless point pattern checkering is at grip. A sling eye is installed on toe line. Matching forend screws into boss on bbl. Rifle is equipped with Talley rings. Weight: 6 lbs. 10 oz. LOP: 13-3/4“. CONDITION: Excellent. Metal retains nearly all of its orig blue. Coin finish is excellent with no evidence of darkening. Stocks retain essentially all of their hand rubbed oil finish with some light marks and one or two fairly deep, most notably a 1” dent on side of butt. Checkering is still light in color. Bore is excellent. Action is crisp. A neat little varmint rifle. 49498-4 MGM223 (6,000-10,000) – Lot 2441

2442
$0.00

*DAKOTA MODEL 10 SINGLE SHOT RIFLE.

SN 0122. Cal. 7MM REM MAG 24” Medium weight sporter bbl is fitted with sleeved-on sling eye and rear island base for Talley rings. Caliber is on left side. Blued dropping block action with non-automatic tang safety, is fitted with rear Talley base, and marked with Dakota name and address on trigger plate. SN is under lever. Exceptionally fine, nicely streaked, and beautifully fiddle figured European walnut steel capped pistol grip buttstock measures 13-3/4” over black Old English pad. Borderless point pattern checkering is at grip. A sling eye is inlet into toe line. Matching forend screws into boss on bbl. Rifle is equipped with Talley rings. Weight: 6 lbs. 12 oz. LOP: 13-3/4“. CONDITION: Excellent. Metal retains nearly all of its orig blue with some high edge wear, mostly on bottom left of action. Stocks retain essentially all of their hand rubbed oil finish with some light marks. Checkering is still light in color. Bore is excellent. Action is crisp. 49498-5 MGM222 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 2442

2443
$6,900.00

*DIMINUTIVE, SUPERB QUALITY, CUSTOM YOUTH RIFLE BY JOHN BOLLIGER (MOUNTAIN RIFLERY).

SN 1111. Cal. .222 Remington. This lovely little rifle, based on a miniature Mauser action, has 20-1/2″ medium weight bbl marked with caliber on left, and engraved “John Bolliger Riflemaker” on right. Action has been beautifully filed and smoothed, and double square type scope bases fitted,with provision for Talley rings. Rear portion of bolt has been customized to accept typical Model 98 FN bolt shroud. Bottom metal has hinged floorplate secured by transverse bolt through front portion of trigger guard bow. Very fine, well marbled, and nicely figured European walnut steel capped pistol grip stock measures 11-7/8″ over black leather covered pad, and features some of John Bolliger’s classic styling including his swept shadow line right hand cheekpiece, stepped transition to bolt stop, and schnabeled tip. Exceptional borderless checkering is of fancy pattern, with whorls at ends, fleur-di-lis intrusions, as well as uncheckered ribbons through pattern. Sling eyes are set in oval bases fore and aft. Weight: 5 lbs 8 oz. LOP: 11-7/8″. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining essentially all of its fine custom finishes on wood and metal, with only a few light handling marks. Bore is excellent. Action is smooth. What 8 year old wouldn’t like to find this under the Christmas tree? 49535-3 MGM345 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 2443

2444
$7,475.00

*WEATHERBY BOLT MARK V, ONCE BELONGING TO WILLIAM HOLDEN, FAMOUS ACTOR AND BIG GAME HUNTER.

SN 26235. Cal. .460 Mag Weatherby. Mark V. 26″ Heavy weight round bbl with integral ported muzzle brake, is mounted with one standing leaf express sight and island base. Streamlined front ramp holds gold bead. Caliber is marked at left rear. Mark V action has right rear receiver ring cutaway to allow passage of long bullets. Typical bottom metal with hinged floorplate is engraved “WEATHERBY CUSTOM” on scroll surrounded riband on floorplate. Weatherby styled stock of California mesquite has rosewood tip and grip cap with black and white spacers. Skip line point pattern checkering is at grip and forend. Stock features high Monte Carlo comb with swept right hand cheekpiece and open sided White Line pad. Drop at heel: approx 2-7/8″, drop at rear of Monte Carlo: approx 2-1/8″, drop at comb: approx 2-1/4″. Weight: 10 lbs 1 oz. LOP: 13-7/8″. PROVENANCE: The William Smith Collection. Letter from William Holden to Kerr’s consigning rifle for resale, and correspondence between purchaser and Mr. Holden regarding this rifle. William Holden explains “Although I am not a trophy hunter, I found it necessary to have a gun of that caliber for control shooting in Kenya.” He goes on to say that he hunted “elephant, buffalo, zebra, rhino, lion, and others, that might endanger local villages.” Weatherby authenticity letter, and some gmail photos of William Holden, Roy Weatherby, and others. Life magazine featuring William Holden dated 1954, and biographical information. CONDITION: Excellent. Metal parts retain over 95% of their orig blue with a few light nicks and scratches. Stock retains most of its orig finish with finish added on cheekpiece after adjustment, and light marks. There are a few factory plugs, most notably one on cheekpiece, and the other at left rear of action where pin knots have been eliminated. (Pin knots are a fairly common feature in mesquite.) Bore is excellent. Action is smooth. 49312-70 MGM409 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 2444

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2445
$5,060.00

*FINE CUSTOM MAUSER RIFLE BY DALE W. GOENS.

SN 1142. Cal. .35 Whelen. 22″ Lightweight round bbl is fitted with quarter rib and banded-on front ramp. Rib is engraved with caliber on front portion, and is mounted with one standing, two folding leaf express rear sight with gold lines. Juncture between rib and receiver ring is also gold. Front ramp holds silver bead. Top of bbl is engraved “Dale W. Goens ” 1142 “. Standard length large ring Model 98 Mauser action is marked “DEUTSCHE WAFFEN – UND” “MUNITIONSFABRIKEN BERLIN” on side wall. A Timney trigger has been fitted. Blued bolt is fitted with commercial style pear-shaped handle, knob having two checkered panels. Bolt shroud is case hardened, and retains standard flag safety. Cocking piece, extractor, and bolt stop have very fine temper blue. Standard bottom metal with hinged floorplate and release in trigger guard bow, has been nicely thinned and shaped. Floorplate is engraved “5 Cartridges”. Finely marbled and lightly figured French walnut steel capped pistol grip stock measures 13-5/8″ over russet leather covered pad. Stock features classic Goens styling, with swept shadow line cheekpiece, and exceptionally well cut fleur-di-lis checkering with shaped borders and ribbons through pattern at grip and forend. Stock also features ebony forend tip and sling eyes. Exceptionally fine inletting is signed in bbl channel and behind inlet for recoil lug, Dale W. Goens, and with SN. Drop at heel: approx 2-5/16″, drop at comb: approx 1-7/8″. Weight: 8 lbs 0 oz. LOP: 13-5/8″. CONDITION: Excellent, near new. Metal finishes have just a hint of high edge wear. Stock has a number of light marks and scratches associated with light field use. Bore is excellent. Action is smooth. A handy classically styled rifle in a caliber suitable for any American big game. 49608-12 MGM448 (2,000-4,000) – Lot 2445

2446
$2,875.00

*CUSTOM WINCHESTER MODEL 70.

SN 507944. Cal. .375 H&H. Made on a pre 1964 barreled action, this well styled dangerous game rifle has 25″ bbl with all orig Winchester markings, that has been fitted with sleeved-on sling eye, and streamlined ramp fitted with knurled sight protector, with custom express rear sight and screwed-on island base. Pre ’64 action is fitted with Weaver type steel scope bases. Bolt body, extractor, and follower have been engine turned. Bolt knob has three checkered panels. Beautifully marbled and lightly figured classic styled European walnut stock measures 13-1/4″ over black Decelerator sporting clays pad. Stock features large, swept, shadow line right hand cheekpiece, steel grip cap, ebony tip, and classic point pattern checkering with mullered borders at grip and forend. Drop at heel: approx 2-1/8″, drop at comb: approx 1-13/16″. Weight: 9 lbs 3 oz. LOP: 13-1/4″. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining essentially all of its fine custom finishes on wood and metal, with a number of light handling marks, mostly on left side of stock. Bore is excellent. Action is smooth. 49445-7 MGM344 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 2446

2447
$1,955.00
Revised: 9/23/2015

Please Note: Rear bridge has been drilled with one hole.

*ROY GRADLE CUSTOM PRE WAR MODEL 70 WINCHESTER WITH SCOPE.

SN 44215. Cal. .300 Wetherby Magnum. 26″ Medium weight sporter bbl fitted with banded-on streamlined front ramp, is marked “ROY GRADLE” on top. Caliber is at left rear. Pre war Model 70 action has engine turned bolt and extractor. Bolt knob is checkered on top. Trigger guard bow is nicely engraved with monogram “JUM”. Action is fitted with Stith mounts having micrometer adjustments holding Stith Bear Cub 4X scope with crosshair and post reticle. Nicely crotch figured dense American walnut ebony capped pistol grip stock measures 14″ over Model 70 type checkered steel buttplate. Stock features right hand cheekpiece with high comb, horn forend tip, and well cut checkering with rounded borders. Weight with scope: 9 lbs. 14 oz. LOP: 14″. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining nearly all of its custom finishes on wood and metal, with minor flecking on bbl, and a few light handling marks. Bore is excellent. Action is smooth. Scope is excellent, with some scratches, mostly on ocular bell. Optics are clear. A classic well made custom rifle from the ’50’s. 49445-8 MGM343 (1,500-3,500) – Lot 2447

2448
$5,750.00

*EARLY, FIRST YEAR OF PRODUCTION, WINCHESTER MODEL 70 AFRICAN SUPER GRADE BOLT ACTION RIFLE.

SN 369670. (1956) Cal. .458 Win Mag. 25″ Bbl has no recoil block (correct for early rifles), and is fitted with second type special express sight, with elevation adjustable by knurled wheel at front portion. Bbl is fitted with, unique to caliber, sling eye integral with bottom of bbl. Standard markings are on central left. Typical Model 70 action features engine turned bolt extractor and cartridge follower. Bottom of floorplate is marked “SUPER GRADE”. Lightly figured American walnut steel capped pistol grip stock measures 13-5/8″ over red Winchester pad, and is of Monte Carlo design, with large right hand cheekpiece. Point pattern checkering with heavy beaded borders is at grip. Stock also features ebonite forend tip, reinforcing bolt, and “Super Grade” swivels in inset base on toe line. Drop at heel: approx 2-5/8″, drop at rear of Monte Carlo: 2-1/8″, drop at comb: approx 1-3/4″. Weight: 9 lbs 0 oz. LOP: 13-5/8″. Also included are a Weaver rear scope base and NECG rear aperture sight. CONDITION: Excellent, close to new, retaining essentially all of its blued finish on bbls, action, and other parts, with only one or two light scratches and marks. Stock retains nearly all its orig finish with some marks and chips through, especially on edge of cheekpiece and at left rear of action. Pad has darkened. Checkering still relatively light in color. Bore is excellent. Action is smooth. 1098-4 MGM400 (6,000-9,500) – Lot 2448

2449
$5,750.00

*SCARCE WINCHESTER MODEL 70 BIG BORE BOLT ACTION RIFLE.

SN 369581. Cal. 458 Win Mag. Pre-64 Model 70 with 25″ tapered rnd bbl, ramp front sight with hood and wheel adjustable ramp rear sight. Bottom of bbl has stalking sling base and receiver is factory drilled & tapped for scope bases. Bolt body & magazine follower are engine turned (jeweled). Floorplate is marked “SUPER GRADE”. Mounted in a very nicely figured, 1-pc American walnut half-stock with deluxe checkering, black forend tip, single cross bolt & capped pistol grip with cheekpiece and solid red Winchester pad. Bottom of stock is mounted with a deluxe swivel base and rifle is accompanied by a pair of orig Winchester deluxe swivels. Bottom of receiver recoil lug is stamped “458” and bottom of bbl is marked “458” and “56”. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus. Overall retains 99% plus crisp orig finish with only slight scuffing on the receiver rails. The matching numbered bolt shows moderate scuffing to the jeweled body, otherwise all the metal is in outstanding orig condition. Stock is equally new with a couple of light handling & storage nicks and retains dark orig finish. Mechanics are crisp. Brilliant shiny bore, shows no use but has been handled with the bolt operated. 49445-4 JR C&R (5,000-8,000) – Lot 2449

2450
$1,265.00

*POST 64 MODEL 70 “AFRICAN” WITH SCOPE.

SN G2060863. Cal. .458 Winchester magnum. 22″ Bbl. Standard configuration and markings. Floorplate marked “SUPER EXPRESS”. American walnut stock with cheekpiece. Black Decelerator pad and two recoil bolts. Checkered at grip and forend. Leupold Vari-X III 1.5 x 5 Scope is in Leupold rings and Redfield one piece base. CONDITION: Excellent with a number of marks, mostly in wood, associated with light field use. Bore is excellent. Action is smooth. Scope has a few minor nicks on exterior, optics clear. 49608-10 MGM450 (600-1,000) – Lot 2450

2451
$1,955.00

*PRE 64 WINCHESTER MODEL 70 “ALASKAN” WITH SCOPE.

SN 490976. Cal. .338 Winchester magnum. 25″ Bbl. Standard configuration and markings. Monte Carlo stock with red Winchester pad, checkered at grip and forend. Redfield 4X scope is in Redfield rings with one piece base. It includes a sling. CONDITION: Excellent. Metal has over 80% orig blue, showing high edge wear and some light staining. Stock has many marks and scratches in its orig varnish. Scope has scratches and marks on exterior, optics clear. Bore is excellent. Action smooth. 49608-14 MGM449 (1,500-2,500) – Lot 2451

2452
$0.00

*WINCHESTER MODEL 52B SPORTER BOLT ACTION RIFLE.

SN 70039B. Cal. 22. Usual configuration with 24″ tapered rnd bbl, hooded ramp front sight and Lyman Model 48 receiver sight with target knobs. Receiver is drilled and tapped for scope bases with filler screws in the holes. Bolt body is numbered to the receiver. Floorplate is stamped sheet metal marked “SPORTING”. Mounted in a straight grain American walnut 1-pc halfstock with black forend tip and diamond checkered forestock with capped pistol grip and checkered steel buttplate. Bottom of the stock has deluxe swivel bases with deluxe swivels. Accompanied by one orig 5 round .22LR magazine. This model was Winchesters finest sporting and target rifle introduced in about 1940 and remained in production until about 1947, and discontinued with the advent of the Model 52C Sporter. CONDITION: Fine to very fine, all matching. Bbl and receiver retain about 98% crisp orig blue, showing only faint sharp edge wear. Trigger guard and floorplate retain about 98% glossy orig blue with 2 or 3 small nicks. Buttstock has an old chip by the heel, otherwise wood is sound. Bolt has a scope clearance ground spot on the handle shank. Mechanics are crisp. Bright shiny bore. 49432-21 JR C&R (4,000-7,000) – Lot 2452

2453
$2,012.50

*WINCHESTER MODEL 61 PUMP ACTION RIFLE.

SN 324902. Cal. 22 Win Mag. R.F., 24″ bbl, blue finish, standard sights, grooved receiver, takedown action, straight grain walnut stocks with Winchester hard rubber buttplate. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl and magazine show nearly full blue finish with slight muzzle wear and a few miniscule scratches. Receiver shows considerable bright blue finish with only slight high point wear and a few small scratches and some slight stains. Trigger guard retains generous amounts of blue with only some high point wear and a few small scratches. Stocks are very good showing almost all varnish finish with some small mars and scratches especially at bottom of butt toward rear. Forend is fine. A very nice M 61 in a very desirable cal with a grooved receiver that is ready to mount a telescope. 49322-6 TEP C&R (1,500-2,500) – Lot 2453

2454
$1,265.00

*WINCHESTER MODEL 62A PUMP ACTION RIFLE.

SN 272972. Cal. 22 S.L.LR., 23″ bbl, blue finish, straight grain walnut stocks, Winchester hard rubber shotgun buttplate, standard sights. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl and magazine retain a considerable amount of blue finish with only high point wear and a few light scratches. Bore is frosty with strong rifling. Receiver shows a considerable amount of bright blue with only slight high point wear and some slide wear on top of receiver. Trigger guard also shows bright blue with some high point wear. Stocks are fine with only a few miniscule handling marks. Hard rubber plate is in very good condition with a clear Winchester logo. A very nice M 62A pump rifle. 49322-5 TEP C&R (750-1,250) – Lot 2454

2455
$8,050.00

*RARE STEVENS MODEL 51 IDEAL SCHUETZEN SINGLE SHOT TARGET RIFLE.

SN 11546. Cal. 32-40 Rare rifle on a 44-1/2 action with 30″ about #4 weight oct to rnd bbl, globe front sight, no rear seat & windgauge Vernier tang sight with 3″ staff. Receiver has takedown screw in the bottom front and is lightly engraved with foliate arabesque patterns that has lightly shaded background and a line border. Top 3 flats of the receiver also have borders with top flat lightly engraved. Top tang is engraved to match. Receiver has dbl set triggers & finger rest lever with walnut panels in the loop. Mounted with very highly figured American walnut with checkered, Schnable tip forearm, straight stock with high comb and deep cheek piece & steel Schuetzen buttplate. Bottom of bbl, under the forearm is marked “BDL LTD. EDGEFIELD. SC”. Bbl, forearm, buttstock and buttplate are matching numbered to the rifle. This rifle was produced from about 1896-1916 in a large variety of calibers with some variation in configuration. This was a serious target shooters rifle and as such it is extremely rare to find one in completely orig, unaltered configuration. Most of the old time shooters altered their rifles to suit themselves, most often altering the wood or changing the sights or adding a telescope. CONDITION: Extremely fine+, all matching. Bbl retains about 99% crisp, orig blue with only faint muzzle and sharp edge wear. Receiver retains about all of its bright Stevens case colors, lightly faded over the top & bottom edges. Breechblock retains most of its orig blue. Lever & hammer retain faded case colors, and buttplate about 70% case colors. Wood is sound with a very minor nick or two and overall retains virtually all of its crisp, orig factory finish. Mechanics are crisp. Brilliant shiny bore, may have been fired, if so very little. 49033-14 JR C&R (7,000-10,000) – Lot 2455

2456
$0.00

*SCARCE STEVENS MODEL 47 IDEAL “MODERN RANGE” SINGLE SHOT TARGET RIFLE.

SN 11241. Cal. 22 Fine target rifle on a 44-1/2 action with 28″ oct to rnd about #3 weight bbl that has globe front sight, no rear seat & a windgauge Vernier tang sight with 3″ staff. Bottom front of receiver has a takedown screw. Trigger is custom checkered with an adjustment screw added into the trigger plate and it has full loop lever. Mounted with replacement, very nicely figured American walnut with checkered Schnable tip forearm, serpentine grip, perch belly, Schuetzen style buttstock that has Swiss-style buttplate. Bottom of stock is inlaid with a small, silver oval. Bbl & buttplate are matching numbered to the rifle; wood is unnumbered. Bottom flat of bbl, under the forearm is stamped “BDL LTD. EDGEFIELD. SC”. This is a prime example of an early shooter reconfiguring his rifle to suit his tastes. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl retains about 98% strong orig blue with only very faint sharp edge wear. Receiver retains about all of its orig case colors, lightly to moderately faded. Breechblock retains about 90% bright orig blue. Hammer has a bobbed spur. Lever retains bright case colors in sheltered areas, turned silver on outer faces. Buttplate retains most of its orig case colors, moderately to heavily faded, turning silver. The custom, replacement wood is sound and retains most of its fine hand-rubbed oil finish. Mechanics are fine. Bright shiny bore. 49033-13 JR C&R (3,500-5,000) – Lot 2456

2457
$29,900.00

EXTREMELY RARE SHARPS MODEL 1877 OVERBAUGH LONG-RANGE SINGLE SHOT TARGET RIFLE.

SN 161703. Cal. 45-100 Outstanding Sharps rifle with 34″ medium to heavy rnd bbl, windgauge, spirit level globe front sight, no provision for a rear sight and orig, matching numbered Vernier tang sight with 4″ staff. Heel of buttstock is also mounted with a sight base that has last 3 digits of matching SN on left side. Top of bbl is marked with the Bridgeport address and the “Old Reliable” cartouche. Chamber area of bbl has a single Rigby flat. Mounted with very highly figured French or Circassian walnut with checkered Sharps forearm that has horn Schnable tip. Buttstock has a curl on the checkered grip and has Sharps checkered hard rubber buttplate. Accompanied by a Sharps Rifle Company records letter which identifies this rifle as a long-range #1 target rifle in Cal. 45-100. Records also note that it is “An Overbaugh”. Records further note that it only had heel sights and was shipped June 7, 1877 to Frank Hyde of the Sharps Rifle Company at no cost along with a bridle leather case & ammunition. The letter further details that Mr. Hyde was an accomplished shooter for the Sharp Rifle Company and participated in the Creedmoor & international matches. Records show that he returned the rifle on Sept 26, 1877 with 1 set of sights and the case. This rifle was again invoiced to C. S. Davidson, Hartford, CT on Oct 4, 1877 and was returned, date not noted. It was shipped again Feb 13, 1878 to S. A. Hubbard of Hartford, CT with both of those entries noted as “Hyde’s Gun”. The letter continues that “We can be sure that it was in his (Hyde’s) possession and obviously used by him between June 6, 1877 and Sept 26, 1877”. A P.S. at the bottom of the 2nd page states that Frank Hyde shot a score of 214 out of a possible 225 at 1000-yds at the NRA rifle range at Creedmoor, Long Island, NY in Aug of 1877 which is the highest score, to date shot on that range in practice for the upcoming international matches of 1877. It continues that on Sept 13 & 14 the international matches for 1877 were shot at the Creedmoor range. Frank Hyde shot a 209 and was 3rd for the 1st day. On the 2nd day, he shot 205, placing 5th, which secured the match for the American team. Weight 10lbs 1oz. According to Sharps Firearms, Sellers there were only 46 of these rare rifles produced at Bridgeport, Jan 1877 to March 1879 making this one of the more rare Sharp rifles. It is with some certainty that we can state that this rifle was used by the accomplished marksman Frank Hyde and other renowned shooters over the years. In addition to being a very rare rifle, it also has a strong history. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl retains 96-98% strong orig blue with a small ding, a couple of small scratches, a spot of light pitting & some scattered, very light surface etching. Receiver, breechblock, lockplate, hammer & lever retain about 60-70% faded orig case colors, brighter in sheltered areas. Forearm horn tip has a hairline crack, otherwise wood is sound with a series of small dings on the buttstock, a few scratches & scrapes showing moderate wear and overall retains about 92-93% strong orig varnish that is slightly crazed. Mechanics are crisp. Bright shiny bore. 49403-10 JR (25,000-35,000) – Lot 2457

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2458
$27,025.00

RARE EARLY SHARPS NO 1 CREEDMOOR LONG-RANGE SINGLE SHOT TARGET RIFLE.

SN C54159. Cal. 40-90. SHARPS BOTTLENECK Fine early rifle produced before the “1874” model designation was applied to the Sharps. This rifle has 32″ oct bbl, windgage spirit level front sight, no provision for a rear sight and has a matching numbered Sharps Vernier tang sight with 5′ staff. Top flat of bbl is marked with the Hartford address and Cal. marking over the chamber area. Mounted with very nicely figured American walnut with checkered Sharps forearm that has engraved, rnd pewter tip & pistol grip stock with checkered steel Sharps buttplate. Stock has a flat grip cap. Heel of buttstock is aftermarket mounted with a Winchester-style, thick base Vernier sight with 5-1/2″ staff. Matching SN was observed on top tang, under tang sight, bottom of bbl, inside forearm on the lockplate & trigger plate. Buttstock is numbered “54364” on front face and buttplate & grip cap is matching numbered to the buttstock. Accompanied by a Sharps factory records letter which identifies this rifle as having been found in order book no. 1 and that it is a No. 1 Creedmoor Rifle invoiced at Hartford on April 12, 1875 to Schuyler, Hartley & Graham, NY, NY. The record states that this rifle was in Cal. 44 2-5/8″ with 32″ oct bbl. Dr. Richard Labowskie is the current owner of the Sharps records and he states that this rifle has been in his personal collection since 1976 when it was purchased from Capt Avery Young, USN, Dir. of the Service Life Extension Program for Nautilus Class Submarines, of Crystal City, VA. He states that this rifle had descendent in the Wright and Young families of Norwalk, CT. At the time of purchase, it had been in a bank vault storage for 37 years and was unknown until Capt. Young’s father passed away when the bank called him following his father’s death. Also accompanied by a beautiful, extremely well made, red felt lined walnut case, custom fitted to this rifle. Case has brass hinges and English style swinging latches and a mortised lock with functioning key. Case orig had leather carrying handles which have deteriorated and broken. Case also contains an orig wooden, brass-tip cleaning rod. Weight 10lbs 4oz. According to Sharps Firearms, Sellers, there were 134 No. 1 Creedmoor rifles produced Mar 1874 to Dec 1875. PROVENANCE: Dr. Richard Labowskie Collection. CONDITION: Very fine, numbered parts as noted above. Bbl retains about 70% strong orig blue with a cleaned area over the forearm. It appears that a previous owner may have attempted to dull the finish in that area to prevent glare. Receiver, lockplate, hammer & lever retain most of their orig case colors, strong & bright in sheltered areas; moderately faded elsewhere. Buttplate is grey metal patina & grip cap shows strong, bright case colors. Stock has several drilled holes under the buttplate, apparently to lighten the weight for Creedmoor shooting which allows a maximum of 10lbs for an official rifle. Wood is sound with a few, scattered, very minor nicks & scratches and retains virtually all of its orig factory finish, slightly crazed. Mechanics are crisp. Very bright, shiny bore. Case is very fine with a few light nicks & scratches. Lining is moderately to heavily faded with moderate mothing. 49395-1 JR (25,000-35,000) – Lot 2458

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2459
$21,275.00

RARE FORT GRIFFIN TEXAS SHIPPED SHARPS MODEL 1874 HEAVY BUFFALO RIFLE IDENTIFIED TO R C GUIRE, DEPUTY AND VIGILANTE.

SN 160306. Cal. 45. True “Camp Gun” buffalo rifle with 30″ heavy oct bbl, orig Sharps front sight and Lawrence patent ladder rear sight. Top flat of bbl has the “Old Reliable” cartouche and Bridgeport address. Cal marking is over the chamber area. Rifle has Sharps double set triggers. Mounted with straight grain American walnut including a standard smooth Sharps forearm and straight stock with coarse checkered Sharps steel buttplate. Accompanied by Sharps factory record letter. They identify this rifle as being listed in order book No.4 as a Model 1874 sporting rifle invoiced at Bridgeport on July 9, 1877 to Frank Conrad, merchant and outfitter of Fort Griffin, Texas. It was shipped with 30″ oct bbl in Cal. 45 2-7/8 with double triggers, open sights and oil finished stocks. Weight is listed as 15-3/4 lbs in a ten gun shipment. This is an early gun shipped to the heart of buffalo hunting territory identified to Robert Carter Guire where few exist today, camp guns took a serious beating in the old days. The Guire family are noted in historical records of the west. RC Guire was 21 years old when this gun was shipped to Fort Griffin. Consignor who found this gun along with a few glass shards and a couple of pieces of sheet metal (which accompany lot) found near the foundation of Conrad’s store at Ft Griffin located on land near Buena Vista, Colorado has done considerable research and correspondence concerning Guire. Guire was a deputy county sheriff in Trinidad Colorado…a high town of the old west… a copy of his commission is recorded at the county office in Trinidad with a copy in the files with the gun .Guire lived there when Bat Masterson was city marshal….Many important westerners spent time in Trinidad….. (his very large file of notes, photographs and correspondence are included in this lot) There is a you-tube video link on web showing facial recognition between Deputy Guire and possibly Guire holding this very gun. Our consignor who is quite an artist built this wonderful display to show gun, including a contemporary vintage saddle representative of the time, indiscernible maker’s mark, facsimile photographs, reader boards, 2 cartridges and accoutrements. This display won an award at the Colorado Gun Collectors Association annual show in 2014. Guire was involved in several land wars and the one consignor sites in Colorado where Guire killed the wrong man and was indicted caused he and his family a hasty departure back East to Arkansas. Guire lived until 1904 when found dead in a well digging project with unanswered circumstances to this day. According to letters from consignor, there is a model 1885 highwall Winchester with Guire’s name applied on bbl in same style as subject Sharps though stolen from the family several years ago. Consignor’s notes and correspondence paint an interesting portrait of life in the “Wild West”. Guire had a lifetime of adventure and experience as a hunter, surveyor, rancher, Deputy Marshall and vigilante. Guire lived a short 48 years though filled with adventure PROVENANCE: R C Guire, Ft. Griffin, Texas. CONDITION: Bbl, frame, breechblock, latch, lever, triggers, hammer and front sight all orig with mottled pitting from wear in the fire. Bbl markings including address, Cal., and Guire’s name are all discernible. SN on frame weak but discernible. Stocks and buttplate are restorations, as are several screws. The rear sight is pitted but markings are partially discernible, including Lawrence’s patent and elevation marks, the small crossbar on blade is replaced. This is a wonderful, historic restored relic that displays beautifully with accompanying saddle, other small items excavated with gun, display and accoutrements. The reata accompanying this group was hand-made by Navaho for the consignor for the vintage display. 49155-1 JS (15,000-30,000) – Lot 2459

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2460
$13,800.00
Revised: 9/29/2015

Important Note: Since cataloging this lot we have received a factory letter stating “Shipped 3 March 1876. Returned and reshipped to Wm. Reed & Sons, Boston, on 12 May 1876.

RARE SHARPS MODEL 1874 NO 2 LONG-RANGE SINGLE SHOT TARGET RIFLE.

SN 156149. Cal. 44-77 OR 44-90 Beautiful target rifle with 34″ oct bbl, spirit level windgauge front sight, no rear seat & matching numbered Vernier tang sight that has 5″ staff. Mounted with nicely figured, tiger striped American walnut with checkered Schnable tip, forearm & pistol grip stock that has checkered grip cap and checkered steel Sharps buttplate. Bottom rear flat of forearm is stamped “B.F.C.”. Top flat of bbl has the Hartford address with Cal. marking over chamber area. It has a checkered single trigger. Weight 9lbs 10-1/2oz. According to Sharps Firearms, Sellers, there were 29 No. 2 rifles with steel buttplates produced at Hartford, 1875-1876. These rifles were inherently accurate and highly sought after by serious target shooters and big game hunters. They were rather expensive with the price $100 during the period of production which took them out of the range of most shooters of that day. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Very fine plus, all matching including bbl, lockplate, trigger plate, buttplate, stock & forearm. Bbl retains 97-98% strong orig blue. Front sight is missing its aperture and spirit level is apparently broken. Lockplate & hammer retain most of their strong orig case colors, lightly to moderately faded. Receiver retains 65-70% orig case colors, mostly on the left side with the right side mostly turned silver, showing strong colors in sheltered areas. Lever retains about 70% faded case colors, strong near the receiver. Wood is sound with a few light nicks & scratches and retains virtually all of its orig factory varnish. Mechanics are crisp. Bright shiny bore, shows very little use. 49059-108 JR (10,000-15,000) – Lot 2460

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2461
$25,300.00

SCARCE SHARPS MODEL 1874 SINGLE SHOT SPORTING RIFLE.

SN 160841. Cal. 45-2 7/8 (45-100/45-110) Fine sporting rifle with 30″ heavy oct bbl, Freund Rocky Mountain style front sight and Freund patent, Sharps-style ladder rear sight with semi-buckhorn aperture and diamond aperture in the ladder sight slide. Rear sight base is also stamped in two places “DURANGO / COLO”. Top flat of bbl is marked with the Bridgeport address and “Old Reliable” cartouche. Cal. marking is on top flat & right side flat over the chamber area. Trigger plate has dbl set triggers. Mounted with nicely figured, slab-sawed, uncheckered American walnut with semi-schnable forearm and straight stock with checkered steel Sharps buttplate. SN was observed on top rear of receiver with matching number on bottom of bbl and last 4 digits of matching number on front face of buttstock, inside lockplate & inside toe of buttplate. Forearm is undoubtedly original to this rifle, however, any number present is obscured by soil & oil staining. According to Sharps Firemans, Sellers, there were about 3,881 Model 1874 sporting rifles produced at Bridgeport in the period 1871 to 1880. Accompanied by a Sharps Company records letter which identifies this rifle in order book no. 6 as a Model 1874 sporting rifle invoiced at Bridgeport on Dec 8 1877 to Schuyler, Hartley & Graham, NY, NY. It is described as being 45 Cal., 2-7/8 with 30″ oct bbl, dbl triggers, open sights & oil finished stocks. The weight is shown as 13lbs 2oz. Currently the weight is 13 lbs 1 oz. Dr. Labowskie states in his letter that the Freund sights were undoubtedly substituted for the original Sharps open sights by an early owner. Also accompanying is a rare original flyer for Freund sights. Frank W. Freund immigrated from Germany in the 1850’s and worked initially for Remington as a gunmaker. He left Remington and later served in the Union Army 1864 to 1865. After the War, he established his gunmaking business in Nebraska in 1866 and followed the progress of the Union Pacific Railway from North Platte, NE to Julesburg, Colorado Territory and by Nov 1867, when the railway reached Cheyenne, WY territory, Frank and his brother George had already been there by two months with an established business, which later became The Wyoming Armory. Frank and George were fine craftsman, with Frank the inventive genius who patented a variety of sights for firearms of that era, especially for single shot target & hunting rifles. PROVENANCE: Dr. Robert L. Moore Collection; Dr. Richard Labowskie Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine, all matching as noted above. Bbl retains 96-97% strong original blue with only faint sharp edge wear. Receiver retains most of its original case colors, strong & bright in sheltered areas. Breechblock retains bright case colors. Lockplate & hammer retain strong case colors in sheltered areas with the tail of the lockplate faded to silver. Lever retains faded case colors. Stock has a hairline in the left side at the buttplate, otherwise wood is sound with usual light nicks & scratches and retains most of its original factory finish. Set triggers are crisp. Mechanics are fine. Very bright shiny bore. 49395-2 JR (20,000-30,000) – Lot 2461

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2462
$0.00

FINE SLOTTERBECK SHARPS MODEL 1874 SINGLE SHOT SPORTING & TARGET RIFLE.

SN C53426. Cal. 44 2-1/4 (44-77) Fine custom rifle by well known gunmaker, Slotterbeck of Southern California with 30″ orig, medium weight oct bbl, Rocky Mountain front sight & Sharps 1869 style buckhorn rear sight. Top tang is mounted with a Winchester-style, thin base Vernier tang sight with 3″ staff. Trigger plate has orig dbl set triggers. Bottom of bbl has two iron guides in Slotterbeck style containing what is probably the orig Slotterbeckhickory & iron cleaning rod. Mounted with Slotterbeck custom tiger striped, uncheckered American walnut with smooth forearm secured by a single key through bow-tie escutcheons & pewter forend cap. Buttstock has Kentucky rifle style slight perch belly with shadow cheekpiece on the right side for a left handed shooter and Kentucky rifle style crescent buttplate with toe plate. Cheekpiece is inlaid with a 2″ x 1-1/4″ oval silver plate. Slotterbeck was known to have altered existing Sharps rifles as well as purchasing surplus Sharps carbines and similarly converting them to sporting & hunting rifles. He frequently supplied his own bbls purchased from Germany. Accompanied by a Sharps factory records letter which identifies this rifle as a Model 1874 sporting model, invoiced at Hartford April 30 1872 to N. Curry & Bro, San Francisco, CA. It was in 44 2-1/4″ Cal. with oct bbl with dbl triggers, globe and peep sights & oil finish stocks. Dr. Labowskie notes in his letter that a case of 10 rifles in various configurations was sent to the Curry firm on April 30 1872, one of which is known to have been modified in the same manner as found here. Weigh 12lbs 8oz. PROVENANCE: Dr. Richard Labowskie Collection. CONDITION: Fine (no disassembly was effected to check for matching numbers). Bbl retains a smooth, even, restored brown finish and receiver, also a smooth brown finish. Forearm has a couple of small cracks, otherwise wood is sound with a fine restored finish. Mechanics are fine. Bright shiny bore. 49395-3 JR (15,000-30,000) – Lot 2462

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2463
$10,350.00

FINE SHARPS MEDIUM WEIGHT MODEL 1874 SINGLE SHOT SPORTING RIFLE.

SN C54420. Cal. 40-50 SHARPS BOTTLENECK Fine sporting rifle with 30″ medium weight oct bbl, windgauge globe front sight, Lawrence ladder rear sight & early style Sharps Vernier tang sight with 5″ staff. Top flat of bbl is marked with the Hartford address and has Cal. marking over the chamber area. Mounted with uncheckered, straight grain American walnut with Sharps pewter tip sporting forearm & straight stock with Sharps carbine-style smooth steel buttplate. Trigger plate has dbl set triggers. SN was observed in usual place on top tang and also on bottom of bbl, inside forearm & front face of buttstock. Buttplate is unnumbered but is undoubtedly orig to this rifle. Lockplate is numbered “54607”. Weight 12lbs. According to Sharps Firearms, Sellers, there were 2,120 Model 1874 sporting rifles with oct bbls produced at Hartford Jan 1871 to Sept 1880. These rifles were extremely popular both as target & hunting arms, most notably on the Western frontier. The 1874 Sharps can take major credit for the decimation of the great Western bison herds. Firearms of this era usually saw very hard service under adverse conditions and are rarely found today with high orig finish. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Very fine, matching numbers as noted above. Bbl retains 96-98% strong orig blue with only light sharp edge wear. Receiver, lockplate & hammer retain 70-80% strong orig case colors, bright in sheltered areas, fading elsewhere. Buttplate is a grey patina with cloth pattern pitting, having been cleaned to bare metal. Buttstock has a small crack near the left heel, otherwise wood is sound with the buttstock retaining virtually all of its orig factory finish with light nicks & scratches. Forearm shows hand wear and light soil and retains about 50-60% orig finish. Mechanics are crisp. Bright shiny bore. 49059-109 JR (10,000-15,000) – Lot 2463

2464
$4,887.50

*FINE EARLY SPECIAL ORDER MODEL 1874 FARMINGDALE, NY SHILOH SHARPS SINGLE SHOT RIFLE IN THE J.P. GEMMER PATTERN.

SN 3881. Cal. 45 2-7/8 (45-100). Spectacular special order Shiloh Sharps with 30″ medium weight oct bbl that has an iron rib on bottom with two guides containing its orig ramrod. Front sight is globe style by Axtell with an elaborate full buckhorn rear sight and an Axtell vernier tang sight with windage. It has dbl set triggers and is mounted with spectacular 2-3X center crotch, uncheckered, flame grain American walnut in Hawken half-stock configuration with long forearm that has a steel forend cap and is secured with two keys through oval steel escutcheons. Buttstock has a straight grip with cheekpiece and crescent steel buttplate with long toe tang and a toe plate. Receiver, breech block, lever & hammer are color case hardened while the bbl & other furniture are browned. Top flat of bbl has the Sharps style “OLD RELIABLE” cartouche above the rear sight and has the caliber marking behind the rear sight. Accompanied by a fine buffalo leather carrying case with attached handle, Cheyenne plug and an outside ammunition pouch with flap end secured by nickeled buckle. Previous information discloses that Shiloh will no longer make a rifle with cheekpiece or crescent butt. He also states that the soft side carrying case is buffalo hide. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus, no dis-assembly was effected to check for matching SNs. Overall retains virtually all of its crisp, orig, factory finish with chocolate brown bbl, forend cap, ramrod guides, nose pipe, forearm escutcheons & buttplate; color case hardening is brilliant. Wood is sound with only a couple of extremely minor flaws in the finish and retains virtually of its crisp orig factory finish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. Small piece of the nose pipe is missing, but easily replaced. Carrying case is extremely fine, near new retaining virtually all of its orig brown finish. 49659-2 JR (5,000-8,000) – Lot 2464

2465
$2,300.00

MORRISON CUSTOM SHARPS MODEL 1874 TARGET RIFLE.

SN NSN. Cal. 45-70. Fine custom target rifle by Bangor, Maine rifle maker, Billy Morrison utilizing a Sharps carbine action to which he has fitted a heavy 30″ rnd bbl with globe front sight, no provision for a rear seat and a reproduction Vernier tang sight with 3-1/2″ staff. Mounted with very highly figured, uncheckered American walnut with Sharps-style, semi-schnable forearm and pistol grip stock with cheekpiece and Sharps coarse checkered steel buttplate. Bbl is marked on left side of chamber area “MORRISON / BRADFORD, MAINE”. Receiver has the carbine sling bar on left side with base in the wrist and it has dbl set triggers. This rifle would be a fine hunting or target rifle and with this catalogers knowledge of Mr. Morrison’s work, should be very accurate. CONDITION: Very fine. Overall, metal and wood retain virtually all of Mr. Morrison’s custom finish with bright blue on the bbl and strong cyanide type case colors on the receiver, lockplate, hammer, lever and sling bar base. Buttplate is colored to match. Trigger guard, with checkered tang is gray metal. Mechanics are crisp. Brilliant shiny bore. Shows very little use. 49508-1 JR (2,000-4,000) – Lot 2465

2466
$22,425.00

EXTREMELY RARE DEVELOPMENTAL PISTOL GRIP RIGBY MODEL MARLIN BALLARD SINGLE SHOT TARGET RIFLE THAT BELONGED TO FAMED 1880’S SHOOTER, H. G. BIXBY WITH ONE OF HIS SILVER TROPHIES DATED 1882.

SN 389. Cal. .38-50 Everlasting. Spectacular Rigby Ballard that appears to be a transition from first model off-hand Rigby Ballard to pistol grip model. It has 28″ rnd bbl, spirit level windgage front sight, no provision for a rear sight, and has a vernier tang sight with 3″ staff. Mounted with very highly figured French or Circassian Walnut, stained dark with checkered schnable horn-tipped forearm and Serpentine grip buttstock with cheekpiece and nickeled steel Swill buttplate. Receiver is spectacularly engraved by Conrad Ulrich in extra special medium relief with large vignettes of a bull elk & hind and a forest scene with very fine stippled background on left side. Right side is equally spectacular with a comparable vignette of a large male lion and his cow-like kill in a grassland scene, also with fine stippled background. Both vignettes are rendered in great detail and are surrounded by equally spectacular, intertwined foliate arabesque patterns that have very fine stippled background. Top of receiver and Rigby flats are engraved to match. The name “H. G. Bixby” is stamped on each side of frame and “Bixby” on right front wrist of buttstock. Marching SNs were observed on bbl, forearm, buttstock, and buttstock spindle. This exact rifle is pictured on pgs. 208, 209, & 225 of Ballard: The Great American Single Shot Rifle, Dutcher. Mr. Dutcher reports that the breechblock is also matching numbered. Accompanied by a beautiful silver shooting trophy with the engraved inscription “FOSTER RIFLES – AUG 31ST, 1882 / WON BY / H. G. BIXBY”. Trophy measures 16″ high x 4-3/4″ on a square base. It is extremely elaborate with central pedestal a cannon bbl supporting silver urn on top. The urn has small rosette handles from which are suspended two silver cartridge boxes with long silver shoulder straps. Cannon bbl is supported by four percussion rifles with a stack of four cannonballs on each corner. Base is square on decorated feet. Bbls of rifles and straps of cartridge boxes are surrounded by a laurel wreath. It appears that the urn may have had a cover at one time which is now missing, but then it may not have had a cover. Mr. Dutcher reports in referenced publication that H. G. Bixby of Nashua, New Hampshire was one of the premier rifle shooters of the 1880’s. He is reportedly known to have used a Ballard rifle chambered 38-55 almost exclusively. Numerous newspaper and magazine articles were printed about his exploits, including one in the first issue of The Rifle, volume I, No. 1, May 1885. This magazine was the forerunner of the American Rifleman. That article reported that Mr. Bixby used a Ballard rifle. Mr. Bixby fired at least 28 “clean scores” at 200 yards off-hand on a number of well-known rifle ranges. In May 1885, he is reported to have won over 40 medals and badges of great value, as well as quantities of rifles, field glasses, and numerous other merchandise prizes. Mr. Dutcher, in a telephone conversation related that this rifle had been discovered, possibly on the east coast by Ed Kennedy several years ago. Over the ensuing years, after Mr. Kennedy sold his collection, someone had rifle restored by a master restoration artist named “Sellke”, with repairs to buttstock. Buttstock, at time of discovery, had a “Helm” buttplate installed which would not have been found on a Ballard rifle. Very close scrutiny of heel and toe of buttstock discloses that each area has a virtually indistinguishable splice with corresponding restored finish. PROVENANCE: Ed Kennedy Collection; Stephan Gordon Collection. CONDITION: Very fine, all-matching except buttplate. Bbl retains 93-95% strong restored blue and receiver a fine blue-gray patina with bright case colors on hammer. Stock has a couple of small hairlines in wrist, otherwise wood is sound with a few light nicks and scratches and aforementioned repairs and retains just about all of its fine custom finish. Hammer is not solid and safety notch, otherwise mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. Trophy is fine with no visible damage, showing only silver turned dark. 49124-5 JR (20,000-30,000) – Lot 2466

2467
$23,000.00
Revised: 10/6/2015

Please Note: There is no front site on this gun.

EXTREMELY RARE MARLIN BALLARD MODEL 7 A-1 “EXTRA” LONG-RANGE SINGLE SHOT TARGET RIFLE.

SN 5875. Cal. .45-100-2-9/16. Rare long range Ballard with 34″ rnd bbl, spirit level windgage front sight, no provision for a rear sight and long-range vernier tang sight with 5″ staff. Heel of buttstock is mounted with an additional Creedmoor base. Bbl has three Rigby flats. Mounted with very, highly figured French or Circassian walnut with checkered Ballard schnable, horn tipped forearm and horn inlay Serpentine grip buttstock with checkered Ballard hard rubber buttplate. Trigger is checkered. Sides of receiver and Rigby flats are engraved by L. B. Nimschke in flowing foliate arabesque patterns that have fine pearled background. Top three flats of receiver are engraved in very fine chip & dot borders with foliate sprays at each end and has and engraved border around muzzle. Matching SNs are found on bbl, forearm, buttstock, and spindle. This exact rifle is pictured on pgs. 260 & 261 of Ballard: The Great American Single Shot Rifle, Dutcher. This model of Ballard was probably only made-to-order with considerable variation and configuration and embellishments. It apparently was only offered 1879 to 1883 with very few being produced, probably due to extra expense. Of those encountered today, very few remain in completely orig configuration and with orig finish. Serious target shooters of 19th & early 20th Century regularly altered their rifles to suit their individual tastes, frequently changing or adding sights and replacing bbls and wood, also to suit their individual tastes. PROVENANCE: Ed Kennedy Collection; Stephen Gordon Collection; John Dutcher Collection. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching. Bbl retains most of its orig blue turning to blue-gray patina and slightly plummy. There are light vise marks on each side of bbl about mid-point along with a few light scratches. Receiver retains most of its strong orig case colors, lightly to moderately faded. Breechblock and hammer retain faded case colors. Lever is mostly a blue-gray patina. Wood is sound with nicks and scratches and retains most of a very old restored finish with freshened checkering. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore with some minor roughness just in front of chamber. 49124-2 JR (17,500-27,500) – Lot 2467

2468
$17,250.00

VERY RARE MARLIN BALLARD MODEL NO. 6 HEAVY SCHUETZEN SINGLE-SHOT TARGET RIFLE.

SN 31523. Cal. 38-55. Scarce and hard-to-find heavy target rifle with 32″ very heavy oct to rnd bbl, windgage, spirit level front sight, no provision for rear sight and Vernier Tang sight with 3″ staff. Receiver has double set triggers and finger rest, small loop lever. Mounted with very highly figured European walnut with checkered, horn Schnable tip, orig forarm and Schuetzen-style buttstock with cheekpiece and heavy nickled brass Swiss buttplate. Left side of top quillion of buttplate is stamped “APD”. Receiver is beautifully engraved, by Conrad Ulrich in typical Ballard patterns consisting of the vignettes of a feeding whitetail doe on left side and a running whitetail buck on right side, both in nicely detailed forest scenes. Both vignettes are surrounded by very well executed foliate arabesque patterns and a variety of border patterns. Matching foliate arabesque patterns are also found on top three flats of receiver ring. This exact rifle, identified by SN is pictured on page 177 of Ballard: The Great American Single Shot Rifle, Dutcher with provenance to several well-known collectors. Weight: 14 lb, 9.92 oz. This model Ballard rifle was one of the most popular long-range target rifles during the last quarter of 19th Century. They were in production from about 1876 to 1890 and were used by many of the most famous shooters of that era. Long after Marlin had ceased production of the Ballard rifle, they were still being used well into the 20th Century, and even today one will be occasionally encountered on a shooting range. PROVENANCE: Al Kelly; A. I. McCroskie; John Dutcher; Norman Ulam; Sonny Carlson. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, all-matching including bbl, forearm, buttstock, buttstock extension, and buttplate. Overall retains about 98% crisp orig finish with bright blue and faded case colors, brilliant in sheltered areas. Buttstock has a couple of obligatory hair-line cracks in the wrist, otherwise wood is sound with a few light nicks and scratches and a bruise on right side of buttstock and overall retains 98-98% bright piano varnish finish. Mechanics are crisp brilliant shiny bore, may be unfired. 49124-4 JR (15,000-20,000) – Lot 2468

2469
$17,250.00

RARE MARLIN BALLARD MODEL 4-1/2 A-1 MID RANGE SINGLE SHOT TARGET RIFLE.

SN 22458. Cal. .40-63. Rare rifle with 30″ mid-weight oct to rnd bbl, windgage spirit level front sight, no provision for a rear sight and thick base vernier tang sight with 3″ staff. Mounted with exceptional French or Circassian walnut with typical checkered horn schnable tip forearm and black, v-shaped inlay Serpentine grip stock with Marlin hard rubber buttplate. Stock has shorter than usual wrist. Receiver is engraved by Conrad Ulrich with small vignettes of a running whitetail buck in a forest scene on left side and a grizzly bear on a rocky promontory on right side. Both vignettes are surrounded by foliate arabesque patterns with very fine pearled background and heart-shaped borders. Top three flats of receiver are engraved to match with matching borders. Lever is of larger loop-type. This exact rifle is pictured on p. 150 of Ballard: The Great American Single Shot Rifle , Dutcher. Matching SNs were observed on bbl, forearm, buttstock, and stock spindle. This model Ballard was very popular well into the 1880’s until offhand shooting became more popular and a requirement for these rifles was reduced. This model was used by many famous shooters of the last quarter of the 19th Century and first part of 20th Century and remained in service well into the 20th Century as hunting rifles. They are rarely found today with high orig finish and orig configuration. Serious target shooters of the era commonly changed or added sights and often had custom bbls and custom wood fitted to suit their needs. PROVENANCE: A. I. McCroskie Collection; John Dutcher Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus, all-matching. Bbl retains about 98% crisp orig blue with only faint sharp edge wear and one small ding and a scratch in octagonal area. Receiver retains most of its orig factory case colors, lightly to moderately faded. Breechblock, hammer and lever also retain most of their faded orig colors. Wood is sound with a very few, very minor surface nicks and scratches and retains most of its orig factory finish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 49124-3 JR (17,500-27,500) – Lot 2469

2470
$9,200.00

RARE MARLIN BALLARD #5 PACIFIC SINGLE SHOT TARGET RIFLE.

SN 31311. Cal. 45-70. Rare Ballard rifle with 28″ medium weight oct bbl. Mounted with a 31-1/4″ Malcolm scope in Malcolm mounts with decorated nickel silver eye piece & dbl cross-hairs for ranging shots. Eye piece scope cover is still present. Top of scope is mounted with a small V-notch fixed rear sight with a brass bead atop front scope ring. Bbl also has a semi-buckhorn rear sight. Mounted with uncheckered, straight grain American walnut with slight Schnable tip forearm that has single thru screw and straight stock with slightly curved smooth steel buttplate. Bottom of bbl has 2 iron guides containing what appears to be the orig brass tipped hickory ramrod. It has dbl-set triggers & small loop finger lever. This model Ballard was produced 1876 to about 1890 in a large variety of calibers from the diminutive 38-50 through the 50-70 government. These rifles remained in service well into the 20th Century with a documented encounter by a reliable reporter as having seen a hunter in the Rocky Mountains, hunting elk with a Ballard Pacific about 5 years ago. They were reliable & accurate rifles. A photograph on pg 154 of the book Ballard, Dutcher illustrates a group of hunters outside a prairie or mountain cabin festooned with a large variety of wild game, including antelope, rabbits, ducks, geese & other birds. All of the men are holding firearms and the gentleman on the right end is holding what appears to be a Ballard Pacific with full length telescope. He is identified as Winfield Scott Stratton, who became a millionaire mine owner at Victor, CO, became one of Colorado’s leading philanthropists, giving most of his fortune to the needy. The fact that this rifle originated in Colorado and was consigned from there lends credence to the speculation that this may be Mr. Stratton’s rifle. CONDITION: Fine, no disassembly effected to check for matching SNs. Bbl retains about 80-85% strong orig blue. Receiver shows smoky case colors turning silver. There are 2 or 3 fine hairlines in the wrist, otherwise wood is sound with a few small nicks and some chemical staining down the comb with the buttstock retaining about 85% orig finish and the forearm about 60%. Mechanics are fine. Strong bright, shiny bore with some minor roughness in front of the chamber. Scope retains traces of orig finish, mostly a grey/brown patina. Optics are fine, cross-hairs are intact. 49124-1 JR (10,000-15,000) – Lot 2470

2471
$7,475.00
Revised: 10/4/2015

Note: There are a couple minor casting flaws on the receiver that were inherent in the making.

BEAUTIFUL SCHOYEN CUSTOM MARLIN BALLARD SINGLE SHOT TARGET RIFLE.

SN 2095. Cal. .32-40. Scarce Schoyen rifle with 28-3/8″ medium weight Schoyen rnd bbl, windgage globe front sight, no provision for rear seat and thick base Vernier tang sight with 3″ staff. Bbl is milled with Rigby flats, top of which is engraved “SCHOYEN” and bore has Schoyen rifling. Receiver is beautifully engraved, probably by Conrad Ullrich with vignette of a running bull elk on left side and a running bird dog on right side, all surrounded by extremely well executed, intertwined foliate arabesque patterns with pearled background. Matching patterns extend over five flats of receiver ring and onto Rigby flats. Corners of receiver ring are filed flat, prior to engraving and have small foliate patterns. Bottom front of receiver is fitted with a take-down screw. Mounted with very nicely figured American walnut, by Schoyen with his typical black insert, schnable tip, checkered forearm and black insert pistol grip stock with high, Monte Carlo-style comb and small nickel-plated brass Swiss buttplate. Bottom rear of receiver has a flat area with corresponding extension from buttstock, a Schoyen adaptation. Schoyen was the first to employ such high-comb stocks which permitted the shooter to stand with his head up in a natural position. George Schoyen was one of, if not the most famous custom bbl and gun maker. He worked in his Denver gun shop from about 1870 until about 1916 when he suffered a stroke in his shop. Schoyen bbls were considered by most American shooters to be the finest and most accurate of all the fine custom bbl makers of that era, including Harry Pope. Many records were established with Schoyen bbls, some of which stand today. CONDITION: Very fine to extremely fine. Bbl retains about 99% orig Schoyen blue. Receiver retains about 60-70% faded case colors, strong and bright around tang sight. Lever retains case colors. Wood is sound with a grain check in buttstock and a couple of tiny nicks otherwise wood is sound and overall retains virtually all of its fine custom finish. Mechanics are crisp. Bright shiny bore, probably will shoot as good today as it did when it was built. 49124-6 JR (5,000-8,000) – Lot 2471

2472
$51,750.00

*RARE MARLIN MODEL 1898 D-GRADE ENGRAVED WITH GOLD PUMP ACTION SHOTGUN TWO BARREL SET.

SN 44015. Cal. 12 Ga. Spectacular Marlin shotgun, probably the finest of its type extant. Shotgun is equipped with 2 orig Damascus bbls, each complete with magazine tube and forearm. One is 28″, full choke, SN 46081F and the other is 26″ cylinder choke, SN 7782C. Shotgun is mounted with exceptional marble cake Circassian walnut with very highly figured buttstock and matching grain forearms. Forearms and serpentine buttstock are checkered and carved in C-style and it has a rare hard rubber buttplate with white “Marlin” inlay. Receiver is engraved by Conrad Ulrich in #15 style plus. Engraving consists of the extremely large vignette on the left side which depicts a bull elk being attacked by hunting dogs with one of the dogs having the elk by the hind leg; another baying at the front and a third dog having been gored and thrown into the air, all in a very detailed forest scene with very fine stippled background, all surrounded by very fine borders. Front and rear edges of the panel have extremely fine, intertwined foliate arabesque patterns with pearled background. Right side is also incredibly engraved with the central vignette of a whitetail buck leaping a stream in a very detailed forest scene, also with very fine stippled background. The remainder of the right side has full coverage, foliate arabesque patterns with fine pearled background and matching very fine borders. The engraving on the bolt incorporates a crouching mountain lion engraved around the screw heads. Rear of the panel incorporates a running wolf within the patterns and the front incorporates a running long eared rabbit. Trigger-bow and top rear of the bolt have small vignettes of flying mallard drakes. The front and rear edges of the receiver are inlaid with fine gold wire bands. Sides of the hammer spur are lightly engraved and have a fine gold wire inlay down each side. Trigger and screws are all gold washed. Top of the receiver, top tang, bottom of the receiver and bottom tang are lightly engraved to match. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter which identifies this shotgun as a Model 1898/D in 12 ga with 28″ bbl, number “46081”, shipped Nov 20, 1902 with a second bbl set with the same ship date, also 12 ga, 26″, SN 7782/D. Additionally accompanied by its orig green baize lined leather trunk case, compartmented in the bottom for the stocked receiver and both bbl sets. This shotgun was exhibited at the NRA Annual Meeting and Show in Pittsburgh, PA, April 2004 where it was awarded one of the Ten Best Firearms silver medal number “420” at the show. Medal, in its orig case and small award stand accompanies this shotgun. At the same show, the consignor with this shotgun was filmed for the Outdoor Channel TV show I Have This Old Gun. There were about 55,000 shotguns of this model produced in the period 1898-1905. Extremely few were deluxe engraved and incredibly few were so elaborately finished. Of those rare few that were produced, only one or two are known today. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Both bbls retain about 99% bright deluxe star and chain pattern Damascus finish. Magazine tubes retain 93-95% orig blue. Receiver retains 96-97% orig blue, showing sharp edge wear and some thinning over the top and bottom edges. Trigger guard and bottom tang retain about 75-80% orig blue. Top tang retains 92-93% orig blue. Hammer retains most of its brilliant case colors on left side, showing wear on the right side and turned silver on the edges. Wood is sound with a few light nicks and scratches and shows light diamond point wear on the checkering, retaining about all of its orig oil finish. Mechanics are crisp. Brilliant shiny bores, shows very little use. Case is sound showing wear on the corners with some light damage and a replaced carrying handle. Interior is moderately faded with some light mothing and minor damage from the hammer and other parts. Altogether, a rare and high condition set. 49505-1 JR C&R (55,000-75,000) – Lot 2472

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2473
$0.00

*EXTRAORDINARILY RARE, ONE OF A KIND ENGRAVED AND GOLD INLAID MARLIN MODEL 39A SERIAL NUMBER 2,000,000 DONATED TO THE NATIONAL SHOOTING SPORTS FOUNDATION.

SN 2,000,000. Cal. 22. Spectacular little Marlin with 24″ tapered oct bbl, full magazine, gold washed Rocky Mountain front sight, Lyman 6A, 2-leaf folding rear sight and a locking Lyman tang sight. Mounted with spectacular, center crotch, flame grain American walnut with C-style checkered forearm and capped pistol grip buttstock that has full checkered Niedner steel buttplate. Checkering on the buttplate is about 34-lines per inch. Rifle is engraved and gold inlaid by renowned master engraver Alvin A. White. Receiver has full coverage, foliate arabesque patterns with a deep relief, raised gold squirrel on the left side along with “MARLIN GOLDEN 39A / No. 2,000,000” in gold in a ribbon below. The lever boss on the left side has a hidden screw which is engraved with the vignette of a running cottontail. The bottom left side and upper right side have inlaid gold foliate arabesque patterns and is half outlined in gold wire. Right side of receiver is inlaid with the incredible raised gold Marlin cowboy logo/trademark. Upper left of the right side is inlaid in gold “No. 2,000,000”. Bottom center and front right are also inlaid with gold foliate arabesque patterns. Outside face of the bolt is inlaid in gold leaf and vine patterns. Matching foliate arabesque patterns cover the remainder of the right side which extend over the top of the receiver, top and bottom tangs and about 2″ on top 3 flats of the bbl over the chamber area, around the rear sight, around the muzzle, forend cap and magazine band. The tall leaf on the rear sight is also engraved to match and the bbl address is inlaid in gold. Muzzle and breech ends of the bbl each have one wide and one narrow gold band inlay. Screws are all engraved as are the ends of the tang sight base. Both sides and face of the lever are engraved to match with inlaid gold leaf and vine patterns. Outer face of the finger loop, hammer spur and trigger are beautifully checkered. Tip of the finger loop is engraved in matching foliate arabesque patterns. Buttstock has a skeleton grip cap that is also engraved with gold wire inlay and has the incredibly detailed bust of John Mahlon Marlin (1836-1901). This is one of, if not the, most spectacular engraved Marlin rifles to ever come to market. This rifle appeared on the cover of the January 1984 issue of AMERICAN RIFLEMAN magazine. It was pictured, right side, along with a photograph of the grip cap and titled “Marlin’s Model 39 / Hits Two Million”. The right side of this rifle was also pictured on the cover of the Marlin Firearms Company catalog of 1984. Accompanied by reprints of two articles regarding Master Engraver Alvin White. Accompanied by its orig burgundy velvet lined walnut casing, donated at the same time as the rifle. Case is 44-1/4″ l x 12-1/8″ w x 3-1/2″ d with a full center brown leather inlay in the top, gold embossed with the Marlin name and Marlin rider logo/trademark. Interior is recessed for the rifle and has a covered compartment in the front which contains an integral velvet covered display stand. Front center of the interior has a silver plaque engraved “Marlin Model 39A / Serial No. 2,000,000 / Donated to the National Shooting / Sports Foundation by the / Marlin Firearms Co. / Auction January 14, 1984 / Dallas, Texas”. Right front of the case has another small plaque engraved “Engraving and gold inlay / by Alvin A. White / stock by the / Reinhart / Fajen / Co. / Warsaw, MO / Presentation Case by / Rosborg, Inc. / Newtown / CT”. Also accompanied by the orig green canvas zippered cover for the case and a functioning key. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus, new and unfired. Retains all of its crisp, orig, special, high luster finish on the metal and fine oil finish on the wood. Display case is equally new. 49505-3 JR (45,000-65,000) – Lot 2473

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2474
$28,750.00

EXTREMELY RARE INSCRIBED, ENGRAVED DELUXE MARLIN 1ST MODEL 1891 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 55704. Cal. 22. Extremely rare and unusual small bore Loading Gate Marlin with 24” oct bbl, 2/3rd magazine, Lyman “certifiable antique ivory” bead front sight, fixed rear sight and Lyman combination tang sight. Mounted with very nicely figured, B-style checkered American walnut that has serpentine grip buttstock and crescent buttplate. Receiver is beautifully engraved by Conrad Ulrich in #3+ style which consists of the large oval vignette of a standing whitetail buck on the left side and the small round vignette of another white tailed buck on the right side. Both vignettes have very detailed forest background scenes and are surrounded by fine foliate arabesque patterns with latch-hook borders. Top of receiver is engraved to match. Matching engraving patterns extend about 1-1/4” up the top 3 flats of the bbl. Top flat of bbl is after-market engraved “W.L. Pierce. N.Y.”. Forend cap, bottom of receiver and top tang are engraved to match. SN was observed on receiver, inside top tang channel of buttstock and inside toe of buttplate. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter which identifies this rifle in Cal. 22 with 24” bbl shipped September 16, 1891. Pictured on page 179 of Col. Brophy’s book on Marlins. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching. Bbl and magazine tube retain 96-98% strong orig blue with a couple of very minor nicks in the sharp edges. Receiver retains 75-80% faded case colors, mostly turned silver on top and bottom. Lever and hammer retain faded case colors. Buttplate retains faded case colors on the tang and smoky case colors on the face. Loading gate retains about 60% faded fire blue and the takedown screw nearly all of its orig fire blue. All other screws retain strong fire blue. Wood is sound with a few light nicks and scratches and retains most of its orig varnish showing light diamond point wear. Mechanics are fine. Bright shiny bore. Only a handful of engraved 1st Model 1891s are known to exist. This is certainly one of the best! 49121-2 JR IVORY (20,000-35,000) – Lot 2474

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2475
$28,750.00

EXTREMELY RARE DELUXE ENGRAVED MARLIN 1ST MODEL 1891 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 51828. : Cal. 22. Very rare color case hardened and engraved deluxe ’91 Marlin that has 24” oct bbl, 2/3rds magazine, standard fixed bbl sights and Lyman tang sight. Mounted with very highly figured, center crotch, flame grain American walnut with B-style checkering and serpentine grip with crescent butt. Buttstock and buttplate are matching numbered to this rifle. Receiver is engraved by Conrad Ulrich in #3 style which consists of the large oval vignette of a running whitetail buck on the left side and the small round vignette of a doe deer on the right side, both surrounded by fine foliate arabesque patterns and latch-hook borders, front and rear. Top & bottom of receiver, top tang and top 3 flats of the bbl are engraved to match. These early loading gate small bore rifles are almost never found in deluxe configuration and engraved examples are exceedingly rare, especially those with color case hardened receivers. Accompanied by two Cody Firearms Museum letters; one dated 2003 and the other 2005. The 2005 letter identifies this rifle in 22 Cal. with 24” bbl and pistol grip, shipped August 7, 1891, returned & repaired October 16, 1903. The 2003 letter reports only 22 Cal. and pistol grip. Pictured on page 535 of Col. Brophy’s book on Marlins. CONDITION: Very fine+, all matching. Bbl & magazine tube retain about 98% fine orig blue, slightly dulled on the magazine tube. Receiver retains about 80% strong case colors on the sides, more faded on the top and mostly turned silver on the bottom with bright colors in sheltered areas. Lever, hammer and buttplate retain faded case colors. Wood is sound with light nicks and scratches and retains virtually all of orig varnish on buttstock and about 85% on forearm. Mechanics are fine. Strong bore with good shine and moderate pitting. Only a handful of engraved 1st Model 1891s are known to exist. 49121-3 JR (20,000-30,000) – Lot 2475

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2476
$12,075.00

EXTREMELY RARE SPECIAL ORDER 1ST MODEL 1891 MARLIN LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 48448. Cal. 22. Standard grade rifle with 24” oct bbl., 2/3’s magazine, globe front sight, standard fixed rear sight and sporting tang sight with 4” staff. Mounted with very nicely figured, uncheckered, possibly special ordered American walnut with straight stock and crescent buttplate. SN is found in usual place on bottom of receiver with matching number on front face of buttstock and inside toe of buttplate. Accompanied by Cody Firearms Museum letter which identifies this rifle in Cal. 22 with 24” bbl and shipped March 24, 1891. These early loading gate small bore rifles are almost never found with high orig finish. They generally were considered to be boys or ladies rifles and usually saw very hard service with little or no maintenance. To find one with such high orig finish as this one is an extreme rarity. CONDITION: Extremely fine+, all matching. Overall retains about 98-99% crisp orig factory finish with only faint,sharp edge wear on the receiver and a couple of small nicks on the left side. Hammer retains bright, strong case colors and the lever strong case colors, fading on outer faces. Buttplate retains mostly smoky case colors with a bright spot or two, generally turning silver. Wood is sound with a very few light handling & storage nicks and scratches and overall retains about 99% strong orig varnish. Mechanics are crisp. Brilliant shiny bore, may be unfired. Loading gate retains virtually all of its orig fire blue. 49121-21 JR (10,000-15,000) – Lot 2476

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2477
$9,200.00

VERY RARE DELUXE ENGRAVED MARLIN 1ST MODEL 1891 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 58520. Cal. 22. Fine deluxe ’91 rifle with 24” oct bbl, 2/3rds magazine and orig fixed sights. Mounted with very highly figured, center crotch American walnut, B-style checkered with crescent buttplate. Buttstock & buttplate are matching numbered to this rifle. Receiver is engraved by Conrad Ulrich in #3 style which consists of the rnd vignette of a standing whitetail buck on the left side surrounded by foliate arabesque patterns with latch-hook borders. Right side has full coverage foliate arabesque patterns with matching borders. Bolt is a more recent replacement, engraved by another hand. Few of these early loading gate small bore Marlins survive today in any condition. Deluxe examples are rare and engraved specimens extremely rare. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter which identifies this rifle in Cal. 22 with 24” oct bbl and pistol grip shipped, Nov 25, 1891 CONDITION: Very good to fine. Bbl and magazine tube retain about 80-85% dull blue/brown patina with strong blue in sheltered areas. Forend cap retains about 40% thin blue. Receiver is faded case colors turning grey. Lever, hammer and buttplate are dark patina. Wood is sound with nicks, dings and scratches and light oil staining around the wrist, a little heavier on the forearm, and the checkering shows moderate wear. Mechanics are fine. Strong bright bore, frosty in the grooves. Fewer than 10 engraved Sideloaders are known to exist. 49121-14 JR (8,000-12,000) – Lot 2477

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2478
$6,325.00

RARE MARLIN 1ST MODEL 1891 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 50070. Cal. 22. Standard grade rifle with 24” oct bbl orig fixed sights and 2/3rd magazine. Receiver is first type with rare loading gate. Mounted with uncheckered straight grain American walnut with straight stock and crescent buttplate. Buttstock and buttplate are numbered 50177. Given the fit and finish of this buttstock it seems likely that it may have been an assembler’s mistake at the factory as the numbers are only 107 apart. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter which identifies this rifle in Cal. 22 with 24” bbl shipped April 28, 1891. These early small bore rifles are extremely rare to find with any orig finish. They were generally considered to be boys or ladies rifles and usually saw very hard service with little or no maintenance. CONDITION: Very fine to extremely fine. Bbl and magazine tube retain about 98% strong orig blue and the forend cap about 99% glossy orig blue. Receiver retains 92-93% glossy orig blue with the majority of losses from flaking on the left side and some light scratches on right side. Bolt is a blue/grey patina. Lever and hammer retain strong case colors, turned silver on outer faces of lever. Buttplate retains about 75% faded case colors. Wood is sound with a few very light scratches in the finish and overall retains virtually all of its orig varnish. Mechanics are crisp. Bright shiny bore. 49121-20 JR (6,000-8,000) – Lot 2478

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2479
$17,250.00

EXTREMELY RARE DELUXE ENGRAVED GOLD-WASHED MARLIN THIRD MODEL 1891 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 116523. Cal. 22. Extremely rare Marlin with 24” oct bbl, full magazine, orig fixed sights & locking Lyman tang sight. Mounted with nicely figured, matching numbered American walnut, checkered in B-style with straight grip and Marlin hard rubber buttplate. Receiver, forend cap and top tang are beautifully engraved by Conrad Ulrich in #3 style which consists of the rnd vignette of a squirrel in a tree on the left side surrounded by foliate arabesque patterns and two styles of borders. Right side has full coverage, matching foliate arabesque patterns and borders. Top & bottom of receiver, forend cap & top tang are engraved to match. The exposed 5 flats of bbl are also engraved to match about 1-5/8” over the chamber area. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter which lists this rifle in Cal. 22 with 24” oct bbl, shipped January 8, 1895. Also accompanying is a copy of pg 250 of the Marlin shipping records. Extremely few Marlin 22’s were engraved and of those incredibly few had special finish. Of those so configured, very few survive today with any orig finish. Pictured on page 534 of Col. Brophy’s book on Marlins. CONDITION: Very fine. The metal overall retains virtually all of a fine, likely Factory restored finish, with some light thinning to the gold-wash on the lever & hammer. Wood is sound with nicks, dings & scratches and shows about 95% orig finish on the buttstock and about 70% on the forearm. Forearm at the receiver and wrist of the buttstock show oil staining. Hammer is not solid in safety notch, otherwise mechanics are fine, strong bore dark in the grooves. The only known gold-plated Third Model 1891. 49121-19 JR (15,000-25,000) – Lot 2479

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2480
$7,475.00

RARE INSCRIBED DELUXE ENGRAVED MARLIN 2nd MODEL 1891 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 89893. Cal. 22. Beautiful deluxe 1891 with 24” oct bbl, full magazine, German silver Rocky Mountain front sight, V-notch rear sight and locking Lyman tang sight. Mounted with beautiful B-style checkered, tiger-striped American walnut with serpentine grip and crescent buttplate. Buttstock & buttplate are matching numbered to this rifle. Receiver is engraved by Conrad Ulrich in #5 pattern with full coverage foliate arabesque patterns on the sides. Left side has a large ribbon engraved with the initials “CHK”. Both sides have Mr. Ulrich’s typical border patterns. Matching engraving patterns extend over the top & bottom of receiver and top tang. Left side of receiver has had a screw installed through the center which secures the Model 1892 cartridge cutoff that apparently was added at a later date. Rifle also has the 1892 1-pc trigger. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter which identifies this rifle in Cal. 22 with 24” oct bbl and pistol grip stock shipped Oct 21, 1893. It appears that the owner of this rifle in the 1890’s returned it to the factory for the upgraded improvements. These little rifles are rarely found today with high orig finish. They usually were considered boys or ladies rifles and frequently saw hard service with little or no maintenance. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Bbl retains a thin blue/brown patina, having been cleaned a long time ago. Magazine tube retains a plummy/blue patina with cleaned areas and a spot of pitting. Receiver overall retains about 50% faded case colors with the balance turned silver. Lever & hammer retain faded case colors. Buttplate shows blue through a brown patina. Wood is sound with handling & use nicks & scratches and overall retains about 75% stock finish and about 40-50% dark finish on the forearm with checkering showing moderate to heavy wear. Hammer is not solid in safety notch, otherwise mechanics are fine. Strong worn bore. 49121-4 JR (8,000-12,000) – Lot 2480

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2481
$4,887.50

EXTREMELY RARE VERY EARLY TRANSITIONAL MARLIN 1891 SECOND MODEL LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 74347. Cal. 32 CF. Very rare Marlin 1891 Second Model with 24” rnd bbl, full magazine, Lyman “certifiable antique ivory” bead front sight, semi-buckhorn rear sight and Lyman combination tang sight. Mounted with uncheckered straight grain American walnut with straight stock and crescent buttplate. Buttstock & buttplate are matching numbered to this rifle. Receiver, lever, forend cap and buttplate are nickel finish. Bbl & magazine tube are blued. Hammer is color case hardened. This rifle has the screw-attached ejector with 1-pc trigger. This rifle was designed to fire either rim fire or center fire cartridges simply by changing the firing pin. The firing pin found here is for center fire cartridges. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter which identifies this rifle in Cal. 32 with 24” rnd bbl, shipped September 26, 1892 with an additional date of July 16, 1895 (probably a return & repair date). Rifles in this caliber were not considered serious hunting rifles and were usually relegated to use by boys and ladies. They most often saw very hard service with little maintenance and are rarely found today with high orig finish. It is possible that this rifle may have been the property of a showman or trick shot artist. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Extremely fine+, all matching. Bbl & magazine tube retain about 98% strong orig blue with only slight muzzle edge wear. Receiver, lever & forend cap retain virtually all of their orig nickel plating. Hammer shows bright case colors on left side, top and rear edges, right side is faded. Buttplate has a cleaned area on the tang, otherwise retains virtually all of its orig nickel. Wood is sound with a very few, very small nicks & scratches on the buttstock, a series of scratches & a bruise on the forearm and overall retains about 98-99% bright orig varnish. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. 49121-16 JR IVORY (5,000-8,000) – Lot 2481

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2482
$4,600.00

RARE DELUXE ENGRAVED MARLIN 2nd MODEL 1891 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 102162. Cal. 32. Fine 1891 with 24” oct bbl, full magazine, combination front sight, semi buckhorn rear sight and Lyman combination tang sight. Mounted with A-style checkered straight grain American walnut with serpentine grip and crescent buttplate. Buttstock and buttplate are matching numbered to the rifle. Receiver is after market engraved in the style of Conrad Ulrich in #2 pattern consisting of a large oval vignette of a feeding bull elk on the left side and a standing whitetail buck on the right side. Both vignettes are surrounded by light foliate arabesque patterns and multiple borders. Matching engraving patterns are also found on top of receiver, top tang, bottom of receiver, buttplate tang and forend cap. About 1” of the exposed 5 flats of the bbl in front of the receiver are engraved to match. Accompanied by a Cody Museum Firearms letter which identifies this rifle as a Model 1891 in Cal. 32 with 24” oct bbl and pistol grip, shipped August 15, 1894. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching. Bbl & magazine tube retain about all of a fine restored blue. Receiver, lever & hammer also retain restored case colors, as does the buttplate. Wood is sound with usual handling & storage nicks and scratches. A couple of bruises on the forearm with a series of small dings on the buttstock and retains most of its orig varnish showing moderate wear on checkering. Mechanics are fine. Bright shiny bore. 49121-11 JR (4,000-7,000) – Lot 2482

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2483
$45,425.00

EXCEPTIONALLY RARE PROBABLY ONE OF A KIND DELUXE ENGRAVED MARLIN MODEL 1892 LEVER ACTION RIFLE WITH CHEEKPIECE.

SN 140491. Cal. 22. Spectacular rifle with 26″ special order oct to rnd bbl, full magazine, “certifiable antique ivory” bead front sight and orig fixed rear sight. Mounted with very highly figured burl & shell grain B-style checkered American walnut that has serpentine grip & extraordinarily rare cheekpiece on the left side. It has Marlin hard rubber buttplate and buttstock is matching numbered to the rifle. Receiver is engraved by Conrad Ulrich in #5 pattern which consists of the rnd vignette of a buck & doe deer in a forest scene on the left side surrounded by foliate arabesque patterns and latch-hook borders. Right side has full coverage foliate arabesque patterns with small, center foliate medallion. Top & bottom of receiver, top tang & forend cap are engraved to match. Exposed 5 flats of the bbl are engraved in matching patterns about 2″ in front of the receiver. Accompanied by 2 Cody Firearms Museum letters both dated 2007. The April letter identifies the rifle with 28″ 1/2 oct bbl with pistol grip stock shipped, Feb 12, 1896. Repaired & returned Feb 3, 1897. The June 2007 letter identifies the rifle with 26″ 1/2 oct bbl, pistol grip stock with rubber butt shipped Sept 28, 1896. Additionally accompanying is an enlarged copy of the shipping record for this rifle which duplicates the information in the June 2007 letter. Also accompanying is a Marlin Firearms Co letter dated June 2007 which duplicates the information in the June Cody letter but shows shipping date of Jan 28, 1896, obviously a mis-read by the historian. This rifle is purported to be the only small frame Marlin with a cheekpiece stock. Pictured on pages 186 & 533 of Col. Brophy’s book on Marlins. PROVENANCE: Ex. Paul Vanderlin Coll. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Extremely fine, all matching. Bbl & magazine tube retain 97-98% strong orig blue with faint muzzle edge wear and very light sharp edge wear on the front end of the octagon section. Receiver retains about 95% strong orig case colors, moderately faded on top, turning silver/grey on bottom. Hammer retains strong case colors & lever faded case colors. Stock has a couple of small dings with light nicks & scratches. Overall, wood is sound and retains 97-98% strong orig varnish. Mechanics are fine. Strong bore, frosty & dark in the grooves. 49121-7 JR IVORY (45,000-65,000) – Lot 2483

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2484
$24,150.00

RARE ENGRAVED SPECIAL ORDER MARLIN 1ST MODEL 1892 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 124058. Cal. 22. Beautiful small bore Marlin with 24” oct bbl, full magazine, “certifiable antique ivory” bead combination front sight, fixed rear sight and Lyman combination tang sight. Mounted with very highly figured C-style checkered American walnut with serpentine grip buttstock and crescent buttplate. Stock is cast on for the left shoulder – likely by the factory. SN was observed on bottomd of receiver with matching number in top tang channel of buttstock. Inside toe buttplate is marked with the # 128058. Although this number is not matching, the buttplate fits perfectly and is lightly engraved. Receiver is beautifully engraved in #3 style by Conrad Ulrich with the rnd vignette of a squirrel sitting on a tree limb all surrounded by foliate arabesque patterns and latch-hook borders. Right side has full coverage matching foliate arabesque patterns with feather patterns on the bolt. Matching foliate arabesque patterns extend about 3” up the bbl on all 5 exposed flats. Receiver, lever and hammer are color case hardened with the takedown screw, forend cap, magazine cap and magazine dovetail along with all the screws gold plated. Top left side of receiver has had a tiny screw installed. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter which identifies this rifle in Cal. 22 with half oct 24” bbl and pistol grip stock, shipped March 24, 1896 with one repair, year not listed. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl retains about 95% strong orig blue showing wear over the chamber area. Magazine tube retains about 98% orig blue. Receiver retains about 75% faded orig case colors and the hammer about 60% case colors. Lever retains smoky case colors on the sides, being mostly turned silver. Forend cap shows about 80-85% bright gold-wash with thin gold in the magazine tube cap. Screws retain strong orig gold. Forearm has a repaired chip at the forend cap, otherwise wood is sound with light nicks and scratches showing moderate wear on the checkering and retains about 95-96% strong orig varnish. Buttplate is grey metal patina. Mechanics are fine. Bright shiny bore. 49121-9 JR IVORY (25,000-35,000) – Lot 2484

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2485
$17,250.00

RARE DELUXE ENGRAVED MARLIN MODEL 1893 TAKEDOWN LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 149175. Cal. 30-30. Fine, deluxe engraved Marlin with 26″ oct bbl, full magazine, takedown, windgauge “certifiable antique ivory” bead combination front sight, Lyman “6A” two leaf folding rear sight & a Lyman tang sight. Mounted with very nicely figured shell grain, C-style checkered American walnut with serpentine grip & crescent buttplate. Left side of upper tang is marked with matching SN which is also found inside toe of buttplate. Although buttstock is not marked, given the fit & finish there is no doubt that this wood is orig and has been installed the life of the rifle. Receiver is engraved by Conrad Ulrich in a modified #5 pattern which consists of the large oval vignette of a crouching tiger on a rocky promontory overlooking palm trees. Right side has the smaller vignette of an English Setter on point. Both sides of the receiver have full coverage, deep intertwined foliate & floral arabesque patterns with pearled background surrounded by Mr. Ulrich’s typical border patterns. Top of receiver also has full cover engraving in a variety of patterns. Matching engraving extends onto bbl boss with bottom of receiver engraved in a small pattern with a flower blossom. Forend cap & buttplate tang are engraved to match. Light arabesque patterns are engraved about 1-3/4″ over the exposed top 5 flats of bbl. With the vignette of a tiger on the receiver, it can be speculated that this rifle may have been ordered by someone in India or for someone hunting in India. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl & magazine tube retain about 98% strong orig blue with a spot each on the bbl & magazine tube and various light wear over the chamber area. Receiver retains traces of case colors in sheltered areas having turned silver. Stock has a grain check on each side, otherwise wood is sound with a few light handling & storage nicks & scratches and overall retains 97-98% orig varnish showing light diamond-point wear on the stock and moderate to heavy wear on forearm. Mechanics are fine. Bright shiny bore. 49144-3 JR IVORY (17,500-27,500) – Lot 2485

2486
$0.00

*RARE DELUXE ENGRAVED SPECIAL ORDER MARLIN MODEL 1893 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 294795. Cal. 32-40. Beautiful Marlin with special order 24″ oct to rnd bbl, half magazine, takedown, gold bead front sight & flat top rear sight. Mounted with very nicely figured, center crotch, E-style checkered American walnut that has serpentine pistol grip & Marlin hard rubber buttplate. Left side of upper tang is marked with matching SN & buttstock is also matching numbered in the top tang channel. Receiver is spectacularly engraved by Conrad Ulrich in a modified 5-4 pattern. Engraving consists of the very large oval vignette of “the Monarch of the Dell”, a standing bull elk in a very detailed forest scene with fine stippled background and the equally iconic small vignette of a grizzly bear standing over a steer he has just killed, also in a detailed forest scene with fine stippled background on the right side. Both vignettes have beautiful foliate arabesque patterns surrounding. Matching engraving patterns extend over the lever boss, over the top & bottom of receiver, takedown ring, forend cap & sides of the lever & hammer. All 5 exposed flats of the bbl, just in front of receiver are also engraved in light, matching patterns. Although the Model 1893 was produced in large quantities, 1893-1935, very few were special ordered and extremely few are known with this level of engraving & stock work. These rifles were produced at a time when firearms were a way of life in America and generally saw hard use and are rarely fined with high orig finish today. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Bbl & magazine tube retain 97-98% strong orig blue with only very faint sharp edge wear. Receiver, lever, hammer & forend cap have faded to silver patina, possibly having been exposed to a chemical or gas which eliminated case colors. Screws retain most of their orig blue. Bottom of front receiver has a series of small nicks which have partially damaged the SN, showing moderate wear in that area. Wood is sound showing light diamond-point wear and retains most of a lightly cleaned orig finish. Mechanics are crisp. Bright shiny bore. 49144-2 JR C&R (14,000-18,000) – Lot 2486

2487
$12,650.00

*RARE VERY LATE SPECIAL ORDER DELUXE ENGRAVED MARLIN MODEL ’92 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 436689. Cal. 32CF. Special order rifle with rare 28″ oct to rnd bbl, 3/4 magazine, German silver Rocky Mountain front sight, Marbles folding leaf express rear sight and Marbles locking, spring loaded tang sight. Mounted with highly figured, B-style checkered American walnut with straight grip and semi-crescent buttplate. Rifle is “Half nickel” with nickel finished receiver, forend cap and buttplate. Bbl, magazine tube & trigger are blued. Lever & hammer are color case hardened. Receiver is beautifully engraved in #3 style which consists of the large rnd vignette of a standing whitetail buck in a detailed forest scene on the left side with foliate arabesque patterns and various border patterns. Right side has matching foliate arabesque patterns and border patterns. Top & bottom of receiver and top tang are lightly engraved to match. According Marlin Firearms, Brophy, these rifles were produced about 1895-1915 with about 41,000 total production of which 10,327 were in Cal. 32. The Cal. 32 rifles were intended to fire either rim fire or center fire cartridges by simply exchanging firing pins. This rifle is set up for center fire. Pg 191 of the reference publication states that the highest numbered Model ’92 either reported or observed was 436495. This rifle is nearly 200 numbers later than the highest reported, making it one of the very last Model ’92 rifles. This rifle has the Model ’92 cartridge stop and cartridge guide with 1-pc trigger. Given the limited number of these rifles produced in Cal. 32, one could extrapolate that extremely few had special order features such as extra length bbl and deluxe wood, and even fewer were engraved with the most rare being those with special plating. Very few of these rifles exist today especially with high orig finish. CONDITION: Extremely fine, all matching including stock and buttplate. Bbl & magazine tube retains about 98% strong orig blue with some very fine scratches around front sight. Receiver, forend cap & buttplate retain about all of their orig nickel with some minor spotting around the takedown screw on sideplate. Lever & hammer retain brilliant case colors, lightly to moderately faded on outer faces of lever. Wood is sound with light handling & use nicks & scratches with buttstock retaining about 95% slightly crazed orig varnish. Forearm retains 88-90% orig varnish. Mechanics are crisp. Bright shiny bore. 49121-18 JR C&R (8,000-12,000) – Lot 2487

2488
$10,925.00

FINE DELUXE ENGRAVED MARLIN MODEL 1893 TAKEDOWN LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 200133. Cal. 30-30. Special order deluxe rifle with 26″ oct bbl, full magazine, tall nickle silver Rocky Mountain front sight and semi-buckhorn rear sight. Mounted with very nicely figured, center crotch, uncheckered American walnut with straight stock and crescent buttplate. Bottom of stock has a very large blank silver shield and the toe has a repaired 1″ chip. Left side of upper tang, under the wood, is marked with matching SN, which is also found in top tang channel of buttstock and inside toe of buttplate. Receiver is beautifully engraved in No. 2 pattern by Conrad Ulrich. Engraving consists of the large oval vignette of a running bull elk being chased by hound in a mountain scene on the left side and a standing Whitetail buck in detailed forest scene on the right side. Both sides have light foliate arabesque patterns surrounding with multiple border patterns. Matching engraving extends over top and bottom of receiver, on the lever boss and takedown ring. Forend cap is lightly engraved to match. Light engraving patterns extend over the exposed 5 flats of the bbl over the chamber area. In all likelihood this rifle was a gift or prize in the late 19th century and has seen very little use. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching. Bbl and magazine tube retain about 99% crisp original blue. Receiver retains brilliant case colors on the sides, lightly to moderately faded on top and bottom edges. Forend cap, takedown ring and buttplate retain about all of their moderately faded case colors. Takedown lock retains brilliant case colors on sides, turn silver on outer edge. Lever & hammer retain bright case colors, moderately faded on right side and outer faces of lever. Stock, with the repaired toe, otherwise wood is sound with a few light handling and storage nicks & scratches and overall retains most of its original factory varnish. Mechanics are crisp. Bright shiny bore. Shows very little use. 49617-4 JR (5,000-8,000) – Lot 2488

2489
$80,500.00

*EXTRAORDINARILY RARE IDENTIFIED #10 ENGRAVED DELUXE SPECIAL ORDER MARLIN MODEL 1897 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 331602. Cal. 22. Spectacular and rare, probably one of a kind Marlin rifle with 24″ oct to rnd bbl, half magazine, Lyman “certifiable antique ivory” bead front sight, semi-buckhorn rear sight & Lyman combination tang sight. Mounted with very highly figured burl and shell grain #10 checkered American walnut with serpentine grip on the buttstock & Marlin hard rubber buttplate. Buttstock is slightly cast-off, probably to accommodate a very large person. Left side of upper tang, under the wood, is marked with last 3 digits of matching SN & buttstock has matching number in top tang channel. Receiver is masterfully engraved by Conrad Ulrich in special #10 pattern which consists of full coverage leaf and vine patterns on both sides. Left side has a large oval vignette with extremely well executed forest scene depicting a feeding whitetail buck & doe. Right side is engraved with the intertwined initials “FEV”. Right side of receiver also has a small squirrel incorporated within the leaf patterns. Lever & hammer have fine line borders. Bottom & top of receiver forend cap & top tang are also engraved. The large vignette on the left side is outlined in platinum and gold with platinum and gold surrounding the small rnd vignette on the right side which shows the “V” also in platinum. The exposed 5 flats of the bbl over the chamber area have a narrow band of latch-hook patterns with 2 platinum bands and platinum and gold designs above that. Forend cap also has a platinum line around the top & rear edges. Accompanied by a notarized letter dated Dec 12, 2003 over the signature of John A. Veness. Mr. Veness states that he received this rifle, identified by SN, from his grandfather Fred Eugene Veness and that it had remained in his family descending down to him from the date it was received by his grandfather from the factory in 1906. He states that his family has been the owner of a lumber company and a holding company for lumber companies in the Winlock, WA area since about 1890. Descendants of the family retained ownership of the Winlock-Toledo Railroad & Logging Company and the Winlock-Toledo Lumber Company until about 1931. He further states that he sold this rifle to Bennett Auslaender on Sept 21, 2000. Additionally accompanying is a signed letter from Mr. Auslaender dated Aug 12, 2004. apparently informing cosigner that this rifle was for sale. Also accompanying is a hand written bill of sale dated “10/27/05” to consignor for this rifle, identified by SN over the signature of Mr. Auslaender. Also accompanying is a notarized letter from Mr. Auslaender dated Aug 2006 detailing the provenance on this rifle from the Veness family. He states that this rifle was delivered to him at the 1997 NRA meeting in Seattle, WA where it was placed on display in the Marlin Firearms Collectors Association booth. It was awarded a NRA silver medal as one of 10 best firearms in that show. Additionally accompanied by a 131 page paperback booklet The Timber Baron of Winlock, Galvin. This booklet details the rise and fall of the timber industry in Winlock, WA., principally about John Allen Veness the orig owner of this rifle. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Extremely fine, all matching. Bbl & magazine tube retain about 99% strong orig blue with rear sight showing wear. Receiver retains most of its orig case colors, lightly faded and turning dark, bright in sheltered areas. Lever & hammer retain bright case colors, turned silver on outer faces of lever. Forend cap case colors have turned silver. Wood is sound with a few, very light nicks & scratches with the buttstock retaining about 98% strong orig varnish and the forearm 96-98%, showing light diamond-point wear. Mechanics are crisp. Strong bright bore with some scattered roughness. A truly rare and exceptional rifle and certainly one of Conrad Ulrich’s most inspired and prideful works – Perhaps the finest extant! 49121-10 JR C&R; IVORY (50,000-70,000) – Lot 2489

2490
$34,500.00

*INCREDIBLE DELUXE ENGRAVED MARLIN MODEL ’97 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 371253. Cal. 22. Spectacular small bore Marlin with 24” tapered oct bbl, full magazine, “certifiable antique ivory” bead front sight & semi-buckhorn rear sight. Mounted with very highly figured flame and burl grain, F-style checkered American walnut with serpentine grip cap & Marlin hard rubber buttplate. Left sight of top tang, under the wood, is marked with last 3 digits of matching SN. Buttstock is matching numbered to the top of this rifle. Receiver is beautifully engraved in #5 pattern by Conrad Ulrich. Engraving consists of the iconic large oval vignette of a royal bull elk in a forest & mountain scene with very fine stippled background on the left side. Right side has the equally iconic vignette depicting a grizzly bear standing over a steer that he has apparently just killed. This vignette is also laid in a detailed forest scene with fine stippled background. Both vignettes are fully surrounded by extremely well executed foliate arabesque patterns that have pearled background. Engraving extends over top and bottom of receiver, top tang & forend cap with about 1” of matching patterns over the 5 exposed flats of the bbl in front of the receiver. Additional deluxe engraving patterns are on both sides of the lever & hammer, a most unusual bonus. The additional deluxe features of this rifle are extremely unusually and rarely ever encountered. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Condition: Very fine to extremely fine, all matching. Bbl & magazine tube retain about 99% strong orig blue with only faint muzzle edge wear. Receiver retains strong case colors on both sides, fading to silver on top and bottom edges and top tang. Hammer retains most of its orig case colors, moderately faded. Lever retains faded case colors in sheltered areas, mostly having turned silver. Forend cap is a silver patina. Wood is sound with only 1 or 2 miniscule nicks and overall retains about all of the finest factory finish. Mechanics are crisp. Strong bore with good shine and light to moderate pitting. 49121-8 JR C&R; IVORY (30,000-50,000) – Lot 2490

2491
$28,175.00

*EXTREMELY RARE DELUXE ENGRAVED MARLIN MODEL 1897 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 165515. Cal. 22. Outstanding small bore Marlin with 24” tapered oct bbl, full magazine, “certifiable antique ivory” bead combination front sight, slot blank in the rear seat & Lyman combination tang sight. Mounted with very highly figured, center crotch American walnut checkered in F-style with serpentine grip and “MFA CO” hard rubber buttplate. Receiver, forend cap and top tang are beautifully engraved by Conrad Ulrich in #5 patter with full coverage foliate arabesque patterns with pearled background. Engraving extends about 1-1/4” over top 3 flats of bbl. All screws are gold-washed and lever & hammer are color case hardened. Left side of top tang is marked with last 3 digits of matching SN and buttstock is matching numbered in top tang channel. According to Marlin Firearms, Brophy, there were about 81,000 Model 1897 rifles produced 1897-1916. These little rifles are rarely ever found today with high orig finish. They were usually considered to be boys or ladies rifles and most often saw hard service with little or no maintenance. The corrosive ammunition of that era ordinarily severely eroded the bore. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Extremely fine, all matching. Bbl, magazine tube and receiver retain 98-99% strong orig blue with very minor high point wear. Lever & hammer retain nearly all of their orig case colors, faded on outer faces of lever. Gold-wash on the screws is strong and bright, lightly faded on left side of receiver. Wood is sound with handling & storage nicks and scratches and retains about all of its orig oil finish, slightly darkened near the receiver. Mechanics are crisp. Brilliant shiny bore, shows very little use. 49121-6 JR C&R; IVORY (25,000-35,000) – Lot 2491

2492
$12,650.00

*RARE SPECIAL ORDER ENGRAVED DELUXE MODEL 1897 MARLIN LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 354062. Cal. 22. Beautiful ’97 with special order 26” oct to rnd bbl ,half magazine, German silver Rocky Mountain front sight, V-notch rear sight and locking Lyman combination tang sight. Mounted with spectacular, center crotch American walnut with F-style checkering and serpentine grip with semi-crescent smooth steel buttplate. Receiver is engraved by Conrad Ulrich in #3 style which consists of the large oval vignette of a running whitetail buck being chase by a wolf on the left side and a standing white tail buck in a small rnd vignette on the right side all surrounded by foliate arabesque patterns and multiple borders. Engraving extends over top and bottom of receiver, top tang, forend cap and about 1” over top 3 flats of bbl. Buttstock is matching numbered to this rifle, buttplate is unnumbered. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum worksheet which shows this rifle as a blank in the records. Frequently, a blank in the records indicates that it may have been intended as a presentation or special order for an important person. Pictured on pages 238-9 of Col. Brophy’s book on Marlins. CONDITION: Very fine+, all matching. Bbl retains about 93-95% orig blue with some thin spots on the left side, about mid-point. Magazine tube retains about 98% orig blue. Receiver and hammer retain most of their orig strong case colors, brighter in sheltered areas. Lever is mostly faded case colors and buttplate may be properly restored blue. Wood is sound and retains a fine restored finish. Mechanics are fine. Bright shiny bore. 49121-12 JR C&R (15,000-25,000) – Lot 2492

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2493
$14,950.00

SCARCE, EARLY DELUXE ENGRAVED MARLIN FIRST MODEL 1897 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 156576. Cal. 22. Beautiful deluxe rifle with 24″ oct to rnd bbl, full magazine, German silver Rocky Mountain front sight, and semi-buckhorn rear sight. Mounted with very highly figured shell grain, A-style checkered American walnut that has serpentine grip and hard rubber buttplate. Left side of top tang, under the wood, is marked with last 3 digits of matching SN & buttstock is matching numbered to the rifle. Receiver is engraved by Conrad Ulrich in #3 style which consists of the rnd vignette of a standing whitetail buck in a forest scene surrounded by foliate arabesque patterns and a variety of border patterns. Right side has light foliate arabesque patterns with matching border patterns. Top & bottom of receiver & top tang are lightly engraved to match. Receiver has a coating of shellac. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter which identifies this rifle in Cal. 22 with 24″ half oct bbl and pistol grip stock, shipped Nov 1, 1898. These small bore rifles of this era are rarely found with high orig finish. They were not considered to be a “man’s rifle” but were usually relegated to boys and ladies where they saw hard service with little or no maintenance. CONDITION: Very fine to extremely fine, all matching. Bbl & magazine tube retain about 98% strong orig blue with only faint, sharp edge wear around the muzzle. Receiver retains most of its orig case colors, strong & bright on the sides and most of the top edge, more faded on the bottom. Lever & hammer retain faded case colors. Stock has a few small nicks & dings; in the forearm a few minor scratches and overall the wood retains about 98-99% strong orig varnish with some very light oil staining around the receiver & bottom tang. Mechanics are crisp. Bright shiny bore. 49121-17 JR (15,000-20,000) – Lot 2493

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2494
$9,775.00

*RARE DELUXE ENGRAVED MARLIN MODEL 1897 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 310444. Cal. 22. Beautiful Model ’97 Marlin with 24” tapered rnd bbl, half magazine, “certifiable antique ivory” bead front sight and semi-buckhorn rear sight. Mounted with very nicely figured, B-style checkered American walnut with straight grip and Marlin hard rubber buttplate. Receiver and forend cap are engraved in #2 style, probably by Conrad Ulrich which consists of the large oval vignette of a running whitetail buck in a very detailed woodland scene on the left side and a squirrel sitting on a limb, also with great detail on the right side. Both vignettes are surrounded by light foliate arabesque patterns and latch-hook borders. Bottom & top of receiver and forend cap are engraved to match with simple zigzag border around the top tang and top flat of receiver. Left side of upper tang is marked with last 3 digits of matching SN. Although buttstock is not numbered, there is little doubt that this is the orig stock to this rifle. This rifle, identified by SN, is pictured on p 238 of Marlin Firearms, Brophy. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter which identifies this rifle in Cal. 22 with 24” rnd bbl, half magazine, straight grip, engraved #2 and “Sel & Chked” (Select & Checkered wood), shipped Nov 2, 1904. Also accompanied by a copy of the shipping ledger for this rifle. These rifles are quite rare in deluxe and engraved configuration, but even more rare is the extent of the letter as listed above. Rarely does one find such complete information in the Marlin records. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Very fine to extremely fine. Bbl & magazine tube retain about 98% strong orig blue with some dulling over the chamber area. Forend cap retains about 74% thin orig blue. Receiver retains about 60-70% orig case colors, bright in sheltered areas, faded elsewhere. Lever and hammer retain faded case colors. Wood is sound with a few light nicks & scratches and retains most of its outstanding professionally conserved finish. Mechanics are crisp. Brilliant shiny bore. 49121-15 JR IVORY (10,000-15,000) – Lot 2494

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2495
$10,925.00

*RARE DELUXE MARLIN MODEL 1897 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 211928. Cal. 22. Beautiful deluxe ’97 with special order 24” oct to rnd bbl, 2/3rds magazine, gold bead front sight, slot blank in rear seat, and locking Lyman tang sight with target disc. Mounted with very nicely figured, A-style checkered American walnut with serpentine grip stock and Marlin hard rubber buttplate. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter which identifies this rifle in Cal. 22 with 24” ½ oct bbl, pistol grip and ½ magazine, shipped April 30, 1901. According to Marlin Firearms, Brophy, there were about 81,000 of this model rifle produced 1897-1916. Of those surviving today, very few are found with strong orig finish. These rifles were considered to have been boys or ladies rifles and usually saw very hard services with little or no maintenance. CONDITION: Extremely fine+, all matching. Bbl & magazine tube retain about 98-99% strong orig blue with a couple small scratches on magazine tube. Forend cap retains about 95% bright orig blue. Receiver retains virtually all of its crisp, brilliant orig case colors, lightly faded on the bottom. Hammer retains bright case colors and the lever faded case colors. Wood is sound with only very few, very small handling & storage nicks & scratches and retains about 99% orig varnish. Mechanics are crisp. Brilliant shiny bore. 49121-1 JR C&R (7,000-10,000) – Lot 2495

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2496
$11,500.00

EXTREMELY RARE DELUXE ENGRAVED MARLIN MODEL 39 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 3927. Cal. 22. First year production. Blued and color case hardened with 24” tapered oct bbl, full 1897-style magazine, windgage, “certifiable pre-ban ivory” bead combination front sight, express rear sight and locking Lyman combination tang sight. Mounted with very nicely figured, B-style checkered American walnut that has serpentine grip buttstock and first type “Marlin” hard rubber buttplate. Bottom of buttstock has the Marlin black and white bullseye. Buttstock is matching numbered to this rifle. Left side of receiver is engraved by Conrad Ulrich in #3 style consisting of the rnd vignette of a feeding white tail buck surrounded by foliate arabesque patterns with pearled background and latch-hook & heart borders. Right side has full coverage foliate arabesque patterns with matching borders and the central floral vignette identical to the pattern on pg 533 of Marlin Firearms, Brophy. According to Mr. Brophy, the Model 39 rifle was basically a simple continuation of the Model 1897 and was manufactured only from 1922-1936, when it became the Model 39A. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Very fine+, all matching. Bbl and magazine tube retain about 97% strong orig blue with only sharp edge wear, a few small nicks and scattered spots of surface rust. Receiver, lever and hammer retain most of their orig case colors; strong on the receiver and brilliant in sheltered areas. Lever has bright colors on the side. Wood is sound with a few small nicks in the varnish, with the buttstock retaining about 97-98% strong orig finish with light oil staining around the wrist. Forearm retains about 60% orig finish. Mechanics are crisp. Bright shiny bore. Only a handful of engraved Model 39s are known to exist. 49121-5 JR IVORY (8,000-12,000) – Lot 2496

2497
$5,750.00

RARE DELUXE ENGRAVED MARLIN MODEL 39 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 5291. Cal. 22. Fine little first year production Marlin with 24” tapered oct bbl, Model 1897 style, full magazine, Sheard front sight & flat top rear sight. Mounted with very nicely figured European walnut, checkered in B-style with serpentine grip & crescent butt. Receiver is engraved in #1 style, probably by Alden George Ulrich in #1 pattern which consists of the large rnd vignette of a squirrel on a limb surrounded by foliate arabesque patterns. Right side has light foliate arabesque patterns with leaf and vine patterns on the bolt. Top and bottom of receiver and top tang are lightly engraved to match. The early Model 39 rifles were simply a continuation of the model 1897 and were produced only 1922-1936 when the model became the “39A”. Very few of this model rifle was ordered deluxe or engraved. Not too long after the inception of this model the Great Depression struck making this model very expensive and the extra cost for deluxe features or engraving would have been prohibitive for most customers. CONDITION: Condition: Very good, all matching. Bbl, magazine tube and forend cap, along with the hammer retaining about all of a restored finish. Receiver, lever & buttplate have faded to silver. Wood is sound and retains about all of a restored finish. Mechanics are fine. Bright shiny bore. Only a handful of engraved Model 39s are known to exist. 49121-13 JR (6,000-8,000) – Lot 2497

2498
$0.00

VERY RARE SPECIAL ORDER MARLIN MODEL 1895 DELUXE ENGRAVED TAKEDOWN LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 140978. Cal. 40-65. Outstanding deluxe rifle with 28″ special order oct to rnd bbl (standard was 26″), half magazine, takedown, German silver Rocky Mountain front sight & semi-buckhorn rear sight. Mounted with very highly figured, B-style checkered American walnut with serpentine grip and Ballard style hard rubber buttplate. Receiver is beautifully engraved in #2 style by Conrad Ulrich with the oval vignette of a hound chasing a stag through a woodland scene on the left side and a standing whitetail buck on right side. Both sides have foliate arabesque patterns surrounded by various border patterns. Light matching patterns extend over the top & bottom of the receiver, top tang, takedown ring & forend cap. The 5 exposed flats of the bbl are lightly engraved about 2″ forward of the frame. These early big frame Marlins are rarely ever found with high orig finish, usually having been subjected to hard service in the North woods, Great Plains & Rocky Mountain area. They were equally popular in the Northwest Territories and Alaska for big game hunting. Given the incredible orig condition of this rifle it can be speculated with some certainty that it likely belonged to someone of importance who used it very little. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus, all matching. Bbl & magazine tube retain about 99% strong orig blue with only very faint muzzle end wear and a couple of small nicks on the magazine tube. Receiver retains brilliant case colors on both sides & top with the bottom, at the carry point moderately faded. Hammer retains bright case colors & the lever strong case colors in sheltered areas, turned silver on outer faces. Forend cap is mostly turned silver. Buttstock & buttplate have a tiny dressed chip on the toe, otherwise wood is sound with a few very minor nicks & scratches and overall retains 98-99% strong orig varnish. Mechanics are crisp. Bright shiny bore, appears to be new and unfired with orig grease and a dead ladybug on the bolt face. 49144-1 JR (35,000-50,000) – Lot 2498

2499
$19,550.00

EXTRAORDINARILY FINE SPECIAL ORDER MARLIN MODEL 1881 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 9520. Cal. 45 Gov’t (45-70). Standard grade special order rifle with scarce 24″ oct bbl, full magazine, “certifiable antique ivory” bead hunting front sight, 1,000 yard ladder rear sight & a Lyman combination tang sight. Mounted with beautiful slab sawed, uncheckered American walnut with straight stock & Marlin crescent buttplate. It has standard heavy receiver. Left side of top & bottom tangs are stamped with the matching SN, which number is also found on left front face of the buttstock and inside buttplate. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms there were approx. 20,000 Model 1881 Marlins produced in the period 1881-1892, of which 2,788 were in 24″ bbl length and only 4,769 were in 45 caliber. Extrapolating the figures based on Flayderman’s numbers above results in a figure of 668 rifles in this caliber and exact configuration making this an extremely rare Marlin. The model 1881 Marlin was the world’s first lever action repeating rifle to be chambered for the heavier, high velocity cartridges prized by the American frontiersmen and hunters all over the world. The model 1881 was a solid, reliable & accurate rifle and was instantly adopted by the pioneers in the Westward expansion of Manifest Destiny and usually saw extensive hard service under extreme conditions often with little or no maintenance and are rarely found today with any orig finish. PROVENANCE: Wes Adams Estate Collection. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus, all matching. Overall retains about 99% crisp orig finish with bright blue & brilliant case colors, including those on the forend cap & buttplate; bbl has faint sharp edge wear with a few very light scratches on receiver; outer faces of lever are lightly faded; wood is sound with a few light handling & storage, very minor nicks & scratches and retains virtually all of its crisp orig factory finish; the tang stock screw is slightly battered. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore, probably unfired, bolt face retains virtually all of its orig factory finish. 49450-18 JR IVORY (15,000-20,000) – Lot 2499

2500
$0.00

VERY RARE DELUXE ENGRAVED MARLIN MODEL 1881 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 10352. Cal. 40-60. A previous consignor states that this rifle was owned & used by Floyd Marriott, a vigilante in the California gold fields in the 1880’s and 1890’s. He stated that Marriott was known to not have worn a hood during his vigilante activities and was later exiled to a foreign country in his old age, similar to what was done for Granville Stewart of Montana, also a famous vigilante. Model 1881 rifles are scarce to start out with, deluxe rifles are even more scarce and an engraved deluxe with extra length heavy bbl is most scarce. This fine rifle has an additional feature of the very rare 30” extra heavy bbl with magazine tube 2” shorter than the bbl, from the factory. It has a modified Lyman hunting front sight, missing the ivory bead and a Winchester “1876” marked ladder rear sight. Mounted with very highly figured, early style checkered European walnut with straight stock & semi-crescent, smooth steel buttplate. Receiver is very nicely engraved, by Conrad Ulrich with the vignette of a running elk on left side, a grizzly bear on right side and a tiny elk head on the top of bolt. Vignettes are all surrounded by very well executed foliate arabesque patterns with shaded background. This rifle will letter in caliber 40-60 with 30” oct bbl, shipped March 31, 1885. CONDITION: About fine. No orig finish remains being a light gray/brown patina over all metal surfaces with scattered spots of light surface discoloration. Engraving is sharp & clear with good, fine detail remaining. Stock has a chip out of comb with a long scratch over the forearm with other light to moderate nicks & scratches showing moderate to heavy wear. Forearm is a smooth, hand worn patina while the buttstock retains 75-80% orig varnish. Mechanics are crisp, strong bright bore with some frosting in grooves. 49450-22 JR (10,000-15,000) – Lot 2500

2501
$0.00

RARE ENGRAVED DELUXE MARLIN MODEL 1881 MEDIUM FRAME LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 12802. Cal. 45-70. A previous consignor stated that there are only two medium frame Model 1881’s known in caliber 45-70. Both, including this one, are listed as caliber 40-60. However, consignor states that careful measuring of the bbl on this rifle by a qualified gunsmith disclosed that this bbl is not from a heavy frame rifle, as the threads & bbl size are far too small to fit the larger frame and the bbl has not been cut and set back. This is a fine deluxe Marlin with “light” receiver that measures 1.032” thick vs. the 1.140” of a “heavy” receiver. It has 28” oct bbl, full magazine, half nickel front sight with screw and semi-buckhorn rear sight, missing elevator. Mounted with nicely figured, streaky, checkered, American walnut with style “B” checkering & pistol grip stock with serpentine grip cap & smooth, steel, semi-crescent buttplate. Receiver is nicely engraved by Conrad Ulrich with the vignette of a walking bull elk on left side and a grizzly bear on right side. Both vignettes are surrounded by foliate arabesque patterns that have fine pearled background. It has dbl set triggers, missing the adjustment screw. This rifle will letter with 28” bbl, S.L. trigger, & pistol grip stock, shipped May 26, 1886. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Bbl & magazine tube retain a smooth, even, plum-brown patina with some thinning on magazine tube. Receiver retains silvered case colors turning gray on top & bottom and on lever. Forearm has a couple of cracks near receiver and stock a crack on right side of wrist with another back of top tang, missing a small piece by the top tang and overall has usual handling & use marks with forearm showing heavy wear & buttstock moderate wear. Forearm retains a hand worn patina while buttstock retains most of an old restored finish. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bore with scattered fine pitting in grooves. 49450-21 JR (10,000-15,000) – Lot 2501

2502
$0.00
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Please Note: This lot is accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter listing this rifle in 32 cal. w/special order 1/2 Oct bbl and half magazine, shipped 8/9/1889.

EXTREMELY RARE DELUXE MARLIN MODEL 1888 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 26061. Cal. 32 WCF (32-20) Exceptionally rare Marlin rifle with 26″ oct to rnd bbl, half magazine, slightly damaged standard front sight and orig v-notch rear sight. Top flat of bbl has standard roll marking with patent date Oct. 11, 1887. Mounted with B-style checkered, very nicely figured, flame-grain American walnut with straight stock and crescent buttplate. Left side of upper tang, under the wood is marked with the matching SN which is also found on right front face of buttstock. Buttplate is unnumbered. According to Marlin Firearms, Brophy, there were a total of 4,814 Model 1880 rifles in three calibers produced in the period 1888-1892; however, only 4 were assembled after 1889. Of the grand total noted here only 23 had oct to rnd bbl. There is no indication of how many were made with deluxe checkered wood, but a reasonable assumption is that extremely few were so ordered making this one of the most rare of all Marlin rifles. This rifle was produced in 1889 when the West was still wild, and carrying a firearm was an everyday way of life. Few of the firearms of that era survive today with any orig finish, especially small bore rifles such as this which would have been not only self defense but used regularly for small game hunting. PROVENANCE: William “Pete” Harvey. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching except buttplate which is unnumbered. Bbl and magazine tube retain 94-95% strong orig blue with some scattered fine surface etching. Receiver retains about 93-95% glossy orig blue, also with some minor light surface etching. Hammer retains dark case colors and the lever faded case colors on sides, turning silver on outer faces. Buttplate is mostly a silver gray patina. Wood is sound with a few minor nicks and scratches with the buttstock retaining an exceptional restored finish. Forearm retains about 96-97% bright orig finish. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. 49505-2 JR (15,000-25,000) – Lot 2502

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2503
$11,212.50

SPECTACULAR GOLD AND NICKEL ENGRAVED DELUXE MARLIN MODEL 1889 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 87991. Cal. 38 WCF (38-40). Fine, deluxe and scarce Marlin rifle with a total of only 55,119 produced 1889-1903 of which only 18,641 were in Cal. 38 WCF (38-40) and only of these 3,729 had 26” bbls. Of that number, extraordinarily few were engraved and even fewer had special plating. This rifle has 26” oct bbl, full magazine, “certifiable antique ivory” bead combination front sight and semi-buckhorn rear sight. It is mounted with B-style checkered, highly figured American walnut with serpentine grip buttstock and crescent buttplate. Receiver and buttplate tang are beautifully engraved in #3 style. Engraving consists of the oval vignette of a running stag on the left side surrounded by foliate arabesque patterns with pearled background and multiple border patterns. Right side of receiver and right side of bolt have full coverage, matching, intertwined foliate arabesque patterns. Top of receiver is engraved in feather and foliate patterns. Matching patterns are also on sides of lever and top tang along with the buttplate tang. Matching SNs were observed on bottom of receiver, left side of top tang under the wood and inside toe of buttplate. Although the stock is unnumbered, there is no doubt whatsoever that this buttstock is orig to this rifle. Receiver is gold-washed over silver plating with the lever, buttplate and forend cap nickel finish. Bbl and magazine tube are blued. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter which identifies this rifle in cal 38, with oct bbl, shipped Aug. 16, 1894. Extremely few Model 1889 rifles were produced and of those extraordinarily few are in the configuration found here. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Fine, all matching except stock as noted. Bbl retains about 90% strong orig blue with scattered spots of light surface rust. Magazine tube retains 88-90% orig blue turning a little plum. Receiver retains 20-25% gold-wash with the balance silver plating showing through. Lever and forend cap retain strong traces of orig nickel and the buttplate shows 60-70% nickel. Wood is sound with a few light nicks and scratches and retains about 95% orig finish that is slightly crazed. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. 49285-1 JR IVORY (6,000-10,000) – Lot 2503

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3000
$13,800.00

EARLY PRODUCTION SMITH & WESSON #1 VOLCANIC LEVER ACTION PISTOL.

SN 69. Cal. 31 Blue finish with 4” oct to rnd bbl that has integral magazine tube, German silver pin front sight, fixed rear sight in top flat of frame. Bbl has usual markings on top 3 flats. Early style “spur” lever. Frame and side plates have standard, early Volcanic engraving patterns consisting of foliate arabesque scrolls without background. Top side flats and top 3 flats of receiver ring are engraved in feather patterns with foliate patterns on rear edge of hammer and backstrap. Mounted with smooth, 2-pc, bag-shaped rosewood grips. Early pre-letter suffix SN. SN was observed on left side of buttstrap under the grip, inside each grip and exposed end of the carrier. No additional disassembly was effected to check for other matching numbers. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms there were about 1,200 of these rare pistols produced in the period 1854-1855, this being the 69th. This design was the successor to the Hunt & Jennings rifles and the forerunner of the Winchester dynasty. Very few of these pistols survive today in any condition let alone an orig configuration with orig finish. CONDITION: Fine to very fine, all matching. Bbl and magazine tube retain 60-70% strong orig brown finish with some scattered spots of surface rust. Frame and side plates retain traces of orig blue being mostly a brown patina. Grips are sound showing very light wear and retain most of their orig finish. Mechanics are fine. Strong bright bore. Muzzle of bbl has been cleaned bright. 49220-1 JR C&R (12,500-17,500) – Lot 3000

3001
$31,050.00

SCARCE VOLCANIC ARMS #2 NAVY SIZE LEVER ACTION PISTOL.

SN 1611. 41 Cal. Usual configurations with 8” oct bbl that has integral magazine tube & full ribs on the sides. Front sight is a large rnd bead, probably a replacement and fixed rear sight in top flat of frame. Top flat of bbl has a crisp 3-line address. Mounted with smooth 2-pc walnut grips matching numbered to this pistol. SN was observed on right side of buttstrap, under the grip, right side of lever & inside each grip. Lever has assembly # “1” on the left side with corresponding assembly # on left side of buttstrap. No additional disassembly was affected to check for other matching numbers. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms there were only about 1,500 of these pistols produced in the period 1855-1857. At that time Volcanic Arms was purchased by Oliver Winchester and became New Haven Arms which evolved into the Henry rifle and then Winchester Arms and, as the saying goes “the rest is history”. Left rear side of frame has a couple of small dents. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Condition: Very fine, all matching. Bbl and magazine tube retain about 75-80% strong orig blue with a couple of small nicks on right side of loading sleeve. Frame and side plates have crisp sharp edges with a few minor nicks and the aforementioned dents, & overall retain a beautiful dark mustard patina. Grips are sound showing light to moderate edge wear with minor battering on bottom right edge. Mechanics are fine. Bright shiny bore, may be unfired. 49059-4 JR (12,500-17,500) – Lot 3001

3002
$0.00

VERY RARE CASED ENGRAVED PAIR OF NEW HAVEN ARMS VOLCANIC NUMBER 1 LEVER ACTION PISTOLS.

SN 1796/608. Cal. .31. Blue and silver finish with 3-3/4″ oct bbls that have integral magazines and fixed sights. No. 608 has an orig pinched post front sight and No. 1796 has a nickel silver cone front sight. Both pistols are mounted with smooth 2-pc rosewood grips, matching numbered to their individual pistols. Pistols are period engraved, No. 608 with non-traditional patterns including flower blossoms and geometric patterns. No. 1796 is engraved in traditional foliate arabesque patterns. Accompanied by a brass bound, rosewood handgun casing with empty plaque in the lid and purple velvet lining. Case is compartmented with space for both pistols including bbl rests, missing frame rests. There are 3 other empty compartments. CONDITION: Pistols are very good with the bbls smooth gray/brown aged patina, with a replaced follower on No. 1796. Frames and sideplates retain most of their restored silver finish. Grips on No. 608 are sound and retain a restored finish. Grips on No. 1796 show moderate edge wear with nicks and scratches and retain about 85% orig varnish. Mechanics on both pistols are a little loose but function and both have strong bright bores. Case is sound having been lightly cleaned and oiled. Interior has strong bright color inside of the lid with heavy glue showing through the fabric in the bottom. 49254-17 JR (30,000-50,000) – Lot 3002

3003
$35,650.00

VERY RARE NEW HAVEN ARMS VOLCANIC LEVER ACTION CARBINE.

SN 108. Cal. .41. Rare special order carbine with 16-5/8″ oct bbl that has integral magazine with half ribs. It has rnd top, nickel silver front sight & no provision for a rear bbl sight and orig wheel adjustable sight in top flat of receiver. Mounted with uncheckered American walnut straight stock & crescent buttplate. Receiver & buttplate are rare nickel finished. SN is found on left side of lower tang, under the wood with matching number under the buttplate tang on the stock and inside buttplate tang. Top flat of bbl has the 1-line address “NEW HAVEN CON. PATENT FEB. 14. 1854”. Volcanic arms were patented by Horace Smith & Daniel Wesson in 1854, based on earlier patents of the Hunt & Jennings rifles which also utilized a self-contained cartridge which consisted of a hollow base conical bullet with the primer and propellant in the hollow base. They only produced about 1700 pistols, in two sizes 1854 to 1855. In July 1855, the name was changed to the Volcanic Repeating Arms Company with Oliver Winchester investing heavily in the company. In April 1857, the company name was changed to The New Haven Arms Company and continued in operation until about 1860. The cartridges for these pistols, and later carbines were severely underpowered and once chambered were very difficult to unload. All that combined to dampen sales, and so after only a few thousand were produced, the company went out of business. However, the design of the Volcanic evolved into the Henry rifle which began production in 1860 and ran through 1866 with about 14000 Henry rifles produced during that time. The Henry was then succeeded by the venerable Winchester Model 1866 and, as the saying goes the rest is history. With the Volcanic design figuring so heavily in the Winchester dynasty, these diminutive pistols and carbines occupy a revered niche in American firearm history, and as such are highly collectible today. Carbines are very scarce with only about 3000 produced 1857-1860 in 3-bbl lengths. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching including stock & buttplate (no additional disassembly was affected to check for other matching numbers). Bbl & magazine tube retain about 80-85% strong orig blue turning a little plummy. Bbl has a couple of small nicks in the sharp edges on the left side. Receiver retains about 70% strong orig nickel showing wear on the right side with a small area of flaking on the left side. Buttplate retains virtually all of its orig nickel. Lever & hammer are a dark patina. Buttstock has a repaired crack in the wrist and has a few scattered small nicks & scratches and overall retains about all of a restored finish, probably a result of the wrist repair. Mechanics are fine. Bright shiny bore. 49059-5 JR (15,000-25,000) – Lot 3003

3004
$0.00

SCARCE ENGRAVED HENRY MODEL 1860 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 4522. Cal. 44 RF Fine, high condition Hoggson engraved Henry rifle with 24-1/4″ oct bbl that has integral magazine tube, late style square back nickel silver front sight and 900 yd. Henry ladder rear sight. It is mounted with exceptional, highly figured, uncheckered, American walnut with straight stock and 1st type brass buttplate with rnd heel & trap with small hole for 4-pc cleaning rod(not present). Left side of buttstock & left side of bbl have factory sling loops. Buttplate screws are matching numbered while 2 of the tang screws are properly unnumbered. The bottom tang wood screw is a replacement, numbered “1947″. Receiver & buttplate tang are engraved by Samuel J. Hoggson in his typical style consisting of a running buck deer surrounded by foliate arabesque patterns on the left side with line & chip pattern borders. Right side of the receiver is engraved in his beautiful matching foliate arabesque patterns with both front side flats engraved in his very identifiable large flower blossoms. Matching foliate arabesque patterns are engraved on top 3 flats of receiver, around rear edges of receiver, on the top tang and buttplate tang. All matching serial numbers are found on the top bbl flat between rear sight & receiver, left side of lower tang under the wood, inside top tang channel of buttstock and inside toe of buttplate. Round part of bbl, under loading sleeve is marked with the assembly number “630″, which number is also found on rear face of loading sleeve. This rifle was produced in 1864 during the height of the Civil War when virtually all Henry rifles were purchased for use in the war. It is very likely that this rifle would have served during the war and almost certainly on the American frontier after the war. PROVENANCE: Woody Frey Collection. CONDITION: Very fine, all orig and all matching, except 1 tang screw as noted. Bbl & magazine tube retain a silver brown patina with a couple of minor nicks & scratches. Receiver retains 70-75% strong orig silver-plating that has turned black with oxidation. Buttplate retains about 20% silver-plating with all the exposed gun metal a dark brass patina. Stock has a hairline back of the top tang, otherwise is sound with light nicks, dings & scratches and retains about all of a fine overcoating of light varnish. Mechanics are crisp, strong bright bore with light to moderate pitting. Cleaning rod is very fine. 49570-1 JR (55,000-85,000) – Lot 3004

3005
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CIVIL WAR ERA HENRY MODEL 1860 LEVER ACTION RIFLE INSCRIBED TO CIVIL WAR CONFEDERATE COL DUDLEY W JONES 9TH TEXAS CAVALRY.

SN 1763. Cal. .44 RF Henry. Standard Henry rifle with 24-1/4″ oct bbl that has integral magazine, nickel silver front sight, an iron filler in rear dovetail & with a fixed rear sight in top flat of receiver dovetail. Left sideplate is engraved in period script “D.W. JONES” with small engraved flourishes above & below. Mounted with an uncheckered, straight grain American walnut buttstock with straight grip and crescent buttplate that has round heel & large trap with corresponding large hole in the stock to accommodate a 4-pc hickory wiping rod that would have been included with rifle from the factory (cleaning rod not present). SN is found on top flat of bbl at the receiver, left side of lower tang under the wood, in top tang of buttstock and inside toe of buttplate. All of the tang & buttplate screws are matching numbered to this rifle. Right side of buttstock has a filled sling swivel base recess and right side of bbl & magazine tube is mounted with a sling loop & ring. Rnd portion of bbl, under loading sleeve, is marked with the assembly number “565”, which number is also found on rear face of loading sleeve. Bbl has the 2-line Henry address in small font. Rifle has several early features including sharp radius on top rear of receiver, small loop lever, slight perch belly stock & rnd heel on the buttplate. Follower tab is of the larger, later size, however the receiver does not have the relief cut usually found with the larger size tab. Magazine spring is a little rusty and short, but appears to be orig style. Accompanied by a large packet of information detailing the very brief life and Civil War service of Col. Dudley William Jones. Col. Jones was born in 1840 in Lamar County, TX, the grandson of one of the first settlers of Lamar County who arrived there in 1836. Shortly after his birth, Col. Jones’ family moved to Mt. Pleasant, TX where he received his education from his mother and common schools of the area then attended Maury Institute at Coffeeville. At the outbreak of the Civil War, he returned to Mt. Pleasant and enlisted as a private in the Titus Grays, Company I of Col. William Simm’s 9th Texas Cavalry. The regimental adjutant, named Bell was accused of abolitionism & bigamy and was subsequently hanged by the men of the regiment who then elected Jones First Lieutenant and Adjutant, effective Oct 14, 1861. During the first year of the war, the 9th Texas Cavalry served with Gen. Ben McCulloch’s army of the West Arkansas, Missouri and Indian Territory where they participated in several small fights. After the Battle of Elkhorn Tavern (Pea Ridge) in March 1862, the regiment was transferred to Mississippi. During the reorganization, Jones was elected Colonel and the regiment became part of Lawrence Sullivan Ross’ famed brigade. For the remainder of the war, Jones remained in command of the 9th Texas Cavalry, participating in innumerable major and minor battles & skirmishes with records showing that the regiment participated in over 30 fights. In the final weeks of the war, Jones commanded Ross’ brigade under the famous and daring Nathan Bedford Forrest’s Cavalry Corps. After the war, Col. Jones traveled for about a year before returning to his father’s farm in 1866. That same year, he was elected to the Constitutional Convention of 1866 and was President of the Texas Club. In 1867, he moved to Houston and began the practice of law and was also the editor of the city’s first daily newspaper, The Ku Klux Vidette. Also included in this packet of information are numerous correspondences about the 9th Texas Cavalry, copies of Col. Jones’ muster rolls, reimbursement slips & other records pertaining to his Confederate service. Col. Jones died of yellow fever in Houston in 1868 and was reportedly buried in an unmarked grave. There are numerous Henry rifles inscribed and/or presented to Union soldiers of the Civil War, but very few are known with history documented to Civil War Confederate soldier. CONDITION: Very good to fine, all matching, as noted above. Bbl & magazine tube are a smooth blue/grey patina with scattered light surface spotting. Receiver and sideplates show moderate sharp edge wear with light nicks & scratches and retains a medium mustard patina. Buttplate has matching patina. Lever & hammer are a dark patina. Stock is sound with the aforementioned filled recess on the right side, with nicks & dings and shows heavy wear with a fine hand worn patina. Mechanics are a little balky but are functional. Strong dark bore showing heavy wear with fine pitting. 49151-2 JR (70,000-100,000) – Lot 3005

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3006
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RARE HENRY MODEL 1860 ENGRAVED LEVER ACTION RIFLE WITH HISTORY TO AMERICAN CIVIL WAR GENERAL EDWARD MCCOOK AND THE KING KALAKAUA OF HAWAII AND LATER TO PRINCESS KAWANANAKOA.

SN 8850. Cal. 44 RF Henry. The rifle is usual configuration with 24-1/4″ oct bbl that has integral mag, nickel silver front sight and fixed rear sight with no second dovetail in receiver. Mounted with very nicely figured, uncheckered American walnut buttstock with straight grip and late style silver plated brass buttplate with pointed heel and small trap. Left side of buttstock has a factory sling swivel with corresponding sling loop on left side of bbl. Receiver is engraved by Samuel Hoggson in his typical patterns with the vignette of a deer jumping a rail fence on the left sideplate, surrounded by foliate arabesque pattern that have fine pearled background are surrounded by double border patterns. Right side is engraved with matching foliate arabesque patterns which extend over all three flats on the top of receiver, around the rear edges, and top tang. Buttplate tang is engraved to match. Front side flats are engraved with Mr. Hoggson’s typical large flower blossoms. Top flat of receiver is engraved “Genl. McCook” in a ribbon. Right side of buttstock has an attached 3″ x 1-3/4″ silver plated brass plaque which in engraved “KING KALAKAUA’S / FAVORITE RIFLE / TO / PRINCESS KAWANANAKOA / FROM COL. JERRY BRANT”. No disassembly was effected to check for matching numbers. This rifle was produced in 1865, late in the Civil War, possibly one of the type II martial Henrys purchased in 1865 by the Union Army. It is recorded that the Henry Rifle Company was scrambling to fill government contracts along with numerous other orders and on more than one occasion, in order to quickly complete the contract, they simply took rifles from civilian production, some of which were engraved & plated, and shipped them to the military. It is also recorded that on more than one occasion when an engraved rifle showed up in a military shipment it was seized by senior officers for themselves. This may or may not be the case with this rifle. Regardless of how it became the property of General McCook, whether through the military, gift or private purchase, it will never be known. What is known is that after the war was over General McCook was appointed to be the U.S. Minister to the Kingdom of Hawaii by President Andrew Johnson and served from March 1866 to April 1869. One of his primary duties was to negotiate a reciprocity treaty between the U.S. and Hawaii, which was then known as the Kingdom of Hawaii. He apparently worked closely with King Kamehameha V and successfully negotiated a treaty, but for political reasons it was not ratified by the U.S. Senate until some 8 years later. King Kamehameha named General McCook a Knight’s Commander of the Royal Order of Kamehameha I. Apparently while in Hawaii General McCook worked and socialized with many of the Royal Family and the King’s staff, one being David Kalakaua (1836-1891). Mr. Kalakaua was elected King of Hawaii in 1874 and was the last King of Hawaii. It was under his reign that the U.S./Hawaii reciprocity treaty was negotiated which eliminated tariffs on Hawaiian products. It is unclear how the McCook Henry came into the possession of King Kalakaua but there is no doubt that he did own it as it is recorded as having been in the possession of the Royal Family in 1932. Towards the end of King Kalakaua’s reign his cabinet was overthrown and a new constitution was adopted which stripped him of much of his power. With his health failing the King traveled to the U.S. and died suddenly in San Francisco in 1891. The McCook rifle than passed to Queen Kapi’olani and on her death in 1899 was passed to her son Prince Kuhio Kalaniana’ole and was in his gun cabinet when he died in 1922. Prince Kuhio was born in 1871 and in 1895, after the overthrow of the Kingdom of Hawaii, he participated in an unsuccessful rebellion against the Republic of Hawaii for which he spent a year in jail. After his release from prison he traveled throughout Europe and South Africa and fought in the second Boer War. He returned to Hawaii and was elected to the U.S. Congress for 10 successive terms. He died in 1922. After his death his widow Elizabeth K. Woods donated the contents of his rifle cabinet to the Bishop Museum. The museum is believed to have put this rifle up for auction in 1932 and is listed in the probate inventory in the First Circuit Court, Territory of Hawaii which was filed August 13, 1932 and appears on a list entitled “Property of Elizabeth K. Woods to go to Bishop Museum”. A letter addressed to the late John A. Bell dated May 17, 1993 on The Friends of ‘Iolani Palace letterhead, over the signature of H.J. Bartells, Curator, details the information about the Woods Estate. Mr. Bartells provided an inventory of the gun cabinet which lists item #A-83T as “Gen’l. McCook” #8850. He also states that the auction of the Woods Estate required many separate auctions in August, September and December 1932 and again in 1935. He further states that the August 16, 1932 issue of the Honolulu Advertiser notes that “rifles, shotguns, revolvers will be sold, along with other things, on the next day’s sale”. Mr. Bartells further states that Princess Abigail Kawananakoa was an active bidder at many of these sales and that her friends were known to have purchased objects for her. Mr. Bartells speculates that “it is highly likely that Col. Jerry Brant purchased the McCook rifle at the August 16 auction and sometime later presented it to the Princess”. The Princess passed away in April 1945 and her will left “—also the King’s pipes, guns and swords belonging to the King and Prince Kawananakoa —” to her son David Kalakaua Kawananakoa. Gerald Clark Brant, a graduate of West Point in 1904, retired as Major General in 1944. He was the Commander of the 18th Bombardment Wing in Hawaii in 1931 until August 1934 at Hickham Field, Territory of Hawaii. Apparently Col. Brant had long standing connections in Hawaii to a family named Robinson, a member of which stated that Col. Brant had visited the Robinson family in the 1920s and again in 1933 and had predicted that the Japanese might be planning an attack on Hawaii. The McCook rifle was eventually purchased by noted firearms collector and Hawaii firearms historian the late John A. Bell (1931-2008). And so is the provenance of this wonderful rifle from a famous and courageous Civil War General to Hawaiian Royalty to a well-known collector whose estate has consigned it to this auction. PROVENANCE: General Edward McCook; King David Kalakaua, Hawaii; Queen Kapi’Olani, Hawaii; Prince Kuhio Kalaniana’ole, Hawaii; Elizabeth Woods, Hawaii; Col. Gerald C. Brant; Princess Abigail Kawananakoa, Hawaii; David Kalakaua Kawananakoa, Hawaii; Bishop Museum, Hawaii; John A. Bell. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains about 15% restored blue with the balance a mottled silver brown patina with fine surface etching. Receiver retains traces of orig silver, shows light sharp edge wear and a dark mustard patina. Buttplate retains about 60% orig silver. Buttstock has a repaired chip left side of wrist with a few gouges with nicks and scratches and retains 80-85% of a very old refinish. It appears that at one time the bbl, lever, hammer and screws were refinished with the hammer, trigger and screws retaining bright high polished blue, with moderate to heavy rust on rear edge of hammer. Plaque on the buttstock is a silver patina. Mechanics are fine. Bright shiny bore. Shows very little use. 49501-1 JRL (150,000-250,000) – Lot 3006

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3007
$28,750.00

LATE ENGRAVED HENRY MODEL 1860 LEVER ACTION RIFLE PURPORTEDLY BELONGING TO GENERAL ANDRES AVELINO CACERES, PRESIDENT OF PERU.

SN 11516. Cal. 44 RF Henry. Very late Henry rifle with 24-1/4″ oct bbl that has integral magazine, nickel silver front sight & a modified 1866 carbine sight in the rear seat. Mounted with uncheckered, straight grain American walnut with straight stock & crescent buttplate with small trap. Left side of buttstock has a factory sling swivel with a corresponding sling loop on left side of bbl. SN is found on top flat of bbl just forward of receiver, left side of lower tang under the wood, partially visible inside top tang channel of buttstock and inside toe of buttplate. Rnd section of bbl under the loading sleeve is marked with the assembly number “4141”. Rear face of loading sleeve is eroded with light pitting & heavy wear which has mostly obliterated the matching assembly number. Receiver is elaborately engraved by Master Engraver L. D. Nimschke with about full coverage, intertwined foliate arabesque patterns with fine pearled background. Matching engraving patterns extend over all 3 top flats of the receiver with a ribbon pattern on each side of ejection port. Top tang & rear edge of receiver are engraved to match with double chip patterns on each side of hammer slot. Buttplate tang is also elaborately engraved to match, with small flourishes on the heel and around the bottom screw hole. Butttrap contains an orig 4-pc brass & iron cleaning rod. Accompanied by a 4-pg letter from renowned author, researcher & historian, R. L. Wilson wherein he states that this rifle has been “documented as belonging to the distinguished military and political hero, General Andres Avelino Caceres, Head of the Pacific War and later President of Peru”. Mr. Wilson also states that General Caceres was known to have been a close friend of Kaiser Wilhelm of Germany. No further information is available regarding the provenance of this rifle. CONDITION: Very good to fine, all matching. Bbl retains a dark black patina with scattered areas of heavy pitting, showing heavy wear on the sharp edges which has also obliterated the bbl address. Receiver retains 15-20% orig silver, being mostly a medium mustard patina with a few light scratches and a couple of small dings on top edges of side plates. Lever & hammer are a mottled dark brown patina with some rust pitting on the lever. Buttplate is matching color to the receiver. Stock has a crack down both side of the comb with numerous small nicks & scratches and a couple of bruises with a repaired chip in the toe and retains most of a very old refinish. Mechanics are fine. Worn, dark bore with heavy pitting. 48944-1 JR (25,000-35,000) – Lot 3007

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3008
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ENGRAVED HENRY MODEL 1860 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 8703. Cal. 44 RF Henry. Late Civil War era Henry rifle with 24-1/4″ oct bbl that has integral magazine tube and slightly altered nickel silver front sight with fixed rear sight in top flat. Mounted with uncheckered straight grain buttstock that has straight grip and crescent buttplate with trap and pointed heel . Left side of buttstock has a factory sling swivel with corresponding sling loop on left side of bbl. The area below the buttstock swivel has a reasonably prominent “Henry Bump”. SN is found on top flat of bbl in front of the receiver, left side of the lower tang under the wood and top tang channel and inside toe of buttplate. Round section of the bbl, under the loading sleeve is marked with the assembly number “1919” which number is also found on rear face of loading sleeve. Receiver is very nicely engraved by Samuel Hoggson with his trademark bird dog on point on the left side plate and fine foliate arabesque patterns surrounding, with matching patterns on the right side, around the rear edge, top tang and top three flats of the receiver. Both front side flats are engraved with Mr. Hoggson’s trademark flower blossom. All engraved patterns have fine pearled background and are surrounded by chip & line border patterns. Top tang and buttplate tang are engraved to match. This rifle was produced in 1865, late in the Civil War and is possibly one of the Type II Martial Henry’s purchased by the government for issue to the 3rd Veteran Volunteer Regiment. Those late Martial Henrys were marked only on the left wrist with tiny initials which were easily obliterated with normal wear. This rifle is in exactly the correct serial range for those Type II Martial Henry’s. Regardless of its Martial association, Henry rifles were in great demand not only during the Civil War, but probably even greater demand after the war on the American frontier. They became a daily tool by those frontiersman and are rarely found today in orig configuration with any orig finish. CONDITION: Fine, all matching. Bbl and magazine retain a dark plummy brown patina with a few nicks and dings and a spot of pitting on the right side near the loading sleeve. Loading sleeve is matching patina with what appears to be fingerprints of blood pitting. Receiver and side plates show very light sharp edge wear without the usual nicks and dings on top edge of side plates and overall retain a medium to dark mustard patina. Buttplate is matching patina. Hammer retains traces of silver cased colors with the lever a dark brown patina. Stock is sound with myriad nicks and scratches and retains about 50-60% orig finish under an old applied finish. Mechanics are fine. Dark pitted bore with good rifling. 49592-1 JR (27,500-47,500) – Lot 3008

3009
$27,600.00

ENGRAVED HENRY MODEL 1860 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 8243. Cal. 44 RF Henry. Late Civil War era Henry rifle with 24-1/4″ oct bbl that has integral magazine, rnd top nickel silver front sight & 900-yd Henry ladder rear sight that has replaced slide & stop screw. Mounted with very nicely figured, replacement, uncheckered American walnut straight stock & crescent brass buttplate with small trap. SN was observed in the usual place on the bbl, left side of lower tang under the wood, in top tang channel of buttstock and inside toe of buttplate. Rnd portion of bbl under the loading sleeve is marked with the assembly number “731”, which number is also found on rear face of loading sleeve. Left side of buttstock & bbl have sling swivel and loop. Receiver is very nicely engraved, probably from the L. D. Nimschke shop in beautiful flowing foliate arabesque patterns that has pearled background. Matching engraving is on the top tang and buttplate tang. Front receiver ring is engraved in a very finely detailed hunter’s star. Top flat of receiver is engraved in geometric patterns and small hunter’s stars. Bottom of carrier is engraved in diamond & dot patterns. Accompanied by an orig Henry black leather sling with brass hook and buckle. Also accompanied by a Kittridge brass hinged lid cartridge box. This rifle was produced in about early 1865, toward the end of the Civil War. There is a strong probability that it would have been used in that conflict. However, like most of its predecessors, this rifle would have seen hard service on the American frontier and at that time was the most popular repeating rifle in the world and remained so until the advent of the Winchester 1866 with improved loading system and lighter weight. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Fine, all matching. Bbl & magazine tube retain minute traces of orig blue at the receiver, otherwise is a smooth blue/brown patina with some very fine scattered spots of rust near the nuzzle end. Receiver has a few minor nicks on top edges of side plates, otherwise shows light to moderate sharp edge wear and retains a medium to dark mustard patina. The stock is sound with nicks & scratches and retains a cleaned, old finish. Mechanics are fine. Strong dark bore. Sling is sound with crackled finish. Cartridge box has a couple minor nicks on the lid and is sound showing a dark mustard patina. 49059-3 JR (20,000-35,000) – Lot 3009

3010
$24,150.00

EARLY HENRY MODEL 1860 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 915. Cal. 44 RF Henry. Very early Henry with 24-1/4″ oct bbl that has integral magazine, rnd top nickel silver front sight, empty seat in top flat of bbl with 1000-yd Henry ladder rear sight in the dovetail in top flat of receiver. Mounted with uncheckered, straight grain American walnut buttstock with straight grip and early, rnd heel brass buttplate with large trap and corresponding large hole in the wood to accommodate a 4-pc hickory wiping rod (not present). SN was observed on top flat of bbl just forward of the receiver, left side of lower tang under the wood, top tang channel of buttstock & inside buttplate tang. Rnd portion of the bbl, under the loading sleeve, is marked with the assembly number “388”, which number is also found on rear face of loading sleeve. Rifle has virtually all of the early features including small bbl address, 1000-yd ladder rear sight, very sharp radius on top rear of receiver, small loop lever, small lever lock tab, perch belly stock, rnd heel buttplate and small follower tab without recess in the frame. All of the tang & buttplate screws are matching numbered to this rifle. These early rifles (this one produced in about 1862) almost universally saw service during the Civil War, mostly as private purchase buy individual soldiers or private donors to equip an entire regiment. After the war, Henry rifles mostly went West in the great migration of Manifest Destiny where they were an everyday working tool by citizens of all walks of life. They usually saw very hard service and are rarely found today in any condition. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Fine, all matching. Bbl & magazine retain strong blue in the gullets with the balance as smooth, dark, plummy/brown patina. Receiver & sideplates show sharp edges with very minor, tiny nicks and shows a lightly cleaned, medium mustard patina. Hammer shows dark case colors on rear edge and the lever is a dark brown patina. Buttstock is sound with a bruise near the left heel and a few light nicks & dings and retains most of an old restored finish. Buttplate is matching patina to the receiver. Follower spring is a replacement. Mechanics are fine. Strong bright bore with scattered, shallow pitting. 49059-2 JR (22,500-32,500) – Lot 3010

3011
$9,200.00

REPRODUCTION HENRY MODEL 1860 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 6369. Cal. 44 RF Henry. Fine reproduction Henry, probably by the late Ron Kudrik-style ladder rear sight. Mounted with nicely figured, uncheckered American walnut, with straight stock & crescent buttplate that has small trap. Top flat of bbl has the Henry’s patent and New Haven Arms address. SN was observed in usual place on top flat of bbl between receiver and rear sight, left side of lower tang under the wood, top tang channel of buttstock and inside toe of buttplate. Round portion of bbl is marked with assembly number “1625” which number is also found on rear face of loading sleeve. Bottom tang is stamped with a small “W” inspector initial. Accompanied by a 4-pc brass & iron reproduction cleaning rod. Mr. Kudrik sold the world’s finest reproduction Henry & Winchester Model 1866 rifles. Early on in his career, Mr. Kudrik’s rifles were frequently sold as authentic and some remain today in premier collections around the world as authentic. They are nearly undetectable to the untrained eye. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching. Bbl & magazine tube retain a smooth, blue/grey artificially aged patina. Receiver shows crisp edges and a medium to dark mustard patina. Stock is sound with only 1 or 2 very minor nicks and retains a fine oil finish. Mechanics are fine. Bright shiny bore appears to be unfired. Cleaning rod is fine. 49059-1 JR (7,500-15,000) – Lot 3011

3012
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EXTRAORDINARILY RARE ONE OF A KIND ENGRAVED DELUXE WINCHESTER MODEL 1866 CARBINE MADE FOR KING ALPHONSO XII OF SPAIN.

SN 118292. Cal. 44RF Henry. Extremely rare deluxe carbine, gold & nickel finish with 20″ bbl, full magazine, integral front band/front sight & 2 position carbine rear sight graduated 100,300 & 500 yards. Top of bbl is roll marked with the Winchester & King’s Patents. Receiver never had the carbine staple & ring installed, being a rifle receiver with carbine parts. Mounted with exceptional, about 3X, uncheckered American walnut with straight stock and rifle crescent buttplate with trap which contains 1-pc of a brass & steel wiping rod. Bottom of buttstock & bbl band have factory swing swivels. Receiver has full coverage, foliate arabesque pattern engraving from the hand of renowned Master Engraver L. D. Nimschke. Engraving consists of multiple intertwined, extremely well executed foliate arabesque patterns with incredible shading and pearled background. Left side plate is engraved with an oval vignette with the head of an English Pointer bird dog, reportedly the favorite hunting dog breed of King Alfonso XII. Right side plate is engraved with a major fan pattern and foliate arabesque scroll that terminates in a flower blossom. Front side panels are virtually identically engraved with matching foliate arabesque patterns. The transition flats from the side plates to the front side panels are engraved in diamond patterns with very fine stippled background. Top of the receiver & around the hammer slot are engraved in matching patterns with kidney shaped patterns incorporated into the engraving on the top side flats. Edges of the ejection port are engraved in feather patterns and top of the receiver ring is engraved with a very detailed half flower blossom. Bottom of the carrier is engraved with light arabesque patterns. The top tang of the buttplate is engraved to match with Mr. Nimschke trademark flower blossom rosette around the screw hole. Additional deluxe features are the engraved on sides of the hammer & lever and bbl bands, a feature rarely found on engraved Winchesters. The receiver, bbl bands & buttplate are gold-washed, probably over silver, while the lever, hammer, trigger, bbl & magazine tube are nickel finished. The sling swivel, base & loop in the buttstock are also gold-washed. Left side of lower tang is marked “VXX”. It is unknown the meaning of the “V”, however the “XX” signifies higher quality of wood. Top tang channel of buttstock & inside toe of buttplate are marked with matching SNs to this carbine. The wrist of the buttstock has had a minor crack repaired which necessitated restoration of finish. The repaired crack is undetectable. Accompanied by 2 small inventory tags that were formerly attached to the buttstock and were removed prior to refinishing the stock (see image). One tag is dated 1943 and the other 1961. The 1961 tag is apparently dealing with royalty having a crown at top center over “PATRIMONIO NACIONAL” (the public agency of the Ministry of the Presidency who administers the palace). The bottom line states “Palacio de (hand written) Oriente” (the Oriental Palace and the official residence of the Spanish royal family in Madrid). The last monarch who had full time residence in the palace was King Alfonso XIII. Also accompanied by a 28 page letter from renowned historian, researcher & author, R.L. Wilson wherein he waxes eloquently about the features of this carbine and its history. He states that this carbine was made for King Alphonso XII of Spain (1857-1885) who passed it to his son, the famed sportsman & marksman King Alphonso XIII (1886-1941) where it descended down the royal line until it was sold in 2014. Mr. Wilson unequivocally identifies the work as that of Mr. Nimschke himself. He lists numerous illustrations of identical features of Mr. Nimschke’s work as found on this carbine as illustrated in Mr. Wilson’s book L.D. Nimschke Firearms Engraver along with numerous other engraving features identified to Mr. Nimschke in many other publications. Mr. Wilson relates that King Alphonso XII was an avid & accomplished hunter and outdoorsman who was an regular participant in the Calpe Hunt, an historic outing held on Gibraltar, dating back to 1812. His son, King Alphonso XIII, along with King Edward VII of England in 1906 became the joint patrons of this famed hunt which continued until 1939, the beginning of WWII. In 1906 under the patronage of these 2 kings, the hunt became known as the “Royal Calpe Hunt”. There is another Winchester rifle, a Model 1873 1 of 1000 documented to King Alphonso XII which has nickel finish and there are numerous other recorded documentation of firearms owned by both King Alphonso XII & King Alphonso XIII, most of which are elaborately engraved and of royal presentation quality. PROVENANCE: King Alfonso XII; King Alfonso XIII; Spanish Royal Family. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, all matching. Bbl & magazine tube retain about 97-98% strong orig nickel with a few small freckles & a couple of small scratches. Bbl bands retain traces of gold-wash being mostly grey metal patina. Receiver & sideplates retain virtually all of their orig gold-wash. Lever, hammer, trigger & loading gate retain virtually all of their orig nickel finish with a few scattered freckles. Buttplate retains virtually all of its orig gold-wash, moderately thin, with a series of small nicks on the face at the heel. The buttstock, with the aforementioned repair has a few minor nicks & scratches and retains about all of its fine custom restored finish. Forearm has a series of small scratches around the center, probably from an old gun rack and retains about all of its orig finish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore, appears to be unfired. Bolt face retains virtually all of it orig factory blue. Wiping rod section also appears to be new. 49154-1 JR (200,000-300,000) – Lot 3012

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3013
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EXTRAORDINARILY RARE AND IMPORTANT WINCHESTER MODEL 1865 “WINCHESTER PATENT CARBINE” SERIAL NUMBER 3 MANUFACTURED BY THE WINCHESTER ARMS CO., BRIDGEPORT, CT., IN LATE 1865 OR EARLY 1866. “THE FIRST TRUE PRODUCTION WINCHESTER FIRE ARM”, TOTAL PRODUCTION OF ABOUT 700. N.R.A. SILVER MEDAL NUMBER 473.

SN 3. Cal. .44 Henry RF. 19″ bbl. Finished in the white without a bbl address. Late Henry style gunmetal receiver and gunmetal forend. Magazine plunger retainer clip is damaged. Bbl band front sight with a dovetail cut underneath on the bbl. Front bbl band is a professional restoration. Experimental rear sight. Varnished burl grain walnut stock with rifle buttplate. SN 3 is stamped on the receiver tang, bbl, forend slide, buttplate and in the tang mortise of the stock. No assembly numbers are present on the side plates or lower tang. One toggle is missing from the action. Late Henry type lever with locking stud. Winchester patent carbines and rifles were an enigma for collectors until 1994 when Herbert G. Houze, former Curator of the Cody Firearms Museum, published his landmark book Winchester Repeating Arms Company Its History And Development from 1865 – 1981. In chapter 1 of his book Mr. Houze clearly defines this extremely rare Winchester fire arm (ref: plate 36, pg 38, plate 37, pg 39). According to Mr. Houze, in December of 1865, Oliver Winchester filed a patent in England for this design, through his agent William Clark. (English patent number 3284 issued December 19th, 1865). Winchester intended to sell most of the production overseas so he only sought European patent protection. In November of 1865, Winchester went to Paris where he met with M. de Suzanne. de Suzanne authorized the purchase of 1000 carbines having Winchesters improvement to the magazine and a fixed price of $34.00 per arm with 50% of the price to be paid immediately and the balance to be paid upon their shipment from New York to Havana, Cuba. The “Improved Henry Carbines” were intended for Maximilian I of Mexico. The carbines were unmarked and shipped by way of Cuba so that Winchester would not be directly associated with their intended use. Paid for in gold, 700 of these Winchester patent carbines were delivered to Cuba beginning with 150 that were shipped by Winchester from New York to Cuba on January 12th, 1866. An export receipt from J.P. Moore & Son, confirms this shipment. Some were also sold commercially despite the lack of patent protection. On March 5th, 1865, an “Improved carbine” and an “Improved rifle” were both sold to Philip Wilson & Co., and William Golcher, for a total of $72.00 ($40.00 for the carbine, $50.00 for the rifle, less a 20% discount). (Ref: Houze pg 41). To this date, only a total of 7 of these rare Winchesters are known to collectors, #3 being the lowest number. Others are SN 5, formerly in the Flayderman collection, SN 8, in the Beneke collection, SN 18, in a private Swiss collection, SN 46, in the Bender collection, and SN 279, which a relic in the possession of the Mexican Federal Army Museum at Chapultepec Castle in Mexico City. In addition the receiver for another example bearing the SN 691 is in the Winchester Arms Collection of the Cody Firearms Museum. Inventory number 242 of the Winchester Firearms Reference Collection describes one of these arms that has no SN. Of the preceding arms, with the exception of #8, all have 19″ carbine bbls, and none have exterior markings. Survival rate was very low as most of the production was sent to Mexico. SN 3 Winchester Patent Carbine surfaced in Michigan in the late 1980’s. It is possible that it was brought there by Lafayette Baker who was a sales representative for Winchester after the Civil War and moved to Lansing, Michigan in 1865. The carbine was at first mis-identified as a Briggs Patent Model. Briggs Patent Arms were not regular production firearms only prototypes. Subsequent research with the help of Mr. Herb Houze has now properly identified this extremely rare first production Winchester firearm. In 2009 Winchester Patent Carbine #3 was displayed, along with the evidence herein presented, and was awarded N.R.A. Silver Medal #473 along with the “Most Educational Award” at the N.R.A. Annual Meeting in Phoenix, AZ. The N.R.A. Silver medal and certificate are included with this sale. PROVENANCE: Accompanying this carbine is a comprehensive article featuring this carbine in the Spring 2009 edition of The Texas Gun Collector, pgs 28-32. Also included is correspondence between Mr. Houze and the first owner and also correspondence between Mr. Houze and the present consignor. Also included is a loan contract with the National Firearms Museum, dated March 17th, 2003, between the consignor and the N.F.M., involving the loan of the carbine for display, and a 3 page handwritten letter from George Madis, noted Winchester authority discussing the authenticity and originality of this carbine is included. CONDITION: Very fine, bbl and magazine tube were finished in the white and show a blending of that finish with an even aged patina with some slight stains at the left breech end of the bbl. Bore is uncleaned but with very sharp rifling. Gunmetal sliding forend/magazine cover shows an even mustard patina. Gunmetal receiver also shows an even mustard patina with some rubbing on the high points and a few scratch marks overall. A few small casting flaws. Elevator has a slight dent. Side plates fit very well. Lever, hammer and trigger show an even gray/brown patina. Figured stock retains nearly all of the varnish finish with numerous scratches, dents and handling marks on the high point of each side. Gunmetal buttplate also shows an even mustard patina with high point wear on the heel and toe. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to obtain the earliest “true production Winchester arm” presently known to collectors. 49546-1 TEP C&R (125,000-175,000) – Lot 3013

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3014
$0.00

RARE AND UNUSUAL CASED CUSTOM ENGRAVED CONVERSION HENRY LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 8068. Cal. .44 American. Wonderful engraved conversion Henry rifle from Peruvian gunsmith Adolfo Birnn of Lima. The conversion consists of shortening the bbl to 19-1/4″ which eliminated the loading sleeve & rnd section of the bbl exactly at the junction of the bbl and loading sleeve. The follower slot in the bottom of the integral magazine was cleverly closed with the addition of a 1-pc metal cover and the installation of a magazine plug at the magazine end which is secured with a screw. The muzzle was machined similar to the orig shape of the Henry muzzle and has had the addition of a custom dovetailed, thin blade, blued steel front sight. The carbine ladder rear sight in the orig dovetail appears have originated with an American Civil War era carbine with alterations. Mounted with very nicely figured custom English walnut straight stock that has a deep cheekpiece and an orig brass crescent buttplate with trap containing an orig 3-pc brass & steel cleaning rod. And additional alteration to the Henry receiver is the addition of a Winchester Model 1866-style loading gate in the right sideplate. Receiver is nicely engraved with full coverage foliate arabesque patterns that has pearled background. Left sideplate is engraved with the large oval vignette of two stags in a forest scene, one running and the other apparently wounded. Left front side flat has a large shield engraved with the initials that appear to be “PJR” or a combination thereof, apparently the person for whom this rifle was customized. Top flat of receiver is engraved “ADOLFO BIRNN en LIMA”. Matching engraving patterns extend over the top and bottom with diamond & dot borders. Engraving further extends over the top & bottom tangs, on the lever & hammer. Buttplate tang is also engraved to match with a well executed flower blossom on the trap door. Magazine cap is also engraved with a matching flower blossom. Tang & buttplate screw heads are nicely engraved. Receiver & buttplate are very nicely gold-washed. SN is only found on left side of bottom tang, under the wood. Lever latch is a custom replacement with larger head, checkered on both sides. Accompanied by an incredible custom, form-fitting, angled, blue velvet lined mahogany casing with the same combination of initials “PJR” inlaid in multi-colored wood on the lid with the prefix “de” and suffix “M”. Exterior of the case is beautifully finished with multi-colored lamination, a diamond shaped, bone lock escutcheon & swinging latches. Interior is form-fitted for the rifle and has three lidded compartments in the front, one of which contains three loose rnds of 44 Webley and the other two are cartridge blocks with holes for 72 cartridges containing 68 rnds of 44 American cartridges. Lids of all three compartments each have two turned wooden pulls. Inside the lid has an attached black leather label embossed in gold “AMERIA / de la M aestranza Geral. / en LIMA 1886 / Adolfo Birnn”. In discussions with other knowledgeable dealers and collectors, this cataloger learned that Mr. Birnn apparently converted only a few of these rifles, possibly only 2 or 3. Once the rim fire cartridge of the orig Henry was supplanted by the advent of the more efficient and re-loadable center fire cartridges there were a few gunsmiths around the world who performed these conversions, although few are known today. It was reported that Mr. Birnn hired European engravers to do the engraving on his conversions. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl & magazine tube retain virtually all of their strong, custom brown finish. Receiver & buttplate retain virtually all of their bright, gold finish. Lever & hammer are dark patina. Stock is sound with a few light handling & storage nicks & scratches and retains most of its fine custom finish. Mechanics are fine. Bright shiny bore. Case is also fine with numerous, small handling & storage nicks & scratches and retains most of its orig varnish. Interior is moderately faded on the upper surfaces and inside the lid. Bottom is moderately soiled with some light damage from the sights and hammer. Altogether, a beautiful custom package. 49132-1 JR (40,000-70,000) – Lot 3014

3015
$20,700.00
Revised: 9/23/2015

Please Note: We have just discovered this gun was completely restored and upgraded (in a most clever manner). It is a superior job and could fool almost anyone.

RARE WINCHESTER MODEL 1866 FLAT SIDE SADDLE RING CARBINE.

SN 14848. Cal. 44 RF HENRY Standard carbine with 20″ rnd bbl, full magazine, integral front band/front sight with forearm band & two position flip rear sight, graduated 100, 300 & 500. Bbl has the 2-line Henry’s & King’s patent bbl address marking. Receiver is first type with flat front sides & flat loading gate and has a staple end ring in left side. Mounted with nicely figured, uncheckered, straight grain American walnut with straight stock & crescent brass buttplate with trap that contains an orig 3-pc brass & iron cleaning rod. Left side of buttstock shows a distinctive “Henry bump”. This feature is seen only on a very few of the earliest Model 1866 arms. The 1866 is the successor to the venerable Model 1860 Henry, and for a short period of time, beginning at about Henry SN 12000 and the beginning of the Model 1866 at about SN 12000, both models were produced simultaneously. These early 1866 arms had many features of the Henry rifle including a sharp radius on the top rear edge of the receiver and the “bump” on an 1866 buttstock, which obviously was a Henry buttstock fitted to an 1866. The flat side receivers were also a carry over from the Henry rifle which resulted in a very thin forearm to accommodate this thin receiver. After numerous complaints of broken forearms Winchester redesigned the front of the receiver with a raised edge which allowed for a thicker forearm. This solved the problem. Likewise, the flat loading gate was only on the first model 1866 arms. Continuous use fatigued the spring steel, resulting in numerous breakages resulting in Winchester redesigning the loading gate to a much more sturdy product. These early 1866 arms usually saw extensive, hard service on the American frontier and literally around the world. They are rarely found with any orig finish and frequently have an altered configuration. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Bbl & magazine tube retain most of their thinning orig brown finish with traces of blue on the front band and the forearm band having turned brown. Receiver and sideplates show light wear on the sharp edges with some light chips around the front and rear edges of the sideplates and overall retains a medium to dark mustard patina. Hammer retains most of its orig case colors, moderately to heavily faded. Lever is a brown patina. Wood is sound with light nicks & dings and retains most of its fine orig finish with distinctive Henry bump and some minor bruising from the saddle ring. Buttplate is matching patina to the receiver. Mechanics are fine. Strong bore with moderate pitting. 49059-10 JR (15,000-35,000) – Lot 3015

3016
$21,850.00
Revised: 9/29/2015

Please Note: The description of this lot is correct but one of the photos is incorrect. The close up of the barrels is for Lot 3015 not Lot 3016.

LATE WINCHESTER MODEL 1866 SADDLE RING CARBINE.

SN 165915. Cal. 44 RF Henry. Standard grade carbine with 20″ rnd bbl, full magazine, square based front sight, 1873 marked carbine ladder rear sight. Top of bbl between receiver and rear sight is marked “44 R.F.”. Receiver has staple & saddle ring in left side. Mounted with uncheckered, nicely figured American walnut with straight stock & steel carbine buttplate with trap. Left side of lower tang, under the wood is marked with assembly number “8”, which number is also found in top tang channel of buttstock and inside toe of buttplate. The Cody Firearms Museum records will identify this firearm as a carbine, received in warehouse Aug 26, 1887 and shipped Nov 10, 1887 on Order No. 834. This carbine was produced well after the introduction and acceptance by the public of the Model 1873 “the gun that won the West” which was in the more desirable center fire cartridge and the rim fire cartridge was of waning popularity. Most of these late production 1866 rifles and carbines were sold into Mexico and South America where the rim fire cartridge was still popular. Most of them saw very hard service under adverse conditions and are almost never found today with any orig finish. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching. Bbl & magazine tube retain about 80-85% orig blue with some thinning and blending with brown patina and usual minor nicks & scrapes. Receiver has nice sharp edges, with the usual nicks, dings & scratches and retains a fine medium mustard patina. Hammer shows traces of orig case colors but is mostly a gray patina. Lever shows traces of orig color in protected areas but is mostly a gray patina mixed with some brown patina spotting. Wood is sound with typical nicks & dings, a minor gouge on lower right side, but retains a nice restored open grain oil finish. Buttplate shows orig case colors on tang and traces across the remainder mixing with silver and brown patina. Mechanics are crisp, bore has strong rifling with some shallow scattered pitting. 49059-11 JR (12,500-17,500) – Lot 3016

3017
$29,900.00

WINCHESTER MODEL 1866 SADDLE RING CARBINE.

SN 126711. Cal. 44 RF HENRY Fine ’66 carbine with 20″ rnd bbl, full magazine, integral front band/front sight and two position flip rear sight graduated 100, 300 and 500 yards. Left side of receiver has a staple and ring. Mounted with uncheckered straight grain American walnut which includes carbine forearm with band and straight stock with brass carbine buttplate with trap. Top tang channel of buttstock and inside toe of buttplate are marked with last 4 digits of matching SN. This rifle was manufactured in 1876 at a time when the West was still very wild and them Model 1866 was the most popular repeating firearm on the American frontier. These carbines are rarely found with high orig finish and orig configuration. They usually saw extensive hard service under extremes of weather and harsh environment often with little or no maintenance. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Extremely fine, all matching. Bbl and magazine tube retain 97-98% strong orig blue with only faint muzzle end wear and a small spot of wear over the forearm area. Receiver and side plates have crisp sharp edges and show a wonderful, smooth, medium to dark mustard patina with only a couple small scratches on right front flat. Buttplate is matching patina. Hammer retains bright case colors and the lever bright case colors on the sides moderately to heavily faded on outer faces. Wood has numerous small nicks and scratches and overall retains strong, orig oil finish turning dark. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore, shows very little use. 49059-8 JR (10,000-15,000) – Lot 3017

3018
$10,350.00

WINCHESTER MODEL 1866 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 152502. Cal. 44 RF Henry. Standard grade rifle with 24-1/4″ oct bbl, full magazine, altered half nickel front sight & semi-buckhorn rear sight. Mounted with uncheckered straight grain American walnut with straight stock & crescent buttplate with trap. This is a late model ’66 with steel forend cap & buttplate. Left side of lower tang, under the wood is marked with assembly number “117” & another number “1605”. Assembly number “117” is also found in top tang channel of buttstock & inside toe of buttplate. Wood screw in buttplate toe is a replacement. This rifle was produced in about 1880 by which time center fire cartridges for Winchester Models 1873 & 1876 had captured most of the market and the popularity of rimfire cartridge was seriously waning. A large proportion of these late ’66s were sold into Mexico, Central & South America where the rimfire cartridge was still popular. Those rifles that have been repatriated back to the U.S. usually show very hard service with little orig finish. PROVENANCE: The William Smith Collection. Cody Firearms Museum letter. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl retains a plummy-brown patina with fine pitting. Magazine tube is a cleaned silver-gray patina with fine pitting & damage around plug retainer screw. Receiver shows moderate to heavy wear with a few light scratches & nicks. Lever & hammer are a dark brown patina. Buttplate and forend cap are cleaned metal patina with pitting on buttplate heel. Wood is sound with a few light nicks and scratches and retains a hand-worn patina. Mechanics are fine. Strong bore with sharp rifling, dark & frosty in grooves. 49312-68 JR (8,000-10,000) – Lot 3018

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3019
$8,050.00

FINE REPRODUCTION WINCHESTER MODEL 1866 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 19331. Cal. 44 RF HENRY Outstanding reproduction, probably by the late Ron Kudrik that would deceive the uninitiated or unwary. Rifle has 24-1/4″ oct bbl, full magazine, half knuckle front sight & 1000-yd Henry ladder rear sight without stop screw. Top flat of bbl is marked with Henry’s & King’s Patents” in 2-lines. Mounted with very nicely figured, uncheckered reproduction American walnut with straight stock & crescent brass buttplate with trap. Bottom of buttstock and forend cap have factory style sling wires. SN is on the bottom tang of receiver with matching number in top tang channel of buttstock and inside toe of buttplate. The bbl address is of the wrong font and is wrong location and the Henry-style ladder rear sight, while correct in appearance has a 2nd hole on the left side which is incorrect for the 1000-yd sight. The machine work on this rifle is better than what Winchester made. Another Winchester 1866, a carbine, is known with this exact SN. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Extremely fine, all matching. Overall retains most of its fine custom finish to both metal & wood. Mechanics are crisp. Bright shiny bore. 49059-7 JR (5,000-10,000) – Lot 3019

3020
$9,200.00

RARE SPECIAL ORDER WINCHESTER MODEL 1866 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 129638. Cal. 44 RFHenry. Special order ’66 with rare 28″ heavier than standard oct bbl, full magazine, half nickel front sight, 99 yard Henry ladder rear sight & Vernier tang sight with 3″ staff. Receiver, side plates, forend cap & buttplate are silver finished. Mounted with uncheckered, slab sawed replacement American walnut with straight stock and crescent brass buttplate with trap. Left side of lower tang, under the wood is marked with an “S” & “1965”. Top tang channel of buttstock is stamped with last 3 digits of matching SN “638” which number is also found inside toe of buttplate. Buttplate appears to be orig equipment. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter which identifies this rifle with 28″ bbl received in warehouse Jan 27, 1876 and shipped next day to order #2690 with 51 other arms. Firearms of that era usually saw very hard service on the American frontier and are rarely found today with any orig finish. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching. Bbl, magazine tube and wood are modern replacements, probably by Ron Kudrik. Bbl & magazine tube retain about all of their fine, custom brown finish. Receiver, forend cap & buttplate retain about all of their strong, custom silver finish that is oxidized to black. Wood is sound with one or two very minor handling & storage nicks & scratches and retains most of its fine, custom oil finish. Mechanics are fine, brilliant shiny bore, appears to be unfired. 49059-9 JR (5,000-10,000) – Lot 3020

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3021
$8,050.00

WINCHESTER MODEL 1866 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 164809. Cal. 44 RF Henry. Standard grade rifle with 24-1/4″ rnd bbl, full magazine, half nickel front sight & semi-buckhorn rear sight. Mounted with uncheckered straight grain, replacement American walnut with straight stock & crescent steel buttplate. Left side of lower tang, under the wood is marked with the assembly number 26. Top tang channel of replacement buttstock has 3 numbers X’d out and also has the matching assembly number. Inside toe of buttplate is marked with number 429. Buttplate is color case hardened with trap which contains what appears to be an orig 4-pc brass and steel wiping rod. Receiver and side plates have been smoothed flat and now with sharp edges. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl & magazine tube retain most of an old style restored finish, as does the forend cap & loading gate. Hammer & lever retain bright, restored case colors. Buttplate retains restored case colors. The replacement wood is sound with a gouge on the buttstock and a few small scratches and retains most of its fine custom finish. Crisp mechanics, bright shiny bore with scattered pitting. An outstanding restoration. 49059-6 JR (4,000-7,000) – Lot 3021

3022
$57,500.00

RARE WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 101100. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Rare special order semi-deluxe 2nd Model ’73 with 26″ oct bbl, full magazine, nickel silver Rocky Mountain front sight, orig, short semi-buckhorn rear sight with checkered edges, with thick base sporting tang sight that has 4″ staff. Receiver is 2nd type with attached dust cover rail and 3rd type dust cover. Mounted with exceptional 3 to 4-X, center crotch, flame grain American walnut with matching figured, uncheckered forearm and straight stock that has smooth steel shotgun buttplate. Buttstock and forend cap have factory sling swivels. Left side of lower tang, under the wood is marked “XXX” and an “S” along with the assembly no. “882”. Matching assembly no. is found in top tang channel of buttstock. Although the buttplate is unnumbered, it is, unquestionably orig to this rifle. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter which identifies this rifle with oct bbl (length not mentioned), plain trigger, fancy stock, peep and knife-blade sights, shotgun butt, case hardened and sling & swivel, received in warehouse Dec 14, 1882 and shipped the next day order number not indicated. This rifle was manufactured in about 1882 in a time when the Indian Wars were still in full swing and hunting and defense arms were the norm for the time. Arms of that era were a daily use tool and were regularly exposed to the harsh elements, dust & dirt for extensive periods, often with little or no maintenance and are seldom found today with much orig finish. Given that this rifle was a “special order” which would have cost somewhat more then a standard, off the shelf rifle, which would have probably priced it out of the range of the ordinary working man or cowboy, it stands to reason that this rifle was the property of a more wealthy individual who obviously used it very little, if at all. PROVENANCE: Cody Firearms Museum Factory Letter. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus, all matching except buttplate as noted. Bbl & magazine tube retain about 99% crisp orig blue with only faint muzzle end wear and a couple of small dings. Receiver, sideplates, lever, hammer & forend cap retain virtually all of their brilliant, orig case colors with some very minor flaking on bottom front left side and very minor sharp edge wear. Buttplate retains about 92-93% glossy fire blue. Wood is sound with a couple of bruises in the buttstock and a very few, very minor nicks & scratches and retains virtually all of its orig oil finish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore appears to have had very little use with little exposure to the ultraviolet rays of sunlight which rapidly fades case colors. 49184-1 JR (35,000-50,000) – Lot 3022

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3023
$25,300.00

1ST MODEL WINCHESTER DELUXE MODEL 1873 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 25779. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Rare special order rifle with 24-1/4″ oct bbl, button magazine, half nickel front sight and early, short, semi-buckhorn rear sight with checkered edges. Mounted with about 2 X, center crotch, feather grain American walnut with early style checkered forearm & straight stock that has crescent buttplate with trap containing an orig 4-pc brass & iron cleaning rod. Receiver is 1st Type with mortised, impressed thumbprint dust cover & single set trigger. Left side of bottom tang, under the wood is marked “XX” and with the assembly no. “203”. Matching assembly number is also found in top tang channel of buttstock and inside toe of buttplate. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter which identifies this rifle with oct bbl, case hardened receiver, checkered stock, short magazine & set trigger, received in warehouse Mar 10 1877 and shipped Oct 18 1877 to order no. 10370. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Very fine plus. Bbl retains about 95% original blue, slightly thin & dull over the forearm area. Receiver & sideplates retain most of their original case colors, moderately faded with some brilliant colors in the very sheltered areas. Dust cover & top of the receiver also retain most of their faded case colors. Lever retains 60-70% faded case colors and the hammer about 95% bright colors. Forend cap also retains fading case colors. Buttstock has repaired grain check in the heel with a hairline in the toe, otherwise wood is sound showing light wear and retains most of a very old light touch up finish and has a couple of small bruises on the wrist. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore with a spot or two of very light pitting. 49059-20 JR (20,000-30,000) – Lot 3023

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3024
$23,000.00

*EXTREMELY RARE POSSIBLY ONE OF A KIND WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 SEMI-DELUXE SMALL BORE LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 555264. Cal. .22 Short. Extremely rare small bore ’73 with 24-1/4″ oct bbl, full magazine, Lyman “certifiable antique ivory” bead hunting front sight and flat top rear sight. Mounted with uncheckered straight grain American walnut which includes standard forearm and the very rare “Plain” capped pistol gripped stock that has Winchester Repeating Arms Co. trademark embossed hard rubber buttplate. Left side of lower tang, under the wood is marked with the assembly no. 11372 & “CF R”, matching assembly number is also found in top tang channel of buttstock. Inside magazine tube is original. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum Records Office search form which identifies this rifle in cal 22 short with oct bbl, plain trigger, plain pistol grip, rubber shotgun buttplate, Lyman hunting front and flat top rear sights. Received in warehouse Dec 14, 1900 and shipped the next day to order no. 83714. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms there were only 19,552 of these small bore rifles were produced in the period 1884-1904, in two calibers and two bbl lengths. This was the first repeating rifle chambered for the .22 manufactured in America. It was not considered to be a serious hunting rifle and was therefor relegated to being a garden pest gun and small game rifle for boys and ladies. These rifles usually saw very hard service with little or no maintenance and are usually found today with little or no orig finish. Of the total produced extremely few were special ordered such as found here and few of those survive today. This is one of the most rare 1873 rifles. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Very fine plus, all matching. Bbl and magazine tube retain 96-97% strong orig blue with a few scattered spots of rust on top right flat and one area on magazine tube. Receiver retains about 85-88% strong orig blue with candy striping on both sides & flaking on left side plate. Top and bottom edges are somewhat dulled as are the top and bottom tangs. Hammer retains very bright orig case colors, lightly to moderately faded on left side. Lever retains traces of case colors on the sides having mostly faded to silver. Wood is sound with a few light nicks and scratches and a couple small gouges on the forearm and overall retains most of its orig oil finish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore, shows very little use. 49491-1 JR C&R; IVORY (20,000-30,000) – Lot 3024

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3025
$17,250.00

FINE SPECIAL ORDER INSCRIBED WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 DELUXE LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 67517. Cal., 44 WCF (44-40). Fine, 2nd Model 1873 with 24-1/4″ oct to rnd bbl, full magazine, Beach’s combination front sight, broken sight base in rear seat & early thick base combination tang sight with spiral knurled barrel. Receiver has single set trigger. Receiver & side plates are color cased hardened and left side plate is factory engraved with the intertwined initials “RS”. Receiver is 2nd type with attached dust cover rail & 3rd type dust cover. Mounted with about 3X, center crotch, flame grain American walnut with early style checkered forearm & straight stock that has crescent buttplate with trap. Left side of lower tang, under the wood is marked “XXX” and assembly number “1074”. Matching assembly number is also found in top tang channel of buttstock & inside toe of buttplate. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter which identifies this rifle as case hardened with half oct bbl, set trigger, checkered stock with pistol grip, Beach & peep sights, & engraved “R.S.”, received in warehouse March 30, 1881 and shipped same day to order number 24873. Undoubtedly, this was a presentation to someone of importance or as a reward for an act of valor. This rifle has seen moderate use but no abuse. CONDITION: Fine plus, all matching. Bbl & magazine tube retain strong, bright blue in most sheltered areas, and overall shows a plummy-blue patina. Front sight retains about 50% gold wash. Receiver & side plates retain about 75% orig case colors, brighter in sheltered areas, moderately to heavily faded elsewhere. Lever & hammer retain strong case colors, faded on outer faces of lever. Forend cap retains most of its orig case colors, moderately faded; and buttplate is mottled case colors turned silver. Wood is sound with handling & use nicks & scratches & retains about 85-90% orig oil finish. Set trigger needs adjusting or possibly just cleaning as there is lots of old dried oil over the receiver. Otherwise, mechanics are fine, very bright shiny bore with faint roughness in some of the grooves. 49608-8 JR (15,000-25,000) – Lot 3025

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3026
$27,600.00

EXTREMELY RARE WINCHESTER FIRST MODEL 1873 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 627. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40) Standard grade, 2nd year of production rifle with 24-1/4″ rnd bbl, full magazine, half nickel front sight and reverse mounted, early, V-notch rear sight with checkered edges. Receiver is first type with first type mortised dust cover that has raised checkered thumb print. Mounted with nicely figured, uncheckered American walnut with straight stock and crescent buttplate with trap. Left side of lower tang, under the wood is marked with the assembly no. 18 and an “R”. Matching assembly number is also found in top tang channel of buttstock & inside toe of buttplate. Receiver, sideplates and dust cover are nickel finished. Forend cap appears to have been originally blued and buttplate is color case hardened. This rifle will letter with 24″ rnd bbl, received in warehouse Mar 21, 1874 and shipped Apr 1, 1874 to order no. 1203, no mention is made of the nickel finished receiver, however, there is no doubt that the finish on this rifle is absolutely authentic and real. Undoubtedly this rifle was the property of someone of importance or of a wealthier class than the common working man. These early ’73 rifles were in great demand with their introduction. They were the first successful, center fire repeating rifles available in quantity and were used by citizens from every walk of life from law enforcement to outlaws, the common working man/cowboy, ranchers and hunters. These early rifles are almost never found with any orig finish. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching. Bbl and magazine tube retain strong blue in sheltered areas with the balance fading and turning plummy. Receiver, side plates, dust cover & carrier retain about 96-97% strong orig nickel, turning a little milky. Loading gate retains about 90% orig fire blue. Hammer retains about all of its orig case colors, slightly darkened. Lever retains strong case colors on the sides and trigger bow with outer faces of finger loop fading to silver. Buttplate retains 85-90% bright case colors, mostly on the face with the tang fading and with light rust on the heel and toe. Wood is sound with light nicks and scratches and retains strong orig oil finish, showing wear on the carry point of the forearm. Mechanics are crisp, very bright shiny bore with a few scattered small spots of roughness. 49059-19 JR (15,000-25,000) – Lot 3026

3027
$25,300.00

COMPOSITE WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 ONE OF ONE THOUSAND DELUXE LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 27200. Cal. 44 WCF 44-40. Fine early rifle with 24-1/2″ oct bbl, full magazine, combination front sight, early v-notch rear sight with checkered edges & thick base sporting tang sight with 4″ staff. Mounted with very highly figured, about 3 X American walnut that has early style checkered forearm and straight stock with crescent buttplate and trap. Bbl & magazine tube are probably from an orig 1 of 1000 rifle. Bbl has silver bands at the chamber & muzzle ends with well executed foliate arabesque patterns and engraved on top flat “One of One Thousand”. Receiver is 1st Type with mortised 2nd Type impressed thumbprint dust cover. Receiver has single set trigger. Left side of lower tang, under the wood is marked “XXX” and with the assembly no. “808”. Matching assembly number is found in top tang channel of buttstock & inside toe of buttplate. SN appears to have been altered. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter which identifies this rifle with oct bbl, set trigger, checkered stock, case hardened and 1 of 1000, received to warehouse Nov 6 1877 and shipped Feb 20 1878 to order no. 11229. Undoubtedly, this rifle was created to deceive the unknowing or naive customer by an unscrupulous person. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Good, all matching. Bbl & magazine tube show a light brown finish over orig patina with light sharp edge wear. Receiver and side plates retain faded case colors with right side plate heavily cleaned. Lever & hammer retain dark case colors and the buttplate traces of smokey case colors. Wood is sound having been lightly cleaned and retains a hand worn patina. Mechanics are fine. Strong bright bore with scattered shallow pitting. 49059-21 JR (10,000-20,000) – Lot 3027

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3028
$20,125.00

WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 474451. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Standard grade rifle with 24-1/4″ rnd bbl, full magazine, half nickle front sight and semi-buckhorn rear sight. Mounted with very nicely figured, uncheckered American walnut with straight stock & crescent buttplate with trap. This rifle was produced in about 1894 when hunting and self defense were the order of the day and daily use of a firearm was commonplace. Firearms of that era were regularly exposed to harsh elements, often on horseback or in a wagon. Those firearms are rarely found today with high orig finish. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus. Overall retains 99% plus crisp, orig, factory finish with bright blues and brilliant case colors, except on outer faces of lever which are lightly faded. Case colors on buttplate have darkened. Buttstock has a light bruise on left side with a couple other small creases in the finish and overall retains virtually all of its crisp, orig factory finish. Mechanics are crisp. Brilliant shiny bore, unfired with factory grease still on bolt face and in the chamber. A truly exceptional ’73 that is now over 110 years old. 49059-14 JR (8,500-12,500) – Lot 3028

3029
$11,500.00

*WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 541889. Cal. 44 WCF. Standard grade rifle with 24-1/4″ rnd bbl, full mag, half nickel front sight with screw and semi-buckhorn rear sight. Receiver is 3rd type with integral dust cover rail and 3rd type dust cover. Mounted with uncheckered straight grain American walnut, including straight stock and crescent buttplate with trap that contains an orig 4-pc all steel cleaning rod. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum record office information request which identifies this rifle in cal 44 with rnd bbl and plain trigger, received in the warehouse January 27, 1900 and shipped same day to order #51399. This rifle was produced at a time when most business was still being conducted from the back of a horse, buggy, or wagon and the daily use of a firearm was a way of life. Firearms of that era are rarely found today with high orig finish. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Bbl and mag tube retain 97-98% strong orig blue with one light handprint on right side just above forearm and some light freckles around the muzzle end. Receiver and sideplates retain 93-94% strong orig blue, thinning on right sideplate with sharp edge wear and some freckling on right rear. Lever and hammer retain about all of their orig case colors, dark on the hammer and sides of the lever with outer faces of lever turning silver. Buttplate retains about all of its orig case colors, moderately faded. Wood is sound with a couple of small scratches and a tiny ding in the forearm and overall retains virtually all of its orig oil finish. Mechanics are crisp. Brilliant shiny bore, shows very little use. Cleaning rod is fine. 49622-2 JRL C&R (7,500-12,500) – Lot 3029

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3030
$8,625.00

EXTREMELY RARE WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 OPEN TOP LEVER ACTION RIFLE WITH ATTACHED DUST COVER RAIL AND DUST COVER.

SN 27491. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Standard grade rifle with 24-1/4″ oct bbl, full magazine, thinned nickel silver Rocky Mountain front sight & short semi-buckhorn rear sight with checkered edges. Mounted with uncheckered, straight grain American walnut which includes standard forearm and straight stock with crescent buttplate & trap. Receiver has single set trigger. Receiver was originally an open top that has factory attached dust cover rail with 2nd Type impressed thumbprint dust cover. Left side of lower tang, under the wood is marked with the assembly no. “326” which number is also found in top tang channel of buttstock and inside toe of buttplate. Left side of upper & lower tangs have the additional assembly numbers “179”. These numbers are generally associated with open top and the earliest rifles of this model. Buttstock has a filled hole just below the bottom tang, probably from an old sling stud. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum record office research request which identifies this rifle with oct bbl and set trigger, received in warehouse Dec 31, 1877 and shipped May 8, 1878 to order no. 11778. Page 539 of Winchester’s New Model of 1873, Gordon, states that most of the known open top 1873 arms fall in the serial range 27443-27580 which includes this rifle. Mr. Gordon states that “Research indicates that almost all of the Open Tops were sold in the U.S. Western market, perhaps by John Skinker, the Winchester agent in San Francisco”. The same page also, under the title “Rarity of Open Tops” states that “despite the substantial effort of several conscientious collectors & students, only 55 Open Tops have come to light at this point”. He further states that of the 55 known Open Tops “there are eleven with special long barrels, six factory conversions (dust covers added), three with silver plating, one musket, one round barrel rifle, and one number 1 of 1000”. On the presumption that Mr. Gordon’s research is reasonably accurate it can then be stated that this is one of Winchester’s more rare rifles, being one of only about six known. Based on Mr. Gordon’s speculation that most of these Open Top arms were sold on the Western market and, given the year this rifle was shipped, there can be little doubt that this rifle would have been used on the American frontier during the Indian Wars. CONDITION: About good, all matching. No orig finish remains being an overall smooth, even dark brown patina on all of the metal surfaces except forend cap which is cleaned to bright metal. Chamber area of bbl has light wrench marks. There is a repair by the toe and the filled hole in bottom of buttstock with a couple of small hairlines, otherwise wood is sound and overall retains a fine, old restored finish. Forearm has a splice on right side of bbl channel. Mechanics are fine. Strong dark bore. 49123-2 JR (6,000-10,000) – Lot 3030

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3031
$5,750.00

VERY RARE RELIC WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 SPECIAL ORDER LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 70831. Cal. 38 WCF (38-40). Standard grade rifle with rare 32″ oct to rnd bbl, full magazine with two magazine bands, Rocky Mountain front sight with semi-buckhorn rear sight & a brass slot blank in an additional seat near the front end of top flat. Receiver is 2nd Type with attached dust cover rail and 3rd Type dust cover. Dust cover stop button and screw are missing. Receiver has single set trigger. Mounted with uncheckered, straight grain American walnut with straight stock and crescent buttplate with trap. Buttstock has applied brass and steel tacks on the left side with evidence of 6 others having been removed. Right side of buttstock has had 16 tacks removed. The tacks were probably applied to make it appear to have been an Indian used gun. This rifle needed no additional enhancement to further its historic appeal. According to a signed letter dated 16 April 1974 over the signature of Captain (O6) John H. Brandt of Albuquerque, NM. Wherein Capt. Brandt states “The rifle was found protruding from the ground in the Dry Lakes Area SW of the Great Sand Dunes National Monument in Alamosa County, Colorado in 1952 by some arrow head collectors. The barrel jutted from the ground and at first appearance was thought to be a section marker. Pulling on the “pipe” bent the magazine tube into a 90 degree angle which was later repaired by a local gunsmith in Monte Vista, Colorado. The rifle was badly rusted and pitted. A human skull was found in the sand with the rifle. The cranium had part of the occiput damaged but the mandibular area was intact. Other bones and items of clothing were not evident or specially looked for. The skull was traded to the Fur Trade Museum in the late 1950ss. The rifle was in my possession, given to me by the late Will Wallrich, and original settler of Alamosa, Colorado, who was among the group which found the rifle. I passed the rifle on to the BUFFALO HUNTER in Santa Fe in November 1973″. Also accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum which identifies this rifle in 38 Cal. with 32″ half oct bbl, set trigger, rifle butt and graduated peep & Winchester combination sights, received in the warehouse June 8, 1881 and shipped June 14, 1881, order number not indicated. Returned and repaired June 29 1881. The peep sight is no longer with this rifle. This rifle is pictured in the book Winchester’s New Model of 1873, Gordon and is mentioned by SN on pgs. 173, 236-37, 240, 245, 265, 284 and 586. The fact of the relic condition of this rifle and its documented discovery along with a human skull leads to flights of imagination with about any scenario one can dream up as being plausible. CONDITION: Fair to good. No orig finish remains being an overall very dark brown patina on all the metal surfaces except magazine tube. The receiver is moderately pitted on the left side with fine frosty pitting over most of the other metal surfaces. Magazine tube shows the aforementioned repair with an artificially aged patina. Stock has a short crack in the wrist with some gouges in the forearm, some splintering along left bbl channel and missing some slivers and overall retains a dark weathered patina. Mechanics are functional with the dust cover requiring hand operation to open the lever. Dark worn bore. 49123-1 JR (5,000-10,000) – Lot 3031

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3032
$11,500.00

WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 205621. Cal. .44 WCF (44-40). Standard grad rifle with 24-1/4″ oct bbl, full magazine, standard front sight & semi-buckorn rear sight. Mounted with nicely figured, uncheckered American walnut and straight stock with crescent buttplate and trap. This rifle was produced about 1886 when the West was still very wild with Indian fighting & plenty of outlaws, cattle drives & everyday hard service. Firearms of that era were a daily used tool and are rarely found today with high orig finish. The 1873 “The Gun That Won The West” (along with the Colt revolver) was in great demand at that time in American and literally around the world. It was the most reliable, accurate & reasonably powerful repeating firearm of its era. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Very fine to extremely fine. Bbl and magazine tube retain about 95-97% strong orig blue with only light sharp edge wear and a scrape on the top flat, magazine tube is turning a little plum. Forend cap has some light candy stripping and shows 92-93% orig blue. Receiver and side plates retain 93-94% strong orig blue with sharp edge wear and some light thinning on bottom front and left side plate. Hammer retains most of it orig case colors, moderately faded & the lever strong case colors in sheltered areas turned silver, on outer faces. Buttplate has turned silver. Wood is sound with light nicks and scratches and a couple bruises on the buttstock, with the buttstock retaining 95-97% strong orig varnish. Forearm retains about 70% orig varnish showing wear on the carry point. Mechanics are fine. Very bright shiny bore. 49059-13 JR (5,000-8,000) – Lot 3032

3033
$5,750.00

SCARCE WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 SMALL BORE LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 325756. Cal 22 Short. Standard grade rifle with 24-1/4″ oct bbl, full magazine, half nickel front sight and semi-buckhorn rear sight, missing its elevator. Inside magazine tube is orig equipment. Mounted with uncheckered, nicely figured, slab sawed American walnut with straight stock and crescent buttplate without trap. Right sideplate is without loading gate. Receiver is third type with integral dust cover rail and third type dust cover. There are about 19,500 of these scarce rifles produced in the period 1884 – 1904 in two bbl lengths and two calibers. This was the first repeating rifle manufactured in the U.S. for cal. 22 rimfire ammunition. This rifle was produced in about 1890 when hunting was a necessity and a way of life. These small bore rifles were not considered to be serious firearms and were usually relegated to boys or ladies for small game hunting or eliminating garden pests. The small bore did not easily lend itself to cleaning and very few of these rifles are found today with good, shootable bore. They usually saw pretty hard service with little or no maintenance and are almost never found with high orig finish. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Bbl and magazine tube retain about 85% plummy blue/brown patina showing sharp edge wear and a lightly cleaned area over the bbl address. Receiver and side plates retain about 80% thinning orig blue, dull and turning plummy over the top and bottom edges. Lever and hammer retain dark case colors with the lever being mostly brown patina. Forend cap and buttplate are also mostly brown patina. Forearm has a crack on top, front, left side, otherwise wood is sound with a dark oil stained finish with wood grain showing through. Mechanics are fine. Bore has strong rifling with moderate pitting. 49432-28 JR (5,000-8,000) – Lot 3033

3034
$4,600.00

FINE TURNBULL RESTORED WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 423068. Cal. .32 WCF (32-20). Standard grade rifle with 24-1/4″ oct bbl, full magazine, Rocky Mountain front sight & semi-buckhorn rear sight. Mounted with extra finish, uncheckered American walnut with straight stock and crescent buttplate without trap. Buttstock & forend cap have factory sling eyes. Receiver is small frame third type with stepped receiver ring. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum research request (yellow sheet) which identifies this rifle in cal 32 with oct bbl, plain trigger & case hardened, received in warehouse Apr 22, 1892 and shipped May 5, 1892 to order no. 22831. This rifle was completely and expertly restored by Doug Turnbull several years ago. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Very fine. Overall retains about 98% fine Turnbull restored finish with Winchester blue & Winchester style case colors that have lightly faded since restoration. Lever, hammer & buttplate are matching condition. Wood is sound and shows most of its fine restored finish with only a couple small mars. Mechanics are crisp, strong bore, dark in the grooves. 49059-15 JR (5,000-8,000) – Lot 3034

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3035
$8,625.00

SCARCE WINCHESTER FIRST MODEL 1873 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 21769. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Standard grade rifle with 24-1/4″ rnd bbl, full magazine, thinned half nickel orig front sight & early V-notch rear sight with checkered edges. Receiver is first type with mortised second type dust cover with impressed thumb print. Mounted with uncheckered straight grain American walnut with straight stock and crescent buttplate that has trap. Left side of lower tang, under the wood is marked with the assembly number 909 which number is also found in top tang channel of buttstock and inside toe of buttplate. These early 1873 arms were instantly successful and in great demand on the American frontier during the great Westward Migration of Manifest Destiny. The Model 1873 was the successor to the venerable Model 1866 and being chambered for the “New” center fire cartridges that were more powerful, reliable and re-loadable, made them an instant success. These rifles most often saw extreme hard service under adverse and harsh circumstances and those few remaining are seldom found with any orig finish. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Very good to fine, all matching. Bbl retains most of its orig finish turned to chocolate brown on the upper surfaces with strong blue in sheltered areas. Magazine tube retains about 75-80% strong orig blue with the balance also a chocolate brown. Receiver and side plates retain 60-70% thinning orig blue with the loss areas mostly a light patina. Top and bottom edges are a blue/brown patina. Hammer retains faded case colors with traces of case colors on the lever which is mostly turned silver. Forend cap and buttplate have also turned silver. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. 49059-18 JR (4,500-7,500) – Lot 3035

3036
$6,325.00

WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 109977. Cal. .32 WCF. Standard grade rifle with 24-1/4″ rnd bbl, full magazine, half nickel front sight and early semi-buckhorn rear sight with checkered edges. Receiver is small frame style with stepped top front edge. Mounted with nicely figured, uncheckered American walnut with straight stock and crescent buttplate without trap. This is an early ’73 rifle in caliber 32 produced not too long after this caliber was introduced in this model. This rifle was manufactured in about 1883 at a time when the daily use of a firearm was a way of life for both hunting and protection. The cal. 32 rifles were not considered “Serious” hunting or defense weapons but were mostly regulated to small game and garden pest shooting. The were considered to be boys or ladies rifles and usually saw very hard service often with little or no maintenance and are rarely found today with high original finish. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Very fine, bbl and magazine tube retain about 98% crip, original, factory finish. Receiver and side plates retain about 95% strong original finish with sharp edge wear and some light scratches. Hammer retains strong case colors and the lever bright case colors on the sides, fading on outer faces. Buttplate retains strong original case colors, lightly to moderately faded. Wood is sound with a few minor nicks and retains most of an old added finish that has been exposed to heat and humidity while in a cloth case leaving the cloth pattern in the finish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore, shows very little use. 49059-17 JR (4,000-6,000) – Lot 3036

3037
$5,175.00

SCARCE WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 SPECIAL ORDER LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 225384. Cal. 38 WCF (38-40). Standard grade rifle with scarce special order 26″ oct bbl, full magazine, half nickel front sight and semi-buckhorn rear sight. Receiver is small bore type with stepped receiver ring on top which is found only on those ’73 rifles in cal. 38, 32 and 22. Receiver is 3rd type with integral dust cover rail and third type dust cover. Mounted with nicely figured, uncheckered American walnut which includes straight stock and crescent buttplate with trap containing an orig 4-pc all steel cleaning rod. This rifle was produced in about 1887, a time of the great westward expansion of Manifest Destiny when repeating arms were in great demand, especially the Model 1873 (the gun that won the west). Firearms of that era were a daily use tool on the American frontier and usually saw hard service in a saddle scabbard or wagon box, often without regular maintenance and are rarely found today with high orig finish. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl and magazine tube retain 96-98% strong orig blue with a couple of small clean spots on the bbl and the bottom radius of the magazine tube turning a little plummy. Receiver and side plates retain 80-85% orig blue, strong and bright on left side, top and bottom with the right side plate and right front flat fading to a blue/brown patina. Otherwise receiver shows only sharp edge wear. Lever retains very bright case colors on left side and rear edge with right side moderately faded. Hammer retains strong case colors on the sides, faded to silver on outer faces. Buttplate retains about 50% faded case colors turned brown on the tang. Wood is sound with some light nicks & scratches, a few small chemical spots on the left side of buttstock and overall retains most of its orig oil finish. Mechanics are crisp. Bright shiny bore. Cleaning rod is fine. 49432-15 JR (4,000-6,000) – Lot 3037

3038
$5,175.00

SCARCE SPECIAL ORDER INSCRIBED WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 255901. Cal. 38 WCF (38-40). Standard grade rifle with 24-1/4″ oct to rnd bbl, button magazine, half nickel front sight and semi-buckhorn rear sight. Carrier is engraved with the initials “J.S.”. Mounted with uncheckered, straight grain American walnut with straight stock and crescent buttplate that has a trap. Receiver is third type with integral dust cover rail and third type dust cover. Receiver is also small bore type with stepped receiver ring as found only on those ’73 rifles in calibers 38, 32 and 22. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter which identifies this rifle in caliber 38 with half oct bbl, half magazine and plain trigger, received in warehouse January 23, 1888 and shipped April 11, 1888 to order number 6715. This rifle was produced at a time when the west was still wild and the daily use of a firearm was commonplace. Firearms of that era usually saw very hard service, often with little maintenance and are rarely found today with high orig finish. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl retains about 90% strong orig blue with a small area of flaking just in front of the forearm and scattered spots of surface discoloration, otherwise shows only very fine sharp edge wear. Receiver and side plates retain about 90-92% orig blue with sharp edge wear and some light cleaning on the sides, turning plum over the top and bottom. Hammer retains bright case colors on the sides, moderately faded on the edges. Lever retains faded case colors on sides, turned silver and dark on outer faces. Buttplate is a purpley/brown patina. Wood is sound with a couple of gouges on the buttstock and light nicks & scratches elsewhere, and overall retains about 93-95% orig factory finish. Mechanics are crisp. Very bright shiny bore. Shows very little use, just poor storage. 49432-6 JR (4,000-6,000) – Lot 3038

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3039
$3,162.50

WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 OCTAGON BARREL HALF MAGAZINE RIFLE WITH GLOBE FRONT SIGHT AND MARBLE TANG SIGHT.

SN 190787. Cal. 38 WCF. 24″ octagon bbl, blue finish. Straight grained walnut stocks. CONDITION: Good, bbl retains 10% blue in protected areas blending into a brown patina overall with muzzle and high point wear. Bore is frosty with strong rifling. Front sight is unique and unmarked, made of brass. Receiver retains 20% blue in protected areas with balance drifting into a pleasing brown patina, 50% fire blue on loading gate. Hammer is silver/gray lever is brown patina. Tang sight is very good. Brass elevator marked 38 Cal. with mustard patina. Stocks are good with numerous handling marks and a large dent forward of the comb on the right side, stocks have been re-varnished with some varnish spilling over onto metal parts. Buttplate shows an even brown patina with slight wear on the heel and toe. Forend cap shows 10% blue with some scratching, magazine tip shows 10% blue. A good example of a half magazine octagon bbl ’73 Winchester. 49435-1 TEP C&R (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3039

3040
$3,162.50

WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 OCTAGON BARREL HALF MAGAZINE RIFLE.

SN 101785. Cal. 32 WCF. 24″ bbl, blue finish. Plain straight grip walnut stocks. CONDITION: Very good, bbl retains 20% blue in protected areas with muzzle and high point wear and slight cleaning, scratches on bottom bbl flat. Bore is frosty with strong rifling. Receiver retains 40% blue in protected area with the balance drifting into a pleasing plum/brown patina. Hammer shows 20% case color with slight scratching. Lever shows 20% case color with balance a pleasing brown patina. Elevator is marked 32 cal. and shows a pleasing mustard patina. Dust cover shows 20% blue. Stocks are good, with handling marks and dents, re-varnished. Buttplate is silver/gray patina. Forend cap shows 60% blue, magazine cap has brown patina. A very good example of a Winchester ’73 in a rare configuration. 49435-2 TEP C&R (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3040

3041
$9,200.00

RARE ENGRAVED WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 SADDLE RING CARBINE WITH SILVER PLATING.

SN 62000. Cal. 44 WCF. Rare nickel finished 2nd model carbine with 20″ rnd bbl, full magazine, square base barleycorn front sight and two position flip rear sight graduated 100-300-500 yds. Receiver has a staple and ring on left side. Receiver is 2nd type with attached dust cover rail and 3rd type dust cover. Mounted with very highly figured, uncheckered flame grain American walnut which includes carbine forearm and straight stock with carbine buttplate. Forearm band is 1866-style. Left side of bottom tang, under the wood is marked “XX” & assembly number 1129. Matching assembly number is also found in top tang channel of buttstock and inside toe of buttplate. Receiver and sideplates are engraved by L. D. Nimschke with the vignette of a running Whitetail buck on left side surrounded by foliate arabesque patterns with one scroll terminating in a flower blossom. Right side is engraved with matching patterns, all of which have fine pearled background. Light matching patterns extend over top of receiver, top tang, dust cover, and bottom of receiver. Buttplate tang is engraved to match. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter which identifies this carbine with “Fancy Stock”, full-nickel with $2.50 engraving, received in warehouse November 29, 1880 and shipped the same day to order number 22977 with 19 other model 1873 arms. This carbine was shipped at a time when the west west was still wild and skirmishes with Indians & outlaws were still commonplace. Firearms of that era usually saw very hard service under adverse conditions & are rarely found today with high orig finish. CONDITION: Fair to good, all matching. Overall retains about 60-70% restored nickel with loss areas dark patina. Buttplate shows moderate to heavy pitting. Stock has a couple of fine grain checks & a chip out of forearm at the receiver, otherwise wood is sound & retains an old restored finish. Mechanics are fine. Shootable, worn dark bore. 49450-1 JR (7,000-10,000) – Lot 3041

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3041A
$14,950.00

RARE FULL NICKEL WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 SADDLE RING CARBINE.

SN 13301. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40), standard grade carbine with 20″ bbl, full magazine and integral front band/front sight. Magazine is 1st type with screwed in plug. Bbl address is in 2 lines with Winchester and King’s Patent information. Rear sight is 1866 style, 2-position graduated 100-300-500 yds. Receiver is 1st type with mortised top containing a 2nd type dust cover with impressed thumb print. Left side of receiver has a staple and ring. Top tang is stamped “34” which was probably a rack number. Bottom of carrier has been filed, exposing the brass. Consignor states that he is the 3rd owner of this rifle having purchased it from the gentleman who bought it from the original owner’s family. Apparently the original owner’s name was engraved or marked on the carrier and the 2nd owner did not wish to have the carbine with someone else’s name on it so he removed the name. Mounted with uncheckered, straight grain American walnut with straight stock and carbine buttplate that has trap containing an orig 3-piece brass & iron cleaning rod. Left side of lower tang is marked with the assembly number “1176”, which number is also found in top tang channel of buttstock and inside toe of buttplate. Being a standard grade carbine with assembly numbers, as found here signifies that this was a special order carbine. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum Records Office information request which identifies this carbine as having been received in warehouse Dec 13, 1876 and shipped Mar 5, 1877 to order number 8489. Ordinarily one would suspect that a full nickel rifle or carbine would have been used by a trick shot artist or showman, which was usually the case. However, the nickel finish being more durable than a blue finish was occasionally ordered by individuals who anticipated subjecting their firearms to hard service. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Bbl retains about 95% orig nickel with slight losses around the muzzle and some minor pimpling over the chamber area above the forearm. Magazine tube retains about 95% orig nickel with fine pimpling and light losses on left side about mid-point. Bbl bands retain most of their orig nickel. Receiver and sideplates retain about 80-90% orig nickel with fine pimpling on sides of receiver and sideplates with most of the loss areas on the rear flats of the receiver. Hammer retains about 60% faded case colors and the lever traces of case colors in the most sheltered areas, having mostly turned to silver. Buttplate retains about 90% orig nickel with areas of pimpling and slight losses at the heel. Wood is sound with a few light nicks and scratches, a couple of dings on the forearm and retains most of its orig oil finish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant, shiny bore, shows very little use. Cleaning rod is fine. 49660-1 JR (12,500-17,000) – Lot 3041A

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3042
$21,850.00

WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 SADDLE RING CARBINE.

SN 332422. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40) Standard grade carbine with 20″ rnd bbl, full magazine, barley-corn front sight & 1873 marked 900 yard carbine ladder rear sight. There is a staple and ring in left side of receiver. Mounted with uncheckered straight grain American walnut which includes carbine forearm and single band with straight stock and carbine buttplate with trap containing an orig brass and iron three piece cleaning rod. This carbine was produced in about 1890, a time when a firearm was a daily used tool & these carbines were extremely popular as saddle guns, seeing daily use in inclement weather & harsh conditions. They frequently had little or no maintenance and are rarely found today with high orig finish. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Bbl and magazine tube retain about 98% strong orig blue with a few very minor nicks & faint muzzle end wear. Receiver & side plates also retain about 96-98% orig blue with a few light scratches and faint sharp edge wear. Hammer retains brilliant case colors with strong case colors on the lever, faded on outer faces. Buttplate retains about 50% orig case colors, strong on the tang. Wood is sound with a couple bruises on the buttstock & series of bruises on the forearm with other light nicks & scratches & retains most of orig oil finish. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore, shows very little use. Cleaning rod is fine. 48944-2 JR (10,000-15,000) – Lot 3042

3043
$19,550.00

*LATE WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 SADDLE RING CARBINE.

SN 626547. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40) Standard grade Carbine with 20″ rnd bbl, full magazine, barley-corn front sight and 2000-yd carbine ladder rear sight. Left side of receiver has a staple and ring. Mounted with uncheckered straight grain American walnut which includes a Carbine forearm and single band with straight stock and Carbine buttplate with trap containing a reproduction all steel cleaning rod. This Carbine was produced about 1909 when much of the business of that era was still conducted from the back of a horse or wagon and carbines such as this were still extremely popular as saddle guns. They usually saw hard and continuous service under adverse conditions and are rarely found today with high orig finish. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus, bbl and magazine tube retain about 98% crisp original blue with both bbl bands also showing about 98% orig finish. Receiver retains about 94-96% glossy orig finish with some light flaking on the right side and very light sharp edge wear with a light halo from the saddle ring. Lever and hammer retain most of their bright, orig case colors. Buttplate retains bright case colors on the tang, turned dark on the face. Wood is sound with usual light nicks and scratches and a series of small pinprick marks on right side of buttstock and overall retains most of its orig oil finish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore, shows very little use, retaining most of its orig finish on the bolt face and loading gate. 49059-16 JR C&R (10,000-15,000) – Lot 3043

3044
$10,350.00

*LATE WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 SADDLE RING CARBINE.

SN 702810. Cal. 38 WCF (38-40) Standard grade Carbine with 20″ rnd bbl, full magazine, barley-corn front sight and 2000 yard Carbine ladder rear sight. Left side of receiver has staple and ring. Mounted with uncheckered straight grain American walnut with Carbine forearm, 1866 style band and straight stock with Carbine buttplate & trap containing an orig three piece all steel cleaning rod. This Carbine was manufactured in about 1923 as a parts cleanup operation. In the preceding three years Winchester had only manufactured a little over 300 Model 1873 arms and in 1923 records show they manufactured in excess of 18,000 arms. By that time the Model 1873 sales had drastically dwindled due to the advent of much more powerful & accurate bolt action rifles. A large proportion of the lever action arms of that era were sold into Mexico, Central & South America where they usually saw extreme harsh service under tropical conditions, generally with little or no maintenance and are rarely found today with high orig finish. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus. Bbl, magazine tube and bbl bands retain 98% orig blue with only slight muzzle end wear and some light thinning of sides of bands. Receiver & side plates retain about 95% bright orig blue with some minor, light flaking, more pronounced on left side plate. Hammer retains brilliant case colors and lever brilliant colors on sides, lightly to moderately faded on outer faces. Buttplate retains about 98% orig blue. Wood is sound with a few, very small nicks on the buttstock and retains virtually all of its orig oil finish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore, shows very little use. Cleaning rod is fine. 49059-107 JR C&R (6,000-10,000) – Lot 3044

3045
$6,325.00

*WINCHESTER 1873 LEVER ACTION MUSKET.

SN 571448. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Third Model Musket with 30″ rnd bbl, full magazine, square base front sight/bayonet lug and 900 yard musket ladder rear sight. Receiver is third type with integral dust cover rail and third type dust cover. Mounted with uncheckered, nicely figured, straight grain American walnut with full length forearm, three bands and straight stock that has carbine/musket buttplate with trap. Accompanied by an orig triangular socket bayonet without scabbard. The third model was the highest production of the Model 1873. Total production for the 1873 was about 720,610 rifles, carbines and muskets in 4 different calibers. According to The Winchester Book, Madis, only about 5% of that total (about 36,000) were muskets. Winchester was unable to generate any U.S. Military contracts for the ’73 musket so most of the production was sold to fill foreign military orders. Sometime in the second half of the 20th century a large cache of these muskets was discovered in Nicaragua and returned to the U.S. still in their original crates. Given the limited production, muskets should be considered quite rare as most of the foreign orders have never returned to the U.S. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Overall retains about 98% crisp, orig factory blue with a small scrape on the right sideplate and 3 or 4 fine scratches on left sideplate. Lever and hammer retain brilliant case colors, lightly faded on lever finger loop. Buttplate also retains brilliant case colors, a little thin on the heel. Wood has 3 or 4 bruises on the buttstock, otherwise is completely sound and retains about all of its orig factory oil finish. Mechanics are crisp. Brilliant shiny bore. Appears to be new and unfired. Bayonet is fine with some light surface discoloration. 49432-20 JR C&R (5,500-7,500) – Lot 3045

3046
$0.00

*WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 MUSKET.

SN 571169. Cal. 44 WCF 30″ bbl, blue finish. Straight grain walnut stocks. CONDITION: Fine, bbl retains 90% blue with slight muzzle wear and some staining, bbl bands retain 95% blue with some slight scratches. Bore is bright with strong rifling. Receiver retains 90% blue with high point wear and some spotting, slight stain on right side plate, dust cover retains 95% blue, good screws. Hammer shows 90% vivid case color, lever shows 90% case coloring. Stocks are very good, full sized with scratches and some dents commensurate with the age of the rifle. Buttplate retains 20% case color with erosion at the heel, some staining. Sling swivels show 95% blue. A very nice example of a Winchester ’73 Musket. 49533-3 TEP C&R (5,000-8,000) – Lot 3046

3047
$34,500.00

SCARCE DELUXE WINCHESTER MODEL 1876 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 32916. Cal. 45-60. Beautiful Deluxe ’76 with 28″ oct bbl, full magazine, Rocky Mountain front sight and 1000-Yd 1876 marked ladder rear sight. Receiver is 3rd type with integral dust cover rail & 3rd type dust cover. Mounted with about 2x, center crotch American walnut with H-style checkered forearm & black fleur-de-lis insert and serpentine grip buttstock that has crescent buttplate with trap. Receiver has single set trigger. Left side of lower tang, under the wood is marked “XX” and assembly number “1660”, along with an “R”. Matching assembly number is also found in top tang channel of buttstock and inside toe of buttplate. Accompanied by a Winchester Gun Museum letter which identifies this rifle in cal. 45-60 with 28″ oct bbl, set trigger, case hardened, and checkered pistol grip stock, shipped March 28, 1883. At the time this rifle was manufactured there were very few repeating big bore rifles available on the market. The Model 1876 was extremely popular for its larger cal & hard-hitting cartridge. At that time, their only serious competition was M1881 which, although a fine rifle, did not have the distribution system available to Winchester. The Model 1876 was one of Winchester’s lowest production rifles with only about 64,000 produced 1876-1897 in both rifles & carbines and four different calibers. This model remained popular well into the late 1880’s even after the advent of the model 1886 with its more powerful, higher velocity cartridges. CONDITION: Very fine, all-matching. Bbl & magazine tube retain about 93-95% strong orig blue showing light sharp edge wear on bbl, turning a little plummy over chamber area. Magazine tube is strong & bright. Receiver & side plates retain bright case colors in sheltered areas being mostly moderately faded & turning silver on bottom and front edges. Top tang shows faded case colors & bottom tang brilliant case colors. Buttplate shows about 30% faded colors with balance turned silver. Wood is sound with light handling & storage nicks & scratches & retains most of its orig factory varnish. Forearm shows wear at carry point & checkering shows light diamond point wear. Mechanics are fine. Bright shiny bore with just a hint of roughness. 49608-4 JR (25,000-35,000) – Lot 3047

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3048
$17,250.00

WINCHESTER MODEL 1876, SPECIAL ORDER DELUXE LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 8019. Cal. .45-60. Second model rifle with special order 26″ oct to rnd bbl, button magazine, half nickle front sight, 1876 marked ladder rear sight & thick base sporting tang sight for Model 1873 with 4″ staff. Receiver is second type with attached dust cover rail and third type dust cover. Receiver has single set trigger. Mounted with about 3X, flame grain American walnut with early style checkered forearm and straight stock with crescent buttplate. Left side of tang under the wood is marked with the assembly number “287” and XXX. Matching assembly number is also found in top tang channel of buttstock and inside toe of buttplate. Accompanied by two Cody Firearms Museum letters, dated Mar & May 2004 which identify this rifle as case hardened with 26″ half oct bbl, set trigger, checkered stock & half magazine, received in warehouse Sept 27 1881 and shipped the same day to order number 28275. This rifle was produced at a time when the West was still wild and owning a firearm for hunting & self defense were a way of life. Arms of that era usually saw very hard service with little or no maintenance and are rarely found today with high orig finish. The fact that this rifle is a deluxe special order item, which would have cost substantially more than a standard grade rifle, attests to the speculation that it probably belonged to someone of a reasonably high social status, such as a wealthy rancher, military officer or an individual with more income than the average working guy of that era. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Fine to very fine, all matching. Bbl retains 92-94% strong orig blue with sharp edge wear, some light dulling and a couple of small scattered spots of light surface rust. There are some small scratches by the rear sight. Receiver retains 60-70%+ faded case colors, turning silver. Lever & hammer also retain faded case colors. Buttplate is a mottled grey patina. Wood is sound with a few nicks & scratches, a couple of tiny bruises & retains about 95% orig piano varnish finish. Mechanics are crisp. Bright shiny bore. 49059-25 JR (17,500-27,500) – Lot 3048

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3049
$0.00

SCARCE DELUXE MODEL 1876 LEVER ACTION SHORT RIFLE.

SN 33765. Cal. 45-75. Fine deluxe rifle with 22″ round bbl, full magazine, English ramp front sight and 3-leaf platinum-line express sight, marked 100, 200 & 300. Receiver is 3rd type with integral dust cover rail and 3rd type dust cover which is engraved “SIGHTED SHOT AND REGULATED / BY HOLLAND & HOLLAND” with the address below and “WINNERS OF ALL THE FIELD TRIALS / 1883”. Left side of bbl and receiver ring have British proofs. Outer face of lever is covered with fine leather. Mounted with about 2X burl & flame grain American walnut with H-style checked forearm and black fleur-de-lis inlay, serpentine grip buttstock that has smooth steel buttplate. Left side of lower tang, under the wood, is marked “XX”, the assembly number “493” and an “S”. Matching assembly number is also found in top tang channel of buttstock and inside toe of buttplate. Bottom of forend cap has a plug screw in what was probably a sling swivel hole. This rifle was produced in 1883 when the British Colonial Empire stretched through Asia and Africa. Undoubtedly this was an Englishman’s hunting rifle probably for Cecil the Lion of that era. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Bbl retains about 80% original blue with small freckles of light surface rust and a brown patina around the front sight which was attached with silver solder, possibly re-attached. Magazine tube retains about 85-90% thin blue turning brown with a couple of small dents about mid-point. Receiver & side plates retain 60-70% faded case colors, stronger in the more sheltered areas with the balance turned silver. Lever & hammer also retain faded case colors, turned silver on outer face. Buttplate is a silver brown patina. Stock has a hairline crack at top tang, otherwise wood is sound with normal nicks & dings showing moderate wear and retains about 50% original varnish. Mechanics are fine. Very bright shiny bore. 49650-1 JR (15,000-20,000) – Lot 3049

3050
$11,500.00

WINCHESTER MODEL 1876 DELUXE LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 47371. Cal. .45-60. Deluxe third model rifle with 28″ oct bbl, full magazine, Rocky Mountain front sight, 1876 marked ladder rear sight & thick base sporting tang sight with 4″ staff. Receiver is third type with integral milled dustcover rail and third type dustcover. Receiver has single set trigger. Mounted with about 2X tiger striped, flame grain American walnut with H-style checkered forearm and black, fleur-de-lis, insert serpentine grip buttstock with crescent buttplate with trap. Left side of lower tang under the wood is marked with the assembly number “2341” and “X”. Matching assembly number is also found in top tang channel of buttstock and inside toe of buttplate. This rifle was produced in about 1884 when carrying a firearm was an every day way of life. Arms of that era usually saw very hard service under adverse conditions often with little or no maintenance and are rarely found today with high orig finish. Being a deluxe rifle it would have cost substantially more than a comparable standard grade rifle, probably out of the reach of the ordinary working citizen. It likely would have been the property of someone of reasonable importance, a wealthy rancher or possibly a law enforcement officer. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Bbl & magazine tube retain about 95% strong bright restored blue with sharp edge wear and some thinning on the magazine tube. Receiver, lever, hammer & buttplate retain about full coverage lightly to moderately faded restored case colors. Wood is sound with nicks & scratches and retains most of a very old restored finish showing hand wear on the forearm at the carry point. Mechanics are fine. Strong bore with fine pitting in the grooves. 49059-26 JR (5,000-8,000) – Lot 3050

3051
$6,325.00

RARE WINCHESTER MODEL 1876 OCTAGON BARREL FULL MAGAZINE “OPEN TOP” RIFLE.

SN 4854. Cal. 45-75 28″ bbl, blue finish. Plain straight grain walnut stocks. CONDITION: Very good, bbl and magazine retain 20% blue in protected areas drifting to a plum patina, muzzle and high point wear, some staining and erosion. Bore is dark with visible rifling. Receiver retains 30% blue in protected areas, left side of receiver and side plate shows some erosion and light pitting, right side of receiver shows good blue with visible striation marks. Hammer retains traces of case color. Lever shows a silver/gray patina, with some staining on the bottom. Brass elevator shows a mustard patina. Stocks are very good and full sized with numerous dents and handling marks commensurate with the age of the rifle. Label stain on right side of buttstock, buttplate shows gray/brown patina. Forend cap shows traces of blue with erosion over all. A very rare and hard to fine Winchester model 1876 “Open Top” rifle. 49533-2 TEP C&R (6,000-10,000) – Lot 3051

3052
$19,550.00

WINCHESTER MODEL 1876 SPECIAL ORDER LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 47655. Cal. .40-60. Standard grade rifle with scarce special order 30″ oct bbl, full magazine, half nickel front sight, and “1876” marked ladder rear sight. Mounted with uncheckered, straight grain American walnut with straight stock & crescent buttplate with trap. The Model 1876 is one of, if not, the lowest production of Winchester lever action rifles with only about 64,000 produced in the period 1876-1897. This model was the first big bore repeating rifle and as such was in great demand on the American frontier for its tremendous stopping power and rapid fire capability. It remained as a premiere long range big bore hunting & defense rifle until the advent of the Marlin Model 1881 & Winchester 1886, both of which were chambered for the more powerful, higher velocity cartridges, including the venerable 45-70. Those rifles were immediately successful, causing a drastic drop in demand for the heavier, more delicate Model 1876. This rifle was produced in about 1884 when the West was still wild and carrying & using a firearm was a daily way of life. Few of the firearms of that era are found today with high orig finish and special order pieces are especially rare. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Very fine plus. Bbl, magazine tube & forend cap retain 96-98% strong orig blue with only light sharp edge wear and a couple of tiny nicks in the sharp edges. Receiver retains about 95-97% orig blue showing slight dulling with sharp edge wear and some light candy-striping, mostly on right side. Hammer retains brilliant case colors and the lever strong, dark case colors on the sides, lightly to moderately faded on outer faces. Buttplate retains about 70-75% orig blue. Mechanics are crisp. Brilliant shiny bore shows very little use. 49059-23 JR (6,000-10,000) – Lot 3052

3053
$14,375.00

SPECIAL ORDER WINCHESTER MODEL 1876 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 30844. Cal. .45-60. Standard grade rifle with special order 26″ oct bbl, full magazine, half nickel front sight & 1876 marked ladder rear sight. Mounted with uncheckered, straight grain American walnut with straight stock & crescent buttplate. This rifle was produced in about 1882 when using a firearm on a daily basis was a way of life, for both hunting & protection. Arms of that era usually saw very hard service, most often with little or no maintenance and seldom are found today with any orig finish. A special order rifle such as this is a rare find. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Bbl & magazine tube retain about 90-92% strong orig blue with fine surface etching on the bbl and light sharp edge wear. Receiver retains about 95% orig blue with fine surface etching and light sharp edge wear, all mixed with some light flaking. Lever & hammer retain faded case colors. Buttplate is a dark patina. Wood is sound with a few light scrapes on each side of buttstock and overall retains a hand worn orig oil finish. Mechanics are fine. Brilliant shiny bore shows very little use, just poor storage on the outside. 49059-22 JR (5,000-8,000) – Lot 3053

3054
$7,475.00

VERY RARE WINCHESTER MODEL 1876 LEVER ACTION MUSKET FROM CITIZENS’ GUARD OF HAWAII WITH BAYONET.

SN 28745. Cal. 45-75. Standard grade musket with 32″ rnd bbl, full magazine, barleycorn front sight/bayonet lug and a standing fixed rear sight in place of the more delicate Baker leaf sight, which was probably broken during the period of use and replaced with the current sight. Receiver is 3rd type with integral dust cover rail that has a 3rd type dust cover. Mounted with uncheckered, straight grain American walnut with full length forearm and straight stock with musket buttplate without trap. Left forward side of forestock is grooved and contains a slotted head steel ramrod which passes through the forend cap which also has a saber bayonet lug on the right side. Buttstock & middle band have sling wires. Accompanied by an orig saber bayonet that has 20-1/4″ Yaghtahan blade and cast brass handle with eagle head & feather pattern handle. Bayonet has its orig black leather & brass scabbard. This musket was issued to Private C. G. Mahyre who was 42 years old at the time of commission on Feb 18, 1897. He was of Scandinavian descent, a resident of Honolulu and the Assistant Engineer for the HAWA Agricultural Company at that time. The 1910 census shows him still in Hawaii. Copies of Mr. Bell’s research pages accompany this lot. Also accompanying are copies of two articles about the Hawaiian Winchesters and the Citizens’ Guard, Republic of Hawaii which gives the history of these rare muskets. One of the articles states that only 617 muskets were produced. Also accompanying is a hand written copy of a page of research regarding the Hawaiian Model 1876, which states that there were 72 carbines and 300 muskets on order number “35449″, Nov. 22, 1882. One line of this research lists SN 28701 through 28800 as muskets, which includes this musket. Another listing of Hawaiian muskets lists this musket by SN. It is believed that this research is that which was compiled by the late John A. Bell from whose estate this musket is consigned. One of the articles by Philip A. Reis mentioned above appeared in the June 1977 edition of Guns magazine, beginning on pg 27, states that under the reign of King Kalakaua in 1889 about 150 members of The Honolulu Rifles, a loosely organized home guard, attempted a coup of the King, which was unsuccessful. The King was quick to dissolve the Honolulu Rifles. Between 1889 and 1893 the struggle for power continued. The King died while on a trip to San Francisco and was replaced by his sister, Queen Liliuokalani. She was dethroned in 1893 by a group known as the Republic of Hawaii. At that time the old Honolulu Rifles was reformed into a group known as the Citizens’ Guard of Hawaii. From 1893 through 1898 the islands were controlled by the Republic of Hawaii, at which time it became a Territory of the United States. The late John A. Bell was employed in Hawaii for many years, where he developed an interest in Hawaiian firearms history and began collecting those arms and amassing information regarding them. Most of what is known today about Hawaiian firearms is a result of Mr. Bell’s research. This musket and three other arms being sold in this auction are from Mr. Bell’s collection, all of which are documented to Hawaii by various means. PROVENANCE: Citizens’ Guard of Hawaii; John A. Bell Collection. CONDITION: Very good. The metal, overall, is a smooth, even brown patina with some light freckling on the receiver, sideplates and dust cover. Wood is sound with nicks, dings and scratches and overall retains a dark hand worn patina. Mechanics are fine. Bright shiny bore. Bayonet is also fine with lightly cleaned blade. Handle has a couple of small dings and shows a medium mustard patina. Scabbard is very fine with a few small nicks in the finish and retains about 80% orig black finish on the leather with dark patina on the throat and tip. 49501-2 JRL (6,000-10,000) – Lot 3054

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3055
$14,375.00

SCARCE WINCHESTER 1876 SADDLE RING CARBINE.

SN 2035. Cal. .45-75. Standard grade carbine with 22″ rnd bbl, barleycorn front sight & 100 meter, reverse mounted carbine ladder rear sight. Receiver is second type with attached dust cover rail and second type dust cover with impressed thumbprint. Left side of receiver has a stud and ring. Mounted with uncheckered, straight grain American walnut with full length forearm that has blued steel tip to the 2-line Winchester & King’s patent address is also stamped “TRULOCK & HARRISS 9 DAWSON ST DUBLIN”. Left side of receiver is stamped “8284” and bbl & receiver have British proofs. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum factory letter which identifies this arm as a rifle with oct bbl, set trigger & “changed to carbine”, received in warehouse Mar 7 1880 and shipped June 2 1880 with 9 other arms to order number 20192. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl retains about 90% strong orig blue, turning plum & thin over the area between rear sight and bbl band. Receiver retains about 85-90% strong orig blue mixing with brown. Lever & hammer retain most of their orig case colors, strong on the hammer; brilliant on sides of lever. Buttplate retains about 70% lightly faded case colors. Wood is sound with a few light nicks & scratches and retains most of its orig oil finish. Mechanics are crisp. Bright shiny bore. 49059-24 JR (6,000-10,000) – Lot 3055

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3056
$25,300.00

SCARCE SPECIAL ORDER WINCHESTER DELUXE MODEL 1886 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 114616. Cal. 45-90. Fine Special Order ’86 with 26″ oct bbl, button mag, Lyman hunting front sight utilizes “certifiable antique ivory” bead and semi-buckhorn rear sight. Mounted with about 3X, center crotch, flame grain American walnut that includes H-style checkered forearm and capped pistol grip buttstock with smooth steel buttplate. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum records office research request which identifies this rifle in cal 45-90, with oct bbl, plain trigger, checkered pistol grip stock, shotgun butt, oil finish and half mag, received in warehouse December 10,1898 and shipped same day to order #18311. This rifle was produced at a time when using a firearm for hunting and personal protection was commonplace. This rifle was probably someone’s hunting rifle that saw very little use in the outdoors. Extended exposure to the ultraviolet rays of sunshine rapidly fades case colors. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl retains about 98% strong orig blue with a couple of small nicks and slight muzzle end wear, beginning to turn a little plum. Receiver retains about all of its orig case colors, brilliant on the sides & upper and lower tangs, lightly faded on top and bottom edges. Hammer retains about all of its orig case colors turned dark on top edge. Lever retains bright case colors on sides, moderately faded on outer faces. Forend cap shows dark case colors turning a little brown. Buttplate is mostly a smooth light brown patina with rust on the heel. Stock is missing slivers around both upper and lower tangs on both sides, lower left is fairly large, otherwise wood is sound with a few light nicks and scratches and retain virtually all of its orig oil finish. Mechanics are crisp. Brilliant shiny bore shows very little use if any, receiver is still full of old grease. 49622-1 JR IVORY (15,000-25,000) – Lot 3056

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3057
$16,675.00

WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 DELUXE LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 8509. Cal. .38-56. Early ’86 with 26″ oct bbl, full magazine, Lyman “certifiable antique ivory” bead hunting front sight, semi-buckhorn rear sight and Lyman combination tang sight. Mounted with about 3x, center crotch, feather and flame grain American walnut with H-style checkered forearm and straight stock with crescent buttplate. Left side of lower tang, under wood is marked with the assembly number “721” & “XXX”. Matching assembly number is found in top tang channel of buttstock and inside toe of buttplate. This rifle was produced in about 1887 at a time when the west was still wild and long-range, big caliber rifles were in great demand for both hunting and protection. Generally, those arms of that era saw continuous hard service under harsh conditions, often with little or no maintenance and are rarely found today with high orig finish. Simple exposure to ultra-violet rays of sunlight will fade case colors. That this rifle survived until today with high orig finish attests to the probability that it belonged to someone of higher standing or a wealthy rancher who used it very little. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl retains about 95% strong orig blue, turning a little plum showing light muzzle and sharp edge wear with a couple of tiny nicks. Magazine tube retains about 98% orig blue turning a little plumming. Receiver retains about 80-85% orig case colors, brilliant on left side with partial, orig lacquer coating. Right side and top edge are heavily faded and bottom edge has turned silver from carrying. Hammer retains bright case colors on sides and rear edge, turned silver on top. Lever retains strong case color on left side somewhat more faded on right side and outer faces. Forend cap retains about 50% faded case colors. Buttplate retains smoky case colors. Wood is sound with light nicks and scratches, a small bruise on forearm with buttstock retaining about 95% strong piano varnish finish, possibly an old restoration. Forearm shows dark staining on bottom rear and retains about 70% matching finish. Mechanics are crisp. Bright shiny bore shows very little use. 49533-1 JR IVORY (15,000-25,000) – Lot 3057

3058
$0.00

SPECIAL ORDER DELUXE WINCHESTER 1886 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 48222. Cal. 45-70. Fine deluxe ’86 with special order 28″ oct bbl, full magazine, Lyman “certifiable antique ivory” bead hunting front sight & 3-leaf express rear sight. Mounted with nicely figured, about 2X American walnut with H-style checkered forearm & black insert, serpentine grip buttstock with silver plated crescent buttplate. Bolt & lever are also silver plated. Left side of lower tang, under the wood is marked with the assembly number “109” & “XX”. Matching assembly # is also found in top tang channel of buttstock and inside toe of buttplate. This rifle appears to have been produced in about 1890 at a time when business was still conducted from the back of a horse or wagon and firearms were a way of life. Firearms of that era usually saw continuous daily use, usually under harsh circumstances with very little maintenance and are rarely found today with high orig finish. Deluxe rifles such as this were mostly out of reach for the average working man so it stands to reason that this rifle belonged to someone of a higher social status. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Fine to very fine, all matching. Rifle overall retains a Turnbull quality restoration with strong, bright, Winchester-style blue on the bbl & magazine tube, orig appearing case colors on the receiver and hammer and a lightly restored finish on the wood. Forearm has a repaired sliver on the right side at the forend cap, otherwise wood is sound with nicks & dings and light oil staining around the metal. Checkering has been freshened. Mechanics are crisp. Strong bright bore, dark in the grooves. 49059-31 JR IVORY (10,000-15,000) – Lot 3058

3059
$10,925.00

*SCARCE SPECIAL ORDER WINCHESTER DELUXE MODEL 1886 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 142633. Cal. 45-70. Fine deluxe ’86 with special order 24″ oct to rnd bbl, half magazine, Lyman “certifiable antique ivory” bead front sight, rifle ladder rear sight & Lyman combination rear tang sight. Mounted with very nicely figured, about 2X American walnut that has H-style checkered forearm and straight stock with crescent buttplate. Left side of lower tang is marked with the assembly # 534 and XX. Matching assembly # is also found in top tang channel of buttstock & inside toe of buttplate. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter which identifies this rifle in Cal. 45-70 with 24″ half oct bbl, plain trigger, fancy, checkered stock & half magazine, received in warehouse Dec 6, 1907 and shipped Dec 9, 1907 to order #130865. This rifle likely would have been someones prized hunting rifle and shows use but no abuse. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Fine to very fine, all matching. Bbl, magazine tube & forend cap retain about 95% strong orig blue with a few minor, very light nicks & scratches. Receiver retains about 70% orig blue, thinning over the top, worn to grey on bottom. Hammer retains dark case colors and lever case colors in sheltered areas, mostly having turned silver. Buttplate is a grey patina. Wood is sound with normal handling & use, nicks & scratches and retains about 95% orig piano varnish finish. Mechanics are fine. Bright shiny bore. 49059-29 JR C&R; IVORY (10,000-15,000) – Lot 3059

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3060
$18,400.00

RARE WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 BIG 50 SPECIAL ORDER LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 89289. Cal. 50 EX (50-110). Standard grade rifle with 26″ rnd bbl, button mag, Jack (Winchester Express) front sight and 3-leaf platinum line carbine/Express rear sight. Left side of bbl and receiver have small British proofs. Mounted with uncheckered straight grain American walnut that includes straight stock and smooth steel shotgun buttplate. Receiver is color case hardened, which is somewhat more scarce on the 50 cal rifles than blued receivers. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum records office information request sheet which identifies this rifle in cal 50-110 with rnd bbl, plain trigger, half magazine, and shotgun butt, received in warehouse June 29, 1894 and shipped the next day to order #14061. By the time Winchester began chambering their 1886 rifles for this caliber color case hardening on receivers was a special order feature and not often seen on the 50 caliber rifles. The configuration found here was very popular with the British but usually with a 22″ bbl. They favored it for tiger and lion hunting and other major African game. They usually saw very hard service on these safaris and are rarely found today with orig high finish, most often having altered sights and English style finish. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl retains 90-92% strong orig blue with a thin spot just above the forend cap. Receiver retains about all of its orig case colors, strong and bright to brilliant on the sides, moderately faded over the top and fading to silver on the bottom. Hammer retains bright case colors, turned a little dark on the top edge. Lever retains bright case colors on side, fading on outer faces. Buttplate is a gray metal patina. Stock has a series of small gouges on left side, otherwise wood is sound with a few light nicks and scratches and retains most of its orig oil finish. Mechanics are crisp. Very bright shiny bore, shows very little use. 49622-3 JRL (15,000-25,000) – Lot 3060

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3061
$6,900.00

SCARCE DELUXE SPECIAL ORDER WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 38778. Cal. 38-56. Fine deluxe ’86 in scarce configuration with 26″ oct to rnd bbl, full magazine, half nickel front sight with screw, semi-buckhorn rear sight & Lyman combination tang sight. Mounted with 2-3X center crotch, flame grain American walnut with H-style checkered forearm & black insert, serpentine grip buttstock with crescent buttplate. Left side of bottom tang, under the wood is marked with the assembly # “295” & “XX”. Matching assembly number is also found in top tang channel of buttstock. Buttplate is unmarked. Rear face of buttstock is stamped “NOV. 13-6 / N.C.R”. Buttstock has an old repair in the wrist that is barely noticeable on the outside. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum which identifies this rifle in Cal. 38-56 in half oct bbl, plain trigger, checkered pistol grip stock, received in warehouse May 2, 1890 and shipped same day to Order # 11740. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl & magazine tube retain about 95% of a very old restored blue. Receiver retains 70-80% orig case colors under a coating of old dried oil. Colors are stronger in sheltered areas, faded elsewhere and turned grey over top & bottom edges. Hammer retains dark orig case colors and lever faded case colors on sides. Forend cap is a grey patina and buttplate shows about 90% restored case colors Stock has the aforementioned repaired crack, otherwise wood is sound with the wood overall retaining an old restored finish probably from the time of wrist repair. Mechanics are fine. Bright shiny bore. 49059-30 JR (7,500-12,500) – Lot 3061

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3062
$13,800.00

*WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 DELUXE LIGHTWEIGHT TAKE DOWN LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 129542. Cal. 45-70. Fine lightweight rifle with 22″ lightweight, tapered rnd bbl, half magazine, take down, pedestal mounted Lyman “certifiable antique ivory” bead front sight, altered semi-buckhorn rear sight and Lyman combination tang sight. Mounted with about 2-X shell and flame grain American walnut with H-style checkered forearm and capped pistol grip stock with Winchester trademark embossed hard rubber buttplate. Left side of lower tang, under the wood is marked with the assembly number “264”, “XX” and an “R”. Matching assembly number is found in top tang channel of buttstock. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter which identifies this rifle in cal. 45-70 with 22″ extra light rnd bbl, plain trigger, checkered pistol grip stock with oil finish and rubber buttplate with half magazine and take down, received in warehouse February 19, 1904 and shipped February 22, 1904 to order # T111999, return to repaired August 16, 1904, order # 242118. This rifle was produced at a time when business was still conducted from the back of a horse, buggy or wagon and the daily use of firearms was commonplace for hunting and self defense. This model rifle was extremely popular in the great North Woods, Canada and Alaska for big game hunting and self defense. Most often these rifles saw hard service under adverse conditions and are rarely found today with high orig finish. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Very fine plus, all matching. Bbl and magazine tube retain 96-97% strong, orig blue with light muzzle end wear and light wear on the magazine tube cap. Bbl extension retains 75-80% orig blue with a wear spot on the bottom and side, at the carry point. Receiver retains 96-97% strong orig blue with only sharp edge wear and a couple of small scratches. Hammer retains brilliant case colors, faded on top edge. Lever retains brilliant case colors on the sides, moderately faded on outer faces. Wood is sound with some light mildew spots on the buttstock, a few nicks & scratches and retains most of is orig oil finish, showing wear on the forearm at the carry point. Mechanics are crisp. Brilliant shiny bore. Shows little use. 49432-17 JR C&R; IVORY (10,000-15,000) – Lot 3062

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3063
$12,075.00

*WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 LIGHTWEIGHT TAKEDOWN LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 129398. Cal. 45-70. Standard grade rifle with 24″ tapered extra light rnd bbl, half magazine, takedown with pedestal mounted “certifiable antique ivory” bead Lyman hunting front sight, Lyman 6-A two leaf folding rear sight & Lyman combination tang sight. Bbl is marked “NICKEL STEEL” on bbl over chamber area. Mounted with uncheckered straight grain American walnut, straight stock with Winchester trademark embossed hard rubber buttplate. This rifle was produced in about 1903 when the daily use of firearms was commonplace both for hunting & self-protection. Firearms of that era usually saw hard service & are rarely found today with high orig finish. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus. Overall retains about 99% crisp orig factory finish with only a couple of tiny little nicks on receiver. Blue is crisp and bright and case colors on lever & hammer are brilliant. Wood is sound with a very few, very small handling & storage nicks & scratches & retains virtually all of its bright orig finish. Mechanics are crisp. Brilliant shiny bore. May be unfired. 49608-7 JR C&R; IVORY (7,000-10,000) – Lot 3063

3064
$18,400.00

FINE WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 12163. Cal. 38-56. Early Standard Grade rifle with 26″ oct bbl, full magazine, altered half-nickel front sight and semi buckhorn rear sight. Mounted with uncheckered straight grain American walnut with straight stock and crescent buttplate. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter which identifies this rifle in cal. 38-56 with oct bbl and plain trigger, received in warehouse January 10, 1888 and shipped the next day. Standard grade rifles, such as found here, were the every-day working tool of the ordinary man on the American frontier and generally saw very hard service under harsh circumstances on horse, wagon, or buggy, often with little or no maintenance and are rarely found today with high orig finish. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus. Bbl and magazine tube retain 98-99% strong orig blue. Receiver retains virtually all of its orig case colors, brilliant on sides and top, moderately thinning toward bottom front, brilliant toward lever. Hammer retains all of its brilliant case colors as does top & bottom tangs. Lever retains virtually all of its orig case colors, bright on sides slightly faded on outer faces and turning dark on loop. Buttplate retains most of its orig case colors, strong on tang and faded on face. Forend cap retains virtually all of its bright orig case colors. Wood is sound with a few very minor handling & storage nicks & scratches & retains virtually all of its orig bright factory varnish. Mechanics are crisp. Brilliant shiny bore. Appears to be new and unfired. 49608-1 JR (7,500-12,500) – Lot 3064

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3065
$0.00

WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 HEAVY OCTAGON BARREL FULL MAGAZINE RIFLE WITH SET TRIGGER.

SN 8791. Cal. 45-70 26″ heavy oct bbl, blue finish. Plain straight grain walnut stocks. Special heavy barrel type blade front and buckhorn rear sight. Set trigger. Accompanied by a 1979 dated Cody Firearms Museum letter stating extra heavy barrel and set trigger as special order features and shipped October 26,1887. CONDITION: Good, bbl shows a brown patina finish overall with muzzle and high point wear, very little bad erosion. Magazine shows 20% blue in protected areas blending into brown patina, slight muzzle wear. Bore is dark with visible rifling. Receiver shows a gray/brown patina overall with some high point wear and some light cleaning marks. Bolt shows 20% blue at the rear end. Hammer shows silvered out case coloring. Lever shows silver/gray patina. Set trigger functions well. Stocks are good, have been cleaned and show a coat of new varnish. Small sliver of wood missing at wrist of stock next to hammer. Buttplate shows silver/gray patina with some erosion at the heel and toe. Forend cap shows silver/gray patina with slight erosion. A very rare heavy bbl early model ’86 rifle. Very hard to find. Colorful old gun. 49023-1 TEP C&R (6,500-9,500) – Lot 3065

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3066
$10,350.00

WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 OCTAGON BARREL FULL MAGAZINE RIFLE WITH CASE COLORED RECEIVER.

SN 11745. Cal. 38-56 26″ bbl, blue and case colored finish. Plain straight grain walnut stocks. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Very fine, bbl and magazine tube retain 90% blue finish with only slight wear at the muzzle some high point wear and a few miniscule scratches. Bore is bright with strong rifling. Receiver retains 80% case coloring with vivid color in protected areas. Bolt shows 60% blue with slight staining. Hammer shows 80% case color with most of wear on top. Lever shows 50% case color, vivid on left side, most wear on the outside of the loop. Stocks are very good and full sized, numerous handling marks and dents, especially on left side of buttstock and forend. Buttplate is a pleasing gray/brown patina. Bore end cap retains 30% case color finish. A very fine example of an early standard grade model ’86 rifle. 49059-27 TEP C&R (5,500-8,500) – Lot 3066

3067
$7,475.00

WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 41527. Cal. 40-82. Standard grade rifle with 26″ oct bbl, full magazine, half nickel front sight and semi-buckhorn rear sight. Mounted with uncheckered, nicely figured American walnut with straight stock and crescent buttplate. This rifle was produced about 1890 when the west was still pretty wild with outlaws & indians requiring self defense arms as well as for hunting. These rifles were a daily used tool, usually seeing hard service, frequently with little or no maintenance and are rarely found today with high orig finish. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl and magazine tube retain 95-96% strong orig blue with muzzle end and sharp edge wear. Receiver retains about 70% orig case colors, moderately faded, stronger on the sides, showing wear on the bottom at the carry point. Hammer retains most of its orig case colors turned dark and the lever, strong case colors on the sides and sheltered areas, faded to silver on trigger bow and loop. Forend cap retains about 60% faded case colors and the buttplate shows silvered case colors mixed with brown patina. Stock has a long narrow gouge on left side with normal nicks & dings, otherwise wood is sound with the buttstock retaining about 90% orig finish and the forearm about 60%, showing wear on the rear 1/3. Mechanics are crisp. Brilliant shiny bore shows very little use, only poor storage, should show much better with careful cleaning. 49432-14 JR (5,000-8,000) – Lot 3067

3068
$20,700.00

SCARCE WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 SADDLE RING CARBINE.

SN 106714. Cal. 45-70. Standard grade carbine with 22″ rnd bbl, full mag, square base front sight and 900 yd carbine ladder rear sight. Left side of receiver has a stud and ring. Mounted with uncheckered straight grain American walnut which includes a carbine forearm with bbl band and straight stock with carbine buttplate. Bottom of buttstock is inlaid with a small silver shield which is engraved with a crest consisting of a shield surrounded by laurel leaves with a crown above and four sections engraved with a rearing lion in the top left and bottom right and a castle in the top right and bottom left. This crest resembles the Spanish crest with reversed sections. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum records office information request which identifies this carbine in cal 45-70, received in warehouse May 25, 1896 and shipped November 2, 1896 to order #22871. This carbine was produced when virtually every cowboy on the Western frontier carried a saddle gun and the 1886 carbine was extremely popular for its heavy, high velocity, hard hitting cartridge. These carbines were usually exposed to the harsh elements on a daily basis, often with little or no maintenance and are rarely found today with orig high finish. Color case hardened arms of that era were very susceptible to fading from their exposure to ultraviolet rays of sunshine. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl and mag tube retain about 95-96% strong orig factory blue,turning slightly plum on the bbl. Receiver retains about 75-80% orig case colors, bright to brilliant on the sides, moderately faded over the top and top tang, turning silver on the bottom. Hammer retains dark case colors turned silver on top edge. Lever retains bright case colors on the sides, turned silver on outer faces. Buttplate retains about 60% strong case colors turned silver on heel and toe, faded on the tang. Wood is sound with light nicks, dings and scratches, primarily on right side of buttstock, probably from being carried upside down in a saddle scabbard which would have exposed the right side to brush and other contacts. Forearm shows only a few minor, small nicks and wood overall retains as much as 80-85% orig oil finish with the balance a light hand worn patina. Mechanics are crisp. Brilliant shiny bore. Shows very little use with the wear more from carrying. 49622-4 JRL (17,500-27,500) – Lot 3068

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3069
$15,525.00

RARE WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 SADDLE RING CARBINE WITH CASE COLORED RECEIVER.

SN 95113. Cal. 40-65 WCF 22″ bbl, blue and case colored finish. Plain straight grained American walnut stocks. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Very fine, bbl retains 80% blue drifting to a brown finish with muzzle wear and some light scratches and a few small dents. Magazine retains 90% blue with muzzle wear and a few small scratches. Front bbl band retains 50% blue with wear on both sides, rear band retains 80% blue with high point wear. Bore is dark but shows good rifling. Receiver retains 80% case color with vivid color in protected areas, a few slight scratches, carry wear on bottom of receiver. Bolt shows 90% blue. Loading gate shows 50% bright blue. Hammer shows 50% case color mostly on right side and rear, left side is scratched. Lever retains 50% case coloring with some vivid color is protected places especially on the left side. Stocks are very good and full sized with handling marks and a few bruises especially on the left side of the grip. Forearm is very good with a few minor handling marks. This is a very nice and rare Winchester model 1886 Saddle Ring Carbine, very difficult to duplicate. 49059-32 TEP C&R (10,000-15,000) – Lot 3069

3070
$10,925.00

*WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 SADDLE RING CARBINE.

SN 136437. Cal. 45-90. Standard grade carbine with 22″ rnd bbl, full magazine, square base front sight, express rear sight with broken middle blade & a spring-loaded Marbles tang sight. Left side of receiver has a stud & ring. Mounted with uncheckered, slab sawed American walnut which includes a carbine forearm with band and straight stock with carbine buttplate. Front end of comb has a small notch cut during period of use to accommodate the tang sight. Accompanied by a Winchester Firearms Museum letter which identifies this carbine in cal. 45-90 received in warehouse Jan 22, 1907, and shipped Sept 19, 1907, to order number 121234. This carbine was produced at a time when business and other activities were still conducted from the back of a horse, wagon, or buggy and firearms such as this were a daily use tool. They frequently saw extensive use under harsh circumstances often with little maintenance and are rarely found today with high orig finish. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl and magazine tube retain about 95-96% orig blue turning a little plum over top half and over chamber area. Magazine tube blue is strong & bright. Receiver retains about 60% fading orig blue with bottom worn to silver and top edge turning plum. Lever & hammer retain faded case colors, as does buttplate. Buttstock has a repaired chip in wrist at the receiver, otherwise wood is sound with aforementioned notch in stock & scattered nicks & scratches. Buttstock retains most of its orig oil finish & forearm shows a hand-worn patina with saddle bow wear. Mechanics are crisp. Strong bright bore. Would make an outstanding Cowboy Action shooter. 49450-2 JR C&R (10,000-15,000) – Lot 3070

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3071
$10,350.00

*SCARCE WINCESTER MODEL 1886 SADDLE RING CARBINE.

SN 129123. Cal. 45-70. Standard grade carbine with 22″ rnd bbl, full magazine, square base front sight & 1,000 yard carbine ladder rear sight. Left side of receiver has a stud & ring. Mounted with uncheckered straight grain American walnut with straight stock & carbine buttplate. Left side of lower tang, under the wood is marked with the assembly # 684 which number is also found in top tang channel of buttstock. Buttplate is unmarked. This rifle was produced in about 1903 when most business was still conducted from the back of a horse or wagon. Firearms of that era were continuously exposed to harsh weather and hard use and are rarely found today with any orig finish. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Fine, all matching except buttplat, as noted. Overall retains about all of a fine, professionally restored finish with strong blue & scattered, fine pitting. Wood is sound with some spots of dark stain on the stock and also retains a lightly restored finish. Lever & hammer were blued in the restoration process. Mechanics are fine. Bright shiny bore. Would make an outstanding cowboy action shooter. 49059-28 JR (6,000-10,000) – Lot 3071

3072
$7,475.00

*WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 DELUXE LIGHT WEIGHT TAKEDOWN LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 133760. Cal. 33 WCF. Late deluxe rifle with 24″ lightweight tapered rnd bbl, half magazine, pedestal mounted “certifiable antique ivory” bead hunting front sight and flat top sporting rear sight. Receiver is takedown style. Mounted with about 2X center crotch, flame grain American walnut with matching grain, “H” style checkered forearm and capped pistol grip stock with Winchester trademark embossed hard rubber buttplate. Receiver has blued lever and hammer which is correct for this rifle. It was produced in 1904 right about the time that Winchester was transitioning from color case hardened to blued attachments. Left side of lower tang, under the wood is marked with the assembly number “857” and “XX”. Matching assembly number is also found, quite unusually on the front face of the buttstock. Lower tang also has a over-struck assembly number. Rifles in this cal. were quiet popular with Northwoods hunters for big game such as elk, moose & bear and were especially popular in Alaska. PROVENANCE: Ex-Thomas W. Connally Estate Collection. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Very fine to extremely fine, all matching. Bbl & magazine tube retain about 98% crisp orig blue with a couple of small scratches on the bbl; receiver retains 97-98% bright orig blue with faint sharp edge wear, a small spot of flaking on the top right side and a few scattered pin pricks of surface rust; loading gate base is moderately flaked; bbl extension shows light flaking with a few small spots of rust. Wood is sound with a very few, very light nicks & scratches and retains most of its lightly cleaned oil finish. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. 49269-1 JR13 C&R; IVORY (4,000-6,000) – Lot 3072

3073
$18,400.00

*EXTREMELY RARE HALF NICKEL SEMI-DELUXE SMOOTHBORE WINCHESTER MODEL 92 LEVER ACTION CARBINE.

SN 1002309. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Extraordinarily rare Winchester with 20” rnd bbl, full magazine, ramp front sight with hood and semi-buckhorn rear sight, without stud & ring in left side of receiver. Left side of bbl has standard late markings with the addition of “SMOOTH BORE” forward of regular marking. It has nickeled receiver & buttplate with blued screws. Left side of top tang, under the wood is stamped with assembly number “100” which number is also found on buttstock, under the buttplate and inside toe of buttplate. Mounted with nicely figured, straight grain, uncheckered American walnut with long forearm & capped pistol grip stock with crescent buttplate. Extremely few Model 92 firearms with smoothbore bbls are known today. This carbine was produced in about 1934 and given the fancy nature of its configuration, the most likely scenario is that it was made for a trick-shot artist or showman of some sort. There is also the possibility that it may have been ordered by an ornithologist, taxidermist or someone collecting specimens. It was not unusual for an individual going on a major hunting safari to have a standard rifle and a smoothbore rifle for small game for the camp pot. Regardless of its intended purpose, this is an extraordinarily rare Model 92, unlikely to ever been encountered again. CONDITION: Extremely fine, all matching. Bbl & magazine tube retain 98-99% strong orig blue. Receiver & buttplate retain most of their orig factory nickel, turned a little milky. Lever & hammer retain most of their orig blue. Stock has a tiny chip at receiver, otherwise wood is sound and retains virtually all of a bright, orig varnish. Mechanics are crisp, strong bright bore with a few scattered spots of pitting. 49450-20 JR C&R (15,000-25,000) – Lot 3073

3074
$12,650.00

*WINCHESTER MODEL 1892 DELUXE OCTAGON BARREL FULL MAGAZINE TAKE DOWN RIFLE.

SN 306558. Cal. 25/20 24″ bbl, blue finish, nicely figured checkered walnut pistol grip stocks, with Lyman tang sight. Lyman front sight with “certifiable antique ivory” bead. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl and magazine tube retain 90% blue with high point wear at muzzle and on sharp edges of the bbl flat. Rear sight mortise is filled and marks from the old rear sight are present on top bbl flat. Takedown ring shows 90% blue. Bore is frosty with sharp rifling. Receiver shows 90% blue with high point wear and some erosion of finish on either side near bolt head. Good screws. Fire blue on loading gate, some dry oil stain. Hammer retains 50% case color with scratching on side. Lever retains 50% case color with wear and stain on bottom and in loop. Lyman tang sight is very good. Stocks are full sized with nicely figured walnut. Checkered pistol grip with Winchester cap. Checkered forend. Forend cap retains 90% blue with minor flaking. Buttplate shows silvered-out case hardening with high point wear on the heel and toe. Accompanied by a Cody Museum letter confirming all features. Very nice Deluxe M 92 rifle. 49059-37 TEP C&R; IVORY (10,000-15,000) – Lot 3074

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3075
$11,500.00

*WINCHESTER MODEL 1892 DELUXE SADDLE RING CARBINE WITH NICELY FIGURED STOCK.

SN 885385. Cal. 44 WCF 20″ bbl, blue finish, nicely figured checkered walnut pistol grip stocks. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl retains 80% blue with slight muzzle wear and some staining on top. Magazine tube retains 50% blue turning plum. Bore is bright with sharp rifling. Bbl bands retain 60% blue. Receiver retains 20% bright blue in protected areas with the balance blending into a pleasing blue-brown patina. Some handling scratches in high point wear. Good screws. Saddle ring wear on left side. Hammer shows 60% blue. Lever shows 30% blue with most wear on loop. Stocks are full-sized and fine with some minor dents and bruises on butt. Some lifting of finish behind pistol grip. Checkered pistol grip with Winchester cap. Forend shows carry wear in front of receiver. A very nice and rare Deluxe Winchester M 92 Carbine in a great caliber. 49490-2 TEP C&R (8,000-12,000) – Lot 3075

3076
$15,525.00

*WINCHESTER MODEL 1892 TRAPPER CARBINE.

SN 945056. Cal. 44-40. 16″ bbl, blue finish, straight grain walnut stocks. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl and magazine tube retain 80% blue with some thinning toward muzzle and a few handling scratches. Front bbl band retains 90% blue, rear bbl band retain 40% blue. Bore is bright with strong rifling. Receiver retains 60% blue with carry wear on the bottom and left side. Saddle ring wear on left side. Slight handling marks overall. Lever retains 80% blue. Most of wear is on ring. Hammer retains 80% blue with some scratches on side. Stocks are full sized and very good with only slight handling marks overall. Buttplate shows 20% blue with wear on heel and toe. A fine example of a Winchester Trapper Carbine in way above average condition for one of these guns. Also, a very desirable bbl length. 49059-38 TEP C&R (8,000-12,000) – Lot 3076

3077
$0.00

WINCHESTER MODEL 1892 DELUXE BUTTON MAGAZINE ROUND BARREL RIFLE WITH LYMAN TANG SIGHT AND BEACH FRONT SIGHT AND DOUBLE SET TRIGGERS.

SN 50353. Cal. 25-20 24″ round bbl, half magazine, blue and case colored finish. Beautiful highly figured crotch grain checkered walnut stocks with pistol grip. Crescent buttplate. Winchester pistol grip cap. Double set triggers. Lyman tang sight and Beach combination front sight. “WP” proof marks at breech end of bbl and on top of receiver. Blank in rear sight mortise. PROVENANCE: Accompanying this rifle is a Cody Museum Letter verifying caliber, set trigger, checkered pistol grip stock, half magazine, and Lyman sights. Letter shows return to Winchester in 1895, 1896, 1914, and 1919. On one of these returns, the bbl was changed from octagon to round. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Very fine to excellent as professionally restored. Bbl retains 90% blue finish with slight wear at the muzzle and a few minuscule scratches on the top of the bbl. Front sight is very good. Bore is bright with strong rifling. Receiver retains 95% bright case coloring with good screws, slight high point wear and a few scratches. Blue bolt shows 90% finish. Hammer shows 90% case colors. Lever shows 90% case colors with most wear on bottom of loop. Tang sight is very good. Set trigger not engaging and may only need adjustment. Stocks are very good as refinished, are replacements, and show minor handling marks and some fading of finish. Buttplate shows 80% case color with wear at the heal and toe. Forend cap shows 80% case color with slight scratching. Magazine end cap smooth gray patina. “Certifiable antique ivory” bead front combination sight. 49184-3 TEP C&R; IVORY (8,000-12,000) – Lot 3077

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3078
$11,500.00

*WINCHESTER MODEL 1892 OCTAGON BARREL FULL MAGAZINE DELUXE TAKEDOWN RIFLE WITH LYMAN REAR TANG SIGHT.

SN 671922. Cal. 25/20 24″ bbl, blue finish, nicely figured checkered walnut pistol grip stocks. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains 90% blue with some muzzle wear, some high point wear, and a few miniscule scratches. Magazine tube retains 60% blue. Takedown ring retains 60% blue. Bore is bright with strong rifling. Receiver retains 60% blue showing carry wear on bottom and sides of receiver, some high point wear, and light scratches overall. Hammer retains 80% blue with scratching on side. Lever retains 60% blue. Most wear is on loop. Lyman tang sight is very good. Stocks are very good and full-sized. Stocks retain 90% varnish finish with minor mars and scratches overall commensurate with the age of the rifle. Some dents on bottom of buttstock. Checkered pistol grip with Winchester cap. Buttplate retains 80% blue with high point wear on heel and toe. Forend cap retains 50% blue. Very good Deluxe M 92 in a good caliber. 49059-39 TEP C&R (6,000-10,000) – Lot 3078

3079
$0.00

*WINCHESTER MODEL 1892 DELUXE SADDLE RING CARBINE WITH 2/3-LENGTH MAGAZINE.

SN 923487. Cal. 25-20 20″ bbl, 2/3-length magazine, blue finish, checkered pistol grip stocks. Lyman front sight and Three Leaf rear express sight. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl retains 85% blue turning plum toward muzzle with slight muzzle wear. Magazine retains 90% blue with slight wear to cap. Lyman front sight has a brass bead. Bore is bright with strong rifling. Receiver retains 60% blue fading into a blue-brown patina. High point wear and carry wear, saddle ring wear on left side. Hammer retains 50% blue. Lever retains 50% blue. Stocks are very good and full-sized with mars and scratches commensurate with age of rifle. Some varnish lifting behind pistol grip and in front of bbl band. Checkered pistol grip has Winchester cap. Buttplate retains 60% blue with a few scratches and dents and wear on heel and toe. Forend shows slight handling marks. Bbl band retains 90% blue. Very nice Deluxe 1892 carbine in a rare configuration. 49490-1 TEP C&R (6,000-10,000) – Lot 3079

3080
$11,500.00

*WINCHESTER MODEL 1892 SADDLE RING CARBINE.

SN 829638. Cal. 44 20″ bbl, blue finish, straight grain walnut stocks. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl and magazine tube retain 95% blue with slight thinning toward the muzzle and a few minor scratches. Bbl bands retain 95% blue with a few scratches. Bore is bright with strong rifling. Receiver retains 95% blue finish with some high point wear and a few handling marks. Saddle ring wear on left side. Hammer retains 60% blue with scratching on side. Lever retains 90% blue with slight handling wear. Oil finished stocks are fine and full-sized with only minor scratches and a few small bruises at wrist. Buttplate retains 80% blue finish with some oil stain and wear at heel and toe. A very nice 1892 SRC in way above average condition in a most desirable caliber. 49059-34 TEP C&R (7,500-12,500) – Lot 3080

3081
$7,475.00

*SCARCE WINCHESTER MODEL 92 LEVER ACTION SHORT RIFLE.

SN 931493. Cal. 32 WCF (32-20). Standard grade rifle with scarce, special order 20″ rnd bbl, 2/3rds magazine, Sheared gold bead front sight and late style semi-buckhorn rear sight. Mounted with uncheckered straight grain American walnut with 8-3/8″ short-rifle forearm and straight stock with crescent buttplate. This rifle is pictured on page 369 of The Winchester Book, Madis. Although the Model 92 was produced in fairly large numbers, special order features such as found on this rifle are quite rare, especially shorter than standard or longer than standard bbls. Special order short rifles with carbine length bbls had very little advantage, if any over a carbine and the extra cost would have been difficult to justify for the average working man. Small bore rifles such as this were usually not considered big game rifles and would generally relegated to small game or garden pests for use by boys and ladies. As such they usually saw hard service, often with little or no maintenance and are rarely found today with much orig finish. CONDITION: Very fine plus. Bbl and magazine tube retain about 99% crisp, orig blue with a few small spots of old dried oil. Receiver retains about 70% glossy, orig blue with the loss areas flaked, not worn to a medium patina. Lever and hammer retain most of their strong orig blue. Top tang is a flaked medium patina. Buttplate and forend cap are also flaked to patina. Wood is sound with a few scattered, very light handling and storage marks with one small chemical spot on the forearm and overall retains virtually all of its orig factory oil finish. Mechanics are crisp. Brilliant shiny bore. 49432-8 JR C&R (5,000-8,000) – Lot 3081

3082
$9,775.00

*WINCHESTER MODEL 1892 ROUND BARREL SHORT RIFLE.

SN 959636. Cal. 44 W.C.F 20″ rnd bbl, blue finish, walnut stocks. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains 90% blue finish with some thinning on forward end, slight muzzle wear. Some scratches and a few tiny dents. Magazine tube retains 90% blue with some staining and slight handling marks. Bore is bright with strong rifling. Receiver retains 95% blue with high point wear and only a few miniscule scratch marks. Very little carry wear. Hammer retains 80% blue. Lever retains 80% blue with some slight staining. Straight grained stocks are fine and full-sized. Buttplate retains 95% blue with only slight wear at heel of toe. Forend has a few mars and dents on either side and slight flaking of varnish. Forend cap retains 95% blue with only minor handling marks. This is a very nice and rare Winchester 1892 short rifle in a great caliber. 49059-35 TEP C&R (5,500-8,500) – Lot 3082

3083
$4,600.00

*WINCHESTER MODEL 1892 SEMI DELUXE BUTTON MAGAZINE RIFLE.

SN 542931. Cal. 38 W.C.F. 24″ bbl, blue finish, straight grain checkered pistol grip walnut stocks. Lyman “certifiable antique ivory” bead front sight. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl retains 80% blue with staining and slight scratches overall. Wear at the muzzle. Lyman ivory bead front sight. Bore is bright with strong rifling. Receiver retains 80% blue with high point wear and carry wear at bottom of receiver. Hammer retains 10% case color. Lever retains 20% bright case color in protected area, some staining on bottom and on loop. Straight grain stocks are very good and full-sized. Stock shows some handling marks and bruises commensurate with the age of rifle. Checkered pistol grip with Winchester cap. Checkered forend with steel cap. Forend cap retains 50% blue with some staining. Stocks have Winchester sling eyes. Buttplate has a silvered-out case color finish with some staining at the toe. Very nice semi-deluxe button magazine Winchester rifle. 49059-40 TEP C&R; IVORY (5,000-8,000) – Lot 3083

3084
$8,280.00

WINCHESTER MODEL 1892 OCTAGON BARREL FULL MAGAZINE RIFLE.

SN 30962. Cal. 44 WCF 24″ bbl, blue finish. Plain straight grain walnut stocks. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Fine, bbl retains 90% blue with slight muzzle and high point wear, some pluming and stains on the magazine. Bore is bright with strong rifling. Receiver retains 80% blue drifting into a pleasing brown patina. Striation marks visible on both sides of receiver. Slight carry wear. Slight stain on upper right side of receiver. Bolt retains 90% blue. Hammer retains 90% case colors with most wear on top. Lever retains 20% case color, with vivid color on left side, some staining on bottom of loop. Stocks are very good and full sized with a varnish finish, showing scratches and dents that are commensurate with the age of the rifle. Buttplate is a smooth gray/brown patina. Forend cap shows 60% blue with some staining. Very nice model ’92 rifle in a great caliber. 49059-36 TEP C&R (5,000-8,000) – Lot 3084

3085
$8,625.00

*WINCHESTER MODEL 1892 OCTAGON BARREL FULL MAGAZINE RIFLE.

SN 274049. Cal. 44 24″ bbl, blue finish, straight grain walnut stock. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl and magazine tube retain 95% blue finish with some high point wear at the muzzle and sharp edges of the bbl flats. Some slight staining and a few minor handling scratches. Bore is bright with sharp rifling. Receiver shows 90% blue with some high point wear, some fading on rear corners, and some handling scratches. Nice screws. Hammer shows 80% case colors with some scratching on the side. Lever shows 75% case colors with most wear on loop. Stocks are very fine and full sized with only minor handling marks commensurate with the age of the rifle. Buttplate shows 60% case colors with fiery color on the tang. Forend cap shows 95% blue with only slight scratching. A very fine Model 92 OBFM rifle in the most desirable caliber. 49059-33 TEP C&R (5,000-8,000) – Lot 3085

3086
$17,250.00

RARE SPECIAL ORDER WINCHESTER MODEL 1894 DELUXE TAKEDOWN LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 65831. Cal. 25-35. Beautiful antique rifle with special order 24″ rapid taper rnd bbl, half magazine, takedown with pedestal mounted front sight and platinum line, 3-leaf express rear sight. Mounted with very highly figured 2 to 3-X center crotch, flame grain American walnut with H-style checkered forearm and capped pistol grip stock that has Winchester trademark embossed hard rubber buttplate. Left side of the lower tang, under the wood is marked with the assembly number “8353”, “XX” and “RB”. Matching assembly number is also found in top tang channel of buttstock. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter which identifies this rifle in Cal. 25-35 with 24″ extra light rnd bbl, plain trigger, checkered pistol grip stock, rubber shotgun buttplate and takedown. Received in the warehouse September 1, 1899 and shipped same day. The 25-35 cartridge was one of the first cartridges made for smokeless powder and was introduced by Winchester in 1895 for the Model 1894 rifle. Although this rifle is shown to have been shipped 1899, various publications indicate from the SN that it was produced in about 1896. It was not uncommon for Winchester to remove a block of receivers from the production line and assign them to the special order shop where they were held until an order came in. The 25-35 cartridge is a fine deer and antelope cartridge but probably insufficient for major big game such as moose, elk or bear and as such, this would likely have been someone’s favorite hunting rifle. CONDITION: Extremely fine, all matching. Bbl, magazine tube and forend cap retain about 98% strong orig blue, showing a little thinning on sides of the forend cap and faint muzzle edge wear. Receiver retains about 95-96% bright, orig blue with sharp edge wear and some slight thinning with candy striping on the sides, possibly lightly cleaned with steel wool. Bbl extension is somewhat thinned, primarily on left side from carrying. Hammer retains virtually all of its orig case colors, a little dark on top edge. Lever retains brilliant case colors on sides and in sheltered areas, fading on outer faces. Wood is sound with a few light handling and storage nicks and scratches and retains about 98% bright piano varnish finish. Mechanics are crisp. Bright shiny bore. 49608-3 JR (15,000-25,000) – Lot 3086

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3087
$28,750.00

BEAUTIFUL WINCHESTER MODEL 1894 DELUXE ENGRAVED EXTRA LIGHT LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 91561. Cal. 38-55. Fine deluxe ’94 with 26″ rapid taper oct to rnd bbl, button magazine, pedestal mounted “certifiable antique ivory” bead front sight and flat top rear sight. Mounted with about 2-X, flame and burl grain American walnut with “F” style carved & checkered forearm and capped pistol grip stock with Winchester trademark embossed hard rubber shotgun buttplate. Receiver is beautifully engraved by Conrad Ulrich in # 9 pattern which consists of the rnd vignette of a running Whitetail buck on the left side and a standing Whitetail buck on the right side. Both vignettes are surrounded by foliate arabesque patterns with fine pearled background and snake & dot border patterns with identical border patterns on top and bottom edges of receiver. Foliate arabesque patterns are also on the top tang and receiver ring with light arabesque patterns on all 5 flats over the chamber area. Left side of receiver is aftermarket mounted with a Lyman Model 21 “Climin’ Lyman” receiver sight. Left side of lower tang, under the wood is marked with the assembly # “10578”, “XX” and an “R”. Matching assembly number is also found in top tang channel of buttstock along with “94”. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter which identifies this rifle in cal. 38-55 with half oct. extra light bbl, plain trigger, flat top sporting rear sight and half magazine engraved $4 Style 9 and carved style F. Received in warehouse September 14, 1900 and shipped the next day to order # 68033. Although this rifle was shipped in the modern era, the SN indicates that it was manufactured in 1897. It was common practice for the special order shop to prepare a number of receivers in advance and leave them unused until an order came in. Given the special order features of this rifle, it can be easily assumed that this was the special hunting rifle of someone of higher status or was a gift or presentation. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching. Bbl retains 98-99% crisp orig blue with only faint muzzle edge wear. Forend cap retains about 97% bright, orig blue. Receiver retains about 85% thinning orig blue, worn from carrying, thin on the bottom side. Top tang is also a blue/gray patina. Lever and hammer retain brilliant case colors on the sides, somewhat faded on top and back edges of hammer, strong on the lever, turned dark on outer face. Wood is sound with a few light nicks & scratches and retains most of its fine piano varnish finish. Mechanics are crisp. Bright shiny bore. 49432-5 JR IVORY (20,000-35,000) – Lot 3087

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3088
$22,425.00

*ENGRAVED WINCHESTER MODEL 1894 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 891884. Cal. 30 WCF (30-30). Unusual ’94 rifle in that it is factory engraved but with standard grade uncheckered wood. It has 26″ oct bbl, full magazine, blued front sight with screw & flat top rear sight. Mounted with very highly figured, uncheckered American walnut with straight stock & crescent buttplate. Engraved by Angelo J. Stokes with #1 pattern vignette of a standing bull elk on left side & #12 pattern vignette of a standing ram on right side. Both panels have Stokes’ trademark “strap work” borders around vignettes which are both surrounded by fine, well-executed foliate arabesque patterns. Engraving patterns extend up over receiver ring & onto top three flats of bbl at receiver. It has a dbl wavy line border pattern around both sides with light arabesque patterns on top tang & bottom of receiver. Floorplate opening has a scallop & dot border pattern. Accompanied by a letter from renowned dealer Mike Clark of Collectors Firearms, Houston, TX, to Mr. Bleakney wherein Mr. Clark guarantees this rifle to be factory engraved. He states that it was produced in 1921. PROVENANCE: Goforth Collection; Mike Clark, Collectors Firearms; The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Very fine plus. Bbl & magazine tube retain 97-98% strong bright orig blue with light edge wear & a few minor scratches. Forend cap is flaked to about 70% blue. Receiver retains about 95% strong bright orig blue, thin on raised edges at front & rear of receiver. Top tang & lever retain generous amounts of orig blue mixed with light patina as does buttplate. Wood is sound with light handling & use marks and a bruise on forearm and overall retains most of its orig factory wood finish, slightly dulled on forearm. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 49059-44 JR102 C&R (12,500-17,500) – Lot 3088

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3089
$8,050.00

*LATE DELUXE WINCHESTER MODEL 1894 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 857875. Cal. 38-55. Fine late deluxe rifle with 26″ oct bbl, full magazine, standard front sight with screw, flat top rear sight & locking Lyman combination tang sight. Mounted with 2-3X American walnut, H-style checkered forearm and capped pistol grip stock with crescent buttplate. Left side of lower tang, under the wood is marked with assembly number “7321”, which number is also found on rear face of buttstock & inside toe of buttplate. This rifle was produced in about 1919, just post-WWI. Rifles of that era were generally used for sustenance hunting, however on the American frontier they were used not only for hunting but self protection. The frontier was still fairly wild with raids across the border from Mexico and general rustling & outlawry. By the time this rifle was produced, there were very few being ordered with deluxe features such as found here and of those few survive today. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Extremely fine, all matching. Bbl, magazine and forend cap retain virtually all of their strong orig factory blue. Receiver retains about 93-95% crisp orig blue with losses from faint sharp edge wear and a few scattered spots of light flaking. Hammer, lever & loading gate retain most of their orig blue. Buttplate retains about 92-93% strong orig blue. There is a small crack in the wrist at the receiver on the left side, otherwise wood is sound with a few light nicks & scratches and the buttstock retains most of a thin, added finish over orig finish. Forearm retains most of its orig finish with a series of small gouges showing hand wear over the carry point. Mechanics are crisp. Brilliant shiny bore, may be unfired. 49059-45 JR (8,000-12,000) – Lot 3089

3090
$5,750.00

*WINCHESTER MODEL 1894 SHORT RIFLE.

SN 91811. Cal. 30/30 20″ Oct bbl, blue finish, straight grain walnut stocks. Lyman “certifiable pre-ban ivory” bead front sight. Buckhorn rear sight. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl and magazine retain 90% blue with slight muzzle and high point wear and a few scratches. Bore is bright with strong rifling. Ivory bead Lyman front sight and special order Buckhorn rear sight. Receiver retains 90% blue with high point wear, miniscule scratches, and slight carry wear. Hammer retains 90% blue with scratches on left side. Lever retains 90% blue with some staining on bottom of loop. Stocks are very good full-sized straight grain walnut with handling marks and bruises commensurate with age of rifle. Buttplate retains 20% blue with wear on heel and toe. Forend cap retains 10% blue in protected areas balance is blue-gray patina. This is a very fine example of an 1894 short rifle that was very popular in the border area of Texas and Mexico. A short rifle would fit in the same size saddle scabbard as a carbine. 49059-113 TEP C&R; IVORY (5,000-8,000) – Lot 3090

3091
$8,625.00

*DELUXE WINCHESTER MODEL 1894 LEVER ACTION SHORT RIFLE.

SN 122220. Cal. 32 WS. Deluxe ’94 with 24″ oct bbl, full magazine, take down, half nickel front sight with screw and full buck horn rear sight. Mounted with about 3-X, center crotch, flame grain American walnut with H-style checkered forearm that is 9-3/8″ long and capped pistol grip stock with crescent buttplate. Left side of lower tang, under the wood is marked with the assembly number “1208”, “XX” and 2 or 3 other small symbols. Matching assembly number is found on rear face of buttstock under the buttplate along with “94”. Buttstock has a repaired chunk out of the toe that emanates through the lower buttplate screw. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter which identifies this rifle in Cal. 30, oct bbl, plain trigger, oil finished, checkered, pistol grip stock and take down, received in warehouse February 21,1902 and shipped July 17,1902 to order # 147720. It is readily apparent that this rifle was returned to Winchester and re-barreled to its current length and caliber. Receiver ring and bbl have the “WP” proof mark which did not come into general use until late 1905. Unfortunately the records do not show a returned and repaired entry, but there is no doubt that this is factory work. CONDITION: Fine, all matching. Buttplate is un-numbered. Bbl retains about 98% strong orig blue with very light sharp edge wear. Magazine tube retains about 85% orig blue with wear around the magazine band from take down. Forend cap retains about 95% orig blue and the bbl extension is a silver brown patina, possibly with touch-up. Receiver retains about 75% thinning orig blue, showing sharp edge wear and worn to gray on the bottom. Hammer retains strong case colors, moderately faded and lever faded case colors on sides turned silver on outer faces. Buttstock has a repaired toe, otherwise wood is sound and retains most of an old, very light restored finish. Mechanics are fine. Bright shiny bore. 49432-12 JR C&R (7,500-12,500) – Lot 3091

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3092
$4,025.00

*RARE, SPECIAL ORDER DELUXE WINCHESTER MODEL 1894 SADDLE RING CARBINE.

SN 150728. Cal. 25-35 Rare deluxe carbine with 20″ round bbl, button magazine, square base front sight and three-leaf express rear sight. Left side of receiver has a stud and ring. Mounted with very nicely figured American walnut with H-style checkered forearm and straight grip with carbine buttplate. “No.1 finish”, and half magazine, received in warehouse July 24, 1902, and shipped the next day. This carbine, produced in 1902, was during a time when the West was still a little wild and business was conducted from the back of a horse or wagon, and carrying a firearm was a way of life. Carbines of that era usually saw very hard service under harsh conditions most often with little or no maintenance and are rarely found today with any orig finish. A special order carbine such as found here was probably owned by someone of some importance as it was somewhat more expensive than a standard carbine that the ordinary cowboy or farmer could afford. PROVENANCE: Accompanied by Winchester Factory Letter. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl retains 60-70% thinning orig blue, worn to bright metal over the forearm area. Receiver retains traces of blue being mostly a cleaned gray metal patina with vise marks on each side and a series of dings around the floorplate pin on each side from someone who didn’t know to remove the floorplate screw. Lever and hammer retain traces of faded case colors. Wood is sound with a few light nicks and scratches with the buttstock retaining most of a lightly added finish. Forearm retains about 60% finish showing wear on the carry points. Mechanics are fine. Strong bore, dark in the grooves. 49521-1 JR C&R (3,500-5,500) – Lot 3092

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3093
$6,325.00

*RARE VERY LATE WINCHESTER MODEL 94 SPECIAL ORDER EASTERN CARBINE.

SN 1052301. Cal. 38-55. Standard grade carbine with 20″ rnd bbl, half mag, square base front sight and 2,000 yd carbine ladder rear sight. Mounted with nicely figured, uncheckered, straight grain American walnut which includes a carbine forearm with bbl band and straight stock with carbine buttplate. This carbine was produced in about 1928 and likely would have been intended as a law enforcement arm or hunting rifle. Fortunately for the collector today, it saw very little use. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus. Appears to be new and unfired, retaining virtually all of its crisp, orig factory finish with bright blues and crisp oil finished wood. Receiver has a couple of tiny nicks, as does the buttplate, with only one small crease in the buttstock finish, otherwise there are no discernible flaws. Mechanics are crisp. Brilliant shiny bore, appears to be new and unfired. 49608-13 JR C&R (2,000-4,000) – Lot 3093

3094
$1,725.00

*RARE HILO HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT WINCHESTER MODEL 1894 SADDLE RING CARBINE.

SN 833274. Cal. 30 WCF. Standard grade carbine with 20″ bbl, full mag, square base front sight and 2,000 yard carbine ladder rear sight. Left side of receiver has a stud and ring. Mounted with uncheckered, straight grain American walnut with straight stock and carbine buttplate. This carbine was produced in 1918 and apparently sold to the Hilo, Hawaii Police Department. Accompanied by two pages of inventory entitled “INVENTORY OF WEAPONS FOR REPLACEMENT”. Inventory No. 21-0618 is identified as “RIFLE CARBINE WINCHESTER 833273, DATE ACQUIRED 1924 AND COST 10.00”. There is a handwritten notation at the top “1986 sale at Security Equip.” Apparently at that time the police department traded in obsolete and surplus arms listed on these two pages to the Security Equipment Company for more modern replacement arms. A friend of the consignor, the late John A. Bell family, stated that he had contacted a representative of the Security Equipment Company in Hawaii and the fellow stated that he remembers the acquisition and sale of these arms in 1986 but had no additional information. Mr. Bell resided in Hawaii for many years before retiring and returning to the mainland. He was an astute firearms collector and Hawaii firearms historian who collected many Hawaii connected firearms and amassed a substantial file of information regarding Hawaii firearms. A consecutive numbered, identical carbine, SN 833273, is being sold elsewhere in this auction. PROVENANCE: Hilo, Hawaii Police Department; John A. Bell Collection. CONDITION: Good. Bbl retains 50-60% thin orig blue with light surface freckles. Mag tube retains about 90% orig blue. Receiver shows traces of orig blue with scattered light surface rust. Lever, hammer and buttplate are dark patina. Forearm has some rust erosion losses at the receiver, otherwise wood is sound with a couple of small gouges, nicks, dings and bruises and shows a hand worn patina. Mechanics are fine. Strong bright bore. 49501-4 JRL C&R (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3094

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3095
$1,725.00

*RARE HILO HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT WINCHESTER MODEL 1894 SADDLE RING CARBINE.

SN 833273. Cal. 30 WCF. Standard grade carbine with 20″ bbl, full mag, square base front sight and 2,000 yard carbine ladder rear sight. Left side of receiver has a stud and ring. Mounted with uncheckered, straight grain American walnut with straight stock and carbine buttplate. This carbine was produced in 1918 and apparently sold to the Hilo, Hawaii Police Department. Accompanied by two pages of inventory entitled “INVENTORY OF WEAPONS FOR REPLACEMENT”. Inventory No. 21-0617 is identified as “RIFLE CARBINE WINCHESTER 833273, DATE ACQUIRED 1924 AND COST 10.00”. There is a handwritten notation at the top “1986 sale at Security Equip.” Apparently at that time the police department traded in obsolete and surplus arms listed on these two pages to the Security Equipment Company for more modern replacement arms. A friend of the consignor, the late John A. Bell family stated that he had contacted a representative of the Security Equipment Company in Hawaii and the fellow stated that he remembers the acquisition and sale of these arms in 1986 but had no additional information. Mr. Bell resided in Hawaii for many years before retiring and returning to the mainland. He was an astute firearms collector and Hawaii firearms historian who collected many Hawaii connected firearms and amassed a substantial file of information regarding Hawaii firearms. A consecutive numbered, identical carbine, SN 833274, is being sold elsewhere in this auction. PROVENANCE: Hilo, Hawaii Police Department; John A. Bell. CONDITION: Good. Bbl retains 50-60% thin orig blue with light surface freckles. Mag tube retains about 90% orig blue. Receiver shows traces of orig blue with scattered light surface rust. Lever, hammer and buttplate are dark patina. Forearm has some rust erosion losses at the receiver, otherwise wood is sound with a couple of small gouges, nicks, dings and bruises and shows a hand worn patina. Mechanics are fine. Strong bright bore. 49501-3 JRL C&R (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3095

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3096
$4,025.00

*WINCHESTER MODEL 1894 SPECIAL ORDER EXTRA LIGHT TAKEDOWN LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 267152. Cal. 38-55. Standard grade rifle with 26″ extra light, tapered rnd bbl, half mag, takedown, pedestal mounted, slightly altered half nickel front and semi-buckhorn rear sight. Mounted with uncheckered straight grain American walnut with straight stock and Winchester trademark embossed hard rubber buttplate. The configuration found here was an extremely popular big game rifle in America around the turn of the 20th Century for its ease of handling in the field, light weight and compact feature for transportation when traveling. Most often these rifles saw hard service in the great woodlands of the Northern tier of the United States and most often show heavy wear, frequently with added sights or other alterations. They seldom are found in completely orig configuration. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl and mag tube retain about 95-96% orig blue, showing some light dulling on the forward half of the bbl, probably from storage in a leather case. Receiver retains about 90% strong orig blue, thin on the bottom and top edges and raised areas around the front edge. Top and bottom tangs have strong blue. Hammer retains most of its orig case colors, turned silver on top edge. Lever retains bright case colors on sides and sheltered areas, turning silver on outer faces of trigger bow and finger loop. Buttplate has a tiny chip in the toe. Wood is sound with a gouge on right side of buttstock and light nicks and scratches and retains about 90% orig oil finish on buttstock and about 75% on the forearm, showing wear at the carry point. Mechanics are fine. Very bright shiny bore. 49608-9 JR C&R (1,500-2,500) – Lot 3096

3097
$5,750.00

*◊ RARE WINCHESTER MODEL 1894 CENTENNIAL CUSTOM LIMITED EDITION RIFLE.

SN CNTL24. One of only 94 Custom Limited models produced. 26″ half oct half rnd bbl with blade front sight and elevator rear Lyman peep sight. Beautiful flame grain American walnut buttstock with capped full pistol grip over blued full steel buttplate. Receiver finely engraved with 2 caribour on left, 2 pronghorn on right, surrounded by punch dot shaded background leaf pattern and gold inlaid border. Signed “K HORVATH” on left side. Stocks are finely checkered with spade pattern near receiver and spade pattern continues onto near fully checkered forearm. In front of half-mag tube, in tiny letters, bbl is import marked “BDL LTD. EDGEFIELD, SC”. Weight: 7 lb 11 oz. Factory Centennial box. CONDITION: Extremely fine, near new. Both metal and wood retain nearly all their factory orig finishes with only minute handling marks. Mechanics are crisp. Brilliant shiny bore. 49033-15 JSL177 (4,500-7,000) – Lot 3097

3098
$4,600.00

*FINE WINCHESTER MODEL 64 “DEER RIFLE” DELUXE LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 1709636. Cal. 32 WS. Fine Deluxe 64 with 24-1/4″ tapered rnd bbl, 2/3 magazine, hooded ramp front sight and late style, orig, semi-buckhorn rear sight. Receiver is factory drilled and tapped for receiver sight with plug screws in the holes. Mounted with straight grain American walnut including diamond checkered, semi-beavertail forearm and capped pistol grip stock that has checkered steel buttplate. Buttstock and forend cap have factory sling swivel bases. This model was introduced in 1933 and was produced in 4 different calibers, in both rifles and carbines and by 1956, when the model was discontinued there had been about 67,000 produced, the majority of which were in Cal. 30-30. A few rifles remained on hand until about 1957. These rifles were especially popular in the Northeast and Northwest and usually saw regular use throughout hunting seasons and most generally show moderate to heavy use. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus. Overall retains 99% plus crisp, orig finish to both metal and wood, with only a couple of small mars on the buttstock at the toe and a small nick in the finish on the forearm. Mechanics are crisp. Brilliant shiny bore, appears to be new and unfired. 49608-6 JR C&R (2,500-4,000) – Lot 3098

3099
$12,075.00

RARE WINCHESTER MODEL 1895 FLAT SIDE RIFLE WITH OCTAGON BARREL.

SN 64. Cal. 38-72 WCF 25-1/2″ oct bbl, blue finish. Plain straight grain walnut stocks. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Fine, bbl retains 90% blue with slight muzzle and high point wear, a couple of small dents and scratches, white paint stain near muzzle. Bore is bright with strong rifling. Receiver retains 80% blue finish blending with some brown patina, high point wear and a few minor handling scratches. Hammer shows traces of browned out case color. Lever retains 50% blue mixed with brown patina. Magazine has an even brown patina finish with traces of blue mixed in. Stocks are very good and full sized with handling marks and dents commensurate with the age of the rifle, some dark staining at the butt end. Buttplate shows gray/brown patina finish with some erosion at the heel and toe. Forend is very good with an ebony insert in Schnabel tip. This is a very rare Winchester ’95 Flat Side rifle that would be very difficult to duplicate. 49059-49 TEP C&R (7,500-12,500) – Lot 3099

3100
$8,050.00

*SCARCE WINCHESTER MODEL 1895 SADDLE RING CARBINE.

SN 400830. Cal. 30 Army (30-40 Krag). Standard grade carbine with 22″ rnd bbl, Partridge style pedestal mounted front sight and 1800 yard carbine ladder rear sight. Left side of receiver has a stud and ring. Mounted with very highly figured, uncheckered American walnut with grasping groove forearm & a single bbl band with handguard. Stock has a straight grip and carbine buttplate with trap. Very likely, this carbine was a part of one of several cases of Winchester carbines discovered in a building in New York in the late 1940’s early 1950’s which were purchased by renown dealer/collector Herb Glass. Mr. Glass sold most of those Winchesters individually, but retained and sold at least two cases intact which are still known today. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus. Appears to be new and unfired. Overall retains 99% + crisp orig factory finish with only one little spot of wear on left side of magazine box. Wood is equally crisp and clean with only one tiny crease on forearm and no other visible flaws. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. Appears to be unfired. 49608-5 JR C&R (6,000-9,000) – Lot 3100

3101
$5,750.00

*WINCHESTER MODEL 1895 DELUXE LEVER ACTION RIFLE WITH SHOTGUN BUTT.

SN 67890. Cal. 30 ARMY 28″ bbl, blue finish. Highly figured checkered stocks with shotgun buttplate. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Very fine, bbl retains 95% blue with only minor muzzle wear and a few light scratches. Receiver retains 95% blue with miniscule scratches overall and high point wear. Bore is frosty with strong rifling. Bolt is blue with slight staining. Magazine retains 50% blue drifting to gray. Lever retains 90% blue with light scratching overall. Hammer shows 80% case color with some scratching on left side. Stocks are very good with highly figured crotch grained walnut, checkering is sharp, small repair at left wrist of stock, a few minor dents and bruises commensurate with the age of the rifle. Forend has an ebony insert at the Schnabel tip. Buttplate shows a sliver/gray patinated finish. This is a very nice deluxe ’95 rifle in a great caliber. 49059-48 TEP C&R (4,000-6,000) – Lot 3101

3102
$10,350.00

EXTREMELY RARE SPECIAL ORDER WINCHESTER MODEL 1885 SINGLE SHOT RIFLE IN A RARE CALIBER.

SN 16474. Cal. 38 EXPRESS Incredibly rare rifle with 20-3/4″ no. 4 weight oct bbl, globe front sight & semi-buckhorn rear sight. Top flat of bbl has standard 2-line roll marking about mid point and cal. marking over the chamber area. Bottom flat of bbl, under the forearm is marked “11” which apparently indicates the weight of the bbl. It is also marked “38EX” under the spring. Receiver is thick wall, flat side & color case hardened. Mounted with uncheckered, straight grain American walnut with black insert, schnable tip forearm & straight stock with crescent buttplate. Left side of upper & lower tangs, under the wood are marked “139” in tiny numbers. None of the other parts are assembly number marked. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter which identifies this rifle in Cal. 38 Express with 22″ no. 4, oct bbl, plain trigger & globe sight received in the warehouse Feb 24, 1888 and shipped same day, order number not indicated. The letter also notes the date Jan 6, 1890 is also written above the date to the warehouse with no explanation. CONDITION: Very fine plus. Bbl retains about 98% crisp, orig blue with bright muzzle that has an unusual crown indicating that this bbl has been reduced in length. Receiver retains virtually all of its brilliant, orig case colors slightly faded over the top & top tangs. Breechblock and hammer also retain bright case colors. Lever retains faded case colors in sheltered areas, with scattered surface rust. Buttplate retains about 90% strong orig case colors, lightly to moderately faded. Wood is sound with numerous nicks & dings, a couple of long scratches and retains most of its orig factory finish. Mechanics are crisp. Brillant shiny bore. 49184-2 JR (8,000-15,000) – Lot 3102

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3103
$9,200.00

FINE WINCHESTER MODEL 1885 HEAVY TARGET RIFLE.

SN 72392. Cal. 32-40. Usual configuration with 32″ #4 weight oct bbl, Windgage globe front sight, no provision for a rear seat and Vernier tang sight with 3″ staff. Mounted with very highly figured, center crotch, flame grain American walnut which includes H-syle checkered, black insert, schnable tip forearm, and black insert, Serpentine grip buttstock with deep cheek piece and nickled brass Swiss buttplate. Receiver has close-coupled double set triggers. Top flat of bbl is engraved in script “WILLIAM T. GILBERT”. Accompanied by a Winchester Gun Museum letter which identifies this rifle in Cal. 32-40 with 32″ #4 oct bbl, set trigger, and checkered pistol grip stock with cheekpiece. The sights are listed on the letter as mid-range Vernier, Wind Gage sight, no level and no rear seat, shipped June 18, 1895. Bottom tang, under wood is unmarked. Top tang channel of buttstock and inside toe of buttplate are marked with assembly numbers “129”. Forearm is inlaid with a bow tie-shaped metal bracket for palm rest, which is missing and also has two additional screw holes with accompanying impression in wood from another old palm rest. Left rear top edge of the forearm, by the bbl channel has a repaired sliver. This was a very popular rifle in a popular target cal in its day. Shooters of that era are known to have altered their rifles to suit their personal needs. CONDITION: Very fine. Matching numbers as noted. Bbl retains 96-97% strong orig blue with only sharp edge wear. Receiver retains about 80% strong case colors, bright in sheltered areas, moderately faded elsewhere. Lever retains about 50% strong case colors. Forearm has the aforementioned repair, otherwise wood is sound with light nicks and scratches and retains about 95-96% strong, orig piano varnish finish on buttstock and about 60% on forearm which shows moderate diamond point wear on checkering. Mechanics are crisp. Bright shiny bore. 49608-2 JR (7,500-12,500) – Lot 3103

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3104
$0.00

RARE WINCHESTER FIRST MODEL 1890 PUMP ACTION RIFLE.

SN 3333. Cal. 22 SHORT Very rare ’90 with 24-1/4″ oct bbl, 2/3 magazine and orig fixed sights. Has standard 2-line bbl address with Cal. marking over chamber area. Receiver is first type without takedown screw and internal mortised bolt locking lugs. Mounted with uncheckered, straight grain American walnut with tiny rnd, ribbed forearm & straight stock with crescent buttplate. Rifle is an outstanding, masterful restoration with a new bbl and factory style color case hardening on the receiver & buttplate. Stock is also a replacement of absolutely correct dimensions and proportions. Forearm was not removed but it also appears to be a replacement. Magazine tube has loading slot for long rifle cartridge, and its probably also a replacement. Regardless of the restoration, this is a rare rifle that would deceive the uninitiated or unwary. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Bbl, &magazine tube & bolt retain 99% plus, crisp factory style blue. Receiver, bottom tang, trigger guard, hammer & buttplate retain virtually all of their lightly faded, factory style case colors showing wear on the top and bottom tangs. Mechanics are crisp. Brilliant shiny bore appears to be unfired since restoration. 49435-3 JR (7,500-12,500) – Lot 3104

3105
$18,400.00

RARE WINCHESTER MODEL 1879 MATCH GRADE DAMASCUS DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN.

SN 1185. Cal. 12 ga. Beautiful Winchester Match Gun with 31″ fine Damascus bbls with dolls head rib extension and single silver bead. Rib is marked with the Winchester Company name & address and “(Match Gun)”. Receiver, lockplates & hammers are beautifully engraved with the oval vignettes of a running Spaniel on the left lockplate and a Pointer on the right. Lockplates are also engraved “WINCHESTER REPEATING / ARMS CO. / Match Gun”. Engraving consists of fine English scrolls with about 65-70% coverage and extends onto the rib and opening lever with light patterns at the breech end of the bbls. Trigger guard is engraved with intertwined initials that are difficult to decipher. Receiver has raised filed, shielded fences. Mounted with very nicely figured European walnut including full checkered splinter forearm and rnd knob stock with checkered horn buttplate. It is generally reported that there may have been as many as 10000 of these shotguns sold by Winchester 1879-1884. They were produced in 5 grades, 10 & 12 ga and 30 & 32″ bbls. Winchester apparently contracted for these shotguns with a variety of English gunmakers. The Match Grade guns, represented here are the highest grade offered by Winchester. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus (no disassembly was effected to check for matching numbers). Bbls retain about 98-99% crisp, orig brown Damascus pattern with some faint thinning over the forearm area. Receiver, lockplates & hammers retain virtually all of their bright, orig case colors. Trigger guard retains about 60% fire blue and the opening lever about 90% fire blue. Top tang has faded to silver. Wood is sound with a few light nicks & scratches and retains virtually all of its orig, crisp oil finish. Mechanics are crisp. Bright shiny bores. 48568-6 JR (7,500-12,500) – Lot 3105

3106
$8,625.00

RARE WINCHESTER MODEL 1879 CLASS A DAMASCUS DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN.

SN 1034. Cal. 10 ga. Beautiful and rare Winchester shotgun with 30″ brown Damascus bbls that have concave rib & single silver bead. Rib is engraved with the Winchester name & address and “(Class A)”. Bottom of bbls are marked “NOT FOR BALL”. Mounted with highly figured, center crotch, flame grain walnut with checkered splinter forearm and rnd knob buttstock with smooth steel buttplate. Receiver & lockplates are beautifully engraved with small oval vignettes on the tail of the lockplates consisting of partridges on the left side and pheasants on the right side all surrounded by tight English scrolls. Receiver, hammers, opening lever, trigger plate and trigger guard are engraved to match. Lockplates are engraved “WINCHESTER REPEATING / ARMS Co / Class A”. Matching engraving patterns extend about 3/4″ up the rib with border patterns around the breech ends of bbls. Buttplate is engraved with matching patterns and rosettes around the screw holes. It is generally reported that there may have been as many as 10000 of these shotguns sold by Winchester 1879-1884. They were produced in 5 grades, 10 & 12 ga and 30 & 32″ bbls. Winchester apparently contracted for these shotguns with a variety of English gunmakers. The Class A guns, represented here are the 2nd highest grade. CONDITION: Extremely fine (no disassembly was effected to check for matching numbers). Bbls retain 95-98% strong, orig brown Damascus pattern, a little thin over the forearm area. Receiver, lockplates & hammers retain virtually all of their strong, orig, English style case colors. Trigger guard is a brown patina. Buttplate retains about 95-96% bright fire blue with a casting flaw and forged repair by the top screw hole. Mechanics are crisp. Bright shiny bores. 48568-7 JR (4,500-7,500) – Lot 3106

3107
$9,200.00

RARE WINCHESTER MODEL 1879 CLASS C DAMASCUS DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN.

SN 1300. Cal. 10 ga. Rare Winchester shotgun with 32″ Damascus bbls that have concave rib and single silver bead. Rib is marked with the Winchester Company name & address and “(Class C)”. Receiver, lockplates & hammers are very nicely engraved with medium coverage fine English scrolls. Lockplates are also engraved “WINCHESTER / Class C”. Fences are squared with scalloped recesses and a single raised rib. Trigger guard, top tang & buttplate tang are engraved to match with a small engraving pattern on breech end of rib. Mounted with nicely figured, straight grain European walnut with checkered splinter forearm and Prince of Wales rnd knob stock that has smooth steel buttplate. It is generally reported that there may have been as many as 10000 of these shotguns sold by Winchester 1879-1884. They were produced in 5 grades, 10 & 12 ga and 30 & 32″ bbls. Winchester apparently contracted for these shotguns with a variety of English gunmakers. The Class C guns, represented here are the middle grade. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus (no disassembly was effected to check for matching numbers). Bbls retain 98-99% strong, orig brown Damascus pattern. Receiver, lockplates & hammers retain 96-98% bright, orig case colors, turned a little dark on hammers. Trigger guard & bottom tang retain traces of orig blue, being mostly a mottled brown patina. Wood is sound with a few minor handling & storage nicks & scratches and retains virtually all of its fine orig oil finish. Mechanics are crisp. Bright shiny bores, appears to be unfired. 48568-9 JR (4,000-6,000) – Lot 3107

3108
$3,450.00

RARE WINCHESTER CLASS B DAMASCUS DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN.

SN 1380. Cal. 12ga. Very rare shotgun with 30″ Damascus bbls that have rib that has single silver bead and dolls head rib extension. The rib is marked with the Winchester name & address and ”(CLASS B)”. Receiver, lockplates & hammers are nicely engraved with about 50-60% coverage foliate arabesque patterns. Trigger-bow & opening lever are engraved to match. Mounted with straight grain walnut which includes checkered splintered forearm & Prince of Wales rnd knob stock and smooth steel buttplate. It is generally reported that there may have been as many as 10000 of these shotguns sold by Winchester 1879-1884. They were produced in 5 grades, 10 & 12 ga and 30 & 32″ bbls. Winchester apparently contracted for these shotguns with a variety of English gunmakers. The Class B guns, represented here are middle grade. CONDITION: Good to very good (no disassembly was effected to check for matching numbers). Bbls retain most of a re-browning. Receiver & lock plates retain traced of case colors in the sheltered areas with the balance turned silver. Wood has a repair through the wrist and retains about all of a restored finish. Mechanics are fine. Bores are bright with moderate pitting. 48568-8 JR (2,000-4,000) – Lot 3108

3109
$28,750.00

EXTREMELY RARE EARLY DELUXE WINCHESTER MODEL 1887 LEVER ACTION SHOT GUN.

SN 414. Cal. 12 GA Fantastic Winchester shotgun with 30″ very fine pattern Damascus bbl and full choke with single brass bead. Receiver, lever & hammer are color case hardened with the intertwined “WRACo” trademark on left side of receiver. Mounted with very highly figured, center crotch, flame grain, burl & shell grain American walnut with checkered forestock side panels and rnd knob pistol grip buttstock that has Winchester embossed hard rubber buttplate. Winchester produced nearly 65,000 of these shotguns in the period 1887-1901 in both 10 & 12 gauge and 2-bbl lengths. The vast majority were standard grade with extremely few produced as deluxe examples such as found here. Public acceptance of this rather large lever action arm was limited and competition from the various slide action shotguns that came on the market in the 1890’s further reduced the customer base which limited production. These shotguns, however, were favored by coach guards and other security personnel as well as law enforcement with the majority of those found today having reduced bbl lengths. These shotguns almost universally were hard used and are rarely found today with much orig finish. CONDITION: Extremely fine+ (no disassembly effected to check for matching numbers). Bbl retains about 99% crisp orig blue/brown Damascus pattern and the magazine tube about 99% orig blue. Receiver retains brilliant case colors on the sides, lightly faded on top & bottom edges with 2 small areas of fine surface rust over the receiver ring and some minor flaking on the left side. Lever & hammer retain brilliant case colors, moderately to heavily faded on outer faces of lever. Wood is sound with a few very light nicks & scratches and retains most of its crisp, orig piano varnish finish, faded around the toe. Toe of buttplate has a small chip. Mechanics are crisp. Bright shiny bore. 48568-3 JR (25,000-35,000) – Lot 3109

3110
$10,350.00

RARE WINCHESTER MODEL 1887 LEVER ACTION SHOTGUN.

SN 378. Cal. 12 GA Very early standard grade shotgun with 30″ steel bbl, half magazine & single brass bead. Receiver, lever & hammer are color case hardened with the intertwined “WRACo” trademark on left side of receiver. Mounted with nicely figured, uncheckered American walnut with plain forestock side panels and rnd knob stock with smooth steel buttplate that has been professionally stippled, ostensibly to reduce slippage during firing. Winchester produced nearly 65,000 of these shotguns in the period 1887-1901 in both 10 & 12 gauge and 2-bbl lengths. Public acceptance of this rather large lever action arm was limited and competition from the various slide action shotguns that came onto the market in the 1890’s further reduced the customer base which limited production. These shotguns, however, were favored by coach guards and other security personnel as well as law enforcement with the majority of those found today having reduced bbl lengths. These shotguns almost universally were hard used and are rarely found today with much orig finish. CONDITION: Extremely fine+ (no disassembly was effected to check for matching numbers). Bbl & magazine tube retain about 98-99% crisp orig blue with a few minor nicks on the magazine tube. Receiver, breechblock & hammer retain virtually all of their brilliant, orig case colors. Top tang is lightly faded. Lever retains about all of its orig case colors, lightly to moderately faded on outer faces. Buttplate retains about 80-85% orig blue with the aforementioned stippling. Wood is sound with a very few, very light nicks & scratches and retains virtually all of its crisp, orig varnish. Mechanics are crisp. Bright shiny bore, may be unfired. 48568-2 JR (10,000-15,000) – Lot 3110

3111
$22,425.00

*EXTREMELY RARE WINCHESTER MODEL 1901 DELUXE LEVER ACTION SHOTGUN.

SN 66364. Cal. 10 GA Spectacular deluxe shotgun with 32″ steel bbl, half magazine & single brass bead. Top of bbl has standard 2-line markings and “MODEL 1901 10 GA.”. Receiver and lever are blued with the intertwined “WRACo” company trademark on left side. Hammer is color case hardened. Mounted with about 3X, center crotch, flame & shell grain American walnut with diamond checkered forestock side panels & rnd knob stock with checkered steel buttplate. Winchester produced about 13,500 of these modern shotguns in the period 1901-1920. They are substantially the same as the Model 1887 with improved steel capable of firing smokeless powder loads. As such they were rather popular and occasionally can still be encountered in the field. The Model 1901 was not produced in riot configuration, however, being very popular with law enforcement & security personnel a great number of them had their bbls reduced for that purpose. The Model 1901 has also been used in the movie industry, most notably by Arnold Schwarzenegger in some of his productions. Having been somewhat popular with limited production extremely few are found today with any orig finish. Deluxe examples are exceedingly rare. CONDITION: Extremely fine+ (no disassembly was effected to check for matching numbers). Overall retains about 99% strong, orig, factory finish with bright blue on the metal, bright case colors on the hammer & crisp piano varnish on the wood with a few light nicks & scratches. Mechanics are crisp. Bright shiny bore, may be unfired. 48568-4 JR (8,000-12,000) – Lot 3111

3112
$6,325.00

*SCARCE WINCHESTER MODEL 1901 LEVER ACTION SHOTGUN.

SN 78141. Cal. 10 GA. Scarce Winchester shotgun with 30″ steel bbl, half magazine & brass bead front sight. Receiver is marked with the intertwined “WRACo” trademark. Mounted with nicely figured, uncheckered American walnut with flat side forearm panels & rnd knob buttstock with checkered steel buttplate. The Model 1901 is the successor to the Winchester Model 1887 lever action shotgun produced from about 1901 to about 1920 with a total production of about 13,500. They were made only in 10 ga. This was an improvement on the Model 1887 with more modern steel capable of firing smokeless powder loads. These shotguns were strong & reliable and popular as security arms with coach and mine guards. As such, they frequently had their bbls cut to a more manageable length. Although they are strong & reliable, competition from a variety of slide action repeating shotguns prevented extensive sales. They remained in service well into the late 20th Century with one occasionally encountered in the field today. This model was also used in a number of movies, most notably by Arnold Schwarznegger in the 1980s & 1990s. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus (no disassembly was effected to check for matching numbers). Overall retains 99% plus crisp orig finish with strong, bright factory blue and crisp oil finish to the wood. Wood has a few nicks & dings with some bruises and a gouge on the right forend panel. Mechanics are crisp. Bright shiny bore, has been fired but very little. 48568-5 JR C&R (4,000-7,000) – Lot 3112

3113
$9,200.00
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Please Note: Title Should Read: RARE WHITNEY-MORSE LEVER ACTION RIFLE and there is a serial number “283”.

RARE POSSIBLY ONE OF A KIND G.W. MORSE LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN NSN. Cal. 45-70. Serial number not visible, if there is one. Extremely rare, important development in the progression of lever action rifles. This rifle has a 28″ oct bbl, nickel silver Rocky Mountain front sight and semi-buckhorn rear sight and it has the caliber marking between rear sight and receiver. The bbl address, forward of rear sight, reads left-handed, “G.W. MORSE / PATENTED OCT 28TH 1856″. It has a full magazine with a magazine band dovetailed into the bottom flat near the muzzle. It has highly figured uncheckered American walnut with straight stock & crescent buttplate with Winchester style sliding brass trap. The forearm is secured with a wedge & also has a small screw through steel escutcheons. The receiver, although very similar to the early Whitney with flat side and raised front and rear edges with an S-shaped lever. It differs in that it has a right hand loading gate and the carrier stays in the up position until forced by forward pressure on the lever into the lower position to receive a fresh cartridge from the magazine. The top tang is marked “A. BURGESS” with patent dates of January 7 & October 19. The year is not complete having only the first two numbers “18″. The bolt is very unusual in that it has a locking block attached to the solid lever and employs a carrier similar to Winchesters. PROVENANCE: From the collection of the late Bruce McDowell. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Overall retains 96-98% strong bright orig blue with minor handling & storage marks and a few light scratches on the receiver. Wood is sound with a series of small gouges on the bottom along with other light handling & use marks and retains most of its orig varnish. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. 49450-5 JR (6,500-8,500) – Lot 3113

3114
$10,350.00

SCARCE WHITNEY-KENNEDY SMALL FRAME SPORTING RIFLE.

SN A884. Cal. 44 WCF Standard grade rifle with 24″ rnd bbl, full magazine, nickel silver Rocky Mountain front sight & orig Whitney flat top, V-notch rear sight. Top of bbl has the marking “WHITNEYVILLE ARMORY CT. U.S.A. KENNEDY” forward of the rear sight with Cal. marking over chamber area. Lever is serpentine shaped. Mounted with uncheckered, straight grain American walnut with straight stock and crescent buttplate with trap. SN was observed on bottom of lower tang, left side of upper tang under the wood, rear face of buttstock & inside toe of buttplate. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms there were about 15,000 Whitney-Kennedy Arms produced during the period 1879-1886 in both large and small frame rifles, muskets & carbines in a large variety of calibers. The small frame arms were produced in 44-40, 38-40 & 32-20. Apparently Whitney serialized their arms from 1 to about 5000 and then began a re-numbering process adding the alpha prefix such as found here. They changed the prefix at number 1000 and resumed with SN 1 under the new prefix. While these rifles were very well made and reliable, they were heavier than the competing Winchester rifles and simply never gained popularity with the buying public. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Very fine to extremely fine, all matching. Bbl & magazine tube retain about 98% crisp orig blue with only faint muzzle edge wear and a couple of small nicks. Receiver retains about 93-95% orig blue, lightly flaked on both sides and thin on the bottom with a couple of small nicks & scratches on the sides. Lever, hammer & buttplate retain dark case colors. Stock has a couple of small chips by the top tang with some minor oil staining around top tang, otherwise wood is sound and overall retains virtually all of its beautiful factory piano varnish finish with light nicks & scratches and a series of small nicks on the forearm. Mechanics are fine. Brilliant shiny bore shows very little use with virtually all of its orig finish on bolt face & carrier. 49059-112 JR (7,000-10,000) – Lot 3114

3115
$29,900.00

RARE WINCHESTER MODEL 1897 DOUBLE-W CARTRIDGE BOARD.

SN 1704. This most famous of all Winchester Cartridge Boards, and the last one produced in the 19th Century shows 182 metallic cartridges plus 15 bullets, 20 shot shells and 9 primer and cap tins. The board is dark green color of dense cardboard with the center vignette the famous A. B. Frost scene showing two hunters and a bear they have apparently just dispatched. Their Winchester rifles are leaning on a log upon which one of the hunters is sitting. The left vignette is of a flying mallard drake and the right side is a bull moose head. Top center has the bright red Winchester Repeating Arms Co logo with various other advertisements and the address across the bottom. The exposed image is about 48-3/4″ x 31-1/4″ and mounted in a replacement walnut stained frame with gold gesso inner frame that measures 56″ w x 38-3/4 h. Back of the board has its orig heavy paper covering that is completely intact showing only one reattached cartridge which is the 4 ga brass shotshell. Center of the backing has the overlabel marked “PRESENTED WITH COMPLIMENTS / OF THE / WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. / PLEASE HANG IN A PROMINENT PLACE” and has the SN stenciled below. While this model of cartridge board is a little more common than some of the early ones, it is still considered to be the most beautiful and most sought after of all the Winchester cartridge boards. Few survive today with bright orig artwork and orig color. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Extremely fine, complete and orig except for the frame, as noted. The green board remains strong and bright with only a few very light nicks & scratches and two holes, one on each end where it was previously attached to a wall. Most unusually, the red lettering is still crisp and bright showing very little fading. The gold outline of the lettering is lightly faded. The board behind some of the cartridges shows slight rubs. Cartridges have bright, clean cases with lead bullets that are not oxidized. Paper shot shell cases are lightly faded. Taken as a whole, this is one of the finest Model 1897 Winchester cartridge boards to come to market in recent years. 49059-203 JR (10,000-20,000) – Lot 3115

3116
$9,200.00

RARE NEW HAVEN ARMS FULL BOX OF 44 FLAT HENRY CARTRIDGES.

SN -. Rare 1860s full box of New Haven Arms 44 Henry flat nose cartridges in a kraft colored cardboard box with green and black label. It is filled with all 50 rds of copper cased, flat nosed cartridges with raised “H” in a well-defined circle. The label has decorative scroll borders and is referred to in the book One Hundred Years of Winchester Cartridges Boxes 1856-1956, Giles & Shuey, as the wide “4s” variant. The book gives it a rarity of 3 on a scale of 1 to 5. These boxes are also referred to as “military boxes” due to the similarity of artwork to that of the later Frankford Arsenal cartridges boxes. While these boxes are occasionally encountered they are rarely found with all 50 rds of orig ammunition with bright clean label such as we have here. CONDITION: Very fine. Label is completely intact, showing some rubs, with all artwork and printing completely legible. Lid has two broken corners and the bottom has one broken end on bottom edge with some old water damage. Ammunition shows dark copper cases with lightly oxidized lead bullets. A fine, complete and orig box. 49608-16 JR (5,000-8,000) – Lot 3116

3117
$6,900.00

LOT OF THREE BOXES WINCHESTER 44 FLAT HENRY AMMUNITION.

SN -. 1) Standard compact label with Stetson’s patent information, in a square corner 2-pc box that has green and black top label with line drawing of a cartridge. Box has a full green band around the sides and ends. Marked “44 FLAT R.F.” Box is sealed in plastic and was not removed for examination. CONDITION: Fine. Box may have one repaired seam on each end of the bottom and another on the lid, otherwise appears to be sound. Label is completely legible with a couple of small chips in the edges and with light rubs not overly effecting the image. Band is about 80% intact with majority of the loss areas on one end. Overall shows light soil, appears to be full. 2) 1920s full box with olive green label and black printing with line drawing of cartridge and orange wrap-around end labels that have a large red W. Box sealed in plastic and was not removed for examination. CONDITION: About good. Lid shows three open seams which are repairable. Label has a small chip in the top edge, otherwise is intact, showing light wear. End labels are open but intact. 3) 1920s full box with olive green label and black printing with line drawing of cartridge and orange wrap-around end labels that have a large red W. Label also is marked “FOR THE WINCHESTER RIFLE MODEL 1866” and the cartridge is over-printed “.44 FLAT”. Otherwise label is identical to #2. Box sealed in plastic and was not removed for examination. CONDITION: Fine plus. Box appears to be intact with only one small break in a top edge. Label is intact, showing spots of wear, not effecting the overall image. Orange end labels are open but otherwise intact and overall shows light soil. CONDITION: See above. 49608-15 JR (3,000-5,000) – Lot 3117

3118
$5,175.00

LOT OF THREE BOXES OF .44 CALIBER CARTRIDGES.

SN NA. 1) Winchester Repeating Arms Co. green label box. Cal. .44 flat rimfire. 2) U.S. Cartridge Co. .44 Henry flat rimfire. 3) U.S. Cartridge Co. Cal. 44 Colt Central fire. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: 1) Fine. Box is full and appears unopened. Green label is clear with some scuffing. Orange end labels with red Winchester “W”. Very good. Sealed in plastic. 2) Very good. Box is missing a couple of cartridges. Blue label is clear with some scuffing and water stains. Box has been opened. Sealed in plastic. 3) Good. Box is full and has been opened. Box has been resealed with scotch tape. Label is clear with some scuffs and stains. Box is unsealed. A nice lot of some rare .44 Cal. ammo. 49059-194 TEP (4,000-6,000) – Lot 3118

3119
$21,850.00

THE ORIGINAL WATER COLOR ARTWORK FOR IVER JOHNSON’S 1906 CALENDAR.

This wonderful watercolor depicting a beautiful young female equestrian leaping a fence with her horse is the actual watercolor created by well-known artist, Alex Rummler. Accompanying this original watercolor is also a dated letter from Bruce Rayeske, company historian for Iver Johnson from 1964-1973. In this letter, Mr. Rayeske affirms that this is the very watercolor created by Alex Rummler for Iver Johnson. Mr. Rayeske states that he acquired the watercolor from Paul Jacobson of Fitchburg, Massachusetts in 1966 and that Mr. Jacobson had acquire the painting from his good friend, Luther Otto, who was at the time of the acquisition President of the Iver Johnson company. Mr. Otto had shared with Jacobsen that the painting had hung in one of the Iver Johnson offices for many years. It is rare to find original artwork for advertisements pertaining to firearms and ammunition and this is a great rarity. A combination of the beautiful lady, the excitement and action of the leaping horse, the extremely well executed imagery, all subtly incorporating the advertisement for Iver Johnson revolvers. In combination with the history and provenance this makes for a very rare opportunity. SIZE: 30 ¼” wide x 36 ¼” high (including frame). 16 ¾” wide x 22 ½” high (image only). CONDITION: Excellent condition. Appears to be untouched. Watercolor is bright and strong. 49567-1 JDJ (15,000-20,000) – Lot 3119

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3120
$0.00

EXTRAORDINARILY RARE 1904 HARRINGTON AND RICHARDSON CALENDAR. ONE OF ONLY TWO KNOWN TO CURRENTLY EXIST.

This is truly special. Normally most calendars found were well used and sometimes abused. To find one of this quality with this rarity, great condition, and with such wonderful imagery is truly special. Whereas attractive women are used today to advertise almost anything, it was only on occasion, a female was used to promote guns or ammunition; this was one of those occasions. This charming redhead posing with burgundy velvet drapes in the background is most striking. As indicated, this is one of only two examples of this rare calendar known to exist. It is exactly as it should be. It retains the original band at the top, of course, there is no band at the bottom (as there should not be). It also retains an almost complete calendar pad beginning with February 1904. SIZE: Approx. 15” w x 25-1/2″ h. CONDITION: Near excellent. 49567-2 JDJ (15,000-20,000) – Lot 3120

3121
$4,600.00

RARE AND DESIRABLE TIN LITHO WINCHESTER ADVERTISING SIGN.

One of the most appealing of all Winchester tin ads is this classical image orig painted by the famous sporting and trompe-l’oeil artist of the 19th century, Alexander Pope. This advertising sign illustrates a collage including hanging dead mallards from moose antlers with Winchester carbine and pump shotgun together with other hunting accessories. “We recommend and sell Winchester cartridges and guns” blazed across the bottom. SIZE: 30″x36″ CONDITION: Minor scratches and some small surface rust spots scattered on the surface of the sign. The sign may have a protective coating of shellac or varnish? Colors are vibrant. A fabulous addition to a game room or the Winchester display room. 49103-39 JJ30 (3,000-4,500) – Lot 3121

3123
$18,400.00

1000 TROY OUNCES PURE SILVER.

Ten machined exact weight 100oz bars of pure silver, nine of which are Engelhard. Each marked “999+ FINE SILVER 100 TR. OZ / ENGELHARD”. One bar similarly marked from the Royal Canadian Mint. Each individually SNd and in their orig plastic shipping holders also with Engelhard markings. No reserve. CONDITION: Excellent with some toning seen through hard plastic wrappers. Few cracks at edges of plastic holders. 49352-1 JS (15,000-17,000) – Lot 3123

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3124
$17,250.00

1000 TROY OUNCES PURE SILVER.

Ten machined exact weight 100oz bars of pure silver, seven of which are Engelhard with a couple different die markings, though each marked “999+ FINE SILVER 100 TR. OZ / ENGELHARD”. Three bars similarly marked from the Royal Canadian Mint. Each individually SNd and most in their orig plastic shipping holders. No reserve. CONDITION: Excellent overall, eight bars still retain their orig plastic shipping wrappers. 49352-2 JS (15,000-17,000) – Lot 3124

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3125
$9,200.00

VERY UNUSUAL GOLD AND STERLING SILVER BELT BUCKLE.

High art belt buckle that measures about 6″ x 2-1/2″ with sterling silver body overlaid with beautifully engraved, gold-washed, foliate arabesque patterns. Face of the buckle is mounted with 3 American gold coins in bezels; 1) 1903 double eagle ($20)Liberty head, 2) 1904-S $10 and 3) 1908 Indian ($10). Back of the buckle is open over the coins to show the reverse sides. Top rear of the buckle is stamped “73-23” and bottom center of the buckle is marked “BOYD-RENO.NEV/ME/STERLING and another indecipherable number”. Buckle is of very high quality and very flashy. Accompanied by an auction flyer from Oct 2005 announcing the disposition of the estate of eccentric millionaire Earl Morris of The Hidden Valley Ranch, Central Point, OR. The flyer pictures a large variety of merchandise including this buckle. Also accompanied by 2 newspaper articles regarding the same auction. PROVENANCE: The William Smith Collection. CONDITION: Very fine. Buckle body is extremely fine showing no wear. Coins are fine with a few nicks & scratches. 49312-118 JR (3,000-5,000) – Lot 3125

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3126
$4,312.50

RARE RELICS RECOVERED FROM THE SITE OF THE HINDENBURG DISASTER MAY 6, 1937.

5 tablespoons, 1 table fork and 1 demitasse spoon all maker marked “BRUCKMANN 100” with the Hindenburg logo of dirigible over a globe with the initials “DZR” (Deutsche Zeppelin Reedere). Consignor purchased these from a gentleman who as a child picked these up at the site of the Hindenburg disaster on May 8, 1937 in Lakehurst, NJ two days after the event. CONDITION: Very good to fine with staining and mottling typical of other examples known picked up as souvenirs. These are uncleaned still showing the affects of the fire. 49198-4 JS (2,000-4,000) – Lot 3126

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3127
$0.00

EXTREMELY RARE CASED COLT EHLERS BABY PATERSON PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 24. Cal. 31. All blue finish with 3″ oct bbl, brass pin front sight and 1-line script letter address which reads left hand “Patent Arms Patterson, N.J.-Colt’s Pt.” with dashes at each end. Bbl has the attached Ehlers rammer. Cyl has five chambers with rnd shoulder and ratchet rather than a slot for a rotating ring and measures 1-1/16″. Cyl has the centaur scene roll marking with the four-headed Paterson Colt logo. The tiny frame has folding trigger and is mounted with 1-pc varnished rosewood grip. Grip is made of two pieces of rosewood attached to two spacer blocks. Accompanied by an orig, burgundy velvet lined, mahogany casing with flat top & bottom. Front of case has a rectangular escutcheon for the mortised brass lock. Bottom inside is recessed for the revolver, a rare all brass plunger type powder measure and a tiny single ball mold with sprue cutter and three turned walnut handles with brass ferrules. The slot in the front, which ordinarily contains a turnscrew is filled with a pocket corkscrew. This cased set is listed as item number 5 and pictured on the back cover of Jackson Arms, Dallas, TX, Catalog #16. Bottom of the front cover states “The Ben Ames Williams Collection”. The corkscrew was present in the case at that time and is discussed as a loading tool “never previously seen” in a Paterson casing. Also accompanied by a signed letter from renowned collector & dealer, the late Bobby Smith of Tennessee. The letter identifies this pistol by SN and Mr. Smith states, “An extremely fine and rare specimen of a cased Colt Baby Paterson Revolver with the Ehlers attached loading lever”. Mr. Smith also mentions the strange “loading tool combination a rammer worm”, and further says that he had never seen a tool like this in a Paterson casing. He also mentions the Jackson Arms catalog and identifies it as July 1960. He states that the collection of Ben Ames Williams was sold at that time and that this cased set was part of his collection. He further states that, ” Ben Ames Willimas was an artist, editor & writer. Two of his best selling books were House Divided and The Unconquered. According to The Book of Colt Firearms , Wilson, there were only about 500 of these little revolvers produced in 1837-1838, which also included the Paterson No.2 Belt Revolver. These revolvers with attached rammers were late production made from parts that were semi-finished when Colt went bankrupt. John Ehlers was a major stock holder in the Patent Arms Manufacturing Co. and assumed ownership in the bankruptcy. He finished and assembled the parts and added the loading levers. He also deleted the “M’g Co.” from the bbl address roll die. In addition the capping cutout was added to the right recoil shield during this process. Few of these little revolvers survive today, especially those that are all matching and with high orig finish. Cased examples are extremely rare, especially those with the rare corkscrew loading tool. PROVENANCE: Ben Ames Willaims Collection; Jackson Arms; The Late Bobby Smith Collection. CONDITION: Very fine to extremely fine, all matching including bbl, wedge, cyl, frame, hammer, backstrap and grip. No further disassembly was effected to check for other matching parts. Bbl retains about 95% glossy orig blue with light sharp edge wear; wedge retains about 80% fire blue, mostly on the body; frame & front strap retain about 70% glossy orig blue with light candy striping on both sides, flaking on the recoil shields and light sharp edge wear; hammer retains dark case colors with light pitting on the sides; cyl retains most of its orig blue, thin on the rear half, turning plum and shows about 95% centaur scene roll marking; backstrap & buttstrap retain 92-93% glossy orig blue with some light sharp edge wear and minor pinpoint flaking. Grip is sound and retains about 88-90% orig varnish with the loss areas flaked from the ears and light edge wear. Mechanics are crisp, strong bright bore with scattered fine pitting. Case has a grain check in the lid, otherwise is sound with usual handling & storage nicks & scratches and retains most of its orig varnish. Interior is moderately faded with light soil in the lid lining and heavily faded in the bottom, darker in the recesses with light soil. Flask retains about 70% bright gold wash with the exposed areas a dark patina, mechanics are fine. Mold is extremely fine showing about 95% bright blue on the body and about 60% on the sprue cutter with losses from flaking. Mold handles are solid and the rare corkscrew loading tool is very fine, certainly capable of opening the finest bottle of wine. 49402-6 JR (150,000-250,000) – Lot 3127

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3128
$0.00

FINE CASED COLT 3RD MODEL DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER WITH VERY RARE 8″ BARREL.

SN 18513. Cal. 44. Blue & color case hardened with rare 8″ oct to rnd bbl, nickel silver front sight and 1-line New York City address. Left side of frame is marked with small “COLTS PATENT”. Cyl has the Ormsby dragoon Indian fight scene roll marking with the rare & desirable “U.S. DRAGOONS” & “COLT’S PATENT” cartouches surrounding the SN. It is unusual to find the “U.S. Dragoons” marking on such a late production revolver. Five of the six safety pins are serviceable. The silver plated brass trigger guard and backstrap contain a varnished 1-pc walnut grip with partially visible “851-” SN in backstrap channel. Accompanied by an extremely rare, original, burgundy velvet lined mahogany casing for the 8″ dragoon. Interior is compartmented for the revolver, a rare double sided dragoon flask with trophy of flags & arms and “COLTS PATENT” marking in a ribbon. Flask has high mounted triangular rings & angle spout. Also accompanied by a blued steel bullet & ball “COLT’S PATENT” mold with sprue cutter marked on the right side “44H” & “D”. Additionally accompanied by a lacquered tin of Eley’s caps with repoussed brass label on the lid and an L-shaped nipple wrench. There were only about 10,500 3rd Model Dragoons produce in the period 1851-1861, of which extremely few were equipped with 8″ bbls, possibly as few as fifty. Of that small number an equally small percentage was cased, with only one or two known today. PROVENANCE: Robert Howard Collection; Dr. John & Margaret Pickup Collection. CONDITION: About fine, all matching including rammer, cyl & grip. Bbl retains strong orig blue showing thinning on rnd section with loss areas on the bbl lug flaked to a dark patina. Left side of rammer pivot retains strong case colors with the balance turned silver. Frame retains 60-70% of its moderately faded case colors on the right side and about 30% on the left side. Hammer retains dark case colors. Cyl retains traces of orig blue with the balance flaked to a dark patina and shows about 90% dragoon Indian fight scene roll marking. The “U.S.” in the “U.S. DRAGOONS” cartouche is only faintly visible. The “DRAGOONS” & “COLT’S PATENT” cartouches are completely legible & prominent. Trigger guard & backstrap retain about 60-65% orig silver with the balance a lemony patina. Grip is sound with minor handling & storage nicks & scratches and retains 80-90% orig varnish. Mechanics are fine. Bright shiny bore with two or three spots of pitting. Case is very fine with usual handling & storage nicks & scratches and retains most of its orig varnish. Interior is lightly faded in the lid with very light soil. Bottom is soiled from contact with the bbl, cyl and edge of grip under the revolver and from the flask & mold in the other compartments. Two smaller compartments are stained from lead balls. Flask is very fine showing one small dent on the neck and overall retains about 80% strong, orig finish. Mold is equally fine with some minor spotting on the handles and retains about 90% orig blue. Nipple wrench & cap tin are fine. 49154-2 JR (60,000-90,000) – Lot 3128

3129
$0.00

COLT FIRST MODEL OF 1848 SECOND CONTRACT DRAGOON REVOLVER.

SN 2150. Cal. 44 7-1/2″ bbl, blue and case color finish, walnut grips. In November 1847 Samuel Colt received a second contract from the U.S. government for 1000 revolvers with improvements to the Walker model. Bbls were shortened to 7-1/2″ and cyls were shortened by 1/2″. Backstraps were made of brass instead of iron. Deliveries of these revolvers to the military were 260 pistols in June 1848, 320 pistols in August 1848, 300 pistols in September 1848, and 120 pistols November 1848. Of the 1000 Dragoons ordered under the 2nd contract 998 were shipped from New York Ordnance depot to St. Louis Arsenal. These revolvers were issued to the 1st and 2nd regiment of the U.S. Mounted Rifles whose duty it was to protect 49ers on their way to California gold fields in the Rush of 1849. These revolvers saw very hard service and many were taken by soldiers who, upon reaching Oregon, deserted and headed south to the California gold fields. The survival rate of these pistols is very low. To date only 145 of these pistols have been located, which is a survival rate of about 15%. Most of these revolvers are in very poor condition. PROVENANCE: Derek Provah Collection; Robert Howard Collection; Tom Power Collection. Accompanying this gun is: 1) a copy of the “Texas Gun Collector” Fall 2007 issue containing a comprehensive article on Second Contract Dragoons featuring pistol number 2150; 2) a copy of the “American Society of Arms Collectors” bulletin #95 containing a comprehensive article on the subject by well known authority Dick Salzer; 3) a copy of “Historical Arms Series No. 37” from the Museum Restoration Service by Longfield & Basnett describing the details of these very rare revolvers, 4) also included is a copy of the auction listing from the Greg Martin Auction of April 2006 describing this gun, formally in the Derek Povah and Robert Howard collection. CONDITION: Very good. Revolver shows an overall medium gray uncleaned patinated finish. Some slight roughness on bbl and bbl lug. Bore is dark with strong rifling. Cyl shows 20% cyl scene with a clear SN and “Colt’s Patent” mark. Ormsby signature partially visible. Compressing ridge on cyl is visible. Single safety pin hole without pin at rear of cyl. Frame is smooth, silver gray finish with striations present on right side of frame and recoil shield. Brass trigger guard and backstrap show a mustard patina. Both are of the Walker Pattern. Bbl address is legible and complete. “Colt’s Patent” over “U.S.” in middle of frame on the left side. Grips are very good with visible cartouches on both sides and small chips at the toe missing on each grip. All SNs, including frame, backstrap, trigger guard, arbor, cyl, wedge, grips and bbl, are matching. Bbl and loading lever have assembly number “40”. A “P” proof for Nahum Patch is present on the bbl, rammer, cyl, frame, hammer, trigger guard and backstrap. Grips show a “WAT” proof on right side and an “NWP” proof on the left side. Number 2150 is in very good orig condition with all orig parts present. This revolver has a lower production number than the Walker revolver, and the only Colt percussion Dragoon that has less production is the Whitneyville-Hartford Dragoon. This is an opportunity to purchase a very rare Colt Dragoon revolver. 49514-1 TEP C&R (25,000-35,000) – Lot 3129

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3130
$0.00

SCARCE CASED ENGRAVED 3RD MODEL HARTFORD ENGLISH DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 57. Cal. 44 Blue & color case hardened with 7-1/2″ oct to rnd bbl, that has nickel silver front sight and 1-line New-York City address with dashes. Left side of frame is engraved “COLTS PATENT” in a small ribbon. The silver plated brass trigger guard & backstrap contain a deluxe, burl walnut 1-pc grip. Frame, bbl lug, backstrap & buttstrap are beautifully engraved with light foliate & floral English style engraving. Rammer pivot and sides of the hammer are engraved to match. Accompanied by an orig mahogany, blue velvet lined English casing with empty rnd medallion in the lid and swinging latches on the front. Front of the case is installed with a dummy brass lock. Interior is compartmented for the revolver, a Sykes patent bag-shaped flask with adjustable spout, a blued two cavity “COLT’S PATENT” mold with sprue cutter, marked on the right side “44H” and a small “T” inspector mark. Also accompanied by a small tin of Joyce caps and a pewter & crystal oiler. Also included is an L-shaped nipple wrench. Two compartments have lids with “certifiable antique ivory” turn finials. According to The Book of Colt Firearms, Wilson, there are a total of only about 700 of these revolvers manufactured in the period 1853-1857, with only a few engraved. In 1860 Colt returned 200 Hardford-English dragoon revolvers to the U.S. to supply the demand of the looming U.S. Civil War and by 1861 were all sold. While a higher percentage of English dragoons than those made for the American market were cased & engraved, they are still a very rare commodity and seldom encountered today. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Fine to very fine, all matching. Bbl retains 25-30% glossy English blue with the balance a mottled silver/brown patina; rammer, rammer pivot & handle retain smoky case colors, stronger and brighter on the left side; frame retains 30-35% faded case colors, mostly turned silver; cyl retains 30-40% thin orig blue and shows 60-70% Dragoon-Indian fight scene roll marking; hammer retains strong case colors turned silver on top edge; trigger guard retains about 80-85% strong orig silver and the backstrap about 50%. Grip is sound with a few light nicks and retains traces of orig finish, being mostly a hand worn patina. Hammer is not solid in half cock notch, otherwise mechanics are fine; strong sharp bore with fine pitting. Case is sound with handling & use nicks & scratches and retains most of its orig varnish; interior is lightly faded in the top lining and moderately faded in the bottom with moderate to heavy soiling; flask has a couple small dents on one side otherwise is sound and retain about 65% orig finish; mold is extremely fine and retains most of its orig blue; other accessories are fine. 49254-4 JR IVORY (25,000-35,000) – Lot 3130

3131
$34,500.00

COLT 2ND MODEL DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER IDENTIFIED TO CIVL WAR SARGENT.

SN 8151. Cal. 44. Blue & color case hardened with 7-1/2″ oct to rnd bbl, nickel silver front sight and New York City address. Left side of frame is marked with “COLTS PATENT” over a tiny “U.S.”. Frame, cylinder, hammer, frontstrap, backstrap & bottom edge of grip have small inspector initials. Cylinder is usual 6 chambers with “U.S. DRAGOONS / COLT’S PATENT” cartouches surrounding the SN. The unplated brass square-back trigger guard and backstrap contain a 1-pc walnut grip with clear cartouche visible on each side and matching SN in backstrap channel. Family history states that this revolver was descended through the Higby family from Charles Davis Higby. Accompanied by a handwritten letter from Anne Menard address to consignor’s wife who also appears to be a Higby relative. Ms. Menard states that Mr. Higby was her grandmother’s father and is so listed in their family bible. He was born Oct 1843 and enlisted in the 53rd Ohio Infantry Nov 1861 at age 18 as a Sargent and was mustered out Aug 1865 at Little Rock, AR. He was wounded at Kennesaw Mtn.,GA June 1864 and survived the war. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching except wedge which is numbered 9533. Bbl retains 30-40% orig blue with the balance a thin blue patina with several small nicks on right side. Rammer pivot retains about 60% faded case colors with the handle cleaned to bright. Frame retains about 40% smoky case colors, being mostly a silver/grey patina. Hammer is matching patina with fine pitting on both sides at the nose. Cylinder retains about 50% thin blue with the balance thin blue/grey patina and shows 85-90% dragoon/Indian fight scene roll marking. The Ormsby address is completely legible. The “US DRAGOON” is a little thin on the left end, but mostly legible. The “COLT’S PATENT” cartouche is completely legible. All 6 safety pins are crisp and serviceable as are the 6 nipples. Trigger guard and backstrap are a medium mustard patina. Grip is sound showing light to moderate wear with a hand worn patina and both cartouches are legible. Mechanics are fine, strong blue bore with a few small spots of pinprick pitting. 1096-1 JR (15,000-25,000) – Lot 3131

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3132
$18,400.00

RARE COLT 1ST MODEL DRAGOON CARRIED BY HUGH ODOM 18TH REGIMENT TEXAS CAVALRY.

SN 7463/7715. Cal. 44. Colt First Model Dragoon has direct family descent in the Hugh Odom family. Hugh S. Odom was a member of a Texas cavalry unit and files of his military history are included in this report. It is most interesting that Hugh S. Odom went into the war with this gun and was actually paid by the state compensating him $75 for bringing in his own revolver. Identified Confederate Colts are quite rare, especially ones used by specific members of a Texas cavalry regiment. This gun was once part of the museum at Texas Tech University as noted by accompanying documentation, which identifies the gun a as Colt First Model Dragoon Cavalry Handgun SN 7463-Cylinder Number 7716 which has been changed in pencil to 7715 which is correct. This particular arm appears orig with some restoration such as grips and trigger being replaced as the original Texas Tech document states “handles and trigger are missing.” The restoration done at an unknown date is quite excellent and presents the gun quite nicely. The family retained a photograph of Hugh S. Odom pictured as a veteran wearing a Masonic pin on his overcoat dated January 4, 1905. Mr. Odom was the original owner of this firearm and he carried it while a member of the 18th regiment Texas cavalry. The 18th Texas had a most interesting history being part of Granberry’s Texas Brigade fighting in many of the battles in the west, finally being paroled at Greensboro, NC about May 1, 1865. In the national archives, a Texas roster roll index card state that Private H.S. Odom is found enlisting July 17, 1861 at Cannonville, Hayes County, Texas. This card notes that “while on scout July 17 to the San Saba River, Concho Springs,‘head of Llano and head waters of Devils River’, no fresh Indian signs were found”…second card in this file states “Enlistment March 4, 1862 12 months”. Mr. Odom’s age is listed as 27 living in Hayes City. The enrolling officer, R.N. Calhoun, noted to his account certain monetary amounts credited him for his horse, equipment, gun and pistol. This is unusual record showing that he was compensated $75 most likely for this Colt Dragoon revolver. In a State of Texas pension document (see addendum) signed in 1898 by Mr. Odom stating his military service, he states that he served in Company F, 18th Texas Cavalry, under Colonel N.H. Darnell. He also states “I never received a dollar from the government in my life and received no pay for my service.” Odom further states that he served in Company F 18th Texas Cavalry under Colonel N.H. Darnell, enlisting January 8, 1862 and served until the surrender of General Lee in 1865.” This is a most historic first model Dragoon with written provenance from recent family descent stating past owners in family. Albert G. Odom was Hugh S. Odom’s grandfather. Albert Odom was a county judge in Stanton, TX in the early 20th century and family legend states he used his gun as protection in the court. A bound report & appraisal on this gun accompanies which include family letter of provenance and war records. PROVENANCE: Hugh S. Odom, 1834-1918; Robert Odom Gray (great-grandson). CONDITION: Good to very good. Sound and complete with restored grips & trigger as stated above. SNs matching with exception of cylinder which is noted above appears orig to its time of use. Metal overall is brown/grey with areas of staining and pitting. Markings crisp & discernible as can be seen in photos. 49300-1 JS (12,000-15,000) – Lot 3132

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3133
$12,650.00

SCARCE COLT DRAGOON 1ST MODEL PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 3160. Cal 44. Blue, color case hardened with 7-1/2″ oct to rnd bbl with nickel silver front sight & left hand address on top flat. Left side of frame is marked with a small “COLT’S PATENT” over a tiny “U.S.”. The square back brass trigger guard & backstrap contain an orig varnished, Slim-Jim style 1-pc walnut grip with last 3 digits of matching SN in buttstrap channel. Cylinder has the Dragoon-Indian fight scene roll marking. SN on the cylinder has a partially visible “U.S. DRAGOONS” and fully visible “COLT’S PATENT” cartouches above & below with the Ormsby signature completely visible. Cylinder also has its single safety pin crisp & serviceable. There were about 7000 of these revolvers produced, 1840-1850 with a large number purchased by the government. When the government did not purchase the entire production, many were sold on the open market that had the “US” stamped on left side of frame in anticipation that the Government contract would be greater. When the contract didn’t materialize Colt, being the frugal businessman he was, used those parts to assemble revolvers and sold them on the open market with many being sold to foreign buyers. By the advent of the 2nd model, the entire 1st model production was sold. They were mostly used on the American frontier and are rarely found today with any orig finish. PROVENANCE: The Norm Truesdell Collection;The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Very good to fine, all matching except wedge which is numbered “640”. Bbl retains strong blue in sheltered areas being mostly a blue/brown patina. Rammer and rammer handle are bright metal with dark case colors on the pivot. Frame retains traces of case colors being mostly a cleaned metal patina. Hammer retains dark case colors. Cylinder is bright metal and appears to never have been blued which is normal for the early 1st Model Dragoon. Cylinder shows 50-60% Dragoon-Indian fight scene roll marking. Grip frame shows moderate wear and is a medium mustard patina. Grip has sharp edge wear with light handling & use nicks & scratches with about 50-60% thin orig varnish being mostly hand worn patina. Mechanics are fine. Bright shiny bore, shows very little use. 49059-53 JR (10,000-15,000) – Lot 3133

3134
$24,150.00

RARE NEW HAMPSHIRE MARKED COLT DRAGOON 2ND MODEL PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 10180. Cal. 44. Rare New Hampshire Dragoon, blue and color case hardened with 7-1/2″ oct to rnd bbl, nickel silver front sight and right hand address. Left side of bbl lug is marked “NEW HAMPSHIRE”. Left side of frame has a tiny “COLT’S PATENT” over a tiny “U.S.”. The square back brass trigger guard & backstrap contain an oil finished 1-pc walnut grip with clear, legible “JH” inspector cartouche on left side and “WAT” (William A. Thornton) sub-inspector cartouche on the right side. Almost every part on the revolver has tiny inspector initials. Cylinder has the Ormsby Dragoon-Indian fight scene roll marking and “MODEL U.S.M.R.” and “COLT’S PATENT” cartouches surrounding the SN. Rear face of cylinder has all 6 safety pins serviceable. Buttstrap has 2 small filled squares with another centered on the backstrap and a 4th one at top of backstrap, apparently where this backstrap had been used to test an attachable shoulder stock and was recycled onto this revolver. There were only about 2700 of this Model Dragoon produced 1850-1851 with about 1000 of them on government contract. This was the lowest production of all the Dragoon models and of that limited production, only a few hundred were issued to the NH & MA militias. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Very good to fine, all matching including wedge, cylinder & grip. Only the first 4 digits of the SN are visible in backstrap channel of grip. Bbl retains traces of orig blue, stronger & brighter under the loading lever, being mostly a grey patina with a few scattered spots of surface rust. Rammer & pivot are grey patina. Frame is also a grey patina with some light pitting on recoil shields. Cylinder is matching grey patina with 3 or 4 areas of light surface pitting and shows about 75-80% Dragoon-Indian fight scene roll marking and clear, legible cartouches surrounding the serial number. Trigger guard & backstrap are cleaned brass patina. Grip is sound, showing light edge wear with a couple of nicks on the right side and shows a hand worn patina. Mechanics are fine. Strong bore with scattered pitting. 49059-226 JR (10,000-15,000) – Lot 3134

3135
$20,700.00

RARE MARTIAL COLT THIRD MODEL DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER WITH SHOULDER STOCK.

SN 17173. Cal. .44. Usual configuration with 7-1/2″ oct to rnd bbl, slightly altered nickel silver front sight and 1-line New York City address. Top flat has a 1-standing, 2-folding leaf sight. Frame has small “COLTS PATENT” over a tiny U.S. Frame is 4 screw type cut for shoulder stock with flat head hammer screw and extended stock screws. Cyl has the Ormsby Dragoon/Indian Fight Scene roll marking and “MODEL U.S.M.R.” and “COLT’S PATENT” cartouches around the SN. The brass trigger guard and iron backstrap contain a 1-pc walnut grip with last 4 digits of matching SN in backstrap channel. Right side of grip has a thin but legible “WAT” (William A. Thornton) sub-inspector cartouche. Left side has the outline of a cartouche and there are small inspector initials on the various parts. Accompanied by an orig 3rd type Dragoon stock with iron mounts and walnut buttstock that has a crisp “MM” cartouche on the left side and “WAT” on the right side. Bottom tang of the iron yoke has the SNs 17433 & 17434 with identical SNs on buttplate tang. Bottom tang also has a stud and ring. There was a total production of about 10,500 of this model revolver produced 1851 – 1861 of which only 946 were ordered as “Pistol Carbines”. As the SNs on the buttstock indicate they were intended to be issued in pairs to mounted Dragoons. They are rarely found today with their numbered pair and matching stocks are very rare. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Fine, all matching except buttstock, as noted. Frame retains traces of dark case colors in the most sheltered areas otherwise the metal is a smooth, even gray/brown patina. Cyl is matching patina and shows 50-60% Dragoon/Indian Fight Scene roll marking. Cartouches surrounding SN on the cyl are completely legible. Trigger guard has a series of dents on the frontstrap and shows a medium to dark mustard patina. Top of backstrap also has some small dents and the buttstrap & bottom edges of grip are somewhat battered. Grip has a chipped right toe & shows a smooth hand worn patina. Mechanics are fine. Bright shiny bore with scattered pitting. Stock yoke & buttplate are matching patina to the revolver. Buttstock is sound with a hand worn patina. 49059-56 JR (10,000-15,000) – Lot 3135

3136
$16,100.00

CASED COLT HARTFORD LONDON DRAGOON 3RD MODEL PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 228. Cal. 44. Blue & color case hardened with 7-1/2″ oct to rnd bbl, nickel silver front sight and 1-line right hand New York City address. Left side of frame is marked “COLT’S PATENT”. Frame is 3-screw type not cut for shoulder stock. Cyl has the Ormsby Dragoon Indian fight scene roll marking and “MODEL U.S.M.R.” and “COLT’S PATENT” cartouches surrounding the SN all six safety pins prominent and serviceable. The silver plated brass trigger guard & backstrap contain a very nicely figured 1-pc varnished walnut grip with matching SN in backstrap channel. Rammer handle has vertical latch. Accompanied by an orig burgundy velvet lined English oak casing that is compartmented in the bottom for the revolver, a bag shaped Dixon flask, a scarce brass bullet & ball ‘COLTS PATENT’ mold with bright steel sprue cutter, a dragoon sized L-shaped nipple wrench, a large tin of Eley’s caps and a Dixon pewter oil bottle along with a functioning key. There were only about 700 of these scarce revolver produced in the period 1853-1857. Apparently they were not well received on the English market and in 1861 Colt brought about 200 of them back to the U.S. for use in the Civil War. Although it appears that a large number of these Hartford London dragoons were cased, very few appear on the U.S. market today. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Fine, all matching including rammer, wedge, cyl & grip. Bbl retains 30-40% orig blue mixed with flaked areas that are now a dark patina, rammer pivot retains dark case colors with the handle a mottled silver; frame shows traces of case colors being mostly a silver/grey patina; cyl is a silver/brown patina with one spot of pitting and shows 60-70% dragoon Indian fight scene roll marking; trigger guard retains about 50% orig silver with the front strap a medium mustard patina; backstrap & buttstrap retain traces of silver being mostly a mustard patina. Grip is sound showing light edge wear with minor handling & use nicks & scratches and retains about all of its orig varnish. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore with scattered pitting. Case has a small gouge in the lid and is sound showing an old refinish. Interior is moderately to heavily faded with light soil in the lid, heavier in the bottom; flask has some minor nicks & scratches and retains most of its orig finish; mold is nicked & dinged and retains about 1/2 of its orig bright finish on the sprue cutter; nipple wrench and other accessories are fine. 49059-54 JR (7,500-12,500) – Lot 3136

3137
$9,200.00

SCARCE COLT HARTFORD LONDON 3RD MODEL DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 264. Cal. 44. Scarce Colt, one of only about 700 made prior to the Civil War. It has 7-1/2” oct to rnd bbl, German silver front sight with one line New York City address with dashes at each end. It has British proofs on left side of bbl lug and on cyl between the nipples. The brass grip frame contains nicely figured, varnished, smooth, burl walnut 1-pc grip with matching number in backstrap channel. Left side of frame is marked “Colt’s Patent.” Cyl has the Ormsby Dragoon fight scene roll marking and “MODEL U.S.M.R.” and “COLT’S PATENT” cartouches surrounding the SN. Rear face of cyl has all six safety pins serviceable. These large revolvers apparently were not overly popular in England and at the onset of the Civil War about 200 of the Hartford English Dragoons were returned to the United States and sold to support the war effort, this probably being one of them. These revolvers are rarely found with high orig finish. CONDITION: About fine, all matching including rammer, wedge and cyl. Traces of orig finish remain in the most sheltered areas, being a cleaned silver metal color with some very fine pitting around muzzle and a few spots on bbl. Cyl retains 60-70% Ormsby Dragoon & Indian fight scene. All six of the safety pins are present. Grip frame is a light mustard patina. Grip is sound with a few dings on bottom & light handling & use marks and retains most of its strong orig varnish. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bore with some light frosty pitting. 49183-10 JR (7,500-12,500) – Lot 3137

3138
$6,900.00
Revised: 9/23/2015

Please Note: In further researching this gun we sold this gun in 2004 and 2005. At that time there was no cylinder seam and markings were weak all of which have been re-rolled or enhanced since.

SCARCE COLT 3RD MODEL DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER WITH 8″ BARREL.

SN 19217. Cal. 44. Usual configurations with 8″ oct to rnd bbl, slightly altered silver nickel front sight and 1-line New York City address. Left side of frame has a small COLTS PATENT. The silver plated brass trigger guard & backstrap contain a varnished 1-pc walnut grip with last 4 digits of matching SN in backstrap channel. Cyl has the Dragoon-Indian fight scene roll marking with the “MODEL U.S.M.R.” and “COLT’S PATENT” cartouches faintly above & below the SN. There were about 10500 3rd Model Dragoon revolvers produced in the period 1851-1861, very few of which had the 8″ bbl. Having been produced just at the onset of the Civil War, it is almost with certainty that one could state that this revolver saw service during the Civil War and later on the American frontier. These revolvers, although large and heavy were still popular for their stopping power and longer range shooting. This revolver has 3-screw frame not cut for shoulder stock. Few of these revolvers survive, especially those with 8″ bbls. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Very good, all matching including wedge, cyl & grip. No orig finish remains, being an overall smooth grey/brown patina with scattered nicks & scratches and light surface etching. Cylinder is matching patina and shows 75-80% Dragoon-Indian fight scene roll marking with faint cartouches. Trigger guard & backstrap show an old cleaning with medium mustard patina. Grip has a chipped left toe, otherwise is sound with light edge wear and retains most of an old restored finish. Mechanics are fine. Strong bright bore with fine pitting. 49059-57 JR (7,000-10,000) – Lot 3138

3139
$5,750.00

RARE COLT 3RD MODEL DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER WITH 8″ BARREL.

SN 19471. Cal. 44. Usual configuration with rare 8″ oct to rnd bbl, nickel silver front sight and 1-line New York City address. Left side of frame has a small COLTS PATENT. The silver plated, brass trigger guard & backstrap contain a replacement 1-pc walnut grip. Cylinder has 4 of the 6 safety pins a little mashed but serviceable. Although the 3rd Model is the highest production of the dragoon series, those with 8″ bbls are some of the most rare. There were about 10500 of this model produced in the period 1851-1861, very few of which had the 8″ bbl. Having been produced just prior to the onset of the Civil War it can be stated almost with certainty that this revolver would have served throughout the war and probably later on the American frontier until replaced by the cartridge revolver. This revolver saw extensive service is without doubt. The cylinder spindle slot has been repaired at the front end with a forged spacer and the rear face of the bbl lug relieved to decrease the spacing between face of the cylinder and forcing cone. This repair also necessitated a replacement, gunsmith made wedge. CONDITION: Good to very good. No orig finish remains being an overall dark grey patina with fine frosty surface etching and some fine pitting on sides of frame. Trigger guard & backstrap retains traces of orig finish being a lemony brass patina. Cylinder is matching patina to the frame with fine surface pitting. Grip is fine showing light edge wear. Mechanics are fine. Strong dark bore. 49432-116 JR (5,000-8,000) – Lot 3139

3140
$20,125.00

FINE RARE AND EARLY CASED COLT BABY DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 2657. Cal. 31. This is a very nice example of an all orig and matching Baby Dragoon made in 1848 with a desirable 5″ oct bbl with 2-line New York address with brackets. These earliest production revolvers are rarely found with any finish and generally saw very hard use. This is a beautiful example that displays well in an orig mahogany Colt casing with tools including a rare, rarely seen “mushroom” shaped combination tool for Baby Dragoons with screwdriver, rammer and nipple wrench all in combination. This early tool is accompanied by a standard Colt “L” shaped tool, a silver plated 2-cavity brass mold and a nice “COLTS PATENT” 2-sided eagle flask. CONDITION: Fine overall. Gun is all matching orig and complete including wedge and grips. Gun is crisp with sharp edges. Well discerned markings, including Indian fight rolled cylinder scene. This gun retains strong traces of thinning blue finish on bbl & cylinder, probably more on cylinder than on bbl. The balance is mostly silver/plum on bbl and blue/plum on cylinder. Frame and hammer have traces of muted light case colors with a balance dark grey. Backstrap & trigger guard retain most of their silver plate with numerous small scratches and blemishes, especially on buttstrap where gun was used as tack hammer and there are numerous small indentations in both wood and metal. Gun functions well and retains its crisp single safety pin. Stocks are sound, solid and well fit with strong areas of orig varnish under a more recently applied varnish layer. Bore is crisp with areas of pitting. Accompanying case is sound and solid with light fading, wear and soiling. The accompanying double-sided eagle “COLTS PATENT” flask retains about 30% orig lacquer with balance a brass patina. Scarce, brass-tipped mushroom shaped gun tool is stained and pitted and missing retaining screw. The L-shaped Colt gun tool retains about 80% orig dull finish. The silver plated 2-cavity brass bullet mold is smooth, retaining about 60% of an applied silver plating. “COLTS PATENT” markings are only partially discernible. 49564-7 JS (17,500-27,500) – Lot 3140

3141
$0.00
Revised: 9/23/2015

Please Note: This is not a Baby Dragoon, it is a model 1849 which was re-worked to look like a Baby Dragoon.

RARE CASED COLT TRANSITIONAL BABY DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 12326. Cal. 31. This rare 1850 manufactured Baby Dragoon has desirable 6″ bbl, 2-line New York address and brackets with rolled stagecoach holdup scene. Displayed in fine and rare Baby Dragoon Colt casing with formed upper partition with curves to fit loading arm pivot and the trigger guard. Gun appears orig and matching with crisp markings and fully discernible cylinder scene. CONDITION: Gun is very good overall with matching SNs. Metal is grey/brown overall with scattered staining & pitting with traces of orig finish in protected areas. Backstrap and trigger guard retain about 30% orig silver plate. Stocks are well fit retaining about 80% of their thin orig varnish with edge wear. Stocks retain matching last digits of SN inked in backstrap channel. The bottom ear holding loading assembly latch has been repaired, otherwise gun appears “as found”. Mechanically gun functions well with crisp well defined bore with pitting especially at muzzle. Mahogany casing is in matching, very good condition with double-sided eagle flask with Colt’s Patent retaining some orig varnish, but overall mustard colored patina. Orig pack of cartridges with good label though cracked at hinges with broken cartridges and loose powder. Colt L-shaped gun tool is also very good retaining much of its orig finish though dulled. 2-cavity iron Colts Patent bullet mold with sprue cutter is for a later model and in average condition. Japanned Eley Brothers cap tin is also very good retaining some most orig finish though darkened. 49254-16 JS (7,500-10,500) – Lot 3141

3142
$4,600.00

RARE AND FINE CASED COLT TRANSITIONAL BABY DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 12607. Cal. 31. This cased Colt Baby Dragoon was made in 1850 during last year of production in transition to the standard pocket models which these guns are sometimes referred as with squareback trigger guards. This gun conforms to other transitional Baby Dragoons with 4″ oct bbl and 2-line New York address. Gun has a typical 5-shot smooth cylinder with rolled stagecoach holdup scene, small “COLTS PATENT” stamped on left side of frame, several small cryptic or assembly numbers and letter found on left side of bbl lug, front web of trigger-bow and in rear of trigger guard. This is a well presented, fine Baby Dragoon with loading assembly in nice Colt casing with eagle flask, brass Colt mold, gun tool and caps. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phillip Bleakney. CONDITION: Gun is very good to fine overall retaining about 80% bright blue finish on bbl and traces of blue on cylinder with balance a silver/blue color which appears touched up with 80% plus cylinder scene with pitting. SNs are all matching other than there is no number on grips and wedge number is obscured and numbers visible do not match. Hammer screw is replaced. Frame, hammer and loading assembly have traces of muted case colors with balance silver/grey with light staining and pitting. Patent marking on left side of frame is light and several letters are not visible as can be seen in photos. Backstrap & trigger guard retain about 80% of their thinning orig silver plating. Grips are well fit with traces of orig varnish. Mechanically gun functions well with a crisp bright bore with very light pitting. Accompanying Colt casing is very good overall with about a 6″ crack in top lid of mahogany case. Brown velvet lining is soiled, stained & light faded. The 2-cavity brass bullet mold shows old cleaning and only partial “COLTS PATENT” markings. Double-sided eagle flask has traces of orig varnish, several small dents with mustard colored patina overall. Cap tin complete with green paper label. 49059-68 JS (5,000-8,000) – Lot 3142

3143
$132,250.00

HISTORIC AND ICONIC AND EXTREMELY FINE CASED PAIR OF COLONEL COLT PRESENTATION MODEL 1860 ARMY PERCUSSION REVOLVERS TO COLONEL JAMES CAMERON WHO DIED HEROICALLY AT THE BATTLE OF FIRST BULL RUN AND ALSO INCLUDES A LARGE FAMILY ARCHIVE.

SN 1856 & 4257. Cal. 44. Fine pair of ’60 Army revolvers with 8″ rnd bbls that have nickel silver front sights and Hartford addresses. Frames are 4-screw type cut for shoulder stock with flat head hammer screws and stock screws and have small “COLTS PATENT” on left front side. The silver plated brass trigger guards and iron backstraps each contain a 1-pc walnut grip, matching numbered to their respective revolver. Cylinders are rebated with Ormsby Naval battle scene roll marking. Accompanied by their orig burgundy velvet lined mahogany casing, compartmented in the bottom for both revolvers, a single sided “COLTS PATENT” trophy of flags and arms flask with angled spout, a blued steel “COLT’S PATENT” bullet and ball mold with sprue cutter, a tin of paper wrapped Ely’s caps, a full sealed packet of 6 combustible .44 cartridges, an open front half of a packet of 6 combustible cartridges by Colt’s Cartridge Works, an L-shaped nipple wrench and, as with most known Col. Colt presentation sets such as offered here there are spare parts in the left front compartment which consists of 2 hammer springs, a trigger return/lock bolt spring, a hand with spring and one nipple. Right rear compartment has 8 lead bullets. This pair of pistols are among the most historic Civil War revolvers ever presented by Samuel Colt. Col. James Cameron and his 79th New York Highlanders were at the center of fighting at the first major battle of the War – “Bull Run”. Attempting to overrun heavy Confederate batteries against a murderous fire, but to no purpose, Cameron fell at the forefront of his men, mortally wounded, shot through both lungs. The Union lost its position on the field and Cameron’s body was not recovered by his family for over a year. There is a massive archive accompanying this grouping telling the remarkable story of how these pistols were separated after their return from the battlefield; the casing and one pistol had gone to his brother William, and the second to his sister who kept the pistol along with other mementos, including his uniform buttons and family photographs plus a tintype of Cameron. This archive numbers over 50 orig wartime photographs, documents and letters plus a fabulous large hand-tinted framed oval albumin photograph with an image that measures 15″ x 12″, his signed commission as Colonel of the 79th New York, ironically signed just 19 days before his death and a fabulous 18″ x 13″ color lithograph announcing the 2nd Annual Ball of the 79th Regiment Highland Guards. The story of these fabulous pistols being reunited is explained in an article by renowned collector Hank Truslow, that appeared in the American Society of Arms Collectors Magazine (2008), Vol. 97, pps 20-22, transcribed here…The inscription on the backstraps of these two civilian model 1860 Colt Army revolvers tells just a part of their story. The recipient, Col. James Cameron, was a brother of Simon Cameron, the first Secretary of War under President Lincoln. The Cameron family was politically influential in Pennsylvania politics and Simon Cameron used this influence to assure Lincoln he had the delegate support needed for the Republican nomination in the election of 1860. In return, Lincoln gave Cameron his choice of Cabinet position, either as Secretary of State or Secretary of War. Cameron chose the War Department post. Simon’s brother William resided in Lewisburg, PA and had vast real estate holdings in Philadelphia as well as in the Lewisburg area. He also owned a bank and, most importantly, the railroad system between Sunbury and Philadelphia known today as the Main Line. Prior to the war, his brother James Cameron had apprenticed as an attorney and worked at the newspaper while managing the railroad station, all in Sunbury. James and his wife Rebecca also operated two farms, one in Milton, PA where they resided and the other in West Chillisquaque township, PA. These properties will reappear later in the presentation. Rebecca was the daughter of Henry Leman, the famed gun maker from Lancaster, PA. The Cameron family had migrated to the Sunbury area from Lancaster in the 1840s. When the war broke out, Simon would do two things that would influence the family for generations. The first was his accomplishment of getting Congress to reimburse the railroads twenty-five cents a head for each soldier it transported. With his brother William controlling the railroads, it is easy to see how William amassed a fortune during the war. The other action taken by Simon would cost the life of his brother James. Simon pressured Governor Morgan of New York to appoint James to a position in the New York militia. Included in my display is a letter from the New York Adjutant General pointing out that it was not legal for a non-resident to serve in a state militia unit. In spite of this, James Cameron’s appointment went through. This commission is also included in the display. I have not yet been able to determine exactly what influence Simon Cameron used on Governor Morgan but the transaction has his fingerprints all over it. Because of these and other hints of corruption, Lincoln was forced by Congress to replace Cameron with Stanton less than a year into his term. Cameron landed on his feet, however, as he became the United States first Minister (now called Ambassador) to Russia. On June 20, 1861 the 79th New York Highlanders held a gala party in Washington, DC to celebrate the election of James Cameron as their Colonel. Simon gave an eloquent speech at this event, not knowing that in a month and a day James would be killed at the Battle of Bull Run. I suspect that it was at this gathering in Washington that Col. Colt presented James Cameron with this pair of pistols and Simon Cameron with the pair of pistols on display at the Civil War Museum in Harrisburg. These are two of the earliest known wartime presentations made by Colt. On July 21, 1861 James Cameron fell mortally wounded while rallying his men at Bull Run. His horse, sword and pistols were recovered on the battlefield and sent to Simon Cameron via James Cameron’s orderly. They were then sent on to William in Lewisburg. For many years, one of the revolvers and the double casing were on display at the Sunbury GAR post. The second revolver was assumed to have been lost and all hope of finding it was lost as well. Remarkably, after the separation of an unknown length of time, the guns were reunited on November 17, 1988. The odds that the pair would be restored have to be astronomical. By chance, Virgil Mylin stopped in at the Pennsylvania Antique Gun Collectors Association fall show. He was on his way to Long Island to deliver some guns that he had sold and decided at the last minute to stop and check out the show. I happened to be at Ted Dolan’s table when Virgil came up and announced that he had a gun presented to James Cameron by Col. Colt. I had never met Virgil and thought right away that he had been put up to play a joke on me by all those in the room who knew I was looking for just such a gun. Only after Virgil showed me the pistol and I showed him the picture of its mate did we realize what had happened. Virgil’s gun had been in the famed Johnnie Basset collection and was found in Indiana. James Cameron had a sister who married a doctor in Indiana, thus leaving Lewisburg. We can only guess that she took one of Jame’s revolvers with her, leaving the other with William. Along with the gun came family images and other artifacts that lead me to believe that this is how and why the guns were separated. As an epilogue, the Cameron family remained powerful in Pennsylvania politics into the 1920s, with Simon’s son J. Donald Cameron influencing much of what went on in Harrisburg. After James’ death at Bull run, his farms were put up for sheriff’s sale by the very bank owned by William. Simon and William purchased both properties for dimes on the dollar and sent widow Rebecca packing to Lancaster with her $300 widow’s dower, thus making them two of the pioneer robber barons of the 19th Century! James Cameron’s body was buried near the Henry house on the battlefield. The Confederates knew where it was but General Beauregard did not allow the body to be returned to the family for over a year. Many negotiators traveled under flags of truce to try to arrange for its return and most of them ended up held as prisoners of war. A newspaper account gave credit to Confederate General Wade Hampton for shooting Col. Cameron, a charge that General Hampton fiercely denied”… Mr. Truslow in this wonderful article cites apparently universal sentiments concerning Simon Cameron, brother of the slain martyr. Two short notes to Simon Cameron which are included as facsimile in this archive have to be transcribed here: 1) “March 29 / Dear General / I understand that you forgive me for all past offenses, yet I am not Christian enough to feel the same towards you as you passed me so “lightly by” when you visit the White House. / Very truly yours / Mary Lincoln”. 2) July 26, 1861 / To General Cameron / Dear Sir / Your cursed ambition has been the cause of the death of your amiable brother. You have pushed yourself into position for which God and nature never intended and you will meet your reward by the midnight howls of your conscious. Your case is “that of the frog” trying to blow himself up to be as big as the ox and the result a “bust up”. / Yours respectfully / T. Doughtery. This is one of the most interesting archives one can ever read; just the drama involved in recovering his effects and his body would make an interesting book or movie. This pair of orig Col. Colt presentation revolvers are one of the most historic and iconic pair ever offered by James D. Julia Auctions and also is extremely fine condition. CONDITION: Both revolvers are identical configuration and all matching except wedges, which are unnumbered. 1) Revolver #1856 is very fine with the bbl retaining about 70% glossy orig blue, mixed with light patina and a couple small spots of rust. Rammer handle and pivot retain bright case colors. Frame retains virtually all of its orig bright case colors, slightly faded. Hammer retains bright case colors on the right side, more faded on the left and rear edges. Cylinder retains about 35-40% orig blue in the rebated area with the larger diameter mostly blue brown patina and shows about 80% Naval battle scene roll marking. All 6 safety pins are servicable. Trigger guard & front strap retain 92-93% orig silver. Backstrap & buttstrap are cleaned bright metal. Grip is sound with sharp edges and a couple of small nicks and overall retains about all of its bright orig varnish. Mechanics are fine. Bright shiny bore with scattered pitting. 2) Revolver #4257 is also very fine. Bbl retains 15-20% orig blue with the balance having flaked to a light patina. Rammer pivot retains bright case colors, turning silver on the handle. Frame retains very bright case colors on right side and in sheltered areas on left side, a little faded elsewhere. Recoil shields are moderately faded. Hammer retains dark case colors, brilliant on back edge. Cylinder retains about 50% thin orig blue and shows about 80% Naval battle scene roll marking. Trigger guard retains about 65% orig silver, thin with brass showing through on front strap. Backstrap & buttstrap retain traces of silver being mostly cleaned metal patina. Grip has 3 or 4 small gouges with flaking around the bottom edges and sides and overall retains about 65-70% orig varnish. Hammer will not catch in half-cock notch, otherwise mechanics are fine. Bright shiny bore with a few small spots of pitting. Wedge is a replacement. Case has a crack across the lid with a short grain check, 3 or 4 small grain checks in the bottom and overall retains most of an old refinish. Interior is heavily faded, being mostly a gold color inside the lid with a rectangular patch of burgundy color where something had been placed there for many years. Bottom is also heavily faded with light soil and damage from front sights. Flask has 3 or 4 small dents on backside and shows about 70% orig finish. Mold is crisp with about 90% orig blue with the loss areas flaked. Other accessories and parts are fine. Documents and photographs accompanying are very good overall. Hard images, buttons and other artifacts contained in a “Remembrance Box” are also very good. The framed New York State Commission appears dry mounted with cracks and a tear on right side with foxing and acid burn, but ink inscriptions are dark and completely legible. The large watercolor albumin photo is in very good to fine condition in contemporary gold leaf gesso frame with small spots of foxing and acid burn, unaffecting aesthetics. Framed color lithograph of Annual Ball of the 79th appears fine overall though not removed to check for mounting. 49633-1 JS (100,000-150,000) – Lot 3143

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3144
$28,175.00

EXTREMELY RARE CASED DOUBLE SET OF ENGRAVED COLT MODEL 1860 ARMY PERCUSSION REVOLVERS.

SN 159780/159793. Cal. 44 Revolvers are virtually identical with 8″ rnd bbls, nickel silver front sights and 1-line New-York U.S. America addresses. Left side of frames, about center are engraved with “COLTS PATENT” in a pillow shape. Left front web of trigger guards have the caliber marking. Frames are 3-screw type with usual rebated cylinders that have Ormsby Naval Battle scene roll marking. The silver plated brass trigger guards and iron backstraps contain old replacement, varnished burl walnut 1-pc grips. Revolvers are identically engraved by Gustave Young in late vine pattern with full coverage foliate arabesque patterns without background shading on the frames. Matching engraving extends up both sides of bbl lugs and terminates just forward of the addresses. Trigger guards & backstraps are matching engraved with Mr. Young’s trademark fan pattern on the top flats. SNs on the bottom of both revolvers are all accompanied by the small letters “I.P.” which signifies that they were to have ivory grips and receive special polishing for engraving. Trigger guard on No.159780 has been thinned & beveled. Accompanied by what is probably their orig burgundy velvet lined mahogany double casing with brass reinforced corners and a brass plaque in the lid that is engraved “JJS”. Interior is compartmented for the two revolvers, a presentation style silver plated trophy of arms & flags “COLTS PATENT” flask with long straight spout, a bow-legged brass 2-cavity “COLTS PATENT” mold with sprue cutter that has had the cavities polished which heavily beveled edges of cavities, a soft packet of waterproof cartridges dated “March 18, 1862”, an L-shaped nipple wrench and two lacquered tins of Eley’s caps. Engraved Model 1860 revolvers, while not uncommon, are still scarce and are seldom encountered. Double cased sets are extremely rare. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Revolvers are both all matching except grips, as noted. They are virtually identical in condition, being mostly grey metal patina with fine pitting around the muzzle of 159780. Cylinders are matching patina and show about 50% Ormsby Naval Battle scene roll marking. No. 159793 has a replaced hammer screw and backstrap screws are battered. The replacement grips are extremely fine with sharp edges and retain about all of their fine custom hand rubbed oil finish. Mechanics are fine; bore on 159793 is bright & shiny; bore on 159780 has strong rifling with some shine and moderate pitting. Case has a couple of cracks in the top with some lifted veneer and some grain checks in the bottom, otherwise is sound and retains most of a very old restored finish; lining in the lid is lightly faded with light soil; bottom is heavily faded with cleaned heavy soil; partitions are solid; flask has some small dents in the back and overall retains 65-70% thin orig silver finish; mold has pitted sprue cutter and has been heavily polished including the cavities in the left arm which have dished the edges effectively ruining the mold; cartridge packet is still sealed with one small tear on the top and missing parts of the label, but still a very rare packet; nipple wrench is fine; cap tins are flaked with soiled labels. The two compartment lids utilize 10.5mm turned “certifiable antique ivory” finials. 49254-1 JR160 IVORY (25,000-35,000) – Lot 3144

3145
$0.00

CASED ENGRAVED & GOLD-PLATED COLT MODEL 1860 FLUTED ARMY PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 5252. Cal. 44. Gold finish with 8″ rnd bbl, altered front sight with most of bbl address worn away. Left side of frame has “COLTS PATENT” and it has brass trigger guard with iron backstrap that contains a 1-pc “certifiable antique ivory” grip with deep relief Mexican eagle on left side. Buttstrap has a lanyard stud & ring. Frame is 4-screw type cut for shoulder stock with stock screws replaced. Cylinder is of the early full fluted type. Revolver is engraved by Nimschke with full coverage intertwined foliate arabesque patterns with pearled background on the frame. Sides of hammer nose are engraved with a wolf’s head with fish scales on the spur and foliate arabesque patterns down the sides. Engraving extends over sides of bbl terminating well in front of the bbl address with patterns around muzzle. Rammer pivot is engraved to match with a rope pattern around rammer handle. Top of backstrap is engraved with a fan pattern with foliate arabesque patterns near top at the heel, on buttstrap & trigger guard. Cylinder is beautifully engraved with diamond & dot patterns in front of flutes and foliate arabesque patterns in rear of flutes. Accompanied by a Colt factory letter that identifies this revolver in 44 caliber with an 8″ bbl, “blue/brass” finish with wood stocks and shipped to the U.S. Navy Yard New York on May 9, 1861 in a shipment of 250 guns. Accompanied by a fine English style green velvet lined mahogany casing with concealed handle in the lid with center medallion engraved “LB”. Interior is compartmented, English style for the revolver, a blued bullet and ball “COLT’S PATENT” mold with sprue cutter, marked on right side “44 H”, a replacement brass eagle and stars flask, a tin of W. & C. Eley caps, a soft packet of six waterproof cartridges by Hazard Powder, a pewter oil bottle, an all steel cleaning rod and inside the covered compartment additional Eley combustible cartridges. Also accompanied by a letter signed Max H. Preusler dated June 29, 2009 wherein he states that this revolver has belonged to his family since Mr. Thord Hallstrom-Gray (Ivor Thord-Gray) received it during the Mexican Civil War 1913-14, when he fought under Pancho Villa’s command. My maternal grandfather, Brig. Arne Hallstrom, received it as a gift from Thord (his father’s brother), and Mr. Preusler inherited it from his grandfather. Additionally included is a letter dated Aug. 2009 from Claes Andersson, Arms & Armour Department, Stockholm Auction house, wherein he states that he could confirm that he first saw the revolver in 2001 and that the Stockholm Auction house had sold at least seven items from the Ivor Thord-Gray Collection which came from other parts of the Hallstrom Family. He states that he confirms Mr. Preusler’s statement in the above letter. Additionally accompanied by Mr. Thord-Gray’s book Gringo Rebel published 1960, a first edition with original dust cover. Also accompanied by 2 books in Swedish Ivor Thord Gray, Soldat Under 13 Fanor (English translation: Soldier under 13 Banners) and Mannen Som Hittade Tarzan (English translation: The Man Who Found Tarzan). Consignor states that he obtained this revolver from the family of Ivor Thord-Gray who was a Swedish-born U.S. citizen and soldier of fortune who fought in thirteen wars on four continents from 1897 thru WWI and the Russian Revolution. He was a linguist and scholar and an author. He also authored an 1,100 page dictionary of English to the native tongue of the Tarahumara Indians. Mr. Thord-Gray, spent his military service in various countries, but the one we are most concerned with here is his time spent fighting in the Mexican Revolution, 1913-1914 which he memorialized in his book Gringo Rebel: Mexico 1913-1914, a copy of which accompanies this lot. Mr. Thord-Gray earned many honors during his military career along with honors for scholarship including membership in the Royal Academy of Sciences of Uppsala and a degree of Doctor of Philosophy from the same university for his work in linguistics. He became a trustee of the American Classical League, 1930; a member of the Royal Geographic Society; The Geological Society of London and the Archeological Institute of America. Mr. Thord-Gray inadvertently was the impetus for Edgar Rice Burroughs’ fictional character, Tarzan of the Apes. Apparently in the early 1930’s Mr. Thord-Gray wrote a letter from Stockholm to the President of the Adventurer’s Club of New York relating an incident that occurred while he was on patrol with a mounted police unit in South Africa. He heard the story of a child who had been kidnapped by a band of baboons who frightened the servant/babysitter into running back to the parents who came immediately but could find no trace of the young boy. Although the parents searched diligently they were never able to locate the child. About ten years later Mr. Thord-Gray was in the area of the Drakensberg Mountains when his group of surveyors inadvertently trapped a band of baboons in a box canyon. One of the baboons was blond and very agile and took off up the mountainside with the others. About half way up the cliff he lost his footing and fell to his death. This was apparently the child that had been stolen by the baboons. Eventually Mr. Burroughs somehow heard the story and created his fictional character on that basis. Mr. Thord-Gray states in his book and apparently in notes left with the above mentioned Brig. Arne Hallstrom that he obtained this beautiful revolver when he was fighting in the Mexican Revolution, probably in 1914 under Gen. Blanco and Carranza. When the situation among the Revolutionaries, for whom Thord-Gray was fighting, came to a standstill with in-fighting among the various groups, Mr. Thord-Gray suggested that Carranza & Blanco send an emissary to Emiliano Zapata to try to patch things up. At first they said it would be impossible but when Mr. Thord-Gray volunteered to lead with a squadron of 100 mounted Yaqui Indian warriors as an escort, they agreed to the plan. He states as he was preparing to leave Gen. Blanco “handed me a very handsome 44 Colt revolver, exquisitely chased with gold inlay” and asked him to give it to Zapata with 200-rds of ammunition as a token of friendship. After a perilous journey over 13,000 foot mountains and skirmishes with various other revolutionaries he reached what he thought was Zapata’s camp. When he became nearly trapped he sent a scout ahead to contact Zapata who was able to meet a Col. Morales who Mr. Thord-Gray had met previously in Mexico City. Initially he and his men were disarmed and taken into custody but when he was informed of the purpose of the “mission” he left right away to try to find Zapata. Before Col. Morales left Mr. Thord-Gray gave him the gun & ammunition that he had brought as a gift to Zapata. Late the next day Col. Morales returned with the news that he had been unable to contact Zapata and returned the revolver to Mr. Thord-Gray. And, as the saying goes, the rest is history. Apparently Mr. Thord-Gray kept the revolver for himself as is evidenced by the letters from his descendants, although there is some conflicting information in Mr. Thord-Gray’s book. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Fair to good, all matching except grip which is unnumbered. Bbl lug SN has been re-stamped. Overall shows heavy wear with most of the engraving still visible, sharp in some places. One of the frame stock screws is a replacement and wedge screw is missing. Cyl spindle is a little loose in frame. Grip is sound with age lines, showing heavy wear and retains a cleaned ivory patina. Mechanics are a little stiff, the hand having been replaced (the orig accompanies), otherwise mechanics are fine, worn dark bore. Book is very fine with slightly worn dust cover. Case has a crack in the lid, otherwise it is extremely fine with light handling and storage nicks and scratches and retains 96-98% orig varnish. Interior is lightly faded with light soil. Mold retains about 75% orig blue. Flask, a replacement, has a couple of small dents with replaced spring and slightly damaged spout. Flask slot in the case is for a Dixon style bag-shaped flask. Other accessories are fine. 49254-15 JR378 IVORY (25,000-35,000) – Lot 3145

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3146
$23,000.00

EXTREMELY FINE CIVIL WAR MARTIALLY MARKED COLT MODEL 1860 ARMY PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 129,032. Cal. 44. This is an extremely fine example of a martial 1863 US cavalry purchased Colt Army revolver. Blue & color case hardened with 8″ rnd bbl, German silver front sight and 1-line U.S. America address. Frame has “COLTS PATENT” stamped on left side and is 3-screw style. Cyl is usual rebated style with 6-chambers and Ormsby Naval battle scene roll marking. All of the safety pins are crisp and serviceable. The brass trigger guard & iron backstrap contain a 1-pc walnut grip with last four digits of SN found in grip channel. Both sides of grip have crisp cartouches “JT” (John Taylor) and “JSD” (LT. John S. Dudley) several of the metal parts have inspector initials. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms about 127,000 Model 1860 revolvers were purchased by the Federal Government for use in the Civil War. The vast majority of these revolvers were issued to front line troops and was the most extensively used handgun throughout the Civil War. This particular example is totally original and matching in every regard and has identical condition from muzzle to butt, you can not find a more honest Civil War example in such extremely fine condition. CONDITION: Extremely fine overall, all matching and original. Bbl retains about 90% orig blue with a few dings and dents around wedge slot and small areas of pin prick pitting near muzzle. “Feathering” in finish is easily discerned around sight and loading arm catch. Frame, hammer, and loading arm retain much of their bright case colors with balance muted and silver/gray. Cyl retains about 60 – 70% of its original blue finish and shows virtually all of its crisp and well discerned Ormsby Naval battle scene. Trigger guard exhibits a smooth yellow brass patina. Backstrap & buttstrap retain about 60 – 70% of their thinning original blue finish with the balance gray/plum. Grip is sound, solid, well fit with very good discernible inspector cartouches with edge wear as can be seen in photos. Mechanics are excellent and bore is crisp, shiny and well discerned. 49382-3 JS (20,000-30,000) – Lot 3146

3147
$16,100.00

EXCEPTIONAL CIVIL WAR COLT MODEL 1860 FLUTED ARMY PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 5198. Cal. 44. Usual configuration with 8″ rnd bbl, German silver front sight and 1-line New York address with dashes. Frame is 4-screw style cut for shoulder stock. Left side of frame has a tiny “COLTS PATENT”. Cylinder is 6-shots, and full fluted. The silver plated brass trigger guard & steel backstrap contain a varnished 1-pc walnut grip. Given that this model of Colt made its debut shortly before the onset of the Civil War and there are records of many deliveries to Southern distributors, some just days before the shelling of Fort Sumter. Many of these early fluted Army’s made in 1861 are considered to be possibly Confederate arms. This gun possibly could be researched from Colt and other sources that have listed many fluted SNs over the years. Regardless, of who carried this gun during the Civil War, either a Northern or possibly Southern soldier, it has survived in beautiful “as found” condition, retaining much of its orig finish and very superior to most encountered fluted Colt Army revolvers. Accompanied by a four page R. L. Wilson letter which describes the gun’s configuration and condition. He also confirms that the gun appears in the Colt Civil War Shipping Ledgers as follows: .44 caliber, 8-inch barrel, blued and plated finish. Shipped to Wm Read & Son, Boston, Mass, July 16th 1861, in a five gun shipment. PROVENANCE: Greg Martin Auctions, Lot 1225, December 8, 2003; The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Fine, all matching including bbl, frame, trigger guard, backstrap, cylinder, wedge and arbor. Grips are unnumbered but fit gun very well and match overall condition and no doubt appear orig to this gun. Bbl and cylinder retain about 60% orig blue turning to grey/plum with streaking. Cylinder has patent information into flute and SN stamped on back of cylinder which still retains 3 complete safety pins and 3 that are smashed or partially smashed. SNs and other markings on gun are well struck and easily discerned as can be seen in photographs. The frame, hammer and trigger guard retain some muted case colors with balance a silver/grey with scattered staining and pinprick pitting. Brass trigger guard retains about 40% orig silver plating. Iron backstrap retains about 10% bright blue finish with balance matching rest of gun. Grips are sound and well fit showing light to moderate edge wear retaining over 95% orig varnish. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bore with crisp rifling. 49059-59 JS (10,000-15,000) – Lot 3147

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3148
$5,462.50

RARE MARTIALLY MARKED COLT MODEL 1860 FLUTED ARMY 3-SCREW VARIATION PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 1444. Cal. 44. Blue & color case hardened with 7-15/16″ rnd bbl, nickel silver front sight and 1-line New York U.S. America address. Frame has “COLTS PATENT” over a small “U.S.” and the cal is marked on left shoulder of trigger guard. Frame is the rare 3-screw version cut for shoulder stock with flat head hammer screw. There are only about 4,000 fluted Army revolvers produced and of that number consignor states that there were only about 400 of the 3-screw variation. Cyl is full fluted with patent date in one flute and SN in another. The brass trigger guard and blued steel backstrap contain a replacement 1-pc varnished walnut grip with matching SN in backstrap channel. Left side of grip has a “JT” (John Taylor) inspector cartouche and right side has a “WHR” (William H. Roberts) sub-inspector cartouche. Trigger guard, backstrap, cyl & bbl all have small “D” inspector initials. Bbl has a slightly trimmed muzzle. Frame, hammer, rammer, cyl & backstrap are Tommy Haas quality restorations, as is the grip. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching as noted above. Bbl, as noted has a slightly angled, flat crown and retains about 60-70% glossy orig factory blue with the loss area flaked to a medium patina; rammer & handle retain bright Colt-style case colors; frame & hammer also retain bright Colt-style restored case colors; cyl retains bright blue in the flutes, thin on the outer diameter and show all 6 safety pins crisp and serviceable; trigger guard is a medium mustard patina. Backstrap retains about 60% glossy Colt-style blue with center of backstrap bare metal. The replacement grip shows edge wear with a few nicks and retains about 75% varnish. Mechanics are fine, strong bore, frosty & pitted in the grooves. 49151-1 JR (5,000-8,000) – Lot 3148

3149
$6,900.00

VERY FINE CIVIL WAR MARTIALLY MARKED COLT MODEL 1860 ARMY PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 67875. Cal. 44. This is a fine example of a martial 1862 US government purchased Colt Army revolver. Blue & color case hardened with 8″ rnd bbl, German silver front sight and 1-line Colt U.S. America address. Frame has “COLTS PATENT” stamped on left side and is 3-screw style. Cylinder is usual rebated style with 6-chambers and Ormsby Naval battle scene roll marking. All of the safety pins are crisp and serviceable. The brass trigger guard & iron backstrap contain an oiled 1-pc walnut grip. Both sides of grip have discernible cartouches and several of the metal parts have inspector initials. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms about 127,000 Model 1860 revolvers were purchased by the Federal Government for use in the Civil War. The vast majority of these revolvers were issued to front line troops and was the most extensively used handgun throughout the Civil War. They mostly saw continuous service throughout the war and later on the American frontier, usually under harsh conditions with limited or no maintenance and are rarely found today in such extremely fine condition seeing honest use with good care. Note: the extensive muzzle wear from being taken in and out of holster but gun still retains excellent finish, mechanics and aesthetics. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Very fine overall. All matching including bbl, frame, trigger guard, backstrap, cylinder, stocks and grips. Wedge was not numbered. Bbl retains over 80% orig blue with much of balance plum with scattered small dings and dents around wedge slot. Finish at muzzle around front side is dull though feathering is still visible and discernible muzzle wear on right side. Frame, hammer, and loading arm retain muted case colors with balance silver/grey. Cylinder retains traces of orig blue in safety slots and shows virtually all of its crisp and well discerned Ormsby Naval battle scene with some wear at high spots and light pitting around front edge. Trigger guard has yellow patina with initials “JFK” stamped on left side. Backstrap retains strong traces of bright blue in protected areas with balance matching patina to rest of gun. Grip is sound, solid and well fit with good discernible inspector cartouches though worn around edges. Grip has moderate edge wear with several dings, dents and scratches. Mechanics are fine. Bore is crisp and well defined with areas of staining and light pitting. 49059-55 JS (7,500-12,500) – Lot 3149

3150
$0.00

SCARCE NIMSCHKE ENGRAVED CASED COLT MODEL 1860 ARMY PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 142783. Cal. 44. Usual configuration with 8″ rnd bbl, German silver front sight and 1-line New-York U.S. America address. Left side of frame is marked with a small “COLTS PATENT”. Cyl is rebated with usual six chambers and Ormsby Naval Battle scene roll marking. All six safety pins are somewhat serviceable. The brass trigger guard and iron backstrap contain a 1-pc checkered “certifiable antique elephant” ivory grip with deep relief, raised carved Mexican eagle on the left side. Grip is of early construction which consists of two slabs of ivory attached to a center ivory spacer. Grip does not fit well and is not orig to this revolver. Revolver is spectacularly engraved in L.D. Nimschke style with the most elaborate and fabulously detailed foliate arabesque patterns with full coverage on the frame. Engraving patterns extend over the bbl lug and onto the bbl and rammer pivot. Backstrap & trigger guard are engraved to match. Buttstrap is unusually engraved in diamond & dot patterns. Rebated area of the cyl is engraved in diamond patterns. The number “3” in the serial numbers on the bbl lug, frame & trigger guard appear to have been stamped over a “2”, possibly at the factory. Trigger guard is engraved by another hand. Accompanied by an orig burgundy velvet lined Colt casing, compartmented in the bottom for the revolver, a double sided trophy of arms & flags “COLTS PATENT”, angle spout flask, a steel “COLT’S PATENT” bullet mold with sprue cutter and a most elaborate Gutta Percha cap box with the deep relief medallion of “ARTHUR DUKE OF WELLINGTON” with image of Wellington in uniform on top. The bottom has a similar medallion of Wellington’s tomb depicting a trophy of arms with a warrior, an angel and a subservient male lion. Caption of this medallion is “BRITANNIA MOURNS HER HERO NOW AT REST” and the bottom of this medallion is marked “WATERLOO / JUNE 18, 1815”. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Very good, all matching except grip. No orig finish remains, being a cleaned dark grey metal patina with pitting on each side of the muzzle. The “U.S.” in the bbl address apparently was defaced and now re-stamped; the brass trigger guard was never silver plated and now retains a light mustard patina; backstrap is grey metal patina matching the frame; cyl is also a matching patina and shows 20-30% Ormsby Naval Battle scene roll marking. Grip has numerous age lines with chipped toes and a small crack on the left side and shows moderate wear, retaining a wonderful ivory patina. Mechanics are fine; bright shiny bore with scattered pitting. Case has a grain check in the bottom, otherwise is sound with light nicks & scratches and retains an old restored finish; flask has several nicks, dings & dents with an open seam and missing spring; mold has fine pitting and an artificially aged patina; cap box is extremely fine. 49254-6 JR158 IVORY (10,000-15,000) – Lot 3150

3151
$0.00

RARE NICKEL PLATED COLT M1860 ARMY PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 192759. Cal. 44. Nickel finish with 8” rnd bbl with German silver front sight and “NEW YORK U.S. AMERICA” address. It has usual 6-shot rebated cylinder and “COLTS PATENT” on left side of frame with the caliber on the left shoulder of trigger guard. It has brass trigger guard & iron back strap with 1-pc walnut grip. Few of these orig nickeled Armys were made and even fewer survive today. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching except wedge which is unnumbered. Bbl & rammer retain about 95% strong orig nickel with muzzle edge wear & some very fine pitting with some staining around forcing cone area. Cyl has been fired, but very little and retains 92-95% strong orig nickel with losses on front & rear edges and retains about 97-98% Ormsby naval battle scene. All six of safety pins are present with one slightly mashed. Frame, hammer & grip frame retain about 90-95% orig nickel with some minor flaking & bubbling. Grip has only very light wear on edges with some minor chipping in varnish & overall retains about all of its orig factory varnish. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore with a few spots of light pitting. 49642-3 JAL2 (8,000-10,000) – Lot 3151

3152
$0.00

CASED COLT MODEL 1860 ARMY PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 174796. Cal. .44. Blue and color case hardened with 8″ rnd bbl. Slightly altered nickel silver front sight and 1-line New-York U.S. America address. Left side of frame has a small “COLTS PATENT” and left shoulder trigger guard is marked “.44 cal”. The silver plated brass trigger guard and blue steel backstrap contain a 1-pc walnut grip with the last 3 digits of matching SN in backstrap channel. Cyl is rebated with 6 chambers and Ormsby Naval Battle Scene roll mark. 4 of the 6 safety pins are serviceable. Accompanied by an orig burgundy velvet lined mahogany casing, compartmented in the bottom for the revolver and a bullet and ball “COLTS PATENT” mold with spure cutter. Front center compartment has a quantity of bullets and balls. Other 3 compartments are empty except for a functioning key. Inside the lid has an attached copy of “DIRECTIONS FOR LOADING COLT’S PISTOLS” label. There were about 200,500 of these pistols produced in the period 1860 – 1873. By the SN it is apparent that this pistol was produced well after the Civil War, however it almost certainly would have been used on the American Frontier, probably well into the late 1870s, early 1880s. Few of these fine revolvers survive today with orig finish and still fewer are cased. CONDITION: Fine, all matching including wedge, cyl and grip. Overall retains most of a blued finish, thinning on left side of bbl. Rammer and handle show restored blue finish. Frame shows strong restored blue over its color case hardened finish. Cyl is a smooth, light brown patina with traces of blue and shows 60-70% Naval Battle Scene roll marking. Trigger guard is a medium mustard patina and the backstrap shows about 95% restored blue. Grip is sound with usual nicks and scratches and retains about 95-97% orig varnish. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bore with scattered light pitting. Case is sound, with the exterior showing a cleaned dull finish on the lid and strong varnish on the sides and edges, interior is moderately faded and soiled with solid partitions. Label is yellowed with scattered staining. This is a fine 1860 Army case that could be carefully restored. 49432-58 JR (5,000-7,000) – Lot 3152

3153
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CASED COLT MODEL 1860 ARMY PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 90961. Cal. .44. Usual configuration with 8″ rnd bbl, slightly reduced nickel silver front sight and 1-line New-York U.S. America address. Left side of frame has a small “COLTS PATENT”. Frame is 3-screw type cut for shoulder stock with flat head hammer screw. The brass trigger guard and steel backstrap contain a 1-pc walnut grip with last 4 digits of matching SN in backstrap channel. Although the cartouches are worn away this is undoubtedly a martial revolver with small inspector initial over all of the visible parts, including cyl, backstrap, trigger guard and bbl. Accompanied by an orig purple velvet lined mahogany casing that is compartmented in bottom for the revolver with empty compartments that would contain a flask, mold and other implements. Front center compartment contains lead bullets and balls. About 200,500 of these fine revolvers were produced in the period 1860 – 1873. They were one of, if not the most favorite sidearm during the Civil War. Large numbers were purchased by the U.S. Government with many more private purchased by individual soldiers. These Civil War era revolvers generally saw very hard service under adverse conditions which continued on the American Frontier with units fighting Indians well into the late 1870s/1880s. This appears to be one of those hard used revolvers to which has been added this fine case. CONDITION: Revolver is very good, all matching including wedge, cyl and grip. Overall retains a smooth, cleaned gray metal patina. Trigger guard retains a mustard patina. Grip has a repaired left toe and shows heavy wear with a hand worn patina. Hammer is not solid in half cock notch, otherwise mechanics are fine. Strong bore with fine pitting. Case has a crack in the lid, otherwise is fine with numerous small nicks and scratches with moderate soil and shows about 75% orig finish. Interior is lightly to moderately faded with moderate to heavy soil in the bottom and a re-glued center partition. 49432-55 JR (4,000-7,000) – Lot 3153

3154
$0.00

VERY EARLY AND SPECIAL CASED SAMUEL COLT PRESENTATION MODEL 1849 POCKET PERCUSSION REVOLVER PRESENTED TO THE ORGANIZER OF THE WORLD FAMOUS CRYSTAL PALACE EXHIBITION IN LONDON.

SN 36651. Cal. 31. Blue and color case hardened with 5″ oct bbl, brass pin front sight and two line “New York City” address with brackets. Left side the frame has tiny “COLTS PATENT” and the small guard silver plated brass trigger guard and backstrap contain a one piece walnut grip with last four digits of matching serial number in the back strap channel. Back strap is engraved in old English and period script “Presented To Mr. G. Whiting / by Col. Saml Colt 1851”. Mr. Whiting was the organizer of the world renowned Crystal Palace Exhibition. Accompanied by a rare, special made brown velvet lined English oak casing with brass medallion in lid and swinging English latches on the front, with a mortised brass lock and round escutcheon in the front. Bottom is compartmented for the revolver with a recess for the cylinder, a single sided revolver flask, a two cavity brass Colt’s Patent mold without sprue cutter, an L-shaped nipple wrench and an early lacquered tin of Ely’s caps. Covered right rear compartment contains cast lead bullets and balls. This exact cased set is pictured in color as Fig. 3 on pg. 252 of COLT’S POCKET ’49, Jordan & Watt. Back strap of this revolver is pictured as Fig. 2 on pg. 231 of the referenced publication. This casing is a special made for presentation at the London Exhibit at the Crystal Palace and is one of the first known uses of the “Col. Saml Colt” wording on a firearm presentation, possibly even before he used the title in the US. CONDITION: Revolver is very good, all matching including wedge and grip. Bbl retains 60-70% thin, orig blue turning plum over the top. Rammer retains smoky case colors, stronger on the left side of the pivot. Frame retains smoky, thin, faded case colors with unusual polishing marks. Trigger guard and back strap retain strong orig silver plating with the exposed areas a medium mustard patina. Cylinder is a gray-brown patina and retains about 75-80% stagecoach holdup scene. Grip is sound showing moderate edge wear with light nicks and scratches and retains about 85% orig varnish. Mechanics are fine. Strong bright bore with scattered pitting. Case is sound with usual handling and storage nicks & scratches and retains most of its orig varnish. Interior is moderately to heavily faded with moderate to heavy soil in the bottom, partitions are sound. Flask is fine and retains about 50-60% orig finish. Mold is crisp and appears unused with a few minor nicks and scratches. Cap tin is good. 49564-6 JR (20,000-30,000) – Lot 3154

3155
$0.00

RARE CASED SILVER-FINISHED AND ENGRAVED COLT MODEL 1849 POCKET PERCUSSION REVOLVER W/POSSIBLE GARABALDI GUARD CONNECTION.

SN 187177. Cal. 31. Nickel finish with 6″ oct bbl, scarce dovetailed front sight with 1-line New-York U.S. America address. Left side of frame has “COLT’S PATENT” engraved in a pillow shape. Cyl has stagecoach hold-up scene roll marking and six chambers. The brass, large guard trigger guard and backstrap contain a spectacular 1-pc “certifiable antique elephant ivory” grip that has the raised, carved head on the left side of a man who appears to be that of Guiseppe Garabaldi for whom a unit called the Garabaldi Guard was named. It was raised in May of 1861 and mustered into service Jun. of 1861 and fought completely through the war and was mustered out July 1865. They had a very distinguished career and fought in a number of significant battles including Gettysburg and several other hotly contested battles. They had eight officers and 107 enlisted men killed and mortally wounded during their service along with one officer and 158 enlisted men died from disease. Revolver is engraved by Gustave Young with full coverage foliate arabesque patterns on the frame which has several scrolls terminating in flower blossoms. Engraving extends over the bbl lug and rammer pivot with Mr. Young’s trademark dogs head on the left side and flower blossoms on the right side. Backstrap, buttstrap & trigger guard are engraved to match with Mr. Young’s trademark fan pattern at the top. Hammer is also deluxe engraved with wolfs heads on each side of the hammer nose. Accompanied by a rare burgundy velvet lined Colt maple or applewood casing that has the colorful figure of a man in very early style clothing applied to the lid. Interior is compartmented, probably for a 6-1/2″ Colt Model 1862 Police percussion revolver, a silver plated double-sided eagle & stars flask, a silver plated “Colts Patent” mold without sprue cutter, a silver plated L-shaped nipple wrench, a partial packet of combustible cartridges, a “certifiable antique elephant ivory” screw-top bits box with Eley cap tin label on top, a pair of dice and an ivory pendant. All of the serial numbers on the bottom of the revolver are accompanied by a small “I” which indicates it was to receive ivory grips. Several of the screw heads are engraved, as are ends of wedge. There is a drawing in the accompanying pages which shows the Garibaldi Guard marching past Pres. Lincoln in 1861. Their uniforms resemble the colorful figure on top of the case. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Very good to fine, all matching except grip. Overall retains most of an old silver finish with some scattered fine pitting; cyl retains most of its plated finish and shows about 30% stagecoach hold-up scene roll marking; hammer screw, wedge screw, trigger guard and top of the backstrap screws are replacements. Grip has a couple of age lines but is completely sound with a wonderful, mellow ivory patina. Mechanics are fine; strong bore with moderate pitting. Case has a couple of grain checks in the lid and a few more in the bottom, otherwise is sound with a few light nicks & scratches and retains most of what appears to be it’s orig finish; interior is lightly faded & soiled with solid partitions; flask retains about all of its orig silver finish; mold retains most of its silver finish; cartridge packet has been opened and repaired; other accessories are fine. 49254-2 JR145 IVORY (25,000-35,000) – Lot 3155

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3156
$8,970.00

VERY FINE FACTORY ENGRAVED CASED COLT MODEL 1849 POCKET REVOLVER.

SN 59664. Cal. 31. Blue & color cased hardened with 6″ oct bbl, pin front sight & engraved “Saml Colt” address. Left side of the frame is engraved “COLTS PATENT” in a double arc shape. The silver plated brass trigger guard & backstrap contain a nicely figured varnished burl walnut 1-pc grip with last four digits of matching SN in the backstrap channel. Cylinder is 5 shots with stagecoach hold up scene roll marking. Revolver is beautifully engraved in 1853 when famous engraver Gustave Young was first working with Colt. Gun exhibits full coverage foliate arabesque patterns on the frame which extend over the bbl lug & top side flats with matching patterns on the rammer pivot. One scroll on the left side of frame terminates in stylized eagle head, other on recoil shield terminates in eagle and a snake or serpentine head,and others terminate in flower blossoms. Matching pattern engraving is also on the backstrap, buttstrap & trigger guard. Hammer is deluxe engraved with foliate arabesque patterns on the shank, an eagle’s head on each side of the hammer nose, fish scale patterns on the sides of the spur & top edge with a hand checkered spur. SN’s on the bottom of the revolver and buttstrap are accompanied by a small punch mark which is thought to signify extra polishing for engraving. Accompanied by an orig blue velvet lined mahogany casing compartmentalized in the bottom for a “COLTS PATENT” eagle and stars pocket sized flask, a brass 2 cavity “COLTS PATENT” mold with sprue cutter, wood handled cleaning tool, L-shaped gun tool, paper wrapped wood block pack of cartridges and a small cap tin. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching except wedge which is numbered “0472” but has matching patina and engraving. Bbl retains over 80% strong blue with some flaking & thinning. Rammer & handle retain dark case colors. Frame & hammer are finished bright with matching color to silver plated backstrap & trigger guard which is 98% intact. Cylinder retains 90% of its cylinder scene with traces of thin blue in protected areas. Cylinder has been polished bright overall with areas of flash pitting especially on one side. Grip has good edges with light wear and a few nicks & scratches and retains most of its varnish. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. English style mahogany case is sound & solid with usual handling & storage nicks & scratches and overall retains most of its orig varnish. Interior is very good overall with areas of soiling & wear. Paper label glued inside case has several small reductions, tears & cuts but text for loading is all discernible. Partitions are solid. Flask is average condition retaining traces of varnish and yellow brass patina. Mold is average condition with good patent markings and traces of thin finish. Cartridge pack is sound. Cap tin has reproduction label. About a dozen orig balls, and bullets are retained under partition. There is a non-functional key included for display. 49059-84 JS (10,000-20,000) – Lot 3156

3157
$0.00

CASED AND ENGRAVED SILVER PLATED COLT MODEL 1849 POCKET MODEL WITH 6″ BARREL AND IVORY GRIPS.

SN 75258. Cal. 31. This beautiful silver plated engraved Colt Pocket conforms to other examples with 6″ bbl, 5 shot, smooth cylinder with stagecoach holdup scene & typical engraved scrolls seen on other contemporary engraved guns made in 1853. Gun has 2-line New York address and plating appears contemporary to time of use. 2-pc smooth ivory grips are “certifiable antique elephant ivory” that are well fit to this gun. The accompanying blue velvet lined case is compartmentalized and holds a 2 cavity brass bullet mold, a “Colts Patent” powder flask with eagle, a pair of composition dice are found in compartment along with paper cap container with New York label. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Gun is very good to fine overall. Appears all matching with a re-numbered wedge. Stocks are not SNd but are well fit, matching gun well, have the typical Colt beveling & appear orig to time of plating and engraving which was done after orig manufacture. Safety pins are all intact. Stagecoach hold up scene is about 80% visible where polished & plated over as is typically seen. Mechanically gun functions well with crisp bright bore. Mahogany casing is sound & solid. Velvet cushion on top is replaced & re-glued. Rest of lining is worn with soiling, staining & light fading. Flask has traces of orig lacquer, is dented on reverse. Brass bullet mold has no patent marks, with scattered small blemishes and mustard colored patina. Cap container very good with bright labels. 49254-34 JS IVORY (10,000-15,000) – Lot 3157

3158
$6,325.00

SCARCE COLT LONDON MODEL 1849 POCKET PERCUSSION REVOLVER WITH RARE CASE.

SN 2224. Cal. 31. Blue & color case hardened with 6″ oct bbl, brass pin front sight and 2-line Colt/London address with brackets that have long finials. Left side of frame is marked “COLT’S PATENT”. The Blued steel trigger guard & backstrap contain a varnished 1-pc walnut grip, matching numbered to this revolver in the backstrap channel. Cyl is five chambers with stagecoach hold-up scene roll marking. Left side of bbl lug & cyl have British proofs. Accompanied by a rare burgundy velvet lined mahogany casing that has the rare interior configuration recess for the revolver, a Dixon bag shaped flask, a blued steel bullet & ball mold with sprue cutter marked “COLT’S PATENT” & a small “p” on right side, an L-shaped nipple wrench, a small tin for percussion caps, a brass bits box and a wood handled metal cleaning rod. Right front compartment contain an open packet containing five partial combustible 36 cal cartridges with one missing. There were only about 11,000 of these rare pistols produced 1853-1857. Of that number, only a few were cased, with the case found here the most rare of all. CONDITION: Fine to very fine, all matching including rammer, cyl & grip. Bbl retains about 75% glossy orig blue with the loss areas flaked, not worn to a medium/dark patina. Rammer pivot retains strong case colors. Frame retains about 70% bright case colors on the sides, faded on the recoil shields with fine pitting on top, left, rear side of recoil shield. Cyl retains traces of orig blue, mostly cleaned to bright metal and shows about 90% stagecoach hold-up scene roll marking. Trigger guard & backstrap are a grey patina. Grip is sound showing light edge wear and retains about 90% orig varnish. Hammer is not solid in half cock notch, otherwise mechanics are fine. Bright shiny bore. Case is sound with possibly restored external finish. Interior is heavily faded inside the lid and lining is now a golden/tan color. Bottom retains burgundy color under the implements, faded to tan on the upper surfaces. Flask has broken spring, otherwise is very fine with about 75% orig gold wash on collar & spout. Mold retains traces of orig blue, being mostly a blue/brown patina with sharp cavities. Cap tin, bits box & cleaning rod are fine. Cartridge packet is open and missing one cartridge with the others broken. 49538-5 JR (6,000-8,000) – Lot 3158

3159
$8,050.00

RARE CASED AND ENGRAVED LONDON COLT POCKET MODEL PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 2850. Cal. 31. This is a very scarce and beautifully engraved Colt Model 1849 London Colt in fine matching condition with a scarce English bird’s eye maple Colt casing. This revolver conforms to other Pocket Models made in 1854 with 2-line London address with 5″ bbl with small English proofs on bbl lug and each chamber. The gun is profusely engraved with fine English style scrolls for almost full coverage on this gun. The silver plated trigger guard and backstrap hold a beautiful burled walnut grip that retains most of its orig varnish. The casing holds a near new Dixon bag flask with virtually all of its orig varnish,a 2-cavity “COLTS PATENT” bullet mold, L-shaped gun tool, wood tipped cleaning rod, orig pack of caps with Eley Brothers paper label and numerous loose shot in the covered compartment. CONDITION: This gun is fine overall, all matching with strong traces of finish in protected areas, especially on bottom of bbl. Case colors are also found in protected areas facing bbl on loading arm. Cylinder retains 5 safety pins with discernible finish and grey/white overall but markings are crisp and well discerned though “C” in “COLTS PATENT” was only partially stamped and worn. Cylinder scene of stagecoach holdup is mostly discernible with good highlights, with some staining and light pinprick pitting. Backstrap & trigger guard retain about 60% of their orig silver plate and engraving is crisp with some pitting on rear of backstrap. Stocks are well fit retaining most of their orig varnish with edge wear and were not removed as they appear orig to this revolver. Mechanically gun functions well with crisp well defined bore. Maple casing is sound with good orig varnish with a blank brass plaque on top and ebony keyhole escutcheon. Red velvet lining shows light fading, light soiling and wear. L-shaped tool and bullet mold are average good condition with smooth surfaces with traces of thin finish being overall dark grey. Flask is extremely fine retaining about 98% of its bright red lacquer and fairly bright brass top with some streaking and fire blued spring. Cap tin is missing portion of its paper label with 2 or 3 letters missing in text. Paper label for loading is in good condition with some soiling and inked addition of London gun maker and address. 49183-9 JS (5,000-12,500) – Lot 3159

3160
$5,750.00

EXCEPTIONAL CASED COLT MODEL 1849 PERCUSSION POCKET REVOLVER.

SN 262357. Blue & color case hardened with 5″ oct bbl and scarce 6 shot cylinder, brass pin front sight and scarce 1-line New York address. Left side of frame is marked with a small “COLTS PATENT” and it has 6-shot cylinder with stagecoach holdup scene roll marking. The large guard silver plated brass trigger guard & backstrap contain a varnished 1-pc walnut grip with last four digits of matching SN in backstrap channel. Accompanied by an red lined mahogany casing partitioned in the bottom for the revolver, a brass 2-cavity “COLT’S PATENT” mold with sprue cutter, & a dbl sided brass eagle flask. An ELEY cap tin marked “COLT PATENT BELT AND POCKET PISTOLS” on its original label is found in a compartment. This revolver was produced in 1864 during the height of the Civil War and almost certainly would have seen service during the Civil War and later, probably on the American Frontier. These small revolvers were extremely popular from their first production until well into the 1870s when they were supplanted by the advent of the self-contained cartridge revolver. They saw extensive use by frontier people of all walks of life and are rarely found today with such near new condition and almost never with an orig case. This is an exemplary 5″ pocket with a scarce 6-shot cylinder. According to Jordan & Watt in their text on Colt pockets, only 5,700 6-shot variants were made in the Hartford range of over 20,000 pistols. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Excellent overall. All matching including wedge & grip. Bbl retains 97-98% strong orig blue. Rammer pivot & handle retain thin dark case colors; frame & hammer retain brilliant dark case colors over 90% of their surfaces. Cylinder retains about 95% orig bright blue with the balance plum retaining almost 100% crisp rolled stagecoach holdup scene; trigger guard & backstrap retain traces of orig silver plate. Grips are sound and solid, well-fit retaining almost all their original bright varnish with only the slightest edge wear. Mechanics are crisp, very bright shiny bore. Case is sound with a few light handling & storage nicks & scratches. Interior has some light fading, soiling & wear inside. Iron 2-cavity mold is average condition with traces of finish. Flask retains most of its orig varnish retaining a nice dark patina. Cap tin excellent overall retaining most of its orig japanning and fine green paper label. Cartridge pack is sound and solid with discernible label as can be seen. 49059-74 JS (5,000-8,000) – Lot 3160

3161
$4,600.00

EXCEPTIONAL CASED COLT MODEL 1849 PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 289771. Cal. 31. This is an extremely fine Colt Pocket Model with 4″ bbl and 5-shot cylinder with stagecoach hold up scene. Gun has standard 1-line New York address and other Colt Patent markings. This gun, based on SN, was made 1866. Colt casing which accompanies includes a 2-cavity bullet mold, powder flask with eagle, cap tin, some loose bullets & a non functional key. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Extremely fine overall. Bbl retains 97-98% orig bright blue finish. Cylinder retains about 50% bright blue finish with balance a blue/plum. Loading arm, frame & hammer retain muted case colors overall with scattered staining and pinprick pitting. Backstrap & trigger guard retain strong traces of orig silver plating which has patinaed black with balance a mustard color. Stocks are sound, solid, well fit, retaining virtually all of their orig varnish with edge wear. Mechanically gun is sound and functional with crisp well discerned rifling in bore with areas of rust and pitting. Casing is sound with faded, soiled & stained lining. “COLTS PATENT” bullet mold with sprue cutter retains about 50% thin blue finish. Eagle flask has several small dents, traces of varnish & mustard colored patina. Latch is heavily oxidized. 49059-85 JS (5,000-8,000) – Lot 3161

3162
$4,025.00

VERY FINE CASED COLT MODEL 1849 POCKET MODEL PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 327660. Cal. 31. This very nice Colt Pocket Model Percussion Revolver was made after the end of Colt percussion production in about 1871 and retains most of its orig finish. This gun is made with 4″ oct bbl with 1-line New York address. There is a patent stamping on left side of frame and trigger guard is marked at the rear with “31 CAL”. Many percussion Colts of this era were converted to cartridge but this example which escaped conversion, is a beautiful example. CONDITION: Revolver is very fine overall with bbl retaining about 90% bright blue finish. Cylinder retains thinning blue finish that is probably touched up with about 80-90% discernible stagecoach holdup scene. SN on cylinder appears to be orig Colt but overstamped over another number. Frame, loading arm & hammer retain about half of their orig muted case colors with balance grey/silver. Backstrap and trigger guard retain 10-20% silver plating. Well fit grips retain about 95% orig varnish with typical storage dings, dents & edge wear. Safety pins are all smashed. Gun mechanically functions well with crisp well defined rifling in pitted bore. Wedge screw is replaced. Accompanying casing is not of Colt manufacture but displays gun adequately with tools which include pewter pistol flask in average condition. Brass 2-cavity bullet mold of Colt style with iron sprue cutter with no discernible markings. Numerous small dings and dents in brass and iron is well patinaed. A later tin of caps has a partial red paper UMC label. There is also a brass spring loaded capper with broken spring. 49432-51 JS (4,000-6,000) – Lot 3162

3163
$0.00

CASED COLT MODEL 1849 PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 96117. Cal. 31. Standard Model 1849 Colt Pocket Revolver is in standard configuration of other noted models with 4″ oct bbl with 2-line New York address with brackets. Smooth, 5-shot cylinder with well defined stagecoach holdup scene and small “COLTS PATENT” stamped on left side of frame. The accompanying casing displays gun nicely with an eagle and stars pistol flask and “COLT PATENT” bullet mold. CONDITION: Gun is very good overall. All matching and all orig. Gun is grey overall with scattered staining and pitting, fairly sharp edges and good discernible markings. Cylinder retains discernible rolled stagecoach cylinder scene which is about 90% present with scattered light pitting, but matching color to remainder of gun. Brass trigger guard and backstrap retain 10-20% orig silver plating. Stocks are sound, well fit, retaining about 30% orig varnish with scuffs and heavy edge wear. Gun functions well with good discernible rifling in bore. Eagle flask retains about 30-40%, varnish on obverse around eagle and stars with the remainder dark, dirty with mustard colored patina. “COLT PATENT” bullet mold is mostly brown/grey overall with no finish, properly marked “31PTK”. Accompanying caps and loose balls are very good. Casing is sound with faded, soiled and stained blue velvet lining and partitions. 49432-53 JS (4,000-7,000) – Lot 3163

3164
$4,887.50

EXTREMELY FINE CASED COLT LONDON MODEL 1849 PERCUSSION POCKET MODEL REVOLVER.

SN 296916L. Cal. 31. Blue & color case hardened with 5″ oct bbl, brass pin front sight & 1-line New York address with English proofs on bbl housing and each cylinder. This variety of “London” Colts is of all American-made parts only proofed and finished in England. Left side of frame is marked with a small “COLTS PATENT” and it has 6-shot cylinder with stagecoach holdup scene roll marking. The large guard blued iron trigger guard & backstrap contain a varnished 1-pc walnut grip with last 4 digits of matching SN in backstrap channel. Accompanied by a typical English walnut green velvet lined casing partitioned in the bottom for the revolver and 2-cavity “COLTS PATENT” bullet mold with sprue cutter, wood handled cleaning rod, L-shaped gun tool, japanned tin of Eley caps, pewter oiler & Dixon bag flask. This revolver was produced in 1867, retaining most all of its orig finish. These small revolvers were extremely popular from their first production until well into the 1870s when they were supplanted by the advent of the self-contained cartridge revolver. They saw extensive use by frontier people of all walks of life and are rarely found today with high orig finish and almost never with an orig case and accessories. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Excellent overall, all matching including wedge. Bbl & cylinder retain about 80% orig dark inky blue with a few small scratches & dings, especially around wedge slot; frame, hammer & loading assembly retain dark case colors over most of their surfaces with balance turning silver/grey; cylinder shows almost all of its well-rolled stagecoach holdup scene with cosmetic scratches; trigger guard & backstrap retain over 90% of their strong orig blue finish. Grips are sound, solid and well-fit retaining most of their varnish finish with light edge wear. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. English oak case is sound though well used with numerous dings, dents, & scratches externally; lining in case is soiled with average wear. Paper label for “directions for loading” inside top lid is very good overall with staining, a few small holes and reductions though text is all discernible with desirable red over print and illustrations of Colt arms. 49059-76 JS (5,000-8,000) – Lot 3164

3165
$0.00

SCARCE CASED COLT MODEL 1851 NAVY PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 102682. Cal. 36. Blue & color case hardened with 7-1/2″ oct bbl, brass pin front sight and 1-line New-York U.S. America address. Left side of frame has a small “COLTS PATENT” and the silver plated large guard brass trigger guard & backstrap contain a 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. Accompanied an orig Colt green velvet lined mahogany casing, compartmented in the bottom for the revolver, a 2-sided, angle spout, eagle & stars Navy size flask, a blued steel “COLT’S PATENT” bullet & ball mold with sprue cutter, an L-shaped nipple wrench, a packet of combustible cartridges, a sealed tin of paper wrapped, blue label Eley’s caps and a functioning key. While Colt Navy revolvers were produced in fairly large quantities from 1851 into 1873, they usually saw hard service on the American frontier then throughout the Civil War and again on the American frontier after the war, usually under harsh circumstances with limited maintenance and therefore are rarely found today with high orig finish. Cased examples are extremely rare. PROVENANCE: Dr. John M. Pickup Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus, all matching including wedge, cyl & grip, may have been fired but if so, very little. Bbl retains 97-98% glossy orig blue with some light muzzle edge wear, faint sharp edge wear and a small spot of flaking along with some very fine scratches around wedge slot; rammer & hammer retain most of their orig case colors, brilliant on the pivot; frame & hammer retain virtually all of their brilliant case colors with bright orig blue on the screws; cyl retains about 95% strong orig blue with some minor flaking, a small drag line and one small spot of damage on rear shoulder; all six safety pins are crisp & serviceable; trigger guard & backstrap retain nearly all of their strong orig silver with small wear spots on heel & toe of buttstrap. Grip is sound with lightly worn edges, a small bruise and a couple of light scratches and overall retains about all of its strong orig varnish. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore with some fine scattered pitting. Case has two grain checks in the bottom, otherwise is sound with light handling & storage nicks & scratches and overall retains virtually all of its strong orig varnish; interior is lightly faded in the lid, moderately faded & soiled in bottom with solid partitions; flask appears to be new & unused retaining 96-98% crisp orig finish with bright gold on collar & spout and bright blue on the spring; mold is equally new with only some minor scratches on right side and a couple of minor dings on left side; cartridge packet & cap tin are fine. 49450-11 JR (45,000-75,000) – Lot 3165

3166
$0.00

FABULOUS CASED COLT MODEL 1851 NAVY PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 51942. Blue & color case hardened with 7-1/2″ oct bbl, brass pin front sight and 1-line block letter New York City address with dashes. Left side of frame has a tiny “COLTS PATENT”. Cylinder has Ormsby naval battle scene roll marking. The silver plated, small guard brass trigger guard & backstrap contain a varnished 1-pc walnut grip. This particular gun, casing and accessories was made in 1856 and is in outstanding condition. The ’51 Navy was one of, if not the most popular side arm on the frontier and later throughout the entire Civil War. You can’t find a much better cased Colt Navy Percussion revolver better than this one. This gun retains virtually all of its orig bright blue on bbl and cyl, beautiful muted case colors, complete silver plate and varnish on grips. The accompanying powder flask with panoply of arms with stars and crossed pistols is also in near new condition retaining virtually of its orig bright finish with scarce “crooked neck” charger. CONDITION: Extraordinarily fine and all matching though not disassembled to check for internal numbers. Bbl retains 97-98% orig bright blue finish with small scratches and nicks around wedge slot. Cyl retains 97-98% bright blue finish with a crisp complete well discerned rolled naval battle scene. Only one orig safety pin remains as others are smashed flat. Frame, loading arm, and hammer retain virtually all of their muted case colors with a silver-gray background with minor scuffs and scratches. Trigger guard and backstrap retain virtually all their orig silver plate with brass exposed slightly at rear toe with edge wear. Stocks retain virtually all their orig bright varnish with a couple small nicks in edges. Mechanically revolver functions properly. With a bright brilliant shiny bore. Mahogany casing is sound, solid, and well fit. Lining is light stained, soiled, and worn where revolver and accessories make contact. Powder flask retains 97-98% of its orig varnish and spring retains 90% of its fire blue. L-shaped gun tool retains 90% of a thin blue. Bullet mold retains about 50% flaking blue finish with numerous small dings and dents on two sides. Cap tin is also fine with good green label with minor reductions. Accompanying key is functional. 49642-2 JS (55,000-75,000) – Lot 3166

3167
$0.00

RARE FACTORY ENGRAVED COLT M-1851 PERCUSSION NAVY REVOLVER INSCRIBED TO CAPTAIN JULIUS HAYDEN, LATER BRIGADIER GENERAL.

SN 63812. This is a fine “as found” Colt Navy orig manufactured in 1856. This gun was originally manufactured under the U.S. Military contract and was rejected for unknown reasons. Sam Colt, being the frugal businessman that he was, put burl grips on the gun, had it engraved, and likely sold it to the public. Most parts have inspector’s initials and a small “U.S.” is found on left side of frame beneath “COLT’S PATENT”. This exact gun is written about on page 85 of Nathan L. Swayze’s book “’51 Colt Navies”. Regardless, this is a engraved and inscribed Colt Navy carried by Julius Hayden who saw continuous service in the U.S. Army as an officer from 1850 to 1870. The backstrap is inscribed “Captn. J. Hayden. U.S.A.”- with the U.S.A standing for United States Army. Captain Hayden was orig commissioned in the 2nd U.S. Infantry seeing service in the west until the Civil War when he was commissioned into the Field and Staff of the 10th U.S. Infantry in the Army of the Potomac. Captain Hayden advanced through the ranks and by the time of the Battle of Gettysburg, he was Inspector General of the 3rd Corp. He is cited in several references as personally leading the 3rd AC to the Gettysburg battlefield as he was acquainted with the terrain. Lt. Col. Hayden was cited by Major General French of the 3rd Army Corps for distinguished and conspicuous ability. Hayden was indeed brevetted Brigadier General for gallant and meritorious service during the Civil War. There are over 100 pgs of copied records of Bvt. Brig-General Julius Hayden outlining his war service beginning in the Mexican War, wounded during this war, with his first promotion in 1850 to Captain until his retirement in 1870. This is a rarely offered inscribed and engraved Colt to a regular U.S. Army officer in fine unaltered matching condition. CONDITION: Gun appears all-orig with matching SNs. Full-coverage engraving of bbl, frame, backstrap, and trigger guard even include screws with exception of hammer screw and wedge screw which appear to be contemporary replacements with matching patina. Metal overall is gray/plum with fairly sharp edges with edge wear. Cyl shows traces of naval battle scene with an old repaired chamber which is barely detectable without close scrutiny. Backstrap and trigger guard retain about 50% of their orig silver plating and hold a fine varnished 1-pc burl grips. Mechanically, revolver functions well with well discerned rifling in bore. This gun no doubt was carried by Hayden throughout the Civil War. 49622-6 JS (16,000-25,000) – Lot 3167

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3168
$13,225.00

VERY RARE CASED PAIR COLT ENGRAVED LONDON MODEL 1851 NAVY PERCUSSION REVOLVERS.

SN 28318/28324. Cal. 36. This pair of guns were made in 1855 in the standard configuration with 7-1/2″ oct bbls marked “ADDRESS.COL.COLT, LONDON” with long dashes. Typical English powder proofs are found on bbl housing and each cylinder chamber. Guns are profusely engraved in full coverage with typical English scrolls and floral design including rarely seen coverage on first 2″ of muzzles and full length of loading arm and pivot. The fine silver plated trigger guard and backstrap contain a beautiful pair of varnished burl grips. This is a beautiful pair of guns in an orig English oak Colt case fitted for two revolvers, rare “COLTS NAVY FLASK” marked Dixon bag flask. Two L-shaped gun tools and an iron “COLTS PATENT”, 2-cavity bullet mold with sprue cutter and a paper wrapped orig tin of Eley percussion caps. One fitted compartment contains a couple internal gun parts and a frame screw. A functional case key and several loose bullets are also contained in case. CONDITION: Very good to fine overall. Guns appear all matching including wedges which contain only last 2 numbers of SN. Stocks were not removed but they are so well fit, retaining most of their orig varnish with only edge wear, they appear orig to these guns. Guns are crisp and grey/white overall with old cleaning to metal and small areas of pinprick pitting especially seen on muzzles and cylinders. Markings are all well discerned and crisp though engraving thin on extremities of bbl. Cylinders retain 60-70% of their naval fight cylinder scenes. Guns have clean, smooth bright bores. Neither gun will index and the two hands found in compartment apparently removed from these guns a long time ago and not replaced, one hand is missing its spring found in compartment. Backstraps and trigger guards retain about 90% orig silver plating with well discerned crisp engraving with slightly less finish on 28324 on inside of grip showing this gun used slightly more than the other. Accompanying Colt English oak casing is brass bound with a folding handle in top of case and a typical round presentation plaque that is blank. Green baise lining is replaced in lid (or at least trimmed as color seems to match the wear and color to lining in bottom of case). Compartmentalized lining has light fading, soiling and wear and reductions where hammers and front sights have cut through. Accompanying flask is very fine retaining over 90% bright lacquer. Flask top has adjustable measurements from 4/8s to 6/8s dram. Mold and L-shaped tools retain much of their orig finish though dull. Cap tin is very fine and still retained in its blue sealed paper wrap with good labels. 49614-1 JS (10,000-15,000) – Lot 3168

3169
$12,075.00
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Please Note: Paper label in the case is a facsimile, not an original Colt product.

EXCEPTIONAL MILITARY INSCRIBED CASED 2ND MODEL COLT 1851 LONDON NAVY PERCUSSION REVOLVER, LOWER CANADA MILITIA.

SN 31122. Cal 36. Blue & color case hardened with 7 1/2″ bbl, brass pin front sight and 1-line London address with dashes. Frame has a tiny “COLTS PATENT” on the left side and the blued steel, large trigger guard and backstrap contain a 1-pc varnished walnut grip. Cylinder is usual 6-shots with Ormsby naval battle scene roll marking.Left side of bbl lug & cylinder have small British proofs. Accompanied by its Colt orig burgundy velvet lined English mahogany case with brass plaque in the lid inscribed “CAPTN LAFITE 1ST M.L.C.”. Gun is inscribed on backstrap identically. Paper directions for loading & cleaning are found on label inside the lid. Case is compartmented in the bottom for the revolver, a rare Dixon bag flask marked “COLTS NAVY FLASK”, a blued 2-cavity “COLT’S PATENT” mold with sprue cutter, an L-shaped nipple wrench, steel cleaning rod, pewter oiler, a lacquered tin of Eley’s caps. Covered compartment in the right rear hold lead balls. This is an exceptional inscribed revolver made in London in 1855 and utilized by British officer in the militia-Lower Canada (Quebec) we believe. A little research should reveal the officer’s history and unit. Other “Lower Canada” standard issue enlisted arms fall in the same serial range as subject gun this is the first inscribed officers gun we are aware of and nothing is mentioned in Nathan L. Swayze’s text “’51 Colt Navies”. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Extremely fine overall. All matching including wedge, though stocks not numbered. Bbl and cylinder retain about 95%+ glossy orig blue with scattered stains with light pinprick pitting. Frame, loading assembly and hammer retain muted case colors with balance silver/grey. Backstrap and trigger guard retain traces of blue finish with balance grey and smooth. Stocks retain most of their varnished surface with edge wear and one bruise at edge on right grip. Mechanically gun functions well with bright crisp bore with pitting near muzzle. 4 complete safety pins are intact, the other 2 are partially smashed. Case is sound and solid, paper label intact with some foxing and edge damage. Burgundy lining has some light fading, wear and soiling. Iron mold retains about 80% of its finish though thin and fading. Dixon flask retains about 90% orig varnish with numerous small nicks, dings and scratches, one large 3/4″ dent on side near base. Cap tin very good with label. Steel cleaning tool very good. L-shaped gun tool is fine retaining 90%+ bright finish. 49059-78 JS (10,000-15,000) – Lot 3169

3170
$14,950.00

EXCEPTIONAL CASED COLT MODEL 1851 NAVY PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 202972. Cal 36. Blue & color case hardened with 7-1/2″ oct bbl, brass pin front sight and 1-line New York address with dashes. Left side of frame is marked “COLTS PATENT” and left shoulder of trigger guard is marked “36 CAL”. Cylinder is usual 6-shots with Ormsby naval battle scene roll marking and all 6 safety pins are crisp. The silver plated brass trigger guard & backstrap contain a nicely figured, varnished, 1-pc walnut grip. Accompanied by a mahogany, dark green cloth lined casing which is compartmented for the revolver, a fine eagle flask, an iron 2-cavity “COLTS PATENT” mold marked “36 B” (belt model), fine pack of wrapped paper cartridges, an orig paper wrapped tin of Eley’s caps and a functioning key. This is a beautiful cased gun retaining most of its orig bright blue finish and case colors. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus, all matching though not disassembled to check for internal SNs. Bbl and cylinder retain about 95%+ bright blue with only edge wear. Loading arm, frame and hammer retain 90%+ case colors. Finish appears touched up in areas as many small nicks appeared recolored. Trigger guard & backstrap retain strong traces of silver plate with balance a mustard yellow patina. Grip is crisp with a couple small bruises & retains about 95% of its orig varnish with edge wear. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore with a few scattered spots of staining and light pitting. Case is sound and solid retaining most of a varnished finish. Green cloth lining has areas of fading, wear and soiling. Flask is fine overall retaining 90% its orig varnish. Cap tin is sound with paper wrap worn and oil stained, still sealed with good discernible paper label. Cartridge pack is fine and solid. Mold retains about half of its blue finish with numerous small dents and dings with clear markings. 49059-77 JS (8,000-12,000) – Lot 3170

3171
$5,750.00

CASED COLT LONDON MODEL 1851 NAVY PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 40351. Cal. 36. Blue & color case hardened with 7-1/2″ oct bbl, brass pin front sight & 1-line London address. Left side of frame has a small “COLT’S PATENT” and left side of bbl and cylinder have British proofs. The large guard iron trigger guard & back strap contain a 1-pc walnut grip. Accompanied by mahogany casing with red velvet lining. Case is compartmentalized in bottom for revolver, a powder flask, bullet mold & cap tin. CONDITION: Very fine overall, all external numbers are matching. Gun was not disassembled to look for any internal or stock markings but gun appears all orig and authentic. Bbl retains about 40% bright blue finish with balance flaked to a plum/grey. Frame, loading assembly & hammer retain much of their orig muted case colors. Backstrap & trigger guard retain about 40% of their blue finish. Well fit stocks are sound retaining most of their varnished finish. Several small chips & scuffs on left grip. Cylinder retains small traces of blue finish and is overall grey retaining most of its rolled cylinder scene. Mechanically gun is sound & functioning with bright crisp bore. Accompanying case is sound & solid with typical storage blemishes. Velvet lining is soiled with some light fading. Case contains about 20 orig balls and pack of caps accompanying flask is a reproduction & key is non-functioning. 49432-60 JS (4,500-6,500) – Lot 3171

3172
$4,600.00

FACTORY ENGRAVED COLT MODEL 1851 NAVY PERCUSSION REVOLVER MANUFACTURED AT BEGINNING OF CIVIL WAR.

SN 106032. Cal. 36. Based on SN this particular gun was made in the early months of the Civil War with the early New York address with long dashes. Gun exhibits classic Gustav Young attributed style factory engraving with signature “dog head” on left bbl housing along with floral designs with punch-dot backgrounds. Left side of frame is engraved “COLTS PATENT” in an arc. This is a nice honest example of a presentation grade gun that was among the most popular sidearms among Union and Confederate officers during the Civil War. This gun shows honest use and was well cared for. CONDITION: Very good overall. All matching SNs noted on metal parts, though stocks were not removed as they are so well fit with hand worn patina. Engraving is all sharp & crisp and gun has crisp edges. No orig finish is retained and metal overall is grey. Cylinder scene is mostly discernible and other markings are crisp and well defined. There are scattered areas of light pitting especially at muzzle & face of hammer. Pistol functions mechanically well with crisp, well discerned rifling in bore. 49613-3 JS (4,000-6,000) – Lot 3172

3173
$0.00

CASED PROTOTYPE OR POSSIBLY A BELGIAN COPY OF A COLT MODEL 1851 NAVY PERCUSSION REVOLVER WITH CASE.

SN 29. Cal. 36 Blue & color case hardened with 6-7/8″ oct bbl, brass pin front sight and 1-line New-York U.S. America address. The New York part of the address appears to be in a different font and has been double rolled. Left side of frame has a small “COLTS PATENT”. Cyl is usual six chambers with full wrap-around, European style foliate & floral engraving. Left side of barrel lug & cyl have British proofs. Trigger guard & backstrap are iron and contain a 1-pc walnut grip with an indecipherable number in backstrap channel. Almost every part is numbered “29” including rear face of barrel lug, side of the rammer pivot, bottom of frame under trigger guard, cyl spindle, hammer, trigger guard and backstrap. Cyl is unnumbered and has a faint oval “ELG” Belgian proof on the front face. Wedge is a replacement bearing number “327”. Bottom right edge of grip has the faint number “24139” and may be from a “Kriegsmarine” 1851 Navy revolver. This revolver has all the appearances of having been assembled a long time ago from misc. parts, some of which may have been Colt. Accompanied by a blue velvet lined orig English Oak casing with empty plaque in the lid and compartmented in the bottom for the revolver, a pocket sized Dixon style bag flask with adjustable spout, a blued steel “COLT’S PATENT” bullet mold with sprue cutter marked on the right side “36H”, an L-shaped nipple wrench and a lacquered tin of Charles Nephew & Co. caps. Inside the lid has the Colts “DIRECTIONS FOR LOADING COLT’S PISTOLS” label. Right rear corner of the bottom has a covered compartment with space in the back for a cleaning rod, which is missing. CONDITION: About fine, all matching except wedge, grip & cyl as noted. Bbl retains about 60% thin orig blue and the rammer pivot smoky case colors; frame retains 50-60% faded case colors on the sides, turned silver on recoil shields; cyl retains about 70% restored blue with fine pitting; trigger guard and backstrap retain blue in sheltered areas being mostly a grey metal patina. Grip has several large chips in the edges and retains a hand worn patina. Mechanics are fine; worn dark bore. Case is sound with nicks & scratches and retains about 80-85% orig varnish; interior is lightly faded & soiled with sound partitions; flask has a couple small dents and shows a dark copper & brass patina; mold retains about 75% of a restored finish with pitting; nipple wrench, possibly a reproduction is fine; cap tin is fine. 49254-3 JR151 (6,000-9,000) – Lot 3173

3174
$0.00

FACTORY ENGRAVED AND INSCRIBED COLT NEW MODEL 1861 NAVY REVOLVER COL. COLT PRESENTATION TO CAPT. J.C. COMSTOCK OF THE HARTFORD LIGHT GUARD.

SN 18670 IE. Cal. 36. 7-1/2″ bbl, full silver finish, “certifiable antique ivory” grips, engraved by C.F. Ulrich, iron backstrap inscribed “Col. Colt to Capt. J.C. Comstock / Hartford Light Guard”. Capt. John C. Comstock of Company A 1st Regiment Connecticut Volunteers was a personal friend of Sam Colt and was a member of the Hartford Militia. He led his men at the First Battle of Bull Run in June 1861 and was at the point of the spear in the first Union advance of the war, which turned into a rout of Union forces known as the “Great Skedaddle”. Comstock became consumptive and died in early 1862, about one month after his friend Col. Colt died. PROVENANCE: Accompanying this gun is a 12 pg letter from noted Colt authority and author R.L. Wilson touting the importance of this significant revolver. Also included are service records and muster roll records for Captain Comstock. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Fine. Pistol retains 60% silver finish overall with some loss of finish on the bbl lug, frame and cyl. Cyl retains 60% of a clear cyl scene with visible engaged date. Six safety pins are intact on cyl. “M 53” stamped on the webs at the rear of the cyl. Ivory grips are orig and numbered to gun. SNs are matching on frame, bbl, trigger guard, backstrap, cyl, wedge and arbor. Engraving is of the late vine style with fine scroll work lacking any punch dot background. “Colt’s Patent” engraved left side frame. Bbl shows fine scroll with a beaded pattern, common to other Ulrich engraved revolvers. Inscription on the very rare iron backstrap is perfectly accomplished. “No more exotic and appealing Colt firearms were made than those used as presentations by the Colonel himself”. (R. L. Wilson) 49514-2 TEP C&R; IVORY (25,000-35,000) – Lot 3174

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3175
$0.00

SCARCE CASED COLT MODEL 1861 NAVY PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 2461. Cal. .36. Blue and color case hardened with 7-1/2″ bbl, nickel silver front sight and 1-line New-York U.S. America address. Left side of frame has a small “COLTS PATENT”. Cyl is usual 6 chambers with Ormsby Naval Battle Scene roll marking. The silver plated brass trigger guard and backstrap contain a 1-pc varnished walnut grip. Trigger guard is un-numbered and appears to have never had a number, however it does have a small “G” inspector initial on the left shoulder. Accompanied by an orig green baize lined Colt casing, compartmented in the bottom for the revolver, a double sided, Navy sized foliate pattern flask with angled spout, and a bullet and ball “COLT’S PATENT” mold with sprue cutter. Open right rear corner has a small tin of caps and covered left front corner contains cast lead bullets and balls. There were approximately 39,000 of these revolvers produced in the period 1861 – 1873. This is considered to be Colt’s most beautiful percussion revolver for its trim, smooth lines. They were very popular throughout the Civil War and later on the American Frontier for their ease of handling and substantial cartridge size. They remained in service well into the late 1870’s before being supplanted by the more efficient self-contained cartridge revolvers. Many of this model revolver were converted to cartridges. Very few are found today in orig configuration with high orig finish and extremely few are cased. CONDITION: Fine, all matching except grip and trigger guard which are un-numbered. Bbl retains 80-85% strong orig blue showing light muzzle edge wear and some rust freckling over the bbl lug. Rammer pivot retains strong case colors with the handle turned dark. Frame retains about 75-80% orig case colors, strong and bright on right side, more faded on the left and turned silvery/brown on top of recoil shield. Hammer retains strong case colors, turned silver on top edge. Cyl is a smooth blue/brown patina and shows 60-70% Naval Battle Scene roll marking. Trigger guard and backstrap retain most of their orig silver finish with a few pimples on backstrap. Grip is sound showing light to moderate edge wear, a few nicks and scratches and retains about 90% strong orig varnish. Mechanics are crisp, very bright shiny bore with a few scattered spots of fine pitting. Case is sound with a cleaned area and some crackling of the finish on the lid and overall retains about 80% orig varnish, interior is lightly to moderately faded with light to moderate soil and sound partitions. Flask is fine showing about 90% orig finish. Mold is equally fine with some light freckles of rust and shows about 90% orig blue. 49432-54 JR (7,500-12,500) – Lot 3175

3176
$10,350.00

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 roll marking. 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. 49450-16 JR (10,000-15,000) – Lot 3176

3177
$6,900.00

VERY FINE CIVIL WAR COLT MODEL 1861 NAVY REVOLVER.

SN 13255. Cal. 36. Usual configuration with 7-1/2″ rnd bbl, German silver front sight and 1-line New York address with dashes. It has 1860 Army-style rack & pinion rammer with “COLT’S PATENT” on left side of frame. The brass trigger guard & backstrap contain a 1-pc walnut grip. This gun is in very fine condition, retaining much of its orig finish and varnished stocks. This particular arm was made in 1863 at the height of the Civil War. Surviving Colts of this era are rarely found in high condition and fine aesthetics as this example. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Very fine overall, all matching. Bbl retains about 30% bright orig finish especially in protected areas with good feathering marks around front sight. Cylinder retains about 10-20% of its orig blue with balance plum with some staining and light pitting on one side. Rolled Ormsby naval battle cylinder scene is almost all discernible. Safety pins all smashed flat. Colt’s Patent marking on frame is double struck and 2nd line is weakly struck as can be seen in photos. Frame, loading arm and cylinder retain about 50% fading and muted case colors. Trigger guard & backstrap retain 20-30% orig silver plate (turned black) balance of brass surface has a light mustard/yellow patina. Grip is sound and sharp showing only minor edge wear and small chips inside each toe. Varnish is 95%+ intact with edge wear. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. 49059-62 JS (7,500-12,500) – Lot 3177

3178
$5,750.00

FINE CIVIL WAR COLT MODEL 1861 PERCUSSION NAVY REVOLVER WITH CARVED PATRIOTIC IVORY GRIPS.

SN 13476. Cal. 36. Usual configuration with 7-1/2″ rnd bbl marked “ADDRESS COL. SAML COLT NEW-YORK U.S.AMERICA” with dashes. Left side of frame marked with small “COLTS PATENT” and a small “36 CAL” on left rear of trigger guard. German silver front sight, smooth unfluted cylinder with Ormsby naval battle scene; brass grip frame and carved “certifiable antique ivory” grips with most unusual carving of Lady Liberty slaying a sea serpent on left grip. This gun was made in 1863 at the height of the Civil War and this most unusual depiction of Lady Liberty slaying a serpent where the serpent no doubt represents the Confederacy. This gun has survived quite nicely retaining much orig finish and fine aesthetics. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Fine overall. All matching, partial SNs found on bbl, frame, trigger guard, backstrap, cylinder, arbor and wedge. There are no SNs internally on ivory stocks or ivory grips, but grips are made in correct Colt style with beveled edges and are made with 2 slabs adjoined by screwed wood blocks which is most typical of Colt factory guns of the Civil War era. Stocks fit into frame well, but appear slightly smaller than the overall grip frame. Bbl retains about 30% bright blue finish especially in protected areas with balance plum/brown patina with a few scattered nicks, dents and scratches especially around wedge slot. Frame, hammer and loading arm retain about 30% case color with balance being silver/grey with staining and rust on loading arm. Cylinder is an even medium grey/plum patina with traces of blue in safety slots and retains rolled 90% naval battle scene. Grip frame and trigger guard retain about 20% of their orig silver plating with balance a yellow mustard patina. Gun is mechanically sound, crisp fine rifling in bright bore. 49059-61 JS IVORY (7,000-10,000) – Lot 3178

3179
$0.00

EXTRAORDINARY CASED COLT LONDON MODEL 1862 POLICE PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 35232L. Cal. 36. Blue & color case hardened with 5-1/2″ rnd bbl, brass pin front sight and New-York U.S. America address. Left side of frame is marked “COLTS PATENT” and the blued steel trigger guard & back strap contain a varnished 1-pc walnut grip. Cyl is full fluted with five chambers and left side of bbl & flutes of cyl are stamped with British proofs. The SN on bottom of bbl lug, frame, trigger guard & butt strap are accompanied by a small “L” which indicates that this revolver, although made in Hartford, was destined for the English market. Given the pristine new unfired condition of this revolver, no disassembly was effected to check for other matching numbers. Accompanied by its orig English oak casing with an empty brass medallion in the lid. Case is green baize lined with a “Directions for Loading Colt’s Pistols” label inside the lid. Bottom is compartmented for the revolver, a small Dixon’s bag flask, a blued steel 2-cavity bullet & ball “COLTS PATENT” mold with sprue cutter marked “36P” on right side, an L-shaped nipple wrench, a Dixon-style pewter oil bottle, an empty lacquered tin for Eley’s caps and a blued steel, formed wire cleaning rod in its slot in bottom rear. Right rear covered corner compartment has a “certified antique ivory” pull. Colt ’62 Police revolvers are not uncommon with approx. 28,000 of them produced in period 1861-1873 and cased versions are occasionally encountered but pristine new unfired examples such as this one are almost unknown. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Extraordinarily fine, all matching, although not disassembled to check for matching parts. Overall retains about 99%+ crisp orig factory finish with only a faint cyl line, a few small nicks by the wedge slot and slight thinning on the left end of the wedge, otherwise all finishes are brilliant, complete and original. Grip is sound with one small scratch and a tiny bruise on left side, otherwise there are no discernible flaws. Case is completely sound with light storage & handling marks and overall retains virtually all of its orig factory varnish. Interior is crisp & clean with very slight fading to the baize and yellowing of the label. Flask is equally pristine & new, with some light flaking on the mold handles. Wrench, oil bottle & cleaning rod are equally new. Cap tin is undoubtedly a replacement, probably having been removed for return transportation to the U.S. A truly exceptional and never to be encountered again ’62 Police revolver. 49642-1 JR217 IVORY (60,000-80,000) – Lot 3179

3180
$0.00

RARE CASED EARLY COL. COLT PRESENTATION COLT MODEL 1862 POLICE PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 13. Cal. 36. This is one of the very first Model 1862s made in 1861 being SN 13. This gun has Colt factory inscription on backstrap “WM. W. MACFARLAND ESQ WITH COL. COLT’S COMPLIMENTS”. Samuel Colt was known to give many guns to constituents and friends or anyone who could help him sell his guns. This is a very rare variant of the 1862 Police revolver as features noted below and this could quite possibly be the last or among the last “Col. Colt” presentations as Samuel Colt died January 1862! Wm. W. McFarland was a trusted Colt family and business Attorney working in Hartford at the time of the presentation. McFarland was witness to two Colt contracts between Elija Root and General James Ripley in June and August of 1862 for a total of 18,000 Army revolvers within months of presentation of this earliest of Model 1862 Police Revolver. This very early pocket police conforms closely to standard production guns with the addition of a SN on the loading arm on left side and lack of caliber markings on trigger guard and lack of Colts patent marking on fame and unusual Hartford address as these guns should have New York addresses. Otherwise this gun conforms to other model 1862 revolvers being blue & color case hardened with 4-5/8″ rnd bbl, brass pin front sight and 1-line Hartford address. Brass trigger guard & backstrap contain a 1-pc varnished walnut grip with last four digits of matching SN in backstrap channel. Cylinder is typical half flutes rebated and has a patent date in one flute. Mr. Flayderman’s tag on this gun, which he must have owned since the 1950s, simply states “V. Rare early 62 Colt”. Accompanied by an orig burgundy velvet lined Colt casing, compartmented in the bottom for a single sided Eagle and Start “COLTS PATENT” flask, a blued steel bullet and ball mold with “COLT’S PATENT” marked sprue cutter and “36 P” on the side. Also accompanied by an “L” shaped nickel wrench. PROVENANCE: Norm Flayderman Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent overall, all matching including wedge. Gun was not disassembled but is no doubt all original and authentic in every regard. Bbl retains about 40-50% orig blue with minor scratches and stains; frame, loading assembly and hammer contain traces of original case colors, with balance silver/grey with staining; cylinder retains about 60% strong blue overall with light drag line. Trigger guard & backstrap retain 60-70% of their original silver plating. Grip is sound and solid and well-fit retaining about 95% of its orig bright varnish. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore with crisp rifling. Inscription is easily read with some bubbling of silver as can be seen in photos. Case is completely sound with light handling and storage, nicks and scratches and retains most of a lightly added finish. Interior is moderately faded with light soil and solid partitions. Flask is fine with a couple tiny dents and shows an even dark mustard patina. Mold is extremely fine, probably unused with some dings on the sides. Nipple wrench is fine. 49564-8 JS85 (25,000-35,000) – Lot 3180

3181
$0.00

SCARCE CASED ENGRAVED COLT MODEL 1862 POLICE PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 23868. Cal. 36. Usual configuration with 5-1/2″ rnd bbl, brass pin front sight and 1-line address. Left side of frame is marked “Colt’s Patent” and left shoulder of trigger guard has the cal marking. Cyl is half fluted with five chambers and it is mounted with 2-pc pearl grips that are hand scratched on the inside “BFY”. Revolver is beautifully engraved, probably by L.D. Nimschke in beautiful New York style with full coverage foliate arabesque patterns on the frame which extend onto the bbl lug, around the address and around the muzzle. Rammer pivot is engraved to match with spiral & foliate patterns on the handle. Backstrap, buttstrap & trigger guard are also engraved to match with a deep relief foliate panel at top of backstrap. Hammer is deluxe engraved with a wolf’s head on each side of the nose. Cyl is engraved to match on the lands between the flutes. Accompanied by an orig purple velvet lined Colt mahogany casing, compartmented in the bottom for the revolver, an early double-sided eagle flask, a steel Colts Patent mold with sprue cutter, an L-shaped nipple wrench, a packet of six combustible cartridges and an empty Eley’s cap tin. Few of this model Colt were ever cased and engraved. CONDITION: Good to very good, all matching except wedge & grips which are unnumbered. Cyl has only one number visible. No orig finish remains on the revolver being an overall dark blue/brown patina. Trigger guard retains about 70% orig silver and the backstrap/buttstrap about 40%. Grips have a hairline above the left escutcheon and a small repair on the right side at the frame, otherwise are sound with good fire. Mechanics are fine; strong bore with moderate to heavy pitting. Case has two or three grain checks in the bottom, otherwise is sound with a few light nicks & scratches and retains most of its orig varnish; interior is lightly faded with moderate soil and a couple of slightly loose partitions; flask is extremely fine; mold is battered and worn; other accessories are fine. 49254-7 JR134 (12,500-17,500) – Lot 3181

3182
$0.00

COLT MODEL 1862 POLICE PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 25819. Cal. 36. Blue & color case hardened with 6-1/2″ rnd bbl, brass pin front sight and 1-line New York U.S. America address. Left side of frame shows a lightly struck “COLTS PATENT” and left shoulder of trigger guard is marked “36 Cal”. Cyl is half fluted & rebated with 5 chambers and has all five safety pins prominent & serviceable. The silver plated brass trigger guard & backstrap contain a varnished 1-pc walnut grip with last four digits of SN in backstrap channel. Only about 28,000 of these revolvers were produced during the period 1861-1873. They were made in three bbl lengths with about 6,500 of that number converted to cartridge configuration. This was a very popular revolver during the Civil War and later on the frontier for its attractive dimensions and sleek look but still with a reasonably powerful cartridge. They remained in service well into the late 1870s/ early 1880s, until completely supplanted by cartridge arms. Few are found today with high orig finish. PROVENANCE: Hamilton Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine, all matching including wedge, cyl & grip. Bbl retains about 65% glossy orig blue with a few scattered spots of surface discoloration with pinprick pitting; frame retains virtually all of its bright, orig case colors; cyl retains 60-65% orig blue, strong in the flutes & rebated area; hammer retains bright case colors, faded to silver on top edge; trigger guard & backstrap retain most of their orig silver slightly thinned on front strap. Grip is sound with very light wear on sharp edges and retains about 98% bright orig varnish. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore with a few minor spots of pitting. 49450-3 JR (7,000-10,000) – Lot 3182

3183
$8,050.00

EXCELLENT CIVIL WAR 6-1/2″ COLT MODEL 1862 POLICE PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 28220. Cal. 36. This gun conforms to other model 1862 revolvers being blue & color case hardened with 6-1/2″ rnd bbl, brass pin front sight and 1-line New-York U.S. America address. Left side of frame has a small “COLTS PATENT”. Left side of trigger guard is stamped “36CAL”. Brass trigger guard & backstrap contain a 1-pc varnished walnut grip. Cylinder is typical of this model with rebated half flutes. This gun was made during the Civil War in 1864. This popular Civil War sidearm generally saw very hard service during the war. This is a wonderful example in high condition that survived in near-new condition. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Excellent overall. All matching including wedge. Gun was not disassembled to check for SN on grips but they appear orig to this gun. Bbl retains about 95% orig bright blue with minor scratches and stains. Frame, loading assembly and hammer retain most of their orig case colors though muted on loading arm, with balance turning silver/blue. Cylinder retains about 90% strong blue overall especially bright in flutes and protected areas with light drag line and small scratches consistent with bbl. Trigger guard & backstrap retain traces of their orig silver plating. Grip is sound and solid and well-fit retaining about 99% of its orig bright varnish with light edge wear. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore with crisp rifling. 49059-65 JS (6,000-9,000) – Lot 3183

3184
$5,175.00

EXCEPTIONAL 5-1/2″ COLT MODEL 1862 POLICE PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 33942. Cal. 36. This gun conforms to other model 1862 revolvers being blue and color case hardened with 5-1/2″ rnd bbl, brass pin front sight and 1-line New-York U.S. America address. Left side of frame has a small “COLTS PATENT”. Left side of trigger guard is stamped “36CAL”. Brass trigger guard & backstrap contain a 1-pc varnished walnut grip. Cylinder is typical to this model with rebated half flutes. This gun, based on SN, was made just after the Civil War in 1866. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Excellent overall. All matching including wedge. Bbl and cylinder retain about 90% orig bright blue with small loss near muzzle and loss at left side lug, small nicks and scratches. Frame, loading assembly and hammer retain most of their bright orig case colors, with balance turning silver/blue. Trigger guard & backstrap retain traces of their orig silver plating with balance of yellow patina. Grip is sound and solid and well-fit retaining about 98% of its orig bright varnish with light edge wear. Mechanics are sound, bright shiny bore with crisp rifling. 49059-67 JS (5,000-8,000) – Lot 3184

3185
$4,025.00

SCARCE CASED COLT MODEL 1862 POLICE PERCUSSION REVOLVER WITH ROYALTY-STYLE CREST.

SN 20353. Cal. 36. Blue & color case hardened with 6-1/2″ rnd 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 is marked 36 cal. Cyl is half fluted & rebated with five chambers. The silver plated trigger guard & backstrap contain a varnished 1-pc walnut grip with last four digits of matching SN in backstrap channel. All the SNs on the bottom of revolver are accompanied by a small “E” which usually indicated to the polishing room that this item was to receive extra polish for engraving. The only engraving is at top of backstrap which is a family crest consisting of a rearing lion with a five pointed star inside a belt with buckle which is engraved “FAIRE MON DEVOIR” which loosely translates to “do my duty”. Left side of bbl and cyl in flutes are marked with British proofs. Accompanied by a mahogany English casing that may be from another revolver. Case has a brass plaque in the lid which appears to be a replacement. Interior is burgundy velvet lined and compartmented for a slightly larger revolver, a bag shaped Hawksley flask, a bullet & ball “COLTS PATENT” steel mold, a double end L-shaped screwdriver in the nipple wrench hole, a small metal oil bottle, a tin of Eley’s caps and six 36 cal Eley’s combustible cartridges, along with a supply of bullets & balls. CONDITION: Fine, all matching except wedge which is properly unnumbered. Numbers on cyl are illegible from battering on rear face. Overall the metal retains a smooth even dark brown patina with traces of orig finish showing through; trigger guard & backstrap are a dark mustard patina. Grip has a tiny chipped right toe with usual light nicks & scratches and retains about 85% strong orig varnish. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. Case is sound with a couple grain checks in the bottom and usual handling & storage nicks & scratches with moderate soil and retains a cleaned finish on top with bright varnish on the edges; lock escutcheon is missing; interior is lightly to moderately faded with solid partitions. Flask has a couple small dents and retains about 50% dull finish; mold is moderately pitted and has an overall dark brown patina; cartridges and other accessories are fine. 49432-50 JR (4,000-7,000) – Lot 3185

3186
$6,900.00

EXCELLENT 5-1/2″ COLT MODEL 1862 POCKET NAVY PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 13051. Blue & color case hardened with 5-1/2″ oct bbl, brass pin front sight and 1-line New York U.S. America address. Left side of frame is marked “COLTS PATENT” and left shoulder of trigger guard is stamped “36 CAL”. The silver plated brass trigger guard & back strap contain a fine varnished 1-pc walnut grip. Smooth cylinder is usual 5-shots with rebated diameter and has the stagecoach holdup scene roll marking with only 1 safety pin retained, others are smashed flat. There were approximately 19,000 of these fine revolvers produced 1861 to 1873. This particular gun was made at the height of the Civil War in 1862 and it is amazing but this specimen escaped hard war service and survived in such fine condition, retaining much of its orig finish and aesthetics. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Extremely fine. All matching, though not disassembled to check for SN on grips as they appear orig and fit perfectly. Bbl address has several letters weakly stamped in “AMERICA” as can be seen in photos and retains about 90% glossy bright factory blue with reductions mostly near muzzle and couple areas on left side; small dents and nicks around wedge slot. Frame, hammer, and loading assembly retain much of their bright case color. Cylinder retains about 20% glossy orig blue, especially in protected areas. There is a light cylinder drag line present. Virtually all of its stagecoach holdup scene roll marking is visible. Trigger guard retains about 40% of its original silver plating with remainder yellow patina. Trigger guard retains traces of silver with remainder matching yellow patina. Grip is sound, well-fit, crisp with only a couple of minor light scratches in finish and retains virtually all of its bright orig factory varnish, light edge wear. Mechanics are crisp, well defined rifling in shiny bore. 49059-70 JS (5,000-8,000) – Lot 3186

3187
$4,025.00

CASED COLT MODEL 1862 POCKET POLICE PERCUSSION REVOLVER WITH 6-1/2″ BARREL.

SN 31867. Cal. 36. This honest “as found” 6-1/2″ rnd bbl Colt Pocket Police with 5-shot fluted cylinder was made just after the Civil War in 1865. This gun has seen honest use, still retaining some orig finish with an overall excellent patina and all matching. Its accompanying Colt casing presents gun beautifully with an eagle and star flask, “COLTS PATENT” mold and cartridge pack. CONDITION: Gun is very good to fine overall. All matching with strong traces of finish in protected areas of bbl, cylinder and loading assembly. Muted case colors are also present in traces on frame & hammer. Gun overall is grey/plum with areas of staining and pitting. Brass trigger guard and backstrap have mustard colored patina with crisp markings. Stocks are sound and well fit, retaining over 80% of their orig varnish with scattered blemishes, scuffs & wear especially to edges. Mechanically gun functions well with crisp, shiny well discerned bore with pitting. Accompanying casing is sound and solid. Red lining in top has light fading and soiling. Bottom compartmented burgundy colored lining is worn with repositioning of a couple of partitions with fading, staining and wear. Accompanying 2-cavity mold is properly marked “36P”. Eagle flask has traces of varnish being overall mustard patina. Cartridge pack is wood block with discernible label with 1862 patent date. Package is torn and bullets are exposed. Cap tin has torn label on sides retaining most of its japanned finish. Several loose balls are in one compartment along with non-functional key. 49432-57 JS (4,000-6,000) – Lot 3187

3188
$8,625.00

SCARCE COLT MODEL 1855 MODEL SIX ROOT PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 9870. Cal. 31. All blue finish with 3-1/2″ stepped rnd bbl, brass pin front sight and “COL. COLT NEW YORK” address. Cyl is unfluted with stagecoach holdup scene roll marking. Mounted with uncheckered, varnished 1-pc walnut grip matching numbered to this revolver. It appears that there was about 3,075 of these revolvers produced in two bbl lengths. This revolver was produced in about 1865 probably after the cessation of hostilities of the Civil War. These little revolvers were quite popular with ladies as muff & purse pistols and gentlemen as pocket pistols. They usually saw hard service with very little maintenance and are rarely found today with high orig finish. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus, all matching including bbl, cyl & grip. Overall retains 95-96% glossy orig blue with the only losses on right side of the muzzle which is flaked to a dark patina, elsewhere shows only faint sharp edge wear; cyl retains 97-98% glossy orig blue with front edge wear and two or three small freckles by one nipple and shows about 99% stagecoach holdup scene roll marking. Rammer handle & hammer retain virtually all of their brilliant case colors. Grip is sound with no visible flaws and retains virtually all of its brilliant orig varnish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore with one small spot of pitting. 49402-4 JR (8,000-12,000) – Lot 3188

3189
$0.00

DELUXE COLT MODEL 1855 3RD TYPE SPORTING RIFLE.

SN 1423. Cal. 36. Deluxe half stock sporting rifle with 27″ oct to rnd bbl, iron rib on the bottom with two iron guides containing what appears to be the orig brass tipped hickory wiping rod. Front sight is a dovetailed small nickel silver Rocky Mountain shape with Colts adjustable rear sight. It has full-fluted 6-shot cylinder, tiny walnut forearm with German silver tip and German silver escutcheons for the wedge. It is fitted with a highly figured, center crotch American walnut buttstock with checkered wrist and crescent buttplate. It has usual markings on top of the receiver. Trigger guard is scroll type with large guard and finger rest. SN was observed on the frame, rear face of cylinder. Cylinder spindle and toe of buttplate. No further disassembly was effected to check for other matching numbers. CONDITION: Fine to very fine, all matching, as noted above. Bbl retains 93-95% strong orig blue with small spate of light surface rust and a coating of old dried oil. Ramrod retains about 70% black paint. Receiver retains 15-20% bright orig blue in sheltered areas with the balance a silver-brown patina with chemical streaking. Cylinder retains traces of orig blue in the flutes with the balance a silver to brown patina. Buttplate is mostly a smooth brown patina. Stock has a hairline by the top tang, otherwise the wood is sound with light to moderate handling & use marks and a ding & gouge on the forearm. Buttstock retains most of an old refinish but does not appear to have been sanded and could be carefully restored. Cylinder pin screw is battered, otherwise the screws are all fine. Crisp mechanics, bright shiny bore. 49450-4 JR (12,500-17,500) – Lot 3189

3190
$10,350.00

VERY RARE COLT MODEL 1855 REVOLVING SHOTGUN.

SN 459. Cal. 20 GA Standard Grade shotgun with 26-3/4″ oct to rnd bbl, front bead missing and top flat with two line address. Bottom of bbl has an attached iron rib with two guides containing an orig Gutta Percha cleaning rod. Receiver has usual markings on left side. Frame is small size with small iron trigger guard. It is mounted with uncheckered, straight grain American walnut which includes small pewter tip forearm secured with a single key through German silver escutcheons and straight stock with smooth steel buttplate numbered “457”. Cylinder is fluted, 5 chambers, matching numbered and has patent information in one flute. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms there are only about 1,100 of these rare shotguns produced in the period 1860-1863 in four variations. These shotguns were produced just prior to the onset of and during the Civil War, and it can be estimated that they would have seen service during the Civil War. Very few survive today, and of those, extremely few known with high orig finish. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching except buttplate as noted above. Bbl retains about 93-94% strong orig blue with some scattered light surface rust. Frame retains 75-80% glossy orig blue with some light flaking and a few spots of light surface rust. Top and bottom tangs are a blue gray patina as is the buttplate. Cylinder is a mottled silver gray patina. There is a hairline crack near the toe adjacent to the bottom buttplate screw, otherwise wood is sound with a few light nicks and scratches and retains most of its orig varnish with a few minor nicks and scratches. Mechanics are fine. Dark bore that may clean better. Gutta Percha cleaning rod is wrapped with tape at the top, otherwise appears to be completely intact having faded to a chocolate patina with black orig color under the guides and on the tip. 49141-1 JR (10,000-15,000) – Lot 3190

3191
$1,725.00

GROUP OF THREE COLT REVOLVER CASES.

SN NSN. 1) English oak casing for 6″ Model 1849 Pocket Model Revolver containing pair of Colt varnished grips and eagle flask. 2) Mahogany casing for 4″ Model 1849 Pocket Model Revolver with 2-sided eagle with stars pistol flask, L-shaped gun tool and some loose balls. 3) Brass trimmed wood casing for pair of 7-1/2″ Single Action Army Revolvers. CONDITION: 1) Casing measures 12″ x 5-1/2″ x 2″ and appears to be a typical English walnut case. Green velvet lining has wear and soiling. Two sided eagle flask retains about half its orig varnish. Orig Colt grips for Pocket Model retain about 95% of their orig varnish with edge wear. SN penciled in channel appears to read “291916”. There is a 2-1/2″ x 1-1/2″ area sanded and repaired on top of box in lower right quadrant of lid which has been re-varnished in that section. 2) Refinished casing has shield shaped brass plaque on top of lid of unknown vintage. Velvet lining is heavily soiled and stained. Accompanying eagle flask is average with no finish and worn but functional. L-shaped Colt gun tool is pitted and refinished. 3) 12-1/4″ x 8-1/4″ x 2-1/2 case sound and solid. Purple velvet lining very good with wear in areas where guns rubbed. Casing is fitted for 14 45 Cal. rnds. One lidded compartment retains a functional key. Casing does not appear to be of Colt manufacture, but would display a pair of guns quite nicely. 49059-247 JS (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3191

3193
$14,950.00

SCARCE COLT MODEL 1851 NAVY CONVERSION REVOLVER.

SN 144. Cal. 38 RF. Blue and color case hardened with 7-1/2″ oct bbl, brass pin front sight & 1-line New-York U.S. America address. Rammer slot in the bbl lug is filled and right side of the lug is mounted with an ejector housing that has bullseye ejector rod head. Left side of frame has a small Colt’s patent and left shoulder of trigger guard is marked “36 Cal”. Conversion is Richards-Mason style with the firing pin attached to left side of hammer nose with 2 rivets. The silver plated brass trigger guard and backstrap contain a varnished 1-pc walnut grip with matching SN in backstrap channel. There were about 3800 of these revolvers produced in the mid-1870s, mostly out of previously unused parts in their own serial range which encompasses this revolver. These revolvers were very popular for their handy size with reasonable stopping power. They remained in service well into the 1880s until finally supplanted by the more modern revolvers chambered for centerfire cartridges. They are rarely found today with high orig finish. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Fine to very fine, all matching. Bbl retains about 50% strong, orig blue with the balance flaked, not worn to a dark patina. Ejector housing also retains about 50% orig blue. Frame retains virtually all of its orig case colors, bright in sheltered areas, moderately faded elsewhere. Conversion ring retains very bright case colors and the hammer bright colors on the sides and rear edge turned dark on top edge. Cylinder retains 60-70% thinning blue and shows about 95% Ormsby navy battle scene roll marking. Grip frame retains traces of silver plating being an overall medium mustard patina. Grip is sound with a few nicks & scratches, shows light to moderate wear and retains about 95% strong orig varnish. Mechanics are crisp. Bright shiny bore. 49059-64 JR (6,000-9,000) – Lot 3193

3194
$5,175.00

SCARCE COLT MODEL 1861 NAVY CONVERSION REVOLVER.

SN 20019. Cal. 38 CF. Nickel finish with 7-1/2″ rnd bbl, full front sight & l-line New-York U.S. America address. Bbl lug has the rammer slot filled and an ejector housing with bullseye ejector rod head attached to the right side. Frame is marked with patent dates 1871 & 1872 in 2-lines on left side and also has caliber marking on left shoulder of trigger guard. The silver plated brass trigger guard & backstrap contain a 1-pc varnished walnut grip with last 4 digits of matching SN in backstrap channel. Cylinder is the orig, converted from percussion and has the Ormsby naval battle scene roll marking. Conversion is Richards-Mason style with the firing pin center mounted in the hammer nose and secured with 2 rivets. There were about 2200 of these revolvers produced in the mid-1870s mostly from previously unused orig parts with a number of others converted for the US Navy and a few converted for civilians who sent their revolvers in to Colt, this being one of them. These revolvers were very popular for their graceful lines and ease of handling with mild recoil but still a reasonably powerful cartridge. They are rarely found today with high orig finish. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching except wedge which is properly unnumbered. Overall retains about 95% strong orig nickel with a few nicks on right side of frame. Cylinder retains 95-97% strong orig nickel and shows about 90% roll marking. Hammer retains brilliant case colors, turned a little dark on top edge. Grip frame retains about 30% orig silver with the balance a lemony patina. Grip has chipped toes otherwise is sound a with a few light nicks & edge wear. And retains about 95% orig varnish. Mechanics are fine. Strong, moderately pitted bore. 49059-69 JR (5,000-8,000) – Lot 3194

3195
$6,325.00

SCARCE COLT MODEL 1861 NAVY RICHARDS MASON CONVERSION REVOLVER.

SN 31314. Cal. 38 CF. Blue and color case hardened with 7-1/2″ bbl, nickel silver front sight & 1-line address. Right side of bbl lug has an attached ejector housing with bulls eye ejector rod head. Rammer slot is filled. Left side of frame is marked with “1871” and “1872” patent dates in 2-lines. Left shoulder of trigger guard is marked “36 Cal”. Cylinder has the Ormbsy Naval battle scene roll marking and last 3 digits “818” of its orig revolver’s SN with last 3 digits “314” of matching SN to this revolver. The silver plated brass trigger guard and backstrap contain a 1-pc walnut grip with last 4 digits of matching SN in backstrap channel. Cylinder has British proofs, alternating between chambers. However, bbl is not British proofed, indicating that this revolver was not shipped to England but that the cyl was simply recycled from another revolver. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms and The Book of Colt Firearms, Wilson there were about 2200 Model 1861 Navy revolvers converted at the factory, of which this is one. They were converted in 3 groups which includes about 1200 returned to the factory for alteration, about 1000 returned by the US Navy for alteration and the balance of about 1000 manufactured from previously unused parts. All of the alteration was performed in the mid-1870s. These slim, functional revolvers were very popular and saw hard service and are rarely found today with high orig finish. They remain in service well into the late-1870s or later until fully supplanted by more modern revolvers. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching except wedge which is properly unnumbered. Bbl retains about 65% glossy orig blue with an area turned brown toward the breech end. Ejector housing retains about 50% blue with the outer radius a brown patina. Frame & hammer retain strong, bright case colors, faded on the recoil shield & loading gate. Cylinder retains 60-65% strong blue and shows about 75-80% roll marking. Chambers retain most of their orig blue. Trigger guard & backstrap retain about 75-80% strong, orig silver with some minor flaking on the trigger-bow and front strap just behind the trigger bow. Buttstrap shows moderate wear with some light battering. Mechanics are crisp. Bright shiny bore, has been fired but very little. 49059-100 JR (7,500-12,500) – Lot 3195

3196
$5,750.00

SCARCE COLT RICHARDS CONVERSATION OF MODEL 1860 ARMY SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER.

SN 4595. Cal. 44 Colt. Nickel finish with 8″ rnd bbl, orig front sight & 1-line New-York U.S. America address. Lug has rammer slot filled and right side has the attached ejector housing with checkered, half-moon ejector head. Left side of frame is marked with the 1871 & 1872 patent dates in 2-lines with Cal. marking on left shoulder of trigger guard. The silver plated brass trigger guard and iron backstrap contain a varnished 1-pc walnut grip that has matching SN in backstrap channel. This is Colt’s first successful conversion to a centerfire big bore revolver which was an instant success, much more practical than its predecessor the Thuer conversions. There were about 9000 of these revolvers converted in the period 1873-1878 in two different groupings. One group was numbered within the Model 1860 Army serial sequence and the other made up of previously unused parts. These revolvers were produced during the height of America’s great Westward expansion when any cartridge firearm was in great demand, especially the larger calibers. These revolvers usually saw very hard service and of the few surviving examples today very few retain orig finish. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching except wedge which is properly unnumbered. Bbl retains about 95% strong orig nickel and the ejector housing about 90%. Frame retains 90-92% strong orig nickel with some bubbling on left side of frame and conversion ring. Trigger guard & backstrap show light flaking. Cylinder retains about 92-93% orig nickel and shows about 80% Ormsby navy battle scene roll marking. Grip has chipped toes and shows light edge wear and retains about 95% orig varnish. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore with a few scattered spots of light pitting. 49059-58 JR (6,000-9,000) – Lot 3196

3197
$6,325.00

RARE COLT MODEL 1871/72 OPEN TOP SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER.

SN 3051. Cal. 44 RF. Nickel finish with 7-1/2″ rnd bbl, full front sight with Richards – Mason style fixed rear sight at the breech end and 1-line “New York U.S. America” address. The iron grip frame contains a 1-pc Army sized “certifiable antique ivory” grip that is made in the orig style consisting of 2-pcs of ivory attached to a wooded spacer block. Left side of frame is marked with the 1871 & 1872 patent dates in 2-lines. Firing pin is affixed to left side of hammer nose with 2 rivets. There were about 7000 of these very important revolvers produced in their own serial range in the period 1872-1873. They were the bridge between earlier conversions and the venerable Model 1873 Single Action Army revolver. This model was manufactured with orig parts, not converted from previously used or leftover parts. Right side of bbl lug has an attached ejector housing with bullseye ejector rod head like the Richards – Mason conversions. These revolvers were readily accepted by the buying public and usually saw very hard service on the American frontier. After the advent of the Model 1873 Single Action Army revolver, many of the production later wound up in Mexico, South & Central America where the rimfire cartridge was still prevalent, Few of those revolvers repatriated to the US arrive with any orig finish with most having had their bbls cut. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching except wedge which is an old replacement. Overall retains about 98% strong, orig nickel with some battering on the backstrap and light nicks on the buttstrap. Cylinder has a couple of small scattered spots of flaking and shows about 98% Ormsby Naval battle scene roll marking. Screws retain most of their orig fire blue, a little thin. Hammer retains strong case colors and firing pin most of its orig fire blue. Mechanics are fine. Grip, probably an old replacement shows heavy wear with some damage by the buttstrap and several areas of fill, and overall retains a very dark, yellow ivory patina. Strong bright bore with a couple patches of rust. 49059-95 JR IVORY (6,000-10,000) – Lot 3197

3198
$47,150.00

FINE CUSTER RANGE COLT CAVALRY SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

SN 4746. Cal. 45 Colt. Usual configuration with 7-1/2″ bbl, slightly thinned with full height front sight, 1-line script letter address and matching SN on the bottom under the ejector housing. Ejector housing is 1st type with replacement, donut-shaped ejector rod head. Left side of frame has 2-line patent dates and “U.S.”. Mounted with 1-pc walnut grip that shows faint matching SN in backstrap channel. Left side of grip has the outline of its cartouche, which would have been “OWA” (Orvil W. Ainsworth), who was the government inspector at the Colt factory at the time this revolver was produced. Mr. Ainsworth’s tiny “A” inspector initials are found on bottom of bbl, trigger guard, backstrap, cyl and bottom left edge of grip. This revolver falls directly in the center of the serial range issued to the 7th Cavalry Regiment under Custer in 1874. On June 25, 1876, Custer and five companies of the 7th Cavalry and three white scouts were annihilated at The Battle of the Little Big Horn by the combined forces of several tribes of Indians. There were at least 632 Single Action Revolvers carried into that battle, of which about 252 to 280 were lost on the battlefield that day. There were 212 Cavalrymen and three civilians killed with Custer, all of whom were carrying Colt revolvers. Of the 632 Colt revolvers carried into the battle that day, a total of 302 were reported lost during the battle. The fact that this revolver has remained in near orig configuration attests to the almost certainty that it was captured by the Indians at the Custer fight. Had it remained with the 7th Cavalry, or any active Cavalry unit it would have been recalled in 1895 or the early 20th century and would have been converted too artillery configuration with its bbl cut to 5-1/2″. Since that did not happen there are really only two possible explanations: 1). It was captured at the Little Big Horn by the victorious Indians or , 2). It was stolen by an active duty trooper. The vast majority, about 600, of 7th Cavalry Colts were issued from lot 5 which includes this revolver. Accompanied by a large packet of research material regarding this and other Custer era revolvers, including a number of magazine article by well-known writers. CONDITION: Very good to fine, all matching including bbl, cyl & grip. Bbl retains about 25% orig blue in sheltered areas, mostly around the ejector housing with light pitting on both sides of the muzzle. Frame retains faint case colors in sheltered areas with the balance a silver grey patina and fine pitting on left recoil shield. Ejector housing retains about 60-70% strong orig blue in the gullets, silver grey on outer radius. Hammer retains 60-70% faded case colors. Trigger guard and backstrap are a mottled silver brown patina. Cyl is matching patina. Grip has chipped left toe with a few nicks & scratches, moderate to heavy edge wear and shows most of an old refinish with the faint outline of a cartouche on the left side. Hammer is not solid in safety notch otherwise mechanics are fine. Strong bright bore with scattered fine pitting. 49432-86 JR (25,000-50,000) – Lot 3198

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3199
$0.00

EARLY SCARCE 7TH CAVALRY & NEW YORK MILITIA SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

SN 17022. Cal. 45 Colt. Blue & case colored with 7-1/2″ bbl, 1-line block letter address. Left side of frame has 2-line patent dates and small “U.S.”. It has tiny “J” (W.W. Johnson) sub-inspector initials on the backstrap, cylinder & trigger guard and has a tiny “C” (A.P. Casey) sub-inspector initial on the bbl. It has an orig 1st type ejector rod housing with bull’s eye ejector rod head. Mounted with 1-pc walnut grips with a deep carved “55″ on the right side and the initials “RAC” (Rinaldo A. Carr) sub-inspector initials on bottom of right side. Serial numbers on the bbl, cylinder & backstrap have had a “1″ stamped in front of what originally would have been only the last four digits of the serial number. This revolver falls exactly in the range of known Colts which were issued to the 7th Cavalry immediately after Custer’s fiasco. In 1893 this revolver was recalled and remained in storage until 1895 when it was refurbished & reissued to the State of New York Militia. At that time the blue was restored, the frame was re-case colored, the grip replaced, the bbl address re-rolled and the butt strap was resurfaced & renumbered using the 2-line method instead of the orig 1-line. At that time the hammer was refinished with bright fire blue. The orig bbl address on this revolver would have been the script lettering with serifs or daggers at each end. Close examination reveals the remains of one of these marks in front of the new address. Close examination of the grip reveals that the serial number is overwritten in pencil in the backstrap channel. The hammer spring is a replacement. This revolver was manufactured between Dec. 1874 and Mar. 1875 and most assuredly would have been issued to a front line Cavalry unit engaged in the Indian Wars. As noted above, this revolver falls exactly in the range of revolvers issued to the 7th Cavalry to replace losses at The Little Big Horn. The grip however, is from a much later revolver manufactured between 1889 and 1890 which coincides with the recall of 1893 and refurbishing in 1895. Accompanied by a 2-pg letter from renowned Colt author, Historian and collector John Kopec wherein he concurs with the above description, citing several examples of revolvers in the same serial range identified to the 7th Cavalry post Little Big Horn. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine. Bbl retains 88-90% Colt blue, thin around the muzzle and light on the left side, bright & glossy elsewhere. Ejector rod housing retains about 75% Colt blue, bright & glossy in the gullets, thin and turning silver on the outer radius. Frame retains most of its Colt case colors, generally faded but bright & vivid in the very sheltered areas. Hammer retains about 90% of its bright niter blue, thin & dull on the top. Backstrap retains 93-95% orig blue, bright & glossy in the sheltered areas, thinning elsewhere. Trigger guard retains about 95% orig blue, thin on the front strap and bottom of the trigger bow. Cylinder retains about 80% orig blue, strong in the flutes, flaking & slightly thin on the outer diameter. Grip is sound with several nicks, dings & scratches and has a fine hand worn patina. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. 49450-6 JR (15,000-20,000) – Lot 3199

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3200
$0.00

COLT CAVALRY SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

SN 137571. Cal. 45 Colt Blue and color case hardened with 7-1/2″ bbl, full front sight & 1-line block letter address. Left side of frame has 2-line, 3 patent dates & a small “U.S”. Mounted with 1-pc oil-finish walnut grip with clear, legible “SEB” (Capt. Stanhope E. Blunt) inspector cartouche under the date 1891 on left side. Right side has a legible “RAC” (Rinaldo A. Carr) sub-inspector cartouche. Ejector housing is 3rd type with half-moon ejector head. Bottom of bbl, under ejector housing has last 4 digits of matching SN which are also found on cylinder and in backstrap channel of grip. Bottom left edge of grip, bottom of bbl, frame & cylinder also have Mr. Carr’s initials. Trigger guard, buttstrap show the “K” inspector initial. This revolver was from the 13th contract signed on Sept 19 1890 for 2000 revolvers. Although these revolvers were late on the scene for the Indian Wars, they were still issued to various Cavalry units and militias. The fact that this revolver escaped the recalls of 1895 and the early 20th Century attests to the fact that it either remained in an arsenal or was possibly issued to a militia unit. Those revolvers recalled were converted to artillery configuration with 5-1/2″ bbls. There is also the possibility that it may have been issued to a high-ranking officer or stolen. Accompanied by a Colt Factory letter which lists this revolver in cal.45, bbl length & type of stocks not listed, blue finish, and delivered to U. S. Inspector at Colt Plant January 20, 1891 in a 200-gun shipment. Also accompanied by a letter from renowned Colt author and historian, John Kopec, wherein he authenticates this revolver and states that three other revolvers in the same series were listed as having been stolen from Troop K, 8th Cavalry on October 26, 1892. He speculates that there is “A good possibility that the subject revolver had also been an 8th Cavalry issued example”. He further speculates, as did this cataloger, that it had never been issued, and remained in an arsenal until sold privately. Regardless, this is still a fine example of a cavalry revolver. CONDITION: Fine to very fine, all-matching including bbl, cylinder, and grip. Bbl retains 95-96% strong orig blue with light surface freckling that has been cleaned. Frame retains bright case colors in sheltered areas, and overall retains about 50% faded case colors. Cylinder shows strong blue in flutes with a plummy patina on outer diameter. Trigger guard and frontstrap show blue on trigger plate with frontstrap, backstrap & buttstrap mostly a plummy brown patina. Ejector housing retains about 80% orig blue. Grip is sound with a couple of small dings, showing moderate edge wear with traces orig finish being mostly a dark hand-worn patina. Hammer will not catch in half-cock notch, otherwise mechanics are fine. Brilliant shiny bore, shows very little use. 49549-2 JR (12,500-17,500) – Lot 3200

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3201
$0.00

COLT U.S. CAVALRY MODEL SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER. HENRY NETTLETON INSPECTED, CIRCA 1879.

SN 50033. Cal. 45. 7-1/2″ bbl, blue and case hardened finish, 1-pc walnut grip. “H.N.” inspector initials on bbl, frame, trigger guard, backstrap, cyl, and hammer. Walnut grips have clear cartouches on both sides with “1879” date. Sn on bbl, frame, trigger guard, backstrap, and cyl all match. Accompanied by a certificate of restoration over the signature of Dave Lanara, dated October 3, 2010. Mr. Lanara certainly qualifies as one of the premier restoration artists known today. CONDITION: Very fine to excellent as professionally restored. Bbl retains 98% blue finish with a strong shadow around front sight and a sharp bbl address. Inspector marks are clear. Bore is frosty with strong rifling. Cyl retains 98% bright blue with minimal high point wear, no drag mark and sharp inspector marks. Frame retains 98% case hardened finish that is vivid in protected areas. Screws retain almost all of fire blue finish. Trigger guard and backstrap show 90% blue with some thinning on forestrap and backstrap. Trigger retains 90% fire blue. Hammer retains 98% case color. Grips are newly made replacements from 140 year old walnut as noted in restorer’s letter and show very few mars and scratches and sharp cartouches. An opportunity to obtain a finely refinished Henry Nettleton inspected Colt cavalry revolver. 49622-10 TEP (5,000-10,000) – Lot 3201

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3202
$4,887.50

COLT ARTILLERY SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER WITH CUSTER ERA BACKSTRAP.

SN 18512. Cal. 45 Colt. Blue & color case hardened with 5-1/2″ bbl and 1-line address with last four digits of SN “8075” on bottom under ejector housing. Bbl also has “HN” (Henry Nettleton) sub-inspector initials. Ejector housing is 2nd type with bulls-eye ejector rod head. Frame is numbered as above, trigger guard is numbered “33443”, cyl is numbered “8271” with “A” (Orvil W. Ainsworth) inspector initials. Backstrap bears the number “4818” and the small “A” inspector initial at the top. Mounted with 1-pc walnut grip that has the oval cartouche “FH” (Capt. Frank Heath) under the date that appears to be “1884”. Right side sub-inspector cartouche is only an outline partially visible and the backstrap channel has four digits of a SN that appears to be “2384”. The backstrap is from lot 5 of 1874 which included 1,000 revolvers from which the 7th Cavalry was issued 600 revolvers, the majority of the 7th Cavalry issue which was present at the Custer fight at The Little Big Horn. Most of the remainder of lot 5 were issued to the 1st Cavalry Regiment in California who were themselves fighting Indians in California, Nevada, Idaho & Utah. Regardless of the Regiment to which revolver #4818 was assigned, it would have been engaged fighting Indians. This is one of the Cavalry revolvers recalled and returned for alteration to artillery configuration. As is found here, they usually have mixed parts with bbl shortened to 5-1/2″. CONDITION: About fine, numbered as noted above. Bbl retains about 50% blue with the balance a mixed patina and shows strong feathers on each side of front sight and ejector stud. Ejector stud is cracked. Frame retains about 50% faded case colors with the balance a grey patina. Hammer retains strong case colors turned silver on top edge. Trigger guard & backstrap are mostly a blue/grey patina. Cyl is a smooth blue/grey patina. Grip is sound showing light edge wear with a few light nicks and retains a hand worn patina. Mechanics are crisp. Bright shiny bore. 49432-91 JR (5,000-8,000) – Lot 3202

3203
$0.00

COLT ARTILLERY SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

SN 138414. Cal. 45 Colt. Usual configuration with 5-1/2″ bbl, full front sight and 1-line block letter address. Bottom of bbl has the “RAC” (Rinaldo A. Carr) sub-inspector initials and last four digits “1608” of a serial number under the ejector housing. Frame, trigger guard & backstrap are matching numbered “138414”. Cyl has last four digits of a serial number “3995” and the sub-inspector instals “DFC” (David F. Clark) from an earlier revolver. Ejector housing is 3rd type with half moon ejector rod head. Mounted with 1-pc walnut grip that has the rack number “46” on left side and matching SN in backstrap channel. The frame is also marked with the “RAC” initials with 2-line, 3-patent dates and U.S. on left side. Trigger guard, buttstrap & front end of ejector housing are all stamped with the “K” factory inspector initial. This revolver is one of the group altered at Springfield, but somehow managed to maintain most of its orig parts, having only its bbl & cyl changed. This revolver was from the 13th contract of Sep. 1890 which was completed in mid-1891. Many of the revolvers from this contract were issued as replacement arms to front line Cavalry units with others going to militia units. Those revolvers issued to Cavalry units were universally recalled in about 1895, and again during 1900-1903, and were altered to artillery configuration by having their bbls cut to 5-1/2″ from the orig 7-1/2″. Afterward, they continued in service with various army units, especially in the war in the Philippines. They remained in service well into the 20th century before being retired in favor of its venerable successor, the Model 1911 Semi-Auto pistol. CONDITION: Very good. Frame retains traces of case colors in the most sheltered areas with frame & bbl mostly a smooth grey metal patina. Trigger guard and backstrap retain traces of orig blue in sheltered areas, being mostly a grey metal patina. Cyl is matching patina. Grip has chipped toes and shows a dark hand worn patina. Hammer will not catch in safety or half cock notches, otherwise mechanics are fine. Bright shiny bore. 49432-84 JR (4,000-6,000) – Lot 3203

3204
$4,887.50

FINE COLT ARTILLERY SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

SN 139849. Cal. 45 Colt. Blue & color case hardened with 5-1/2″ bbl, full front sight and 1-line block letter address. Left side of frame has 2-line, 3-patent dates and “U.S”. Mounted with 1-pc walnut grip that has the “RAC” (Rinaldo A. Carr) sub-inspector cartouche under the date 1903. Frame is numbered “139849”. Trigger guard is numbered “114557” and buttstrap “113115”. Cyl & bbl are not numbered. Trigger guard has a “G” inspector initial with “RAC” initials on bottom of frame, bottom edges of grip, bottom of bbl and rear face of cyl. Buttstrap screw is frozen, therefore the grip was not removed to check for matching numbers. Ejector housing is 3rd type with bulls-eye ejector rod head. These artillery revolvers remained in service well into the 20th century until replaced by the Model 1911 Semi-auto pistol. They rarely are found today with high orig finish. Accompanied by a Colt factory letter which identifies this revolver in cal 45 with blue finish, bbl length and type of stock not listed, delivered to the U.S. inspector at the Colt plant Apr. 14, 1891 in a 150 gun shipment. The letter also states that this revolver was returned “for cleaning and repairing as part of a group of 300 pistols on August 31, 1903. It was then reshipped to U.S. Government commanding officer, Springfield, Mass.”. CONDITION: About fine, numbers as noted above. Bbl retains about 70-75% glossy orig blue with most of the losses on each side of the muzzle, thinning on the left side. Ejector housing retains bright blue in the gullets, worn to bare metal on the outer radius. Frame & hammer retain traces of faded case colors in the most sheltered areas, being an overall grey patina. Trigger guard & backstrap retain traces of blue with the balance a grey brown patina. Cyl retains faded blue in the flutes with the outer diameter a thin blue/grey patina. Grip is sound showing moderate edge wear with a few small nicks & dings and shows a hand worn patina. Mechanics are crisp, very bright shiny bore. 49432-82 JR (4,000-6,000) – Lot 3204

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3205
$17,250.00

VERY RARE CIVILIAN/MILITARY CAVALRY SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

SN 41706. Cal. 45 Colt. Blue & color case hardened with 7-1/2″ bbl, full front sight and backwards or left hand 1-line block letter address. Ejector rod housing is 2nd type with bull’s eye ejector rod head. Left side of frame has three patent dates and a small “U.S.” that was apparently applied after the frame was hardened as there is raised metal around the stamping. Left shoulder of trigger guard is marked “45 CAL”. Mounted with 1-pc walnut grip that has last four digits of matching SN in backstrap channel that are nearly obliterated by dark stains. Left side of grip has an oval “DAL” (Capt. David A. Lyle) inspector cartouche under the date “1880”. Right side of grip has a “DFC” (David F. Clark) sub-inspector cartouche. Bottom of bbl, cyl & bottom edge of grip also have the “DFC” inspector initials. The “DFC” initials on bottom of bbl, cyl & grip are upside down to their usual orientation. Accompanied by a 3-page letter from renowned Colt author & historian John Kopec who authenticates this revolver as being completely orig and one of very few known civilian/military revolvers. He states that this revolver, along with a few others, was removed from the civilian production and inspected by the military inspectors & sub-inspectors at the plant at the last minute to complete a contract and were then shipped for military service. Very few are known today and Mr. Kopec states that this is the finest example known. Interestingly the frame does not bear the “DFC” initials, apparently it having been already color case hardened would have damaged the die if it had been stamped. Mr. Kopec states that this revolver may have been one of those issued to the 6th U.S. Cavalry, or possibly to a state militia unit. Regardless, it escaped the recall of the 1890s and early 20th century wherein most of the existing Cavalry single actions were altered to artillery configuration.It remains in completely orig, as issued, configuration. PROVENANCE: Wes Adams Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching including bbl, cyl & grip. Bbl retains about 90% blue/brown patina with dark blue in sheltered areas; frame & hammer retain virtually all of their brilliant factory case colors, faded on recoil shields, loading gate & top edge of hammer; trigger guard & backstrap retain strong orig blue with “candy striping” on front & backstraps and buttstrap; cyl is a thin blue/brown patina on outer diameter with stronger blue in the flutes; cyl retains strong blue in chambers with scattered blue in the bore; grip is sound showing light wear and retains a hand worn patina. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 49450-14 JR (17,500-25,000) – Lot 3205

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3206
$0.00

VERY FINE AND EARLY PRODUCTION COLT SINGLE ACTION CIVILIAN ARMY.

SN 14641. This is a very nice example of second year production (1874) of a civilian Single Action Army Revolver. These early guns are quite rare in such high condition, complete with matching SNd bbl, cylinder and grips. CONDITION: Gun appears matching throughout and appears quite sharp with crisp, well discerned bore showing light wear though gun appears refinished, especially on frame as top line of patent date appears partially polished out with light pitting; however, a frame gauge fits perfectly showing that no metal has been removed from frame. The color on frame does not appear to be your natural case colors associated, but more of a blue/silver with hints of muted case color with small areas of light pitting. Trigger guard also shows light pitting in the blue around SNs with no caliber markings. Bbl also shows old refinish, though bbl address is still quite sharp with scattered background of pitting in the blue. SN and assembly letter on bbl are discernible under ejector housing, though assembly letter is weak, SN appears partially polished out at top edge. The bbl finish, however, does look contemporary to the period with some feathering and blue visible on either side of front sight. There are discernible tool marks on bottom of bbl in area where caliber stamp would have been. Ejector housing exhibits correct bulls-eye type ejector latch retaining about 80% apparent blue finish with light pitting. Cylinder is smooth overall grey light pinprick pitting showing little wear internally with well struck assembly letters and SN. Backstrap retains about 30% bright blue with a well polished SN which is only partially discerned as can be seen in photos. The grips retain about 90% of their orig bright finish with one large scuff on left side with edge wear, last four digits of SN are inked inside grip channel. Mechanically, gun functions well with crisp bright bore. 49254-47 JS (10,000-15,000) – Lot 3206

3207
$80,500.00
Revised: 10/7/2015

Please Note: As cataloged this beautiful Colt is factory engraved and is certainly Nimschke shop engraving. Please note, L.D. Nimschke was an extraordinary, gifted engraver but Colts that were engraved in his shop were not all personally engraved by him. The gifted engravers that worked for him executed a large quantity of engraved Colts that came out of his shop. Some Colt collectors have stated that they felt this Nimschke Colt was not engraved by Nimschke personally and we do not disagree. None the less it was produced in his shop.

EXCEPTIONAL EARLY NIMSCHKE ENGRAVED COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

SN 103901. Cal. 45. Nickel finish with 4-3/4″ bbl, full front sight & 2-line address. Frame has 3-line patent dates & left front web of trigger guard is marked with Cal. Mounted with distributor supplied 1-pc “certifiable antique ivory” grip that has an extraordinary, very deep, raised carved ox head on right side. Grip is constructed in early style consisting of 2 slabs of ivory attached to 2 wooden spacer blocks and has the matching SN in the backstrap channel. Ejector housing is third type with half-moon ejector head & bottom of bbl has last 4 digits of matching SN under ejector housing. Revolver is beautifully engraved by L.D. Nimschke with nearly full coverage foliate arabesque patterns on the frame. Left recoil shield and loading gate have Mr. Nimschke’s distinctive sunburst patterns. Topstrap is engraved in his snake & dot patterns with fine snake & dot patterns in the bottom front gullets. Base pin boss & ejector boss are engraved with hunter’s stars. Matching engraving extends about 3/4s up the sides of the bbl with snake & dot patterns continuing to the muzzle. The address has fine snake & dot & geometric patterns around the address, extending nearly to the front sight. Cylinder is engraved with matching foliate arabesque patterns on lands between flutes with sunburst patterns back of the flutes. Rear face of cylinder is marked with last 4 digits of of matching SN. Top gullet of ejector housing is engraved with very fine zig-zag & dot patterns. Outer radius of ejector housing is engraved in geometric patterns. top of backstrap & backstrap ears are engraved in distinctive Nimschke patterns with foliate arabesque & geometric patterns down the backstrap, on the buttstrap & trigger bow. Screw heads are all fire blued and all engraving patterns have pearled background. Cylinder pin is a later replacement. Accompanied by a Colt factory letter which identifies this revolver in Cal. 45 Colt with 4-3/4″ bbl, nickel finish, type stocks not listed, factory engraved & shipped to Schoverling, Daly & Gales, NY, NY on Oct 1, 1884 in a 3-gun shipment. Additionally accompanied by a modern custom made, red velvet lined oak casing that is compartmented for the revolver with a covered compartment containing a functioning key with a cartridge block containing 18 rounds of modern ammunition. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Extremely fine, all matching including bbl, cylinder and grip. Overall retains 98-99% crisp orig nickel showing only minor dulling near the muzzle. Screws retain about all of their orig fire blue. Grip is sound & has minor age lines on the bottom edges & overall shows a wonderful, mellow ivory patina. Hammer is not solid & safety notch, otherwise mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore with a couple scattered spots of pitting. Box is extremely fine. 49059-86 JR IVORY (40,000-60,000) – Lot 3207

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3208
$0.00

SCARCE ETCHED PANEL COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

SN 105128. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Scarce blue and color case hardened revolver with 7-1/2″ bbl, full front sight, 1-line block letter address and a crisp etched panel “COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER”. Bottom of bbl has a tiny “44” and last four digits of matching serial number are found under ejector housing. Left side of frame has 3-line patent dates and left front web of trigger guard is marked “44 C.F.”. Mounted with a varnished 1-pc walnut grip that has last four digits of matching SN in the back strap channel. Accompanied by a Colt factory letter which identifies this revolver in cal 44-40 with 7-1/2″ bbl, blue finish, type of stocks not listed and shipped to Simmons Hardware Co., St. Louis, Mo. Sept 26, 1885, in a 10-gun shipment. Under remarks the letter states “It is of further interest to note that a considerable number of revolvers shipped in this time frame are noted as supplied with rubber stocks. This notation is not included for subject revolver which would indicate that it was equipped with stocks of another configuration.” Etched panel Single Actions are in and of themselves somewhat scarce, having been produced for only a short period of time. Surviving examples encountered today are mostly nickel finish with blued examples retaining any orig finish, especially a complete etched panel are extremely rare. Given that this revolver was produced during the great Westward expansion of Manifest Destiny and that it was shipped to one of the major suppliers on the westward route. It is almost certain that this revolver would have been used by one of the American pioneers. CONDITION: Fine to very fine, all matching including bbl, cyl & grip. Bbl retains about 75% flaked, glossy orig blue with a streak of holster wear on the left side and a crisp etched panel; frame retains bright case colors in the front gullets, moderately faded elsewhere; hammer retains bright case colors, turned dark on top edge; trigger guard and backstrap retain strong, bright blue with the front & back straps a blue/grey patina; cyl retains about 75% orig blue, strong in the flutes, flaked on the outer diameter; ejector housing retains glossy bright blue in the gullets and flaked to a blue/grey patina on the outer radius; base pin is orig type with dimpled ends. Grip is sound showing light edge wear, a few nicks & dings and retains most of its orig varnish. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore with scattered very fine pitting. A fine rare Colt. 49450-13 JR (35,000-50,000) – Lot 3208

3209
$25,875.00

VERY RARE COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

SN 41754. Cal. .44 WCF (44-40). High polish blue and color case hardened with 7-1/2″ bbl, full front sight & 1-line block letter address. Left side of bbl has a crisp, clear “COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER” etched panel on the left side with a tiny “44” on the bottom. Left side of frame has 3-line patent dates and left front web of trigger guard is marked “44 C.F.” Bottom front of frame is marked with a small “C” which signifies that this was a condemned military frame removed from the manufacturing process of a military contract for some minor imperfection that is not readily discernible, but possibly a small forging flaw on right side of bbl boss and some light scrapes on sides of frame. Left shoulder of trigger guard is stamped “45 CAL”. Bottom of bbl, under ejector housing is marked with last 4 digits of matching SN which are also found on the cyl. Base pin is orig type with dimpled ends. Backstrap channel of the varnished 1-piece walnut grip has an obscured, indecipherable number. Ejector housing is 3rd type with bullseye ejector rod head. Accompanied by a Colt Factory letter which identifies this revolver in cal 44-40 with blue finish, bbl & type of stocks not listed and shipped to Hartley & Graham NY, NY, on March 1, 1880 in 50 gun shipment. The SN of this revolver would indicate production in 1878, the first year of the etched panel, which by the early 1880’s had been changed to a roll marking and the etched panel eliminated. Given that this is a condemned military frame we know from various publications that this SN would have been assigned in 1878 under the inspection of LT. David E. Lyle and the renowned sub-inspector Henry Nettleton. Studying Colt Cavalry and Artillery Revolvers—A Continuing Study, Kopec & Fenn discloses that SN 41751 (only 3 numbers from this revolver) was a Cavalry revolver assigned to Troop F 6th Cavalry and 41757 was assigned to the New York Militia. The discrepancy between the time when the SN was assigned and when it was likely assembled into a civilian revolver is explained by the fact that these condemned parts were not reused until the entire Government contract was fulfilled. The majority of etched panel single actions known today have nickel finish. The high polished blue as found here was easily worn and soon disappeared when subjected to extended use and holster wear. Finding one today with such high orig finish is a very great rarity. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching, grip as noted. Bbl retains about 70% glossy, high polish orig blue with loss areas from holster wear which is now a medium brown patina with some very fine pitting on right side of muzzle. Etched panel is crisp and clean showing strong blue on the lettering. Ejector housing retains 75-80% glossy, orig blue with loss areas also from holster wear. Frame retains most of its brilliant, orig case colors, lightly faded on left recoil shield. Loading gate retains about 50% faded colors. Hammer retains about 75% brilliant case colors showing wear on right side, turned dark on top edge. Cyl retains strong blue in the flutes with thin blue on the outer diameter. Chambers retain most of their orig blue. Trigger guard & backstrap retain bright, high polish blue in the more sheltered areas, moderately thinned on front & backstraps. Grip is sound showing moderate edge wear and retains most of a very old varnish finish, possibly from the factory. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. A truly rare Colt. 49152-1 JR (27,500-42,500) – Lot 3209

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3210
$33,350.00

FAMOUS RANGER FRANK HAMER OWNED FIRST GENERATION COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

SN 258183. Cal. 32 WCF (32-20). Blue & case colored with 5-1/2” bbl, 1-line address with caliber marking on left side. Left side of frame has 2-line, 3-patent dates & Rampant Colt in a circle. Mounted with unnumbered Rampant Colt hard rubber grips. Accompanied by a notarized statement/bill of sale dated Dec. 9, 1981 from Frank A. Hamer, Jr. to Raymond Brown, wherein he states that “This gun was in possession of Ed Putnam alias Ed Sibley in Del Rio, Texas on December 1, 1906, when he engaged in a gunfight with four Texas Rangers, Captain John H. Rodgers, Ranger Marvin Bailey, Ranger Duke Hudson and my father, Frank Hamer who had joined the Ranger service on April of the same year. He was 21 years of age. This was the first gunfight that my father participated in after he joined the Ranger service.” In Nov of 1906 Putnam had murdered a sheep rancher named J.W. Rolston and stolen his large flock of sheep, herding them to near Del Rio. Shortly thereafter, Putnam approached sheep rancher B.M. Cauthorn with a proposition to go partners in a large flock of sheep that he knew of to be for sale cheap. Cauthorn agreed to put up half the money and on the morning of Dec 1, 1906, met Putnam with his half of the money. On the way to inspect the sheep Putnam shot Cauthorn in the back, killing him and stealing the money. There was a witness to the killing who reported it to the Rangers. They trailed Putnam to where he had holed up in the house of Glass Sharp, just north of the Del Rio railroad tracks. Putnam fired and the Rangers responded. In the ensuing gun fight Frank Hamer killed Putnam with his Carbine, shooting him through the head. This incident is documented in the book I’m Frank Hamer, Jenkins & Frost. Before his career had ended Capt. Hamer had participated in over 100 gun fights. Capt. Hamer had enlisted in the Rangers as a Private and finished his career as a Senior Captain. Some time after the shooting, Ranger Hamer’s Captain Rogers gave this revolver to him saying something to the effect that since this was his first gunfight as a Ranger he thought he should have a memento of the occasion. This revolver along with the Luger pistol and Winchester rifle, that was also a 32WCF caliber, were the guns Ed Putnam was using in the gunfight with the Rangers. Captain Frank Hamer was one of the most famous of all Texas Rangers and perhaps received his greatest notoriety for successfully tracking down and shooting the notorious outlaw killers Bonnie Parker & Clyde Barrow. Also accompanied by a Colt factory letter fully identifying this revolver as having been shipped Aug. 25, 1904 to Simmons Hardware Co., St. Louis, MO in a shipment of twenty same type guns. Additionally accompanied by copies of several photos of Captain Hamer, Captain Rogers and Frank Hamer’s oath of enlistment. Additionally accompanied by a certified autographed photo of Warren Beatty and Faye Dunaway in characters of Bonnie & Clyde in their movie. PROVENANCE: Outlaw Ed Putnam; Texas Ranger Capt. Frank Hamer; Frank Hamer Jr.; Raymond Brown Collection; The William Smith Collection. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl & ejector rod housing retain 85-90% orig blue with muzzle edge wear, mostly on left side and thinning on left side of bbl with some pitting near muzzle. Ejector rod housing is mostly a plum patina on outer radius with bright blue in the gullets. Frame retains strong case colors in sheltered areas, thinned & turning silver elsewhere with light patina on sides of frame. Grip frame is mostly a plum/blue patina with strong blue around trigger guard & top of back strap. Cyl retains about 80% orig blue, strong in flutes. Grips show light to moderate wear. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. 49312-12 JR (20,000-30,000) – Lot 3210

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3211
$20,700.00
Revised: 10/7/2015

Please Note: As catalog indicates this Colt was factory engraved. Some collectors feel that the engraving is likely Helfrecht engraving rather than Wilber Glahn and we do not disagree.

*FINE ENGRAVED COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

SN 261251. Cal. 44WCF. Nickel finish with 4-3/4″ bbl. Full front sight & 2-line address with “COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER” roll marking on left side. Bottom of bbl at the frame is marked with a tiny “44”. Left side of frame has 2-line, 3 patent dates and “Rampant Colt” in a circle. Mounted with 2-pc distributor supplied pearl grips that has a raised carved ox head on right side. Revolver is engraved by Wilbur Glahn with about full coverage foliate arabesque patterns on the frame. Left recoil shield and front frame are engraved with hunter stars. Topstrap is stamped with small dots. Engraving patterns extend nearly full length both sides of the bbl and top gullet of ejector housing is engraved in a snake pattern. Cylinder has matching engraving patterns on lands between flutes and it has a dash & dot border around rear edge. top of backstrap is engraved in Mr. Glahn’s distinctive fan pattern with central “V”. Backstrap & trigger bow are engraved in geometric patterns. Accompanied by a Colt factory letter which identifies the revolver in Cal. 44-40 with 3-3/4″ bbl, nickel finish, type of stocks not listed, factory engraved & shipped to H&D Folsom Arms Co., NY, NY on Dec 17, 1904 in a 2 gun shipment. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Very fine. Overall retains about 95% orig nickel showing holster wear around the muzzle and tip of ejector housing. Nickel overall is slightly dulled, brighter on the backstrap & buttstrap. Frontstrap & trigger bow show wear. Grips are sound with an old age line at the top left & show great fire with good color on right side. Mechanics are fine. Bright shiny bore. 49059-89 JR C&R (10,000-15,000) – Lot 3211

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3212
$21,850.00

*FINE ENGRAVED COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

SN 251744. Cal. 38 WCF (38-40). Blue & color case hardened with 4-3/4″ bbl, full front sight, 2-line address and cal marking on left side. Left side of frame has 2-line, 3-patent dates and Rampant Colt in a circle. Mounted with 2-pc pearl grips with raised carved stooping eagle on right side. Revolver is very nicely engraved by Cuno Helfricht with about 75% coverage foliate arabesque patterns on the frame that have fine pearled background. Topstrap is lightly engraved with border patterns and foliate arabesque patterns. Bbl boss has matching patterns with geometric pattern on ejector boss. Bottom front gullets are each engraved with a small flower blossom with a rosette around the cross bolt. Matching engraving patterns extend nearly full length on each side of the bbl with geometric and foliate patterns around the address which extend to the front sight. Top gullet of ejector housing is engraved in snake & dot pattern with fine zig zag borders and outer radius with leaf & vine patterns. Top of backstrap is engraved in a fan pattern with geometric patterns on the backstrap, buttstrap and trigger bow. Cyl is engraved with foliate arabesque patterns on lands between flutes with snake & dot and line border patterns around rear edge. This revolver was produced in about 1904 when carrying a side arm was a daily way of life. Very likely this revolver belonged to a wealthy cattleman or law enforcement officer. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains about 30% blue in sheltered areas and the frame case colors in sheltered areas with the balance a light grey patina. Hammer & top strap retain faded case colors turned silver. Cyl show faded blue in the flutes being a grey patina on the outer diameter. Grips are sound with some old fault lines and show great fire. Mechanics are fine. Bright shiny bore. 49611-3 JR (10,000-20,000) – Lot 3212

3213
$24,725.00

FACTORY ENGRAVED COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

SN 146146. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Nickel finish with 7-1/2″ bbl. 1-line block letter address roll marked on left side “COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER”. Left side of frame has 2-line, 3-patent dates and Rampant Colt in a circle. Mounted with uncarved two piece mother-of-pearl grips. Revolver is deluxe engraved by Cuno Helfricht with full coverage foliate arabesque patterns on the frame. This is one of the most elaborately Helfricht engraved Colts ever examined by this cataloger. Left recoil shield & loading gate are engraved in sunburst patterns with snake & dot patterns each side of hammer slot. Top strap is also engraved with snake & dot patterns with the addition of fine border patterns. Ejector boss is engraved with a sunburst pattern on each side and has matching foliate arabesque patterns on each side of bbl boss. Most unusually, the bottom front gullets are engraved in partial flower blossoms. Bbl is engraved nearly full length with matching foliate arabesque patterns and has fine geometric patterns around the address which extend almost to the slightly trimmed front sight. Ejector housing is engraved with snake & dot and geometric patterns in the top gullet and outer radius. Ejector rod head is a replacement as is the base pin. Cyl is engraved in typical alternating Helfricht patterns on lands between flutes with wide borders around rear edge. Shoulders of trigger guard & backstrap are engraved with partial flower blossoms with a very detailed fan pattern at top of backstrap that also has two border patterns, most unusual for Mr. Helfricht. Backstrap, buttstrap, frontstrap, trigger bow & trigger plate are engraved in geometric patterns. This revolver was produced in about 1892 when the west was still pretty wild with lots of outlaws and other nefarious characters which necessitated the daily carrying of a firearm. These arms usually saw very hard service and are rarely found today with high orig finish. Most likely, given the elaborate extra engraving, this revolver was for someone of rather high status or importance, probably in the American Southwest or Mexico. PROVENANCE: Colt factory letter confirms all features. CONDITION: Fine. Overall retains 75-80% strong orig nickel showing heavy holster wear around the muzzle with finish losses in that area. The forcing cone area also shows finish losses as well as about the front 1/3 of the cyl. Loss areas are a dark grey brown patina. Mechanics are fine. Mother of pearl grips fit well, probable period and have nice iridescence. Left grip has very small chip out of heel. Strong bore with good shine and scattered, moderate pitting. 49611-1 TEP (10,000-15,000) – Lot 3213

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3214
$0.00

FINE COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

SN 94421. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Nickel finish with 7-1/2″ bbl, thinned front sight with 1-line block letter address and “COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER 44-40″ roll-marked on left side. Left side of frame has 2-line 3-patent dates and Rampant Colt without circle. Mounted with wonderful, old, 1-pc “certifiable antique ivory” grip, undoubtedly a distributor supplied grip from the 1880′s, made in the old style with two slabs of ivory attached to a split wooden block. Serial number was observed in the usual three places, on frame, trigger guard & buttstrap. The assembly number “886N” was observed on left side of front and back straps under grip, around cyl bushing hole on front face of cyl and on bottom of bbl under ejector rod housing. Bbl and hammer were replaced during the restoration. Right rear web of trigger guard has a 6-pointed star indicating factory restored finish. This revolver will letter in 44-40 caliber, bbl length & type of stocks not listed, nickel finish, shipped to J.P. Moores Sons, New York, NY on Aug. 28, 1883 in a shipment of 25 same type guns. Colt probably shipped it with hard rubber grips which were exchanged for the 1-pc ivory grip by the distributor. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Very fine. Overall retains virtually all of its fine factory finish with only some slight dulling of the cyl & backstrap. Has been fired since rebuild, but very little. Grip is sound with numerous age lines and a minor nick or two and retains a wonderful aged ivory patina. Hammer is not solid in safety notch, otherwise mechanics are crisp, strong bright bore with fine pitting. 49450-8 JR IVORY (10,000-15,000) – Lot 3214

3215
$10,350.00

*SCARCE COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

SN 357079. Cal. 38 Spcl. Scarce late pre-war Single Action, blue & color case hardened with 7-1/2″ bbl, orig thick front sight with block letter 1-line address and model & cal. marking on left side. Frame has 2-line three patent dates and Rampant Colt without circle. Mounted with 2-pc Rampant Colt hard rubber grips matching numbered to this revolver. This is an early 1940 revolver and one of the last ones made before suspension of production at the start of WW II. According to Colt Peacemaker Encyclopedia, Cochran, there were only 25 of these rare revolvers in this caliber produced out of the approximately 350,000 Single Actions made prior to WW II. That figure is probably erroneous but just how many were produced is unknown. What is known is that Single Action revolvers in Cal. 38 Spcl are quite rare. CONDITION: Very fine to extremely fine. Has been fired but very, very little. Bbl retains 96-97% glossy dark orig blue with light muzzle edge wear & a couple of small wear spots on bottom with three small nicks. Ejector rod housing retains 95-96% glossy bright orig blue. Frame retains virtually all of its orig factory case colors, brilliant in sheltered areas, strong on sides, faded & thin on top strap and front of frame. Hammer retains most of its fire blue on the edges. Grip frame retains 50-60% orig blue, mostly around trigger guard with front & back straps a blue/gray patina. Grips show very little wear. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. 49659-3 JR2 C&R (8,000-12,000) – Lot 3215

3216
$0.00

EARLY COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

SN 47115. Cal. .45 Colt. Nickel finish with 7-1/2″ bbl, full front sight and 1-line block letter address. Left side of frame has 3-line patent dates & left shoulder of trigger guard has the cal marking. Bottom of bbl has last 4 digits of matching SN under the ejector housing & also on the cyl. Ejector housing is 2nd type with bullseye ejector rod head. Ejector rod screw is battered. Base pin is a modern reproduction with dimpled ends like the orig. Mounted with varnished 1-piece walnut grip that has matching SN in backstrap channel. Bottom right edge of grip is crudely carved with the initials “HEB”. Accompanied by a Colt Factory letter which identifies this revolver in cal .45 in nickel finish, bbl length & type of stocks not indicated and shipped to B. Kitteridge & Co. Cincinnati, OH, on June 13, 1878, in a 23 gun shipment. This revolver was manufactured at a time when the West was still very wild and the Indian Wars were in full swing. Colt revolvers such as this were in great demand and were a daily use tool. Surviving examples are rare and of those few retain any orig finish. CONDITION: Fine, all matching. Overall retains about 75% strong orig nickel turning milky on bbl & ejector housing. Loss areas are a dark patina. Grip shows heavy edge wear with what appears to be a dressed large chip in the left edge & overall retains about 80-85% strong orig varnish. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. 49104-5 JR (7,500-12,500) – Lot 3216

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3217
$20,700.00

*ENGRAVED AND GOLD INLAID COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER BY MASTER ENGRAVERS FRANCOLINI AND THIRION.

SN S18980A. Cal .45 Colt. All blue finish with 4-3/4″ bbl & full front sight with 1-line address and model & cal marking on left side. Left side of frame has 2-line, 3-patent dates and it is mounted with beautiful 1-pc ivory grip. Grip is constructed in the orig manner of two slabs of ivory attached to two wood spacer blocks. Left side of front & back straps, under the grip has the matching SN. Revolver is spectacularly engraved and gold inlaid by master engravers Leonard Francolini & Denise Thirion. Engraving consists of full coverage, exquisite, intertwined, foliate arabesque patterns that have very fine pearled background. The entire frame, top strap, back strap, buttstrap and trigger guard have extremely fine gold wire inlaid borders. Hammer is matching engraved with a dolphin or dragons head on each side of the hammer nose and is also outlined in gold wire. Left side of frame has the patent dates inlaid in gold with a tiny, very highly detailed raised gold Rampant Colt. Cyl is inlaid with one wide and one narrow gold band around the rear edge with very fine gold wire outline around the flutes and front edge. Bbl has left side markings inlaid in gold with one wide and one narrow gold band around the muzzle and breech ends. Engraving patterns extend nearly full length of the bbl, with matching patterns in ejector housing gullet and outer radius. Both sides of front sight are engraved to match. Screws, trigger, base pin and cross bolts are fire blued. Engravers’ signatures are on bottom front of frame. The three frame screws have engraved ends. A truly incredible representation of the engravers’ art. Accompanied by a signed letter from James V. Alaimo, former superintendent of the Colt Customs Shop wherein he states that he owned this revolver and another also being sold in this auction, while employed at Colt. He states that the ivory on each of these revolvers was legally imported African elephant ivory and grips are “certifiable pre-ban African ivory”. PROVENANCE: James D. Aliamo, Superintendent Colt Custom Shop Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus, all matching except grip which is unnumbered. Overall retains 99.9% bright, Colt custom shop blue with only the hint of a drag line. Grip is crisp showing a light ivory patina. 49409-1 JR IVORY (10,000-15,000) – Lot 3217

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3218
$20,700.00

*ENGRAVED AND GOLD INLAID COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER BY MASTER ENGRAVERS FRANCOLINI AND THIRION.

SN SA99998. Cal .45 Colt. All blue finish with 4-3/4″ bbl & full front sight with 1-line address and model & cal on left side. Left side of frame has 2-line, 3-patent dates and is mounted with beautiful 1-pc ivory grip. Grip is constructed in the orig manner of two slabs of ivory attached to two wood spacer blocks. Left side of front & back straps, under the grip has the matching SN. Revolver is spectacularly engraved and gold inlaid by master engravers Leonard Francolini & Denise Thirion. Engraving consists of full coverage, exquisite, foliate arabesque patterns that have very fine pearled background. The entire frame, top strap, back strap, buttstrap & trigger guard have extremely fine gold wire inlaid borders. Hammer is matching engraved and the spur is also outlined in gold wire. Left side of frame has the patent dates inlaid in gold with a tiny, very highly detailed, raised gold Rampant Colt. Cyl is inlaid with one wide and one narrow gold band around the rear edge with very fine gold wire outline around the flutes & front edge. Bbl has left side markings inlaid in gold with one wide and one narrow gold wire band around the muzzle & breech ends. Engraving patterns extend nearly full length of the bbl, with matching patterns in ejector housing gullet & outer radius. Both sides of front sight are engraved to match. Screws, trigger, base pin & cross bolt are fire blued. Engravers’ signatures are on bottom front of frame. A truly incredible representation of the engravers’ art. Accompanied by a signed letter from James V. Alaimo, former superintendent of the Colt Customs Shop wherein he states that he owned this revolver and another also being sold in this auction, while employed at Colt. He states that the ivory on each of these revolvers was legally imported African elephant ivory and is “certifiable pre-ban ivory”. PROVENANCE: James V. Alaimo, Colt Custom Shop supervisor. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus, all matching except grips which are unnumbered. Overall retains 99.9% bright, Colt custom shop blue with no hint of a drag line. Grips are crisp showing a light ivory patina. 49409-2 JR IVORY (10,000-15,000) – Lot 3218

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3219
$12,650.00

ENGRAVED COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

SN 57160. Cal. .44 WCF (44-40). Nickel finish with 7-1/2″ bbl, full front sight and one line block letter address with “COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER” etched panel on left side. Bottom of bbl under ejector housing has last 4 digits of matching SN and a tiny “44” just forward of the frame. Ejector housing is 2nd type with bullseye ejector rod head. Left side of frame has three line patent dates and left front web of trigger guard is marked “44 C.F.”. Mounted with one piece “certifiable antique ivory” grip that has raised, carved ox head on right side. Revolver is custom, after market engraved. With about 90% coverage foliate arabesque patterns on the frame with a small sunburst on recoil shield and loading gate. Each side of bbl boss is engraved in diamond patterns. Left side of frame has the unusual feature of a dog’s head incorporated within the pattern. Engraving extends nearly full length of each side of the bbl with geometric patterns around the address. Outer radius of ejector housing is engraved to match with a long arrow pattern. Backstrap, buttstrap and trigger bow are also engraved to match. Cyl is engraved with matching patterns on lands between flutes with a border pattern around rear edge. Base pin is a modern replacement. A beautiful representative piece with nice engraving. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Very fine, to extremely fine, all matching (grip not checked). Overall retains 99% plus crisp custom nickel finish. Grip is sound with a few age lines in bottom edges and shows a fine Ivory patina. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. 49254-18 JR IVORY (7,500-10,500) – Lot 3219

3220
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ENGRAVED COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

SN 127186. Cal. .44 WCF (44-40). Nickel finish with 4-3/4″ bbl, altered front sight, two line address with the outline of the etched panel on left side. Ejector housing is 3rd type with half-moon ejector rod head. Mounted with smooth, 2-pc pearl grips. Revolver is engraved by Cuno Helfricht with about 60% coverage on the frame consisting of foliate arabesque patterns that have pearled background. Left recoil lug is engraved with a wonderful American Shield surmounted by a flying American eagle clutching a spear in his talons. Loading gate is engraved in a sun-burst pattern, with hunters stars on each side of front frame. Top strap is engraved in leaf and vine patterns. Matching engraving patterns extend up both sides of the bbl with leaf and vine pattern in top gullet and a hunter’s star on outer radius. Backstrap is engraved with Mr. Helfricht’s typical fan pattern with foliate, arabesque and geometric patters down the backstrap and on the buttstrap. Cyl is engraved in alternating patterns on lands between flutes with a leaf and vine pattern around rear edge. Base pin and cyl bushing are replacements. This revolver was produced about 1888 while the West was still wild and daily carrying a gun was a way of life. Very likely this revolver had been a gift to or at least the possession of someone of reasonable importance. It is unlikely that this common working man or cowboy could have afforded such a fine revolver. CONDITION: Good, overall retains 10-15% orig nickel with the balance a dark gray metal patina showing heavy muzzle edge wear on the left side and on the cyl. Only the outline of the etched panel remains. Hammer screw is a replacement. Left grip has a fine crack by the escutcheon, otherwise grips are fine showing light wear and probably are old replacements. Hammer will not catch in safety notch, otherwise mechanics are fine. Strong frosty bore. 49254-20 JR (7,500-10,500) – Lot 3220

3221
$12,650.00

ENGRAVED COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

SN 63271. Cal. .45 Colt. Nickel finish with 4-3/4″ bbl, replaced front sight, bbl address obscured by engraving. Left side of frame has 3-line patent dates and left front web of trigger guard has cal. marking. Mounted with two piece, smooth burl grips. Revolver is after market engraved by an unknown engraver with about 60% coverage foliate arabesque pattern on the frame, recoil shield & loading gate. Bbl, ejector housing, backstrap, buttstrap & trigger guard are engraved to match. Cyl is also engraved to match on lands between flutes. Frame screws, loading gate & hammer are gold washed. CONDITION: Fair to good, overall retains about all of its custom nickel and gold finish showing light muzzle edge wear with plating over the pitting on the hammer & front part of the frame. Trigger & base pin are replacements. Hammer will not catch in safety notch & is not solid in half-cock notch, otherwise mechanics are fine. Strong bore with moderate pitting. 49254-19 JR (7,500-10,500) – Lot 3221

3222
$13,800.00

*COLT ENGRAVING SAMPLER SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

SN SA65240. Cal. 44-40. Nickel finish with 7-1/2″ bbl, full front sight and 1-line early style script letter address. Left side of frame has 3-line patent dates. Left side of front and back straps, under the grip are marked with matching SNs. Mounted with smooth 2-pc “certifiable pre-ban ivory” grips with Colt custom shop 150th Anniversary silver medallions, matching numbered to this revolver. Left grip is inscribed in 4 lines with the 4 different styles of engraving and the dates they were employed at Colt. Revolver is engraved in 4 different styles in “B” coverage. Backstrap is engraved “Colt Engraving Sampler”. Accompanied by a Colt Factory letter which identifies this revolver in cal 44-40 with 7-1/2″ bbl, nickel finish, smooth Ivory stocks and shipped to Service Armament Co., Ridgefield, NJ, on Aug 22, 1988. Remarks section details the 4 different styles of engraving and states that the records show the engraving was done by John Adams. Mr. Adams was a master engraver at Colt for many years. Letter further states “In addition, it is interesting to note that subject revolver is one of 8 single action army revolvers produced in the Sampler Edition in the above noted configuration”. Accompanied by its orig gray velvet lined custom shop walnut casing, compartmented in the bottom for the revolver, a pearl bits box with the “Colt” logo on the lid, a pearl oil bottle with the same logo on top of the dipper knob, a gold washed turn screw with pearl handle, a brush with pearl handle and gold ferrule and a gold washed, pearl handled cleaning rod. Additionally accompanied by its orig wood grain, Styrofoam lined, 1-pc cardboard box containing; instruction manual, a couple of other small booklets and hang tag. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, new and unfired. Walnut case is equally fine and new. Cardboard box is missing the custom shop end flap and shows considerable edge wear with some tears. 49432-111 JR C&R; IVORY (6,000-10,000) – Lot 3222

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3223
$0.00

*COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

SN 299795. Cal. 32 WCF (32-20). Blue & color case hardened with 7-1/2″ bbl, 1-line block letter address with cal marking on left side. Frame has 2-line, 3-patent dates with Rampant Colt in a broken circle. Mounted with Rampant Colt hard rubber grips with last four digits of matching SN inside each grip. Accompanied by a Colt Factory letter which identifies this revolver in cal 32-20 with 7-1/2″ bbl, blue finish, type of stocks not listed and shipped to Sears, Roebuck & Co. Chicago, IL, on Oct 1, 1907, in a 5 gun shipment. This revolver was probably purchased by someone to match the cal of their Winchester model 1892 or 1873 rifle. At that time America was still an outdoors nation where carrying a gun on a daily basis was commonplace. Firearms of that era are rarely found today with high orig finish. PROVENANCE: The William Smith Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine, all matching including grips. Bbl retains 93-95% glossy bright orig blue with loss areas flaked to a medium patina and with light muzzle end wear. Ejector rod housing retains about 80% strong orig blue with flaking. Frame & hammer retain virtually all of their bright orig factory case colors, brilliant in sheltered areas, slightly faded elsewhere. Front & back straps are flaked to about 40% blue with balance medium patina. Trigger guard retains most of its orig blue. Grips are fine showing very slight diamond point wear. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 49312-44 FTL C&R (10,000-15,000) – Lot 3223

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3224
$9,775.00

*1ST GENERATION COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER WITH BOX.

SN 357185. Cal. 357 Magnum. Blue & color case hardened with 5-1/2″ bbl, full front sight and 1-line block letter address with model & Cal. marking on left side. Left side of frame has 2-line 3 patent dates & Rampant Colt. Mounted with 2-pc Rampant Colt hard rubber grips, matching numbered to this revolver. Right side of front & backstraps are marked with matching SN to the revolver. Rear face of cylinder is marked with last 2 digits of matching SN. Accompanied by an orig, unnumbered, burgundy, hinged lid cardboard box with black & white end label. Interior has standard late markings and contains a wire handled bristle brush and shooting suggestions pamphlet. According to Colt Peacemaker Encyclopedia, Cochran, production quantities of Colt Single Action Armys extrapolated from research conducted by famous author John E. Parsons as listed in his book The Peacemaker and It’s Rivals an Account of the Single Action Colt, published in 1950, there were only 525 Single Action Army revolvers produced in this cal prior to WWII. Very few of those survive today in as new condition like found here. PROVENANCE: Accompanied by a Colt Factory Letter stating this gun was shipped April 27, 1948 to Graham H. Anthony, President of Colt’s at that time. It was subsequently presented to William Purtell, a U.S. Senator and personal friend of Mr. Anthony. The Collection of Marion E. Williams. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus, all matching. Overall retains 99% plus crisp orig, factory finish with bright strong blue and brilliant case color,s showing only a halo of wear on left edge of muzzle and slight fading on recoil shield &loading gate. Cylinder shows faint sharp edge wear with a faint cylinder line. Grips are crisp showing no diamond point wear. Mechanics are crisp. Bright shiny bore, may have been fired but if so, very little. Box has 4 broken corners on the lid with a break in the right end at the bottom showing edge wear and light soil. Label is basically intact with a few chips in the edges 49287-4 JR C&R (6,000-10,000) – Lot 3224

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3225
$8,050.00

COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

SN 107382. Cal. .44 WCF (44-40). Nickel finish with 7-1/2″ bbl, full front sight, 1-line block letter address & “COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER” etched panel on left side. Bottom of bbl is marked with a tiny “44”. Left side of frame has 3-line patent dates & left front web of trigger guard is marked “44 C.F.” Mounted with very early 1-piece “certifiable antique ivory” grip that is made in orig style consisting of 2 slabs of Ivory attached to 2 wooden spacer blocks, it appears that this grip is probably a replacement as the frontstrap has a hole for 2-piece grip locator pin. Regardless this grip is very old and fits reasonably well & is at least contemporary to the revolver. Ejector housing is 3rd type with half-moon ejector head. Accompanied by a Colt Factory letter which identifies this revolver in cal 44-40 with 7-1/2″ bbl, nickel finish & type of stocks not listed, shipped to Lee Fried & Co., Omaha, NE, on Feb 18,1885, in a 5 gun shipment. The Lee, Fried & Co. of Omaha, NE, was owned by the partnership of H.J. Lee & Carl A. Fried. Mr. Fried immigrated to the U.S. from Sweden in 1869 and after a short stay in IL, settled in Omaha where he opened a hardware store in Fremont, NE, in 1873. In 1875 he entered into partnership with Mr. Lee under the name H.J. Lee Co. The firm was so successful that in 1880 the name was changed to Lee, Fried & Co. They were very successful, supplying hardware and associated products to ranchers in the region. Mr. Fried died in 1887. Given the date of delivery of this revolver and the area to where it was delivered, it can be easily understood that this was a rancher’s or cowboy’s sidearm. Firearms of that era rarely survive today in any condition especially with orig finish. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Fine, bbl and ejector housing retain about 60-70% strong orig nickel turning a little milky with the loss areas a gray metal patina. Frame retains 30-40% orig nickel with the grip frame mostly cleaned bright metal. Cyl retains about 60% orig nickel with losses mostly on one side. Grip has numerous age lines but is sound with a mellow Ivory patina. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore with only a couple small spots of pitting. This is a fine Western Six Shooter documented to the frontier when the West was still wild. 49104-7 JR IVORY (6,000-10,000) – Lot 3225

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3226
$7,475.00

*COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

SN 244853. Cal. 45 Colt. Blue & color case hardened with 4-3/4″ replacement bbl that has thinned front sight and 2-line address, marked on the left side “COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY .45”. Left side of frame has 2-line, 3 patent dates and Rampant Colt. Mounted with 2-pc Rampant Colt hard rubber grips that have last 3 digits of matching SN inside each grip. Left side of frontstrap & buttstrap, front face of cylinder & inside ejector housing are marked with the assembly no. “758” and right rear web of trigger guard is marked with a small “&”, all of which signifies factory refinish, at which time the bbl was probably replaced. Accompanied by a Colt factory letter which identifies this revolver in Cal. 45 with 4-3/4″ bbl, blue finish, type of stocks not listed & shipped to H & D Folsom Arms Co., NY, NY on Nov 2 1903 in a 7 gun shipment. PROVENANCE: The William Smith Collection CONDITION: Very good to fine, all matching as noted. Bbl retains 97-98% strong factory blue. Frame, probably not refinished retains 50-60% orig case colors, bright in the front gullets and sheltered areas, faded elsewhere. Hammer retains dark, faded case colors. Cylinder retains 80-85% orig blue, bright in the flutes; thinning on the outer diameter. Trigger guard & backstrap retain about 60-70% faded Colt blue, dull and thin on front & backstraps. Ejector housing retains bright blue in the gullets, turning a little plum on the outer radius. Grips are sound, showing light to moderate diamond point wear. Mechanics are crisp. Very bright, shiny bore. 49312-13 JR C&R (6,000-10,000) – Lot 3226

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3227
$0.00

EARLY COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

SN 71557. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Nickel finish with 7-1/2″ bbl, altered front sight & l-line block letter address. Bottom of bbl has a tiny “44”. Left side of frame has 3-line patent dates and left front web of trigger guard is marked “44 CF”. Mounted with replacement varnished 1-pc walnut grip that has last 4 digits of SN “6574” in backstrap channel. Backstrap SN is “71433”. Ejector housing is 3rd Type with half-moon ejector rod head. Accompanied by a Colt factory letter which identifies this revolver in Cal. 44-40 with 7-1/2″ bbl, nickel finish, type of stock not listed & shipped to Schoverling, Daly & Gales, NY, NY on Sept 3 1881 in a 25 gun shipment. Schoverling, Daly & Gales was one of Colt’s major distributors to Western sporting goods dealers and given the date of production of this revolver the likelihood is that it was shipped to one of their Western dealers where it most probably saw a lot of service on the frontier, which ultimately necessitated the restoration. CONDITION: Very good. Overall retains about 75% restored nickel finish with loss areas flaked to a dark patina. Cylinder retains about 25% restored nickel. Grip has a chipped right toe & shows moderate edge wear with nicks & scratches and retains about 85% old varnish. Hammer will not catch in the safety notch and is not solid at half-cock notch, otherwise mechanics are fine. Strong frosty bore. 49432-87 JR (5,000-8,000) – Lot 3227

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3228
$0.00

*COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER WITH DUKE FAMILY HISTORY.

SN 221642. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Nickel finish with 5-1/2″ bbl, altered front sight, possibly replaced, with 1-line block letter address and left side roll marked “COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER”. Left side of frame has 2-line 3-patent dates and Rampant Colt in a circle. Mounted with outstanding 2-pc pearl grips which have a deep relief carved ox head on right side. Carving has gold horns with a gold nose-ring and faceted red jeweled eyes. Top of the grip, at the frame is inlaid with a rectangular gold filigree plaque with the initials “CED”. Consignor states that the person from whom he bought this revolver had purchased it at an auction of Duke Family Estate property down in Florida in the 1960s. The Duke family of North Carolina is very famous & philanthropic. Over the years they have lavishly endowed Duke University and many other worthwhile endeavors. CONDITION: Fine. Overall retains about 95% strong restored nickel showing wear on the front strap and on the trigger plate. Grips are sound and show great fire & color. Hammer is not solid in safety notch, otherwise mechanics are fine. Strong bright bore with fine pitting. Shows moderate use since being restored. 49432-101 JR C&R (5,000-8,000) – Lot 3228

3229
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INTERESTING PERIOD INSCRIBED COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER WITH HOLSTER AND CASE.

SN 163823. Cal. 45. COLT Blue and color case hardened with 4-3/4″ bbl, very slightly altered front sight and 2-line address. Left side of frame has 2-line 3 patent dates and Rampant Colt in circle. Mounted with fine 2-pc pearl grips with raised carved ox head with red eyes on right side, missing its right eye stone. Buttstrap is engraved in period block letters “J B FOX”. Right side of front and back straps, under the grip, are stamped with a small 6-point star. Rear face of cyl, bottom of bbl and inside ejector housing are also marked with the same star and assembly number “823”. All this indicates that this revolver was refinished at the factory. Accompanied by a late 19th/early 20th Century mail order holster with sewn toe and impressed decorations. Holster has a belt loop on back attached with harness rivets. Accompanied by a reworked walnut silverware box with empty plaque on lid. It has green velvet lining and is compartmented in the bottom for the revolver and three other compartments, one of which contains a full, sealed packet of 12 Frankford Arsenal Cartridges bearing the date 1878. The front of the case has a cartridge block containing two 44 cal Henry Rimfire cartridges & six 44 short rimfire cartridges with seven additional empty holes. Inside the lid has a copied Colt advertisement. Accompanied by a packet of information entitled “Jubilee B. Fox /Confederate Soldier and Texan”. Fox was enlisted in the 28th Tenn Infantry and fought for the Confederacy. After the war he migrated to Texas where he died in 1924. The owner of this revolver was very likely a law enforcement officer or cattleman who later in life had it restored, probably during the period of use. A Colt Factory letter may provide additional information on who J.B. Fox was. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl retains traces of factory blue and ejector housing about 50% blue in the gullets. Frame retains faded case colors in the front gullets with smoky colors on the hammer and frame, being mostly a gray metal patina. Grip frame is a gray metal patina, as is the cyl. Grips have small chips near the frame, otherwise are sound, showing great fire. Mechanics are fine. Strong bore with good shine and fine pitting. Holster shows moderate to heavy wear and is sound, retaining strong orig brown finish. Box has a crack in lid, otherwise is fine. Cartridges are fine. 49254-8 JR198 (7,500-10,500) – Lot 3229

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3230
$8,050.00

EARLY COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER FROM EXPRESS AGENCY.

SN 86361. Cal. 45 Colt. Usual configuration with 7-1/2″ bbl, full front sight and 1-line block letter address. Left side of frame has 3-line patent dates and left front web of trigger guard has the cal marking. Mounted with varnished 1-pc walnut grip that has last four digits of matching SN in backstrap channel. Left forward side of the bbl is stamped with the number “2094”, probably an express agency property number. Ejector rod housing is 3rd type with half moon ejector rod head. Hammer is a modern replacement. Accompanied by a homemade case which contains the revolver, an 1879 dated full sealed packet of twelve Frankford Arsenal cal 45 cartridges, a hickory cleaning rod, a wooden screw-top bits box and five lose rounds of cal 41 RF cartridges. Also accompanied by a Colt Factory letter which identifies this revolver in cal 45, with blue finish, bbl length and type of stocks not listed, shipped to Hartley & Graham, NY, NY on Feb. 8, 1883, in a fifty gun shipment. Hartley & Graham were major suppliers to dealers & agencies throughout the U.S. and were one of Colt’s largest distributors. Additionally accompanied by a large packet of information regarding express agencies, plus a small handwritten note which states “Inventory #2094 / (Joe Asherton) / Personal letters / of / Walter C. Morgan / Owner of Colt / 45 Caliber Revolver / Belonging to the “Great / Northern Express Co. & The / American Express Railway Co.”. Also included in this package are several handwritten & typewritten personal letters, from and to, Mr. Morgan. CONDITION: Fine, all matching including bbl, cyl & grip. Overall retains a smooth, even brown patina with traces of blue in sheltered areas. Grip shows heavy edge wear with battering on bottom edges and retains about 30% orig varnish. Mechanics are crisp. Bright shiny bore. Case is fine. Box of cartridges show resealing on one end, but appear to not have been completely opened. Other Accessories are fine. 49254-33 JR (6,000-9,000) – Lot 3230

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3231
$8,050.00

COLT CAVALRY SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER TOMMY HAAS REWORK.

SN 55323. Cal. 45 Colt. Blue and color cased hardened with 7-1/2” bbl full front sight and 1-line block letter address. Bottom of bbl has last 4 digits of matching SN under ejector housing and sub-inspector initials “D.F.C.” (David F. Clark) and a small “p” proof. Left side of frame has 3-line patent dates and “U.S.”. Mounted with 1-pc oil finished walnut grip with last 4 digits of matching SN in backstrap channel. Left side of grip has a crisp “DAL” (Lt. David A. Lyle) inspector cartouche under the date 1880. Right side of grip has a crisp “DFC” sub-inspector cartouche. Bottom right edge of grip, bottom front of frame and cylinder also have the “DFC” sub-inspector initials. Additionally, cylinder has last 4 digits of matching SN and a small “p” proof. Ejector housing is 3rd type with bullseye ejector rod head and base pin is an orig type with dimpled ends. This revolver was part of the 4th contract 1880 from which a variety of front line cavalry units received issue, including the 6th and 7th Cavalry regiments, Cebu Police and the New York Militia. Given that this revolver is one of Tommy Haas’ outstanding restorations it is near impossible to determine if this revolver was reconfigured during the recalls of 1895 and the early 20th Century when most Cavalry revolvers were converted to Artillery configuration by having their bbls reduced to 5-1/2″. If it were not for a reliable frame gauge, this revolver could easily pass as authentic. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Very fine to extremely fine, all matching including bbl, cylinder and grip. Bbl retains 95-97% glossy Colt-style blue with strong feathers on each side of front sight and ejector housing stud. Bbl has several small scratches and shows only slight muzzle end wear. Frame and hammer retain virtually all of their strong, restored case colors, brilliant in sheltered areas. Trigger guard and backstrap retain about 98% bright Colt-style blue with some light scratches on the trigger plate and candy striping on trigger bow. Backstrap also has some light scratches. Ejector housing and screws retain virtually all of their Colt-style blue. Cylinder retains 96-97% strong Colt-style blue with light, fine nicks & scratches. Grip is sound and retains virtually all of its fine oil finish, with crisp sharp edges. Mechanics are crisp. Bright shiny bore appears to be new and unfired. Hammer spring is a modern replacement. 49059-79 JR (8,000-15,000) – Lot 3231

3232
$5,750.00

COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER RESTORED BY TOMMY HAAS.

SN 19702. Cal. .45 Colt. Blue and color case hardened with 7-1/2″ bbl, thinned front sight with 1-line script letter address. Left side of frame has 2-line patent dates and is mounted with oil finished 1-piece walnut grip. Revolver has complete, very high quality Tommy Haas restoration with bright Colt-Style blue and case colors. Accompanied by a Colt Factory letter which identifies this revolver in .45 Colt with blue finish, bbl length and type of stocks not listed and shipped to Spies, Kissam & Co., NY, NY, on July 23, 1875, in a shipment of 45 same type arms. Spies, Kissam was one of Colts major distributor that supplied arms to dealers on the American Frontier giving rise to the probability that this revolver saw hard service over the years which necessitated the restoration. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Very fine, overall retains about all of its fine Haas restoration, showing about 95-96% strong blue and about all of its case colors, moderately to heavily faded. Grip frame and grip are sharp and clean. Mechanics are crisp, bore is bright and shiny. 49059-80 JR (6,000-10,000) – Lot 3232

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3233
$4,025.00

*COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

SN 324047. Cal. 38 WCF (38-40). Blue & color case hardened with 7-1/2″ bbl, altered 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 in a circle. Mounted with distributor supplied or replacement 2-pc smooth pearl grips. Accompanied by a Colt factory letter which identifies this revolver in Cal. 38-40 with 7-1/2″ bbl, blue finish, type of stocks not listed, sold to G. A. Newberry, address unavailable, shipped to W. F. Sheard, Tacoma, WA on July 22 1912 in a 1 gun shipment. William F. Sheard was an orphan who traveled to Livingston, MT as a young man and there married the Indian Agent’s daughter, opening an outfitting store for trappers & hunters. He was also a fur dealer. With advanced notice, supplied by his father-in-law, Mr. Sheard beat the railroad to Tacoma and set up a second store there as an outfitter & fur dealer. It was there that he invented the “Sheard” front sight which he later sold to the Marble Arms Co. Given the time frame and region, it is likely that Mr. Newberry was an outdoorsman of some sort, possibly someone in law enforcement. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Bbl retains 60-70% orig blue with holster wear on the left side and around the muzzle. Ejector housing retains strong blue in the gullets, grey patina on the outer radius. Frame retains about 20-25% faded case colors in the front gullets with a grey patina elsewhere. Hammer retains faded case colors. Cylinder retains strong blue in the flutes, being mostly a grey patina on the outer diameter with numerous small scrape marks as frequently occurs when used in a dirty environment or with poor maintenance. Screws retain most of their bright, orig blue. Trigger guard & backstrap are mostly a silver/brown patina with dull blue on the trigger plate. The replacement grips are sound and fit reasonably well with great fire & strong color, especially on the right side. Hammer is not solid in safety notch, otherwise mechanics are fine. Very bright shiny bore. 49104-6 JR C&R (4,000-6,000) – Lot 3233

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3234
$3,162.50

*SCARCE COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

SN 328545. Cal. 38 Colt. Blue & color case hardened with 5-1/2″ bbl, replaced front sight with 1-line block letter address and Cal. marking on the left side. Left side of frame has 2-line 3 patent dates and Rampant Colt. Mounted with 2-pc Rampant Colt hard rubber grips with last 4 digits of matching SN inside each grip. According to Colt Peacemaker Encyclopedia, Cochran there were only 1011 Single Action Army revolvers chambered in this Cal., with this bbl marking up to 1914, which was the manufacture date of this revolver. In 1914, law enforcement officers and cowboys were still carrying Single Action Army revolvers and given the Cal. found here it seems likely that it would have belonged to a law enforcement officer. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Fine, all matching. Bbl retains about 90% glossy orig blue with scratches around the front sight and holster wear on the left side of muzzle. Ejector housing retains about 90% orig blue, strong % bright in the gullets; slightly thinned on the outer radius. Frame & hammer retain about all their orig factory case colors, strong & bright in the front gullets and sheltered areas, fading elsewhere. Cylinder retains about 75% orig blue, bright in the flutes, thinning on outer diameter. Trigger guard retains about 80% orig blue, strong & bright on the trigger plate, thinning on the front strap. Backstrap & buttstrap retain 75-80% orig blue, strong & bright in sheltered areas, thin on the backstrap & buttstrap, bare metal on the heel. Grips are sound showing moderate diamond point wear. Mechanics are crisp. Very bright, shiny bore. 49059-92 JR C&R (4,000-6,000) – Lot 3234

3235
$3,450.00

*COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY WITH SCARCE CALIBER MARKING.

SN 333230. Cal. 44 Russian & Spcl. Nickel finish with 7-1/2″ bbl, full front sight & 1-line block letter address with Cal. marking on the left side in 2-lines “RUSSIAN AND / S & W SPECIAL” and “44”. Left side of frame has 2-line 3 patent dates and Rampant Colt. Mounted with scarce 2-pc Colt medallion “certifiable pre-ban ivory” grips with large relief carved ox head on right side. Medallions are early style facing left & right. This revolver was produced in about 1916 and likely would have belonged to someone in law enforcement or a working cowboy. This appears to be an outstanding restored revolver of Tommy Haas quality, with re-rolled patent markings and Rampant Colt on the frame. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Overall retains about all of its fine top quality restored finish with a few minor scuffs on the frame. Cylinder is lightly flaked but appears to be unfired since restoration. Grips are sound with a few age lines in the bottom ages, possibly artificially aged with a fine ivory patina. Mechanics are fine. Bright shiny bore. 49059-90 JR C&R; IVORY (4,000-7,000) – Lot 3235

3236
$0.00

*1ST GENERATION COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

SN 345330. Cal. 32 WCF (32-20). Blue & color case hardened with 7-1/2″ bbl, reattached or replaced 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 aftermarket, 2-pc smooth pearl grips. Right side of front & backstraps, under the grip is market with matching SNs to the revolver. Rear face of cylinder is marked with last 2 digits of matching SN. Accompanied by a Colt factory letter which identifies this revolver in Cal. 32-20 with 7-1/2″ bbl, blue finish, type of stocks not listed, sold to Spiro Co., address not available and shipped to Baker, Hamilton & Pacific Co., San Francisco, CA on May 27 1924 in a 1 gun shipment. Also accompanied by a printout entitled San Francisco Genealogy and reprints the listing as found in the 1st San Francisco phone directory of 1878, on which list are 2 entries for Baker & Hamilton Hardware. One listing is for 2nd & Townsend and the other 7-19 Front. Apparently, as of 1932, 12 of the orig 27 subscribers, including Baker & Hamilton who were still listed under the same names. Another printout lists Baker & Hamilton as being a founding member of the Merchants’ Shipping Association which was formed in May 1892. CONDITION: Very good, all matching except grips. Bbl retains about 70% strong orig blue with holster wear on the left side and a heat halo around the front sight. Frame retains about 50% orig case colors, strong in sheltered areas, faded elsewhere with fine pitting on left recoil shield. Hammer appears to be a modern replacement. Trigger guard & backstrap retain strong blue in sheltered areas, being mostly a blue/grey patina. Cylinder retains strong blue in the flutes with a blue/grey patina on outer diameter. Grips are slightly over-sized with a chip in the top right side at the frame, otherwise are sound with great fire & color. Mechanics are fine. Bright shiny bore. 49104-8 JR C&R (3,500-5,000) – Lot 3236

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3237
$19,550.00

*FACTORY ENGRAVED COLT BISLEY MODEL SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER WITH TWO-PIECE MOTHER-OF-PEARL GRIPS.

SN 238201. Cal. 44 RUSSIAN & S&W spcl. 7-1/2″ bbl, blue and case hardened finish, two-pc mother-of-pearl grips. This revolver was orig manufactured in 1902 as a 4-3/4″ 32-20 plain blue revolver shipped to Kansas City, MO on December 29, 1902. At later date during engraving career of Wilbur A. Glahn (Circa 1919-1950)this revolver was returned to Colt factory to be re-barreled and re-chambered for 44 cal Russian/Special. The bbl was changed to a 7-1/2″ version and the cyl was replaced. Backstrap and trigger were finely checkered. At the same time, this revolver was masterfully engraved by Colt factory engraver Wilbur Glahn creating one of the most rare of all Bisley single action Colt revolvers with only 90 Bisley models manufactured in this cal. The engraving is “B Coverage” and exhibits all of the characteristics of Glahn’s engraving including flowers in scroll work and a Chevron on recoil shield and loading gate. Revolver also shows factory re-work marks “1220” on frame, grip straps, and cyl. PROVENANCE: Accompanying this revolver is a letter from Colt historian Beverly Jean Haynes showing the orig shipment to J. F. Schmelzer and Sons Arms Co., Kansas City, MO December 29, 1902 in a four-gun shipment. There is no record of the return and re-work. Also included is a 15-page letter from noted Colt authority R. L. Wilson touting the importance of this significant revolver and attributing the engraving to Wilbur A. Glahn. CONDITION: Very fine to excellent. Bbl retains 95% bright mirror blue finish with slight muzzle wear on left side and front sight. Cal mark and bbl address is sharp. Engraving is sharp. Bore is bright with sharp rifling. Cyl retains 95% bright blue finish with only minimal high point wear and slightest of drag marks. Frame retains 90% case color that is vivid in protected areas. Patent mark and Rampant Colt are clear. Trigger guard and backstrap retain 95% bright blue. Right rear bow of trigger guard shows remnants of factory re-work stamp. Hammer retains 90% bright case colors with some scratching on either side. Pearl grips are very good with only a few miniscule chips off bottom with a small repair to left bottom grip. Left grip needs to be re-fit. An opportunity to purchase a rare and unique Bisley remodeled revolver. 49506-1 TEP C&R (9,000-14,000) – Lot 3237

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3238
$4,600.00

*COLT BISLEY SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER.

SN 310020. Cal. 45 Colt. Blue & color case hardened with 7-1/2″ bbl, full front sight & 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. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms there were only about 8000 Bisley Revolvers produced in Cal. 45 out of the approximate 44,350 Bisley’s manufactured 1894-1915. This low number, when compared to the 350,000 Single Action Army revolvers produced makes this a rather scarce item. 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 & 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. 49409-3 JR C&R (4,000-6,000) – Lot 3238

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3239
$7,475.00

*COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY BISLEY MODEL FLAT TOP TARGET REVOLVER WITH SPECIAL ORDER LYMAN TARGET SIGHTS.

SN 183833. Cal. 41 Colt. 7-1/2″ bbl. Blue finish. Checkered hard rubber grips. Special order Lyman target sights. Front sight has a white bead, rear sight has white line inserts. Flat top frame. PROVENANCE: Accompanying this revolver is a letter from Colt historian Beverly Jean Haynes confirming the features on this revolver including the special order Lyman sights and showing shipment to Montgomery Ward & Co. Chicago, IL on March 18, 1899 in a 2 gun shipment. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl retains 80% bright blue finish drifting into a pleasing brown patina on the ejector rod and left side of the bbl. Bbl address and cal. markings are clear. Bore is dirty with very strong rifling. Sights are in very good condition showing considerable blue. Cylinder is very good, retaining 50% blue with dark blue in the flutes, some high point wear at the front and a slight drag mark at the rear. Cylinder is numbered to the gun. Frame retains 50% blue, with dark blue in protected areas and an even blue/brown patina with high point wear overall. Backstrap and forestrap show an even brown patina with slight staining. Trigger retains 40% bright blue. Hammer retains 80% case color that is vivid in protected areas. Grips are very good with no cracks and no missing pieces and sharp checkering. Action needs some adjustment, does not stay on full cock. A very rare Colt Bisley flat top target revolver in a rare caliber with extremely rare Lyman target sights. 49560-1 TEP C&R (3,000-5,000) – Lot 3239

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3240
$48,875.00

EXTREMELY RARE FACTORY ENGRAVED COLT MODEL 1877 THUNDERER DA REVOLVER.

SN 6751. Cal. 41 Colt. Nickel finish with 6″ bbl, full front sight, 2-line Hartford address and crisp “COLT D.A. 41″ etched panel on left side. All the screws, base pin, trigger & edges of hammer are bright fire blued. Mounted with orig, factory, smooth pearl grips that are matching numbered on the inside. Frame is beautifully engraved in flowing foliate arabesque patterns with about 80% coverage. Top strap is engraved with leaf & vine patterns. Foliate arabesque patterns extend up both sides of bbl with a geometric pattern forward of the address on top. Top gullet of the ejector housing is engraved in a snake & dot pattern. Back of the hammer slot on the backstrap and down the backstrap are engraved in geometric patterns. Cyl is engraved on lands between the flutes with foliate arabesque patterns and a snake pattern in the flutes with a chip & dot pattern border around rear edge. Left rear web of trigger guard is stamped with the caliber marking. Accompanied by a Colt factory letter identifying this revolver in caliber 41 with 6” bbl, nickel finish, pearl stocks and factory engraved, shipped to B. Kittredge Arms Co., Cincinnati, OH on June 10, 1878 in a 2-gun shipment. Model 1877 revolvers are rarely found with high orig finish as they were very popular in their day and usually saw very hard service on the American frontier with infrequent or no maintenance. History records numerous individuals on both sides of the law carrying this model of revolver including Billy the Kid and others. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus, all matching. Overall retains virtually all of its crisp, orig nickel finish with no evidence of ever having been fired; all the screws, base pin, trigger & hammer retain most of their orig bright fire blue, somewhat thinned on the trigger. Grips have one tiny chip in left rear edge, otherwise are completely sound with a yellowed stain near the top edges and otherwise retain great fire & iridescent colors. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 49450-15 JR (37,500-57,500) – Lot 3240

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3241
$10,925.00

FINE FACTORY ENGRAVED COLT HARTFORD LONDON MODEL 1877 DA LIGHTNING REVOLVER.

SN 18662. Cal. 38 Colt. Nickel finish with 4-1/2″ bbl, full front sight with 3-line Hartford – Pall Mall London address. Left side of bbl has the cal engraved in a ribbon. Left side of frame has 3-line patent dates and left rear web of trigger guard has cal marking. Mounted with wonderful, 2-pc, smooth pearl grips. Revolver is beautifully engraved by Herman Ulrich with about 65% coverage, intertwined foliate arabesque patterns that have fine pearled background. Left recoil shield, both sides of bbl boss and top of backstrap are engraved in very fine shell patterns. Loading gate is also engraved in a shell pattern. Front edge of recoil shield and loading gate are marked with circle & dot borders. Matching engraving extends about half way up the bbl, on the ejector housing , backstrap & trigger bow. Cyl also has matching engraving on lands between flutes with a fine circle & dot border around rear edge. Back edge of hammer and top edge of hammer nose are also engraved. There is also a fine wavy border around the muzzle with an elliptical pattern of fine pearling around the front sight. This rare revolver is one of only about 1,500 ever made with this bbl address. Being a reasonably rare revolver with limited production, it can be speculated that this is one of the very few of this model engraved by Herman Ulrich, or for that matter factory engraved at all. Accompanied by a Colt Factory letter which identifies this revolver in cal. .38 with 4-1/2″ bbl, nickel finish, pearl grips, factory engraved with the special features “Furnished with an ejector”, shipped to W.H. Wentworth address unavailable Oct 3, 1881 in a 1 gun shipment. CONDITION: Very fine. Overall retains 80-85% strong orig nickel with light losses around the muzzle, tip of ejector housing and bottom gullet of ejector housing. Front edge of cyl and corresponding area of the frame also have light losses with some minor flaking on trigger bow. Trigger retains about 50% fire blue and the hammer traces of fire blue, being mostly a silver grey patina. Left grip has an age line, otherwise grips are sound and show great fire. Mechanics are fine. Bright shiny bore with one spot of pitting. 49611-2 JR (7,000-10,000) – Lot 3241

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3242
$4,025.00

RARE COLT MODEL 1878 DA FRONTIER ASSIGNED TO THE CANADIAN MINISTRY OF MILITIA AND DEFENSE.

SN 14725. Cal. .45 Colt. Nickel finish with 7-1/2″ bbl, full front sight and 1-line block letter address. Left front web of trigger guard is marked “45 CAL”. Mounted with Rampant Colt hard rubber grips and has a lanyard swivel in the butt. Left front side of frame is stamped, through the nickel “223.MD”. According to an article by John Fera which appeared in the June 1997 issue of The Gun Report, John Fera, in 1885 Canada was in turmoil with a full scale rebellion in Northwest Territories led by Louis Riel. Just prior to the beginning of the rebellion, the Canadian Government realizing that the rebellion was imminent began looking to the Militia to augment the Royal Canadian Northwest Mounted Police (RCMP) to suppress this rebellion. They realized that the Militia was poorly armed with Civil War surplus Spencer rifles and obsolete Colt 1851 Navy revolvers. They ordered that the Militia arms be immediately updated before the rebellion became a reality. This was the responsibility of the Department Of Militia & Defense. That department contacted the New York firm of Hartley & Graham to furnish 1001 Colt Model 1878 DA revolvers in cal .45 Colt with nickel finish. The first part of the order was immediately filled from stock with a rush order shipped from Colt in several increments. According to the article, these 1001 revolvers all fall within the serial range 8731 to 14996 with the majority in the 14,000 serial range. The rebellion was quickly suppressed with Louis Riel captured and hanged. Eventually all of these revolvers were returned to militia armories where they remained until about 1899 when they were re-issued to the militia for the Boerer War in South Africa. Apparently many of these revolvers returned from South Africa and were sold surplus. Also several publications show that they were issued with a flap holster as found here. Accompanied by a brown leather flap holster with narrow security strap which attaches to a brass stud on the backside just above the belt loop. Inside the flap of this holster is marked in pen “A.A.G.” and “VIII C.M.R.” which stands for Canadian Mounted Rifles who was the first unit assigned to South Africa. Holster has a sewn in plug and marked as noted above. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching except grips which are un-numbered. Overall retains most of its orig nickel with some very minor pitting on the bottom right front of the frame. Trigger & hammer retain strong fire blue on their edges. Grips are sound showing light diamond point wear. Mechanics are fine. Bright shiny bore. Holster is also fine. 49059-94 JR (3,000-5,000) – Lot 3242

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3243
$11,500.00

LOT OF THREE ANTIQUE REVOLVERS, BELTS, HOLSTERS AND A BOWIE KNIFE WITH SHEATH USED BY ANJELICA HUSTON IN THE MOVIE BUFFALO GIRLS.

SN 174426/23688/597. 1) SMITH & WESSON NEW MODEL NUMBER 3 SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER. Cal. .44 Russian. SN 597. Nickel finish with 6-1/2″ ribbed bbl, pinned half-moon front sight and fixed rear sight in the bbl latch. Top rib has 2 lines of Smith & Wesson address and patent numbers. Buttstrap has a factory sling swivel and is without SN. SN is found on rear face of cyl, bbl & bbl latch. Mounted with 2-piece smooth walnut grips, matching numbered to this revolver. Bottom of frame is marked in 2-lines “Ejercito Argentino”. This revolver was 1 of 2,000 purchased by Argentina through Hartley & Graham January 1881 and were stamped by the factory as noted above. Accompanied by a brown single loop holster that has the cartouche of “Garret W. Roberts, Camp Verde Arizona, US”, holster is on a 3-1/2″ x 38″ single fold money/cartridge belt that has the Roberts cartouche on the buckle billet. Both billets are sewn and riveted. Belt has 18 sewn and riveted handgun cartridge loops with dummy .44 cartridges and 6 empty rifle cartridge loops. CONDITION: Fine, overall retains about 60-70% orig nickel with the loss areas mostly from flaking. Grips are sound showing moderate wear with a hand worn patina. Mechanics are crisp. Bright, shiny bore. Holster rig is fine with some crackling to the belt surface and light to moderate soil. Belt and holster show light soil and are fine. 2) ENGRAVED COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. Cal. .45 Colt. SN 174426. Nickel finish with 4-3/4″ bbl, altered front sight and 2-line address. Left side of frame has 2-line 3 patent dates and Rampant Colt in a circle. Mounted with 1-piece Ivory grip. Revolver has about full coverage, modern engraving, in a variety of styles consisting of foliate arabesque pattern with pearled backgrounds, diamond and dot patterns and shell patterns. Backstrap is engraved with a small heart on a pair of cupid wings engraved “LOVE A H”. Trigger bow is engraved “RPG”. Accompanied by a tooled black leather single loop Buscadero holster with 7 silver conchos and the makers cartouche on the loop “C. Martens / Tucson, AZ”. Holster is accompanied by a matching single fold money/cartridge belt that is 3″ wide x about 40″ long with the same makers cartouche. It has 2 large silver conchos and 28 small tooled conchos. Center portion of the belt has 25 tooled, sewn cartridge loops containing 24 dummy .45 Colt cartridges. CONDITION: Revolver retains virtually all of its custom nickel finish. Grip has a number of fine age lines and is sound. Mechanics are fine. Strong bore with moderate pitting. Base pin is a replacement. Belt and holster are fine, showing light to moderate wear. 3) ENGRAVED COLT MODEL 1878 DA FRONTIER REVOLVER. Cal. .44 WCF (44-40). SN 23688. Nickel finish with 4-3/4″ bbl, altered front sight and 2-line address with “COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER” roll marking on left side. Left front web of trigger guard is marked 44 CAL. Mounted with 2-piece smooth pearl grips and it has a lanyard loop in the butt. Revolver is very nicely engraved by an unknown artist with about full coverage on the frame of fine, intertwined foliate arabesque patterns that have pearled background. Sides of the bbl, top strap, trigger bow and cyl are engraved to match. Accompanied by a black double loop Buscadero holster that has 5 small conchos on the loops. Holster is on a black leather belt that is 2-1/2″ x about 38″ with a very fancy bow-tie shaped nickel silver buckle with 2 raised gold colored 5 point stars. The tongue billet is a replacement and has been relocated to shorten the belt. Both billets have a large tooled concho with gold colored centers and there are 17 small conchos with gold colored centers, 1 has lost its center piece. CONDITION: Overall retains most of its custom nickel finish. Grips are fine. Mechanics are a little loose. Strong frosty bore. Belt and holster are solid showing light wear. 4) REPRODUCTION WOSTENHOLM STAG HANDLED BOWIE KNIFE WITH INDIAN-STYLE FRINGED BUCKSKIN SHEATH. Knife has 7-13/16″ slight drop point flat ground blade, marked on left ricasso “IXL”. It has a 1/8″ thick elliptical brass hand guard and 2-piece stag grips. Accompanied by a custom made hard leather backed and buckskin sinew sewn sheath with red trade cloth spacer and brass tack outline on the front. The entire edge has buckskin fringe. Belt loop on the back has the Roberts cartouche like one of the holsters above. CONDITION: Knife is very fine, retaining 30-40% orig polish, never having been sharpened. Sheath is extremely fine. Lot is accompanied by video cassette of the movie. Also accompanied by a letter on Anjelica Huston letterhead over her signature wherein she states that she used these 3 guns in the role of Calamity Jane in the CBS Entertainment Productions award nominated television movie Buffalo Girls which premiered April 30, 1995. All 3 revolvers are fully identified including serial numbers. Additionally accompanied by a signed photograph of Ms. Huston dressed in buckskins sitting in a chair holding the Smith & Wesson number 3. Also accompanied by a poster of the movie picturing 6 of the stars. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: As noted above. 49617-3 JR IVORY (5,000-9,000) – Lot 3243

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3244
$460.00

*TWO COLT 2ND GEN. SINGLE ACTION ARMY CONDEMNED PROOF DEMONSTRATION REVOLVERS.

SN 61135SA/51203SA. Gun #1 .45 Colt.(ca 1971)7.5″ bbl with period one line address blue and case colored frame. Grips are missing. A cartridge detonation has completely blown out three chambers of the cylinder and the top strap has bowed up and separated from the recoil shield. Gun #2 .357 Mag.(ca 1969) 5.5″ bbl with period one line address blue and case colored frame. Grips are missing. A cartridge detonation has caused a separation failure in one chamber of the cylinder and destruction of the top strap which has been completely obliterated and is missing. Consignor states he received these as gifts from his neighbor and former maestro of the Colt Custom Shop, Al DeJohn, many years ago. When Al DeJohn joined Colt’s in 1946, just after his World War II service, little did he know that he was destined to become the most dedicated advocate of the art of gun engraving that the company had seen since the days of Colonel Colt himself. A talented technician, gunsmith, and designer, Al would find his true calling in the mid-1960s, when his supervisor, Joe Gannon, was transferred to another position, and Al DeJohn became Manager of Colt’s Custom Gun Shop and served until his retirement in 1989. PROVENANCE: Ex Al DeJohn Collection. CONDITION: Sold without warranty as non-functioning, condemned, demonstrator revolvers. Condition noted above. 49432-102 WD C&R (500-2,500) – Lot 3244

3245
$10,350.00

RARE COLT MODEL 1883 DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN TWO BARREL SET THAT BELONGED TO FAMOUS ARIZONA SHERIFF JOHN H. SLAUGHTER.

SN 1249. Cal. 10 ga. Fine grade 3 hammerless Colt shotgun with 2 sets of fine Damascus bbls, one of which is 18-1/8″ and the other 32-1/8″. Mounted with highly figured European walnut with 2 checkered, semi-schnable, black insert splinter forearms and Prince of Wales stock with round knob and solid red pad of recent vintage. Bottom of the stock has a small nickel silver oval engraved “J.M. Thurston”. Receiver is engraved with light border patterns and rosettes around the hinge pin, screws and receiver pins. Accompanied by 2 Colt Factory letters, one dated March 5, 1977, and the other April 8, 1987. Both letters agree that this shotgun was a 10 ga with 32″ bbls and blue finish, shipped to Collins & Gordon, Omaha, NE, February 22, 1887. The 1977 letter additionally lists the weight as 10 lbs. with “walnut” stocks and a note at the bottom “Records also indicate extra barrel was supplied for this shotgun on May 24th, 1889”. The 1987 letter simply lists the type of stocks as “wood” but has the additional information of being factory engraved, grade 3. In this latter letter there is no mention of the extra bbl. Additionally accompanied by a sworn, notarized affidavit dated September 8, 1973, over the signature of Richard R. Riss, II. Mr. Riss states that he is the owner of “How The West Was Won Memorial Museum”, located in Custer, SD, which houses the Riss collection, “Which is considered to be the rarest and largest collection of authenticated Outlaw and Frontier guns, photographs, mementos and material that made Western Expansion possible”. He further states that in 1961 he received the “American Archives Award for Sincere Dedication to Research, Authenticity and the Preservation of American History”. He further states that his collection has been written up in more than 80 publications and has been exhibited —– since it was started in 1936. Mr. Riss certifies that he “Did purchase in 1947 (through Lynn Reeder, gun dealer, of Kansas City, MO.) a 10 ga doubled barreled Colt Shotgun cased with two sets of barrels bearing serial #1249, that belonged first to J.M. Thurston (magician) and so inscribed on a silver medallion in the stock. This gun was later given to John Slaughter and I purchased it from family heirs in Florida.” Additionally accompanied by a large volume of research material on John Horton Slaughter, compiled by consignor. Included are several copies of photographs from the Arizona Historical Society which cannot be reproduced without authorization. This shotgun has been the subject of several articles including one by Robert Doyle which appeared in the April 1980, Arms Gazette. It has also been exhibited by consignor and his 3-piece, folding, tabletop display accompanies this lot. The display board includes 7 framed photographs and the framed title board. In addition there is a plastic wrapped 100-rd box of UMC Majestic 10 Gauge Paper Shot Shells, probably new primed empties. Plastic was not opened to check contents. Also accompanying are 4 books which are The Southwest of John Horton Slaughter Cattleman Sheriff, Erwin. The other 3 only have a mention or a chapter about Slaughter: The Last Chance Tombstone’s Early Years, Myers; Tombstone’s Immortals, Traywick; Billy King’s Tombstone, Sonnichsen. John Horton Slaughter was born October 1841, in Louisiana and when he was only a few months old his family moved to a homestead in west Texas. He grew up ranching and fighting Indians & Renegades and when the Civil War broke out he enlisted in the Texas Cavalry but was soon mustered out for illness. He returned to his home and enlisted in the Texas Rangers, quickly rising to the rank of Lieutenant. With the boom in cattle prices Mr. Slaughter went into the cattle business with his wife. He stayed in Texas for a period of time and then in the 1870’s moved to Arizona, purchasing the San Bernardino ranch of about 70,000 acres east of Douglas, in Cochise County, which sprawled below the Mexican border. Later he added an additional 30,000 acres where it became one of the largest ranches in the U.S. Although Mr. Slaughter was a small man, less than 5′ 6″, he was no one to argue with and is credited with having killed at least 20 men. He was so feared that outlaws and even the fearsome Apache avoided his ranch. His ranch was in the area of Tombstone, which had become a tough, wild town. He served as Sheriff of Cochise County from 1888 – 1892 and was known throughout the area to have carried a double barrel shotgun which he applied liberally, usually without the benefit of trial. He was known to have frequently confronted local “Bad Men” and with a simple “Get Of Cochise County or I’ll kill you” which usually sent the miscreant packing, never to been seen again. Mr. Slaughter’s wife, Adeline died in 1878 and he then married Viola Howell a woman 21 years younger than him. Together they built the San Bernardino ranch into an amazing entity unto itself, completely self sustaining, even with its own Post Office, School, store, farm and orchards and over 30,000 cattle. Mr. Slaughter had a fierce reputation as a man hunter and tracker and along with the infamous Tom Horn was enlisted by the Army to track down the famous Apache Chief Geronimo, which he did, leading to the Apache’s surrender. John Slaughter died in bed February 2, 1922 at age 80 with his boots off, leaving that area of Arizona a better and safer place. His great ranch was gradually sold off with the last parcel of 4,000 acres sold in 1965. Today the ranch headquarters is a museum. PROVENANCE: John H. Slaughter descendants; Richard R. Riss, II Collection; John R. Butcher Collection; to present Consignor. CONDITION: Very fine. The 32″ bbls are extremely fine showing virtually all of their strong brown Damascus pattern and bright shiny bores with a few small spots of light pitting. The 18″ bbls show most of an old blued finish with wear over the forearm area and have bright shiny bores. Receiver retains 40-50% faded case colors with the balance turned silver. Wood is sound with a gouge in the buttstock, light nicks and scratches, showing light to moderate diamond point wear. The buttstock is 13-5/8″ without the pad, which would comport with a man of short stature. Obviously the pad was added later. Shot shell box has a couple of broken corners and a tear with tape on one side, otherwise is sound with light soil and a dark yellow/brown patina. Books are fine as is the display. 49537-1 JR (15,000-30,000) – Lot 3245

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3246
$10,925.00
Revised: 9/18/2015

Please Note: Typographical Error. Description should read 12 ga not 16 ga as stated in the catalog.

EXTREMELY RARE COLT MODEL 1878 DAMASCUS DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN.

SN 20801. Cal. 16GA. Very rare Colt shotgun with 30″ twist bbls that have tapered concave rib & single brass bead with doll’s head rib extension. Lockplates are marked with the COLT name. Mounted with nicely figured straight grain American walnut with checkered, black insert, Schnable tip, splinte forearm & rnd knob stock that has color case hardened smooth steel buttplate. Colt produced about 23,000 shotguns of this model before competition from cheap European imports forced them to cease production. Very few were produced in 16 ga. This shotgun, being the lowest grade had very little ornamentation beyond the checkered forearm & wrist. These were “working man’s” tools and usually saw continuous hard service and are almost never found with any orig finish. CONDITION: Extremely fine+, all matching (stock was not checked for matching numbers). Bbls retain 99% crisp orig brown twist pattern. Receiver, lockplates & hammers retain about all of their brilliant orig case colors, slightly faded on the bottom. Trigger guard retains about all of its bright fire blue & the buttplate about 90% brilliant case colors, showing wear only on the heel. Wood is sound with only a very few tiny handling & storage nicks and retains virtually all of its orig factory oil finish. Mechanics are crisp. Brilliant, shiny bores. Appears to be new and unfired. 48568-10 JR (10,000-15,000) – Lot 3246

3247
$9,200.00

RARE COLT SPECIAL ORDER FIELD GRADE DAMASCUS DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN.

SN 7418. Cal. 10 GA Field grade shotgun with special order 31″ Damascus bbls that have tapered concave rib, single brass bead, marked with makers name & address. Mounted with very nicely figured European walnut with checkered, black insert, Schnable tip, splinter forearm and straight stock with Rampant Colt hard rubber buttplate. Lockplates, hammers & receiver have simple line borders, this being almost the plainest grade. These plain grade shotguns are almost never found with orig finish having been the “working man’s” tool, they usually saw very hard service. Colt produced about 23,000 of these high quality shotguns in three gauges during the period 1878-1889 until competition from cheap European imports forced them to stop production. Very few survived today and of those, incredibly few retain any orig finish. CONDITION: Extremely fine, all matching (buttstock was not checked for matching number). Bbls retain about 98% strong brown Damascus pattern with only slight muzzle edge wear and a couple small spots of surface rust. Receiver, lockplates & hammer retain most of their brilliant, orig case colors, slightly faded on front tip of right lockplate & bottom of receiver. Trigger guard retains about 98% brilliant fire blue as does the opening lever. Wood is sound with a few very light handling & storage nicks and retains about all of its orig oil finish. Mechanics are crisp. Bright shiny bores, appears to be new and unfired. 48568-11 JR (8,500-12,500) – Lot 3247

3248
$8,050.00

RARE COLT MODEL 1878 DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN.

SN 10476. Cal. 10 GA. Beautiful medium grade Colt shotgun with 30″ Damascus bbls, tapered concave rib with single brass bead marked with the makers name & address. Mounted with very nicely figured European walnut with checkered, black insert, Schnable tip, splinter forearm & round knob pistol grip stock that has Rampant Colt hard rubber buttplate. Receiver, lockplates, hammer & forend iron are nicely engraved in light foliate arabesque patterns with simple line borders. Colt introduced this model in 1878 and continued in production until about 1889 with about 23,000 having been produced in three gauges before cheap European competition forced them to stop production. These shotguns were of very high quality and usually saw hard service both with hunters and law enforcement. They are frequently found with cut bbls from having served as coach guns or guard weapons. CONDITION: Extremely fine+, all matching (stock not removed to check for matching numbers). Bbls retain most of their orig brown pattern, lightly faded. Lockplates, hammers & receiver retain virtually all of their brilliant orig case colors. Trigger guard retains about 90% fire blue. Stock has a tiny chip back of left lockplate, otherwise wood is sound with a few light nicks & scratches and retains virtually all of its orig oil finish. Mechanics crisp. Bright shiny bores. 48568-13 JR (7,500-12,500) – Lot 3248

3249
$8,050.00

COLT MODEL 1878 DOUBLE BARREL DAMASCUS HAMMER SHOTGUN.

SN 7416. Cal: 10 GA Field grade shotgun with special order 31″ Damascus bbls that have tapered concave rib, single brass bead marked with makers name & address. Mounted with very nicely figured, straight grain American walnut with checkered, black insert, Schnable tip, splinter forearm and rnd knob buttstock with smooth steel buttplate. Lockplates, hammers & receiver have simple line borders, this being almost the plainest grade. These plain grade shotguns are almost never found with orig finish having been the “working man’s” tool, they usually saw very hard service. Colt produced about 23,000 of these high quality shotguns in three gauges during the period 1878-1889 until competition from cheap European imports forced them to stop production. Very few survived today and of those, incredibly few retain any orig finish. CONDITION: Extremely fine+, all matching (buttstock not checked for matching number). Overall retains about 99% orig finish with strong brown Damascus pattern, brilliant case colors & bright orig wood finish with only a couple of very minor handling & storage nicks. Trigger guard & buttplate also retain 98-99% bright fire blue. Mechanics are crisp. Bright shiny bores, appears to be new & unfired. 48568-12 JR (6,500-9,500) – Lot 3249

3250
$201,250.00
Revised: 10/2/2015

Please Note: The Autry Center for the West have kindly provided information from the original Gatling Gun Co. ledgers indicating that SN 145 was given as First Prize at the NY State National Guard Matches at Creedmoor Long Island on 4/16/1874. It was won by the 79th Regiment’s 12 man team with a score of 199. The value of the Gatling Gun prize was $2,000 in 1874.

Important Additional Information: This rare Gatling Gun was previously in the collection of renowned collector/dealer Al Kelley of Middlebury, CT for many years. Prior to that it had been deaccessioned from a New York State Museum. The museum had obtained it from the New York National Guard. Mr. Kelley reported all this information in his sale advertisement which appeared in the March/April 1984 issue of Man at Arms magazine. At that time it was complete with carriage, Limber and 16 magazines.

RARE COLT MODEL 1875 GATLING GUN ON CARRIAGE WITH LIMBER.

SN 145. Cal. 50 CF. Fine orig Gatling gun with 32″ ten bbl cluster mounted in a brass housing with steel frame. Gun is in an orig cast iron yoke on an orig field carriage with olive drab painted iron bound wood frame and orig style concave wheels with 1/2″ thick steel rims. Carriage is complete with seat, safety chains and tiller. Top of the gun housing is mounted with a 3-3/4″ diameter cast brass plate marked “GATLING’S BATTERY GUN / MADE BY COLT’S / PT. FIRE ARMS / MFG CO / HARTFORD, CONN. / U.S.A.” which is surrounding 4 patent dates. Gun is equiped with orig traversing unit and elevation screw with brass wheel. Gun has 1-1/4″ trunions and 2″ cascable. It appears that all the bolts are matching and numbered to their respective bbls. Accompanied by an orig Gatling gun limber with an orig iron bound box mounted to the axle that is 35″ long X 24-3/4″ wide and 19″ deep that has metal covered lid and a heavy iron hasp on the front. Interior is compartmented with large compartment on each end that will hold 7 orig 4-magazine trays for a total of 64 loaded magazines. The center has a 5-1/2″ wide compartment, for spare ammunition. The limber is complete with all fittings including the doubletree and articulated stand. The tiller wood handle is not present in the socket. The Model 1875 Gatling gun had improvements over the Model 1874 with fixed front sight, a deeper magazine well, beveled bolt face edges and other small items. The US Army bought 44 long Model 1875 Gatling guns, of which this is one, in the serial range 107-146 and also in a later range. Also accompanied by 16 orig tinned steel and brass stick magazines in orig trays holding 4 magazines each. Some are missing their followers. Additionally accompanied by 8 empty orig wood magazine trays. Also accompanied by six 20-rd boxes of Old Reliable brand new, unprimed caliber 50-70 brass cases. Gatling guns, wherever they were employed often turned the tide of battle, especially with the British in Africa. Who knows, had Custer not left his Gatling guns behind the results may have been different. CONDITION: Fine, appears to be all matching. Bbls are a cleaned gray metal patina with remarkably bright shiny bores. Brass housing is very fine and shows a medium mustard patina, as does all of the other brass. Carriage and limber have been completely restored with all of the wood painted olive drab and the metal parts black. Mechanics are fine. 49541-1 JR (200,000-300,000) – Lot 3250

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3251
$0.00

*VALLEY ENGRAVING REPRODUCTION GATLING’S BATTERY GUN MODEL 1878.

SN 011-005F. Cal. 45-70. Wonderful reproduction 10-barrel Gatling with 32″ bbl cluster mounted in orig type brass housing with steel frame. Trunnions are 1-1/4″ and the cascable is 2″. The articulated magazine base is for a Broadwell drum. Mounted in an iron yoke on iron furniture, all of which is mounted on an extraordinary reproduction oak carriage with correct concave, iron bound wheels that have ash spokes and an oak rim with 1/2″ thick steel outer rim. Accompanying, in brackets under the trail, is the iron tipped oak tiller. Top of the rear housing is fitted with a 3-1/2″ rnd plate bearing the manufacturers name & address, the date 3 June 2009, Model 1878, Caliber 45-70 Gov., made by Valley Engraving LLC and Neal E Smith Jr. Accompanied by 2 reproduction Broadwell drums, engraved on the top plate, “BROADWELL DRUM / CAPACITY 216 ROUNDS / CALIBER 45-70 GOV DATE OF MANUFACTURE 29 DEC. 2008” along with a line of Cyrillic writing. Both drums have brass and iron carrying handle on top. Few reproduction Gatling guns reach this level of sophistication or attention to detail. CONDITION: Appears to be new and unfired, retaining virtually all of its fine orig finish to both gun and carriage. Mechanics are crisp. Bright shiny bores. 49318-10 JR (55,000-75,000) – Lot 3251

3252
$0.00

*THUNDER VALLEY MACHINE COMPANY REPRODUCTION MODEL 1875 GATLING GUN ON CARRIAGE.

SN 012379. Cal 45-70. Fine reproduction Gatling gun with 29-1/2″ ten-bbl cluster, mounted in a brass housing with a steel frame. The articulated cover is for gravity feed stick magazines. Gun is mounted in a cast brass yoke on a brass base which is attached to a brass bound wood carriage. The trail and most fittings are all brass. Gun has traversing mechanism with elevation screw with brass wheel. Carriage has a magazine box mounted to the axle on each side of the gun which have slots for 18 stick magazines in each box. Accompanied by 21 reproduction tinned steel and brass magazines. Carriage is on orig type concave wheels with 1/2″ thick steel rims. All the wood on the carriage is painted apple green. Magazine boxes are brass bound and are also painted the same green. Also accompanied by a 27″ long x 14″ wide x 11-1/2″ deep iron bound, hinged lid wood box that is painted olive drab. Top rear of the gun’s brass housing has a reproduction 3-3/4″ rnd brass plaque with the same markings as an orig Colt gun. Lower left side of the brass housing is cast with the lettering “Thunder Valley Mach / Clinton Ohio”. The feed cover latch is of more simple design than an orig with a simple button head spring loaded latch instead of a hook latch like the orig. This is a fine reproduction and a good representative piece for re-enactments or simply for shooting. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Mechanics are fine and everything seems to function well. Carriage and wheels are all tight and servicable. Bright shiny bores. 49479-6 JR (45,000-75,000) – Lot 3252

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3253
$0.00

*FINE VALLEY ENGRAVING REPRODUCTION CAMEL GATLING GUN ON TRIPOD.

SN 014-014. Cal. 45-70. Wonderful reproduction 10-barrel Gatling with 18″ bbl cluster mounted in orig type brass housing with steel frame. Trunnions are 1-1/4″ and the cascable is 2″. The articulated magazine base is for a Broadwell drum. Mounted in an iron yoke on iron furniture, all of which is mounted on an extraordinary reproduction oak and steel tripod. Top of the rear housing is fitted with a 3-1/2″ rnd plate bearing the manufacturers name & address, the date 3 June 2009, Model 1878, Caliber 45-70 Gov., made by Valley Engraving LLC and Neal E Smith Jr. Accompanied by 2 reproduction Broadwell drums, engraved on the top plate, “BROADWELL DRUM – CAPACITY 216 ROUNDS – CALIBER 45-70 GOV DATE OF MANUFACTURE 29 DEC. 2008” along with a line of Cyrillic writing. Both drums have brass and iron carrying handle on top. Few reproduction Gatling guns reach this level of sophistication or attention to detail. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus. Appears to be new and unfired. Tripod also appears to be new. 49318-11 JR (40,000-60,000) – Lot 3253

3254
$10,350.00

*RARE FURR 1/3 SCALE MODEL 1874 GATLING GUN ON FIELD CARRIAGE.

SN 14. Gun is brass and steel construction in precise scale with ten 12-1/2″ bbls with brass housing, rails and trunnions. It is set up for the Broadwell drum & is accompanied by one 220 rnd complete drum. Mounted on a miniature scale walnut field carriage with square axle and tapered trail with correct elevation and traversing screws & all brass furniture. Wheels are 18″ in diameter with outward concave construction as in the originals. Top of the housing has a replica miniature Colt plaque. Features are complete to include the scale model folding seat on the top of the trail. Furr Arms Gatling Gun Co. brochure included. SIZE: Height-21″. Length-36″. Weight-45lbs. PROVENANCE: Rod Fuller Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching, including drum and frame, along with the two drum keepers. No additional disassembly was effected to check for other matching numbers. Overall retains virtually all of its orig polish on brass with bright blue on bbls and strong varnish on the wood. Bright bores. A wonderful functioning fun gun to shoot. 49114-77 WD C&R (8,000-12,000) – Lot 3254

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3255
$46,000.00

VERY EARLY WINCHESTER MODEL 1876 OPEN TOP LEVER ACTION RIFLE THAT BELONGED TO FAMOUS SIOUX INDIAN CHIEF SITTING BULL.

SN 3536. Cal. 45-75. Standard grade rifle with 28″ oct bbl, full magazine, altered front sight with a piece of antler or bone replacing the nickel silver blade and an 1876-marked rifle ladder rear sight, missing its slide and base screw. Mounted with uncheckered straight grain American walnut which includes straight stock and crescent buttplate with trap. Buttstock has 7 square-shank tack holes in the comb, 14 other square-shank tack holes in 2 parallel lines forward of the buttplate and 12 more on right side of forearm with 3 others on left side of forearm, which may be a period of use replacement. Accompanied by a Winchester Gun Museum letter which identifies this rifle with oct bbl and plain trigger, shipped May 1, 1878, and one period .45-75 cartridge. Also accompanied by a very large volume of correspondence, documentation, and images regarding the authenticity of this rifle as having belonged to famous Hunkpapa Sioux Indian Chief, Sitting Bull. This rifle is first documented as having been purchased in 1932 from the liquidation of the Bank of West Hollywood by Walter H. Robinson, an attorney employed by the State of California to liquidate the holdings of several defunct banks. In a sworn affidavit, dated 20 November 1965 over the signature of Edith Jones Roush, who had been the wife of Mr. Robinson in 1932. She states that when her husband purchased this rifle from the assets of the bank, it was being held as security for $1,500.00 personal note. When the bank was unable to locate the owner the rifle remained in the bank assets until purchased by Mr. Robinson. Mrs. Roush states that when Mr. Robinson brought the rifle home it “was packed in a wooden box bearing the express marks and labels showing that it had been expressed from Dakota”. In addition to the rifle there was “certain documentation identifying the rifle as having belonged to the Indian Chief, Sitting Bull, including a small yellow piece of paper bearing the typewritten statement, “This gun was taken from Sitting Bull’s house, upon the occasion of his arrest on Dec. 15’91. Jas. Mc Laughlin” Mrs. Roush further states that the rifle remained in the box until Mr. Robinson’s death in 1955, after which she remarried and moved and at some point the box was “broken up for kindling wood and all identification lost except the yellow card above referred to, which I have delivered to Mr. Whedon along with the rifle”. Apparently, prior to the date of this document, Mrs. Roush had sold this rifle, identified by SN in the affidavit, to a Mr. Parker Whedon of Charlotte, North Carolina. Also accompanied by the original 4-1/2″ x 2-1/2″ piece of yellowed paper which has the typewritten notation “This gun was taken from Sitting Bull’s house upon the occasion of his arrest on Dec. 15/91.” over the typewritten signature “Jas. Mc Laughlin”. In addition there is a report of fiber analysis conducted by OIPS Testing Experts of Appleton, Wisconsin, dated December 18, 2012. This test states “No UV florescence” and “Mix of soft wood, unbleached sulfite – (Spruce and/or Hemlock) and Softwood Groundwood – Fir and (Spruce and/or Hemlock) / “It is possible for the paper to be from 1890. The fiber types were available by 1890 but the type of mix was not typical.” Also in this volume of provenance are several letters of correspondence to Mr. Parker Whedon, apparently an attorney in Charlotte, North Carolina from the Smithsonian Office of Anthropology and the Museum of the American Indian, NY, NY. In a June 24, 1968 letter from the Smithsonian, over the signature of John C. Ewers, Senior Ethnologist, he states that “While reading My Visit Among the Hostile Indians and How They Became My Friends”, Rudolph Crownau on pages 410-425, I noted a printing of a letter to Crownau from Mr. W.D. Campbell, proprietor of Campbell’s Curio Store, 325 South Spring Street, Los Angeles, California, dated June 14, 1897, stating that he had obtained a number of articles “from the Indian agent at Standing Rock and he got them when Bull was killed.” The agent would have been James Mc Laughlin.” On page 423 the letter mentions several items that are still known today. On page 425 Mr. Crownau states that all of those items became the property of Mr. T.S. Lowe of Los Angeles in 1898. When Mr. Lowe died, they apparently then went to a Mr. William Fitzhugh of San Francisco, where they were exhibited for many years. When Mr. Fitzhugh died, the collection was acquired by the Museum of the American Indian, HEYE Foundation NY,NY. He continues that the article does not mention Sitting Bull’s guns but speculates that they were sold before the Crownau letter. In a July 20, 1968 letter to attorney Whedon from the Museum of the American Indian over the signature of Fredrick J. Dockstader, director, he states that his museum still has the Fitzhugh collection, intact, but there is no indication that they ever received any firearms and he speculates that the evidence “Seems to agree strongly with the documentation which supports your belief that the rifle #3536 in your possession is indeed the one formerly owned by Sitting Bull”. Another letter from Mr. Dockstader dated August 2, 1968, states he could “Further help you only in the fact that some of the typewritten statements in your possession match those which were with specimens which we received on our own collection”. Another letter to attorney Whedon from Assumption Abbey of Richaroton, North Dakota dated December 13, 1969 over the signature of Father Louis Pfaller, wherein he advises that he is enclosing a copy of a letter written by Mc Laughlin to D. F. Barry in which he presents Barry with “one of the 5 guns taken from Sitting Bull’s cabin”. He further states that “In checking some typewritten material from 1895, I find that it is very likely the same typewriter. My reason is that the number 9 is exactly alike. The lower part of the number is short and almost forms a period.” Also accompanying is a copy of the Barry letter dated “Standing Rock April 30th 1891” over the signature of James Mc Laughlin. Mr. Mc Laughlin states “I present you herewith for your collection of “Curios” a Sharp’s carbine, patent of 1848 numbered 39120 which was found in Sitting Bull’s house by the Indian police—–on the morning of December 15th 1890—–“. And later “This was one of five (5) rifles found in Sitting Bulls house by the police—–.” An additional letter from Father Pfaller dated January 3, 1970 states that he is enclosing the page in notebook 12 “which shows that three of Sitting Bull’s guns were loaned to the Indian Policemen, after Dec. 15, 1890. There is no record of what eventually happened to them.” A copy of that page, which is apparently found in a small notebook with a typewritten label, “McLAUGHLIN COLLECTION / Notebook 12, Dec. 1890 / RCM”, above that label is handwritten “Guns turned in and captured by Indian Police subsequent to Dec. 15th 1890”. A copy of page 12 lists the names of 24 Indians whose guns were “loaned to Indian Police”, line 15 lists Sitting Bull. Excerpts from the book The Arrest and Killing of Sitting Bull(author unknown), on pages 86-87, 108-109 describe the arrest of Sitting Bull on December 15, 1890. Pages 86-87 are by Sioux policemen Shoots Walking. He states that the night before a large number of Indian Police had gone to the home of Chief of Police Bullhead about 3 or 4 miles from Sitting Bull’s place. The morning of the 15th they rode directly to Sitting Bull’s house and surrounded it with Cpt. Bullhead, Sgt. Shavehead and 3 other policemen entered the house with the others standing outside. He states that Sitting Bull was in bed and 2 of the policemen pulled him out of bed. Cpt. Bullhead took a rifle which was under Sitting Bull’s bed and another hanging on the wall. They allowed Sitting Bull to get dressed and led him outside where they were confronted by Sitting Bull’s supporters who attacked the police with one of them shooting Cpt.Bullhead through his body which prompted another policemen, Strikes the Kettle to shoot Sitting Bull, killing him instantly. In an unsigned and undated old letter on the letterhead of Walter H. Robinson, Attorney at Law, addressed to renowned old time dealer/collector, Robert Ables, Mr. Robinson details much of the same information as found in the sworn affidavit of Mrs. Roush. Accompanying this lot is an orig cabinet card from Copelin Studios, Chicago which is a studio photograph of Sitting Bull in buckskins with his pipe and bearing what is probably an authentic signature of Sitting Bull. Also accompanying is a first day issue of the Sitting Bull 28 cent U.S. postage stamp postmarked Rapid City, SD September 14, 1989. Additionally accompanying are several copies of photographs of Sitting Bull’s cabin. Also accompanying is a copy of several handwritten letters, presumably from Maj. Mc Laughlin, all dated December 14, 1890, regarding the order to arrest Sitting Bull. The evidence that this rifle was taken from the cabin of Sitting Bull on the day he was arrested and killed is very compelling. Rarely does such an item come to market with documentation beyond “family lore” or simply word of mouth. So much so that in a December 23,1969 letter from John Ewers, the Smithsonian inquired with interest in obtaining the rifle to accompany the now famous 1866 SRC on display there. CONDITION: Fair. No orig finish remains with the metal being an overall mottled dark brown patina. Forearm is missing a sliver on the left side and has a crack on the right side, otherwise wood is sound showing a dark hand worn patina. Mechanics need attention. Worn dark bore. Cabinet card photo of Sitting Bull is fine. 49593-1 JR (35,000-55,000) – Lot 3255

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3256
$31,050.00

RARE AND HISTORIC BOW OF FAMOUS LAKOTA SIOUX CHIEF GALL.

This wonderful decorated Sioux Bow, 41″ tip to tip and may be the bow that Chief Gall is seen holding including a famous photograph made of him by David F. Barry about 1881. An old worn typed label reads “Sioux Buffalo Bow / Gift from Chief Pezi” (Gall) / Standing Rock Res / Donated by J McLaughlin”. James McLaughlin author of My Friend The Indian, was long time Indian agent, present at Standing Rock Reservation from 1881 – 1890. McLaughlin knew Gall very well and writes prominently about his close personal friend, though not specifically stating this gift, but we are told other McLaughlin Indian objects are noted with similar typed tags. Though Gall is not as well known in the Custer massacre as Sitting Bull or Crazy Horse, Gall was indeed among the fiercest warriors. In the first volley, Gall’s two wives and three daughters were killed. An excellent biography on Gall by Robert Larson, Gall, Lakota War Chief, “A particularly bitter factor in the deaths of most of Gall’s family in 1876 was the involvement of Gall’s old nemesis Bloody Knife. Little Sioux, one of the Arikara warrior scouts who preceded Reno’s crossing of the Greasy Grass, claimed in a later interview that he and three other Arikara scouts saw three women and two children running as fast as they could toward the river. He fired twice at them, and then he and his comrades rode through the timber toward the river, where they killed all of them. Whether or not any of these victims were members of the Gall family cannot be proven with certainty, but Bloody Knife’s involvement in this phase of the battle seems unquestionable. As Custer’s chief Indian scout, he was probably at the head of this scouting party, searching for ponies and not being averse to killing Lakota families in the process. Obviously Gall was grief stricken when he saw the dead bodies of these family members. the Little Bighorn would mean glory for many of his comrades, but it would be an almost unbearable personal tragedy for him. He no doubt pondered the irony of this tragic development. He was one of the fiercest of the Lakota warriors, and yet he could not protect his own family. Of particular surprise to him was the fact that Reno’s troopers, as well as those hated Arikara scouts, got close enough to kill the most defenseless members of the Hunkpapa camp. Had the distraught war leader made this discovery upon his first return to camp, he would have vigorously pursued Reno’s troopers to their final defensive position on the hilltop east of the Little Bighorn. Revenge would have been his overwhelming emotion. When he finally did recover from his crippling anguish, startled by the sound of increasing gunfire to the north, his mood was dominated by a thirst for vengeance. “It made my heart bad,” he later remarked. “After that I killed all my enemies with the hatchet.”” This particular title also shows good 1881 D.F. Barry facsimile photograph on p. 139, owned by Historical Society of North Dakota, showing Gall with quite possibly this bow. Rarely do historical bow’s or other objects directly relating to prominent Indians from the Battle of The Little Big Horn ever come to market. CONDITION: Very good to fine overall. Bow retains good red, black and yellow decoration with wear where held sinew wrapped decoration is intact and bow string is present though knot loose on one end. Accompanying pasted tag is soiled but still discernible. It is interesting to note that the decorations there are 9 light stripes on one internal edge near center and 7 light stripes on other side of middle and that Gall wore 9 white stripes on his right forearm which I have not noted on other American Indians as decorations. Accompanying custom stand is very good as is. Accompanying copy of Larson’s biography. 49129-1 JS (20,000-40,000) – Lot 3256

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3257
$24,150.00

FABULOUS “AS FOUND” AMERICAN INDIAN USED PLAINS RIFLE WITH RAWHIDE AND TACK REPAIRS.

SN NSN. This large bore 50 Cal. percussion “HENRY FOLSOM, ST LOUIS” marked Plains rifle was just recently found in a Maine estate. Gun exhibits an impeccable “as found” surface. True orig American Indian rawhide repaired guns have always been heavily faked and spurious examples abound. This gun appears to have sat undisturbed in an attic for well over a hundred years. Gun exhibits a 7″ sinew sewn rawhide wrap retaining bbl to stock forward of lock. Wrist is repaired with wrapped trade cord; several iron nails with trade tack decoration at rear of repair. There is a nearly identical Henry Folsom Plains Rifle which was owned and used by famous Indian scout “Little Bat” Garnier at Ft. Robinson, Nebraska. Little Bat’s gun is owned by the Nebraska State Historical Society. It is noted that 50 Cal. balls were excavated from the Battle of Little Bighorn that were used by the victorious Sioux. There are at least a few St. Louis Plains Rifles of known use from that battle. You will not find a finer, classic American Plains Indian rawhide and tack percussion rifle. CONDITION: Iron surfaces are overall smooth with areas of rust and pitting. Medium weight 52 Cal. oct bbl measures 34″ with orig sights. Gun weighs 9.4 lbs overall. Gun is functional with well discerned rifling in bore, though pitted. Brass trigger guard, buttplate and tacks exhibit chocolate colored patina. Stock retains hand worn patina with 30-40% orig varnish still exhibiting orig striped design. The repairs are as noted. Rawhide is tight with good patina; some scuffs and about a 3″ hairline crack on reverse side of wrist. There is about a 1″ piece of wood broken at toe with toeplate bent and rescrewed. Gun retains orig wooden ramrod with comparable patina to rest of gun. Gun is accompanied by an stylized American Indian wooden saddle used as display stand along with 19th century buffalo horn powderhorn with similar tacks, nails and trade cord much like that used in the Indian rawhide repair. Horn and saddle are overall very good 49153-1 JS (15,000-25,000) – Lot 3257

3258
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LARGE ARCHIVE FROM BATTLE OF LITTLE BIGHORN SURVIVOR WINFIELD SCOTT EDGERLY.

Winfield Scott Edgerly was a survivor of the Battle of the Little Bighorn serving as Lt. with Troop D under Reno’s command. He would later see action with the 7th Cavalry at the Battle of Wounded Knee. He rose to the rank of Brigider General and retired just prior to WWI. This archive includes fine framed vellum commission signed by Pres. Chester Arthur in 1883 when Edgerly became Capt. in the 7th US Cavalry, fine framed 9″ x 11″ photograph, about 30 orig documents and letters including a fine 2-pg autographed letter written Jul. 1883, just prior to promotion to Captain, and a rare letter from Libby Custer to Edgerly’s wife written in Mar. 1877 which is quite sentimental concerning the memories of General Custer and his officers killed less than a year earlier at the Little Bighorn. Edgerly graduated from West Point in 1870 and was appointed 2nd Lieutenant in the 7th US Calvary and stayed with that unit for most of his career. Among the albums of Edgerly family memorabilia include articles and newspaper clippings concerning Edgerly & Custer along with several photographs and letters from Edgerly, obituary, various special orders and receipts. Also included is a copy of Scalp Dance, The Edgerly Papers on the Battle of the Little Big Horn. by George Clark, 1985. The commission in this archive is pictured on rear end paper of this scarce book. This is a very interesting archive with much ephemera from one of the most important surviving officers in Reno’s Fight. CONDITION: Commission is very fine as framed with discernible signatures & text. Framed photograph is also very good as framed. Letters are overall very good. The Libby Custer letter is trimmed at top written on thin glassine paper with dark blue ink which is easily discerned. (It is interesting to note that Libby wrote her name as “Mrs. G.A. Custer” at top.) Interested parties should view this archive as the majority of pieces are very good to fine, however there are scattered areas of soiling, foxing & acid burn associated with such a large grouping of paper & ephemera. 49679-1 JS (8,000-12,000) – Lot 3258

3259
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WAR AXE SHOWN IN PHOTOGRAPH OF “YOUNG EAGLE” TAKEN BY FAMOUS WISCONSIN PHOTOGRAPHER H. H. BENNETT CIRCA 1900.

This exact beaded axe is shown as plate #2074 “Chach-scheb-nee-neck-ah” or Young Eagle a Ho Chunk Indian near Green Bay, Wisconsin. There is an affidavit stating that the spiked tomahawk was bought from an Indian family in the 1970’s and it had belonged to Chief “Yellow Thunder”. Included with this spiked tomahawk are two facsimile photographs showing “Young Eagle” posing with this exact spiked tomahawk as the bead work patterns appear identical. CONDITION: Very good to fine overall. Beads are complete as is rawhide. A silver chain attached with 1853 half-dime is a more recent addition. Iron head shows similar staining patterns as in photograph and possibly additional wear and sharpening to cutting edge since time of photographs. Rawhide is quite supple and some is newer replacements. Large tack holding rawhide at top is loose. 49573-1 JS (7,000-9,000) – Lot 3259

3260
$31,050.00

EXTRAORDINARY SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1875 TYPE III OFFICER’S SPORTING RIFLE.

SN NSN. Cal. 45-70 Outstanding Type III rifle with 26″ rnd bbl, gold-washed Beach’s configuration front sight, 1200-yd, ski-jump rifle rear right and tang sight with 3-1/2″ staff inletted into the top of the wrist. Bottom of bbl has a single iron guide containing an orig brass-tipped hickory ramrod. Mounted in a nicely figured, straight grain American walnut half stock with checkered forestock & wrist with an orig Model 1873 buttplate without trap. Left side of wrist is marked with the rectangular “SWP / 1885” cartouche. It has 2-pc trigger guard with serrated single set trigger. Bottom of wrist has an attached checkered rnd knob grip adapter/finger rest. Tip of the forestock is inletted with an engraved foliate shaped pewter nosecap. Breechblock has 1873 markings and bbl standard Springfield inspector markings. Lockplate is marked “U S / SPRINGFIELD” and a small eagle. Interior parts are unmarked except for one small “H” on the gun hammer tumbler and a small “8” on the sear. Bottom of bbl is stamped “25” with a small serpentine mark and a tiny hammer-shaped mark. Bottom of receiver is marked with a small “B”. Inside trigger bow is stamped with a “1” and another indecipherable mark. Lockplate, hammer shank, breechblock, top front of receiver, top tang, trigger bow & buttplate tang are all very nicely engraved in foliate arabesque patterns without background shading. According to various publications there were about 477 of these scarce rifles produced 1875 to 1885 at the Springfield Arsenal in 3 variations. There were about 100 Type III rifles produced in 1885. These rifles were intended for purchase by military officers but were not overly enthusiastically received and by 1885 sales were lagging with many going unsold. In the late 1880’s the remaining stocks were used as prizes for shooting contests or gifts to high ranking officials. Regardless of their popularity, they remain a rare item to be found today with the majority showing heavy wear and little orig finish. CONDITION: Extremely fine+. Overall retains 98-99% crisp orig finish with strong bright blue on bbl, brilliant case colors on lockplate, hammer, breechblock, top tang & trigger guard. Trigger bow is moderately faded. Buttplate retains about 80% orig blue and the forend cap about all of its bright orig polish. Tang sight retains most of its orig fire blue. Wiping rod is crisp and near new. Mechanics are crisp. Brilliant shiny bore appears to be new and unfired. Museum quality specimen! 49403-7 JR (27,500-37,500) – Lot 3260

3261
$20,125.00

RARE SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1875 TYPE III OFFICER’S MODEL TRAPDOOR RIFLE.

SN NSN. Cal. 45-70 Rare rifle with 26″ rnd bbl, gold washed combination front sight 1200 yard ski jump rifle rear sight and type III tang sight inlet into top of wrist. Bore has Metford-style rifling. Bottom of bbl has a single guide containing an orig brass-tipped, hickory cleaning rod. Mounted in a one-piece half stock of nicely figured straight grain American walnut with checkered forearm and wrist. Bottom tang is mounted with an attachable, checkered grip adapter finger rest. Left side of stock has an “SWP / 1885” cartouche and forend cap is engraved pewter Christmas tree-style. Buttplate is 1873 style without trap. Lockplate, hammer, breechblock, top of receiver ring, breechblock latch, trigger bow, bbl band, and buttplate tang are very nicely engraved in foliate arabesque patterns with light shading and no background. Breechblock has standard markings with the date “1873” and lockplate is simply marked “U.S. Springfield” with a small eagle. There was a total of 477 of these rifles produced about 1875 to 1885 in three variations, this being the third type. Of the total, only about 100 type III rifles were produced. These rifles were intended to be sold to Army officers for personal sporting use, primarily in the American West. Apparently, they were not strong sellers, and the last batch was used as prizes for shooting contests and presentation to high government officials. Given their extreme rarity, having been produced over 130 years ago, they are seldom encountered on the open market. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl retains 96-98% strong orig blue with a few scattered spots of surface rust and slight muzzle edge wear. Breechblock retains most of its orig case colors, bright in sheltered areas, fading elsewhere. Lockplate and hammer retain colors in sheltered areas having turned mostly to silver. Trigger guard is a gray patina. Buttplate retains about 80% strong orig blue with wear on the heel and toe. Stock is sound with a few scattered bruises with light nicks and dings and retains about 95% strong orig varnish. There is a chip in front of the trigger plate tang. Cleaning rod is extremely fine. Mechanics are crisp. Brilliant shiny bore. 49496-1 JR (16,000-26,000) – Lot 3261

3262
$6,325.00

RARE SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1881 LONG RANGE TRAPDOOR RIFLE.

SN 162359. Cal. 45-80. Rare, orig long range trapdoor rifle with 32-1/2″ bbl that has Bull’s modified 1879 rear sight with windage screw in the right side. The bore has 6 narrow lands and wide grooves and top of the bbl has special inspector initials over the chamber area. This one is marked “HGR”. All other markings are standard for this model. Breechblock is 2nd type 1873 with flat 1879 lockplate. This rifle is mounted in a special service-style stock with Hotchkiss butt which consists of a little wider buttplate that is unmarked and without trap. The wood underneath the buttplate is not inletted for cleaning rod or tool. Almost immediately these rifles were deemed inappropriate because it would imply that the service rifle was inferior to the ones used by the shooting teams. It was ordered that the 150 rifles be distributed to division commanders to make such distribution as they deemed appropriate. This rifle is identified by SN in a chart on p. 224 of The .45-70 SPRINGFIELD Book II 1865-1893, Frasca, as being one of those special “Long Range Rifles”. This chart shows that this rifle left Springfield Arsenal as found today with a Bull’s long range rear sight and in a Hotchkiss stock that bore the “SWP / 1881” cartouche. It had 6 lands & grooves with “HGR” initials on the bbl and a smooth trigger. This rifle retains its original 32-1/2″ bbl with 6 lands & grooves with the “HGR” inspector initials and its orig smooth trigger. Bottom of the forestock has a slot containing a button head ramrod. It has standard square base front sight/bayonet lug covered by type 3 snap-on sheet metal sight hood that is pinned in place. It retains its smooth walnut detachable grip adapter. Although the reference publication lists the cartouche as “SWP/1881” this is undoubtedly an error as there is no doubt that this stock is orig to this rifle. The order to produce these rifles was dated in Dec, 1880 and completed in Mar, 1881. PROVENANCE: Jonathan Peck Collection. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl retains 95-96% crisp original blue with only light muzzle end wear and some light dulling over the chamber area. Breechblock retains virtually all of its original bright case colors, brilliant in sheltered areas. Lock plate and hammer retain virtually all of their orig arsenal finish. Stock is sound with light handling and storage marks and shows a light hand worn patina. Mechanics are crisp. Very bright shiny bore. 49617-1 JR (5,000-8,000) – Lot 3262

3263
$8,050.00

RARE SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1888 POSITIVE CAM TRAPDOOR MILITARY RIFLE.

SN 415598. Cal. 45-70. Very rare rifle, only about 100 produced in 1888. This improvement was designed to reduce play in the breechblock and is readily identifiable by the firing pin retaining screw being just visible on right side of breechblock underneath the thumb latch. It is otherwise a standard trapdoor rifle with 32-1/2″ bbl, square base front sight/bayonet lug and Buffington rear sight. Breechblock and lockplate have standard markings. Mounted in a 1-pc walnut stock with 2 bands with a groove down the bottom of forestock containing a buttoned-head ramrod. Left side of stock, at the wrist, has a crisp “SWP” cartouche over the date “1888”. Buttplate is standard rifle/carbine style without trap. Bottom of stock, below bottom tang, has the “P” in a circle proof. According to The .45-70 SPRINGFIELD Book II 1865-1893, Frasca, there was 100 of these rifles produced at the behest of Col. A.R. Buffington in 1888 for testing at the San Antonio Arsenal. The request was approved and 100 rifles, in the 415000 serial range, were produced between January & July 1888. There is no indication as to whether these rifles ever reached San Antonio or if they were ever tested. Regardless, they are one of the most rare Springfield Trapdoor rifles. PROVENANCE: Jonathan Peck Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus. Overall retains about 99% crisp original finish with bright blue & lightly faded case colors, brilliant in sheltered areas and also on top tang. Wood has a few nicks & scratches and storage dings with crisp cartouche. Mechanics are crisp. Brilliant shiny bore. Appears to be unfired. 49617-2 JR (3,000-5,000) – Lot 3263

3264
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FINE PRESENTATION 1ST MODEL MERWIN & HULBERT ARMY SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER.

SN 6379. Cal. 44 M&H. Nickel finish with 7″ rnd bbl, integral front sight and 1-line Merwin & Hulbert address on top with Hopkins & Allen manufacturer’s address on left side. It has square butt grip frame with lanyard swivel and is mounted with red & black marbled, checkered hard rubber grips. This is the 1st type revolver with open top frame and scooped flute cylinder. Back strap is engraved in period script “A.H.B. to F.C.B. 12/25.78”. The SN is found on butt strap and assembly “3850” is on the left side of butt strap under the grip, also on cyl spindle, rear face of cyl and rear face of bbl lug. Production figures for the Merwin & Hulbert are unknown but Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms states that production is estimated at only a few thousand. Merwin & Hulbert were not themselves manufacturers but dealers & promoters who contracted the manufacturing process to established firearms makers, in this case Hopkins & Allen. These revolvers were very popular on the American frontier with lawmen & others for their rapidity of unloading & reloading. Once all the cartridges were fired, a simple twist & pull of the bbl/cyl assembly emptied the cyl which could then be re-closed and rapidly reloaded through the loading gate on right side of frame. Unfortunately by the time the Merwin & Hulbert emerged on the scene Colt had a 3-year head start with their distribution system and in government contracts. In addition the early Merwin & Hulbert revolvers were introduced in their proprietary calibers such as found here. That ammunition was not always readily available which depressed sales until the company began chambering their revolvers in standard calibers. Merwin & Hulbert marketed these fine revolvers in several different models and calibers only from 1876-1880. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus, all matching except grips which are unnumbered. Overall retains virtually all of its fine orig nickel finish with only some very fine pin prick flaking on sides of frame. Hammer retains about all of its orig case colors, turned a little dark. Grips are crisp, mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 49450-12 JR (17,000-25,000) – Lot 3264

3265
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Please Note: Recent information has been received that this set of revolvers was purchased from a farmer in Wisconsin in 1974 by renowned collector Roger Muckerheide. He sold them several years later through a West Coast auction house.

EXTREMELY RARE CASED SET OF FACTORY ENGRAVED SMITH & WESSON NO. 2 ARMY TIP-UP REVOLVERS.

SN 75381/76487. Cal. 32 RF. Both revolvers are identical, blue and silver finish with 5″ oct ribbed bbls, German silver front sights with 1-line address on ribs. Top straps are 3-pin style with cyl stops and rear sight. Both are mounted with 2-pc smooth rosewood grips, matching numbered to their respective revolvers. Both revolvers have assembly numbers on left side of their grip frames, under the grips, with matching assembly numbers on rear faces of bbl lugs and front faces of cyls. Revolvers are nearly identically engraved with extremely fine, intertwined foliate arabesque patterns that have fine pearled background. Frames have full coverage on the sides with matching patterns on the backstraps and buttstraps. Matching patterns extend onto the bbl lugs and side flats at the muzzles. Top front flats of the frames and rear top flats of bbls are also beautifully engraved. Cyls are engraved with a full band of matching foliate arabesque patterns around the patent dates in the center. Accompanied by an incredible, blue velvet lined mahogany casing that is recessed for the two revolvers and a rosewood handled brass cleaning rod. There are 5 covered compartments with “certified antique ivory” pulls containing a small bottle of oil, a functioning key, and 9 cal 32 rimfire cartridges. These revolvers are accompanied by a factory letter which confirms they were among a 50-unit shipment of Model No. 2 Army’s in January 1871 to M. W. Robinson of New York City, S&W’s largest distributor of the late 19th & early 20th Century. The letter states this shipment consisted of a variety of finishes and barrel lengths and that 10 of the 50 were engraved, 2 of which had a “plated breech” (frame), which conclusively identifies this pair of revolvers as being factory engraved. Throughout the U.S. and around the world, both during the Civil War and in the last half of the 19th Century, many soldiers and, famous and not so famous personages, made great use of the S&W No. 2 Army as they’re arm of personal protection, such as Wild Bill Hickok who was found to have been carrying a No. 2 Army on the night he was killed in 1874. Rarely does one find an engraved No. 2 Army, let alone a matched set and especially housed in an incredible case. This is one of the finest sets of Smith & Wesson No. 2 Army Revolvers come to market in recent years Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Revolvers are virtually identical, all matching and in very fine to extremely fine condition. They retain about 95% glossy orig blue on the bbls with the losses from flaking, not wear. Frames retain virtually all of their strong orig silver finish, slightly thin on the backstrap of #75381. Triggers and hammers show dark case colors. Cyls retain virtually all of their strong orig blue, slightly lighter on the cyl of #75381. Grips are all extremely fine plus, with sharp edges and 99% plus orig varnish. Mechanics are crisp. Strong bright bores with some light roughness. Case is sound with some minor handling and storage nicks and scratches and retains about 97-98% orig finish. Interior is lightly faded with light soil. Other accessories are fine. 49654-5 JR IVORY (25,000-40,000) – Lot 3265

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3266
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SMITH & WESSON FIRST MODEL SCHOFIELD SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER WITH THE VERY RARE KELTON SAFETY.

SN 2240. Cal 45 Schofield. Blue finish with 7″ key-hole bbl, pinned half-moon front sight with fixed rear sight in the bbl latch. Both sides of ejector housing have standard Schoefield markings. Mounted with smooth 2-pc walnut grips, matching numbered to this revolver. Left grip has the outline of its orig inspector cartouche. Buttstrap has a small “US” on the toe. Right side of frame, back of the recoil shield is mounted with the Kelton safety which is a short lever with large, checkered, dished thumbpiece that when placed in the “up” position locks the hammer which cannot be fired until the safety is released. According to Smith & Wesson, 1857-1945, Neal & Jinks, in about 1887 the US Ordnance Dept. at Springfield Arsenal reportedly fitted 25 Schoefield revolvers with the Kelton hammer safety. According to referenced publication, all of the ones examined as of that writing are within the serial range of about 1900 to 2600, which encompasses this revolver. Accompanied by a Smith & Wesson factory letter which identifies this revolver in Cal. 45 Schoefield, shipped July 12 1875 to the US Government. It left the factory with 7″ bbl, blue finish and smooth walnut grips. The letter further states that they have no record regarding the Kelton safety, that such work was performed at a US Government arsenal. CONDITION: Fine, all matching. Bbl retains 60-65% orig blue with the balance a plummy brown patina. Frame retains about 80-85% orig blue with sharp edge wear and some light scratches. Frontstrap retains strong glossy blue, the backstrap about 60% orig blue & the buttstrap a grey patina. Cylinder retains dark blue in the flutes with flaked thin blue on the outer diameter with some light spots of rust. Grips are sound with a few nicks & scratches and show a hand worn patina. Hammer retains about 75% bright case colors and the trigger guard strong case colors on the sides, faded to silver elsewhere. Mechanics are crisp. Bright shiny bore. 49494-1 JR (15,000-25,000) – Lot 3266

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3267
$9,200.00

WONDERFUL MARTIALLY MARKED SMITH & WESSON FIRST MODEL SCHOFIELD SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER.

SN 267. Cal. 45 Schofield. Blue finish with 7″ keyhole bbl, half moon front sight with 2-pc walnut grips, numbered to this revolver, that have a partially legible cartouche on left side and there is a small “US” on toe of buttstrap. Ejector housing has usual markings on both sides and there are small inspector initials on various parts. This revolver will letter as having been shipped to the Springfield Armory on July 12, 1875. Only about 3,000 of these fine revolvers were ordered by the Government in 1875. Virtually the entire shipment was issued to front line Cavalry units where they saw action in the Indian Wars. The majority of these revolvers were sold after a short period of service as government surplus to Schuyler, Hartley & Graham with the majority of them having their bbls shortened to 5″ and resold to Wells Fargo. Others were sold by Hartley & Graham on the commercial market. Few survive completely orig today with any orig finish and configuration. CONDITION: Fine to very fine, all matching including grips, cylinder, bbl & latch. Bbl retains 30-40% orig blue, mostly in sheltered areas with balance a blue/gray patina. Cylinder has strong blue in flutes with outer diameter a blue/gray patina. Frame & sideplate retain 60-70% orig blue with “candy striping” on sideplate and right side of frame. Grip frame also has candy striping, being mostly a blue/gray patina. Grips are sound showing moderate to heavy wear with visible cartouche on left side and traces of orig finish in top flutes. Mechanics are crisp, very bright shiny bore. 49450-19 JR (9,000-15,000) – Lot 3267

3268
$5,175.00

EXTREMELY FINE SMITH & WESSON NEW MODEL #3 SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER, SN 581.

SN 581. Cal. 32. This Smith & Wesson No. 3 is in near new condition with 6-1/2″ bbl, checkered hard rubber grips with S&W monogram. Top flat of bbl rib has Smith & Wesson address and patent dates ranging from 1865-1871 in 2 lines. This is a low SN being made early in production. Over 35,000 new Model 3’s were made between 1878 and 1912. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Extremely fine overall. Gun retains about 98% of its orig bright blue finish overall, with areas of reduction on high points of cylinder, muzzle edge, back edge of frame project above grip and grip straps. Grips are sound, solid and well fit. Hammer and trigger guard retain muted case color with balance a silver/grey Mechanically, gun functions with crisp shiny bore. 49059-130 JS (4,000-6,000) – Lot 3268

3269
$5,462.50

SCARCE CASED SMITH AND WESSON NO. 2 ARMY TIP-UP REVOLVER.

SN 28590. Cal. 32 RF. Blue finish with 6″ ribbed oct bbl, nickel silver half-moon front sight and fixed sight in cyl stop in top strap. Top strap is 3-pin style. Cyl is unfluted with patent dates about 1/2 way around circumference. Mounted with smooth 2-pc rosewood grips, matching numbered to this revolver. Left side of grip frame, under the grip, has the assembly number L5, which number is also found on the rear face of bbl lug and front face of cyl. Accompanied by an orig burgundy velvet lined mahogany case, compartmented in the bottom for the revolver, a sealed box of Union Metallic Cartridge Co. Cal 32 Long RF cartridges and 6 loose cartridges. This revolver was probably produced in late 1864 – early 1865, prior to the end of the Civil War. These revolvers were extremely popular with the Union Army and frequently saw very hard service and are seldom found with high orig finish. They were also popular with the civilian population, even with such notables as Wild Bill Hickok, who was carrying one of these revolvers the night he was killed in Deadwood, SD in 1874. CONDITION: Extremely fine, all matching. Overall retains about 98% glossy orig blue with fine sharp edge wear and slight surface flaking, mostly on left side. Front and back straps show very light wear at the heel and toe. Hammer, trigger and ejector pin retain strong but faded case colors. Cyl retains about 90% orig blue with the loss areas flaked to a light patina. Cyl has been fired but retains most of its orig blue in the chambers. Grips are crisp with only faint sharp edge wear and retain about 99% orig varnish. Mechanics are crisp. Brilliant shiny bore, has been fired but very little. Case has a couple of grain checks in the bottom, otherwise is sound with a couple of small scrapes and a stain on the lid and overall retains most of its orig varnish. Interior is clean and bright with light soil and damage from the hammer spur and heel of the grip frame. Box of ammunition is crisp and clean. A truly scarce revolver in extremely hard to find orig condition. 49654-3 JR (4,000-7,000) – Lot 3269

3270
$5,175.00

VERY RARE ENGRAVED AND CASED SMITH AND WESSON 38 SINGLE ACTION 2ND MODEL TOP BREAK REVOLVER TWO BARREL SET.

SN 81871. Cal. 38 S&W. Silver & blue finish with 5″ and 3-1/4″ rnd ribbed bbls that have pinned half-moon front sights and fixed rear sights in the bbl latches. Frame is spur trigger style with rnd butt, mounted with 2-pc smooth pearl grips that have deep gold S&W medallions. Revolver is spectacularly relief engraved with full coverage, incredible, intertwined foliate arabesque and floral engraving patterns that have fine shaded background. Frame has about 90% coverage, including even the back of recoil shields. Matching engraving patterns extend over the top straps and nearly full length on sides of bbls with matching patterns on the bottom of the bbls at the muzzles. Top of the ribs are engraved with geometric patterns each end of the address. Backstrap and buttstrap are also engraved to match. Cyl is engraved with full coverage matching patterns with an open space border around the flutes and cyl stop notches with a smooth band where one would expect to see a cyl line. Spare bbl has the SN 121420. Accompanied by a rare and nicely decorated, blue velvet lined, acid-etched brass case which is compartmented for the revolver, an extra bbl and a miniature oil bottle (which is missing). This case was produced by the L.F. Grammes & Sons Co., of Allentown, PA. The Grammes Co., was founded in 1875 and specialized in bespoke display boxes with a variety of levels of adornment. This truly wonderful case is illustrated on the top, front and both ends with acid-etched panels depicting nautical themes, the feature image on the front is strongly influenced from the painting “The Great Wave Off Kanagawa”, a pivotal woodblock print by the famous Japanese artist, Hokusai, from his early 1830’s series “30-6 Views of Mount Fuji”, arguably one of the most important Japanese works of the 19th century. This case is unlike anything ever encountered by this cataloger but there is no doubt whatsoever that it is period to the revolver. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching except short bbl, as noted. Long bbl retains about 80% of its dull blue finish and the frame is a light silvered patina. Cyl retains dark blue in the flutes. Grips are sound with great fire. Mechanics are fine. Bright shiny bore with a few small scattered spots of pitting. The short bbl retains about 99% strong blue with brilliant shiny bore, probably unfired. Box is sound with some water spots on the front and shows a medium to dark mustard patina. Interior is moderately to heavily faded, showing bright purple in the center of the lid, faded to gold around the edges. Bottom is lightly soiled. 49654-4 JR (4,000-7,000) – Lot 3270

3271
$0.00

EXTREMELY RARE CASED FACTORY ENGRAVED SMITH AND WESSON FIRST MODEL SECOND ISSUE TIP-UP REVOLVER.

SN 25870. Cal. 22 short. Silver and blue finish with 3-3/16″ ribbed oct bbl with half-moon German silver front sight and rear sight in the cylinder lock, which is in the top strap. Cyl is unfluted with 7 chambers and patent dates about 2/3 around diameter. The square-butt frame is mounted with 2-pc “certifiable antique smooth ivory” grips, matching numbered to this revolver. Right side of front strap is stamped with a vertical “1” and a horizontal “1” which are assembly numbers. Matching assembly numbers are also found on rear face of bbl lug and front face of cyl. Revolver is most unusually engraved, by L.D. Nimschke himself. Frame has full coverage on both the side flats which consists of a wreath of foliate arabesque patterns which terminate in a griffin’s head or other similar-type mythological creature’s head with fine pearled background. Backstrap is engraved with a small ribbon at the top and a large fish down the backstrap with a songbird perched on a limb surrounded by leaves at the heel. Left side of bbl lug is engraved with an anchor around which is coiled a sea snake or serpent of some type, pierced by an arrow. Right side of bbl lug is engraved in foliate arabesque patterns. Buttstrap has the number “487” in ink covered by clear substance, probably an old museum mark or collection inventory number. Back of hammer is engraved in leaf and vine patterns. Accompanied by an orig, burgundy velvet lined mahogany case with bbl rest and form fitted cartridge block containing 52-rds of copper cased 22 short cartridges. Front of the case has a slot containing an orig slotted steel wiping rod. There is no indication of the meaning of the symbols on the backstrap but is is likely that this revolver was created as a gift to a seafaring man. Accompanied by a factory letter confirming this revolver was shipped in May 1860 to J. W. Storrs of New York City, Smith & Wesson’s sole distributor from 1857-1869. Although this model was produced in fairly large quantities few were engraved and not many of those survive today. They were very popular with ladies as muff pistols and gentlemen out on the town as pocket pistols. They usually saw very hard service and are rarely found today with high orig finish. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Extremely fine, all matching. Bbl retains 95-96% strong orig blue with some light flaking and sharp edge wear at the muzzle along with some minor surface discoloration. The entire frame retains virtually all of its orig silver finish, showing only very light sharp edge wear. Cyl retains 92-93% glossy orig blue. Grips are sound with sharp edges and show a fine ivory patina. Mechanics are fine. Bright shiny bore. Case is sound with a few light handling and storage nicks and scratches and retains most of its orig finish. Interior is moderately to heavily faded with only light soil. Cartridges and cleaning rod are fine. 49654-2 JR IVORY (9,000-15,000) – Lot 3271

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3272
$0.00

RARE ENGRAVED SMITH AND WESSON FIRST MODEL THIRD ISSUE TIP-UP REVOLVER WITH CASE.

SN 110155. Cal. 22 short. Nickel finished with 3-3/16″ rnd ribbed bbl, half-moon front sight and rear sight in cyl lock in top strap. Cyl is fluted with 7 chambers and the birdhead grip frame is mounted with 2-pc smooth pearl grips. Revolver is nicely engraved from the Nimschke shop in New York style with about 60% coverage foliate arabesque patterns on the frame with matching patterns on top of backstrap and on each side of the bbl at the muzzle and breech ends. Cyl is engraved with foliate patterns on lands between flutes with a very fine pearled outline. Accompanied by a “Dealer” purposed, puce color velvet lined rosewood box with rectangle brass plate in lid and a mortised brass lock in the bottom front. Interior is compartmented in orig style for the revolver and a cartridge block with recesses for 26 cal 22 cartridges. Open compartment in the right rear has a functioning key. Although this model was produced in fairly large quantities few were engraved and not many of those survive today. They were very popular with ladies as muff pistols and gentlemen out on the town as pocket pistols. They usually saw very hard service and are rarely found today with high orig finish. CONDITION: Revolver is extremely fine, all matching. Overall retains about 99% crisp orig nickel with some light spotting under the grips. Cyl shows slight losses on front face. Grips are sound, showing great fire and color. Mechanics are fine. Strong bright bore with a few spots of fine pitting. Case is fine. 49654-1 JR (2,500-4,000) – Lot 3272

3273
$0.00

LOT OF 2 REMINGTON ROLLINGBLOCK RIFLES FROM THE REMINGTON REFERENCE COLLECTION.

SN 10. 1) Cal. 50 RF. Rare prototype or bench model military rifle with 39″ rnd bbl, square base front sight/bayonet lug and rifle ladder rear sight graduated to 900-yds with a broken left arm, missing the slide. Receiver is marked “REMINGTON & SON’S / ILION, N.Y / PATd / DEC. 8. 1863” with 1864 & 1865 patent dates below. Mounted with uncheckered, straight grain American walnut with full length forearm that has steel nosecap and 3 bands with slotted head ramrod in open channel in the bottom. Middle band has a sling loop with corresponding sling loop in front of trigger guard. Buttstock has a small brass plate tacked to the bottom which bears the no. “66” and has usual carbine/musket buttplate stamped “US” on the tang and with a trap containing a long bristle bore brush. Right side of receiver and top tang has the electric pencil no. “114321142” which appears to be someone’s Social Security Number. All visible parts, including receiver, breechblock, hammer, bbl, trigger guard, buttstock, forearm in several places, bbl bands & nosecap are marked with a small “10”. Rear sight is unmarked, however, there is a small “28” stamped just forward of the rear sight. No disassembly was effected to check for other matching numbers. Accompanied by a copy of the Remington Inventory of Nov 1920 which lists item #66 as “Rem. B. L. rifle, 50 R. F. cal. 39″ bbl” and further shows “Case 21. 12-4”. Remington produced an excess of 1,000,000 of these large frame Rollingblock rifles in a great variety of cal. and bbl lengths for both the US military and numerous foreign governments. They were introduced in 1868 and discontinued in 1888. 2) NSN. Cal. 7 MM Mauser. No.1 RollingBlock rifle with 30″ rnd bbl, tall barleycorn front sight & ski jump rear sight graduated to 2100-yds. Top of bbl is marked “CAL. 7 M. M.”. Top tang is marked in 3-lines with the standard Remington markings. Mounted with uncheckered, straight grain American walnut with full length forearm, 2 bands & slotted head ramrod. Buttstock has straight grip with carbine/musket buttplate. Front band/bayonet lug has a sling loop with corresponding sling loop in buttstock. Bottom of the buttstock, just below the sling base has a rectangular brass tag attached stamped “616”. This is the exact type of brass tag installed by Remington in their reference collection. This is the type of Rollingblock rifle sold to Mexico and a number of other foreign militaries. It is well documented that in the late 1940s, early 1950s Remington deaccessioned quite a number of firearms from their reference collection to renowned dealer/collector Herb Glass. Another interesting thing to note about this pair of guns is that in the inventory listing, #66 is the very first Rolling Block and #616 is the very last Rolling Block listed. CONDITION: 1). Very fine, all matching. Bbl retains about 95% glossy orig blue with light, fine surface rust. Receiver retains most of its orig case colors, moderately to heavily faded. Breechblock, hammer & trigger guard have mostly faded to silver. Buttplate retains about 80% dull blue. Wood is sound with a series of dings on left side of buttstock with other light handling and storage marks and retains about 85-90% orig oil finish. Mechanics are crisp. Bright shiny bore. 2) Extremely fine plus. Overall retains 99% plus crisp orig factory finish with bright blues and brilliant case colors. Stock has a couple of small gouges, otherwise wood is sound with a very few, very small mars to the surface and overall retains virtually all of its crisp orig oil finish. Mechanics are crisp. Brilliant shiny bore, appears to be new and unfired indicative of a Remington reference collection gun. 49568-1 JR (9,000-14,000) – Lot 3273

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3274
$0.00

RARE REMINGTON ZOUAVE ROLLING BLOCK CONVERSION.

SN 102. Cal. 58 CF. SN 102. This rare rifle, one of possibly only two known, certainly few were ever made. It was made by Remington in 1867 from leftover Zouave rifles & was likely not acceptable to the military due to the heavy caliber, especially since the lighter 50-70 caliber was already in production. This rifle was one of two in the Remington Factory Museum & was de-accessioned in the 1940’s to reduce the size of the collection. It is described as having the orig Zouave bbl, 32-1/4” long, with saber bayonet lug on right side, orig front sight & 2-leaf, 3-position rear sight with orig Zouave brass furniture consisting of a nosecap, two bands, buttplate & small patchbox. Recess under patchbox has hole for spare nipple. It has a regular rnd top rolling block action with a sling loop in front web of trigger guard. The number “102” is stamped in the stock on bottom left front side of wrist by trigger guard. The number “175” is found on left side of top tang, under the wood and the number “23” is found on left side of butt. The number “5” is found on tang screw, which is also case colored. There are tack holes on bottom of stock, reportedly from where the brass Remington museum tag was removed. Accompanied by an orig unmarked brass handle bayonet with 20-1/8” Yaghtahan blade with a small “H” inspector mark on handguard and a “B.H.” on back of grip. It has its fine orig brass & leather scabbard. PROVENANCE: The William Smith Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Bbl retains about all of its glossy, bright, orig blue with some slight bayonet wear at muzzle. Receiver & trigger guard retain virtually all of their brilliant, orig case colors. Breechblock & hammer are in the white. Wood is sound with a series of small dings on forestock & light handling & storage marks on buttstock. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. Bayonet is very fine to extremely fine. Blade is bright with light surface discoloration, mostly on left side. Handle is clean. Scabbard is slightly crackled. 49312-71 FTL351 (7,000-10,000) – Lot 3274

3275
$5,750.00

EXCEPTIONAL CIVIL WAR REMINGTON MODEL 1863 ZOUAVE PERCUSSION RIFLE AND BAYONET.

SN NSN. Cal 58. 33″ bbl. This is a beautiful example of the popular Remington Civil War rifle in extremely fine condition. This gun conforms to standard configuration with blued rnd bbl with “VP”/eagle head proofs and “1863″ date on bbl tang. Left side of bbl stamped “STEEL” followed by “RKA” (Remick K. Arnold) inspector mark, 2-leaf rear sight and distinctive Remington part cylindrical front sight and bayonet lug. This gun is brass mounted with two spring retained bbl bands, nose cap, trigger guard, buttplate & patchbox. These brass components each have small brass inspector’s initials being “L”, “C”, “J” or “B”. Stock has two crisp inspector cartouches which read “HDJ” (Henry D Jennings) and “BH” (Benjamin Hannis). Accompanying bayonet is also inspected “BH” for Benjamin Hannis. This is a fine, complete and orig example of the popular brass mounted Remington rifle with beautiful stock and metal retaining much of its orig finish with a like-new shiny bore and excellent matching bayonet and scabbard. PROVENANCE: The William Smith Collection. Formerly from the Dr. Miller Estate Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Appears to be unfired retaining virtually all of its orig factory finish to both metal & wood with minor nicks, dings & a few light bruises in wood. Lockplate & hammer retain strong case colors, more faded on hammer. Bbl has a small band of wear just in front of rear sight. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 49312-72 FTL (6,000-8,000) – Lot 3275

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3276
$5,750.00

RARE ENGRAVED REMINGTON MODEL 1865 NAVY ROLLING BLOCK PISTOL.

SN 6226. Cal. 50 RF. Usual configuration with 8-1/2″ rnd bbl and pinched post front sight. Frame has usual 2-line markings on left side and top of the bbl, at the frame, has a small anchor. Bottom of the bbl, under the forearm has the inspector initials “FCW”. Left side of the frame does not have the inspector initials or “P” proof. Pistol is silver finished and mounted with smooth, certifiable antique ivory stocks. Pistol is engraved in New York style, probably from the L.D. Nimschke shop with full coverage on the sides & top of frame. Matching patterns extend over the bbl. Right side of frame has an empty inscription ribbon. Top of back strap, around the hammer slot is engraved in a fan pattern with matching patterns at bottom of back strap. Sides of trigger sheath are engraved in diamond patterns. It is believed that there were about 6,500 of these pistols made in the period 1866-1870 with the majority of them converted to Model 1867 with the addition of a new trigger plate, trigger guard & trigger making this an extremely rare pistol with only a few remaining in orig configuration. Of that number extremely few had special plating or engraving. Undoubtedly this pistol would have been a special presentation to someone of great importance or a high ranking military officer. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our“Ivory Position Statement”and the “Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object”. This information is located in our catalog on pages 30 and 31. PROVENANCE: The Elliott Burka Estate Collection. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Fine. Overall retains most of a fine restored silver finish with the trigger plate and front strap dull finish. Grip has a number of fine age lines in the butt, otherwise ivory is solid with no major flaws and shows a fine ivory patina. Mechanics are crisp, strong bore with some minor fine pitting that may clean much better. 49214-1 JR138 IVORY (6,000-10,000) – Lot 3276

3277
$17,825.00

RARE REMINGTON MODEL 1890 SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

SN 1985. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Very scarce blue finish Model 1890 with scarce 5-3/4″ bbl, full German silver front sight and 1-line Remington Arms Co. address. Left side of frame is marked, in tiny letters, “44. C.F.W.”. Mounted with 2-pc Remington trademark embossed hard rubber grips and the butt strap is mounted with a factory lanyard stud & ring. Front strap is marked in white ink “FB-302” which indicates that this revolver was either part of a large collection or part of a museum collection. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms only about 2,020 of these rare revolvers, in two bbl lengths were produced in the period 1891-1896 with a majority of that production in nickel finish. Blue finish Models 1890 are substantially more scarce and to find one with high orig finish is a great rarity. As with its predecessor, the Model 1875, the Model 1890 simply could not complete with the extremely well-established Colt Model 1873. There are no known military contracts for this model and with the waning demand for large caliber revolvers in the late 19th century, Remington simply ceased production in 1896. The Model 1890 employed the same cyl spindle system as the earlier Model 1875 making it very convenient to remove the cyl for cleaning as opposed to the Colt which required a screwdriver to remove the cylinder, until late in its production when the crossbolt system was employed. CONDITION: Very fine. May or may not have been fired but if so, very very little. Bbl & ejector housing retain virtually all of their glossy orig factory blue with only faint muzzle edge wear and some slight thinning on ejector rod. Frame retains about 40% glossy orig blue with balance flaked, not worn, to a medium patina. Hammer retains bright case colors with faded case colors on loading gate. Trigger guard retains about 70% strong orig blue and grip frame is mostly gray patina. Cyl retains 92-93% glossy orig blue with some minor flaking and light sharp edge wear along with a light indexing line. Chambers of cyl retain most of their strong orig blue and the bore most of its orig blue. Grips are sound showing very light wear, turning slightly chocolate. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 49450-10 JR (17,000-25,000) – Lot 3277

3278
$11,500.00

REMINGTON MODEL 1875 SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

SN 616. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Nickel finish with 7-1/2″ bbl, full front sight and 1-line “E. REMINGTON & SONS” address. Mounted with 2-pc smooth walnut grips matching numbered on inside of each grip. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms there were only about 25,000-30,000 of these fine revolvers produced in the period 1875-1889. The Remington Army was a fine revolver in its day and would have been serious competition for the Colt Model 1873 but it appeared on the market two years after the Colt, by which time Colt was well established with military contracts which Remington could never generate. Even though the Remington was every bit the equivalent of the Colt, Remington did not have the distribution and contacts to reach widespread customers. It is believed that there was a contract for 10,000 of these revolvers by the Egyptian government but apparently only a few were delivered. The government of Mexico purchased about 1,000 of them. PROVENANCE: Don Littman Collection; Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Overall retains just about all of its strong orig nickel finish with some faint muzzle edge wear, slight wear on ejector rod head and light dulling from handling; screws retain most of their orig fire blue; grips are sound with a couple of gouges & bruises, moderate edge wear and retains most of their orig varnish. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. 49450-17 JR (9,000-15,000) – Lot 3278

3279
$0.00
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Please note: Estimate should be $15,000 – $20,000.

RARE REMINGTON SPLIT BREECH DERRINGER PISTOL.

SN 1430. Cal. 22 All blue finish with 16-3/16″ oct to rnd bbl, orig Remington front sight with nickel silver blade and miniature Remington semi-buckhorn rear sight. Built on a number 2 vest pocket derringer frame wherein the longer bbl was sleeved into the orig bbl root. The workmanship is incredible with only the most faint line where the two bbls join. Mounted with 2-pc smooth walnut grips, matching numbered to this pistol. Backstrap & buttstrap are threaded for an attachable wire shoulder stock in exactly the same manner as three other similar pistols being sold elsewhere in this auction. There is considerable controversy about the authenticity of these pistol carbines with two schools of thought, one of which posits that they were created by factory employees on their own time or by a very skilled 19th century gunsmith. Regardless they are a very interesting and unique item, very seldom ever encountered. No two items are known to be exactly identical. PROVENANCE: The Elliott Burka Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl retains 88-90% strong bright blue with scattered spots of fine pitting; frame retains traces of blue in sheltered areas having mostly flaked to a medium patina. Grips are sound with a few nicks & scratches & light wear on high points and retain most of their orig varnish. Mechanics are crisp; bright shiny bore. 49662-11 JR194 (8,000-15,000) – Lot 3279

3280
$0.00
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Please note: Estimate should be $15,000 – $25,000.

RARE REMINGTON SPLIT BREECH DERRINGER RIFLE.

SN 3821. Cal. 22 Unusual pistol carbine with 16-1/2″ oct to rnd bbl, miniature front sight and miniature homemade, Remington-style semi-buckhorn rear sight. Built on a number 2 Remington vest pocket derringer frame that has had the longer bbl sleeved into the orig bbl root. Frame is nickeled steel and mounted with 2-pc smooth rosewood grips. Accompanied by a skeleton wire stock that screws into the backstrap and is attached to the buttstrap by a knurled thumb knob. Thumb knob appears to be a modern replacement. There is considerable controversy surrounding these little pistol carbines with two schools of thought, one of which posits that they were made by Remington workmen on their own time or by a very skilled gunsmith of the late 19th century. Conversation with Roy Marcot, renowned Remington historian and author, disclosed that there is one of these pistol-rifles in the Official Remington Museum. It is his contention that Remington would not display something not produced in their factory or that was made by an outside source. Although he did say there are some ancient weapons in the museum not made by Remington. However, to the best of his knowledge only those weapons manufactured by E. Remington & Sons from the time of Eliphalet Remington in the late 1840s woull have been retained in the original Remington Arms Collection. Regardless they are very well made and quite unique. No two examined to date have been exactly alike although the stock and attaching system on this pistol is very similar to two others being sold elsewhere in this auction. PROVENANCE: The Elliott Burka Estate Collection. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains a smooth, even, plummy patina with only sharp edge wear and some scattered fine pitting. Frame retains about 80% orig nickel with a series of scratches on both sides. Grips are sound showing heavy wear and retain a restored finish. Mechanics are fine; worn dark bore with light rifling. Stock is a plummy brown patina. 49662-12 JR191 (6,000-10,000) – Lot 3280

3281
$0.00
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Please note: Estimate should be $12,500 – $17,500.

RARE REMINGTON SPLIT BREECH DERRINGER RIFLE.

SN 2872. Cal 22. Rare pocket rifle built on a number 2 vest pocket derringer frame with 16-1/8″ oct to rnd bbl with Stevens globe front sight that has pin insert and nickel silver blade on top. Rear sight is a miniature Remington semi-buckhorn style. Frame is nickeled and mounted with smooth 2-pc “certifiable antique ivory” grips. Accompanied by its orig skeleton wire stock which screws into the backstrap and is secured to the buttstrap with a screw which is a replacement for the orig knurled thumb screw. Pistol was created by sleeving the orig bbl root with the longer bbl, leaving the 2-line Remington address on top flat. There is considerable controversy about the authenticity of these pistol carbines with two schools of thought, one of which posits that they were created by factory employees on their own time or by a very skilled 19th century gunsmith. Conversation with Roy Marcot, renowned Remington historian and author, disclosed that there is one of these pistol-rifles in the Official Remington Museum. It is his contention that Remington would not display something not produced in their factory or that was made by an outside source. Although he did say there are some ancient weapons in the museum not made by Remington. However, to the best of his knowledge only those weapons manufactured by E. Remington & Sons from the time of Eliphalet Remington in the late 1840s would have been retained in the original Remington Arms Collection. Regardless they are a very interesting and unique item, very seldom ever encountered. No two items are known to be exactly identical although the stock attaching system is like two others being sold elsewhere in this auction. PROVENANCE: The Elliott Burka Estate Collection. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl retains about 80% dull blue with sharp edge wear and some surface discoloration. Frame retains most of a restored nickel finish with nicks & scratches on both sides. Left grip has a chipped toe and both grips have age lines with a fine mellow ivory patina on left side and a golden ivory color on the right side. Mechanics are fine; strong bright bore, frosty in the grooves. Stock is fine. 49662-1 JR193 IVORY (8,000-15,000) – Lot 3281

3282
$0.00

VERY RARE EXPERIMENTAL OR POSSIBLY PROTOTYPE EXTENDED BARREL REMINGTON OVER/UNDER DERRINGER PISTOL CARBINE.

SN 359. Cal 22 & 32 RF. Built on a blued finish type 1 late production Model 2 over/under derringer frame with brass bbls marked with usual address and patent information on top rib of orig bbls in 2 lines. Mounted with checkered 2-pc hard rubber grips. Bbl cluster has been modified by having smaller caliber bbls sleeved into the orig 41 caliber bbls with 22 smooth bore on top and 32 smooth bore on bottom. Bbls are 20-7/16″ with a distinctive rib on each side and a tall half moon front sight at the muzzle. In addition the left side of orig bbls have been modified with the addition of an automatic extraction device that is very effective for its purpose. The extended hinge screw and operating lever are changed. Frame SN is “359” and bbls are numbered “98”. There are no known precedence for this modification. Mr. Burka’s notes indicated that this pistol was created for a Ornithologist to collect wild bird species for study & taxidermy. This pistol is pictured and described and identified by SN on pg.60 of the book REMINGTON TIPS, Larson, with credit to the Elliott Burka Collection. The caption also states that “this is one of 3 known that were made for the same purpose”. The caption identifies this by SN “98” which is the number on the bbl as noted above. This is a very unique piece and unlikely to ever be encountered elsewhere. PROVENANCE: The Elliott Burka Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Orig bbls retain traces of orig blue being mostly a plummy brown patina; frame retains traces of orig blue being a mottled brown patina overall; brass bbls are a dark mustard patina. Grips show moderate wear with a couple small dings on left side. Mechanics are fine; frosty bores. 49662-2 JR196 (4,000-7,000) – Lot 3282

3283
$18,400.00
Revised: 9/26/2015

Please note: Estimate should be $18,500 – $25,500.

EXTREMELY RARE REMINGTON CORAL GUTTA PERCHA CANE GUN.

SN 41. Cal 32 RF. Incredible coral gutta percha cane gun that is 36″ overall length with metal tip that has reeded band. Handle is curved with a silver band at the transition which is engraved “J R ANDREWS MD”. It has domed trigger with concentric rings. Company name, address & patent dates are faintly legible on the handle. Matching SNs are found on the handle shaft, main shaft & tip. Main shaft is unscrewed from the handle for loading and after the handle is reattached a pull on the handle cocks the striker and the rear sight pops up for use. Once fired, the process is repeated for reloading. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms there were about 1800 Remington cane guns were produced in the period 1866-1888 with at least four different handle styles. Coral gutta percha is not mentioned in the records, however, according to a renowned Remington authority these are the most rare of all Remington cane guns. He stated that there are only four known, Mr. Burka’s collection, one in another collection and a broken one in the Remington archive collection. PROVENANCE: The Elliott Burka Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching as noted above. Main shaft has two small, short vertical hairlines at the joint and the handle has a repair at the bend. Otherwise it is completely sound. Mechanics are crisp. Bright shiny bore. 49662-20 JR (7,500-9,500) – Lot 3283

3284
$11,500.00
Revised: 9/26/2015

Please note: Estimate should be $13,000 – $15,000.

RARE REMINGTON PERCUSSION CANE GUN WITH BALL AND CLAW HANDLE.

SN 18. Cal 31. Brown gutta percha construction, 31″ overall length with short handle shaft and metal tip with knurled band. Trigger is domed and checkered. There is a narrow band with sight bead near the metal tip which is marked with the SN and the Thomas & Remington patent information. Matching SN is also found on the striker unit in the handle, visible when the handle is retracted to fire. The handle is unscrewed from the main shaft for loading and pulled rearward to expose the nipple recess for installing a percussion cap which action also raises the tiny rear sight. Unfortunately, the threads are frozen in the shaft and cannot be unscrewed to check the bore. There is a 1/4″ silver band at the joint of the knob and handle shaft. There are no visible markings or SNs on shaft. According to a renowned Remington authority the ball & claw handle shape is one of the most rare. There were about 500 percussion cane guns produced 1858-1866, at which time percussion cane gun production ceased and a new era of self contained cartridge cane guns began. PROVENANCE: The Elliott Burka Estate Collection. CONDITION: Fine to very fine, all matching. Overall retains a smooth dark chocolate to black color with no visible breaks. There is a area of fading near the sight collar where it appears there may have been a sticker of some sort stuck to the shaft. Mechanics are a little sluggish sometimes, but are functional. Unable to check the bore. 49662-14 JR (4,000-6,000) – Lot 3284

3285
$6,900.00
Revised: 9/26/2015

Please note: Estimate should be $8,000 – $9,000.

SCARCE REMINGTON CANE GUN WITH LARGE DOGS HEAD HANDLE.

SN 630. Cal 32 RF. Made of black gutta percha, 38-1/4″ long with metal tip that has reeded band. It has long handle shaft and domed trigger button with concentric rings. The joint between the dogs head handle and shaft has a 5/16″ nickel silver band. SN is found on the handle shaft, main shaft and tip. Tip of the main shaft has a steel sight band, missing its bead. The Remington and patent information on the handle shaft is partly visible. Handle is unscrewed from the shaft for loading and unloading and when reassembled handle is pulled to cock the striker and raise the rear sight. There were only about 1800 of these scarce cartridge cane guns produced 1866-1888 with at least four handle styles and a variety of lengths. Finding one of these canes completely orig and intact is a great rarity. PROVENANCE: The Elliott Burka Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching. Gutta percha is completely intact with no visible chips or breaks, having faded from black to brown. Metal tip is a smooth brown patina with plier marks. Dog’s head handle is extremely fine retaining great detail. Mechanics are fine; strong bright bore with very fine frosting 49662-13 JR (4,000-6,000) – Lot 3285

3286
$0.00
Revised: 9/26/2015

Please note: Estimate should be $8,000 – $9,000.

SCARCE REMINGTON CANE GUN WITH LARGE DOGS HEAD HANDLE.

SN 1550. Cal. 32 RF. Made of brown gutta percha, 37-1/4″ long with metal tip that has reeded band. It has long handle shaft and trigger button with concentric rings. The joint between the dogs head handle and shaft has a 5/16″ nickel silver band. Handle is unscrewed from the shaft for loading and unloading and when reassembled handle is pulled to cock the striker and raise the rear sight. To decock and close the handle shaft one simply depresses the rear sight which releases the tension on the striker spring and the cane can be closed. SN is found on the handle shaft, main shaft and metal tip. Very little of the Remington and patent information is visible on the handle shaft. There were only about 1800 of these rare cartridge cane guns produced 1866-1888 with at least four handle styles and a variety of lengths. Finding one of these canes completely orig and intact is a great rarity. PROVENANCE: The Elliott Burka Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching. There is a small chip at the handle/main shaft joint, otherwise cane is intact showing moderate wear with light pitting on the tip. Dog’s head handle is extremely fine retaining great detail. Mechanics need attention, striker will not cock although it is functional. Strong bright bore. 49662-8 JR (3,500-5,000) – Lot 3286

3287
$5,980.00
Revised: 9/26/2015

Please note: Estimate should be $7,500 – $8,500.

SCARCE REMINGTON PERCUSSION CANE GUN WITH LARGE DOGS HEAD HANDLE.

SN 145. Cal 31. Made of black gutta percha, 35″ long with metal tip that has reeded band. It has short handle shaft and trigger button with concentric rings. The joint between the dogs head handle and shaft has a 5/16″ nickel silver band. Tip of the main shaft has a tiny brass bead. SN is found only on the metal tip with no other information visible. Handle is unscrewed from the shaft for loading and when reassembled handle is pulled to cock the striker which also raises the rear sight and exposes the nipple for installing a percussion cap. There were only about 500 of these scarce cartridge canes produced 1858-1866 with at least four handle styles and a variety of lengths. The large dogs head configuration on a percussion cane is a great rarity. Finding one of these canes completely orig and intact is also a great rarity. PROVENANCE: The Elliott Burka Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Handle shaft has a small T-shaped fracture and a small raised area with a chip just above where the rear sight pops up and contacts the shaft. Percussion chamber is cracked internally and does not show externally. Main shaft has about a 1″ repaired crack at the handle joint, otherwise is completely intact. Metal tip has been cleaned and shows light pitting. Mechanics are fine. Strong dark bore. 49662-10 JR (2,500-4,000) – Lot 3287

3288
$5,750.00
Revised: 9/26/2015

Please note: Estimate should be $6,500 – $7,500.

SCARCE REMINGTON CANE GUN WITH SMALL DOG’S HEAD HANDLE.

SN NSN. Cal. 22. Made of brown gutta percha 35-1/4″ long with metal tip that still has its front sight and a narrow, added nickel silver ring at the very end. It has a small dog’s head handle with long handle shaft. The domed trigger has concentric rings and there is a 5/16″ grooved nickel silver band at the joint between the dog’s head handle and shaft. No markings or SNs remain visible. Handle is unscrewed for loading and unloading and when reassembled the handle is pulled to cock the striker and raise the rear sight. To decock one simply depresses the rear sight which relieves tension on the striker spring. There were only about 1800 of these rare cartridge cane guns produced 1866-1888 in two different calibers and at least four different handle styles with a variety of lengths. Given that the gutta percha material is reasonably fragile, very few survive today completely intact. PROVENANCE: The Elliott Burka Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine. Overall retains a smooth dark brown patina, lighter on the handle shaft and dog’s head. Main shaft has one spot of light discoloration. Metal tip is a dark brown patina. Mechanics are fine. Worn dark bore. 49662-18 JR (3,000-5,000) – Lot 3288

3289
$5,175.00
Revised: 9/26/2015

Please note: Estimate should be $6,500 – $7,500.

RARE REMINGTON CANE GUN WITH SMALL DOG’S HEAD HANDLE.

SN 594. Cal. 22. Made of brown gutta percha 35-1/2″ long with metal tip and a small dog’s head handle with long shaft. The domed trigger has concentric rings and there is a 5/16″ grooved nickel silver band at the joint between the dog’s head handle and shaft. SN is on the handle shaft and main shaft near the tip. Handle is unscrewed from the main shaft for loading and unloading and when reassembled the handle is pulled to cock the striker and raise the rear sight. To decock one simply depresses the rear sight which relieves tension on the striker spring. The Remington and patent date information are mostly visible at the joint between the handle shaft and main shaft. There were only about 1800 of this rare cartridge cane guns produced 1866-1888 in two different calibers and at least four different handle styles with a variety of lengths. Given that the gutta percha material is reasonably fragile, very few survive today completely intact. PROVENANCE: The Elliott Burka Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching except tip whose number is obliterated with pitting. Overall retains a smooth brown patina with a few minor nicks & scratches and a repaired crack at the tip and another, barely noticeable in the handle. Mechanics are crisp; strong bright bore. 49662-16 JR (2,500-4,000) – Lot 3289

3290
$11,500.00
Revised: 9/26/2015

Please note: Estimate should be $14,500 – $16,500.

RARE REMINGTON CONVERSION CANE GUN WITH BULBOUS HANDLE.

SN 64. Cal 32 CF. Brown gutta percha, 34″ overall length with short handle shaft. Main shaft has a long metal tip with spiral knurled band with Thomas patent date and Remington address. The domed trigger is checkered and there is a 1/4″ silver band at the transition between the handle & shaft. SN is only visible on the tip. This cane has been converted from percussion to Cal 32 S&W center fire. There were only about 500 Remington percussion canes produced 1858-1866 in four different handle styles and various lengths. A renowned Remington authority has stated that the bulbous style handle is one of the most rare. There are no records known regarding conversions so there is no way to know if this was done at the factory or by a gunsmith outside the factory. Regardless, it is an extremely rare cane. PROVENANCE: The Elliott Burka Estate Collection. CONDITION: About fine. The gutta percha is all sound except for one small hairline by the trigger opening. Overall it has turned to a chocolate brown color. Mechanics need attention as the striker will not cock. Bright shiny bore. 49662-3 JR (3,000-5,000) – Lot 3290

3291
$12,075.00
Revised: 9/26/2015

Please note: Estimate should be $6,500 – $7,500.

RARE REMINGTON PERCUSSION CANE GUN WITH LARGE CURVED HANDLE.

SN 52. Cal. 31. Made of brown gutta percha, 34″ long, with large curved handled and short handle shaft. Trigger is domed with concentric rings. It has metal tip with dbl reeded bands marked with the Thomas & Remington patent information it has a narrow iron sight ring with nickel silver bead. There is a 5/16″ nickel silver band at the junction of the handle and handle shaft. Handle is unscrewed from the main shaft for loading and once reassembled the handle is pulled to cock the striker and raise the rear sight in preparation for firing. To decock the striker one simply presses the sight which relieves striker spring tension and the shaft can be closed. There were only about 500 of these rare percussion cane guns produced 1858-1866 in two calibers and at least four handle styles. Completely orig examples without repairs are extremely rare. PROVENANCE: The Elliott Burka Estate Collection. CONDITION: Fine, only SN visible is on the metal tip. Handle shaft has a filled area at the junction with the main shaft, otherwise gutta percha appears to be intact and is a dark chocolate patina. Mechanics are fine. Strong dark bore. 49662-9 JR (3,000-5,000) – Lot 3291

3292
$6,900.00
Revised: 9/26/2015

Please note: Estimate should be $6,500 – $7,500.

SCARCE REMINGTON CANE GUN WITH LARGE CURVED HANDLE.

SN 13. Cal. 32 RF. Made of brown gutta percha 37-1/4″ overall length with long handle shaft and metal tip with reeded band. It has 5/16″ nickel silver band at the transition between handle & shaft. Trigger button has concentric rings. Handle is unscrewed from the main shaft for loading or unloading and once reassembled the handle is pulled to cock the striker and raise the rear sight in preparation for firing. To decock the striker one simply presses the sight which relieves striker spring tension and the shaft can be closed. There were only about 1800 of these rare cartridge cane guns produced 1866-1888 in two calibers and at least four handle styles. Completely orig examples without repairs are extremely rare. PROVENANCE: The Elliott Burka Estate Collection. CONDITION: Fine SN only partially visible on metal tip, no other markings visible on the shaft or handle shaft. Handle shaft and main shaft have a couple of repaired cracks that area nearly invisible, otherwise gutta percha is sound with a dark chocolate patina. Metal tip is bright metal. Mechanics are fine. Strong bright bore. 49662-7 JR (3,000-5,000) – Lot 3292

3293
$5,750.00
Revised: 9/26/2015

Please note: Estimate should be $4,500 – $6,500.

SCARCE REMINGTON CANE GUN WITH LARGE CURVED HANDLE.

SN 1146. Cal. 32 RF Smooth Bore. Made of brown gutta percha 36-1/4″ overall length with long handle shaft and metal tip with reeded band. It has 5/16″ nickel silver band at the transition between handle & shaft. Trigger button is domed with concentric rings. Handle is unscrewed from the main shaft for loading or unloading and once reassembled the handle is pulled to cock the striker and raise the rear sight in preparation for firing. To decock the striker one simply presses the sight which relieves striker spring tension and the shaft can be closed. There were only about 1800 of these rare cartridge cane guns produced 1866-1888 in two calibers and at least four handle styles. Completely orig examples without repairs are extremely rare. PROVENANCE: The Elliott Burka Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching with SNs visible on handle shaft, main shaft and metal tip. No other markings are visible. Handle and handle shaft are a dark chocolate color while the main shaft is a light chocolate color. Metal tip is brown patina. Mechanics are fine, lightly pitted bore. 49662-17 JR (3,000-5,000) – Lot 3293

3294
$6,900.00
Revised: 9/26/2015

Please note: Estimate should be $6,500 – $7,500.

RARE REMINGTON CANE GUN WITH SMALL CURVED HANDLE.

SN 1518. Cal. 22. Made of gutta percha, 35-1/2″ long with long handle shaft and 5/16″ nickel silver band at the handle/handle shaft junction. It has a metal tip with reeded band. Handle is unscrewed from the main shaft for loading/unloading and once reassembled the handle is pulled to cock the striker and raise the rear sight in preparation for firing. To decock the striker one simply presses the sight which relieves striker spring tension and the shaft can be closed. There were only about 1800 of these rare cartridge cane guns produced 1866-1888 in two calibers and at least four handle styles. Completely orig examples without repairs are extremely rare. PROVENANCE: The Elliott Burka Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine, handle shaft and main shaft are matching numbered. Metal tip is unnumbered. Gutta percha appears to be completely sound with no visible nicks or breaks and overall retains a medium brown patina, darker on the handle. Handle shaft and main shaft are the same color. Mechanics are fine. Worn dark bore. 49662-5 JR (3,500-5,000) – Lot 3294

3295
$3,737.50
Revised: 9/26/2015

Please note: Estimate should be $3,500 – $5,000.

SCARCE REMINGTON CANE GUN WITH LARGE CURVED HANDLE.

SN 892. Cal 32 RF. Made of brown gutta percha 35″ overall length with long handle shaft and metal tip with reeded band. It has 5/16″ nickel silver band at the transition between handle & shaft. Trigger button is domed and has concentric rings. Tip end of the main shaft has a small sight ring, missing its bead. Handle is unscrewed from the main shaft for loading or unloading and once reassembled the handle is pulled to cock the striker and raise the rear sight in preparation for firing. To decock the striker one simply presses the sight which relieves striker spring tension and the shaft can be closed. There were only about 1800 of these rare cartridge cane guns produced 1866-1888 in two calibers and at least four handle styles. Completely orig examples without repairs are extremely rare. PROVENANCE: The Elliott Burka Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine. Overall retains a dark chocolate patina with no visible breaks or chips. Metal tip shows the SN with no other marks visible anywhere on the cane. Mechanics need attention, striker will not cock. Strong bright bore. 49662-19 JR (3,000-5,000) – Lot 3295

3296
$5,175.00
Revised: 9/26/2015

Please note: Estimate should be $6,500 – $7,500.

RARE REMINGTON CANE GUN WITH SMALL CURVED HANDLE.

SN NVN. Cal. 22. Made of gutta percha, 34-1/4″ long with long handle shaft and 5/16″ nickel silver band at the handle/handle shaft junction. It has a metal tip with reeded band. Near the end of the main shaft is a small brass bead front sight. Handle is unscrewed from the main shaft for loading/unloading and once reassembled the handle is pulled to cock the striker and raise the rear sight in preparation for firing. To decock the striker one simply presses the sight which relieves striker spring tension and the shaft can be closed. There were only about 1800 of these rare cartridge cane guns produced 1866-1888 in two calibers and at least four handle styles. Completely orig examples without repairs are extremely rare. PROVENANCE: The Elliott Burka Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine. There are a couple of small cracks by the front sight and a tiny chip at the handle shaft, otherwise gutta percha is sound with a smooth, even dark chocolate brown patina. Mechanics are fine. Strong, lightly frosted bore. 49662-21 JR (3,000-5,000) – Lot 3296

3297
$4,600.00
Revised: 9/26/2015

Please note: Estimate should be $4,000 – $6,000.

RARE REMINGTON PERCUSSION CANE GUN WITH GOLD PLATED HANDLE.

SN 68. Cal. 31. Standard percussion cane gun about 31-1/2″ overall with short handle shaft and right angle gold plated handle that is heavily decorated with cast foliate and floral arabesque patterns. Left side of handle has a large oval engraved “SG”. Standard tip is steel with a spiral knurled band and Thomas & Remington patent information along with the SN. Trigger is domed and checkered. The handle contains the striker unit and nipple which must be unscrewed for loading than reattached to the handle. The handle is then retracted, which cocks the striker and raises the rear sight and exposes the nipple for installation of a percussion cap. Pressing the trigger fires the striker and process is repeated. To decock one simply presses down on the rear sight, which relieves the tension on the striker spring. There were only about 500 Remington percussion canes produced 1858-1866 in four different handle styles and various lengths. PROVENANCE: The Elliott Burka Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine. The main shaft and handle shaft retain a smooth, dark chocolate brown color with a small bulge just above the handle joint and about a 1″ crack above the tip. Tip is moderately to heavily pitted with most of the information visible. Mechanics are fine. Bright shiny bore. Gold plated handle is equally fine. 49662-15 JR (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3297

3298
$4,600.00
Revised: 9/26/2015

Please note: Estimate should be $5,500 – $7,500.

SCARCE EARLY REMINGTON CANE GUN WITH CUSTOM IVORY HANDLE.

SN 62. Cal. 32 RF. Made of brown gutta percha, 33-1/2″ long with domed trigger that has concentric rings. The metal tip has a reeded band with an iron sight ring near the tip that has tiny nickel silver bead. The custom handle shaft is screwed to the short handle shaft and is a knobby piece of “certifiable antique ivory”, about 4-1/2″ long x 1-1/4″ diameter. The handle is unscrewed from the main shaft for loading. To fire, the handle is retracted and cocks the striker which also raises the rear sight. There were only about 1800 cartridge cane guns produced in the period 1866-1888 and few survive today. PROVENANCE: The Elliott Burka Estate Collection. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Very good. Main shaft has a chip near the sight ring at the tip and a short hairline crack. Handle shaft has a chip and a short crack just below the handle and is missing a chip by the trigger button. Otherwise, gutta percha is intact with a smooth dark brown chocolate patina. Mechanics are fine. Strong dark bore. 49662-6 JR IVORY (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3298

3299
$5,750.00
Revised: 9/26/2015

Please note: Estimate should be $6,500 – $7,500.

PRESENTATION REMINGTON PERCUSSION CANE GUN WITH IVORY HANDLE.

SN 74. Cal. 31. Made of brown gutta percha, 32-3/8″ overall with right angle rnd “certifiable antique ivory” handle on short handle shaft with domed, checkered trigger button. Cane has metal tip with spiraled knurled band and Thomas & Remington Patent information along with SN. No other markings visible on the cane. The joint between the handle and handle shaft has a 5/16″ nickel silver band. Handle has a 1″ silver band engraved with a French Colonial style soldier with shako and pack shooting a percussion rifle. Inscription is in French and appears to be “PRESENTED TO / Capt. P. Y. M. Cinn-Mars / Par la 4 eme Cp gnie des chasseurs Canadiens” (rough translation: For the 4 th Pc genius of Canadians hunters). The handle is unscrewed from the main shaft for loading. To fire, the handle is retracted which cocks the striker which also raises the rear sight and exposes the nipple for loading a percussion cap. The handle threads are frozen in place and the handle cannot be removed. Only about 500 percussion can guns were produced in the period 1858 – 1866. Few of those survive today. PROVENANCE: The Elliott Burka Estate Collection. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: About fine. Handle has a few age lines and a couple of chips with a repaired break just above the joint. Gutta percha has a 3″ crack in the main shaft toward the tip, otherwise appears to be completely intact. Mechanics are fine, unable to check the bore. 49662-4 JR IVORY (1,500-2,500) – Lot 3299

3300
$3,162.50

VERY FINE COLLECTION OF 19TH CENTURY GOLD AND IVORY CANES.

This collection consists of canes dating circa 1840 to 1890 which include 1) fine “sailor carved” whale bone and whale ivory “clenched fist” knob larger than normal, measuring just over 3 feet in length with tapered oct 6-1/2″ whale bone and ivory shaft, 7/8″ in diameter with two small diamond shaped escutcheons which would have held a lanyard, typical of pre-1850 walking sticks. Shaft taper further to long flutes and finely to smooth surface. The “certifiable antique whale ivory” knob which measures just over 2-3/4″ wide and about 1-1/2″ thick details fingers and thumb of left hand clenching a rod. 2) Fine whale ivory knob, on whale bone oct shaft tapering to rnd, with eight small ebony pin insets and larger ebony inset in “certifiable antique whale ivory” knob. 3) Interesting Victorian ivory and silver mounted cane with English silver proofs with floral ivory top, silver top with ivory unscrews to reveal a patented fold-up German silver wine bottle corkscrew. 4) Beautiful gold topped walking stick with presentation to “Mayor Sleeper from his Associates on the Committee on Streets, 1858”. Mayor Sleeper most likely, John Sherburne Sleeper (1794-1878), Mayor of Roxbury, MA 1856-1858. He was also a sailor, novelist, journalist and politician. Tip is un-hallmarked but appears to be sheet gold, not plate. 5)-11) Seven Victorian, heavy gold layered gold topped canes with relief engraving. All in different forms and shapes, most with initials, names or dates and three with presentations that can be seen pictured on line. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: 1) Very good to fine. Slight bend with age, patina, several hairline cracks in ivory top. Complete orig. 2) Very good to fine. Patina. Missing one of the small ebony insets in carved oct shaft. 3) Shaft has newer copper tip, large crack and ivory cylinder top. Head slightly askew. As noted, ivory button on top appears re-glued and is possible addition though floral, it is not in-suite to other carved floral decoration. There are two indiscernible silver hallmarks that are partially discernible. 4) Very good to fine overall. Good hand worn patina to wooden shaft, several dings and dents to gold cap that do not affect aesthetics. 5)-11) Very good to fine overall. 49642-6 JS IVORY (3,000-5,000) – Lot 3300

3301
$14,950.00

EXTREMELY FINE MODEL 1853 “JOHN BROWN” SHARPS CARBINE – ONE OF THE FINEST OF ITS TYPE.

SN 18911. Bbl. 21-1/2″. This is a standard Model 1853 Sharps carbine in which about 10,000 were made between 1854-1858. Many of these slant breech Sharps saw service during the Civil War, both North and South, by “Border Ruffians” and anti-slavery zealots in Kansas during the tumultuous time before the Civil War when Kansas was “Bloody Kansas”. John Brown made this model most famous when he raided Harper’s Ferry in an attempt to cause a slave rebellion in America. This particular gun has standard markings associated with this model. Bbl. marked “Sharps Rifle/Manufg. Co. /Hartford Conn”. Tang marked “Sharps/Patent/1848” and serial number “18911” and matching serial number on bbl. Lockplate is marked “Sharps/Patent/1852”. This is an especially fine gun that has sub-inspector initials “JPC” stamped in wood opposite lock and single inspector letters externally on buttstock and top of Bbl. breech. This same sub-inspector initials “JPC” are found on another carbine SN 17861 with inspector’s cartouche “RHKW” which no doubt was one of the 250 very rare martials referred to in Flayderman, George Moller in volume III, pg. 228 American Military Shoulder Arms states these guns were issued to the First Regiment of Dragoons as experimental arms in the Pacific Dept. We can’t state this gun is a martial for sure, however sub-inspector marks indicate some military use. This gun retains most of its orig finish. Similar examples are rarely offered or encountered and this is certainly one of the finest examples extant. CONDITION: Bbl. retains about most of its slightly thinning blued finish with remainder a mottled plum/blue with areas of staining and light thinning. Frame retains 30-40% muted case colors. Brass mounts are smooth with mustard colored patina. Stocks are sound, well fit with some raised grain, though superb overall. Inspector’s initials are crisp and easily read. The bolt face appears nearly unmarked leading one to believe this was a scantly used gun. Mechanically, gun functions well including pellet priming system. Bore is bright and crisp with a pit or two. 49632-2 JS (12,500-17,500) – Lot 3301

3302
$19,550.00

VERY RARE AND FINE SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1855 CAVALRY CARBINE.

SN NSN. Fine rare carbine with 22″ rifled rnd bbl, half moon pinched front sight and 2-leaf rear sight. Top rear left of bbl is marked with “V”, “P” and eagle head proofs. Lockplate has a small American eagle over a tiny “US” in front of hammer with “SPRING / FIELD / 1854″ vertically behind the hammer. The date “1855″ is also stamped on the top of tang. Mounted in a 1-pc walnut stock with long wrist and about 3/4 length with brass nosecap and iron furniture. Bottom of bbl at the muzzle has integral large ring to which is attached a large wire loop containing a captive button-head ramrod. Trigger guard is 2-pc with a large round cavalry sling ring in the rear. Buttplate is smooth carbine style with “US” on the tang. These rare carbines of which about 1000 were made saw use on the frontier primarily in Texas and New Mexico prior to Civil War. In 1856 Lt. Col. Robert E. Lee was assigned to Camp Cooper, Texas, in command of two squadrons (8 companies) of cavalry whose assigned duty it was to control the Indians on the frontier. Lt. Col. Lee’s troops were issued both Springfield carbines and Springfield musketoons and in June 1856 he led four squadrons of cavalry, armed as noted above, on a 40-day, 1,600 mile campaign against the Indians. Many 1855 carbines were captured by the Confederacy when they captured the San Antonio Arsenal. It is ironic that surviving carbines are rarer than the Confederate version copied by Billharz & Hall of Pittsylvania Court House, VA of which only about 500 were made. This is a nice example of a rare primary U.S. military carbine. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Appears orig and complete. Metal has old cleaning and is gray-white overall. Bbl and lock markings are easily discerned as can be seen in photographs. Brass nosecap has mustard colored patina. Stock is sound and solid with some raised grain and hand-worn patina. Reverse forestock has numerous small dings and dents between bbl band and escutcheon. One inspector’s cartouche is discernible in profile opposite lock. There are two 1-1/2″ hairline cracks on bottom of forestock just forward of trigger guard and between trigger guard and lock. A small set of inspector’s initials “JH” are found behind trigger guard. Mechanically, gun functions well with a good crisp discernible rifled bore. 49632-1 JS (12,500-17,500) – Lot 3302

3303
$6,900.00

EXTRAORDINARY CIVIL WAR BALL REPEATING CARBINE.

SN NSN. This is a scarce andpopular Civil War era carbine of which only about 1,000 were made. Marked on left side of receiver is “E.G. Lamson & Co / Windsor / VT / US / Ball’s Patent / June 23, 1863 / Mar 15, 1864″. This interesting patent arm was operated by a lever which also acted as the trigger guard. This is an extremely nice example of seldom offered Civil War era carbine in near new condition that would be difficult to upgrade. CONDITION: Bbl retains almost all its orig finish which is now a dark plum color with scattered small areas of staining with a bright mirror-like bore with crisp rifling that appears unfired. Frame, lock, breech, lever & buttplate retain over 95% bright case colors with balance a silver/gray with scuffs at toe of buttplate and areas of staining ans soiling. Sub-inspector marks are found on most every piece of this gun & a crisp cartouche which reads “GGS” (G. G. Saunders) is stamped in stock opposite lock & a small “GGS” is found stamped on top of buttstock comb. Stock is sound & solid, well-fit with raised grain with scattered small storage dings & dents. 49622-5 JS (6,000-10,000) – Lot 3303

3304
$5,290.00

EXCELLENT CIVIL WAR BURNSIDE CARBINE.

SN 11307. Cal. 54. This is an very fine example of the popular Civil War 5th model Burnside carbine. This gun exhibits bright blue finish, bright case colors and crisp inspector cartouches “GC” (George Curtis) on a raised grain stock. This gun conforms to other guns of this pattern with 21″ bbl and about 39″ overall. Markings are crisp and as typically found on breech, bbl & lock, as can be seen in photos. This gun was designed by the Civil War General Ambrose Burnside. The cartridge this carbine used was one of the most unique of the Civil War being a “ice cream cone” shaped brass casing though this was still a percussion arm. The breechblock mechanism is hinged to allow easier loading of the unusual cartridge this carbine used. ‘Burnside’s Patent Model of 1864’ stamped on the top of the frame identifies this rifle as a ‘5th Model’, which was the one which was most commonly used during the Civil War. PROVENANCE: The William Smith Collection. CONDITION: Very fine and all matching. Bbl retains about 80% of its thin orig finish though most has turned plum with scattered areas of staining. The frame, lock and hammer exhibit bright case colors though muted in areas with scattered areas of staining. The breech lever & backstrap exhibit over 90% bright brilliant blue. Buttstock is sound and solid with crisp cartouches and some raised grain with scattered small scrapes, scratches, dings & dents. Forestock is fine overall with similar cosmetic defects with about 2″ area of larger dents on bottom between breech and band. Mechanically sound and bore is bright & crisp. 49312-77 FTL (4,000-6,000) – Lot 3304

3305
$0.00

EXCEPTIONAL CIVIL WAR SMITH CARBINE.

SN 2409. Cal 50. 21-5/8″ bbl. About 30,000 of these well made carbines were made for the Civil War, this is a very fine example retaining most of its orig finish that conforms to the standard configuration of this arm with part oct bbl. This gun is properly iron mounted, case colored & blued. On the left side of breech is marked “ADDRESS/POULTNEY&TRIMBLE/BALTIMORE, U.S.A.” and “SMITH’S PATENT/JUNE 23 1857″, and also the 3-line markings on the contractor, “MANUFACTURED BY/AM’N M’CH’N WKS/SPRINGFIELD MASS”. Military sales of the Smith were handled by Poultney and Trimble of Baltimore, and units known to have received the Smith were the 3rd West Virginia Cavalry, the 7th and 11th Illinois Cavalry, the 1st Connecticut Cavalry, the 7th and 17th Pennsylvania Cavalry, the 6th and 9th Ohio Cavalry, and the 1st Massachusetts Cavalry. The action of the Smith Carbine breaks open in such a way that the chamber is broken between the front and rear of its dimensions. This was incorporated in the design of the weapon to facilitate quick removal of spent rounds. PROVENANCE: The William Smith Collection. CONDITION: Overall very fine to excellent condition, retaining 95% orig blue turned mostly plum on bbl with fine bore and crisp rifling. Case colored frame & hammer exhibit over 90% bright case colors with remainder silver/brown. Trigger guard, breech band & buttstock ferrule retain over 80% orig blue. Stocks are fine overall, with some raised grain, no inspector cartouche though sub-inspectors initials “HJ” on stock. A large letter “B” is found externally stamped on bbl& buttstock. Mechanically gun functions well with crisp shiny bore which appears unfired. 49312-76 FTL (4,000-6,000) – Lot 3305

3306
$2,875.00

MODEL 1855 PERCUSSION PISTOL CARBINE WITH MATCHING SHOULDER STOCK.

SN NSN. Cal. 58. This is a fine “as found” example of this popular martial Civil War pistol-carbine of which many say early Civil War service in the South. This gun conforms to other examples with rifled 12″long rnd/oct bbl marked at left breech “V/P” over eagle’s head forward of folding three leaf sight on tang. Lock marked forward of Maynard primer device (which door is missing). “U.S./SPRINGFIELD” and dated “1855″ behind the hammer. Walnut stock has inspector cartouche barely discerned in outline. Gun appears orig, authentic and uncleaned “attic condition” overall. Ramrod, brass nose cap, brass bbl band and swing swivels all fine. Butt cap numbered “12″ as is its attached stock. It is always difficult in this model to find matching assembly numbers which this example exhibits. This is a very fine well patinaed example of matching carbine and stock which most saw hard use during the Civil War. CONDITION: All metal well patinaed brown/grey with pitting, especially around breech. Adjustable three leaf rear sight still functional and complete. Brass mountings exhibit matching mustard colored patina with numerous small stains and scratches. Walnut stocks are sound and solid with good, fairly crisp edges, hand worn patina, several small scuffs, dents and dings especially to butt stock. Single cartouche is barely discernible in outline. Impressed line where buttstock fits into grip is present on either side. Gun functions well including Maynard tape device though door is missing. Mechanically gun holds full cock but not half-cock, otherwise mechanically sound. Bore exhibits well discerned rifling in a pitting bore. 49366-1 JS (5,000-7,000) – Lot 3306

3306A
$345.00

SPECIAL ST. JUDE CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL LOT.

This lot consists of twelve past Julia auction firearm catalogs, together with their prices realized list. These catalogs serve as a valuable reference source. We regularly sell our past auction catalogs to collectors and dealers alike for that purpose. Please also note: The entire proceeds of this lot (to include the buyer’s premium), shall be donated to the St. Jude Children’s Hospital. St. Jude’s is one of the finest hospitals in North America today for the research and care of children afflicted with cancer. We hope that you will consider competing on this lot, we consider it to be an extremely worthwhile cause and we have dedicated ourselves to include similar lots in every single one of our auctions, the proceeds of which will be donated to St. Jude’s. Thank you for your participation. CONDITION: Very good. 45505-9 CAS (300-400) – Lot 3306A

3307
$0.00

RARE CIVIL WAR CASED ENGRAVED METROPOLITAN ARMS NAVY PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 2046. Cal. 36. Metropolitan Arms is a very close copy of Colt Navy revolvers and most schools of thought believe there was cooperation between Colt and Metropolitan as so many of the parts are interchangeable. Engraved Metropolitan’s are quite rare and this gun is engraved much like a factory Colt of the Civil War era. This example most likely being engraved by a good New York shop such as Nimschke, exhibiting fine scroll and punch dot patterns on bbl housing, muzzle, loading arm pivot, frame, backstrap & trigger guard. The cylinder has the most unusual rolled engraved scene titled “NEW ORLEANS APRIL 1862”. Several of Farragut’s ships along with a prominent Confederate Ironclad with Confederate flag are seen; this is a scarce cylinder scene. This gun overall is an honest, very good used condition where markings are all crisp and discernible. CONDITION: Gun is overall very good and all matching. Engraving and cylinder scene are all very discernible. Metal overall is grey with strong traces of bright blue finish, especially in protected areas such as bottom of bbl. Gun appears orig and complete though latch is possibly a contemporary replacement or at least trimmed from its orig wider configuration. Backstrap and trigger guard retain traces of silver plate in protected areas. Stocks are well fit with strong traces of orig varnish with scattered small nicks & bruises. Gun is functionally fine with one nipple broken. Bright, crisp, well defined bore with light pitting. Accompanying casing is in matching very good condition containing a brass flask with double-sided panoply of arms and eagle, an L-shaped Colt gun tool which is refinished, and a 2-cavity Colt bullet mold with rare military inspector marks. Round cardboard box of New York patented caps is retained along with a 1863 dated store card which reads “JOHN SCHUH’S SALOON 88 FIRST AVENUE NY”. 49254-14 JS (12,500-17,500) – Lot 3307

3308
$10,350.00

SCARCE CIVIL WAR MARTIALLY MARKED PETTENGILL ARMY PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 4447. Cal. 44. Blue finish with 7-1/2″ oct bbl and nickel silver cone front sight. Bottom of frame marked with small shield and “PATENTED / NOV 4 1862”. Top strap marked “PETTENGILLS/PATENT 1856 & PATD JULY 22 1856 / & JULY 27 1858”. Cylinder is smooth and unfluted with 6 chambers and very large nipple recesses and stamped with SN 4447. Mounted with smooth 2-pc walnut grips with flared bottom edges, stamped matching numbers to this revolver. Left grip has a “WW” (William Walters) inspector’s cartouche with small “WW” initials on various parts. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms there were only about 3,400 of these scarce pistols manufactured for Pettengill by the Rogers, Spencer & Co. in the early 1860s. U.S. Ordnance Dept. initially contracted for 5,000 of these pistols in 1861 but in June 1862 reduced the order to 2,000. The contract was completed between October 1862 and January 1863. They were issued to the 3rd Michigan Cavalry, 3rd & 5th Missouri Militia, 1st Arkansas, 3rd Illinois and 3rd Kentucky during the Civil War. This is a fine example of a rarely offered high conditioned Civil War martial Army revolver. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching including frame, grips and trigger guard, and cylinder. Bbl retains about 95% glossy orig blue with scattered spots of light surface rust and sharp edge wear. Frame, grip frame and trigger guard retain about 10% glossy orig blue with the majority of loss areas on the rear part of frame, grip frame and trigger guard. The loss areas are a grey/brown patina. Cyl retains 40% glossy orig blue with front edge wear and numerous small longitudinal scratches. Grips are sound with sharp, completely legible cartouche, showing very little wear and retain virtually all of their orig oil finish. Mechanics are fine. Bright shiny bore with blue finish in bore and chambers. 49059-152 JS (4,000-6,000) – Lot 3308

3309
$18,400.00

EXTREMELY FINE AND RARE CIVIL WAR BUTTERFIELD ARMY PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 96. Cal 41. This is among the finest if not the single best Butterfield Army Revolver we have seen. This gun conforms to other noted examples with smooth, non-fluted 5-shot cylinder with thin knurled forward edge. Marked on top strap in 3 lines “BUTTERFIELD’S PATENT DEC 11 1855 PHILADA.”. There were only about 600 of this secondary US martial pistol made and they are rarely seen in such high condition as this example. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Very fine to excellent overall. Matching SNs are found on most every part, even internally small parts bear the #96. Bbl and cylinder retain about 90% orig finish, though some thinning and turning plum. Brass frame, backstrap and sideplates retain about 50% of their dark finish. Hammer retains some case colors with balance silver/blue. Grips are sound and solid though right grip at frame has a hairline crack on right side that is barely discernible. Stocks retain about 80% of a varnished finish. Mechanically, gun functions and has a crisp bright bore. 49059-153 JS (5,000-8,000) – Lot 3309

3310
$10,350.00

RARE AND FINE BRACE OF 2 WESSON & LEAVITT MASS ARMS DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVERS.

SN 22/79. Cal. 40. Blue & color case hardened with 7-1/8″ rnd bbl on SN 79 and 6-1/4″ rnd bbl on SN 22, German silver front sight and a tiny fixed sight at rear of top strap. Top straps are marked “MASS ARMS CO / CHICOPEE FALLS”. Frame & cyl spindle are color case hardened as is the right side mounted back action lock. Cylinder is 6-shots with convex front edge, contoured to mate with the angle of the bbl forcing cone. Cyl is unfluted & smooth with a square rear face that has stop notches. Back of cylinders are marked “LEAVITT’S PATENT APRIL 29 1837” and back of breech marked “WESSON’S PATENT AUG. 28 1849”. Locks are marked “WESSON’S & LEAVITT’S PATENT”. Nipples are set in angled recesses. Brass trigger guard is attached to the bottom of the receiver & front strap. Mounted with a varnished 1-pc walnut grip with matching SN on front face under the wood. Back strap & butt strap are 1-pc blued steel with matching SN on inside near the tip. Front face of recoil shield is also matching numbered. Only about 800 of these rare revolvers were produced in the period 1850-1851 and this is possibly the only early pair ever offered and they are a beautiful matching pair. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Fine overall. Both appear all matching with good markings. Overall guns are crisp with sharp edges retaining about 40-50% case color on SN 22, about 10% on SN 79 with balance matching silver/grey on each. SN 22 retains about 50% of its orig blue though thinning, SN 79 retains about 10% blue with both guns having a balance of grey/plum. Stocks are sound and well fit on each gun, wood is darker on SN 22. Both retain much of their orig varnish with scattered dings, dents and edge wear; SN 79 has several chips on butt edges. Mechanically guns function well with shiny bright bores. 49059-149 JS (6,000-10,000) – Lot 3310

3311
$6,325.00

RARE CIVIL WAR CIVILIAN CONSECUTIVE NUMBERED PAIR OF ROGERS & SPENCER ARMY REVOLVERS.

SN 2714/2715. Cal. 44. Rare civilian pair of Rogers & Spencer 44 Cal. Army revolvers. Only about 800 guns were privately sold, so this could easily be the only known consecutive pair of high condition civilian revolvers by this Utica, NY maker. Guns are in beautiful, matching condition with all parts SNd including stocks internally. CONDITION: Guns are in matching very fine condition retaining about 50% thinning blue finish on bbls with balance plum. Frames retain about 80% blue finish with numerous small scratches and balance plum. Cylinders are overall plum with traces of blue in protected areas. Grips are similar, well figured burl with crack repair to rear right toe on SN 2715. Mechanically guns are sound, well functioning with bright crisp bores. 49613-2 JS (7,000-9,000) – Lot 3311

3312
$5,175.00

FINE CIVIL WAR STARR SINGLE ACTION ARMY PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 37903. Cal. 44. Blue finish with 8″ rnd bbl, dovetail half moon front sight with rear sight a groove in the hammer nose. Right side of frame marked “STARRS PATENT JAN. 15 1856”, left side marked “STARR ARMS. CO. NEW YORK”. Cylinder is unfluted with 6 chambers and 12 stop notches. Mounted with uncheckered 1-pc walnut grip with military inspector cartouches on each side. Various parts have small inspector initials, including bbl, frame, top strap, cylinder and grips. There were about 32,000 of these revolvers produced 1863-1865 of which the government purchased about 25,000. Though this gun was made in large quantity, survival rates, especially in high orig condition are quite scarce. This is a very fine example retaining most of its orig finish being possibly unfired. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Extremely fine overall. Bbl frame and cylinder retain about 95% orig blue finish with areas of staining and some blue fading to plum. Hammer and loading assembly retain muted case colors and overall silver/grey. Trigger guard and grip straps are grey/plum with tiny traces of blue finish. 1-pc grip is sound and solid with edge wear, hand worn patina; inspector cartouches are discernible with some wear. Mechanics are fine, brilliant shiny bore. 49059-150 JS (4,000-6,000) – Lot 3312

3313
$5,175.00

FINE CIVIL WAR FREEMAN ARMY MODEL PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 1574. Cal. 44. Blue finish with 7-1/2″ rnd bbl, small pinched blade front sight with rear sight a groove in the top strap. Top strap is marked “FREEMAN’S PAT. DECr 9, 1862” and “HOARD’S ARMORY, WATERTOWN, N.Y.”. It has a 2-pc hinged rammer with Colt style bayonet latch. It also has the unusual Freeman removable cylinder by means of a latch in the right front of the frame. Cyinder is unfluted with six chambers. Mounted with 2-pc smooth walnut grips, pencil numbered to this revolver on the inside. SN was observed on right side of butt strap, under the grip, bottom front of frame, cylinder, rammer handle, arbor and bottom of bbl. No further disassembly was effected to check for additional matching numbers. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms there were about 2,000 of these revolvers produced 1863-1864 and although there are no known military contracts they are considered secondary martial arms, likely to have been private purchased for use in the war. This is an extremely fine condition revolver retaining most of its orig finish and appears unfired. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phillip Bleakney. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching as noted. Bbl retains about 95% orig blue with small blemishes and some blue turning plum; frame retains about 90% glossy orig blue with pitting on forward areas at lever and on top of bbl lug. Hammer and loading arm retain dark, muted case colors. Trigger guard with integral grip straps retain about 30% blue finish with remainder blue/grey patina. Grips are sound and solid with numerous small nicks and several chips on right side along with several dents as can be seen in photographs. Sub-inspectors mark also found on bottom of right stock. Cylinder retains about 85% glossy orig blue with remainder a medium grey patina. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. 49059-140 JS (4,000-6,000) – Lot 3313

3314
$4,025.00

EXCEPTIONAL AND RARE DELUXE CIVIL WAR FREEMAN ARMY REVOLVER MADE FOR CIVILIAN MARKET.

SN 305. This rare variant of Austin T. Freeman’s revolver has added custom target sights and checkered grips. This gun is in extremely fine condition, retaining most of its orig blue and case colored finish. Gun appears fairly identical to standard Freeman specimens with exception of the custom adjustable sights, checkered stocks and smooth, rounded contour to back of frame which we have not seen on another example. Frame is marked like standard models “FREEMAN’S PAT. DEC 9, 1862/HOARD’S ARMORY, WATERTOWN, NY”. This popular large frame pistol was made in 1863 with a total production of about 2,000. This is the only custom deluxe example we are familiar with. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching including penciled SN on one grip. Bbl retains 95% orig bright blue finish with numerous small scratches and spots. Frame retains about 90% bright blue. Trigger guard with integral backstrap retains about 50% orig blue with most losses on backstrap where handled. Cylinder also retains about 90% orig blue with similar small scratches found on bbl and frame. Hammer retains strong case colors over most of its surface with edges grey/silver. Loading arm retains case colors on pivot with balanced silver/grey. Grips are well fit with chipping to diamond points on right side. Mechanically, gun functions well with crisp, fine bore. 49059-139 JS (4,000-6,000) – Lot 3314

3315
$12,075.00

TRIO OF RARE MARSTON 3-BARREL 32 CALIBER DERRINGERS IN ALL 3 BARREL LENGTHS AND FINISHES.

SN 840, 1257, 1590. William W. Marston of New York City made these unique pistols starting at the end of the Civil War through about 1870. Most guns were 3″ but we also have a 2″ and a rare 4″. Standard 3″ gun SN 1590 is nickel plated retaining most of its orig finish, with fine varnished rosewood grips. 2″ gun SN 1257 has blue barrels and the same well marked brass frame like all examples here “MARSTON / PATENTED / MAY 26, 1857 / NEW YORK CITY / IMPROVED 1864”. Our third gun, SN 840, which is quite rare, is factory engraved, silver plated with ivory grips. The engraving of mostly scrolls but has a large dragon on reverse amongst the design. PROVENANCE: SN 840 Ex-Norm Flayderman. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Guns are very good to fine overall, all matching. SN 1590 retains 90% orig nickel, overall with some bubbling and freckling and losses on bbl cluster. SN 1257 retains about 40% bright blue on bbl cluster with scattered staining and pitting with balance blue/grey. Brass frame has scattered small blemishes, crisp markings and mustard colored patina. SN 840 exhibits well defined engraving retaining about 20% silver plate to frame. “Certifiable antique ivory” grips are SNd matching gun. Mechanically, guns each appear to index and change firing pins correctly. 49470-3 JS IVORY (7,000-9,000) – Lot 3315

3316
$5,175.00

RARE CASED 1ST TYPE MASS ARMS POCKET PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 707. Cal. 28. Blue finish with 2-1/2″ oct bbl, brass pin front sight and fixed v-notch rear sight in the top strap. Cyl has six chambers with etched foliate, floral & martial decorations. Frame is flat sided with Maynard’s tape priming system in right side. Left side of frame and tape priming system cover are lightly engraved in foliate arabesque patterns with matching patterns on the heel of backstrap and hammer nose. This revolver is the earliest type with manually rotated cyl. Cyl release is a small button inside trigger guard. Mounted with smooth 2-pc rosewood grips matching numbered to this pistol. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms there were only about 900 of these tiny revolvers produced early in the period 1851-1860. These tiny revolvers are seldom encountered and cased examples are very rare. Accompanied by a rose velvet lined English casing, compartmented in the bottom for the revolver, a double sided Mass Arms flask, a tiny 2-ball brass mold without sprue cutter, a tin of Maynard’s tape primers, about half full, and a functioning key. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl retains about 65% glossy orig blue with the balance flaked, not worn to a dark patina. Locking latch retains virtually all of its bright blue. Frame retains about 30% flaked orig blue with the loss areas light patina. Hammer retains about 70% bright case colors and the trigger guard, 80% bright blue. Grips are sound showing most of their orig varnish. Mechanics are fine. Strong bright bore. Case has a couple of grain checks in the lid and is missing its lock escutcheon, otherwise is sound showing most of its orig varnish. Lining inside the lid is crisp and clean with the bottom showing light to moderate soil and slight wear. Flask retains about 75% dark orig finish. Mold has a few light nicks with crisp cavities and shows a medium mustard patina. Cap tin is fine with the brass ends dark patina. All together a rare, nearly complete set, missing only the loading tools. 49538-6 JR (5,000-6,000) – Lot 3316

3317
$4,025.00

FINE CASED BROOKLYN FIREARMS CO “SLOCUM SLIDING SLEEVE” POCKET REVOLVER WITH IVORY GRIPS.

SN 8343. Cal. .32 RF. This fine example of a Brooklyn Firearms revolver made between 1863-1864 is .32 Cal. rimfire, 3″ rnd bbl. The Slocum patented system was an attempt at circumventing the Rollin White “bored through cylinder” patent controlled by Smith & Wesson. This unique design with individual chambers in the form of sliding tubes within the cutouts of the cylinder, chambers slide forward one at a time over a fixed rod on right side to expose, load and eject cartridges. This is among the finest examples you will find. Silver plated, engraved bbl and frame and fine checkered “certifiable antique ivory” 2-pc grips. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Mahogany casing has silver plated screw-driver/oiler combination, silvered metal box for cartridges and a “certifiable antique ivory” tipped cleaning rod. Velvet lining in case is worn and soiled, though casing is sound and solid with varnish coating. Gun is very fine overall, retaining about 90% silver plate overall. Gun is functional with crisp shiny bore. 49646-3 JS IVORY (4,000-6,000) – Lot 3317

3318
$2,875.00

EXTREMELY FINE ENGRAVED BROOKLYN ARMS CO “SLOCUM SLIDING SLEEVE” POCKET REVOLVER IN ORIGINAL BOX.

SN 8516. Cal. .32 RF. This beautiful example of a Brooklyn Firearms revolver made between 1863-1864 is .32 Cal. rimfire, 3″ rnd bbl. The Slocum patented system was an attempt at circumventing the Rollin White “bored through cylinder” patent controlled by Smith & Wesson. This unique design with individual chambers in the form of sliding tubes within the cutouts of the cylinder, chambers slide forward one at a time over a fixed rod on right side to expose, load and eject cartridges. This example has a blued bbl, engraved silver frame, retaining 2-pc rosewood grips. Box is also labeled along with a tag as belonging to Robert K. Wilson. CONDITION: Very fine overall. Bbl retains strong traces of orig blue with balance plum/brown. Cylinder retains about 50% bright blue with balance plum/brown. Frame retains most of its orig silver with scattered areas of staining and oxidation. Mechanically gun is sound and functioning with crisp bore with pitting. Box is solid with good discernible label, with some staining and rubbing where few letters are missing. 49646-2 JS (3,000-4,000) – Lot 3318

3319
$0.00

EXTREMELY FINE EAGLES ARMS CO POCKET REVOLVER IN ORIGINAL BOX.

SN 8054. Cal. .30. This is a fine example of the Civil War era front loading cup primed pocket revolver with 3-1/2″ blue bbl with top rib marked “EAGLE ARMS CO – NEW YORK”. This example retains most of its finish in a very rare box with orange illustrated label on top. Directions pasted inside top. Compartmentalized for a blue and gold paper labeled orig box for “Eagle Cartridges” retaining one cup fire cartridge. CONDITION: Revolver overall is very fine with bbl and cylinder retaining about 70% thinning blue finish with remainder plum. Frame retains about 80% silver plating. 2-pc rosewood grips are well fit retaining most of their orig varnish. Box presents gun nicely, though bottom corners are missing as can be seen in photograph. Pistol cartridge pack is much better with just minor scuffs and scrapes as can be seen in photos. Cleaning rod in box is very good. Mechanically gun functions well with well defined rifling in bore. 49646-8 JS (3,000-4,000) – Lot 3319

3320
$4,025.00

EXTREMELY FINE CASED AND ENGRAVED CIVIL WAR SPRINGFIELD ARMS COMPANY POCKET REVOLVER.

SN 4828. Cal. 30. Scarce .30 Cal. rimfire revolver made in 1863 with 3-1/8″ oct bbl with top rail marked “SPRINGFIELD-ARMS-CO-MASS”. Finely engraved in style of Gustav Young with arabesque scrolls on frame, cylinder and bbl, one terminating on left side behind cylinder into Young’s signature dogs head. Frame is silver plated; bbl and cylinder are blued; hammer case hardened. Gun is fitted in fine gutta percha case with brass cleaning tool. CONDITION: Extremely fine overall. Bbl retains about 95% orig bright blue. Cylinder has strong traces of orig blue with balance plum. Hammer retains much of its orig case colored finish. Frame retains virtually all of its silver plate which is slightly toned and contains a well fit pair of rosewood grips which retain most of their orig varnish. Accompanying hard rubber case is in matching fine condition with wear to top velvet decorated pad where cylinder presses into it. Bottom lining is soiled and light stained. Top ear of bbl retaining cradle is broken. Mechanically gun functions well with crisp well defined bore. 49646-7 JS (4,000-6,000) – Lot 3320

3321
$0.00

PAIR OF LUCIUS POND CIVIL WAR ERA 32 CALIBER CARTRIDGE POCKET REVOLVERS.

SN 206 / 251. The two .32 cal variants of Pond’s Rimfire revolver are represented here including variety with most unusual front loading feature utilizing removable individual steel chambers (which was an attempt to circumvent the Rollin White patent under control of S&W). This revolver, SN 206, has 5″ oct bbl marked “L.W.POND WORCESTER MASS. PATd SEPT.8 1863″, brass frame and roeewood grips. SN 251 has 4” bbl marked “L.W. POND WORCESTER”. This is a standard hinged top revolver, a direct infringement of S&W’s patent with iron frame and rosewood grips. CONDITION: Both guns overall good to very good with fairly sharp edges, no finish, and gray metal overall. Both guns missing small screw drivers that were screwed into butts originally. Both guns function well with discernible bores. 49646-4 JS (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3321

3322
$0.00

RARE PAIR OF BOTH VARIANTS OF .32 CALIBER CIVIL WAR ERA BACON ARMS “REMOVABLE TRIGGER GUARD” POCKET REVOLVERS.

SN 76 / 67. These pistols were made in two different frames and cyl sizes. One for 32 cal short rimfire and the larger for 32 long rimfire. We offer each example both six shot with 4″ oct bbls. SN 67 for short cartridge is blued with silver plated engraved frame fitted with “certifiable antique ivory” 2-pc grips. SN 76 which is all blued with 2-pc walnut grips. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: SN 67 is very fine overall retaining about 70% bright blue on bbl and bbl housing, cyl retains strong traces of blue with balance plum. Silver-plated frame and trigger guard retain about 30% of their plate. Mechanically, gun functions well with crisp discernible bore. Ivory stocks fit well. The left stock has slight shrinkage and small gap at frame. SN 76 is good to very good overall with traces of blue with balance plum. Bbl address was struck lightly such that “BA” in Bacon is missing as can be seen in photos. Gun is functionally sound with crisp discernible bore. 49646-5 JS IVORY (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3322

3323
$1,150.00

VERY FINE CIVIL WAR BROOKLYN ARMS CO “SLOCUM SLIDING SLEEVE” POCKET REVOLVER.

SN 4580. Cal. .32 RF. This fine example of a Brooklyn Firearms revolver made between 1863-1864 is .32 Cal. rimfire, 3″ rnd bbl. The Slocum patented system was an attempt at circumventing the Rollin White “bored through cylinder” patent controlled by Smith & Wesson. This unique design with individual chambers in the form of sliding tubes within the cutouts of the cylinder, chambers slide forward one at a time over a fixed rod on right side to expose, load and eject cartridges. This example has engraved brass frame with blued rnd bbl with 2-pc rosewood grips. CONDITION: Gun is fine to very fine overall. Bbl retains 80% orig bright blue finish. Cylinder has traces of blue in protected areas, otherwise grey. Frame has even mustard colored patina and well fit grips retain most of their orig varnish. Gun functions well with a well defined bore. 49646-1 JS (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3323

3324
$0.00

TRIO OF 19TH CENTURY EARLY CARTRIDGE REVOLVERS.

SN 101 / 2933 / M1639. 1) Prescott CW era brass frame revolver with 4″ bbl marked “E.A.PRESCOTT WORCESTER MA, PAT’D OCT. 2 1860”. 2) Connecticut Arms Co. rimfire revolver with 1864 patented cyl. 3) Beautiful Hopkins & Allen model “XL No.1” which is stamped on cyl strap. Bbl has firm markings and is patented 1872. This little gem in beautiful very fine condition is profusely engraved with a fine pair of smooth “Certifiable Antique Ivory” 2-pc grips. CONDITION: Prescott and Conn. Arms revolvers are very good overall retaining traces of finish with good markings and clean yellow brass patina to frames. The little Hopkins & Allen is fine to very fine retaining about 90% orig white metal plating with nice highlights to engraving, markings are crisp and ivory grips are well fit with good patina. Mechanically all three revolvers function with discernible bores. 49646-6 JS (2,000-2,500) – Lot 3324

3325
$14,950.00

UNIQUE & EXTREMELY RARE PAIR OF AMERICAN SILVER HILTED FEDERAL ERA HORSEMAN SWORDS SIGNED BY WASHINGTON, PENNSYLVANIA MAKER JACOB SCHAFFER.

This pair of swords along with the next lot in this auction, a silver mounted naval dirk from same Washington, PA estate. They are fresh to the market and a unique highly decorated pair of War of 1812 era American swords. Only one other Schaffer marked sword is known and it has plain blade, undecorated mounts & smaller grip and blade. That example is illustrated on pg 135 of Daniel Hartzler’s Silver Mounted Swords – The Lattimer Family Collection Featuring Silver Hilts Through the Golden Age. 30″ American made blades with single fullers are uniquely decorated with American blue with gold overlay patriotic designs which have never been noted before. Decorations include folky American eagles, panoply of arms and “E PLURIBUS UNUM”. Stirrup hilts are marked in cartouche on each counter guard “J. SCHAFFER”. The grips are carved, spirally cut ebony both unique in shape. Pommel caps made without capstan unlike the smaller example in the Lattimer Collection. Scabbards exhibit 3 silver mounts all with unique engraved patterns including patriotic shields, wreaths and an 8-pointed star on one. According to Hartzler, Schaffer worked 1796-1850 and this information is consistent with information found at the Washington County Historical Society which show Jacob Schaffer listed as a silversmith in Washington, PA in 1800, which is a probable date of this sword. Stirrup hilts of this style are typical of the American Federal Era in brass – but so rare in silver. CONDITION: Swords are fine overall. Blades retain most of their orig finish & tool marks with scattered areas of staining. The etched blue & gold panels retain 95% orig bright blue, though the gilted overlay designs are worn and only about half easily discernible though when glinted in light, the unique details are seen. Etched panels are unique to each sword though similar motifs are seen on each. One sword appears to have the date “1783” etched in panel. Scabbards retain all 3 orig mounts and tiny silver carrying rings. Mounts are finely engraved as seen in photos in quite distinct styles from one sword to the other. Even the size and shape of mounts are different showing craftsman’s hand work. Same is noted in the size and shape of hilts, pommels & ferrules. Scabbard bodies are solid but dry, cracking & crazing. There is a large crack between drag & middle mount on one sword. Much of the finish is missing on scabbard bodies. The silver mounts and hilts are as found with dark silver patina. 49516-2 JS (20,000-30,000) – Lot 3325

3326
$9,200.00

UNIQUE & EXTREMELY RARE AMERICAN SILVER MOUNTED WAR OF 1812 ERA NAVAL DIRK.

This dirk which is thought to have been made, though unmarked, by Jacob Schaffer of Washington, PA and found with the previous Schaffer marked swords in same estate. This dirk of the earliest pattern which measures 14″ overall with 9-1/4″ curved blade with single fuller like the Schaffer marked sword and has blue & gold decoration. The 4-1/2″ cross-guard terminates in elegant, well formed eagle heads similar in style to a circa 1800 “Rose” American made dirk pictured in Peter Tuite’s US Naval Officer’s – Their Swords and Dirks. Carved grip is made from highly polished bone which was made to simulate ivory which was quite scarce in Federal Era America. The scabbard is solid silver with chased engraved border panels terminating in an unique clam shell shaped finial. Early American silver mounted dirks with eagles are extremely rare. This is the only example known in this design. CONDITION: Fine overall. Blade overall is white/grey with old sharpening, with about 80% of its orig gold decoration and strong traces of its orig bright blue, especially in protected areas of the fuller. Grip is sound, solid, well fit with some wear in hand worn patina to high areas. Scabbard has large dent on reverse about 5″ from tip that does not effect aesthetics. Silver scabbard, hilt & guard have dark silver patina and scattered blemishes as can be seen in photos. Accompanying this dirk are a pair “J.SCHAFFER” (which possibly only one other example exists in Washington County History Society) marked early 19th Century spoons which are overall very good though polished. 49516-1 JS (8,000-12,000) – Lot 3326

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3327
$0.00

RARE AND UNIQUE PAIR OF AMERICAN 19TH CENTURY NAVAL DIRKS.

1) This is a very unusual pattern dirk with a smooth cylindrical ivory top, a 9″ curved blade with blue and gold decoration and scabbard has most unusual engraved decoration of an almost 2″ high eagle holding snake in its beak and a snake in its talons. On Eagle’s chest is the American shield with stars and bars. Below eagle engraving are oak leaves and acorns. Cross guard shows 2 eagle heads and opposite quillons. 2) Most unusual small straight Naval dirk with eagle decorations and both quillons of cross guard, large patriotic eagle on blue and gold blade and engraved anchors on scabbard and on brass pommel cap. You wont find a small dirk with this many Naval motifs seen very often. PROVENANCE: 2) Norm Flayderman and Peter Tuite Collection. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: 1) Very good overall. Blade retains traces of blue and gold decoration though etched panels are all easily discerned. Scabbard is sound retaining strong traces of original gold. “Certifiable antique elephant ivory” grip, exhibits 2 hairline cracks with does not affect aesthetics. 2) 5-1/2″ blade retains much of its original gold and blue decoration as can be seen in photos. Scabbard, cross guard and pommel also retain strong traces of original gold with designs easily discerned. Grip is sound and “certifiable antique elephant ivory”. 49382-4 JS IVORY (8,000-10,000) – Lot 3327

3328
$20,125.00

EXTREMELY RARE & FINE EARLY AMERICAN SILVER MOUNTED GUARDLESS “COFFIN HILT” BOWIE KNIFE IN ORIGINAL SCABBARD.

Very few of these 1830 vintage American Bowie’s exist. This example is fresh from a Kentucky estate and new to market. It is in beautiful condition retaining much of its orig polish & tool marks to blade. The tooled red Moroccan scabbard is beautifully fit with identical silver mounts to those of knife. Knife measures just over 10-1/2″ overall with 6-1/4″ clip-point blade with 2-1/2″ beveled clip-point. Wood grip is totally wrapped in silver trim retained by silver pins and wood is attached to tang with 4 iron pins. This is no doubt among the very finest early American made Bowie knife extant. CONDITION: Very fine overall. Silver wrap is slightly loose on one side where one retaining pin is missing. There are several dings, dents & scratches on about a 1″ area of this silver strip. Wood grip shows fine hand worn patina with some small scratches & bruises. Blade retains most of its orig polish with areas of staining & pitting. Scabbard is sound and solid with some loose stitching and scuffing to high areas. Silver scabbard mounts and silver mounts to grip have identical grey/silver patinas. 49526-1 JS (20,000-30,000) – Lot 3328

3329
$0.00

FABULOUS AND UNIQUE EXHIBITION GRADE ANTEBELLUM “IXL” BOWIE KNIFE.

George Wostenholm was one of the most famous and prolific of Sheffield knife makers. There are numerous examples of his knives and they are referenced in most every book on Bowie knives. Prior to and during the Civil War he was one of the smartest marketeers of Bowies, selling knives world wide. No exhibition quality knives have survived like this example with massive 10″ double-edge spear point blade with unique double ricasso, fully 1/3″ thick at tang. Blade exhibits near mint exhibit etched in 6-1/2″, 2-line panel “GEO WOSTENHOLM & SON MANUFACTURERS OF THE CELEBRATED IXL CUTLERY”. The ricasso is unusually marked on both sides “G. WOSTENHOLM & SON / WASHINGTON WORKS / NONE ARE GENUINE BUT THOSE / MARKED I-XL”. Norm Flaydermann, in his monumental text, The Bowie Knife, had the only other example of this blade form we are aware, however, with a cutlery handle with patriotic U.S. motif in fine but not like new condition like this example. Norm thought so highly of this unique blade form that he showcased the knife on a double-page spread in his book which is the only full double page in his 512 page book dedicated to a single blade. This is a special knife. Not only is it in near mint condition with extra heavy German silver crossguard and beautiful stag slab grips, the orig matching German silver mounting scabbard is also gold embossed “I-XL” PROVENANCE: Displayed as part of the Historic Arkansas Museum “A Sure Defense: The Bowie Knife in America” Exhibit. CONDITION: Extremely fine 10″ blade which is 1-15/16″ wide retains virtually all of its orig bright finish and polish, very slight pitting and staining at tip. There is a 1/4″ chip in stag on one side at the top which is well patinaed like rest of grip with several hairline cracks from age. German silver crossguard, escutcheon and scabbard mounts are all smooth with light scratches expected from age. Scabbard body is scuffed with gilt decoration around edges, worn and much missing on reverse side with frog button and I-XL applied in 1-1/4″ panel. 49637-3 JS (20,000-30,000) – Lot 3329

3330
$19,550.00

EXTREMELY FINE MICHAEL PRICE SAN FRANCISCO “CALIFORNIA BOWIE”.

Michael Price is no doubt the best known “California Knife” maker. California or San Francisco Bowie’s are all of unique form with form-fitted metal scabbards, belt clips and bulbous grips usually made from marine ivory. Bernie R. Levine tells the best story of Price and San Francisco knives in his 1978 text Knife Makers of Old San Francisco. Michael Price began his manufacture in 1858 exhibiting at the first Mechanics Fair in San Francisco where Price boasted no better steel could be found in any other knife. Michael Price’s handiwork has always been prized and many of his knives saw considerable use whereas this example is in near mint condition, retaining most of its orig polish and a beautiful scabbard. This classic California Bowie measures just over 10″ with 5-7/8″ blade with 4″ beveled top edge of which 2″ of the point was partially sharpened like other examples. Ricasso is marked “M.PRICE / SAN FRANCISCO”. 2-pc “certifiable antique walrus ivory” grip slabs are retained with 3 German silver pins. Scabbard body is of matching German silver with a classic spring-style iron 3-1/4″ belt clip with matching iron patina to 1-5/8″ oval crossguard. This is a fine Michael Price California Bowie which would be difficult to upgrade. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Extremely fine overall. Blade retains much of its orig polish and sharpening with some newer sharpening found scattered on blade with light staining and one area of pitting. Makers mark is crisp and well defined. Walrus ivory grips are sound with two hairline cracks on one side with good patina. German silver has scattered small scratches with intact spring steel belt clip with typical pair of teeth at end of California Bowie’s unique belt clips. 49637-1 JS IVORY (15,000-25,000) – Lot 3330

3331
$0.00

EXTREMELY RARE AND UNIQUE REES CINCINNATI MADE BOWIE KNIFE.

The first recorded advertising offering Bowie knives for sale was by Marks & Rees of Cincinnati, Ohio who were known surgical instrument makers. In the October 21, 1835 edition of the Daily Gazette, Marks & Rees offered “… all kinds of Bowie knives on hand, of their own manufacture, finished in a superior style”. Their claim of “superior quality” was not overstated, as is seen in the few examples of their work. The two known examples of Marks & Rees Bowie knives are typical wood handled coffin grips much like the attributed James Black or the unique specimen of a silver mounted coffin hilt also in this sale. Sheldon Kellogg’s 1834-1835 journal (Ohio Historical Society) has entry that reads “…returned with a formidable knife in his hand, saying, “there is something that won’t miss fire –no flash in the pan about that”. He pulled the knife from its sheath and flourishing it about before the admiring eyes of both black and white, said “there, that knife was made expressly for me by Resin Bowie, and you’ll find that its first rate stuff. Accept it from me” with my good wishes for a safe return to Cincinnati”. Sheldon Kellogg’s home was on same road as Marks & Rees according to the consignor. This knife was part of the State of Arkansas Exhibit “A Sure Defense – The Bowie Knife in America”. It was tagged C1837-1850’s, an unusual design by one of the partners in the famous firm of Marks & Rees, makers of early coffin handle Bowie knives. This is the only example bearing his mark”. Rees of Cincinnati was a well known surgical tool maker after his partnership with Marks. Identical mark “REES / CIN. O” is found on surgical tools. A complete set of Rees marked “U.S. Medical Department” Field Surgeon’s Kit is pictured on page 300 of James Edmondson’s American Surgical Instruments: An Illustrated History of Their Manufacture and a Directory of Instrument Makers to 1900. Dr. Edmondson, curator of the Dittrick Museum of Medical History, Case Western Reserve University produced without doubt the best reference on American surgical instrumentation. This massive knife is the only example of a Rees Bowie. It measures over 16″ with about an 11″ blade which is .28″ thick at ricasso with a 3-1/4″ sharpened clip. The blade still retains a near razor edge. The knife is uniquely mounted with a solid, heavy brass hilt with brass threaded finial with matching shaped hexagonal sides at base. Two 3-3/4″ “certifiable antique elephant ivory” slabs which are pinned with six steel pins on either side. Scabbard is tooled leather with German silver mounts and cast brass frog button which fits knife quite well. This is the only known example of this Antebellum and Civil War surgical tool maker who must have made this special order knife for a special client. PROVENANCE: Displayed as part of the Historic Arkansas Museum “A Sure Defense: The Bowie Knife in America” Exhibit. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Very fine overall. Blade retains some orig polish though blade has been re-polished with light pinprick pitting seen scattered on areas of blade. Tip was probably a 1/4″ longer, but has been polished to new tip and there are several small nicks in cutting edge. Markings are discernible though the “O” in address is only half visible from polish. Grip and brass handle show yellow mustard colored patina. The pommel which is slightly turned askew has a lighter brass patina. The accompanying scabbard which appears orig and fits well with German silver mounted with a copper patinaed frog button. Leather body is sound and solid with crosshatched decoration not untypical of the Civil War though this knife could be much earlier. Ivory is sound and solid with good patina with numerous small surface scuffs and scratches and a few small hairline cracks. 49637-2 JS IVORY (20,000-30,000) – Lot 3331

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3332
$16,100.00

RARE “ROSE, NEW YORK” EARLY AMERICAN BOWIE KNIFE.

This exact knife is shown on page 115 of Norm Flayderman’s impeccable text The Bowie Knife Unsheathing an American Legend. This knife is in excellent condition and is one of only a handful of maker marked Peter Rose Bowie knives. Rose was a well known surgical instrument maker whose knives are quite rare. Flayderman in his book accurately describes this knife: “Rose/New York are the deep markings of cutler and surgical instrument maker Peter Rose, parallel to the 9″ single edge, clip point blade; sharpened 4″ false edge. Expertly made American Bowie knife, circa 1845. 13-1/2″ overall. Iron crossguard with ball-type finials. German silver, deep fluted shell pommel; tang peened at top. Rosewood grips decorated with 8 German silver pins with high-rounded, stud-like tips, both sides. Thick leather sheath, an old replacement”. This old replacement scabbard that Norm mentions is typical in style of scabbards made during and before the Civil War by use by soldiers and a pair of initials “CA” are scratched with shading into the lower ferrule on obverse of scabbard. PROVENANCE: Ex-Collection Norm Fladerman. CONDITION: Very fine overall. Blade still retains some orig polish with old cleaning, staining & light pinprick pitting. Markings are excellent and deeply struck. German silver mounts are complete though escutcheon on the reverse grip appears contemporarily replaced or re-attached or resized utilizing well patinaed lead rivets or solder. Scabbard is sound and solid though scuffed at high areas, especially on belt loop and at tip. 49637-4 JS (15,000-25,000) – Lot 3332

3333
$11,500.00

RARE ALFRED HUNTER IVORY HANDLED BOWIE KNIFE DATED 1836.

This fine Alfred Hunter Bowie knife made in Newark, New Jersey measures 14″ overall with a 9″ clip point blade, virtually identical to an example shown on pg 327 in Flayderman’s The Bowie Knife. Our example has an escutcheon plate inscribed “NC 1836” and also a set of initials inscribed on pommel. This knife has the classic delicately carved ivory grips associated with this manufacturer. Handle is often stated to be decorated with stylized “owl eyes”. Alfred Hunter made a very distinctive early American Bowie and this is a fine example with few examples even coming to market. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Very good overall. Blade shows old cleaning and sharpening with pitting near tip. “ALFRED HUNTER” deeply stamped on ricasso. “Certifiable antique elephant ivory” handle has several large cracks and old glued repair to close cracks. The accompanying matching German silver mounted scabbard is a copy made in the style of Alfred Hunter that fits knife well. 49470-1 JS IVORY (12,000-15,000) – Lot 3333

3334
$16,100.00

FINEST KNOWN EXAMPLE AMERICAN “HORSEHEAD” MOUNTED OFFICER’S SWORD CIRCA 1835.

American horseheads are rare to begin with and this example has no peers. The 33″ wide curved blade is decorated with patriotic motifs including a gold 3″ eagle with riband reading “E PLURIBUS UNUM” on a blued background. Checkered “certifiable antique ivory” grip is backed by horse’s mane which terminates into a large open-mouthed stallion holding stirrup hilt in his teeth. Heavy brass scabbard is deeply engraved with floral, geometric and patriotic motifs. It is rare to find an eagle head in such extraordinary condition, much less a horsehead, which is hundreds of times rarer. PROVENANCE: Norm Flayderman Collection, Simon Handlesman Collection. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Scabbard & hilt retain 90% plus orig gold plating with scuffs & wear to high areas. Scabbard has several dents, especially at drag from use that do not affect aesthetics. Blade retains much of its orig polish & 95% plus orig gold, and 85% plus orig blue. Remainder of blade is gray with areas of staining & pitting. Certifiable antique orig ivory grip. Several small chips near pommel which do not affect aesthetics. 49110-1 JS IVORY (12,500-17,500) – Lot 3334

3335
$8,625.00

VERY RARE CIVIL WAR NAVAL OFFICER’S CUTLASS WITH ORIGINAL SCABBARD.

This is a very fine example of the rarely offered (and highly re-produced) model 1860 United States Naval Officer’s with cutout “USN” in fluted basket hilt. These cutlass’s of which only a handful are known are made and marked on ricasso “MADE BY AMES MFG CO. CHICOPEE, MASS”. Opposite ricasso “U.S.N. 1862”. Scabbard is riveted black leather with a finial with raised five pointed star with stippled background. Grip is leather with twisted wire. This is a beautiful example of a rare sword still retaining gilt highlights in fine, sound original scabbard that would be difficult to upgrade. CONDITION: Very good to fine overall. 26″ blade is gray/white overall with crisp markings, light staining and pin prick pitting. Grip is sound with scuffing and wear to leather with some reductions though twisted is complete tight and intact. There are several small dents in basket unaffecting aesthetics, strong traces of gilt are found in protected areas. Scabbard is sound and solid and fits cutlass well. Frog is an original US Naval cutlass frog with partially discernable Navy yard markings on reverse. 49382-1 JS (8,000-12,000) – Lot 3335

3336
$9,200.00

FINEST KNOWN PATTERNED 1830 US NAVAL OFFICER’S SWORD.

Peter Tuite in his definitive text US Naval Officers: Their Swords & Dirks describes the rarity of this pattern and the design he shows numerous examples from the US Naval Academy collection and others but none truly as fine as this particular example by a totally unknown maker, til this sword recently surfaced here in Maine estate. The maker is etched on blade “Hamburger & Co / 30 King Street / Covent Garden / London”. This is no doubt the most beautiful of American Naval Sword Patterns and this is an unique and extremely fine example that cannot be upgraded. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: 26″ blade retains virtually all of its bright blue and gold etched decoration, virtually all gold plating is retained on hilt though there is some wear and reductions on high areas, scabbard mounts also retain most of their original gilt though areas of staining and darkening as sword is as found. Scabbard body is sound and solid with some broken stitches, crazing and small chips on sewn side. “Certifiable antique elephant ivory” grip is excellent, slightly shrunken pulling away from back strap with about a 2mm gap. 49382-2 JS IVORY (8,000-12,000) – Lot 3336

3337
$0.00

EXTREMELY RARE ANCIENT & HONORABLE ARTILLERY COMPANY OF BOSTON OFFICER’S SWORD, CIRCA 1800.

We only know of one other example of this exquisite sword and that is in the AHAC museum at Faneuil Hall which was original built in 1742. The Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company of Massachusetts is the oldest chartered military organization in the western hemisphere. Its charter was granted in March 1638, and signed by then Massachusetts Bay Colony Governor John Winthrop. This organization which is approaching its 400th anniversary has a rich military history, including 4 Presidents who have served as members (James Monroe, Chester Arthur, Calvin Coolidge, John F. Kennedy). This organization has also had 7 Medal of Honor winners from the Civil War through Viet Nam. At time of manufacture of this sword there were few officers in this unit and this sword could have been easily been carried before and during the War of 1812. Sword closely mimics that of earlier American Revolutionary War patterns with slotted guard swords carried by officers. Pommel of sword is decorated with 6 pointed star surrounded by “Ancient & Honorable Artillery Company”, backstrap has a similar 6 pointed hunters star and other engraved decoration, top mount of scabbard has wreath encompassing “Incorporated 1638”. PROVENANCE: Interview with curator and consignor’s inspection of both swords together at museum. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Very good to fine overall. Matching brass scabbard mounts, hilt, backstrap and pommel retain much of their gold finish with remainder polished brass patina. 31″ double fullered blade still retains light decorations including panoply of arms on blued background though most blue has faded with scattered areas of staining and pitting. Carved, fluted, “certifiable antique elephant ivory” grip is fine overall, well fit with slight shrinkage against backstrap and pommel. 49359-1 JS IVORY (7,000-8,000) – Lot 3337

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3338
$0.00

EXTREMELY RARE & FINE HIGH GRADE AMES “MASSACHUSETTS MILITIA” OFFICER’S SWORD.

This sword, Mexican War era, was probably made for an important Massachusetts militia officer with Massachusetts state seal found applied on cross-guard languet and engraved on scabbard below eagle is arm & saber seen on Massachusetts buttons of the era. Hexagonal silver plated, copper grip is unusual with raised relief oak leaves and acorns often seen embroidered on collars of general officers uniforms. A similar example is illustrated in John Hamilton’s The Ames Sword Company 1829-1935 on pg 129 with 1847 presentation. This sword is in remarkable condition retaining most of its orig gold gilt and orig finish and luster to blade. CONDITION: Very fine overall. 30″ double edge blade has 16″ etched patriotic panels on either side and etched mark “N P AMES CUTLER SPRINGFIELD” on ricasso. Blade retains much of its orig luster with areas of dark staining as can be seen in photos. Grip is crisp and sharp with only small traces of silver plate now overall chocolate colored copper patina. Knight-head pommel, cross-guard, languet & scabbard retain 95% of their orig gold plate. Scabbard retains crisp, fine etching including 4-1/2″ panoply of arms and 2″ eagle & shield. 49443-1 JS (6,000-10,000) – Lot 3338

3339
$9,775.00

FABULOUS CIVIL WAR AMES PRESENTATION STAFF & FIELD OFFICER’S SWORD TO CAPT JOHN WILEY 16TH MASSACHUSETTS.

This is among the highest grade Ames staff officer’s swords you will find with solid brass engraved scabbard with 1863 dated presentation on scabbard and Capt. Wiley’s name & regiment on hilt. Capt. Wiley’s sword is accompanied by copies of his service and pension records. CONDITION: Very fine overall. Sword, hilt & scabbard retain 95% orig gold plate. 32″ blade retains most of its orig bright finish & frosting with scattered areas of staining and pitting, especially near tip. Sharks skin grip is worn and chipped at high areas. 49551-1 JS (5,000-7,500) – Lot 3339

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3340
$2,850.00

HISTORIC CIVIL WAR OFFICER’S SWORD OF CAPT JAMES HENRY OF THE 37TH PENNSYLVANIA WHO WAS SEVERELY WOUNDED AT THE BATTLE OF 2ND BULL RUN.

This unique sword is fresh to the market and just recently from Pittsburgh, PA estate of the descendents of Capt. James Henry. This sword is an unusual, non-regulation brass mounted and brass scabbarded branched hilt sword with pierced folding languet. Sword has shark skin grip & fancy double twisted wire. Blade is etched with patriotic American motifs and scabbard has “PRESENTED TO CAPT. J. G. HENRY BY THE MEMBERS OF CO. A 8TH REGT PRC”. The 8th Pennsylvania Reserves became the 37th Pennsylvania Infantry. Capt. James G. Henry enlisted April 22, 1861 and served the entire war with his company until unit mustered out May 24, 1864 back in Pittsburgh where the unit was originally organized. The regiment saw much action during the war, including the 2nd Battle of Bull Run, VA fought August 30, 1862 where Capt Henry’s company had 52 casualties of just over 90 men engaged including Capt. Henry who was shot through both thighs and also shot through the top of his head, seriously disabling him. It is amazing that Capt. Henry survived, recovered in only a few months and was back in service. Surgeons records (which copies are included) describe the scars left by his injuries. Capt. Henry & Company A’s exploits are found in copies of various records and histories that accompany this lot. CONDITION: Very good overall. This sword no doubt saw service from the numerous small dents & blemishes in scabbard, small bends in hilt. There is a contemporary braised repair to scabbard which is deeply patinaed like the rest of the sword hilt & scabbard with dark chocolate and brown brass patina. There are small drips of paint scattered over surface of sword & scabbard. Shark skin grip is intact as is most of the orig wire wrap, though it is loose in areas. The 31″ blade is grey overall with etched panels, all discernible with some orig luster, with scattered areas of staining, pitting & old sharpening near tip. 49613-1 JS (3,000-5,000) – Lot 3340

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3341
$0.00

RARE AND FINE AMES MODEL 1849 RIFLEMAN’S KNIFE.

You are bidding on a scarce American military knife in very fine condition that is 18″ overall with a massive 12″ blade. This is the second American contracted fighting knife and Ames made this a formidable weapon, longer and heavier than those by earlier contractor, A.G. Hicks of Cleveland, Ohio. The blade is stamped “Ames Mfg. Co. / Cabbotville / 1849″ on one ricasso. The opposite is stamped and inspected “US / WD”. The guard also has two sets of inspector’s initials, “WD” and “JWR”. The regiment of mounted riflemen for whom these knives were made were organized in 1846 at Ft. McHenry. They had the distinction of being the first regular Army unit to be equipped with Colt Revolvers. These were the famous Colt Walkers and Dragoons. This knife is accompanied by its correct brass mounted scabbard and frog. The frog button has inspector letter “D” stamped on it. CONDITION: Blade is grey with pitting and staining. Maker marks and inspector marks are crisp, as are inspector marks in crossguard. Scabbard is sound and solid, several insignificant dents and scratches, overall an extremely fine piece of leather. Scabbard mounts have mustard and green patinas mixed with several dents, especially large one in drag about 1″ from tip. Knife retains orig buff washer. Grip is sound and solid with several small dings & dents. 49622-8 JS (8,000-12,000) – Lot 3341

3342
$12,075.00

FINE MAINE FAMILY ESTATE GROUPING OF CIVIL WAR MEMORABILIA INCLUDING FINE COLT ARMY WITH HOLSTER AND FINE MODEL 1860 SPENCER CARBINE.

SN 89999/34909. Cal. 44/56-56. This is a most unusual grouping brought in to our auction by a Portland, Maine family whose deceased father had donated two orig fine military photographs (copies can be seen on web) of unknown family members to the Portland Historical Society. Both photographs are officers and at least one family member according to consignor was in the famous 1st Maine Cavalry. This grouping is all in remarkable “as found” condition. 1) Spencer Carbine SN 34909 is early production retaining orig finish and good inspector cartouches, well above average for surviving specimens. 2) Martial Colt Model 1860 SN 89999 Army Revolver with regulation holster in very fine condition, Colt retains much of its orig finish. 3) Fine Ames Model 1840 cavalry saber with excellent grip wrap. 4) Sword belt with eagle buckle with applied silver wreath complete with two hangers. 5) Spencer Carbine box in excellent condition with 7 orig. cartridges, as found in rifle’s magazine. 6) Regulation Civil War percussion cap box with large inspector stamp on front in oval “R.WHITE SUB INSPECTOR US ORD. DEPT”. 7) Regulation pistol cartridge box in very fine condition, maker marked “H.A. DINGEE NY”. 8) Fine officers regulation silk sash with unusually large knotted tassel ends. A bit heavier than most. Measuring 12″ long including knots. CONDITION: 1) Spencer, Very good to fine overall. Bbl retains strong traces of orig thinning blue with balance a mottled plum. Other metal components are grey/brown overall with areas of staining and pitting. Some muted case colors are still seen on protected areas of frame, breech and cartridge tube latch. Stocks are sound and solid and well fit with typical scattered light storage blemishes. Two cartouches are still discernible “MMJ” (Martin M. Johnson) and “DAP” (Daniel A. Perkins). The last line of patents under manufacturers mark is lightly struck as can be seen in photos. Mechanically, carbine is well functioning with crisp discernible bore. 2) Colt Army, very good to fine overall. Bbl retains 10% plus orig bright blue finish, especially in protected areas with balance grey/plum. Cylinder retains strong traces of bright blue finish, especially in protected areas with balance grey/plum. Cylinder scene is crisp and well defined. Frame exhibits about 80% muted case colors with balance grey/silver. Loading arm and hammer have strong traces of darkened case colors. Backstrap retains over 80% thinning bright blue color. Frame and bbl screws retain about half of their thin fire blue color. All SNs are matching externally, gun was not disassembled as it appears so untouched and orig. Stocks are sound, solid and well fit with thin applied shellac or varnish, inspector cartouches are only visible in silhouette with light edge wear. Mechanically, revolver functions well with crisp well defined bore with areas of pitting. The accompanying holster is sound, supple, complete with tab and plug. There is a large set of inked initials inside flap which possibly read “SBP”. Surface of holster has crazing, scuffs and loss of color in areas. 3) 35-1/2″ blade, full firm marked “AMES MFG CO / CABOTVILLE / 1849”, inspected “US” and “WD” opposite firm name. Blade is grey overall with scattered areas of staining and pitting. Retains orig protective leather washer. Grip is tight, retaining virtually all of its orig leather with orig “shine”, complete twisted wire. Brass hilt has mustard colored patina with old cleaning, scabbard is solid with iron patina. Grey/brown overall. 4) Buckle and keeper fit fairly well, though bench numbers do not match. Belt is supple and as noted with unusual tooling, more like an officers with two sword hangers attached by leather loops that are not sewn. One of these leather loops appears much more recent than the other but sewn the same. 5) Early Spencer cartridge box maker marked “E. GAYLORD CHICOPEE MASS”. Wood block insert contains 20 drilled holes for cartridges. Box overall in fine condition retaining both roller buckles wit. Box has crazing and scuffing but retains most of its finish. Tab is worn and crazed; missing above half of its finish, but intact. 6) Very good to fine. Easily read inspectors marks, missing lambs wool and pick. 7) Very good to fine overall, retaining most of its orig finish with scuffs and crazing where flexed. Tab is solid and intact retaining about 75% of its finish. 8) Very good to fine overall. Sash appears relatively intact with small reductions. One knot heavily frayed over wooden top, but tassels on both appear complete and intact. 49629-1 JS (6,000-10,000) – Lot 3342

3343
$4,312.50

CIVIL WAR SLOUCH HAT, HARDEE HAT, TINTYPE OF POLHEMUS SMITH, 9TH NEW YORK HEAVY ARTILLERY.

Just found in upstate New York estate were two fine Civil War hats along with small box containing 1/6th plate tintype of soldier full view with musket and gear wearing kepi with crossed cannons, most likely a “9” and “I” above and below the insignia. There is an 1889 & 1890 reunion ribbon for the 9th NY and the bottom of box is written “Polhemus Smith’s hat cord, buttons and badges from the war”. Box does contain a hat cord, GAR hat insignia, and eight GAR buttons. A quick search of the internet for Polhemus Smith shows him enlisting in the 9th NY Heavy Artillery, Company I, 12/21/1863, and being transferred in June 1865 to the 2nd NY Light Artillery, and later a promotion 7/6/1865 as an Articifer. Both pieces of head gear appear original and as found. The slouch hat has a wide 2-1/4″ hard sweatband with a 3/8″ sewn binding. It also has about 1/2″ wide black & brown binding with a small japanned brass buckle and hat cord, all which appear orig to hat, including the embroidered U.S. hat insignia which is sewn with the same contemporary thread found attaching band. Hardee hat has 2″ thin Moroccan sweatband with a small pasted Army contract label inside top of crown. A fairly tattered feather is sewn to side of hat terminating in a silk cockade. Around crown is a 5/8″ binding with similar binding around edge perimeters. We have no doubt both of these hats are Civil War, though slouch hat appears to be a smaller size than the Hardee. Though the hats have no names or Unit markings, we are only guessing that these Civil War hats were his or his family because of the identification of the other artifacts found in same yard sale. Regardless, this is a fine pair of Civil War field hats rarely found “undisturbed”. CONDITION: Thread box that holds buttons, insignia, photograph and ribbons is broken at corners, but has preserved the ribbons and buttons quite well. Tintype shows good contrast with considerable crazing, small creases and rust on reverse. There is an accompanying single Belgium or European shot pistol in poor to fair condition overall, old cleaning, rust & pitting overall, is not mechanically functional. Hardee hat is sound & solid, sweatband is complete, orig, as is. Contract label which is marked “Size No. 7 U.S. Army J.J.&I. Phillips”. Hat has several holes at perimeters of crown. Feather cockade firmly attached, both being worn. Binding ribbons both fairly complete with wear & reductions, some loose threads, as can be seen in photos. Hat overall is dirty, soiled with some mildew. Left side was originally sewn to body, and small cuts are seen in front inside of hat where Jeff Davis hat insignia & other insignia were originally attached to the front. Slouch hat is very good overall with several holes from insects. Binding worn at edges. Sweatband has several tears, but is otherwise complete. 49083-1 JS (6,000-8,000) – Lot 3343

3344
$6,900.00

RARE CIVIL WAR IDENTIFIED DRUM OF LEWIS EDDY 42ND MASSACHUSETTS INFANTRY WITH ORIGINAL DRUMSTICKS AND PHOTOGRAPH.

Also included in this archive with original painted drum, drumsticks and 1868 CDVphotograph of 17 year old drummer Lewis Eddy is a fine copy of The 1886 History of the Forty-Second Regiment Infantry, Massachusetts Volunteers by Charles Bosson. 42nd Mass saw service in Louisiana and Texas and most of the men of the 42nd were captured at Galveston, Texas January 1, 1863 including Pvt. Eddy. He was later paroled February 18, 1863 and was a long time member of the GAR in Boston where he died in 1917. Also included in this group are two original discharge papers; one dated New Orleans May 25, 1863, the second November 11, 1864 after his second enlistment. There is also an official Massachusetts Adjutant General’s document telling of this Dorchester, Massachusetts resident’s war history including his being taken prisoner, parole and his re-enlistment. Also included is a small GAR souvenir canteen, 2 GAR medals and a bound fold-out war time map of the theater of war. CONDITION: Paint on drum appears original with about 4″ x 2″ area missing an upper left quadrant of Massachusetts state seal. Numerous small chips and scuffs over most of body. Top head has tear across entire diameter. Snares are complete. Both hoops are ajar. One drumstick missing tip, but carved smooth for apparent continued use. CDV appears very good as framed and not removed. Larger facsimile photograph of CDV in original frame. Also documents very good over all. Unit history is also very good with light fading and chipping to spine. Book is tight with good hinges, soiling and foxing. 1862-1864 war map book is missing spine but appears intact with 72 pages. 24″ map is very good overall with several tears as can be seen in photographs. New Testament published by American Bible Society in 1862 appears complete with chipping to covers and missing half of spine. GAR medals missing ribbon on one and other torn where connected. 49393-1 JS (6,000-8,000) – Lot 3344

3345
$4,600.00

ORIGINAL CIVIL WAR MILITARY DRUM.

This mid-19th century drum with a painted device. Approximately 9” round and depicts an American eagle with patriotic shield bearing 13 stars. Inside is a maker’s label which reads, “William Kilborn, successor to George Kilborn, 7 Clinton Avenue, Albany, New York”. There is an old article accompanying the drum which states that Kimball’s shop was in business between 1864 to 1869. The article states that it is a National Guard drum from the Civil War period. A great Folk Art drum. SIZE: 16” dia x 13” h. CONDITION: Drum is very good overall. Ropes as usual are old replacement. Top head has a 3” split or tear. A fair amount of original paint missing on the bands. 49421-91 WAG (3,500-4,500) – Lot 3345

3346
$2,875.00

FABULOUS PATRIOTIC EAGLE DECORATED YOUTH SLED.

This great 19th century sled is all over decorated in its original red paint highlighted by yellow pin striping. The center panel of the sled decorated with a terrific painted image of an eagle with a banner in his beak reading the words “e pluribus unum” and with outstretched wings perched on a globe with numerous American flags in the background. Above this image is the word, “Eagle”. The best decorated sled we have ever handled. SIZE: 43” l x 18-1/4” w x 8-3/4” h. CONDITION: The exterior top rib with 12” missing. Painting on panel with eagle is very strong but shows signs of use, i.e. some rubs and scratches, etc. Scattered paint loss on runners and ribs. 49421-97 WAG (2,750-3,750) – Lot 3346

3347
$0.00

GROUPING OF PATRIOTIC STARS AND STRIPES CLOTHING AND REGALIA.

1) Fine dress finely framed made from components in style of American flag. 2) Child’s Uncle Sam suit with striped pants and blue jacket with white stars, polished cotton. 3) Silk “Liberty Cap” with makers label “LOUIS E. STILZ, PHILADELPHIA, PA”. 4) Cotton umbrella with partial cantons with stars and remainder of body red and white stripes. 5) 4 total patriotic sashes, 1 framed. PROVENANCE: From the personal estate collection of John W. Armiger Jr. CONDITION: Overall very good to fine with exception of umbrella which is soiled. Blue has faded to dark purple/grey, with tearing at points of attachment. Scattered small holes and old repairs 49673-1 JS (3,000-4,000) – Lot 3347

3348
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MASSIVE FRAMED CHARCOAL PICTURE OF THE FIELD AND STAFF OF THE FORTY FOURTH REGIMENT OF THE MASSACHUSETTS VOLUNTEER MILITIA.

The large frame holding 9 hand drawn ovals, the bottom center oval a title and descriptive text “Field And Staff/Of The/Forty Fourth Regiment/M.V.P.M./Mustered into US Service Sept. 12 1862/Mustered Out June 18 1863/Served/In North Carolina, In The Second (Stevenson’s) Brigade/Fourth (Wessells’) Division, Eighteenth Army Corps./Maj. Gen’l John G. Foster.” The central oval being 25″ h surrounded by seven 17-1/2″ h staff officers. The ovals depict (going left to right and top to bottom) Major Charles W Dabney, Chaplain Edward Hill, Lieutenant Colonel Edward C. Cabot, Doctor Robert Ware, Colonel Francis L. Lee, Doctor Theodore W. Fisher, Quartermaster Frank Bush Jr., and Adjutant Wallace Hinckley. NOTE: The following information concerning the 44th regiment provided by www.civilwararchives.com: Organized at Readville and mustered in September 12, 1862. Moved to Newberne, N. C., October 22-27. Attached to 2nd Brigade, 1st Division, Dept. of North Carolina, to January, 1863. 2nd Brigade, 4th Division, 18th Army Corps, Dept. North Carolina, to May, 1863. Lee’s Brigade, Defences of Newberne, Dept. North Carolina, to June, 1863. SERVICE.-Expedition from Newberne November 2-12, 1862. Action at Rawle’s Mills November 2. Demonstration on Newberne November 11. Foster’s Expedition to Goldsboro December 11-20. Kinston December 14. Whitehall December 16. Goldsboro December 17. At Newberne until February 10, 1863. Moved to Plymouth, N. C., February 10, and duty there until March 15. (Cos. “B” and “F” detached on outpost duty at Batchelor’s Creek February 10 to May 1.) Skirmishes Deep Gully, Newberne, March 13-14 (2 Cos.). Regiment moved to Washington March 15. Siege of Washington March 30-April 20. Skirmish at Washington March 30 (Cos. “A” and “G”). Skirmishes at Washington April 3 and 15. Expedition from Newberne to relief of Little Washington April 7-10 (2 Cos.). Regiment moved to Newberne April 22-24, and duty there until June 6. Expedition toward Kinston April 27-May 1. Dover Road April 28. Moved to Boston, Mass., June 6-10. Mustered out June 18, 1863. Regiment lost during service 11 Enlisted men killed and mortally wounded and 1 Officer and 29 Enlisted men by disease. Total 41. Housed in its original 5″ w gilt frame with tag 430 at center bottom, all under glass front. Center oval signed illegibly. SIZE: 81″ h x 67″ w. CONDITION: Ovals in very good condition. Wood painted mat with vertical cracks, frame as found, in need of restoration. 49163-1 WAG (1,500-2,500) – Lot 3348

3349
$0.00

MASSIVE ARCHIVE ON THE EARLY AMERICAN HISTORY OF SUBMARINES AND TORPEDOES INCLUDING 2 UNIQUE 19TH CENTURY MODELS AND MANY UNIQUE AND HISTORICALLY IMPORTANT ARCHITECTURAL DRAWINGS, RARE MANUSCRIPTS AND BOOKS.

This important and historic archive can never be duplicated and details the history of submarine and torpedo warfare from the early 18th century to the late 19th century. Fabulous engineering drawings, models, manuscripts, pamphlets and books have been compiled by a 50 year U S Navy Submariner (21 years active, 29 as a civilian). Incredible engineering diving boat model, circa 1813. This model greatly resembles the torpedo boats described in the War of 1812 letters and newspapers. The model measures 17-1/2″ x 4″ x 3-1/3″. The model has what appears to be a detachable lead keel. The top of the model is shaped in a curved, turtle shell appearance with two holes (fore and aft, center topside) installed, apparently to hold the masts when put into place, or to be used as air holes. A wooden belt, installed with 18th century cut nails, runs the full length of the craft, forward and aft along both port and starboard sides to act as a protective bumper. Original patina completely covers the whole model, the hand cut nail heads and the two broken spars/masts. The two broken spars (or masts) fit correctly in the two holes located fore and aft topside-center on the turtle-shell deck. Each spar/mast had been broken in the middle of each, one time. This apparent Engineering Ship’s model very closely resembles that vessel shown in a watercolor sketch made by British Lieutenant Bowen, after the British made a thorough inspection of the vessel, prior to blowing it up in July 1813. This model is quite similar to that shown in the sketch with exceptions – this model does not show the rudder as shown in Lieutenant Bowen’s sketch; the two topside fore-aft holes in the sketch are pictured as being located closer together than the two in the model. It is theorized that this engineering model may have been one version, perhaps slightly earlier than the final model. In a contemporary account on the Battle of Stonington, several British officers described and sketched it “She was 23′ long with a breadth of 10′. Her top was arched by the turtle shell and immensely strong. She had the scantling of a 100-ton ship which supported wooden top planking 8″ thick that was in turn cased over with 1/2” plate iron. Lieutenant Bowen of the Maidstone reported that she was “so strongly and well constructed that a shot cannot penetrate, or anything grapple with it”. Bowen’s report which generally confirmed and augmented the American newspaper accounts the semi- submersible drew 6′ of water, leaving only 1′ of boat exposed above the surface. The iron clad deck was painted dirty white to camouflage it. According to the British, the Turtle had a crew of 12, rather than the 9 reported by the American journalist. While the newspaper story suggested a torpedo boom of some sort, Lieutenant Bowen reported that she was designed to tow 5 floating torpedoes, each on its own lead. He was unable to explain how the crew would use these weapons against enemy ships. 2) Confederate Floating Tin Torpedo/Submarine This ‘floating tin torpedo’ was converted into a ‘submarine’ or DAVID type/HUNLEY style vessel by a U. S. Marine Corps sergeant shortly after the US Navy siege of Charleston was lifted. The Marine Corps sergeant had been stationed on board one of the US Navy ships taking part in the siege. During this period, the sergeant decided to make a model of the submarine that he and the other Marines had seen just prior to the explosion on the Houstatonic. He found a small cone shaped Confederate floating tin torpedo, ensured that the powder had all been dumped out of one end and he then soldered a small round conning tower onto the top rear portion of it. He installed diving planes on the rear conical sides and installed a rudder, all items which he claimed to have seen prior to the Houstatonic attack. This, he felt, was as close as he could come to copying the submarine he and the others had seen that night. After the war he took this submarine model, along with the story that went with it, back to his home in Lancaster County, PA. The little Confederate submarine eventually ended up being turned into a weather vane which was placed on top of the families barn where it remained until 1980. Every few years someone would remember to put a coat of black paint on this “Confederate submarine”/weathervane. In 1980 the family decided to have an auction and sell off all of the belongings in the home and farm. An antique dealer bid-in and got the whole pile of the U S Marine sergeants uniforms, guns, swords and cutlasses, the submarine (which had been taken down from the top of the barn in order to go into the auction), his medals and a grouping of approximately 114 letters written by the Marine Corps sergeant to his family back home during the War of the Rebellion. The dealer spent 10 years getting the letters transcribed and then he sold the letters as one lot to the Museum of Confederate History in South Carolina. After he sold the letters, the consignor purchased the submarine. This is numerous literature supporting this rare and unique Confederate model. There are 7 fabulous, unique engineering and architectural drawings of some of the earliest self-propelled torpedoes. 1) & 2) Moveable Submarine Torpedo – Hand drawn blueprints, January 1869 by John L. Lay. Two original inventors pen and ink drawings, one signed Submarine Boat by J.L. Lay, January 1869 – Buffalo, NY on separate folio sheets. The larger of the two drawings, 39″ x 22″ shows a diagram type drawing that displays a side view of the cylindrical torpedo body with conical ends and shows an interior reel fro the guidance wire to attach to. A second view on the larger diagram type drawing shows a fore/aft view of the sections in the torpedo. A third portion of this diagram shows a more detailed look at how the guidance wire hooks into the ‘torpedo submarine’. The smaller of the two drawings, 19-1/2″ x 25, shows 3 different views of the carbonic acid propulsion system and is located within the torpedo with a handwritten description: Carbonic Acid Gas Jet Propulsion as designed by J.L. Lay in October 1870. Self propelled torpedoes (or submarine torpedo boats {or just torpedo submarines} as they were sometimes called) were considered in the 1860’s and 1870’s to be the “Devil’s Device”, much as nuclear weapons are viewed in today’s society. Also included is a rare book Notes on Movable Torpedoes by Lt. Comdr. R.B. Bradford, U.S.N., 1882, 172 pages, published by the U.S. Torpedo Station, Newport, RI. 3) Fish Torpedo drawing/painting on cotton: dimensions are 3′ x 16′. 1880 description: this extremely interesting drawing of a torpedo is done on very fine gauge cotton fabric. The cotton’s surface is glazed to prepare it for the ink and paint used to render the image. Paint colors used include yellows, grays, black, blue, green, brown and red. The glaze, paints and inks are all water sensitive. The torpedo is shown in 2 longitudinal cross-sections as well as the forward and aft transverse cross-section of one area. The number “79” is stenciled in black paint at the top center of the drawing above the image. The condition: the cotton drawing is rolled around an acid free roller. The drawing is inter-leafed with silicone coated Mylar to prevent any sticking of the rolled drawing. This drawing was conserved by the Textile Conservation Workshop, Inc., South Salem, NY. All conservation documents are included. 4)One-Half Full Size Blueprint of the Hall TorpedoThe Hall Torpedo was undergoing trials at the U.S. Naval Torpedo Station, Newport, RI during the year 1888. Torpedo length, 12″ x 14-1/2″. Accompanied by a 8″ x 10″ engraving of John L. Lay with facsimile signature. Copyright 1875 by Virtue and Yornston. A 3 page biography of Colonel John L. Lay, with summary of “Submarine Warfare – Torpedoes (circa 1875). Discusses “The Lay System of Movable Torpedoes”. 5) Submarine Torpedo Boat Very early blueprint measuring 17″ x 28″ designed by John Holland, including Holland’s blueprinted signature. The blueprint has 2 views of the “Holland #4″ including the 28′ x 12” Dynamite Gun which Holland installed in the submarine. The submarine was also known as “The Zalinski Boat”. Capt. Zalinski paid for much of the construction of this submarine designed by John P. Holland. Years later when Holland Submarine Torpedo Boat #6 was purchased by the U S Navy and thusly became the USS Holland, a Zalinski pneumatic dynamite gun was part of the Hollands’ armament. 6) & 7) 2 large, illustrated drawings of “Devil Fish Torpedoes” by Dr. James Henry McLean. 2 drawings measure 24″ x 15″ and 17″ x 13″. Pen, ink and color on silk paper with scale of 1/2″ to a foot on larger drawings and 1/4″ to a foot on smaller drawing. Dr. James Henry McLean was an inventor and patentee who published portions of these original drawings and a very rare book, which accompanies these. McLean’s ideas did seem to take heed as compressed air motors on torpedoes were utilized soon after. The detailed architectural drawings dating 1869-1870 give a wonderful insight into the early evolution and appearance of these “devils devices” which by WWI would be feared world wide. Accompanying this archive is an incredible research library of rare books, original manuscripts and documents not already described above. 1) 1814 Sag Harbor Letter – Torpedo and British Attack: A historically important letter from Ebenezer Sage (NY Congressman) to Dr. William Crawford in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania (PA Congressman): Among other things, Sage’s letter details the exploits of a Joshua Penny and the Torpedo Boat. ‘On the night of July 26, 1813, Penny led the boats, which were under the command of a Lieutenant Gallagher, back across the Sound. They took on 9 British boats that were lying in Gardiners Bay, and later made prisoners of an entire British crew, 7 men and 2 officers. “They fired on us for about half an hour, and threw shot in all directions about us while we were rowing in our whaleboats. Their last 18 pound shot struck about 6 feet from the boat’s stern and threw water all over us, when Lieutenant ordered us to ‘avast oars’ and give the British three cheers for that shot”…After his release from British prison, one more chance to do mischief against the British presented itself to Penny. “I had not been long at home before I was invited to engage in another torpedo enterprise”, he wrote, (submarine torpedo boat). “But failed in consequence of bad weather and I removed my family as advised to Sag Harbor.”…You will recall a Joshua Penny who was last summer taken from his bed near there by a crew off a British barge, carried on board, put in irons and upon allowance of bread and water conveyed to Halifax…his crime was being employed as a pilot to a torpedo boat…I observed the 2 frigates (which lay before this harbor) make sail and steer for the place where the torpedo was…The Captain of the torpedo, after re-mooring the apparatus, put a barrel of powder into the boat and some straw and set fire to it, but the straw being wet did not explode under half an hour. 2) Pay order for David Bushnell, April 8, 1785, inventor of the world’s first submarine ever used in combat. The “Turtle” was used 3 times during the course of the American Revolution. Bushnell is also noted for inventing the first time bomb and gunpowder that exploded under water. 3) Torpedoes and Torpedo Warfare by C. Sleeman, 1889. 350 pages, illustrated with fold-out plates. 4) National Intelligencer, July 15, 1813: A gentleman from Norwich has invented a diving boat, which by means of paddles he can propel underwater at the rate of 3 miles an hour, and ascend and descend at pleasure. He has made a number of experiments and has been 3 times under the bottom of the Ramiles, off New London. 5) Columbian Centinel, June 30, 1812: “Floating Torpedo” another interesting article. The Columbian, New York City, Monday, July 9, 1814. Another article talking about torpedo and a boat called “The Turtle”. 6) General Advertiser, Philadelphia, July 20, 1807. Early mention of Robert Fulton offering to make a practice torpedo run with his “diving boat” near Ellis Island. He requests presence of Governor and Mayor of New York. He will show how to blow up a brig of 200 tons. 7) The Weekly Register, Baltimore, July 24, 1813 (16 pages, lots of war coverage). On the last page is an article, “THE TORPEDO”…Tells of the blowing up of a British ship by the Yanks, using a bomb or mine which is being called a ‘Torpedo’. Claims the lives of 100 to 120 Brits. 8) National Aegis, Worcester, Mass, November 10, 1813. This paper describes an account of one of Robert Fulton’s diving boats. 9) The Columbian – Monday, July 9, 1814. “An explosion heard at the mouth of Long Island Sound, opposite the British vessels, on Monday afternoon last. it was heard in Lyme, New London, Groton and 10 miles inland”. Talks about a torpedo. 10) American State Papers, Documents, Legislative and Executive of the Congress of the United States: From the First Session of the First to the Second Session of the Eighteen Congress, Inclusive: Commencing March 3, 1779 and ending March 5, 1825. Pages 211 thru 225 …USE OF THE TORPEDO IN THE DEFENSE OF PORTS AND HARBORS. Description, numerous illustrations, estimated cost, etc. Pages 234 thru 224…EXPERIMENTS OF THE PRACTICAL USE OF THE TORPEDO (communicated to the House of Representatives, February 14, 1811). Numerous illustrations. This book is the first U.S. Government printing of the “Robert Fulton Torpedo Experiments”, and is extremely informative. The subjects covered are…a) Report of a committee recommending an appropriation for the purpose of ascertaining the practicability of the use of the torpedo. b) Treatise of Robert Fulton, the inventor of the torpedo on that subject. c) Description of an anchored torpedo, so arranged as to blow up a vessel which should run against it. d) Description of a clockwork torpedo and harpoon gun, and the manner of using it. e) Estimates of the cost of a torpedo establishment. f) Probable effect of the torpedo system. g) Political economy of the system. h) The imaginary inhumanity of the torpedo. i) Report of the Secretary of the Navy of the result of the experiments made on the practical use of the torpedo and the amount expended in the same. 11) The Life of Robert Fulton, Copies of Mr. Fulton’s Original Drawings and Numerous Plates by Franklin Reigart, Philadelphia, C. G. Henderson & Co., 1856. Includes Mr. Fulton’s drawings in color and numerous plates. 12) Robert Fulton and the Submarine by Barclay Parsons, New York, Columbia University Press 1922. 20 illustrations. This is extremely good coverage of Robert Fulton and his submarine efforts both here in the U S and in both France and England. 13) The Life of Robert Fulton and a History of Steam Navigation by Thomas W. Knox. Copyright 1886, published by G.P. Putnam’s Sons, New York and London 1896. 86 illustrations, including a) Fulton’s Submarine Boats, the Nautilus and Mute. b) Fulton blowing up the Dorothea. c) Modern war steamer attacked by a torpedo-boat. d) Fulton’s Torpedo System. 14) American Review and Literary Journal for the Year 1802 New York, 1802. Printed at T & J Swords and sold at their book store, number 160 Pearl Street. 1802. 500 pages plus index. Pages 112 & 113 include a report on “Fulton’s New Diving Boat”. This is among the first printings mentioning Fulton’s “Nautilus” and experiments going on in France, January 1802. 15) Turtle, David Bushnell’s Revolutionary Vessel by Roy R. Manstan and Frederick J. Frese. Westholme Publishing, LLC, Yardley, PA. 1st printing 2010. 372 pages includes David Bushnell’s original letter to Thomas Jefferson, explaining the submarine, it’s working and the goals in using it. 16) Beginning of Modern Submarine Warfare, Under Captain Lieutenant David Bushnell by Henry L. Abbott. A facsimile reproduction pamphlet with biographical appendices and bibliography by Frank Anderson. Hamden, CT, 1966. 17) The Salem Gazette Friday morning, September 20, 1820. “Bushnell’s Machine” Two coloum article on David Bushnell’s invention, the historic submarine “Turtle”. The “Turtle was piloted by Army Non-com Ezra Lee. Talks of the attack, Busnell’s life, etc. 18) Poulson’s American Daily Advertisor, Saturday morning, November 17, 1821. 19) National Intelligencer, Washington: Tuesday, August 30, 1859, “A Submarine Vessel”. The description of this submarine is, in some respects, similar to many of the basic concepts put into manufacture of the H.L. Hunley, a couple of years later. 20) Harper’s Weekly, November 2, 1861, “A Rebel Infernal Machine”. Great illustrations and description of the Yankee’s concept of what a Rebel submarine looks like and how it worked in a supposed attack on the USS Minnesota. 21) Frank Leslie’s Illustrated, New York, August 20, 1881, “A Mysterious Torpedo-Ram”. Built under strict security and silence, by John P. Holland at the Delamater Iron Works in New York. Thought to have been constructed for the Irish Fenian’s, for future use in attacks against British shipping. This early submarine of John Holland’s became known as “The Fenian Ram”. 22) Submarine Boats, Mines and Torpedoes from the 16th Century to Present Time by Commander Murray Sueter. 384 pages, over 100 illustrations. 23) Two full handwritten pages dated April 4th, 1886 (Edmund Zalinski). This ALS was written on board a Pullman Palace Car Company coach enroute from Cape Charles to New York City. In 1884, John Holland began working for U.S. Army Lieutenant Edmund Zalinski’s Pneumatic Gun Company, which financed HOLLAND IV, also known as the Zalinski boat, in 1885. “I have read and reread your pamphlet on Torpedoes with great interest”. Goes on to talk of the Sims Torpedo, the Whitehead Torpedo and others. Submarine inventor John Phillip Holland, included a “Zalinski Dynamite Gun” as one of the two major offensive weapons in the U.S. Navy’s first submarine, USS HOLLAND. 24) The Obry Device for Torpedoes. A 7-page report taken from unknown source book, “Notes on the Obry Device for Torpedoes”, by J.H. Sypher. Published by the U.S. Naval Institute, Annalpolis, MD. The Obry device for steering torpedoes is an application of the principle of the gyroscope to the Whitehead torpedo. 25) Modern Aggressive Torpedoes, (Article 1887) by Lieutenant W.S. Hughes, U.S. Navy. A 12-page report on the importance of the modern torpedoes. Speaks of the “Controllable Auto-Mobile Torpedo”, the “Sims-Edison Torpedo”, the “Whitehead Torpedo”, the “Hall Torpedo”, the “Howell Torpedo” and Torpedo Boats. Also reports on and shows an illustration of “Lieutenant Zalinski’s 8″ Pheumatic Torpedo Gun”. 26) Lecture, Whitehead Torpedo, 1875, by Lieutenant F.M. Barber, U.S. Navy, November 20, 1874. 39 pages plus illustrations. An extremely rare report. 27) Movable Torpedoes, 1873″, (reprint 1966). 33 pages, illustrated. 28) Notes on Movable Torpedoes by Lieutenant Commander R.B. Bradford, U.S.N. 1882. 178 pages. U.S Torpedo Station, Newport, Rhode Island, 1882. a) Movable or Fish Torpedoes. b) The Howell Torpedo. c) The Rendell Torpedo. d) Station FISH Torpedo. e) The Whitehead Torpedo. f) Air Compressor Pumps. g) Movable Torpedoes Under Control – The Ericsson Torpedo. h) The Foster Electrical Torpedo. i) The Sims Electrical Fish Torpedo. j) The Von Scheliha Torpedo. k) The Smith Torpedo. l) The Lay Torpedo (versions #1 through #29). m) The U.S. Torpedo Company. n) The Lay-Haight Torpedo. o) Relay’s for Controlling Movable Torpedoes. 29) “Torpedoes”: An August 10, 1868 manuscript report by U.S. Navy Commander, Ralph Chandler, while he was on Ordnance Duty in the Brooklyn Navy Yard in 1868. Commander Chandler was promoted to Captain in 1874 and subsequently to Rear Admiral. This report defines and explains some of the various types of “Torpedoes” used during the Rebellion (Civil War). The report is handwritten by Commander Chandler and includes five pen and ink drawings (done by him) corresponding with the paragraphs within the report. This is a rare handwritten history of Torpedoes as used in the Civil War and as drawn out and explained by a senior U.S. Naval officer who had first hand experience with them. 30) Notes on Towing Torpedoes, by Lieutenant Commander R.B. Bradford, U.S.N. 1882. Includes information on U.S. Towing Torpedoes and foreign Towing Torpedoes. 43 pages. Ex-Libris Memorial Library, Franklin Institute, 1884 Electrical Exhibition stamp on cover page. 31) Ordnance Office, War Department, Washington, March 29, 1889. “Ordnance Orders No. 14”. Many ordnance items listed, including Pneumatic Dynamite Guns. Zalinski’s Dynamite Gun was promoted to John Holland who was totally interested in it. The Holland submarine (Holland #4) called ‘The Zalinski Boat’ was built around one of the Dynamite Guns and had been heavily funded by Capt. Zalinski. 32) ALS 2-page Robert Whitehead, December 31, 1883. Inventory of “Whitehead” Torpedo. 33) 5-1/2″ x 7″ original circa 1898 photo of the Submarine Torpedo Boat Plunger, tied up alongside a pier. Personnel are on the after deck. John Holland designed PLUNGER which was constructed at Baltimore, MD. The Navy insisted on Steam Power, against John Holland’s recommendations and the steam power arrangement proved to be unworkable. John Holland abandoned construction of PLUNGER in favor of the construction of another submarine, which ultimately became, USS HOLLAND. The Plunger could not be accepted by the U.S. Navy for service. This photo shows the towering stack for steam discharge, sticking straight up from the conning tower. 34) 8″ x 10″ photo of the Submarine Torpedo Boat Plunger, showing is up on the skids located in Richmond, Virginia. After the Navy cancelled the construction contract, they had the Plunger towed to Richmond for temporary storage while a decision was made as what to do with the unfinished hull. A good view of the three screws which had been installed into Plunger, can be seen here. This photo has an Electric Boat Neg. No. 5963 backstamp on it and written in cursive is “USS Plunger, built 1896”. 35-41) Seven issues of Scientific America from August 7, 1886 through January 8, 1898 concerning torpedo technology of that era with illustrations. 42-46) Five Civil War Confederate newspapers: The Charleston Mercury from November 9, 1863 through February 29, 1864, all with articles concerning torpedo and torpedo attacks off Charleston. 47) Los Angeles Express, January 23, 1897. Illustrated cover of the American Landing Force including illustration of the submarine though America didn’t even have one yet. 48) New York Tribune, illustrated supplement, April 22, 1900. Full page illustrated article on the “Holland Submarine Torpedo Boat”. This was a first commission U.S. submarine. 49) Father of the Submarine, The Life of the Reverend George Garrett Pasha by William Scanlan Murphy. London, 1987. 50) Infernal Machines, The Story of Confederate Submarine and Mine Warfare by Milton F. Perry; Louisiana State University Press, 1965. 51) Danger Beneath the Waves: A History of the Confederate Submarine, H.L. Hunley by James E. Kloeppel. 52) Submarine Warfare in the Civil War, by Mark K. Raan. 53) The Hunley, Submarines, Sacrifice & Success in the Civil War, by Mark K. Ragan. Narwhal Press, Miami & Charleston, 1995. 54) W.T. Glassell and the Little Torpedo Boat “David”. Privately printed, Los Angeles, 1887. The story of Lieutenant W.T. Glassell, of the Confederate States Navy, and the torpedo boat David. Updated with 1935 added information and has been printed by Bruce McCallister at Adcraft Press. 55) Weapons of War, As Improved by Recent American Inventors, by Wallace A. Bartlett, Principal Examiner U.S. Patent Office. Washington 1883. 56) Torpedoes and Torpedo Welfare. Containing a complete account of the Progress of Submarine Warfare by C. Sleeman. Much on the Lay Torpedo, the Hall Torpedo and a chapter on the Submarine Torpedo Boat. 1889. There are 83 full page illustrations, diagrams, etc. 57) Torpedoes and Torpedo Vessels, by Lieutenant G.E. Armstrong, London, 1896. In-depth coverage of all the torpedoes and torpedo vessels of the day. A chapter on submarine torpedo boats in included. 58) Robert Fulton, Pioneer of Undersea Warfare, by Wallace S. Hutcheson, Jr. 59) “Submarine Warfare, Offensive and Defensive”, including a “Discussion of the Offensive Torpedo System, it’s Effects Upon Iron-Clad Ship Systems, and Influence Upon Future Naval Wars”, by Lieutenant Commander J.S. Barnes, U.S.N. with illustrations. New York. 60) The Story of the Submarine, by Colonel C. Field. This book came out of Simon Lake’s personal library and is signed on the inside front cover, “Simon Lake”. 304 pages. Simon Lake (1866-1945), Quaker American Engineer & Naval Architect who obtained over 200 patents in Naval design and competed with John P. Holland to build the first U.S. Naval submarine. This archive contains other unlisted books, pamphlets and papers. Serious institutions and collectors should view this massive archive in person. CONDITION: Models are both very good as described. Wood model has hand worn patina, minor blemishes & reductions. Masts are each broken but could be repaired and are as found. Painted “David” model is very good as can be seen in photos, with heavy black paint, as described. The engineering and architectural drawings are fine overall with the largest being conserved and back with conservation report. All present beautifully as can be seen in photos. Manuscripts are good to very good overall with some soiling and minor blemishes that do not affect the aesthetics or historic value. Newspapers and pamphlets overall are very good with some cracking at folds, foxing and staining. Books are very good overall, though several are rebound as noted. Books were not collated for completeness but most appear complete, including illustrations and fold-out plates. Many of these books we can find no comparables. Model #1 is stored in a wooden case taken off a German Submarine U-234 which surrendered in 1946 off the coast of the U.S. Again, interested collectors or museums should view this collection. 49164-1 JS (20,000-30,000) – Lot 3349

3350
$36,800.00

FINE AND HISTORIC CIVIL WAR US MODEL 1861 3-INCH ORDNANCE RIFLE RECENTLY DISCOVERED IN MASSACHUSETTS BARN.

SN 534. Cal. 3″. This was the most widely used rifled cannon of the American Civil War, and was made of wrought iron of John Griffen’s patent. It has a 3” bore, is 69” long and weighs 816lbs. A correct carriage would add about 900lbs. A one-pound charge will fire a 9.5lb solid projectile 1,830 yards (5 degree elevation) at 1,215 feet/second. These 3” Ordnance Rifles were made at the Phoenix Iron Co., Phoenixville, PA, by modifying a procedure being used in the production of wrought iron for lighthouse construction, which involved welding together bundles of wrought iron rods and then processing them through a rolling mill. Wrought iron was expensive and difficult to work with at the time. The Phoenix foundry took strips of wrought iron ¾” wide and 4.5” thick and wrapped them by lathe around an iron core. Five layers were built around the core with a thin iron covering on top. Then the core was removed and a plug was driven into the breech, which closed the breech and formed the cascabel. The tube was then heated to welding temperature and up-set 2” in a press. It was rolled out from 4.5 to 7 feet and the bore was reamed out. The rifle was made with .5” wide lands and grooves that were .84” wide. Finally, the case was turned down to proper size in a lathe and trunnions were welded on. This produced a lightweight 3” rifled, muzzle-loaded gun, with clean lines of almost exact weight throughout manufacture. It was an enormously strong gun tube and exceptionally safe. The other wrought iron weapons of the day, the most popular being the Parrott gun, were prone to bursting, as wrought iron is brittle. This cannon was indeed the workhorse of field guns during the Civil war both North and South. The light weight of the 3” Ordnance Rifle made it highly mobile and thus, the preferred weapon of the Horse Artillery. This weapon was popular with Artillery on both sides and prized for its endurance, efficiency and long-range accuracy. It normally fired Hotchkiss, Parrott or Schenkel shells, canister & caseshot. The Phoenix Iron Co. supplied the U.S. Army with 1,100 of these weapons by war’s end, each marked on the muzzle. This example has the inspector’s initials “CCC” (Lt. Clemens Clifford Chafee), the registry number “534”, the weight, “816lbs” and date of manufacture “1862”. The Confederacy acquired many of their 3” Ordnance Rifles through pre-war purchases and captures. The 3” Ordnance Rifle was an important technological advancement in artillery leading to modern weaponry. It typifies the truism that the American Civil War was the last 18th Century war and the first 20th Century war. The 3” Ordnance Rifle was the epitome of muzzle-loading artillery of the American Civil War and remained the primary field gun in the U.S. inventory well into the 1880s when it finally gave way to steel, breech-loading artillery. This particular tube has had a long association with Gettysburg battlefield with consecutive registry number 533 owned by the park. It is noted that this tube mistakenly was added to inventory by an accompanying letter from Gettysburg park superintendent Edward Clark that states its clear title being offered here. Of the 67 Ordnance rifles inspected in October and November 1862 by Lt CC Chaffee, 25 survive and half are owned by the National Park Service, mostly at Gettysburg. Inspector Chaffe graduated near the top of his class at West Point in 1862 and was immediately stationed inspecting cannons before he was given a field command as engineer in Grant’s army at Vicksburg using some of the same cannon he had inspected. Lt. Chaffee was breveted Captain for Gallant Service and Meritorious Services during the siege at Vicksburg on July 4, 1863. Chaffee would return to services as Ordnance Officer first at the Allegheny Arsenal in Pennsylvania and later at the Springfield Armory where he died suddenly July 5, 1867 at the age of 26. This is a fine Civil War field artillery cannon that would mount on carriage easily. CONDITION: Cannon is very good overall with good iron patina and discernible markings as can be seen in photographs, though the last digit of registry number on muzzle is only partially seen but still distinct. The US surcharge on top of bbl is crisp and well defined. Rifling in bore is discernible though pitted. Brass vent is very good with smooth green patina. Pendulum sight mount is still attached rear of vent though ears to hold pendulum axle are beaten down. 49540-1 JS (20,000-30,000) – Lot 3350

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3351
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UNIQUE EXPERIMENTAL “A. F. POTTER” NEEDLE FIRE CANNON.

SN NSN. Unfortunately, this 2 stage cannon is missing its breech mechanism which according to the 1870 annual report of the US War Department, was quite an ingenious device. This particular gun is described in this report as a 1-pounder for testing by the army on the East Coast while a 4-pounder is being tested on the West Coast. The breech of the needle fire device was cranked into grooves, which are cut internally and can be seen in photos. The removable breech was supposed to allow for more rapid fire and that the breech components could be removed of fouling elements that would normally be in the bore. Of the two experimental cannons made by Potter, this is thought to be the only example surviving. PROVENANCE: Val Forgett, Jr., Springfield Arsenal, LLC Artillery Collection. CONDITION: Bbl measures 26″ overall, 12″ trunnion to trunnion with about 2″ bore, 6-1/2″ breech. Very good to fine overall with black paint over an earlier yellow painted surface with iron patina. 49245-2 JS (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3351

3352
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PAIR OF MID 19th CENTURY AFGHAN 4-POUNDER STEEL MOUNTAIN RIFLES.

SN NSN. This rare pair of well marked British style mountain rifles have Afghani crests and makers marks on top of bbls forward of vents. The presentation in the large shield engraved on bbl translates from Pashto “Presenting Kahn Laeis Abdur Rahman” Laeis is a title similar to emir or excellency. Abdur Rahaman Kahn (1840-1901) ruled Afghanistan from May 31, 1880 til his death. He was a pivotal leader following the second Anglo-Afghan war where these cannon were most likely used. Kahn negotiated with Russia, England and India to minimize their influence in Afghanistan, instituted programs of modernization and uniting or at least suppressing the many tribes. However, he was brutal in his dealings with internal opposition, as well as a forceful proponent of Islam against the non-Islamic peoples of the country and was known as “The Iron Emir”. These rifled cast-steel cannon appear as well made as their British counterparts. The crescent shape marking on the presentation shield on bbl translate “Kabul Engraving and Machinery House”. This company may not have been the manufacturers of the cannon but just the engravers of the presentation. Abdur Rahman was a military leader and governor in the 1860’s of the northern province when political turmoil caused his exile to Russian Turkestan in 1869. He remained in exile until 1880, when he was recognized by the Russians and the British as new emir. Kahn was adept at keeping the British and Russians appeased and not on his soil. These guns employed the French-originated “La Hitte” system of rifling in which the iron shells had projecting zinc studs which rode in the spiral grooves of the barrel to give the projectiles the required spinning motion. These wonderful survivors were rescued by a former American Special Forces Officer who purchased them in Kabul during the early phases of our recent war on terror in Afghanistan. A cast-zinc reproduction projectile is included. This impressive pair of cannons would look great in the foyer of your home or on the ramparts of your castle. PROVENANCE: Springfield Arsenal, LLC Artillery Collection. CONDITION: Tubes measure about 44″ overall and 11″ wide at trunnions. Bores measure about 2-1/4″, markings are discernible as can be seen in photographs. Surfaces are pitted though overall smooth where cleaned & painted as can be seen in photographs. Bores have discernible rifling though pitted. Vents & bores are clear. 49245-3 JS (5,000-6,000) – Lot 3352

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3353
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HISTORIC AND IMPORTANT FLAG OF THE ALL BLACK 38TH REGIMENT US INFANTRY.

Surviving Civil War and Indian War flags of all black American regiments are almost non-extant in institutional collections and more so the private sector, this most likely being the only one to ever be offered in an international auction. The 38th all black US Infantry was first established on July 18th, 1866. It was stationed in New Mexico territory for the purpose of protecting workers from hostile Indians along the Transcontinental railroad route then being constructed. This was among the first totally segregated all black units formed after the Civil War. This unit prior to reorganization was originally the 38th US Colored Infantry Regiment which was formed in 1864 and fought in operations around Petersburg and Richmond for the remainder of the war. During these actions around Richmond, three members William Barns, James Harris, and Edward Ratcliff would be awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor (the 38th USI would see five more Medal of Honor recipients during the Korean War). At the end of the Civil War the 38th was moved to service station near Galveston, Texas. The 38th USCT was mustered out of service January 25th, 1867, just after the formation of the 38th United States Infantry. Interesting historical note, is the induction of Cathay Williams as the first African-American woman to enlist, and the only documented woman to serve in the United States Army as a man, under the pseudonym William Cathay. Her story is chronicled in the St. Louis Daily Times in January 1876. The 38th US Infantry would have three short years of service being consolidated into the 24th infantry regiment in March of 1869, when this flag would have been retired. West Point at one time had a great number of colors of the early colored troop flags and black regimental flags. The 38th USCT once at West Point is no longer in existence as many of the poor condition silk flags were deassessed or just thrown out in the 1940’s. There is no record of the 38th US Infantry flag ever at West Point. It is most likely these colors were retained by Brevet Colonel Merriam when the regiment was consolidated in 1869. The 38th is noted to have been involved in at least three battles with Indians during their tenure, June 26th, 1867 Wilson’s Creek Kansas, July 29th, 1867 near Fort Hayes, and March 26th, 1869 in the San Francisco mountains New Mexico. Black infantry units often fought besides their counterparts in the cavalry (Buffalo Soldiers). Regardless this is the only 1860’s vintage American National colors of a historic black regiment probably to be ever offered in an international auction. CONDITION: Originally this flag would have measured 6′ x 6′ square, all that is retained is the complete Canton measuring about 39″ x 39″ with 34 two inch double applique gold painted stars, along with middle red strip with unit designation displayed above. Of note is that flag is 34 star, where 36 star would have been proper configuration, however it is noted to be quite common that surplus Civil War flags saw continued use well into the 1870’s with new designations. Flag has been framed and has not been dismounted, but it appears to have been mounted utilizing straight pins to hold sections in place. Color is very good, there is some flaking to gold paint in lettering and portion of 2 letters are missing. Portion of stripes can still be seen attached to Canton as is original gold fringe on bottom edge of Canton and edge of stripe. 49357-1 JS (6,000-8,000) – Lot 3353

3354
$109,250.00
Revised: 9/29/2015

Please Note: The exact size of the flag is not in the description. The dimensions are 47″ hoist x 49.5″ fly.

Please Note: The information from the paperwork originally prepared by Howard Michael Madaus in December of 1996 concerning this flag specifically notes, “Temporarily on loan at the Mariners Museum, Newport News, VA and eventually sold to Dr. Charles V. Peery (Charleston, S.C.) in 1979”. Therefore the reference in the description of the Ex-Maritime Museum, Southport, N.C. is incorrect.

FINE & HISTORIC ARMY OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA BATTLE FLAG CARRIED BY TUCKER’S NAVAL BRIGADE AT BATTLE OF SAILOR’S CREEK.

This ANV (Army of Northern Virginia) Seventh Bunting regulation battle flag issued in March 1865, is probably the only flag of its sort to have been carried by Confederate sailors and Marines during a Civil War engagement. The sailors of the gunboat CSS Nansemond, part of the James River Squadron under Admiral Raphael Semmes, were ordered to destroy their vessel on April 3rd, 1865 as were the crews of the rest of the squadron (three ironclads and nine gunboats in all). After doing so, they were to form with Semmes as infantry and head to Danville, Virginia to man the defenses there, that town having become the new Confederate capitol with the fall of Richmond. Somehow, some and possibly all of the Nansemond’s crew ended up with Commodore John Tucker’s Naval Brigade (Battalion) of sailors and Confederate Marines who had been manning the heavy guns at Drewry’s Bluff south of Richmond. Tucker’s men had come to Richmond from Wilmington, NC and Charleston, SC as those cities fell in February 1865. While Semmes’ men took the last train from Richmond, Tucker’s marched on foot to join with the retreating Army of Northern Virginia. This command was dubbed the Naval Brigade even though it contained no more than 500 men. On the drizzly morning of April 6, 1865 these sailors and marines trudged their way along the muddy roads as part of the rapidly fading hopes of the Confederacy. At about 10:00 AM, the enemy being discovered in close proximity, the brigade was formed in line of battle as part of the ad hoc division of George W. Custis Lee. This division, the rear guard of Richard Ewell’s Corps, contained Richmond defense troops, heavy artillerymen turned infantry including from Col. Stapleton Crutchfield’s Battalion and a few veteran units such as the 18th Georgia Battalion. During this last major engagement of the war in the east at the Hillsman House along Saylor’s Creek, a battle that was actually three separate fights, Lee’s division held for a time with fighting becoming hand to hand. The stalwarts were Tucker’s men who only surrendered when informed that all other Confederate units nearby had already done so. Their stand earned the respect of their Union foes. Of the 18,500 Confederates engaged, 7700 were killed, wounded or captured, including Crutchfield who was killed and Generals Ewell, Kershaw, G W. Custis Lee, Seth M. Barton, James P. Simms, Dudley DuBose, Eppa Hutton and Montgomery Corse and Commodore Tucker, all captured. This flag was donated by descendant of this brigade to the Mariner’s Museum in Wilmington, NC where it was later de-accessioned. The flag is shown in a 1938 Columbia, SC newspaper article telling of it’s history of being saved by B.C. Casey (misprint, it should have been D.C.) of Rolling Fork, MS. There is much conjecture over flag’s exact history as the last owners had all died prior to the 1938 article, but according to the research of various experts including letters by noted vexillologists Howard Madaus and Greg Biggs, the flag has a wonderful history. While claimed as a flag from the CSS Nansemond, it is possible that the flag actually represented Tucker’s entire Naval Brigade. There are over 100 pages of research and correspondence concerning this flag. Provenance is published online and should be read by interested parties. This fabulous flag is unquestionably an original and fine condition Seventh Bunting issue ANV battle flag and is among the few surviving, especially privately owned. Beautiful example, few better. PROVENANCE: Ex-Maritime Museum, Southport, NC. Ex-Collection of Dr. Charles Peery. CONDITION: Very good overall. Dark patination and color. Numerous small tears & holes as expected from battlefield use. 48942-1 JS (125,000-250,000) – Lot 3354

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3355
$46,000.00

CONFEDERATE 1ST NATIONAL BATTLE FLAG OF THE 15TH SOUTH CAROLINA HEAVY ARTILLERY BATTALION “LUCAS ARTILLERY”.

This flag being offered comes from direct family descent being consigned by the great-great granddaughter of Maj. James Lucas. Maj. Lucas commanded the 15th South Carolina Heavy Artillery Battalion and brought this flag home after the war. This flag not only has great aesthetics but can also be traced to its date of manufacture and presentation. A historical report written by noted Confederate vexilliogist and historian Greg Biggs accompanies this flag. The flag is made from fine, light weight single-ply English wool bunting with stars of cotton and lettering made from originally red silk ribbon which has faded to pink where still remaining. Biggs, in his scholarly essay, notes that this flag was invoiced by the firm Hayden & Whilden under contract. Lucas Artillery Battalion was one of several coastal artillery units that protected Charleston Harbor. The battalion was formed June 6, 1861 on James Island where it was mustered into service. James J. Lucas was selected to command the battalion with the rank of Major. Lucas who was born in Kershaw County in 1831 was a son of a noted and prominent Charleston physician. James attended South Carolina Military Academy (the Citadel). James was prominent in the Charleston business community prior to the war and was elected to the state legislature where he served 3 terms. Lucas became part of the Palmetto Guards and served as their captain for 7 years leading up to the war. Upon the secession of South Carolina in December 1860, Lucas became aide-de-camp to Governor Francis Pickens. In that capacity he helped secure war supplies used against Ft. Sumter in April 1861. Lucas and his artillery were orig assigned to the fortifications on Sullivan Island, later moving to Cole’s Island guarding Charleston’s “backdoor” along Stono River and other points. It was here that the battalion gained their greatest success of the war. The USS Isaac R. Smith was a Union Navy blockading vessel that had seen pre-war service on the Hudson River until purchased by the Union Navy in 1861 for service along the coast. She weighed 450 tons and carried nine heavy guns. Her small size and shallow draft made her perfect for operations in the rivers around Charleston including on the Stono. The Confederates soon set a trap to capture the warship. On January 30, 1863, the Union vessel sailed up the river past masked Confederate batteries. Manning guns on one side of the river was a portion of the 15th South Carolina Heavy Artillery while a portion of the 2nd South Carolina Artillery covered the opposite shore. The Smith sailed past the batteries unaware of her predicament and anchored about 4-1/2 miles upstream by a local plantation. It was here that the Confederates opened fire on the ship. Another Union vessel sailed to her rescue but the rebel guns drove her off. Seeing the predicament he was in, the Smith’s commander stuck his colors. The Confederates recovered the ship, repaired it and renamed the CSS Stono. She then served as part of the Confederate Navy squadron around Charleston. Later becoming a blockade runner, she was wrecked at Sullivan’s Island bearing a load of cotton in June 1863. From August and into September, Lucas and his battalion fought in several engagements around Charleston harbor as the Union Navy tried to force entry into the harbor and were rebuffed time and again. Sites included in these fights included Battery Wagner, where two officers were killed, and Fort Sumter. In July 1864, Lucas’ Battalion defended Batteries Pringle and Tynes and defeated an attack by two Union ironclads and three gunboats. Finally, in late 1864, after Atlanta and Savannah in Georgia had both fallen, Union general William T. Sherman set his sights on South Carolina invading the state in early 1865. With the dearth of infantry units to defend it, some of the heavy artillery units about Charleston converted to infantry commands and Lucas and his battalion were so included. Attached to Rhett’s Brigade, Lucas and his troops fought at the battles of Averysboro and Bentonville in North Carolina between March 16 and 21, 1865. Lucas was wounded in both fights and sent to Raleigh to recover. He was there when General Joseph E. Johnston surrendered the Confederate forces in the region in late April 1865 including his battalion. Accompanying this lot supplied by family is a Polaroid photograph of Maj. Lucas’ grave and a frame post-war photograph, circa 1870. This is a fabulous and fresh historic and iconic “stars and bars” Confederate battle flag never previously offered from direct family descent. PROVENANCE: The flag comes from the Great-Great Granddaughter of Major James Lucas. Major Lucas also brought this flag home from the war. It was inherited upon the major’s death by his son, Benjamin Simon Lucas. Benjamin’s son, James Jonathan Lucas, inherited the flag and later gave it to his daughter Eleanor before his passing. Eleanor is the mother of the flag’s current owner who is the last of the Lucas family line on that side. CONDITION: Flag overall is in very good, sound, supple condition with bright colors, scattered small holes from moth damage. The silk ribbons are mostly missing which formed the letters on the flag. Flag measures 40-1/2″ on hoist and 63-1/2″ on fly. There is a 4″ sleeve made of orange cloth backed with polished cotton. The single applique cut-through stars measures 3-1/2″. The letters in unit name measure about 3″ and they are double applique. 49502-1 JS (40,000-60,000) – Lot 3355

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3356
$21,275.00
Revised: 9/28/2015

Please Note: Since preparing the catalog description an in-depth report has been provided by noted flag expert, Greg Biggs. A description notes that the U.S. Naval Institute, where this flag was at one time on loan, identified this as a “Richmond Depot” flag. Mr. Bigg’s research has determined that it is actually a “Charleston Depot” flag.

FINE AND HISTORIC CONFEDERATE 2ND NATIONAL NAVAL FLAG CAPTURED BY THE 121ST NEW YORK INFANTRY DURING THE CIVIL WAR POSSIBLY FROM TUCKER’S NAVAL BATTALION AT SAILOR’S CREEK.

This Richmond Depot manufactured flag measures about 8′ x 12′ and was a typical ensign found on Confederate naval vessels and quite possibly the unaccounted for 3rd Tucker Brigade flag captured at Sailor’s Creek. This flag was on loan from the consignor “The Sleepy Hollow & Tarrytown Historical Society” to the Naval Historical Center for many years where it was studied and displayed. The orig tag from the curator of the Department of Navy Historical Society Center, Washington Navy Yard, Washington, DC is still tied to hoist. This well made flag is totally hand sewn with a canton measuring about 64″ x 60″. The entire height of hoist of flag measures 93-1/2″. Greg Biggs’ report on this flag gives more exacting measurements and proportions of this flag. The white field and red cloth of canton are loosely woven single-ply wool bunting as are the 8″ cut-through stars. The blue bunting that holds the stars is a more tightly woven single-ply bunting. The hoist measures 3″ of folded over linen forming a 1-1/2″ sleeve for rope which is still knotted with loops at each end. This is a beautiful and well presented naval flag, quite possibly captured at the Battle of Sailor’s Creek, April 6, 1865. “In the last desperate effort of Lee to save his army, the regiment (121st New York) in close combat with a brigade of Confederate marines, suffered severely, but captured several hundred prisoners and two stand of colors… By special request, the War Department gave the regiment permission to carry their captured battle flags to New York with them, and they marched down Broadway with their own colors, tattered and torn by shot and shell, and triumphantly carried their seven captured battle flags”. This quote was taken from a historical sketch of the 121st on the New York State Military Museum website where other information concerning unit and their captured flags are noted. Though we cannot be positive as to the ID of this flag, what we state is quite likely and knowing the history of the “Historical Society of Tarrytown and Sleepy Hollow being founding in 1889 where a small number of veterans of the Tarrytown Brigade of the Union Army (which served in the NY 32nd and NY 121st), having a profound interest in American history, combined their collections and established what is now called The Historical Society of Tarrytown and Sleepy Hollow, New York. One of the items donated was this Confederate naval flag…for decades, the flag hung in one of the two houses owned by the Historical Society. Nearly 20 years ago, it was loaned to the Naval Historical Center in Washington, DC (returned in 2010)…the 121st captured 8 Confederate flags at the Second Battle of Rappahannock Station and Sailor’s Creek; it is possible that the flag was taken during one of these actions…it is worth noting that the Historical Society retains fragments of the flag that flew over the capital in Richmond, signed by the Tarrytown soldiers who cut the flag down” (the 121st was the first unit to enter Richmond, April 2-3, 1865 according to NY State Museum website). Accompanying historical essay by CS flag expert and vexillologist Greg Biggs. CONDITION: Very good overall, strong bright colors, stitching strong and complete. There are scattered areas of moth tracking on red and white bunting. There are several larger holes which are quite possibly battle damage, the largest being about 6″ x 2″. The several larger holes have a discoloration at their perimeters, almost a yellow halo not seen on moth tracking. Flag is overall sound and solid with one 6″ tear repaired in white field through fimbration with a doubled up “S” twist thread which shows repair which was most likely early. There is some wear on either corner of fly and there is an approximate 5″ x 6″ piece missing from the bottom corner at fly where possibly souvenired. 49636-1 JS (20,000-30,000) – Lot 3356

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3357
$0.00

RARE AND HISTORIC CONFEDERATE LT COLONEL’S COAT OF WILLIAM HULSEY, COMMANDER OF 42ND GEORGIA AND LATER MAYOR OF ATLANTA, GEORGIA.

William H. Hulsey was a distinguished soldier and builder of Atlanta, Georgia, born in Dekalb County in 1838, came to nearby Atlanta to receive his scholastic education. This completed, he was admitted to the bar just barely out of his teens. In April 1861 he entered Confederate service as a Lieutenant in the 6th Georgia Infantry. His skill and valor as an officer resulted in his rapid advance in rank, in speedy succession he was made Major of the 42nd and later LT Colonel of the 42nd Georgia. This is the coat he would have worn after commanding his unit at the battles of Missionary Ridge and through Atlanta where he was wounded. As Major of the 42nd Hulsey fought at the battles of Cumberland Gap and Tazewell, Tennessee. From December 1862 to July of 1863 his command was under General John Pemberton during the Vicksburg Campaign, where he was captured after the surrender of Vicksburg. After confederate service William Hulsey became a Judge and later legislator. Judge Hulsey was elected Mayor at age 32 by an overwhelming majority in 1869. His administration was characterized by exceptional enterprise and fidelity and he is noted as to founding the Atlanta Public School system. He was indeed one of the forerunners of Greater Atlanta. As a criminal Attorney, Hulsey ranked among the most eloquent and successful that Georgia has produced. Judge Hulsey was a prominent Atlanta attorney until his death May 17th 1909. In respect to former Mayor and Confederate Colonel, city hall and city court closed early in respect to his memory. Judge Hulsey’s grave simply reads “WILLIAM HENRY HULSEY LIEUT COLONEL 42ND GEORGIA REGIMENT OCTOBER 17TH, 1838 – MAY 17TH 1909”. Judge Hulsey along with most prominent Atlantans is buried in Oakland cemetery. Accompanying LT Colonel Hulsey’s uniform coat is his signed oath of allegiance dated May 16th 1865, his original LT Colonel’s appointment signed by Confederate Secretary of War, James Seddon, docketed on bottom left corner “HOOD” (LT General John Bell Hood) who was commanding the Army of Tennessee. Also accompanying is a fine Georgia State Commission signed by Georgia Confederate Governor Joseph E. Brown and Adjutant General Henry Wayne as Major March 20, 1862. These three documents are quite rare especially for high ranking officer’s. Also accompanying is one of Hulsey’s last pay vouchers for $150.00 paid February 2nd, 1865. It is also interesting that he possesses a pay voucher for the Regimental Adjutants pay of September 1864 along with a signed promissory note from same Adjutant to Hulsey. There is also a military pass signed by order of General Wright to Hulsey for travel September 1864. Also accompanying is a fine cabinet card photograph of Hulsey and a printed bio, showing his birth and death, the thirteen battles he was involved in and other biographical information. Hulsey’s coat is a classic double breasted cadet gray wool frock made with thin blue cording around collar, lined in polished blue cotton cloth retaining all of its original 22 General Staff buttons (14 front, 4 tail, 2 each cuff), collar insignia is directly sewn pair of bullion 1″ stars Lieutenant Colonel on each side of collar. This is a fine complete unaltered coat that has been on display until recently at the Atlanta History Center from direct descent of family. This is the finest high ranking historic Confederate Uniform we have ever had the opportunity to auction. CONDITION: Coat is very good to fine overall, with scattered areas of mothing, especially on tails and back of neck near collar as can be seen in photos.. Lining has numerous small tears and reductions as can be seen in photos as well as light fading and soiling. Patterned sleeve lining made of of light weight cotton is solid and complete. Cording on back of collar is loose and lost much of its blue outer colored thread. Buttons all appear original and have typical “EXTRA QUALITY” back marks. Also laid in the acid free storage box that coat is retained is a small leather powder bag and powder horn that is complete though strap is loose and has very fragile deteriorating surface but was supposed to have been Hulsey’s. Accompanying documents are very good overall, though several have bled through adhesive marks on tops and corners. 49404-1 JS (40,000-60,000) – Lot 3357

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3358
$35,650.00

EXTREMELY RARE EARLY NEW ORLEANS COOK RIFLE.

SN 197. This is an extremely early and extraordinarily rare product of Cook & Brother Manufacturing of New Orleans. There are no more than 4 or 5 examples known of these classic 33″ Damascus barreled rifles with factory patchboxes. These early Cooks made in 1861 and so dated have interesting early features such as the stubby, distinct Cook hammer, saber bayonet lug with rail SNd to match gun and large fixed iron block front sight with inset dovetailed brass blade. Rear of hammer the lock is marked with the earliest version of Confederate First National flag and “COOK & BROTHER N.O. 1861” is found forward of hammer. The bbl is also marked “COOK & BROTHER N.O. 1861” rear of adjustable long-range rear sight. John Murphy and Howard Madaus in their monumental text Confederate Rifles and Muskets discuss these rare New Orleans rifles at length. We are only aware of possibly one other example of this extremely rare New Orleans rifle with patchbox which is in private hands. PROVENANCE: Damon Mills 2004; Collection of Jim Maconkey. CONDITION: Very good to fine overall. Metal overall brown with pitting. Markings are mostly discernible as can be seen in photographs. SNs found externally on lock, screws, bayonet lug and bbl bands. Stock is sound and solid with a well disguised and expert wrist repair. Soldier’s name is scratched into buttstock and is only partially discernible. Rear sling swivel and brass blade to front sight are possible restorations, but match gun very well. Mechanically gun is sound and functioning with crisp well defined rifling in bore. 49442-11 JS (25,000-35,000) – Lot 3358

3359
$9,200.00

RARE CONFEDERATE S C ROBINSON CARBINE.

SN 1027. Confederate Robinson Sharps were made early in the war and generally saw hard service. About 2000 of these carbines were made. This is a nice presentable example with crisp lock markings and discernible bbl markings. Matching SNs are found externally on lock and breech tang. PROVENANCE: Collection of Jim Maconkey. CONDITION: Gun appears matching throughout including Model 1859 US Sharps made utilized breechblock, lever latch and rear sling swivel. Metal smooth and brown overall. Lock markings are crisp and easily discerned. Bbl markings are light but part of makers mark is visible as seen in photographs and “RICHMOND, VA 1862” is mostly discernible though light. Brass bbl band and buttplate have mustard colored patina. Butt stock is S. C. Robinson production. Breechblock internally has Sharp’s patent markings. There is Confederate assembly number “16” on the lever which matches small assembly number on hammer. There is a small inspector mark on lever catch. This gun apparently was utilized as a shotgun after the war but presents beautifully with restored forestock. Stocks are both refinished, retaining most of their applied varnish. Lever spring and base are restored internally on bottom of bbl and there is a long cut groove extending length of forestock where proofs and SN were removed. Bore is smooth, now measuring about 58 Cal. 49442-12 JS (12,000-14,000) – Lot 3359

3360
$4,887.50

CONFEDERATE CIVIL WAR RICHMOND CARBINE.

SN NSN. Cal. 60. This gun appears to have been made from an orig Richmond rifled musket, with correct configuration with brass buttplate and nosecap. Though these carbines were not manufactured until 1864, many utilized damaged rifled muskets of various makes to make carbines and this one appears correct. Bbl is 25” and has “VP” over eagle proofs. The lock is dated 1863, and marked “CS/Richmond VA”. The rear sight is correct style for Richmond and the front sight appears cut down from orig correct style pinched Richmond sight. Initials “JML” are carved in reverse of buttstock. CONDITION: Gun is dark and metal mostly brown overall. Stock is sound and solid with chipping behind hammer at bolster. There are 2 cracks at each escutcheon screw opposite lock. Forestock is restored starting under rear band which appears orig. Front band, rear sight, nosecap & ramrod are restorations along with rear sling swivel. Gun functions well and bore shows no rifling and measures .60 Cal. which is not uncommon in these arms. Muzzle facing shows several dings and dents at face and indeed appears orig as being cut as carbine during the Civil War at the Richmond Armory. 49645-1 JS (2,000-4,000) – Lot 3360

3360A
$77,625.00

RARE CONFEDERATE DANCE DRAGOON REVOLVER, SN 46.

SN 46. Cal. 44. Of the approximate 100 Dance pistols that survive, about 85 are 44 Cal. Of these 85 guns, this is the only gun noted with inset “Texas Star” decoration. SN 46 is found on most major parts including bbl, plunger, arbor, cylinder, frame, hammer, trigger-guard, and backstrap. Overall edges are fairly sharp though this gun has seen use and there is edge wear to flats of bbl housing. Action is functional. This gun by NRA standards grades good. By Confederate standards this gun is an above average example with great aesthetics including the star inset. This gun is featured on three full pages, 42-44, of Gary Wiggins Dance & Brothers Texas Gunmakers of the Confederacy. Dance revolvers saw hard Confederate use, mostly in the Western and Trans-Mississippi theaters of the way. Any Texas Confederate soldier would be proud to carry a Texas made revolver of the highest quality. This is a unique Dance revolver and as stated by Wiggins in his text on Dances “The star emblem on the grip is unique to this specimen and has not been observed on any other Dance handguns.” PROVENANCE: Ron Bridges Collection, pictured in North South Trader article, Volume I, No. 5, pgs. 30-31 (1973). Jackson Arms, Dallas, TX. Jan Reifenberg Collection. Listed by SN in Gun Report article, Nov. 1978, Sam Maxwell, the Dance Brothers Revolver, the Texas Dragoon. Gary Wiggins, Dance & Brothers Texas Gunmakers of the Confederacy, 1986. CONDITION: Iron surfaces overall are smooth & grey/brown with scattered staining & pitting, muzzle wear. SNs are all discernible. Cylinder retains four safety pins. Arbor has old welded repair. Mechanically gun is functional with crisp rifling. Grips are very good & well fit with inset silver star which has been polished. Butt of stocks & buttstrap have several large dents & gouges. 49172-1 JS (45,000-60,000) – Lot 3360A

3360B
$57,500.00

VERY RARE CONFEDERATE LEECH & RIGDON “NOVELTY WORKS” REVOLVER, SN 15.

SN 15. Cal. .36. This rare Confederate revolver is one of 3 known with bbl marking “LEECH & RIGDON NOVELTY WORKS CSA”. The stamping is made from two separate dies “LEECH & RIGDON” and” NOVELTY WORKS CSA”. This gun SN 15 and an unserialized gun which was sold on these floors March 2012 are the only two complete specimens known at this time among the Confederate collecting community. SN 11 also exists but is in poor condition with original parts being frame, bbl and trigger guard and not positive after these parts. The earliest Leech & Rigdons made prior to SN 52, including known guns: 11, 15, 25, 26, 39, 41, 47 and unserialized Novelty Works show similar characteristics of manufacture & finish (though different markings). These earliest guns are not “refined” in finish, showing tool marks and nonconsistent bbl lengths not seen after SN 52. Kent Wall in recent ASAC 2011 article states opinion that these earliest guns were possibly commercial production as after government contracts, guns including SN 59 through end of production have consistent “polished” metal surfaces no longer showing tool marks (lathe, file, etc). Bbls are also 7-1/2″ with no real deviation. In these early eight revolvers, guns are characterized as shorter and longer bbls, varying 1/8” to 1/4” with lengths varying from 7-1/4″ to 7-5/8”. Other characteristics not seen on standard production are a larger serial stamping on stocks seen on subject gun, 39, 41 and 52 & not noted later. This gun has SNs present on barrel housing, frame, cylinder (on back adjacent to safety pin), trigger guard, back strap, loading arm, arbor and stocks. SNs are not present on latch or wedge, though in earlier notes of collectors, both parts are thought to be possibly original. There is also a SN noted on loading lever screw, this is only seen on two other Leech revolvers which are SN 26 (though it is unmatched 36) and on 52. Numbered screws are not noted on any other Leech revolvers known to me. Subject gun is NRA Good+ condition, good edges, crisp markings, solid stocks with chipped toes being better than average for Confederate handguns but probably the most desirable of the 2 known complete “Novelty Works” Columbus, Mississippi made pistols. The accompanying ASAC articles by Ted Meredith and Kent Wall detail rarity and configurations. PROVENANCE: Lawrence Austin, Bloomington IL 1953; Gene Howard 1991; Bruce Kusrow; Bernie Crook Collection; Gene Mathis Collection; Joseph Murphy Collection 2012. CONDITION: Gun overall is grey with staining & pitting. All matching as noted in description. Brass has been cleaned with yellow patina. Mechanically gun functions with discernible rifling in pitted bore. Stocks are fairly well fit with gaps at frame with hand-worn patina. Markings all discernible as can be seen in photos. Hints of orig finish are seen in the lever well. 44797-14 JS (57,500-67,500) – Lot 3360B

3361
$23,000.00

VERY RARE CONFEDERATE LEECH & RIGDON REVOLVER SN 25.

SN 25. This rare Confederate revolver with small die stamped “LEECH & RIGDON” only is first noted on this particular gun SN 25 with the highest small die stamps proceeding to about SN 375 as 377 first appears with larger dies. These earliest guns probably total only 75 revolvers made in Columbus, Mississippi (per document cited in text by Bill Gary, Confederate Revolvers) due to the factory being forced to move their manufacturing operation in December 1862 due to Union threat. A great detail of production notes and opinion concerning these rare pistols can be found in William Gary Confederate Revolvers and American Society of Arms Collectors articles published by Ted Meredith and Kent Wall. (Kent Wall & Bruce Kusrow, leading Leech scholars opine and reason in these articles that possibly all 375 “small die” guns were made in Columbus). Regardless, there are only 10 known Columbus, Mississippi surviving guns SN under 75 that show the dramatic physical changes as the company improved their product. This is among the best provenanced and well known of Columbus, Mississippi produced guns by Leech & Rigdon and this is a fine complete example. PROVENANCE: Cecil Anderson Collection pictured on pages 16-18 North South Trader magazine, July/August 1985; Kent Wall Collection pictured on the cover and page 27 of North South Trader Civil War magazine, Spring 1997; an article by Kent Wall and William Beard, Hendershott Catalog #111, December 2000; Collection of Jim Maconkey 2004. CONDITION: Metal with old cleaning, grey with white pitting overall. SNs and markings discernible though only about half of the letters in Leech & Rigdon are complete as can be seen in photographs. Gun appears orig and complete. SN 25 found on bbl, frame, trigger guard, backstrap, loading arm, wedge, cylinder, cylinder pin and bottom of right stock (though worn and barely discernible as two indiscernible numbers). Stocks are sound and solid with edge wear, hand worn patina well fit to gun. The loading lever catch is unserialized but over half these earliest models are not serialized and latch has matching patina, tooling and surface matching rest of gun. The loading arm screw is also SNd “36”. This is only the 3rd Leech & Rigdon known with SNd screws all in the earliest production; the other two examples are 15 which is being sold as the previous lot (the rare and unique “NOVELTY WORKS” marked pistol) and SN 52. Gun is a bit loose, frame pins can be seen through worn thin walls of bbl housing and a small shim was added to cylinder pin slot to make it tighter. Mechanically gun is functional with crisp rifling in bore though pitted. 49442-3 JS (30,000-35,000) – Lot 3361

3362
$39,100.00

EXCEPTIONAL LEECH & RIGDON CONFEDERATE REVOLVER.

SN 1063. This is an exceptional revolver. 100% orig and authentic throughout retaining much orig finish with great provenance and collection history. This revolver dates back to one of the Anheuser Busch brewery owners about 1892 according to provenance and once owned by a South Carolina Confederate officer John Walcott(though we find no such name for officer). Regardless, this is one of only 27 known Leech & Rigdon’s with “SC” surcharge on butt and this gun no doubt is among the very finest. SC surcharged guns are found in the serial range from 971 to 1290 being highest number unknown. PROVENANCE: John O’Brien 1932; Thomas Pro 1972; Eugene Sabyan 1973; Walter Wechsler 1973; appraised by Robert Abels 10/29/76, Ronnie Byrnes 7/1985; Dave Mark 8/1985; R E Neville; Collection of Donald Tharpe; Collection of Don Bryan 1997; Collection of Jim Maconkey. CONDITION: Gun overall is fine and truly excellent for a surviving Confederate revolver retaining about 10% bright blue finish on bbl and cylinder with much of bbl plum and remainder of gun a silver/grey with muzzle wear. Muted traces of case color are found on frame which is overall dark grey. Matching SNs are found on bbl,frame, trigger guard, backstrap, cylinder, loading assembly, loading lever catch, cylinder pin, wedge and penciled inside grip channel. A cryptic “N” is found on both sides of front bow of trigger guard. “LEECH & RIGDON CSA” markings are as crisp as they are found with the normal broken dies as can be seen in photographs. Brass is smooth with mustard colored patina. Stocks are sound and solid with hand worn patina with discernible “S.C”. Gun is mechanically excellent with crisp well defined rifling in bore. Gun is accompanied by well worn, tooled “Slim Jim” holster that has been with this gun since orig documentation from Walter Weschler in 1973. Holster is well worn though sound and supple with broken belt loop and sewing is loose at top edge. 49442-4 JS (35,000-45,000) – Lot 3362

3363
$40,250.00
Revised: 9/23/2015

Please Note: Lot number in catalog on page 327 reads 3364. Correct catalog number should have been 3363. This is the Ridgon & Ansley Revolver SN 1581.

RARE “AUGUSTA,GA CSA” MARKED RIDGON & ANSLEY REVOLVER.

SN 1581. There are 18 known early model Rigdon & Ansley’s with the “AUGUSTA, GA CSA” address. This is a nice all matching example with SN 1581 found on bbl, frame, trigger guard, backstrap, cylinder, loading arm, loading arm catch and cylinder pin. Sometime in late November or early December of 1862, the firm of Leech & Rigdon, then located in Columbus, Mississippi, contracted with the Confederate Government to manufacture 1500 percussion revolvers of the Colt patent design. With Union troops threatening the Columbus area, Leech & Rigdon moved its operation (its third move) to Greensboro, Georgia, where they began turning out revolvers in March of 1863. Approximately 1000 revolvers were produced at Greensboro, before it was again necessary to move because of Yankee pressure in the area. The Leech & Rigdon partnership split up in January of 1864, and Rigdon took all the gun-making machinery with him, moved to Augusta, Georgia (the fourth and last move) forming a new partnership with Jesse Ansley. Rigdon & Ansley assumed the responsibility of completing the original Leech & Rigdon contract, by manufacturing the remaining 500 revolvers of that model, then going on with a new contract to furnish 1500 Rigdon & Ansley revolvers. While the Rigdon & Ansley revolvers were practically identical in design to the Leech & Rigdons, there were some changes made which were considered improvements at the time. The most obvious change was the addition of six (6) more cylinder stops in the Rigdon & Ansley, and the omission of the locking pins on the rear shoulders of the cylinder. This was thought to be a safety improvement in that it allowed the cylinder to be locked in place with the hammer resting between the percussion nipples. An additional change was the milling-out of a groove in the recoil shield, which now came to be called a “cap release groove”, which allowed spent percussion caps an easier exit from the frame, so that they were expelled via the groove at the right top side of the recoil shields as the cylinder rotated to the right in the firing and recocking procedure, after each round was fired. The final change from the Leech & Rigdon, was the employment of a ‘Colt-type’ loading lever latching assembly, rather than the Leech & Rigdon’s ball-type catch. This serial #1581 is the R-A numerically immediately preceding the AUGUSTA GA CSA marked R- SN 1582 which is in the famed Confederate collection of Richard D. Steuart located in the Virginia Historical Society (“The Battle Abby”), Richmond, VA. Until the early 1950s, #1582 was believed to be the sole surviving AUGUSTA GA CSA marked R-A revolver. CONDITION: Gun is good to very good overall. Bbl markings and SNs are well discerned as can be seen in photos. Metal is grey/brown with smooth mustard colored patina to trigger guard. Backstrap has been cleaned and has braised repair at either ear. 3 screws appear replaced and there is a braised repair at end of loading arm near catch. The wedge is missing spring but appears of correct type with cryptic SN different from rest of gun. Cryptic “W” is found stamped on left rear of trigger guard web. Grips are old and contemporary and possibly orig to this gun, though they is internal modifications to each channel possibly when backstrap was repaired. Grips have a poor appearance of fitting with a wood inset repair about 1/2″ on right side of butt and trigger guard and a putty repair on left side at edge. Front sight is missing. Mechanically gun is functional though weak mainspring with crisp discernible rifling in pitted bore. 49484-1 JS (25,000-30,000) – Lot 3363

3364
$63,250.00

EXTREMELY RARE AND EXTREMELY FINE “C H RIGDON, AUGUSTA, GA CSA” MARKED CONFEDERATE REVOLVER.

SN 2182. There are only 3 Rigdon & Ansley revolvers with these complete specific markings; the other two being SN 2154 and SN 2180. SN 2182 is no doubt the finest of the 3 retaining much orig finish and excellent markings. Full SN is found on bbl, frame, trigger guard, backstrap, cylinder, loading arm, wedge and cylinder pin. The left oct flat of bbl housing is marked “C H RIGDON”, top flat “CSA” and right flat “AUGUSTA, GA”. This is the most desirable marking one can find on any late-war iron frame Rigdon & Ansley revolver and is equally rare as the earliest iron frame products marked “NOVELTY WORKS” such as we are offering in an earlier lot in this sale showing the progression of Leech & Rigdon revolvers. The standard production of Rigdon & Ansley revolvers featured the standard 12-stop cylinder with no safety pins and Colt-type loading arm. Rigdon utilized the best Colt and Manhattan patents for his revolvers and was not worried about Northern litigation. PROVENANCE: Will Hoffeld Collection pictured in Confederate Revolvers by William Gary, pages 26, 27 & 168; RIA Lot 3088, May 21, 2008; Collection of Jim Maconkey. CONDITION: Extremely fine overall. All orig and matching with exception of loading lever catch which appears contemporary though unserialized. Bbl retains about 25% bright blue especially in protected areas with balance plum/grey. Cylinder retains strong traces of bright blue finish, especially in protected areas with balance grey/plum. Frame shows muted case colors in protected areas with balance grey with areas of staining, old finishing marks with casting flaws. Stocks are well fit, retaining about 90% of orig varnish with edge wear. Mechanically gun is excellent with crisp fine bore. 49442-5 JS (40,000-60,000) – Lot 3364

3365
$36,225.00

FINE, RARE IDENTIFIED FIRST MODEL GRISWOLD CONFEDERATE REVOLVER WITH ORIGINAL “ATLANTA ARSENAL” MARKED HOLSTER.

SN 1355. This is about as fine a first model Griswold that you will find. It retains strong traces of bright blue finish in protected areas and is a crisp sharp gun in every detail. Serial number 1355 appears on the bottom of the bbl lug, frame and cylinder. Secondary number “5” is found on loading arm, wedge, trigger guard and bottom of right grip. Cylinder retains all 6 safety pins which is rare to see on these revolvers. Cryptic “A” is found on bottom of bbl, trigger guard, backstrap and frame. Roman numeral: “XII” is found on trigger guard and backstrap. Accompanied by a copy of a hand written letter dated 2-23-83 addressed to a Mr. Edwards (William B. Edwards, author of Civil War Guns, 1957) stating that the writer’s great-grandfather, John C. Cate of Niota, TN was the orig owner of this revolver. He enlisted at Knoxville, TN in the Confederate Army & was at the siege of Vicksburg & later Confederate Post Master at Knoxville. One of his descendants, Thomas Cate, died in the 1960’s at a very advanced age and the revolver & holster, along with some swords, came into the writer’s possession. Consignor states that the letter was written by Richard Cate, a long time friend and direct descendent of John C. Cate (John C. Cate is listed as enlisting March 28, 1862 in Company F 39th Tennessee Infantry). Writer of letter, which last page is missing and lost since originally sold on these floors in Fall of 2005, was asking Mr. Edwards to certify this was indeed a Confederate revolver. Also accompanying is a lengthy Master’s Thesis written by Deborah B. Lowry in 1999 regarding a very well known house in the East Tennessee area where this revolver & holster were discovered. This Thesis, in the introduction, relates a visit to the home of Mrs. Anna Cate in Madisonville, TN, known as the Stickley Mansion. The accompanying holster is quite rare being marked in a lozenge shaped cartouche “ATLANTA ARSENAL / GA / 186”. Atlanta marked accoutrements are quite rare and only a few other examples are known and other orig examples do not have the last digit in the date. PROVENANCE: Descendants of John C. Cate, 39th Tennessee Infantry; James D. Julia, Lot 3113, Fall 2005; Collection of Jim Maconkey. CONDITION: Gun appears orig and authentic throughout including every screw. This gun is very good overall for any Civil War revolver and for a Confederate brass frame revolver is excellent. Metal is smooth grey overall with staining and pitting, holster wear. Traces of bright blue finish are found on bottom of bbl and around bbl lug screws where protected. Distinctive Griswold “pointed screws” are found throughout with exception of wedge screw. Grips are sound, solid and well fit with a large burl flaw on right side (it is amazing that these grips remain so nice with this large flaw that could have easily caused breakage). Walnut for grips had to have been scarce for these to have passed inspection. Mechanics are good though mainspring is weak with crisp discernible rifling in bore. Holster still exhibits good brown color though there is considerable crazing to surface. Markings are mostly discernible, however, as can be seen in photos. Stitching has been resewn with thread and rawhide for apparent continued use at a later date. Belt loop enclosure strap are both missing but holster has been slit in back as improvised belt loop. Several holes and other reductions in leather as noted. 49442-2 JS (20,000-25,000) – Lot 3365

3366
$25,300.00

IDENTIFIED CONFEDERATE GRISWOLD FIRST MODEL REVOLVER CARRIED BY JOSEPH HOLLEY, 38TH ALABAMA INFANTRY.

SN 708. This Griswold brass framed revolver is accompanied by notarized statement of descendant (Mrs. Aubrey Holley) of Joseph Bankston Holley who joined the Clifton Guards, Company G, 38th Alabama Volunteers in May of 1862 and fought with the regiment until it was surrendered in May of 1865. Holley joined the Confederate Army along with 3 of his brothers; James C. Holley, 1st Lieutenant, Company G, 38th Alabama Infantry who was wounded at the battle of Chickamauga and again at Dalton, Georgia. William M. Holley, Corporal and Sergeant of Company G, 38th Alabama Infantry was critically wounded at the battle of Chickamauga and died September 23, 1863. John Holley, Company A, 34th Alabama Infantry, was taken prisoner September 20, 1863 at Chickamauga. This revolver shows honest use and exhibits good dark brass and iron patina. All major parts are orig. SN 708 is found on bbl, frame, trigger guard, cylinder and backstrap. Secondary number “8” is found on loading arm and penciled in red inside grip strap channel. A cryptic backwards “&” is found on right side of frame, trigger guard, back of cylinder and backstrap. 4 punch marks are found instead of a Roman numeral which is usually not present on these early first model Griswolds. This revolver is accompanied by a large file of documentation including photograph of Joseph B. Holley and his wife later in life. PROVENANCE: Joseph Bankston Holley, 38th Alabama Infantry; William Holley; Aubrey Holley; Mr. Barbara J. Holley, 1992; Damon Mills, 1993; Collection of Jim Maconkey. CONDITION: Gun overall is good with scattered nicks, dings and dents as can be seen in photos. Iron is dark with patina over old file marks on bbl. Brass has yellow/mustard patina over old cleaning. SNs are all well discerned as are other markings. Orig grips have hand worn patina with edge wear and chip at inside left toe. All orig and matching with exception of wedge. Right backstrap screw does not bind but appears orig, all screws appear orig with exception of right trigger guard screw. Mechanically gun functions with crisp rifling in bore. 49442-1 JS (20,000-25,000) – Lot 3366

3367
$23,575.00

RARE CONFEDERATE SPILLER & BURR WITH FULL FIRM MARKING AND SERIAL NUMBERED CYLINDER.

SN 124. Spiller & Burrs were made in Atlanta and then Macon, Georgia with a total production of less than 1,500 guns. This particular brass framed copy of a Whitney revolver is the most difficult of the major Confederate manufacturers to find complete and orig. It is also difficult to find these guns with the firm marking on bbl and cylinders which are SNd. This gun exhibits both these features and also has “CS” stamped on left side of frame, though it has been obscured and mostly removed. There are various thoughts as to why so few Spillers have SNd cylinders and why only about half have CS stamped on frames. It’s possible, according to some students and scholars, that these pistols were actually accepted and inspected for a Confederate Ordinance Dept. in Macon, Georgia. Gun is SNd on bbl, frame, trigger guard, cylinder and penciled inside on each grip. There is no SN present on loading assembly, but matches gun well. PROVENANCE: Dr. L. Pellman Glover Collection; Theodore Dexter (ARMSELLER catalog)July 1953; listed by Bill Albaugh The Confederate Brass-Framed Colt & Whitney 1955,(also listed in Confederate Handgun 1963); Don Bryan Collection; Collection of Jim Maconkey 1991. CONDITION: Very good overall. Gun is all matching with exception of noted lack of SNs on loading arm. “SPILLER & BURR” markings on bbl flat are well discerned. Stocks are sound and solid with hand worn patina and rounded front toes. There is a cryptic inspector mark “L” stamped on backstrap. Good twist can be seen in the cylinder and SN on cylinder well defined. This gun conforms to other standard model Spillers, functioning well with well-defined rifling in bore. 49442-6 JS (20,000-25,000) – Lot 3367

3368
$10,350.00

VERY RARE CASED AND INSCRIBED LOUIS HOFFMAN, VICKSBURG, MISS AGENT MARKED LARGE FRAME TRANTER ARMY REVOLVER.

SN 20848. Cal. 45, This is the largest of the popular Tranter patent revolvers that saw service from the late 1850’s through the 1860’s. This example conforms to other large frame double action revolvers of this configuration with 6″ octagonal bbl, with various Tranter patent marks on loading assembly, frame and cocking trigger. Small British proofs appear on each cylinder chamber and bbl. This is the only example we are aware marked “LOUIS HOFFMAN, VICKSBURG, MISS” on top strap. Gun is elegantly engraved with scrolls and has one piece checkered grips, nickel plated. Gun is cased in English mahogany box, compartmentalized with brass and steel “Tranters Patent” 2-cavity mold, three varnished tins, each with Tranters Patent for caps, lubricating composition and “Patent Lubricating Bullets”. Also accompanying is James Dixson pewter oiler, five extra nipples, and a James Dixson bag flask and ebony handled cleaning rod. Doug Eberhart and R L Wilson in their text The Deringer in America, Volume 1 state “The son of a Prussian Army officer, Louis Ferdinand Alexander Hoffman was born in Stettin, Germany on November 23, 1823. He emigrated to New York in 1852, settling first in Paterson, New Jersey, moving on to St. Louis, and arriving finally in Vicksburg in 1853. He worked initially at the machine shops and foundry of Cimmerman and Reading, but as soon as he had saved enough money, opened his own gun shop. In the Vicksburg Weekly Whig of October 7, 1857 Hoffman advertised that “He will make new rifles to order; stock guns and pistols in a superior manner; and do all the repairing in the shortest notice.” Four years later the Vicksburg Daily Evening Citizen of May 2, 1861 carried an ad listing Hoffman as a “Wholesale dealer in guns, pistols, revolvers, gun materials, sporting apparatus, fishing tackle, & all kinds of repairing in this line done by the best workmen at the most reasonable rates”. The Civil War saw Hoffman repairing guns for the Confederacy until the fall of Vicksburg, when he became a Master Armorer for the Union Army. However, his considerable fortune had been lost and he was deeply in debt when the War ended. Unwilling to renege on his debts, he once again built up his guns and hardware business and proved an astute real estate entrepreneur as well. By 1868, he had expanded his business to include farm implements and household appliances as well as “every variety of pistols, including single barrel, double barrel, four barrel, five barrel, six barrel, Derringer, Allen, Colt, Smith & Wesson, Remington, pepper box & guns of every price and style, single barrel shot guns, muskets, double barrel guns with one barrel rifle and the other smooth bore, English… and American, Mississippi, Kentucky, western, or any other kind of rifle…” Plaque on top of casing “E.T. GOODE”. This is a unique offering of most likely the only known Mississippi agent marked fancy Civil War era English import Army revolver and this is a beautiful example in original casing. PROVENANCE: Ex Norm Flayderman Collection. CONDITION: Gun overall, is very good to fine. Retaining strong traces of original nickel with balance polished steel with light pitting in areas, engraving and other markings are well discerned as can be seen in photos. Grips retain traces of original bright varnish and diamond point checkering is very good with light edge wear. Casing is sound and solid, missing lock though brass keyhole escutcheon plate is found in casing. Casing retains much of its original varnish with scuffs, dings, dents and scratches associated with 150 years. Case lining is worn, soiled and faded. There are several chips to compartments but sound and solid. Pewter oiler, bag flask and mold are all fine retaining original finish. Tins are all very good with chipped labels on cap tin and lubricant tin. The wood and brass cleaning rod is broken and should be repaired. Mechanically gun functions well, which is often not the case in this complex multi-piece cocking mechanism and cylinder locking mechanism. Bore exhibits well defined rifling though dirty and pitted. 48993-1 JS (12,500-17,500) – Lot 3368

3369
$20,700.00

RARE CONFEDERATE FIRST MODEL LEMAT REVOLVER.

SN 407. 48/Cal/18 Bore. First models with the loading assembly attached on right side to bbl are quite rare in complete orig condition and this gun has matching SNs “407” on all major parts including bbl, shotgun bbl, cylinder, frame, loading assembly, plunger and stocks are internally stamped “BAGUET”. Correct early markings on bbl flat “COL. LEMAT’S PATENT” are crisp and well discerned as are SNs and other proofs. PROVENANCE: Don Bryan Collection; Collection of Jim Maconkey 1996. CONDITION: Very good overall with traces of orig blue in protected areas. Balance of gun plum and grey overall. Gun appears orig and matching with minor restorations to hammer selector switch, frame to bbl lock, loading arm catch, lever screw and there is a welded repair below that screw. Markings including address and SNs all well struck. Mechanically gun is functional with smooth shotgun bore, light pitting and crisp rifling in pistol bbl. 49442-7 JS (20,000-25,000) – Lot 3369

3370
$21,850.00

EXCEPTIONAL SECOND MODEL LEMAT REVOLVER WITH VERY RARE “MURDAUGH” CONFEDERATE NAVY INSPECTION.

SN 2460. 48 Cal/48 Bore. Confederate Naval Inspector Lt. William H. Murdaugh inspected, Paris made late model Lemat’s in London in 1864. There are no more than a dozen of his inspected guns known and this is possibly the finest example which retains much of its orig finish in fine “as found” condition with crisp markings and function. Most Murdaugh inspected guns noted even the late-war are rough and saw hard use. PROVENANCE: Collection of John Ayers 1979; Don Bryan Collection; Collection of Jim Maconkey 1996. CONDITION: Fine to very fine overall. All matching and complete. Strong traces of bright blue finish are found in protected areas with balance of gun turned plum. Stocks are fine and well fit, retaining raised grain on flats and orig thin varnish. Rifled bore is crisp and mechanically gun is excellent 49442-8 JS (15,000-20,000) – Lot 3370

3371
$17,250.00

VERY FINE CONFEDERATE LEMAT GRAPESHOT REVOLVER.

SN 1820. 42 Cal./18 Bore. This is a very fine orig example of the standard production LeMat grape-shot revolver. Standard production guns, often called 2nd Models, feature improvements made by LeMat that worked the best after lots of service in the field by Confederates in the field reporting problems in the early Civil War years, including Colt style ratchet system to turn cyl. The revolver has the distinctive LeMat 9-shot cyl. 42 caliber rifled bbl with smooth bore ‘grape-shot’ 18 ga bbl for firing buckshot. The top bbl flat is marked “Col. LeMat Bte s.g.d.g. Paris” which is the standard addressing on LeMat standard production guns. There were about 2000 Paris made LeMat revolvers all made for Confederate service and few survive retaining so much of their orig finish such as this example. This example appears 100% orig & authentic in every regard with matching SNs & secondary numbers on every part normally numbered including bbl, shotgun bbl, loading arm, removable rammer, plunger, ramrod screw, frame, trigger, hammer, cyl, frame latch, grips, grip screw and no doubt other internal parts if gun had been further disassembled. LeMat revolvers were prized by their Confederate owners (and the Yankee capturers too). Many notable Confederate Generals and Officers were known to have carried these unique weapons. In Charles Frazier’s 1997 National Book Awards winning Cold Mountain the book’s hero Inman proudly owned a pair of LeMat revolvers showing how well known this particular revolver is among modern culture. CONDITION: Gun overall is plum/gray overall, retaining much of its orig bright finish on bbl, frame & cyl though blue has turned mostly dark plum in color. Scattered areas of staining & pitting. Bbl address and SNs are all crisp and well defined. This gun by NRA standards grades very good-fine, by Confederate standards it is an excellent example. Stocks are crisp, solid & sound, very well fit with crisp checkering, good color & grain with few minor blemishes unaffecting aesthetics. Mechanically gun functions well. 49166-1 JS (15,000-25,000) – Lot 3371

3372
$19,550.00

EXCELLENT IDENTIFIED CONFEDERATE “JS-ANCHOR” KERR REVOLVER WITH ORIGINAL HOLSTER AND BELT OF LT COL EDWARD LILES 31ST NORTH CAROLINA.

SN 4239. 45 Cal. Kerr Army revolvers were the most common imported revolver used by Confederate cavalry and officers during the Civil War. These guns typically saw hard service and rarely are found in such exceptional condition retaining most of their orig condition much less their orig belt and holster with ink ID “LT. COL. LILES 31ST NC”. There is another inscription ending with “CSA” that is not easily discerned. Liles is listed in the North Carolina rosters orig as Captain captured at Roanoke Island of February 8, 1862. He later became Lt. Col. September 17, 1862 and resigned in April 1863. The monumental text on British imports into the Confederacy just recently published by Russ Pritchard and C A Huey The English Connection; only 3 identified Kerr revolvers are mentioned (pg 233), one being owned by Jefferson Davis and SN 4239 being owned by Lt. Col. E R Liles 31st Regiment North Carolina Troops. This gun is in marvelous condition retaining much of its orig finish. The English Kerr holster is one of few known and the imported Kerr belt is unique at least to an identified example. Identical holsters are also shown in text. PROVENANCE: Steve Hockett Collection; A & S Auctions, Waco, Texas, Nov 10, 2001; Tommy Knox Collection; Collection of Jim Maconkey. CONDITION: Single action revolver is fine to very fine retaining about 60% bright blue to bbl and housing with remainder mostly plum with some small dings, dents and scratches. Frame and trigger guard retain traces of blue in protected areas with balance mostly plum. Cylinder has thin traces of blue with balance plum, with staining and pitting. Gun is complete and matching. Stocks retain much of their orig varnish with some red wax staining in diamond point cross-hatching below lock. The same red wax stains are found inside holster. There are a couple of chips in diamond points. Mechanically gun functions well with bright crisp bore. Holster is sound and solid missing in the tab, finial button is loose. Ink conscription is discernible as can be seen in photos and described above. Holster has cracking, crazing and water damage which has turned black at toe. Accompanying orig import belt has glued repair, missing portion of tongue. 49442-9 JS (8,000-12,000) – Lot 3372

3373
$9,200.00

CONFEDERATE USED COLT MODEL 1860 FLUTED ARMY REVOLVER SHIPPED TO NATCHEZ, MISSISSIPPI.

SN 1626. 44 Cal. At the beginning of the Civil War, many Colts were being shipped to the South. This gun SN 1626 is accompanied by ori Colt factory letter stating it was one of 80 guns shipped to later Gen. William T. Martin in Natchez, Mississippi, January 17, 1861. There is a name stamped on the backstrap which reads “SMITH J. Y. T. – 1862 – ” (possibly commemorative, but unknown as to meaning). Gen William Thomas Martin commanded the Jeff Davis legion at the beginning of the war and had a great war record with his Mississippi Cavalry which fought through most battles in Virginia, Tennessee and Georgia under Wade Hampton and Joe Wheeler. Fluted Colt Armies with factory letters stating “shipped to the South” in 1861 are quite rare and only 2 or 3 are known shipped to Mississippi. PROVENANCE: Collection of Jim Maconkey. CONDITION: Gun is good overall with clean grey metal and good markings, though bbl address is only half discernible as can be seen in photographs. Gun appears orig with exception of wedge which has been restored and renumbered to match gun. Stocks have hand worn patina and much edge wear. There is an indiscernible number in channel but stocks appear orig to gun. 49442-10 JS (8,000-12,000) – Lot 3373

3374
$25,875.00

RARE & FINE KRAFT GOLDSCHMIDT & KRAFT CONFEDERATE STAFF OFFICERS SWORD.

This is among the most beautiful & desirable of Confederate staff officer’s pattern swords. There are probably less than 20 examples known and fewer that are all orig with complete orig scabbards with fine etched blades with full maker’s marks. At least one sword of this pattern is identified to a Confederate General, Joseph Kershaw. This pattern exhibits “CS” in a pierced guard of oak leaf & acorns. An identical pattern is pictured as fig. 21-A in William Albaugh’s text Photographic Supplement to Confederate Swords, 1960. The hilt, pommel, and knuckleguard are well finished with traces of gold plating. The grip is leather covered and wrapped with a single strand of copper wire. The blade is beautifully etched in 15″ panels on either side of foliate and patriotic design including a large “C.S”, cannon balls, crossed cannons, patriotic Confederate shield with flags and etched “K.G&K, Columbia SC”. The orig & correct scabbard is brazed with brass mounts with a matching patina to hilt. This is a fine example of a very rare Confederate sword and is the first complete & orig example to come to auction in many years. CONDITION: Very good overall. 32″ blade is gray overall with staining and a “bent” area about 5″ from ricasso showing an area where blade was possibly straightened though etched patterns are unaffected other than a few dents & tool marks as can be seen in photos. Hilt, pommel, scabbard mounts exhibit mustard colored patina where gold gilt is missing. Leather grip is dry & flaking but still appears about 90% intact including orig copper wire wrap. Scabbard throat missing one of its two retaining screws. Scabbard body is brown overall. Overall pitted but smooth with discernible brazed line to overlapped construction, typical of this rare Columbia, SC manufacturer. Otherwise sword appears 100% orig & complete in every regard. 48979-5 JS (25,000-35,000) – Lot 3374

3375
$12,420.00

UNIQUE CONFEDERATE OFFICER’S SWORD “CSA” IN POMMEL.

This is the only example of this unique sword to ever be seen. It is fine and as found. Of unknown manufacture, but many details make us believe it is Western manufacture, possibly made by Leech & Rigdon of Columbus, MS in that the pommel style sure emulates theirs. The scabbard also has a scalloped design with stamped decoration in the leather similar but not identical to any Leech product. The crude floral casting in hilt is reminiscent of no other maker as is the cast or cut CSA decoration on bottom of pommel. Regardless of manufacture this is the only example extant and it is in beautiful “as found” condition with rich patina and bright well-made heavy blade. CONDITION: 30-3/4″ blade has unstopped fuller with no ricasso. 1-1/4″ wide and over 1/3″ thick. Sword still retains its protective washer and strong traces of gilt wash on hilt, pommel & scabbard mounts. Blade overall is bright with areas of staining & pitting, especially last 3″ which are darker & more pitted where scabbard is missing its drag, though leather is mostly complete. Brass hilt, pommel & scabbard mounts have mustard colored patinas with scattered dark stains. Scabbard is unsewn for much of its length. Scabbard mounts missing their retaining pins. Middle mount missing its ring stud. Grip retains most of its orig leather grip wrap, worn & scuffed at high areas with thick iron wire wrap which has iron patina & pitting. 48979-3 JS (12,000-15,000) – Lot 3375

3376
$12,650.00

VERY RARE LEECH & RIGDON STAFF OFFICERS SWORD.

You are bidding on a rare staff and field officer’s sword with an extra branch. These swords are known to be made and marketed by several firms, including Leech & Rigdon, Conning of Mobile, Alabama, Louis Bissonet of Mobile, and maybe others. Several variants are found in this pattern and the standard pattern though there are probably no more than a dozen of this rare style with extra branch extant. Some grips are cord wrapped, reminiscent of Leech & Rigdon, and some are carved, more reminiscent of Mobile products. This particular example has a rare & unique highly decorated pair of scabbard ring mounts which makes us feel this is a product probably sold by James Conning of Mobile. 29″ blade is well made, has an unstopped fuller and a half-round spine more typical of Mobile made swords. Blade has 20″ etched decorated panels on either side with a blank panel for agent or maker and a blank panel on blade for presentation which is not discernible or never presented. Orig scabbard is top sewn & glued much like Ames and it is known that Conning was an agent for Ames pre-war and emulated his staff patterns & scabbards in his early manufacture. You are bidding on a very rare Confederate staff and field officer’s sword with a very defined “CS” cast in oval on hilt and orig scabbard. CONDITION: Blade is gray with scattered nicks and sharpening of cutting edge, staining and pitting. Hilt and brass mounts exhibit mustard colored patina with several scratches and some old cleaning to hilt & scabbard mounts. Leather grip is 90% intact with wear & chipping to high edges and shrinkage at bottom & seam. Scabbard is supple & sound with crazing & cracking over most of its length. There are a set of initials carved in leather just below top mount, most likely of officer who carried this sword, crack repair in leather right above top mount. 48979-2 JS (12,000-15,000) – Lot 3376

3377
$0.00

VERY RARE AND FINE BOYLE & GAMBLE, RICHMOND VA ENGINEER’S SWORD.

This very fine NCO style sword has been identified in different references as Conning, but most like it is a product of Boyle, Gamble & MacFee, Richmond VA as it so closely matches in hilt, pommel, grip & blade styles to several of their scarce patterns. The scabbard, which is made from lapped construction with brazed seam, has unique tall brass throat collar which is thought by some to be a product of Louis Froelich or Boyle & Gamble. Regardless who made this fine Confederate sword, we feel based on overall quality & characteristics, it is indeed a Richmond product. Since only a few are known, and there were so few Confederate Engineers, this traditional collector’s legend makes sense. This is probably the finest specimen of this pattern known, being all orig with complete, fine scabbard, full leather grip, retaining discernible etching on blade. This sword would be difficult to ever upgrade for the Confederate sword collector. CONDITION: Very good to fine overall. Quillion & branch of guard both bent down, “as found”. 31-1/2″ blade has distinct double edged point which has been on this sword for a very long time, not typically seen. Blade is overall gray with areas of staining & pitting. Etched geometric and vine patterns mostly discernible. Leather grip and wire wrap are complete & orig with wear & scuffing to high areas. Scabbard body retains what appears to be orig black paint though chipping & worn through at high areas. Brass hilt, pommel & scabbard mounts have old polish and varnish typical of burnishing antiques in the early days of collecting. Varnish has darkened leaving a brass patina. 48979-6 JS (12,000-15,000) – Lot 3377

3378
$0.00

RARE COLLEGE HILL, NASHVILLE, TN FOOT OFFICER’S SWORD WITH “CS” ENGRAVED SCABBARD.

This College Hill, Nashville, TN manufacture foot officer’s sword is the only standard Confederate Army officer’s pattern made with a shark skin grip. There are a handful of this pattern known and when discernible there is a “CSA” etched on the blade. This example, though etching is visible in areas, the CSA is not. This sword however has been mounted in a reutilized militia scabbard and has been emblazoned with a large “C.S.” between scabbard mounts. Very similar in style to the scabbard seen on early E.J. Johnston, Macon, GA foot officer’s swords. This is a unique Confederate example that will display beautifully. CONDITION: Very good overall. 30″ blade shows classic “pen-knife” style ricasso and fuller ring noted on College Hill products. Etched panels on blade have been polished out with exception of 8″ or 9″ of floral decoration towards blade’s point. Blade is gray overall with areas of old sharpening, tool marks & pitting. Sword in scabbard displays quite nicely. Well fit. Engraved scabbard has earlier designs of hunter star and patriotic American eagle with various geometric & floral design. Between these designs and middle mounts are 5/8″ pointilist style letters “C.S.” Shark skin is typical of other swords of this pattern, being complete though open at seam, is complete with twisted wire wrap. Varying degrees of mustard colored patina, darker where unhandled. 48979-4 JS (8,000-12,000) – Lot 3378

3379
$7,475.00

RARE CONFEDERATE “A.H. DEWITT” “SNAKES IN GUARD” FOOT OFFICER’S SWORD.

A.H. Dewitt is best known for his coin silver produced in antebellum Columbus, GA however when the war began he was selling swords of a unique pattern showing intertwined rattle snakes in the guard in place of the floral decoration used by the North. This is a fine “as found” example with smooth blade and orig grip with accompanying Confederate brass-mounted leather scabbard. This sword has fine untouched patina has the look Confederate collectors like to find concerning uncleaned fresh to market objects. This is a beautiful example of the classic & unique Confederate Dewitt Columbus, GA foot sword. CONDITION: Blade measures 30-1/2″ with unstopped fuller just over 1-1/8″ wide and very thick at over 1/3″ at ricasso. Blade is mottled gray overall with areas of staining & pitting. Last 5″ of blade is darker and a bit more pitted, probably from tip of scabbard being broken and point protruding (fairly often seen in Civil War swords). Grip retains small portions of its orig leather grip wrap. Orig twisted brass wire is complete. Grip & hilt are a bit loose due to loss of protective leather washer (which can easily be restored). Hilt & pommel exhibit an “as found” mustard patina. Accompanying Confederate scabbard has matching patina on throat & middle mount, scabbard missing its last 9″ of leather including drag. 48979-1 JS (6,000-8,000) – Lot 3379

3380
$37,375.00

“CAPTAIN E M SEAGO” CONFEDERATE BOWIE KNIFE MADE AT ETOWAH IRON WORKS, GEORGIA.

This is no doubt the best known and most famous Confederate Bowie Knife extant. This knife has been in numerous publications and among the most famous knife collections. This knife is pictured in the earliest knife books by Robert Abels as part of his collection. It is also pictured in Confederate Edged Weapons by William Albaugh, published in 1960. It is pictured on page 66 in Confederate Bowie Knives as the lead in to the story of the Etowah Iron Works and Mark Cooper. Cooper was a prominent Georgia industrialist with zeal for the Confederacy. He planned on presenting at least 100 men Bowie knives and a bible according to a wonderful article written by Lori Nash Cosgrove that appears in North South Traders Civil War, volume 30, #3, 2004. It is not known if Cooper succeeded in making a knife for all his recruits, but at this time there are 8 identified examples. Captain Seago served in the Mexican War where his brother was killed at Matamoras, 1846. Seago went on to serve in the 20th Georgia Infantry after he was present at the George Secession Meeting of 1860. Seago had a good war history, was wounded at the Battle of Chickamauga and did survive the war, though some accounts have him killed in action. There is a large file of documents accompanying this iconic Bowie. Because the knives of the Etowah Iron Works are so well known and exceptionally well made, collector demand for them is very high, especially since many examples are now institutionalized. If you want the finest and most recognized Confederate Bowie knife there is, this is it. PROVENANCE: Robert Abels, 1950’s, Carl Pugliese Collection, Ed Wheat Collection, William F. McLaughlin, John Frawner, 1961, John Hammer, 1975, R. E. Neville, John Ashworth Collection, 1990, Loaned to & displayed at the Smithsonian Associated Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History in Kennesaw, Georgia 2003-2007. CONDITION: Fine overall. Blade retains much of its orig polish with some old sharpening. Small nicks in cutting edge. Brass mounts and hilt exhibit mustard colored patina; turned wood grip has hand worn patina where orig black color is worn. There is about a 3/4″ chip at top of grip. Scabbard is sound and solid. Edge to top of belt loop is unsewn. 49350-1 JS (40,000-60,000) – Lot 3380

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3381
$28,750.00

FINEST KNOWN “CONFEDERATE STATES ARMORY” CLIP-POINT D-GUARD.

Louis Froelich at his Confederate States Armory in Kenansville, NC produced a great many Confederate Bowies, however they are almost exclusively double-edged cutlass style weapons. The handful of clip-point Bowies that exist can be counted on one hand. This is the only example known with complete orig scabbard with “Capture Tag”. This knife is photographed and described on page 77 Confederate Bowie Knives. Knife is 20″ overall with a 14-7/8″ blade being 1-5/8″ wide, .28″ thick with a 5″ clip and an additional 3″ beveled edge. The orig brown leather scabbard still retains belt loop and ancient brown ink tag which appears to reads “PICKED UP ON THE BATTLEFIELD OF IUKA, MISS. BY MAJ. E H SMITH OF THE 105TH ILL…”. Kenansville Clip-Point Bowie’s are highly sought and you’ll never see a finer example especially in orig scabbard and fine “Capture Tag” from the preeminent collection of Confederate Bowie knives. PROVENANCE: The Collection of John Ashworth. CONDITION: Very good to fine overall. Blade is grey overall with staining and light pitting. There are numerous small nicks in cutting edge from use. D-Guard has iron patina being mostly smooth. Slightly bulbous grip has hand worn patina and numerous small scuffs and scrapes. There is a small pair of initials carved, possibly denoting the orig Confederate owner. Scabbard is sound and solid with some crazing and light bending near tip. 25-30% of stitching has come unbound and a few added stitches have been carefully woven through old sewing holes to reinforce with wire which appears contemporary to its time of use. Belt loop has come unsewn at top edge though is intact. 2-1/2″ x 1-1/2″ pasted museum tag is browned but inscription is mostly discernible. 49350-3 JS (20,000-30,000) – Lot 3381

3382
$14,375.00

UNIQUE BRASS HILTED IDENTIFIED “T L PRUETT” PRATTVILLE, ALABAMA MADE D-GUARD BOWIE KNIFE.

This exact knife is featured on pg 193 of Confederate Bowie Knives by Melton, Phillips & Sexton. Knife measures 21-1/2″ overall with 16″ blade, 1/3″ thick at ricasso. “This is the only known brass-mounted Pruett. The other eight examples of his work are iron mounted, and none has an orig scabbard. The blade of this knife is stamped with the same dies as those used on the guard: “J. A. ROBINSON . MD/AG./ALA.” Dr. Robinson served with the Autauga Guards”. J. A. Robinson was a 29 year old physician living in Autaugaville, near Pruett’s home in Prattville, Autauga County, Alabama. Robinson enlisted September 16, 1861 in the Autauga Guards. Pruett had supplied 39 enlisted men in this unit with iron mounted knives with 19″ blades as witnessed in the October 19, 1861 edition of Vanity Fair published in Boston under the heading “Alabama Blades”. A photocopy of this article can be seen on line. The 39 knives referred to in Vanity Fair possibly account for Pruett’s entire production, regardless this is the only brass handled version known and the only named example known. This knife was displayed at the American Civil War Center in (Tredegar Iron Work) Richmond, Virginia in the 2007 exhibit “In the Cause of Liberty”. PROVENANCE: Collection of Jim Maconkey. CONDITION: Very good overall. Blade shows old sharpening and a scalloped reduction in cutting edge, about 6″ from tip. There is a contemporary braised repair in knuckle bow right behind Pruett’s name which can be seen in photos. Scabbard is sound; last 4″ are unsewn and missing tip. This is the only existing scabbard thought to be orig for any Pruett Bowie. 49442-13 JS (20,000-25,000) – Lot 3382

3383
$13,800.00

CONFEDERATE BOYLE & GAMBLE, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA SIDE KNIFE IN ORIGINAL SCABBARD.

This is a fine example of a Boyle & Gamble side knife. Knife measures 13-1/4″ overall with clip point blade measuring, 8-3/4″. Knife is well marked as can be seen in photos “BOYLE & GAMBLE / RICHMOND. VA.”. 3″ brass cross guard is decorated with 10 stamped hollow stars characteristic to this manufacturer. (soldier scratched in an 11th star to represent seceding states) Attrition on this particular knife was very high and little doubt made by the hundreds, very few survive today especially with orig tin scabbards. This manufacturer’s “camp knife” is featured on pg 51 of Confederate Bowie Knives by Melton, Phillips & Sexton and a nearly identical knife is shown. PROVENANCE: Collection of Jim Maconkey. CONDITION: Good to very good overall. Blade is grey overall with old sharpening and dents on top edge. Point is rounded. Scabbard is missing belt loop and has several bends and folds but fits knife well with matching condition and color. Grip has 3″ crack with some erosion and hand worn patina. 49442-16 JS (15,000-18,000) – Lot 3383

3384
$16,675.00

EXTREMELY RARE FAYETTEVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA MADE CONFEDERATE SIDE KNIFE ETCHED “SOUTHERN RIGHTS” CAPTURED AT THE BATTLE OF FIVE FORKS.

This exact knife is featured on pg 193 of Confederate Bowie Knives by Melton, Phillips and Sexton and is one of only 2 known signed “ROBERT REGISTER, FAYETTEVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA” made Bowie’s. This knife is 15″ overall with 10″ blade and turned wood handle with a well made shaped iron pommel. “Robert Register was a blacksmith born in Cumberland County, North Carolina, in 1824. He likely was a specialist in some are of his craft, as his knives are extremely well made. Two are known as of this writing, identical in form. This fine example of Register’s work shows why he was no ordinary blacksmith. The blade tang is filed to a cone shape, which neatly matches the grip (there is no washer). Along with Register’s name and location, the ricasso is etched with an often seen patriotic slogan “Southern Rights”. The scabbard had dual belt loops, one is now missing. A very worn paper capture label reads “Trophy ____ from Battle of 5 ___” presumed to be the Battle of Five Forks which would indicate a very late-war capture”. PROVENANCE: Collection of Jim Maconkey. CONDITION: Very good to fine overall. Blade is still quite sharp showing orig tool marks. Overall bright/grey with discernible makers mark and patriotic motto. Scabbard sound with scuffing, capture label only partially present as can be seen in photos. 49442-17 JS (15,000-18,000) – Lot 3384

3385
$11,500.00

VERY RARE CONFEDERATE BRASS HANDLED GEORGIA ARMORY BAYONET IN ORIGINAL SCABBARD AND FROG.

There are no more than 5 or 6 brass handled Georgia Armory bayonets known and this is possibly the only example in an orig scabbard. The Georgia Armory in Milledgeville, Georgia produced rifles and bayonets of the US 1855 pattern of which only a few survive. Bayonet measures 21-1/2″ and 26-1/2″ overall. Bayonet is deeply marked on ricasso “GA ARMORY 1862”. There is an initial and number “1” stamped in lug channel which is potentially the SN as the only other SNs on these brass handled bayonets are 2-digit and “32” being the highest SN known. There are initials “ATF” stamped in pommel of unknown origin but are possibly an inspector. Later 1863 produced Georgia Armory bayonets have wood slab grips. You may never find a Georgia Armory rifle but this is your opportunity to buy one of the rarest and finest examples of its saber bayonet. PROVENANCE: Collection of James Maconkey. CONDITION: Very good overall. Blade is grey with areas of pitting. Brass hilt exhibits mustard colored patina. Tin mounted scabbard is in matching very good condition as is frog. Both sound and sturdy. 49442-18 JS (12,000-16,000) – Lot 3385

3386
$10,350.00

EXTREMELY RARE & UNIQUE CONFEDERATE “FORKED TONGUE” BELT WITH MAKER MARKED CONFEDERATE SIDE KNIFE.

This 20″ Confederate side knife and Confederate forked tongue buckle on belt is featured on pg 253 of Confederate Bowie Knifes by Melton, Phillips & Sexton. Knife is marked “PRIME” on its unique sheet iron turned down cutlass type guard. John Prime is listed in a Washington County, North Carolina census as a gunsmith. According to Jerry Garrett, the late, well known and respected Confederate belt buckle collector in Atlanta, Georgia “The knife and belt came out of an estate in New Jersey. I feel it was a captured piece, very probably at the Battle of New Bern, NC in 1862. New Jersey troops were engaged there, and a number of souvenirs were taken North from this fight, I have had several in the past, including a large Bowie and belt”. Orig Confederate frame buckle belts are extremely rare and this is a fine example as is the matching Bowie and scabbard. PROVENANCE: Jerry Garrett Collection; Lee Hadaway Collection 2007; Collection of Jim Maconkey. CONDITION: Overall very good. Blade is grey/brown with old sharpening, staining and pitting, obviously made from file most likely utilizing its handle which has good hand worn patina. Leather scabbard and leather belt both sound. Belt has tear with contemporary sewn repair. Buckle exhibits mustard colored patina. 49442-19 JS (10,000-12,000) – Lot 3386

3387
$10,350.00

FINE GEORGIA ARMORY CONFEDERATE BOWIE KNIFE WITH EXCEPTIONAL ORIGINAL SCABBARD.

One of the finest armory made Confederate Bowie knives to come to market in many years. Of classical style and massive size, this orig Bowie knife retains its orig tin mounted leather scabbard in outstanding condition. The knife measures 23 ½ “overall with the blade being single edged with a lightly clipped point which is 1-1/2″ wide at the ricasso. The “D” guard is made from a single wide strap of iron with a convex face and flat interior terminating at the pommel with a simply rounded end and with a pointed simple quillon. The grip is of plain, undecorated walnut carved in bulbous form with an iron ferrule at the base. Accompanying this wonderful and massive Confederate knife is its orig scabbard with lead rivets, tin tip and orig sewn belt loop. You will rarely encounter a better example of this popular and rare Georgia Armory Bowie knife featured in Confederate Bowie Knives by Melton, Phillips & Sexton and Josh Phillips fine monograph just on these particular knives. PROVENANCE: Ben Michel Collection; James D. Julia Auction, Lot 1084, Fall 2007; Collection of Jim Maconkey. CONDITION: Very fine overall. Blade overall is mostly bright showing orig polish and tool marks with areas of staining and light pitting. D-Guard, ferrule and blade ricasso area still retain orig armory black paint or japanning rarely seen on but a handful of the best examples of this knife. Grip has hand worn patina. Scabbard is sound and solid with crazing and several age cracks. One of the three lead rivets to reinforce scabbard is missing and one of the four pins holding tin tip is missing. Blade and scabbard fit well with some shrinkage such that there is a 3/8″ gap. 49442-14 JS (10,000-15,000) – Lot 3387

3388
$11,500.00

EXCEPTIONAL AND MASSIVE CONFEDERATE D-GUARD BOWIE CAPTURED ON THE PEA RIDGE, ARK. BATTLE FIELD.

This massive knife measuring 27-1/4″ overall exhibits 22-7/8″ clip-point blade which is 2″ wide at the ricasso is flat ground and measures .30″ thick. The iron guard, like the rest of this knife, was made by a very skilled craftsman exhibiting great skill. Cross-guard being a turned down oval shape terminating in large, flat quillon. Knuckle bow is well formed and terminates under a 4-sided shaped pommel that blade tang is peened into quite professionally. Orig scabbard is made from soldered tin retaining orig belt loop attachment. There is an old tag once attached to this knife which reads “CONFEDERATE STATES FROM PEA RIDGE/BOUGHT MARCH 1914 F.E.ELLIS, WEBSTER GROVES, MISSOURI $3.25”. This knife was orig in an institutional collection and still has accession numbers inked onto both scabbard and blade of unknown source. Sword was later in the long time collection and museum at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania owned by the preeminent collector Fred Edmunds. This is among the finest made Confederate knives and it has retained great orig completeness and condition. You will never find another massive, finely crafted example like this again with such provenance and collection history. PROVENANCE: F. E. Ellis, 1914, Rodgers Collection, Collection of Fred Edmunds 1992, Collection of John Ashworth, 1999. CONDITION: Very good to fine overall. Blade retains much of its orig tool marks with some old sharpening and a casting flaw forming a 3/8″ gap in cutting edge. Blade is grey overall with staining and very light pitting. D-Guard has smooth iron patina. Scabbard is sound, solid with grey patina. Wood grip has hand worn patina with several small dents, dings and scratches and a few hairline cracks. 49350-2 JS (8,000-12,000) – Lot 3388

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3389
$13,800.00

IDENTIFIED CONFEDERATE BENJAMIN WILHOITE, MADISON,VIRGINIA BOWIE KNIFE.

Of the handful of Wilhoite made Confederate Bowies; this is no doubt the finest example and it is also the most massive example measuring 18-1/2″ overall with a 13-1/2″ blade well over 1/3″ thick. There are several known photographs of troopers wearing these knives. Wilhoite was a remarkable craftsman; his blades having central spines and being hollow ground like razors on either side. A 4″ S-shaped iron cross guard and a 1-3/4″ rnd iron cap pommel hold an oct carved hickory handle. The orig scabbard is soldered tin with orig belt loop. This is an impressive and unique weapon; you will probably never find a better example. PROVENANCE: Collection of William Bond, Collection of John Ashworth. CONDITION: Fine overall. Blade is grey/white with some old sharpening and nicks in cutting edge with scattered staining. Iron mounts are fairly smooth with patina, light pitting. Wooden grip is sound, solid and well fit with remnants of org varnish. Scabbard is sound and solid with patina; several bends, creases, dents and several patches of rust and pitting. 49350-5 JS (8,000-12,000) – Lot 3389

3390
$9,200.00

MASSIVE CONFEDERATE CLIP-POINT BOWIE KNIFE.

This knife measures about 21″ overall with a blade over 15-1/2″. Blade is saber ground with a large flat ricasso. Blade is .18″ thick and 1-3/4″ wide. Grips are made from 2 slabs of wood attached by 2 iron pins. Scabbard is missing its belt loop but has beautiful decoration of its owner. This is an impressive knife in very fine condition that presents beautifully with the carved decoration and fine surfaces. PROVENANCE: Collection of John Ashworth. CONDITION: Very good to fine overall. Blade is grey/white, still retaining some orig tool marks, newer sharpening, scattered staining and pitting. Grips have hand worn patina. Iron cross guard and pins are well patinaed. Scabbard fits knife well, though missing belt loop, carved decoration and initials are well defined with much of scabbard body having orig color and surface with areas of scuffing, especially on edges. 49350-4 JS (7,000-9,000) – Lot 3390

3391
$10,350.00

RARE AND FINE CONFEDERATE NORTH CAROLINA BOWIE KNIFE.

This knife is pictured on page 162 of Confederate Bowie Knives by Melton, Phillips & Sexton. There are several examples of this manufacturer known and even photographs of soldiers holding this knife. This example is no doubt the finest one known in extremely fine condition with an extremely fine orig tin scabbard. John Ashworth has had this knife for many years. It orig came from the collection of Jim Brandon of Richmond, VA (long deceased) who orig had other objects from this soldier with the initials “TTT”. Unfortunately, the ID of this fine knife is lost, but maybe somebody will remember Mr. Brandon’s display and the series of Confederate letters from TTT. John Ashworth remembers the archive being of a Virginia soldier, though these are thought to be a North Carolina product. This extremely well made knife measures 17-3/8″ overall, blade 12-3/8″, 1/4″ thick, flat ground. Cross guard is 3-1/4″ brass oval with brass ferrule and brass inset washer at pommel. Grip is shaped with a knob, and this particular example has initials and the date “1861” carved. Scabbard is very well made from tin with a diagonal tin belt loop applied. Knife overall is in exceptional “as found” condition. PROVENANCE: Collection of John Ashworth. CONDITION: Very fine overall. Blade is grey/white with scattered areas of staining and pitting. Brass has mustard colored patina; wood has hand worn patina with carved markings easily seen. Scabbard is sound and solid with scattered areas of rust and pitting and a few small edge dents and dings. 49350-6 JS (7,000-9,000) – Lot 3391

3392
$6,900.00

UNIQUE CONFEDERATE CLIP-POINT BOWIE KNIFE.

This monster of a knife in its orig scabbard is pictured on page 244 of Confederate Bowie Knives. It has a massive 2″ wide blade with an up sweep to blade and a 4-1/2″ clip-point with false edge. Knife measures just over 20″ with a 15″ blade measuring .18″ thick. A large 6-1/4″ “S-shaped” cross guard holds a wooden grip with a copper oval washer. This is a most unusual and menacing looking weapon retaining its orig scabbard. PROVENANCE: Collection of John Ashworth. CONDITION: Very good overall. Blade is grey with areas of staining and pitting. Still retaining fairly sharp edge. S-guard has iron patina. Wood grip is sound and solid with several hairline cracks, hand worn patina and wiggles a little from shrinkage. Scabbard is sound but heavily scuffed with a much mottled appearance. Much of scabbard has become unsewn and has been nicely closed with added wire sewn through existing holes. Belt loop is missing 49350-7 JS (7,000-9,000) – Lot 3392

3393
$9,200.00

EXCEPTIONAL GEORGIA ARMORY D-GUARD BOWIE KNIFE AND SCABBARD.

You are bidding on a fine example of the classic armory made knife associated with the Milledgeville, Georgia Armory. This example has an 18″ clip pointed blade that is 1-5/8″ wide at ricasso. A 3/4″ iron ferrule is located at the base of the wooden grip. The D guard is made from heavy stock 3/16″ iron terminating in a well defined round quillon. This is one of the very few Confederate knives we can definitively identify as to maker. An excellent book by Josh Phillips Confederate Bowie Knives of the Georgia State Armory shows nearly identical examples to this knife with same 4″ tin drag and stitched scabbard with protective metal pin on cutting edge to protect stitches. These knives are scarce with original scabbards and in such high untouched “as found” condition. PROVENANCE: Fred & Nancy Edmunds Collection; Collection of Jim Maconkey. CONDITION: Blade is gray/bright with scattered areas of staining and light pitting. Grip and hilt are very good showing original tool marks with scattered scrapes and scratches. Leather scabbard is sound and solid, retaining much of its original black finish with several indiscernible scratched letters. Leather has shrunk about 1/2″ as can be seen in pictures. There is a 1/2″ hole on top of scabbard, about 4″ from drag. The leather belt loop is missing but a 1-1/2″ remnant is still present. 49442-15 JS3 (6,000-8,000) – Lot 3393

3394
$6,900.00

FINE AND RARE SHARP & HAMILTON, NASHVILLE PLOW WORKS CONFEDERATE BOWIE KNIFE.

This fine and unique double edged Bowie is prominently photographed and described on page 135 of Confederate Bowie Knives by Melton, Phillips & Sexton. There are several variants of these extremely well made birds-head pommel, solid brass-hilted fighting knives. This example measures just over 15″ with blade 10-9/16″, 1-3/4″ wide and .26″ thick. This knife is in beautiful “as found” condition and is among only a handful of known examples of all variant blade designs. PROVENANCE: Collection of John Ashworth. CONDITION: Very good to fine overall. Blade is grey, still showing some original tool marks with staining, scattered pitting and point is rounded. Sand-cast brass grip is stippled exhibiting dark patina in recesses and a light mustard color otherwise. 49350-8 JS (7,000-9,000) – Lot 3394

3395
$6,900.00

FINE AND MASSIVE CONFEDERATE CLIP-POINT BOWIE KNIFE WITH ORIGINAL SCABBARD.

This exact knife is pictured on page 247 of Confederate Bowie Knives. Knife measures about 20″ overall, with 14-1/2″ blade, 4-1/2″ iron cross guard with quillons curved forward. The grip is uniquely made as a single piece of wood split and pinned to tang with 2 iron pins, with 5/8″ iron ferrule. The leather scabbard is well made and sewn with a protective leather shim or welt sewn along cutting edges to protect stitching. This is a beautiful large Confederate sideknife with its orig scabbard retaining orig belt loop in “as found” condition that presents magnificently. PROVENANCE: Collection of John Ashworth. CONDITION: Fine overall. Blade is grey with areas of staining and pitting. 4-1/2″ clip is partially sharpened and other cutting edges are still quite sharp. Other iron surfaces are patinaed. Grip is cracked through at top. Scabbard is sound and solid with numerous small scuffs and some bending at toe, but overall scabbard retains most of its orig red/brown color, and 3-1/4″ belt loop is still intact. 49350-9 JS (7,000-9,000) – Lot 3395

3396
$6,037.50

FINE FRESHLY DISCOVERED CAPTURED IDENTIFIED CONFEDERATE D-GUARD BOWIE IN ORIGINAL SCABBARD, 17th MISS, BATTLE OF CORINTH.

20.5” overall, 15.5” blade, 5” sharpened top edge to sear point, saber ground, .175” thick at ricasso, 1.75” wide. Well-made knife by very good craftsman still retaining very sharp edge and original finish. Half oval grip beautifully and partially professionally carved by capturer “P. S. Duganne / Corinth Miss / May 30 / 1862” above the Confederate owner’s name “L B Wiley / 17th Miss”. Peter S. Duganne entered service as a musician in the Co. B 77th Pennsylvania Infantry where he served 3 years seeing much action with the 77th in the western theatre. The 17th Mississippi Infantry was not present at Siege of Corinth, but was stationed there previously in June 1861 and many troops recruited from Corinth. No L. B. Wiley is found in 17th Miss Inf rolls in our data base, but there is an OH. P. Wiley listed as sergeant. Regardless of Mr Wiley’s history, this is a wonderful identified classic Confederate Bowie taken back to Pittsburgh by private in 77th Pennsylvania Inf who survived the war and is buried in Henderson cemetery with regiment on tombstone. CONDITION: Very good-fine over all, “as-found”, blade exhibits original tool marks with areas of staining and pitting, point broken. D-Guard has dark iron patina with pitting. Wood grip has hand-worn patina with well discerned carving. Scabbard shrunk, scuffed, large cut, missing tip and belt loop, portion remaining fits but appears too small overall for knife but no doubt grew up together. 49391-1 JS (6,000-8,000) – Lot 3396

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3397
$7,475.00

FINE LARGE LOUISIANA POMMEL CIVIL WAR ERA BOWIE KNIFE.

This exact knife is pictured on pg 195 of Norm Flayderman’s The Bowie Knife and described on same page “designed for the Louisianan market and often deemed “Confederate.” handsome, large, 14″ overall, coffin handle Bowie with die stamped pommel embellished with the Louisianan emblem (pelican feeding its young) and 7 stars. 9-inch single edge, clip-point blade; 5-inch false edge. marked on ricasso: “MAZEPPA / S. HANCOCK & SON / PEACROFT WORKS / SHEFFIELD” German silver mountings. Two-piece ivory grips fastened with 4 pins; escutcheon on obverse.” Knives with this same pommel have been excavated from Civil War battlefield sites. This is a rare and seldom encountered design and especially large size originally in the well known Norm Flayderman collection. PROVENANCE: The Norm Flayderman Collection. CONDITION: Very good overall. Blade shows old sharpening and cleaning. Markings are fine and well struck. Grip slabs are not ivory (as stated on pg 195 of The Bowie Knife) but actually highly polished bone that exhibit good patina, each with hairline crack and staining. Pommel bolsters are worn through at high areas revealing solder fill with staining. There is a small gap where pommels are bent out. 49470-2 JS (4,000-6,000) – Lot 3397

3398
$2,875.00

FINE & DESIRABLE CONFEDERATE SHORT ARTILLERY SWORD.

Fresh to market with impeccable “as found” patina and surface. Classic Confederate short artillery sword thought to be made in Richmond, Virgina 1861-1862. 24″ overall with double edge blade. CONDITION: Fine chocolate colored patina to brass hilt, 18-1/2″ blade is brown overall with staining and pitting. Fresh from Boston area attic – no doubt a captured souvenir of a Union soldier. 49526-2 JS (4,000-6,000) – Lot 3398

3399
$6,900.00

FINE, EARLY WAR CONFEDERATE AMBROTYPE OF SOLDIER WITH MASSIVE D-GUARD BOWIE.

The fine sixth plate ambrotype on ruby glass (2.75″ x 3.25″) shows young, bearded private posed in full view with his blockade run English gear including Enfield rifled-musket with bayonet, snake buckle belt & Enfield cartridge box. These English imports were the best arms the Confederacy could obtain and are rarely shown in photography with such a complete set. This young soldier is also wearing what appears to be an imported P. Tait shell jacket and trousers, his kepi resting at his feet. Soldier also proudly brandishes his large D-Guard Bowie Knife no doubt made by local craftsmen possibly in Georgia near Savannah as this image was found recently in Georgia and much of the British blockade run goods came through the Port of Savannah. It would be interesting to know the history of this young soldier so proudly going to war which no doubt he thought would be short and like so many others thought this Bowie knife would be a great weapon in his dreams of hand to hand combat with the Northern invaders. This is a fine, fresh image with wonderful content in very fine condition. CONDITION: Image is fine with several small imperfections in emulsion. Image appears sealed in its protector and has not been removed. Mat & protector are stained with areas of corrosion. Image is housed in the broken back of a Masonic gutta percha case. 49211-1 JS (4,000-6,000) – Lot 3399

3400
$8,912.50

OUTSTANDING SILVER MOUNTED AND ENGRAVED JOHN KRIDER PHILADELPHIA HALF-STOCK TARGET RIFLE WITH KRIDER BROADSIDE.

SN NSN. Cal. .45. Overall length 47″, 31-1/8″ full oct rifled bbl, marked “Krider Philada”. This beautiful half-stock target rifle has an elaborately engraved 4-pc silver patchbox with 5 piercings. The 5″ long silver toe plate ends in a Philadelphia Pineapple design. The elegant 10-1/2″ silver trigger guard and toe plate are each intricately engraved. The rear ramrod pipe nosecap and bbl wedge inlays are all silver. The back action percussion lock has its orig finish and is fully engraved and stamped “Krider”. The walnut stock has its orig finish and is nicely checkered at the wrist, the cheekpiece is in the gull wing style. The rifle has double set triggers and is in nearly new condition. This lot includes a framed 12″ x 14″ elaborate Krider advertising broadside. John Krider was born in 1813 and by age 26 founded what would become one of the most successful sporting houses in the Eastern U.S. The quality of Krider’s products was recognized early; in 1840 he received his first of 13 awards for quality workmanship from the Franklin Institute for guns that were “The best ever exhibited” and “Superior specimens of American manufacture”. This has to be one of the finest Krider half-stocks offered for sale. PROVENANCE: Dr. Richard Labowskie Collection. CONDITION: Nearly like new condition, finish on stock and metal parts outstanding. There is evidence of an minor old break in the forestock on both sides. Advertising broadside is framed but shows obvious signs of age, not examined out of frame. 49395-6 RGG C&R (7,500-10,000) – Lot 3400

3401
$8,050.00

ELEGANTLY ENGRAVED AND SILVER MOUNTED HALF-STOCK TARGET RIFLE BY EICHHOLTZ AND BRO. OF LANCASTER.

SN NSN. Cal. .40. Overall length 48″, 32-3/4″ full oct rifled bbl marked “Eichholtz and Bro. Lancaster, PA”. The 4-pc magnificently engraved silver patchbox has 5 piercings. The silver trigger guard, toe plate, sideplate, rear ramrod pipe and cheek piece inlay are all exquisitely engraved. The large cheek piece inlay is an elegant resting stag deer. The walnut stock has its orig finish and wrist features high quality cross hatching. The rifle has double set triggers and the lock and bbl retain their orig finish. Eichholtz and Bro., were in business in Lancaster from 1840 – 1888. Henry C. Eichholtz at age 27 was listed as a gunsmith in Lancaster City in the 1860 census. In 1870 he was called a “Dealer in guns”. The tax lists of 1866-1875 show him as a gunsmith at 58 North Queen Street, Lancaster City. Robert L. Eichholtz, his brother, is listed as a “Dealer in guns” in the 1870 census. His shop is located at 46 South Lime Street, Lancaster City. This is a superior orig condition example of fine workmanship, a remarkable addition to any collection. PROVENANCE: Dr. Richard Labowskie Collection. CONDITION: Nearly new throughout with only the most minor of age marks. 49395-5 RGG C&R (6,000-8,000) – Lot 3401

3402
$2,875.00

ELEGANT SILVER MOUNTED HALF-STOCK RIFLE MADE BY R. STERLING, NEWBURGH NEW YORK.

SN NSN. Cal. .50. Overall length 55″, 39-1/8″ full oct rifled bbl marked “Sterling, Newburgh”. This rifle has a sliver engraved but unmarked back action percussion lock. The sliver buttplate is engraved and extends 5″ over the comb. There are a silver inlays following from the buttplate tang to toe on both sides of the stock which are elegantly engraved with 3 piercings on the right hand side and a large 3-3/8″ winged eagle on the left hand side. A large 3-1/2″ x 2-1/4″ profusely engraved silver inlay on the right hand stock, depicting a winged eagle, is marked “R. Sterling, Newburgh”. Silver engraved toe plate is 6-7/8″ with 2 piercings. 9-5/8″ silver trigger guard is also attractively engraved. The nosecap, rear entrance pipe, bbl wedge inlays and cheek piece inlay are all silver. The walnut stock is cross hatched at the wrist. Rifle has a single set trigger. PROVENANCE: Dr. Richard Labowskie Collection. CONDITION: Forestock has a 9″ x 1/4″ break along the bbl. Middle ramrod pipe has been re-soldered to the bbl rib. Some silver inlays lifting slightly in several places partly due to pins being missing. The 4-3/4″ engraved bbl tang has a modern screw at the wrist. There is a break in the tip of the right hand wing of the eagle inlay. Overall the gun is extremely attractive but does show signs of hard usage. 49395-4 RGG C&R (3,000-5,000) – Lot 3402

3403
$18,400.00

CASED PAIR OF HENRY DERINGER SINGLE SHOT PERCUSSION PISTOLS.

SN NSN. Cal. 41. A nearly identical cased set is shown on pg 24 in Doug Eberhart’s text The Deringer in America utilizing almost same compartmentalization & tools. This pair measure about 7″ overall with 3-1/2″ bbls including breeches and are German silver mounted. Bbls & locks are both marked “DERINGER PHILADELa”. Case is fitted with brass combination cleaning tool, screw driver, nipple wrench, powder measure, flask & bullet mold. Two compartments for patches & caps are found in upper left & lower right corners of case, still retaining their orig polished bone finials. This is a typical orig Deringer casing which is hinged with simulated leather veneer. CONDITION: Very good overall. Guns are matching & complete, retaining thin plum finish on bbls. Other metal surfaces are smooth with iron patina. Markings all discernible and engraving crisp. Mounts are well fit & stocks are sound, retaining about 30% orig varnish. Flask retains about 50% orig varnish. Purple colored velvet lining is soiled and stained, and light faded. One hinge is loose, but easily repaired. There are several cracks and scuffs and tears to veneer, but overall a sound and rare orig Henry Deringer casing. 49564-1 JS (17,500-22,500) – Lot 3403

3404
$0.00

CASED PAIR GOLCHER & KAYE DERRINGERS.

SN NSN. Cal 45. This exact pair of cased guns is pictured on pg 75 of Wilson & Eberhart The Deringer in America. This unique set of guns are marked on the locks & bbl “GOLCHER & KAYE/PHILADA”. According to Eberhart, the guns are circa 1855. Bbls measure 4-5/16″, including breech, and measure about 8-1/2″ overall. Bore is about 50 caliber with 7 lands & grooves. If you want the only pair of Golcher & Kaye derringers this might be your only chance. PROVENANCE: Maurie S. Fox Collection; Dave Stewart Collection. CONDITION: Guns are very good overall. Metal is gray/brown overall with areas of staining & pitting. Markings on lock and bbl are clear and discernible. One lock marking shows a ghost of a second mark due to a rebound of die strike. German silver mountings are fairly well fit with brazed repair to one “pineapple” shaped finial in front of trigger guard. Both stocks show minor glued restoration. Traces of orig varnish are seen on both guns. Engraving on various parts is all done in the exact style but is not exactly copied on each gun. The accompanying after market case is brown leather veneer over wood and metal and is the same case shown in Eberhart. Flask shown in Eberhart has been replaced by a different one as can be seen in comparison of photographs. 49564-2 JS28 (12,500-22,500) – Lot 3404

3405
$0.00

THE ONLY KNOWN EXAMPLES OF J P MCREE MADE KENTUCKY PISTOL STYLE DERINGERS.

SN NSN. Cal. 50/38. The J P McRee silver mounted Kentucky pistol is well known and has been in several prominent collections. Doug Eberhart in his text The Deringer in America shows this gun on pg 204. He states “possibly a Kentucky rifle makers try at making a Deringer pistol”. Eberhart no doubt was correct. This gun has many Kentucky rifle & pistol characteristics. This maker is listed by Frank Sellers in his text also as a unknown maker. We know McRee made at least 2 guns as we have 2 different examples here which are very well made and show a real masters hand. The silver mounted gun measures 7-3/4″ overall with a 7-groove rifle bbl, 3-1/4″ long with a 5/8″ breech. Gun is totally silver mounted including the tip to the bbl retaining key. Second gun is brass mounted measures 7-1/2″ overall with a 3″ bbl with 5/8″ breech with a very similar belt hook and “JPM” on lock. This is a very interesting and rare pair of guns by a possible Southern or Western maker. CONDITION: Both guns are overall very good. Complete and orig though thumbplate and one key-way escutcheon on brass mounted gun are probable contemporary replacements. Both guns function with good discernible rifling and bores. 49564-4 JS (7,500-12,500) – Lot 3405

3406
$0.00

SCARCE “HYDE & GOODRICH, NEW ORLEANS” AGENT MARKED HENRY DERINGER SINGLE SHOT PISTOL.

SN NSN. Cal. 45. Hyde & Goodrich was a major retail firm starting in 1819 in New Orleans going out of business in July of 1861 at the beginning of the Civil War. Of the many Hyde & Goodrich marked arms known; these Deringer authorized agent marked pistols are among their most popular and are quite scarce. This is a nice example of a large Deringer with belt hook measuring 8-1/2″ overall with 4-1/2″ bbl including breech with crisp markings including Deringer manufacturing marks and crisp agent marks as can be seen in photos. CONDITION: Good to very good overall. Gun appears as found. Metal overall grey with good markings including agents mark. Stock is sound and well fit with crack through tang at breech screw and hairline cracks in stock at trigger guard and above hammer. Nosecap possibly replaced and poorly fit with tool marks and damage not seen elsewhere on pistol, but repair could be contemporary. Wooden ramrod appears orig from time of use. Mechanically mainspring is firm, however pistol will not hold cock or half-cock. Bore is smooth with discernible 7-groove rifling though pitted 49610-1 JS (4,000-6,000) – Lot 3406

3407
$8,050.00

CASED PAIR OF PHILADELPHIA DUELING TYPE PISTOLS MADE BY RICHARD CONSTABLE.

SN NSN. 1) Cal. .45. Overall length 16-1/4″, 9-1/2″ full oct smooth bbl is faintly marked on the top flat “Constable Philadelphia”. This pistol has exquisite engraving on the percussion lock and hammer, lock is marked “Constable”. The walnut stock has an ebony nosecap, and well done checkered grip. The furniture and buttcap are beautifully engraved iron. The ebony ramrod appears to be orig, and the gun has a single set trigger. 2) Cal. .45. Overall length 16-1/4″, 9-1/2″ full oct smooth bbl is stamped on the top flat “Constable Philadelphia”. This pistol has exquisite engraving on the percussion lock and hammer, lock is marked “Constable”. The walnut stock has an ebony nosecap, and well done checkered grip. The furniture and buttcap are beautifully engraved iron. The ebony ramrod appears to be orig, and the gun has a single set trigger. These pistols are cased with bullet mold, powder measure, screw driver, and James Dixon & Sons Sheffield leather power flask. Early American gun maker Richard Constable was English trained and successor to Booth and Co. operating from 1817 – 1851 in Philadelphia, PA. He made high quality pistols, Dueler Sets and other arms in distinct Philadelphia style. He is highly regarded as to his quality and skill. American made dueler are very rare in comparison with English, French or German origin guns. CONDITION: 1) Like new with all orig finish. The marking on the bbl is worn and hard to read and there is a crack in the stock running from trigger guard to bbl on left side. 2) Like new with all orig finish. Case is good condition and appears to be orig. 49183-31 RGG (4,000-6,000) – Lot 3407

3408
$0.00

RARE JOHN DREPPERD, LANCASTER, PENNSYLVANIA SINGLE SHOT PERCUSSION PISTOL.

SN NSN. Cal. 40. John & Andrew Drepperd were well known Lancaster Kentucky Rifle makers, but few pistols are known. This rare example measures 9-1/4″ overall with a 5-1/4″ bbl including breech. Very heavy, rnd bbl with 40 Cal. bbl with 7 lands & grooves. Lock, breech & trigger guard are engraved steel with smooth German silver nosecap & escutcheons. Lock is marked “DREPPERD LANCASTER”. Doug Eberhart shows this exact gun on pg 66 of The Deringer in America though dimensions and description are not correct in his text. This is a very fine example of a Kentucky Rifle maker made Deringer style pistol in beautiful condition and possibly only back-action example known. PROVENANCE: Former Collection of Hal DuPont. CONDITION: Very good overall. Bbl grey with old cleaning, light pitting. Other metal surfaces smooth and grey. Stock is sound & solid with artificial striping, retaining virtually all of its orig varnish. Mechanically gun is sound, though will not hold on half-cock (or was made without). Bore shows distinct rifling though pitted. 49564-5 JS (6,000-10,000) – Lot 3408

3409
$0.00

VERY FINE LARGE HENRY DERINGER PERCUSSION PISTOL.

SN NSN. Cal. 54. This gun measures 8″ overall with 4″ bbl & breech which still retains most of its orig unique Deringer striped finish. Lock & bbl are both full firm marked “DERINGER PHILADELa”. Orig brass tipped ramrod is retained. Gun is German silver mounted with a trap door in butt for caps. This is among the larger of the Deringer single shot revolvers made. CONDITION: Fine to very fine overall. Bbl retains 80% plus orig brown finish with scuffing in areas of pitting. Breech, lock & hammer have traces of muted case colors with balance dark grey. Stock has crack opposite lock and retains about 90% of its varnished finish. German silver mounts are smooth with bright patina. Gun is functional with well discerned rifling in pitted bore. 49564-3 JS (6,000-10,000) – Lot 3409

3410
$5,750.00

EXCELLENT RELIEF CARVED FLINTLOCK KENTUCKY PISTOL WITH RED VIOLIN FINISH.

SN NSN. Cal. .36. Overall length 12″, 6-7/8″ full oct unsigned smooth bbl. This pistol has a very nice curly maple stock with red violin finish. The stock shows beaver tail relief carving around the bbl tang. The brass furniture and buttcap are not engraved and the pistol has a heavy brass side plate which may help identify its maker. Side plates are very often characteristic in style to a school or a maker so locating a rifle with the identical side plate could normally be assumed to be the same maker of the pistol. The flint lock is marked Ketland & Co. This is a very attractive classic style Kentucky pistol in good condition. CONDITION: Pistol is in very nice condition throughout. 49254-46 RGG (5,000-8,000) – Lot 3410

3411
$5,750.00

UNMARKED CURLY MAPLE PERCUSSION KENTUCKY PISTOL MADE BY JOHN BERINGER, PHILIADELPHIA.

SN NSN. Cal. .40. Overall length 13″, 7-1/4″ oct to rnd rifled unmarked bbl with 2″ bbl tang. Very nicely figured curly maple stock with an unmarked back action percussion lock and brass sideplate matching the shape of the back action lock plate. The pistol has a 1″ brass nosecap, two brass ramrod ferrules and a brass trigger guard. This pistol comes with a paper that was rolled up in the bbl, signed by Robert Beringer in May, 1941, which states the pistol was made by his great grandfather John Beringer who was a gun maker in Philadelphia and that the pistol was handed down in his family ever since. John Beringer is listed circa 1861 as a gunsmith. In the book The Deringer In America by Eberhart, it is noted “Makers attempted to pass off their work as the real thing by using similar marks, such as BERINGER or DEERRINGER.” This cataloger seems to remember reading that a firm in Philadelphia hired a man named Beringer so they could legally use that name on Deringer style pistols. CONDITION: Solid, clean and orig throughout. 49254-45 RGG (5,000-8,000) – Lot 3411

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3412
$4,312.50

KENTUCKY PISTOL PRE-REVOLUTIONARY.

SN NSN. .58 Cal x 8″ long brass rnd/oct (3-1/2″) bbl unmarked at breech. 3 ornamental rings are turned around the muzzle. 4-3/8″ long handmade lock is unmarked having a vertical 1/8″ wide groove behind cock. Brass furniture consists of nose cap, 2-rammer pipes, trigger guard with finial, buttcap and triangular sideplate. Curly maple stock measures 13-1/2″ long. This wonderful Kentucky pistol is listed in the following publications. 1) Illustrated in “The Kentucky Rifle” – A True American Heritage in Pictures”, p101, listed as Collection of H.L> Murray Jr., 1967. 2) “Kentucky Rifles and Pistols 1750-1850″ p235, listed as Collection of Tom Seymour, 1976. Exhibited: 1971, York County Pennsylvania, Historical Society Exhibition. PROVENANCE: See The Kentucky Rifle, a True American Heritage in Pictures, 1967 & 1985, by KRA, p. 101; see Kentucky Rifles and Pistols 1750-1850, 1976, by KRA, p. 235. In the 1940’s a collector named Howard L. Murray Jr. noticed a child playing, chasing another with this pistol. Mr. Murray asked the child for his name and address, later visited the parents and purchased said gun, and ultimately sold the gun to Dr. Sirkin. Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Iron lock has light pitting 1 1/2” pc. of forestock replaced and a piece of wood replaced around the lock. Otherwise, very good. 43018-31 PAS72 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 3412

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3413
$4,600.00

EARLY 18TH CENTURY CURLY MAPLE FLINTLOCK AMERICAN PISTOL.

SN NSN. 9″ full oct unmarked 41 Cal. smooth bbl pinned to curly maple stock. Overall 14-3/4″. Brass trigger guard and ramrod ferrules are of early American design. Unique grip curves inward and ends in a flattened ball. Lock is very early hand forged German style. All indications are this is a very early, possibly Revolutionary War era pistol. PROVENANCE: Ex-John Laidacker Collection. Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Fine. Complete and working with only minor surface dings and scratches. 43018-214 RG50 (4,000-7,000) – Lot 3413

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3414
$2,587.50

UNUSUAL FLINTLOCK KENTUCKY PISTOL FROM THE FORMER WILLIAM LOCKE COLLECTION.

SN NSN. 4-1/4″ oct to rnd .388 Cal unmarked bbl. This petite curly maple stocked pistol has a bulbous relief barrel shape ending to it’s pistol grip. Pistol has no sideplate and has an orig flint lock stamped “P. P. IRVING WARRANTED”. Trigger guard and nosecap are brass and pistol has no other decoration. This pistol is pictured on plate number 148 of the William M. Locke Collection in The Kentucky Rifle by Dillin forth edition. PROVENANCE: See Thoughts on the American Flintlock Pistol, 1959 & 1974, by Dyke, p. 16. Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Pistol is clean, solid and orig throughout. 43018-18 RG101 (4,000-7,000) – Lot 3414

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3415
$0.00
Revised: 9/23/2015

Please Note: We have just learned that this gun was a very clever copy made about fifty years ago.

CURLY MAPLE RELIEF CARVED FLINTLOCK KENTUCKY PISTOL SIGNED P. BERRY.

SN NSN. Cal. .60. Overall length 12-3/4″, 7″ oct to rnd smooth bbl signed “P. Berry” in script. The curly maple stock is nicely relief carved around the bbl tang. The heavy brass sideplate is not engraved and the ramrod is held in place with 1 brass ramrod pipe, there is no entrance pipe. The pistol has a 5″ German hand forged flint lock which is unmarked. The brass buttcap is not engraved. Peter Berry Jr. worked in Annville, PA, 1800 – 1807 and is the son of the famous Peter Berry from Dauphin County, PA. PROVENANCE: Ex. Richard Albrecht Collection. CONDITION: Pistol shows wear but is in nice orig condition throughout. 49254-31 RGG (6,000-9,000) – Lot 3415

3416
$0.00
Revised: 9/28/2015

Please Note: This gun is a late assemblage of old and new parts and not by Peter White as originally thought.

CURLY MAPLE STOCKED PERCUSSION KENTUCKY PISTOL ATTRIBUTED TO PETER WHITE.

SN NSN. Cal. .45. Overall length 15″, 9-5/8″ full oct unsigned rifled bbl. Pistol has a curly maple stock with relief carving around the bbl tang and with tear drop relief carved sections behind the lock and side plate panels. Relief carving behind the rear ramrod pipe encircles a silver tear drop inlay. The pistol has a 2-1/4″ brass nosecap grooved on the bottom to accept the ramrod. The pistol has 7 silver inlays, 2 of which are 2″ engraved snakes on the pistol grip. The 5″ silver butt strap on the grip is engraved. The pistol has a flat brass sideplate initialed “P.W.” Peter White worked in Bedford County, PA, 1806 – 1819. CONDITION: The flat brass sideplate and the sideplate screws appear to be replaced. The lock has a Bedford percussion hammer, but had originally been flint. The pistol shows signs of heavy wear especially in the grip area. 49254-30 RGG (5,000-8,000) – Lot 3416

3417
$0.00

CURLY MAPLE PERCUSSION KENTUCKY PISTOL SIGNED S. HAWKEN.

SN NSN. Cal. .50. Overall length 13-3/4″, 7-1/4″ full oct smooth bbl stamped “S. Hawken”. This curly maple pistol has no carving but has the orig finish. The 4-3/4″ percussion lock is marked “Joseph Golcher”. The trigger guard and ramrod ferrule are brass and the pistol was made without a nosecap. A very simple but nice Kentucky pistol. CONDITION: Overall good, the bbl shows a great deal of pitting which makes the S. Hawken stamping very hard to see without high magnification, the name is located 4″ behind the muzzle. Due to the forward position of the name and its legibility we can not vouch for its authenticity. 49254-29 RGG (3,000-5,000) – Lot 3417

3418
$0.00

CURLY MAPLE FLINTLOCK KENTUCKY PISTOL.

SN NSN. Cal. .45. Overall length 15-3/4″, 10-1/2″ full oct unmarked rifled bbl. This curly maple stocked pistol has a flint lock initialed “M.M.Maslin Warranted”. The pistol has a 1-1/2″ brass nosecap and 2 brass ramrod ferrules. The consignor has attributed this pistol to Adam Angstadt in the Kutztown School, probably because of the sideplate shape which is suggestive of that area. As is often the case there is nothing on this pistol to absolutely determine its maker or place of manufacture, however Kentucky pistols are quite rare, it has been estimated that there were only 1 pistol made for every 2 hundred rifles. CONDITION: Solid and clean throughout. 49254-32 RGG (6,000-9,000) – Lot 3418

3419
$20,700.00

INCISE CARVED CURLY MAPLE FLINTLOCK KENTUCKY RIFLE BY G FEDER PICTURED IN PLATE NUMBER 61 OF JOE KINDIG’S COLLECTION.

SN NSN. Cal. .50. Overall length 62″, 4-1/4″ x 1-5/8″ buttplate. 46″ oct to rnd smooth bbl signed “G. Feder” in script. This curly maple rifle has a 4-pc brass patchbox, horse head finial and 1 piercing. The horse head finial is similar in design to those used by Henry Albright. This is the exact rifle pictured in Kindig’s book Thoughts On The Kentucky Rifle In Its Golden Age, pg 174. The gun is incise carved behind the bbl tang, forward and rear of the cheek piece and forward of the patchbox. The flint lock is unmarked. The flat brass side plate is not engraved and has 2 piercings, the cheek piece inlay is a silver 8 pointed star. G. Feder has not yet been positively located but his guns would suggest he was a Berks County gunsmith. This is an opportunity not only to own a rifle from the world’s most famous Kentucky rifle collection, but one that was selected by Kindig for publication in his landmark book. PROVENANCE: Joe Kindig Jr. Collection. CONDITION: Solid and orig throughout. 49239-1 RGG C&R (18,000-25,000) – Lot 3419

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3420
$15,525.00
Revised: 9/23/2015

Important Note: This exact rifle is illustrated in the 1977 publication “The Kentucky Rifle and Me” by Edith Cooper.

ATTIC CONDITION INCISE CARVED KENTUCKY RIFLE BY SAMUEL BAUM, NEW BERLIN, PA, UPPER SUSQUEHANNA SCHOOL.

SN NSN. Cal. .45. Overall length 57″, 4-1/4″ x 1-3/4″ buttplate. 41-1/4″ full oct rifled bbl signed “S.B.” The curly maple stock is profusely incised carved forward and rear of the cheek piece. The elaborate 4-pc engraved brass patchbox has 11 piercings. The rifle has 9 silver inlays. There is a 4-5/8″ brass saddle plate and a 4-5/8″ heavy beveled brass side plate. The flint lock is marked “Sweitzer” with a reversed “Z”. Sweitzer made locks in Lancaster, PA, from 1808 – 1813. Samuel Baum has been recognized as one of the earliest and finest gunsmiths in the Upper Susquehanna School. This rifle is in attic condition, it is a perfect example of his work, perhaps one of his best. His dates are listed as 1789-1840 and he is identified as a New Berlin, Northumberland Co. gunsmith. CONDITION: Fine throughout. An outstanding and important Samuel Baum rifle. 49239-2 RGG C&R (12,500-25,000) – Lot 3420

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3421
$17,250.00
Revised: 9/29/2015

Please Note: CONDITION states: Lock does not work. This is absolutely not correct, the lock works perfectly fine. We have tested it many times.

EXTREMELY RARE AND UNEQUALED EXQUISITE BOYS RIFLE BY SOMERSET GUNSMITH ELIAS CRISSEY II, WHO SERVED IN THE CIVIL WAR.

SN NSN. Cal. .32. Overall length 48″, 3-1/2″ x 5/8″ buttplate. 33-5/8″ full oct unmarked rifled bbl. This remarkable rifle is an absolutely beautiful example of a Somerset/Bedford rifle. The rifle has a 4-pc brass engraved patchbox with 4 piercings and a finial similar to the Dunmyer rifle on pg 88 of Gunsmiths of Bedford, Fulton, Huntingdon & Somerset Counties. The rifle has 27 attractive silver inlays, a 4″ engraved brass toe plate with 4 bone filled piercings and a striking 6-1/2″ engraved brass wear plate with 3 piercings one of which is bone filled. The outstanding brass engraved side plate features 3 bone filled piercings and the cheek piece has a silver running fox inlay. The percussion Bedford-style lock is initialed “E.C.” in script forward of the percussion nipple for “Elias Crissey” (Crissy). Crissey was born Feb 26th, 1835, and died July 18th, 1925. He lived in Hooversville, Shade Township, Somerset County all of his life. It is recorded that he served in the Civil War. Elias is buried in the Hooversville Reformed Church cemetery. It is believed by some that Crissey was apprenticed to Benjamin Franklin Vore (1814 – 1886) whose shop was located on the Bedford-Stoystown turnpike. Vore’s earlier guns have Bedford County lines and patchboxes and large hand forged locks. His later guns had his initials “B.V.” on the locks. One of Crissey’s rifles was exhibited at the 1876 Philadelphia Centennial Exhibition where it was awarded a prize for craftsmanship. This is by far the finest boys Kentucky rifle we have ever encountered. PROVENANCE: Peter Tillou Collection. CONDITION: Clean and orig. The lock on this magnificent rifle needs internal adjustment but the entire gun is in wonderful condition. 49612-1 RGG C&R (12,000-25,000) – Lot 3421

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3422
$0.00

CURLY MAPLE FLINTLOCK KENTUCKY RIFLE SIGNED BY LANCASTER GUNSMITH S. PANNABECKER.

SN NSN. Cal. .65. Overall length 59″, 4-1/4″ x 1-5/8″ buttplate, 42-1/4″ full oct bbl signed “S. Pannabecker” on top flat. This rifle is featured on page #303 of Kentucky Rifle Patchboxes and Barrel Marks by Roy F. Chandler. The rifle has a curly maple stock and a 4-piece brass engraved patchbox, the patchbox release is in the 3-5/8″ brass engraved toe plate. The 4″ heavy beveled brass side plate is not engraved and is stepped down for the forward screw. Samuel Pannabecker (Pennebecker) (1794 – 1876) was a son of Daniel Pannabecker Sr. Samuel was taxed in Brecknock Township, Lancaster County, in 1816 as a free holder. He remained in Brecknock Township until his death. Samuel was taxed as a “Gon Smith” in 1831. In 1832 the tax list called him a gun bbl maker with a boring mill. From 1847 – 1849 he was taxed as a Smith, while in 1850 he was called a blacksmith. In 1851 – 1852 he was again called a gun bbl maker, while in 1857 he was taxed again as a gun smith. He died in March, 1876. PROVENANCE: Formerly in the Joe Kindig Collection. CONDITION: The unmarked lock appears to be orig flint. Entire gun is solid and orig throughout showing only normal signs of wear. A nice orig as found rifle. The Pannabecker bbl signature is very worn. 49239-4 RGG (10,000-15,000) – Lot 3422

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3423
$8,050.00

CURLY MAPLE FLINTLOCK KENTUCKY RIFLE BY SOLOMON WARD OF JAMESTOWN NORTH CAROLINA.

SN NSN. Cal. .41. Overall length 61-1/2″, 4-1/4″ x 1-1/4″ buttplate. 45-7/8″ full oct bbl signed “S.H. Ward”. 4-pc brass patchbox with 9 piercings. Drepperd Lancaster, PA, marked flint lock. Curly maple rifle has 10 silver inlays, flat brass 2-screw side plate, a flat brass 3/8″ inlay on the cheek piece and a brass 8 pointed star behind the cheek. The rear ramrod entrance furrow has an intricate rear tang with 1 piercing. Solomon Ward (1838 – 1905) was one of the last of the Jamestown, NC, makers. His shop was located off Guilford College Road, at the present day Cedar Wood development. CONDITION: Lock appears to be a re-conversion. The patchbox appears to be orig to the rifle however was modified by the gunsmith to fit the curvature of the buttplate. 49254-26 RGG (7,000-10,000) – Lot 3423

3424
$6,900.00

RELIEF CARVED CURLY MAPLE KENTUCKY RIFLE ATTRIBUTED TO WOLFGANG HAGA.

SN NSN. This is a very interesting early rifle with a 44″ full oct unsigned 58 Cal. Smooth bbl held to the stock by four bbl wedges. Rifle has a very nice curly maple stock with a four piece unengraved reading area patchbox. Heavy relief carving forward and rear of the cheekpiece is very similar to the flower style carving on rifle number 75 attributed to Haga in Kindig’s Thoughts on the Kentucky Rifle in its Golden Age and is very deep and original. Sideplate on this rifle is heavy beveled brass suggesting it is earlier than Kindig’s rifle number 75. Panels around the sideplate and lock are nicely relief carved. Rifle has no carving on the wrist forward of the patchbox. The rifle is relief carved around the bbl tang and around the rear ramrod entrance pipe. 4″ toe plate has an attractive finial and the unmarked flint lock appears to be original. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Rifle is in very nice orig condition throughout with exception of 18″ of forend and 15″ of bbl having been professionally replaced. Finish all appears to be original. Ramrod is old, but may not be orig to the gun. A small chip of wood is missing at the tail of the lock. 43018-330 RG33 (8,000-16,000) – Lot 3424

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3425
$0.00
Revised: 9/18/2015

Please Note: “One of the co-authors of the recent book, “Gunsmiths and Allied Tradesmen of Georgia” has graciously contacted us with this input on this gun. Our cataloger was not certain it was by Wiley Higgins so only had attributed it based on the similarities between our gun and the images in the book, “Gunsmiths and Allied Tradesmen of Georgia”. After reviewing detailed photographs of this gun, co-author Mr. Elliot, shared with me that in his opinion it was not by Wiley Higgins. He indicated that there were various makers that did similar work. In fact, some of them he mentioned were Higgin’s own relatives who emulated his style. In any case, while we do not know for certain who did do this gun, it appears it was not the work of Wiley Higgins. So we do not guarantee it as such.”

EXCEEDINGLY RARE GEORGIA MADE SILVER MOUNTED RIFLE WILEY HIGGINS.

SN NSN. Cal. .38. Overall length 46-1/2″, 3-3/4″ x 1″ buttplate. 31-1/2″ full oct unsigned rifled bbl. This attractive highly decorated percussion curly maple stocked rifle, made in the era of “Bowie knives, Derringers and River Boats”. Is obviously of Georgia manufacture and has been attributed to the famous gunsmith Wiley Higgins. The percussion lock is surrounded by silver facing, typical of Higgins’ guns, (Ref pg 60 of the book Gunsmiths and Allied Tradesmen of Georgia). The intricate 10-1/4″ silver toe plate has 22 piercings while the striking 7-3/4″ saddle plate is masterfully scalloped. The 6-3/4″ silver comb inlay is gracefully designed with 2 piercings as is the silver pick plate underneath the cheek piece with its 3 piercings. The elegant 4-pc silver patchbox has 11 piercings. This rifle has a very unusual patchbox release mechanism, the obvious patchbox release button on the buttplate tang is a decoy, close examination shows a small hole in its center which when pressed hard to release the patchbox door, contains a needle that pierces the thumb. This cataloger has only ever seen this decoy devise on one other occasion on a rifle by David Cooley. The actual patchbox release is located in the rear flange of the trigger guard, the last 3/8″ portion of the trigger guard overlapping the toe plate is serrated and, if carefully pushed rearward with your fingernail, will open the patchbox. The 40 decorative silver inlays are very similar in design to those on Higgins’ pistols/rifles pictured in the Georgia book. Wiley Higgins was born in Laurens County, SC, after which he settled as a gunsmith in Monroe County, GA, and later in Macon County, GA, in about 1850. Higgins is the most celebrated of all the identified early Georgia gun makers. A signed rifle by Higgins pictured in Joe Kindig’s Thoughts On The Kentucky Rifle In Its Golden Age was described by Kindig as “By far the most artistic Kentucky rifle of its period that I have ever seen”. That rifle is presently on display in Louisville, KY, in the collection of the Frazer Gun Museum. In addition, a pistol attributed to Higgins is in the collection at Andrew Jackson’s home “The Hermitage” having been a family piece attributed to Higgins which was made for the Governor of Arkansas. Guns attributed to Higgins have done extremely well in past auctions, a pistol attributed to Higgins sold recently in our Fall 2013 auction lot #2331. CONDITION: Fine, the rear sight was moved rearward about 3″ in period as the shooter aged, the bbl has been shortened somewhat at the muzzle in period. The patchbox release mechanism is intricate and is sometimes difficult to operate properly after its pushed back to open the patchbox it has to be reset by manually pushing the release back toward the trigger guard. The mechanism does work and simply requires adjustment. 49613-4 RGG (7,500-12,500) – Lot 3425

3426
$12,650.00

IMPORTANT 18TH CENTURY GUN ATTRIBUTED TO GEORGE FREDERICK FAINOT, SUPPLIER OF ARMS TO THE CONTINENTAL ARMY.

SN NSN. Cal. 58. 65″ overall. 4-1/2″ x 1-5/8″ buttplate. 50″ long oct to rnd smooth bore Buck and Ball bbl. This very early smooth rifle has a 4-pc engraved patchbox which is characteristic in design of George Fainot’s existing rifles. Fainot’s patchbox designs bear little resemblance to classic Lancaster rifles. Patchbox door is engraved with a flower-like design. The rifle has a German style flint lock. The relief carving forward and back of the cheekpiece is nicely done in the style of early Lancaster rifles with lovely chain-like carving under the cheek not unlike that found on early Bonewitz’s rifles. The heavy beveled brass sideplate is unlike most found on Lancaster rifles in that it is more French in style which is common for Fainot. The bbl is held to the stock with four bbl wedges. Curly maple stock has artistically executed carving behind the bbl tang with relief carved beavertails behind the lock and sideplate mortises. George Fainot was born in 1728 in France and immigrated to Canada in 1752. He spent some time in New York after which he relocated to Lancaster in 1717 where he ran his gun shop until approximately 1783. In 1779, Fainot was one of 16 local gunsmiths paid by the Continental Congress for gunsmithing work. He was also a supplier of arms to the Continental Army after the Revolutionary War. The architecture of Fainots work is clearly in the Lancaster style, but he chose to retain the influenced gained from past experiences so that his work does not “fit the mold” of the Lancaster School. Fainots’ works are rarely encountered today and this cataloger has only ever seen one signed example. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: The flintlock may be a replacement. The quality of the patchbox engraving is superb. All the relief carving is deep and well defined. 43018-230 RG23 (7,500-12,500) – Lot 3426

3427
$0.00

EASTON PENNSYLVANIA FLINTLOCK RIFLE ATTRIBUTED TO MONROE COUNTY GUNSMITH NICHOLAS HAWK.

SN NSN. Cal. .52. Overall length 57″, 4″ x 1-1/2″ buttplate, 42″ full oct rifled, unmarked bbl. This curly maple rifle features a magnificently engraved brass 4-pc patchbox with 4 piercings, and an 8-3/4″ engraved saddle-plate, an 8-1/2″ engraved toe plate and an engraved silver oval cheekpiece inlay with an 8 petaled flower surrounded by 8 piercings. All these decorations are consistent with those used by the Monroe County Gunsmith Nicolas Hawk. The plain brass side plate and oval silver wrist inlay are consistent with Easton Rifle characteristics. The flint lock is marked “Tryon Merrick & Co.” Tryon, Merrick & Co., were active in Philadelphia 1832 – 1837. The rifle has 9 silver inlays, 6 of which surround the pins that fasten the bbl to the stock. A fine rifle. CONDITION: Stock has been professionally re-finished, flint lock is an excellent reconversion, the tiny tip of the patchbox finial was broken off and reattached in period. There is a 10″ x 1/4″ wood sliver replacement on the right hand upper forestock. 49613-8 RGG (6,000-9,000) – Lot 3427

3428
$8,050.00

*CONTEMPORARY RELIEF CARVED RIFLE BY JON LAUBACH GUNSMITH OF COLONIAL WILLIAMSBURG.

SN NSN. Cal. .50. Overall length 58″, 4-5/8″ x 2″ buttplate. 42″ full oct rifled bbl, signed in script “J.D. Laubach Wmsbg. PA. 1974”. The curly maple stock is relief carved forward and rear of the cheek piece, around the bbl tang, and around the rear ramrod pipe. High quality molding runs from the rear ramrod pipe to the nosecap along the forend. The quality of the carving is, of course, outstanding as would be expected from the gunsmith of Williamsburg. The 4-pc brass patchbox is intricately engraved and has 1 piercing. The rifle is made in the late 18th century style typical of the Shenandoah Valley in Virginia. 4-5/8″ brass side plate is also engraved. Jon Laubach born in Allentown, PA, in 1946, apprentice to Wallace Gusler at the Colonial Williamsburg Gun shop. He finished his apprenticeship under Gary Brunfield, then master of the gun shop, in 1974. This rifle is dated 1974, the first year he completed his apprenticeship. Jon continued in the gun shop until 1988. There are few who have mastered the process of making an entirely handmade rifle using only 18th century technology and processes, and Jon is one of them. CONDITION: This rifle is basically as new throughout and is of the high quality associated with the very desirable rifles made in the Colonial Williamsburg gun shop. 49596-1 RGG C&R (6,000-10,000) – Lot 3428

3429
$0.00

MAGNIFICENT HIGHLY INLAID CRAWFORD COUNTY RIFLE BY ADAM DANIELS.

SN NSN. Cal. .40. Overall length 54-1/4″, 3-5/8″ x 1-1/4″ buttplate. 40″ full oct rifled bbl signed “A. Daniels” on the top flat. Adam Daniels is listed as having worked in Wayne Township, Crawford County, PA. This curly maple rifle has a dark red violin finish as is characteristic of many Northwestern PA rifles. The rifle is decorated with 30 silver inlays, a nicely engraved 4-pc brass patchbox, a 5″ scalloped and pierced brass wear plate and a 4-3/4″ brass comb inlay. Percussion lock is signed “A.D.” in script. The rifle has double set triggers. The oval brass side plate inlay is engraved “No. 255”. CONDITION: Rifle is in nice orig condition. Lock is not working and needs adjustment. 49613-6 RGG C&R (6,000-9,000) – Lot 3429

3430
$5,750.00

INCISED CARVED KUTZTOWN SCHOOL FLINTLOCK SMOOTH RIFLE BY ANGSTADT.

SN NSN. Cal. .60. Overall length 57″, 4-1/4″ x 1-5/8″ buttplate. 41-3/4″ oct to rnd unmarked smooth bbl. This curly maple smooth rifle has a brass 4-pc patchbox with a 3 petal flower finial. The “T. Ketland” flint lock is engraved. The heavy beveled brass side plate has characteristic Angstadt line engraving. The large, engraved, oval brass cheek piece inlay is held in place with a wood screw, typical of rifles made from Kutztown North to the Blue Mountain. The stock is nicely incised carved around the bbl tang and beautifully incised carve behind the cheek piece in a “Butterfly” design. The Lehigh County “Indian Head” is incised carved forward of the trigger guard and unique incised carving runs along the forestock from the rear ramrod ferrule to the nosecap in a serpentine design. This gun has been attributed by the consignor to Jacob Angstadt, son of Peter Angstadt. CONDITION: The flint lock is a reconversion. The 3″ flange to the rear of the entrance ferrule extends through the incise carving behind the ferrule but seems to be an orig repair, perhaps to cover a badly drilled ramrod channel. 49613-5 RGG C&R (5,500-9,500) – Lot 3430

3431
$0.00

INCISE CARVED FLINTLOCK SIMON MILLER HAMBURG, PENNSYLVANIA RIFLE.

SN NSN. Cal. .52. Overall length 57″, 4-1/4″ x 1-1/2″ buttplate, 41-1/2″ full oct rifled bbl signed “S. Miller” in script on top flat of bbl. This rifle has Miller’s characteristic 4-pc engraved patchbox with 11 piercings. The flint lock is stamped “London Warranted” and appears to be orig flint. The stock is attractively incised carved behind the bold cheek piece with Miller’s classic carving. The bbl is held to the curly maple stock by 4 bbl wedges. The 5-1/2″ brass saddle plate, 4-1/2″ heavy beveled brass side plate and brass furniture are not engraved. The half-moon silver cheek piece inlay and the oval silver thumb piece are not engraved. Simon Miller is listed as having worked in Hamburg, PA, however he is believed to have relocated to the upper Susquehanna School at a later date. CONDITION: Overall rifle is in excellent condition. The stock has been professionally refinished and there is a nearly invisible 1″ wood repair above the front of the lock. 1 bbl wedge is a replacement. 49613-7 RGG C&R (6,000-12,000) – Lot 3431

3432
$0.00

CURLY MAPLE FLINTLOCK KENTUCKY RIFLE SIGNED BY HARRISBURG, PA, GUNSMITH J. SNEVELY.

SN NSN. Cal. .45. Overall length 57″, 4″ x 1-1/2″ buttplate. 42″ full oct rifled bbl signed “J. Snevely. Bbl is held to the stock by 3 bbl wedges. The 6-pc brass patchbox is nicely engraved with 1 piercing. The patchbox finial is in the York County style. The flint lock is marked “Sweitzer” with the “Z” reversed. The curly maple stock is checkered at the wrist and there are incised lines running along the forend from the rear ramrod entrance pipe to the nosecap. The flat brass side plate is engraved and there is an 8 pointed star on the cheek piece. Jacob S. Snevely worked in Harrisburg, PA, from 1815 to 1825, after which he relocated to Piqua, OH, from 1825 – 1835. He may have apprenticed to Jacob Welshans who moved from York to Harrisburg in circa 1800. CONDITION: Very nice condition, appears to be orig throughout. 49239-3 RGG C&R (5,500-9,500) – Lot 3432

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3433
$0.00
Revised: 10/3/2015

Please Note: This rifle is accompanied by an original Joe Kindig string tag dated “June 21, 1953” and marked “Joe Kindig, York PA, $150.”

RELIEF CARVED PERCUSSION CURLY MAPLE RIFLE SIGNED S. SHILLITO.

SN NSN. Cal. .50. Overall length 56-5/8″, 4″ x 1-1/4″ buttplate, 41-1/4″ full oct rifled bbl signed on the top flat within a 2-3/4″ brass inlay, “S— Shillito”. This rifle has a 4-pc engraved brass patchbox with 1 piercing and is relief carved behind the cheekpiece. A large oval silver cheekpiece inlay is nicely engraved with an American eagle. 7-1/4″ brass toe plate is lightly engraved with the name “A. Cridel 1848”. The brass side plate is also engraved. Bbl is pinned to the stock, and the forend has 8 engraved silver inlays each featuring back to back acorns common to Virgina rifles. There are 6 additional silver inlays. The rifle has double set triggers and the percussion lock is marked “George Golcher”. Samuel Miller Shillito (1824 – 1904) was located in Chambersburg, PA, from 1846 – 1850. CONDITION: This rifle is broken through the wrist and one silver wrist inlay is missing. 1 of the back to back acorn silver forend inlays missing. The stock has cracks and bumps associated with a great deal of wear but is orig and attractive. A 1″ x 1/4″ chip of wood missing between the trigger guard and lock which is associated with the wrist breakage. 49254-24 RGG (7,500-10,500) – Lot 3433

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3434
$4,025.00

NORTHWEST LEHIGH COUNTY ALLEMAENGEL SCHOOL RIFLE ATTRIBUTED TO NATHANIEL CLAUSE.

SN NSN. Cal. .60. Overall length 57″, 4″ x 1-1/4″ buttplate. 41-1/2″ full oct unmarked rifled bbl. Curly maple stock, 2-pc brass patchbox with 1 piercing. Orig flint lock is signed by Philadelphia lock maker “Jos Goelcher”. The bbl is pinned to the stock by 4 pins, 3 of which are decorated with 6 engraved silver fish inlays while the 4th is decorated with 2 silver 8 pointed star inlays. The cheek piece is decorated with a silver half-moon inlay. N. Clause is documented as having worked in the Allemaengel School of gunsmiths which is located in Northwest Lehigh county and Northeast Berks county PA. This is an excellent example for the collector who would like a nearly perfect rifle. CONDITION: Fine, orig flint lock, orig stock finish, no repairs or replacements. An attractive rifle. 49613-9 RGG C&R (4,000-8,000) – Lot 3434

3435
$0.00
Revised: 10/6/2015

Please Note: Forestock has a very old break at second key from the muzzle.

CURLY MAPLE FLINTLOCK EASTON AREA KENTUCKY SMOOTH RIFLE.

SN NSN. Cal. .52. Overall length 57″, 4″ x 1-1/2″ buttplate, 42″ oct to rnd smooth unmarked bbl. The stock is nicely figured curly maple with a checkered wrist and the flint lock is marked “W. Jacot Warranted”. W. Jacot is listed as an English lock maker in the 1830’s. The 4-pc brass patchbox has a heart shaped piercing in the daisy headed finial and is characteristic of guns made in the Easton, Pennsylvania area, perhaps by one of the Young family gunsmiths. CONDITION: Fine. Brass hardware has orig patina, curly maple stock has fine striping and uniform orig color throughout. 5″ of the forend wood has been replaced at the muzzle. This is a very sound and attractive smooth rifle. 49613-10 RGG C&R (3,500-6,000) – Lot 3435

3436
$0.00

CURLY MAPLE HEAVILY INCISED CARVED UNMARKED EARLY LANCASTER SCHOOL RIFLE.

SN NSN. 46″ oct to round unmarked 54 Cal. smooth bbl. Gun has a typical daisy head four piece engraved patchbox. Gun features very deep incise carving forward and rear of the cheekpiece, forward of the patchbox and at the bbl tang. Brass engraved toeplate is 10″ long and held in place by four screws. Gun has a hand-forged German lock and a square backed bbl tang. Gun is lightly incised carved on both sides of the rear ramrod entrance ferrule. Sideplate is uniquely shaped for a Lancaster gun and may represent the early work of John Moll while in Lancaster, pre-1788. CONDITION: Small 1/4″ square wood repair immediately behind the bbl tang. Evidence behind the tang of an old crack that would appear to have been stabilized in period. The entire forestock of this rifle has been replaced from the lock forward. 49254-23 RG60 (7,500-10,000) – Lot 3436

3437
$0.00

CURLY MAPLE FLINTLOCK KENTUCKY RIFLE ATTRIBUTED TO JACOB ALBRIGHT JR FROM MIFFLIN COUNTY, PA.

SN NSN. Cal. .48. Overall length 59-1/2″, 4″ X 1-1/2″ buttplate. 44-5/8″ full oct unsigned rifled bbl. The bbl is held to the stock by 4 bbl wedges. This gun has a 4-pc brass patchbox with 6 piercings, 4-1/2″ brass toe plate and a flat brass 4-1/4″ horned sideplate. There is a silver half-moon inlay above the cheek piece and a “certifiable antique ivory” cheek piece inlay. There are 8 silver inlays decorating the forestock and an oval silver thumb piece inlay. The flint lock is marked “London Warranted” and the gun has double set triggers. Jacob Albright Jr., was born in Mifflin County, PA, in 1803 where he worked until 1830 after which he relocated to Wooster, OH. His father Jacob Albright worked in Center County, PA, after 1802.Consignor states purchased from attic in 1960 and has remained untouched. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: 12″ of the forend wood has been replaced. The flint lock has been reconverted. The patchbox release needs adjustment and 5 of the pins holding the lower leaf of the patchbox have been replaced. Aside from some wood repair, gun shows honest wear. 49239-5 RGG C&R; IVORY (3,500-6,500) – Lot 3437

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3438
$2,300.00

RELIEF AND INCISED CARVED FLINTLOCK READING AREA KENTUCKY RIFLE.

SN NSN. Cal. 52. Overall length 57-1/4″, 4″ x 1-5/8″ buttplate. 42-1/2″ full oct smooth bore unmarked bbl. Curly maple stock is nicely relief carved behind bbl tang and incised carved forward and rear of cheekpiece with Mauger style carving. Beavertail relief carving behind the rear ramrod pipe. 4-pc brass patchbox is engraved. Hand forged German flint lock is unmarked. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Very good. Piece of wood replaced above the front of the lock, some wood replaced between the lock and the bbl tang. Relief tang carving is untouched. Brass sideplate is a replacement. Stock was broken through the lock area and the crack was re-glued. 43018-250 RG18 (3,500-5,500) – Lot 3438

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3439
$1,725.00

EARLY BUCKS COUNTY INCISED CARVED FLINTLOCK RIFLE.

SN NSN. Cal. 68. Overall length 56″, 4-1/2″ x 1-3/4″ buttplate. 41″ full oct smooth unmarked bbl. This rifle has Bucks County incised carving behind cheekpiece and a 2-pc brass patchbox which appears to have been recently engraved with Schuler type engraving on the door. This is a heavy rifle with a hand forged German lock and Bucks County incised carved fleur-de-lis behind the lock and side plate mortise and also where the comb meets the wrist. The incised carving around the bbl tang is also of the Bucks County style. There is a large silver inlay on the top of the wrist. Rear ramrod entrance ferrule has a 5″ long tang, characteristic of Bucks County rifles. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Gun has undergone in service renovations including replacement of lock, sideplate, and triggerplate. About 5″ of forend wood has been replaced at the muzzle along with old repaired forestock cracks along bbl. the patchbox may have been added in period. Cheek piece inlay may be a replacement. 43018-391 RG19 (2,000-3,500) – Lot 3439

3440
$0.00

RELIEF CARVED CURLY MAPLE FLINTLOCK MARYLAND STYLE KENTUCKY RIFLE.

SN NSN. Cal. .50. Overall length 59″, 4″ x 1-1/4″ buttplate. 43-3/8″ full oct unmarked rifle bbl. This curly maple stocked rifle is relief carved to the rear of the cheekpiece and has a four piece engraved brass patchbox with six piercings. The flint lock is unmarked and the stock is incised carved along the forend from the rear ramrod entrance pipe to the nosecap. CONDITION: The patchbox engraving and forend incised carving are of poor quality relative to the relief carving on the butt suggesting this rifle may have been re-worked at some point. The flint lock appears to be a replacement. The bbl appears to have been cut a few inches at the muzzle. 49254-25 RGG C&R (7,500-10,500) – Lot 3440

3441
$0.00

CURLY MAPLE FLINTLOCK RIFLE ATTRIBUTED TO NORTH CAROLINA SCHOOL.

SN NSN. Cal. .50. Overall length 61″, 4-5/8″ x 1-1/2″ buttplate. 45-3/8″ full oct rifled bbl signed “G Lamb” in script. Curly maple stock with checkered wrist. 4-pc brass patchbox has 5 piercings, the finial ends in a 4 petaled flower characteristic of this North Carolina rifles. Brass side plate has 4 piercings and only one lock screw. Engraved 8 pointed star inlay on the cheek. Flint lock is stamped “W Allport”. CONDITION: 14″ of the forend wood has been replaced. Patch box release mechanism is not functioning. Patch box door is held shut by a recently added rivet. Toe plate has a 7/8″ piece replaced at the butt. 2″ wood replacement between the lock and trigger guard. 49254-27 RGG (4,000-6,000) – Lot 3441

3442
$4,600.00

FINELY CRAFTED MID-18TH CENTURY STYLE CONTEMPORARY FLINTLOCK 12 GA FOWLER BY JACK HAUGH.

SN NSN. 12 Ga.(.729 bore dia) 38″ browned barrel with under rib fitted with two beaded pipes has exceptionally well-filed flutes at rear portion and near full-length flat stepped rib. Silver bead front sight is inlaid in silver cross. Rear portion of rib is engraved “Haugh” and “MILAN” in front of a gold poincion stamped with a wolf. Touch hole lined in titanium. Hickory ramrod has brass head and steel worm under brass cap. Nicely finished lock with rebated tail is fitted with semi-waterproof pan and bridled roller frizzen. Feather spring has fluer-di-lies finial. Flat faced serpentine cock has cove moulded chamfers matching lockplate. Exceptionally fine, beautifully marbled and lightly figured European walnut stock with very fine relief carving behind tang, features well-filed and finished steel furniture including sideplate with open scroll ribbons, double beaded trigger guard with acorn finial, ovate buttplate with long top tang, horn forend tip, and a silver crestplate with high-relief foliate decoration at top of grip is engraved “DK”. Stock attaches to bbl with two captive side nails through oval silver escutcheons. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining nearly all of its exceptionally fine traditional finishes of wood and metal with only very ligh high edge wear on metal parts and with a few light handling marks in wood. Silver considerably toned. Bore is excellent. Mechanics crisp. 49027-1 JWD (5,000-8,000) – Lot 3442

3443
$0.00

*CONTEMPORARY GERMAN JAEGER FLINTLOCK RELIEF CARVED RIFLE BY M. HAYES.

SN NSN. Cal. .58. Overall length 46-1/2″, 5″ x 2″ buttplate, 31-1/4″ full oct rifled bbl signed “M. Hayes”. This is a faithful contemporary reproduction of a German Jaeger Flintlock rifle. The gun has very skillfully done relief shell carving behind and around the engraved bbl tang and has a nicely engraved trigger guard with an acorn finial. The flint lock is marked “Hayes” and the gun has a sliding wood patchbox. The walnut stock has incise carving at the rear ramrod pipe with paneling along the top and bottom of the forestock. This gun has a hand forged buttplate and trigger guard which are fire browned. The twist in the barrel is for round ball. The gun also has sling swivel “D” rings. CONDITION: Rifle is brand new condition with all its orig finish. 49027-2 RGG (3,000-5,000) – Lot 3443

3444
$0.00
Revised: 9/23/2015

Please Note: This gun was restocked, probably during period of use in the 19th century.

REVOLUTIONARY WAR “NEW JERSEY” MILITIA MUSKET.

SN NSN. Cal. .69, George Moller shows a nearly identical gun in his text American Military Shoulder Arms, Vol. 1, p. 231 – 233. This gun is made in 1st model Brown Bess style with lock engraved “Wilson” and bbl marked “London” which is also stamped with view and proof marks for private arms. The example in book like subject there was originally fabricated with 46″ barreled 1st model Brown Bess long land pattern, but the bbls had been shortened to 44-3/4″. Moller states that in 1755 these guns were originally purchased for the French and Indian Wars 1755 – 1756 and that few have survived. This example appears in original flint with a sound, solid stock and excellent “New Jersey” markings. CONDITION: Very good overall, metal is dark with discernible markings on lock and bbl, including proofs. Brass mounts are smooth with cleaned yellow brass patina. Iron rod appears a correct style, is overall brown and pitted much like breech area of gun. Stock is sound and solid with hand worn patina. Top jaw is replaced and lock is mechanically sound. 49254-35 JS (10,000-15,000) – Lot 3444

3445
$11,500.00

FIRST MODEL BROWN BESS WITH “NJ” SURCHARGED BAYONET.

SN NSN. .75 Cal. x 46″ long bbl marked “US” at breech in 1/4″ high letters (orig British proof marks have been removed). Bayonet lug set back 2″ from muzzle. Accompanying this gun is an orig 1740′s period bayonet (with shield) marked “NJ” at back of 13-1/4″ long blade and has what appears to be an accession number “B64/184″ written on inside of neck. Additionally engraved on the back of the socket is a rack number “32/7″ making this a wonderful bayonet. 7″ pattern 1756 lock has had the Crown / “GR” rubbed off and remnants of the word “TOWER” still visible behind cock. Ramrod is proper length but not orig and both sling swivels are intact. Brass Pattern 1742 furniture consists of nose cap, 4 rammer pipes, trigger guard, 3-step buttplate and Long Land Pattern side plate. Escutcheon is an American made replacement having a fancier shape. European walnut stock measures 57″ long showing Ordnance Storekeepers mark on right side of buttstock below “U.STATES” branded in 7/8″ high letters and nicely done. PROVENANCE: EX Princeton Battlefield State Park Coll.; Ex Bill Ahearn Coll. CONDITION: Bbl retains its 200 year old aged patina with medium pitting around touch hole and associate lock area. The lock appears to be orig flint though not orig made with this gun was probably installed at an American arsenal after capture and fits nicely to the stock and touch hole. Brass furniture retains dark aged patina consistent with the balance of the metal. Overall the stock is in very good condition for its age having only minor nicks and chips, consistent with a gun of its age. Has had some restoration to the finish of the forestock. 1/4″ x 1/4″ chip out of stock, 5/8″ x 1/8″ below the lock in front. Stock at one time had been cracked from the frizzen spring running toward the trigger but has been solidly repaired. 2″ long x 3/16″ wide chip missing behind rear rammer pipe. Bbl tang screw is of incorrect pattern and should be replaced. Rear escutcheon plate appears added. 49254-21 JS (10,000-15,000) – Lot 3445

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3446
$8,050.00
Revised: 9/18/2015

Please Note: The image of the 71st Highlander, (online only) as he would have appeared in the 18th century, is from artwork produced by renowned artist Don Troiani. We are grateful for his permission to use this image. (This image does not accompany the lot.)

VERY RARE 71ST REGIMENT MARKED REVOLUTIONARY WAR BROWN BESS MUSKET.

SN NSN. Cal. 70. This very rare early 2nd Model Brown Bess Short Land pattern musket has correct and well discerned engraved bbl markings “71 REGT 2DB”. This musket conforms to the earliest 2nd Model land patterns without Pratt’s improvements and early lock configuration with single screw behind hammer. George Moller, on pages 223-226 in his monumental text American Military Shoulder Arms Vol. 1 Colonial and Revolutionary War Arms states this configuration was made starting 1768 til about 1777. George Neumann in a 2001 article in American Rifleman magazine The Redcoats Brown Bess shows a nearly identically marked Short Land pattern. Neumann states: “Impressed by its experience with the Marine or Militia design, the Board of Ordnance approved a similar pattern during 1768 for issue beginning in 1769 as the new standard infantry arm. It adopted the shorter 42″ (.75 cal.) bbl length as well as the flat side plate and reduced butt tang (no top screw), yet kept the straight double-bridled lock, steel ramrod, cast nose cap, escutcheon, four rammer pipes and hazelnut trigger guard of the 1756 Long Land (pattern). Limited production of Long Land muskets would continue for specific units until 1790. This new Short Land arm was issued gradually as earlier inventories were depleted. The regulation bayonet (4″ socket; 17” blade) continued. The example shown is marked on the barrel, “71 REGT 1TB,” for Fraser’s 71st (Highland) Regiment of Foot (1775-1783)”. The 71st Highland Regiment of Foot was a regiment of infantry raised in 1775, during the American Revolution. The unit served in both the Northern and Southern Campaigns, and participated in many major battles including the Battle of Long Island (1776), the Battle of Brandywine (1777), Capture of Savannah(1778), Battle of Briar Creek (1779), the Siege of Savannah (1779), the Siege of Charleston (1780), the Battle of Camden (1780), Guilford Courthouse (1781), and the Battle of Yorktown (1781). The regiment was disbanded at the end of hostilities in 1783. This very rare Revolutionary War used musket is accompanied by an orig Brown Bess bayonet and a Bicentennial era 71st Regiment uniform coat, sash and cartridge box with a facsimile 71st Regiment boxplate and facsimile 71st regimental buttons. CONDITION: Very good overall with good discernible bbl and lock markings. External lock parts are reproductions when reconverted for use during living history events. Otherwise gun is orig with exception of added sling swivels and ramrod. Gun conforms to other Short Land patterns with 41-3/4″ bbl measuring 57-1/4″ overall. Lock markings are correct with “GR” cypher and broad arrow proof, along with correct bbl inspection marks and configuration of mounts. 49591-1 JS (8,000-12,000) – Lot 3446

3447
$6,900.00

RARE AND “AS FOUND” AMERICAN REVOLUTIONARY WAR ERA “US” SURCHARGED MILITARY MUSKET.

SN NSN. Cal. .70, This gun utilized a first model Brown Bess lock by Jordan dated “1746” and hardware from other contemporary European muskets. Lock is properly surcharged “US” in 1/4″ letters at tail. There are no other markings on this cherry stocked American assembled military musket that measures 61″ overall. This musket has a dark untouched attic condition surface that rarely comes to market. CONDITION: Very good overall, original flint, metal is dark with pitting. Brass buttplate, trigger guard and ramrod thimble have dark chocolate patina. Markings on lock are discernible as can be seen in photos. Stock is sound and solid with numerous small scratches and bruises. Mechanically gun is functioning with smooth pitted bore. 49254-39 JS (6,000-9,000) – Lot 3447

3448
$0.00

JORDAN “1747” DATED SHORT LAND PATTERN FIRST MODEL BROWN BESS MUSKET.

SN NSN. Cal. .70, 42″ bbl, standard brass hardware including raised 1st model escutcheon plate, buttplate with long tang, 3 straight ramrod pipes, and corresponding thimble. This is a fine sharp example of a Pre-Revolutionary War musket with excellent markings and beautiful stock. George Moller in his text American Military Shoulder Arms Vol 1, describes British regulation short land pattern muskets as being made for Dragoons with wood ramrods with brass tips conforming to subject musket here measuring 57″ overall without forend cap for the earliest guns such as this. CONDITION: Very good to fine overall, gun appears original with excellent lock markings. Hammer and frizzen screw appear to be replaced due to color however gun appears to be original flint. Brass tipped wood ramrod probably replaced, but correct style. Stock is sound and solid with good hand worn patina, well fit, small “JP” is stamped near tail of trigger guard. 49254-40 JS (7,500-10,500) – Lot 3448

3449
$0.00

FIRST MODEL BROWN BESS MUSKET, LONG LAND PATTERN DATED 1762.

SN NSN. Cal. .75, This is standard 46″ bbl long land pattern musket used by both American and British during the Revolutionary War. This gun appears mostly original with standard brass mounted features including 6-1/4″ raised side plate, “edge 1762” dated lock plate, “GR” cipher with Crown. Buttplate has “1780” added with pointal markings and initials “HSK” done similarly in thumb plate. Gun appears to be original flint, with correct ramrod. First model Bess’s in original configuration are difficult to find even with restoration as noted below. CONDITION: Gun appears original and matching, there is a contemporary iron pin repair to wrist, thumb plate is bent and appears re-seated. Lock plate has some wallowing. Butt patinas match. Gun overall has a dark brown/gray patina with scattered areas of pitting especially around lock and breech. Sling swivels are missing. Lock and frizzen are working. When viewing bore which is fairly smooth there is a concentric rusted line just over 12″ into bore, which appears to be a weld in bbl, noting that this bbl has been stretched about one foot, repair is excellent and almost undetectable externally. The stock too is also stretched just below this point and again the restoration is excellent. 49254-37 JS (7,500-10,500) – Lot 3449

3450
$14,375.00

EARLY IRISH PRE-1ST MODEL BROWN BESS COMMERCIAL TRADE MUSKET.

SN NSN. This rare 1735 circa longarm was made by Richard Sinckler exhibits 41″ brown bbl with London commercial proofs. Early features including unbridled faceted pan, un-reinforced cock, flat 3-screw sideplate, straight pipes and 7″ buttplate tang are all typical of European officer’s fusils, fowlers and trade guns circa 1750-1760. There were three Richard Sincklers who were all related; Richard I was an early board of ordinance contractor who worked 1715-1730, his son Richard II worked about 1740-1762 and Richard III worked 1765 and later. Due to lack of sling swivels or ability to mount a bayonet; gun is more typical of an early trade gun. The large crown brand over “I” on right side of buttstock we have not seen before and we are not familiar with the crown over “O” on thumbplate escutcheon. This is a very nice example of a very early fowler that has survived with good aesthetics and it would be difficult to find another gun like this over 250 years old that was extant prior to American Revolution. CONDITION: Good to very good overall, orig flint, gun is mechanically operational. Gun appears orig including brass tipped wooden ramrod. Metal overall is brown with pitting. Stock is sound and solid with numerous small nail or tack holes filled with putty on buttstock. Two ramrod pipe retaining pin slots in forestock have also been filled with putty also. There is an excellent 5″ repair of replaced wood at muzzle end of forestock which includes replacement of front brass ramrod pipe. 49254-36 JS (10,000-15,000) – Lot 3450

3451
$0.00

WAR OF 1812 ERA SECOND MODEL BROWN BESS MUSKET.

SN NSN. Cal. .75, 42″ bbl. This gun appears to be standard configuration second model Brown Bess musket with flat 6-1/4″ side plate, other typical brass mounted buttplate, trigger guard and four ramrod thimbles with “Pratt’s” improvement and brass nose cap. There is about 1/2″ “US” Surcharge stamped just above vent hole. Lock is marked “TOWER” behind cock and crowned “GR” cipher forward of cock with small broad arrow proof. CONDITION: Lock is probably re-converted based on different colors of hammer and frizzen, there is also considerable wood inset work around lock, wood is also repaired and restored at various lengths of forestock. Front thimble is restored if not others which do match patina of other brass very well. Lock and bbl markings are well discerned with pitting around breech. 49254-41 JS (6,000-9,000) – Lot 3451

3452
$5,750.00

VERY RARE 1812 DATED HARPER’S FERRY MUSKET WITH “52ND REGT” VIRGINIA BRAND.

SN NSN. Cal. 69. This rare example of an 1812 dated Model 1795 Harper’s Ferry musket appears “as found” with fine patina and a brand not noted before “52D REGT” on bottom of stock just forward of lock. Giles Cromwell in his text on Virginia Manufacturing states the 52nd Virginia Regiment had troops from Williamsburg and Charles City. This musket measures 58-1/4″ overall with a 43-1/2″ bbl. This gun has seen honest use but is still sound and solid and in orig flint configuration. Touch hole has an armory re-bushing showing long use of this firearm. Inspector cartouche “V/MH” is found on stock flat opposite lock. Bbl proofs of “US” in oval cartouche and eagle head over “P” are found on bbl breech. War of 1812 regimentally marked arms are quite rare and this is a unique survivor from Virginia. CONDITION: Gun is good overall. Appears complete and orig with exception of added ramrod. Metal surfaces are brown/grey. Markings are all discernible as seen in photographs. There are areas of pitting, especially at breech, trigger guard & buttplate. Cocking mechanism is very tight and functions. Smooth pitted bore. Stock is sound & solid with hand worn patina, numerous small storage dings, dents, scratches & bruises, inspector cartouche well defined. Accompanying leather sling with brass mounts is very good though of unknown origin. 49613-11 JS (6,500-8,500) – Lot 3452

3453
$0.00

SECOND MODEL BROWN BESS MUSKET.

SN NSN. Cal. .75, 42″ bbl. Musket measures just over 57″ overall, with standard second model furniture including flat 6-1/4″ side plate, elongated shield escutcheon. There are four ramrod thimble with brass bore end nose cap. The lock is marked “Tower” in a vertical curve behind the cock, Crown and GR cipher is found forward. Bbl has several proofs with no regimental markings. The buttplate is engraved with three sets of marks “15 / script initials / BWA” (15th Reg/British Western Agency ?). This is a representative gun made at the time Revolutionary War was coming to an end. CONDITION: Gun appears to be an old re-conversion as there is glued wood repair inside mortise, below and forward of lock, patina to hammer and frizzen are dissimilar from rest of lock. Stock is repaired at area of rear thimble forward, though some hardware appears original. Metal overall is brown with scattered areas of staining and pitting. Stock is sound as restored. Hammer will not hold on half cock, otherwise mechanically sound. 49254-38 JS (6,000-9,000) – Lot 3453

3454
$0.00

LANCASTER COUNTY MILITIA MUSKET.

SN NSN. Cal. 69. 42-1/4″ Octagonal to round bbl, left rear flat is stamped with “D”. Lock with flat plate having slightly rebated tail, is fitted with inset octagonal pan, unbridled friction frizzen, and serpentine flat faced cock. Interior is stamped “E (G or C ?). Baker” (?). Cherrywood stock with deeply set comb, is mounted with brass buttplate with long top spur, flat scrolled brass sideplate, and early type iron trigger guard. Button head steel ramrod is held by two brass pipes with beaded ends and matching tail pipe. PROVENANCE: Reprint of KRA Research Bulletin 21, 1972, “The Baker Family Gunsmiths in Lancaster County 1717 – 1754”. CONDITION: Good. Bbl and lock mostly brown patina, reconverted from percussion. Stock with old refinish, and some repairs on both sides around tang. 49254-42 MGM455 (7,500-10,500) – Lot 3454

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3455
$8,625.00

EXTREMELY RARE PENNSYLVANIA KENTUCKY MILITIA RIFLE BY LANCASTER GUNSMITH JACOB DICKERT.

SN NSN. Cal. .64. Overall length 54″, 4-3/8″ x 1-5/8″ buttplate with a 2-5/8″ square ended tang, 38-1/2″ oct bbl with 1-7/8″ rnd section at muzzle fastened to maple stock by 3 flat keys with convex, oval shaped heads, which pass from left to right. The bbl signature is almost indistinguishable due to wear but can be verified when compared to his orig signature. The rounded bbl at the muzzle is slightly tapered so that a bayonet can be retained by friction. This cataloger has seen one example complete with a bayonet that was slid over the bbl and twisted to lock into place. This rifle has a simple undecorated brass 2-pc patchbox and trigger guard. The buttplate, 3-1/4″ flat-surfaced sideplate, ramrod thimbles, forend cap and front sight are also brass. The sideplate has a military modified “L” shape. The 1-3/8″ nosecap is retained by a copper pin. The 5-1/2″ 2-pc patchbox has an exposed hinge and its finial is in the form of an extended semi-circle. The surface of the 5-1/4″ x 1″ flat lock plate is stepped down at the rear. The rear profile ends in a projecting point. The lock is marked “Sweitzer” with a reversed “Z”. The breech plug tang is 1-3/4″ x 7/16″ and has a rounded end. Records show that 11 of these rifles were made by Jacob Dickert in Oct 1814 for Capt. William Hamilton of the Lancaster Rifle Co., it is indicated additional rifles were ordered later for the same company, their number were not recorded as they were sent directly to the company. These rifles bore no U.S. proof, inspection, or ownership marks. These rifles are similar in appearance to the US model 1807 rifles except they have full oct bbls. CONDITION: Clean with honest wear throughout showing some signs of slight chipping in the stock around bbl wedges probably because keys were inserted from the wrong side. A minor 3/16″ x 1/2″ wood chip missing behind the bbl tang. 49254-43 RGG C&R (7,500-10,500) – Lot 3455

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3456
$3,450.00
Revised: 9/29/2015

Please Note: This gun is excellent reconversion to flint.

LONG BARRELED NEW ENGLAND COLONIAL FOWLER WITH EVIDENCE OF MILITIA USAGE.

SN NSN. 52″ rnd 62 Cal. smooth bbl stamped “M” on top at breech. Overall 67-3/4″, butt is 4-7/8″ x 2″. Bbl is pinned to the finely figured curly maple stock which has very nice fan relief carving around bbl tang. 5-1/2″ flint lock is engraved but unmarked. Small oval silver inlay on top of wrist and military style brass sideplate. 11″ brass trigger guard is English style. First 2-1/4″ of stock have been cut back for a bayonet and nose cap added which indicates militia usage by its owner. Ramrod held in place by 4 brass ramrod pipes, first of which is 4″ long. There are more surviving Massachusetts militia arms than from the other 5 New England states combined. As the militia was often volunteer and very local, considerable license was permitted in the choice of weapons and uniforms. As was often the custom the lock and bbl used when making this gun were existing parts from other guns. In the colonial period no usable parts were ever discarded. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Absolutely excellent condition as modified for militia usage. 3-1/2″ x 1/8″ wood sliver is missing along bbl 7″ from muzzle. 43018-88 RG21 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 3456

3457
$1,035.00

ASSEMBLED MILITIA MUSKET.

SN NSN. .85 Cal. x 34-3/4″ bbl with remnants of British markings at breech. Bayonet lug removed and bbl has been reconverted. There are no provisions for either sling swivel. The ramrod is old and may be orig. 5-1/4″ imported English lock with an undecipherable makers name over what remains of “Warranted” under the pan. Balance of lock plate nicely engraved. 46-1/2″ long stock is unmarked. Brass furniture consists of nose band, 3-ramrod pipes, trigger guard, buttplate with short tang and two 3/4″ dia. circular side plate washers. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Bbl and lock show nice age patina with heavy pitting around touch hole area. Brass furniture shows its age but is in overall very good condition. Walnut stock has no splits or cracks, only a few nicks and scratches from handling over the years. 43018-210 PAS27 (800-1,600) – Lot 3457

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3458
$24,725.00

RARE AND FINE IDENTIFIED MODEL 1805 HARPER’S FERRY FLINTLOCK PISTOL.

SN 626. Cal. 54. 10″ rnd bbl, breech marked with raised eagle over “P” in a sunken oval behind a raised “US” in a sunken oval behind SN 626. Lock is marked “HARPERS/FERRY/1807″ in vertical arcs behind cock. Under the pan is a spread-winged eagle facing toward the cock over “US”. The lock is orig flint, and all parts appear orig. The wood opposite the lock shows light cartouche inspector’s mark “V/CW” (Charles Williams). The escutcheon opposite lock the is engraved “CAPT. GEO MOORE”. This is a very nice example of an orig flint 1805 Harper’s Ferry pistol with crisp markings. CONDITION: Gun appears orig and complete in “as found” attic condition. Metal overall is brown/plum & uncleaned. Lock and bbl markings are all very discernible, though cartouche is light. Stock is sound & solid with hand worn patina. Brass tip ramrod appears orig to time of use. Mechanically gun is sound, functioning with smooth pitted bore. 49565-1 JS (10,000-15,000) – Lot 3458

3459
$13,225.00

RARE AND FINE 1811 SIMEON NORTH PINNED FASTENED CONTRACT PISTOL.

SN NSN. Cal. 69. 15″ overall. 8-7/8″ rnd bbl, marked at top of breech “P / US”. Bbl tang marked “P” forward of tang screw. Lock marked under brass pan with an eagle over “U. STATES.”. Behind cock marked “S. NORTH / BERLIN / CON.”. This gun is in beautiful “as found” condition with dark patina and was not disassembled. Identical cryptic markings are found externally on screws, escutcheon plate externally. Butt cap, trigger guard, ramrod and pipe are brass and fit very tightly to the wood. Walnut stock marked “HHP” (Henry H. Perkins, accepting government inspector) opposite lock. Ramrod appears to be original and has been in this gun a long time with matching patina. This among the rarest North martial flint pistols and this is no doubt a top example and no doubt among the finest known. CONDITION: Very good to fine, gun appears all matching complete and orig with exception of top jaw and top jaw screw which appear to be original pats, but may not be from this gun possibly as patinas are different; otherwise, this is as fine an orig War of 1812 era military single shot flintlock pistol that you will encounter. Iron is overall plum-brown patina with some dings and dents on top of bbl that do not affect aesthetics. Markings are all crisp and clear including inspector’s marks in stock which has nice hand-worn patina with scattered storage dings and dents and a thin apparently orig varnish. Mechanically gun is sound and functional with a fairly clean smooth bore with pitting. 49622-7 JS (12,000-15,000) – Lot 3459

3460
$0.00

1811 S. NORTH PINNED FASTENED CONTRACT PISTOL.

SN NSN. .73 Cal. x 8-3/4″ long bbl marked at top near breech “P/U” (“S” missing), “P” on back strap and has been reconverted back to flintlock. 5-3/16″ long lock marked under brass pin spread winged eagle facing muzzle over “U.STATES” and reading in three vertical lines behind the cock “S.NORTH/BERLIN/CON”. Brass furniture consists of rammer pipe, trigger guard, buttcap and side plate. American black walnut stock marked “V/HHP” (Henry H. Perkins) in wood opposite lock. This is one of 606 pistols delivered by North under his contract for 2,000 pistols. PROVENANCE: See Guide to American Antique Firearms and Their Values, 1998, by Flayderman. Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Bbl is in very good condition showing only minor darkening near breech and touch hole. Backstrap shows medium pitting but has not been cleaned. Lock is in good condition showing minor pitting, all markings visible, having been reconverted using some old parts and could be made to look much better. Brass furniture shows a nice aged patina and is in very good condition. Stock is in very good condition with no cracks, chips and only one small gouge behind left bbl tang measuring 3/4″ x 1/8″ not affecting overall appearance of gun. 43018-70 PAS60 (9,000-12,000) – Lot 3460

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3461
$1,437.50

MODEL 1826 WL EVANS PISTOL.

SN NSN. Cal. 54. x 8-9/16″ rnd iron bbl marked at top of bbl near breech “US” over “P” in a sunken rosette and “P” in a sunken rosette over “US”. Lock measures 4-9/16″ and marked under pan “W.L.EVANS/V.FORGE”. Iron furniture consists of orig ramrod, bbl band, trigger guard, buttcap and sideplate. Walnut stock marked with “CI/P” opposite the lock next to bbl tang. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: All metal is covered with light to medium pitting. Pistol appears to be original flint, possibly cock, top jaw and screw are replaced. Ramrod is original. Walnut stock is in fair to good condition showing numerous scrapes, dents, and dings, however no cracks are present. 43018-302 PAS62 (1,000-2,000) – Lot 3461

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3462
$1,725.00

REVOLUTIONARY WAR ERA, ORWIGSBURG MARKED KENTUCKY STYLE PISTOL.

SN NSN. This two stage brass bbl pistol measures about 14″ overall with 8″, 60 cal bore. BBl is marked “ORWIGSBURG”. Orwigsburg was a community near Schuylkill River in Pennsylvania dating from the mid-18th century though not being established as a town until the 19th century. Gun is mounted on walnut stock from reused European parts including Birmingham proofed bbl. Lock is possibly marked “SHARPE” who John Sharpe was a known source of trade locks during this era (though the “R” appears to be an “N” on engraved name). PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Very good overall. Reconverted using old hammer and frizzen with darker patina than rest of lock. Top jaw and top jaw screw are replaced. Barrel and lock markings discernible. Brass cleaned overall with staining and pitting. “ORWIGSBURG” marking is unknown and its meaning or when engraved is not known or warrantied. There is a repair to right side buttplate tang which may be contemporary note brass pin about 2″ from end of taper. Front thimble is probable replacement with different patina than ramrod pipe. Stock is refinished with several glued repairs including above lock, forward of lock and several insets or putty repairs in forestock. Mechanically sloppy with smooth, eroded bore. 43018-151 JS331 (2,500-4,000) – Lot 3462

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3463
$9,200.00

FINE AND RARE NICHOLAS-NOEL BOUTET FLINTLOCK DOUBLE SHOTGUN.

SN 325. Cal. Approx. 20 Bore. 29″ Twist barrels with low, smooth concave rib are inlaid in gold with “Boutet”, on the left bbl, “32”(the order number) on the rib and “A Versailles” on right bbl. Gold inlaid lettering is in large Gothic script with scroll flourishes at each end. Breech end of each bbl has 4 gold filled Poincons, 2 being “NB” for Nicholas Boutet (Boutet’s monograph from 1800-1804), another in an elongated rectangle marked “Boutet”(marked as such from 1805-1814) as well as a small oval with an eagle, the “state control mark”. There is gold wash banding at breech and muzzle ends, as well as elliptical gold wash on either end of front sight bead which is 3-1/2″ back from muzzle. The breech iron is deeply cut away so eye can align with rib. Beautifully filed locks with inset chamfered borders and have semi-waterproof platinum lined pans and touch holes. The intricately filed frizzens and French-style cocks have matching chamfers. There are no rollers on frizzens or springs. Left lock plate is engraved “Boutet” and right “A Versailles.” in large Gothic letters. Trigger plate has intricately filed vase and flower shaped termination and is void of engraving. Trigger guard shows fine file work. Nicely streaked European walnut bellied stock terminates in finely checkered steel buttplate with intricately filed tang in same style as trigger plate. Stock features include: Sling eye on toe line; Long shadow line cheek rest; Long diamond 20 LPI borderless checkering in fancy scalloped pattern. Single wedge key slot. Stylized thimble has sling loop provision. There are no ramrod pipes on barrel. Ramrod is made of baleen and has brass tip and steel worm at tail under brass cap. PROVENANCE: Ex H.H. Thomas Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine as professionally restored. Bbls retain virtually all of their refreshed brown tone finish. Gold banding at breech end of bbls is thinning. Breech iron, Lockplates and appended metal are restored to a smooth bright burnished finish. Stock has been properly cleaned and refreshed with an old oil finish. There are sound repairs to wood at side nail and right side of forend. Nose pipe has a repaired break. Bores are good. Locks and frizzens are crisp. A lovely gun produced when the French makers were at the pinnacle of the trade at the time of Restoration and King Louis XVIII having been given new life at the hands of talented conservationists. 49403-11 JWD101 (15,000-25,000) – Lot 3463

3464
$0.00

EXCEPTIONALLY FINE, UNDERSTATED, FRENCH DOUBLE FLINT FOWLER WITH BAYONET BY B.T.E. THOMAS OF ST. ETIENNE.

SN NSN. Cal. 20 ga. (.615 Bore diameter) 31″ Round bbls with flat sides toward breech ends, are unmarked, and have long silver bead front sight set 3-1/2″ behind muzzles. A small stud on bottom rib engages a spring clip on attachable 5-1/2″ bayonet which is housed under trap in butt. Baleen ramrod with worm tail and horn tip is housed in single beaded pipe with wide sling loop. In typical French fashion ramrod tail extends well into butt. Breech plugs have platinum touch holes. Breech iron has tall ears as sighting aid. Locks with slightly arched plates, long bodies and long tails, have finely filed inset pans, and are fitted with bridled friction frizzens with nicely filed teats. Round bodied serpentine cocks have neatly filed in scrolled reinforcing. Lock tails are nicely filed with acanthus decoration. The only markings are makers name on right lockplate, and “St. Etienne” on left. (Thomas is listed as working in St. Etienne between 1804 and 1809 (in Heer’s)). Dark, somewhat burl figured European walnut stock has nicely cut coarse checkering at grip and forend with raised, carved acanthus at top of grip. Iron furniture is finely filed in relief decoration. Spring loaded trap with release lever on left side of butt houses bayonet. Drop at heel: 2-3/16″, drop at comb: 1-1/8″. Weight with bayonet: 6 lbs 0 oz. LOP: 13-1/4″. CONDITION: Good. Metal parts show an old cleaning, and are all silver to gray brown patina, with some scattered pitting on bbls. Stock is very fine with no noted repairs, and retains a considerable amount of what appears to be its orig finish with considerable hand wear, oil has been added over the years as maintenance, producing a very fine patina. Bores are good with some pitting toward muzzles. Locks and frizzens are crisp. A lovely and undoubtedly shootable French double. 48997-1 MGM10 (7,000-12,000) – Lot 3464

3465
$8,050.00

HENRY NOCK DOUBLE FLINTLOCK GAME GUN.

SN 4200. (ca 1802) Cal. 20 Bore. 32″ Twist bbls are engraved “H. NOCK LONDON. GUN MAKER. To His MAJESTY”. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with London black powder proofs, and bottom of left bbl with SN. Possibly orig, hickory ramrod with brass head and tail with steel worm under cap, mounts through two pipes with nicely beaded ends. Patent breeches with gold touch holes and inlaid gold bands at rear, are stamped with proofs, and right with “PATENT”. Breech iron is engraved with feather borders and acanthus. Locks with chamfered plates and rebated tails feature gold lined waterproof pans, and roller frizzens with rollers on feather springs which have nicely filed finials. Well filed serpentine cocks are also chamfered. Locks are engraved with line borders and “H. NOCK”. Trigger plate has large pineapple finial matching thimble. Double beaded trigger guard is engraved with dog contemplating flushing bird. The same dog watches two flushing birds on steel buttplate. Striking European walnut stock is nicely veined and lightly figured. Square point pattern checkering with mullered borders is at grip. Stock mounts to bbls with single captive side nail through oval silver escutcheons. Bore diameter: left -.610, right -.608. Wall thickness: left -.025, right -.022. Drop at heel: 2-3/8″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 5 lbs 7 oz. LOP: 14”. CONDITION: Good. Bbls retain traces of orig finish with spots of pitting. Area under bbl where covered by wood has some fairly deep pitting. Locks are mostly gray brown patina, with some light pitting. Other furniture cleaned many years ago, are mostly pewter gray with brown spotting, engraving relatively clear. Stock is sound with considerable hand worn patina over what is most likely an old refinish with numerous light marks. Wood around locks is solid, does not show any repairs. There is an old stress crack at side nail on belly of forend, and some small chips of wood missing at finial of thimble. Bores are good, with pitting toward muzzles. Locks are excellent, show no repairs, and spark exceptionally well. A fast handling, most likely shootable, double flint by one of the most revered craftsman of his day, inventor of central fire breeching. 49224-6 MGM59 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 3465

3466
$920.00

FANCY GOLD INLAID PERCUSSION GAME GUN.

SN NSN. Cal. 12 ga. 32″ Twist bbls are gold inlaid “SUPERIOR LAMINATED STEEL” on concave rib in front of a gold inlaid fox. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with Belgian proofs. German silver tipped baleen ramrod has worm at tail under brass cap, and is held to bbls through two beaded pipes. Patent breeches are nicely filed and have gold blow-outs. Bar locks with tall serpentine hammers, breech iron, and all other iron furniture is flush gold inlaid with line borders, geometric patterns, and open scroll with foliate highlights. Trigger guard finials and thimble are nicely shaped. Lightly figured European walnut straight grip stock measures 14-1/2″ over steel buttplate. Only the grip has point pattern checkering. A vacant German silver shield is on toe line. Stock attaches to bbls with captive side nail through gold inlaid oval escutcheons. Bore diameter: left -.729, right -.727. Wall thickness: left -.032, right -.030. Drop at heel: 2-3/8″, drop at comb: 1-3/4″. Weight: 8 lbs 3 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. CONDITION: Good. Bbls are an even brown patina with some light flecking. Locks and other furniture show some orig bright polish, with brown staining. Stocks retain most of their orig finish with numerous marks and scratches. Right lock is a bit mushy, left lock is crisp. Bores are lightly pitted throughout. Stock is sound. 49104-3 MGM378 (2,250-3,250) – Lot 3466

3467
$0.00

INCREDIBLE, NEAR MINT, PAIR OF LEPAGE PERCUSSION LARGE BORE HOLSTER PISTOLS WITH RAISED GOLD AND SILVER INLAY, HOUSED IN THEIR ORIGINAL CASE, WITH ACCESSORIES AND LEATHER OUTER COVER.

SN NSN. Cal. .638 Groove diameter. 12 Groove rifled 9″ Bernard twist bbls, with flat tapered integral top ribs, and soldered on bottom ribs, are gold inlaid “LePage Moutier a Paris” (working 1842 – 1868, gunmaker to the king and princes) on central portion of top ribs. These bbls are further embellished at breech and muzzles with gold and silver inlay in raised relief outlining other silver inlay of scrolls and foliage. Captive bridled steel ramrods mount through single pipes with silver band inlay. This fine raised gold and silver inlay extends to patent breeches and breech irons which are also embellished with crossed flags. Locks with rebated tails and tall serpentine round bodied hammers continue the theme of raised gold and silver inlay in scrolled foliate and floral motifs. Trigger guards have gold and silver inlay on bows; one gun has crossed flags with crescent moon finials on staffs, and central banner depicting a crescent moon. Other trigger guard has central staff festooned with tassels and hung with a spiked shield, top of staff with crescent moon. Steel grip caps also with silver inlay, have lanyard rings and hinged cap boxes. Dense, rosewood stocks are deeply relief carved with large scrolls and acanthus highlights. Fine shells are at rear portions of butts, and a burst of acanthus at tops. These extraordinary pistols are cased in their original rosewood box with shaped brass medallion inlet in lid engraved “FM”. Interior is lined in dark green velvet. Bottom portion is french fitted for pistols and accessories, including rosewood handled nipple wrench, high quality case hardened nutcracker type ball mold with sprue cutter, brass tipped walnut cleaning rod with round horn knob, and exceptional quality copper bodied German silver topped powder flask marked “Boche a Paris” on spout. There are two covered compartments with horn knobs, one of which contains a small green and brown pasteboard box housing a pair of replacement nipples. A matching larger box (possibly for patches), marked with makers name (LePage Moutier a Paris”) is in another compartment. This excellent quality case is housed in its calfskin leather, felt lined, outer cover. CONDITION: Pistols are exceptionally fine, possibly unfired since proof, and exceptionally well preserved as to orig finish, with only the slightest of light handling marks visible, mostly on bbls, with one or two light marks in wood. Bores are brilliant with one or two flecks of rust visible about 3″ back from muzzle of one pistol. Locks are crisp. Nipples retain nearly all of their orig blue. Stocks are still light in color, as is all carving. These pistols appear to have not even been wiped down since their manufacture. Exterior of case is exceptionally fine, as protected by its outer cover, which shows considerable scuffing, rubbing, and has a few tears. Accessories are excellent, appear unused. Interior cloth is excellent, but with many compressions, as expected from guns and accessories. Pasteboard containers are clean and bright. Large container has some considerable chipping, and partially detached top. A wonderful highest quality pair of pistols in an unbelievable state of preservation, worthy of the finest collection. 49538-1 MGM412 (35,000-50,000) – Lot 3467

3468
$0.00

EXCEPTIONALLY FINE HIGH CONDITION CASED PAIR OF JOHN BLANCH PERCUSSION OFFICERS/ DUELING PISTOLS.

SN NSN. Cal. .652 Smooth bore. 9-1/2″ Brown finished twist octagonal bbls with under ribs, are engraved “London” on tops. Engraved, case hardened patent breeches are inlaid with two gold bands and fitted with cylindrical drums with platinum blow-outs holding nipples. Breech irons have integral rear sights, and are scroll engraved. Case hardened locks are converted from flint, possibly by Blanch, as his company was in business between 1809 – 1900, and was at 29 Gracechurch Street from 1825 – 1849 (label in case). Locks retain flash fences, have rebated squared tails, back sliding safeties, and are fitted with flat-faced, serpentine, percussion hammers with stylized dolphin heads. Rear portions of lockplates and areas in front of hammers, are engraved with acanthus and feather details. Front portions of plates where frizzen springs would have been, and faces of hammers, are engraved with well cut open scroll. “Blanch” is at the center of each lockplate. European walnut stocks with flat checkered bag grips, transition to bbls with silver caps, and attach to bbls with captive side nails through square silver escutcheons. There are also square silver crest plates at tops of grips. Trigger plates are fitted with set triggers. Blued trigger guards with spurs, have armorial engraving on bows and stylized pineapple finials. Brass tipped greenheart ramrods, one with worm under brass end, mount through plain pipes and well filed tailpipes. Quartered oak case with pivoting hook closure has inset brass medallion on top. Case is lined in green cloth and has large John Blanch, 29 Gracechurch Street paper label in lid. Case has two lidded compartments with “certifiable antique ivory” knobs, and contains a very fine array of orig accessories including ebony handled nipple wrench with pricker, rosewood and brass loading rod, nutcracker type ball mold marked “17”, mainspring vice, and a copper bodied oval powder/ ball/ cap flask marked “SYKES”. Covered compartments hold balls, Eely Brothers caps in tin, wad punch with dimpled cutting edge marked “16”, and a number of cut wads. PROVENANCE: Ex-Collection of Charles A. Lamb. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, possibly unfired since conversion. Bbls retain over 90% orig brown, silvered on sharp edges, and with a few small patches of cleaned oxidation. Case hardened patent breeches, locks and hammers retain nearly all their vivid color. Trigger guards retain over 90% of their brilliant fire blue, silvered on sharp edges of bows and with some flaking at grips. Stocks retain nearly all of their orig French polish, with a considerable number of marks, light dents, and scratches, mostly on left sides from contact with items in case. Locks are crisp. Set triggers work well. Bores are excellent, bright and shiny, with only a hint of frosting toward muzzles. Case is excellent. Exterior retains nearly all of what appears to be its orig light varnish, with a number of minor stains, scratches, and marks. Brass of medallion is slightly toned. Interior cloth is excellent, as is label, which only has one rub through from contact with drum of one gun, and a slight impression from the other. Label is lightly foxed. Accessories are excellent, near new, some appear unused. A truly exceptional high condition pair of best guns. 49642-4 MGM447 IVORY (17,000-22,000) – Lot 3468

3469
$13,225.00

VERY FINE PAIR OF SILVER MOUNTED GOLD DECORATED OTTOMAN FLINTLOCK PISTOLS, CIRCA 1790.

SN NSN. These very fine flintlock pistols have superb Turkish Damascus bbls and are decorated on the breeches, locks, hammer, cocks and frizzens with finely engraved raised relief of pure gold. The walnut Circassian walnut stocks are completely inlaid with engraved silver, panoplies of arms, expanded flower heads, wire work and plaques. False ramrods also of silver. Side plates finely cast and chased with portrait bust and monster. Bbls are key fastened. Triggers are finely articulated. Locks have rainproof pans and roller bearing frizzen springs. Patent breeches most unusual on pistols of this period. Silver thumb pieces cast and chased in high relief. Spurred butt caps are relatively austere with skull crusher pommels. PROVENANCE: F. Theodore Dexter 34 Year Scrapbook wherein they are described as French. Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Metal is excellent with little or no pitting. Gold is nearly perfect condition, unrubbed and very crisp. All silver is relatively unrubbed as well and engraving extremely crisp. Trigger guards lightly engraved “ML-539B”. Damascus bbls are nearly as new. Bores indicate absolutely no use. 43018-81 MZ16 (8,000-12,000) – Lot 3469

3470
$9,775.00

HIGH ORIGINAL CONDITION PEPPERBOX BY J. WITTON IN ITS ORIGINAL CASE WITH FINE ACCESSORIES.

SN NSN. Cal. .425 Smooth bore. Exceptionally well machined and filed case hardened six bbl cluster measures 3-1/4″. Each bbl has small silver front bead. Hammerless case hardened boxlock action is near fully engraved with well cut, large, open, shaded scroll. Scroll engraved trigger guard and trigger are blued. Back strap is engraved “J. Witton Old Broad St London.” (working 1841 – 1850). Grips are fully checkered and a cap box is in butt. Pepperbox is housed in its orig mahogany case with flush mounted brass handle in rectangular plate. Case is lined in green baize, and has orig label in lid. Case contains an array of high quality accessories, including an exceptionally fine 3″ long (including spout) German silver powder flask, small pewter oil bottle, nutcracker type ball mold marked “WD” (William Davis) and no. “74”, ebony handled loading rod, turned bone handled dusting brush, and an ebony handled nipple key with fork type end specially made for the type of nipples used in this gun. Two covered compartments contain other items including spare nipples, and the key, as well as some lead balls. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining over 90% orig case hardening color on bbls and action, with brown staining and discoloration on top and bottom strap. Trigger and trigger guard retain over 70% of their orig blue. Bores are somewhat stained. Case is very fine with a number of light marks and front edge has chip on corner. Interior cloth is very fine with some rubs and compressions. Label is fine, with more rubs, slightly foxed. Accessories are very fine to excellent. 49403-5 MGM415 (8,000-12,000) – Lot 3470

3471
$0.00

EXCEPTIONAL HIGH ORIGINAL CONDITION RING TRIGGER UNDERHAMMER PEPPERBOX BY J. R. COOPER WITH CASE.

SN NSN. (ca 1850) Cal. .485 Bore diameter. 3-1/2″ Case hardened six bbl cluster is numbered 1 through 6 on top of each bbl, and stamped with Birmingham proof on rib between each bbl. German silver boxlock action has top and bottom straps solid cast and extending to case hardened engraved steel grip cap with trap. Ring trigger, under hammer, nipple shroud, and top sliding safety are all temper blued. Action and straps are engraved with full coverage well cut, large, shaded acanthus scroll. “J. R. Cooper’s Patent” is in scrolled riband on left side. Dark walnut grips are fully checkered. This fine pistol is housed in its orig mahogany case with inlet brass corners, and fancy brass inlet medallion on top. Interior is lined in green baize, and contains a number of orig accessories, including ebony handled nipple wrench with pricker, wad cutter marked “40”, W. D. (William Davis) marked nutcracker type ball mold with sprue cutter also marked “No 42″, rosewood and brass loading rod, 4” long copper bodied plain bag flask with brass top marked “Sykes”, and a tin of percussion caps. CONDITION: Excellent, appears unfired. Case hardening on bbls is excellent with some flaking loss on tops of three bbls. Fire blued parts are excellent. Action is crisp. Case is excellent with most of its orig exterior finish, with some light marks and a few stress cracks. Interior cloth has a few rubs and cuts, but is mostly clean and bright. Accessories are excellent. 49403-8 MGM419 (8,000-12,000) – Lot 3471

3472
$10,925.00

AS FOUND, CASED PAIR OF PRE REVOLUTIONARY WAR SILVER MOUNTED OFFICERS PISTOLS BY WATERS OF BIRMINGHAM.

SN NSN. (ca 1775/76) Cal. .559 Bore diameter. 8″ Iron bbls are stamped “PRO” “VED” on scroll engraved octagonal breech section, which transitions to swamped round through wedding band, muzzles slightly flared. Locks with flat chamfered plates and rebated tails have integral pans with bridled friction frizzens, frizzen springs with teardrop and teat finials. Flat faced serpentine cocks are also chamfered. Locks are engraved with geometric borders, some scroll, and floral highlights. “WATERS” is in scrolled riband in front of each cock (most certainly John Waters well known gunmaker from Birmingham working between 1766 and 1788). Dense European walnut stocks with raised beads and drop points around locks and sideplates, extend to muzzles and are pinned to bbls. Stocks are fitted with finely detailed cast silver mounts, hallmarked for Birmingham, sterling, with date stamp “C” for 1775/ 76, and with makers mark “CF” (Charles Freeth). Double beaded trigger guards with floral engraving on bows, have raised relief acorn finials. Butts are capped with grotesque masks. Sideplates are of scrolled relief acanthus finely inletted. Relief cast vacant crest plates with acanthus decoration, at top of grip are also hallmarked. This area is also embellished with typical for period, silver wire inlay in floral and scroll pattern. Late Georgian or early Victorian rosewood veneered case with inset brass corners and central brass shield, is lined in what was once most likely purple velvet, but is now brown. There are two compartments with walnut veneered oak covers having brass knobs. CONDITION: Fine, as found, showing considerable wear from continued every day use. Engraved details on iron parts are slightly softened from normal cleaning. Wood has many small marks and scratches in its orig finish. Silver has fine patina, and retains most of its detail. One pistol shows a 1″ well done period of use repair in stock under cock. Removal of lock reveals an old replaced mainspring. This same pistol has also been cracked through to sideplate with period steel rectangle repair under lock. Otherwise locks are complete, original, and operable. What is most likely a later period of use casing shows an exterior refinish over many light scratches and marks. Interior cloth is very good. Pistols fit case well, and are pleasingly presented. 49224-2 MGM92 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 3472

3473
$8,050.00

FINE CONDITION CASED PAIR OF LARGE BORE BLAKE & CO. BOXLOCK PERCUSSION BELT PISTOLS.

SN NSN. Cal. .672 Diameter smooth bore. 6″ Twist octagonal bbls are engraved “Blake & Co London” (most likely John Blake, at 253 Wapping, working under this name from 1855 to 1864) on top flats. Bbls are fitted with bottom ribs holding steel bridled ramrods. Case hardened boxlock actions are fitted with back sliding safeties, which engage at half cock, and belt hooks mounted on left sides. Locks have serpentine, round bodied, side hammers, and are engraved with 60% coverage nicely cut, open scroll. Dense European walnut grips are nearly fully checkered, and have steel caps with scroll engraved traps. Truncated rectangular silver crest plates are at top rears of grips. Pistols are housed in what appears to be their orig mahogany case, with dual hook closure, and inlet truncated brass initial plate on top. Case is lined in dark green baize, and contains nutcracker type ball mold, small pewter oil bottle, ebony handled nipple wrench, short loading/ cleaning rod with horn knob, and a tin of Eely caps with green paper label. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining well over 85% orig finishes on wood and metal, with only slight high edge wear. Twist finish of bbls and color hardening of action are vibrant. Bores are lightly pitted throughout. Locks are crisp. Case is fine with many marks and scuffs. Front portion has some repaired cracks in need of repair again. Interior cloth is fine, cloth in lid replaced. Accessories are good, except ball mold which is rusted and pitted. 49538-2 MGM414 (7,000-10,000) – Lot 3473

3474
$0.00

CASED PAIR OF WILLIAM PARKER PERCUSSION BELT PISTOLS.

SN 5800. (ca 1838) Cal. .485 Bore diameter. 3-1/2″ Octagonal bbls are engraved “W Parker” on top flats, “Holborn London” on top rights, and “Maker to His Majesty” on top lefts. Bottoms of bbls have ribs holding captive steel ramrods. Percussion boxlock actions have sliding safeties on top tangs, folding spur triggers, and blued steel belt hooks affixed to left sides. Actions and hammers are scroll engraved. SNs are on bottom tangs. Walnut stocks with flared grips are nicely checkered, and vacant silver crest plates are at top rears of grips and on bottoms of butts. Guns are housed in their orig walnut case with dual pivoting hook closure and central round brass medallion on top. Case has been reinforced at a later time with brass straps across top and at corners. Interior is lined in dark green velvet, and has orig paper William Parker label in lid. Case contains a red morocco leather covered flask/ ball magazine, rosewood handled nipple key, and a nutcracker ball mold marked “60”. There are two covered compartments with brass knobs, one containing lead balls. CONDITION: Very fine. Actions and bbls retain most of their orig case hardening color. Bottom ribs, ramrods and belt hooks retain most of their blue. All metal parts have some scattered pinprick pitting. Bores are lightly pitted. Actions crisp. Case is fine with noted repairs. Interior cloth shows normal compressions and rubs. Label has some rust stains. Partitions are good. Accessories are fine. 49538-3 MGM418 (6,000-8,000) – Lot 3474

3475
$0.00

FINE CASED PAIR OF H. DOWLING DOUBLE BARREL PERCUSSION TRAVELING PISTOLS.

SN NSN. Cal. .52. Cased matching pair of H. Dowling double bbl percussion traveling pistols. 3-1/4″ bbls, checkered stocks with German silver buttcap, lock plates, hammers and bbl tangs are engraved as is the trigger guard and ramrod thimble. Orig case with H. Dowling label on inside of lid. Case contains powder flask, bullet mold, “certifiable antique ivory” handled bullet starter, and cap tin. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Fine overall. Both pistols are in almost matching condition. Bbls retain about 50% Damascus finish with two platinum bands at the breech. Locks are marked “Dowling” and show a silvered case colored finish. Hammers are fine showing traces of case color. Stocks are fine with no cracks or breaks, some minor handling marks commensurate with the age of the pistol. There are old collector or museum inventory numbers marked on the rib of each bbl. Pistol 1) “DC-5046”, Pistol 2) “DC-5047”. 49358-1 TEP C&R; IVORY (6,000-8,000) – Lot 3475

3476
$4,887.50

CASED PAIR OF DESPONDS A MORGES PERCUSSION TARGET PISTOLS.

SN NSN. .395 Groove diameter. Multi groove rifling. 9″ Browned octagon bbls are stamped “1” and “2” on tops, and have heat blued blade front sights dovetailed through. Patent breeches are well filed, and engraved in feather and foliate pattern. Breech irons with matching engraving have screw adjustable blade rear sights. Locks with flat plates are fitted with flat faced serpentine hammers. Engraving is well cut with 40% coverage foliate scrolls and “DESPONDS A MORGES” in front of hammers. (Most likely B. Desponds of Morges in Vaud, Western Switzerland, working between 1816 and 1850). Steel furniture with stylized pineapple finials are nicely filed. Finger spurs are affixed to trigger guard bows. Triggers are set. Dense root European walnut stocks have flared butts fitted with cap boxes with shell motif silver covers. Bottoms of covers are marked “I PECKIERS”. Ramrods were never present, and thimbles are blocked off and false (being for decoration only). Pistols are housed in what appears to be their orig walnut case with inset squared D-handle and central silver oval. Top compartment is semi french fitted for pistols, and some accessories, including a walnut loading rod, long handled turnscrew, and rectangular copper bodied powder flask with brass top. Bottom compartment is accessed by a drawer on right side, which contains a loading mallet, and other compartment with tin box containing a patch cutter, metal oil bottle, loading funnel, a tin of Eley’s percussion caps, and the key. CONDITION: Fine. Bbls retain most of what appears to be their orig brown. Locks and other furniture retain most of their orig finishes. Stocks retain most of their french polish with numerous handling marks and scratches. Bores are fine, lightly pitted. Locks are crisp. Case finish is good. Interior cloth is soiled and compressed, slightly faded. Accessories are good. 49145-1 MGM413 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 3476

3477
$0.00

CASED PAIR OF LACY SWIVEL BREECH PERCUSSION MUFF PISTOLS.

SN NSN. Cal. 36. Fine cased pair of Muff pistols with 2-1/4″ rnd screw bbls, with center hammers in flat side frames that have safety’s. Front of the trigger bow has an attached nipple shield for the bottom bbl. Triggers are early style with curled tips. Mounted with checkered, bag-shaped walnut grips that have small silver ovals in the back edges. Frames, trigger guards and hammers are lightly engraved in foliate arabesque patterns. Left sides of frames are marked “LACY & CO” and right sides “LONDON”. Accompanied by their orig, green felt lined mahogany casing that has concealed brass handle in the lid and mortised brass lock in the front with a tall dust shield. Interior has its orig paper label inside the lid marked “LACY & REYNOLDS”. Bottom is compartmented for the pistols, a tiny copper & brass flask, a rosewood handled nipple wrench that has nipple pick in the butt and an all metal cleaning rod/rammer. Left rear corner and front right corner have covered compartment with turned bone pulls. Rare pair of pistols seldom seen in the U.S. CONDITION: Very good. Metal is mostly a blue/grey patina with bright case colors on hammer shanks. Stocks are sound showing very light wear and retain most of their orig oil finish. Mechanics are crisp, strong dark bores. Case is sound with light handling and storage nicks & scratches and retains most of a lightly restored finish. Interior is moderately to heavily faded with light soil. Accessories are fine. 49538-4 JR (4,000-6,000) – Lot 3477

3478
$6,900.00

HIGH ORIGINAL CONDITION PAIR OF CHARLES MOORE BOXLOCK PERCUSSION FOLDING TRIGGER MUFF PISTOLS WITH ORIGINAL CASE AND FINE ACCESSORIES.

SN NSN. Cal. 38 Smooth bore. 1-5/8″ Case hardened, octagonal bbls are fixed to small, case hardened, boxlock, percussion actions with folding spur triggers that fold into position when locks are cocked. Sliding safeties are on top tangs. Actions are scroll engraved and left sides are engraved “C. MOORE” “77. ST JAMES’S” “ST T. LONDON”. Walnut bag grips are near fully checkered and have silver caps. Oval silver crest plates are at tops of grips. Pistols are housed in their orig rosewood case, with central brass round medallion. Interior is lined in royal blue velvet, and is semi-french fitted for an array of orig accessories including bright polished steel nutcracker type ball mold marked “70”, ebony handled nipple key, bone handled dusting brush, another steel nipple key/ wrench for removing bbls, and a steel and brass loading rod. Central compartment holds a very fine German silver combination powder flask/ ball magazine/ cap box. There are two small covered compartments with turned bone knobs, one of which holds some lead balls. CONDITION: Excellent. Pistols retain nearly all of their orig finishes, with slight silvering on sharp edges, and some light pitting on bottom tang of one pistol. Bores are excellent. Case is very fine to excellent, retaining nearly all of its orig french polish finish, with one large shrinkage crack through center of top, and some light marks. Interior cloth is very fine, with compressions and light soiling. Some partitions are loose. Accessories are generally excellent. 49403-4 MGM417 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 3478

3479
$0.00

FINE PAIR OF FRANCOTTE PERCUSSION BOXLOCK FOLDING TRIGGER MUFF PISTOLS WITH ORIGINAL CASE AND ACCESSORIES RETAILED BY CHAUDUN.

SN NSN. Cal. 40. This high condition pair of small pistols have 1-1/2″ browned twist bbls affixed to bright polished boxlock actions with folding spur triggers which pop into place when cocked. Actions are near fully engraved with well cut, large scroll. “AUGte FRANCOTTE” and “A LIEGE” is engraved in oval on top tangs. The familiar AF crowned trademarks are on bottom fronts of actions. Fluted ebony stocks also have carved acanthus and scroll decoration, and terminate in nicely filed steel caps. Pistols are cased in their orig rosewood box with brass wire inlay and central rectangle on top. Interior is lined in scarlet velvet with retailers name and address (Chaudun a Paris) in lid (ca 1840). Bottom is french fitted for pistols and orig accessories including small steel ball mold, turned ebony cap box, and turned ebony powder flask with screw-off top. Two covered compartments have ebony knobs, one contains a key. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining nearly all orig finishes on wood and metal, with some staining at breech area, residual from being fired. Bores are slightly pitted. Case retains most of its orig french polish, with some staining, scratches, and a large check through top. Interior cloth is fine, with compressions and light soiling from guns and accessories, which are very fine to excellent. 49538-7 MGM416 (3,000-4,000) – Lot 3479

3480
$2,785.00

CASED PAIR OF PERCUSSION HOLSTER PISTOLS WITH BRIDLED RAMRODS BY CLIVE.

SN NSN. Cal. .588 Bore diameter. 6-1/2″ Damascus octagon bbls are engraved “London” on tops. Bbls are fitted with bridled steel ramrods. Patent breeches have close set nipples and have inlaid gold bands at rears. Scroll engraved breech irons have integral V-notch rear sights. Lockplates are fitted with slightly serpentine flat faced hammers. Hammers and lockplates are engraved with open foliate scroll with small stand-of-arms at rears. “Clive” (most likely John Clive, of Birmingham, working 1814-1832) is at the center of each lockplate. Trigger guards with stand-of-arms on bows have stylized pineapple finials. Nicely marbled European walnut stocks with flat checkered bag grips, are graced with rectangular crest plates with truncated corners at tops of grips, and angled steel tips which act as guards for ramrod bridles. Stocks attach to bbls with captive side nails through rectangular silver escutcheons. What appears to be orig mahogany case with pivoting hook closure, has inlet brass circle on lid. Interior is lined in dark green baize. Case contains a copper and brass combination powder flask/ ball and cap receptacle by “Batty”, steel nutcracker type ball mold, brass and ebony loading rod, tin oiler, and a finely made pewter oil bottle. A number of lead balls are in one covered compartment with bone knob, and a glass oil bottle with cork stopper is under another. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbls retain most of what appears to be their orig brown, showing some spots of cleaning and light pitting. Patent breeches retain a considerable amount, maybe as much as 60% case hardening color. Lockplates also have a considerable amount of their color, quite strong where protected. Stocks retain most of their orig french polish finish with numerous light marks and dents. Breech irons are considerably proud of wood. Triggers retain most of a bright blue. Trigger guards have a considerable amount of their charcoal blue with oxidation on bows (may clean). Locks are crisp. Case retains some renewed finish over what appears to be its orig finish. Interior cloth is fine with compressions. There are a number of rubbed through cloth on partitions. Accessories are good to fine. 49313-1 MGM260 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 3480

3481
$2,875.00

FINE QUALITY PAIR OF FLINTLOCK HOLSTER PISTOLS BY SMITH, PARTIALLY SILVER MOUNTED.

SN NSN. Cal. .625 Smooth bore. 7-1/2″ Octagon twist bbls are engraved “LONDON” on tops, and have under ribs with single plain pipes holding brass tipped greenheart ramrods with brass tails having steel worms under caps. Patent breeches have sprays of scroll engraved on tops, and have gold bands at rears with platinum lined touchholes. Locks with deeply chamfered plates and rebated tails are fitted with semi-waterproof pans, bridled roller frizzens with rollers on springs, high breasted serpentine flat faced cocks, and back sliding safeties. Locks are engraved with flourishes of open foliage. “Smith” is at bottom center of each plate (most probably William Smith, working in London ca 1775 – 1820). Dense European walnut stocks have checkered grips which flare dramatically to flat bases. Bases are silver mounted with feather engraved band around perimeter, and central unengraved ovals on bottoms. Steel trigger guards have scroll on bows and stylized pineapple finials. There are lozenge shaped silver crest plates at tops of grips. Stocks end in silver tips, and attach to bbls with captive side nails through oval silver escutcheons. CONDITION: Very fine, refinished, as found. Metal parts have newer finishes applied many years ago over considerable light pitting, engraving on bbls rather soft. Metal finishes have much accumulated grime. Stocks retain nearly all of a smooth oil refinish, no repairs noted, sharp edges slightly rounded. Locks and frizzens are crisp. Two silver pins are missing from butt collar on one pistol. 48577-1 MGM317 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 3481

3482
$27,025.00

*EXTREMELY RARE NAVY CONTRACT COLT MODEL 1900 SEMI-AUTO PISTOL.

SN 1050, Navy SN 50. Cal. 38ACP (38 Rimless/Smokeless). Blue finish with 6″ bbl, orig half moon front sight & articulated rear sight that serves as a firing pin block safety and a checkered-spur hammer. Fitted with 2-pc smooth, highly figured walnut grips. Left side of frame has Navy SN “U.S.N. 50” and Colt inspection mark of a “B” in a triangle on left front web of trigger guard. Slide has usual markings on both sides. Right side of frame has SN and there is a small trident stamped on right front web of trigger-bow. Accompanied by one orig magazine which is nickel plated with patent date on base plate. Accompanied by a full box (50 rds) of Remington 38 automatic ammunition. This is one of Colt’s lowest production semi-auto pistols with only about 3500 manufactured 1900-1903. They were made with front & rear slide serrations, with both high spur and rnd spur hammers and later in production the sight safety was replaced with a simple fixed sight. Many of the orig sight safety pistols were returned to have this feature removed and replaced with a fixed sight. Few remain today in completely orig configuration. This is one of the most rare of all military contracts for handguns with only 50 ever having been ordered. It is also unusual in that the Navy SN corresponds with last 2 digits of factory SN. PROVENANCE: The William Smith Collection. CONDITION: Very fine to extremely fine. Overall retains 93-95% glossy orig factory blue with scattered light scratches & minor edge wear & some slight thinning on slide. Sight safety & hammer retain most of their orig bright case colors & trigger most of its niter blue. Magazine retains about all of its orig nickel finish. Grips are sound with nicks & dings and retain most of their orig varnish. Grip screws retain about all of their orig niter blue. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. Ammunition is sealed in plastic and not examined. Box is fine. This pistol is suitable for inclusion in the very finest private or museum collection. 49312-6 JR224 C&R (17,500-27,500) – Lot 3482

3483
$14,950.00

*RARE COLT MODEL 1900 SIGHT SAFETY SEMI-AUTO PISTOL.

SN 1992. Cal. 38 ACP. Blue finish with 6″ bbl and smooth 2-pc walnut grips. Slide has front serrations and the orig thin half-moon front sight and the rear sight which doubles as a safety, which when in the “down” position locks the firing pin preventing accidental firing. Left side of slide has usual markings with Browning’s 1897 patent date and the Colt name & address. Left rear end of the slide is marked with the Rampant Colt trademark in a circle. Right side of slide has standard markings. Accompanied by one orig nickel plated magazine with patent date on the base plate. There were only about 3500 of these scarce pistols produced 1900-1903 with both front & rear slide serrations, hammers with tall spurs such as found here and later with rnd spurs. About mid-production the sight safety was no longer employed and was replaced with a fixed sight in the top rear of the slide. Many sight safety pistols were altered by having the sight safety removed and a fixed sight installed. Very few completely orig Model 1900 pistols remain today. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Fine. Overall retains 75-80% glossy orig blue, somewhat thinned, showing holster wear on sides of the slide. Front & backstraps are mostly a blue/grey patina. Hammer retains strong case colors and the sight safety bright colors on right side. Grips are sound with a few light nicks & scratches and retain about 50% orig varnish on right side with the balance hand worn patina. Mechanics are fine. Bright shiny bore. 49059-192 JR C&R (4,500-7,500) – Lot 3483

3484
$6,900.00

*SCARCE COLT MILITARY MODEL 1902 SEMI-AUTO PISTOL.

SN 38779. Cal. 38 ACP. Blue finish with 6″ bbl and orig fixed sights. Slide has standard markings with Rampant Colt trademark at the left rear end. Hammer is spur type and is mounted with 2-pc hard rubber grips. Grip frame has a square butt with lanyard loop in the left heel. Accompanied by one all blue magazine. Also accompanied by a Colt factory letter which identifies this pistol in Cal. 38 with 6″ bbl, blue finish, type stocks not listed and shipped to Miller Morse Hardware Co., Winnipeg, Canada on Feb 21, 1916 in a 5 gun shipment. Additionally accompanied by 1 full and 1 partial box of Remington 38 automatic ammunition. These pistols were very popular in the day with a total production of about 18000 in the period 1902-1929. This model had several variations with both front & rear grasping grooves on the slide and both rnd and spur hammers. This model was a predecessor to the venerable Model 1911 and the grip angle was also adopted by both High Standard and Smith & Wesson for their pistols. This pistol had a strong resurgence of interest beginning in the 1950s by serious target shooters. It was considered to be very smooth and accurate with its long, steady rail design and remained in service for many additional years. PROVENANCE: The William Smith Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Overall retains about 97% strong glossy original Colt blue with only light holster wear at the muzzle, mostly on the left side. Elsewhere there is faint sharp edge wear and a small thin spot on the front strap. Hammer retains most of its original case colors. Grips are crisp showing only very light wear. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. About 18,000 of these early Colt automatic pistols were produced in the years 1902-1929. Both cartridge boxes are sealed in plastic and ammo was not examined. 49312-5 FTL C&R (6,000-10,000) – Lot 3484

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3485
$3,737.50

*COLT MILITARY 1902 MODEL SEMI-AUTO PISTOL.

SN 39923. Cal. 38 ACP. Blue finish with 6″ bbl and orig fixed sights. Slide has standard markings with Rampant Colt trademark at the left rear end. Hammer is spur type and it is mounted with 2-pc hard rubber grips. Grip frame has a square butt with lanyard loop in the left heel. Accompanied by one all blue magazine. Also accompanied by a Colt factory letter which identifies this pistol in Cal. 38 with 6″ bbl, blue finish, type of stocks not listed and shipped to Buckingham, Ensley, Carrigan Co. address unavailable on July 8 1919 in a 2 gun shipment. A quick Google search disclosed that the receiving company was located in Memphis, TN. These pistols were very popular in the day with a total production of about 18000 in the period 1902-1929. This model had several variations with both front & rear grasping grooves on the slide and both rnd and spur hammers. This model was a predecessor to the venerable Model 1911 and the grip angle was also adopted by both High Standard and Smith & Wesson for their pistols. This pistol had a strong resurgence of interest beginning in the 1950s by serious target shooters. It was considered to be very smooth and accurate with their long, steady rail design and remained in service for many additional years. Completely orig surviving examples are becoming quite rare. PROVENANCE: The William Smith Collection. CONDITION: Fine. Overall retains about 75% glossy orig blue, thinning on the slide with an area of fine pitting on the left side near the muzzle. Front & backstraps are mostly a blue/grey patina. Hammer retains strong case colors, faded on top edge and trigger retains dark fire blue. Grips are sound showing moderate diamond point wear, more so on the right side. Magazine retains about 60% orig blue. Mechanics are crisp. Very bright shiny bore. 49312-58 JR C&R (3,000-5,000) – Lot 3485

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3486
$5,175.00

*SCARCE COLT MODEL 1908 US PROPERTY MARKED GENERAL OFFICER’S PISTOL.

SN 136437. Cal. 380 ACP. All blue finish with 3-3/4″ bbl, fixed sights and standard markings on slide with “U.S. PROPERTY” marked on right center side of frame. Top, left rear side of frame is marked with a small ordnance wheel. Mounted with full checkered, silver medallion walnut grips and accompanied by one all blue magazine with marked base plate. This pistol was produced in 1942 during WWII and was probably issued to an officer during the war. Field & staff officers were also allowed to purchase these pistols but apparently very few took advantage. CONDITION: Very fine. Overall retains about 96-97% strong orig blue with only light sharp edge wear and some minor freckling left side of slide and rear edge of grip on the frame. Mechanics are crisp. Bright shiny bore. 49432-160 JR C&R (4,000-6,000) – Lot 3486

3487
$4,312.50

*SCARCE COLT MODEL 1909 ARMY DA REVOLVER.

SN 36460. Cal. 45 Colt. Blue finish with 5-1/2″ bbl, semi-partridge orig front sight, 2-line address and cal marking on left side. Left side plate is marked with the Colt “eye” & Rampant Colt trademark. Buttstrap has the U.S. Army and Model 1909 marking along with the SN. Mounted with smooth, 2-pc walnut grips matching numbered to this revolver. Buttstrap has a factory lanyard swivel. Right rear side of frame, rear face of cyl, bottom of bbl and bottom of both grips all have the “RAC” (Rinaldo A. Carr) sub-inspector initials. Top of right frame, behind cyl opening is stamped “F.B.”. Bottom of bbl is also marked “UNITED STATES PROPERTY”. Accompanied by a 1917 dated U.S. flap holster with Cheyenne plug in the toe which has a brass lanyard loop containing a rawhide leg thong. PROVENANCE: The William Smith Collection. Colt factory letter. Owned and carried in WWI by John Wesley Snyder, U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Harry S. Truman Administration June 6, 1946 – January 20, 1953. Lt. Snyder was an artillery officer and aid to General Leonard Wood. CONDITION: Revolver is very fine, overall retaining 90-92% glossy orig blue with edge wear and some fine flaking on the frame. Trigger and edges of hammer retain bright fire blue. Grips are sound showing light wear and retain most of their orig oil finish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. Holster is sound and retains about 70% orig tan finish. 49312-35 FTL C&R (2,500-5,000) – Lot 3487

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3488
$0.00

*SCARCE EARLY COLT MODEL 1911 SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL WITH WWI MILLS CANVAS ACCESSORIES.

SN 35375. Cal. .45 ACP. Early 1911 with 5″ bbl that has an “H” parallel to the bore and a “P” perpendicular to the bore. Slide has early markings with last patent date “1911” on left side and Rampant Colt at left rear end. Right side has Army markings and it has orig fixed sights with thin front blade and round top, U-notch rear sight. Left forward side of the frame is marked “UNITED STATES PROPERTY” and has the “WGP” (Maj. Walter G. Penfield) inspector initials above the magazine release. Mounted with diamond checkered walnut grips. Accompanied by an orig Mills brass tipped canvas swivel holster that has an extra web belt drop extender; a Mills WWI canvas web belt with brass furniture; a 1918 dated Mills canvas double mag pouch containing 2 additional 2-tone lanyard loop magazines & the very rare paper instruction sheet on preventing rust forming on magazine while in the pouch; an orig WWI Mills braided cotton & brass lanyard and a model 1917 plumb Bolo Machete dated 1918 with orig canvas & leather scabbard. Also accompanied by a Colt Factory letter which identifies this pistol in Cal .45 with 5″ bbl, blue finish, type of stocks not listed and shipped to Springfield Armory, June 17, 1913,in a 500 gun shipment. Consignor stated it took him several years to accumulate all of these accessories in like new condition as found here. This pistol was part of the first military contract of 1913 which were almost universally issued to Cavalry Units. They remained in service through the border skirmishes of the American Southwest, WWI, WWII, Korea and Viet Nam, remaining in service well into the 1970’s or later until replaced by the Beretta 9mm pistol. After being retired the majority of these pistols were either sold to foreign governments or to private citizens through the NRA/DCM (Division of Civilian Marksmanship). A great majority of these pistols were converted into target configuration with few remaining completely orig. In addition, a great number of those pistols were Arsenal refinished before being re-sold. Therefore finding one in completely orig configuration with orig finish is somewhat a rarity. Frankford Arsenal packet of “20 Pistol Ball Cartridges, Cal. .45, Model of 1911. For Automatic Pistol Model 1911.” In excellent condition, in full form, unopened and both of the fabric pull tabs are intact and present. The label is present, slightly faded, but clearly legible. PROVENANCE: The William Smith Collection. CONDITION: Very fine, all original. Slide retains about 95% glossy orig charcoal blue with some slight thinning around ejection port & a few light scratches on top. Frame retains about 90% glossy orig blue, thin on front strap & spring housing, strong & bright elsewhere. Grips show very light wear with one or two chipped diamonds. Bbl retains about 75% orig blue with bright shiny bore. Magazine retains about 85% of orig blue with dull white section. Mechanics are crisp. A hard to find pistol in hard to find condition. Other two spare magazines show heavy wear with one cleaned to bright metal. All of the canvas gear and Machete appear to be new and unused. 49312-25 FTL C&R (10,000-15,000) – Lot 3488

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3489
$9,775.00

*EXTREMELY FINE “BLACK ARMY” COLT MODEL 1911 SEMI-AUTO MILITARY PISTOL.

SN 150809. Cal. 45 ACP. Fine “Black Army” 1911 with orig 5″ bbl that has “PH” proofs parallel with axis of bore. Slide has usual markings with “1913″ the last patent date, Rampant Colt at left rear end of slide & orig fixed sights. Right side of slide has usual “U.S. ARMY” markings. Frame has “UNITED STATES PROPERTY” at left front side & the “GHS” (Gilbert H. Stewart) inspector initials just above the magazine release. Fitted with straight mainspring housing, long hammer spur & short grip safety spur. Mounted with diamond checkered walnut grips and accompanied by an orig lanyard loop, 2-tone magazine. Accompanied by a “US” marked Cavalry style swivel holster dated 1915, marked on the flap “B46” stamped upside down over “B33”. Inside the flap is marked in ink in 2 places “Lt T. Glover / Tank Corps / U.S.A.” Also accompanied by a Colt Factory letter which identifies this pistol in cal .45 with 5″ bbl, blue finish, type of stocks not listed and shipped to Commanding Officer Rock Island Arsenal on May 23, 1917, in a shipment of 786 pistols. This pistol was produced in the 1st contract of 1917 and virtually all pistols from that contract were issued & saw hard service through remainder of WWI, WWII and Korea. The brushed black finish found on these pistols is rather soft and easily worn. They remained in service into the 1960′s & 1970′s before being replaced by the Beretta 9 mm. Rarely is one found in such fine orig condition. PROVENANCE: Doug Smith Collection; The William Smith Collection. CONDITION: Extraordinarily fine. Overall retains about 99% strong orig factory brushed blue/black finish with only the most faint of muzzle edge wear from simply being handled over the years. Overall appears to be new & unfired. Grips are crisp with one or two chipped diamonds and show very light diamond point wear, again from simple handling. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. Holster is fine with some finish fading on the flap showing light soil and wear, missing the leg strap. 49312-26 JR C&R (9,000-12,000) – Lot 3489

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3490
$0.00

*SCARCE COLT “BLACK ARMY” MODEL 1911 SEMI-AUTOMATIC MILITARY PISTOL.

SN 158398. Cal. .45 ACP. Brushed black finish with orig 5″ bbl that has tiny “PH” inspector initials perpendicular to the bore. Left side of lug is marked with a small “5” and right side with a “T”. Slide has standard markings on left side with last patent date “1913” and Rampant Colt at left rear end. Right side has Army markings. Left front side of frame is marked “UNITED STATES PROPERTY” and it has the “GHS” (Gilbert H. Stewart) inspector initials just above the magazine release. Grip safety has short spur and hammer has long spur. Mounted with diamond checkered walnut grips and accompanied by 1 military, two-tone magazine. Also accompanied by a brown “US” flap holster by Perkins Campbell dated 1917. This pistol was produced in 1917 and undoubtedly was issued during WWI. The black brushed finish on these pistols is rather soft and easily worn. Very few are found today with much orig finish. These pistols served throughout WWI, WWII, Korea and Viet Nam until replaced by the Beretta 9mm pistol. Many thousands of these venerable pistols were sold as surplus and altered into target pistols. Very few survive today in orig configuration. CONDITION: Very fine. Slide retains about 95-96% strong orig brush blue finish with some freckling on top right side and very light muzzle end wear. Frame retains about 95% strong orig finish with thinning and freckling on the front strap and spring housing and only slight front edge wear. Grips are sound with a couple of small bruises on left side and show very light diamond point wear. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. Holster shows crackling and dulling on the flap otherwise is sound and retains about 90% orig brown finish. 49432-147 JR C&R (5,000-8,000) – Lot 3490

3491
$0.00

*INSCRIBED COLT MODEL 1911 BLACK ARMY SEMI-AUTO PISTOL.

SN 240869. Cal. 45 ACP. Usual configuration with 5″ bbl, that has “P” & “H” on the skirt parallel to the bore. Slide has usual markings with Rampant Colt at left rear. Right side of slide has standard 1911 U.S. Army markings and is engraved “L.S. GERBER”. Left front side of frame is marked “UNITED STATES PROPERTY” and it has the “JMG” (Lt. Col. J. M. Gilbert) inspector initials above the magazine release button. Mounted with diamond checkered walnut grips and accompanied by one orig two-tone military magazine. This pistol was produced late in 1918 shortly before the war had ended. Very likely it would have been issued during that conflict. Regardless, these pistols remained in service through the 1920s and 1930s, through WWII, Korea & Viet Nam, well into the 1970s & 80s, until replaced by the Beretta 9mm. The brushed blue/black finish of these pistols is rather soft and easily worn with simple handling and carrying in a holster and are rarely found today with high orig finish. Once the 1911 was declared surplus, a large majority of them were sold either to foreign governments or to American sportsman through the DCM (Division of Civilian Marksmanship) / NRA. Most of those pistols sold to the American public were altered into target pistols, further reducing the number of remaining orig pistols. CONDITION: Very fine, plus. Slide shows light muzzle end wear and faint sharp edge wear with some scattered surface discoloration and a series of fine scratches on the top right in front of rear sight. There are also a couple of small dings in the right slide serrations. Front strap has three small nicks and the straight spring housing has a small spot of wear, otherwise frame retains about all of its orig factory finish. Grips are sound showing very light diamond point wear, a little heavier on the bottom right. Magazine in equally fine. Mechanics are crisp. Bright shiny bore, shows very little, if any use. 49432-149 JR C&R (5,000-8,000) – Lot 3491

3492
$4,025.00

*COLT MODEL 1911 BLACK ARMY SEMI-AUTO PISTOL.

SN 328439. Cal. 45 ACP. Usual configuration with 5″ bbl, that has “P” & “H” on the skirt parallel to the bore. Slide has usual markings with Rampant Colt in the center. Right side of slide has standard 1911 U.S. Army markings. Left front side of frame is marked “UNITED STATES PROPERTY” and it has the Springfield Eagle and “S8” inspector mark above the magazine release button. Mounted with diamond checkered walnut grips and accompanied by one orig two-tone military magazine. This pistol was produced late in 1918 shortly before the war had ended. Very likely it would have been issued during that conflict. Regardless, these pistols remained in service through the 1920s & 1930s, through WWII, Korea & Viet Nam, well into the 1970s & 80s, until replaced by the Beretta 9mm. The brushed blue/black finish of these pistols is rather soft and easily worn with simple handling & carrying in a holster and are rarely found today with high orig finish. Once the 1911 was declared surplus, a large majority of them were sold either to foreign governments or to American sportsman through the DCM (Division of Civilian Marksmanship) / NRA. Most of those pistols sold to the American public were altered into target pistols, further reducing the number of remaining orig pistols. CONDITION: Very fine, overall retains about 95% strong, orig brushed blue/black finish showing light edge wear and some minor dulling over top of slide. Frame shows light flaking on the bottom front & right side which is now a barely noticable dark patina. Front strap & spring housing are fine, slight thinned on front strap with a small nick and a couple spots of flaking on spring housing. Grips are sound showing light diamond point wear. Mechanics are crisp. Bright shiny bore. 49432-145 JR C&R (4,000-6,000) – Lot 3492

3493
$2,875.00

*COLT 1911-A1 LEND-LEASE PISTOL.

SN 1712124. Cal. 45 ACP . 5″ bbl, parkerized finished. Checkered plastic grips. CONDITION: Very good, pistol shows 90% of the parkerized finish with some marring and high point wear on the slide and the frame. Bbl has been stamped with British proof marks, slide also shows a “BNP” proof, frame also shows a “BNP” proof and a crossed halbert proof. Slide also shows standard American “P” proof in front of rear sight. Left side of the frame shows standard “GHD” proof. This proofing indicates that this pistol was a lend-lease to England during WWII. Grips are very good with only slight mars. Magazine is full blue. 49438-3 TEP C&R (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3493

3494
$23,000.00

*RARE COLT FIRST YEAR OF PRODUCTION SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL.

SN C1102. Cal. .45 ACP. Very early commercial Colt with 5″ unmarked bbl that has blued skirt. Slide has early markings with last patent date 1911 on left side and “COLT AUTOMATIC CALIBRE 45” in 2-lines on right side. Left rear side of slide has the Rampant Colt in a circle trade mark. Right front side of frame is marked “GOVERNMENT MODEL” and left front side of frame has the SN. Trigger, hammer, thumb safety, slide lock and magazine catch are all bright fire blued. Slide and frame are high polish commercial charcoal blue. Grip safety has short spur and hammer has long spur. Top flat of frame by the disconnector hole is stamped with an “S” inspector initial which is also found on rear of slide under the firing pin retainer. Mounted with large diamond checkered walnut grips and accompanied by 1 commercial two-tone magazine with marked base. Also accompanied by a Colt Factory letter which identifies this pistol in cal .45 with blue finish, type of stocks not listed and shipped to Emery Hardware Co., Bradford, PA, on Sept 24, 1912, in a 3 gun shipment. Letter also lists date of manufacture as Sept 17, 1912. Additionally accompanied by a russet brown leather flap holster with mail order marks on the belt loop. Holster has Cheyenne plug. This being a first year production pistol with the extraordinary high polish blue finish makes it a very rare pistol, the fact that it has survived this long with most of its finish intact is an even greater rarity. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Slide retains about 97% strong, orig, bright, high polish blue with only light muzzle end wear and a few small freckles on the top left, slide also has 3 or 4 fine scratches. Frame, grip safety and spring housing retain about 98% crisp, bright, orig blue with only faint sharp edge wear and a scratch from the slide lock being installed improperly. Bbl retains 70-75% bright, orig blue with bright shiny bore that has some minor scuffing. Grips are crisp with only faint diamond point wear. Magazine is nearly new with bright white area and strong bright blue elsewhere. Holster is sound with some crackling on the flap and retains about 90% orig russet brown finish. 49327-1 JR C&R (7,000-11,000) – Lot 3494

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3495
$0.00

*CONSECUTIVELY NUMBERED PAIR OF COLT 1911 GOVERNMENT MODEL PISTOLS WITH “MARINA ARGENTINA” MARKING ON THE SLIDE. WOODEN TWO-PISTOL DISPLAY CASE WITH COLT LABEL.

SN C6300 / C6301. Both pistols are in the same configuration. Cal. 45 ACP. 5″ bbl, blue finish, checkered walnut grips. “MARINA ARGENTINA” roll engraved on right side of slide. “C” prefix SNs are stamped on right side of frame under Government Model. Other markings are standard for this model except that the cal marking on right side of slide is further back than normal making room for the “MARINA ARGENTINA” mark. Both pistols exhibit standard internal inspector’s marks. CONDITION: # C6300 very fine to excellent as professionally refinished. Slide retains 98% bright blue finish with only slight muzzle wear and a few tiny scratches. Slide markings are sharp. Bbl has a dark bore with visible rifling. Frame shows 98% bright blue finish with some high point wear on trigger guard in front of frame. Hammer and trigger show 90% dark blue. Grips are very good with sharp checkering and some slight wear. Grips may be replacements. Magazine is two-tone with a distinct temper mark and a lanyard loop in base. # 6301 fine as professionally refinished. Slide shows 95% bright blue finish with some high point wear at muzzle and few miniscule scratch marks on top of slide. Bore is dark with visible rifling. Frame shows 95% bright blue finish with high point wear on front of frame and trigger guard and some slight thinning of blue on forestrap and spring housing. Hammer and trigger retain 95% dark blue finish. Grips are very good with some small dents and scratches. Grips may be replacements. No magazine with this pistol. A chance to obtain a consecutive pair of Colt M 1911s made expressly for the Argentine navy. 49029-3 TEP C&R (12,000-16,000) – Lot 3495

3496
$5,462.50

*RARE EARLY PRODUCTION COLT LIGHTWEIGHT COMBAT COMMANDER SEMI-AUTO PISTOL ASSOCIATED WITH THE FBI.

SN 0056. Cal. 9 MM & 45 ACP. Blue finish with 4-1/4″ bbls, fixed sights and prototype markings on both sides of slide with Rampant Colt on left sides. Slides are steel with black anodized alloy frame. Grips safety has a short spur with rnd hammer spur and serrated composition straight spring housing. Mounted with red & black marbled, Rampant Colt embossed composition grips. Accompanied by one orig Colt 9 MM magazine marked with the Colt name and “CAL.99MM.LUGER” on base plate. The other magazine is for the 45 ACP conversion and appears to be military. Consignor states that his father was an old time FBI Agent under J. Edgar Hoover and helped set up the ballistics laboratory for the FBI. Consignor states that this pistol was given to his father by Mr. Hoover. This pistol was manufactured in the first year of production of the Commander Model in 1949. There were only 65 of these pistols produced that year and all serial numbers began with “00”. Beginning in 1950 with pistol number 66, Colt omitted the “00” and added the suffix “LW”. Those early first year pistols were mostly to test the market, many of which were chambered in a variety of calibers. Both slides of this pistol have unusual markings “COLTS MFG. CO. HARTFORD CT. U.S.A.” on the right side. This is an exceedingly rare pistol the like of which is unlikely to ever be encountered again. Accompanied by a hinged lid, chocolate/brown cardboard box without end label, embossed with the Colt trademark on top and marked in white grease pencil on the bottom “30/c”. Accompanied by a Colt factory letter which identifies this pistol in cal 9 mm with 4-1/4″ bbl, blue finish, type of stock not listed, shipped to “Mr. Marion Williams, Special Agent, F.B.I. Laboratory, Washington, D.C. on December 13, 1949” in a one gun shipment. Under remarks section, the letter states “The above firearm is an early production of the aluminum lightweight 9 M/M. Markings on the slide are special roll markings which indicates the standard marking dies were not available and the eventual marking of this arm was not certain. The barrel making also is an indication that standard barrels were not available. This prototype was sent to the Federal Bureau of Investigation for evaluation and test purposes for possible production by Colt later on. Eventually, this model was marketed by Colt as the “Commander”. The serial numbers 001 to 0065 appeared on the first 65 guns assembled and numerated by the engineering dept. Starting with 66 the letters 00 were omitted and the letters LW were substituted and used as a suffix. Records do not mention the .45 caliber conversion parts with this gun.” PROVENANCE: The Collection of Marion E. Williams. CONDITION: Very fine to extremely fine. 9 MM slide retains about 97-98% bright commercial blue with faint sharp edge wear and a couple small spots. Frame retains 97-98% black anodized finish with a few small scratches on the front strap. Magazine retains about 95% orig satin blue. Left grip has a repaired crack through the top screw escutcheon, otherwise grips are sound showing no wear. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore shows very little use. The 45 ACP slide retains about 90% orig blue, with minor light surface freckling and sharp edge wear with a couple of small scratches. Bbl is orig and has bright shiny bore. Box has three damaged corners in the lid with a tear in the top left edge and broken hinge showing heavy wear. 49287-5 JR C&R (6,000-10,000) – Lot 3496

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3497
$0.00

*FINE COLT GOVERNMENT MODEL SEMI-AUTO PISTOL.

SN C118678. Cal. 45 ACP. Blue finish with orig commercial 5″ bbl, fixed sights with standard markings on slide and Rampant Colt in the left center. Frame is marked “GOVERNMENT MODEL” on the right side above the SN. Bottom of bbl and top rear flat of frame are marked with small “S” inspector initials. It has short grip safety spur and long hammer spur. Mounted with diamond checkered walnut grips and accompanied by a two-tone military magazine with unmarked base plate. Right side of magazine is scratched with the initials “CBP”. This pistol was produced in 1919 after the cessation of hostilities of WWI. Pistols of that era are rarely found today with high orig finish. They often were owned by law enforcement officers and occasionally were carried by military personal through WWII. CONDITION: Very fine. Overall retains 96-97% strong commercial finish showing only light front edge wear on the slide with a few other very minor nicks & scratches. The front strap shows very minor thinning & light scratches and light thinning on the spring housing. Grips are sound with a few chipped diamonds on right side and show light diamond point wear. Magazine is equally fine. Mechanics are crisp. Brilliant shiny bore. 49130-1 JR C&R (5,000-8,000) – Lot 3497

3498
$0.00

*FINE FIRST YEAR OF PRODUCTION PRE-WAR COLT ACE SEMI-AUTO PISTOL.

SN 437. Cal. 22 LR. Beautiful civilian Ace with 4-3/4″ bbl, thick half moon front sight and Steven’s adjustable rear sight, probably from another pistol. Left side of slide has usual markings in two lines with Rampant Colt. Right side is marked “COLT ACE .22 LONG/RIFLE”. It has long grip safety spur and checkered, arched, spring housing. Mounted with replacement diamond checkered walnut grips. Accompanied by one orig two-tone magazine with marked base plate. Also accompanied by a Colt Factory letter which identifies this pistol in cal 22 with 4-3/4″ bbl, blue finish, type of stock not listed, sold to Alton Park Hardware Co., address not available and shipped to C.M. McClung and Co., Knoxville, TN on Jul. 1, 1931 in a one gun shipment. This pistol was manufactured in 1931 in the first few months of production. This model was intended to be an inexpensive target practice and plinking pistol to acclimate shooters to handling the government model pistols of larger caliber, for which ammunition was substantially more expensive. These pistols proved to be quite accurate and were adopted by many target shooters as serious target pistols. They were offered with both adjustable & fixed sights. PROVENANCE: The William Smith Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Slide retains approx 93-95% orig finish with most wear at the muzzle and along the high spots. Frame retains approx 95% of its orig finish with the exception of the front strap, which is thinning and is around 70%. Brilliant, bright shiny bore. Crisp mechanics 49312-48 FTL C&R (4,500-6,500) – Lot 3498

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3499
$4,312.50

*REMINGTON RAND 1911-A1 PISTOL.

SN 918429. Cal. 45 ACP 5″ bbl, parkerized finish. Checkered plastic grips. CONDITION: Fine, pistol shows 98% of the parkerized finish with only slight wear at the front of the slide and a few small spots on the left side of the slide. Minimal high point wear. Frame shows nearly all parkerized finish with some staining. Slide shows a “P” proof in front of the rear sight, frame shows an “FJA” and “P” proof on the left side, on the right side of the frame it is marked US property with an ordnance proof. Very nice WWII vintage Remington Rand 1911-A1. 49438-4 TEP C&R (1,500-2,500) – Lot 3499

3500
$920.00

*HIGH STANDARD MODEL 102 SUPERMATIC TOURNAMENT PISTOL WITH US MARKING ON FRAME.

SN 829676. Cal. .22 LR. 6-3/4″ bbl, blue finish. Checkered plastic grips with High Standard medallions. CONDITION: Fine, pistol retains 95% blue finish on the bbl, slide, with only slight handling marks and high point wear. Frame is matte finished showing 95% of the finish. Adjustable rear sight, ramp front sight. High Standard markings are gold washed on left side of pistol, 50% gold remains. Frame is stamped U.S. on the left side of the frame above the trigger guard. Magazine is correct. Grips are excellent with nice medallions. Hard to find a better one. 49438-2 TEP C&R (1,000-1,800) – Lot 3500

3501
$0.00

RARE WW II V-42 FIGHTING KNIFE ISSUED TO 1ST SPECIAL SERVICE FORCE.

This very rare V-42 fighting knife made by Case Cutlery Company were issued to the first joint American Allied Special Services Unit. The 1st Special Service Force (also called The Devil’s Brigade, The Black Devils, The Black Devils’ Brigade, and Freddie’s Freighters) was an elite American-Canadian commando unit in World War II, under the United States Fifth Army. The unit was organized in 1942 and trained at Fort William Henry Harrison near Helena, Montana in the United States. It fought in the Aleutian Islands, Italy, and southern France before being disbanded in December 1944. This knife is in fine condition with blade measuring 7-1/8″ retaining most of its blued finish in its correct scabbard. Scabbard has soldier’s initials who probably carried knife and the name obliterated above A-23 is almost certainly from The USS OMAHA were issued to crewmen serving on this vessel. There were only 70 of these knives issued to the USS OMAHA. The V-42 was primarily designed by officers of the FSSF, including its commanding officer, Lt. Colonel Robert T. Frederick, who desired a combat knife that could be used to silently eliminate enemy soldiers as well as perform the role of a close-quarters combat knife. The blade’s design has been attributed to Col. Frederick, who had encountered the Fairbairn–Sykes commando knife while on duty in England. While the V-42 had a double-edged blade similar to the Fairbairn–Sykes knife, the V-42 has a cross section with concave hollow ground blade facets, compared to the Fairbairn with a flat four sided diamond cross section. The Narrower V-42 stiletto blade profile is designed to optimize penetration when used for thrusting, and the V-42 could easily penetrate a G.I. steel helmet and liner with a single thrust. With its relatively thin, narrow blade, the V-42 was designed from the outset for use as a fighting knife, and was consequently prone to breakage when used for utility chores such as opening ration tins or ammunition crates. Unusual for military combat knives of the period, the V-42’s twin edges were double hollow-ground for increased cutting performance. The addition of the skull-crushing pommel was attributed to the input of Major Orval J. Baldwin, the FSSF Supply Officer. The thumb groove on the V-42’s ricasso was designed to promote a flat grip with the thumb over the crossguard, which positioned the double-edged blade horizontally. In this manner a soldier could slash an opponent with either a forehand or backhand stroke, while ensuring that his blade would slip between the ribs when used in a thrust or stab. This is a rare WW II fighting knife that is rarely offered. CONDITION: Knife is very good to fine overall retaining most of its orig finish though point has been sharpened, losing small portion of tip. Scabbard is sound and solid with minor crazing and scuffing and several small cuts in trimmed areas unaffecting aesthetics. 49622-9 JS (5,000-8,000) – Lot 3501

3502
$16,100.00

*RARE PRE-VIET NAM/POST-VIET NAM REMINGTON M-40 SNIPER RIFLE.

SN 214631. Cal. 308. Standard M-40 sniper rifle built of Viet Nam era parts by Marine Armorers at Quantico Marine Station probably in the late 1970s – early 1980s. Rifle has an orig M-40 24″ free-floating, heavy bbl with correct taper, crown and rifling. It has 2 sets of proofs with the Remington proofs and date at “12” and “6” o’clock position from where it was orig indexed. A second set of proofs was added at “3” and “9” o’clock at the time of rebuild. Receiver is not clip slotted but does have the thumb relief cut. This feature is likely due to the early SN range. Stock is correct M-40 and re-numbered to the receiver in the bbl channel and is correctly bedded to the action. Stock also has the D.O.D. Eagle and Stars cartouche on the left side. Buttplate and sling swivels are also correct M-40 and stock has assembly numbers under the buttplate. Bolt is matching numbered and the trigger is the correct, early split sear type, it also has the correct early short bolt shroud and correct early safety. The scope base is correct 40X style by Redfield with matching number on left side. The ring bottoms are correct and marked 1-64 on the bottom and are properly numbered “1” & “2” after they were lapped to the scope. The police department to which this rifle was distributed lost the top rings which are replaced with blued commercial rings, these are correct vintage and style. Scope is the correct first generation Redfield 3-9X Accurange Model with orig anodized green color. The range finding “Tombstone” has come loose which was common for these scopes as the glue securing them would melt in the high heat of direct sunlight which was common in Southeast Asia. The scope has had the orig number removed and black paint applied in that area with the current matching number electro-pencil engraved as is common for re-built M-40s. Trigger guard and floorplate are correct for the early M-40. This rifle was donated to the Oliver Springs, Tennessee, Police Department and shipped from Anniston Ordnance Depot, Alabama, directly to that police department to the attention of Sgt. G. D. Branham as attested to on the shipping document which identifies this rifle by SN. Accompanied by a copy of that shipping document. Also accompanied by a Viet Nam era green canvas silent sling. Rarely do these early Marine sniper rifles ever come to market and when they do, they are usually incomplete and butchered. CONDITION: Very fine to extremely fine. Bbl, receiver and bolt retain virtually all of their crisp Quantico-style finish with gray/green parkerizing on the bbl and receiver, green oxide on the bolt body and blue on the bolt handle and shroud. Scope base and ring bottoms are matching parkerized finish. Scope retains about 95% orig light green anodized finish. Trigger guard and floorplate retain about 60-70% orig satin blue/black finish. Stock retains virtually all of its orig military oil finish with only a minor nick or two. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant, shiny bore, clean crisp optics. Case is extremely fine. 49657-1 JR C&R (15,000-20,000) – Lot 3502

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3503
$29,900.00

*RARE SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1903 MARK I WITH VERY RARE MARK I PEDERSEN DEVICE.

SN 1169261. Cal. 30-06 & 30 Pedersen. Rifle is standard 1903 Mark I with replacement 24″ bbl marked “SA 10-29”. Receiver has usual markings with the ejection port slot milled in the left side. Trigger is orig Mark I with disconnector. It has standard sights with Buffington rear sight. Mounted in a replacement 1-pc walnut stock with checkered steel buttplate with trap containing an orig nickeled brass cleaning kit. Stock is without the Pedersen ejection port cutout. Accompanied by an orig Remington Model 1918 Mark I Pedersen device, SN 28347. Also accompanied by an orig Rock Island Arsenal green canvas pouch for five Pedersen 40-rd magazines, marked on one side “R.I.A. / 7-19” and contains two orig magazines along with a Pedersen tool and a spare Pedersen bbl with the ejector from this device, which is missing the retaining pin. This rifle has the orig Pedersen trigger, the orig sear and orig type II cutoff. This device was developed under a secret program at the Springfield Armory in 1918, the brainchild of Mr. J. D. Pedersen of Remington Firearms. The idea was to turn the standard bolt action rifle into an automatic rifle by simply removing the bolt and installing the device and magazine. Apparently between Jan and Dec 1918, under contract from the US Government, Remington Arms produced about 65,000 of these devices against an initial order of 100,000 devices, referred to as “Mark I Pistols”. The order also included 1,000,000 magazines and 8,000,000 cartridges. In September 1918, the authorization was processed for Remington to manufacture an additional 500,000 “Mark II Pistols” to fit the 1917 Enfield rifle. In November 1918, the Armistice was signed and in December the order for Mark II Pistols was suspended. March 1919 the order for Mark I Pistols was reduced to 65,000, which was delivered to the US Government along with 1,600,000 magazines and 65,000,000 cartridges. Tests continued throughout 1919 and in November the Mark I devices were offered to various commands for riot duty and sub-caliber application, which offer was rejected. At that point, 101,775 Mark I rifles and 65,000 devices were put into storage. The last experiments with ammunition for the devices were conducted in April 1921. Everything remained in storage until March 1931 when the device was offered to the Navy and Marine Corps and was rejected. In April 1931, 64,873 devices and 60,000,000 rds of ammunition were destroyed. Between 1937-1938 the 1903 Mark I rifles that were in storage had their special parts removed and were re-classified as Model 1903 Rifles. Obviously, a number of devices escaped destruction, although the sheet metal carrying cans are more rare today than the devices themselves. Equally obvious there were a number of rifles which were not completely restored to orig 1903 configuration, as found here. This project was conducted by the military and Remington under the most stringent security, however, in the summer of 1945 there was a complete Model 1903 Mark I Rifle and Pedersen device discovered in the reference collection of Rheinische Westfallian Sprengstoff (RWS), A.G. Nurnberg, Germany which had been in the collection for over a quarter century “THE SECRET HAD LEAKED”. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Marion E. Williams. CONDITION: Bbl and rear sight sleeve retain most of their orig grey/green Parkerized finish. Receiver retains most of its black case hardened finish. Trigger guard and floorplate are a black oxide finish. Wood is sound with numerous nicks, scratches and dings and retains most of its orig finish. Mechanics are fine. Bright shiny bore. The Pedersen device shows rust on the bolt around the ejection port, otherwise retains most of its black oxide finish on the bolt body and rear shroud. The solid steel block attached to the bolt carrier retains about 60% Parkerized finish. Magazines appear to be new and unused with a couple small spots of rust around the lips on each one. Spare bbl and tool are fine. 49287-2 JR C&R (10,000-15,500) – Lot 3503

3504
$16,100.00

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

SN 26. Cal. .276. It has a tapered 24″ rnd bbl with bridge mounted partridge style front sight & a micrometer elevation & windage adjustable rear sight. This unusual rifle uses the Borchardt/Luger style toggle & link system with a 10-rd M-1 Garand style magazine which protrudes below bottom of stock. Left side of receiver has usual Vickers-Armstrongs Pedersen marking with a British proof at left rear side & “C/2″ in a small oval over chamber area. Bbl is very unusual in that about half the length from receiver forward has very deep spiral cooling vanes underneath a perforated steel hand guard. Mounted in a 1-pc semi-pistol grip walnut stock with grasping grooves & a Krag style split front band/bayonet lug secured with a screw & a machined bbl band at about mid-point secured with a spring keeper. Top band has a stacking swivel with sling loops on middle band & stock. It has a coarse checkered, stamped sheet metal buttplate. Entire bottom of forestock has ventilating grooves & holes. John Pedersen, famous for his “Pedersen Device”, began development of this unusual self-loading, design after the turn of the last century, with patents dating as far back as 1913 and 1915. As his design evolved during WW1 and after, he eventually sought to sell it to the US Army as a replacement for the 1903 Springfield. The first 25 production rifles were submitted for testing by the U.S. Government in 1922 but was ultimately rejected with the now venerable M1 Garand being adopted in 1938. The subject rifle, SN 26, represents the first production rifle made. CONDITION: Very Good Barrel and receiver show better than 85% of the orig blue finish with light scattered pitting,with the bands and trigger guard showing slightly better. The magazine shows slightly more blue, retaining approx. 90%. The 1-pc butt stock assembly is very good with some light handling marks throughout but nothing to detract from its overall presence. Mechanics are crisp, and the bore is very lightly frosted but with very strong rifling. 49370-2 WD5 C&R (10,000-15,000) – Lot 3504

3505
$6,325.00

*SPRINGFIELD ARMORY MODEL 1903/1915 NRA RIFLE.

SN 621023. Cal. 30. SN 621023. This rifle is probably one of the finest examples of a 1915 NRA rifle that I have had the opportunity to examine. It is near flawless and it is equipped with a mod. 1910 Springfield Armory bayonet. CONDITION: Receiver shows 98%+ of dark mottle bluish hardening with magazine cutoff and safety exhibiting nice vivid case colors. Blued bolt shows 98% finish with the only wear being in the lug and extractor area from being actuated. Rear sight and base assembly is perfect. “12-15” dated bbl shows 98% on the outside with some scuffing from a sight cover that is no longer present and a little wear around the muzzle from a bayonet. Middle band shows 99%. Trigger guard and floorplate assembly show better than 98% bright blue with the NRA stamping being very prominent. Rifle is equipped with a very good+ Rock Island Arsenal “1914” dated sling. Buttplate shows no wear at all. Single bolt buttstock has a “JSA” cartouche that you can read across the room, with the circle “P” also showing very prominent, although slightly worn. Stock shows 3 minor dings in the left side of the comb just slightly in front of the buttplate tang. The largest 1 being a knick approx. 1” long and 1/8” and perhaps 1/8” deep. The other 2 are virtually unnoticeable. There are 3 small wear spaces on the bottom of the butt stock, directly below the finger grooves from the sling rubbing on it just a little bit. The finger grooves and stock show as brand new. There are no other marks in this stock. Hand guard assembly is of the high hump, very early, WWI variety that is supposed to be on this gun that matches the stock just about perfect and has no flaws in it. The bayonet and scabbard are your basic “1909” dated Springfield Armory bayonet that is in moderately good condition overall. This NRA rifle is worthy of being in some of the best collections in existence. 49643-1 JWK57 C&R (2,500-4,500) – Lot 3505

3506
$2,875.00

*US SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1922 M-2 RIFLE.

SN 6965. Cal. .22 LR. 24″ bbl, blue finish. Plain oiled walnut stock. Lyman receiver sight. Sling swivels and steel buttplate. Bolt is marked NS-M2. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl and receiver retain 95% matte blue finish, bore is in very good condition. Bolt and bolt handle are polished bright. Bottom metal and buttplate show very good original parkerized finish. Stock shows full oil finish with very few mars and dents. This is a very nice M-2 Springfield target rifle. 49438-5 TEP C&R (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3506

3507
$1,840.00

*SMITH CORONA US MODEL 03-A3 BOLT ACTION RIFLE WITH SLING.

SN 4717734. Cal. .30-06. 24″ bbl, parkerized finish with blue bolt. Oiled walnut stock and hand guard. Canvas sling. “FJA” cartouche on left side along with ordnance proof, circle “P” behind trigger guard and various small proofs in front of trigger guard. Bbl is marked at the muzzle “SC 6-43”. CONDITION: Fine, rifle retains virtually all original parkerized finish on bbl. Bore is very good. A nice example of a WWII 03-A3. 49438-7 TEP C&R (1,000-2,000) – Lot 3507

3508
$1,150.00

*REMINGTON US MODEL 03-A3 BOLT ACTION RIFLE WITH CANVAS SLING.

SN 3853363. Cal. .30-06. 24″ bbl, parkerized finish. Oil finished walnut stock and hand guard. Bbl is marked “RA 8-43”. Stock left side is stamped “RA”, “FJA” with and ordnance wheel proof mark, “OG” stamped on left side behind wrist, circle “P” behind trigger guard and various small proofs in front of trigger guard. CONDITION: Very fine overall, rifle retains 95% parkerized finish on all metal parts. Bore is very good. Stock shows oil finish with sharp inspectors marks in proper places. Sling is good. A beautiful WWII vintage 03-A3. 49438-6 TEP C&R (1,000-2,000) – Lot 3508

3509
$0.00

*RARE REMINGTON MODEL 1917 ENFIELD BOLT ACTION MILITARY RIFLE WITH UNUSUAL ATTACHMENT ON BOTTOM OF BARREL.

SN 334958. Cal. 30-06. Outwardly appearing standard rifle with 26″ rnd bbl with Remington and flaming bomb marks by the front sight and the date “5-18”. Chamber area of the bbl, under the handguard is marked with two large and two small Springfield eagles and a large Ordnance Corps flaming bomb. Bottom of the bbl, under the stock has a very strange attachment which appears to be a gas port or pressure test device with a small floating piston inside retained by flat spring. Piston protrudes into the bore, effectively blocking it. Receiver ring has standard Remington markings and SN with two Springfield eagle stamps over “F 1” and “F 2”. Mounted in a standard 1-pc walnut stock with grasping groove forestock and smooth steel buttplate with trap containing a braided string and brass pull-through. Bottom rear of the forestock has a 1-1/8″ rnd hole aligned with this “gas port” and inside has relief cuts for the spring and screws. Buttstock has a Springfield eagle stamp just forward of the floorplate, otherwise appears to be unmarked. Accompanied by an orig Remington 1917 dated bayonet with wood handles and orig scabbard that has green leather body and steel throat and tip. PROVENANCE: The William Smith Collection. CONDITION: Very fine. Overall retains about 95% strong orig blue, with only light wear on the bbl. Trigger guard and floorplate retain about 98% orig blue and the buttplate about 75%. Wood is sound with a few light handling and storage nicks and scratches and retains most of its orig oil finish. Mechanics are fine. Bore is effectively blocked and condition could not be determined. Bayonet and scabbard are fine. 49312-67 JR C&R (1,500-4,500) – Lot 3509

3510
$0.00

AMELIA EARHART FIRST WOMAN TO FLY CROSS THE ATLANTIC HISTORIC AND UNIQUE ARCHIVE.

After Charles Lindbergh’s solo flight in 1927, a wealthy American woman named Amy Phipps Guest (1873-1959) decided she wanted to be the first woman to fly across the Atlantic. After her family objected, Guest asked aviator Richard Byrd and publisher George Putnam (who later would become Earhart’s manager and husband) to find the “right sort of girl for the trip”. There are many reasons Guest selected Amelia Earhart. One is she greatly resembled Charles Lindbergh, had a wholesome “all American” personality and of course she was an accomplished pilot who owned two airplanes and had logged over 500 hours in the air. Although Earhart had little or no time at the controls during the flight, she even stated that she felt like “a sack of potatoes”. Nonetheless, reporters were only interested in her story and not Wilmer Stoltz or Lou “Slim” Gordon who actually piloted the plane. Earhart would have reception back in America with a ticker tape parade in New York City and a reception at the White House by President Calvin Coolidge. The “Friendship Flight” from June 17 – June 18, 1928 from Newfoundland to South Wales across the Atlantic brought Amelia international attention and she became one of the most famous aviators in the world. Amelia, would however, be the first woman to ever pilot a plane across the Atlantic, flying solo in a record time of 13 hours and 13 minutes. This historic flight took place May 20 – 21, 1932. Aviation at this time was quite hazardous. At least 7 people died attempting what Lindbergh and Earhart had done in 1927 alone. Earhart’s many awards and accolades continued throughout her life in aviation until her death where she was lost at sea in 1937. Wilmer Stultz, the pilot of the Friendship Flight and among the most famous aviators of his day, died the following year at the age of 30 in a flying incident. There was a tremendous amount of intrigue and suspense in who would become the first woman to cross the Atlantic. Several teams were started and several died. Amy Phipps Guest financed Wilmer Stultz along with Arctic Explorer Richard Byrd and publisher George Putnam to be the team. A series of telegrams in this archive show that not only Earhart and Stultz were attempting to leave Newfoundland, but also a rival; Mabel Boll who had offered a pilot 100,000 Francs to pilot her across the Atlantic from Newfoundland hoping to leave at same time. Our consignor states: Boll originally offered $5000 to Stultz to pilot her as first woman to cross Atlantic which he gladly agreed to accept. Stultz even in accompanying pamphlet states he flew from NYC to Havana with Boll in March 1928. (This was a test run to be sure Boll would be good passenger). Putnam and Byrd changed Stultz’s mind by paying him $20,000 to ferry Earhart the next month. According to the telegrams between Stultz and his wife, she wife mentions Mabel and the foggy weather at Old Orchard Beach a week prior to the flight, and on day before flight “Mabel can’t beat you”. Now why would Earhart and her team ignore the weather report and fly in bad weather? We agree with consignor that was not the case, they knew the report was a shame, money talks. And Stultz now knew Mabel couldn’t beat him based on fact no sane person would fly in bad weather. Mabel even mentions later that Earhart was foolhardy for risking life flying in bad weather (which did not exist). This was indeed a race to be the first woman to cross the Atlantic in plane ; that little is known. This archive includes 105 telegrams from mostly June 3 – June 20, 1928. The pre-flight telegrams mostly concern weather conditions prior to flight as transmitted by Stultz and his wife and whereabouts of Mabel Boll. At 8:30pm June 16, Stultz telegrams his wife “Looks like we may get off in the morning. Hope so anyway.” The next 2 pages in album show the only manuscript notes and state as follows “June 17 Q.S.T. Radio from Friendship to Mrs. W. Stultz: “Passed through banks of snow and fog. Everything going fine now, Wilmer.” A second radio message from Friendship: “Everything going fine. No signature”. The next telegram sent from London to Wilmer’s wife…”LANDED HERE OKAY AFTER TWENTY HOURS AND FORTY MINUTES”. Amelia Earhart’s book which mimics this telegram 20 Hours, 40 Minutes, Our Flight in the Friendship. The American Girl, First Across the Atlantic by Air, Tells Her Story. This book was published soon after this telegram and by the fall of 1928 Amelia had become the aviation editor of Cosmopolitan Magazine and was touring and lecturing. This fabulous archive through a series of personal telegrams to Amelia’s pilot Wilmer Stultz details this iconic American achievement. These telegrams and two original pilots licenses for Wilmer Stultz are both signed by Orville Wright and are quite rare and are included. A souvenir booklet published by his hometown July 18, 1928 Williamsburg, PA accompanies this archive. Among the numerous telegrams are many notables congratulating Stultz and Earhart on their historic flight. Researching many who sent telegrams would no doubt make an interesting story. CONDITION: Scrapbook of telegrams is very good overall. Telegrams are all laid onto individual pages. Licenses both have small creases but text is discernable including signatures of Orville Wright. The 1925 license has a date stamped over 1924. 1927 license has two blind stamps over signatures on either side, where earlier license has a single authoritative stamp. Souvenir booklet is excellent. 49131-1 JS (40,000-50,000) – Lot 3510

3511
$0.00

ARCHIVE OF WWII LETTERS OF “DUTCH” VAN KIRK, NAVIGATOR ON THE ENOLA GAY WHICH DROPPED THE FIRST ATOMIC BOMB.

Theodore J. “Dutch” Van Kirk entered the United States Army Air Corps in 1941. As a young lieutenant Van Kirk flew as navigator on 58 combat missions with the 97th Bomb Group over occupied France and later deep into Germany to some of the most heavily defended targets of the Third Reich. In addition, Van Kirk was selected to fly General Mark Clark on a secret mission to negotiate with the Free French in Algeria as a prelude to Operation Torch, the invasion of North Africa. In addition, Van Kirk was chosen as navigator aboard the aircraft that carried General Dwight D. Eisenhower to the invasion site. Pilot Paul Tibbets, navigator Van Kirk, bombardier Thomas Ferebee and fellow crew members aboard the B-17 Flying Fortress “Red Gremlin” were eventually selected as the primary members of the crew of the Enola Gay, the world’s first atomic bomber. Van Kirk who died July 28, 2014 was the last surviving crew member of the Enola Gay. Most WWII American aviators had little training going into the Army Air Corp. Dutch was an exception in that he attended flight school in Chicago prior to going into service when he went into Air Corp training. This archive consists of about 300 letters of which 137 are written by Dutch to his family and friends concerning his training and early service in the Air Corp October 4, 1941 through February 7, 1944. There are no letters concerning the atomic bomb as those letters are archived elsewhere but this grouping does detail his time preparing for his historic Enola Gay flight The remainder of the letters are to Dutch from family and friends, many with envelopes bearing military addresses. Dutch had his training in navigation at Kelley Field, San Antonio, Texas where some letters are from. In 2012 Dutch published his biography My True Course: Dutch Van Kirk, Northumberland to Hiroshima. This archive no doubt was used in compiling this biography. PROVENANCE: Family of Theodore “Dutch” Van Kirk. CONDITION: Very good overall. Interested parties should view this incredible archive in person. 48849-1 JS (10,000-30,000) – Lot 3511

3512
$21,850.00

RARE DWM 1893 BORCHARDT PISTOL WITH ORIGINAL STOCK.

SN 1631. Cal. .30 Borchardt, 7-1/2″ bbl, with BUG proofs on left side of bbl and full SN on bottom. “D.R.P./No75837” on center toggle link. Knob toggle with toggle lock. BU proofs on left receiver and toggle assembly. Right receiver marked “SYSTEM BORCHARDT PATENT./DEUTSCHE WAFFEN-UND MUNITIONSFABRIKEN./BERLIN.” Visible SN on gun are matching except for trigger that is “134”. Checkered walnut grips with border are unnumbered. Orig magazine is numbered “1147” on wood base. Original walnut stock and cheek piece are unnumbered (proper for this gun). PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Approx 90-92% original blue with scattered light pitting that is most pronounced on left side of bbl. Blue on front & backstraps are commensurate with balance of the pistol. Sear with 90% orig straw. Sear spring and right cover plate with at least 80% orig fire blue; most of the fire blue has faded from the trigger and left cover plate. Grips retain most of their orig varnish, though there is some oil staining and numerous dings, particularly noticeable along the uncheckered border. The stock is in very good condition with the lug having scattered surface freckling. The body of the stock and cheekpiece retain most of their orig varnish with discoloration and surface dings commensurate with the appearance of the grips. Mirror bright bore with minimal wear. Perfect manual mechanics. 49059-159 BWS (13,500-18,500) – Lot 3512

3513
$16,100.00

SCARCE MANNLICHER M1894 BLOW-FORWARD IN 6.5MM.

SN 9. Cal. 6.5mm. This gun has a 6-1/2″ bbl and a fixed front and rear sight. The left side of the frame, near the barrel shroud, is numbered “9” as is the top of the barrel and grip screw. “FAB. D’ARMES/ NEUHAUSEN” is marked in the center of the sideplate. Checkered wood grips. Rotatable lanyard loop at base of frame. According to Motz/Schuy “Vom Ursprung der Selbstladepistole”, about 70 M1894s were made in Switzerland. All had a small frame and all were in 6.5mm. As true for all blow-forward pistols, the cartridge is chambered on the rearward movement of the bbl. Disassembly is accomplished by removing the grips and then releasing the tension on the hammer spring. At that point, the lever under the bbl shroud can be released, allowing the shroud to be unscrewed and the bbl removed from the frame. CONDITION: Approx 75-80% original blue with scattered freckling and expected high point wear over most of the bbl shroud and particularly on the right frame, under the trigger guard and the front/backstrap. Bright in-the-white bbl. Casehardened hammer and trigger with minor oxidation. Original grips with deep, sharply defined checkering and negligible losses. Dull bore with very shallow rifling, commensurate with the overall condition. Excellent manual mechanics. An exceptionally rare and early small frame Mannlicher M1894 made in Switzerland. 49578-1 LMA (12,500-17,500) – Lot 3513

3514
$20,125.00

PHENOMENAL MAUSER C96 CONEHAMMER WITH MATCHING STOCK.

SN 7642. Cal. 7.63mm. High condition C96 Conehammer, mid-production, with standard 5-1/2″ bbl having fixed front sight and pinned 50-500 rear sight. Long extractor and firing pin with separately inserted retainer. Standard Mauser address over chamber. Crown/crown/N proof on left side of receiver; antler acceptance on right side of receiver. Full SN is repeated under the sight, back of sight cursor, bolt stop, firing pin retainer, hammer, and frame. Detailed disassembly shows matching number on the follower, floorplate, and all normally numbered small components attached to the matching subframe. Varnished, serrated wood grips, each with the full SN on inner surface. Matching wooden stock has a fire blued lug and a looped hinge. CONDITION: This extraordinary gun has 99+% bright orig rust blue including the floorplate that has no discernible wear and a frontstrap that has no discernible thinning. The same superb condition applies to all of the fire blued small parts and nearly unblemished trigger. Grips retain virtually all orig varnish and have only the most minute handling dings. Stock lug has at least 98% of its orig fire blue with the only discoloration related to congealed grease. Body of stock retains virtually all its orig varnish, no splits or losses, and the hinge is in the same condition. One of the highest condition Conehammer rigs extant! 49198-3 LMA (15,000-25,000) – Lot 3514

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3515
$8,050.00

*MAUSER C96 EARLY, LARGE RING SHALLOW MILLED, VL&D, WITH MATCHING STOCK & MILITARY RIG.

SN 31016. Cal. 7.63mm. Phenomenally nice Large Ring Shallow Milled C96 that was imported by VL&D and fitted with a Lyman “certifiable pre-ban ivory” bead front sight. Standard 5-1/2″ bbl, long extractor, 50-100 graduated rear sight and single lug firing pin. Top of chamber with usual Mauser address. SN “31016” on left receiver flat. Crown/crown/U on left side of receiver; antler acceptance on right side. VL&D marking with NY address centered in left frame. No Mauser address on right frame as typical for the Early Shallow Milled pistols. Major components are rust blued. The extractor, appropriate components of the sight assembly, bolt stop and safety are fire blued; trigger is strawed. Matching SNs on sight bar, cursor, bolt stop, bolt, firing pin, hammer, subframe, locking lever and frame. Detailed disassembly shows all matching parts. Varnished wood grips with serrated panels, each fully matched with the number “31016”. Lanyard ring present. Accompanied by its original matching numbered walnut stock/holster, a 1917 Dresden-made leather carrier and a brown leather 2-pocket pouch containing two 10-round nickeled stripper clips with original ammunition. Included is a reproduction cleaning rod. There is no spare follower spring. Also included is four blue boxes of ammunition (three are sealed, each containing 25 rnds; one is opened and contains 12 rnds); and a 50-rnd box of Winchester ammunition. PROVENANCE: The William Smith Collection.Formerly Bruce Stern Collection. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Extremely fine, all visible parts matching including grips & stock. May or may not have been fired. Overall retains 96-98% strong orig factory blue with only sharp edge wear. Small parts retain most of their orig fire blue, again only with sharp edge wear and the trigger retains most of its orig straw color. Grips retain most of their orig varnish. Crisp mechanics, brilliant shiny bore. Stock/holster is equally new with only minor nicks & scratches. Leather carrier appears equally new also and is not a reproduction. Stripper clip pouch retains 50-60% orig brown finish. Ammunition is fine. 49312-37 FTL C&R; IVORY (7,000-10,000) – Lot 3515

3516
$3,737.50

*C96 MAUSER BANNER BOLO, LATE TRANSITIONAL, CHINESE CHARACTERS, WITH STOCK.

SN 771259. Cal. 7.63mm. Late Mauser Banner Bolo with 4″ bbl, fixed front sight 50-1000 slip-in rear sight. Usual chamber address. Crown/crown/U on left chamber flat with full SN appearing on left side of bbl extension. Left side of frame is marked with three Chinese characters near bottom of magazine well that translate “Made in Germany”. The Mauser banner logo is centered in the rear panel. Standard 2-line Mauser address on right frame. Full SN on back of the frame in usual location. Disassembly shows an unnumbered follower (correct for this variation) and matching floorplate. The hammer and subframe have been accepted but are unnumbered. Sear and transfer bar are unmarked. Universal safety. Wood serrated panels, each marked with small digits with full SN. Lanyard ring is a replacement. Accompanied by a full size Mauser Banner stock as issued for the M1930 Commercials. Lug numbered “259” is a forced, non-factory match. Hinge missing single screw and escutcheon. CONDITION: Bright 99% reworked rust blue with old congealed grease in protected areas. Although the work is superb, probably effected by Mauser, there are no proud edges around crown/crown/U proofing and the Chinese characters are shallow. Few small scratches under bbl and numerous nicks & scratches inside trigger guard. Faded extractor, now a plum color, appears as a later replacement. Fire blue on rear sight components, bolt stop and trigger are about 80%. Comparable condition salt blue on universal safety. Grips retain most orig varnish with light handling marks. VG Mauser Banner stock with mild discoloration and scattering of dents. 5-1/2″ hairline crack along lower spine. Most of fire blue from lug & hinge have toned to a mottled brown. Bright bore with strong rifling. Excellent manual mechanics. An interesting, late transitional Bolo rig that presents very nicely. 49432-68 LMA C&R (3,000-4,000) – Lot 3516

3517
$0.00

*EXTREMELY SCARCE NICKL DESIGN MAUSER M1916/22 PROTOTYPE PISTOL, 9MM SHORT.

SN 21. Cal. .380 Auto. Nickl (a reduced rim 9 mm Kurz case). Experimental Mauser pistol designed by Josef Nickl with rotating bbl system (Steyr pattern) later utilized in the CZ vz. 22 et seq. pistols. This pocket-sized example has a fixed front sight and drift adjustable rear sight. It measures 6″ in length, has a 3.44″ bbl and weighs 1 lb. 6 oz. The slide is devoid of any markings except the SN “21″ on the rib. Detachable side plate is vertically marked with the caliber 8.88 followed by the Mauser banner and a 2-line address “Waffenfabrik Mauser A.G. / Oberndorf a.N.”. SN is repeated on bbl bushing, back of the frame, on appropriate internal parts and on back of the orig magazine that is very similar to the Mauser M1914. Major and most minor parts including the trigger and magazine floorplate have been chrome plated. Serrated takedown pin fire blued. Pistol is fitted with a single piece checkered grip. This exact pistol was previously reviewed at the Aberdeen Proving Ground and mentioned in the Handbook of Small Arms, p. 220, where noted “Specimen nickel or chrome plated and is very well machined.” PROVENANCE: Aberdeen Proving Ground, Handbook of Small Arms, December 1954, p. 220. The Collection of Marion E. Williams. CONDITION: Approx 90-95% chromed finish with sharp orig markings. Grip with most orig varnish and sharp checkering. Scattering handling dings but no splits or chips. Bright bore with sharp rifling, minimal oxidation. Perfect manual mechanics. A very rare Mauser Nickl M1916/22 prototype, evaluated at the Aberdeen Proving Ground, that was the forerunner to a historic lineage of CZ pistols. 49287-3 (22,500-32,500) – Lot 3517

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3518
$0.00

*BEAUTIFUL CASED DWM 1902 LUGER CARBINE WITH MATCHING STOCK.

SN 21859. Cal. .30 Luger, 11-3/4″ bbl, with long ramp front sight and 3 position adjustable rear sight. Full SN on bottom of bbl. DWM scroll on center toggle link. Dished toggles with toggle lock. All numbered parts on gun are matching, including checkered walnut forearm with sling swivel. Grip safety. Matching numbered checkered walnut grips. Original wood bottom magazine with Flaming Bomb proof. Original checkered walnut stock with serrated horn buttplate, sling swivel and matching numbers on lug. In a more recently made locking walnut case with brass fittings and purple velvet lining. Separate open compartments for gun and stock, fitted spaces for magazine and non-original cleaning rod. Small compartment with lid, contains key to case and front end of cleaning rod. CONDITION: Fine, retaining 95% orig blue, with a few spots of corrosion on bbl, upper right flat of rear receiver has small ding. The areas under trigger guard & frontstrap have been restored. 90% orig straw. Forearm is lightly worn with scattered nicks to checkering, small chip in the upper right rear corner. Grips are lightly worn and darkened. Bore is bright and sharp. Magazine is excellent with very little wear. Mechanics are fine. Stock has normal nicks and dings with checkering that is lightly worn, lug has 97% blue and 95% straw, horn buttplate has very little wear with a few minor nicks on edges, wood retains original color with beautiful wood grain. Key and cleaning rod are in excellent condition. Exterior of case has light wear and some corrosion on brass fittings, velvet lining has normal indents from gun with some oil stains and a few tears. 48989-1 BWS C&R (15,000-25,000) – Lot 3518

3519
$0.00

*DWM 1902 LUGER CARBINE WITH MATCHING STOCK & ACCESSORIES IN PRESENTATION CASE.

SN 24484. Cal. .30 Luger. Standard M1902 carbine with 11-3/4″ bbl and 3 position rear sight, marked “1,2,3” and ramp front with bead insert. Early flat top breech block, middle toggle link with intertwined “DWM” and dished toggle ears with anti-rebound spring. Left side of receiver proofed with crown/B and crown/U. The full SN is under the bbl and repeated on the receiver lug. Extensive takedown shows all matching numbers including the forend, takedown lever, sideplate, trigger, usual toggle linkages and grip safety. The crisply checkered walnut grips are unnumbered. Correct magazine with tin plated body and wood base having flaming bomb acceptance. Orig buttstock made of European walnut has a matching 2-screw iron that has been refinished. Stock is checkered at grip area and ends in ribbed horn buttplate. Correct sling swivels on both forend and buttstock. Contemporary wood presentation case measuring 18-1/2″ x 9-1/2″ x 2-3/4″, lined in red velvet and compartmentalized for separate placement of pistol, buttstock and accessories that include a Swiss screwdriver combination tool, a WWI takedown tool and two spare magazines. One of the spares is a WWI military magazine renumbered to match the pistol; the other spare is from a Swiss 1929 Bern, brown base, numbered to match the pistol. Secured with a single keyed lock, key supplied. CONDITION: Pistol with 98% rust blue with the bbl having a slightly darker hue than the balance of the pistol. Sharp edge wear as expected. Small parts with approx 95% orig straw. Stock iron with nearly 100% restored blue. Body of stock excellent retaining most orig varnish and light scattering of handling dings. Stock with two hairline cracks extending up from the buttplate, each measuring about 2-1/2″. Excellent orig buttplate with minor losses commensurate with overall condition of buttstock. Dull bore with sharp rifling. Perfect manual mechanics. VG spare magazines with renumbering as noted. Good condition Swiss combination tool. Case with expected storage & handling marks. Interior scuffed and with velvet showing moderate losses. 49432-148 LMA C&R (15,000-25,000) – Lot 3519

3520
$12,650.00

*DWM 1902 LUGER CARBINE WITH MATCHING STOCK IN PRESENTATION CASE.

SN 21838. Cal. .30 Luger. Standard M1902 carbine with 11-3/4″ bbl and 3 position rear sight, marked “1,2,3” and ramp front with bead insert. Early flat top breech block, middle toggle link with intertwined “DWM” and dished toggle ears with anti-rebound spring. Unmarked receiver with the full SN under the bbl and repeated on the receiver lug. Extensive takedown shows all matching numbers including the forend, takedown lever, sideplate, trigger, usual toggle linkages, grip safety and each of the crisply checkered walnut grips. Correct magazine, inserts tightly, with tin plated body and unmarked wood base. Orig buttstock made of European walnut has a 2-screw iron, renumbered to match pistol. Stock is checkered at grip area and ends in ribbed horn buttplate. Correct sling swivels on both forend and buttstock. Black leather presentation case measuring 19-1/4″ x 9-1/4″ x 3″, lined in bluish/green velvet and compartmentalized for separate placement of pistol and buttstock. Lid plaque marked “LUGER / 1902 CARBINE / 7.65MM. Secured with two keyed latches (key not supplied). PROVENANCE: Larry Baer Estate Collection. CONDITION: Pistol with 97-98% bright orig rust blue with scattering of handling nicks principally under the trigger guard and over the front strap. Comparable condition strawed parts that do not appear to have been enhanced. Dark forend and sharply checkered grips showing only a few handling dings. No splits or losses. Stock lug retains nearly all the rust blue. Top has been refinished after renumbering. Sides of lug & lower arm remain with orig finish as does strawed locking lever. Buttstock is otherwise orig, retaining most of its varnish with only a scattering of light dings, although color is lighter than the forearm & pistol grips. Orig buttplate with only a few minor losses. Excellent contemporary presentation case. Mirror bore. Perfect manual mechanics. 49427-8 LMA (10,000-15,000) – Lot 3520

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3521
$12,075.00

*BEAUTIFUL DWM 1902 LUGER CARBINE WITH MATCHING NUMBERED STOCK.

SN 21699. Cal. .30 Luger, 11-3/4″ bbl, with long ramp front sight and 3 position adjustable rear sight. BUG proofs and full SN on bottom of bbl. DWM scroll on center toggle link. Dished toggles with toggle lock. Grip safety. Numbered parts on gun are matching. High quality contemporary reproduction grips are not numbered. Matching numbered checkered walnut forearm has had the sling swivel replaced with a screw. Proper plain wood bottom magazine. With a very well made high quality reproduction checkered walnut stock with sling swivel and serrated buttplate. Dimensions and checkering pattern are identical to an original example. Lug has been numbered to match gun. Extra “GERMANY” marked original wood bottom magazine is included. CONDITION: Beautifully restored to near mint overall condition, with 99%+ blue and straw. Forearm has been re-checkered and refinished to near new. Grips are sharp and retain original color. Magazine has little wear. Extra magazine has minor corrosion on body and small nicks on wood bottom. Front sight has been dinged very slightly. Bore is worn with light pitting. Mechanics are good. Stock is in near new overall condition. 49091-1 BWS (10,000-20,000) – Lot 3521

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3522
$12,650.00

*RARE DWM 1902 LUGER CARBINE WITH ORIGINAL MATCHING STOCK.

SN 50056. Cal. .30 Luger, 11-3/4″ bbl, with long ramp front sight and three position rear sight. BUG proofs and full SN on bottom of bbl. DWM scroll on center toggle link. Dished toggles with toggle lock. BU proofs on toggle assembly and left receiver. Numbered parts are matching, including checkered walnut forearm with sling swivel. Checkered walnut grips are unnumbered with proper six point star stamps. Grip safety. Proper plain wood bottom magazine. Original walnut stock with full original matching SN on lug. Original horn buttplate and sling swivel. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Fine, retaining 95% blue with scattered areas of light corrosion. Original straw is 85% with light scattered spotting. Forearm is lightly worn with some verdigris around wedge, wood retains original color. Grips are lightly worn and darkened, common chip under safety lever has been repaired with the original piece. Bore is bright and sharp. Magazine body is corroded and wood bottom is worn with light dings. Stock has beautiful wood grain and sharp checkering. Blue and straw on lug are 95%. Some worm holes in buttplate with small loss to lower edge. Mechanics are very good. 49059-184 BWS (10,000-15,000) – Lot 3522

3523
$9,200.00

*DWM 1902 LUGER CARBINE WITH STOCK IN PRESENTATION CASE.

SN 21787. Cal. .30 Carbine. Standard M1902 carbine with 11-3/4″ bbl and 3 position rear sight, marked “1,2,3” and ramp front with bead insert. Early flat top breech block, middle toggle link with intertwined “DWM” and dished toggle ears with anti-rebound spring. Lower bbl, left side of receiver and toggle train proofed with crown/B and crown/U. The full SN is under the bbl and repeated on the receiver lug. Extensive takedown shows all matching numbers including the forend, takedown lever, sideplate, trigger, usual toggle linkages, grip safety and each of the grips. Correct magazine with tin plated body and unmarked wood base. The buttstock has been made from a rifle stock, fitted with an unnumbered reproduction lug and checkered in a facsimile pattern. There is no sling swivel and horn buttplate, while ribbed in a similar manner to an orig Luger Carbine, has no extension at the top to fit into a corresponding buttstock notch. Contemporary wood presentation case measuring 24″ x 9-1/4″ x 3″, no lock, lined in brown velvet and compartmentalized for separate placement of pistol and buttstock. CONDITION: Pistol has 75-80% orig blue, showing considerable handling. A few small areas of shallow pitting on right side of bbl, and numerous dings & scrapes on left side of frame above grip. Muzzle possibly recrowned and most of the blue is missing from left ear of receiver extension. Small parts with approx 40% orig straw showing no effort at enhancement. Excellent condition magazine. Bright bore with sharp rifling. Perfect manual mechanics. Reproduction attaching iron has virtually all blue and custom buttstock & buttplate retain most orig finish with scattering of superficial dings. VG-excellent contemporary case with interior showing minimal use. 49432-80 LMA C&R (8,000-12,000) – Lot 3523

3524
$6,612.50

*RARE UNIT MARKED 1917 LUGER ARTILLERY RIG WITH MATCHING STOCK & MAGAZINE.

SN 8875. Cal. 9mm, 8″ bbl with multi-position adjustable rear sight and full SN on bottom. 1917 date above chamber. DWM scroll on center toggle link. Imperial proofs on right receiver. All numbered parts are matching. Checkered beech grips. Front grip strap is stamped “R.J.R.222.1.2.” (Reserve Infantry Regiment). Original matching wood bottom magazine. Original matching numbered walnut stock with black 1917 dated holster with attaching straps. Holster contains original Imperial proof tool and proper cleaning rod. CONDITION: Very fine retaining 97% blue and 80% straw with scattered light frosting. Grips are lightly worn and retain original color. Bore has light frosting. Stock is very good with minor dings and dents. Corners and sharp edges are worn. Holster is solid with light flaking and cracking and minor scuffs. Stitching has not been dyed. Take down tool is lightly pitted. Cleaning rod shows normal wear. Mechanics are fine. 49319-2 BS (5,500-10,500) – Lot 3524

3525
$5,175.00

*VERY RARE ABERCROMBIE & FITCH LUGER PISTOL.

SN Z660i. Cal. 7.65mm, 4-3/4″ bbl with stepped back front sight block, matching SN on bottom and two line “ABERCROMBIE & FITCH Co NEW YORK/MADE IN SWITZERLAND” on top. Swiss cross in sunburst above chamber. DWM scroll on center toggle link. Vertical Crown/N proof next to SN on left receiver. Full “i” suffix SN on front of frame. Correct reinforcing rib in rear frame well. Grip safety. Unnumbered checkered walnut grips. Numbered parts on gun are matching. Proper unnumbered wood bottom magazine. CONDITION: Very fine retaining 93% blue and 90% straw with normal wear and areas of scattered frosting. Grips are moderately worn and dark. Magazine has little wear. Bore is bright and sharp. Mechanics are very fine. 49319-1 BS (4,000-6,500) – Lot 3525

3526
$0.00

*1900 AMERICAN EAGLE LUGER, CHECKERED SAFETY, MARKED GERMANY.

SN 8098. Cal. .30. Early production M1900 American Eagle Luger made by DWM having a 4-3/4″ bbl with a drift adjustable front sight. Fixed rear sight on rear toggle. Deeply imprinted American eagle over chamber. Correct early breech block and extractor. Dished toggles with anti-bounce lock. Short head checkered safety. Full SN under bbl and forward frame that has also been imprinted with “GERMANY”, typical for exported pistols. Disassembly shows all matching small parts that have been numbered in the usual commercial manner. Checkered wood grips. Left grip is matching; right grip, slightly loose, is unnumbered. Fitted with correct unmarked wood base magazine. PROVENANCE: The William Smith Collection. CONDITION: Approx 50-60% orig blue with considerable fading as might be expected from extended use. Grip straps faded to grey. Comparable condition small parts with most of the straw having faded from the front of the safety lever. Grips with blunted checkering and minor losses. Comparable condition magazine whose body has been lightly cleaned. Worn, dull bore with shallow rifling. Perfect manual mechanics. A nice representative gun for the early collector. 49312-22 LMA C&R (4,000-6,000) – Lot 3526

3527
$2,875.00

*DWM 1900 AMERICAN EAGLE LUGER PISTOL WITH EXTRA MAGAZINE.

SN 10463. Cal. .30 Luger. 4-3/4″ bbl with full SN on bottom. American Eagle above chamber, DWM scroll on center toggle link. Dished toggles with toggle lock. “GERMANY” stamped below SN on front of frame. Flaming bomb proofs on bottom of receiver and in front frame well. Numbered parts are matching including checkered walnut grips. Grip safety. 2 orig plain wood bottom magazines. CONDITION: Fine, retaining 95% orig blue and straw with fading on sideplate, sides of bbl, and grip straps. Normal silvering on sharp edges and corners. Grips are lightly worn and retain orig color. Bore is lightly worn with frosting. Magazine bodies have light corrosion, wood bottoms have light nicks and dings, one mag has a chip on bottom that has been re-glued. Mechanics are very good. 49508-6 BWS C&R (2,500-4,000) – Lot 3527

3528
$6,900.00
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Please Note: This is a Very Rare American Eagle 1900 U.S. Test Luger (not 1902). It has a professional restoration.

*DWM MODEL 1902 AMERICAN EAGLE LUGER PISTOL.

SN 6965. Cal. .7.65mm. 4-1/2″ bbl, blue finish. Checkered walnut grips. PROVENANCE: Larry Baer Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine condition, pistol retains 98% blue with wear only on high points. Straw finish on trigger, takedown latch, safety, extractor and toggle lock 98% present. Grips are very fine with sharp checkering and no cracks. Magazine is the correct type with a wooden plug and is unmarked. All visible numbers match. This is a very fine pistol that would stand out in any collection of Lugers. 49428-50 TEP C&R (3,000-5,000) – Lot 3528

3529
$0.00

*DWM 1906 AMERICAN EAGLE LUGER PISTOL 4-3/4″ BARREL.

SN 35979. Cal. .30 Luger. 4-3/4″ bbl with full SN on bottom and period replacement front sight. American Eagle above chamber. DWM scroll on center toggle link. “GERMANY” marked under SN on front of frame. Numbered parts are matching. Un-numbered checkered walnut grips. Grip safety. Proper “GERMANY” marked wood bottom magazine. PROVENANCE: The William Smith Collection. CONDITION: Vintage restoration retaining 90% blue and 20% straw, scattered corrosion and light pitting overall. Grip straps are fading to bare metal. Grips are worn and oil soaked. Magazine is worn and corroded. Bore is worn with light pitting. Mechanics are good. 49312-21 BWS C&R (2,500-4,000) – Lot 3529

3530
$1,840.00

*DWM 1906 AMERICAN EAGLE LUGER PISTOL 4-3/4″ BARREL.

SN 34390. Cal. .30 Luger. 4-3/4″ bbl with full SN & BUG proofs on bottom. American Eagle above chamber. DWM scroll on center toggle link. Small Crown/B on left breech block, larger Crown/U on right breech block (Oberndorf ?). BU proofs on left receiver. Numbered parts are matching including checkered walnut grips. Grip safety. Proper plain wood bottom mag. Appears to have been finished by Mauser in the late 20’s/early 30’s, possibly re-worked or fresh assembly from existing parts. CONDITION: Very fine, retaining 95% Mauser blue and straw. Some fading on right frame rail and rear grip strap. Grips are lightly worn with a few minor chips. Bore is bright and sharp. Mag has minor chips and dings on wood bottom. Mechanics are very good. 49508-4 BWS C&R (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3530

3531
$0.00

*VERY RARE MODEL 1906 MAUSER BANNER SWISS REWORK LUGER PISTOL.

SN 2939. Cal. 9mm. Rare Swiss rework of a German Luger pistol, probably seized from a defecting pilot or other interned military person. The methodical Swiss removed all German proofs & markings except the Mauser banner on the toggle link, then the pistol was refinished. At the same time the Swiss added a grip safety. They also replaced the firing pin with one that has Swiss proof mark. Extractor is marked “GELADEN” and the safety area of the frame has had “GESICHERT” milled away, leaving a long oval recess. Mounted with crisp, full checkered walnut grips which have Waffenampt eagle/135 stamped in the inside of left grip. Right grip is unmarked. Accompanied by one orig aluminum base blue body magazine with matching number and a small “1”. There is no reference available regarding the numbers of these pistols. Even so, they are extremely rare with only a few have been encountered. CONDITION: Extremely fine, all matching except firing pin and grips as noted. Overall retains virtually all of its fine Swiss rust blue. Grips are crisp with wood grain showing through and only a very few chipped diamonds with light diamond point wear. Mechanics are crisp; brilliant shiny bore. Magazine is equally fine. 49243-1 JR77 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 3531

3532
$2,012.50

*LUGER, 1906 SWISS MILITARY.

SN 7979. Cal. .30 Luger. Standard 1906 Swiss military Luger made by DWM with 4-3/4″ bbl having a drift adjustable front sight and a fixed rear sight mounted on the rear toggle link. Swiss cross within starburst on chamber and intertwined DWM on middle toggle link. Full SN on front of frame with Swiss inspector markings on left side of receiver. Bbl is a proofed but unmarked replacement, likely from a 1929 Bern. Disassembly shows all matching small parts including each of the grip panels. Magazine with tinned body. Base numbered “9917f” along with the “+” denoting its status as a spare magazine. CONDITION: Approx 98% orig blue, though salt blue of bbl is different from rust blue of remaining pistol. Minor discoloration/purple toning over the chamber likely incurred during the rebarreling. Front and backstrap that are minutely freckled. Excellent orig grips with very sharp checkering. No suggestion of touchup to the strawed small parts that are in the same overall excellent condition. VG magazine with slightly discolored body and small chips missing from left side of base. Mirror bore. Perfect manual mechanics. Overall, a very nice 1906 with a later bbl that underscores the Swiss practice of regularly refurbishing their Lugers. 49432-73 LMA C&R (1,750-2,750) – Lot 3532

3533
$2,587.50

*DWM 1906 SWISS CROSS IN SUNBURST LUGER PISTOL.

SN 35529. Cal. .30 Luger, 4-3/4″ bbl, with full SN on bottom. Swiss Cross in Sunburst above chamber, DWM scroll on center toggle link. Grip safety. Checkered walnut grips. SN parts are matching. Proper plain wood bottom magazine with metal discs. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Very fine, retaining 98% Swiss Arsenal blue & straw. Grips are sharp with visible wood grain. Bore is bright and sharp. Magazine has light wear and minor nicks on wood bottom. Mechanics are fine. 49059-164 BWS (1,500-2,500) – Lot 3533

3534
$1,150.00

*WAFFENFABRIK BERN 1929 SWISS LUGER PISTOL.

SN 65530. Cal. .30 Luger. 4-3/4″ bbl with Swiss proof and full SN on rear upper left. Swiss cross in shield on center toggle link. Full SN on rear toggle link and left frame. “P” release stamp on trigger guard “11. 42” stamped in front frame well under takedown lever (manufactured in November of 1942). W+F logo on back of frame and on dark brown plastic grips. Grip safety. “P” marked dark brown plastic bottom mag. CONDITION: Fine, retaining 93% orig blue with fading on sideplate. Grips have very little wear. Bore is bright and sharp. Mag is excellent. Mechanics are fine. 49508-5 BWS (1,000-1,500) – Lot 3534

3535
$2,875.00

*DWM 1906 FRENCH LUGER PISTOL.

SN 32878. Cal. .30 Luger, 4-3/4″ bbl, with BUG proofs and full SN on bottom. Top is marked “Manufacturer Francaise d’Armes & Cycles de Saint-Etienne”. DWM scroll on center toggle link. BUG proofs on left receiver and toggle assembly. Center digit of full SN on bbl and receiver is an “8” stamped over a “9”, which may have been a factory error. Checkered walnut grips, right grip is unnumbered, left grip is matching. Numbered parts on gun are matching. Grip safety. Plain wood bottom magazine. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Retains 98% blue with some touch-up on bbl and front of frame. Straw is 97% and bright. Bore is bright and sharp. Magazine is excellent with a very well done repair to the wood bottom. Mechanics are fine. 49059-163 BWS (2,000-3,500) – Lot 3535

3536
$4,600.00

*CHARISMATIC LUGER ARTILLERY RIG, DATED 1918.

SN 1418a. Cal. 9mm Parabellum. Standard 1918 dated artillery Luger with 8″ bbl having a drift adjustable front sight and rear sight, graduated 1-8, that can only be adjusted vertically. Intertwined DWM on middle toggle link. Full SN with letter SUFfix under bbl and on forward frame with SN repeated on left receiver. External exam and disassembly shows all matching small parts including the firing pin. Unnumbered rear toggle pin as is correct for this pistol. Each of the two grip panels are matched with “18”. Correct but mismatched wood bottom magazine. Accompanied by shoulder stock rig. Orig DWM proofed stock fitted with an unnumbered replacement lug. The inner lid of orig holster is marked “F.A.R.55/1915”. Unmarked takedown tool and orig cleaning rod. The straps, holster retaining loop and boot are orig, the boot strap being a replacement. PROVENANCE: The William Smith Collection. CONDITION: Approx 95-96% orig rust blue. Usual sharp edge wear with fading under the trigger guard and slight thinning of the front and backstrap. Comparable condition fire blued front sight and strawed small parts. Most of the fire blue has toned to a pleasant patina on the sight cursor and each of the grip screws. Sharply checkered grips with slight surface blunting. No discernible cracks or chips. Comparable condition tinned body magazine. SN on wood base not legible. Bright bore with sharp rifling. Perfect manual mechanics. Shoulder stock and replacement lug in nicely matched condition. Holster and orig straps oil darkened and with considerable crazing. Replacement boot strap darkened to match. 49312-34 LMA C&R (5,000-7,000) – Lot 3536

3537
$0.00

*VERY RARE DWM 1914 DATE LUGER ARTILLERY PISTOL WITH HOLSTER.

SN 1187A. Cal. .9mm. 8″ bbl with fine tune front and rear sights & 4 digit SN on bottom. Rear sight parts have numbers that do not match. 1914 date above chamber. DWM scroll on center toggle link. Matching numbered toggle assembly down to the firing pin. “GERMANY” export marked on left frame rail. Matching numbered checkered walnut grips. Gun appears to have been reworked for commercial sales in the 20’s, with some small parts renumbered to match at the time. Wood bottom mag appears to have matching numbers that were added more recently. Brown leather “BDIII/1916” marked artillery holster with orig cleaning rod and contemporary Eagle/63 marked takedown tool. PROVENANCE: The William Smith Collection. CONDITION: Very good, retaining 90% 1920’s era blue with fading on bbl and grip straps. Sides of bbl and frame rails are corroding, sharp edges and corners are worn. Straw has been reheated and is currently 60%. Grips are worn and darkened. Bore is lightly frosted. Mag has a crack through the wood bottom. Mechanics are very good. Front of holster has cracking and flaking overall. Back is very good. Ears on cleaning rod flap have been replaced. Takedown tool and cleaning rod are very good. 49312-51 BWS C&R (4,000-6,000) – Lot 3537

3538
$4,025.00

*DWM 1917 ARTILLERY LUGER PISTOL RIG WITH MATCHING STOCK & MAGAZINE.

SN 9436E. Cal. .9mm. 8″ bbl with full SN on bottom. Fine tune adjustable rear sight. 1917 date above chamber. DWM scroll on center toggle link. Imperial proofs on right receiver. Numbered parts are matching including; firing pin and checkered walnut grips. Orig matching numbered wood bottom magazine. With orig matching numbered walnut stock that has proper Imperial proof & attaching leathers. Orig 1916 dated “OTTO SINDEL / BERLIN” brown leather artillery holster with orig cleaning rod. CONDITION: Fine, retaining 90-95% period arsenal blue and 70% period arsenal straw. Grips are lightly worn. Bore has very light frosting. Mag has very little wear. Mechanics are very good. Stock has little wear other than minor dings and scuffs, attaching leathers are solid with some cracking on front strap. Holster is missing top of closure strap which is cracked and flaking, flap has light cracks overall, leather and stitching retain orig color. Minor scuffs on edges and corners. Cleaning rod is very good. 49432-79 BWS C&R (4,500-7,000) – Lot 3538

3539
$5,750.00

*RARE DWM 1906 COMMERCIAL NAVY LUGER PISTOL RIG WITH STOCK AND HOLSTER.

SN 64393. Cal. .9mm. 6″ bbl, with Crown/N proof above full SN on bottom. DWM scroll on center toggle link. 100/200 meter adjustable Navy rear sight. Crown/N proofs on left side of front toggle links. Numbered parts are matching. Un-numbered hold-open is strawed. Un-numbered checkered walnut grips. Grip safety. “Cal. 9m/m” marked Navy style wood bottom magazine with concentric rings. With an un-numbered “GERMANY” marked commercial Navy style stock without metal disc. Black leather commercial Navy holster with black leather attaching straps, orig unmarked takedown tool and orig cleaning rod/oiler. Contemporary black leather carry strap with 2 unmarked Navy style wood bottom mags having concentric rings in a black leather double mag pouch. CONDITION: Fine, retaining 95% orig blue and 85% orig straw. Normal wear on sharp edges and corners, minor scuffs on bbl with corrosion at muzzle. Grips are lightly worn and darkened. Bore is has light pitting. Mag has small nick on wood bottom and minor corrosion on body. Mechanics are very good. Stock has light wear with normal nicks and dings. Holster is cracking and flaking overall. Carry strap has light wear. Dual mag pouch is very good. Extra mags have light corrosion on bodies and minor wear on wood bottoms. Takedown tool and rod/oiler are very good. 49508-2 BWS C&R (5,000-8,000) – Lot 3539

3540
$0.00

*DWM 1917 NAVY LUGER PISTOL.

SN 2021A. Cal. 9 mm. Usual Navy configuration with 6″ tapered bbl and 100-200 meter rear sight. Correct large head rear toggle pin. Middle toggle link marked with intertwined “DWM” Left side of bbl, where joined to the receiver, is marked with a crown that is repeated on the left side of receiver along with two crown/M acceptances. The SN “2021a” appears under the bbl and on the forward frame. “1917” is on the left forward rail. Fully checkered walnut grips. Disassembly shows all matching parts including each of the grips. Correct Navy magazine whose wooden base is numbered “310” along with a faintly struck crown/M. Although the dated Navies were produced in large quantities, few survive today in any condition, a great majority having either been lost at sea or altered post-WWI under the Treaty of Versailles. PROVENANCE: The William Smith Collection. CONDITION: Approx 75-80% orig blue with most of the blue having faded from the sideplate. Comparable condition front and backstraps. Takedown lever, trigger, magazine release and safety lever have had their straw freshened. Near excellent grips with oil staining, deeply cut diamonds with negligible losses. Magazine body has been cleaned. Near excellent bore with sharp rifling, minimal oxidation. Perfect manual mechanics. 49312-2 LMA C&R (5,000-8,000) – Lot 3540

3541
$11,500.00

*SUPERB MAUSER 1938 DATED LUGER RIG WITH 2 MATCHING MAGAZINES & TOOL.

SN 1197d. Cal. 9mm Parabellum. Extraordinary 1940 dated 42 code Luger rig with standard 4″ bbl, drift adjustable front sight and fixed rear sight. Full SN with letter suffix on forward frame and under bbl with SN repeated on left side of receiver. Usual Waffenamt acceptance markings on bbl and right side of the receiver. Disassembly shows all matching small parts including rear toggle pin and firing pin. Crisply checkered walnut grips, each panel matched to the pistol. Rig includes two blue bodied magazines, each matched to the pistol with the full SN and letter suffix in addition to an eagle/63 acceptance. Spare magazine marked with a “+”. Orig takedown tool marked with eagle/63. Orig brown holster with white stitching whose obverse surface is manufacturer marked, and dated 1938 and struck with a WaA101 acceptance. PROVENANCE: The William Smith Collection. Former Doug Smith Collection. CONDITION: Extraordinarily fine, all matching including grips & two magazines. Crisp 99+% orig salt blue with only minimal sharp edge wear at the muzzle and sideplate. Negligible thinning of front and backstrap. Small parts, grips and each of the two magazines in the same impeccable condition that applies equally to the crisp, brown holster that shows no evidence of re-polishing or staining. Mirror bore. Perfect manual mechanics. Overall, a fantastic Luger rig worthy of the most advanced collection. 49312-30 FTL C&R (7,500-10,000) – Lot 3541

3542
$9,200.00

*PHENOMENAL MAUSER 1940 DATED LUGER RIG WITH 2 MATCHING MAGAZINES & TOOL.

SN 2863d. Cal. 9mm Parabellum. Extraordinary 1940 dated 42 code Luger rig with standard 4″ bbl, drift adjustable front sight and fixed rear sight. Full SN with letter suffix appearing on forward frame and under the bbl with SN repeated on left side of receiver. Usual Waffenamt acceptance markings on bbl and right side of the receiver. Disassembly shows all matching small parts including rear toggle pin and firing pin. Crisply checkered walnut grips, each panel matched to the pistol. Rig includes two extruded magazines, each marked “122” and with a double eagle/37. Both bases match pistol with the spare magazine marked with a “+”. Orig takedown tool marked with eagle/63. Orig black holster with white stitching whose obverse surface marked “P.08”. Manufacturer marked “GAF-1940-Leipzig” along with an eagle/WaA 170 acceptance. PROVENANCE: The William Smith Collection. Former Doug Smith Collection. CONDITION: Crisp 99+% orig salt blue with only minimal sharp edge wear at the muzzle and sideplate. Negligible thinning of front and backstrap. Small parts, grips and each of the two magazines in the same impeccable condition that applies equally to the crisp, black holster that shows no evidence of repolishing or staining. Mirror bore. Perfect manual mechanics. Overall, a fantastic WWII Luger rig worthy of the most advanced collection. 49312-28 FTL C&R (8,000-10,000) – Lot 3542

3543
$0.00

*EXCEPTIONAL MAUSER BANNER 1941 POLICE EAGLE L LUGER & RIG WITH TWO MATCHING MAGAZINES.

SN 495y. Cal. 9mm Parabellum. Extraordinary Mauser Banner Luger, “1941” chamber date, with 4″ bbl, drift adjustable front sight and fixed rear sight. Mauser banner on middle toggle link. Full SN and letter suffix on forward frame with full SN repeated on left receiver. Unnumbered bbl marked with bore diameter. Eagle “L” proof on right side of receiver with sear safety. Fitted with full checkered walnut grips that are unnumbered. Accompanied by two matching numbered magazines in an “A. FISCHER / BERLIN C.2 / 1942″ marked orig black leather holster. The #2 magazine is a “HAENEL SCHMEISSER PATENT” & the other a standard magazine. No takedown tool. A nicer, as issued, WWII German Police Luger rig would be extremely difficult to find. PROVENANCE: Ex Doug Smith Collection. The William Smith Collection. CONDITION: Extraordinarily fine, all matching including two magazines & grips. Approx 98-99% crisp orig salt blue excepting around stock lug where there is a small area of discoloration. Sear safety pin is correctly in-the-white. Grips are very sharply checkered with minimal oil discoloration. Excellent condition magazines with the #1 magazine having been lightly cleaned above the follower button. Near mirror bore. Perfect manual mechanics. Outstanding holster with orig white stitching showing no evidence of repolishing or staining. 49312-31 FTL C&R (6,000-9,000) – Lot 3543

3544
$0.00

*HISTORIC MAUSER 1938 DATE LUGER WITH CAPTURE PAPERS AND CERTIFICATE.

SN 4860b. Cal. 9mm Parabellum Standard 1938 date S/42 Luger with 4″ bbl having a drift adjustable front sight and fixed rear sight. “1938” chamber date with S/42 middle toggle link code. Full SN with letter suffix on forward frame and under bbl, and SN repeated on left side of the receiver. Waffamt markings in usual places on bbl and right side of the receiver. Disassembly shows all matching small parts including the firing pin and each of the checkered wood grip panels. Correct magazine with blued body and aluminum base numbered “4095 x” with “+” denoting spare magazine and Eagle/655 code. Complete with orig capture papers and certificate dated 1 May 1946, showing the gun as property of Vernon K. Malberg. A second attestation, signed by Vernon K. Malberg, mentions that this exact pistol was taken from a German officer during the Battle of the Bulge sometime between 14/18 January 1945. PROVENANCE: The William Smith Collection. CONDITION: Approx 80% orig salt blue and with noticeable fading and etching on left side of bbl and sideplate. Orig grips with sharp checkering and comparable or slightly better condition. Bright bore with sharp rifling and only minimal etching. Excellent magazine and base. A real find for the collector wishing a Luger with a well-documented history. 49312-18 LMA C&R (3,000-5,000) – Lot 3544

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3545
$2,990.00

*MAUSER 1938 S/42 LUGER PISTOL RIG WITH TWO MATCHING MAGAZINES & CAPTURE PAPER.

SN 2973M. Cal. .9mm. 4″ bbl, with Eagle/63 proof on upper left and 4 digit SN on bottom, 1938 date above chamber. “S/42” on center toggle link (code for Mauser manufacture). Eagle/63 proof on right receiver. Numbered parts on gun are matching down to the firing pin. Un-numbered checkered walnut grips. Both orig matching numbered aluminum bottom Eagle/63 proofed mags and Eagle/63 proofed takedown tool. Dark brown leather “JOSEPH MOLL / GOCH” marked, 1939 dated holster. With Capture Paper to Ralph T. Walker, dated April 24, 1946. PROVENANCE: The William Smith Collection. CONDITION: Fine, retaining 95% orig blue with very light scattered corrosion, fading on grip straps & normal sharp edge wear. Grips are lightly worn with minor indents. Bore is frosted. Mags have very little wear other than dings on aluminum bottom of extra mag. Takedown tool retains 50% blue. Mechanics are very good. Holster has been re-dyed to cover moderate wear and cracking “RTW” (Ralph T. Walker) carved on back of holster. 49312-32 BWS C&R (2,500-3,500) – Lot 3545

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3546
$2,300.00

*MAUSER LUGER 1940 DATE 42 CODE MILITARY RIG.

SN 7635g. Cal. 9mm Parabellum. Mauser Luger chamber dated 1940 with 42 coded toggle link. Standard salt blued gun with 4″ bbl having drift adjustable front sight and fixed rear sight. Full SN on front of frame and repeated under bbl and on left receiver. Waffenamt acceptance markings on bbl and right side of receiver. Disassembly shows all matching on small parts including rear toggle pin and firing pin. Checkered walnut grips, each numbered “27”. Left panel with small chip under safety. Rig with two “122” code eagle/37 accepted extruded magazines. One numbered “4407g+”, the other numbered “7458f”. Orig holster made in Bautzen (maker marking largely obscured) dated 1939. Takedown tool marked eagle/63. PROVENANCE: The William Smith Collection. CONDITION: Approx 80-85% orig salt blue with expected high point wear to both sides of bbl and sideplate. Frontstrap and backstraps have largely faded to a greyish brown patina. Excellent grips excepting previously mentioned mismatch and chip. Comparable condition magazines. VG holster with supple leather and orig stitching whose exterior surface has largely faded to brown. 49312-33 LMA C&R (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3546

3547
$5,175.00

*MAUSER LUGER, BLACK WIDOW, WITH 2 MATCHING MAGAZINES.

SN 1597s. Cal. 9mm Parabellum. Standard Black Widow Luger with 41 chamber date and BYF toggle code. 4″ bbl with drift adjustable front sight and fixed rear sight. Full SN with letter suffix on forward frame, repeated SN under bbl and on left side of receiver. Bbl and right side of receiver with usual Waffenamt acceptances. P08 on left frame, above grip. Disassembly shows all small parts to have matching SNs. Orig black plastic grips and correct extruded FXO, double eagle/37 marked P08 magazines, both with aluminum bases, matching to the pistol with the spare magazine denoted with a “+”. CONDITION: Approx 98% bright salt blue with sharp edge wear, particularly on each side of the muzzle and raised surface of the sideplate. Scattering of fine scratches, possibly from a ring, on frontstrap. Minimal sharp edge wear with trace patina on backstrap. Excellent grips with sharply molded and pointed checkering. Both orig magazines in the same condition as the pistol. Near mirror bore. Perfect manual mechanics. Pairing this lot with a comparable condition and correctly dated holster would give a lot of extra, added value. 49432-169 LMA C&R (3,000-4,000) – Lot 3547

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3548
$3,450.00

*MAUSER 41 DATE BYF LUGER, BLACK WIDOW.

SN 635x. Cal. 9mm Parabellum. Standard Black Widow Luger with “41” chamber date and BYF toggle code. 4″ bbl with drift adjustable front sight and fixed rear sight. Full SN with letter suffix on forward frame and under bbl, and with SN repeated on left side of receiver. Bbl and right side of receiver with usual Waffenamt acceptances. P08 on left frame, above grip. Disassembly shows all small parts to have matching SNs. Orig black plastic grips and correct extruded FXO/double eagle/37 marked P08 magazine having a black bakelite base. PROVENANCE: The William Smith Collection. Former Bruce Stern Collection CONDITION: Extremely fine, all matching except grips & magazine which are purposely unnumbered. Overall retains 95-96% strong orig factory finish with very slightly thinned back strap that is turning slightly plum with a few scattered spots of fine rust. The black appointments retain virtually all of their orig factory finish. Grips show very slight diamond point wear and magazine is extremely fine with only slight wear. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 49312-17 FTL C&R (2,750-4,500) – Lot 3548

3549
$862.50

*WALTHER AC/45 P-38 SEMI-AUTOMATIC DOUBLE ACTION PISTOL WITH NAZI PROOFS.

SN 5282C. Cal. 9 MM. 5″ bbl, brushed blue finish, ribbed plastic grips. Slide shows 8718C SN. Frame, bbl breech, and slide all show Waffenampt 359 proof mark. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl retains 90% dull blue military finish. Bore is frosty with strong rifling. Slide retains 90% brushed blue finish with high point wear and a few light mars and scratches. Frame retains 70% brushed blue finish with most of loss on grip straps. Magazine retains 90% blue and is unmarked. Grips are very good with no chips or cracks. Very nice example of a late war-time P38 that could have possibly been assembled with mis-matching parts. 49432-140 TEP C&R (750-1,250) – Lot 3549

3550
$4,025.00

*TYPE II ARTILLERY LUGER SNAIL DRUM WITH LOADER AND SPACER.

SN 678431. Cal. .9mm. 32 rnd drum with first type stamped sheet metal winding lever, serrated button release lever. Assembly number 678431 with “B/N” on top and bottom of drum. Loader has serrated release button. PROVENANCE: The William Smith Collection. Former Bruce Stern Collection. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Overall retains about 85% orig finish on drum. Spacer is a gray metal color. First model loading/unloading tool retains about 60% orig finish. 49312-60 FTL56 C&R (3,000-5,000) – Lot 3550

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3551
$3,450.00

TYPE II ARTILLERY LUGER SNAIL DRUM WITH LATE WAR LOADER.

SN 347203. Cal. .9mm. 32 round drum with 2nd type stamped sheet metal winding lever, serrated button to release lever. SN 347203 “B/N” on top and bottom of drum. Late war loader with smooth release button and late war construction. PROVENANCE: The William Smith Collection. Former Bruce Stern Collection. CONDITION: About fine. Overall retains 75-80% thin orig finish with light scattered surface rust. Loading/unloading tool is rough finish with scattered light pitting. 49312-61 FTL (3,000-5,000) – Lot 3551

3552
$0.00

EXTREMELY RARE WWII GERMAN AVIATOR SCHOOL SECRET ENIGMA CIPHER MACHINE CODE BOOK COVER.

SN 1905. This is one of the more significant items of German military equipment to survive WWII. Originally it would have contained the complex and secret settings of the Enigma machine for each day of the month. Each month a new set of inserts with new codes for that month would be placed inside this cover. This book is orig in bi-fold configuration (3 panels) that are 8-3/4″ x about 6″, made of red oil cloth-type material with pinned aluminum framing. The cover is marked in German with a yellow Swiss Cross on the cover, possibly to deceive someone into thinking that it may have had something to do with first-aid should it be captured. Top of the front cover is also marked “Geheim” (secret). Bottom front of the cover is marked with the Nazi Eagle and the general staff of the Navy and dated “Berlin 1940”. Inside the front cover are 4 accordion-like ribs, each with 3 eyelets where the pink sheets of code book pages were attached. Apparently this book was issued to and used in the flight training school in Parow, Germany. The school was established in 1935 and disbanded in early 1945, apparently upon the arrival of the Red Army. While Enigma machines are extremely rare, the only associated thing more rare is a code book. CONDITION: Fair. All 3 sections are present with the interior mostly complete, obviously missing the code pages. The printed sheets are moderately soiled and yellowed with some damage to the edge in the left panel from the eyelets. The folds show some separation in the oil cloth. The front cover is complete with light soil and fading and the red leather binding on the spine shows soil and wear with some weakness on the hinge. Backs of the center and right panels are missing their red oil cloth covering. A most rare and unusual WWII Nazi artifact. 48940-1 JR (8,000-15,000) – Lot 3552

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3553
$2,300.00

HERMANN GOERRING INSCRIBED 14K CASED POCKET WATCH.

This open faced cased pocket watch has facsimile signature of Hermann Goerring and “WEIHNACHTEN 1940” (Christmas 1940). Goerring was known to give gifts with his facsimile signature like this. Watch internally is marked “SWISS MADE 15 JEWELS 3 ADJS”. There is an indiscernible polished out inscription inside back of case with various proofs and 14K markings. Face of watch is marked “HUBER” and padded casing is marked on top pillow “Huber-Uhren Andreas Huber”. CONDITION: Very good overall. Watch seems to run, but not checked by jeweler. Casing is sound and solid with soiling internally and scuffing to high points of Moroccan leather case. 49198-1 JS (5,000-10,000) – Lot 3553

3554
$32,775.00

VERY RARE LOEWE PRE-PRODUCTION BORCHARDT PISTOL SN 17.

SN 17. Cal. .30 Borchardt. Pre-production or extremely early production Loewe Borchardt. Standard features include a 7-1/2″ bbl and the usual “Ludw. Loewe & Co./Berlin/1893” marking address above chamber. “D.R.P./No 758537.” on center toggle link. The interesting area centers about the pivoting sear whose forward arm extends in an unprotected manner above the plane of the receiver; the rearward arm is secured by a screwed-in flat spring. In later guns, the screw fixation was eliminated in favor of a recessed insertion. The full SN appears under the bbl, on the mainspring housing stock lug and on the bottom of the frame. Wide bordered, checkered walnut grips. Proper non-matching wood bottom magazine numbered “8”. This gun is featured on pgs. 113, 115, 116, 121, 137, 138 of The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz & Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Very fine retaining 95% orig blue with minor wear, scratches and light dings. Straw is 70% on the sear and has faded to a dull grey on toggle latch. Trigger has 50% fire blue and each of the cover plates & grip screws have approx 80% fire blue. Grips have light wear with visible grain. Mirror bore with minimal wear. Excellent magazine with small dings on base. Perfect manual mechanics. 43475-71 BWS (20,000-30,000) – Lot 3554

3555
$0.00

*◊ OUTSTANDING MAUSER C96 FLATSIDE CARBINE, BRITISH RETAILER MARKED, WITH 12″ BARREL AND GLOBE FRONT SIGHT.

SN 144. Cal. 7.63mm. Mauser made approximately 200 Large Ring Flatside carbines. This example has a 12″ bbl with a hooded, drift adjustable bead front sight and a slip-in 50-500 rear sight. The elongated chamber is marked with the Mauser address while SN “144” is on the left chamber flat; antler acceptance, partially hidden, is on the right chamber flat. Right side of the frame has been hand-inscribed for the British retailer “PATSTONE & SON./SOUTHAMPTON”. The SN is repeated on the left side of the frame and on the left side of the stock iron at their juncture. SN “144” is additionally marked under the rear sight bar and back of the hammer. Limited disassembly shows the matching SN on the follower, floorplate, firing pin retainer, bolt and firing pin. The extractor, the usual components of the rear sight, the firing pin retainer, bolt stop, safety and stock lug are fire blued while the trigger and attendant housing are in-the-white. Standard smooth forearm and buttstock that has an orig Mauser buttplate with an intertwined “MW”. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Approx 95-97% bright orig rust blue with scattering of small dings and very fine scratches. Comparable condition fire blue on all small parts except stock lug that shows more oxidative change, particularly the upper arm that has largely toned to a mellow brown. Forearm and buttstock retain most orig varnish with scattered handling dings. No discernible cracks or significant losses. Near excellent buttplate. Bright bore with sharp rifling, minimal oxidation in grooves. Perfect manual mechanics. An excellent carbine, with an interesting British history, that should be a desirable addition to any collection. 43475-37 LMA C&R (20,000-30,000) – Lot 3555

3556
$0.00

*◊ SCARCE MAUSER C96 FLATSIDE CARBINE WITH 12″ BARREL AND GLOBE FRONT SIGHT.

SN 242. Caliber 7.63mm. Mauser made approximately 200 Large Ring Flatside carbines. This example has a 12″ bbl with a hooded, drift adjustable bead front sight and a slip-in 50-500 rear sight. The elongated chamber is marked with the Mauser address while the SN “242” is on the left chamber flat. Right side of the frame is import marked while the serial number is repeated on the left side of the frame and on the left side of the stock iron at their juncture. The #242 is additionally marked under the rear sight bar, on the back of the cursor, and the back of the hammer. Limited disassembly shows the matching SN on the follower, floorplate, bolt and firing pin. The extractor has been repaired, the firing pin retainer is an unnumbered replacement, the firing pin has a repaired tip, and the bolt stop is an unnumbered, altered replacement. The rear sight components, including the sight bar, are fire blued as is the safety while the trigger and attendant housing are in-the-white. Standard smooth forearm. Buttstock has an attached, rotating sling swivel on the left side. The buttplate is an original Mauser with an intertwined “MW”. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Original blue estimated at 85-90% with early toning. Faded blue on floorplate and under trigger guard. Repaired extractor is in-the-white. Fire blue on bolt stop, sight bar/cursor and firing pin retainer are in keeping with the balance of the pistol. Most of the fire blue from the stock lug has faded to a pleasing grey. Forearm and buttstock retain most of their orig varnish with numerous but light handling dings. No discernible splits or significant losses. Near excellent condition buttplate. Bright bore with strong rifling and only mild oxidation in grooves. Perfect manual mechanics. 43475-92 LMA C&R (15,000-22,500) – Lot 3556

3557
$13,800.00

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

SN 1023. Cal. 9mm Export. This was the final form of Mauser’s standard production carbine. About 100 of these guns were assembled with most examples in the serial range 945-1050. Of these, relatively few were chambered for the 9mm Export. This carbine has a 15-3/4″ bbl, dovetailed bead front sight, short extractor, a slip-in 50-500 rear sight with a full center line, a standard cursor, grooved follower, two-lug firing pin, small ring hammer, and an internal (inside trigger guard) release of the floorplate. Usual Mauser address on top of the chamber; full SN is on left chamber flat and repeated on left rear frame and over the push button on the shoulder stock iron. The matching number is on the bolt stop, bolt, hammer and subframe. On the left side of the magazine housing is a Regal monogram, traces of gold at its base, in which a crown surmounts a lavishly intertwined “AS”. Monogram is 1-3/8″ in height & 1-1/8″ in width, attribution unknown. Two-line Mauser address is on right side of frame. Smooth forearm and buttstock each fitted with orig sling swivel. Buttstock with Mauser logoed buttplate. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Old professional restoration with correct rust blue, now with approx 95-97% coverage. Rust blue has also been applied to body of stock lug. Small parts have been lightly polished and re-heat treated for an enhanced fire blue. Forend & buttstock have orig finish, though thinned & darkened from oil, with a scattering of surface dings. Orig buttplate in comparable condition, missing a chip at the toe. Bright bore with shallow rifling, moderate corrosion. Perfect manual mechanics. An interesting carbine whose impressive monogram deserves further research. 43475-41 LMA123 (7,500-12,500) – Lot 3557

3558
$4,025.00

*◊ MAUSER C96, M1902 GERMAN GPK TEST FLATSIDE.

SN 344. Cal. 7.63mm. This high SN German Test Flatside has the standard 5-1/2″ bbl with a fixed front sight and a slip-in 50-500 rear sight. Long extractor and single lug firing pin. Usual 3-line chamber address with full SN on left side of the chamber flat. Imperial Gewehrprufungskommission Crown/F acceptance marked on right side of the bbl extension and Prussian Eagle on lower flat. The only other external markings relate to the SN that is matched on all visible parts. Backstrap has no slot to accept a shoulder stock as reported on a few other test pistols. Detailed disassembly shows all remaining parts, including firing pin, with matching SN excepting an unmarked follower. Major components are rust blued. Most small parts fire blued, trigger originally strawed. Orig serrated wood grips. Lanyard ring present. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Approx 95% of refinished rust blue over oxidized surface. 80% fire blue on extractor. Most of other small parts have oxidized to a darker tone or have been reblued. Little remaining varnish on grips. Generally bright bore with mild oxidation and shallow rifling. Perfect manual mechanics. 43475-997 LMA (3,500-5,500) – Lot 3558

3559
$0.00

*◊ MAUSER C96 EARLY FLATSIDE, NO SERIAL NUMBER.

SN NSN (1A). Caliber:7.63mm. Large Ring Hammer Flatside with 5.5” bbl and slip-in 1-10 rear sight. Usual chamber address. No visible serial number on chamber flat, hammer, subframe or frame. No proofing or inspector markings on any externally visible surfaces. Long extractor, single lug firing pin. Fire blued extractor, sight assembly, bolt stop, safety, grip screw. Thin, strawed trigger. Not disassembled. Serrated wood grips. Lanyard ring. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Very good. 85-90% original blue showing considerable use but no neglect. Comparable condition fire blued and strawed parts. Finely serrated grips are oil-darkened with handling marks and minimal loss. Original finish but no serial numbers or proofs suggest assembly for in-house testing. It may have been assembled just prior to the Italian Navy contract or simply an assemblage of spare parts that were included in the sale. A very interesting pistol whose features, or lack thereof, invite further research. 43475-774 LMA (2,500-3,500) – Lot 3559

3560
$4,600.00

*◊ MAUSER C96, LATE LARGE RING TRANSITIONAL.

SN 20652. Cal. 7.63 mm. Seldomly encountered Late Large Ring Transitional that retains the early Conehammer type trigger. Standard features include 5-1/2″ bbl with fixed front sight & slip-in rear sight marked “1-10”. Usual 3-line chamber address with the full SN on left chamber flat. Crown/crown U proofing on the left receiver with the antler inspection on right side of the receiver. Long extractor and single lug firing pin. Major components rust blued with fire blued extractor, rear sight and associated components, bolt stop, safety and grip screw. Grey case hardened hammer and subframe. Brightly polished trigger. Lanyard ring present. Disassembly shows all matching components except for a later unnumbered follower. Grips are replacements, each properly numbered to the pistol with full SN. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Approx 95% bright orig rust blue with slight peppering in front and on left side of magazine housing. Faded floorplate and considerable toning of the front and backstrap. Small parts with orig fire blue in comparable condition. Replacement grips are nearly new. Bright bore with shallow rifling and moderate corrosion. Perfect manual mechanics. One of the more unusual early production C96s. 43475-99 LMA C&R (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3560

3561
$2,012.50

*◊ MAUSER C96 RED 9 REWORK, 1920 PROPERTY MARKING, POLICE UNIT MARKED, WITH HOLSTER.

SN 15302. Cal. 9mm Parabellum. Post-war Red 9 rework with 4″ bbl having sleeved front sight and fixed rear sight. Short extractor and 2-lug firing pin. Standard Mauser address on top of chamber. SN “15302″ marked on left chamber flat. Crown/U proofing on left receiver flat adjacent to “1920” property marking. 2-line Mauser address on right side of receiver. Frontstrap has a “S.Kg.R.110.” police unit marking. Lanyard ring absent. Major parts with era correct rust blue. Fire blued extractor, safety, trigger and bolt stop. Serrated walnut grips, each with a factory impressed Red 9. Disassembly shows all matching numbers except the grips, each panel having been numbered “25501”. Accompanied by a brown pebbled leather police holster, inside flap is the marking “.28.”. PROVENANCE: Ex Visser Collection. Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Approx 90-95% rust blue with comparable condition fire blued small parts. Grips show considerable handling and staining, particularly the right panel that has some loss on the bottom. Slightly dulled bore with shallow rifling. Perfect manual mechanics. An interesting history that reflects a Treaty of Versailles conversion of a full size Red 9 to a pistol with a 4″ bbl issued to the Wiemar Police. Holster in VG condition with noticeable high point wear. Leather still supple with virtually all stitching intact. 43475-87 LMA C&R (1,750-2,500) – Lot 3561

3562
$1,437.50

*◊ CHINESE TAKU NAVAL DOCKYARD FLATSIDE, EARLY UNMARKED PRODUCTION, WITH HOLSTER.

SN 1214. Cal. 7.63mm. Early unmarked Taku Naval Dockyard Flatside with 5-1/2″ bbl, fixed front sight and slip-in rear sight marked “50/1000”. Short extractor and single lug firing pin. The only external marking is the SN that is repeated on the left side of the cursor, under the sight, on the rear of the bbl extension, the bolt, hammer, subframe, and rear of the frame. Disassembly shows all matching numbers including the broadly serrated wood grips. Lanyard ring present. Accompanied by a light brown Chinese breakaway holster, snaps covered by black enamel paint, having double magazine pouch attached to body. Complete with shoulder strap. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Approx 30% orig blue confined to the bbl extension & floorplate. Balance has toned to a uniform grey mixed with patina. Comparable fading applies to the extractor, cursor, safety & trigger. Bore is obscured by heavily packed grease. Perfect manual mechanics. One of the few Chinese C96s whose physical and SN characteristics allows manufacturer identification. Near excellent condition holster with supple leather and intact orig stitching with early crazing and thinning in areas of flexing and friction. 43475-103 LMA C&R (1,500-2,250) – Lot 3562

3563
$0.00

*◊ MAUSER C96 WARTIME STANDARD COMMERCIAL.

SN 289161. Cal. 7.63mm. Standard wartime commercial with 5-1/2″ bbl having fixed front sight. Slip-in rear sight is a replacement, probably Chinese, numbered “2-14”. Short extractor and 2-lug firing pin. Top of chamber with usual 3-line address. Full SN on left chamber flat. Small crown/crown/U on left side of bbl extension. The usual 2-line address on right side of the frame. All externally numbered parts are matching. Disassembly shows all normally numbered small parts are matched to the primary SN except the grips. The right panel is numbered “453”; left panel is numbered “192”. Non-Mauser lanyard ring present. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Approx 98% as refinished. All small parts that would normally have been fire blued are now salt blued. Mismatched replacement grips have much of the orig varnish but are worn with dings. Dull bore with shallow rifling and considerable oxidation. Perfect manual mechanics. 43475-785 LMA C&R (1,000-2,000) – Lot 3563

3564
$862.50

*◊ MAUSER C96, POST WAR REWORK WITH LUGER STYLE FRONT SIGHT.

SN 288914. Cal. 7.63mm. Wartime Standard Commercial pistol that was reworked to meet the Treaty of Versailles, property marked “1920” and later refinished by Mauser in the 1930s. This pistol has a 4″ bbl with a sleeved front sight whose base and attendant bbl band are reminiscent of a Luger. Slip-in 50-1000 rear sight and 2-lug firing pin. The top half of the pistol, including the bolt, is matched to “226140”. Standard Mauser address over the chamber and “226140” marked on left chamber flat. Left side of the bbl extension marked with crown/crown/U along with the “1920” property stamp. The hammer, subframe and frame are matched to the primary SN “288914”. The bolt stop is numbered “807” and each of the broadly serrated grips, as used for the M1930 Commercials, is numbered “122”. Congealed grease precluded internal examination. No lanyard ring. PROVENANCE: Ex Visser Collection. Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Approx 70-80% salt blue with sharp edge wear and considerable freckling from poor storage. As typical for Mauser’s 1930-era reworks, all small parts, that may have been orig fire blued or strawed, now salt blued and in comparable condition. The same consideration holds for the grips that are oil stained and have numerous handling marks. Mirror bore. Perfect manual mechanics. A very interesting Mauser rework from the 1930s having a melange of different features. 43475-83 LMA C&R (1,000-2,000) – Lot 3564

3565
$2,300.00

GROUP OF FOUR MAUSER C96 WOOD HOLSTER/STOCKS.

Four wood holster/stocks with wood lids released by serrated metal buttons. 3 have metal stock lugs, one is missing the lug. 1 stock is for a Conehammer and the lug on it is numbered 9089. The other two standard C96 lugs are numbered 709 and 655. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Very good, with normal nicks and scuffs and a few light gouges. Orig finish on wood, some scattered corrosion on metal. Conehammer stock has approximate 5″ crack through top on left side and approximate 3″ crack on right. 43475-1078 BWS (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3565

3566
$2,875.00

FOUR MAUSER C96 WOOD HOLSTER/STOCKS.

Standard Mauser C96 wood holster/stocks with metal stock lugs and serrated metal release buttons to open lids. One is unnumbered, others are SN 336, 302, and 402. SN 402 has military Crown/U inspector mark. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Very good, normal wear on edges and corners with scattered light dings and dents. Good orig blue on metal with scattered corrosion. 43475-1074 BWS (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3566

3567
$57,500.00

*◊ EXTRAORDINARY #30 1899/00 SWISS/UK TRIALS PROTOTYPE LUGER RIG.

SN 30. 4-3/4″ .30 Cal bbl with orig matching SN. Hand engraved Swiss Cross in sunburst on chamber with central engraving guide dot. Blank center toggle link. Toggle assembly is all matching with DWM factory converted round hinge and orig 51 mm long bolt with original double firing pin springs. Dished toggles with factory converted long toggle abutments to the receiver forks. Original long, thin, checkered safety lever. White polished and scribed border outline safety area. Matching prototype production pattern trigger. 1899 Prototype style and size serial numbers are all matching, which is extremely rare on these guns. Frame is matching numbered on back. Orig prototype plain border checkered walnut grips are also matching. Prototype magazine has a flat button for the unrelieved frame, a brass spring follower (not the production aluminum type) and a plain wood bottom with no metal disks internally numbered. Made and delivered for Swiss 1899 trials and subsequently converted for British 1900 trials. With orig Swiss trials pattern black leather holster (having no screwdriver pouch) and Borchardt brass cleaning rod/oiler, both as returned from the Swiss 1899 trials and supplied to the British Small Arms Committee for the British Army trials in October 1900. This is one of six UK trials guns that were upgraded from pistols returned to DWM by the Swiss in mid-1900 after their trials, and it is the only one known with the orig holster. This gun has a long UK provenance, being in the family of one of the founders of the British Aircraft Industry since before WWI until recent times. This gun is featured on pgs. 175, 181, 182, 190, 206, 224, 263, 565, 572 and 587 of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess’ The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Very fine. Retaining 90% orig blue with scattered light corrosion and scratches. 70% orig straw with some light corrosion. Bore is worn and pitted, from extensive firing during trials. Grips are excellent with moderate wear, beautiful color and wood grain. Magazine has light corrosion on body and wood bottom is excellent. Holster is very good with cracking and minor flaking on back and heavy flaking on flap. Cleaning rod flap has a tear in one of the stitching seams about 1/2″ long. Pullstrap is missing. Brass cleaning rod is excellent with very little wear. 43475-2 BWS99 (60,000-90,000) – Lot 3567

3568
$23,000.00

*◊ IMPORTANT 1899 UK TRIALS PROTOTYPE LUGER.

SN 40. 4-3/4″ 7.65 mm Cal bbl. Part upper rim of breech face removed in manufacture, possibly to allow sight of loaded cartridge rim as a loaded indicator. Plain toggle assembly without DWM logo with prototype large digit numbering to rear frame and top of rear link in front of rear sight. Small digit SN applied under barrel parallel to barrel axis. Plain, unmarked chamber consistent with being made after the batch of 20 identical pistols supplied for the Swiss 1899 trials with Swiss Geneva cross impressed over the chamber. Unique, original M1899 long (51 mm) prototype breech bolt with original double firing springs and special firing pin and follower to accommodate these. Prototype square section hinge tongue between rear and mid toggle links. Original strawed sear bar unique to M1899 prototypes. Dished toggles with toggle latch and prototype short abutments between top of rear link and receiver. Original M1899 prototype thin trigger and thin coil spring assembly and original thin prototype checkered flat safety lever with deeply incised outline to the in-the -white safe indicator in the frame safety recess. Original prototype wood bottom magazine with flat button (for the unrelieved frame ) with correct prototype brass spring follower (cf. production aluminum followers used for all subsequent magazines) with internally numbered wood base and body. This gun is featured on pp. 175, 179, 181, 186, 191 and 192 of The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz & Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. All numbered parts are matching. The only known surviving 1899 prototype Luger in wholly unmodified, complete orig form. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Good. Retaining about 40% blue with scattered pitting that is deeper on the left side. 20% straw. Bore is worn and bright. Grips are moderately worn with a small chip under the safety lever. Magazine has light corrosion on body and minor nicks and dings to wood bottom. Mechanics are very good. 43475-1 BWS10 (20,000-35,000) – Lot 3568

3569
$0.00

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

SN 10070B. Cal. 9mm. 4″ bbl with full SN on bottom of bbl. DWM scroll on center toggle link. “GL” on back of rear toggle link. Flat checkered New Model toggles without toggle lock. Modified frame without toggle latch. Unique extractor which is the same ear width as production New Model component, but has ears which are 0.5 mm thicker, preventing interchangeability with production guns. “LOADED” marking on extractor indicates that this gun was prepared for submission for U.S. evaluation (10069B is mechanically identical, documented to have been evaluated by the U.S. Board of Ordnance, and is still in the Springfield Armory Collection). Matching numbers on toggle assembly. Firing pin is unnumbered. Takedown lever, trigger, hold open, safety lever and grip safety are unnumbered. Receiver has 2-digit matching number on stop lug. 1900 short frame modified by addition of brazed in upper spring seat to coil spring (same as 1905 Dutch Trials guns). Full SN on front of frame. Matching numbered checkered walnut grips. Proper plain wood bottom mag. This gun is featured on pp. 223, 228, 261, 283, 290, 291 and 300 of Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz and Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Fine, retaining 90% orig blue with wear on sharp edges and corners. Extra wear on sides of muzzle, frame rails and high part of sideplate. Light corrosion starting on left side. Gripstraps are stained and fading to brown. 50% straw with scattered corrosion and very light pits on safety lever. Grips are oil soaked and moderately worn. There is a small chip on front corner of left grip. Mag is excellent with little wear. Bore is sharp with light frosting. Mechanics are fine. 43475-500 BWS17 (20,000-35,000) – Lot 3569

3570
$0.00

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

SN 10088B. 4″ 7.65 mm Cal bbl with 5-digit SN on bottom, ramped military foresight and 13.5 mm front sight band diameter. As-manufactured short frame, not modified long type. DWM scroll on center toggle link. Dished toggles with toggle latch. 45 degree beveled receiver rails. 5-digit B suffix prototype SN on front of frame. Grip safety. All numbered parts are matching down to the checkered walnut grips. Plain wood bottom magazine. Serial number (without B suffix) recorded in Dutch Archives as one of the 1904 trials pistols. This gun is featured on pp. 100, 101, 223, 225, 229 and 289 of The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz & Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent. Retaining 90% bright orig blue with silvering on sharp edges and corners and extra wear on front grip strap. Rear grip strap is faded with very light corrosion. Retains 90% orig straw. Bore is bright and sharp. Grips are lightly worn with some dings and dents to checkering. Wood grain is still visible. Magazine shows light wear. Mechanics are excellent. 43475-506 BWS137 (20,000-40,000) – Lot 3570

3571
$0.00

*◊ IMPORTANT DWM DUTCH TRIALS PROTOTYPE LUGER SERIAL NUMBER 10046B.

SN 10046B. 4″ 7.65 mm Cal bbl of the distinctive prototype light military pattern with ramped foresight. DWM scroll on center toggle link. Dished toggles with toggle latch. Unmarked safety area. Grip safety. Unnumbered wood bottom magazine. All numbered parts are matching down to the checkered walnut grips. This is possibly the first surviving short frame prototype, which was converted from a long frame and is mechanically identical to the Dutch 1904 trials pistols, of which it is probably the internal factory prototype. This gun is featured on pp. 99, 101, 223, 225, 229 and 264 of The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz & Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent. Retaining about 90% blue with silvering on sharp edges. Scattered scratches and fading on grip straps. Retains about 70% straw, some having been reheated. Bore is bright with light wear. Dark grips show some wood grain and have some dings and chips in the checkering. Magazine is excellent with very little wear. Mechanics are excellent. 43475-497 BWS8 (12,000-20,000) – Lot 3571

3572
$0.00

*◊ IMPORTANT 1905 DUTCH TRIALS DWM 1900 LUGER PISTOL.

SN 22468. 4″ 30 Cal. bbl. Blank chamber and center toggle link. Dished toggles. Grip safety. Short frame and receiver with late internal Old Model machining. Crown/D inspection mark on left side of receiver, this is the highest serial number Dutch trials gun found in the research of the Sturgess book The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols to have this mark, and the only one with higher serial number than the US Powell cartridge counter guns (22400 – 22450)and the late pattern internal machining introduced with the Powell guns. All numbered parts are matching including the checkered walnut grips, which have three digit serial numbers as do the sideplate and the rear toggle link. This gun is featured on pp. 96, 223, 225, 227, 229, 289, 290, 462, 567, and 600 of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess’ book. This is a very rare configuration of calibre, barrel and frame length, only 109 of which were made for Dutch trials and delivered in March/July 1905. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent. Retains 97% orig blue and 90% orig straw. Bore is bright and sharp. Grips are lightly worn and show nice color. Magazine is excellent with a couple of very minor chips on the wood bottom. Mechanics are excellent. 43475-513 BWS84 (10,000-20,000) – Lot 3572

3573
$0.00

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

SN 10066B. 4-3/4″ 9mm slim bbl with notched foresight and 5-digit SN to bottom. DWM scroll on center toggle link. “GL” proof on rear toggle behind rear safety and SN (66) applied to underside of rear link. 5-digit B suffix prototype SN on front of frame which is a shortened long type. P.08 pattern safety with long checkering. “GESICHERT” in upper position. All numbered parts are matching. No grip safety, special safety lever/block components. Checkered walnut grips. Plain wood bottom magazine. Most likely connected with 1932-4 German trials, the safety lever configuration and lack of a grip safety, along with slim 9mm bbl is a study of evolution towards P.08. This gun is featured on p. 103, 217, 229, 280 and 283 of The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz & Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent. Retaining 97% bright blue with touched up bbl and frame. Light scratches on left of bbl. 95% bright orig straw. Bore is bright and sharp. Grips are lightly worn and show wood grain. Magazine is near new with minor chips on wood bottom. Mechanics are excellent. 43475-501 BWS138 (25,000-50,000) – Lot 3573

3574
$0.00

*◊ RARE UNNUMBERED DWM GL PROTOTYPE OR PRESENTATION 1900 LUGER.

SN NSN. 4-3/4″ 30 Cal. bbl. “DWM” scroll on center toggle link. Dished toggles. “GL” on rear toggle link. No other external markings or proof marks and no internal parts numbering. Grip safety. Plain wood bottom magazine. This gun is the same configuration as the 1900 US test guns, and this may have been a prototype for that series. This gun is featured on p. 283 of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess’ The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Retains 80% orig blue and 40% orig straw. Bore is bright and sharp. Grips are lightly worn with some large indents on the right side. Magazine is very good with a dent in the body. Mechanics are very good, missing the original takedown lever spring. 43475-503 BWS85 (10,000-20,000) – Lot 3574

3575
$0.00

*◊ RARE CHILEAN TRIALS FIXED REAR SIGHT PROTOTYPE DWM WITH MATCHING PUSH-BUTTON STOCK.

SN 10044. 7″ 7.65 mm Cal bbl with full SN. “BUG” proofs on bottom. DWM scroll on center toggle link. Dished toggles with toggle latch. “BUG” proofs on left receiver. Grip safety. All numbered parts are matching down to the checkered walnut grips. Proper plain wood bottom magazine with orig matching push-button stock with unique two-digit (44) numbering across top of iron and in the wood between strap loops. This gun is featured on pp. 240, 251 and 252 of The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz & Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent. Restored to 97% blue and straw. Grips are lightly worn with very minor dings and oil soaked dark. Magazine has light corrosion on body and minor chips on wood bottom. Stock shows normal wear for its age with some minor dings and lug that has been restored to 97% blue and straw. Mechanics are excellent. 43475-505 BWS15 (12,500-20,000) – Lot 3575

3576
$0.00
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Please Note: This lot is illustrated with a wooden holster. The holster is not part of this lot. The gun is not being sold with a wooden holster.

*◊ULTRA RARE AND IMPORTANT DWM PROTOTYPE ARTILLERY SN 4 LUGER.

SN 4. 8″ 9mm bbl with prototype artillery rear sight with prototype engraved range slider position numbering. Fine tune adjustment screws on front and rear sights of prototype flat headed form, the foresight blade and bed with dual fiducial marks on top surface. SN 4 on bottom of bbl. No date on chamber and no commercial or military proof/inspection marks. DWM scroll on center toggle link. SN 4 on front of frame. All numbered parts are matching except for the right checkered walnut grip which is SN 2. Left grip is SN 04 (all other parts have 1-digit number). Numbered wood bottom magazine does not match. This gun is featured on p. 934 of The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz & Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess (Stock not included). PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Very fine. Retaining 90% orig blue with scattered light pitting that is deepest on front grip strap and trigger guard and also on front of right frame rail. Retains 40% orig straw with scattered corrosion. Bore is bright with moderate wear. Grips are lightly worn and oil soaked with some dings and chips to checkering. Magazine has scattered corrosion on body and minor dings to wood bottom. Mechanics are sound. 43475-31 BWS45 (7,500-15,000) – Lot 3576

3577
$6,900.00

*◊ BEAUTIFUL RESTORED PROTOTYPE 6″ FAT BARREL LUGER.

SN 10067B. 6″ 9mm fat bbl with ring chamber and 5-digit SN on bottom. DWM scroll on center toggle link. Dished toggles with toggle latch. “GL” proof behind rear sight. B suffix prototype SN on front of frame. Grip safety. All numbered parts are matching down to checkered walnut grips. Swiss style unnumbered wood bottom magazine with metal disks. This gun is featured on pp. 255 and 293 of The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz & Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Restored to near new. 99% blue and straw. Bore is bright and sharp. Grips are sharp and show nice wood grain. Magazine is near new with very little wear. Mechanics are excellent. 43475-498 BWS136 (6,000-10,000) – Lot 3577

3578
$0.00

*◊ ULTRA RARE DWM 1903 FRENCH TRANSITIONAL LUGER.

SN 25024. 4″ 30 Cal. bbl. “DWM” scroll on center toggle link. “CHARGE” marked short ear extractor. Transitional flat sided New Model toggle with 90 degree checkering and a first type toggle latch. Mainspring is of Old Model flat riband pattern in short frame. Very, very few of these were made during the transition from Old Model dish toggles to New Model flat toggles for French military trials in mid-1904. Serial number 25024 is right in the middle of a reported (but not confirmed) serial range of 50 guns. All numbered parts are matching. Checkered walnut grips. Grip safety. Proper wood bottom magazine. This gun is featured on pp. 228, 263, 270, 271, 273, 603, and 900 of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess’ The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols. This example of a very important Luger model is possibly the finest example of this variation that exists and is absolutely correct. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent retaining 95% orig blue and 90% orig straw. There are some areas of light corrosion and there is a small dent in the front gripstrap. The hook on the frame that attaches to the toggle latch has a small chip. Bore is sharp with frosting. Grips are lightly worn with some minor chips and indentations in the checkering and have nice color and wood grain. Magazine is very good with some corrosion on the body and a crack through the wood bottom and some minor chips. Mechanically excellent. 43475-523 BWS70 (30,000-60,000) – Lot 3578

3579
$5,750.00

*◊ MAGNIFICENT FACTORY CASED EARLY UNRELIEVED DWM 1900 COMMERCIAL LUGER.

SN 134. 4-3/4″ 7.65 mm Cal bbl. DWM scroll on center toggle link. Dished toggles with toggle latch. Grip safety. Checkered walnut grips. Unrelieved frame. Proper plain wood bottom magazine with flat button. Unique frame numbering with the number on back above lanyard ring. All numbered parts are matching except for the grips which are numbered 18. In a black leatherette DWM factory case with plain lid and no handle. Green felt interior includes a cleaning rod/oiler, pin punch and takedown tool. Partitioned for two spare magazines that are not included. This case is featured on p. 1432 of The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz & Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent. Retaining about 98% blue that appears to be a period restoration. Small dent on front grip strap. Straw is 70%. Bore is frosted and worn almost smooth. Grips are excellent with minor chips & dings to checkering. Frame has a small crack on rear grip strap in front of grip safety lever. Near excellent magazine with replaced base & pin. Mechanics are excellent. Accessories in case are in excellent orig condition. The case itself has normal wear for its age with some spots missing in felt on interior & some spots worn through on the leatherette exterior which appears to have been dyed. Fittings for key hole are missing. Case is very good overall. 43475-504 BWS14 (5,000-10,000) – Lot 3579

3580
$0.00

*◊ BEAUTIFUL ARGENTINIAN MARKED DWM 1900 COMMERCIAL LUGER.

SN 21306. 4-3/4″ 30 Cal. bbl hand engraved “Juan Canedo. / 611 Rividavia 611 / Buenos Aires” on top. “DWM” scroll on center toggle link. Dished toggles. “BUG” proofed. Grip safety. Checkered walnut grips. Proper plain wood bottom magazine. Juan Canedo was one of the major importers of the Luger pistol and also had a retail shop. All numbered parts are matching. Period modifications to this gun include the three line address on the bbl which would have been applied at Canedo’s shop together with custom checkering added to the front surface of the trigger, and a small screw on the sear bar for trigger pull adjustment. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent retaining 98% orig bright blue and 97% orig straw. Bore is bright and sharp. Grips are sharp with beautiful color and wood grain. Magazine is excellent with very little wear. Mechanics are excellent. 43475-514 BWS75 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 3580

3581
$0.00

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

SN E689. 4-3/4″ Swiss proofed 7.65 mm Cal bbl with full SN on bottom. Swiss cross in sunburst above chamber. DWM scroll on center toggle link. Dished toggles with toggle latch. Swiss proofs on toggle assembly and left receiver. E prefix (Extra-Serie – pistols purchased for training and shooting prizes) SN on front of frame. Swiss proof on back of frame under toggle. Grip safety. All numbered parts are matching down to the checkered walnut grips. Swiss wood bottom magazine with metal disks. This gun is featured on pp. 643 and 648 of The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz & Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent. Retaining 95% orig bright blue with most wear on grip straps which are fading with light corrosion. 98% orig bright straw. Bore is bright and sharp. Grips are lightly worn and have nice color. Magazine shows little wear with a minor nick on wood bottom. Mechanics are excellent. 43475-589 BWS142 (8,000-12,000) – Lot 3581

3582
$0.00

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

SN 5083A. 4-3/4″ Swiss proofed 7.65 mm cal. bbl with full SN on bottom. Swiss cross in sunburst above chamber. DWM scroll on center toggle link. Dished toggles with toggle latch. Swiss proofs on toggle assembly and receiver. Left receiver has a “P” and “53” private sale date. Left frame rail stamped “P.38” (Swiss military released in 1938). Back of frame has Swiss proof under toggle and “D” under lanyard loop. All numbered parts are matching down to the checkered walnut grips. Four-digit A suffix SN on front of frame. Swiss wood bottom magazine with metal disks. Converted from P.00 pistol E.683 of the Swiss Contract “Extra-Serie” for service issue during the shortage of pistols at the onset of WWI, the new serial number, following the 0 – 5000 series of P.00s, duplicated that of a P.06, hence the “A” suffix to prevent exact duplication in military records. This gun is featured on p. 648 of The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz & Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent retaining 97% blue with wear on sharp edges and corners and light fading on grip straps. Original straw is 95%. Bore is bright and sharp. Grips are lightly worn with a few minor chips to checkering. Wood grain is still visible. Magazine is near new with light wear. Mechanics are excellent. 43475-585 BWS146 (5,000-10,000) – Lot 3582

3583
$0.00

*◊ VERY RARE DWM/WAFFENFABRIK BERN 1906 SWISS CROSS IN SHIELD TRANSITIONAL PROTOTYPE LUGER.

SN 26. 4-3/4″ 30 Cal. bbl. DWM made frame etc. and receiver marked with Swiss cross in shield above chamber. “WAFFENFABRIK BERN” marked on center toggle link produced by the W+F. Swiss + and BP proofs. Frame is numbered internally in front of the takedown lever. All numbered parts are matching except for the grip safety which has #74. Most small parts have no numbers. Original Swiss plain wood bottom magazine. Grip safety. Checkered walnut grips. Trigger bearing in frame and sideplate and sear spring modified to improve trigger pull, which is exceptionally light and crisp, to evaluate modifications for W+F production, which commenced during WWI. This gun is featured in Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess’ The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols. An extremely rare Swiss variation. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Very fine retaining 95% original blue. Straw is about 70% and appears to have been reheated in the past. Bore is bright and sharp. Grips are worn and the right grip appears to have a repaired crack in the upper right. Magazine is excellent. Mechanics are sound. 43475-595 BWS56 (5,000-10,000) – Lot 3583

3584
$0.00

*◊ RARE 1902 G.P.K. GERMAN ARMY FIELD TRIALS OVERRUN LUGER.

SN 8592. 4-3/4″ 7.65 mm Cal bbl. DWM scroll on center toggle link. Dished toggles with toggle latch. Distinctive “GESICHERT” marked safety area. Grip safety. All numbered parts are matching down to the checkered walnut grips. Proper plain wood bottom magazine. This gun has the same characteristics and a serial number just above the 15 G.P.K. trials guns with grip safety and GESICHERT marking. It is lacking the G.P.K. crown/D proof so it was not used in the trials, but it is also lacking commercial proofs showing it not to have been sold commercially but retained by the DWM factory as a spare gun for the trials contract. This gun is featured on pp. 86, 88 and 217 of The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz & Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent. Retaining 95% blue with sharp edge wear and grip straps that are starting to fade. 60% orig straw. Grips show wood grain and are moderately worn with some chips and dings to checkering. Magazine has light corrosion to the body. Wood bottom shows very little wear. Mechanics are excellent. Bore is bright with light frosting and wear. 43475-507 BWS9 (5,000-10,000) – Lot 3584

3585
$4,025.00

*◊ DWM 1908 MILITARY LUGER PISTOL WITH TWO MATCHING MAGAZINES.

SN 70797. 9mm 4″ bbl with full SN on bottom and Imperial proof on top. DWM scroll on center toggle link. Three crown/X Imperial inspection proofs on right receiver, typical of commercial P.08s taken over and inspected by the German Army during the pistol shortage in early 1914 immediately prior to WWI. Sear safety (fitted during Police service post WWI). Full five digit commercial range SN on front of frame. Unnumbered checkered walnut grips. Numbered parts are matching, including both original wood bottom magazines which are numbered “1 and 2” (post WWI Police magazine marking). This gun is featured on pg 574 of The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz & Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Very fine retaining 98% blue and 95% straw with a few scattered areas of light corrosion on strawed parts. There are dings on the back of the rear toggle link. Grips are lightly worn and retain original color with visible wood grain. The bore is bright and sharp. Both magazines are excellent with very little wear. The number “2” magazine has a small chip in the wood bottom. Mechanics are excellent. 43475-689 BWS (3,000-6,000) – Lot 3585

3586
$5,750.00

*◊ REICHS GENDARMERIE ISSUE “RG” DWM COMMERCIAL LUGER.

SN 74704. 4″ 9mm bbl. DWM scroll on toggle link. Horizontal Crown/N proof on left side of receiver. No military proofs. Marked “R.G. 272” engraved on left side of frame (one of the highest RG numbers). Checkered walnut grips. All numbered parts on gun are matching. Wood bottom magazine with blued body that is numbered in the same serial range but does not match. This gun is featured on pp. 511 and 1158 of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess’ The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols. A very desirable unit mark indicating issue to the militarized police brigade in Alsace-Lorraine (German occupied France from 1870 until 1918) and the first type of German Police P.08. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent retaining 97% original blue and 70% original straw. Bore is sharp with light frosting. Grips are moderately worn with a few indents to the checkering. Magazine and mechanics are excellent. 43475-690 BWS57 (5,000-7,000) – Lot 3586

3587
$0.00

*◊ PRUSSIAN POLICE DWM/MAUSER “v” SUFFIX LUGER WITH MATCHING HOLSTER & MAGAZINE.

SN 662v. 4″ 9mm bbl. DWM scroll on center toggle link. Large, fine line Crown/Crown/U on left side of receiver and bbl. Sear safety. Deactivated Walther magazine safety. Checkered walnut grips. All numbered parts are matching. Original matching numbered wood bottom magazine. Rare V Suffix Luger with parts made by DWM and finished by Mauser. This gun is featured on pp. 538, 611, 750, 768, and 1298 of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess’ The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols. Accompanied by original dark chocolate colored leather Prussian police holster of Akah manufacturing style that is numbered on the back 661, one digit off the gun serial number. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent retaining 97% original early Mauser finish with very high polish toggle assembly and matt frame recess panels. 95% original straw. Bore is sharp with frosting. Grips are sharp with very little wear and nice wood grain. Left grip is missing upper left hand corner from installation of magazine safety. Magazine is very good. Some corrosion on the body. Mechanics are sound. Holster is excellent with original finish with light scuffs. 43475-739 BWS31 (5,000-7,500) – Lot 3587

3588
$0.00

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

SN 8901r. Cal. 9mm. 4″ bbl with British proofs, Crown/N and 4-digit SN on bottom. “1920” above British proof on chamber. DWM scroll on center toggle link. Horizontal Crown/N on breechblock. Toggle assembly links are British proofed. Crown/N and 4-digit SN on left receiver. Sear bar is Eagle/6 proofed. Hold open added. Sear safety bar is missing. Orig Walther magazine safety is intact and functioning to block the trigger when magazine is removed (almost 100% of these mag safeties were deactivated by cutting off the front end of the mechanism under a decree of May 1937). Front of frame has full -r range SN. All numbered parts are matching, including wood bottom Police issue mag. Front grip strap is stamped “S.D.VI.861.” (Schutzpolizei Dusseldorf, 6 Kommando, Weapon 861). Checkered walnut grips. This gun is featured on pp. 1126 and 1164 of Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz and Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Fine, retaining 95% Police Arsenal blue and straw with normal wear, corroding in a few spots. Grips are moderately worn and oil soaked, retaining some orig color. Mag body has light corrosion and wood bottom is moderately worn. Bore is worn with light pitting. Mechanics are sound. 43475-728 BWS35 (2,500-4,500) – Lot 3588

3589
$2,386.25

*◊ RARE AUSTRIAN BUNDESHEER MAUSER BANNER LUGER WITH MATCHING MAGAZINE.

SN 1991. 4″ 9mm bbl. “MAUSER” banner on center toggle link. Crown/N proofs. Austrian Bundesheer/BH proof on left side of frame below takedown lever. Checkered walnut grips. All numbered parts are matching. Original extruded aluminum bottom magazine with matching numbers. This gun is pictured on p. 620 of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess’ The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent retaining 97% original blue with scattered light scratches and small dings. Grips are lightly worn with a few minor chips in the checkering. Magazine is excellent. Mechanics are excellent. Bore is bright and sharp with very light frosting. 43475-581 BWS30 (2,500-3,500) – Lot 3589

3590
$0.00

*◊ RARE 1907 “SELBSTLADEPISTOLE (LUGER)” MACHINE GUN DETACHMENT SHORT FRAME NEW MODEL/P.08 CONVERSION LUGER.

SN 40. 4″ 9mm bbl. “DWM” scroll on center toggle link. “72.R.M.G.70.” (Thuringisches Infantry Regiment # Nr. 72, Machine Gun Detachment, Weapon #70). This gun was originally one of 220 delivered as a New Model with grip safety for instructional purposes to experimental machine gun detachments in mid-1907 in anticipation of P.08 adoption. After the P.08 entered service this gun was re-worked to P.08 configuration by removal of the grip safety and alteration of the Gesichert mark position at the Erfurt Factory with special inspection stamped safety lever parts and left grip plate. Holdopen added later in 1913, no stock lug, undated receiver ring. Partially visible lower “Gesichert” mark crudely removed from lower position and added to upper position to accommodate P.08 style safety. Large digit frame serial number exclusive to this special order batch. All numbered parts are matching. British proofed. This gun is featured on pp. 483 and 1151 of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess’ The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols. One of the rarest military variation Lugers. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Fine. Retaining 70% orig blue and 40% orig straw with some parallel scratches and corrosion on front and back grip straps. Bore is lightly worn with frosting. Checkered walnut grips are moderately worn with minor indents and chips to checkering. Plain wood bottom magazine is excellent with some minor dings to the wood and scattered corrosion on the body. Mechanics are sound. 43475-672 BWS48 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 3590

3591
$0.00

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

SN 5. Cal. 9mm. 4″ bbl with SN on bottom. “1938” above chamber. “S/42” on center toggle link. Horizontal Crown/U next to SN on left receiver. Number “5” on front of frame. All numbered parts are single digit number “5” except for hold open which is “05”. Patented by Johannes Schwartz in May of 1938. The front of the frame forward of the hold open is cracked through and repaired. Not surprising, as this zinc alloy was found to be only 65% as strong as normal Mauser steel frames. Only the frame is zinc alloy. All other parts are standard Mauser steel parts. Upper safety position has red painted milled recess as opposed to “GESICHERT”. A cast in bracing spacer separates the front and rear grip straps under the left grip panel, otherwise the frame casting is near identical to the normal machined steel P.08 frame. Checkered walnut grips. Aluminum bottom Eagle/63 proofed mag is SN “1”. This gun is featured on p. 1692 of Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz and Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. Also Illustrated in Weaver’s “Mauser Pistolen”, page 225. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Good, retaining about 25% orig finish with scattered areas of pitting overall. Frame has cracks just forward of takedown lever and on reinforcing bar under left grip. Grips have light wear and orig wood grain is visible. Mag is very good with scattered pitting on body and scattered dings on bottom. Bore is bright and sharp. Mechanics are fair. 43475-579 BWS22 (7,500-12,000) – Lot 3591

3592
$0.00

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

SN a. Cal. 9mm. 4″ bbl. “SIMSON & Co/SUHL” on center toggle link. Scattered Simson Eagle/6 proofs on almost all parts, including the checkered walnut grips, many is non-standard Simson locations. SN on front of frame is a small “a”. Hold open is SN 56. Features an orig Sauer patent application pattern (Patent Anmeldung 944887/29.11.32) sear safety with split sideplate and shrouded sear bar with spring loaded plunger across the take down lever well which assists stripping. Numbered aluminum bottom WWII era mag does not match. The original patent application with original illustrations, for this gun is featured on p. 1129 of Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz and Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. With the complexity of this device and added difficulty to disassemble the gun, one can see why the German Police did not choose this type of sear safety. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Retains 97% blue with some fading on front grip strap. 95% straw. Grips are sharp with nice color and visible wood grain. Some heat discoloration at both sides of receiver under the toggles that appears to be period repairs. Mag is in excellent condition with a few minor dings on aluminum body. Bore is sharp with very light frosting. Mechanics are excellent. 43475-545 BWS13 (5,000-10,000) – Lot 3592

3593
$0.00

*◊ RARE WWII GERMAN ARMY ISSUE MAUSER BANNER.

SN 1084x. 4″ 9mm bbl. “1940” marked above chamber. Mauser banner on center toggle link. Eagle/N proof on the left receiver. Eagle/655 proofs on right receiver. All numbered parts on the gun are matching, including the matching military style checkered walnut grips. Extruded aluminum bottom “FXO” magazine does not match. This gun is featured on p. 772 of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess’ The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols. Manufactured for police use. The receiver has holes for a sear safety that was never installed, instead the gun was diverted for military issue. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent retaining 98% original blue with a few light scratches. Bore bright and sharp with light frosting. Grips are sharp with beautiful wood grain and very minor wear. Magazine is near mint. Excellent mechanics. 43475-569 BWS36 (5,000-7,000) – Lot 3593

3594
$4,715.00

*◊ RARE Kü LUGER WITH MATCHING MAGAZINE.

SN 2640Ku. Mauser byf 41 Kü suffix. 4″ 9mm bbl. “41” on chamber (1941 date). “byf” (Mauser code) on the center toggle link. LZA proof on right receiver and left side of bbl. Features of this gun are pictured on p. 502 of Joachim Gortz & Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess’ The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols. All numbered parts are matching including the grips which have all four numbers of the serial number and the rare black plastic bottom “FXO” magazine which has the numbers engraved into the bottom. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent condition retaining 99% original blue. Checkered walnut grips have beautiful color and sharp checkering with one elongated indent at the top of the left grip. Bore is bright and sharp. Magazine is excellent with a few dings in the body and a small chip on the bottom. Mechanics are excellent. It would be very difficult to find a nicer example of this Luger variation. 43475-753 BWS9 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 3594

3595
$3,737.50

*◊ MATCHING DWM LUGER WITH NO CHAMBER DATE (CURIO & RELIC).

SN 399V. Cal. 9mm. Attractive matching specimen with unnumbered wood base magazine, produced near the end of the DWM run before Mauser took over production. Standard nitro proofs with matching SN on bbl, frame, takedown latch, trigger, toggle and takedown plate. Spring tension is good. Included in this lot is one orig, unmarked fine commercial brown leather holster missing its belt loops. This weapon appears to be fully functional. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is fine except for an area of light to moderate pitting just above the left grip panel and at the high edges, at the top rear of the grip frame on either side. Trigger safety takedown latch and ejector all retain most of a shiny, straw finish. Toggle retention pins still retain most of their nitre blue finish. Bore is dark with some moderate pitting. Leather holster is quite fine, starting to flake on the exterior magazine pouch. Belt loops not present, but stitching holes are sound. It is unusual to find examples of this era with their orig commercial holsters. 43475-622 JWK55 C&R (2,000-3,500) – Lot 3595

3596
$2,875.00

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

SN 76062. Cal. 9mm. 4″ bbl with full SN. Crown/N proof and British proof marks on bottom of bbl. DWM scroll on center toggle link. Crown/P British proofs on toggle assembly and on right rear frame opposite safety lever. Horizontal Crown/N proof on left receiver. Orig new pattern post 1916 cutaway style sear bar. Full circa 1916 5-digit SN on front of frame. Checkered light wood grips. Proper plain wood bottom mag. All numbered parts are matching. This pistol is in the documented serial number range supplied to the Basel police immediately after WWI and is offered with the correct Basel Police pattern black leather holster. This gun is featured on pp. 526, 527 and 574 of Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz and Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Very fine. Retains 95% orig blue. 85% orig straw with light corrosion. Grips are lightly worn and retain orig color. There is a period repair of a chip under the safety lever on left grip. Mag body is corroded and the bottom has a few minor chips. Bore is bright and sharp. Mechanics are excellent.Holster is very fine. 43475-550 BWS14 (2,500-3,750) – Lot 3596

3597
$2,012.50

*◊ RARE NAVY ISSUE MAUSER G DATE S/42 LUGER PISTOL.

SN 3679d. Cal. 9mm 4″ bbl with SN on bottom and Eagle/211 proof on upper left. “G” (code for 1935) above chamber. “S/42” (code for Mauser Manufacture) on center toggle link. Eagle/211 and S92 proofs on right receiver. Front grip strap has inscribed Reichsmarine Eagle/M over “N/993” (Nordsee Station, weapon number 993). Numbered parts on gun are matching. Checkered walnut grips are unnumbered. Proper aluminum bottom magazine has Nordsee property numbers that do not match. This gun is featured on pgs 469, 926 of The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz & Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Fine retaining 90% blue with corrosion and light pitting overall, with light dings on bottom of bbl and bottom of front strap. Straw has been reheated to 90% over light frosting. Grips are lightly worn and retain some original color. Bore is worn with frosting. Magazine body has spotted pitting and small dings on aluminum bottom. Mechanics are fine. 43475-669 BWS (1,500-3,000) – Lot 3597

3598
$0.00

*◊ DUTCH INDIES VICKERS LTD LUGER.

SN 5275. 4″ 9mm bbl with “1923” hand stamped on the top (date of first entry into service). “VICKERS / LTD” marked on center toggle link. Crown/W proof on left receiver. Original British proofs. “RUST” marked safety. “Geladen” marked extractor on both sides. Grip safety. This pistol retains a very rare second patterned (post 1919) small brass unit marking plate on the front trigger guard with “7/568” (7th Infantry Battalion, Weapon Number 568). All numbered parts are matching. Right grip is a matching numbered replacement by Geweermakers School and is marked “GS”. Original Dutch magazine with reinforcing metal spring clip on wood bottom. This gun is featured on pp. 654, 690, and 693 of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess’ The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols. PROVENANCE: Ex-Visser Collection. Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Very fine retaining 85% original blue that is starting to brown in areas, especially the gripstrap. Retains 50% original straw. Bore is bright and sharp. Grips are worn with a few dings in the checkering and a chip under the safety lever. Magazine is excellent. Gun has one of the nicest original Dutch magazines you will find. Overall condition of this gun is better than the vast majority of examples of this model and it retains the original Vickers factory fitted barrel, which is very scarce. 43475-636 BWS53 (6,500-9,500) – Lot 3598

3599
$0.00

*◊ VICKERS DUTCH EAST INDIES ARMY M11 LUGER.

SN 9746. Cal. 9mm. 4″ bbl with full SN on bottom and “1930” on top. “GS” on top indicates that it was replaced and numbered by the Geweermakers School in 1930. Indonesian 5-point star (post-independence Indonesian Army (Tentara Nasional Indonesia) mark) above chamber. “VICKERS/LTD” on center toggle link. Crown/V proofs on each of the toggle links. All numbered parts are matching. “RUST” marked safety. Extractor marked GELADEN both sides. Grip safety. Dutch brass unit plaque soldered on left frame stamped “2-R.H.XXI/1”. Dutch coarse checkered walnut grips. Proper Dutch wood bottom mag with retaining metal spring clip. This gun is featured on p. 654 of Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz and Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Fine, retains 75% Dutch Arsenal blue with normal sharp edge and corner wear and scattered corrosion with grip strap and grip safety that are turning brown. 20% Dutch Arsenal straw with corrosion overall. Grips are sharp and show wood grain. Right grip is loose. Mag is excellent with very little wear overall. Bore is worn and lightly pitted. Mechanics are fine. 43475-635 BWS25 (3,000-5,500) – Lot 3599

3600
$2,875.00

*◊ RARE DWM 1906 DUTCH LUGER PISTOL.

SN 3630. 9mm 4″ barrel with “M/ES” above “1931” on top and full SN on bottom. DWM scroll on center toggle link. Crown/W proof on left receiver “RUST” safety mark. Grip safety. “SW/203” unit mark on brass plaque on front of trigger guard, a very rare surviving example of the second system of Dutch Indies unit marking used from 1919 – 1939 when most pistols were altered to the familiar brass side frame marking plate. All numbered parts are matching including the checkered hard wood grips, in which both have full SNs. Left grip appears to be original. Right grip is course checkered Indonesian arsenal replacement. Proper Dutch wood bottom magazine with retaining spring clip. This gun is featured on pgs 574, 692 of The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz & Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Fine retaining 97% Dutch arsenal blue. 70% straw. Grips are worn and oil soaked with visible wood grain on right grip. Bore is worn with light frosting. Magazine body has light corrosion and there are some chips and a crack in the wood bottom. Mechanics are sound. 43475-632 BWS (3,000-5,000) – Lot 3600

3601
$3,220.00

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

SN 2994. Cal. 9mm. 4″ Dutch bbl with full SN on bottom and “1939” date on top. DWM scroll on center toggle link. 3-digit matching SN on each toggle assembly link. Crown/W (Dutch Queen Wilhelmina proof) on left receiver. “RUST” marked safety. Extractor marked GELADEN both sides. 3-digit matching SN on sear bar and receiver stop lug. 2-digit matching SN on takedown lever and trigger. 3-digit matching SN on grip safety. Left side of frame has Dutch soldered-on brass unit identification plaque stamped “St.-inf.VIII/6”. Proper Dutch wood bottom mag with retaining spring clip. Checkered walnut grips with full 4-digit matching SN on backs of each. This gun is featured on pp. 558 and 573 of Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz and Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Top condition for a Dutch Luger, retains 93% orig Dutch Arsenal blue with fading on sideplate and scattered light corrosion. Dutch Arsenal straw is 85%. Grips are lightly worn with visible wood grain. Mag is near new with very little wear overall. Bore is bright and sharp. Mechanics are excellent. 43475-631 BWS24 (3,000-4,500) – Lot 3601

3602
$0.00

*◊ RARE DWM 1906 PORTUGUESE NAVY LUGER.

SN 756. 4″ 9mm bbl with full SN on bottom “RP/Anchor” on chamber. DWM scroll on center toggle link. “MP” on left receiver. Grip safety. All numbered parts are matching down to the checkered walnut grips. Wood bottom “CAL. 9m/m” marked wood bottom magazine. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent. Restored to 99% blue and straw. Bore is bright and sharp with very light frosting. Grips are lightly worn and show wood grain. Magazine is excellent with some corrosion on body and a few minor dings on wood bottom. Mechanics are excellent. 43475-621 BWS21 (3,500-5,500) – Lot 3602

3603
$0.00

*◊ RARE SWEDISH 1940 MAUSER BANNER COMMERCIAL LUGER PISTOL IN ORIGINAL BOX.

SN 6928w. Cal. 9mm 4″ bbl with Eagle/N proofs on front of sight base and SN on bottom. 1940 date above chamber. Mauser Banner on center toggle link. Eagle/N proofs on toggle assembly and left receiver. Unnumbered checkered walnut grips. All numbered parts on gun are matching including the original aluminum bottom magazine. In original plain cardboard carton with a separate magazine compartment that is secured with staples as are the corners. Included in the box are an original cleaning rod, pin punch and extra magazine that is the proper suffix letter but has numbers that do not match. Cardboard box lid has metal corner reinforcements and is marked “Cal. 9mm” in pencil on top. This gun is featured on pg 1438 of The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz & Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Very fine retaining 95% blue with unusual wear on grip straps. Straw is 90%. Grips are very lightly worn and retain original color with distinctive wood grain. Bore is bright with very light frosting. Magazines have very little wear. Mechanics are fine. Box is solid with minor scuffs and scrapes. Rod and punch are excellent. 43475-130 BWS (5,000-9,500) – Lot 3603

3604
$4,600.00

*◊ BEAUTIFUL 1900 AMERICAN EAGLE LUGER.

SN 8911. 4-3/4″ 7.65 mm Cal Swiss proofed bbl with full SN on bottom. American Eagle above chamber. DWM scroll on center toggle link. Dished toggles with toggle latch. “GERMANY” export marked below full SN on front of frame. Type 2 safety lever and grip safety. All numbered parts are matching down to checkered walnut grips. “GERMANY” marked wood bottom magazine. This gun is featured on pp. 217, 263, 525 and 566 of The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz & Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent. Retaining 98% bright orig blue with light wear on sharp corners and a tiny spot of corrosion below right grip. Orig straw is 98% and bright. Bore is bright and sharp. Grips are lightly worn with few dings to checkering and visible wood grain. Magazine shows little wear. Mechanics are excellent. 43475-509 BWS141 (4,000-8,000) – Lot 3604

3605
$6,037.50

*◊ DWM 1902 AMERICAN EAGLE “FAT BARREL” 9MM LUGER.

SN 22809. 4″ 9mm “fat barrel”. American eagle on chamber. “DWM” scroll on center toggle link. Dished toggles. Grip safety. “GERMANY” marked under serial number on front of frame. Checkered walnut grips. Proper wood bottom “Cal. 9mm” marked magazine. All numbered parts are matching. This gun is featured on pp. 305, 600, and 601 of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess’ The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent retaining 95% orig blue with silvering on sharp edges and gripstraps that are just starting to brown. Retains 95% straw that has been reheated. Bore is lightly worn with frosting. Grips are lightly worn with a chip on the left grip under the safety. Magazine is very good with some dings and minor chips to the wood bottom and scattered light corrosion on the body. 43475-517 BWS76 (6,000-10,000) – Lot 3605

3606
$0.00

*◊ DWM 1902 COMMERCIAL “FAT BARREL” 9MM LUGER.

SN 22727. 4″ 9mm “fat barrel”. “DWM” scroll on center toggle link. Dished toggles. Grip safety. Original “Cal. 9mm” marked wood bottom magazine. All numbered parts are matching down to the checkered walnut grips. “GERMANY” marked on frame underneath serial number. This gun is featured on p. 227, 273, 601, and 900 of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess’ The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent retaining 98% blue that was restored in the past. Retains 90% orig straw. Bore is worn with light pitting. Grips are lightly worn with very few minor chips and dings to checkering. Magazine is very nice with very little wear. Mechanics are excellent. 43475-518 BWS78 (4,000-7,000) – Lot 3606

3607
$8,050.00

*◊ BEAUTIFUL 1906 DWM AMERICAN EAGLE LUGER WITH IDEAL STOCK.

SN 67296. 4-3/4″ Crown N proofed 7.65 mm Cal. bbl with full SN on bottom. American eagle above chamber. “DWM” scroll on center toggle link. Horizontal Crown/N proof on left receiver. “GERMANY” US import marked on front of frame below full SN. Grip safety. All numbered parts are matching. “GERMANY” marked wood bottom magazine. With orig telescoping Luger Ideal stock with leather holster and smooth walnut Ideal grips.Original unnumbered checkered walnut grips are also included. This gun is featured on pp. 759 and 1416 of The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz & Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent retaining 97% orig blue and 85% orig straw with some light corrosion and a safety lever that appears to have been reheated. Bore is bright and sharp. Ideal grips are very good with some wear and minor cracks and a chip below the safety lever on the left side. Magazine has spots of minor corrosion on body and light wear on wood bottom. Stock is excellent retaining 95% orig bright blue and beautiful leather that has very little wear. Mechanics are excellent. Checkered walnut grips are sharp and show wood grain, left grip has small chip under safety lever. 43475-68 BWS27 (7,000-12,000) – Lot 3607

3608
$6,900.00

*◊ RARE AND BEAUTIFUL POST WAR KRIEGHOFF LUGER SN 119 WITH BOX.

SN 119. 4″ 9mm Muaser bbl with Eagle/135 proof on upper left. HK Anchor/KRIEGHOFF SUHL on center toggle link. Krieghoff Eagle 2 proofs on right side of receiver and right frame rail. Large digit 119 SN on left receiver and front of frame. Small parts are unnumbered. Sideplate has large matching number on back. Proper Krieghoff black plastic grips with border. Plain bottom machined FXO Eagle/37 proofed magazine. With black cardboard box marked “Parabellum/Pistole Model ’08/Genuine Parabellum Pistole Model ’08/caliber 9mm LUGER (9mm Parabellum)/Manufactured in Germany under official German Government Contract.” on top. Line drawing profile of P-08 on top and four sides. Bottom is hand numbered Ser # 196 which would correspond with one of the last guns in this production range. This gun is featured on p. 622 of The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz & Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent. Retaining 97% bright blue with silvering on sharp edges. 95% orig bright straw. Bore is bright and sharp. Grips are sharp with some minor chips to checkering mostly on left grip. Magazine is excellent with very little overall wear. Mechanics are excellent. Box is near mint, with minor wear on edges and corners. 43475-755 BWS52 (6,000-10,000) – Lot 3608

3609
$11,500.00

*◊ UNIQUE DWM COMMERCIAL 12″ BARREL LUGER RIG.

SN 9384. 12″ 30 Cal. bbl that is matching numbered and Crown/N proofed. “DWM” scroll on center toggle link. 100m/200m rear Navy style sight. Crown/N proof on left receiver. “GERMANY” marked on front of right frame rail. Checkered wood grips. All numbered parts on gun are matching. Imperial proofed wood bottom magazine. With unique custom tan leather scabbard holding a commercial Navy stock that is attached to a custom tan leather holster with tan leather straps and buckles and extra magazine pouch. Stock has Navy Crown/M proofed metal disk and is missing the screws in the stock lug. Serial number on lug does not match the gun. Holster stock combination is well made and of the period and does not appear to have any identifying marks. This gun is featured on p. 532 of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess’ The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent retaining 98% orig blue and 97% orig straw. Bore is bright with light wear. Grips are very good with light wear and some chips in the checkering with a large chip in the left grip under the safety lever. Magazine has some minor chips in the wood bottom. Stock is excellent with minor wear. Leather on holster and scabbard is very nice with minor scuffs and cracks as are the straps and magazine pouch. Mechanics are excellent. 43475-64 BWS100 (6,000-10,000) – Lot 3609

3610
$3,450.00

RARE PATRONEN KASTEN (P-KASTEN – CARTRIDGE BOX) FOR 5 ARTILLERY LUGER DRUM MAGAZINES.

Original field grey painted wooden box with large “P” stenciled to front internally divided to transport five lP.08 Trommel Magazines (Snail magazine) with their loader and cartons of ammunition (contents not included). Sliding retaining divider for the magazine stems retained by chain and sliding divided tray with canvas lifting loops to carry 30 x x16 round cartons of 9 mm ammunition both present. Inside lid stenciled “Die T.M. sind von links nach rechts herauszunehmen” (The Drum Magazines are to be removed from left to right. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Fine – exterior paint retains 90% coverage with chips to the cover but has thinned and some of the wood is showing through, white stenciled “P” is all intact with light wear due to wood grain rising, metal hardware slightly scaled but still strong and wholly serviceable. Hasps and retention hooks also completely serviceable and protected by paint. Canvas lifting loops excellent with no wear or fraying. Blue/purple stenciling inside lid is clear and legible. A rare and very desirable item for the Luger or WWI militaria collector. 43475-1128 (3,000-4,500) – Lot 3610

3611
$2,875.00

◊ PAIR OF TYPE ONE LUGER SNAIL DRUM BING/AEG MAGAZINES WITH MATCHING DUST COVERS.

SN 24442, 47006. #1: SN 24442, 32 round drum with type one telescoping winder and dust cover. B/N Bing Nurnberg marking with crown/S acceptance stamp. #2: SN 47006, rare 32 round drum with type one telescoping winder and dust cover with nested hexagon trade mark of AEG, Berlin and Crown/P acceptance mark (AEG only made around 70,000Type 1 magazines which represent less than 10% of total production) complete with its very rare matching AEG hexagon trade marked dust cover. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: #1: Excellent, retaining 95% blue, 90% blue on dust cover with normal scratches. Mechanics are good. #2: Retaining 90% blue with light scattered corrosion and a ding on top of the drum, dust cover is 75% blue with dings and scratches. Mechanics are good. 43475-1059 BWS (2,500-3,500) – Lot 3611

3612
$0.00

RARE PATTERN III LUGER SNAIL DRUM POUCH.

SN NA. Gray/green canvas with as manufactured original metal buttons and leather closure straps with buckles. Approximately 14″ l when closed. Original canvas belt carry loops on back. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Fine with scattered minor stains on canvas. Leather is solid with cracking on closure straps. All stitching retains orig color. 43475-1114 BWS (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3612

3613
$0.00

RARE PATTERN III LUGER SNAIL DRUM POUCH.

SN NA. Light green canvas with leather closure straps. Manufactured as Pattern III with two original steel buttons on flap and canvas carry loops of the same material as the body on back. This pouch is pictured on pg 1019 of The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz & Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Fine with minor staining to canvas. Leather is solid with minor cracking on creases. All stitching retains orig color. 43475-1113 BWS (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3613

3614
$2,875.00

RARE PATTERN I SNAIL DRUM BELT HANGING CANVAS POUCH MODIFIED TO PATTERN III.

SN NA. Green canvas with leather straps and buckles. Modified to Pattern III by addition of two metal flap closure buttons and two coarse canvas loops on back to carry the pouch horizontally on the belt. Appears on page 1019 of The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz & Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. 20″ l. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Very good with minor stains to canvas. Leather closure straps are cracking and flaking. Dye on leather is orig color. Stitching has not been dyed. 43475-1112 BWS (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3614

3615
$0.00

RARE EARLY 1900 LUGER PISTOL COMMERCIAL HOLSTER.

Black leather with brass studs for closure of flap lid, and takedown tool & cleaning rod flaps. Black stitching. Single 37 mm wide belt loop sewn on back. This holster is pictured on pg 1169 of The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz and Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Very fine, orig dye with minor wear on edges. Minor flaking at front and around closure stud. Cracking on crease of belt loop. Patina on brass. 43475-1076 BWS (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3615

3616
$0.00
Revised: 9/26/2015

Please Note: Catalog description states “this holster appears on page 994…” it should read a close up of this holster appears on page 994.

RARE BAVARIAN PROTOTYPE ARTILLERY LUGER HOLSTER.

SN NA. Brown leather, pebble-grained front with smooth leather back. Flap sides are folded and stitched at the sides not moulded like production holsters. Stitched loops to rear wall for stock attachment. Up-strap flap closure with brass stud. Unique interior has cleaning rod pouch along the barrel, and takedown tool pouch at the magazine base. Back is marked “EUGEN HUBER/Militar-Efekten/Munchen.” Below that is stamped “AWM/1/15”. This is a unique artillery holster with prototype accessory pouches. This holster appears on pg 994 of The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz & Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Very good with some wrinkling and tearing on top flap. Orig dye with some darkening. Stitching retains orig color. Brass stud has proper patina with a little verdigris. Normal cracking on closure strap. 43475-1106 BWS (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3616

3617
$2,300.00

PAIR OF NAVY LUGER PISTOL HOLSTERS AND MAGAZINE POUCHES.

Black leather early patterned Navy Luger holster with closure stud and loops on back for stock attachment. Brown leather Navy holster is late WWI pattern with a strap and buckle closure, belt loops on back. Maker mark is a light stamp on back that is not legible, Crown/I stamped on front and back. Dark brown leather mag pouch is marked “GEBR. PRESSLER/PLAUEN./1915” inside flap. Loop on back for belt or shoulder carrying strap. Black leather mag pouch has maker mark on inside flap which is barely legible. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Black holster has cracking on flap and stitch repairs on closure stud, hole and flap, leather and stitching has been dyed black. Flaking at crease on top. Brown holster is solid with some creases from compression, cracking at crease on top, brown leather and black stitching retain orig color. Brown mag pouch retains orig dye and orig color on stitching, flap and closure strap are flaking and cracking, normal wear on edges and corners. Black mag pouch has been redyed on leather and stitching, closure strap has cracking and flaking. 43475-1086 BWS (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3617

3618
$2,300.00

RARE PAIR OF NAVY LUGER HOLSTERS.

1) Early pattern black leather Navy holster, marked “BERT MOLLER/DUSSELDORF/1917”. Stud flap closure. Interior remains brown, exterior has been dyed black with black stitching. Includes unmarked takedown tool. 2) Dark brown leather marked “CLEMEN/ELBERFELD” inside flap. Stud flap closure has been modified to strap and buckle per 1917 regulations when the stock ceased to be issued for trench warfare. Unmarked takedown tool inside. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: 1) Very good, with some cracking around stud on flap and at top. Takedown tool retains 50% orig blue with scattered corrosion. 2) Exterior retains orig color dye and stitching from modification. Interior retains orig color from manufacture. Normal wear on flap and body, cracking and flaking on closure strap and cleaning rod flap. 43475-1065 BWS (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3618

3619
$2,300.00

RARE PAIR OF BLACK 1917 AND 1918 DATED NAVY LUGER HOLSTERS.

Both are late patterned with belt loops and buckles. 1917 is stamped “MAURY/OFFENBACH” inside flap. 1918 is stamped “L.Z.A./Eagle/Karlsruhe” on inside flap, inside holster, on front, and on back. 1918 is pictured on pg 1255 of The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz and Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Very fine. Both holsters are solid with light wear on orig dye, very slight cracking and flaking on flaps. Stitching has been dyed black. Cleaning rod flap on 1918 has separated from holster and is missing an ear, it is held on by closure stud. 43475-1066 BWS (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3619

3620
$0.00

RARE PAIR OF GERMAN POLICE LUGER PISTOL HOLSTERS.

First is a brown leather holster marked “GUSTAV REINHARDT/BERLIN/1929” above “K” in starburst Police acceptance stamp. Back is also police unit marked “L.Sch. 108.” (Luftfahrt-Überwachungs-Abteilung (Air Surveillance Unit) Schleswig-Holstein, weapon no. 108 under the 1922 Prussian marking instructions) Police style up-strap, with brass stud closure, takedown tool pouch closure flap also has brass stud. Second is an extremely rare black impregnated pressed paper holster marked “SCHAMBACH & Co./BERLIN/1943” on back with very clear Police Eagle/B acceptance stamp. Straps and pouches are leather. Studs are metal. Black paper holster is pictured on pg 1245 in The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz and Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. Brown leather holster is pictured on pg 1265. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Brown leather holster retains orig dye that has darkened and stitching is orig color. Normal wear with light scuffs and cracking on straps. Some verdigris around brass, minor burn area on back. Black paper holster shows very little wear, other than age wrinkling from drying and warping of the impregnated paper. 43475-1091 BWS (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3620

3621
$2,587.50

PAIR OF RARE AKAH COMMERCIAL LUGER HOLSTERS.

SN NA. Black commercial artillery holster is unmarked with typical Akah strap & buckle, flap closure, and stud closure. Takedown tool pouch inside flap. With its original unique wood cleaning rod and pouch designed to accommodate extra magazine pouch. (Standard wood handle artillery rod would interfere with mag pouch). Brown holster is for 4-3/4″ bbl old model Luger. Snap button closure for takedown tool pouch. A metal stud closure for flap. No visible markings. Unique belt loop configuration with angled leather loops of different lengths on back. Black holster is shown on pg 1176 of The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz & Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. Brown holster is shown on pg 1171 of same book. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Both holsters have excellent leather with minor surface cracking and light wear on edges and corners. Cracks on creases. Stitching retains orig color. Wood cleaning rod has very little wear. 43475-1100 BWS (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3621

3622
$2,587.50

RARE SET OF THREE DIFFERENT DUTCH M11 LUGER HOLSTER VARIATIONS.

These holsters appear on pgs 1203 and 1205 of The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz and Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. 1) Dark brown leather without tool pouches. Flap is marked “CW/N/11 36/A L”. 2) Brown leather with tool pouches and strap cleaning rod pouch closure. Flap is stamped “CW/N/7 36/A L”. 3) Black leather with tool pouches and snap cleaning rod flap closure. Brass plaque on front marked “2/547”. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: 1) Very good, normal wear, some cracking on flap and front, tear in cleaning rod flap. Stitching retains orig color. 2) Very good, with cracking on flap, closure straps and cleaning rod flap. Stitching retains orig color. 3) Some dye touch-up on flap, cracking on closure strap, normal wear on edges and corners. Most orig color visible on stitching. 43475-1070 BWS (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3622

3623
$2,012.50

TRIO OF EARLY AKAH COMMERCIAL LUGER HOLSTERS FEATURED TOGETHER IN DR. STURGESS’ LUGER BOOK.

Three different variations of 1906 commercial Luger holsters with stitched leather covered buckles typical of pre-WWI Akah production. Two are for 4-3/4″ 30 cal., Lugers. Darker of the two has a pouch for a cleaning rod, and inside pouch for pin punch. The third is a 4″ barrel variation which also has pouches for a cleaning rod and pin punch. These holsters are on pg 1173 of the book The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz and Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Very good, with leather and stitching that retain orig color. Normal wear on sharp edges and corners, cracking on straps. 4″ holster has three punched holes in the right belt loop that were added later. Darker 4-3/4″ holster is misshapen from being compressed during storage. 43475-1071 BWS (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3623

3624
$2,875.00

SET OF FOUR WWI ERA GERMAN MILITARY LUGER PISTOL HOLSTERS.

Four P.08 military pattern leather holsters, earliest is 1912 dated inside flap and front is marked “C. Billep/Spandau”. It is reddish/brown with reddish stitching. 1914 dated holster is medium brown with “ERNST SIEGEMUND/DRESDEN./1914” on front. Including an unmarked takedown tool. Next is a darker brown 1915 holster with “C. Billep/Spandau/15” on front. Last is a medium brown “SCHULZ & CO.” 1918 dated. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Very good condition. All are solid, with orig dye and stitching. Normal scuffs with wear on edges and corners, straps have typical cracking. Takedown tool retains 50% orig finish. 43475-1072 BWS (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3624

3625
$2,012.50

RARE SET OF FOUR DUTCH NAVY LUGER PISTOL HOLSTERS.

First holster is medium brown early pattern with P.08 pattern closure strap/buckle with brass plaque on front for ship no. 19. Second is later me pattern with Police style up strap, brass plaque for ship no. 21. Last two are late P.08/strap & buckle closure patterned with no markings or brass plaques, one is brown and the other is reddish/brown. All have the very short lived German Army 1935 pattern strap and pocket under the lid to attach the ring handle cleaning rod over the pouch for the screwdriver/loading tool. Three of these holsters are featured on pg 1207, 1208 and 1209 of The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz and Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Very good. Retaining orig dye and orig stitching color. Normal wear on edges and corners with minor cracking on closure straps. 43475-1073 BWS (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3625

3626
$0.00

RARE TRIO OF DUTCH INDIES LUGER PISTOL DUAL MAGAZINE POUCHES IN THREE STYLES.

Brown leather pouches for two Dutch Luger mags, with belt loops on back. First is standard enlisted men’s issue with brass loop strap closure for top flap and brass snap button closures for takedown tool & pin punch pouch flaps, marked on flap “C W/M./HZ”. Second pouch is Officers pattern, with leather tuck-in flaps for lid and pouches. Third is Officers pattern with leather tuck-in lid and no extra pouches, (for use with holster that has takedown tool and pin punch pockets). These three mag pouches are pictured on pg 1206 in The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz and Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Fine, retaining orig color on dye and stitching, minor wear on sharp edges and corners. Some cracking and flaking in creases. 43475-1077 BWS (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3626

3627
$2,300.00

LOT OF SIX LUGER HOLSTERS.

#1: Brown, 1911 dated, WWI Military holster. #2: Black, K date 1934 holster, “Lederwerke/Karl Ackva A.G./Dad Kreuznach” marked on front. #3: A.K. marked Brown police holster. #4: Black 1935 holster, C. Heinichen/Dresden, proofed Eagle/WaA142. #5: Brown unmarked holster, with unmarked take down tool. #6: Black Navy marked holster, M/Anchor stamped on back, Gustav Reinhardt/Berlin on front. CONDITION: #1: Very good, with cracking on strap, normal wear and scuffs. #2: Very good, with fading overall, stitching dyed black, strap is cracking. #3: Excellent, with light wear on corners and edges, belt loops are starting to crack, original finish on leather is bright. #4: Good, heavy scuffs, stitching retains some original color, dye is fading. #5: Good, with heavy scuffs, overall scattered darkening and fading of dye, take down tool has 40% blue and light corrosion. #6: Very good, cracked through at toe, fading overall and scuffs, wear on corners and edges. 43475-1058 BWS (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3627

3628
$0.00

RARE GROUP OF NINE DIFFERENT BULGARIAN LUGER HOLSTERS.

Includes model 1908 holsters, model 1911 holsters, and one WWII era green canvas holster. Each variation is different and a few takedown tools/pin punches are included. Holsters appear on pgs 1211, 1212, 1215, 1216, in The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz and Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Very good, with normal wear and scuffs on edges and corners, some cracking and flaking on crease points. Patina and some verdigris on brass fittings. 43475-1089 BWS (2,500-3,500) – Lot 3628

3629
$0.00

RARE PAIR OF REICHSREVOLVER CONVERSION P08 HOLSTERS.

Two brown leather holsters, that were originally made for the Reichsrevolver, but were later converted for the P08 as a money saving measure where P.08s replaced Reichsrevolvers under the Army Instruction of April 1909. Closure straps with buckles on flaps, brass stud closures on mag & takedown tool pouches. One holster is marked “1.Fs.A.R” (cancelled) and “2.Fs.A.R.” (2nd Foot Artillery Regiment) inside flap. These are by far the rarest P.08 holster variation, very few indeed having survived WWI. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Very good, with normal wear on sharp edges and corners, flaking and cracking on creases. Patina on brass. Marked holster is missing endcap at muzzle. Unmarked holster is missing pull strap. 43475-1079 BWS (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3629

3630
$0.00

RARE ORIGINAL GERMAN MILITARY P.08 LUGER WALL CHART.

SN NA. 41″ W X 25″ l. Model 1900 Luger shown at upper left, cut-away image of M 1900 on upper right, lower right has cut-away image of P-08, other images depict toggle assembly, receiver and frame. “Pistole 08.” at top. “Oberst Schmitt, Unterrichtstafeln, Serie A.20, Auflage 1941” on lower left. “Verlag:Eisenschmidt, Berlin N.W. 7, Mittelstr. 18” on lower right. Many of parts have been hand-colored. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Good with cracks and creases. Tearing on corners and edges with some paper missing. Has been mounted on background hard paper with dowel rods at top and bottom. 43475-1110 BWS (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3630

3631
$31,625.00

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

SN 51. Cal. 9mm x 21 mm (DWM case 487B). Mauser made fewer than 100 M1906-1908 pistols, the highest recorded number known to this cataloger being 77. The first Mauser pistol to have a flap locked mechanism. This 2nd/standard variation has a 4″ bbl with a banded front sight and a half round-half octagonal bbl whose chamber is hand inscribed “WAFFENFABRIK / MAUSER OBERNDORF A.N.” Major components are rust blued. Bolt is strawed while the extractor, safety, safety release button, trigger, magazine retention spring and grip screw are fire-blued. Disassembly shows all matching numbers except for the magazine whose in-the-white body is numbered “37” and whose fire-blued base is numbered “80”. PROVENANCE: Ex-Visser collection. Illustrated TBLAP. Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Superb professional restoration, with correct rust blue, leaving flat planes and sharp edges. Chamber markings are very deep. Correctly enhanced fire blued small parts. Orig grip retaining much of its orig varnish. Slight blunting of checkering. Toned magazine body with most fire blue having faded from the base. Bright bore with sharp rifling. Perfect manual mechanics. One of the most unusual and desirable pistols ever made by Mauser, particularly when fitted with the distinctive 20 shot magazine. 43475-791 LMA73 (25,000-35,000) – Lot 3631

3632
$23,000.00

*◊ MAUSER M1912/14, LATE PRODUCTION, CUT FOR SHOULDER STOCK.

SN 147. Cal. 9mm. Mauser made fewer than 200 M1912/14 pistol on an experimental basis, none being factory proofed for commercial sale. A number of later guns with SN over 100 were cut for a shoulder stock. This delayed blowback pistol, with horizontally moving retarding flaps, has a fixed front sight attached to a screwed-in knurled muzzle and a drift adjustable rear sight. “MADE IN GERMANY”, struck in 1/8″ letters, is on the top of the bbl. The left side of the slide is marked with a single line legend “WAFFENFABRIK MAUSER A.-G. OBERNDORF A.N. MAUSER’S PATENT.” and the sideplate with ownership “C. ERSKINE GRAY”. The gun is completely matched with the SN appearing behind the rear sight, back of the frame, takedown lever, sideplate, trigger, each of the 2 horizontally moving locking flaps, firing pin, and on a variety of other small parts including the magazine. Wood grips with bordered panel checkering with provision for a shoulder stock. Major components are rust blued; trigger, recoil spring guide and grip screws are fire blued; serrated slide release is in-the-white. The unnumbered shoulder stock is one of 20 made by Mauser in the late 1960s on behalf of Henk Visser through the cooperation of Joseph Schroeder who lent one of his original stocks to Mauser for copying. These later stocks were blonde but otherwise indistinguishable from those of earlier production. Retracting the lug button allows the stock to easily connect and lock onto the backstrap with only minimal wobble. The body of the hollowed stock is sound with a coarsely checkered lid as is correct for this accessory. Although included with the gun, remember that this is a new stock and some fitting will be necessary. Currently, the stock will not fully enter the slot not will the pistol seat within the stock to allow lid closure. PROVENANCE: Ex Henk Visser Collection. Pictured in the reference text “Handguns of the World” by Ezell. Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Over 99% of very professional restoration. All surface planes are flat and lettering is sharp. Only giveaway relates to the rust blued extractor (that should be fire blued), covered ownership denomination (that would otherwise appear in-the-white) and a few pinprick surface irregularities that are now under the blue. Fire blued parts with 80-95% orig finish. Near excellent original grip, sharply checkered, with repaired crack that extends from top of stock slot insert to top of grip panel. Orig finish magazine with superficial oxidative discoloration that extends onto the floorplate. Bright bore with strong rifling, minimal oxidation. Perfect manual mechanics. The more recently manufactured stock is virtually new with nearly 100% of the fire blue on the lug and hinge. The body is unflawed as is the checkering on the lid. A very charismatic ensemble when coupled to the pistol! 43475-792 LMA C&R (20,000-30,000) – Lot 3632

3633
$69,000.00

*◊ IMPRESSIVE UNIQUELY CASED GABBET-FAIRFAX MARS M1901, CALIBER .45.

SN 39. Cal. .45 Long. At the turn of the last century, Hugh Gabbet-Fairfax patented and made a small number of big bore pistols, the most powerful semi-automatic pistols of their time, all produced with military trials in mind. Those made by him prior to his bankruptcy in 1903 bear serial numbers up to 41 or 42 and have checkered grips. This example, one of the last made by Gabbet-Fairfax personally, has a bbl length of 9-1/2″, though at least 5/8″ of that length houses the bolt. Fixed front & rear sights. Lightly hand engraved on the rib is “MARS PISTOL 0.” 450″. On the left side of the receiver, scribed upside down are the numbers “93/646” that, according to the consignor, was a Kynoch inventory number. On the right side of the receiver at the rear, is a shield containing initials “EBL/L”, the Eley trademark and the number “195”, the Eley inventory number. SN “39” appears on the bottom of the frame as do the initials “T.J.S.”. As true for most Gabbet-Fairfax pistols, this one is rust blued except for a few small parts, including the magazine, numbered “8” on the front spine, that were left in-the-white. Walnut grip panels are checkered with a border around the screw escutcheons. To open the action, the hammer is cocked and the carrier knob twisted 45 degrees counterclockwise, which unlocks the bolt from the bbl. As the bolt is withdrawn, a cartridge from the top of the magazine is drawn backwards onto a carrier which lifts the cartridge up, above the upper magazine extension, for chambering. There is no holdopen. Releasing the carrier knob allows the bolt to fly forward and lock into place, though sometimes the carrier ears need to be nudged clockwise to lock into place. The magazine is loaded with the nose of the top bullet bearing against the elevated extension. Complete with unmarked leather carrying case, lined in green felt and internally compartmentalized for ammo/accessories, with a flap lid that may be locked, no key supplied. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Bright orig blue with 95% coverage, with sharp edge wear and thinning of the front & backstrap. Comparable condition in-the-white parts that show minor age appropriate staining & minimal oxidation. The same considerations hold true for the magazine. Grips have most orig varnish and only a few surface dings. Near mirror bore. Perfect manual mechanics, with congealed grease making the mechanism sluggish. Carrying case in VG-excellent condition with cracking of the lid and moderate losses of felt interior in areas of contact. 43475-237 LMA C&R (40,000-60,000) – Lot 3633

3634
$28,750.00

*◊ HIGHLY DESIRABLE GABBETT-FAIRFAX MARS M1901, CALIBER 8.5MM, OCTAGONAL BOLT HOUSING, EXTENDED MAGAZINE.

SN 23. Cal. 8.5mm. At the turn of the last century, the Mars Automatic Pistol Syndicate made a small number of big bore pistols, the most powerful semi-automatic pistols of their time. This example has a bbl length of 9-1/2″, though at least 5/8″ of that length houses the bolt. Fixed front & rear sights. Lightly hand engraved on the rib is “MARS PISTOL. 8.5MM.”. Unusual octagonal bolt housing. The SN “23” appears at the bottom of the frame and is repeated on bottom of the magazine. Two separate sets of numbering have been added. According to the consignor, the large “93/648” notations on the left side of the gun, one electro-penciled on the forward frame extension, the other scribed upside down on the frame were applied by Kynoch as part of their inventory system. A separately stamped “629” is twice repeated on the frontstrap along with initials “EBL” within a shield – these were applied by the Eley Co. As true for most Gabbett-Fairfax pistols, this one is rust blued except for a few small parts, including the magazine, that were left in-the-white. Checkered walnut grips are each secured with a central screw. To open the action, the hammer is cocked and the carrier knob twisted 45 degrees counterclockwise, which unlocks the bolt from the bbl. As the bolt is withdrawn, a cartridge from the top of the magazine is drawn backwards onto a carrier which lifts the cartridge up, above the upper magazine extension, for chambering. There is no holdopen. Releasing the carrier knob allows the bolt to fly forward and lock into place, though sometimes the carrier ears need to be nudged clockwise to lock into place. The extra-long magazine, protruding about 1/2″ below frame, is loaded with the nose of the top bullet bearing against the elevated extension. PROVENANCE: Ex Visser Collection. Illustrated HBSA Journal, Vol. 2, No. 8. Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Orig blue with approx 70% coverage, with sharp edge wear, fading and patchy oxidation, particularly on left side of gun. Comparable staining & oxidation of small parts except hammer that has been lightly cleaned. The same considerations hold true for the magazine whose protected walls are in better condition. Grips have much orig varnish, darkened from oil, with blunted checkering & scattered handing marks. Near mirror bore. Perfect manual mechanics. An very interesting & all matching Gabbett-Fairfax Mars that is seldom offered for sale. 43475-241 LMA C&R (25,000-35,000) – Lot 3634

3635
$20,700.00

*◊ VERY SCARCE WEBLEY FOSBERY M1903 REVOLVER, SHORT BARREL.

SN 3820. Cal. .455. Very scarce Webley Fosbery M1903, blued, with small cyl & frame, smooth trigger, with usual self-cocking mechanism/zig-zag cyl, having a 4″ bbl, with fixed front & rear sights. Levered top break release. Bbl rib marked “P. WEBLEY & SON. LONDON & BIRMINGHAM.” Left side of top strap is marked “WEBLEY FOSBERY”; left side of frame has the Webley flying bullet logo followed by “.455 CORDITE”. SN is on the right side of the frame & repeated under the bbl & on back of cyl. Crown/BP & Crown/BV proofing on cyl & bbl. Mounted on left side of frame is a thumb safety that, when engaged in the “up” position, exposes the word “SAFE” that has been molded into the left grip panel. At the base of the frame is a rotatable lanyard ring. Fitted with orig, dark brown & checkered, hard rubber 2-pc grips. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Approx 98% factory refinish, perfect brushed blue tonality. The only way to discern is by looking at the very fine pitting under the blue on each side of the frame and few small areas on cyl. Small parts, usually blackened, with the same brushed blue finish. Crisp orig grips with few superficial handling marks. Mirror bore. Perfect manual mechanics. One of very, very few short bbl revolvers Webley Fosberys to leave the company, a real find for the Webley Fosbery collector. 43475-312 LMA (10,000-15,000) – Lot 3635

3636
$17,825.00

*◊ WEBLEY FOSBERY M1901 REVOLVER WITH HOOK SAFETY, REGIMENTAL MARKING.

SN 23. Cal. .455. Very early Webley Fosbery M1901 revolver, blued, with large cyl & frame, smooth thin trigger, and usual self-cocking mechanism/zig-zag cyl, having a 6″ bbl, with fixed front & rear sights. Levered top break release. Bbl rib marked “P. WEBLEY & SON LONDON & BIRMINGHAM”. Left side of top strap is marked “WEBLEY FOSBERY AUTOMATIC”; left side of frame has the Webley flying bullet logo followed by “.455 CORDITE”. SN “23” is on the right side of the frame & repeated under the bbl & on front face of cyl that has scalloped recesses in front & back. Mounted on left side of frame is a hook safety that, when rotated up, locks the frame in place and prevents the cocked hammer from being released. The backstrap is marked “W.A.P. WATSON 5TH R. WAR REGT”. At the base of the frame is a rotatable lanyard ring. No grips present. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Approx 95% brushed blue, of what is likely a partial factory refurbishment, with gentle oxidative changes on bbl & grips straps. Mirror bore. Perfect manual mechanics, though the subframe needs to be manually pushed back about 1/8″ for the safety to engage. One of the earliest production Fosberys, one of the few to have the hook safety, whose value & appearance would improve considerably with a set of grips. 43475-306 LMA (10,000-15,000) – Lot 3636

3637
$21,275.00

*◊ WEBLEY FOSBERY M1901 REVOLVER, TARGET MODEL, MARKED FOR COGSWELL & HARRISON.

SN 790. Cal. .455. Scarce Webley Fosbery M1901 Target model, blued, with large cyl & frame, smooth thin trigger, with usual self-cocking mechanism/zig-zag cyl, having a 7-1/2″ bbl, with a fixed barleycorn front sight & drift adjustable rear sight blade. Levered top break release. Bbl rib marked “COGSWELL & HARRISON LTD. 226. STRAND & 141 NEW BOND ST LONDON.” Left side of top strap is marked “WEBLEY FOSBERY AUTOMATIC”; left side of frame has the Webley flying bullet logo followed by “.455 CORDITE ONLY”. SN “790” is on the right side of the frame & repeated under the bbl (under the right bbl flange) & on front face of cyl. Early British proof marks between each cyl recess. Mounted on left side of frame is a thumb safety that, when engaged in the “up” position, exposes a small brass plate, inserted in grip, marked “SAFE”. At the base of the frame is a rotatable lanyard ring. Fitted with checkered 2-pc walnut grips, each with factory matching number. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Approx 80% orig brushed blue with patchy oxidation on bbl & grips straps that have largely transitioned to a mellow grey-brown. Comparable condition grips with scattered dings & minor losses; small crack at bottom rear of right panel. Mirror bore. Perfect manual mechanics. Of the approx 4,800 Webley Fosberys produced between 1903-1924, relatively few of the guns were target models, this being an early example with the desirable Cogswell & Harrison retailer marking. 43475-310 LMA (10,000-15,000) – Lot 3637

3638
$5,175.00

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

SN 3C. Cal. .38. Unique W&S M1903 patent model, incomplete, in-the-white and originally without any marks or proofing. The SN “3C” was applied for purpose of importation. Consignor notes that this remains as a unique example of the first automatic pistol designed and patented by J. Whiting in 1903 for W&S. Chambered for the .38 ACP cartridge, this model has a 5-1/2″ with a ramped front sight. No rear sight is noted. The slide assembly locks into place with a pair of swinging levers, each interdigiting with an actuating recess cut into the frame. Moving the barrel/bolt assembly to the rear under recoil raises the front of the levers up and unlocks the bolt from the barrel, permitting the bolt assembly to slide rearward. Except for the trigger, most of the other small parts are missing as is the magazine & grips, if the pistol was ever completed to this stage. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: In-the-white patent model showing cleaning, particularly on the right side, which retains a scattering of light pitting. Mirror bore with strong rifling. Slide assembly can be manually functioned to show locking system as appropriate for a patent model submission. 43475-288 LMA111 (4,000-8,000) – Lot 3638

3639
$0.00

*◊ DESIRABLE WEBLEY & SCOTT MARK I “N”, BRITISH MILITARY, WOOD GRIPS.

SN 4822. Desirable Webley & Scott Mark I “N” with 5″ bbl and horizontally adjustable rear sight with screw fixation. Left slide marked with usual “W&S” Webley logo followed by 3-line address including production year 1914. Full SN on frame just forward of trigger & repeated on left side of grip safety. Small inspection proofs on left side of blackened trigger, grip safety, hammer, and both sides of tang. Lanyard ring on bottom of backstrap. Correct checkered wood grips with borders as used to replace the frequently damaged hard rubber grips. Orig unmarked magazine. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Pistol with 80% orig finish with light uniform freckling & thinning of frontstrap and grip safety. Comparable condition magazine and factory grips whose inner surfaces are broad arrow proofed. Bright bore with sharp rifling, minimal oxidation. Perfect manual mechanics. A highly desirable full-size Webley Mark I “N” seldom seen with these wood checkered grips. 43475-295 LMA (2,500-4,000) – Lot 3639

3640
$1,725.00

*◊ WEBLEY M1912, NAVY ISSUE, DATED 1913.

SN 2327. Cal. .455. Standard production Webley Mark I with a 5″ bbl having a fixed front sight and a horizontally adjustable rear sight with screw fixation. Slide release mounted on the left frame. Fitted with a large grip safety and a rotatable lanyard ring at the base of the backstrap. The magazine is released by a push button at the bottom of the frame. The left side of the slide is marked with the winged W&S logo followed by a 3-line address “WEBLEY & SCOTT LTD / PISTOL SELF-LOADING 455 MARK I n / 1913”. The issue number “70” is on top of the slide, above the SN “2327” that is repeated inside the slide, under the chamber, on the forward extension of the frame and on the left side of the grip safety. Scattered British proofing dated 13 is on top of the slide, left side of the trigger, left/right side of the tang and left side of the grip safety and hammer. All major components are blued or heat treated to a dark hue. Dark brown bakelite grips, unnumbered, checkered to emphasize large diamonds around retaining screws, each panel having a broad arrow acceptance in the upper portion of the central diamond. Correct unmarked magazine. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: At least 98% of high quality arsenal refinish, all markings very sharp, with wear confined to sharp edges and slightly burred screw slots. Orig grips in same condition with upper portion of right panel having very small section of blunted checkering. Good condition magazine with thinned blue and mild oxidation. No dents. Mirror bore with sharp rifling. Perfect manual mechanics. 43475-297 LMA (1,750-2,750) – Lot 3640

3641
$5,175.00

VERY RARE CASED TRANSITIONAL BEAUMONT-ADAMS PATENT DA PERCUSSION REVOLVER WITH INSCRIPTION.

SN NSN. Cal. 42. Fine Adams Patent percussion revolver with 6-1/2″ oct bbl, fixed sights with replacement front sight blade, rammer mounted to left side of bbl, dbl action only and mounted with checkered 1-pc walnut grip with faceted buttcap. The action is a rare and interesting transition between the Adams (pure double action only) and the Beaumont patent true single/double action. The hammer is lacking any cocking spur as the double action only Adams revolvers, but the action incorporates a single action bent which is engaged on pulling the trigger back to a spring loaded stop protruding through the lower side of the trigger guard which is raised by the second finger pressing it upwards. At this point the hammer remains cocked with the trigger finger relaxed for accurate aiming and the weapon is then fired by releasing the second finger pressure on the trigger stop, which frees the trigger allowing the trigger finger to pull though the trigger firing the weapon. Revolver is lightly engraved in foliate & floral arabesque scrolls. Top of frame & top flat of bbl are inlaid in gold in German “ERINNERUNG AN DAS JFT: RGT: GRAF HAUGWITZ No 38.” (“Memento of the Infantry (JFT = IFT/Infanterie) Regiment Count Haugwitz (Regiment) No. 38”). Contained in a unique brown leather covered, green felt lined case, French fitted in bottom for the revolver, a small brass & copper flask with graduated spout & lanyard ring, a 2-cavity bullet & ball mold with sprue cutter, an ebony handled nipple wrench with matching screwdriver, a small brass powder measure and a steel & brass combination rammer/cleaning rod with fine knurled mushroom shaped head. Small covered compartment with bone knob contains a functioning key. Left rear corner has a compartment missing its cover. Center of the lid has a brass shield attached which is engraved “1862”. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Revolver is very fine. Bbl & frame retain about 97% of their orig glossy factory blue with top flat of bbl & top of frame apparently cleaned bright when the inscription was engraved; trigger, hammer & other appended parts retain about all of their orig bright polish; hammer has a small chip on top edge. Grip is sound with a couple of chipped diamonds and shows moderate wear. Mechanics are fine, brilliant shiny bore, appears to be unfired. Case shows one damaged corner with evidence that at one time someone had installed corner reinforcement covers which are now removed; interior is moderately to heavily faded with light soil and damage from the sights in the revolver recess; accessories are all very fine. 43475-1004 JR394 (4,500-8,500) – Lot 3641

3642
$0.00

*◊ PROTOTYPE WEBLEY M1910, HAMMERLESS, NO GRIP SAFETY, IN-THE-WHITE.

SN 46504. Cal. 38. Very early in-the-white prototype M1910 hammerless, single action with no grip safety, having many features that differ from later standard production pistols. Differences include: a short extractor; a unique rear sight that, while horizontally adjustable, is secured by a much smaller screw; slide-mounted takedown button without retaining screw (just as used in the M1906 Prototype U.S. test pistol); a differently configured safety/stripping lever that does not expose a “SAFE” marking; wood grips and a non-standard magazine housing (magazine missing; standard mag. will not enter housing). Operation is the same as per standard guns in that the retracted slide is released by rotating the frame-mounted serrated lever counterclockwise. In this position, the gun will fire. Placing the gun on safe requires the lever be rotated horizontally. As per the later guns, this pistol has a 5″ bbl and a slide marked with a winged bullet W&S logo followed by the 3-line address: WEBLEY & SCOTT LTD. / LONDON & BIRMINGHAM / .38 AUTOMATIC PISTOL”. Usual British proofing on top of the chamber, slide & right tang. The only other marking on the frame is the SN “46504” applied to the left tang which is far below those of the production M1910 series that commenced at 55700, Webley records confirming manufacture of a batch of 4 pistols (sns 46501 – 46504) finished on 8 April 1910. Smooth wood grips, each retained by central screw within an escutcheon. No magazine and, as noted above, a standard magazine will not fit this pistol. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Approx 95% dulled, in-the-white surface, the balance covered with staining & patchy patina. Excellent condition grips, the much lighter wood on left panel & gap around screw escutcheon suggesting replacement. Bright bore with strong rifling, minimal oxidation. Perfect manual mechanics. An incredibly rare Webley prototype, previously unknown to this cataloger. 43475-289 LMA (4,000-6,000) – Lot 3642

3643
$6,900.00

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

SN P1. Cal. 9mm. Webley & Scott built only two Webley-Jureck pistols for evaluation in a United Kingdom military trials in 1952. This single action/double action gun, serialed “P1″ on the frontstrap, has a 6” bbl with a ramped dovetailed front sight which moves up and down for locking/unlocking parallel to the bore axis, using double swinging links, rather than tilting as does the P.38 from which it borrows many features. The rear sight & underlying firing pin assembly/safety parts are missing but were basically copied from the Walther P38 and could easily be replaced using the Walther parts as patterns. Left side of the slide is hand inscribed, in a 3-line address, “WEBLEY & SCOTT LTD / BIRMINGHAM. / 9M/M HIGH POWER CTG AUTOMATIC PISTOL”. Safety detents marked with the usual “F” & “S”. Right side of the slide, also hand inscribed, is marked “WEBLEY & SCOTT LTD / BIRMINGHAM.” Left side of the frame is fitted with a serrated & rotating takedown lever along with a traditional slide release. Serrated rowel hammer & smooth trigger are both in-the-white. Bottom magazine release now secures a nicely fitting P38 magazine marked “P.38” on left side of the magazine wall. Walnut grip panels are ergonomically contoured, checkered on the lower portion, & internally secured by rotational inserts. PROVENANCE: Ex W&S Collection. The designer, Dr. Marian Jurek, was a Polish exile in the UK during and after WWII who developed his design with W&S for the UK trials. Webley dropped the design when it was rejected in favour of the Browning HP Pistol. The only other example made for the trials, sn P2 with 4” barrel, is retained in the UK National Firearms Collection (ex-MoD Pattern Room Collection). Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Salt blued gun, now with approx 95% coverage, that has been partially factory refinished with light buffing on bbl & trigger guard. Sharp legends on each side of slide. Very good/excellent orig grips retaining most varnish, with a scattering of nicks & dings. Mirror bore. Aside from the previously mentioned missing parts, manual function is perfect, i.e. slide retracts & releases correctly and there is no problem with the hammer/trigger function. Regardless of the concerns, this is an exceptionally rare gun, one of two hand made prototypes, with a well documented military history, by the most reknowned manufacturer of British handguns. The Jurek was the last self-loading pistol design made by Webley & Scott. 43475-299 LMA118 (5,000-10,000) – Lot 3643

3644
$4,600.00

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

SN 1c. Cal. .34. Traditionally constructed BSA experimental, closely modeled after the FN M1910, with 3-5/8″ bbl. All blued components, except bbl that is in the white. Unmarked slide with dished sighting plane having shallow front sight and a drift adjustable rear sight. Dished recesses toward the rear for improved gripping. Originally unmarked frame now serialed “1C” on left side, just forward of grip panel, for purpose of importation. Thumb safety on left tang and grip safety that is marked “COCKED” on left side. Bottom magazine release is missing. Plain magazine without indicator holes having a split tail base. Hard rubber grips molded with the oval stacked-rifle BSA logo surrounded by fine bordered checkering. In 1919 – 1920 Birmingham Small Arms were persuaded to design a series of pistols to utilize special belted case cartridges designed by Eley Bros as a consequence of the expiry of the Holland belted case patent, but these never proceeded beyond the prototype stage. This pistol was is the only known example retaining its original belted case chambering for the special .34” BSA cartridge. PROVENANCE: Illustrated HBSA Journal, Vol 2, No.7. Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Approx 97-98% orig blue with sharp edge wear and mild frosting of backstrap. Comparable condition magazine. Excellent grips with negligible handling wear, minimal warpage and no splits or cracks. Cocking the pistol will not engage trigger, that loosely rotates, likely missing transfer bar spring. Near mirror bore. Mechanics limited by trigger engagement and missing magazine catch. Regardless of the issues, easily repairable, this is an extremely rare gun, detailed in the accompanying article in Historical Breechloading Smallarms Association, Vol. II, No. 7, written by Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess, that was never placed into production. 43475-273 LMA98 (4,000-8,000) – Lot 3644

3645
$0.00

*◊ BSA PROTOTYPE PISTOL IN 7.65MM.

SN 9B. Cal. 7.65mm. Traditionally constructed BSA experimental, closely modeled after the FN M1910, with 3-5/8″ bbl. Unmarked slide with dished sighting plane having shallow front sight and a drift adjustable rear sight. Originally unmarked frame now serialed “9B” on left side, just forward of grip panel, for purpose of importation. Thumb safety on left tang and grip safety that is marked “COCKED” on left side, and “ARMEE” on right side. Bottom magazine release is checkered on each side. Plain magazine without indicator holes having a split tail base. Hard rubber grips molded with the oval 3-rifle BSA logo surrounded by fine bordered checkering. In 1919 – 1920 Birmingham Small Arms were persuaded to design a series of pistols to utilize special belted case cartridges designed by Eley Bros as a consequence of the expiry of the Holland belted case patent, but these never proceeded beyond the prototype stage. This pistol was originally chambered for the .28” BSA belted cartridge, but was modified, of which the pistol bears evidence, to use a common production caliber, the .32 ACP. PROVENANCE: Illustrated HBSA Journal, Vol 2, No.7. Dinely collection. Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Approx 90-95% orig blue with handling wear on slide along with thinning of frontstrap & backstrap. Comparable condition magazine. Grip panels slightly warped with age appropriate handling marks but no cracks or chips. Bright, near mirror bore. Perfect manual mechanics. An extremely rare gun, detailed in the accompanying article in Historical Breechloading Smallarms Association, Vol. II, No. 7, written by Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess, that was never placed into production. 43475-272 LMA97 (4,000-8,000) – Lot 3645

3646
$10,925.00

*◊ EXTREMELY RARE, HIGH CONDITION SCHOUBOE M1903, CALIBER 7.65MM.

SN 108. Cal. 7.65mm. The Dansk-Rekylriffel-Syndikat in Copenhegan, Denmark, only made a handful of Schouboe pistols in 7.65mm. This rust blued example with a brightly polished trigger, marked only with the SN, has a 5-3/4″ bbl and a drift adjustable front & rear sight. The raised panel on each side of the slide is fully checkered for easier grasping. On the left side of the frame is a rotatable safety with rearward movement for engagement. SN appears on the back of the tang. Spring tensioned bottom magazine release. Smooth bakelite grip panels, each secured by a single large-headed screw at base. Matching magazine with nine indicator holes. As per later guns, disassembly is effected by depressing the plunger above the tang & rotating the bbl slide assembly off the frame, confirming the bbl, slide and hammer have matching SNs. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: At least 98% bright orig rust blue with minimal thinning around the muzzle & at bottom of front & backstrap. Comparable condition grip panels & magazine. Bright near mirror bore. Perfect manual mechanics. One of the rarest 7.65mm pistols in exemplary condition. 43475-323 LMA (9,500-12,500) – Lot 3646

3647
$5,175.00

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

SN 328. Cal. 11.35mm. First variation Schouboe with 5-7/8″ bbl, integral front sight & spring inserted rear sight having a serrated face. Contoured slide whose left side is marked “Dansk Rekylriffel Syndikat / Kobenhaven.” Traditional slide serrations 1-1/2″ in length. At the rear of slide, immediately under the sight, is a horizontally serrated takedown button. When depressed, the slide assembly can be rotated up & off the frame. On the left side is a thumb mounted safety that locks the slide. At the rear, under the tang, is the full SN 328. Unmarked magazine, released at the butt, is of traditional form with 5 indicator holes. Pressed steel grip panels, each having a central oval of shallow checkering. Disassembly shows the bbl is numbered “163” and the slide is numbered “235” (assembly numbers). PROVENANCE: Ex Visser collection. Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Orig finish with approx 70% thinned coverage. Comparable condition magazine & grips. Bright bore with sharp rifling & only minimal frosting. Functional manual mechanics, though the safety will not block or disengage the firing mechanism, i.e. the pistol will fire when placed on safe. One of the few early variation Schouboes to have ever been offered at auction. 43475-321 LMA103 (4,000-8,000) – Lot 3647

3648
$2,300.00

*◊ SCARCE DANISH BERGMANN-BAYARD,”HAERENS RUSTKAMMER”, M1910/21 MILITARY PISTOL W/HOLSTER.

SN 785. Cal. 9mm. The Danes made very few Bergmann-Bayard M1910/21 “Haerens Rustkammer” pistols with production usually cited as 1300 units. As most texts mention production as starting with SN 901, this is a very early-if not a “pre-production”-example. Standard configuration and markings with the left bbl extension marked with a two line legend “HAERENS RUSTKAMMER/ 1910/21” The Haerens Rustkammer SN “RKV. 785” appears under the forward frame while the Danish inventory number “5627” is on the right side of the frame. Production year of 1924 is reflected by the “crown 24” markings on the right side of the barrel rib (just below the sight) and the right side of the receiver. Fitted with military replacement grips, each panel having two circles of impressed checkering, and each panel numbered “18”, a mismatch that is a commonly associated with these later grips. Original magazine that is numbered “732”. Accompanied by unmarked, russet-colored, military holster, without accessories, having a brass tipped snout and two belt loops. Although the securing strap is broken at the far stud hole, the separated segment remains with the holster. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Very Good. Approximately 80-85% original rust blue, usual spotting and wear pattern, with the backstrap having been cleaned. Comparable condition grips. Dull bore with shallow rifling. Perfect manual mechanics. Near excellent holster with strap separation as previously noted. Overall, a very desireable military Bergmann with entirely correct, difficult-to acquire, undated holster. 43475-146 WD C&R (3,000-4,000) – Lot 3648

3649
$7,762.50

*◊ PHENOMENAL M1906 ADLER PISTOL WITH MATCHING MAGAZINE.

SN 1202. Cal. 7.25 mm. Exceptional Adler pistol with 3-1/4″ bbl having a fixed front sight. The fixed rear sight also acts as the charging handle for the top mounted jeweled bolt. The only markings on the left side of the pistol are the “F” & “S” safety detents. On the right side of the receiver is a 3-line legend “PATENT HAEUSSLER / ADLERWAFFENWERKE / ENGELBRECHT & WOLFF” along with a (Zella-Mehlis) Crown/Crown/U proof that appears on the same side of the bbl and bolt. Beautifully polished pistol whose major components are rust blued except for the in-the-white bolt and strawed safety lever, trigger, receiver screws and magazine release. Orig matching rust blued magazine. Beautiful hard rubber grips with deeply embossed logo surrounded by bordered checkering. PROVENANCE: Illustrated TBLAP. Ex Visser collection. Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Bright 98-99% rust blue with negligible sharp edge wear and freckling on front & backstrap. Comparable condition small parts, though slightly more fading on the strawed hammer & safety. Grips are crisp, showing virtually no wear, with the right panel having a barely discernible crack. Mirror bore. Perfect manual mechanics. One of the best Adler pistols in existence. 43475-317 LMA89 (6,000-10,000) – Lot 3649

3650
$6,325.00

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

SN 4C. Cal. .45. Very unusual big bore single action semi-automatic pistol, patented by Orman in 1912 under British Patent No. 14746. 4-1/4″ bbl with fixed banded front sight & fixed rear sight. Pistol has no manufacturer markings. SN “4C” was applied to the left frame for purpose of importation. Crown/V London proofs are under the bbl, over the chamber, left side of bolt, and on left side of bolt housing. The two-lug bolt has a threaded shaft that rotates the bolt head for locking & unlocking and slide recoil is assisted by an accelerator lever pivoted on the left side of the barrel mounting block. Another unique feature relates to the cast aluminum used to make the housing for the bolt and frame, this being one of the earliest, if not the first, weapon (1912) to apply light metal technology to firearm manufacture. A rotating safety mounted to left frame, just behind the trigger guard, acts as a trigger block. A modified W&S .455 magazine, drilled with six indicator holes, releases at the butt. A thin guide, pinned to the left side, has a clawed top to retain the follower. Brown hard rubber grips, molded with coarse checkering, are each secured to the frame with two screws. PROVENANCE: Ex Dinely collection. Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: The bbl, orig in-the-white, has oxidized to a near uniform brown that also covers the separately constructed barrel mounting/receiver. Bolt has lost much of its orig blue & cast aluminum parts, still with coarse mold markings, have oxidized to varying shades of grey. Most of the orig blue remains on the trigger & safety lever. Excellent grips showing only minor handling. Bright near mirror bore and perfect manual mechanics. 43475-252 LMA112 (5,000-10,000) – Lot 3650

3651
$0.00

EXTREMELY RARE EARLY DEVELOPMENTAL SCHULHOF REPEATING PISTOL.

SN 32. Cal. 8mm. Repeating pistols were the immediate predecessors to semiautomatic arms. All required a manual movement to chamber and discharge the cartridge. Sometimes, both actions were performed simultaneously. In most cases, upon manual release, a loading bar or lever would spring back to its original position. Schulhof was credited with having developed several types of repeating pistols in about 1884. This particular version has a 3.5″ bbl with a drift adjustable front and rear sight. There are no manufacturer markings. Serial number 32 was applied under the bbl and repeated on the lower surface of the receiver near its juncture. A finger loop lever under the receiver was used to close the bolt. Moving the finger ring to its final position, released the trigger fire the gun. A small nudge released the finger loop, allowing it to spring forward and eject the empty case. Loading was accomplished through the butt. It is estimated that Schulhof made fewer than 50 of these repeaters. Though awkward and cumbersome by today’s standards, repeater pistols were an important development and provided the foundation for more modern semiautomatic designs. PROVENANCE: Ex-Dinely Collection. Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Superbly restored pistol with lavish attention to preserving sharp edges and flat planes. The bbl, sights, takedown lever and bolt have been resurfaced and are in-the-white. The nickeled frame and sideplate have been brightly polished. Original grips with varnish appropriate to a 70% gun. Blunted checkering but no cracks or significant losses. Bright bore with sharp rifling. Perfect manual mechanics. An extremely rare and historically important repeater. 43475-266 LMA20 (4,500-8,500) – Lot 3651

3652
$2,875.00

VERY UNUSUAL BERGER REPEATING PISTOL.

SN 33. Cal. 7.5mm. The Berger repeating pistol, made in France, has a unique mechanism that involves a double set of hammers. Gun has a 5-1/4″ bbl and an overall length of 9-3/4″. A large, fixed front sight, made of copper, sits on the bbl overriding a tubular magazine that loads from the front. The only marking on this pistol is an oval logo on the front of the frame “MARIUS BERGER/33/BREVETTE S.G.D.G.” The finger loop trigger is well tensioned and the grips are of smooth, varnished wood. Pulling the trigger actuates the cartridge elevator while cocking both hammers. The forward hammer/breechblock, that carries the firing pin, falls first. The rearmost hammer immediately follows, striking the now-protruding firing pin. Relaxing the finger loop allows the trigger to spring back into position. PROVENANCE: Ex-Visser Collection; Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Very little finish remains on this largely gray-brown gun with shallow etching on receiver and a replaced firing pin. Original grips, darkened from use, have superficial handling dings but no significant chips and no splits. Surprisingly bright bore with strong rifling and only mild frosting. Perfect manual function. An exceeding unusual repeater with double falling hammers for a single ignition! 43475-257 LMA39 (2,500-4,000) – Lot 3652

3653
$1,380.00

*◊ EARLY M1905 MANNLICHER, FRENCH RETAILER MARKED, SPLIT SIDEPLATE LEGEND, WITH ARGENTINE HOLSTER.

SN 2202. Cal. 7.63 Mannlicher. Very attractive all orig M1905 Mannlicher with short toe frame. Bbl rib marked by the French retailer “MANUFACTURE FRANCAISE D’ARMES ET CYCLES SAINT-ETIENNE”. Standard features include a 6-1/4″ bbl having a drift adjustable front sight and a fixed rear sight. Full SN is repeated on the left side of bbl and chamber. The 5-line sideplate legend is split into 2 portions. On the left side of the sideplate is “Md. 1905 / WAFFENFABRIK / STEYR”; the right side of the sideplate marked “SYSTEM / MANNLICHER”. The full SN is applied horizontally on the bottom of the sideplate, just forward of the serrations. Missing the extractor & firing pin assembly. Major parts are rust blued with the safety, hammer, trigger, and sideplate release remaining in the white. Grip screws are strawed. Removing the sideplate shows all matching small parts. Each of the grips is factory matched with a “02″. Included in a model-correct Argentine holster with shoulder strap. The securing strap is marked with the boxed initials “EAG” and inside the lid is an impressed Argentine crest. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Approx 95% orig rust blue with sharp edge wear and freckling. Small area of cleaning on right sideplate with most of freckling on front & backstrap. Small parts with oxidative toning & staining. Grips with orig varnish and deeply cut serrations. Bright bore with strong rifling & mild oxidation. Perfect manual mechanics. The holster is in near excellent condition with minor handling wear. Shoulder strap, likely taken from a different example, shows considerable use with surface crazing. Very nice French retailer marked M1905, displaying well with the holster, that would be greatly improved by replacing the extractor and firing pin assembly. 43475-1001 LMA C&R (1,500-2,500) – Lot 3653

3654
$6,500.00

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

SN 7B. Cal. 9mm Parabellum. Experimental 9MMP Dreyse, M1910 Armeepistole with semi-locked breech, with 5-1/2″ bbl having fixed front and rear sight. The gun is in the white and entirely unmarked except for “7B” that was applied to the left frame, just above the trigger guard cutout, for purpose of importation. The pistol has a semi-locked breech having a spring loaded wedge cam. To retract the slide, the checkered, levered slide extension must be raised against the tensioning spring on top of the slide, and then withdrawn. Recoil spring is very stiff as normal simple blow-back Armeepistols. Safety lever & operation are as per the standard pistols. Hard rubber grips have an encircled “RMF” (Rheinische Metallwaaren-& MaschinenFabrik) logo over bordered checkering. Missing magazine. PROVENANCE: Illustrated TBLAP. Ex Dinely collection. Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: This in-the-white example, with noticeable machine marks, is mildly greyed and stained. Excellent grips with negligible wear. Bright bore with strong rifling. Perfect manual mechanics. An extremely unusual gun; the cataloger is not aware of any finished examples. 43475-328 LMA94 (9,000-15,000) – Lot 3654

3655
$5,750.00

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

SN 1484. Cal. 9mm. Although most M1910 9mm Parabellum Dreyse Armeepistols were blowbacks, this experimental example with forward locking block finger grip serrations was made as a semi-locked breech with a pivoting rocking wedge locking block over the chamber. Overall dimensions are as per the standard pistol with 5-1/2″ bbl having fixed front and rear sight. Left side of frame marked with 2-line address “Rheinische Metallwaaren-& Maschinenfabrik / ABT. SOMMERDA.” Stacked Crown N proofs are on the slide, bbl housing and frame. “DREYSE” is on the right side of the frame. Major parts of the pistol are blued excepting the pins that have toned to grey. Molded hard rubber grips have an encircled “RMF” logo over bordered checkering. Unnumbered magazine with a flat base. Disassembly shows all matching numbers. PROVENANCE: Illustrated TBLAP. Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Old restoration with subsequent wear to sharp edges and front and backstrap, now with at least 95% coverage. Near excellent orig grips with hairline cracks on each panel behind screwhead/escutcheon. Correct magazine refinished with salt blue. Bright bore with shallow rifling. Perfect manual mechanics. Consignor cites it is one of two known; extraordinarily rare in any condition. 43475-327 LMA79 (5,000-10,000) – Lot 3655

3656
$2,875.00

*◊ SUPERB ITALIAN M1910 GLISENTI MILITARY PISTOL WITH TOOL.

SN E1963. Cal. 9mm. M1910 Glisenti with 3-3/4″ bbl having a fixed front and rear sight. Top of the receiver is marked with the intertwined “MTB” logo. The full SN with suffix appears on the right side of the receiver and forward frame whose right side is additionally marked with an encircled “TM” and a separately encircled crown/FAB/1910. Front of frame is fitted with a grip safety. Chromed trigger. Magazine release is mounted at the bottom of the left grip. Magazine is chrome plated with an open body marked with an encircled “TM” on bottom of the left side. Plunger that secures serrated sideplate release nut remains depressed, likely from congealed grease. Removal of internally jeweled sideplate shows all matching small parts including both grip panels. Also present is the rarely encountered takedown tool. PROVENANCE: Ex Visser Collection. Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Over 99% bright orig blue with only the most minimal sharp edge wear and fading of grip safety. Minimal oxidation on rear of the bolt and virtually no wear on rotating safety. Hard rubber grip panels with sharply impressed checkering showing negligible handling. Near excellent orig magazine with considerable congealed grease. Mirror bore with strong rifling. Perfect manual mechanics. One of the best Glisentis extant. 43475-326 LMA C&R (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3656

3657
$2,875.00
Revised: 10/2/2015

Important Note: The slot in the stock is not factory but was added after production of the gun.

*◊ PAIR OF FN GP-35 NAZI HIGH POWERS: ONE WITH LATE TANGENT SIGHT, THE OTHER WITH FIXED SIGHT, EACH WITH HOLSTER.

SN 109884 & 32930a. 1) Cal. 9mm Parabellum. Tangent sight Nazi High Power with 4-3/4″ bbl having drift adjustable front sight and slip-in tangent sight, fully graduated from 50-500. The left side of the slide marked with the usual 2-line FN address above the smaller legend referencing Browning’s patent. Full SN appears on the right side of the chamber where exposed in the ejection port, on the slide immediately below, and on the right side of the frame. Nazi acceptance markings that include eagle/WaA140 are on the left side of the slide and frame. An additional acceptance appears on the left side of the bbl hood. The backstrap is slotted to accept the shoulder stock. Correct unnumbered checkered panels with plain border. Unmarked magazine with aluminum follower and split tail base. Accompanied by chocolate brown military holster marked “CLGXX” under the retaining strap. 2) Cal. 9mm Parabellum. Late war Nazi High Power with 4-3/4″ bbl having fixed front sight and drift adjustable rear sight. Slide address and markings are identical to the previous gun, though this one is also British proofed with crown/BNP appearing at the rear of the right slide, right frame, and exposed portion of the bbl hood that has been additionally stamped with the British proofing “9MMP/9.5 TONS/ETC”. Correct unnumbered checkered panels with plain border. Unmarked magazine with aluminum follower and split tail base. Accompanied by a brown pigskin holster whose obverse surface is marked “jkh-43”. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: 1) Approx 75% orig blue with expected wear in areas of contact, particularly the front strap that has largely transitioned to a grey/brown. Grips in better condition retaining most orig varnish with minimal oil staining & handling dings. Excellent unmarked magazine that would be correct for a very late war or early post war pistol. Mirror bore with sharp rifling. Perfect manual mechanics. Near excellent holster with early mildewing and intact stitching. 2) Approx 85% orig blue with scattered freckling and expected wear in areas of contact, particularly the frontstrap. Better condition wood grips with sharply checkered surface and minimal handling marks. Oil staining and losses minimal. Near excellent condition magazine. Mirror bore with sharp rifling. Perfect manual mechanics. VG-excellent holster with intact stitching. 43475-199, 43475-200, LMA C&R (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3657

3658
$4,600.00

*◊ MAUSER P38 WITH SHORT BARREL.

SN 4561z. Cal. 9mm. Mauser P38 made in 1944, with a short 3-1/16″ bbl. Sometimes referenced as the “Gestapo” model. Other features as per usual production. Front sight is drift adjustable and the rear sight is fixed. Left side of slide marked “P38/byf 44” followed by the SN. Right side of the slide is marked with the triad of Mauser acceptances that includes a double Eagle/WaA135 that is repeated on the right side of the matching locking block. Full SN and another WaA135 is on the left side of the frame. Dark chocolate Bakelite grips. Mag is marked “jvd” on the left and “P38/U” on the right with an unmarked base. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent, nearly 95% orig condition with a barely discernible interface between the bbl band and bbl. Consignor states that barrel/foresight band interface has been X-ray, fluorescent dye penetrant and ultrasonic crack tested to establish that the barrel/foresight band is a solid monolithic component, not an aftermarket assembly. Muzzle crown has oxidation appropriate to balance of pistol. Slide and safety have sharp edge wear and there is mild thinning of frontstrap. Excellent orig grips. Comparable condition mag wall with a dented and oxidized floorplate. 43475-398 LMA45 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 3658

3659
$2,760.00

*◊ WALTHER P38 THIRD SUBVARIATION ZERO SERIES.

SN 07507. 4.9″ 9mm bbl. Standard extractor. Round firing pin. “WALTHER” banner, “P.38”, and SN “07507” marked on left side of slide. Early high polish Walther blue. All numbered parts are matching and have Eagle/359 proofs. Orig wide border checkered black plastic grips. “jvd” marked “WaA706” proofed “P38” magazine that is unnumbered. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent retaining 98% orig blue. Bore is bright and sharp. Grips are excellent with very little wear. Magazine is very good retaining about 90% orig blue. Mechanics are excellent. 43475-414 BWS110 (3,000-4,250) – Lot 3659

3660
$9,775.00

*◊ BEAUTIFUL FACTORY OAK LEAF ENGRAVED WALTHER PP.

SN 162755P. 4″ 7.65mm (32 ACP) bbl. “WALTHER” banner, “Waffenfabrik Walther, Zella-Mehlis (Thur.) / Walther’s Patent Cal. 7.65m/m” and “Mod. PP” on left side of slide. Eagle/N is visible on the bbl through the ejector port. Factory oak leaf pattern engraving covering about 85% of exterior surface including right and left sides of frame and slide, front and rear gripstraps, trigger, and safety lever. Checkered black plastic grips with Walther Banner and boarder. Proper magazine with Walther Banner on body and black plastic extension. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent. Retaining 95% orig blue. Bore is bright and sharp. Grips are near mint with sharp checkering. Magazine is excellent with 90% blue and a small crack in plastic extension. Mechanics are excellent. 43475-387 BWS126 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 3660

3661
$0.00

*◊ WALTHER PP WITH EXTENDED DOUBLE PROOFED BARREL.

SN 292326P. Cal. 7.65mm. Very unusual Walther PP with a 5″ bbl that was proofed Crown/N and Eagle/N on the right side near the muzzle, likely an overrun bbl from the special group of Swiss target pistols that were made with a long slide. The later assembly would explain the second Eagle/N proof. The other features are standard to its period of production. Left side of slide is marked with Walther banner followed by 2-line Walther address and “Mod PP”. Right side of the exposed bbl shroud and the slide are proofed with Eagle/N. The full SN is marked on right side of slide and repeated on right side of frame. Later mag with a phosphated body marked with Walther banner/PP 7.65mm on the left side and a blued floorplate. Standard black plastic Walther banner grips. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Approximately 97% orig finish with minimal handling wear and flecks of brown discoloration on each side of the slide. Slight thinning of the front and backstraps. Comparable condition mag. Excellent grips without chips or losses. Mirror bore with sharp rifling. Perfect manual mechanics. 43475-370 LMA44 (4,500-7,500) – Lot 3661

3662
$2,875.00

*◊ COLLECTOR’S GROUP OF WALTHER PP PISTOLS AND CONVERSION KIT.

SN 313427P & 344447P. 1) Cal. 7.65mm. Walther PP, Wartime Commercial, in factory box. Late wartime commercial PP with milled finish. Slide with fixed front sight and drift adjustable rear. Left side marked with Walther banner followed by usual 2-line address and the notation “Mod PP”. The right side of the slide and frame are marked with SN “313427P”. Eagle/N proofing appears on the right side of the bbl, where exposed in the ejection port, and immediately below on the slide. British proofs added on the right side of the slide, tang, and the exposed bbl hood as reflected by “7.65MM/12 TONS/ETC”. Fitted with standard black plastic checkered panels, each bearing the word Walther in a banner. Late war magazine, left side marked with the Walther banner, fitted to a black plastic finger extension. Sold in orig shipping box whose lid was impressed with a picture of a gold Walther PP along with the notation “PP” model and Walther logo. No end label or accessories. 2) Cal. 7.65mm. Walther PP, late war police pistol, marked on left frame with eagle/C. All markings and features are identical to pistol #1 except that this one is police marked on left frame, a non-factory lanyard ring has been installed on left side and there are no British proofs. In addition to the Walther banner, this magazine is also marked “PP 7.65mm”. 3) Walther 4mm sub-caliber conversion kit in black factory box whose cover is marked with a gold Walther banner and red/tan sticker denoting use for the PP. Inside box are three compartments: one contains six cartridge inserts, second is for the sub-caliber bbl and locking nut, third is for the ejector and cleaning rod. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: 1) Approx 95% salt blue with thinning on the right slide where it was touched up. Front and backstrap are also thinned. Excellent grips with sharp checkering. No splits or losses. Magazine & finger extension are excellent condition. Bright bore with strong rifling. Perfect manual mechanics. 2) Approx 98% crisp orig blue with no suggestion of touchup or enhancement. Slight muzzle wear and scattering of small handling marks as one would expect in a gun that has been carried. Excellent grips and magazine. Mirror bore. Perfect manual mechanics. 3) Conversion kit in very good condition with slight fraying at edges. All internal components in VG-excellent condition. No instruction sheet. 43475-229, 43475-380, 43475-392, LMA C&R (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3662

3663
$4,312.50

*◊ HIGH CONDITION WALTHER M1936 OLYMPIA, FULL COUNTERWEIGHT ASSEMBLY, TOOL, HOLSTER.

SN 7645. Cal. .22 LR. Standard production M1936 Olympia Match pistol, salt blued, with 7-1/2″ (175mm) bbl, single action design with push button magazine release. Vertically adjustable front sight on a shallow serrated ramp with screw fixation. Rear sight is screw adjustable horizontally. Left side of the slide marked with the Walther banner followed by the usual 2-line Walther address and the model denomination “Olympia-Pistole”. Right side of the slide marked “CAL. 22 long rifle” as applied for export. Crown/N markings on right side of bbl & adjacent frame boss. The only markings on the frame are the safety detents “S/F” & SN “7645” applied to left tang. 2-pc wood grips, each secured with 2 screws, with shallow thumb rest on left panel & paneled, bordered checkering. Magazine with wood base extension marked with matching number “645”. Pistol is fitted with a full set of black anodized counterweights that attach to the muzzle & the forward frame. Weights are all marked “76” on left side and all securing square-head bolts are present. Complete with special key to manipulate the square-head bolts & a large black unmarked holster with a thin buckle strap to secure the lid and 2 belt loops. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Exemplary 98-99% orig salt blue, no discernible thinning on & slight discoloration in areas of contact. Small chip missing from bottom of right panel at point of magazine insertion. Excellent condition magazine & wood base. Same high condition applies to set of weights & key. Near excellent condition holster with age related scuffing. All stitching intact. One of the better Olympia pistols with a full set of weights to be offered at auction. 43475-801 LMA (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3663

3664
$3,162.50

RARE PAIR OF WALTHER PP AND PPK PARTY LEADER HOLSTERS.

Brown leather Walther PP and PPK leader holsters. Both are marked “D.R.G.M.” above Akah crossed rifles logo under stitched up-strap. Large Party Leader eagles embossed on flaps. PP holster has “P.P.” in black ink on inside flap. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Fine, with normal wear on edges and corners. Some polishing on both holsters and exterior stitching. Minor cracking on closure straps and flap creases. 43475-1080 BWS (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3664

3665
$2,357.50

EXTREMELY RARE WALTHER ARMEE PISTOL COLOR WALL CHART.

SN NA. 23″ l x 31″ w. “Unterrichtstafelüber Die Armeepistole “Walther” – Kaliber 9 mm” at top. Color images of Walther A-P with slide in three different positions and also cut-away image of complete gun. Parts breakdown in middle and color graphics of firing and safety mechanism at bottom. Dated 1936. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Good with tape repairs to tears across top and down middle. Minor tears on edges are reinforced with clear tape. Discoloration stain on upper left. Minor pieces missing on upper right and upper left. 43475-1109 BWS (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3665

3666
$2,357.50

SET OF THREE RARE WALTHER COMMERCIAL P-38 PISTOL COLOR WALL CHARTS.

SN NA. 46″ x 33″ each. Rolled metal framing bars at top & bottom appear to be orig. “Tafel 1″ über die Walther=Pistole Modell P-38″ at upper left of each poster, numbered 1, 2, & 3. Chart 1 shows Walther banner P-38 at top. Bottom shows gun disassembled. Chart 2 shows color cut-away images. Top image shows bullet in chamber with slide closed. Bottom image shows slide open with brass being ejected. Chart 3 shows close-ups of hammer & trigger/safety mechanism. Backs are marked and numbered 1,2 & 3. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Very good with some discoloration from age. Chart 1 has approximate 6″ tear across upper right corner and a few mold spots at upper left. Chart 2 has an approximate 5” tear on bottom. Chart 3 has some mold spots at top and three small tears on left side. All have minor tears on edges and corners. 43475-1111 BWS (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3666

3667
$6,325.00

*◊ POLISH RADOM WITH IMPORTANT COLLECTIBLE ACCESSORIES.

SN D2102. Cal. 9mm Parabellum. All matching Type I Polish Radom VIS-35 with thumb safety and slotted frame. Slide with fixed front and drift adjustable rear sight. Left side of slide with usual single-line address over the “P.35(p)” notation. Full SN “D2102” marked on right side of frame and repeated under the slide, on the ejector and on the left side of the bbl lug (102). Standard Waffenamt eagle/WaA77 acceptance on left side of slide and frame; eagle/623 double stamped on left side of bbl lug. After the war, the gun was sent to England, explaining the British proofs on the exposed portion of the bbl hood along with the right side of the slide and frame. Orig black bakelite grips: left side with FB logo, right side with VIS notation. Orig magazine marked with an eagle/139 on the toe. Complete with correct brown holster, clearly marked in green ink “P35” and dated “1941”. The best part of this group involves the Polish Eagle accessories and includes shoulder stock as made up by Thomas B. Nelson many years ago from orig plans. This is an extremely high-quality holster stock made to contain the gun plus two spare magazines. When used as a carbine, the slotted gun may be attached to the front of the stock & locked in place by rotating the checkered wing nut clockwise. There is also an orig Polish Eagle holster inked illegibly inside the flap. Compartmentalized for two spare magazines (not included) and an orig brass cleaning rod whose lower shaft is marked “C” within a triangle along with an oval containing “G2”. Complete with an orig shoulder strap! PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Pistol has approx 98% orig blue with sharp edge wear and a few areas of mild thinning, most noticeably on the lower housing around the stock slot. Excellent condition grips without splits and only a few minor handling marks. Same exemplary condition applies to the magazine. Bright bore with strong rifling but mild corrosion. Perfect manual mechanics. Polish Eagle shoulder stock is in virtually “new” condition with only a few tiny scratches on the hinge and negligible marks on the wood. There are no scratches to suggest that the lug was ever inserted into a pistol. The outside of the Polish Eagle holster is darkly stained, though the leather remains supple with minimal crazing. Stitching appears orig without repair. Same general condition applies to the shoulder strap. Excellent orig cleaning rod with generous verdigris. An excellent pistol coupled with an outstanding assortment of rare accessories. 43475-195 LMA C&R (3,500-5,000) – Lot 3667

3668
$0.00

*◊ NAZI PISTOLS MADE IN SPAIN: STAR B, ASTRA M600, ASTRA M400.

SN 244294, 9472, 95172. 1) Cal. 9mm Parabellum. Nazi procurement Star Model B with left slide marking “F.Patr08” followed by the usual 2-line Star address. The Eibar proofing triad that includes the N year code, was applied to the left frame. With the automatic pistol proof reappearing on the left side of the slide behind the serrations and the right side of the exposed bbl hood that is also marked “CAL.08.”. Waffenamt acceptance eagle/WaAD20 appearing on the right tang. Lanyard stud missing ring. Bottom of frame marked with “B” and SN “244294”. Fitted with wood checkered grips with prominent diamonds around the screws and border. Standard Star magazine marked “STAR” on floorplate. 2) Cal. 9mm Parabellum. Astra M600, one of approx 10,000 such pistols procured by the Nazis. Standard 5-1/2″ bbl with slide having fixed front & rear sight. Top of slide with split 2-line “UNCETA Y COMPANIA S.A./GUERNICA SPAIN” legend. Circular Astra logo on forward slide. The left tang is marked with Eibar proofing triad with the automatic pistol proof repeated on the rear of the left slide and on the right side of the bbl where exposed in the ejection port. This portion of the bbl is also marked “PIST.PATR.08.” The SN appears on the right side of the slide, right tang and internally under the chamber. Adjacent to the SN on the frame is a double stamped eagle/WaAD20 acceptance. Fitted with uniformly checkered wood grips that are unmarked. Correct Astra magazine whose base was armorer matched “9472” followed by “1”. 3) Cal. 9mm Largo. Astra supplied 6000 Model 400 pistols to the Nazi military in the serial range 92,851 – 98,850. This pistol, SN “95172”, falls in the middle of that range. As per standard production guns, it has a 6″ bbl and a slide with fixed front & rear sight. The front of the slide is marked with Astra U/C logo while the rear of the slide has the usual 4-line Astra address that includes the model designation. The back end of the slide has been drilled to accept a slotted screw, presumably to allow removal of the firing pin. The Eibar proofing triad including the “M” year code was applied to the left tang with the automatic pistol proof having been applied to the left side of the slide and the right side of the bbl where visible in the ejection port. Additional markings are on the bbl include the caliber “9M/M&38” along with the full SN that is repeated on the right side of the slide and the right tang. Safety and trigger are in-the-white and fitted with fully checkered grip panels. Unnumbered Astra magazine with the Astra “E/U” logo on the floorplate. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: 1) Approx 40% blue, largely in protected areas, the balance having transitioned to a brown/grey. Same general condition applied to grips that are discolored. Small chips missing from left panel and both have splits near lower screw. VG-excellent magazine. Bright bore with scattered oxidation. Perfect manual mechanics. 2) Approx 95% redip blue. Although external appearance is excellent, extractor has been salt blued as are internal surfaces of slide and frame. Excellent condition grips with sharp checkering and minimal losses. Comparable condition magazine. Bright bore with sharp rifling. Perfect manual mechanics. 3) Approx 65-70% high polish reblue with freckling and thinning in areas of usual contact. Grips are in slightly better condition though checkering, particularly on the right panel, is blunted. VG condition magazine with orig finish. Slightly dulled bore with sharp rifling. Perfect manual mechanics. 43475-203, 43475-204, 43475-205, LMA C&R (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3668

3669
$2,645.00

*◊ SIG P210-1, EARLY COMMERCIAL, IN SHIPPING BOX.

SN P67082. Cal. 9mm Parabellum. Relatively early commercial P210 with matte finished slide and frame. Standard 5″ bbl with drift adjustable front & rear sights. P prefix SN applied to left side of slide and frame in addition to right side of the bbl in the ejection port, which also shows the encircled SIG logo and references the caliber “9 Para”. The primary encircled SIG logo is on the center of the left slide and the usual proof after the SN on left frame. Safety detents marked with “S” (white) and “F” (red). Disassembly shows a fully matching hammer group. Fitted with 2-pc checkered black plastic panels. Correct unnumbered magazine having a matte finish body and blued floorplate. Accompanied by blue cardboard shipping box marked in upper left corner with gold SIG logo, lined in foam, containing a black plastic magazine loader. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Approx 99% matte finish with faint sharp edge wear and a few very superficial mars. Two holes have been drilled through lower trigger guard, presumably to act as a trigger stop. Near new grips and comparable condition magazine. Mirror bore. Perfect manual mechanics. Shipping box very good with handling marks, small separations and tears. The foam liner has discolored and has begun to crumble. Loading tool near new. 43475-336 LMA C&R (1,500-2,250) – Lot 3669

3670
$0.00

BERGMANN AIR PISTOL WITH CHARGING TOOL, WOOD CASED WITH PERIOD PELLETS.

SN NSN. Cal. 4mm. Scarce chrome plated single-shot Bergmann air pistol with 6-1/8″ bbl and fixed sights. Left side of the receiver marked “Brevetsgdg” and right side is marked “PATENT”. Operates using a small top mounted bolt. Cocking is through the base of the frame using a special tool, included in this lot, to withdraw the extending plunger head. Same tool can also be used to remove cover plate to access pneumatic mechanism. Presented in a wood case, absent securing latch, lined in faded purple felt that also includes two boxes of period pellet ammunition: one cardboard box with a blue label marked “H.Utendoerffer/Nurnberg”; the other a green metal tin with description in three languages. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Air pistol in VG-excellent orig condition with slight chrome lifting from the surface in several areas, particularly along the leading edge of the left grip. Bolt operates properly. Functionality of pneumatic charger not checked. Cocking/dismounting tool showing more oxidative wear but entirely serviceable. Comparable condition pellet containers that add considerably to the overall presentation. An extremely scarce Bergmann air pistol with charging tool, particularly attractive in the period case with pellets. 43475-1002 LMA (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3670

3671
$11,500.00

BERGMANN ACCESSORIES: SHOULDER STOCKS AND HOLSTERS.

This lot consists of four items: 1) Brown leather shoulder stock for a Bergmann 1897/Mars 1903 with attached pocket, missing flap clasp, for spare magazine. Pocket for cleaning rod on upper spine. Strap with brass stud securement on back. Lug numbered “318” attaches to pistol via spring-loaded latch. 2) Black leather and wood shoulder stock for a Bergmann 1910 with flap secured by retaining stud. Belt hook on back. Complete with shoulder strap. 3) Brown leather holster for Bergmann #2 with attached pocket for spare charger. 4) Black leather holster for Bergmann #3 with attached pocket for spare charger and separate pocket with included cleaning rod. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: 1) Stock in near excellent condition with only mild crazing of the lid. As noted, magazine pocket missing flap clasp. Case coloring on lug has largely transitioned to mellow brown. 2) Stock at least VG condition with scattered rub marks, minor losses and moderate crazing of flap. Similar condition applies to exposed wood where much of the black dye has thinned to expose underlying grain. Excellent condition rust blued lug. Shoulder strap with considerable age and cracking. 3 & 4) Comparable good condition with considerable crazing and surface loss. #3 has intact stitching. #4 flap for charger pocket has largely separated from body. Toned and unmarked brass cleaning rod. 43475-1062 LMA (10,000-15,000) – Lot 3671

3672
$9,200.00

AUSTRIAN COLLECTOR’S BONANZA: VERY RARE WOODEN SHOULDER STOCK FOR STEYR HAHN M1911, 6 ASSORTED HOLSTERS.

1) Steyr Hahn M 1911 shoulder stock made in a similar manner to the Mauser C96 but with a black enamel painted brass cup to hold a pistol that is locked in place by a fire blued lever having checkered surface. 2 & 3) Holsters for Roth Steyr M1907 with integral stripper clip pouches. One of the holsters is dated “1914” inside the lid and has two separated belt loops on obverse surface, each having a hole to where a shoulder strap was previously mounted. The other holster has a single and much broader belt loop. 4) Large maroon holster for the early Gasser pistol with pebbled surface and carrying strap. 5) Black leather holster with included strap for the smaller Gasser revolver having a single belt loop on back surface. 6 & 7) Two different styles of canvas holsters with brown leather trim. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Shoulder stock excellent with most orig varnish and having only a light scattering of handling dings. Although hinge has largely toned to brown, virtually all the black enamel and most fire blue remain on attaching cup. No discernible cracks or significant losses. Leather holsters are all at least very good to excellent. Canvas holsters are a grade better, in excellent condition. 43475-1063 LMA (7,500-12,500) – Lot 3672

3673
$5,750.00

EXTREMELY RARE/UNIQUE BENKE-THIEMANN SHOULDER STOCK FOR FROMMER PISTOL.

This Benke-Thiemann shoulder stock made to fit the Frommer pistol is identical in form and function to the more frequently encountered variation for the Luger. A spring loaded latch mounted on the left side serves to fix the stock in both the extended and folded/closed position. When mounted, the end panels replace the pistol grips and secured with their corresponding screws. The left side of this stock is marked “FEMSAJTOLO/BUDDHAPEST”. Right side marked “BENKE-SZABADALMA/MINTA ‘A'”. Although this is the only such stock known to this cataloger, the left arm is internally numbered “386”. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Approx 80-90% blue with slight fading in areas of contact. Mechanically perfect. 43475-1060 LMA (5,000-10,000) – Lot 3673

3674
$0.00

RARE GROUP OF EIGHT LUFTWAFFE THUERMANN PATENT DROPPING HOLSTERS.

8 different dropping holsters including; 5 that are for the FN model 1922. Two of these are pressed paper. 2 holsters are for P37MS, 1 is for Walther PP. A variety of colors and markings in orig configuration. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Fine, retaining orig dye and stitching colors. Normal wear on sharp edges and corners, cracking on creases. 43475-1087 BWS (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3674

3675
$0.00

RARE PAIR OF BEAUTIFUL TAN PORTUGUESE M943 HOLSTERS.

Two tan leather Portuguese M943 holsters with brass loop closures that appear to never have been issued. One has orig takedown tool, parkerized loop cleaning rod, black plastic bottom fxo magazine and leather lanyard. Holster with accessories is pictured on pg 1199 in The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent, both holsters retain orig pale color on leather and stitching, some darkening from age and very minor wear on the edges and corners. Brass has copper patina and some verdigris. Rod and takedown tool have little wear, mag body has light pitting with plastic bottom that is worn and chipped. Lanyard appears unused and has dry surface flaking. 43475-1088 BWS (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3675

3676
$1,437.50

RARE SWISS SCHMIDT PATTERN HOLSTER/STOCK FOR M1882 REVOLVER.

Black leather holster/stock with metal lug and internal reinforcements. Serrated metal button for detachment. Leather flap with brass stud closure bearing stamped circular cartouche “R SCHMIDT LT-COL BERN” around Swiss Cross. Orig carry strap with buckle is stitched on back. Proper configuration Swiss model 1882 revolver fits inside and attaches to lug. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Good, worn overall with flaking on edges and sharped corners light scuffs and cracks throughout, straps retain little orig finish. Brass flap closure stud is partially covered in verdigris. 43475-1075 BWS (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3676

3677
$2,070.00

RARE DOUBLE BARREL NAVY SIGNAL PISTOL MODEL 1889.

SN 365. 4″ tipping bbls, 27 mm. SN under bbls. Pull out latch below. Arsenalwerkestatte Wilhelmshaven (AWW) pattern of brass construction with steel serrated hammers and trigger. Walnut grips. Plain muzzles. No makers mark. Only about 1000 made. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Fine. Brass has appropriate patina with minor nicks and dings. Hammers and trigger retain 50% blue with light pitting overall. Grips have minor wear with a small gouge on the right. Bores have light wear. Mechanics are fine. 43475-474 BWS (2,000-2,500) – Lot 3677

3678
$0.00

RARE NAVY ISSUE BRASS ST&B SINGLE BBL STAR SIGNAL PISTOL WITH A RARE BRASS ARSENALWERKSTATTE WILHELMSHAVEN NORDSEE NAVY UNIT MARKED FLARE PISTOL.

SN 749/74. #1: 27mm 5-1/4″ flared round bbl with octagonal chamber. Push latch to tip bbl “22” & “42” stamped in frame well under bbl. Bottom of frame has full SN and Crown/M Imperial Navy proof. Hammer has full matching SN. Bottom of grip strap is marked ST&B 14 (14 is production date abbreviation for 1914). Smooth walnut grips. #2: SN 74. 27mm 5-1/4″ flared round bbl with octagonal chamber. Push latch release to tip bbl. Frame well under bbl is marked “74/1”. Trigger is numbered 35. Bottom of frame is stamped with Crown/M (Imperial), M/Anchor (Weimar/early Nazi era) and Eagle/M (Nazi Kriegsmarine) Navy proof marks. Nordsee Navy inventory no. Nordsee Navy unit marked “N/45” on backstrap. Smooth walnut grips. One of 1000 single barrel signal pistols made by AWW from 1914-1915 which continued in service through WWII as shown by the rare collection of Navy property marks PROVENANCE: The Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: #1: Fine with minor wear and nicks to brass trigger, hammer and push latch retained 60% blue that has dulled and faded. Bore is lightly worn. Grips have light wear and slight warpage. Mechanics are fine. #2: Fine with light wear and dings overall. Some pitting on metal trigger and hammer. Wood grips have light dings. Bore is lightly worn. Mechanics are fine. 43475-469 BWS (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3678

3680
$2,300.00

COLLECTOR’S LOT OF FIVE GERMAN ARMY SIGNAL PISTOLS.

SN 7093/58542L/20746/5563E/68. #1: ERMA 1943. 6-1/8″ 27 mm round bbl with octagonal chamber, Eagle/280 proof marks on right side, and SN on left side. Left side of frame is marked “ayf/43” (Manufactured by Erma in 1943), SN and “Zink 4″ on left frame above trigger guard. Eagle/280 proofs on right frame. Cast zinc alloy construction with blued steel hammer, tip lever, trigger guard, trigger, small parts and screws, and blued steel lanyard ring on bottom of frame. Checkered brown bakelite grips. #2: WALTHER. 6-1/8” 27 mm round bbl with octagonal chamber, Eagle proof mark on right side, and SN on left side under chamber next to hinge. Left side of frame is marked “Waffenfabrik Walther Zella Mehlis(Thur)” above a Walther banner and the full SN on left frame above trigger guard. Eagle proof and Eagle/359 on right frame. Cast zinc alloy construction with blued steel hammer, tip lever, trigger guard, trigger, small parts and screws, and blued steel lanyard ring on bottom of frame. Serrated wood grips. #3: WALTHER. 6-1/8″ 27 mm rnd bbl with octagonal chamber and Crown/B, Crown/U, and Crown/S proofs and Eagle/359 proofs on right side and matching SN on bottom under chamber by hinge. Right side of frame has two Eagle/359 proofs and Crown/B and Crown/U proofs. Left side of frame has “Waffenfabrik Walther Zella-Mehlis (Thur)” above a Walther banner with 1936 below. Full SN on left frame above bbl tip lever. Pre-war time wide serrated hammer. Black anodized aluminum construction with blued steel, hammer, trigger, trigger guard, bbl tip lever, lanyard, pins and screws. Checkered wood grips. #4: ERMA SIGNAL PISTOL, MILITARY, MADE 1940. SN 5563e. Cal. 27mm. Erma signal pistol, made with an alloy bbl and frame, coded “auf” and dated “40” on the left frame. Full SN appears on the forward frame and is repeated on the left side of the bbl lug. Right side of bbl and frame are marked with a triad of markings that include two Eagle/280s that also appears on the right side of hammer, trigger guard, trigger and release lever. Black checkered phenolic grips. Lanyard ring present. #5: BERLIN-LUBECKER MILITARY SIGNAL PISTOL, 237 CODE. SN 68. Cal. 27mm. Berlin-Lubecker Model Heer signal pistol, no loaded indicator, made with alloy bbl and frame, coded “237” and dated 1940 on the left frame. SN “68” is placed near the forward extension. Right side of bbl and the right side of frame are marked with a triad of proofs that include a pair of Eagle/214 acceptances. The Eagle/214 is repeated on the right side of trigger guard, trigger and release lever. English proofing was applied to the upper right flat of chamber and repeated on the adjacent frame. Black checkered phenolic grips. Lanyard ring present. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent with minor wear and light scratches to zinc. 97% original blue finish with scattered light corrosion on blued parts. Bore dull. Grips are sharp with minor wear. Mechanics are excellent. #3: Excellent, retaining 90% black finish with silvering on sharp edges and corners, mostly on octagonal chamber and sides of muzzle with extra wear on right flat of chamber. Finish is turning a greenish tint. Steel parts retain 97% original blue with scattered light corrosion. Bore has light parallel scratches. Grips are lightly worn with minor dings and dents. Mechanics are excellent. #4: This flare gun retains at least 95% of the black anodizing with high point wear at the muzzle and other sharp edges. Comparable condition grip straps, with most of the wear at the bottom of the backstrap. Comparable condition grips without chips or losses. Bright bore. Perfect manual mechanics. #5: This flare gun retains approximately 95% of the orig anodizing. Comparable condition salt blue on hammer and trigger. Very good grips with right panel having a bruise and hairline crack near escutcheon. Bright bore. Perfect manual mechanics. 43475-449, 43475-452, 43475-437, 43475-447, 43475-444, BWS77 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 3680

3681
$6,037.50

RARE VENDITTI COPY OF A VOLCANIC LEVER ACTION PISTOL.

SN NSN. Cal. approximately 10mm Centerfire (a very short caseless bullet/cartridge having the powder and primer contained in the base of the lead bullet). Italian copy of a Navy sized Volcanic pistol with 6-7/8″ oct bbl that has integral magazine with steel follower and loading sleeve like a Volcanic with pinched post front sight and fixed rear sight in top flat of receiver. Top flat of bbl has the left hand address “VENDITTI E CI LANCUSI” with a crown over shield in the middle. Frame of the pistol and elongated bag shaped grip are of brass with steel sideplates. Grip frame has a lanyard stud & ring. Lever & carrier are very similar to a Volcanic. Sideplates, front side flats of receiver, top of receiver, top flat of bbl and backstrap are all very nicely engraved in foliate arabesque patterns with nice shading. Mounted with 2-pc walnut grips with checkered center panels and steel escutcheons. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Very good. Loading sleeve retains about 75% thin orig blue with a couple of small spots of pitting on right side; bbl, magazine & sideplates are gray metal patina; frame, front & backstraps are a very dark brass patina; hammer is a silver patina and lever a dark patina. Grips are sound showing heavy wear and a hand worn patina. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with moderate pitting. 43475-270 JR388 (5,000-10,000) – Lot 3681

3682
$9,200.00

MAGNIFICENT CASED PAIR OF DREYSE NEEDLEFIRE UNDERLEVER DUELLING PATTERN PISTOLS.

SN 21372, 21374. Cal. 9.5mm. Superb pair of matching, nearly new Dreyse needlefire pistols with 7.5″ bbls and an overall length of 14.25″ The front sight is drift adjustable; screw fixation allows the rear sight to be more precisely adjusted. The top of the barrel is marked “F.v. DREYSE SOMMERDA”. A light scroll adorns the receiver behind the sight, the backstrap, the grip cap, the underlever and trigger guard. The bbl and receiver are blued. The other metal parts were generally left in the white, or possibly case hardened, for their tone is a very attractive and uniform grey, that highlights the engraving. In keeping with the high-art profile of these guns, every screw head has been engraved. The screw securing the underlever anchor in the forend is fire blued, as is the flat spring on the right side of the barrel and the lanyard at the base of each grip cap. The extractor, mounted on the left side of the barrel, is strawed. To open the breech, the underlever is disengaged from its retaining station and rotated counter clockwise. This action moves the barrel forward, while keeping the extractor in place, cocks the firing pin, then swings the barrel counterclockwise to expose the chamber. On the metal projection in the forend, now uncovered by the bbl, is marked “Med :Patr/ 9.5mm2/24 Pulv.” Opened in this manner, a matching serial number is evident under the barrel, just beyond the forend, and repeated on the inner surface of the underlever. To remove the color case hardened bolt, one simply needs to depress the checkered spring at its rear and retract, pulling the trigger to free the bolt from the receiver. As expected, wear to this area is negligible. The guns are finished with densely grained walnut stocks, finely checkered in a broad area on each side of the grip. The pair of guns come in a nicely fitted oak case, with a brass handle in the center of the lid, brass fittings, that is secured with a centrally keyed lock. The case is lined with dark green felt and compartmentalized for the pair of pistols, and an equally ornate brass tipped cleaning rod. There are also two smaller lidded compartments. One holds some cleaning cloths, the other a pair of oil droppers. PROVENANCE: Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess Collection. CONDITION: The pair of pistols is truly superb. #21372 has a small pressure dent on the left side of the stock above the trigger and two similar size dents on the right side: one above the trigger, the other near the front of the forend. A few diamonds are missing from the right side of the checkering. #21374 has some minor spotting of the fire blued bbl spring and a few scattered handling dings. Neither gun has any appreciable use-related wear. Bores are mirror-bright with sharp rifling. Comparable condition cleaning rod. The lid of the case has a longitudinal crack that runs near the center but does not affect its utility. A second crack, 4″ long, runs along the back on the right side. The felt is well kept, showing only a few scuffs at the usual pressure points and minimal staining. Overall, a stunning set of early Dreyse, needlefire, underlever pistols. 43475-124 LMA111 (7,500-12,500) – Lot 3682

3683
$0.00

KRAUSEWERKE (HERZBERG)HANOVERIAN PERCUSSION CAVALRY PISTOL WITH MATCHING STOCK.

SN 235. Cal. 69 Rifle bore. 11-1/2″ Swamped round bbl is fitted with nicely filed patent breech. Breech iron with folding rear sight, is also fitted with sliding safety which blocks hammer. Front action lock with rebated tail is fitted with large flat faced hammer. Full length stock with brass cap, trigger guard, and butt cap, is made of ash or elm. Back strap, engraved with SN, is fitted for matching buttstock, with button release, and large saddle ring bar on bottom. Attaching iron is engraved with matching number, and all iron parts on buttstock and pistol are marked with matching assembly number “78”. PROVENANCE: Sturgess Collection. CONDITION: Excellent. Metal parts cleaned to bright silver gray with no noticeable pitting. Stocks retain nearly all of an old glossy refinish. Polished brass is toned to a golden yellow. Mechanically excellent. 43475-999 MGM454 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 3683

3684
$9,775.00

RARE UNKNOWN HANNOVERIAN 14MM NEEDLEFIRE RIFLE.

SN NSN. Cal. .14 mm. 32″ rnd bbl with oct chamber. Adjustable rear sight. Oct receiver. No visible markings or numbers. Walnut stock does not appear to have markings or numbers. Sling swivels mounted on bbl band and near toe on stock. Orig cleaning rod is missing. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Very fine, metal is in the white with a proper patina and areas of minor corrosion. Wood is excellent with few dings and dents. Bore has light wear. Mechanics are fine. 43475-1032 BWS (5,000-10,000) – Lot 3684

3685
$6,325.00

VERY RARE DREYSE 1855 NEEDLEFIRE TROOP TRIAL PROTOTYPE CARBINE.

SN 595. Cal. 14 MM. 15″ rnd bbl with flip rear sight and oct chamber with Crown/K’s on right. 1857 date on right receiver and “Soemmerda MD/Mod.55” on left receiver. The absence of the “Stahl” marking on the chamber (as shown on production carbines) identifies this as having the earliest troop trials iron barrel. Visible numbers are matching including bolt and screws. Full walnut stock with Imperial proofs, brass trigger guard, brass buttplate is stamped “G. H.3. 130” (Garde Husaren Regiment No. 3 weapon no 130). PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Very good. Metal has patina with scattered corrosion. Wood has normal wear and dings. Brass has proper patina for age. Screws retain 60% orig blue. Bore is frosted. Mechanics are very good. 43475-907 BWS (4,000-7,500) – Lot 3685

3686
$0.00

RARE STRETCHER BEARER’S DREYSE MODEL 57 NEEDLEFIRE CARBINE.

SN 347. Cal. .14 mm. 15″ rnd bbl with oct chamber, fixed rear sight with flip-up sight for longer range. “Stahl” above chamber (identifying steel barrel) & Crown/FW on left. Multiple Imperial proofs on right side of chamber. Visible numbers are matching except for bolt assembly and stock. “Soemmerda FvD./Mod:57” on left receiver. 1870 date on right receiver. Full walnut stock with Imperial proofs and a large Crown/W on right. Brass buttplate is Unit marked “92. R. 5.” (Braunschweigisches Infanterieregiment Nr 92, weapon no 5) Brass trigger guard. Large added sling swivels which identify this as the stretcher bearer’s model of the M57 Carbine. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. Ex Hank Visser Collection. CONDITION: Very good, retaining 30% blue with deep dings on top of bbl. Proper patina on metal and brass with scattered corrosion. Wood has deep dings and nicks overall with a few deep gouges on bottom close to muzzle. There is a 2″ crack on the left side of forearm, forward from the sling swivel mount. Bore is bright and sharp. Mechanics are good. 43475-827 BWS (4,000-6,500) – Lot 3686

3687
$2,300.00

DREYSE NEEDLEFIRE MODEL 1857 CARBINE.

SN 323. Cal. .58. Dreyse Zundnadelkarabiner, Needlefire Carbine Mod. 57 made in 1871. Top bbl marked “Stahl”, 58.5 with Imperial proofs and crown/FW cipher. Left bbl and receiver SN 323 and script “Sommerda FvD.” with Model 57. Overall profusely marked with Prussian proofs. All metal parts are matching with the last two digits of the SN, and are in the white with the exception of the brass trigger guard and buttplate. Includes often missing saddle rings. Formerly of the Henk Visser collection. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Bbl is dark, strong rifling; should clean up. Stock is good to very good with numerous handling marks and dings. Metal is antique, good to very good, with scattered areas of freckling and patina. 43475-823 DW59 (2,000-4,000) – Lot 3687

3688
$6,900.00

RARE DREYSE MODEL 62 NEEDLEFIRE ARTILLERY CARBINE SERIAL NUMBER 105.

SN 105. Cal. . 14 mm. 28″ rnd bbl with oct chamber. Fixed rear sight with flip-up longer range sight. Crown/B proofs right of chamber. Left receiver is marked “N. Dreyse Soemmerda/1863/M/62”. Visible numbers are matching including bolt and screws. Walnut stock with Imperial proofs. Sling swivels on trigger guard and front bbl band. Metal buttplate. Orig cleaning rod. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Very good, retaining 80% blue with light corrosion overall. Patina and light corrosion on metal that is in the light. Wood is worn with scattered nicks and dings. Bore is bright and sharp. Mechanics are very good. 43475-836 BWS (3,000-5,000) – Lot 3688

3689
$3,450.00

RARE DREYSE MODEL 62 NEEDLEFIRE RIFLE.

SN NSN. Cal. 14 MM. 36″ rnd bbl with oct chamber. Fitted with Hessische Quadratvisier rotating quadrant scale rear sight. Walnut stock with orig cleaning rod. Brass bbl bands, metal buttplate. Fitting and screw forward of trigger guard is missing. Sling swivels at middle bbl band and trigger guard. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Very good with scattered pitting and corrosion on top of bbl. Receiver is browning and there are light dings on bolt knob. Wood is worn with deep dings and dents overall. Right side before buttplate has been cut for an oval inlay that is missing. Brass has proper patina. Bore is sharp. Mechanics are good. 43475-830 BWS (3,000-5,000) – Lot 3689

3690
$0.00

RARE DREYSE MODEL 62 BECK CONVERSION RIFLE.

SN 1273. Cal. 14 MM. 33″ rnd bbl with oct chamber, fixed rear sight with flip-up sights in front and behind. “Stahl” above chamber. Crown/FW on left chamber, Imperial proofs on right. Numbered parts on gun are matching, except for bolt assembly and rear sling swivel screw. Right receiver has 1865 and 1867 dates, and is unit marked “107.R.7.95.” left receiver has Eagle/SPANDAU over “B.G.Mod62”. Walnut stock with Imperial proofs on bottom. Brass bbl bands and trigger guard. Orig cleaning rod. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. Ex Hank Visser Collection. CONDITION: Very good retaining 70% blue. Dings on bolt knob. Proper patina on brass. Stock has deep nicks and dings with light pitting on buttplate. Bore has light wear. Mechanics are very good. 43475-869 BWS (3,000-5,000) – Lot 3690

3691
$0.00

RARE BECK CONVERSION FUSILIERGEWEHR MODEL 60 RIFLE.

SN 2882. Cal. .14 mm. 31″ rnd bbl, with oct chamber. Fixed rear sight with flip sights in front and behind. “Stahl” marked above chamber. Crown/FW on left bbl and right stock. Visible numbers are matching except for number on bolt. Eagle / SAARN on left receiver, above “F.G. Mod. 60”. 1863 date on right receiver. Walnut stock with “K.A.” on right towards buttplate. Brass trigger guard with rear sling swivel. Orig cleaning rod. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. Ex Hank Visser Collection. CONDITION: Very good, metal in the white with pitting down upper right bbl. Bolt and receiver have proper patina with scattered light corrosion. Wood is worn with scattered deep nicks and dings. Buttplate has light pitting. Brass fittings have typical patina. Bore is frosted. Mechanics are good. 43475-919 BWS (3,000-5,000) – Lot 3691

3692
$3,450.00

VERY RARE DREYSE 1869 NEEDLEFIRE PREUSSISCHES ZUNDNADEL GENDARMERIEGEWEHR U/M CARBINE.

SN 938. Cal. .14 mm. 24″ rnd bbl with oct breech. Fixed rear sight with forward facing flip sight for higher elevation. Imperial proofs on right side of the chamber. Visible numbers are matching except for brass trigger guard. Marked Herzberg on left receiver identifying the Gewehrfabrik Herzberg where the Prussian conversion from a Hannoverian musket to this Dreyse system breechloading rifle for the Gendarmerie was made. 1869 date on right receiver. Walnut stock with large Crown/W on right side and Imperial proofs on bottom. Brass buttplate. PROVENANCE: (see Wirtgen – Das Zündnadelgewehr, Item 5/44) Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Fine, most metal is in the white with scattered corrosion overall. Black finish on bbl bands is 70%. Brass has proper patina with traces of verdigris. Bore is bright and sharp. Mechanics are good. 43475-818 BWS (3,000-5,000) – Lot 3692

3693
$7,475.00

RARE EXPERIMENTAL SMALL BORE DREYSE 12MM NEEDLEFIRE RIFLE.

SN 6. Cal. 12 MM. 33″ bbl with adjustable rear sight above oct chamber. Bayonet lug on right side of bbl. Large Prussian military proof eagle on right receiver. All visible numbers are matching including bolt, brass front sight band, metal bbl band. Walnut stock. Front sling swivel is missing. Rear sling swivel is through brass trigger guard. Orig cleaning rod. Metal buttplate. PROVENANCE: (see Wirtgen – Das Zündnadelgewehr, Item 7/3) Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Good condition. Metal is in the white with light corrosion and patina overall. Brass is turning brown. Wood has scattered nicks and dings. Buttplate is lightly pitted. Bore is bright and sharp. Mechanics are good. 43475-829 BWS (3,000-5,000) – Lot 3693

3694
$4,887.50

RARE BELGIAN NEEDLEFIRE RIFLE SERIAL NUMBER 12.

SN 12. Cal. .14 mm. 36″ bbl with fixed rear sight. Belgian proof on left receiver. Bolt is numbered and matching. Walnut stock with 3 bbl bands. Orig cleaning rod. Sling swivels on middle bbl band and trigger guard. Steel buttplate. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Fine. Metal is in the white with appropriate patina & scattered corrosion. There is an area of red rust on bbl in front of front sight. Wood has scattered dings and dents. Bore has light wear. Mechanics are fine. 43475-1031 BWS (3,000-5,000) – Lot 3694

3695
$0.00

RARE DANZIG MODEL 62 NEEDLEFIRE RIFLE.

SN 6072. Cal. .14 mm. 33″ rnd bbl with oct chamber. Fixed rear sight with flip sights in front and behind. Crown/F.W. on left chamber. Imperial proofs and issue numbers (9778) on right chamber. Visible SNs are matching. Eagle/DANZIG/Z:G:Mod:62″ on left receiver. Walnut stock with 3 brass bbl bands, sling swivels attached to middle bbl band and brass trigger guard. Steel buttplate. Orig cleaning rod. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Very good. Metal is in the white with scattered corrosion and light pitting overall. Wood has typical dings, scuffs and gouges and has been repaired by splicing on the front 15″ from another stock. Front bbl band retainer is missing. Bore has light pitting. Mechanics are good. 43475-1029 BWS (3,000-5,000) – Lot 3695

3696
$3,162.50

RARE SPANDAU M71 CUTAWAY RIFLE ACTION SN 5.

SN 5. Cal. 11 MM. 9-1/2″ cutaway bbl with dummy cartridge inside. Large “A’s” (Ausschuss – reject) stamped on partially oct chamber. Crown/Spandau and Crown/A on left chamber. Cutaway receiver to show bolt mechanism. Visible SNs on bbl, receiver, bolt, safety, screws, and trigger are matching. Not proofed indicating this was manufactured as a cutaway not converted. 187 on right receiver. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Fine. In the white with scattered light pitting and corrosion. Bolt knob has pitting. Bore has spots of corrosion. Mechanics are fine. 43475-864 BWS (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3696

3697
$0.00

RARE HAENEL KAR M71 CARBINE WITH MATCHING BOLT.

SN 7083. Cal. .11mm. 20″ bbl. Front 16″ of bbl is rnd with adjustable sight at rear, oct chamber with “A.G.H. / Suhl” below Eagle above chamber. Crown/S and Crown/B proofs on upper right chamber. 1877 date on right receiver. “K. Mod 71” on left receiver. All visible numbers are matching including bbl, receiver, bolt components, bands, buttplate and screws. Full walnut stock with multiple proofs on bottom, sling swivels on bbl band and near buttplate. “COFFMAN” inlaid into stock on left side in front of buttplate. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Fine, retaining 50% orig blue on bbl. Receiver and bolt in the white with scattered light pitting. Bbl band and front sight band retain 95% orig blue. Stock has normal wear with scattered dings and a small chip near the toe. Bore is bright and sharp. Mechanics are very good. 43475-817 BWS (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3697

3698
$0.00

RARE STEYR M71 JAEGERBUCHSE RIFLE.

SN 5921M. Cal. 11 MM. 29-1/2″ rnd bbl with adjustable rear sight. Oct chamber with “OESTERR.WAFFFB.GFS.” on top. Crown/FW above Crown/F’s next to SN left of chamber. Imperial proofs on right chamber. 1875 date on right receiver. “B. Mod.71″ on left receiver. Visible numbers are matching including screws. Multiple Imperial proofs on wood and metal. Walnut stock. Sling swivels and cleaning rod are missing. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Very good retaining 40% blue with light pitting overall. Wood has normal dings and dents with an approximate 2” crack on right side next to receiver. Bore is pitted. Mechanics are very good. 43475-911 BWS (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3698

3699
$2,875.00

UNIQUE ERFURT GEW 71/84 BELGIAN TRIALS CONVERSION.

SN 7905. Cal. 7 MM. 24″ shortened rnd bbl with oct chamber. Adjustable rear sight. Crown/”ERFURT” above chamber. Imperial proofs on right of chamber, and Crown/”F.W” on left. 1906 on right receiver. Liege proofed. Walnut stock. Bbl and magazine tube have been shortened for Belgian trials. Numbers on receiver, front sight band, and bolt assembly are matching. Numbers on rear sight band, trigger guard, and buttplate match each other, but do not match other parts. Bbl has a different non-matching number. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Fine, retaining 98% finish from when gun was converted. Blue is worn above chamber. Bore has light wear. Wood has very little wear, and there is an approximate 1″ x 1/2″ repair above trigger guard. Mechanics are fine. 43475-1016 BWS (2,000-3,500) – Lot 3699

3700
$0.00

RARE AMBERG I.G. MOD 71/84 RIFLE.

SN 70398. Cal. 11 MM. 32″ rnd bbl with adjustable rear sight. Oct chamber with Imperial proofs on right. Crown/Amberg above chamber, full SN, and Crown/L on left. 1887 date on right receiver. “I.G.Mod71/84.” on left receiver. Visible SNs are matching including bolt and screws. Front sling swivel is on front bbl band. Rear sling swivel is through trigger guard. Middle bbl band is missing. Imperial proofed walnut stock. Orig cleaning rod. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Fine, retaining 95% orig blue. Bolt and receiver have light corrosion. Wood has normal dings and dents with gouges on right near receiver and towards buttplate. Bore is bright. Mechanics are fine. 43475-856 BWS (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3700

3701
$2,875.00

RARE HAENEL BORDER GUARDS 11 MM MODEL 79 RIFLE.

SN 1073. Cal. 11 MM. 25-1/2″ rnd bbl with oct chamber. Fixed rear sight with flip sight behind. Eagle/”C.G.H./SUHL” above chamber. Crown/S and Crown/B proofs right of chamber. “G.A.G. Mod:79.” (Grenzaufsehergewehr Model 79)on left receiver. 1880 date on right receiver. All visible SNs are matching. Walnut stock with front and rear sling swivels. Cleaning rod is missing. Metal buttplate. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. Ex Hank Visser Collection. CONDITION: Very good. Metal is in the white with patina, corrosion, or light pitting overall. Wood has dents and dings overall with a few deep gouges. Bore is frosted. Mechanics are good. 43475-816 BWS (2,000-3,500) – Lot 3701

3702
$0.00

◊ RARE AMBERG GEW 88/05 RIFLE.

SN 3498F. Cal. 7.92 MM. Bbl 30″, adjustable Turkish (Farsi) numbered rear sight, “Crown/Amberg/1890” above chamber with Imperial proofs on right. “Gew.88.” on left receiver. Mis-matched Turkish reworked bolt. Other visible numbers are matching. Front bbl band unit marked “113.R.6.77.” Rear bbl band with sling swivel marked “B.4.R.R.32”. Walnut stock with Imperial proofs on right rear. Has orig cleaning rod. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Fine, retaining 65% black paint on bbl and bands with normal wear and light pitting. Receiver is in the white with light corrosion overall. Pitting on bolt knob. Stock is worn with dings and dents overall. Buttplate retains 50% black paint, is lightly pitted. Bore is lightly pitted. Mechanics are fine. 43475-860 BWS (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3702

3703
$0.00

PHENOMENAL MAUSER MODEL 91 TURKISH CARBINE PROTOTYPE, SN 2.

SN 2. Cal. 7.65mm. Turkish Carbine with 18-1/2″ bbl, drift adjustable front sight within nosecap bbl band with protective ears. Unmarked ladder rear sight with secondary flip-up sight, center bbl band with side mounted swivel. Unmarked Mauser receiver with small deactivating hole drilled into top of bbl ahead of receiver. In-the-white bolt with single pair of forward locking lugs and short C96 type extractor. Checkered 2-position winged safety. Fixed magazine housing. Nicely figured walnut stock fitted with in-the-white buttplate secured with two fire blued screws. Crescent moon markings on extractor, fire blued bolt release, follower, bolt, safety, floorplate and bottom of magazine. SN “2” appears on striker head and back of safety. The magazine cover and trigger plate, both factory refurbished, are also SN “2”. Inspector markings on stock, just below trigger guard assembly, and on top of the buttplate. PROVENANCE: Ex Mauser Oberndorf Collection. Ex Alfons Mauser Collection. Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Phenomenal 98% bright rust blue with comparable condition fire blued small parts. Stock retains virtually all orig varnish with only the most minimal handling marks. Even the in-the-white buttplate has only minimal discoloration. Mirror bore. Perfect manual mechanics. An extraordinarily high condition Mauser prototype whose condition substantiates the consignor’s claim that the rifle had previously been in the Mauser Oberndorf Collection. 43475-1017 LMA (6,500-9,500) – Lot 3703

3704
$0.00

DWM 7MM M1893 EXPERIMENTAL/PROTOTYPE RIFLE.

SN 10. Cal. 7mm. Very rare DWM Model 1893 trials rifle with prototype flip-up combination front sight/muzzle cover. Left side receiver marked “DEUTSCHE WAFFEN-UND MUNITIONS FABRIKEN, BERLIN.”. No SN on receiver, trigger guard marked “78” and floorplate marked “21”. Bolt in the white and rough, unmarked and unnumbered. Remainder of metal parts are blued with black enamel overspray with some decorative factory embossing on top and sides. Two-position rear flip-up sight. Has unique combination bayonet lug/endcap/muzzle cover/automatic front sight which was ultimately not adopted for general production, the muzzle cover pivoting up through 90 degrees as first pressure on the trigger is taken up to present the barleycorn foresight for aiming, while allowing the bore to be protected from dust and sand at all other times. Full walnut stock has decorative checkering at the wrist. Unique piece that would be a centerpiece in any Mauser collection. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Overall good. Bore is dark, strong rifling and grooves; should clean up. Stock has one filled hole on the bottom (prior old swing swivel), and few scratches and dings. Small chip near in handguard near front muzzle. 43475-841 DW57 (1,750-3,750) – Lot 3704

3705
$23,000.00

EXTREMELY RARE SWISS SIG MONDRAGON MODEL 1894 “MARCHING FIRE” RIFLE.

SN 98. Cal. 5.22mm. 29-1/2″ round bbl, blue finish, walnut stocks. The Type IIA Mondragon is an extremely rare rifle with a straight pull bolt that was made by SIG of Switzerland to the advanced concepts of Gen. Manuel Mondragon of the Mexican Army. It was developed to fire a unique small caliber high velocity cartridge using an “en bloc” clip loading type magazine as later implemented in the Garand. The unique “piston” cartridge for this rifle incorporated a cartridge case with internal case diameter washer (piston) attached to the base of the small (5.2 mm dia) bullet which was used to transmit the initial gas impulse to the bullet over the initial bullet/piston travel of ca. 20 mm before the piston/bullet assembly separated as the piston washer impacted the inside of the shoulder of the cartridge case. The bolt has three separate sets of locking lugs: one set is around front of the bolt body, a second set is at the rear of the bolt body, the third set is around the cocking knob assembly. More interesting is the 3-position selector switch mounted on the right side, just above the trigger, marked “A” (safe), “L” (normal fire position),”R” (rapid fire). The idea was to be able to fire the gun by pulling the trigger normally or fire by simply driving the bolt forward (not touching the trigger). Most of the quick firing was to be done while advancing, hence the “marching fire” appellation for this rifle. The rifle has a 2-pc stock with a machined receiver and a very intricately designed bolt. The fore-end is a single piece of wood that wraps around the bbl, much in the manner of a Mannlicher M1897/03 Carbine. The forward bbl band & lug are reminiscent of a Swiss K31. In the center of the forend is a rotating sling swivel. The rear sight is graduated from 6-20 and has a flip-up option for 400 meters. SN “98” appears at the rear of the bbl, left side of the receiver, on the follower and on the bolt handle. On the rear tang is the manufacturer identification: “FAB.D’ARMES/NEUHAUSEN”. The buttstock is fitted with a single sling swivel and a metal buttplate. Although very few of these rifles were made, the prospect of marching rapid fire was a novel consideration and laid the groundwork to explore automatic loading selective fire. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Near excellent with approx 95% orig rust blue finish showing speckling and fine patina as one would expect in an experimental/military gun of this vintage. The sides of the rifle present extremely well with much of the patina confined to the in-the-white bolt assembly and the bottom of the magazine well. Wood retains a commensurate amount of orig varnish with some flaking near bottom of buttstock and scattering of handling dings as one might expect after over 100 years. Bore is dark with seemingly sharp rifling. Perfect manual mechanics. An extraordinarily rare rifle by any standard and one that could easily be the centerpiece of an advanced collection. 43475-922 LMA (20,000-30,000) – Lot 3705

3706
$23,000.00

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

SN 15. Historically significant Mauser Construktion 02 Prototype Self-Loading Rifle, serial number 15. Paul Mauser’s only real disappointment was his inability to develop a practical self-loading rifle. In fact, he spent most of the latter part of his life working almost solely on the issue, and developed or had a hand in developing some seventeen different designs and variations. Mauser rejected tapping gas from the barrel and due to patent fights with Georg Luger, the toggle action as well. He thus focused on the short and then the long-recoil principle in which the barrel slid back and forth. His early efforts were with the short recoil/transverse flap lock C98 (Construktion 1898) rifle produced for the GPK (Gewehr Prüfungs Kommission, or Rifle Testing Commission) small caliber trials in which these rifles were unsuccessful, and in 1901 he even lost an eye test firing one of the examples. The Construcktion 02 was patented in 1902, and represented the fourth of his many concepts. This prototype now utilized a long-recoil action with a rotating bolt, a safer operating system since the locked bolt and barrel recoiled together over the entire action length before opening. It could function as either a semi-automatic or a bolt action repeater. To chamber a round, the bolt handle was unlocked and the entire mechanism, including the barrel brought rearward and released to latch the bolt to the rear while the barrel returned to the firing position in front of the magazine. As the barrel arrived forwards, it tripped a latching bar to release the bolt, which then flew forward to strip a cartridge from the internal magazine. Once the bolt handle was locked, the weapon operated as a semi automatic. Mauser presented examples of the C 02 to the GPK (Gewehr Prüfungs Kommission, or Rifle Testing Commission) in Spandau for trials in 1902-1903. Unfortunately, problems with extraction and ejection were common. Mauser attempted to solve this by using greased ammunition, which military authorities rejected. This C 02 was one of the samples Paul Mauser submitted to the GPK, and originally manufactured as a full stocked military rifle. The barrel is “S” bore (0.323”) which was exclusively used by the German Army at the turn of the last century when this rifle was produced. While mechanically original and complete apart from the original military muzzle/bayonet support collar, it was restocked in sporter configuration sometime after the trials. Sporter-style front and flip up rear sights were also added. An amazing find in any condition, this is a singular opportunity to own a step in self-loading rifle history- a weapon that was conceived, handled and fired by Paul Mauser himself and possibly the only known example that still exists. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent, with metal retaining ca. 95% of its original bluing. Slight freckling to safety leaf spring, and few scratches and scattered handling marks. Beautiful light hardwood stock is very fine, with checkering at wrist and a few minor scratches and spotting that does not detract. Bore shows strong lands and grooves. 43475-943 DW2 (20,000-35,000) – Lot 3706

3707
$0.00

MAUSER SEMI-AUTOMATIC PROTOTYPE RIFLE ACTION, MADE FOR MAXIMILAN J. OCHES, IN COLN, EHRENFELD.

SN NSN. Unique pneumatic semi-automatic rifle action made by Mauser on behalf of U.S. citizen Maximilan J. Oches, then a resident of Cleveland OH, 1916, for patent purposes. Unmarked 18″ bbl with no sights having a compressed air actuation extension centered 4-3/4″ forward of the receiver that is marked on top with the single line address “MAUSER-WAFFENFABRIK, G.m.b.H. COLN: EHRENFELD”. At the back of the receiver is a screwed-on cap. The pneumatic mechanism functions via a long operating rod housed in a separate in-the-white tube below the bbl and chamber. When the bolt is fully closed it may be locked in place by rotating the knurled forward extension of the operating rod counterclockwise. Rotating the housing clockwise exposes a red dotted indicator over the bolt, indicative of the fire ready status. After the bolt and operating rod are pushed fully to the rear the pneumatic effect can be appreciated as the parts cycle forward, nearly halfway to battery. This mechanism is for patent purposes only, as a trigger mechanism has not been implemented, despite the attached trigger guard. Plain wood stock without checkering or varnish and smooth metal buttplate. PROVENANCE: Previously part of the factory collection of the Mauser Coln (Koln – Cologne) Ehrenfeld plant founded by Alfons Mauser (son of Wilhelm Mauser) to manufacture pressed steel wares prior to WWI but which collaborated with Mauser Oberndorf in munitions production during WWI. Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Approx 85-90% with fading on the bbl and touchup over the receiver and trigger guard. The in-the-white tubing that houses the operating rod with only minimal oxidative changes. Stock has minimal oil staining and only a few superficial handling dings. A unique prototype mechanism made by Mauser and previously unknown to this cataloger. 43475-1021 LMA (5,000-10,000) – Lot 3707

3708
$0.00

EXCEPTIONALLY RARE GEORG LUGER MODEL 1892/6 RIFLE BARRELED ACTION.

SN 356. Cal. 7.92mm. Perhaps a once in a lifetime opportunity to obtain an example of the rare “System Luger” 1892/6 rifle. This example, made up as a short Stutzen sporter style barreled action is marked on top receiver “Deutsche Waffen- Und Munitions Fabriken Berlin”, and on left with the weapon’s serial number and SYSTEM “LUGER”. Georg Luger’s personal “GL” monograms appear on the receiver and many small parts to identify Luger’s patented features. The system incorporates several Luger patented ideas & novel features to include a flip down magazine door for ammunition clip release, unique bolt release, double set triggers & checkered spoon bolt handle. This gun and its related patents are featured on pp. 40, 1646-7 and 1723-5 of The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz & Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess Collection. CONDITION: Poor with severe pitting at bbl, under receiver & magazine assembly. Bore is also poor, showing frosting & pitting, but should clean up. Action is mechanically functional & complete and comes with several small pieces from the orig stock furniture. A near unique candidate worthy of new furniture and restoration. 43475-840 DW26 (5,000-10,000) – Lot 3708

3709
$0.00

*◊ MUSEUM QUALITY VERY RARE HAENEL-ROTH M1899 SELF LOADING RIFLE.

SN 5. Cal. 8.15mm X 46mm (G Roth case #618). Exceptionally scarce example of an experimental Roth Patent long recoil action self loading rifle made by C.G. Haenel, Suhl, and one of only a handful known to exist. This example, SN 5, formerly of the Henk Visser Collection was previously illustrated in TBLAP. Roth patented his recoil design as DRP 116061 & 118602. Rifle is in very fine condition and presents very well. It is fitted with a finely engraved trigger guard & magazine floor plate, as well as detailed screw escutcheon & screws. The stock is finished with nicely checkered wrist & a horn forend, wrist cap & buttplate. Two position checkered flip up rear sight & single post front sight. Nice straw trigger & 2-position wrist tang safety. Left receiver marked in script “CG Haenel, Suhl System G. Roth. D.R. Patent No 116061 & 118602”. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess, ex-Henk Visser Collection. CONDITION: Finely made & preserved experimental with 99% bluing & straw with fine stock, small chip top rear tang area, minimal slight dings & scratches. Some slight splitting of right horn forend. Functions & mechanically sound. Bore very good with strong lands & grooves. 43475-934 DW25 (15,000-20,000) – Lot 3709

3710
$0.00

*◊ EXTREMELY RARE HOLEK AUTOMAT RIFLE CHAMBERED IN 8 MM.

SN 245. Cal. 8mm x 57. Interesting tipping breech block (similar to ZB vz. 26/BREN MG) semi-automatic sporter developed by the Czech arms designer Emmanuel Holek (brother of Vaclan Holek) and manufactured in 1942, utilizing an under-barrel tapped gas recoil system, the weapon cocks by taking the front sling loop and pulling the gas system rearward thus disengaging and retracting the tipping bolt. This rifle was very advanced for its time, it is Czech proofed and is marked with Holek’s logo and “ORIGINAL HOLEK AUTOMAT” on the top receiver rear. The magazine (replacement) is in the white as are the bolt and extractor, period 2-pc sporter stock shows nice checkering at forend & wrist. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess, ex-Visser collection. CONDITION: Very Fine. High polished blue is 98%, the rear dove-tail sight has been ground down at some point and 3-threaded holes are present on the right where a presumed tangent or target sight was probably added and later removed. Bore is very nice, shiny, stock shows some wear & a few minor scratches and dings. 43475-939 DW7 (3,500-5,500) – Lot 3710

3711
$11,500.00

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

SN 45. Cal. 7.63mm. This near unique (only one other example is known in the Thun W+F collection) Mannlicher semi-automatic carbine prototype was developed from Mannlicher’s M1896 semi-automatic pistol. There are no externally visible SNs. In the carbine format, this piece has a walnut stock & forend, and a detachable box magazine. It has a short adjustable rear sight which has no numerical gradations. Forend & grip are both checkered. Forearm is uniquely constructed so that it surrounds the bbl but is fixed to the frame and does not recoil with the barrel unlike the normal Mannlicher M1901 Carbines; forestock & handguard are one piece. Although the carbine has no visible marks on its exterior, the consignor reports that it was made at the Fabrique d’Armes in Neuhausen, Switzerland. The caliber utilized is the long 7.63x45mm Mannlicher M904 cartridge, and the design incorporates the last Mannlicher patents for a non-recoiling forend. The more common M1901 Mannlicher pistol-carbine has the fore-end/hand guard attached to the barrel, and it recoils with the barrel to the detriment of handling, or, a more serious fault, the barrel is easily pulled back before firing to the point of unlocking the bolt if the fore-end is gripped to pull the gun into the shoulder, rendering this weapon unsafe, as was noted by contemporary writers. Mannlicher’s last patents of 1904 addressed this problem, which is cured in this carbine by disconnecting the barrel so it can recoil within the fixed fore-end. This short lightweight carbine has a 19″ bbl and comes with a detachable box magazine. See references in Mannlicher Rifles and Pistols by Walter H.B. Smith, pgs. 204-212, and Repetier-Und Automatische Handfeuer Waffen Der Systeme Ferninand Ritter Von Mannlicher by Conrad von Kromar, p. 34. PROVENANCE: Ex Visser collection. Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Metal finish retains approx 90-95% bluing. Wood surfaces have some minor scratches & dents. The bore and the muzzle crown are excellent. Mechanics are fine and fully functional. Magazine is fully functional with an excellent spring & shows 80% bluing. The carbine shows no evidence of field use. 43475-937 JJW12 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 3711

3712
$6,900.00

*◊ MANNLICHER M1896/03 CARBINE, COMMERCIAL CONFIGURATION.

SN 462. Cal. 7.63 Mannlicher. Scarce and highly desirable Mannlicher Carbine with 11-3/4″ bbl having a drift adjustable front sight & 4-position rear sight graded 1-2-3-4. The SN “462” is on left side of receiver and repeated on the right side of the trigger and on the floorplate of the magazine. The carbine is mounted with two sling swivels: under the forearm and under the buttstock with the latter numbered “922”. Major components are rust blued. Bolt, cocking lever mounted on right side of the frame, and trigger are in-the-white. Safety is broken with the head missing. Single-piece wood forearm wraps around and is fixed to and recoils with the barrel. Buttstock with checkered grip and cheekpiece secures to the tang with a single screw. Standard blued metal buttplate. PROVENANCE: Ex Visser collection. Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Approx 95-97% bright orig rust blue including metal buttplate. Minimal sharp edge wear with thinning under the trigger guard. Forearm and buttstock with most orig varnish, having only a few lightly scattered dings. Same high condition applies to the metal buttplate. Near mirror bore. Perfect manual mechanics, except as related to the broken safety. An excellent Mannlicher Carbine that could easily be improved by replacing the safety. 43475-950 LMA C&R (5,000-10,000) – Lot 3712

3713
$14,950.00

*◊ HISTORICALLY IMPORTANT FUNK 7×64 MM GEWEHR 98 HUNTING RIFLE WITH JUNG PRISMATIC SIGHT.

SN 37325. Cal. 7×64 mm. Deluxe Christoph Funk, Suhl sporting rifle based on an unusual Bayard manufactured G98 action (Bayard mounted knight Trade Mark stamped under receiver ring) and fitted with a rare Jung prismatic telescopic sight. This unique rifle includes written, signed affidavit provenance from 1973 from former owner, English Government Minister Sir Geoffrey Shakespeare, Baronet,(1893 – 1980) confirming original ownership by Rudolph Hess (Deputy Führer of Nazi Party to Adolf Hitler 1933 – 1941) who sold it to Sir Geoffrey Shakespeare when visiting Munich in 1935 in his capacity than as a British Government Health Minister. Exquisite sporter bears Funk triangular logo on top of receiver. Exhibits decorative engraving at base of bbl, trigger guard screws, and checkered turn-down bolt handle. Sporter bbl has checkered rib, flip-up two-position rear sporter sight and is marked “CHRISTOPH FUNK SUHL” as well as “BOHLER ANTINIT” with six-pointed star logo indicating manufacture from high quality Bohler stainless steel. Stock is numbered 325 on forend and has shotgun style fore-end push-button takedown latch on bottom. Double set triggers and decorated quick magazine release. Hard rubber decorative buttplate and endcap. Additional push-button release flip-up aperture sight machined into top rear tang. Rifle has short siderail on left rear fitted from underneath the receiver to mount a micro-adjustable, three-post reticle Jung prismatic telescopic sight which locks in place with simple lever. Also includes correct and authentic rubber forehead piece, necessary as a recoil buffer since the Jung scope has very short eye-relief. The Jung sight was designed and patented, (copy Patents included with Lot) in the late 1920s with improvements in the 1930s, by Dr Karl Jung, an optician and Nazi politician (Reichstag deputy) from Munich. He used his party connection extensively to promote this sight to the military, and it was eventually tested by the Luftwaffe in 1943 during the Tarnewitz trials of the FG42 and was adapted to the K98k by Mauser for a Herreswaffenamt trial in 1944. Both found the sight unserviceable, and examples are consequently very rare today. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess; Christies, London sale 1985; Weller & Dufty, Birmingham sale 11273, Nov 1978 (catalog entry copies included). CONDITION: Bore is good to very good with strong lands and grooves. Bluing is 97% with some light scratches to bottom bbl, bottom trigger guard and wear on high edges. 43475-901 DW50 (12,500-17,500) – Lot 3713

3714
$0.00

*◊ RARE MAUSER DOUBLE OVER CHAMBER PISTON GEW98 PRESSURE TEST GUN.

SN 527. Cal. 7.92 MM. Three step 30″ quick change bbl with “Made in Germany” on top of first step, “Apparat No 527 Kal.7,9 X 8,2 X 240” on top of second step, “L1” on top of third step. Cubical pressure test chamber with “Mauser-Werke A.G./Oberndorf a.N.” on top. Dual matching numbered pressure port nuts that are numbered 1 & 2 on top. Threaded pressure port holes are also numbered 1 & 2. Matching numbered receiver. Bolt assembly is unnumbered. Long trigger. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Fine. Sides of bbl and pressure chamber have stippling from being clamped in a vise. Bbl has scattered light corrosion. Blue on pressure chamber and nuts is 80% with some light pitting. Receiver has areas of corrosion mostly on bottom and in chamber port. Bore is bright and sharp. 43475-10 BWS (5,000-10,000) – Lot 3714

3715
$0.00

*◊ RARE MAUSER GEW 98 PRESSURE TEST GUN.

SN 449. Cal. 7.92 MM. 30″ bbl marked “Kal.7.9S.” on top in front of “7,9.8,2.240”. Quick change bbl with matching bbl release nut. G98 action, rhs piston assembly. Cubical pressure chamber marked “Waffenfabrik/Mauser A.G./Oberndorf a.N./No 449”. Matching receiver. Bolt assembly does not match. Pressure port nut is missing. Flat on top of bolt is marked “S/42”. Imperial proofed long trigger. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Fine retaining 90% blue with scattered corrosion. Bbl and receiver is in the white and have areas of corrosion mostly on bottom. Bore is sharp. Mechanics are good. 43475-9 BWS (5,000-10,000) – Lot 3715

3716
$0.00

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

SN 281. Cal. 7.92mm. Very scarce early Third Reich training rifle. The butt has been cut off by the factory in production midway through the small of the stock. Rear sight only is coded “S42” for Mauser Oberndorf with correct Waffenamt inspection marks “Eagle/WaA63”. No other Waffenamts appear on this rifle, except for “Eagle/H.Za.Jt 10” which is stamped under the forestock below the rear sight. Rifle is SN “281” and is 100% matching, although many components show evidence of being renumbered when the rifle was assembled at the Ingolstadt Ordnance Depot (Eagle/H.Za.Jt 10). No sling or cleaning rod. Missing the small retaining screw at the front of the trigger guard assembly and the cleaning rod. The receiver cutaway section has eliminated the manufacturer’s marking. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Retains 98% of the finish applied at the depot. Stock has had its butt removed during conversion to cutaway. . Remaining stock has minor abrasions consistent with classroom use as a training aide. Trigger guard is bent slightly inward at approx 6 o’clock. The depot marking on the forestock is particularly crisp & legible. This rifle is in extremely fine condition given its age and wartime use. 43475-889 JJW1 (6,000-10,000) – Lot 3716

3717
$0.00

*◊ EXCEPTIONAL UNIQUE IN-THE-WHITE PROTOTYPE MAUSER 6.5MM SWEDISH K98k RIFLE.

SN 3. Cal. 6.5 x 55 mm Swedish Mauser . K98k prototype manufactured by Mauser for Swedish trials. All metal parts are in the white with the exception of springs and screws. No maker’s logos or other identifying markings. Bolt handle marked crown/N. Some small parts marked with small script “s”. Left receiver is stamped with commercial crown/N proof and “St.m.G” (Stahlmantel Geschoss – steel jacket bullet. Nice K98 configured walnut stock is very fine and also unmarked. Essentially, unique snapshot of what a bare K98k production rifle looks like prior to factory bluing and marking but uniquely in 6.5 x 55 Swedish Mauser. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess, ex Leslie Field collection. CONDITION: Bore has strong lands and grooves, but frosted. Unfinished metal parts are a mix of dull and high polish with occasional areas of light frosting patina. Stock in overall excellent condition with only very slight handling marks. 43475-883 DW53 (3,000-6,000) – Lot 3717

3718
$18,400.00

*◊ EXTRAORDINARY GEW 98 RIFLE WITH LEITZ TRENCH PERISCOPE, TRENCH MAGAZINE, STEEL BOLT COVER AND RADIUM NIGHT SIGHTS.

SN 5642l. Cal. 7.92 MM. 30″ bbl with very rare Sudicatis radium night sight mounted behind standard front sight. Adjustable rear sight. Crown/”AMBERG/1916″ above chamber. Full SN on left chamber and bbl. Imperial proofs on right chamber. “Gew. 98.” on left receiver. All visible numbers are matching including bolt assembly and walnut stock. Orig cleaning rod. Sling swivels with orig black leather sling. Imperial proofs on bottom of stock, the rifle complete with extra radium night fore sight. Rare Imperial proofed original 20 shot Grabenmagazine. Rare two-pc metal bolt cover marked “W/Co/DRP”. Very rare “E. LEITZ/WETZLAR” marked sheet metal trench periscope with wood stock and trigger mechanism that clamps to butt of gun. A wire runs from trigger to trigger, and a periscope allows you to sight forward from stock on bottom through sights on gun above. Stock and periscope mechanism fold down for compact carrying. This device was designed to allow soldiers to fire accurately from a trench without exposing themselves to enemy fire. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Fine. Retaining 80% blue on gun with light corrosion. Receiver is in the white with a light patina and spots of corrosion. Wood is nicked and dinged and there is a duffel bag cut approximately 3″ in front of bbl band and in front of rear bbl band. Sling is worn with typical cracking and flaking. Bore is frosted. Magazine retains 75% blue and has scattered light pitting. Bolt cover retains 70% matte finish. Periscope retains 70% gray-green paint finish with scattered corrosion and original stenciled E LEITZ WETZLAR in lens trade mark. Optics function, but mirror glass is cloudy. Trigger wire is split and repaired. Wood stock has some deep dings and gouges. Mechanics are very good. 43475-861 BWS (8,000-12,000) – Lot 3718

3719
$13,800.00

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

SN 1414. Cal. 7.92mm. An SS Death’s (Totenkopf) head over the “SS2” inspection mark stamped on left side of bbl adjacent to receiver ring. Receiver ring has no markings other than SN “1414” and a single Eagle/N firing proof on the right side (commercial proofing for SS procured weapons, as for the police, is correct for the period of manufacture). Bbl maker mark is “K Dö”. Bbl also marked 3 times with Waffenamt Eagle/211. Additionally, “S243” (Mauser Borsigwald Factory, 1937-1940) appears over the Waffenamts. The stock is Army marked “H”, “Heer”. Stock SN is “5186 / e” and all metal components are SN “1414”. The WaA Eagle/211 & Eagle/80 inspections marks are present & crisp under the pistol grip of the stock, below the SN and on the flat of the stock below the bolt disassembly tube. SN “1414” appears on the cocking piece, safety, bolt root, receiver ring, rear sight leaf, lower bbl band, trigger guard assembly, floorplate, both action screws, and follower. Bolt parts are matching, although firing pin is unnumbered. The firing proof on the underside of the bolt root, and the inspection stamp in front of the trigger guard assembly are consistent with German issue weapons during WWI and before. The buttplate is flat and smooth, and the safety is the standard component found on infantry K98ks. The SS short side-rail mount is numbered to the rifle “1414”. The Hensoldt Wetzlar 4X telescopic sight is SN “7593” which appears both on the mount and the scope tube. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Bluing overall is approx 80%; bluing on bolt is approx 65%. Walnut stock has excellent orig finish with some dents, scratches and compression marks consistent with field use; a small 1/2″ x 1/2″ piece of wood has been chipped off from the forend just below the bbl band. Walnut is a nicely aged with uniform color. Handguard is the same. Bore is strong with good rifling. Mechanics are excellent. Scope optics appear good. 43475-978 JJW3 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 3719

3720
$9,200.00

*◊ GUSTLOFF-WERKE 8MM K98k LONG SIDE RAIL SNIPER RIFLE WITH TELESCOPE.

SN 89515. Cal. 8mm. Very fine authentic late WWII Gustloff produced long siderail K98k sniper rifle. Factory thick-walled phosphate receiver top, marked WaA 749, and “bcd 4”, representing Gustloff-Werke, Weimar production, 1944. All weapon SN’s match rifle SN 89515, with the exception of unmarked front and rear bands, “d” marked trigger guard and “qnw” magazine floorplate. Authentic, blued long siderail mount marked WaA 359 with six correct screws and two correct index pins. Left bbl marked with Nazi era firing proof and 5-digit SN. “Dialytan” four-power scope is marked “bmj+”, SN 84992, correct three-post reticle, and includes orig period leather scope cover marked WaA 414. Authentic mount is serial numbered to the rifle “89515”. and marked WaA 359. Red glue laminated stock is marked Eagle/H and single “c” on the bottom. Comes with authentic serviceable “L&F” marked leather sling. Overall correct and fine example of German Army late long siderail sniper rifle with pleasing late war mix of blue and phosphate parts. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Very good to excellent. Scope is very good, optics are slightly hazy. Bore is very good to excellent. Stock is very good with scattered handling marks and scratches. 43475-976 DW31 (8,000-12,000) – Lot 3720

3721
$0.00

*◊ MAUSER 8MM GEWEHR 98 SNIPER RIFLE.

SN 45i. Cal. 8mm. Authentic all orig Gewehr 98 with dual claw offset sniper mounts. All metal parts matching to include scope mounts, except one trigger guard screw. Left receiver is marked with SN, Imperial Firing proof, “GEW.98.” and British proof. Bore has strong lands and grooves, and should clean up. Stock is serial numbered to the rifle and shows numerous Imperial proofs. This is an overall well-used, but all correct example of a WWI German issued sniper rifle. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Good with overall condition of the metal good and showing scattered patina & browning retaining 70%. Stock shows much use with wartime gouges, dings and handling marks. 43475-974 DW9 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 3721

3722
$3,795.00

*◊ MAUSER DUV 41 98K RIFLE WITH ZF41 TELESCOPE & EARLY RAIL.

SN 1655N. Cal. 7.92 mm. 24-1/2″ bbl with adjustable rear sight and scarce early rail for ZF41 scope without the later horizontal locating groove. “duv/41” above chamber. Eagle/214 on right chamber. “Mod. 98” on left receiver. Visible numbers are matching except for bolt assembly. Matching numbered walnut stock with proper brown leather sling. Cleaning rod is missing. Accompanied by a proper “cxn” marked ZF41 telescope, sn 88119, in Eagle/214 “duv” marked mount, sn 7667. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Fine, retaining 90% orig blue with normal wear and scratches. Stock is lightly worn with a few dents and dings. Bore is bright and sharp. Strap has little wear. Mechanics are fine. Optics equally fine and clear. 43475-980 BWS C&R (3,500-5,500) – Lot 3722

3723
$0.00

*◊ VERY SCARCE AUTHENTIC WORLD WAR I GEWEHR 98 SNIPER RIFLE.

SN 3913E. Cal. 7.92mm. Desirable mostly matching WWI era Gewehr 98 double claw sniper rifle with Bock 3X scope. Rifle itself is in good, combat used, as issued condition, and all parts match with the exception of the bolt assembly. Profusely Imperial proofed on right butt & all metal parts, as correct. Front & rear scope bases have been factory installed during the era. The rifle has been fitted with a double claw rear off set mount with “OTTO BOCK.HOFL.BERLIN.” marked 3 power scope, also engraved “GEW.No.842k”. Scope is in overall good condition. Four post reticle with surprisingly clear optics. Set comes with servicable period leather sling and correct cleaning rod. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Overall good showing much service use. Rifle bluing is approx 85% with most wear at the bands, trigger guard, buttplate, scope mount bases, rear sight turning brown with scattered patina & light pitting on scope, body & double claw rings. Scope optics clear & mechanically functional. Bore is dark with strong lands & grooves. Stock overall good condition with several scratches, dings & handling marks consistent with war time use in the trenches. 43475-887 DW20 (4,500-7,500) – Lot 3723

3724
$0.00

*◊ RARE DWM GEW98 NAVY RIFLE.

SN 5239. Cal. 7.92 mm. 30″ bbl, with multi-position rear sight. “DEUTSCHE WAFFEN-UND / MUNITIONSFABRIKEN / BERLIN / 1906” above chamber. Imperial proofs on right chamber, two being a rare personal Naval inspector’s mark, Naval pentagonal crown/P, “Gew. 98.” on left receiver. Visible numbers are matching except for rear bbl band. Bolt assembly is numbered and matching. Bolt, barrel and receiver bear a large Imperial Naval pentagonal crown/M acceptance stamp; barrel and receiver are struck with six pointed star/S indicating the larger S bore for the Spitzer (pointed) bullet and the barrel is marked Bö153 identifying the batch number of the high quality Böhler steel used. Walnut stock with Navy style metal disc on right. Orig cleaning rod. With black leather sling. With orig flip-open muzzle cap. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Fine, retaining 70% blue that is corroded and fading to brown. In the white receiver and bolt assembly has light corrosion overall. Wood is very good with normal light dings and dents. Sling is worn and cracking. Muzzle cap retains 85% orig finish. Bore is frosted. Mechanics are fine. 43475-1012 BWS C&R (4,000-6,500) – Lot 3724

3725
$1,840.00

*◊ MAUSER 8MM K98k STANDARD-MODELL RIFLE.

SN B81192. Cal. 8mm. Fine example of an early Mauser Standard-Modell. British proofed on left bbl and left receiver as well as commercial BUG N proofing in addition to WaA 655 inspection marks. Mauser barrel logo on receiver top. All metal parts appear to be matching with the exception of the front and rear bands. Bore is excellent. Stock appears to be a replacement, numbered to match the gun. Trigger guard missing one locking screw. Solid example of a prewar Mauser intended for commercial sales or clandestine NSDAP para-military use. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Very good to excellent. All metal parts retain approximately 98% high polish bluing. Stock is in overall very good condition with few dings and handling marks. 43475-1011 DW5 (1,500-2,500) – Lot 3725

3726
$0.00

*◊ SAUER 7.92 MM K98k RIFLE.

SN 2673. Cal. 8mm. K98k manufactured by J.P. Sauer, late WWII, nearly all matching to include bolt, and has unmarked replacement trigger guard. Top receiver marked WaA 37 “ce 44” and left bbl and receiver marked with Nazi era firing proofs, British proofs and old German Fraktur “Mod. 98”. White glue laminated stock is marked Eagle/H, no SN. Comes with authentic wartime leather sling. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Good. Bore is dark with strong lands. Stock shows shrapnel damage to left side by rear sight with scattered dings and handling marks. 43475-921 DW20 (1,000-2,000) – Lot 3726

3727
$3,910.00

RARE ISHCHEVSK ARSENAL MOISIN NAGANT WWI GERMAN CONVERSION TO 7.92MM.

SN 54898. Cal. 7.92 MM. 29″ rnd bbl with oct chamber. Adjustable rear sight. English numerals have been X’d out, and Farsi numerals have been added indicating onward supply to Turkey after conversion by Germany subsequent to capture. Cyrillic logo above chamber. Imperial proofs on right of chamber and top of bayonet lug. German numbered matching bbl and receiver. Bolt has orig numbers lined out, and German numbers added to match. Floorplate and buttplate do not match. Hardwood stock. Orig cleaning rod. Canvas sling. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Very good retaining 25% orig blue with corrosion and light pitting overall. Bore has light wear. Stock is worn with light nicks and dings overall. There are a few scattered deep gouges. Sling has light wear from use and has darkened with age. Mechanics are good. 43475-853 BWS (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3727

3728
$6,325.00

EXCEPTIONAL PURPOSE MADE FG42 SCOPE AND EXCEPTIONALLY RARE PRESSED STEEL DOVETAIL MOUNT.

SN 48577. Once in a lifetime opportunity to obtain an example of a rarely found purpose made FG42 scope and pressed dovetail grooved mount (also incorrectly known as a “swallow tail” mount due to mis-translation from the German designation “Schwalbenschwanz”). The positioning of the clamp screws and small dovetail claws allow this pattern mount only to clamp correctly to the dovetail section receiver rail of the rare “gcy” (L.O.Dietrich/Altenburg) manufactured second pattern FG42, of which only 2 – 300 were made, the cut-outs in the rail of the Krieghoff made guns preventing engagement of the front clamp claws of this pattern mount. This exact set is illustrated on page 243 of Darrein Weaver’s 2001, Hitlers Garands. Scope itself is in very good condition. Marked with the normal “Gw ZF4 48577 ddx”, an additional blue filled triangle and an additional engraved “L” (Luftwaffe). It is also marked in large engraved letters “FG42 Nr.0232”, which is the SN of the “gcy” code weapon it was originally mated to. The heavy stamped sheet metal mount itself is also in very good condition, is complete and mechanically sound. The stamped metal retaining bands, spacers and screws are also complete & secure. The set comes with its orig rubber eye piece, stamped sheet metal rain shield & wood, leather, and Presstoff cover. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Very good to excellent overall. Scope retains 95% of orig bluing with wear on the high edges. Some near microscopic scattered pitting in various locations. Optics are clear. Everything functions as it should. Accessories are in excellent condition with tiny dent on rain shield and wooden dowel of cover is missing one small screw. The mount appears contemporary to the scope and is in very good to excellent condition again with tiny scattered pits & blemishes that do not detract. 43475-1046 DW36 (5,500-8,000) – Lot 3728

3729
$0.00

PROTOTYPE ZF4 SCOPE AND MOUNT POSSIBLY FOR TRANSITIONAL G41/G43 OR MAUSER K98.

SN 29749. Unique opportunity to obtain a one of a kind prototype machined ZF4 scope mount, which was possibly developed & manufactured for use on one of the transitional G41 rifles that was fitted with a left side scope rail, or perhaps one of the early G43’s or later K98’s that ultimately became what we know of as the “swept back mount”. This example is fitted with a standard ZF4 marked “Gw ZF4 dow 29749”. The scope itself includes its period windage cover, is fully functional with slightly hazy optics. Prototype mount is a heavy machined piece, manufactured for use on a left side rail, and has shorter struts than the traditional ZF4 mount. The front & rear aspects of the mount are mirror images of each other and the cradle holds the scope from the side rather than from below. The mount itself is unmarked, while the locking lever is marked “fest” and “lose”. This exact set is illustrated in Darrin Weaver’s 2001 “Hitler’s Garands” on page 268. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent overall. Scope retains 97% bluing with some patina & wear on the objective end. Mechanically functional and optics somewhat hazy. Mount is in 99% condition with some freckling on the front strut, shows somewhat more involved cosmetic machining than standard ZF4 mounts, a few small areas of patina & speckling on the lever, mechanically functional and complete. 43475-1048 DW38 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 3729

3730
$4,025.00

LOT OF TWO UNIQUE/VERY RARE EXPERIMENTAL K-43 MAGAZINES.

Two experimental K-43 magazines both unmarked. First, probably unique, 10 shot specimen has a simplified front mounting hook and front body pressing. The other is a 20 shot extended magazine. 10 rd magazine has a simple folded/stamped sheet metal retention hook spot welded on the plain forward edge, instead of having the usual hook formed into the front body, and only partial bluing to the lower half, the upper part of the body being originally unfinished; 20 rd magazine has a much wider sheet metal reinforcement plate at the forward edge with a stamped hook and the body is formed with experimental tooling as a single, longer than standard pressing. These very rare 20 shot magazines are also known with the maker’s mark “slj” (as seen on some 2nd Pattern FG42 magazines but absent here). As experimental items these both correctly show no WaA acceptance markings or date. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: 10 rd magazine retains fine original blued finish, on the lower 3rd with some scattered light pitting on the upper part, left in-the-white during manufacture, which now shows even gray patina, spring is strong and it appears fully serviceable. 20 rd mag retains over 95% of its smooth lustrous finish, spring is strong and it appears fully serviceable. 43475-1119 JWK67 (5,000-6,000) – Lot 3730

3731
$2,012.50

EXTREMELY RARE SET OF THREE 1913 UK TRIALS FARQUHAR-HILL NINETEEN ROUND MAGAZINES IN ORIGINAL LEATHER CARRIER.

Exceedingly rare Farquhar-Hill rifle drums magazine in the even rarer orig brown leather belt carrier with leather mag retaining straps. For the person that owns one of these finely made and actually very comfortable to shoot rifles, this is exactly what you need for your collection both from a collectors stand-point and a shooter’s enjoyable day at the range. These mags load by moving a thumb switch on the back side and contain 19 .303 British rounds. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Drums are somewhat greasy with a uniform gray patina and bare metal mostly near the feed area. Spring tension is good on all 3 mags and they appear to be fully serviceable. Leather carrier is also solid, supple and completely serviceable, starting to crease with some light scuffing on the bottom from storage and movement within a drawer. Wonderful opportunity for a person who has a Farquhar Hill rifle and needs some magazine. 43475-1122 JWK69 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3731

3732
$3,737.50

RARE GROUP OF FOUR ZF41 SCOPES WITH CASES.

SN NA. 1) BMJ code scope. Mount is SN 5872 with matching green “jvb” coded can. 2) CXM coded scope with unnumbered mount and unnumbered “jvb” coded sand-colored can. 3) “jve” coded scope. SN 3104 on mount. Dark gray “jvb” coded can with numbers that do not match. 4) “cxm” coded scope with unnumbered mount in green “jvb” coded green can. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: 1) Retains 97% orig blue. Optics are good. Can has wear and corrosion in corners and edges. 2) 97% blue with good optics. Can has very little wear. 3) Scope & mount 70% blue with scattered corrosion overall. Can is worn with light pitting and retains about 60% orig paint. Optics are good. 4) Scope & mounts retain 95% blue. Optics are good. Can has light wear on edges and corners. 43475-1096 BWS (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3732

3733
$0.00

EXTREMELY RARE WEIMAR PERIOD CARL ZEISS ZIELVIER SCOPE IN UNIT MARKED ZF 39 PRECURSOR LEATHER CASE.

SN 5585C. 10-1/2″ l, “Carl Zeiss/Jena” logo above “Zielvier/Nr. 18669” on top towards back. SN on front mount which is the Reichsheer period sem-circular base pattern. In a black leather “A. WUNDERLICH/BERLIN S.W.” 1927 dated precursor of the ZF 39 pattern case that is Reichsheer unit marked “9.J.R.16.159” on top flap and also stamped with Reichsheer (Weimar period) Army acceptance marks. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Fine, optics are clear, scope retains 98% orig blue with normal wear on sharp edges. Case is solid and retains 90% orig dye, normal cracking and flaking on flap hinge and belt loop, minor scuffs and scratches with normal wear on sharp edges and corners. 43475-1067 BWS (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3733

3734
$2,300.00

RARE PAIR OF ZF GEW98 SNIPER SCOPES WITH CASES.

SN NA. 1) Emil Busch SN 7363D, double claw mounts, leather eye shields on front & rear in a gray/green metal tube case with leather lid with Busch maker mark and matching SN. Includes under lid flap the very rarely found “skate key” mount zeroing key and the small original lens cleaning brush. 2) C.P. Goerz SN 4129F, pivoted circle front mount, (Weimar period K98b pattern), leather eye shields on front & rear. Gray canvas covered metal tube case with leather lid with Goerz maker mark, SN that does not match, and leather bottom. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: 1) Retains 97% orig blue. Leather has minor wear. Optics are clear. Scattered corrosion on case. 2) Retains 90% blue with light corrosion. Light wear on leather, optics are clear. Canvas on case is worn with 3 holes worn through towards bottom. 43475-1097 BWS (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3734

3735
$1,725.00

PAIR OF ZF OIGEE BERLIN WWI GEW 98 SNIPER SCOPES.

Pair of Oigee Berlin Luxor 3x scopes with offset double claw mounts. Both are marked Oigee on adjustment dial and mounts. First scope is marked “Gen. Nr. 9812. a” on left side, and “LUXOR 3x 80285” on right adjustment base. Second scope is marked “W. Nr. 7839/bb.” on left side. “LUXOR 3x 76966” on adjustment base. Back of rear mount is stamped “V.LAPTSCHINSKY/RIGA”. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Very good, retaining 97% blue. Both appear to have period arsenal finish over light pitting on scopes and orig blue on mounts. Optics are clear. 43475-1090 BWS (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3735

3736
$3,450.00

RARE A.JACK 4 X 90 SS ISSUE SHORT RAIL MOUNT SCOPE WITH LEATHER CASE.

Scope is marked “AJACK/4×90” in a circle on right side. “AJACK/40053” on right adjustment base. Left adjustment base has death’s head followed by “SS-Dienostglas”. Numbers 5634 have been crossed out on left side of scope. Short rail mount pieces are numbered 1655. With tubular dark brown leather SS issue case. Lid attaches and secures with 3 straps and buckles. Top of lid is marked “ovt/42” and has the number 9420. Carry strap with buckle attached to lid. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Fine, retaining 90% blue on scope with light corrosion optics are clear. Leather on case has normal age wear with cracks and flakes. Stitching retains orig color and is firm. 43475-1084 BWS (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3736

3737
$0.00

RARE PAIR OF ZF 39 (TURRET MOUNT) GERMAN SNIPER SCOPES.

1) SN 46927. 12″ l. SN on adjustment base, “cad” on top. 2) 12″ l. “DIALYTAN 4X/dkl” on left under adjustment base. “SCHNEIDER/OPTIK/KREUZNACH” further back on left side. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: 1) 75% orig blue that is worn through where mounts were, black paint near lenses is 60%, optics are clear. 2) 98% orig bright blue, optics are excellent. 43475-1068 BWS (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3737

3738
$0.00
Revised: 9/23/2015

Please Note: The correct nomenclature for this item is MBK1000B. It was made by Zeiss not Leitz as stated in the catalog.

EXCEPTIONALLY RARE ERNST LEITZ MKB1000 B “MECHANISCH-BEWEGLICH BEOBACHTER-KAMMER” MG15 TRAINING CAMERA DEVICE.

SN 12067. Exquisite Leitz MKB1000 B training camera device as used for instruction of Luftwaffe gunners before and during WWII. This intricate & expensively made device mimics the look & feel of the MG15, the primary defensive machine gun in use on most WWII German bombers. Made by the famous Ernst Leitz, Wetzlar optical company, to the same exacting standards as their “Leica” cameras, it incorporates integrated controls for the lens aperture, cloud filter density and exposure “shot” number counter. In conjunction with an additional Leitz projector device, the MKB1000 B was used to train gunners to track and lead aircraft with images of planes projected onto a wall, with the internal camera recording the procedure by making film exposures for each “shot” as the gun mimics firing. With appropriate sights it was also used for similar training in actual flying conditions against simulated “enemy” aircraft attack. This particular example is SN 12067, Fl Nr90292 (Flieger Nummer-essentially an Luftwaffe stock number for reordering of parts or replacement etc.). In overall excellent working condition comes with a 15X75 exposure 35mm film cassette and a 75 exposure clockwork motordrive magazine (which had to be changed by the trainee gunner every 75 “shots” as the MG15), this MKB1000 is the later “B” variant with two image lens systems simultaneously recording the aim on the target and the internal clock for each “shot”. The MGK1000 also comes with a quality reproduction of the L.Dv. 319/2 manual as well as a short bulletin describing the weapon and calibration. This would make a terrific addition to any machine gun or Luftwaffe focused collection. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent overall. Everything appears to be complete and functions. A few minor scuffs and occasional paint loss on the camera/projector body. The wooden grip & rear part of the assembly has an occasional scratch & ding, but presents very well. No visible chips or scratches on any of the lenses. 43475-3 DW (7,000-12,000) – Lot 3738

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3739
$0.00

FANTASTIC COLD WAR/VIETNAM ERA M59 ARMORED PERSONNEL CARRIER.

SN F3961. The vehicle being offered, M59 armored personnel carrier, serial number F3961, was built by FMC in May 1958. The wheels and tracks are in very good condition. It runs and drives well using fuel from its own fuel tanks. The interior appears to be complete with the passenger bench seats in very good condition. The driver’s seat and instruments are complete and function normally. A U.S. Army placard in the driver’s compartment indicates that the vehicle had been overhauled at the Pueblo Army Depot in September 1962. The commander’s cupola rotates and the gun mounts elevate and depresse normally. The padding around the commander’s cupola will need replacement. Accompanied by a non-firing M-2 display machine gun and 2 commander/gunner sights. A radio and pioneer tools are included. The M75 APC of 1952, based upon M41 Walker Bulldog components, proved to be excessively expensive and heavy. The Army wanted something better, so FMC was awarded the contract in 1953. The requirements were less cost, be amphibious and preferably have a lower profile. M59 achieved all these requirements. Unfortunately, it achieved them by cutting corners. Instead of a single, powerful engine, the M59 was equipped with two smaller truck engines, with the accompanying problems of getting the two to work together. It was slower than the requirement and as a result, the armor was cut to the bare minimum. Still, for the lesser price, the vehicle provided theoretically greater capability. It could even serve as a ferry: with the rear seats folded up, the M59 could carry a Jeep or similar sized cargo. In total, some 6,300 vehicles were built before it was replaced in production by the vastly superior M113. SIZE: Weight: 21.3-tons (19,300-kg). Length: 18’ 4” (5.61-m). Width: 10′ 8” (3.26-m). Height: 9’1” (2.77-m). Crew: 2 + 10. Engine: 2 x 6-cylinder inline petrol, 146-hp each. Power/weight: 13.7-hp/ton. Fuel Capacity: 135-USG (511-l). Range: 120-miles (190-km). Speed: 32-mph (51-km/h) PROVENANCE: Ex. Jacques Littlefield Collection. CONDITION: Generally excellent condition inside and out from an older restoration, as noted above. Engines have been recently serviced and are operational. The radio has not been tested for functionality. 49663-1 WD (60,000-80,000) – Lot 3739

3740
$0.00

**HISTORICALLY IMPORTANT COLT CMG 3 MACHINE GUN. (FULLY TRANSFERABLE).

SN 001. Cal. .308. 23-1/8″ bbl. This historically significant specimen is the gun which was held back by COLT in their “pattern room” when they tested the design of the CMG-3. It was prudent practice to withhold one pristine specimen back in mint condition while trials were conducted in order to be able to compare dimensional changes between it and guns undergoing rigorous testing. Reportedly there were very few of this particular model constructed in the early 1970’s, and one of these was only an aluminum receiver. Other specimens of this model were used up in endurance testing or otherwise altered during development. There may be a handful out there, but very few indeed. This specimen is marked on left side of receiver simply “Colt Gun Room and on right side of receiver “COLTS MG-3 SER NO. 001”. The feature that differentiates this gun from CMGs 2 & 3 is a single lug latch locking quick release bbl. Depressing bbl catch on top of receiver allows bbl to easily slide out of receiver. Otherwise, the unusual aspect of this machine gun is the method in which the bolt is charged. Pressing a tab on back of pistol grip allows entire grip assembly to slide forward within the rails of receiver and engaging the bolt. Withdrawing grip to rear cocks bolt into the open (charged) position. At that point, actuating the trigger allows bolt to go forward. The travel of bolt within feed way actuates the fingers of feed shuttle which feeds ammunition from left to right. The firing pin is double ended within the bolt, meaning that if the tip is broken off in use, the pin merely needs to be turned around end-for-end and reinserted into the bolt to be functional again. Included in this lot is orig and unusual drum magazine which is a sheet metal can with chute that apparently uses a standard M-60 belt. The belt with is placed inside reminiscent of a MG-34/42 drum,a nd the belt is routed up through chute to where it can be fed into feed shuttle. Drum cover is held in place by a sliding knife-style latch which fits into a slotted stud to retain it in place. This weapon also has an attached orig bi-pod with extendable legs and a hard black composite foregrip which makes this gun comfortable to hold and straightforward to cock. There is also a composite and steel carrying handle attached at the center gravity point which makes this machine gun easy to carry. Front sight is fixed, rear sight is fully adjustable for elevation and windage and graduated “1-10”. Firing mechanism moves smoothly when operated by hand. This weapon appears fully functional. This is a National Firearms Act item and requires BATF approval prior to transfer. This gun is registered on the current ATF Form 3 as caliber .223, however, the gun is actually, in reality, .308. This can be requested for correction upon transfer. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance near excellent with some slight loss of matte gray-green orig finish where there is metal-to-metal contact such as where handgrip assembly rides within rails as well as an area just ahead of and just behind foregrip where receiver has been very slightly milled where accommodation was made for foregrip mounting block. There are otherwise some very slight scratches to finish as well as some very slight wear to finish within feedway attesting to fact that this gun has indeed been fired successfully. Composite buttstock has a very dark gray-green color and has a scratch which reveals a light blue color composite stock beneath. Inside of receiver very clean and lubricated. Bore is shiny, clean, and bright with some firing residue in grooves. Fantastic piece of Colt modern machine gun development history from Colt’s Gun Room. What a treasure to find that it is fully transferable to individuals. 49318-5 JWK44 (150,000-250,000) – Lot 3740

3741
$40,250.00

***INCREDIBLY RARE FN MANUFACTURING “MINI MI” MACHINE GUN (PRE-86 DEALER SAMPLE).

SN FN008959. Cal 5.56 mm, 19 1/2 ” bbl with flash hider. 2nd consecutively numbered specimen being offered in this auction. Fully automatic fire only, and also known as the Squad Automatic Weapon (SAW) in the United States military. This model is utilizes either a belt or magazine ammunition feeding system. It is Gas piston operated and firing from an open bolt, and utilizes a rotary bolt locking system, with a quick detachable chrome lined barrel. Standard features include a bipod, carrying handle and flip-up loop shoulder stock rest as well as rail for mounting a variety of sighting systems in addition to a rear peep sight. Marked “FN” within an oval over “HERSTAL” on left side of receiver with numerous original stock numbers on various parts. Action moves smoothly when operated by hand. This weapon appears to be fully functional. This is a National Firearms Act item and requires BATF approval prior to transfer. Currently on a Form 3 with Julia’s classified as a PRE-86 DEALER SAMPLE and annotated on the form “LIMITED TO USE AS A SALES SAMPLE”. CONDITION: Near excellent condition throughout. Evidence of having been fired only upon close observation. Top cover rail and mechanism within top cover or feed tray are excellent and show no evidence of firing. chamber absolutely clean. Firing residue visible at gas block and cylinder area. Slight handling marks with some barely discernible brassing on some of the high edges of the rail and buttplate, but just about as fantastic as one could hope for. This is one of very few examples in a status that require NO law enforcement letter for transfer to a current FFL and SOT license holder. As a pre-86 dealer sample, the dealer who has machine guns in this status who subsequently gives up their license may keep them as a private individual, subject to any local restrictions. Links for belts are readily available and no doubt someone will see the intrinsic value in this both as an investment as well as a recreational standpoint. 49318-3 JWK76 (35,000-60,000) – Lot 3741

3742
$40,250.00

***INCREDIBLY RARE MODERN MILITARY FN MANUFACTURING “MINI-MI” MACHINE GUN (PRE-86 DEALER SAMPLE).

SN FN008958. Cal 5.56 mm, 19 1/2 ” bbl with flash hider. Fully automatic fire only, the “Mini-mi” machine gun derives it’s name from the French translation of “Mini Machine Gun”. Now the standard Squad Automatic Weapon (SAW) of the United States and other countries, this model is innovative and may utilize either a belt or magazine ammunition feeding system. Gas piston operated and firing from an open bolt, it utilizes a rotary bolt locking system, and features a quick detachable chrome lined barrel, bipod, carrying handle and flip-up loop shoulder stock rest as well as rail for mounting a variety of sighting systems in addition to its integral adjustable rear peep sight. This is one of two consecutivly numbered specimens being offered in this auction. It doesn’t get any more real than this, marked “FN” within an oval over “HERSTAL” on left side of receiver with numerous original stock numbers on various parts. Action moves smoothly when operated by hand. This weapon appears to be fully functional. This is a National Firearms Act item and requires BATF approval prior to transfer. Currently on a Form 3 with Julia’s classified as a PRE-86 DEALER SAMPLE and annotated on the form “LIMITED TO USE AS A SALES SAMPLE”. CONDITION: Near excellent to as new. Top cover rail and mechanism within top cover or feed tray show no evidence of firing. Moisture absorbing paper still present in barrel. Slight handling marks, but just about impossible to upgrade the overall condition. Truly an outstanding battle tested “state of the art” light machine gun, versatile and fun to shoot as well as being very effective. If you are a modern machine gun enthusiast, it is worth considering taking out a dealers and SOT license so that you can start off with this gun. Conduct business for a few years, and then… 49318-2 JWK75 (35,000-60,000) – Lot 3742

3743
$47,150.00

**FANTASTIC CONDITION ORIGINAL GM FRIGIDAIRE M-2 BROWNING .50 CAL MACHINE GUN (FULLY TRANSFERABLE).

SN 223102. Cal .50 BMG, 36″ bbl. Near mint perfect example of the most successful machine gun design ever. No other heavy machine gun design has withstood the test of time with so little modification as the Browning .50 Cal machine gun. This specimen retains the crossed ordnance cannons proofmark on the right receiver plate and includes a cradle, ammunition box bracket, ammunition box, and custom waist high display stand. Backplate handles as well as the charging handle are attractive brown composition indicating this is a post-WW2 manufactured gun. Barrel bearing surface at muzzle is chrome plated and displays very attractively against the bronze shroud front bearing. Action moves smoothly (what a pull !) when operated by hand. This weapon appears fully functional. This is a National Firearms Act weapon and requires BATF approval prior to transfer. CONDITION: Near mint in all respects with only the slightest evidence of having been fired on the feed tray and belt advancement lever. This gun came from a consignor who never had any belts or ammunition and it was a treasured display piece in a spotless room. Exterior is excellent grey/green rather smooth parkerized finish and just about as clean as possible. Handles also just about perfect factory condition. Chrome bearing surface shiny and bright. Internals also near mint with some slight blemishes from very little firing. Bore near mint, shiny and bright. Cradle, box bracket and box also very clean and attractive. Display stand legs measure 53 ” long from end of one leg to the end of the opposite leg, and 35 1/2 ” high. It is a nice stable display platform. This gun would make an excellent investment. Top condition specimens are scarce, and this one should have very widespread appeal as the condition is top notch, yet not so perfect that it could not be shot. 49680-1 JWK77 (30,000-50,000) – Lot 3743

3744
$40,250.00

**MAREMOUNT CORP M-60 MACHINE GUN (FULLY TRANSFERABLE).

SN 0771032. Cal. 7.62 mm. 25-3/4″ bbl. Manufactured by Maremount Corp. in Saco, Maine. This is the iconic classic United States machine gun from the Vietnam and later eras. Fully automatic; only this design featured a quick change bbl and could be mounted in a number of applications but most prominently was utilized at the squad level on its bipod or tripod. Included is a orig M122 tripod with traverse and elevation mechanism. Firing mechanism moves smoothly when operated by hand. This weapon appears fully functional. This is a National Firearms Act item and requires BATF approval for transfer. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance extremely fine with some brassing and loss of enamel finish to the top cover, particularly above the feedway and along the high edges. Feedtray exhibits loss of finish where belt travels across, but not a great deal of loss as it appears this machine gun has been fired very little. Remainder of matte blue finish near excellent including the bipod, legs, carrying handle and receiver. Hard black composite parts also near excellent with only very minor handling marks. Bore is near excellent, shiny and bright. Universally and immediately recognizable in numerous films and always popular at the range, these M 60 machine guns are always sought after by both military collectors and shooting enthusiasts. This particular specimen is in exceedingly nice condition. Ammunition appropriate for this firearm is being offered as a separate lot by James D. Julia, Inc. 49296-12 JWK30 (22,500-32,500) – Lot 3744

3745
$22,425.00

**CLASSIC AND ORIGINAL COLT M16A1 MACHINE GUN (FULLY TRANSFERABLE).

SN 9454373. Cal. .223. 21-1/4″ bbl with flash hider. Typical and classic example of iconic American machine gun with Rampant Colt logo and marked on left side of receiver well “COLT M16A1 CAL. 5.56 MM” over SN. Colt’s firearm division address and three-position selector – safe, semi, and auto. Top of bbl marked “C MP CHROME BORE”. This lot includes one unmarked 30 round aluminum magazine and black web sling. Firing mechanism moves smoothly when operated by hand. This weapon passes function check and appears fully functional. This is a National Firearms Act item and requires BATF approval prior to transfer. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance extremely fine to near excellent. Although this weapon shows some light handling marks with a few areas of scratches to the finish and some brassing to handguard, it really presents an exceedingly fine appearance. Action and bolt are clean. Bore is near excellent, shiny and bright. The Colt M16 needs no introduction to the machine gun enthusiast. It is one of the best and most fun machine guns a person can own. 49651-7 JWK52 (15,000-20,000) – Lot 3745

3746
$19,550.00

**FLEMING FIREARMS REGISTERED NORINCO CHINESE TYPE 56S FOLDING STOCK MACHINE GUN (FULLY TRANSFERABLE).

SN 301126. Cal. 7.62 x 39 mm. 16 1/2 ” Bbl. Extremely well made and fine condition Chinese made AK-47 look-alike with folding stock includes leather and web sling, one 30 rnd brown body/steel floorplate factory “66” marked magazine, and a web magazine pouch with web carrying strap containing 4 blued steel 30 rnd magazines marked “China”. Left side of gun receiver is marked with “66” within a triangle, immediately followed by the model designation “56S” and then serial number. Action cover matches SN and is numbered “1126” on left side. Stock forend is factory cut to accommodate an underfolding bayonet, but none was ever fitted. One can see the telltale signs of this originally being a semi-auto gun made for export to the United States. The safety markings are in English characters “S” and “F” factory applied, and the middle position marked “A” has been added subsequently judging from the difference in the engraving, and the difference in the machining of the selector positions in the receiver. Firing mechanism moves smoothly when operated by hand. This weapon appears fully functional. This is a National Firearms Act item and requires BATF approval for transfer. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance near excellent deep lustrous original finish with very slight wear at points where metal contacts metal such as the pivot point for the folding stock, and where the action cover meets the receiver. Wood is also exceedingly fine with a high glossy finish. Magazines and accessories are also in exceedingly fine condition with only the slightest of handling marks. Bore is near excellent, shiny and bright. This is one of the best condition specimens to come to market in years. 49621-1 JWK42 (15,000-25,000) – Lot 3746

3747
$20,125.00

**HARD TIMES ARMORY REGISTERED H & K 94 SUB-MACHINE GUN (FULLY TRANSFERABLE).

SN 3805. Cal. 9 mm. 8″ bbl. Classic German manufactured H & K Model 94 registered by H.T. Armory and so marked on bottom of receiver forward of magazine well. Also marked on top of receiver with SN and modern German eagle proof mark over “N”. Marked on right side of mag well “Made in W Germany” and “HK Chantilly VA”. This select fire model has a fixed composite buttstock and includes one 20-rnd magazine. Horizontal hand grip retaining screw not present but this does not seem to affect functionality in any way. Firing mechanism moves smoothly when operated by hand. This weapon appears fully functional. This is a National Firearms Act item and requires BATF approval for transfer. CONDITION: Near excellent finish throughout with some slight blemishes at the bottom of magazine well and top front corner of pistol grip assembly where it meets the receiver. Bore is near excellent; shiny and bright. A top quality, high performing modern sub-machine gun. 49296-16 JWK34 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 3747

3748
$25,875.00

**COLT 1921/28 US NAVY OVERSTAMP THOMPSON SUB-MACHINE GUN (CURIO & RELIC).

SN 3352. Cal. .45 ACP. 12-1/2″ smooth replacement bbl with “Cutts” marked compensator with bullet logo on left side. US Navy marked overstamp Thompson with “U.S. NAVY” lightly engraved over “MODEL OF 1921” with an “8” overstamped on the “1” of “21”. Also marked on both upper and lower with British proof mark of a crown over “BM”. This proof mark appears right next to the inspector’s “JHB” marking found on the right side of the upper receiver and also just above the full-auto markings near the selector on the lower. Otherwise, typical Colt and Auto-Ordnance manufacturer’s markings. Correct 1928 internal parts consistent with Navy retrofit. Includes one US Cartridge Co 30-rnd magazine and one Auto-Ordnance, Bridgeport marked 20-rnd magazine. Wooden buttstock has appropriate anchor cartouche at leading edge. One additional bbl, remnant of saw cut receiver included in this lot. Firing mechanism moves smoothly when operated by hand. This weapon appears fully functional. This is a National Firearms Act item and requires BATF approval for transfer. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance very fine to near excellent refinished. There are some slight scratches and scuffs both under and over the refinish. Bbl is a replacement with a “5” proof marks on right side with no index mark. Bolt has some very light pitting visible at the actuator slot. Bolt face somewhat dark with crisp edges. Wood has numerous light handling marks and some very minor gouges. Buttplate bluing thinning and revealing mostly grey metal. Magazine finish is very good with some scuffing and thinning at the high edges. Good tension of the springs evident. Bore is good with some slight pitting turning dark in the grooves. 49296-18 JWK21 C&R (25,000-35,000) – Lot 3748

3749
$36,800.00

**LOW NUMBERED COLT 1921A THOMPSON SUB-MACHINE GUN (CURIO & RELIC).

SN 1952. Cal. .45 ACP. 10-1/2″ bbl never fitted for compensator. Fine low numbered orig specimen with 1921 internals and correctanchor proofed buttstock. Includes one 20-rnd unmarked orig magazine, one 30-rnd US Cartridge Co, magazine and one orig Parkerized 50-rnd drum number “1539” with “NEW YORK N.Y., U.S.A.” address. Firing mechanism moves smoothly when operated by hand. This weapon appears fully functional. This is a National Firearms Act item and requires BATF approval for transfer. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is extremely fine to near excellent. Orig deep lustrous blue finish thinning at muzzle and at high edges and also where actuator and magazine touch receiver. Buttplate bluing about 85% thinning along high edges to bare metal. 20-rnd stick magazine has some scratches and scattered light pitting together with a deep blue lustrous finish. 30-rnd stick magazine finish is very good with some scuffing and thinning at the high edges. Drum is in good serviceable condition with light pitting along the rear edges with scattered, very light corrosion on the forward cover. Good tension of the springs evident. Bore is fair to good with some scattered light pitting throughout the grooves, yet still shiny. 49296-17 JWK22 C&R (25,000-35,000) – Lot 3749

3750
$24,150.00

**COLT 1921/28 US NAVY OVERSTAMP THOMPSON SUB-MACHINE GUN.

SN 12090. Cal. .45 ACP. 12-1/2″ bbl with “Cutts” marked compensator. Classic US Navy marked overstamp Thompson with “U.S. NAVY” lightly engraved over “MODEL OF 1921” with an “8” overstamped on the “1” of “21”. Typical and correct Colt and Auto-Ordnance markings. Correct 1928 internal parts consistent with Navy retrofit. Stenciled light numeral “2” on buttstock along toe line of buttstock consistent with Navy issue. Includes one Parkerized, blued steel 50-rnd drum marked with “NEW YORK N.Y., U.S.A.” address which is again consistent with military issue. Wooden buttstock has appropriate anchor cartouche at leading edge. Included in this lot is the orig deactivated bbl with weld plugging the chamber and forend iron which was damaged where joint meets receiver upon its removal. Firing mechanism moves smoothly when operated by hand. This weapon appears fully functional. This is a National Firearms Act item and requires BATF approval for transfer. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is fine to very fine. Orig blue finish, turning to a brown patina and thinning on the compensator along high edges. There are also some scratches and scuffs to be expected with normal use. Bbl is a replacement as is the forend iron. There is a noticeable heat discoloration half-moon mark 3/8″ long on both sides of the forward edge of the receiver. Bluing also thinning to bare metal at the rails where the magazines are inserted, both vertically and horizontally. Bolt has some very light pitting visible at the actuator slot. Bolt face is very fine. Wood has numerous light handling marks and very minor gouges. Buttplate bluing thinning to a brown patina revealing mostly grey metal. Magazine finish is very good with some scuffing and thinning at the high edges. Good tension of the springs evident. Bore is good with some slight pitting in the grooves. 49370-1 JWK20 C&R (17,500-25,000) – Lot 3750

3751
$1,380.00

RARE ORIGINAL 18 ROUND COLT THOMPSON RIOT MACHINE GUN MAGAZINE WITH ORIGINAL PETERS RIOT AUTO SHOT AMMUNITION.

SN N/A. Cal .45 ACP. One orig Colt 18 rnd magazine designed to fire .45 Auto shot cartridges out of the Thompson submachine gun. Marked “Patented Aug 24, 1920 for 18 Auto Shot Cartridges” followed by patent dates, “AUG-24- 1920 – JAN-11-1921”. This magazine is longer back to front in order to accommodate the riot control cartridges of the period. This lot also includes four rare original cardboard boxes of 50 each, PETERS Rustless-Riot Cartridges. The boxes are marked as patented October 20, 1925, and are vintage original. There are also an additional 15 loose rounds of these cartridges included, which have purple colored compressed paper projectiles which contain shot. There are also 12 U.S. M-15 “Small Game Hunting” cartridges headstamped “RA 4” with an elongated stepped brass case with red wax sealed case mouth. These two cartridges will work in a standard Thompson magazine whereas the earlier cartridges are longer, and will only work in the special magazine. Also included is a solitary “WCC 72” marked standard ball cartridge which provides a good comparison to the other cartridges in this lot. CONDITION: Magazine is fine with deep lustrous blue finish and some very light scattered pitting, and scratches from use. Finish is about 80% and thinning at the edges. Spring tension is good. Three Peters ammunition boxes have been opened at some point but are full of original cartridges. Cardboard and labels are extremely fine with some of the label flaking at upper right corner of one box, but really all are in remarkable condition. 4th box is apparently unopened and still sealed, wrapped in cellophane to protect it, and it has a hand written price of 25.00 in upper right corner. Loose rounds included in fine condition without any signs of corrosion on brass. Paper projectiles are starting to crack at the nose but they still remain serviceable as they are. Wax sealed 1944 cartridges also appear clean and serviceable with wax flaking away from the case mouths. Very unusual to find this magazines and cartridges. This rare lot would make a very fine addition to any Thompson collection. 49296-21 JWK40 (500-1,000) – Lot 3751

3752
$12,362.50

**DESIRABLE H & R REISING MODEL 55 FOLDING STOCK MACHINE GUN (CURIO & RELIC).

SN 66123. Cal. .45 acp. 10 1/2 bbl. Straightforward fine original Reising folding stock model 55 with typical H & R markings on top of receiver, and also an orig 20 rnd magazine. Magazine marked “H & R-REISING, M 50 – CAL. 45 MAGAZINE. Also included is a reproduction tan sling. Large deeply stamped “P” proofmark on bbl with a smaller more lightly engraved “E” just to right of the “P” on bbl. Firing mechanism moves smoothly when operated by hand. Folding wire shoulder loop properly deploys and snaps into place. This weapon appears fully functional. This is a National Firearms Act item and requires BATF approval prior to transfer. PROVENANCE: The class III weapons formerly on loan to Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is fine with about 85% of its smooth gray-blue finish remaining with some areas of cleaned pitting on top of bbl, left side of receiver, and left side of magazine housing where finish has been scraped thin with some brown surface corrosion remaining. Magazine is a deep lustrous blue finish and extremely fine. Wood is fine with some light dings and handling marks. Shoulder loop extremely fine and serviceable. Web sling near excellent condition. Bore is extremely fine, shiny and bright. The Reising, although not as popular with troops as the Thompson, fires from a closed bolt generally making for a higher potential of an accurate first shot. 49651-1 JWK45 C&R (8,000-15,000) – Lot 3752

3753
$32,775.00

**FANTASTIC WINCHESTER MODEL 1918 BAR FROM WW I ERA (CURIO & RELIC).

SN 69822. Cal. 30-06. 24″ bbl. Extremely attractive specimen of this iconic American machine gun. Bbl was manufactured by Winchester in May of 1918 and has correct Winchester and flaming bomb proof marks. Receiver also has crossed cannon proof mark on top, forward of makers markings which state “BROWNING MACHINE RIFLE/U.S. MODEL OF 1918/MAN’F’D. BY WINCHESTER” flaming bomb proof ahead of rear sight. Screw-on flash hider not present. Early socket-type gas cylinder missing retention clip, selector/safety stop pin also not present. Beautifully checkered walnut forend and attractive walnut buttstock with butt trap really set off the handsomeness of this design. Includes one unmarked 20-rnd magazine. Firing mechanism moves smoothly when operated by hand. This weapon appears fully functional. This is a National Firearms Act item and requires BATF approval for transfer. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is near excellent as refinished. Deep lustrous blue on all metal parts with only the tiniest of dings noticeable under the finish upon close examination, and several evenly spaced blemishes on the bbl on the left side where it was up against some kind of a web belt or something which caused the finish to blemished. Magazine not refinished and has some scuff marks and wear from going into the magazine well and a slightly different color than the rest of the gun. Checkered forend missing a couple of checks with evidence of having been refreshed and there is a slight gap where the top of the forearm meets the receiver and a noticeable ring of metal at the joint where the bbl screws into the receiver on the left side. Buttstock has been sanded and refinished but very little wood was removed as it is still somewhat proud of the back of the receiver. Bore has good strong rifling, turning dark in the grooves. Winchester manufactured BAR’s come to market very infrequently and this is an extremely attractive specimen. 49296-8 JWK24 C&R (20,000-30,000) – Lot 3753

3754
$34,500.00

**BEAUTIFUL MARLIN-ROCKWELL MODEL 1918 BROWNING AUTOMATIC RIFLE (CURIO & RELIC).

SN 255168. Cal. 30-06. 24″ bbl. Fantastic original Model 1918 B.A.R. made just after the end of WW 1. Bbl date is 12-18 with appropriate “M” over flaming bomb ordnance marking. Receiver bears makers markings “BROWNING AUTOMATIC RIFLE /U.S. MODEL OF 1918/MFD. BY. MARLIN-ROCKWELL CORP.” followed by SN, and then, “PATENT APPLIED FOR”. Marked “2Y” on underside of receiver, and a small eagle over a “50” proofmark on the left underside of the receiver below the trgger group detent pin. Screw-on flash hider not present. Includes two 20-rnd magazines. Rich brown checkered American walnut forend and buttstock. No protective ears on the forward edge of the trigger assembly make this specimen immediately recognizable. The Browning Automatic Rifle was developed and intended to provide “Walking Fire” for American Soldiers as they advanced on enemy positions. The butt was intended to fit into a specifically designed magazine carrying waist belt metal pocket. This specimen’s condition attests that this particular gun never was subjected to this kind of use. Nor was it later retrofitted into Model 1918A2 configuration. Firing mechanism moves smoothly when operated by hand. This weapon appears fully functional. This is a National Firearms Act item and requires BATF approval for transfer. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is extremely fine to near excellent. Deep lustrous original blue finish on all metal parts with a few handling marks, and the inescapable detent pin rotation scratches. Top of bolt unlocking plate just to the rear of the manufacturers markings has a mottling of brown patina, as does rear sight ladder. Loss of finish to gray metal at high edges of rear sight protective ears. Magazines have typical grey finish loss and scuff marks from use. Checkered forend has a few damaged checks and some very light handling marks, but is very attractive. Buttstock has a blemish on the left side where the charging handle has rubbed as well as some very light handling marks. Quite a bit of figure to the wood, and very attractive. Bore is good to very good with strong rifling, mostly shiny, and some light pitting, mostly in the grooves. This is a great find for both the shooting enthusiast and the collector. Extremely handsome gun. 49296-9 JWK39 C&R (20,000-30,000) – Lot 3754

3755
$25,875.00

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

SN 00140. Cal. 30-06. 27″ bbl with flash hider. This is a USGI parts kit with a bbl dated January 1954, composite buttstock and walnut forearm on a Group Industries registered receiver. Trigger housing manufactured by “ARMA STEEL”. This specimen is in classic 1918A2 configuration with flash hider bipod and carrying handle and includes the most improved and latest style gas regulator nut which can be turned by hand. Includes 1 complete 1918A2 parts kit in fair to good condition in a custom made wooden transit chest. Orig invoice included with the kit indicates it was purchased in 1992. Also included is a canvas and leather tool wallet with blank firing adapter, magazine loading tool, combination wrench, broken case extractor, cleaning rod and oilers. Also included is a green web 12 magazine belt marked “BOYT 42” and thirteen 20-rnd magazines. Also included is a reproduction leather sling. Action moves smoothly when operated by hand. This weapon appears fully functional. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is extremely fine as refinished upon re-manufacture with a dark blue finish turning to more of a grey finish from the bbl to the receiver. There are a few handling marks and scuffs but this is a very handsome weapon. Bolt face is extremely fine with light coating of grease in the action. Bore is extremely fine shiny, bright & clean with some light frosting near the muzzle. Stock and forearm are fine to extremely fine with some minor scuffs, bruises and handling marks. Tool wallet in good serviceable condition. Leather completely sound and serviceable with some flaking and hints of mildew from storage. Brown leather sling is starting to flake but still very strong and serviceable. Magazines are typical with grey finish, thinning to bare metal which indicates that they have been used and likely functioned well. Magazine pouches have some rust spot discoloration but are very serviceable. Parts kit is fair to good with a New England manufactured bbl, with a fair to good bore. Parts kit has same type gas regulator as on the rifle and a composite buttstock. Custom wooden transit chest stenciled by previous owner to indicate parts kit and lid also stenciled with “Property Of” previous owner. Browning Automatic Rifles machine guns are always popular at the range and this is a fine opportunity for any Class III enthusiast. 48986-2 JWK13 (18,000-25,000) – Lot 3755

3756
$19,550.00

**SCARCE SPRINGFIELD M1A HEAVY BARRELED SELECT FIRE MACHINE GUN AS REGISTERED BY ROCK ISLAND ARMORY (FULLY TRANSFERABLE).

SN RIA16627. Cal. 7.62 x 51 mm. 25″ Bbl with flash hider. Receiver marked “U.S. RIFLE / 7.62 mm M1A / SPRINGFIELD / ARMORY” followed by SN. Also marked on top of receiver immediately to rear of rear sight “RIA”. This rifle has all of the best and most desireable features, most notably a heavy barrel, and TRW bolt, but also a detachable flash hider, folding bipod, folding vertical grip, attractive pistol grip stock, and flip-up buttplate. Four 20 rnd magazines and a 3 individual cell green “U.S.” marked magazine pouch is also included. Selector articulates very smoothly. Firing mechanism moves smoothly when operated by hand. This weapon appears fully functional. This is a National Firearms Act item and requires BATF approval for transfer. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance extremely fine to near excellent. Smooth dark finish on metal parts with the exception of the bolt which has a slightly more gray appearance and charging clip guide which is quite gray in contrast. High edges of metal flip-up buttplate have lost their finish and exhibit bare metal. Bare metal also shows where the charging handle rides against the receiver, and the bolt locking lugs ride within the rails of the receiver. There is some loss of finish to the charging handle visible also. Stock has very minor blemishes where bipod legs have come into contact with the wood, but is about the best condition and highest quality this cataloger has ever seen. Magazines display a more gray blue finish and canvas pouches are in good clean serviceable condition. Bore is near excellent, shiny and bright. Pretty much about the best set-up an M14 lover could want. These guns with heavy barrels almost never surface for sale and this is a real opportunity for some fortunate collector. 49621-2 JWK43 (15,000-25,000) – Lot 3756

3757
$35,650.00

**OUTSTANDING DWM BRASS MAXIM ON ORIGINAL TRI-POD WITH CARRIAGE WHEELS (CURIO & RELIC).

SN 94. Cal. 7.65 mm. 28″ bbl. This extremely attractive and collectible brass maxim has matching numbered bolt, fusee cover, feed block, top cover, backplate, rear sight and cocking handle. Bbl is SN “C177”. This lot includes an orig and correct tripod SN “101”, original Zeiss optic sight SN 547, with original leather case SN 3826, reproduction steel and walnut shoulder brace, and a set of reproduction carriage wheels with steel axle and brass fitting to attach to the tri-pod. Also a reproduction ammunition box is attached to the carriage axle. Wheels are made of oak with steel tires. Pin retention chains on tri-pod are modern reproduction. Tri-pod seat is orig leather on a steel base. Orig tri-pod leather leg strap present & servicable. Top cover brass plate is marked “1909”. Brass fusee cover marked with typical DWM markings together with “Maxim’s patent 1898” and SN. Since these guns were made for the Argentinian Navy, it is no surprise to see a naval anchor marking on the front sight post, as well as on several of the brass parts of the water jacket, including the nosecap. Cork is not present on drain plug, but otherwise hardware is present. Tri-pod traverse stop-blocks and mounting pins present. Gun firing mechanism moves smoothly when operated by hand. This weapon appears fully functional. This is a National Firearms Act item and requires BATF approval prior to transfer. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance on gun and accessories is near excellent. Orig lustrous blue finish on gun with some light pitting at the top right portion of the optic sight bracket and some light pitting on the top cover just forward and to the right of the latch. Interior of receiver extremely clean and attractive. There is some brassing and loss of finish turning to grey patina where metal meets metal at the attachment point between the gun and the tri-pod. Tri-pod yoke has steel insert bushings which are unnumbered. Wooden roller on feedblock has been very lightly sanded and refinished but is still completely uniform and very attractive. Brass shuttle and jacket have some typical light scratches and handling marks but remain exceedingly attractive. Drain plugs retain their orig hard, red rubber thumbpieces. Bore is extremely fine, shiny and bright with some slight pitting in the grooves. Tri-pod retains over 85% of its orig green painted finish. Leather seat marked “EAG” within a square starting to flake, but in really great condition considering it is well over 100 years old. Optic sight is clear and clean, just beautiful, as is the leather case. Rubber eye cup is starting to harden and flake with a couple small chips missing out of the high edges, but still serviceable. Shoulder brace is a fine and faithful reproduction with large steel wing nuts and dep rich brown walnut shoulder brace. Carriage wheels retain nearly all of their orig light brown finish. Reproduction ammunition box nicely stenciled with three cartridges on the inside of the lid. Steel tires of carriage wheels retain over 90% of their black enamel paint finish, as do the metal hubs which are green. Although examples of these brass Maxims have surfaced for sale in recent years, this one is about the finest condition specimen to come to auction. The carriage wheels only enhance the attractiveness, not to mention easing the movement of this item from place to place. Fantastic piece! 49648-2 JWK60 C&R (35,000-45,000) – Lot 3757

3758
$46,000.00

**FANTASTIC CONDITION LOW SERIAL NUMBER ZB 26 WITH NAZI PROOFS (CURIO & RELIC).

SN 1347. Cal. 8 mm. 26-1/2″ bbl with flash hider. This is a fantastic specimen of the highest quality Czech manufacturing standards as rebuilt by the German Heinrich Krieghoff firm. Includes one 20-rnd magazine. Marked “WAFFENWERKE BRUNN A.G.” (the German name for the BRNO manufacturing facility) on left side of receiver and “ZB 26 No 1347” on right side of receiver. Eagle over “WAA 63” proof marks on other parts of this weapon as well as eagle over Swastika firing proof indicate that this gun was taken into Nazi service during WW II. Visible SNs match to include bbl which has a crossed out no. “33641-42”. Bbl also has Nazi proofs. Gas cylinder also marked “1347”. The telltale “HK” within a circle proof visible on top of the bolt when viewed through the receiver well indicates that this gun was one of the ones rebuilt by the German firm Heinrich Krieghoff. This explains the combination of orig Czech circle “Z” markings and Nazi markings found on this weapon as well as the superb quality, fit and finish. Mechanism moves smoothly when operated by hand. This is a National Firearms Act item and requires BATF approval for transfer. CONDITION: Near excellent deep lustrous blue finish on most metal parts as refinished by the firm of Heinrich Kreighoff during WW II. Gas cylinder is the appropriate grey finish; trigger and bbl release latch are an attractive plum color. Bolt and piston appropriately in the white. There are a couple of very light scratches to the finish on the side of the receiver and one can tell that the charging handle has been moved within its slot. Wood carrying handle has a couple of bruises and a 3/8″ chip at the 7 o’clock position when viewed from the rear which is not immediately noticeable. Balance of wood stock and hand grip have a few dings and light handling marks with a 1/4″ bruise on the pistol grip bottom right side. Bbl cooling rings finish absolutely pristine. Remnants of preservative grease in the action. Bore is near excellent, almost pristine. The best on this firearm model this cataloger has ever seen in the course of observing over 60 different specimens, and nearly 100 different bbls. It is hard to imagine a better specimen will ever surface on the collectors market. 49296-11 JWK27 C&R (25,000-35,000) – Lot 3758

3759
$17,250.00

**NAZI-PROOFED WWII ZB-26 MACHINE GUN (CURIO & RELIC).

SN 0561. Cal. 8mm. 26″ bbl. This ZB-26 is one of the guns rebuilt by Heinrich Krieghoff during WWII and has a Czech crest on receiver together with WaA63 eagle proof marks as well as Heinrich Krieghoff marked bolt with eagle proof mark. Bbl number does not match receiver number but does have eagle over 63 and eagle over swastika proof mark on bbl. Eagle over swastika final proofmark is visible on the top of the receiver at the forward edge of the magazine well. Markings on both sides of receiver indicate manufacture at Waffenwerke Brunn A.G. as well as engraved markings “JPL T AZ85653” just forward of the sight adjustment knob. This indicates, and this cataloger has confirmed that this arm was once in the possession of noted firearms enthusiast Dolf Goldsmith while he was living in California and this weapon was subsequently reactivated by Pat Tomlinson, his friend in Arizona. Buttplate number is 3620 which does not match SN. Bbl has two SNs, 33641 is struck through and A054. This lot includes one unmarked 30-round magazine. Firing mechanism functions smoothly when operated by hand. This weapon appears fully functional. This is a National Firearms Act item, and requires BATF approval prior to transfer. PROVENANCE: Ex Dolf Goldsmith Collection; The class III weapons formerly on loan to Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is good with uniform coverage of a brown patina with some spots of old scale and areas, particularly on the left side of the receiver, where gray metal is showing through the patina. All metal parts, including the magazine, present this appearance which indicates that this gun saw field use. Further indication of this is that the bore is quite good with distinct rifling and is shiny and bright. Bolt face and bolt is also clean. This weapon has all the indicators of it being a soldiers weapon used in the field. Butt stock has a significant 2″ long ding and chip on the left side about 4″ from the receiver as well as some significant small gouges on the left side of the stock. Wooden hand grip is of a much lighter wood as is the bbl carrying handle. There is no doubt that this will become a prized possession to a WWII collector and/or machine gun shooting enthusiast. The provenance of ownership alone adds to the value of this gun because it is not only a WWII collectible, it is a weapon that has passed through the hands of significant collectors of NFA weapons. 46445-47 JWK47 C&R (13,000-18,000) – Lot 3759

3760
$31,050.00

**BEAUTIFUL CONDITION BRITISH BREN MK II IN 8 MM (CURIO & RELIC).

SN 2-3292. Cal. 7.92 mm. 25″ bbl. Although marked on right side of receiver “7.92 BREN MK.I” this actually appears to be a MK II. SNs match between bbl, bbl retaining latch and receiver. Included in this lot are thirteen orig 8 mm BREN magazines and one orig metal 7.92 MM BREN magazine box. Bbl retaining latch and bipod have a slightly different and darker color of blue than the more grey/green remainder of the metal parts. Firing mechanism moves smoothly when operated by hand. This weapon appears fully functional. This is a National Firearms Act item and requires BATF approval for transfer. Manufacturer listed on current transfer form as U.K. Government. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance near excellent. Orig finish on all metal parts with some slight loss of finish where bipod legs contact the frame and points where dust cover metal meets metal as well as some slight loss of finish on the forward high edges of the charging handle and where it rides within the receiver. Wood is outstanding; smooth, rich, deep brown color on buttstock and hand grip with somewhat lighter color the the carrying handle with only the slightest of handling marks visible upon close inspection. Bore is very good to near excellent; shiny and bright. Evidence of firing, but not very much. Without a doubt, the finest condition BREN this cataloger has ever seen and in a Cal. that is still easy to obtain and shoot relatively inexpensively. 49296-10 JWK26 C&R (15,000-25,000) – Lot 3760

3761
$12,650.00

**BSA LEWIS MODEL 1914 GROUND GUN (CURIO & RELIC).

SN A344. Cal. .303 British. 28″ bbl. Nice, solid representative specimen of a British Lewis gun manufactured by Birmingham Small Arms Company, Ltd. Includes one orig Mark III clamp on bi-pod, clamp on front sight and one 71-rnd British proof marked pan magazine. Gun is a re-number and this current re-number matches between the forward and back half of the gun. Numerous British and broad arrow proofs visible on different parts. Firing mechanism moves smoothly when operated by hand. This weapon appears fully functional. This is a National Firearms Act item and requires BATF approval for transfer. CONDITION: Good to very good orig finish. Mostly thinning to a grey patina with scattered light pitting getting somewhat more pronounced in places such as the flat table of the receiver next to the rear sight and along the outer edge of the shroud at the muzzle. Magazine also has about 80% coverage thinning to grey but appears completely serviceable. Wooden buttstock and hand grip in good serviceable condition with oil staining around the oiler reservoir and numerous nicks and bruises with a loss of about 3/8 of an inch of the wood at the toe of the buttstock. Noticeably heavy scale and pitting at very bottom of pistol grip. Bore has strong rifling but with some significant pitting at the forward 1/3 of bbl approaching the muzzle. Lewis guns are fun to shoot! This would be a perfect addition to ones collection to take to the range. 49296-19 JWK35 C&R (10,000-15,000) – Lot 3761

3762
$16,100.00

**DLO BROWNING 1919A4 MACHINE GUN WITH SPADE HANDLES ON TRIPOD (FULLY TRANSFERABLE).

SN 86-70506. Cal. .308. 24″ bbl Israeli made 7.62 x 51MM parts kit assembled onto a DLO registered sideplate with a clamp on carrying handle and black composite spade grip backplate. 7.62MM spacers present in feedway. Accessories include an US 1917A1 tripod with cradle cover, Northeast Sports manufactured ammo box hanger, a steel Browning cloth belt filling machine Model of 1918, a US Browning 1919A4 .30-06 bbl with muzzle in a M9 bbl bag, a 8MM German MG34 bbl converted for use in the Browning 1919A4 with muzzle adapted for same in a canvas bag, a second 1919A4 bbl in 8MM in a M9 canvas bag, two in the wrapper Israeli chrome line .308 bbls and a partial Israeli 308 1919A4 parts set which includes .308 bbl & bbl shroud, 1-pc pistol grip, buttplate, left sideplate, bottom plate, rear sight and combination wrench, and about 200 metal links for 8mm or .30-06. Also a custom wooden transit chest, painted green & stenciled “BROWNING SPARE PARTS” with invoice for parts set dated 1997. Action moves smoothly when operated by hand. This weapon appears fully functional. Tripod and belt filling machine also appear fully functional. This is a National Firearms Act item and requires BATF approval for transfer. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance extremely fine as refinished upon re-manufacture with a grey/green Parkerized finish. Tripod and cradle have been repainted OD green. Belt loading machine mounted on a wooden board. Partial parts set in good serviceable condition. Bores on .308 bbls are near excellent, shiny and bright. 8MM bores very good. Links are in excellent condition. This is an outstanding set up for the shooting enthusiast with it’s spares. No doubt it will make some collector very happy. 48986-3 JWK14 (12,500-17,500) – Lot 3762

3763
$11,500.00

**WW I GERMAN DWM MAXIM MG08 WATER COOLED MACHINE GUN (CURIO & RELIC).

SN 46945. Cal. 8 MM. 28″. This WW I Maxim’s external visible parts are mostly matching including the receiver, bbl shroud, water jacket, top cover, feed shuttle, rear sight, cover latches, oiler covers, charging handle and back plate. Telescopic sight bracket numbered “S34” but sight tightening dovetail matches SN. Fusee cover appears to be an un-numbered armorer’s replacement. Of the internal parts the crank matches receiver SN while the bolt is a renumber from 4794A to 4595. Bbl is displays imperial German eagle visible when top cover is open and bolt pulled to the rear. Water filler cap has been broken off leaving only the stud and the round screw-in cap itself. Cap retention chain is present and original. Steam hose fitting front of water jacket at 7 o’clock position not present. Muzzle booster not present but front muzzle bearing designed for use without booster is. Fusee spring appears to have adequate tension. Firing mechanism moves smoothly when operated by hand. This weapon appears fully functional. This is a National Firearms Act item and requires BATF approval for transfer. Although registered as 46945, actual sideplate no. is 6945d. This is a common misregistration as the top cover displays SN 46945 and no doubt this was the number the orig registrant utilized. This can be left as is, or requested for correction upon transfer. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance very good to extremely fine with no dents in the water jacket. Fusee cover has several very minor dings. Scattered light surface corrosion on water jacket which may clean up. A couple of noticeable scrapes to the finish on the fusee cover. Back plate has light to moderate surface corrosion at top and bottom of handles. Right wooden handle has 1-1/2″ crack on right side and is slightly bent inwards and downwards on right side top. Nose of water jacket has remnants of grey/green paint and otherwise a brown patina flaking to bare metal. Bore is very fine. A nice find for the WW I collector. 49296-20 JWK36 C&R (10,000-15,000) – Lot 3763

3764
$8,050.00

**WORLD WAR II JAPANESE TYPE 99 MACHINE GUN (CURIO & RELIC).

SN 9151. Cal. 7.7 JAP. 21-3/4″ bbl. Manufactured by Hitachi in 1943, November. This specimen includes mono-pod, orig 2-1/2″ power scope, bayonet, and orig web and leather sling. Bbl is numbered 9763 and dated 1943, December and also manufactured by Hitachi. White sight post insert not present in rear of front sight. Gas regulator and bi-pod match SN. Bolt and piston match SN as does ejection port cover. This Type 99 incorporates all improved features before shortages abbreviated construction procedures. Gas regulator is flash chromed as is bore of bbl. Marked on left side of receiver “JPL T AZ8565”, this indicates that this weapon was once the property of Dolf Goldsmith, and subsequently in the possession of Pat Tomlinson who are noted firearms enthusiasts. Firing mechanism moves smoothly when operated by hand. This weapon appears fully functional. This is a National Firearms Act item and requires BATF approval prior to transfer. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance near excellent as refinished with some marks and light pitting in places visible under bluing. Wood has typical chips, scratches and handling marks, but is still absolutely strong and serviceable. 2.5 x 13 scope is numbered to gun 9235 and rubber eye cup is not present but optics are clear. There is some slight loss of enamel paint at 2:00 quadrant of forward edge incidental to a ding but it is still completely serviceable. Orig sling is present although leather to rear of buckle is becoming frayed and quite soft. Bore is near excellent shiny and bright. It is highly unusual to find these guns with orig slings intact. This is a fine specimen. 49651-5 JWK50 C&R (8,000-12,000) – Lot 3764

3765
$8,050.00

**WWII JAPANESE TYPE 99 MACHINE GUN CONVERTED TO .308 (CURIO & RELIC).

SN 18094. Cal. .308. 21-3/4″ bbl. This machine gun was orig manufactured by Hitachi in 1944, October and has features consistent with this manufacturer and time of production. Hand grip is smooth without grooves. Buttstock is fitted with a functional mono-pod. This particular specimen has been very professionally converted to fire .308 Winchester. A new made bbl in .308 Winchester has been expertly machined with cooling fins to appear like an orig Japanese type 99 bbl including threaded muzzle for a flash hider. Orig gas block is fitted as well as a carrying handle which completes the orig appearance. Included is also an expertly converted .308 magazine (originally an M-14 mag) which snaps perfectly into magazine well. Gas cyl nut is numbered 13126. Bolt is numbered 14451. Ejection port cover is numbered 8094. Operating piston and buffer match gun SN. Mainspring appears to have been slightly shortened, no doubt to accommodate the functioning of this .308 gun. Firing mechanism moves smoothly when operated by hand. This weapon appears fully functional. Bbl and cyl have firing residue consistent with a fully operational firearm. This a National Firearms Act item, and requires approval by BATF prior to transfer. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is good to very good on metal and wood parts exclusive of bbl and magazine parts which have a near excellent lustrous blue finish. Receiver, gas cyl, and bi-pod turning brown with some scattered pitting. Gas block and carrying handle hardware retain more finish but there is some scattered light pitting. Hand grip is very good and a reddish-brown color. Buttstock has heavy handling marks and some chips with some loss of wood at heel underneath top of buttplate and at bottom of socket of receiver indicating it may be a war-time replacement. It is completely solid and serviceable. Bore is near excellent shiny and bright. This is a fine opportunity to acquire a Japanese Type 99 rifle in a cal which is readily available and which also retains the appearance characteristics of the original. 49651-3 JWK48 C&R (8,000-12,000) – Lot 3765

3766
$13,800.00

**SOLOTHURN A.G. S18-1000 ANTI-TANK CANNON (DESTRUCTIVE DEVICE)(CURIO & RELIC).

SN 1368. Cal 20mm. 52″ bbl. Swiss model S18-1000 semi-auto anti-tank gun manufactured in 1940. Gun is all purple-hued bluing with a black rubber buttplate. Cocking/crank handle on right side receiver. The magazine-well with a spring loaded dust cover is on left side on receiver. Utilizes heavy bipod on front (adjustable for elevation), and monopod at rear. Telescopic sight on left side of receiver. Tangent rear sight (graduated 200-1500 meters) on top of scope. Removable bbl with two muzzle breaks (large and small) SN1283 and SN 1523 (too bad they don’t match gun SN). Front and rear leather bbl covers included as well as ten 10-rnd magazines. One grey canvas 2-cell magazine carrier and 1-cell cloth magazine carrier. Canvas cleaning rod kit complete with cleaning rod. One gunners tool wallet which appears to be complete with bbl wrench, pliers, hammer and other tools. Orig entrenching pick present. Also zippered leather spare parts case with tins containing many various small parts. 19 live rnds, one inert display round included as well as, cut-out vintage advertisement showing what an assortment such as this sold for in the past, as well as an article from 1976 Guns and Ammo Annual showcasing this weapon. Also included are the prior owners handwritten notes about its operation, parts and translation of nomenclature into English. All comes in fitted wooden crate covered in field gray paint and serialized to the gun. This is a National Firearms Act item and requires BATF approval for transfer. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance extremely fine on all gun parts. Magazines more of a grey patina and have grease protecting them. Tools and tool wallet in extremely fine, serviceable condition. Grey canvas mag pouch extremely fine. Cloth mag pouch very good, serviceable condition. Ammunition near excellent in orig cardboard tubes except for one inert rnd which is loose. Transit chest in fine orig condition with orig paint and SN handwritten on the exterior. A treasure for the WW II Destructive Device collector. Not so perfect that it should not be fired, but still exceedingly nice. 48865-1 JWK18 C&R (8,000-18,000) – Lot 3766

3767
$15,525.00

**WW I ST. ETIENNE MANUFACTURED 1915 CHAUCHAT MACHINE GUN (CURIO & RELIC).

SN 26087. Cal. 8 MM Lebel. 22-1/4″ bbl. Six-pointed star arsenal marking and typical “SIDARME” and “C.S.R.G.” French designation markings and SN on left side of receiver. This weapon also has “SA” within a square on left side of receiver indicating that not only was this gun used in WW I by the French, but that after the war it was one of the guns sold to Finland, and taken into Finnish service. When the French modernized their military equipment many such arms were sold to Finland and other countries after WW I to the delight of French government. Includes one orig magazine which is also marked with “SA” within a square. SNs match between upper and lower assemblies. Bi-pod employs properly. Mechanism moves very smoothly when operated by hand. This weapon appears fully functional. This is a National Firearms Act item and requires BATF approval prior to transfer. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance extremely fine with about 90% of a black paint finish remaining on upper assembly and bi-pod with lower retaining about the same percentage of orig blue finish. Magazine is almost devoid of its orig finish and has turned a pleasing gray patina. Cocking handle also a pleasing gray patina. All screw slots exhibit damage. Wood is actually fine and very solid and serviceable, about the best this cataloger has seen. Bolt is near excellent, shiny and bright. Although the Chauchat gets a great deal of bad press as a poor machine gun or one that does not operate well, this stems largely from the American experience of an inadequate redesign to fire 30-06 combined with the fact that there are a number of poor condition and also, let’s face it, poorly manufactured specimens extent. Americans were taught to keep their bodies in a direct line behind rifles when shooting them, and doing this with the Chauchat results in a very uncomfortable experience. The body at a 45 degree angle when firing is much better. Also, orig ammunition for these guns has been very susceptible to deterioration over the years. There are specimens of this model and caliber that when fired using properly loaded modern made ammunition run just great. We fired exactly 100 rounds out of this specimen at the range in September of this year and had no stoppages or problems whatsoever. Can’t ask for any better than that. 49651-6 JWK51 C&R (3,000-5,000) – Lot 3767

 

3768
$39,675.00

**EXCEEDINGLY RARE MP 43 FITTED WITH ZF4 SCOPE RAIL (CURIO & RELIC).

SN 6404K. 7.92 Kurtz. 16-1/4″ bbl. Outstanding and rare MP 43 German WW II assault rifle fitted on the right side of the receiver with a ZF4 scope rail. A small number of these guns were fitted with these rails as part of the German trials to field a gun which would be versatile to the needs of soldiers. The experiment with the ZF4 scope mounted on the receiver did not result in enough consistent hits so development went in a different direction. This particular specimen was made by ERMA with eagle over 280 and WAA44 proof marks indicating the receiver was stamped by MERTZ WERKE and final assembly made by ERMA. Beautiful near pristine buttstock is 5-5/8″ in height at the butt and marked “ayf” in the sling recess indicating ERMA Mfg. Bbl also marked with eagle over 280 indicating ERMA. Included with this lot is a reproduction leather sling and one orig MP 44 marked 30-rnd magazine. Parts appear matching including bbl, operating piston, bolt, receiver and buttstock. Bolt is earlier type without cut-out at extractor marked on underside “KAPSA” with eagle proof mark and SN on top of bolt. Action moves smoothly when operated by hand. This weapon appears fully functional. This is a National Firearms Act item and requires BATF approval for transfer. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance very good to extremely fine. Lustrous blue finish on majority of the receiver with the area around the scope rail a brown patina. Buttstock hardware of the same lustrous blue finish as receiver. Area of receiver on left side above mag housing has some areas of scattered light pitting and small areas of light brown corrosion. Bbl of same lustrous blue finish as receiver. Forearm metal heat shield more of a dull grey finish. Wooden buttstock and hand grips near excellent and extremely fine respectively. Bolt and operating piston extremely fine to near excellent. Clean shiny bore also extremely fine to near excellent. The fit and finish of this MP 43 is simply outstanding and one of the best this cataloger has ever seen. Truly a specimen that any WW II collector would be proud to own. 49420-1 JWK23 C&R (15,500-22,000) – Lot 3768

3769
$14,950.00

**GERMAN POLICE ISSUED BERGMANN MP 18.1 SUB MACHINE GUN (CURIO & RELIC).

SN 25279. Cal. 9mm. 8″ bbl. This MP 18.1 is one of the ones retrofitted by C.G Haenel with the 90 degree magazine housing and takes “C.G.HAENEL” manufactured stick magazines. Although these guns were originally fitted with angled magazine housings for the 32 rd Luger snail drum, after WWI many were retrofitted to take stick magazines which were considered an improvement for ease of manufacture and maintenance. This machine pistol is marked on top of its magazine housing “S.B. 848” (Schutzpolizei Berlin, Item/Weapon 848. It is also marked below the model markings with a “K” below a sunburst proof mark. Also marked below SN on the receiver with a Crown over “No” proof mark. Magazine housing is marked as manufactured by C.G. Haenel as is magazine. Receiver, bbl shroud, sight, magazine release latch, dis-assembly latch and lower assembly hardware including trigger guard and buttplate match SN. Bolt is numbered 5183. Magazine is a re-number to “24041”. Buttstock also matches SN and is dated “1920” on left side. There is a vacant threaded hole immediately forward of the bbl retention screw and this together with the mismatched bolt and the information on the current form 3 manufacturers block indicate that this is probably a re-activated gun that was at one time a “DEWAT”. It is fairly common that when these guns were re-activated the person who re-activated the gun would be listed in the manufacturers block. Included with this lot is a fine condition reproduction leather sling and one 20 rd magazine. Firing mechanism moves smoothly when operated by hand, this weapon appears fully functional. This is a National Firearms Act weapon and BATF approval of transfer is required. Current form 3 has an individuals name in block 3A under “Manufacturer/Importer”, although the gun certainly is as manufactured originally by Bergmann and C.G. Haenel. It is possible to request a correction through the BATF upon transfer. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is extremely fine to near excellent with what appears to be a dipped refinish, there are numerous very tiny pit marks underneath the bluing with a very small area of light pitting on the underside of the trigger guard assembly in line with the SN. Bolt is in the white. Lower assembly hardware within stock has a beautiful deep lustrous blue finish. Stock has some light handling marks and dings and has been lightly sanded but still presents very well and retains its visible Crown cartouche. Leather sling is near excellent and completely serviceable on what appears to be orig stock attachment hardware. Bore is extremely fine, shiny and bright with some very light pitting. This is a fine and handsome example of an early Sub Machine gun as issued during the Weimar era in Germany without any Nazi proof marks in evidence. 49658-1 JWK61 C&R (12,000-17,000) – Lot 3769

3770
$17,250.00

**GERMAN WW II MP 40 SUB-MACHINE GUN (REGISTERED DEACTIVATED CURIO & RELIC).

SN 2744. Cal. 9 m. This MP 40 was manufactured very early in 1942 by C. G. Haenel using sub-contractor parts. Visible external numbers match. Bbl made and proof marked by C. G. Haenel. It is interesting to note that although the receiver tube is clearly dated “42” and proofed “cos” with “WaA 44” indicating Mertz Werke. The lower assembly which matches, is dated “41”, manufactured by Krupp, proof mark “cnd” with C. G. Haenel final proof of “fxo”. The two halves are unquestionably matching to each other and orig, however the receiver tube is dated “42” while the lower assembly is dated “41”. An interesting inconsistency which gives an indication to the order of assembly and SN application process in use at C. G. Haenel at that time. Bolt is numbered “25040” manufactured by Erma with eagle over “280” proof mark. Bbl resting bar is of the hard Bakelite type. Included is an orig leather sling and an orig set of tan cloth magazine pouches coded “lwm 44” with eagle proof mark over “WaA 196”. Also marked “MP 38u40”. Attached to this as found is an orig leather waist belt with an orig “GOTT MIT UNS” buckle. Included in this lot is a modern reproduction bbl that has been fitted with orig Erma parts which the consignor used to preserve the condition of the orig bbl currently on this gun. Also included in this lot are six orig and one reproduction 32-rnd magazines and one orig magazine loader. Firing mechanism moves smoothly when operated by hand. Although currently in a deactivated status on a Form 5, it appears it would take very little work to reactivate this gun. This can be accomplished by submitting a request for reactivation on an ATF Form 1 and paying the appropriate fee. Please note that although registered as SN 2744 the actual SN is 2744m. This can be requested to be corrected upon transfer. This is a National Firearms Act item and requires BATF approval for transfer. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance good to very good with about 70% coverage turning to a brownish patina with scattered light pitting and darkening on metal surfaces. Appropriate proof marks clearly in evidence. Lower Bakelite in extremely fine condition with only minor handling marks. Swing out shoulder loop slightly loose when extended. Area of trunnion around bbl chamber face shows evidence of welding with subsequent machine work for reactivation. Bolt face is in good condition with some light corrosion. It appears it would take very little effort to completely restore this area to a firing condition. Bore is near excellent, shiny and bright. Leather sling and belt are in good serviceable condition. Very supple and soft to the touch. Buckle retains about 70% of its orig green paint with the exposed edges turning to a brown patina. Tan cloth magazine pouches in very good orig condition with some soiling and several small rust stains at the bottom of each cell as one might expect. It is rare to find an MP 40 which is as near matching as this one is and also includes such a nice orig set of magazines, pouches and belt. 49620-1 JWK37 C&R (15,000-20,000) – Lot 3770

3771
$14,950.00

**MATCHING STEYR MANUFACTURED MP-40 (CURIO & RELIC).

SN 4602g. Cal. .9mm. 10″ bbl. Nice matching example of the iconic and recognizable German machine gun of WWII. Properly proof marked with Eagle over “WaA623” proof marks as well as “bnz.43” indicating Steyr manufacture in 1943. This specimen has the 6 flat side magazine retention nut and indented receiver tube where it holds the trunnion in place. Bolt, bbl, bbl retention nut and other visible parts all appear to have matching SN. Magazine is marked “fxo41” indicating C.G. Haenel in 1941. Trigger was supplied by a sub-contractor and is marked with an Eagle 815 proof. Swing out shoulder loop is somewhat loose in its socket as is common. Firing mechanism moves smoothly when operated by hand. This weapon appears to be fully functional. This is a National Firearms Act item and requires the approval of the BATF prior to transfer. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance fair to good with about 15-20% of the orig finish remaining in recessed areas with the remainder a gray and mottled brown patina. Left hand grip has a small chip about 1/2″ long out of the back near the retention screw. Bakelite bbl resting bar has a couple of small chips but is completely solid and serviceable. Magazine is covered with light pitting and finish is consistent with the rest of this weapon. Lower assembly Bakelite has nicks and chips but is still completely serviceable with a dark brown color. Bore is good retaining much of its shine with some light pitting mostly mid-way between the chamber and muzzle. Matching numbered, all original MP 40’s are always sought after collectors items. 49658-2 JWK62 C&R (14,000-20,000) – Lot 3771

3772
$13,800.00

**COLLECTIBLE MATCHING NUMBERED GERMAN WWII STEYR MP 40 MACHINE GUN (CURIO & RELIC).

SN 4992j. Cal. 9 MM. 9.9″ bbl, all visible parts appear to be matching on this 1943 Steyr manufactured MP 40. Marked “bnz 43” at receiver tube cup with eagle over “WaA623” proofs on receiver tube. There are numerous SN and Nazi proof marks on remaining pieces including bolt which matches. Bbl resting bar and rivet not present revealing a beautiful clear “bnz” within a shield proof mark as well as eagle over 623 on underside of bbl. This particular specimen has a smooth-sided trigger guard as well as a two flat sided bbl retention nut. Included in this lot is one orig Nazi marked 32 round magazine which is actually marked MP 41, “Patent Schmeisser” with Haenel arrow logo. These magazines are completely interchangeable with MP 40 marked magazines and were used as such by German forces during WWII. There is slight play in swing-out shoulder stock when deployed as is common. Firing mechanism moves smoothly when operated by hand. This weapon appears fully functional. This is a National Firearms Act item, and requires BATF approval prior to transfer. PROVENANCE: The class III weapons formerly on loan to Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum. CONDITION: Fair to good original finish, thinning to a gray patina with numerous scratches and handling marks. Lower dark brown bakelite and hand grip also have considerable handling marks and dings as well as some minor chips. Magazine finish is completely consistent with the rest of this machine gun and this cataloger has no doubt that they were captured together. The bore is extremely fine, shiny and bright with some light pitting right at muzzle. Everything about the appearance of this machine gun says, “I was there, and this is exactly the way I was when captured”. 49651-2 JWK46 C&R (12,000-18,000) – Lot 3772

3773
$18,400.00

**FANTASTIC ALL MATCHING STEYR MANUFACTURED WW II MP-40 (CURIO & RELIC).

SN 4542. Cal. 9 mm. 9.9″ bbl. This 1942 manufactured MP-40 is particularly desirable because it apparently has all matching visible parts including sight hood, bbl, bbl nut, receiver, bolt, lower assembly cap and swing out shoulder loop. It is also unusual because the parts almost without exception were all manufactured by Steyr. Numerous eagle “WaA 623” proofs on metal parts with “bnz” marks on lower assembly buffer cup and next to rear sling slot. Only the trigger appears to have been from a different sub-contractor which is an eagle over “WaA 818”. Bbl resting bar is not present but retaining pin is. This absent part is readily available from numerous sources. Very little play in the extended shoulder loop. This lot includes two orig Nazi marked 32-rnd magazines. Firing mechanism moves smoothly when operated by hand. This weapon appears fully functional. This is a National Firearms Act item and requires BATF approval for transfer. Although registered as SN 4542 the actual SN is 4542d. This can be requested for correction upon transfer. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance very good to extremely fine with over 85% coverage, thinning to a grey patina on the bbl and also somewhat thinning on the receiver tube with loss of finish to all high points. Loss is consistent allowing the presentation of this firearm to remain very attractive. There is a more significant loss of finish just forward of the trigger guard where it is a uniform grey patina. Bore has strong, shiny rifling with some light corrosion just starting at the edge of the grooves. Overall a very fine collectible specimen, especially with its matching bolt and other parts. 49296-14 JWK32 C&R (10,000-15,000) – Lot 3773

3774
$14,950.00

**WW II ITALIAN BERETTA MODEL 38A SUB-MACHINE GUN (CURIO & RELIC).

SN 2025. Cal. 9 mm. 14-1/4″ bbl with muzzle break. Touted as one of the superior machine gun designs of WW II, the Beretta Model 38A is a highly accurate sub-machine gun capable of select fire with its dual trigger system. This particular specimen was manufactured in 1942 as evidenced by the proof marks on top of the receiver. Beautiful, clear proof marks remain on receiver as well as on stock which is matching in SN. Italian stock cartouche present forward of rear sling bar. Includes one 40 and four 20-rnd magazines. Firing mechanism moves smoothly when operated by hand. This weapon appears fully functional. This is a National Firearms Act item and requires BATF approval for transfer. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is very good to near excellent with deep lustrous blue finish on all metal parts except for rear trigger which in the white. The charging handle forward retaining clip is a plum color. There is the expected slight scuffs and handling marks to the finish with some loss of finish about an inch and a half on the left side of the muzzle break as well as loss of finish all around the muzzle. Wooden stock has some light handling marks and a couple of very minor scratches, but is in unsanded orig condition just the way collectors would like to find them. Bore is very up with a good brushing. This is about the nicest Beretta sub-machine gun to come to market in recent years. 49296-13 JWK31 C&R (7,500-12,500) – Lot 3774

3775
$8,050.00

**BRITISH STEN MK II SUB MACHINE GUN (CURIO & RELIC).

SN 131061. Cal. 9 MM. 7-3/4″ bbl. Straightforward specimen marked “E&Co” with broad arrow proof on underside of magazine well with SN. Marked on top of magazine well “STEN MK II”. Attached is one orig tan leather sling. Selector has been fitted with a wire in lieu of a cotter retention pin and is completely functional. No magazine present but these are readily available. Firing mechanism moves smoothly when operated by hand. This weapon appears fully functional. This is a National Firearms item, and requires approval by BATF prior to transfer. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is good with numerous scratches and gouges to finish which is a matte blue finish. Gray on shoulder stock, darker on receiver tube and bbl. Typical rather crude welds. But it is a Sten, and that’s exactly what to expect on a MK II gun. Web sling is also in good condition, somewhat soiled but completely strong and serviceable. Bore is good, shiny and bright with some light pitting in grooves. Simple and reliable; Sten guns are fun and effective at the range. 49651-4 JWK49 C&R (4,000-7,000) – Lot 3775

3776
$6,900.00

**POLICE AUTOMATIC WEAPONS SERVICES (PAWS) COPY OF STERLING SUB-MACHINE GUN (FULLY TRANSFERABLE).

SN 0072. Cal. 9 MM. 8″ bbl. American made at Bob Imel’s Police Automatic Weapons Services (P.A.W.S.) machine shop, this model ZX-5 is a close copy of the British Sterling sub-machine gun. The trigger mechanism is actually simplified from the British L2A3, yet the gun retains the feel and shooting characteristics of the iconic British sub-machine gun. This specimen includes two slightly modified 32-rnd Sten magazines. There were only about 400 transferable P.A.W.S. sub-machine guns produced between the late 70s and May of 1986 and these are popular guns when they become available. This model has the classic swing-out shoulder assembly which doubles as a forward vertical foregrip. This particular specimen has a mottled black pebble finish hard coat with a Parkerized grey blue hand grip assembly and hard grey composite hand grips. Firing mechanism moves smoothly when operated by hand. This weapon appears fully functional. This is a National Firearms Act item and requires BATF approval for transfer. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance near excellent in all respects. One or two chips to the hard coat. A little brassing where shoulder loop assembly latches, but otherwise a very clean and attractive select fire sub-machine gun. Magazines retain their orig Parkerized finish with some light surface corrosion. Bore is very good; shiny with some slight pitting near the muzzle. A fine and fun little sub-machine gun. 49296-15 JWK33 (3,500-5,000) – Lot 3776

3777
$4,600.00

**INGRAM MAC 10 POWDER SPRINGS SUB-MACHINE GUN WITH SUPPRESSOR (FULLY TRANSFERABLE).

SN B1357. Cal. 9 mm. 15-1/2″ bbl. Classic little selective fire sub-gun set up popularized in one of actor John Wayne’s final films. Marked “RPB INDUSTRIES” on left side of receiver with usual Military Armament Corp. and Powder Springs address on right side. Includes a Bower’s CAC 9 Suppressor SN S405 which accounts for 11-1/2″ of length. Also includes one 25-rnd magazine and grip strap attached at the muzzle. This weapon has a telescoping buttstock at rear and fires from an open bolt. Mechanism moves smoothly when operated by hand. This weapon appears fully functional. This lot includes two National Firearms Act items and both require BATF approval for transfer utilizing two separate sets of forms for each item. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is very good with some brassing to the smooth Parkerized finish on the gun and magazine. Aluminum safety pretty much devoid of finish. Suppressor has a couple of nicks and handling marks on its black enamel paint, but still very presentable. Bore is clean, shiny and bright. These are ever popular and often seen guns at the range. 49328-1 JWK24 (3,000-4,000) – Lot 3777

3778
$2,875.00

**JAPANESE TYPE 89 GRENADE DISCHARGER (DESTRUCTIVE DEVICE)(CURIO & RELIC).

SN 77095. Cal. 50 MM. 10″ bbl. Fine condition specimen of Japanese type 89 grenade discharger often erroneously referred to as “knee mortar”. This misnomer, derived from the curved baseplate which although intended to help set the mortar into the ground, was shaped such that a man might mistakenly think it could be braced against a leg. In the event of such a misuse the result would be grievous injury to the leg. This specimen appears pretty much complete, missing the leather lanyard pull tab for the trigger, but it does include the orig leather cover and one deactivated projectile. Visible numbered parts appear matching. Firing mechanism appears functional. This is a National Firearms Act item and requires BATF approval for transfer. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance very fine with finish thinning to bare where metal meets metal. Baseplate turning a brown patina with light peppery pitting. Rifled bore is very good with some significant pitting at the inner base due to lack of cleaning. Leather cover is in very good condition; soft and serviceable with numerous scrapes starting to crack and flake. Inert projectile also very good. One of the nicer specimens to come along. 48865-2 JWK19 C&R (1,000-2,000) – Lot 3778

3779
$8,337.50

**UNUSUAL LONG BARRELED ITHACA NID AUTO & BURGLAR GUN.

SN 458572. Cal. 20 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 12-3/4″ Bbls, (most are 10″) with matted rib are marked “SMOKELESS POWDER STEEL” and “MADE IN U.S.A.” on tops. Bbl flats are stamped with SN. Small, case hardened, early NID action with pin type cocking indicators, is fitted with automatic safety and double triggers. Action is marked with Ithaca dog over “Auto & Burglar Gun” “Ithaca Gun Co Ithaca, N.Y.” on both sides. Action is also engraved with stars on sides, hinge pin ends, bottom, and trigger guard bow. Late style laminated stock is point pattern checkered at grip. Short splinter forend has Deeley type release. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain approx 90% orig blue with silvering on sharp edges, muzzles and breech ends. Action retains over 70% orig case hardening color, which is quite dark under orig varnish. There is some light oxidation on left fence. Trigger plate screws show considerable use. Stocks retain over 90% Of their orig finish with numerous chips and scratches. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. 49227-2 MGM439 (6,000-12,000) – Lot 3779

3780
$5,175.00

**ITHACA NID AUTO & BURGLAR GUN.

SN 448282. Cal. 20 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 10″ Bbls with matted rib are marked “SMOKELESS POWDER STEEL” and “MADE IN U.S.A.” on tops. Bbl flats are stamped with SN. Small, case hardened, early NID action with pin type cocking indicators, is fitted with automatic safety and double triggers. Action is marked with Ithaca dog over “Auto & Burglar Gun” “Ithaca Gun Co Ithaca, N.Y.” on both sides. Action is also engraved with stars on sides, hinge pin ends, bottom, and trigger guard bow. Late style laminated stock is point pattern checkered at grip. Short splinter forend has Deeley type release. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbls retain over 80% orig blue, silvered at muzzles and breech ends, thinning overall. Action retains 40 – 50% orig color, considerably silvered on bottom. Screws show heavy use. Stocks retain most of their orig finish. Grip shows several heavy knocks, and has repaired crack. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. 49227-1 MGM440 (6,000-12,000) – Lot 3780

3781
$1,725.00

**MARLIN CAMP CARBINE SEMI-AUTO RIFLE FITTED WITH SOUND TECHNOLOGY SILENCER (SUPPRESSOR).

SN 45002788. Cal. .45 ACP. 24″ bbl (suppressor). Really impressive Marlin .45 ACP Semi-Auto Camp Carbine fitted with an Alaska PAC Rifle Sound Technologies Model R suppressor as well 21 lb Wolffe recoil spring. Also fitted with a Choate folding stock. Trigger guard has been fitted with a trigger travel stop. Gun also fitted with an aim-point Simmons scope. Please note that this suppressor is a National Firearms Act item and requires BATF approval for transfer. The rifle transfers as a modern gun. Includes one 6-rnd magazine. Action moves smoothly when operated by hand. Scope appears fully functional. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance very good with some light scuffing and scratches to the enamel paint as well as casting mottling on the buttstock hardware. Poor, worn, uncleaned bore. 48986-4 JWK15 (750-1,250) – Lot 3781

3782
$2,300.00

**STAINLESS RUGER MARK II PISTOL INTEGRALLY FITTED WITH SUPPRESSOR AND SCOPE.

SN 225-56653. Cal. 22 LR. 9-7/8″ bbl (includes 8.5″ suppressor). This Sound-Master Stainless Ruger pistol is integrally filled with a SRT Arms Co suppressor, and includes the orig grips as well as a set of Ruger factory thumb-rest laminated wood grips and two orig Ruger 10-rnd magazines. The pistol had been fitted with a quick disconnect trigger kit and scope rail. The front sight has been removed and the hole plugged. It has been fitted for a Zeiss Z-Point red dot sight. This Z-Point sight uses both a solar cell and a lithium coin battery CR 2032. Instruction manual for this sight as well as for the Ruger Mark II are included. Also included are the orig trigger parts for the pistol and a set of 4 allen wrenches and a small leather covered briefcase for carrying this pistol. Action moves smoothly operated by hand. This weapon appears fully functional. Important note: this suppressor is an National Firearms Act item and requires BATF approval for transfer. The pistol will transfer as a modern gun. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is near excellent with slightest of handling marks visible upon close examination. Attractive laminated Ruger thumb-rest grips are in nearly perfect condition and set off the attractiveness of the stainless steel. Optic appears functional. Bore is very good with firing residue. A very neat and no doubt quiet set up good for dealing with pests. 48986-1 JWK16 (750-1,250) – Lot 3782

3783
$575.00

**CAMOUFLAGED AWC SYSTEMS THUNDERTRAP .30 CAL SUPPRESSOR.

SN D-106. Cal. .30. 8-3/4″ length. Straight forward camouflaged scheme Thundertrap suppressor being offered from an estate collection. This is a National Firearms Act item and requires BATF approval for transfer. CONDITION: Extremely fine with only the slightest of handling marks. Obviously used but in fine condition, ready to screw on a host gun. 48986-5 JWK17 (75-125) – Lot 3783

3784
$0.00

EXCEEDINGLY SCARCE AND HIGHLY DESIRABLE DUAL BREN MACHINE GUN ANTI-AIRCRAFT MOUNT.

This custom manufactured Dual Bren AA Mount combines a combination of orig and contemporary parts is one of only a handful in this country. It mounts two British Bren machine guns side by side which can be fired simultaneously by depressing the actuators. Strong adjustable tension springs keep the trigger actuating rods in the forward position. An orig British broad arrow proof 1941 dated rear sight bracket with rubber eye-cup are present with cross-hairs for the aiming of the guns when used on this mount. Gun cradle can be locked in an upright position so that the muzzles are pointing straight skyward and the removal of a simple pin allows them to swing down into position where the firer can shoot them at an almost horizontal plane and anywhere in between. Seat and cradle assembly pivot through 360 degrees and move very freely and smoothly as does the articulating cradle assembly. Seat and cradle is a separate assembly from pedestal which makes for easier transportation. The removal of three cotter pins and nuts would allow the removal of the cradle from the main pedestal shaft so that this could be transported in three pieces. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance extremely fine. Green and black painted finish with a couple of small chips showing some grey primer & small areas of bare metal, especially at the high edges. Rubber eye-cup, supple and serviceable. Spring tension appropriately strong. Pedestal very stable. This mount is way cool and a dream come true for anyone fortunate enough to own two Bren guns. With a little bit of machinist work, this could be adapted to other similar model machine guns. 49648-1 JWK59 (2,500-6,000) – Lot 3784

3785
$5,750.00

SHOOTER’S LOT OF APPROXIMATELY 8,500 ROUNDS OF TOP-QUALITY .308 L2A2 AMMUNITION PLUS 700 ROUNDS .223 ON STRIPPER CLIPS.

This lot contains seven sealed cases 1000 rounds each of .308 L2A2 ammunition plus another 500 rnds .308 on M-60 belts plus an additional approximately 500 “RA” and “WCC” headstamped tracer rnds loose in two G.I. metal cans. There is an additional approximately 700 rnds loose .308 in another wooded crate. Also included in this lot are 700 rnds U.S.G.I. WCC Headstamped .223 U.S.G.I. rounds on stripper clips in cardboard sleeves, within a G.I. ammo can. There are also 240 rnds WCC Headstamped 30-06 ANM2 ammunition, most of it in orig cardboard boxes as manufactured by Olin Mathieson Chemical Corporation. There is also a very small quantity of .308 blanks (45 rnds) plus 15 rnds 7MM Mauser, and 25 rnds “8MM x 68S”. This ammunition is sold for collectors’ purposes only and JDJ, Inc. does not guarantee it in any way. Any liability for its use is completely assumed by the buyer upon purchase. Please note that if shipped this ammunition must be transported in accordance with all applicable shipping regulations. CONDITION: Generally quite clean with some discoloration from storage. Sealed cases not opened to inspect contents. 49296-22 JWK53 (3,500-5,000) – Lot 3785

3786
$1,437.50

SHOOTER’S LOT OF APPROXIMATELY 6,500 ROUNDS OF 8MM MAUSER CORROSIVE BERDAN PRIMED AMMUNITION.

Breakdown of the ammunition is as follows: Approximately 1800 rounds of Portuguese 198 Grain (FNM headstamped) 8mm ammo in three open wooden crates. Round are loose within the tin liners inside the crates. Approximately 700 rounds of Portuguese ammunition on 5 rnd stripper clips on the loose. Another approximately 2700 rnds of Portuguese packed in 90 rnd cardboard boxes. Also 4 open tins of 200 rnds each loaded on cloth browning belts. Each belt has had each 5th round removed. There is also one German style ammo can with one 250 round capacity browning cloth belt with about 150 round rounds of ammunition. Lastly, there are three U.S.G.I. ammo cans with approximately 450 rnds of Egyptian headstamped 8mm Mauser in their original cardboard boxes. None of this ammunition is boxer primed. CONDITION: Generally clean in appearance. Cloth belts appear to be serviceable with some rust stains. Stripper clips are clean and suitable for use. Sold as is as collector’s items only. JDJ, Inc. makes no guarantee about this ammunition whatsoever. Any liability for its use is completely assumed by the buyer upon purchase. Please note that if these items are to be shipped they must be shipped in compliance with all applicable regulations. 49296-23 JWK54 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3786

3787
$0.00

MACHINE GUN COLLECTORS LOT OF RARE LIGHT WEIGHT BELT LOADER, RA-35 INDIRECT FIRE SIGHT, MACHINE GUNNERS BATTERY BOX AND LIGHT CABLE AND PARTIAL MACHINE GUNNERS FIELD TOOL KIT.

Exceedingly rare Nazi marked aluminum belt loader manufactured for use by German paratroop units in its re-painted green steel can. Included also in this lot is a partial Waffenmeisters field tool kit which contains a chisel point spanner wrench, 6 punches and a spring, all other tools not present, this is contained in a light weight aluminum can. RA-35 indirect fire sight in its orig desert tan box also included in this lot as is a scarce and desirable machine gunners battery box for the MG34/42 Lafette tripod with orig cable and dovetail retained light attachment for reticule illumination with the MGZ 34 or 40 optical sights in low light conditions. All of these items are vintage Nazi originals with the exception of the re-painted can which may or may not have Nazi proofs under the paint. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Belt loader has no finish and is in the white. Tool kit is orig paint with silhouettes for tools visible, aluminum can retains about 30% of its green exterior finish and otherwise bare metal. Optic sight retains a green finish with leveling bubbles serviceable. Mechanism appears completely serviceable. Optic can is a tan color retaining about 40% of its orig finish over red primer with stenciled marks visible. Battery box retains over 90% of orig finish, interior is undamaged and appears completely serviceable, accompanying cable with switch and light are present however cable outer casing has cracked and the electrical leads inside are fraying. If someone has a source for some orig style conducting wire, this could be restored to a completely serviceable condition. This lot contains items which are rare and highly sought after and no doubt will be of interest to collectors. 43475-1127 JWK74 (3,000-3,500) – Lot 3787

3788
$0.00

INCREDIBLY RARE .455 WEBLEY VILLAR PEROSA MACHINE GUN MAGAZINE.

Quite probably the only .455 Webley Villar Perosa magazine in private hands. The Villar Perosa machine gun was an early Italian WW 1 machine gun which was copied and produced in .455 Webley in Great Britain. Fast firing and designed for early anti-aircraft use, by the time the guns were fielded the original Villar Perosa in 9mm Glisenti was too under-powered for effective use against more durable aircraft. The gun, chambered in .455 Webley would certainly have been a more effective machine gun. This 25 round magazine is very rugged and well engineered, with the metal folded near the top and at the base to provide added strength. Very different in appearance from the Italian magazines, this one is straight. It has a brass follower and thumbpieces which which rotate freely when depressed to the floorplate, easing the loading process. There is another example in the Pattern Room in England, but that is the only other specimen know to this cataloger. CONDITION: Very good original lusterous blue finish with scattered areas of very light pitting and discoloration. Spring tension is strong and the follower moves smoothly. This is an incredible opportunity to acquire an exceedingly rare magazine. 43475-1121 JWK (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3788

3789
$2,300.00

COLLECTOR’S GROUP OF MISCELLANEOUS LIGHT-AND SUB-MACHINE GUN MAGAZINES INCLUDING RARE MP 3008 AND VILLARPEROSA MAGAZINES.

This eclectic lot of magazines from the Sturgess collection includes; 8 MP-40 mags 1 of which is a very rare unmarked French post-war (ca 1950) production mag (made by Manufacture National d’Armes de Levalloise who also made P.08 magazines for the pistol while in French service in the 1950s) which is a few mm shorter than the original German model while the others all have Nazi era markings, 1 of these Nazi marked mags is an very early MP-38 mag dated “38” manufactured by C.G. Haenel without the later dirt clearance ribbing along the sides. There is 1 MP-34ö mag in 9 mm Parabellum, 1 Suomi mag, 1 Sten gun mag, 3 universal type mags which have been filed and adapted for an unknown application, 1 very rare ZfG 38 70 rd blank firer magazine, 8 MG 13 spare mags in a steel box marked BSW 1938, and 1 German made 36 rd mag which fits perfectly in the MP 3008, and an incredibly rare 9 mm Glisenti 25 rd mag for the Villar Perosa machine gun. Also included is 1 MG 13 four mag canvas carrier with 4 mags. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Condition of mags range from extremely fine as refinished to gray parkerized finish, all appear to be serviceable with good spring tension. Villar Perosa mag has a mat blued finish with scattered light pin prick corrosion, MP 3008 mag appears to have started out as a MP 18.1 mag which was adapted, MP 34ö mag has been refinish with light pin prick corrosion, MP 38 slab sided mag has a couple of dents & retains about 60% of its orig blued finish with some mottling of bare metal and scattered pitting, MG 13 mags are in very good (blank firing) to near excellent (standard mags) serviceable condition. Field gray canvas mag carrier is near excellent, completely serviceable in all respects. This collector’s lot contains both very rare and more common mags. 43475-1120 JWK68 (2,000-2,500) – Lot 3789

3790
$2,875.00

ORIGINAL DESERT TAN MGZ40 OPTICAL SIGHT AND GÜRTFULLER 41 BELT LOADER.

Orig WWII German belt loader is in its orig field gray metal can, loader is marked Gürtfuller 41 with Nazi proof marks. Scarce and sought after orig desert tan painted optic is also in its orig can and is marked “cme”. Interior of can is field gray as is appropriate, exterior can latch bears makers mark “frn 43”, exterior of can stenciled M.G.Z 40 with hand textile marked 5289. Optic can retains amber and red cloud filters and orig padding. Optic is clear, leveling bubbles are intact, this optic appears fully serviceable. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Belt loader is in very fine condition with the hopper turning a very pleasing brown patina on the interior and retaining a deep lustrous blue on the exterior. Mechanism appears to be serviceable. Exterior of can fine with orig greenish/gray finish over red primer. Optic retains over 90% of its orig tan paint with clear markings, can retains about 85% of its orig tan paint over red primer with gray metal turning a brown patina otherwise. This is a very attractive set particularly if one is an enthusiast of the Afrika Korps. 43475-1126 JWK73 (2,000-2,500) – Lot 3790

3791
$2,357.50
Revised: 10/1/2015

Please Note: Description is correct and photos are correct except the photograph that illustrates the tool kit. There is no tool kit included in this lot.

GERMAN MG-42 COLLECTORS LOT OF ORIGINAL GF 34 BELT LOADER AND MGZ 40 OPTIC SIGHT.

Orig Nazi marked MG42 metal belt loader (Gürtfuller 34) in its orig can and MGZ 40 optical indirect fire scope in its orig box. Both of these items appear to be complete and serviceable, optical sight includes 1 red and 1 amber cloud filter within lid, scope is maker marked “cme” and textile marked “5289”. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Optics are clear. Horizontal leveling bubble not serviceable due to cracked receptacle. Rubber eye cup present and serviceable and still supple. Graduations legible on this optic sight. Metal can retains 80% of its orig field gray paint with most of loss being on the lid which exhibits light surface corrosion in gray metal. Stenciled M.G.Z. 40 still legible on top of exterior. Belt loader retains over 90% of its orig finish with some loss of finish where the belt meets the feed way as well as some brassing to other moving parts. Can retains about 50% of its orig finish showing typical chipping and flaking with some corrosion showing through to bare metal. Another very useful and collectible set of accessories for the WWII machine gun enthusiast. 43475-1125 JWK72 (2,000-2,500) – Lot 3791

3792
$2,875.00

GERMAN MG-34/42 COLLECTORS LOT OF ORIGINAL BELT LOADER AND OPTIC SIGHT.

Orig Nazi marked MG34/MG42 metal belt loader (Gürtfuller 34 with rotating handle drive) in its orig can and an MGZ 34 optical indirect fire scope in its orig box with Nazi ink stamp inside lid. Both of these items appear to be complete and serviceable, optic sight includes lens cloth and red cloud filters within lid, makers marked Emil Busch Rothenow with Nazi Eagle over Swastika proof. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Belt loader overall finish is extremely fine to near excellent with wear to gray metal where the belt would contact the feed way with also some dings to the hopper, metal can has a deep green re-painted finish. Optic sight has a orig field gray paint over red primer as has the box, rubber eye cup petrified, cracking and flaking at the high edges but still otherwise complete and serviceable. 2 main leveling bubbles intact and operational. Optics are clear. A nice pair of accessories for the owner of an MG34 or MG42. 43475-1124 JWK71 (2,000-2,500) – Lot 3792

3793
$2,300.00

RARE MG34 MACHINE GUN INDIRECT FIRE CALCULATOR WITH LEATHER CASE.

Half-dial is marked “GEBRUDER HAFF/G.M.B.H./PF RONTEN/1838”. Black leather case is marked “Gebruder Haff/ G.m.b.H./ Pfronten/1938” over eagle “WtA 11” on back. Strap attachments on sides. Belt loops on back. Lid with stud closure. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Very fine, calculator is complete and functional with very little wear to the satin chrome finish. Leather case is solid with minor scuffs and wear on edges. Minor cracking on strap creases, stitching retains orig color. 43475-1083 BWS (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3793

3794
$0.00

LOT OF THREE RARE GERMAN WWII LUFTWAFFE MACHINE GUN BARREL TRANSIT BOXES.

One for the MG-81, Luftwaffe stock numbered FI203458, 9 bbl transit box (with removable insert for unknown 600 mm bbl?). One for the MG-17 numbered FI47760, 9 bbl transit box. One for the MG-15, numbered FI45906, 9 bbl transit box. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: All 3 are extremely fine with near 100% orig paint and stenciling intact and completely serviceable. 43475-1123 JWK70 (2,000-2,500) – Lot 3794

3795
$6,325.00

RARE MG-15 LOADER FOR SADDLE DRUMS AND CARRIER WITH 4 MG-15 SADDLE DRUMS AND CARRIER.

Extremely scarce and useful loading machine frame with mechanisms and wrenches for winding and loading the MG-15 saddle drums. This consists of a wooden relief cut base plate that the double drum magazine (included) fits into and a spring and ratchet winder which progressively winds both chambers of the saddle drum simultaneously and greatly eases the loading process. Also included are 2 of the individual “T” style loading wrenches plus a hollow metal shaft, which keeps the 2 together for storage. In addition is 1 standard orig MG-15 3 drum carrier which allows for the easy transportation of these drums, complete with three MG 15 75 round saddle drum magazines with various LWaA markings. All mechanism parts and catches appear to be fully operational and serviceable. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Extremely fine, near excellent, orig black finish on all drums, 2 of which have leather straps and the other 2 have web straps. All are maker marked in the WWII era with Flieger numbers and Luftwaffe inspection marks. Wooden loading block in orig green paint with some scratches, dings and handling marks but completely serviceable. These accessories are very rare and this is a dream come true for a fortunate owner of a MG-15. 43475-1117 JWK65 (2,500-3,500) – Lot 3795

3796
$4,887.50

COMPLETE WW2 GERMAN ARMORER’S TOOL KIT IN ORIGINAL METAL CAN PLUS MG-15 TOOL KIT IN LEATHER CASE.

1) Fantastic and complete German WW2 Waffenmeister’s field tool kit in its orig metal can. Files, hammer, punch, gauges, wrenches, vernier, portable vise, brushes, and specialized wrenches all present and as seen in the photographs (some tools Mauser Banner marked). Sliding parts drawers and sheet metal frame all move freely and fine. Fits very nicely in the orig “Ammo” can. 2) MG-15 machine gun tool kit (aircraft mounting) complete with manufacturer’s marked (fzs) broken shell extractor. Weimar era eagle proof also visible on this tool, as well as on exterior of black leather case. Flieger number “FL45475” also embossed on outside of case. Backside of case fitted with aluminum mounting plates for vehicle or aircraft application. CONDITION: 1) Waffenmeister’s tool kit overall condition very fine with original paint coverage. Tools with moving parts in phenomenal condition. Wood not marred. Files surfaces intact. No rust. Some loss of finish on metal parts as one would expect from a kit of this vintage. 2) MG-15 tool kit is absolutely mint. Outstanding condition throughout. Looks as though the tools were emplaced into the case yesterday. Leather case extremely fine to near excellent with some creasing starting underneath the protective flap. Both kits are very rarely found as complete and in such wonderful original condition. Excellent specimens worthy of the discerning collector, and machine gun enthusiast. 43475-1115 JWK (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3796

3797
$0.00

RARE PAIR OF EMPTY CASE CATCHERS FOR MG15 MACHINE GUN.

One canvas (Hülsensack alte Art) and one rubber (Hülsensack neue Art) empty case catchers for MG15. Both have blued metal flange/latch that attaches to gun ejection port. Tan canvas bag is held open by a large internal circular spring, coin purse style closure at bottom opens to empty spent brass, stitched leather reinforcements where canvas attaches to metal fittings. Metal flange has “HK” in circle and “HS” in circle followed by an eagle/2 Luftwaffe acceptance mark. “Rubber Football” new model case container attached to other example has zipper on bottom with leather lanyard to release fired shells. Metal catcher is marked “FL45717” next to “baa/41” in a circle and “BA/4202” in an octagon. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Fine, both metal catchers retain 98% orig finish with some minor scratches and corrosion. Gray rubber on “Football” is excellent with little wear, leather lanyard on zipper is worn and cracked. Canvas on old model catcher is stained from internal spring, leather has normal wear with orig color and stitching. Coin purse closure has patina with minor wear. 43475-1081 BWS (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3797

3798
$0.00

ORIGINAL RARE MAXIM 08/15 ASSAULT BELT DRUMS (PATRONENKASTEN 16) IN TRANSPORTKASTEN (TRANSPORT BOX) WITH ORIGINAL MG 08 CLOTH BELTS.

Original field gray painted wooden box with 2 Maxim 08/15 assault drums, also in orig paint each with orig WWI era cloth and metal tabbed belts. One is a brass tab belt the other is a steel tab belt. Horsehair anti-rattle padding still present attached to the lid of the box. Knot hole in the bottom of the box, however knot piece that fills the hole is present. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Exterior of drum box paint has thinned and some of the wood is showing through, there is also a sparse scattering of boring beetle damage visible on the front panel as well as on the top cover. Metal hardware significantly scaled and brown but still strong and serviceable. Hasps and retention hooks also completely serviceable. 1st drum is marked as manufactured by “E&G” with typical “Feuer! / Kurbel hoch” (Fire! – Handle up) markings impressed at rear of drum. Spool moves freely. Belt soft, pliable and serviceable, retaining attractive brass tabs. Drum #2 no visible makers mark, except for some illegible initials under the paint with the same typical markings on the rear of the drum. Cloth belt soft and serviceable, steel tabs rusted and scaled, faint and indiscernible makers mark on leather tab of belt. Exterior of 2nd drum retains about 70% of its green paint with the balance showing as deeply scaled corrosion, typical of these vintage originals. A very nice offering for the WWI Maxim MG 08 enthusiast. 43475-1118 JWK66 (2,500-3,500) – Lot 3798

3799
$2,300.00

MAXIM MG 08 ACCESSORY LOT WITH ZF-12 SCOPE AND ORIGINAL MG 08 BELT LOADING MACHINE.

1) ZF-12 scope with mounting dovetail for MG-08 Maxim as manufactured by Emil Busch of Rathenow. Painted in post WWI light green paint with lens cap and leather retaining strap. Appears to be serviceable. Optics are clear. 2) MG 08 Maxim cloth belt loading machine Gürtfuller 16 marked as manufactured by DWM with cast in markings and patent number “DRP 91227” with integral mounting clamp. No box present. Handle SN is 3988 and 59106 on the hopper. Machine appears to be functional with springs and mechanism intact. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: 1) ZF 12 scope in fine orig condition with some brassing to the elevation gear, however mechanism seems completely fine and serviceable. Retains about 85% of a green post-war re-paint. A nice accessory for the Maxim machine gun. 2) Cloth belt loader overall condition very good with about 60% of orig field gray paint. Mechanism parts retain over 85% of their blued finish with noticeable wear on the contact points all indicating that this loader was put to use. Typical dings, scratches and wear patterns indicate this machine was used but not abused. A really nice accessory when you want to load your cloth MG 08 Maxim belts. 43475-1116 JWK64 (2,000-2,500) – Lot 3799

3800
$2,300.00

RARE PAIR OF MG 08 ZF12 OPTICAL SIGHTS WITH LEATHER CASES.

SN NA. 1) Light green E. Leitz/Wetzler marked on left side. SN 5340 stamped on left. Periscope configuration with vertical adjustment dial. Rubber eye shield “3906” painted on right side. Black leather case with two belt loops and two leather closure straps with metal studs. Leather lid has matching “3906” painted on top. 2) Emil Busch marked periscope-style configuration SN 54746. Vertical adjustment dial on side. SN 54660 on base. Hard rubber eye shield. Metal cap cover with lanyard on front. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: 1) Scope retains 97% orig light green paint. Optics are clear. Eye shield is deteriorating on outer edges. Case is worn with normal cracking & flaking on edges & creases. Stitching has been dyed. 2) Retains 95% green paint. Rubber on eye shield is intact. Optics are clear. Leather lanyard ha little wear. Case is solid with minor staining. Dye is worn through on belt loop crease. 43475-1101 BWS (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3800

3801
$0.00

RARE TURKISH INDIRECT FIRE CALCULATOR FOR MG08 WITH CASE.

SN NA. Metal calculator is 17″ overall with SN 751 & crescent moons in a fitted wooden case with leather lid and leather harness with carry strap. Case is 18-1/2″ overall. Leather bands that holds closure strap is numbered 919. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Fine, calculator has very little wear. Orig gray/green finish on wood case is intact with scattered discoloration and wear on edges. Leather is very good with orig dye and stitching some cracking & fading on creases. Normal wear and scuffs 43475-1095 BWS (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3801

3802
$345.00

EARLY 20TH CENTURY MILITARY TRAINING MORTAR.

This spring loaded mortar has 3-stage bbl 10″ long on iron carriage and base with functional elevation and angle adjustments. We are not sure of the country of origin, however, this training model is well made. Only markings are “160” on breech. Pointers which show elevation & angle fixed pass over unmarked pewter plates where removable marks could be used to estimate changes in trajectory. The bore measures 1″. Mortar is loaded by pushing projectile into muzzle, pushing spring down until it locks. A push button at the right of breech then releases and propels projectile. PROVENANCE: Springfield Arsenal, LLC Artillery Collection. CONDITION: Training model is very good to fine overall and mechanically sound. With good patina to iron, steel & pewter surfaces. Wood base measuring 10″ x 17″ is also very good. 49245-1 JS (700-2,000) – Lot 3802

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$920.00

BRASS PLAQUE SHOWING ORDNANCE CORPS EMBLEM.

Brass plaque showing Ordnance Corps Emblem. 9-1/4″ dia, cannon bbls are 10-3/4″ l. CONDITION: Very good. Plaque shows generous amounts of black paint finish on the rim and worn black paint on the grenade. 75% red paint on grenade flame. Cannon bbls orig bronze. Very nice item for an artillery collector. 49438-1 TEP (500-1,500) – Lot 3803