IMPORTANT RELIEF AND INCISED CARVED GEORGE SCHREYER RIFLE.

NSN. Cal. 45. Overall length 57-3/4″, 4-1/2″ x 1-3/4″ buttplate. 42″ full oct smooth bbl signed “G Schreyer”. This gun is pictured as gun #34 on pgs. 112-113 in George Shumway’s text George Schreyer, Sr & Jr, Gunmakers of Hanover, York County Pennsylvania. Quoting that book, “Top flat of the bbl carries the usual script signature “G Schreyer”. The 4-petal flower design used on patchbox finial is not unusual for a Schreyer rifle, but it is unusual to have the finial outlined with relief carving that terminates in a pair of volutes. There are other small surprises on the stock, such as the small figure carved at the front end of the comb, and the three connected balls to the rear of the bbl tang, and the curious carved details around rear ramrod pipe.” The gun is also pictured in the 1967 Kentucky Rifle Association The Kentucky Rifle, a True American Heritage in Pictures on pg 70. This is a beautiful example of a brass mounted Schreyer signed and carved full stock American long rifle. A pristine copy of George Schreyer, Sr & Jr, Gunmakers of Hanover, York County Pennsylvania is included. PROVENANCE: Ex-Collection of Albert M. Sullivan; Ex-Collection of Dr. Richard Gadler; Ex-Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Very good overall as reconverted from percussion to flint with fine restored lock. Stock has been finely refinished with several insets at lock and toes of buttstock. Glued crack repair at nosecap. 3/4″ of toeplate at butt is also restored and engraved en suite. Mechanically sound with clear pitted smooth bore with no discernible rifling. 51776-1 JS (10,000-15,000) – Lot 1286

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THE EHRET-SCHUSTER TROPHY.

The ultimate American shooting trophy. This trophy was presented at the First National Bundesfest which was held at Schuetzen Park in Glendale, Long Island, not far from Brooklyn, it was held in June 1895 and more than 600 shooters took part in the week long matches. Up to 30,000 spectators attended each day. This unique beer stein trophy was donated by George Ehret, the German-American proprietor of the Hell Gate Brewery and a member of the Honorary Committee of the Schuetzenfest. The New York Times pictured it and described it as a “colossal beaker” and the single most valuable prize of the festival having cost Ehret $1500.00. The trophy is 27″ tall, crafted of Sterling Silver with extensive gold plating. Enhanced by 5 colors of Cloisonné enamel. It weighs 168 Troy ounces and displays the American eagle, targets, crossed rifles, the American and Imperial German flags, hop vines, oak leaves and the ancient German brewers hexagram symbol. It rests on a turned black enamel hardwood base in its orig carved oak display cabinet with beveled glass on all sides and on the top. It was made by the Mauser Mfg. Co. of NY. The whole ensemble stands almost 6′ 4″ high. The trophy was won by Fred Schuster, a San Francisco shooter and brewer. Its history became unknown until it became the property of Sally Stanford, the cities illustrious madam and eventually Sausalito Mayor and restaurant owner. After her death it was auctioned off and Mr. Hallock tracked it down and was able to buy it. Accompanying this trophy is a Mettlach stein with George Ehret picture on it as well as a framed photo of Fred Schuster. PROVENANCE: The Allen Hallock Schuetzen Collection. CONDITION: Wonderful condition. Close inspection is required to truly appreciate the workmanship. 50900-32 TWR (40,000-60,000) – Lot 3146

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FABULOUS STAHL MARTINI SCHUETZEN RIFLE.

SN 11058. Cal. 8.15×46. This rifle has to be one of the finest Schuetzen rifles in existence. It is a superlative example of a top-of-the-line rifle made during the Golden Age. (1880-1900). The stock timber is of the very best quality and is extensively carved. The carving must be closely inspected to appreciate the masterful workmanship. A huge panel of deep relief carving is on the right side of the buttstock. It contains a cherub pointing out a hole in a target. The cherub is in an oval panel surrounded by an owl above and fantastically intricate scroll work in deep relief. The left side has a scene of shooters in traditional dress in a country setting. The forearm has a wonderful dogs head at the end and a great carving of a bearded man is on the underside. Several minor handling dents are found in the wood and there is a crack at the wrist. A good stock maker should be able to make these imperfections disappear. The fully engraved action has two large gold inlays on each side of a hunter and his dog. Again, The workmanship shown is so fine that it has to be closely inspected to appreciate it. On the top of the action, inlaid in gold, is the orig owners name “R. Schroeder Halle”. The bbl is 28-1/2″ long, is browned, not blued and is fluted. It is still in its orig obsolete caliber. The retailers name “Theodor Brauer” is inlaid in gold as well as what appears to be an Indian blowing a signal horn and holding a spear. The Indian inlay is probably platinum while he is surrounded by intricate scroll inlays in gold and platinum. There is “V” stamp present indicating that the rifle was made pre-1891 when the proof laws were instituted. The bbl is also fitted with a cleaning rod which is common on early rifles. The rear and front sight are present and is correct, the bbl sight is missing. PROVENANCE: “Alte Scheibenwaffen” Vol. 2 pgs 154-155; “Classic German Target Arms” pgs 46-49; The Allen Hallock Schuetzen Collection. CONDITION: Excellent condition with minor handling dings & dents. A crack through one side of the wrist. Wood finish is excellent. The bbl browning has minor imperfections. Bore appears excellent. 50900-3 TWR (10,000-15,000) – Lot 3147

TRULY EXTRAORDINARY STIEGELE MARTINI SCHUETZEN RIFLE BY LANG.

NSN. Cal. 8.15×46. The best guesses on this rifle are that Lane bought the rifle from Stiegele’s supplier or Lang bought it from Stiegele and had his name put on it. Whatever, it is a rifle exhibiting the very finest craftsmanship and ornamentation that it is possible to include on a rifle. The buttstock has full coverage of quality carving. On the right side in a large panel is a shooter and a target that is fantastic. The left side and cheek piece are also carved with a cherub and his bow & arrow surrounded by a foliate design. The forearm is also carved with the end being a dog’s head. The engraving on the action is in keeping with the superior quality of the rifle. It is interesting to compare the quality of this engraving with that produced by the best American engravers of the period such as Ulrich and Nimschke. The right side of the action shows Diana the Huntress and a lifelike dog. The left side shows a target boy, target and early shooter; again with very life-like figures. The bbl is 29″ long and stamped with a “V” indicating that it was made pre-1891 when the proof laws were enacted. It shows a very deluxe fluted style and is still chambered for the early cartridge. Most have been relined. The cartridge is possibly the 9.5x47R, but has not been checked. The top of the bbl is inlaid in gold “Andr. Lang Pfarrkirchen” (a town in Bavaria). His name is surrounded by two cherubs and fantastic inlays in both platinum and gold. The rear sight is correct as is the front sight, but one of the protective ears of the front sight is broken and missing. This rifle is a true showpiece. PROVENANCE: “Alte Scheibenwaffen” Vol. 2 pgs 212-213; “Classic German Target Arms” pgs. 56-59; The Allen Hallock Schuetzen Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Some case colors remain on the action. Buttstock shows very minor dents, etc. from handling. Bbl blue is very good. As mentioned the front sight has one ear broken off. Bore is excellent. 50900-14 TWR (10,000-15,000) – Lot 3148

CLASSIC BEST QUALITY STIEGELE SCHUETZEN RIFLE.

SN 8930. Cal 8.15x46R. A fabulous Stiegele previously owned by John Amber, the editor of the Gun Digest. It is illustrated in his article in the 1958 issue. The action on this rifle is engraved with a quality rarely seen. One side has 3 dogs chasing a boar, the other has dogs chasing a stag in a fenced-in hunter’s park. Each panel is bordered in gold. A monogram with probably the orig owner’s initials is on the trigger guard, again inlaid in gold. Diana the Huntress with a dog and spear is engraved on the bottom of the action. Stiegele’s name is ornately inlaid in gold on the breech end of the bbl. Surrounding his name are various designs inlaid in gold and platinum. Marked on the bbl is “Prima Kruppscher Guss Stahl” which means the bbl is made of Premium cast steel. The bbl is 29-3/4″ long and fluted with raised ribs. The buttstock is carved on the left side with an Auerhahn and on the right with a running roebuck. Just a wonderful rifle and a potential centerpiece for any collector. PROVENANCE: “Alte Scheibenwaffen” Vol. 2 pgs 188-189; “Classic German Target Arms” pgs. 78-81; The Allen Hallock Schuetzen Collection. CONDITION: Overall condition is excellent plus. The stock showing just minor handling marks with no major dents or chips. The front sight on the rifle appears correct while the rear sight is a replacement in the correct style. The bbl sight is missing. The bbl blue is also very good, bore is excellent. 50900-18 TWR (10,000-15,000) – Lot 3149

STIEGELE MARTINI SCHUETZEN RIFLE PRESENTED BY HIS MAJESTY LUDWIG II.

SN 5017. Cal. 8.15×46. This early Stiegele also has some interesting history. On the cheek piece is an ornate silver inlay which reads “Ehrengabe Sr. Majestat Ludwig II v. Bayren zum 700 jahr.” This translates to “Honor gift of his Majesty King Ludwig II of Bavaria to the 700th Anniversary of Kelheim.” This rifle was donated to be the Honor Prize of the shooting match; a part of the festivities for the 700th Anniversary of the city Kelheim, celebrated in 1882. The fluted bbl is 30.25″ long with Stiegele’s name inlaid in gold with intricate additional decoration in gold and platinum. The bbl has a cleaning rod attached, a common feature in early rifles. The bbl is also fluted in a simple design. The orig front and rear sights are with the rifle. The bbl sight is missing. The action is profusely engraved on both sides, each with a fat cherub and their dogs with an owl. The underside of the action is engraved with Diana the Huntress. The engraving, typical of these very best rifles, is of unsurpassed quality. The buttstock has a large silver inlay previously discussed. Both sides of the buttstock are finely carved in a geometric pattern with a dog on one side and a stag on the other. The sides of the forearm are fairly plain and checkered, a roebuck is carved on the underside. This rifle was one of two, the other the Ivory Stiegele, which won a display award at an American Society of Arms Collectors meeting. This rifle is shown in James Grant’s book More Single Shot Rifles. PROVENANCE: “Alte Scheibenwaffen” Vol. 2 pgs 190-192; “Classic German Target Arms” pgs. 68-71; The Allen Hallock Schuetzen Collection. CONDITION: Very minor dings & dents in the wood from handling. Almost all the orig finish is present. The finish on the bbl is also in very fine condition. Bore is excellent. 50900-2 TWR (8,000-15,000) – Lot 3150

*SPECTACULAR ENGRAVED AND CARVED TAKE DOWN HAENEL SCHUETZEN RIFLE.

SN 24408. Cal. 8.15 x 46R. An incredible rifle with 31.5″ oct. bbl with fluted flats and orig sights along with a wide and narrow gold band at the receiver. Top flat of the receiver is inlaid gold “Haenel Original Aydt”. The side flats of the receiver are engraved by Suhl master engraver Walter Holzbaum with full coverage deep engraved vignettes of a traditional Schuetzen scene on the right side depicting a shooter wearing traditional clothing and Tyrolean hat at the firing line getting ready to shoot. The scene is further detailed with 3 other shooters with steins, sitting at a table kibitzing the shooter. The entire vignette is executed in great, intricate detail with oak trees and leaves and a fine, dark stippled background. The left side details a Schuetzenfest participant with rifle over his shoulder, holding aloft a prize goblet. He is also dressed in typical 19th Century fest clothing with Tyrolean hat and medals on his jacket. The background is a very finely detailed forest scene. The rear 1/3 of the left side is engraved with the vignette of the painting of Professor Hermann Kaulback (1906), depicting the little boy (Scheiben Toni) in wooden shoes joyously marking a target with a center bullseye hit. The top flats and bottom of the receiver are engraved in oak leaf & acorn patterns. The take down levers and diopter sight base are engraved to match. The rifle is mounted with an elaborately carved walnut Schuetzen buttstock & forearm. The buttstock has a typical heavy Schuetzen cheek piece and is mounted with a short prong Schuetzen buttplate that is engraved to match the oak leaf patterns on the receiver. The area behind the cheek piece is deep relief carved with the vignette of a shooter with rifle over his shoulder embracing a young woman dressed in a dirndl, surrounded by an oak leaf & acorn wreath with fine stippled background. The right side of the buttstock is deep relief carved with the large parallel vignette of the same shooter holding his rifle in his right hand and a trophy wreath shooting prize aloft in his left. The bottom of the stock and the forearm are deep carved in ribbon and oak leaf acorn patterns. This cataloger has seen only three Aydt rifles of this quality in over 50 years of collecting. This rifle was proofed in 1927. PROVENANCE: “Alte Scheibenwaffen” Vol. 1 pgs 254-255; “Classic German Target Arms” pgs. 6-9; The Allen Hallock Schuetzen Collection. CONDITION: Wonderful condition. The bbl, forearm and buttstock exhibit almost all their orig blue finish. The buttstock has a very minor crack behind the tang and a couple of very small dents from handling. The engraved buttplate shows most of its orig case color. There are no apparent chips. Spectacular deep relief carving. Bore is excellent. 50900-4 TWR (8,000-12,000) C&R – Lot 3151

*SPECTACULAR SWISS MARTINI SCHUETZEN RIFLE.

SN 27941. Cal. 8.15x46R. Another variant of the Martini action which is quite similar to the Stiegele. It was retailed by Chr. Hoffacher of Munich who was known as a supplier of top-of-the-line firearms and probably was a direct competitor of Stiegele’s. The rifle exhibits just fabulous engraving and carving. Words don’t adequately describe the level of skill exhibited on this rifle. The action is engraved on the left side with a stag in flight, obviously at the end of his tether. On the right side are two boars. More life-like images would be hard to replicate, even with a photograph. The boars look like they could walk off the action’s side. This action has post 1891 proof marks stamped on it and was subject to proof January 1901. The buttstock is totally carved with one side showing a couple in traditional Bavarian dress with a country house in the background. The other side has almost total coverage with an oval with 2 roebucks surrounded by foliate carving by a true master. The rear stock swivel has small ivory inserts in the buttstock surrounding it. The forearm is finely carved in deep relief and has a dog’s head with glass eyes at the front, one of which is missing. Again, the carving is of the very best quality. The bbl is 32-1/4″ long with the top flat fully matted and gold inlays at the muzzle. The design of the fluting is complex and the very best style. The bbl has Hoffacher’s name ornately inlaid in gold and is surrounded by an incredible assortment of figures and scrolls in different colors of gold and platinum. A figure of Diana the Huntress in platinum is also included in the inlays. This is truly an exhibition grade rifle in fine condition. It was owned at one by John Amber, editor of the Gun Digest and was sold at his estate auction. This is another rifle that would be a centerpiece in any collection. PROVENANCE: “Alte Scheibenwaffen” Vol. 2 pgs 216-217; “Classic German Target Arms” pgs. 96-99; The Allen Hallock Schuetzen Collection. Special Note: This item(s) contains plant or animal properties that may be covered by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). We have taken care to ensure that this item(s) meets the standard for sale under the ESA. However, certain states and other countries have laws that are more restrictive than the ESA. It is the bidder’s responsibility to ensure that it is lawful to purchase or transport this item(s) into their state, and to obtain the necessary import and export approvals. Delay or failure to obtain any such permit or approval does not relieve the buyer of paying for the item(s) and consummating the purchase. CONDITION: Incredibly fine with a couple of small handling marks on the cheek piece. One of the dogs glass eyes is missing. The bbl blue is almost all there. No apparent chips or major dents found in the stock wood. The front sight on this rifle appears correct but the rear is a replacement of the correct style. The bbl sight is missing. 50900-19 TWR (8,000-12,000) C&R; ESA – Lot 3152

EXTRAORDINARY KESSLER MARTINI SCHUETZEN RIFLE OF THE HIGHEST QUALITY.

SN 6906. Cal 8.15x46R. Kessler Martinis are fairly common but in this quality exceptionally rare. Bbl 29-1/2″ fitted with a cleaning rod. There is what appears to be a spacer between the action and the bbl and there is a possibility that a new bbl was fitted during its period of use, as the style of the rifle appears to be earlier. The bbl sight is missing but the correct front and rear sights are present. The rear sight is engraved on the base to match the rifle’s engraving, it also has internal adjustments for various apertures. The action shows deep relief engraving of indescribable quality. It is more carved, in deep relief, than engraved. The bottom of the action depicts a hunter in traditional dress. The engraved trigger guard is inlaid with the owner’s initials in a gold ornate monogram. The bbl is fluted and made of Prima Kruppscher Flusstahl, a high quality Krupp bbl steel and marked with the retailers name “AD. Bieber Kronach”. Top of the bbl is fully matted. The right side of the buttstock is extensively carved with a shooter and a target boy holding up a winning target. The left shows a shooter in full Bavarian outfit, cheering a shot. The panel, in very deep carving, is surrounded by a mountain and country scene. Just superior carving throughout. The buttplate is nicely engraved with a winged cherub. PROVENANCE: “Classic German Target Arms” pgs. 26 -30; The Allen Hallock Schuetzen Collection. CONDITION: Bluing on the fluted bbl is excellent. The stocks are fine with no apparent chips or dents. Bore is excellent. Finish on the buttstock is excellent with just the most minor handling marks. 50900-8 TWR (8,000-12,000) – Lot 3153

SPECTACULAR MARTINI GERMAN PATTERN SCHUETZEN RIFLE.

SN 10873. Cal. 8.15×46. Early rifle made in unidentified large cal, possibly 9.5 x 47R. Truly a mind-blowing rifle that defies an adequate description. Exceptional from one end to the other. There are so many variations of Martinis that even James Bond would be confused. Most are very similar externally and must be taken apart to determine which variation they are. This is the German style with the internal striker. This is truly an extraordinary rifle with the very best of embellishments. The buttstock is in fine condition with just fabulous deep relief carving, however small patches that were masterfully fitted to correct imperfections in the stock blank when the gun was made are discernible in the correct light. This is not uncommon in stocks with very fancy wood. The right side has an extensive panel with deep carved foliage surrounding a winged cupid with bow & arrows. The left side has 3 hunters (have to look closely for the third) in an eagle’s next with mountains, dead prey, baby eagles and an eagle in flight returning to the nest with a dead animal-all fantastic life-like detail. The forearms underside is a cupid with his bow & arrows and the carved end is the head of a shaggy dog. The engraving and inlays are so over-the-top they are difficult to describe. The dogs fighting the boar look like they might jump out of the metal. The stags are also incredibly lifelike. The compiler has seen two other rifles with similar engraving that he is pretty sure are by the same hand, unfortunately the engraver is unidentified. R. Saur is inlaid in gold on the top of the receiver and “Fr. Reitz Halle” is inlaid in gold on the bbl. Saur was probably the owner while Reitz, a well known gunsmith in his own right, was the retailer. A man, possibly an Indian, with a signal horn in one hand and a spear in the other is inlaid in the bbl just in front of the action. Several different colors of gold are used while the man is probably platinum. The Bbl is 32.5″ long and has small gold inlays at the muzzle end. Buttplate is finely engraved with gold inlaid borders. PROVENANCE: “Alte Scheibenwaffen” Vol. 2 pgs 80-81; “Classic German Target Arms” pgs 18-21; The Allen Hallock Schuetzen Collection. CONDITION: The overall condition of the rifle is very fine. The front sight appears correct, the bbl sight is missing while the rear sight is correct with two bands of gold inlaid and matching engraving. The bore appears excellent. Tiny chip in the forearm. Due to the lack of proof marks and the caliber we estimate this gun was made in the late 1880’s and remains in extraordinary condition. Two almost imperceptible repairs are in the wood just behind the trigger guard. 50900-7 TWR (8,000-12,000) – Lot 3154

*FOXY STIEGELE MARTINI SCHUETZEN RIFLE BY FAHNER.

SN 2642. Cal. 8.15x47R. Marked on bbl “Wilh. Fahner Suhl” who is believed to have been a supplier to Stiegele. This is fairly late Stiegele and the design is a bit more subdued than some of the earlier examples made during the Golden Age. The action is completely engraved with a life-like fox on the left side and a dog flushing a bird on the right. The majority of the bright orig case color remains on the action, which is most unusual. The engraving style is “Alt Suhl”, (old Suhl). The bbl is 30″ long, fluted and top flat is fully matted. It has “Whil. Fahner” and “Suhl” inlaid in gold. The buttstock’s carving is of an unusual and pleasing style. On the left side is a dead chamois that is about to be eaten by two vultures. On the right side is almost total coverage showing two hunters on a mountain watching 3 deer, one of which they just shot. This is a nearly new rifle of exhibition quality. This rifle was proofed August 1912. PROVENANCE: “Alte Scheibenwaffen” Vol. 2 pgs 214-215; “Classic German Target Arms” pgs. 60-63; The Allen Hallock Schuetzen Collection. CONDITION: There are a couple of minor cracks in the stock probably caused by stresses in the ornate wood used. They have been there a long time. The forearm shows a very small chip and attempted repair on the right side by the action as well as a small repair and replaced piece of wood where the orig wood split away. It is hard to detect. Bore appears excellent. 50900-15 TWR (7,000-10,000) C&R – Lot 3155

UNDERSTATED ELEGANCE SCHMIDT & HABERMANN MARTINI SCHUETZEN RIFLE.

SN 786. Cal. 8.15x46R. Plain but elegant and of high quality. The stock wood is quality timber which is unusual in most German Schuetzen rifles. The buttstock has nice carving, the left side shows, in deep relief a dog and a stag while the rest is checkered in a fine pattern. The other side of the stock shows deep relief carving of vines & flowers. The end of the forearm is also checkered with a carved dog’s head with glass eyes. The complete set of original sights are with the rifle. Front and bbl sights are of an intricate design. The action is a take down. It is engraved with the owner’s name, “Aug. Schumann” on one side and his home town, “Solingen” on the other. Both are inlaid in gold. The action has a tasteful inlaid gold border and most of the case color is still present. The bbl is fluted is 26.5″ long and the blue on it is in excellent condition. It has been relined which was a common practice in Germany to use a more modern cartridge. It was a lot less expensive to reline than replace the bbl. It also has some intricate gold inlay at the breech end as well as the retailer’s name “Chr Graessler Suhl”. What is almost never found is the original French fitted case that was made for the rifle. The case contains a cleaning rod and tip, muzzle and sight protector, sight key, a bullet seater, and an empty cartridge box. Missing is the bullet mold and re-decapper. A collector can go many years and not see another cased outfit. The simple, elegant design with the very best quality, excellent condition and the super rare orig case makes this a prime Schuetzen rifle for the collector. PROVENANCE: “Alte Scheibenwaffen” Vol. 2 pgs. 150-151; “Classic German Target Arms” pgs. 34 -36; The Allen Hallock Schuetzen Collection. CONDITION: Overall excellent. Wood has very minor handling marks. Case color is mostly there. Bore excellent. Blue on the bbl is excellent. 50900-10 TWR (4,000-6,000) – Lot 3156

CLASSIC VON SCHATZL MARTINI SCHUETZEN RIFLE WITH UNUSUAL FEATURES.

SN 187675. Cal. 8.15x46R. An unusual example of a Von Schatzl Martini. The rifle’s action has full coverage of engraving with a very intricate design in leaves, vines and flowers-masterfully done. The bbl is fluted and 32″ long which is unusually long for a Schuetzen rifle. It is marked “C. Bartels Konigl: Hofbuchsenmacher N Wiesbaden & Zella”. Bartels was a famous maker, Hofbuchsenmacher is a superior gun maker. There is a complex pattern of inlays on the barrel, just in front of the action, probably in platinum as well as a odd series of numbers from 1 to 18, which are probably sight settings. The buttstock is carved using the same foliate pattern that was used on the action’s engraving. The orig owner’s name is on a German silver plate inset into the wood. Notice how much simpler the design of the buttstock is compared to some of the other examples and is typical for early rifles. Close inspection shows a large section of the cheek piece different where a section of wood has been grafted on to change the shape of the cheek piece. The buttstock shows an unusual fiddle back pattern in the wood. The forearm is nicely checkered and carved. The end is finished with a great dog’s head with glass eyes. PROVENANCE: “Classic German Target Arms” pgs. 104-106; The Allen Hallock Schuetzen Collection. CONDITION: The front and bbl sights are missing. The rear sight is a replacement. A couple of significant dents are in the buttstock. A small chip is missing at the top of the cheek piece. The forearm is excellent with minor handling marks. The blue on the bbl shows slight wear. Bore is excellent. 50900-21 TWR (1,800-3,000) – Lot 3157

UNUSUAL SYSTEM LANGENHAN PISTOL WITH ARABIAN GRIPS MODEL 1893.

SN 6600. Cal. 22 RF. Bbl length is 10-1/2″ and fluted. Top flat matted and is mounted with the correct sights. Most unusual grips, rarely seen, but oddly the pistol is very comfortable to hold and shoot. PROVENANCE: “Classic German Target Arms” pgs.124; The Allen Hallock Schuetzen Collection. CONDITION: Overall very good with very minor wear to the blue on the bbl. Case colors showing fading. Bore is excellent. The checkered grips are very good with a couple of tiny handling marks. 50900-25 TWR (1,250-1,500) – Lot 3158

*FINE STOTZER ORIGINAL PERFEKT PISTOL.

NSN. Cal. 4mm RF. Most commonly found in 22 rimfire, this particular example uses the 4mm cartridge which was very popular in Zimmerstutzen rifles. Stotzer was also a very famous pistol shot. Bbl length 13″. PROVENANCE: “Classic German Target Arms” pg. 129; The Allen Hallock Schuetzen Collection. Special Note: This item(s) contains plant or animal properties that may be covered by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). We have taken care to ensure that this item(s) meets the standard for sale under the ESA. However, certain states and other countries have laws that are more restrictive than the ESA. It is the bidder’s responsibility to ensure that it is lawful to purchase or transport this item(s) into their state, and to obtain the necessary import and export approvals. Delay or failure to obtain any such permit or approval does not relieve the buyer of paying for the item(s) and consummating the purchase. CONDITION: Excellent bore. Very little wear to the bluing. Correct sights for the pistol except for front sight blade which is ivory. Bright case color, largely intact. Fancy grips have a couple of minor handling marks and dings, but overall fine. 50900-29 TWR (1,000-2,000) C&R; ESA – Lot 3159

*ENGRAVED AYDT PISTOL.

SN 168792. Cal. 22RF. A popular design, but unusual to find engraved as this example is. The left side shows a hunter smoking his pipe with a gun over his shoulder, the other side shows a different illustration of the hunter. Fitted with correct sights. The bbl is marked “A.A. Ahl. Bonn”and is 12-7/8” long. The pistol was proofed in January 1906. A fine example. PROVENANCE: Classic German Target Arms pg. 123; The Allen Hallock Schuetzen Collection. CONDITION: Appears to have been shot quite a bit. Edge wear on the bbl bluing. The stock shows minor handling. Bore is excellent. 50900-30 TWR (1,000-2,200) C&R – Lot 3160

*SPECTACULAR AND CASED F. NEUMANN SPEZIAL MODELL CENTRUM SINGLE SHOT TARGET PISTOL.

SN 164. Cal. 22 LR. 13-1/2″ oct bbl with key adjustable target sights and wonderfully case colored receiver and trigger guard with double set target triggers and extremely fine checkered target stocks with walnut forearm. Intriguing manually operated falling block, somewhat of a Martini design, but distinctly different. Serial numbered 164 on left side of frame with the number 4 on numerous small components including most screws, with a readily removable falling breech with a very faint undetermined proof mark on top. Gun is housed in what appears to be a period casing, but has obviously been relined very recently. PROVENANCE: The Esteemed Collection Of Noted Expert And Author Warren Buxton. CONDITION: Very good overall with rust blue bbl having turned somewhat plum. Front sight has been modified slightly and is very short. Case colors on receiver and trigger guard are vibrant and quite elegant with a slight amount of distress at and around the rear sight from having been drift adjusted. Bore is very good with strong lands and grooves, however is quite dirty and needs a cleaning. It is believed it should clean to excellent. Action has been tested manually and seems to function properly but is a very unusual design and little is known by this cataloger. 51569-87 TDW (1,250-1,500) C&R – Lot 3161

*ELEGANT EMIL MARTIN & SOHN BONN GERMANY OLYMPIC MODEL TARGET PISTOL WITH TRAVEL CASE.

SN 6902. Cal. 22 LR. 12″ oct bbl. Blue finish. Falling block action with fully adjustable target trigger and manual cocking lever. Beautifully maker marked on the matted bbl with maker’s name and then lightly engraved with small scrolls bordering receiver and relief carved with the Olympic rings and with “Olympisches/Modell and Martins Meisterschafts Pisotle”. Both Crown U and Crown N proofed on bbl and receiver. Magnificently carved and checkered adjustable target grips with both stippling and checkering and a locking hand rest. Micrometer adjustable rear sight and is obviously a veteran bring back as it is housed in a hand made storage box with a return address to Capt. F. M. Edwards of Battery C, 66 Army Field Artillery Battalion and shipped to his home address in San Antonio TX via the Army Post Office in New York City, NY. PROVENANCE: The Esteemed Collection Of Noted Expert And Author Warren Buxton. CONDITION: Extremely fine overall with slight thinning and pluming of blue finish on bbl. Bore and mechanics appear to be excellent. Sight adjustments are functioning but are resistant due to dried grease. Target adjustable grips are very fine with a number of very small blemishes and areas of minor distress from age and storage. Gun overall is exceptionally fine. Theater made shipping box is rather weathered but painted name and address survive well. A very nice war trophy. 51569-88 TDW (1,000-2,000) C&R – Lot 3162

*LARGE SINGLE SHOT ANSCHUTZ 22 PISTOL.

SN 762. Cal. 22. 10-1/4″ bbl. Marked on bottom of bbl “MADE IN GERMANY”, “JGA” vertically in oval, “22”. Upper left bbl flat marked “A.F.STOEGER, INC / NEW YORK CITY”. SN on left side of frame and bbl. Checkered wood grips. Slightly adjustable rear sight. “D.W.King” / “Denver, Colo” marked front sight. PROVENANCE: The Esteemed Collection Of Noted Expert And Author Warren Buxton. CONDITION: Gun appears to have been refinished with light pitting by Stoeger marking. Fine wood grips show light handling marks. All markings clear. Excellent working order. Excellent bore. 51569-40 GER (500-750) C&R – Lot 3163

*EXTREMELY RARE CASED ENGRAVED ADOLPH-WEBER CAMP PERRY MODEL SINGLE SHOT TARGET PISTOL.

SN MM305. Cal 22. Incredible target pistol with 9-3/4″ tapered keyhole shaped bbl with tapered matted rib, removable caterpillar target front sight and fully adjustable U-notch target rear sight. Frame is flat on the sides with an extended skeleton hammer that has extremely fine hand checkered spur. Bbl release on the left side is checkered to match. Mounted with extraordinary 2-pc, 32-line checkered ebony grips with scalloped edges and brass escutcheons. Pistol has extremely fine engraving in the English Rose & Scroll pattern with about 50% coverage on the frame and trigger guard. Bbl reinforcements and rear sides of the bbl along with both sides of the muzzle are engraved to match. The bases for the bbl latch are also engraved to match. Left side of frame is inlaid in flat gold “THE ADOLPH-WEBER PISTOL / CAMP PERRY 1913”. Screw heads & tips are also engraved. Left side of the frame, under the grip has what appears to be a Swiss manufacturers trademark consisting of a bow & arrow surmounting a Swiss cross and the date “1913”. Accompanied by its original purple velvet lined, black leatherette case with nickeled furniture and handle. The latches are by the Eagle Lock Co. of Terryville, CT. Interior is French fitted for the pistol, a combination brass handle turn screw with replaceable blade and an oiler in the body. All fitted into an outer sleeve marked “B.F. Meek & Sons / Louisville, KY / Fishing Reels”; a walnut handle brass cleaning rod and a bore brush. Left side is compartmented for and contains 4 boxes of Remington “R17L” dog bone 22 long rifle ammunition. Also accompanied by a copy of pages from the February 1959 Guns magazine where on page 44 is an article titled “Gun of the Month” by C.S. Burton. The article has 2 photographs of this pistol, one in the case and the other out of the case and details the history on the makers. This pistol was designed by the renowned shooter Fred Adolph of Genoa, NY and built by Casimir Weber of Switzerland. The article states that this pistol was a prize at the Camp Perry, OH matches in 1913. Imports of this pistol were curtailed with the advent of WWI and apparently never resumed after the war. This is an incredibly well made precision pistol suitable for the most discerning collector. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus, all matching including grips. Overall retains about 99% crisp orig blue. Grips are crisp with one small crease on the right side and a couple of small age lines in the bottom of right side, otherwise are sound and retain virtually all of their orig finish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. Case has several nicks & dings showing corner wear and some light soil. Interior shows light damage from the rear sight, otherwise is crisp & clean with no fading. 51614-1 JRL (8,000-12,000) C&R – Lot 3164

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Revised: 3/22/2017

Please Note: The hammer slips from the cocked position.

UNUSUAL NORWEGIAN MADE MARTINI TYPE SINGLE SHOT RIFLE BY H. LARSEN (DRAMMEN).

NSN. Cal. 577-500 No. 2. 29″ Ribbed bbl has oval bore rifling. Makers name and address as well as “Staal Patent” are in platinum at rear. Unusual Martini type tipping block action is actuated by rotating lever on right side, which also brings rifle to half cock. Back action lock with unusual hammer is on right side. Nicely fiddle figured walnut buttstock has cheekpiece and some relief acanthus carving at grip below checkering. Forend extends to muzzle with pewter cap. CONDITION: Fair to good. Metal parts have gray brown patina. Engraving somewhat washed. Stocks have old refinish. Buttstock cracked through wrist and flexes. Bore is excellent. Lock is slip hammered. 51674-1 MGM63 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3165

Revised: 3/29/2017

Please Note: The front sight is not “Hooded” as stated in the catalog, it is a Beach’s Style Combination Front Sight.

*SHILOH-SHARPS MODEL 1874 RIFLE IN 45-90 CALIBER.

SN 2771B. Cal. .45-90. 30″ full octagon bbl with flip up sight and hooded front sight, elevator tang sight. Case hardened action marked on left side “Shiloh Rifle Mfg. Co./ Big Timber, Montana”. Buttstock is of beautiful fiddleback grain walnut with checkered and case colored steel buttplate. Forearm with steel nosecap. Dbl set trigger. Weight: 11 lbs. 8 oz. CONDITION: Extraordinarily fine near new, likely test fired only. Mint bore and only the faintest of handling marks. There are a couple of very light rub marks on left side of stock near wrist, but otherwise this is an as new gun. 51500-44 JSL (1,000-1,500) – Lot 3166

*SHILOH-SHARPS MODEL 1874 RIFLE IN 50-140 CALIBER.

SN 5994. Cal. .50-140. 30″ full octagon bbl with flip up sight and blade front sight, elevator tang sight. Case hardened action marked on left side “Shiloh Rifle Mfg. Co./ Farmingdale, N.Y.”. Buttstock is of light fiddleback walnut with crescent case colored steel buttplate. Forearm with schnable tip. Dbl set trigger. Accompanying this gun is all of the loading equipment one would need to make ammo for this gun and approximately 50 rounds at the ready. Weight: 11 lbs. 6 oz. CONDITION: Extraordinarily fine near new, fired, though well taken care of. Excellent bore and only the faintest of handling marks in the wood. Loading equipment is all very good to excellent. 51567-8 JSL (1,750-2,500) – Lot 3167

Revised: 3/30/2017

Please Note: The front sight is not “Hooded” as stated in the catalog, it is a Beach’s Style Combination Front Sight.

*SHILOH-SHARPS MODEL 1874 RIFLE IN 45-90 CALIBER.

SN 2782B. Cal. .45-90. 30″ full octagon bbl with flip up sight and hooded front sight, elevator tang sight. Case hardened action marked on left side “Shiloh Rifle Mfg. Co./ Big Timber, Montana”. Buttstock is of beautiful marble cake walnut with checkered and case colored steel buttplate. Forearm with steel nosecap. Dbl set trigger. Weight: 11 lbs. 10 oz. CONDITION: Extraordinarily fine near new, likely test fired only. Mint bore and only the faintest of handling marks. 51500-43 JSL (1,000-1,500) – Lot 3168

Revised: 3/30/2017

Please Note: The front sight is not “Hooded” as stated in the catalog, it is a Beach’s Style Combination Front Sight.

*SHILOH-SHARPS MODEL 1874 RIFLE IN 45-90 CALIBER.

SN 2785B. Cal. .45-90. 30″ full octagon bbl with flip up sight and hooded front sight, elevator tang sight. Case hardened action marked on left side “Shiloh Rifle Mfg. Co./ Big Timber, Montana”. Buttstock is of beautiful straight grain walnut with checkered and case colored steel buttplate. Forearm with steel nosecap. Dbl set trigger. Weight: 11 lbs. 15 oz. CONDITION: Extraordinarily fine near new, likely test fired only. Mint bore and only the faintest of handling marks. 51500-42 JSL (1,000-1,500) – Lot 3169