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2233
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$14,375.00 |
Revised: 10/25/2017
Please Note: Mechanics are fine, and the hammer is operational. *RARE AND DESIRABLE COLT MODEL 1907 MILITARY CONTRACT PISTOL WITH COLT FACTORY LETTER.SN 157. Cal. 45 Rimless/Smokeless. 5″ bbl. Blue finish, checkered walnut grips. This pistol is one of 201 made as a military contract to the US Government. Left side of slide shows Colt’s Patent mark and 2-line address. Right side of the frame reads “AUTOMATIC COLT / CALIBRE 45 RIMLESS SMOKELESS”. Left side of frame shows SN stamped above trigger guard bow. Trigger guard bow shows military inspector stamp “K. M.” on left forward bow. No other marks are visible on the pistol. The pistol has a lanyard ring attached to the butt on the left side of frame. There is an external indicator on the slide to show if the chamber is loaded. Pistol has a spur hammer and a grip safety.Accompanied with the gun ia a Colt Factory letter detailing its configuration and special order features.Serial number 157 was shipped cal 45/c with 5 inch barrel and blue finish. Special features are listed as ,Furnished with a modified hammer, a nearly vertical ejection, the extractor milled into the top of the slide that indicates chamber loaded,an automatic safety, a straightened stirrup,a lengthened trigger stirrup pin, a clip type magazine release at rear of butt, below the grip”United States Government”. Shipped to Springfield Armory Springfield Massachusetts March 17 1908. Group of 200 guns in shipment. CONDITION: Very fine. Slide is a smooth polished finish overall with sharp markings. Slide appears to have had an application of cold blue at sometime in the past. No polishing is evident. Frame shows 90% blue finish that is turning somewhat plum color. SN and inspector marks are sharp. Frame shows some slight handling marks. Fire blue parts, grip safety, trigger, hold open latch, screws, and pins all retain a generous amount of fire blue. Hammer shows nearly all of the original case coloring. Firing pin shows straw finish. Grips are fine with sharp checkering and very little evidence of handling. Magazine retains 80% blue with wear marks on front and rear. Mechanics are jammed and need attention; pistol is stuck on full cock. An opportunity to obtain and extremely rare Colt Model 1907 Government contract pistol. 52707-4 TEP (6,000-7,500) C&R – Lot 2233 |
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2290
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$0.00 |
Revised: 10/20/2017
Please Note: Serial number is 644754; not 844754 as stated in the catalog. *EXCEPTIONAL MAUSER BOLO PISTOL RIG WITH STOCK AND HOLSTER.SN 844754. Cal. 7.63MM. 4″ bbl. Deep rust blue finish overall, with fire blue appointments on trigger, safety, and sight. Later short extractor variation with new safety marked hammer. Traditional Mauser banner markings on left side of frame. Traditional 22 groove commercial walnut grips. Complete with Mauser banner marked holster stock and period commercial leather hanger with cleaning rod. CONDITION: Very fine overall with typical slight finish loss at highpoints of rails, sight bolsters, chamber area, and as expected at muzzle. Leading edges of frame and magazine well have slight finish loss from holster carry. Bore is bright with sharp rifling. Mechanics are fine. All visible numbers, including grips, have been found to be matching on pistol itself. Shoulder stock iron is numbered to another gun, but fits well. Stock itself has numerous small bruises and abrasions, but no major distress other than typical cracking above latch and at hinge. Evidence of having previously been lightly cleaned and possibly sanded at a previous date. Leather hanger is intact, however stitching is loose and has evidence of having previously been repaired. 52668-4 TDW (4,000-6,000) C&R – Lot 2290 |
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2292
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$9,775.00 |
Revised: 10/20/2017
Please Note: Great News! Grips are matching numbers. *ELEGANT DWM ARTILLERY LUGER WITH SNAIL DRUM AND CARRY POUCH.SN 461. Cal. 9mm. 8″ bbl. Blue finish overall with straw finish control levers and trigger. DWM marked toggle with chamber dated 1914. Adjustable rear sight with graduations 1-8 with early fine screws on both front and rear sights. Fine early 3-digit SN example. 2-pc checkered walnut stocks, complete with wood based magazine and 1st pattern 32 rnd snail drum marked “B/N” for manufacturer and SN’d 80155. A contemporary snail drum pouch is included with this rig with little known as to the manufacturer or origin of pouch. CONDITION: Very fine overall, with most rust blue finish remaining, with typical slight loss of finish at forward edge of frame, high points of sights and rear of stock lug. Straw finish has faded with only 25-30% remaining on trigger, takedown latch and even less on safety. Bore is frosted with sharp rifling. After detailed disassembly, all numbers found to be matching with exception of wood base magazine and unnumbered grips. Bolt hold open has unusual coloring from possible earlier repair but numbered properly and functions properly. Mechanics are crisp. Snail drum is very fine with good spring tension and appears functional in all manner. Most blue finish remains and is a far above average example. Contemporary leather pouch for drum is in fine condition with strong stitching and supple leather. 52528-31 TDW (3,500-4,500) C&R – Lot 2292 |
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2435
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$0.00 |
Revised: 10/13/2017
Please Note: Factory refurbished in January 1959. *SMITH & WESSON .38 HAND EJECTOR, MILITARY & POLICE FIRST MODEL WITH FACTORY LETTER.SN 1903. Cal. 38 Spcl. Scarce target version with full nickel finish. 5-screw action with pinned bbl. Bbl is 6-1/2″ rnd with square cut blade front sight and U notch adjustable rear sight. 6-shot fluted cylinder. Nickel finish with case colored hammer and trigger. Rnd butt pearl grips have gold S&W medallions. Frame and bbl have matching SN’s. In continuous production since 1899, the current version of this famed revolver is known as the Model 10. Includes S&W factory letter signed by historian Roy G. Jinks. Letter states this revolver was shipped on April 24, 1900 to Kinco, Maine. PROVENANCE: The collection of Robert Roughton. CONDITION: Very good condition, retaining over 95% nickel finish. Hammer and trigger retain 95% case colors. Right grip panel is chipped at bottom of frame. Mechanics needs attention; Cylinder bolt lacks proper spring tension. Bore is dark with general pitting. Some chambers show spots of pitting. 52332-56 DS (2,000-3,000) C&R – Lot 2435 |
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2438
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$1,380.00 |
Revised: 10/13/2017
Please Note: Factory refurbished. *SMITH & WESSON HAND EJECTOR THIRD MODEL TARGET REVOLVER.SN 276193. Cal. 32 S&W Long. Dbl action revolver built on “I” frame with 5 screws. 6″ round pinned bbl. Patridge front sight with square notch adjustable rear site. 6-shot fluted cylinder. Case-colored hammer and trigger. 2-pc. diamond checkered walnut grips, but is marked “PAT. JUNE 5, 1917.” Front grip strap and bottom of bbl have matching SN’s. PROVENANCE: The collection of Robert Roughton. CONDITION: Very fine condition. Over 95% original blue. Hammer and trigger have lightly faded colors. Grips show light wear with series of dents at butt. Mechanics are fine. Bright bore with very good rifling. 52332-50 DS (1,250-1,750) C&R – Lot 2438 |
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2482
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$2,300.00 |
Revised: 10/13/2017
Please Note: Due to a typographical error, estimate should be $2,500-$3,500. *BRACE OF COLT OFFICERS MODEL TARGET REVOLVER CAL, 38 & 22 MANUFACTURED IN 19381) COLT OFFICERS MDL. SN 623055. Cal,38 with 6 inch Bbl, Blue finish overall with factory target adjustable sights front and rear. Two piece Colt walnut checkered grips with Fray-Mershon synthetic grip adapter. Single and double action operation. Bbl marked “OFFICERS MODEL 38 HEAVY BARREL”. Manufactured 1938 by serial number search. PROVENANCE: Property of Joseph Prather, former long time President of Griffin and Howe. CONDITION: Very good overall with bright bore and crisp mechanics. All visible numbers matching, grips have no numbers visible.Slight finish loss at muzzle and discoloration of blue finish above grips, light staining on sides of hammer.Fray-Mershon grips adapter is held in place by compression of grips to frame with no modification to either grips or revolver.These where the quint essential target guns of the day C&R 2) COLT OFFICERS MDL. SN 18161. cal.22 6 inch barrel with factory blue finish overall . Single and double action operation. Adjustable front and rear target sights. Barrel marked “COLT OFFICERS MODEL .22 LONG RIFLE”. Two piece factory colt checkered walnut grips with Fray-Mershon grip adapter. Manufactured 1938 by serial number search. PROVENANCE: Property of Joseph Prather, former long time President of Griffin and Howe. CONDITION: Very good overall with bright bore with sharp rifling and functioning mechanics. Slight blue finish loss at muzzle and a small area of finish staining/loss found above grips on frame. Hammer has a slight amount of staining. Grips are very fine with no modification for use with grip adapter. All visible number matching. brace of guns are cased in a Doskacil/ gunguard pistol travel case. C&R 52673-1, 52673-2 TDW (1,250-1,750) – Lot 2482 |
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2501
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$920.00 |
Revised: 10/27/2017
Please Note: Upon closer examination, there is a period of use factory quality restoration. Estimate should be $1,000-$2,000. *MARLIN MODEL 1898 C GRADE TRAP PUMP SHOTGUN.SN 68344. Cal. 12 ga. 30″ bbl. Choke FULL. Plain steel bbl with steel front bead. Fancy flowing grained European walnut stock checkered in 3-point pattern with lovely Creedmore grip and 13-5/8″ LOP over orig Marlin lined HRBP. Forearm checkered in 3-point pattern. Receiver is nicely engraved with 5 ducks in flight on left, 2 pigeons on right, and about 30-40% light scroll coverage. SN stamped in engraved floral pattern in bottom of frame. WEIGHT: 7 lbs, 7 ozs. PROVENANCE: Estate collection of Russell Grinnell. CONDITION: Very fine. Appears totally orig and collector quality. Bbl retains approximately 90-95% beautifully toned orig blue finish. Receiver retains approximately 90% orig blue finish, there is one small area of minor corrosion near trigger guard. Hammer and trigger guard with approximately 90% blue. Mag tube with approximately 60% orig blue. Buttstock and forearm are excellent with minor handling marks and retain approximately 90-95% of their orig finish. Bore is bright and shiny. Mechanics are fine. 52206-6 JSL (2,000-3,000) C&R – Lot 2501 |
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2502
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$3,450.00 |
Revised: 10/25/2017
Please Note: The image and description is correct online effective 10/25/17. Prior to that date the wrong image and description were online. This was shown originally as lot 2502 and is actually lot 2564. *EXTREMELY RARE MARLIN MODEL 24-D, 12 GAUGE PUMP SHOTGUN.SN 127848. Cal. 12 ga. Beautiful high-grade deluxe shotgun with a gorgeous Damascus pattern. 30″ full choke bbl, matted top rib with very fine raised matted panel on the receiver. It has beautifully grained, extremely fine checkered, French walnut wood with round forearm and Creedmore grip stock, 13-1/2″ LOP over orig Marlin lined HRBP. The receiver is beautifully engraved with a large oval vignette of four partridge in a mountain scene. The partridge in the foreground is semi-relief engraved. The right side has two vignettes, the larger is a semi-relief standing woodcock with pine forest in the background and the smaller vignette on the bolt has two flying woodcock. The balance of the receiver has about 40-50% coverage, very fine, extremely well executed arabesque scrolls with several different types of border patterns. There are other smaller flourishes of engraving over the top of the receiver and top tang with two nice flowers on the bottom of the receiver. No engraver’s signature was observed. Four screws on right, three screws on left are gold plated as is trigger. WEIGHT: 7 lbs, 7 ozs. PROVENANCE: Estate collection of Russell Grinnell. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Bbl retains about 90% dark Damascus pattern and the receiver 60-70% orig blue. Trigger, screws and pins were all orig gold plated. Trigger retains about 60% gold wash. Wood is sound with light handling and use marks and moderate wear and retains most of its orig oil finish. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. 52206-5 JSL (3,750-5,250) C&R – Lot 2564 |
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2508
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$10,350.00 |
Revised: 10/20/2017
Please Note: The main image in the printed catalog is incorrect. The image online is correct. *RARE EARLY L.C. SMITH GRADE 4-E 16 GAUGE SHOTGUN WITH CHAIN DAMASCUS BARRELS.SN 6439. Cal. 16 ga. 28″ Chain Damascus bbls. 2-5/8″ chambers. Choked full/full. Full length matted top rib with brass front bead and gold bar near breach. Dbl triggers, automatic ejectors, automatic safety. Capped full pistol grip buttstock checkered in 2-point pattern appears to be beautifully figured French walnut with 14-1/4″ LOP over lined HRBP. Splinter forearm with roll-type release and triangular ebony tip is near fully checkered in 2-point pattern. Receiver is nicely engraved with scroll engraving and oval game scenes at back of locks. All visible SN’s match. Accompanied by an old Bauer Bros Mfg canvas and leather take-down case. WEIGHT: 6 lbx, 12 oz. CONDITION: Fine. Appears as found and untouched. Bbls retain 80-90% strong orig Chain Damascus pattern. Receiver retains 30-40% toned orig case color with some light spotting. Buttstock and forearm are excellent with minor scratches and handling marks throughout and retain 80-90% orig finish. Bores are bright and shiny with some scattered pitting at front of chambers. Mechanics are functional. Case is fair with wear to leather.With a gentle cleaning this will make an exceptional rare and collectible L.C. Smith. 51183-1 JSL (4,500-7,500) C&R – Lot 2508 |
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2543
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$3,450.00 |
Revised: 10/25/2017
Please Note: Barrels are actually 28″, not 30″. *20 GAUGE CSMC “INVERNESS DELUXE” ROUND ACTION OVER-UNDER SINGLE TRIGGER EJECTOR LIGHT GAME SHOTGUN.SN I-000747. Cal. 20 ga. 3″ Chambers. 30″ Demi-bloc bbls with matted ventilated rib are fitted for choke tubes (included are five choke tubes and wrench). French gray round bodied low profile OU small sized trigger plate action features selective single trigger and automatic ejectors. Action is “engraved” in near full coverage small scroll with rose bouquet highlights surrounding vignettes of game birds on sides; quail on left and woodcock on right. Trigger guard tang extends to laser engraved steel grip cap. Superb crotch figured American walnut “Prince of Wales” grip buttstock measures 14-3/8″ over thin red rifle pad. Slim one piece field forend has Anson type release. Drop at heel: 2″, drop at comb: 1-1/4″. Weight: 6 lbs. 8 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. CONDITION: Excellent, essentially as new, appears unfired, with only a few extremely light handling and assembly marks in all finishes. Mechanically crisp. 52697-8 MGM (3,000-5,000) – Lot 2543 |
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2553
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$8,050.00 |
Revised: 10/17/2017
Please Note: Engraved and gold inlaid by Pauline Murrell, Winchester factory engraver, But not done at the factory. Wood work done by Bud Barrett of Rye, NH. *GORGEOUS CUSTOM WINCHESTER MODEL 21, 20 GAUGE SHOTGUN.SN 15753. Cal. 20 ga. 28″ bbls with chamber marked for 2-3/4″, chokes marked MOD/FULL. Full length matted top rib with steel front bead. Dbl triggers, automatic ejectors, automatic safety. Gorgeous custom flame grained American walnut buttstock checkered with ribband through wrist and checkered side panels. Skeleton cap on checkered full pistol grip and 14-1/2″ LOP over SSBP. Custom beavertail forearm also checkered in ribband pattern with roll-type release. Receiver is nicely custom engraved in something comparable to a 21-4 coverage level with flying quail on right, flying woodcock on left in beautiful gold oval accent. Trigger plate with flying woodcock and similar gold circle. Trigger guard with burst of scroll engraving. All visible SN’s match. WEIGHT: 6 lbs, 14 ozs. PROVENANCE: The Forrest G. Rhodes collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Retaining virtually all custom finish to both wood and metal. May have been fired since being customized but very little if so. Bores are excellent. Mechanics are crisp. A very pretty custom model 21. 52470-31 JSL (3,000-5,000) C&R – Lot 2553 |
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2564
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$1,265.00 |
Revised: 10/25/2017
Please Note: The image and description is correct online effective 10/25/17. Prior to that date the wrong image and description were online. This was shown originally as lot 2564 and is actually lot 2502. *COLLECTOR’S LOT OF MODERN SPORTING ARMS.1) WINCHESTER 42. SN 116863. Cal. 410 ga. 3″ chamber. Choke marked full. 26″ plain bbl with steel front bead. Plain replacement buttstock with 14-1/2″ LOP over Winchester buttplate. Replaced lined forearm. All visible SN’s match. WEIGHT: 6 lbs, 2 ozs. CONDITION: Very Good. Retains approximately 85% orig blue finish to bbl and action. Custom stocks are excellent with only very minor handling marks. Bore is bright and shiny. Mechanics are crisp. C&R 2) WINCHESTER 12. SN 1775776. Cal. 16 ga. 27-1/2″ Bbl with steel front bead. 2-3/4″ chambers. Choke marked mod. 14″ LOP over Winchester HRBP. Lined forearm. All visible SN’s match. WEIGHT: 6 lbs, 14 ozs. CONDITION: Fine. Retains approximately 90% orig blue finish to bbl and receiver. Buttstock and forearm are fine with scattered light handling marks and retain most of their orig finish. Bore is bright and shiny. Mechanics are fine. C&R 51873-12, 51873-13 (1,500-2,000) – Lot 2502 |
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2584
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$0.00 |
Revised: 10/25/2017
Please Note: Gun is rebored from 308. Caliber marking is hand stamped. Barrel is re-blued. Bottom of barrel is stamped “X” only. *WINCHESTER PRE-64 MODEL 70 FEATHERWEIGHT BOLT ACTION RIFLE.SN 343748. Cal. 358 WIN. Light sporter 22″ bbl. Ramp mounted bead front sight with hood and folding leaf rear sight. Receiver and bolt have matching numbers. Alloy trigger guard and floorplate. Walnut straight comb stock with hand checkering and sling swivels. LOP is 14″ over after market Pachmayr pad. CONDITION: Fine. Over 95% orig metal finish. Orig stock finish shows spots of wear, scratches and handling marks. Bolt body has some hardened grease. Mechanics are crisp. Nice bright bore. 52672-12 DS (500-800) C&R – Lot 2584 |
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2594
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$0.00 |
Revised: 10/17/2017
Please Note: Gun #2, SN 13555 has had modifications; barrel shortened to 23 1/2″, replacement magazine tube, long rifle carrier added, lined barrel chambered for .22 LR, with internal components to match. *PAIR OF RARE WINCHESTER MODEL 1890 PUMP ACTION RIFLES.1) WINCHESTER 90. SN 743741. Cal. 22 Short. 24″ oct bbl, 3/4 length magazine, take down, blue bbl and magazine, nickel receiver and buttplate. Straight grain American walnut stocks with crescent Patent Mark Model and Cal. designation. Top flat of bbl and breech bears a “WP” proof in an oval which also appears on receiver ring. Upper tang is marked “WINCHESTER / TRADEMARK / MADE IN U.S.A.”. SN is stamped on forward bottom of frame and on lower tang behind trigger guard. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl has been cleaned to a steel grey patina with a little bit of salt and pepper roughness. Markings are sharp. Traces of blue at breech. Sights are very good. Rear sights shows almost all of the blue finish. Bore is frosty with visible rifling. Receiver retains 20-30% of the nickel finish which has flaked to a smooth silver/grey patina. Trigger shows considerable blue as does the hammer. Buttplate retains 80% nickel finish with a few light erosion spots. Markings are sharp. Stocks are very good, full sized with very few handling marks overall. Considerable varnish remains on the forend. Mechanics are crisp. A rare Model 90 with a stainless steel bbl and half-nickel finish. C&R 2) WINCHESTER 1890. SN 13555. Cal. 22 RF. 23-1/2″ oct bbl, 3/4 length magazine, blue and case colored finish. Straight grain American walnut stocks with crescent steel buttplate. Bbl shows 2-line address rolled on top in front of rear sight. Front sight is blade type; rear sight is simple notch type. Upper tang of receiver is marked “WINCHESTER / MODEL 1890 / PAT. JUNE 26-88”. SN is stamped on lower tang behind trigger guard. SN is of the correct range for this model. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl shows a smooth mottled grey patina overall with slight traces of blue around the sights. Markings are sharp. Bore is dark with visible rifling. Magazine tube is also a smooth silver/grey patina. Receiver shows a mottled grey/brown patina overall with a trace of case color on the left top beside the bolt. Tang markings are sharp. Stocks are very good, full sized with some staining at the wrist and buttplate. Stocks show considerable varnish finish with light handling marks overall. Mechanics are crisp. An opportunity to obtain a rare 1st Model solid frame Winchester 1890 rifle. 52669-1, 52669-2 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 2594 |
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2639
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$0.00 |
Revised: 10/13/2017
Please Note: Great News! The scope rings are present in the case. *BROWNING SUPERPOSED “CONTINENTAL SET” DOUBLE RIFLE IN 9.3 X 74R, WITH EXTRA BARRELS AND CASE.SN 224PY01161. Cal. 9.3 x 74R. 24″ Browning marked rifle bbls with quarter rib, are fitted with claw bases. 26″ 20 ga bbls with ventilated rib are marked for IC and IMod. Blued superlight type action is engraved with grade “1” style scroll. Nicely figured American walnut straight grip stock measures 14-1/4″ over Browning buttplate. Removable schnabeled forend serves both bbl sets. Rifle is fitted with sling loops. Shotgun: Drop at heel: 2-3/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs. 6 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. Gun is housed in brown vinyl case with faux fleece interior. CONDITION: Excellent, with scant evidence of having been fired, with some light handling and assembly marks. Mechanically excellent. Case is good. A very scarce Browning in this caliber. 52625-21 MGM (5,000-7,000) – Lot 2639 |
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2692
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$2,012.50 |
Revised: 10/17/2017
Please Note: The case does have the lid. *GORGEOUS HIGH ORIGINAL CONDITION FRANCOTTE BOXLOCK SHOTGUN WITH CASE.SN 80361. Cal. 12 ga. 29-1/4″ (orig length) fluid steel bbls, 2-3/4″ chambers. Choke full/full. Full length matted top rib with white front bead. Greener crossbolt. Tops of bbls marked “Von Lengerke & Detmold / U.S. Agents New York”. Double triggers, automatic ejectors, automatic safety. Full pistol grip buttstock is checkered in 2-point pattern with 14-1/2″ LOP over orig checkered HRBP. Splinter forearm is near fully checkered with push button release and small engraved steel escutcheon. Receiver is lightly scroll engraved in about 50% coverage and marked on sides “A.Francotte Maker & Patentee / Liege, Belgium”. Gold “S” in front of safety. Engraved blued top lever. Stippled fences with grass engraving. All visible SN’s match. WEIGHT: 7lbs 6oz. CONDITION: Very fine. Appears all orig. Bbl retain 95% orig blue with some muzzle wear and minor losses on bottoms of both tubes toward muzzle. Buttstock and forearm are quite crisp and retain nearly all of their orig finish with only minor handling marks. Receiver retains 90-95% strong orig case color. Trigger guard retains 85% orig blue. Bores are bright and shiny. Mechanics are crisp. Accompanied by leather Leg-O-Mutton case that is missing lid. This is a dandy high orig condition Francotte. 52562-1 JSL (2,000-3,000) C&R – Lot 2692 |
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2694
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$3,737.50 |
Revised: 10/20/2017
Please Note: Gun is sideplated boxlock, not a sidelock receiver. *GORGEOUS MERKEL 203E 12 GAUGE SHOTGUN.SN 27477. Cal. 12 ga. 27-1/2″ Bohler steel bbls. Chambers 2-3/4″. Choke imp cyl/mod. Full length solid matted top rib with white front bead. Dbl triggers, automatic ejectors, non-automatic safety. Straight grip buttstock checkered in 2-point pattern with 14-3/8″ LOP over orig Merkel checkered HRBP. 3-piece forearm checkered in 4-point pattern with Deeley release. Full sidelock receiver is fabulously engraved with deep cut setter and pheasants in game scene on left, large hawk and ducks in flight in marsh scene on right, surrounded by well executed scroll engraving. Bottom of frame engraved “Suhler Waffenwerk / Gebruder Merkel, Suhl”, with scroll engraving. Long tang trigger guard is also scroll engraved. All visible SN’s match. WEIGHT: 6 lbs, 15 ozs. CONDITION: Fine, as lightly field used. Bbl retains approximately 95-97% orig blue. Buttstock and forearm are excellent and mostly sound with a small repair on right side of forearm at frame and retain most of their orig finish with some finish added for preservation. Receiver is excellent with some minor staining. Bores are bright and shiny. Mechanics are crisp. Gorgeous Merkel that will last many more lifetimes! 52589-8 JSL (5,500-7,500) C&R – Lot 2694 |
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2712
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$1,725.00 |
Revised: 10/13/2017
Please Note: Barrels have been refinished and re-blued, solder is loose under rib. *FINE C. S. ROSSEN “NORWICH” MODEL 2-INCH EJECTOR 12 GAUGE SHOTGUN.SN 4670. Cal. 12 ga. 2″ Chambers. 26-1/2″ Chokes mod/mod. Manufactured in 1953. Bbls with makers name and model engraved on tops, is gold inlaid “FOR 2 INCH CASE ONLY” on narrow game rib. Small frame case hardened action features automatic safety and double triggers. Action is engraved with 80% coverage rose and scroll. Makers name is on each side. Slightly marbled and lightly figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/2″ LOP over Silver type pad. Flat top point pattern checkering at grip. A vacant silver oval is on toe line. Short splinter ejector forend has Anson release. All visible SN’s match. WEIGHT: 5 lbs. 11 oz. CONDITION: Very fine, as partially refinished. Bbls retain nearly all of a fine rust blue. Action retains most of its case hardening color. Blue of floorplate is mostly silver. Stocks retain nearly all of an old oil refinish, checkering worn and somewhat gummed with finish. Bores are very fine with a few scattered pits. Action is tight. Mechanics are crisp. This company specialized in light weight guns. 52253-6 JSL (2,250-2,750) C&R – Lot 2712 |
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2714
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$690.00 |
Revised: 10/13/2017
Please Note: This item has synthetic beads, not ivory. It is not subject to any ESA restrictions. *COGSWELL & HARRISON “AVANT TOUT” BOXLOCK EJECTOR GAME SHOTGUN.SN 24441. Cal. 12 ga. 2-1/2″ Chambers. 30″ Bbls are marked with makers name and address on matted game rib, twin ivory beads. Blued boxlock action features automatic safety, crossbolt third fastener, and dbl triggers. Action is engraved with 30% coverage well cut scroll. Nicely streaked European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 13-1/2″ over coarsely checkered wood butt. Matching splinter forend has friction release. Bore diameter: left -.730, right – .730. Bore restrictions: left – .030 (full), right – .020 (mod). Wall thickness: left – .031, right – .033. Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Neutral cast. Weight: 6 lbs. 8 oz. LOP: 13-1/2″. CONDITION: Fine. Bbls retain 60 – 70% orig blue. Action retains most of its orig charcoal blue. Stocks have many scratches and marks in its mostly orig finish, with oil added on butt. Bores are fine, lightly frosted. Action has a touch of looseness. Bbls are slightly off face. Ejectors are in time. 52697-13 MGM (1,250-1,750) C&R – Lot 2714 |
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2737
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$0.00 |
Revised: 10/25/2017
Please Note: This NRA sporting rifle was built at the factory by Springfield Armory and is accompanied by the proper documentation. According to the consignor, the person this gun was shipped to subsequently competed at Camp Perry and reportedly won one of the matches there with this exact gun. *LATE PRODUCTION SPRINGFIELD SPORTING RIFLE WITH STAR GAUGE BARREL.SN 1407289. Cal. 30-06. Bbl date 3-32. Bolt numbered to match action. Knurled cocking piece. Lyman 48 receiver sight. Blued unmarked bottom metal. Stock with heavy steel checkered buttplate does not have “P” proof, and has been fitted with grip cap. Stock has been in this configuration for a very long time, and looks orig. CONDITION: Excellent, with possible re-shaping of stock. Over 90% metal finish. Stock has nearly all old oil finish, some silvering of buttplate and bbl band. Excellent bore. 52701-6 MGM (3,500-5,500) C&R – Lot 2737 Click here to view provenance |
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3038
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$3,737.50 |
Revised: 10/25/2017
Please Note: Title should be “OUTSTANDING COLLECTION OF WINCHESTERS”. Lot consists of an 1894 and an 1886. *OUTSTANDING COLLECTOR’S LOT OF WINCHESTER 1894’S CHAMBERED FOR 32-40.1) WINCHESTER 1894. SN 189341. Cal. 32-40. 20″ rnd bbl, full magazine, full blue finish, straight grain American walnut stocks with steel carbine buttplate. Bbl shows 2-line Winchester address rolled in front of rear sight with Cal. designation to the rear. Front sight is of the beaded blade type, bead is missing. Rear sight is of the ladder variety. Lyman tang sight. SN is stamped on the forward bottom part of receiver. Tang sight was not removed. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl and magazine tube are grey/brown patina with traces of blue in protected areas. There is some erosion on the left side of the bbl and tube at the mid-point in front of the forend. Bbl markings are sharp. Sights very good. Bore is dark with visible rifling. Receiver retains 20% blue in protected areas, especially around the saddle ring and hammer with the balance drifting to a silver/grey patina. Receiver has a few light scratches and handling marks. Hammer and lever both show a smooth grey/brown patina with hints of case color. Tang sight shows traces of blue. Stocks are very good, full sized and show only minor handling marks overall. Buttstock has some roughness behind the lower tang. Buttplate is a crusty, mottled brown patina with high point wear at the heel and toe. Rear band shows traces of blue with the balance being silver/grey. Front band shows traces of blue with some erosion on the bottom. Mechanics are crisp. An opportunity to obtain a nice Model 1894 carbine in a rare caliber. C&R 2) WINCHESTER 1886. SN 109854. Cal. 45-70, 26″ oct bbl, full magazine, 1/2 nickel front sight with set screw, 1000 yd. ladder rear sight. Top of bbl is marked “MANUFACTURED BY THE / WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. NEW HAVEN. CONN. U.S.A.” Standard receiver mounted with straight grain walnut, uncheckered straight grip, crescent steel buttplate, standard forend with nose cap. CONDITION: Very Good to Fine. Bbl retains 75-80% thinning orig blue, bright on sharp edges, normal nicks & dings and some small areas of fine surface oxidation. Mag tube shows excellent orig blue with some normal scratches and some spotty areas showing brown. Receiver has traces of orig case color in protected areas with overall finish being a silver hardening with areas blended with spotty brown patina. Hammer has visible orig case colors on back with sides faded to a silver patina. Lever has good orig colors on side with bottom a blend of brown and silver patina. Stock is sound with some minor nicks & dings and retains a restored Winchester varnish finish. Forend is sound with some minor nicks & dings, retaining a thin coat of added finish blending with hand-worn patina. Nose cap is silver hardening with gray patina. Mechanics are crisp with shiny bore with a few small areas of shallow pits in the grooves. 52405-13, 52405-15 (2,000-2,750) – Lot 3038 |
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3096
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$6,900.00 |
Revised: 10/20/2017
Please Note: Gun #1, Serial number is 147903, not 147203 as stated in the catalog. LOT OF TWO ANTIQUE COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVERS.1) COLT SAA. SN 147203. Cal. 41 Colt. 4-3/4″ bbl. Blue and case color finish. 2-pc checkered hard rubber grips with American eagle logo. 2-line Colt address is rolled on top of bbl with Cal. mark on left side. SNs marked on frame, trigger guard, and backstrap. Cylinder is not marked, SNs match; grips show different number. |
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3098
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$4,600.00 |
Revised: 10/17/2017
Please Note: 4th generation single action manufactured in 1998. *EXTREMELY FINE CASED 2ND GENERATION COLT CUSTOM SHOP ENGRAVED SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER WITH CARVED IVORY GRIPS.SN S48099A. Cal. 45. 4-3/4″ A+ engraved by Master Engraver Wayne D’Angelo for Colt Custom Shop and carved grips by Jim Alaimo. Truly a 20th century masterpiece in red velvet lined mahogany casing. Gun originally manufactured in 1968. PROVENANCE: The Forrest G. Rhodes collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine, retaining virtually all orig nickel plating, appears like new, mechanically crisp with bright shiny bore. 52470-29 JS (5,000-8,000) – Lot 3098 Click here to view provenance |
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3134
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$1,610.00 |
Revised: 10/13/2017
Please Note: The serial number is actually 8892, not 3388. EARLY COLT 3RD MODEL 1851 PERCUSSION NAVY REVOLVER.SN 3388. Cal. 36. Standard configuration made in 1851 with 1-line New York address, 7-1/2″ oct bbl with rolled Ormsby naval battle scene. This is an honest “as found” gun, all matching with pleasant dark patina. PROVENANCE: The Confederate and Civil War estate collection of Fred Donaldson. CONDITION: Good to very good overall. Metal is a mottled brown with staining and pitting overall. Good markings. Cylinder scene 70% discernible. Brass backstrap and trigger guard retain about half of their orig silver finish. Grips are weathered with chipped toes and slightly undersized fit, not removed to check for matching SN, though all metal parts have matching numbers including loading arm and wedge. Mechanically functional with crisp rifled bore. 52438-21 JS (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3134 |
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3217
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$575.00 |
Revised: 10/20/2017
Special Note: This item(s) contains plant or animal properties that may be covered by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Please read the Conditions of Sale, section 15, for more information regarding the Endangered Species Act, and your responsibilities as a buyer. FINE ENGRAVED IVORY GRIPPED AMERICAN STANDARD TOOL COMPANY 22 CALIBER POCKET REVOLVER.SN 16532. Cal. 22. Fine example of 3″ bbld 22 made by Manhattan Firearms, but marked on bbl flat “AMERICAN STANDARD TOOL CO NEWARK NJ”. Gun is white metal plated, engraved with 2-pc ivory grips. PROVENANCE: The collection of Robert Roughton. CONDITION: Very good to fine overall. Retains 95% orig white metal plating. All matching SNs including orig elephant ivory grips. Mechanics sluggish and need attention. 52332-91 JS (300-500) – Lot 3217 |
