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 1938

1) 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

*SCARCE A.H. FOX HE GRADE SUPER FOX 12 GAUGE SHOTGUN.

SN 30595. Cal. 12 ga. 32″ Chromox fluid steel bbls with 3″ chambers, chokes full/full. Full length matted top rib with steel front bead. Water table with “H” marking, SN, “Fox Proof” Stamp, “Barrels not guaranteed-see tag”. Double triggers, automatic ejectors, automatic safety. End knob pistol grip buttstock checkered in 2-point pattern with 13-15/16″ LOP over lined HRBP which is probably an older replacement. Splinter forearm with Deeley release checkered in 2-point pattern. Receiver is nicely wave border pattern engraved and engraved on sides “Ansley H. Fox”. Bore diameter: left -.735, right – .736. Bore restrictions: left – .043 (full), right – .046 (full). (Constriction starts approx 4″ behind muzzles, typical of Becker bored guns. Wall thickness: left – .036, right – .034. Drop at heel: 2-13/16″, drop at comb: 1-3/4″. Weight: 8 lbs. 9oz. LOP: 13-15/16″. CONDITION: Good. Appears as found. Bbls retain approximately 80% orig blue with scattered light spotting and a couple of areas of beginning corrosion toward muzzle. Buttstock and forearm retain approximately 80% orig finish with scattered handling marks and minor scratches, small repair near toe where it was once mounted for swing swivel. Receiver retains approximately 50% orig case color with beginning corrosion on bottom of frame at right side and on breach balls. Bores are very good with a couple of old repaired dents that are still visible and beginning pitting ahead of chambers. Mechanics are fine. A rare Super Fox which has been well taken care of and is ready for many more days afield. 52585-1 JSL (5,000-8,000) C&R – Lot 2483

*SCARCE A.H. FOX HE GRADE BECKER BORED 12 GAUGE SHOTGUN.

SN 27814. Cal. 12 ga. 32″ Chromox fluid steel bbls. Chambers marked for 3″ however measure at 3-1/4″. Full length matted top rib with brass front bead. Dbl triggers, automatic ejectors, non-automatic safety. Bbl flats marked with most intriguing marking “A.H. Fox 3 In. Mag. Duck” and “Barrels *** Guaranteed”. Capped pistol grip buttstock checkered in 2-point pattern with 14-1/8″ LOP over lined HRBP. Splinter forearm with Deeley release checkered in 2-point pattern. Receiver is lightly border engraved in standard HE pattern and marked “Ansley H. Fox” on sides. All visible SN’s match. Bore diameter: left -.749, right – .749. Bore restrictions: left – .049 (EXTRA FULL), right – .051 (EXTRA FULL). Wall thickness: left – .042, right – .041 . Drop at heel: 2-7/8″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Weight: 9 lbs. 1 oz. PROVENANCE: The Larry Kelley estate collection. CONDITION: Very fine, as refurbished. Bbls retain 96-98% of a quality restore rust blue finish. Buttstock and forearm are excellent with minor handling marks and retain most of an older restored finish, forearm checkering has been re-cut. Receiver retains most of an older, possibly Savage, Cyanide case hardened finish. Trigger guard has been re-blued, engraving is somewhat thinned. Bores are bright and shiny. Mechanics are fine. According to Michael McIntosh in his book “A.H. Fox the Finest Gun in the World”, pg 214, Burt Becker, Charles Askins, and John Olin, spent the summer of 1922 perfecting the Becker Bored Duck gun. This gun is likely amongst the first Becker Bored production guns given its SN. The stamping on the bbl flats is most intriguing and this gun should be further researched. 52084-13 JSL (4,500-7,500) C&R – Lot 2484

*GORGEOUS HIGH ORIGINAL CONDITION A.H. FOX XE 12 GAUGE SHOTGUN.

SN 27094. Cal. 12 ga. 28″ Chromox Fluid steel bbls. 2-1/2″ chambers. Chokes mod/full. Full length matted top rib with twin ivory beads. Fox/Kautzky SST, automatic ejectors, automatic safety. Round knob pistol grip buttstock checkered in flowing 2-point pattern with checkered side panels and 13-3/8″ LOP over red leather faced modern recoil pad from rear position sgl trigger. Elongated splinter forearm with engraved Deeley release and Schnabel triangular tip is near fully checkered. Rebated frame is fully engraved in classic Gough inspired oak leaf pattern with ducks on left, quail on right, and raised head fox on bottom. Case colored trigger guard with un-engraved shield and oak leaf pattern on bow. Trigger selector with gold “L” and “R” inlaid in gold trigger plate. All visible SN’s match. WEIGHT: 7 lbs, 3 oz. PROVENANCE: The Larry Kelley estate collection. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbls retain 95-97% orig blued finish. Receiver retains approximately 70% bold orig case color. Buttstock and forearm are excellent with only minor handling marks. Back end of buttstock has been cleaned. Bores are bright and shiny. Mechanics are crisp. A gorgeous high grade and high orig condition Fox that would stand out in any collection. 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. 52084-14 JSL (4,500-7,500) C&R; ESA – Lot 2485

SCARCE A.H. FOX CE GRADE 12 GAUGE SHOTGUN.

SN 15963. Cal. 12 ga. 30″ Krupp fluid steel bbls. 2-3/4″ chambers. Full length matted top rib with brass front bead. Dbl triggers, automatic ejectors, automatic safety. Capped pistol grip buttstock checkered in 2-point pattern with checkered side panels and 14″ LOP over lined HRBP. Splinter forearm with Deeley release is near fully checkered. Receiver is nicely engraved in typical C pattern with woodcock on right, quail on left in ovals, pointing setter in detailed scene on bottom, all surrounded by well executed Fox scroll engraving. All visible SN’s match. Bore diameter: left -.726, right – .725. Bore restrictions: left – .036 (FULL), right – .013 (MOD). Wall thickness: left – .039, right – .037 . Drop at heel: 3-1/8″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Weight: 7 lbs. 5 oz. LOP: 14″. PROVENANCE: The Larry Kelley estate collection. CONDITION: Fine to very fine, as partially restored. Bbls retain nearly all of an expert quality restored blue. Receiver retains approximately half of its muted orig case color, engraving is still quite crisp. Buttstock and forearm are of rather plain straight grain walnut and have been expertly restored with a more reddish tone and only show minor handling marks. Bores are bright and shiny with minor orange peel. Mechanics are fine. 52084-12 JSL (2,750-4,250) C&R – Lot 2486

*SCARCE EARLY A.H. FOX C GRADE 12 GAUGE SHOTGUN.

SN 1128. Cal. 12 ga. 30″ Krupp fluid steel bbls. 2-3/4″ chambers. Chokes full/mod. Full length matted top rib with brass front bead. Dbl triggers, extractor, early style automatic safety. Round knob pistol grip checkered in 2-point pattern with checkered side panels and 14″ LOP over lined HRBP. Splinter forearm is fully checkered with Deeley release. Receiver is nicely near full coverage scroll engraved in very early C Grade pattern with setter in circle on bottom. All visible SN’s match. WEIGHT: 7 lbs, 8 oz. PROVENANCE: The Larry Kelley estate collection. CONDITION: Very fine, as totally and professionally restored. All surfaces retain virtually all of their custom restored finishes, most likely by noted gunsmith Jim Kelly of Darlington Gun Works. Bores are bright and shiny with minor orange peel. Mechanics are fine. One of the very earliest C Grades this cataloger has examined, perhaps one of the first ever made! 52084-7 JSL (2,000-3,000) C&R – Lot 2487

*SCARCE A.H. FOX AE GRADE 16 GAUGE SHOTGUN.

SN 301635. Cal. 16 ga. 28″ Chromox fluid steel bbls. 2-3/4″ chambers. Chokes mod/mod. Full length matted top rib with ivory front bead, center bead is missing. No. 4 weight bbls. Dbl triggers, automatic ejectors, automatic safety. Capped full pistol grip buttstock checkered in 2-point pattern with 14″ LOP over black lined HRBP. Splinter forearm with engraved Deeley release and checkered in 2-point pattern. Watertable and bbl flats with interesting “CE” marking. Receiver is engraved in standard G Grade pattern and marked “Ansley H. Fox” on sides. All visible SN’s match. WEIGHT: 6 lbs, 3 oz. PROVENANCE: The Larry Kelley estate collection. CONDITION: Very fine as partially restored. Bbls retain nearly all orig blued finish with minor handling marks. Buttstock and forearm are excellent as restored with only minor handling marks, there are a couple very minor shakes in forearm near frame. Receiver retains approximately 40% orig case color. Bores are bright and shiny, forcing cones extended. Mechanics are crisp. A very handsome and quite shootable Sub-gauge Fox. 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. 52084-1 JSL (2,250-3,500) C&R; ESA – Lot 2488

*SCARCE EARLY A.H. FOX A GRADE 16 GAUGE SHOTGUN.

SN 300810. Cal. 16 ga. 28″ Krupp steel bbls. 2-1/2″ chambers. Full length matted top rib with Marbles brass tipped synthetic ivory front bead. Dbl triggers, extractor, automatic safety. Round pistol grip buttstock checkered in 2-point patter with 13-7/8″ LOP over lined HRBP. Splinter forearm with Deeley release checkered in 2-point pattern. Frame is nicely engraved in early A grade Philly pattern and marked “Ansley H. Fox” on sides. There is barely visible evidence of an early owners SSN on watertable. All visible SN’s match. Bore diameter: left -.658, right – .658. Bore restrictions: left – .026 (FULL), right – .011 (MOD). Wall thickness: left – .032, right – .032. Drop at heel: 2-3/4″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 5 lbs. 14 oz. LOP: 13-7/8″. CONDITION: Very fine as restored. Retains nearly all of its properly restored finish to both wood and metal with only minor handling marks. Near invisible evidence of an old repair on left stock cheek. Bores are very good with some leading. Mechanics are crisp. A nice lightweight early small bore Fox. 52269-1 JSL (2,500-3,500) C&R – Lot 2489

*GORGEOUS HIGH ORIGINAL CONDITION A.H. FOX AE GRADE 12 GAUGE SHOTGUN.

SN 26393. Cal. 12 ga. 30″ Chromox Fluid steel bbls. 2-5/8″ chambers. Chokes full/mod. Full length matted top rib with steel front bead. No. 2 weight bbls. Dbl triggers, automatic safety. Round knob pistol grip buttstock checkered in 2-point pattern with 14-1/8″ LOP over lined HRBP. Splinter forearm with Deeley release checkered in 2-point pattern. Receiver engraved in typical late AE pattern and marked “Ansley H. Fox” on sides. All visible SN’s match. WEIGHT: 7 lbs, 4 oz. PROVENANCE: The Larry Kelley estate collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Metal condition of this gun is extraordinary, bbls retain virtually all of their factory orig blued finish, as does trigger guard. Receiver retains virtually all of its bold orig case color. Breechface appears unmarred indicating this as a test fired only Fox. Buttstock and forearm are orig though a heavy high gloss finish has been added over the orig finish and there are only very minor handling marks visible. Bores are brilliant and shiny. Mechanics are crisp. A great later Philly Fox. 52084-15 JSL (1,500-2,500) C&R – Lot 2490

*SCARCE HIGH ORIGINAL CONDITION A.H. FOX STERLINGWORTH 20 GAUGE SHOTGUN.

SN 264199. Cal. 20 ga. 28″ Sterlingworth fluid compressed steel bbls. 2-3/4″ chambers. Full length matted top rib with steel front bead, top of left tube marked “Savage Arms Corp Utica, NY. USA.” Dbl triggers, extractor, automatic safety. Capped full pistol grip buttstock checkered in 2-point pattern with 14″ LOP over orig lined HRBP. Splinter forearm checkered in elongated pattern. All visible SN’s match. Bore diameter: left -.618, right – .618. Bore restrictions: left – .026 (FULL), right – .017 (MOD). Wall thickness: left – .030, right – .031 . Drop at heel: 2-3/8″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 5 lbs. 15 oz. LOP: 14″. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Retaining nearly all orig finish to both wood and metal. Buttstock with a few scattered scratches and handling marks with one somewhat deeper scratch on left side near toe. Trigger guard retains approximately 70-80% orig blue finish. The frame retains more than 95% dark bold orig color. Bores are excellent with evidence of a minor ding removed from top of left tube about 9″ from muzzle. Mechanics are crisp. Has been fired and very lightly field used, but this is a great example of a Savage built small bore Fox. 52269-4 JSL (2,000-3,000) C&R – Lot 2491

*IMPORTANT A.H. FOX 12 GAUGE SHOTGUN – THE VERY LAST J GRADE SINGLE BARREL TRAP EVER PRODUCED.

SN 400568. Cal. 12 ga. 32″ Chromox fluid steel bbl. 2-3/4″ chamber. Choke full. Full length ventilated matted top rib with twin ivory beads. Nickel plated trigger, automatic ejector, no safety. Round knob pistol grip buttstock checkered in 2-point pattern and checkered side panels with 14-5/8″ LOP over what appears to be the orig Hawkins pad. Trap forearm with Deeley release checkered in 3-panel pattern. Receiver is nicely scroll engraved with about 40% coverage and marked “Fox” on both sides. All visible SN’s match. WEIGHT: 8 lbs, 5 oz. PROVENANCE: The Larry Kelley estate collection. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl retains approximately 97% orig blued finish. Receiver retains nearly all of its bold orig case color just starting to tone on bottom and at back of top tang. Buttstock and forearm are excellent, checkering is quite crisp and retain nearly all their orig finish, there is a tiny loss on top right side of frame at the rebate. Bores are brilliant and shiny. Mechanics are crisp. A great rare and highly collectible Fox SBT and amongst the nicer of this grade examined by this cataloger. 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. 52084-6 JSL (3,000-5,000) C&R; ESA – Lot 2492

FANTASTIC LOT OF HISTORICAL DOCUMENTS RELATED TO THE A.H. FOX GUN COMPANY.

Sourced by our consignor from descendants of the Godshalk Family, this lot is a Fox researchers dream come true. Included in the lot are orig patent papers issued to Ansley Fox and his business partners dating to 1910 & 1912. Also included is the orig trademark paperwork for “Fox Proof” dated to March 1915 along with a letter of receipt signed by Ansley H. Fox from 1910. Of great interest is also the A.H. Fox gun company insurance policy inventory dated May 1926 valuing all the equipment related to the company and bound in black hard bound book. Also included are the orig mechanical drawings for the Fox factory. A stock certificate signed by E. H. Godshalk showing his ownership of 52 shares in the Watson Arms Co. dated December 1919. There is also an ad proof for a Saturday Evening Post ad dated August 1914 and an orig photo of A.H. Fox Gun Co. display at an unknown exhibition. A First National Bank ledger which appears to be from the 1920’s for the A.H. Fox Co. CONDITION: Ranging from Fair to Fine. Interested parties should peruse this lot. Along with the other Fox paperwork lots from the Tauber Collection, these should be purchased by a serious student of the Fox gun and would be a fantastic basis for another book on the Fox shotgun. 52422-1 JSL (2,000-3,000) – Lot 2493

*EXTREMELY RARE HIGH ORIGINAL CONDITION ITHACA NID MODEL GRADE 4E 20 GAUGE ALL OPTION SHOTGUN WITH 32″ BARRELS.

SN 456683. Cal. 20 ga. 32″ Best Fluid steel bbls. 2-3/4″ chambers. Chokes full/full. Full length matted ventilated top rib with twin ivory beads. Sgl selective trigger, automatic ejectors, automatic safety. Capped full pistol grip buttstock checkered with dbl Fleur-de-lis pattern, gold shield near toe and 14-1/4″ LOP over lined HRBP. Beavertail forearm with Deeley release and small triangular ebony tip. Receiver is nicely engraved with pheasant on right, goose on left, in standard 4E pattern with shaded floral engraving throughout. All visible SN’s match. WEIGHT: 7 lbs, 6 oz. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbls retain nearly all of an expert quality restored finish. Buttstock and forearm are superb and retain virtually all of what appears to be their orig hand rubbed finish, checkering is still crisp, there is a near invisible grain separation on forearm near screw at frame. Receiver retains about half of its orig muted case color. Trigger guard retains approximately 80% orig blue. Bores are bright and shiny. Mechanics are crisp. This is an extremely rare small bore Ithaca, suitable for the most discerning collector, and the only one in this configuration this cataloger can recall. 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. 52388-2 JSL (7,500-11,500) C&R; ESA – Lot 2494

*SCARCE ITHACA FLUES MODEL GRADE II 28 GAUGE SHOTGUN.

SN 331203. Cal. 28 ga. 26″ steel bbls. 2-3/4″ chambers. Full length matted top rip with brass front bead. Dbl triggers, extractor, automatic safety. Capped pistol grip buttstock checkered in 2-point pattern with 14″ LOP over orig Ithaca Gun Co. HRBP. Splinter forearm checkered in 4-point pattern with triangular ebony tip. All visible SN’s match. Receiver is nicely floral engraved with quail on right, woodcock on left, and marked “Ithaca Gun Co.” on sides. Bore diameter: left -.555, right – .554. Bore restrictions: left – .035, right – .000. Wall thickness: left – .022, right – .023. Drop at heel: 3-1/8″, drop at comb: 1-3/4″. WEIGHT: 5 lbs, 9 oz. CONDITION: Very good. Bbls retain approximately 80% orig blue finish with some areas of touch-up. Buttstock and forearm are excellent as restored and show minor handling marks. Receiver has toned mostly gray, engraving is still sharp. Chambers lengthened. Bores are very good with light orange peel and evidence of an old dent or two removed. Mechanics are fine. 51890-1 JSL (2,500-4,500) C&R – Lot 2495

*EXCEPTIONAL HIGH ORIGINAL CONDITION ITHACA GRADE 5 SINGLE BARREL TRAP SHOTGUN.

SN 404261. Cal. 12 ga. 32″ Fluid steel bbl with raised matted ventilated rib with white mid and florescent orange front bead. Chamber marked 2-3/4″. Choke is full. Checkered nickel plated trigger, automatic ejector, no safety. Capped full pistol grip buttstock is of gorgeous flame grained American walnut checkered with dbl Fleur-de-lis at grip, checkered side panels with 14-1/2″ LOP over Ithaca sunburst pad. Trap forearm checkered in 5-point pattern with engraved Deeley release. Receiver is beautifully engraved with gold inlaid woodcock on right, gold inlaid pheasant on left, surrounded by well cut shaded floral engraving. Bottom of receiver with American Eagle and floral and geometric design engraving. All visible SN’s match. WEIGHT: 8 lbs, 7 oz. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Bbl retains 97-99% gorgeous orig blue with only a couple of very small areas of toning. Receiver retains virtually all of its bold orig case color. Breechface is superb and appears unmarred by shells. Buttstock and forearm are excellent with only minor handling marks, though there is scattered crazing in finish and there is a coast of what appears to be wax over the finish and in the checkering. Trigger guard retains virtually all of its orig blue finish. Screws are excellent. Bore brilliant and shiny. Mechanics are crisp. This gun likely used very very little. 52241-1 JSL (2,000-3,000) C&R – Lot 2496

*SUPERBLY RESTORED ITHACA “5 E” NID SHOTGUN.

SN 454474. Cal. 12 ga. 28″ Bbls with matted rib are marked “2” and “4” on flats and are choked mod and full, with twin ivory beads. Case hardened action has non-automatic safety, pin type cocking indicators and gold-plated dbl triggers. Action is engraved in typical “5E” style with near full coverage fig leaves and figs with white gold inlaid game scenes in ovals on each side; strutting pheasant on left and a walking snipe on right. Bottom of action is engraved with classic Ithaca eagle. Finely crotch figured American walnut buttstock with typical “5E” fleur-di-lis checkering measures 14-5/8″ over serrated hard rubber buttplate. Matching splinter ejector forend has Deeley type release. Bore diameter: left -.733, right – .732. Bore restrictions: left – .035 (full), right – .019 (mod). Wall thickness: left – .027, right – .023. Drop at heel: 1-15/16″, drop at comb: 1-15/16″. Neutral cast. Weight: 6 lbs. 14 oz. LOP: 14-5/8″. CONDITION: Excellent, as completely and competently restored. This gun was obviously in fine condition before restoration, and the correct refinishing makes the gun appear to be new, with only a few very light handling and assembly marks in all finishes. Engraving is expertly re-cut. Checkering re-cut with great precision. Stocks finished in oil. The only hint that this gun has been refinished is the light marks and pitting on breechface, and a few old marks under finish in wood. Bores are excellent. Action is a bit loose with forend removed, but tight with forend installed. Bbls are slightly off face. Ejectors are in time. 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. 52671-1 MGM (6,000-9,000) C&R; ESA – Lot 2497

*SCARCE GRADE 4 ITHACA CRASS MODEL 12 GAUGE SHOTGUN.

SN 36596. Cal. 12 ga. 26″ American Flag Bunting Damascus bbls (reduced to this length). Lengthened chambers to 3″. Chokes are cyl/mod. Full length matted top rib with twin ivory beads, front bead is a somewhat crude oval replacement. Gold plated checkered dbl triggers, extractors, automatic safety. Round knob pistol grip buttstock checkered in dbl Fleur-de-lis pattern at wrist and gold shield near toe with 14-1/4″ LOP over Ithaca Gun Co. HRBP. Splinter forearm checkered in fancy wave and geometric pattern with triangular ebony tip. Receiver is beautifully engraved, likely by Joseph Loy with setter in field scene on right, pointer on left surrounded by beautifully executed scroll engraving, bottom of frame with what appear to be quail surrounded by near full scroll coverage. Trigger guard bow with flying goose. All visible SN’s match. WEIGHT: 6 lbs. 15 oz. CONDITION: Good. Bbls, shortened as noted above, retain approximately 90% vivid and bold orig Damascus pattern. Buttstock and forearm are very good, having been restored long ago, checkering has thinned, small loss on left side of forearm at frame and top of butt at heel. Buttplate is good with chip and small repaired crack at toe. Receiver retains approximately 30% orig case color. Bores are bright and shiny. Mechanics are fine. A classic Loy engraved Ithaca with this cataloger’s favorite Damascus pattern. 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. 52194-2 (2,500-3,500) C&R; ESA – Lot 2498

*GORGEOUS HIGH ORIGINAL CONDITION MARLIN MODEL C GRADE 12 GAUGE PUMP SHOTGUN.

SN 73597. Cal. 12 ga. 30″ “Special Smokeless Steel” bbl. Choke FULL. Plain bbl with small steel front bead. Gorgeous flame grained walnut buttstock checkered in 3-point pattern with Creedmore grip and 13-5/8″ LOP over orig Marlin lined HRBP. Checkered forearm. Receiver is tastefully engraved in typical C Grade pattern with 4 flying ducks in marsh scene on left, 2 flying pigeons on right of action and right receiver with simple scroll. SN on bottom of frame surrounded by engraved floral pattern. WEIGHT: 7 lbs, 7 ozs. PROVENANCE: Estate collection of Russell Grinnell. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Bbl and receiver retain approximately 95-97% orig blue finish. Slide with approximately 85-90% orig blue finish. Loading gate retains more than half of its orig blue. Trigger guard tang and bow have toned. There is a minute loss on left side of buttstock at frame, otherwise stocks are sound and in excellent orig condition with only light minor handling marks and a few scratches. Bore is bright and shiny. Mechanics are crisp. These high grade Marlin’s are very pretty guns and no American shotgun collection is complete without one. 52206-4 JSL (2,750-4,000) C&R – Lot 2499

*SCARCE CUSTOM MARLIN MODEL 43, 12 GAUGE PUMP SHOTGUN WITH GOLD INLAY.

SN 9816. Cal. 12 ga. Matted rib 30″ fluid steel bbl with small steel front bead. Choke FULL. Straight grip buttstock with small plugged hole for sling swivel has 13-1/2″ LOP over modern Hawkins pad and is checkered in 3-point pattern. Checkered forearm. Left side of receiver with most intriguing gold inlaid signature which may be factory or may be period of use “H. W. Kline”. Remainder of receiver is unengraved except model number and SN on bottom. WEIGHT: 7 lbs, 12 ozs. PROVENANCE: Estate collection of Russell Grinnell. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Bbl retains 95% orig blue finish. Receiver is excellent retaining approximately 90% orig finish with minor edge wear and toning. Buttstock and forearm retain most of their orig finish with scattered scratches and use marks. Bore is bright and shiny. Mechanics are crisp. The gold inlay is quite intriguing and should be further researched. 52206-7 JSL (2,500-4,000) C&R – Lot 2500

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

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

*SCARCE L.C. SMITH 5E GRADE DOUBLE TRAP 12 GAUGE SHOTGUN WITH FACTORY LETTER.

SN 5616. Cal. 12 ga. 30″ Nitro steel bbls. 2-3/4″ chambers. Chokes full/full. Full length matted top rib with twin ivory beads and gold bar near breach. Hunter One SST, automatic ejectors, non-automatic safety. Capped pistol grip Monte Carlo buttstock checkered in 2-point pattern with 14″ LOP over mushroomed leather faced red pad. Large beavertail forearm with roll-type banjo release checkered in wave and point pattern. Receiver is beautifully rose and scroll engraved. Lock plates with game scene engraving, pointers on right , setters on left, are extremely well executed with great detail, perhaps by Spangler though no signature noted. “Safe” in gold in front of safety slide. All visible SN’s match. WEIGHT: 8 lbs, 8 oz. PROVENANCE: Letter from the Cody Firearms Museum indicating that this gun was finished on April 27, 1901. CONDITION: Fine to very fine, as partially restored. Bbls retain 95-97% of an old restored blue finish. Buttstock and forearm are very good and retain most of an older restored finish. Buttstock with grain separations behind locks and bottom left stock finger as well as an old grain separation at wrist. Receiver retains approximately 20% orig case color balance has toned gray. Bores are bright and shiny, with minor orange peel. Mechanics in need of attention, left lock plate screw is striped causing left lock plate to not seat properly and subsequently causing left hammer to not drop when trigger is depressed (a very simple fix). 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. 52437-4 JSL (5,000-8,000) C&R; ESA – Lot 2503

*SCARCE L.C. SMITH CROWN GRADE 12 GAUGE SHOTGUN.

SN 219631. Cal. 12 ga. 30″ Nitro steel bbls. 2-3/4″ chambers. Chokes mod/mod. Full length matted top rib with brass front bead and engraved gold bar near breach. Regular weight frame. Hunter One SST, automatic ejectors, non-automatic safety. Capped pistol grip buttstock checkered in 2-point pattern with beautiful grain and fiddleback with 12-7/8″ LOP from rear position single trigger over lined HRBP. Splinter forearm with banjo roll-type release and triangular ebony tip. Near full coverage checkered and with interesting fancy script “B” carved in front of banjo. Receiver is beautifully engraved in standard Crown Grade pattern, setters on left, pointers on right in game scenes. Gold crown inlaid in top lever, all surrounded by well cut rose and scroll engraving. All visible SN’s match. WEIGHT: 7 lbs, 10 oz. CONDITION: Very good. Bbls retain approximately 80% orig blue finish with some minor handling marks and scratches. Buttstock and forearm are excellent, retains 70-80% of what appears to be their orig varnish with some finish added for preservation, there are scattered handling marks throughout. Receiver has been cleaned and shows some minor staining with traces of orig color remaining. Bores are very good mostly bright and shiny with a scattered patch or two of beginning roughness. Mechanics are functional. A very pretty L.C. Smith. 52372-5 JSL (4,000-7,000) C&R – Lot 2504

*SCARCE L.C. SMITH CROWN GRADE 12 GAUGE SHOTGUN WITH CASE.

SN RE 16104. Cal. 12 ga. 32″ fluid steel bbls with 2-3/4″ chambers, chokes full/full. Full length matted top rib with gold bar near breach and brass front bead. Muzzles are nicely crowned and engraved and there is a wedge of scroll engraving at breach. Hunter One SST automatic ejectors, non-automatic safety. Round knob pistol grip buttstock checkered in 2-point and wave pattern with 14-1/4″ LOP over an older leather faced red pad. Splinter forearm with banjo roll type release and triangular ebony tip is near fully checkered. Receiver is beautifully engraved in typical Crown Grade pattern with game scenes in oval on both sides and gold inlaid Crown on top lever surrounded by well executed rose and scroll engraving. All visible SN’s match. Housed in an early leather leg-of-mutton case. WEIGHT: 7lb 12oz. CONDITION: Good. Bbls retain approximately 70% of orig blue with evidence of a couple of older repaired dings and beginning pockmark erosion near breach end of bbls. Buttstock and forearm are good and show most of an older restored finish. Checkering has thinned but is mostly visible on butt and has been substantially thinned on forearm with some loose checkering added. Receiver retains approximately 20% orig case color with some staining. Mechanics are fine. Bores are good with beginning pitting in both tubes more so in right. Case is good with scattered scrapes and minor losses. 52572-2 JSL (4,000-6,000) C&R – Lot 2505

*SPECTACULAR UPGRADED L.C. SMITH DELUXE GRADE 20 GAUGE SHOTGUN.

SN 6330E. Cal. 20 ga. 28″ Armor steel bbls, 3″ chambers (lengthened). Chokes MOD/MOD. Full length matted top rib with ivory front bead marked at breech “L.C. SMITH DeLuxe” surrounded by floral scroll engraving with gold oak leaf and acorn pattern. Muzzles with small gold oak leaf inlay. Gold plated Hunter One trigger, automatic ejectors, non-automatic safety. Capped pistol grip buttstock, checkered in 2-point pattern with 14-1/8″ LOP over thin lined HRBP. Beavertail forearm is near fully checkered with banjo roll-type release that is engraved in floral scroll pattern. Receiver is beautifully engraved in floral scroll pattern with abundant gold inlay that include gold setters in detailed game scene along with gold grouse on bottom, gold woodcock on right and quail at front of lockplates. Multi-colored gold oak leaf and acorn pattern extends to top of frame, breech balls, top lever and gold “S” in front of safety. Forearm iron with multi-colored gold oak leaf and acorn engraving. Top lever is pierced and trigger guard edges are sculpted in true Deluxe Grade pattern. Virtually all metal surfaces are engraved in tasteful floral scroll engraving. All visible SNs match. Weight: 6lbs 2oz. PROVENANCE: The Forrest G. Rhodes collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine as totally customized. This gun retains virtually all of its custom finish to both wood and metal with only minor handling marks in wood. Mechanics are crisp. Bores are bright and shiny with minor shot striation in front of chambers. A fantastic high art L.C. Smith custom. An authentic Deluxe 20 gauge is deep into six figures and almost unobtainable for any money. 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. 52470-2 JSL (4,000-7,000) C&R; ESA – Lot 2506