*16 GAUGE B. RIZZINI ARTEMIS CLASSIC OVER UNDER SINGLE TRIGGER GAME SHOTGUN.

SN 72553. Cal. 16 ga. 29″ Bbls are fitted with solid matted rib. Case hardened boxlock action with ornamental sideplates has automatic safety and single selective trigger and is marked “ARTEMUS CLASSIC” on bottom. Nicely streaked European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 15-1/4″ over black Decelerator pad. One piece field forend has Anson type release. Bore diameter: top -.666, bottom – .666. Bore restrictions: top – .023 (mod), bottom – .017 (lt mod). Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Cast about 1/4 off. Weight: 7 lbs. 1 oz. LOP: 15-1/4″. CONDITION: Excellent, very close to new, with only a few exceptionally light handling and assembly marks in all wood and metal surfaces. Appears essentially unfired. Mechanically excellent. 52697-17 MGM (3,000-5,000) – Lot 2682

*BERETTA S 686, 20 GAUGE SHOTGUN.

SN D46842B. Cal. 20 ga. 28″, 3″ chambers, chokes FULL/MOD. Low profile ventilated rib with brass front bead. Gold plated SST, automatic ejectors, automatic safety. Full knob pistol grip buttstock checkered in 2-point pattern with 14″ LOP from rear position sgl trigger. Checkered forearm with Deeley release. Receiver is lightly engraved in rose and scroll pattern. All visible SN’s match. WEIGHT: 5 lbs, 14 ozs. PROVENANCE: The Forrest G. Rhodes collection. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains 95-97% orig blue finish. Stocks with scattered light handling marks and scratches. Receiver is very good and coin finished. Bores will clean to excellent. Mechanics are fine, though action is a little stiff to open. 52470-27 JSL (750-1,250) – Lot 2683

*BERETTA 682 SUPER SPORTING O/U SHOTGUN.

SN F33635B. Cal 12 ga with 2-3/4″ chambers. 28″ bbls with tapered vent rib, ventilated side ribs and Multi-chokes. Blued box lock action with gold highlighted maker’s name, logo and model no. Gold plated adjustable single selective trigger. Selective ejectors. Added orange fiber optic front sight behind orig white target sight accompanied by steel mid bead. Schnable tipped walnut forearm and pistol grip heavy sporting clays stock with cut checkering. LOP 13-5/8″ over unmarked solid brown pad. DAC 1-1/2″, DAH 2-1/8″. WEIGHT: 8lbs .04oz. Receiver, bbl, and forearm iron have matching SN’s. Set of 6 choke tubes include: 2 skeet, 1 IC, 1 MOB, and 2 FULL. Also include are 2 choke wrenches and Outers full length cleaning rod and a Doskocil padded carrying case. CONDITION: Fine. Over 95% orig blue. Forearm is chipped at tip. Stock shows light handling marks. Mechanics are fine. Bright bores. 52607-1 DS (1,750-2,250) – Lot 2684

*UNION ARMERA BY GRULLA. .28 GA. HAND-DETACHABLE SIDE LOCK GAME GUN WITH CASE.

SN 13663. .28 gauge. 26 1/2″ fluid steel bbls with hand-engraved tapered rib with twin ivory beads. 2 3/4″ chambers. Dbl nickel-plated triggers (front trigger articulated), automatic ejectors, non-auto safety. Straight grip butt stock, checkered in 2-point pattern with teardrop behind locks and 14 1/4″ LOP over leather-faced butt. Splinter forearm with engraved Deeley release, checkered in 2-point pattern. Bbl breaches are engraved with double scroll wedges. Hand-detachable side locks and frame are full coverage floral engraved. Blued top lever and blued trigger plate are full coverage floral engraved as well. Top tang engraved in geometric and floral pattern. Bushed strikers. Rolled edged trigger guard. Housed in a light brown canvas and leather-trimmed take-down case with purple interior by Brady. All visible SN’s match. Weight 6 lbs. CONDITION: Very fine with the exceptions of the stocks, which need some attention as both bottom stock fingers show incipient cracks and there is an incipient grain check on left side of forearm near tip. Metal parts retain 95 to 97% original finish. Butt stock and forearm, as noted above, and with very minor handling marks. Bores are bright and shiny, mechanics are fine. Case is very good, with only minor scrapes. 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. 52590-7 JSL (5,000-7,500) ESA – Lot 2685

*GRULLA MODEL 215, 20 GAUGE SHOTGUN WITH CASE.

SN 31527. Cal. 20 ga. 26″ fluid steel bbls. 3″ chambers. Chokes MOD/FULL. Full length narrow game rib with steel front bead. Dbl triggers, automatic ejectors, non-automatic safety. Straight grip buttstock checkered in 2-point pattern with teardrop behind locks and nickel oval near toe, with 13-3/4″ LOP over crisp checkered butt. Stock has quite a bit of cast. Splinter forearm with Anson push button release checkered in 2-point pattern. Coin finished receiver with hand detachable locks is nicely rose and scroll engraved in about 80% coverage. All visible SN’s match. Housed in a full leather Leg-O-Mutton case. WEIGHT: 6 lbs. CONDITION: Extremely fine, near new. Retains nearly all orig finish to both wood and metal. Bores are brilliant and shiny. Mechanics are crisp. Case is good with scattered scratches and light staining, leather beginning to dry. 52442-1 JSL (3,000-4,000) – Lot 2686

*ARIETTA MODEL 578, 12 GAUGE SHOTGUN WITH CASE.

SN 3330. Cal. 12 ga. 27-1/2″ bbls. 3″ chamber. Chokes mod/imp mod. Full length matted top rib with brass front bead. Dbl triggers (front trigger articulated), selective automatic ejectors, automatic safety. Gorgeous honey colored straight grip buttstock checkered in 2-point pattern with tear drop behind hand detachable locks with 15″ LOP over solid red pad. Splinter forearm with Curtis push button release checkered and diamond pattern with ejector selector near frame. Receiver is near full coverage floral and scroll engraved with maker name on bottom. Top lever and rolled edge trigger guard are blued. Receiver in coin finish. Housed in a canvas covered leather Leg-O-Mutton case. All visible SN’s match. WEIGHT: 7 lbs, 4 oz. CONDITION: Fine. Bbls retain approximately 97% orig blued finish. Receiver is excellent and bright with almost no staining noted. Buttstock and forearm are very good with scattered scratches and handling marks and a few more significant hunting bumps though nothing offensive. Case is excellent. Bores are bright and shiny. Mechanics are crisp. These guns represent a tremendous value in today’s marketplace and the quality of the wood on this particular gun cannot be overstated. 52442-2 JSL (2,000-3,000) – Lot 2687

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*AYA MODEL 1 SIDELOCK DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN.

SN 540946. Cal. 410. 26″ bbls. 3″ chambers. Choked IMP MOD/IMP CYL. Very high grade AYA with hand detachable side locks, dbl triggers, ejectors, automatic safety, with the front trigger articulated. Smooth concave rib with maker’s name and address, left bbl is marked “W.L.Moore”, small steel front bead sight. Hand detachable side locks with cocking indicators, full coverage extremely fine English style rose and scroll engraving. “Safe” inlaid in gold on the top tang. Wood is very nicely figured walnut with checkered splinter forearm and straight stock with teardrop behind locks and checkered in 2-point pattern at wrists with gold oval at toe, 14-1/4″ LOP over a checkered butt. WEIGHT: 5 lbs, 6 ozs. PROVENANCE: The Forrest G. Rhodes collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine, appears near new, has been fired but used very little. Retains virtually all its fine factory finish to both metal and wood. Stocks with light handling marks. The case colors on the receiver and lockplates are brilliant. Bright shiny bores. Mechanics are crisp. 52470-4 JSL (4,000-6,000) – Lot 2688

*DARNE MODEL R18 28 GAUGE GAME GUN.

SN SPC 946. Cal. 28 ga. 25-1/2″ fluid steel bbls, full length matted top rib marked “QHS Darne Saint Etienne, France” with Stoeger Arms import marks on tubes. No bottom rib. Plain walnut buttstock checkered in 2-point pattern with round knob pistol grip and 14-1/4″ LOP over slightly undersized lined Darne HRBP. Forearm is checkered in diamond pattern with horn tip. Action is French gray finish with light rose and scroll engraving in about 70% coverage. Blued triggers. Bbls are of Monoblock manufacture. Safety is on left side of action. WEIGHT: 5lbs 12oz. CONDITION: Fine. Bbls retain approximately 95-97% orig blue finish. Buttstock and forearm are fine with only minor handling marks. Receiver is fine, engraving crisp with only minor staining noted. Mechanics are fine. Bores are bright and shiny with minor fowling in right tube. 52576-1 JSL (3,000-5,000) – Lot 2689

*A. FRANCOTTE QUALITY 20 FULL SIDELOCK 12 GAUGE SHOTGUN WITH EXTRA STOCK.

SN 84853. Cal. 12 ga. 28″ fluid steel bbls. Chambers marked for 2-3/4″. Full length matted top rib with brass front bead, tops of bbls marked “Von Lengerke & Detmold / U.S. Agents New York”. Dbl triggers, ejectors, automatic safety. Currently mounted with extremely well done straight grained replacement buttstock that has round knob pistol grip checkered in 2-point pattern and 14″ LOP over checkered butt, small brass oval near to. Splinter forearm with Curtis push button release checkered in 3-point pattern. Full sidelock action with sideclips is nicely scroll engraved in about 80% coverage. Locks marked “A. Francotte Maker and Patentee Liege, Belgium”. Top tang with gold “S” in front of safety. Top lever, trigger guard, and trigger plate are blued. Orig stock checkered in 2-point pattern with five spacers and leather face pad, brass oval in pistol grip with initials “S.W.”, this stock without additional spacers is short. All visible SN’s match. Bore diameter: left -.729, right – .728. Bore restrictions: left – .004 (IC), right – .005 (IC). Wall thickness: left – .022, right – .028 . Drop at heel: 1-9/16″, drop at comb: 1-3/16″. Cast is neutral. Weight: 6 lbs. 11 oz. LOP: 14″. CONDITION: Fine. Bbls retain approximately 90-95% orig blue finish. Receiver retains 40-50% orig case color, toned at belly. Custom buttstock is superb with only minor handling marks, retains nearly all it’s custom finish. Forearm with minor repair on left side at tip is excellent with some finish added, forearm metal at frame shows some beginning pinprick erosion which should clean. Top lever and trigger guard, retain most of their orig blue. Inside of trigger guard bow with spotting in blue. Bores are bright and shiny. Mechanics need attention as gun is somewhat difficult to close after ejectors have snapped. This should be an easy fix. 52063-1 JSL (2,500-4,000) C&R – Lot 2690

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*FRANCOTTE GRADE 14E BOXLOCK 20 GAUGE SHOTGUN.

SN 84382. Cal. 20 ga. 2-3/4″ chambers. Dovetailed steel bbls with raised, narrow, matted game rib, ivory bead, are engraved with VL & D name and address on tops. Bbl flats are stamped with Belgian nitro proofs for 2-1/2″; chambers (2-1/2″; is over-stamped 3/4). Case hardened boxlock action features ejectors, automatic safety, crossbolt third fastener, and dbl triggers. Action is engraved with 50% coverage simple scroll. “A. Francotte Maker & Patentee Liege Belgium” is on each side, English proofed. Scroll engraved trigger guard has SN on long tang. Lightly figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-5/8″ LOP over 1/2″ thick ribbed horn buttplate, and has standard point pattern checkering with line border and checkered side panels, which have nicely engraved reinforcing through bolt. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson push button release, all visible SN’s match. Bore diameter: left -.634, right -.635. Bore restrictions: left -.010, right -.004. Wall thickness: left -.022, right -.022. Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. WEIGHT: 5 lbs. 6 oz. CONDITION: Fine, as partially refinished. Bbls retain 80% + good quality re-blue, engraving slightly washed. Action is mostly a pleasing pewter gray. Stocks retain nearly all of an older hand rubbed oil finish, with numerous minor marks. Checkering has not been re-cut. Bores are very fine, some slight frosting, with evidence of a dent being raised in right bbl 12″ back from muzzle. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are in time. Mechanics are crisp. 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. 52253-3 JSL (2,000-3,000) C&R; ESA – Lot 2691

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*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

*SUPERB BLAZER F3 CLAYS GUN WITH “LUXUS” ENGRAVING, CHOKES AND CASE.

SN FR007539. Cal. 12 ga. 3″ Chambers. 32″ Mono-bloc bbls fitted with matted ventilated rib, have all usual Blaser nomenclature on mono-bloc, and are fitted with interchangeable choke tubes. Coin finished action with non-automatic safety and selective sgl trigger is engraved with 70% coverage varying sized scroll surrounding vignettes of game birds on sides. A flushing pheasant is on left, and a nicely rendered rising woodcock in semi-relief, is on right. Bottom of action is marked “Blaser”. Nicely marbled and figured European walnut extreme pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over Blaser clays pad, and features point pattern checkering and right hand palm swell at grip. Matching schnabeled forend has a front release button, similar to an Anson. Drop at heel: 2″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Cast is neutral. Weight: 8 lbs. 0 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. Gun is housed in black ABS Blaser marked case, with blue velvet covered foam interior. Case contains five choke tubes, and stock removal tool, as well as instruction booklet. CONDITION: Very Fine Condition . Bores are Bright. retaining approx 95% finishes on wood and metal, with a number of handling marks. Mechanically fine. Case is very fine. 52567-1 (3,500-5,500) – Lot 2693

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*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

*COOL GEBRUDER MERKEL 16 GAUGE SHOTGUN WITH CUSTOM SINESTRAL STOCK.

SN 17610. Cal. 16 ga. 27-1/2″ Krupp fluid steel bbls. 2-5/8″ chambers. Chokes cyl/mod. Full length matted top rib with missing bead. Tops of bbls marked “L Frauenstorfer / Manheim”. Dbl triggers, extractor, non-automatic safety. Unusual Sinestral capped full pistol grip buttstock with custom added high comb cheek piece is checkered in 2-point pattern with white lined black ventilated recoil pad. Large trigger guard made of horn. Elongated splinter forearm with Deeley release checkered in 4-point pattern. Greener crossbolt action. Receiver is lightly line engraved. Holes for sling swivels plugged at bottom rib and open at toe of stock. All visible SN’s match. WEIGHT: 6 lbs, 5 ozs. CONDITION: Good. Bbls retain about half it’s orig blue. Buttstock, which has been customized as noted above, with repairs at wrist is good with most of custom finish remaining and scattered light handling marks. Forearm is fair, checkering thinned and some finish added for preservation. Receiver has mostly toned gray. Bores are bright and shiny with scattered beginning pitting and a few minor pings. Mechanics are fine. 51873-33 JSL (300-400) C&R – Lot 2695

*J.P. SAUER & SON 20 GAUGE SPORTING SHOTGUN.

SN 29051. Cal. 20 ga. 26″ fluid steel bbls. 2-3/4″ chambers. Chokes mod/full. Full length matted top rib with fluorescent orange front sight, bottom rib with sling swivel. Dbl triggers, extractors, non-automatic safety. Capped pistol grip buttstock with cheek piece and sling swivels checkered in 2-point pattern with 13-7/8″ LOP over “Dupont Neoprene” black ventilated pad with unusual 3/8″ white and black spacer. Pad and spacer appear to be period use replacement and stock has been shortened. Beavertail forearm checkered in 4-point pattern with Deeley release. Receiver lightly border engraved. All visible SN’s match. WEIGHT: 6 lbs, 9 ozs. CONDITION: Very good. Bbls retain approximately 95% orig blue finish. Buttstock and forearm are excellent and retain most of their orig finish with some light finish added to forearm for preservation. Receiver retains approximately 30% orig case color. Top lever and trigger guard retain about half orig blue. Bores will clean to bright and shiny. Mechanics are fine. 51873-2 JSL (1,200-1,500) C&R – Lot 2696

*WELL MADE 20 GAUGE OVER UNDER EJECTOR GAME SHOTGUN BY CHRISTOPH FUNK.

SN 35983. Cal. 20 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 28″ bbls have integral matted rib with ivory front bead. Case hardened boxlock scallop backed double Kersten action features automatic safety and dbl triggers. Bottom of action is marked “MFRD. FOR” “BAKER & KIMBALL, BOSTON”. Nicely figured stock with Monte Carlo comb measures 14-1/4″ over leather covered pad. Three piece ejector forend has Deeley release. Bore diameter: top -.625, bottom – .628. Bore restrictions: top – .022 (mod), bottom – .011 (lt mod). Wall thickness: top – .019, bottom – .022. Drop at heel: 2-3/8″, drop at rear of Monte Carlo: 1-3/4″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Cast about 3/8″ off. Weight: 5 lbs. 13 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. CONDITION: Fine, as refinished, retaining over 80% renewed finishes on all wood and metal parts, with subsequent silvering and light marks. Checkering re-cut. Bores are fine. Action is tight. 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. 52697-10 MGM (2,500-4,000) C&R; ESA – Lot 2697

*H. LEUE 12 GAUGE NAZI ERA SHOTGUN WITH KRUPP FLUID STEEL BARRELS.

SN 1565. Cal. 12 gauge. 27-1/2″ Krupp steel bbls. 2-1/2″ chambers. Chokes extra full/extra full. Full length matted top rib with brass front bead. Bbl flats with Nazi era proof marks and watertable with same. Dbl triggers, extractor, side safety which is not automatic. Round knob pistol grip buttstock is of fancy European walnut checkered in 3-point pattern with 13-3/4″ LOP over checkered horn buttplate. Splinter forearm checkered in 3-point pattern with engraved Deeley release. Scalloped action receiver with Greener crossbolt is lightly scroll engraved and marked “H. Leue” on sides. Sling swivels on bottom rib and on stock near toe. All visible SN’s match. WEIGHT: 6 lbs, 3 ozs. CONDITION: Fair. Bbls retain approximately half of their orig blue finish. Buttstock and forearm are fair, checkering visible, right side of buttstock used for perhaps a game counter with dozens of small holes tapped into stock and in need of repair at wrist. Action has toned gray with scattered spotting. Bores are fair with some pitting and minor pings in both tubes. Mechanics are functional. 51873-5 JSL (600-1,200) C&R – Lot 2698

*AUSTRIAN 16 GAUGE GUILD HAMMER SHOTGUN.

SN 21575. Cal. 16 ga. 29-1/2″ “M.G. Stahl” bbls. 2-3/4″ chambers. Chokes mod/full. Full length matted top rib with brass front bead. Dbl triggers, extractors, no safety. Round knob pistol grip buttstock checkered in 2-point pattern with cheek piece and sling swivel with 14″ LOP over full steel buttplate. Splinter forearm with Curtis-type push button release checkered in 2-point pattern. Four pin lock and receiver with light line engraving and stippling on top of frame. Greener crossbolt action. Bottom rib with sling swivel. All visible SN’s match. WEIGHT: 6 lbs, 11 ozs. CONDITION: Very good. Bbls retains approximately 80% orig blue finish. Receiver has toned gray. Buttstock and forearm retain most of a professional refinish. Forcing cones lengthened. Bores are good with scattered minor pinprick pitting. Mechanics are fine. 51873-1 JSL (600-1,000) C&R – Lot 2699

DOUBLE PERCUSSION SHOTGUN BY MOORE & CO.

NSN. Cal. 12 ga. 31″ Bbls with Belgian proofs are gold inlaid “MOORE & CO LONDON” on top rib. Back action locks are nicely scroll engraved. New hammers have been fitted. Marbled European walnut straight grip stock measures 14-1/2″ over steel buttplate. CONDITION: Fair. Metal parts refinished. Stock has most orig finish. Hammers will not strike nipples. 51873-6 MGM (750-1,250) – Lot 2700

INTERESTING 12 GAUGE DOUBLE BARREL MUZZLE LOADER MARKED “MOHIN”.

SN 222. Cal. 12 ga. 30″ 1/3 octagon, 2/3s rnd Damascus bbl. Full length Damascus top rib with steel front bead. Double triggers, external hammers, stepped side plates. Straight grip buttstock checkered in 2-point pattern with 14″ LOP over full steel buttplate. Bbl and toe of stock mounted for sling swivels. Trigger guard fancifully fashioned with floral leaf engraving as are side plates, hammers and top of frame. Bbls with what appears to be its orig ramrod. Visible SNs on bottom of bbls. Stock with wedge fastener at forearm. CONDITION: Very good as partially restored. Bbls retain 90-95% properly restored Damascus pattern. Receiver and hammers have toned mostly grey. Nipples appear to be well done replacements. Buttstock has been restored long ago and is slightly undersized to steel buttplate and retains most of its restored finish with only minor handling marks. Mechanics are fine. Bores are good with scattered pitting. An interesting muzzle loader with gorgeous Damascus pattern. 52533-1 JSL (2,000-3,000) C&R – Lot 2701

JAMES PURDEY PERCUSSION DOUBLE TWO GROOVE EXPRESS RIFLE WITH CASE.

SN 5410. (1858) Cal. 40. 30″ Damascus bbls are fitted with nesting express sights, and with makers name and address on rib. Ramrod appears orig. Special Purdey rifle hammers have front sliding safeties and are scroll engraved. Dense European walnut stock is iron mounted with spurred trigger guard, deeply checkered buttplate, and spring-loaded patch box on right side (Interior of patchbox cover is engraved “2-1/2 Drms R: powder”. Stock also features standard checkering and nicely shaped right hand cheekpiece. Old quartered oak case with brass carrying handle is newly lined in blue green cloth and has Gregory label in lid, and contains a number of accessories, mostly new, including turnscrews, nipple key, bullet starter, and sling. CONDITION: Good. Bbls with a good re-brown, other metal parts gray brown patina. Stock with an old oil refinish. This rifle is listed in Unsworth’s book in which he states this “rifle came to auction in 1967” and was described as having a bulge in left bbl and with left hammer and safety missing. Present left hammer and safety are good replacements and no evidence can be seen on interior of bbl of any bulge. Bores are very fine. Case is good. 51814-2 MGM (4,000-6,000) – Lot 2702

*JAMES PURDEY SELF OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR PIGEON OR HEAVY GAME SHOTGUN WITH CASE.

SN 17706. (ca 1906) Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 31″ Chopper lump bbls are engraved “J. Purdey & Sons” and “Audley House. South Audley Street. London. England.” and with Whitworth steel info on slightly raised game rib. Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with SNs, “CHOKE”, and bbl makers initials “SS” (Sam Simons). Tube numbers “27913” and “27914” are on loop. Case hardened, Beesley patent self-opening sidelock action features non-automatic safety (SAFE engraved), bushed strikers, hidden third fastener, side clips, engraved arrow tumbler end cocking indicators, and dbl triggers. Action and lockplates are engraved in Purdey house style rose and scroll. “J. Purdey & Sons” is on each lockplate. Bottom of action is engraved “PURDEY’S PATENT”. Scroll engraved trigger guard has SN on tang. Smoky marbled and lightly figured European walnut straight grip stock measures 14-1/2″ over checkered wood butt, and features standard drop points,and grip checkering. Matching splinter ejector forend with Anson release has actioner’s initials “J.T” (Joe Thompson) on iron. Bore diameter: left -.735, right – .734. Bore restrictions: left – .036 (full), right – .008 (IC). Wall thickness: left – .026, right – .032 . Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Cast is approx 1/2″ off. Weight: 7 lbs. 11 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. Brown leather case with plated steel corners is gold embossed “H. J. Duff” on top. Interior is lined in green felt and has gold printed black leather Purdey label in lid. Case contains a plated square oil bottle marked “Made in Italy”. CONDITION: Good, as refurbished. Bbls retain most of an old re-black, engraving on rib a bit thin. Action and lockplates retain over 80% of a re-case hardening over considerable pitting on left side, engraving quite soft. Newly made good quality stocks retain nearly all of their orig finish with only a few minor handling marks. Wood of forend has bent slightly down away from bbls. Bores are very fine, lightly frosted toward breech ends. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are in time. Case is good, as is its interior. 52604-2 MGM (7,000-12,000) C&R – Lot 2703

*PURDEY BEESLEY PATENT SIDELOCK EJECTOR HEAVY PROOF PIGEON GUN.

SN 19067. (1907) Cal. 12 ga. 3″ Chambers. 31″ Chopper lump bbls with matted, concave, raised rib are engraved “J. Purdey & Sons. Audley House, South Audley Street, London” and “Made of Sir Joseph Whitworth’s Fluid – Pressed Steel” on tops. Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 1-1/4 oz of shot and standard chambers. Bottoms of bbls are stamped “Choke” and with SNs. Barrel makers initials “CA” (C. Aston, long time Purdey head barrel maker) are on bottom of left bbl. Tube numbers 35023 and 35024 are on loop. Case hardened, self-opening, sidelock action features non-automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), bushed strikers, hidden third fastener, side clips, arrow engraved tumbler end cocking indicators, and early style ejectors. Action is engraved with typical house style small scroll with rose bouquets with “J. Purdey & Sons” on both lockplates and on bottom of action. Scroll engraved trigger guard has SN at grip. Nicely marbled European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 15-1/4″ over leather-faced solid brown pad. There is a large silver oval on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release and actioners initials “J. T” (Joe Thompson) on iron. Bore diameter: left -.734, right -.734. Bore restrictions: left -.039 (full), right -.011 (lt mod). Wall thickness: left -.023, right -.025. Drop at heel: 2-3/8″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Cast: approx 1/8″ off. Weight: 7 lbs. 4 oz. LOP: 15-1/4″. CONDITION: Very good, as refurbished. Bbls retain nearly all of a London quality satin re-black. Engraving on tops has been picked up. Action retains 90% re-color hardening, silvered on fences, beads, and thumbpiece, engraving considerably washed. Old replacement buttstock has been refinished, and has repaired crack running from rear of top tang to rear of left lockplate. Buttstock and forend retain nearly all of an old hand rubbed oil finish, checkering deeply re-cut. Bores are bright and shiny with some slight frosting in right bbl, and one or 2 minor pings in left. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are in time. A great candidate for complete correct restoration, or undoubtedly a great shooter, as is. 52604-1 MGM (6,000-10,000) C&R – Lot 2704

FABULOUS W.W. GREENER IMPERIAL GRADE 12 GA SHOTGUN.

SN 43129. Cal. 12 ga. 27-1/2″ Whitworth fluid steel bbls with 2-5/8″ chambers, choked IMP.CYL/MOD. Full length plain steel top rib with copper front bead and gold inlaid near breech with two pigeons and “F.C. FOWLER. MOODUS CONN”. Breech end of bbls are nicely scroll engraved with rabbits on sides. Dbl triggers, automatic ejectors, no safety, Greener cross bolt action. Spectacular replacement buttstock by Walter Koloch with round knob pistol grip, fancy checkering through wrist, floral carving at back of action and lined butt. 14-1/2″ LOP. Replacement splinter forearm is fancifully checkered with Deeley release and horn tip. Receiver is fabulously full coverage game scene and scroll engraved, fences are fantastically shell carved, top lever is fully engraved with gold initials, gold crown, gold staph and gold thumb push on left side of lever. Trigger guard near fully engraved with game scene and scroll and gold SN at tang. Weight: 6lb. 9oz. CONDITION: Very good. Partially restored. Bbls retain nearly all of a professional quality restored finish, engraving lightly thinned, minor dent in right tube towards muzzle. Custom buttstock and forearm are superb and retain most of their custom finish. Receiver is excellent and retains traces of original case color. Pins and screws with restored high polish blued finish. Trigger guard and top lever retain virtually all of their restored blue finish. Mechanics are excellent. Bores are bright and shiny. Truly a fantastic highest quality Greener with magnificent workmanship. 52194-10 (6,500-9,500) – Lot 2705

*SUBLIME DIMINUTIVE 28 GAUGE W. W. GREENER FACILE PRINCEPS SHOTGUN WITH CARVED FENCES.

SN 49761. (1901) Cal. 28 ga, 2-1/2″ Chambers. 26″ Bbls with narrow matted rib are engraved with Greener’s name and various addresses, and steel type, on tops. Very small case hardened facile princeps action with side safety is engraved with 50% coverage small scroll surrounding game scenes on sides; grouse on left, wood pigeons on right. Fences are relief carved with non-detailed fig leaves. Nicely fiddle figured round knob pistol grip buttstock measures 13-3/4″ over checkered horn buttplate. Buttstock and matching long splinter forend with Deeley release, are nicely checkered. Bore diameter: left -.565, right – .566. Bore restrictions: left – .027 (full), right – .005 (IC). Wall thickness: left – .021, right – .021. Drop at heel: 2-7/8″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Cast about 1/4″ off. Weight: 4 lbs. 5 oz. LOP: 13-3/4″. CONDITION: Fine, original, as found, retaining a large amount of all orig finishes on wood and metal. Unfortunately it appears to have been stored in contact with some oxidant, such as blood, with loss of finish and some deep pitting resulting, most notably some very deep pits on tops of bbls toward breech ends, and considerable deep rust and staining on front portion of action, and especially on forend latch. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. 52372-2 MGM (5,000-7,000) C&R – Lot 2706