*SUPERB BROWNING CONTINENTAL D2 GRADE EXPRESS RIFLE.

SN 7317. Cal. 30-06/30-06. 23-1/2″ bbls with caterpillar front and quarter rib rear sight. Superposed coin finished action engraved in D2 style floral bouquets and scroll highlight. Dark streaked European walnut features finely checkered 3-piece forend and pistol grip, carved drop points and checkered buttplate. Leupold 1.5-5x scope in engraved claw mount rings. PROVENANCE: Remarkable William Larkin Moore Private Estate Collection of Fine Sporting Arms. CONDITION: Very fine. Gun retains most of its factory finishes with little evidence of use with only light marks from assembly. Mechanics crisp, bore is bright, action tight, optics clear. 50595-35 JWD (6,000-10,000) C&R – Lot 1000

*VERY RARE FIRST YEAR (1931) PRODUCTION BROWNING MIDAS GRADE SUPERPOSED SHOTGUN.

SN 2435. Cal. 12 ga. 32″ bbls, ventilated rib, 2-3/4″ chambers, flush choke tubes installed. Metal front bead. Gold washed single trigger. Blued receiver engraved with a pigeon inside a stylized pyramid all in gold on both right & left sides. Receiver, trigger bow & forend iron with geometric engraving & borders all in gold. SN in gold on long tang. Custom wood, both forend & Monte Carlo style buttstock with beautifully executed checkering & fleur-de-lis carving. Flared capped pistol grip, grip cap with white diamond inlay. Solid black rubber recoil pad with two black spacers. LOP 14-1/4″ over pad. Non-auto safety. Comes with 5 flush mount choked tubes and wrench. Gun is accompanied by a letter from Browning historian showing a sale date of April 22, 1931. CONDITION: Fine as likely refinished to a very high standard. All blued metal in very fine condition. Custom buttstock & forend is a beautiful satin finish with hardly a mark. Bores mirror bright. Gun is tight. Top lever to right. Good mechanics, strong ejectors. A very impressive Browning Superposed. 50179-2 TJW (5,500-9,500) C&R – Lot 1001

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*CASED BROWNING GRADE IV FUNKEN ENGRAVED SUPERPOSED SHOTGUN.

SN 54744. Cal. 12 ga. 26-1/2″ bbls, 2-3/4″ chambers, marked SKEET/SKEET chokes. Ventilated rib, faux-ivory Bradley type front sight. Gold washed single selective trigger. Auto ejectors. Stunning Grade IV engraving by Funken. Left side of receiver with woodland scene of fox returning to den with pheasant. Right side with two birddogs and three pheasants. Floorplate with two pigeons & pheasants engraved on trigger guard. Balance of receiver treated to oak leaf engraving, chainlink borders on edges, receiver top stippled. Bbls & forend iron with oak leaf engraving and chain borders. Nicely grained forend & buttstock with RKLT & Browning marked buttplate. LOP 14-1/4″. Auto safety. Accompanied by Browning Hartmann luggage case and paperwork. PROVENANCE: Remarkable William Larkin Moore Private Estate Collection of Fine Sporting Arms. CONDITION: Good. Bbls retain most of their orig blue with wear at muzzles & scattered peppered oxidation. Mirror bores. Receiver condition excellent with light oxidation on top tang, with scattered marks from use. Wood retains must of its orig finish with areas of thinning & numerous dings, scratches & marks. Top lever center. Gun locks up tightly, operates crisply, strong ejectors. Case shows use inside & out. 50595-73 TJW (5,500-8,500) C&R – Lot 1002

*F.N. HERSTAL GRADE IV SHOTGUN.

SN 15738. Cal. 12 ga. 30″ bbls, ventilated rib, twin beads (front bead missing), 2-3/4″ chambers, chokes marked MOD/FULL. Top bbl right side “PRESENTED TO B.N. HONEA / BY AMON G. CARTER, MAY 5, 1945” inlaid in gold. Auto ejectors. Receiver engraved with touches of banknote scroll & floral engraving around game scenes. Left side scene of elk, right side with wild boars, bottom with birds. Single selective case colored trigger. Large beavertail forend with horseshoe cap at front. Stock configuration FKLT, Monte Carlo buttstock with black vented white line pad. Initial shield in toe line engraved “B.N.H.” LOP 14-5/8″. Non-auto safety. CONDITION: Very good. Bbls retain nearly all blue with light handling marks. Mirror bores. Receiver maintains nice finish. Gloss finish on wood with minor scattered handling marks, some marks under finish, checkering sharp. Top lever at center. Gun is tight, crisp mechanics, strong ejectors. 50989-17 TJW (3,000-5,000) C&R – Lot 1003

*CASED BROWNING DIANA GRADE SUPERPOSED THREE BARREL SET SHOTGUN.

SN 43291S5. Cal. 12 ga. All three bbl sets marked on top bbl “MADE FOR ABERCROMBIE & FITCH”. Bbl set 1) 30″ ventilated rib with ivory Bradley front and mid-beads. Bbl marked 3″ Magnum chamber. Chokes marked MOD/FULL. Set 2) 28″ vent rib, 2-3/4″ chambers, chokes marked IC/MOD. Set 3) 28″ vent rib, 2-3/4″ chambers, marked SKEET/IC chokes. Gold washed single selected trigger. Auto ejector. Metal work engraved in Diana style signed by Spiegel, with game birds on receiver & rabbits on trigger bow. Stock & forends in select fancy figured walnut, RKLT configuration. Browning marked buttplate. “WGZ” monogrammed oval in toe line. LOP 14-1/4″. Accompanied by Browning Hartmann luggage case, top lid monogrammed “WGZ”. PROVENANCE: Remarkable William Larkin Moore Private Estate Collection of Fine Sporting Arms. Special Note: This item(s) contains plant or animal properties that may be covered by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). We have taken care to ensure that this item(s) meets the standard for sale under the ESA. However, certain states and other countries have laws that are more restrictive than the ESA. It is the bidder’s responsibility to ensure that it is lawful to purchase or transport this item(s) into their state, and to obtain the necessary import and export approvals. Delay or failure to obtain any such permit or approval does not relieve the buyer of paying for the item(s) and consummating the purchase. CONDITION: Good. Bbl sets with a majority of blue, wear from handling. Sets 1 & 3 have oxidation on bbl lugs, breeches & ejectors from poor storage. Dried on oil on all three sets. Mirror bores in all. Receiver with minor handling marks & dried oil on surfaces. Stock & forends with nice gloss finish. All three forends slight handling marks & sharp checkering. Buttstock finish has minor handling marks. Gun is tight, good mechanics, strong ejectors. Case shows use. 50595-75 TJW (6,000-10,000) C&R; IVORY – Lot 1004

Revised: 9/14/2016

Printed descriptions and images in the catalog for lots 1005 & 1006 are incorrect. The images and descriptions online are correct, this is what we are selling.

*BROWNING DIANA GRADE SUPERPOSED SHOTGUN.

SN 58868V70. Cal. 20 ga. 28″. Ventilated rib, marked 2-3/4″ & 3″ chambers, choke markings IC/MOD, single front bead. Gold washed single selective trigger. Auto ejectors. Receiver bbl engraved with Diana pattern. Receiver signed A. Marechal on left side with pheasant scene, ducks on right side, quail on floorplate, rabbits on trigger bow. Stock configured in FKST, select fancy figured walnut.. LOP 14-1/8″. Non-auto safety. Browning marked buttplate. Accompanied by Browning Hartmann 2-bbl luggage case. PROVENANCE: Remarkable William Larkin Moore Private Estate Collection of Fine Sporting Arms. CONDITION: Good. Bbl retains nearly all blue finish. 28″ set with light wear, scattered pin pricks on top bbl above forend, nicks at rib edge. Mirror bores. Receiver & forend metal work shows very light oxidation. Wood finish is mostly good with numerous handling marks in buttstock & both forends. Gun is tight with orig bbl set, operates crisply, strong ejectors. 50595-70 TJW (6,000-9,000) – Lot 1005

Revised: 9/7/2016

Printed descriptions and images in the catalog for lots 1005 & 1006 are incorrect. The images and descriptions online are correct, this is what we are selling.

*HIGH CONDITION CASED BROWNING DIANA GRADE 20 GAUGE SUPERPOSED SHOTGUN TWO BARREL SET.

SN 60830V70. Cal. 20 ga. 28″ ventilated rib bbls, marked 2-3/4″ & 3″ chambers, F/F chokes. Bradley type front & mid beads. Auto ejectors. Diana grade engraving, left side with pheasants, right side with ducks, floorplate with quail, trigger bow with bunnies. Signed by J.M. Debrus. Gold washed single selective trigger. Gun is mounted in select fancy figured walnut with FKST configuration. Leather covered recoil pad. LOP 13-7/8″ over pad. Non-auto safety. PROVENANCE: Remarkable William Larkin Moore Private Estate Collection of Fine Sporting Arms. CONDITION: Very good plus. Bbls retain nearly all blued finish with a group of marks on lower bbl by muzzle & minor blue loss from sliding forend ahead. Cataloger observes no evidence of oxidation on external metal surfaces around wood. Slight wear to finish by safety. Wood has been treated to a beautiful gloss finish with light handling marks, checkering sharp, some marks appear to be below finish. Mirror bores. Top lever far right. Fine mechanics, gun is tight, strong ejectors Case shows light wear inside & out, clear tape applied to top lid. 50595-77 TJW (6,000-10,000) – Lot 1006

*BROWNING DIANA GRADE SUPERPOSED TRAP GUN.

SN 25945S70. Cal. 12 ga. 30″ bbls with Broadway ventilated rib, 2-3/4″ chambers, chokes marked IM/FULL. Bradley type front & mid-beads. Full sized trap forend. Auto ejectors. Lovely Diana grade engraved receiver with pheasants on left, ducks on right, quail on floorplate & rabbits on trigger bow. Engraving signed by R. Kowalski. Gold washed single selective trigger. Beautifully grained & figured select walnut. Stock configuration FKST. Browning marked vented pad. LOP 14-5/8″. Non-auto safety. PROVENANCE: Remarkable William Larkin Moore Private Estate Collection of Fine Sporting Arms. CONDITION: Very good plus. Rich bbl blue with scattered areas of oxidation at muzzle end of bbls & along front edges of rib. Normal handling marks ahead of forend. Receiver engraving sharp. Slight discoloration around safety. Cataloger observes no evidence of salt oxidation on external surfaces. Excellent gloss wood finish with hardly a mark, sharp checkering. Top lever right. Mirror bores. Tight gun, excellent mechanics, ejectors kick with authority. 50595-30 TJW (3,250-5,000) – Lot 1007

*BROWNING DIANA GRADE SUPERPOSED SHOTGUN WITH BROADWAY VENT RIB.

SN 56805S7. Cal 12 ga. 30″ bbls, 2-3/4″ chambers, choked M/F with Broadway vent rib. Ejectors. Exceptional Diana pattern as engraved by Angelo Bee. Single selective trigger. Gorgeous feathercrotch pistol grip stock. 14-1/2″ LOP over Browning ventilated pad. Twin ivory beads. Special Note: This item(s) contains plant or animal properties that may be covered by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). We have taken care to ensure that this item(s) meets the standard for sale under the ESA. However, certain states and other countries have laws that are more restrictive than the ESA. It is the bidder’s responsibility to ensure that it is lawful to purchase or transport this item(s) into their state, and to obtain the necessary import and export approvals. Delay or failure to obtain any such permit or approval does not relieve the buyer of paying for the item(s) and consummating the purchase. CONDITION: Gun is basically new with scant and very faint surface blemishes on wood. A fine superposed. 51038-1 FTL (4,000-7,000) IVORY – Lot 1008

*RARE CASED BROWNING POINTER GRADE SUPERPOSED TWO BARREL SET SHOTGUN.

SN 32757S74. Cal. 12 ga. Both bbls sets 28″ with ventilated ribs & metal front beads. One set 2-3/4″ chambers, chokes marked IC/M. The other set 3″ chambers, chokes marked MOD/FULL. Single selective gold wash trigger. Auto ejectors. Pointer grade engraving, left side dog retrieving duck, right side Pointer with pheasant, underside with two quail, signed Watrin. Trigger bow with pheasants. Straight grip buttstock is nicely grained. Browning marked buttplate. Non-auto safety. LOP 14-1/4″. Accompanied by Browning brown Hartmann 2-bbl luggage case. PROVENANCE: Remarkable William Larkin Moore Private Estate Collection of Fine Sporting Arms. CONDITION: Very fine. Gun appears extremely lightly used, if at all. Gun retains all finishes with nary a mark observed. Very minor wear to case with Eddie Bauer label glued to inside bottom of case, clear tape on top. 50595-71 TJW (7,000-12,500) – Lot 1009

Revised: 9/23/2016

Please Note: As the cataloger noted, this gun has custom work which includes custom stock and forend. Engraving more closely resembles C1 quality.

*BROWNING SUPERPOSED PRE-WAR CUSTOM D-3 SHOTGUN.

SN 4871. Cal. 12 ga. 30″ bbls, ventilated rib, twin beads, 2-3/4″ chambers, marked FULL/FULL chokes. Single selective trigger. Auto ejectors. Beautiful floral engraved receiver with banknote scroll. Top lever, forend iron & long tang trigger bow with touches of scroll work. Beautifully grained walnut with fine line checkering, straight grip buttstock. Forend with engraved horseshoe cap. Solid red pad. LOP 14-3/4″. Non-auto safety. PROVENANCE: Remarkable William Larkin Moore Private Estate Collection of Fine Sporting Arms. CONDITION: Fine. Lustrous bbl blue with slight loss at muzzles, minor handling marks. Mirror bores. Receiver & other components in high condition. Fine screws. Wonderful gloss stock finish with the most minor handling marks. Top lever far right. Gun is tight, fine mechanics, strong ejectors. 50595-32 TJW (3,750-5,750) C&R – Lot 1010

*BROWNING SUPERPOSED B-125 SUPERLIGHT 20 GAUGE SHOTGUN.

SN 242PN21733. Cal. 20 ga. 26″ bbls, ventilated rib, 2-3/4″ chambers, chokes marked IC/MOD. Single bead. Auto ejectors. Single selective trigger. Coin finished receiver, with “B” style engraving, forend iron, top lever & trigger bow. Schnable forend. Straight grip. Nicely figured dark walnut. 2-point checkering. Browning marked buttplate. LOP 14-1/4″. Non-auto safety. Accompanied with orig box identified by SN on end label. CONDITION: Extremely fine, near new. Retaining all orig finish to wood & metal. Box is in excellent condition. 50179-19 TJW (4,500-6,500) – Lot 1011

*BROWNING PIGEON GRADE SUPERPOSED .410 SHOTGUN.

SN 3057J69. Cal. .410. 28″ bbls, 3″ chambers, chokes marked IC/MOD. Ventilated rib, front metal bead. Auto ejectors. Pigeon Grade engraved receiver with a pair of pigeons engraved both right & left sides with floral rosettes on bottom. Gold washed single selective trigger. Buttstock is a beautiful piece of marble “smokey” figured walnut. Stock configuration FKST. Browning marked buttplate. Non-automatic safety. LOP 14-1/8″. PROVENANCE: Remarkable William Larkin Moore Private Estate Collection of Fine Sporting Arms. CONDITION: Very good plus. Lustrous bbl blue which shows slight wear ahead of forend. Condition of receiver & other metalwork excellent with hardly a mark. Cataloger observes slight oxidation on right edge of top tang & discoloration around safety, perhaps salt related. Stock & forend with beautiful gloss finish with the tiniest of handling marks. Sharp checkering. Top lever right. Tight gun, good mechanics, strong ejectors. 50595-37 TJW (6,000-10,000) – Lot 1012

*BROWNING PIGEON GRADE SUPERPOSED POST SALT ERA SHOTGUN.

SN 3248V73. Cal. 20 ga. 28″ bbls, 3″ chambers, chokes marked MOD/FULL. Ventilated rib, front metal bead. Auto ejectors. Pigeon Grade engraved receiver with a pair of pigeons engraved both right & left sides with floral rosettes on bottom. Gold washed single selective trigger. Buttstock & forend are lovely pieces of light colored walnut with dark streaks of grain and figure. Stock configuration FTLT. Browning marked buttplate. Non-automatic safety. LOP 14-1/8″. PROVENANCE: Remarkable William Larkin Moore Private Estate Collection of Fine Sporting Arms. CONDITION: Very good plus. Lustrous bbl blue which shows faint lines ahead of forend. Condition of receiver & other metalwork fine with hardly a mark. Stock & forend with beautiful gloss finish with the tiniest of handling marks. Sharp checkering. Top lever right. Tight gun, nice mechanics, ejectors are strong. 50595-36 TJW (4,500-7,500) – Lot 1013

*CASED BROWNING PIGEON GRADE SUPERPOSED 2 BARREL SET SHOTGUN WITH THIRD SET OF BARRELS.

SN 49294V8. Cal. 20 ga. #1 bbls 26-1/2″, vent rib, single bead. 2-3/4″ & 3″ chambers. Chokes marked SKEET/IC. #2 bbls 26-1/2″, vent rib, single bead. 2-3/4″ & 3″ chambers. Chokes marked M/IM. #3 bbls, mismatched SN, 28″, vent rib, single bead. 2-3/4″ & 3″ chambers. Chokes marked M/F. All bbl sets with Pigeon grade engraving. Pigeon grade engraved receiver with pigeons on both sides & floral rosettes on bottom. RKST configuration stock with handsome grain & Browning marked buttplate. LOP 14-1/4″. Gun accompanied by Browning Hartmann 2-bbl case with red felt lining & manual. CONDITION: Very good plus. All 3 bbl sets with very nice blue that show light handling, all with mirror bores. Receiver & other metal work very nice factory finishes with the slightest of marks. Gloss wood finish excellent on all components, showing very light handling marks, one prominent on left stock cheek. May have slight traces of salt oxidation. Gun is tight, operates crisply, ejectors on #3 bbl set slightly out of time. Case condition good. 50973-2 TJW (3,500-4,750) – Lot 1014

*CASED BROWNING PIGEON GRADE SUPERPOSED 2 BARREL SET SHOTGUN.

SN 85220. Cal. 12 ga. #1 bbls 30″, vent rib, twin ivory beads. 3″ Magnum chambers, chokes marked IM/F. #2 bbls 26-1/2″, vent rib, twin beads. 2-3/4″ chambers, chokes marked IC/M. Pigeon grade engraved receiver & metal work. RKLT configuration with nice marble grained walnut. Browning vented pad. LOP 14-1/2″ over pad. Non-auto safety. Browning Hartmann 2-bbl luggage case. Special Note: This item(s) contains plant or animal properties that may be covered by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). We have taken care to ensure that this item(s) meets the standard for sale under the ESA. However, certain states and other countries have laws that are more restrictive than the ESA. It is the bidder’s responsibility to ensure that it is lawful to purchase or transport this item(s) into their state, and to obtain the necessary import and export approvals. Delay or failure to obtain any such permit or approval does not relieve the buyer of paying for the item(s) and consummating the purchase. CONDITION: Very good plus. Both sets of bbls retain nearly all factory blue with slight handling marks. Bores mirror bright. Receiver & bbl sets metal work in fine condition with hardly a mark. Wonderful factory wood finish with sharp checkering, scattered minor marks. Gun very tight, fine mechanics. Case shows light use. 50973-3 TJW (3,000-4,000) C&R; IVORY – Lot 1015

*PRE-WAR BROWNING PIGEON GRADE SUPERPOSED CUSTOM SHOTGUN.

SN 2258. Cal. 12 ga. 30″ bbls. Unique ventilated rib which appears custom. 2-3/4″ chambers, chokes marked MOD/FULL. Metal capped front bead with mid-bead. Single selective trigger, gold washed. Auto ejectors. Pigeon grade engraved receiver in early style. Custom wood. Large trap style beavertail forend with horseshoe cap at front. Buttstock with capped flared pistol grip & shadow line cheekpiece. Browning vented recoil pad. Non-auto safety. LOP 14-3/8″. CONDITION: Good. Bbls nicely blued with thinning at muzzles & typical handling marks. Bores are bright. Receiver finish is bright, shows wear to engraving on underside of receiver, forend iron & trigger bow. Finish on trigger heavily worn. Stock & forend gloss finish is excellent, minor handling marks, sharp checkering. Top lever slightly left. Slightly loose when closed, operates crisply, strong ejectors. 50989-14 TJW (1,500-2,500) C&R – Lot 1016

*BROWNING SUPERPOSED GRADE 1 .410 SHOTGUN.

SN 115J72. Cal. .410. 28″ bbls, ventilated rib, 3″ chambers, chokes marked M/F. Single bead sight. Auto ejectors. Single selective trigger. Grade 1 style engraving. FKLT stock configuration. Browning marked buttplate. LOP 14-1/4″. Non-auto safety. PROVENANCE: Remarkable William Larkin Moore Private Estate Collection of Fine Sporting Arms. CONDITION: Very good plus. Gun retains most of what appears to be factory blue, scattered handling marks & small area of light oxidation on bottom bbl. High edge wear to blue on receiver. Bores appear bright but would benefit from cleaning. Wood has a number of slight dings & marks which appear to be under gloss finish. Checkering sharp. Slight wear to buttplate. Gun is tight, crisp mechanics. Strong ejectors. 50595-31 TJW (3,500-5,000) – Lot 1017

*EARLY 1960’S “PRE-SALT” BROWNING GRADE 1 SUPERPOSED .410 SHOTGUN.

SN 891J4. Cal. .410. 28″ ventilated rib bbls, 3″ chambers, chokes marked SKT/SKT. Single metal front bead. Auto ejectors. Grade 1 style receiver engraving. Single selective gold washed trigger. RKLT stock configuration. Browning marked buttplate. LOP 14-1/4″. Non-auto safety. PROVENANCE: Remarkable William Larkin Moore Private Estate Collection of Fine Sporting Arms. CONDITION: Very fine. This early little 410 retains nearly all of its blue and shows virtually little to no wear or handling marks to metal finish. Minuscule blue loss around safety. Mirror bores. Stock finish is as nice with the tiniest of handling marks observed. Checkering extremely sharp. Gun is very tight, operates crisply. Strong ejectors. Gun looks hardly used, if at all. 50595-33 TJW (3,750-5,250) C&R – Lot 1018

*BELGIAN BROWNING SUPERPOSED 410 BORE SHOTGUN.

SN 2905-J9. Cal 410 28″ bbls with vent rib, choked F/F. Ejectors. Standard superposed engraving. Single selective trigger. Short tang round knob. 13-1/4″ LOP over leather faced ventilated pad. CONDITION: Good overall condition although gun shows numerous handling marks on wood. Evidence of salt-wood corrosion. Would make for a great hunting gun. 51043-2 FTL (4,000-5,000) – Lot 1019

*EARLY 1960S ERA BROWNING GRADE 1 SUPERPOSED 28 GAUGE SHOTGUN.

SN 823F4. Cal. 28 ga. 28″ ventilated rib bbls, 2-3/4″ chambers, chokes marked SKT/SKT. Single metal front bead. Auto ejectors. Grade 1 style receiver engraving. Single selective gold washed trigger. RKLT stock configuration. Blonde wood. Browning marked buttplate. LOP 14-1/4″. Non-auto safety. PROVENANCE: Remarkable William Larkin Moore Private Estate Collection of Fine Sporting Arms. CONDITION: Fine. Virtually “as new” factory condition. All metal surfaces retain practically all of the factory blue. Minuscule blue loss around safety. Wood finish & checkering is pristine. Extremely sharp checkering. Mirror bores. Top lever to far right. This gun opens and closes tightly, fine mechanics & strong ejectors. 50595-34 TJW (3,750-5,250) C&R – Lot 1020

*BOXED BROWNING GRADE 1 28 GAUGE SUPERPOSED SHOTGUN.

SN 2396F9. Cal. 28 ga. 28″ ventilated rib bbls with single bead. 2-3/4″ chambers, chokes marked IC/MOD. Gold washed single trigger. Auto ejectors. Grade 1 engraved receiver & metal work. RKST configuration. Browning marked buttplate. LOP 14-1/4″. Non-auto safety. Accompanied by orig box identified by SN on end label. PROVENANCE: Remarkable William Larkin Moore Private Estate Collection of Fine Sporting Arms. CONDITION: Fine. This gun appears virtually new, with the smallest of marks. Slight blue loss around safety button. Mirror bores. “As new tight.” Good mechanics. Strong ejectors. Excellent box, one corner torn. 50595-58 TJW (3,500-5,500) C&R – Lot 1021

*BROWNING SUPERPOSED GRADE ONE 2-BBL SKEET CASED SET.

SN 1F349. Bbl 1) Cal. 28 ga. 26-1/2″ vent rib bbl with fixed SKEET & SKEET chokes. Steel bead. Checkered walnut lightning forearm. Bbl 2) Cal. 20 ga. 26-1/2″ vent rib bbl with steel bead and checkered walnut lighting forearm. Fixed IMP-CYL & MOD chokes. 2-3/4″ chamber. Boxlock action with grade one scroll engraving and blue finish. Gold plated single selective trigger and auto ejectors. Rnd knob long tang checkered walnut stock. LOP: 14-1/8″ over orig buttplate. 1961 Belgian manufacture. Includes Hartman 2-bbl set luggage case with replacement handle. CONDITION: Bbls and action retain over 95% orig blue. Forearms and stock have good orig finish showing scattered scratches and marks. Both sets of bbls with good bright bores. 51045-1 DS (4,000-6,000) C&R – Lot 1022

*BROWNING SUPERPOSED GRADE 1 SHOTGUN.

SN 3301F71. Cal. 28 ga. 28″ bbl, ventilated rib, 2-3/4″ chambers, chokes marked IC/M. Single bead. Auto ejectors. Standard Grade 1 engraving. Single selective trigger. Stock configuration FKST, rather dark walnut. 2-point checkering pattern. Browning marked buttplate. LOP 14-1/4″. Non-auto safety. CONDITION: Very good. Bbls retain virtually all factory blue & appear to be outstanding. Minor handling wear. Extremely minor oxidation on forend iron. Receiver with a vast majority of its original blue finish with edge wear and minor spots of oxidation. Engraving filled with light colored highlight. Wood retains nearly all factory finish with a handful of very tiny dings. Checkered areas bright. Tight gun, crisp mechanics. Strong ejectors. This is an exceptional small bore Browning! 50179-18 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 1023

*CASED BROWNING GRADE 1 SUPERPOSED SHOTGUN.

SN 28821V3. Cal. 20 ga. 28″ bbls, ventilated rib, single front bead. Marked 2-3/4″ & 3″ chambers. Chokes marked MOD/FULL. Gold washed single selective trigger. Auto ejectors. Grade 1 engraved receiver. Stock configuration RKLT. Browning marked buttplate. LOP 14-1/4″. Non-auto safety. Accompanied by Browning Hartmann luggage case. PROVENANCE: Remarkable William Larkin Moore Private Estate Collection of Fine Sporting Arms. CONDITION: Very good. Gun retains nearly all of its blue on metal with very slight use marks, may be factory quality refinish or not. Very bright bores. Gloss wood finish is excellent with minor bumps in forend, buttstock has dent in grip above checkering & numerous scattered scratches & marks. Top lever right. Strong ejectors. Operates crisply. Case shows use inside and out. 50595-69 TJW (2,500-4,000) C&R – Lot 1024

*BROWNING SUPERPOSED GRADE 1 SUPERLIGHT SHOTGUN.

SN 59257v70. Cal. 20 ga. 26-1/2″ bbls, ventilated rib, chokes marked IC/M. Single bead. Auto ejectors. Single selective trigger. Round bottom Superlight receiver with Grade 1 engraving. Straight grip long tang buttstock. Browning marked buttplate. LOP 14-1/4″. Non-auto safety. CONDITION: Fine. Gun retains nearly all of its factory metal finish, slight blue loss at muzzles. Slight blue wear ahead of forend & around safety. Light handling marks. Wood finish is excellent with sharp checkering & minor handling marks. Mirror bores. Gun tight, crisp mechanics. Ejectors are strong. 50973-15 TJW (2,500-3,250) – Lot 1025

*CASED BROWNING GRADE 1 LIGHTNING 2 BARREL SET SHOTGUN.

SN 20433. Cal. 20 ga. #1 bbls 26-1/2″, vent rib, 2-3/4″ & 3″ chambers, chokes marked IC/MOD, single bead. #2 bbls 26-1/2″, vent rib, 2-3/4″ & 3″ chambers, chokes marked MOD/FULL, single bead. Single selective gold washed trigger. Auto ejectors. RKLT stock with Browning marked buttplate. LOP 14-1/4″. Non-auto safety. Accompanied by Browning Hartmann luggage case & paperwork. CONDITION: Very good. Both bbl sets retain most orig blue with light handling marks from use. Mirror bores. Receiver with nice blue, showing gentle wear. Wood finish excellent with minor handling marks. Gun is tight, fine mechanics. Case is lightly used. 50973-4 TJW (2,500-3,500) C&R – Lot 1026

*HIGH CONDITION BROWNING GRADE 1 LIGHTNING SUPERPOSED SHOTGUN.

SN 34446V4. Cal. 20 ga. 28″ bbls, ventilated rib, 3″ chambers, chokes marked MOD/Full. Single front bead. Top bbl marked “MADE FOR ABERCROMBIE & FITCH” below Browning address. Auto ejectors. Grade 1 engraved receiver. Single selective gold washed trigger. RKLT. Browning marked buttplate. LOP 14-1/4″. Non-auto safety. PROVENANCE: Remarkable William Larkin Moore Private Estate Collection of Fine Sporting Arms. CONDITION: Fine. Gun may have been treated to an extremely high quality refinish. All metal surfaces show virtually all of a factory appearing blue finish. Gloss wood finish is excellent with areas of light crazing & minor handling marks. Mirror bores. Gun is tight, operates nicely. Strong ejectors. 50595-39 TJW (2,500-4,000) – Lot 1027

*BROWNING GRADE 1 LIGHTNING SUPERPOSED SHOTGUN.

SN 3136V73. Cal. 20 ga. 26-1/2″ bbls, vent rib, twin beads. 3″ chambers, chokes marked SKEET/SKEET. Gold washed single selective trigger. Auto ejectors. Lightning marked receiver with Grade 1 engraving. Stock configuration FKLT. Solid black pad. LOP 14-1/2″ over pad. Thin rubber pad on comb. Non-auto safety. Gun has subgauge 410 tubes in bbls. Accompanied by Winchester luggage case. CONDITION: Good. Nice bbl blue with typical handling marks. Bright bores. Receiver & other metal work shows moderate wear. Wood shows light refinish, checkering sharp. Gun is tight with good mechanics. Case shows use. 50989-2 TJW (2,000-3,000) – Lot 1028

*BROWNING SUPERPOSED GRADE 1 LIGHTNING SHOTGUN.

SN 4537V73. Cal. 20 ga. 26-1/2″ bbls, 3″ chambers. Chokes opened & marked SK/IC. Ventilated rib. White plastic Bradley front bead & mid bead. Standard G1 engraving, “Lightning” marked. Single selective trigger. Auto ejectors. Stock configuration FKLT. Browning marked buttplate. LOP 14-1/4″. Non-auto safety. CONDITION: Fine. Excellent metal finish with nearly all orig blue, light use handling marks. Mirror bores. Buttstock & forend excellent. Slight finish loss at forend checkering & scattered bump marks on buttstock comb. Mechanics crisp, ejectors strong. 50989-10 TJW (2,000-3,000) – Lot 1029

*BROWNING GRADE 1 LIGHTNING SUPERPOSED SHOTGUN IN BOX.

SN 33500V4. Cal. 20 ga. 28″ ventilated rib bbls, metal front bead. 2-3/4″ & 3″ chambers. Chokes marked MOD/FULL. Gold washed single selective trigger. Auto ejectors. Grade 1 engraving on metal work. RKLT configuration. Browning marked buttplate. LOP 14-1/4″. Non-auto safety. Accompanied by orig box with handwritten SN. PROVENANCE: Remarkable William Larkin Moore Private Estate Collection of Fine Sporting Arms. CONDITION: Very good plus. This gun has kept nearly all its factory blue with very slight wear marks. Left side of rib has cluster of oxidation spots just above bbl address. Mirror bores. Receiver shows minor handling & wear around safety button. Stock & forend with nice orig finish with scattered handling marks, a couple in left side grip checkering. Gun is very tight with nice mechanics, ejectors strong but out of time. Box condition poor, lid is very tattered & taped, end label ragged. 50595-57 TJW (2,500-4,000) C&R – Lot 1030

*EARLY 1950’S ERA BROWNING GRADE 1 20 GAUGE SUPERPOSED SHOTGUN.

SN 18846. Cal. 20 ga. 28″ ventilated rib bbls, marked as 2-3/4″ and 3″ chambers, chokes marked IC/MOD. Single metal front bead. Auto ejectors. Grade 1 style engraved receiver. Gold washed trigger. Stock configuration RKLT. Browning marked buttplate. LOP 14-1/4″. Non-auto safety. PROVENANCE: Remarkable William Larkin Moore Private Estate Collection of Fine Sporting Arms. CONDITION: Good. Bbls have kept a majority of their orig blue with thinning at muzzle & minor handling marks. Bores appear bright. Nice receiver blue with wear on belly & around safety. Blue on edges of trigger bow & lower tang thinning. Wood is sound with orig finish but many areas of finish loss on buttstock & forend along with normal handling marks. Checkering good. Gun opens easily, locks up tight. Good mechanics. Strong ejectors. 50595-38 TJW (2,000-3,250) – Lot 1031

*BROWNING CITORI GRADE IV 28 GAUGE SUPERPOSED SHOTGUN.

SN 06819PX673. Cal. 28 ga. 28″ bbls, vent rib, single bead. 2-3/4″ chambers, chokes marked M/F. Gun is treated to Grade IV engraving signed by T. Kataoka. Lovely silver tone metal work with game birds & scrollwork. Select fancy figured walnut with bold flame figure. Schnable forend & straight grip buttstock, both nicely checkered. Solid black Kick-eez pad. LOP 14-1/2″ over pad. Gun comes with Browning Hartmann luggage case. CONDITION: Fine. Gun shows very light use, with virtually all orig bbl blue. Mirror bores. Receiver & other metal work in “near new” condition. Wood finish excellent, very light handling marks. Forend has grain checks in left side, one above checkering & one at rear. Like new mechanics. Case is used & missing handle. 50989-3 TJW (3,500-4,500) – Lot 1032

*BROWNING CITORI GRADE III FIELD OVER/UNDER SHOTGUN.

SN 26315PR383. Cal. 410. 3″ cham. BBls: 26″ vent rib with dbl beads. Fixed IMP-CYL & MOD chokes. Grey finished boxlock action with engraving that features flying quail surrounded by foliate scroll. Gold plated single selective trigger with auto ejectors. Hunting style forearm with flat knob stock of gloss finished fancy walnut with hand checkering. LOP: 14-1/4″ over orig buttplate. In its orig box with instruction manual. CONDITION: Near new in box. 51046-5 DS (2,500-4,000) – Lot 1033

*BROWNING AUTO-5 CLASSIC LIMITED EDITION SEMI-AUTO SHOTGUN.

SN 211BC1028. Cal. 12 ga. 28″ bbl, vent rib, 2-3/4″ chamber, MOD choke. Code NO. C10183. Made in Japan, engraved in Belgium. One of 5,000 produced. Satin finish receiver handsomely embellished on left side with dog hunting scene and flying mallard. Right side with a bust of John Browning and mallards. Scenes surrounded by foliate scroll. Left side of receiver marked “Jean H. Diet”. Gun is mounted with select fancy figured walnut with bold grain and fiddle back. Round knob pistol grip. Beautifully checkered with small circular border lines. Orig box identified by SN on end label & shipping box. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine. This gun is “as new” in box. Box is in fine condition. 50827-6 TJW (2,250-4,250) – Lot 1034

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*BROWNING SWEET SIXTEEN BELGIAN AUTO LOADING SHOTGUN.

SN X80713. Cal. 16 ga. 27-1/2″ bbl plain with matted top and fixed FULL choke. Chamber 2-3/4″ as marked. Blue action with grade one scroll and border line engraving, gold trigger. Walnut forearm and round knob pistol grip stock of European walnut with hand checkering. LOP: 14-3/8″ over orig buttplate. CONDITION: Over 80% orig blue. Good bright bore. Stock finish shows light wear with scattered spots of chipping and handling marks. 51034-28 DS (1,000-2,000) C&R – Lot 1035

*NEW SKB ARMS GRAND SPECIAL CASED OVER/UNDER SHOTGUN.

SN NS10729. Cal. 12 ga. 26″ bbl vent rib with ventilated side ribs. Right side marked in gold “SKB Grand Special”. 2-3/4″ chambers fitted for interchangeable choke tubes with IC & MOD tubes installed in gun. Sideplated boxlock action with detachable trigger assemblies. Trigger assemblies “A” and “B” have hand checkered 1/4″ wide triggers with similar pull weights. Pierced top lever, trigger guard and action have exquisite full coverage deep relief engraving with foliate scroll surrounding warrior goddess scenes on sideplates and warrior on floorplate. Engraving is signed by “S. Takeuchi”. Indentation in forward part of receiver has gold inlaid “NSKB”. Forearm and pistol grip stock of exhibition quality walnut. Features include contrasting wood grip cap, nameplate and toeline and borderless wraparound segmented fleur de lis hand checkering. LOP: 14-5/8″ over leather covered pad. Drop at comb: 1-5/8″; drop at heel: 2-7/8″. Weight 7 lb 13.6 oz. Housed in a black covered luggage case with New SKB maker’s label. Case contains four extra choke tubes, wrench and case keys. PROVENANCE: Remarkable William Larkin Moore Private Estate Collection of Fine Sporting Arms. CONDITION: Bbls retain nearly all of their bright highly polished blue finish. Action and small metal parts have excellent satin nickel finish. Stocks have very good semi-gloss finish. Case has loose divider. 50595-72 DS (4,500-7,500) – Lot 1036

*STUNNING BROWNING BAR GRADE V SEMI-AUTOMATIC RIFLE.

SN 73532M71. Cal. 338 WIN. Mag. 24″ rnd bbl, blued action with hinged mag & gold plated trigger with receiver sides heavily engraved with large open scroll & game scenes with gold inlaid line borders. Left side scene with 2 bull elk & 2 cow elk in gold while right side scene is of 4 moose, 2 bulls & 2 cows. Left side scene signed J. Baerten. Left side of receiver is signed Jean H. Diet. Beautifully figured dark walnut with flat knob pistol grip & Browning solid black pad. Both stock & forend are fine line checkered with acanthus carved borders. CONDITION: Very fine, near new, showing no evidence of being fired or used. Minuscule fine line marks in bbl blue. Wood finish practically flawless. Mint bore. 50179-4 TJW (5,000-7,000) – Lot 1037

*FANTASTIC BROWNING GRADE V BAR SEMI-AUTOMATIC RIFLE WITH BROWNING LUGGAGE CASE.

SN 73304M72. Cal. 270 WIN. 22″ rnd bbl, blued action with hinged mag & gold plated trigger, receiver sides heavily engraved with large open scroll & game scenes with gold inlaid line borders. Left side scene with 3 antelope in gold while right side scene is of 3 deer, buck, doe & fawn. Both scenes are signed J. Lewanczyk. Left side of receiver is also signed J.M. Deprez. Beautifully figured dark walnut with flat knob pistol grip & Browning buttplate. Both stock & forend with fine line checkering & carved acanthus borders. Browning 4X scope with duplex reticle. Accompanied by Browning Hartmann luggage case. CONDITION: Excellent, near new. Showing no evidence of use. Mint bore. Optics clear. Case is excellent inside & out. 50179-3 TJW (5,000-7,000) – Lot 1038

*STUNNING BROWNING OLYMPIAN GRADE BOLT ACTION RIFLE.

SN 5P34105. Cal. 264 WIN. Mag. 22″ rnd bbl. Hooded front ramp sight with adjustable rear sight. Gold washed trigger. Bolt numbered to gun. All metal work engraved in Olympian style. Signed by R. Risak, R. Dewill & DR. Left side receiver top with bugling bull elk. Right side engraved with running pronghorn antelope. Floorplate with buck deer in woodland setting. Trigger guard with facing Grizzly. Jeweled long extractor FN action. Fitted with beautiful fancy walnut cheekpiece stock with dark contrasting grain. Finely checkered forend & grip cap with carved foliate scroll on both. Dark wood forend tip & pistol grip cap with Browning vented pad. Factory sling swivel bases. CONDITION: Very fine as expertly refurbished. This wonderful rifle maintains nearly all of its factory restored finishes, both metal & wood. Virtually free of handling marks and as new. Mint bore. Fine mechanics. This gun deserves a box! 50179-1 TJW (5,500-9,500) C&R – Lot 1039

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*LOVELY BROWNING TROMBONE 22 CALIBER RIFLE ENGRAVED BY JOSE BARTEN FOR BROWNING COLLECTORS ASSOCIATION.

SN 166PW01053. Cal. 22 LR. 22″ bbl. Sporting sights. Receiver engraved by master Jose Barten, replicating Grade III by Felix Funken. Only 60 of these rifles were produced & this one is numbered on floorplate 55/60. Rifle features a running fox on left side, a hunting dog on right side, all surrounded by foliate scroll. Receiver is bright finish. Stock & forend in highly figured Claro hand checkered walnut with round knob grip. Gun is accompanied by custom fitted burgundy luggage case & orig shipping box. CONDITION: Very fine. This collector grade rifle appears virtually “as new”, slight wear lines on mag tube from operation. Wood finish is nearly flawless. Case & box excellent. A very hard to find Browning Trombone. 50179-7 TJW (4,500-8,000) – Lot 1040

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*GORGEOUS BROWNING GRADE III 22 CALIBER SEMI-AUTOMATIC RIFLE.

SN T52162. Cal. 22 LR. 19-5/8″ rnd bbl, sporting front & desirable rear wheel sight. Gold washed trigger. Beautiful Grade III engraving signed on right side Legiers. Nicely grained reddish toned walnut, beautifully hand checkered with attachment screw through bottom of flat grip. Serrated metal buttplate. CONDITION: Fine. Gun appears close to new. Face of bolt is clean with faint drag line on underside of bolt. Wonderful metal finishes. Forend & buttstock are fine with the slightest scattered handling marks. Bright bore, strong rifling. 50179-6 TJW (3,500-5,500) C&R – Lot 1041

*CASED BROWNING GRADE III 22 CALIBER SEMI AUTOMATIC RIFLE.

SN 71T59078. Cal. 22 LR. 19-5/8″ rnd bbl, sporting front & flip down rear sight, holes fore & aft with filler screws. Gold washed trigger. Grade III style engraved receiver signed by L.A. Campo. Beautifully checkered flat knob pistol grip stock & forend with nice flame figure. Serrated metal buttplate. Gun is accompanied by brown leatherette Browning luggage case with paperwork. PROVENANCE: Remarkable William Larkin Moore Private Estate Collection of Fine Sporting Arms. CONDITION: Very fine. This gun has remained virtually “as new”. Face of bolt is new with the slightest wear line on underside. Minuscule handling marks in wood. Mint bore. Case is in fine condition. 50595-50 TJW (3,500-5,500) – Lot 1042

*VERY RARE NICELY FACTORY ENGRAVED DELUXE FABRIQUE NATIONALE BROWNING PATENT 22 CALIBER “TOPLOADER” SEMI-AUTO RIFLE.

SN 136207. Cal. 22 LR. 19-3/8″ rnd bbl. Sporting sights. Takedown. Heavily engraved brightly finished receiver in Grade III style with gun dog hunting scenes on both sides, flying duck on top, all surrounded by beautiful foliate scroll typical of Master Engraver Felix Funken. Comes with an FN unlabeled factory box picturing a Toploader Rifle on the lid. Handsome walnut with very slim checkered forend & round knob pistol grip with 2-point checkering. Metal buttplate. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl retains most of its orig blue with thinning at muzzle & slight handling marks. Receiver engraving sharp with slight browning tone. Wood condition & finish excellent. Bright bore, sharp rifling. Fine mechanics. Factory box in very good condition. 50179-8 TJW (4,500-7,500) C&R – Lot 1043

*BROWNING GRADE 1 TAKEDOWN AUTO LOADING RIFLE.

SN 5E21296. Cal. 22 short. Desirable rifle manufactured in Belgium in 1965. 22″ round bbl with bead front sight and folding leaf rear sight. Grooved top receiver with scroll and border engraving having bright blue finish. Beavertail forearm and pistol grip stock of light colored European walnut with hand checkering. CONDITION: Retains approx 90% orig blue with wear on sharp edges. Very good bright bore. Scope mounting grooves on top of receiver have uneven edges from scope mount attachment. Stocks have good orig finish showing numerous light handling marks. 51034-27 DS (1,000-2,000) C&R – Lot 1044

*BROWNING “ONE OF A KIND” T-BOLT MEDALLION GRADE BOLT ACTION RIFLE.

SN 216PP01001. Cal. 22 RF. 24″ rnd bbl. Ramp front sight. Gold wire inlay at muzzle & engraving at breech. Medallion style scroll engraving on receiver. Gold wire border on bottom of Browning marked mag. Nicely figured fancy walnut with rosewood forend tip & pistol grip cap. Scalloped border skip line checkering. Browning marked buttplate. Gun is accompanied by Browning 4X scope. A SPECIAL FACTORY T-BOLT Browning dealer ordered 14 years after cessation of the original T-Bolt production in 1974. Also included is a letter from the Browning historian showing gun was sold December 28, 1988. CONDITION: Very fine. This gun shows no use. All factory finishes on metal & wood. Hardly a mark. Fine mechanics. Scope optics clear. 50179-5 TJW (4,500-7,500) – Lot 1045

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*GROUP OF 4 BOXED BROWNING RIM FIRE RIFLES.

1) BROWNING BL22. SN 02092NZ126. Cal. 22lr. BL22. 20″ rnd bbl. Standard sights. Uncheckered forend & buttstock. Browning logo hard rubber buttplate. Browning box SNd to gun. CONDITION: As new, probably unfired. Box is excellent. 2) BROWNING TROMBONE. SN 142081. Cal. 22 lr. Trombone Model. 22″ rnd bbl. Standard sights. “FN” bbl address. Box with end label numbered to gun. CONDITION: As new, probably unfired. Box is excellent. 3) BROWNING TROMBONE. SN 70W1980. Cal. 22 lr. Trombone Model. Cal. 22 long rifle/22 smokeless. 22″ rnd bbl. Standard sights. U.S. bbl address. Box with end label numbered to gun with manual. CONDITION: As new, probably unfired. Box is excellent 4) BROWNING TROMBONE. SN 142309. Cal. 22 lr. Trombone Model. 22″ rnd bbl. Standard sights. “FN” bbl address. Box with end label numbered to gun with manual. CONDITION: Nearly as new with very minor blue loss to magazine tube, probably unfired. Box is fine. 50426-2, 50426-3, 50426-4, 50426-5 TJW (3,300-4,800) – Lot 1046

*PRESIDENTIAL/CELEBRITY AUTOGRAPHED WEATHERBY FOUNDATION ATHENA SPORTING SHOTGUN.

SN DA01289. Cal. 12 Ga. 3″ Cham. 28″ vent rib choke tube bbls (Mod/Full installed). Sideplated coin finished box lock has fine scrolled engraving throughout. Single selective trigger, auto ejectors. Full figured California Claro walnut stock features the autographs of eight Weatherby Foundation and celebrities. Left: Wayne LaPierre, Gerald McRaney, Gen. Chuck Yeager, VP Dan Quayle. Right: Pres. George H.W. Bush, Ed Weatherby, Col. Oliver North, Gen. Norman Schwartzkopf. 14″ LOP over solid black pad. Accompanied by picture poster of celebrities with subject shotgun, also Americase aluminum 2-gun takedown case. CONDITION: As new, test fired only. Gun retains all of its factory wood and metal finishes. Bright shiny bore, mechanics crisp, action tight. Aluminum case is likewise in as new condition. Autographs fresh and legible. 50257-1 JWD (2,000-4,000) – Lot 1047

*SILVER SEITZ COMPETITION TRAP TARGET GUN.

SN 633. Cal. 12 ga. 35″ single bbl, 2-3/4″ chamber, forcing cones opened, with custom adjustable high-vent rib. Faux-ivory beads. Silver Seitz choke tubes installed. Fully blued bbl and receiver. Ejector. Single gold-plated release trigger. Bird’s eye maple palm-swelled full pistol-grip stock with ebony grip cap and maker emblem in grip cap. Adjustable Monte Carlo stock. 14-1/4 LOP over black rubber pad. Cased in maker’s aluminum travel case with accessories and three extra choke tubes. CONDITION: Gun is in excellent overall orig condition and appears to be test fired only. Current retail value well over $14K. 50973-7 FTL (3,500-5,000) – Lot 1048

*LJUTIC ALL STAINLESS STEEL CENTENNIAL PRO SINGLE BARREL TARGET GUN.

SN 25. Cal. 12 ga. 34″, 2-3/4″ chambers with forcing cones opened, custom ported, high vent rib, stainless steel bbl with interchangeable choke tube. Back-bore to modified choke. Adj. bottom mounted bbl weight. Extractor. Stainless steel machined receiver marked “LJUTIC CENTENNIAL PRO”. Release trigger. Straight grain, palm-swelled, futuristic pistol-grip stock with adj comb with 14-1/4 LOP over adj. black rubber pad. Factory LJUTIC Americase with few accessories. CONDITION: Gun in excellent mechanical condition. Scattered light handling marks on frame and wood. A solid, unique target gun with faux-ivory mid bead. 50973-6 FTL (3,000-4,000) – Lot 1049

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*EXQUISITE CUSTOM RUGER RED LABEL GAME SCENE ENGRAVED 20 GAUGE.

SN 400-03276. Cal 20 ga. 26″ vent-rib bbls. 3″ chambers. Choked IC/M. Ejectors. Very fine gold line accents at muzzle and breech end of rib. Exquisite bulino game scene & scroll engraved frame depicting quail, pheasant, and labrador retriever with duck on bottom. Single selective trigger. Spectacular exhibition grade French walnut straight grip stock and forend. 14-1/4″ LOP over checkered butt. CONDITION: Fine overall since custom upgrade. A truly magnificent custom upland gun. 51038-4 (2,000-3,500) – Lot 1050

*PARKER DH SIDE BY SIDE SHOTGUN.

SN 129534. Cal. 20 ga. Delightful and dainty O frame shotgun. Titanic steel 28″ bbls with steel bead. IMP-CYL & MOD chokes. Chambers lengthened to 2-3/4″. Boxlock action with dbl triggers and extractors. Engraving features hunting dogs on side and birds on floorplate surrounded by foliate scroll. Steel tipped orig splinter forearm of checkered walnut. Checkered stock of fancy thin shell walnut having teardrops, hard rubber grip cap and oval name plate in toeline. LOP: 13-3/8″ to checkered skeleton butt. Drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Drop at heel: 2-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs 7.4 oz. CONDITION: Bbls have very good reblued finish. Good bright bores. Action has traces of case colors fading to pleasing gray patina. Trigger guard and buttplate finish have faded to gray. Stocks have good gloss refinish with freshened checkering. 51046-9 DS (7,500-12,500) C&R – Lot 1051

*NICE HANDLING PARKER BROTHERS DH 16 GAUGE SHOTGUN.

SN 103055. Cal. 16ga. Chambers 2-9/16″, 28″ Titanic Steel bbls, “0” frame size. Concave matted rib with red front bead in secondary hole. Chokes IC/FULL. Splinter type forend. DH style non-ejector receiver. Bird dog vignettes on each side of receiver; four game bird scene on floorplate. Typical DH scroll coverage on remainder. Dbl triggers. Semi-pistol grip stock with handsome grain. Blank initial oval on toe line. Parker skeleton buttplate. 14-1/4″ LOP. DAC 1-1/2″, DAH 2-3/8″. Automatic safety. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Jim Beckley. CONDITION: Handsome little DHE 16ga. Bbls retain nearly all of an earlier reapplied finish and ring nicely. Bores are bright and shiny with evidence of minor pitting. Typical DH markings. Receiver retains sharp engraving with remnants of a later applied case color in protected areas. Trigger bow bright blue. Stock and forend fit nicely. Repaired splinter area along top right side of top tang. Wood finish has been enhanced, skeleton buttplate is nice and has faded to silver with engraving worn. Forend has reapplied finish with wide borders and checkering slightly smooth. Top lever very slightly left of center. Gun is tight and operates crisply. A delightful “0” frame 16ga Parker. 50633-2 TJW (4,500-7,500) C&R – Lot 1052

*PARKER DHE 16 GAUGE SHOTGUN.

SN 155368. Cal. 16 ga. 28″ bbls, professionally sleeved. 2-3/4″ chambers, forcing cones lengthened. CYL/IC chokes. Twin ivory beads. Concave matted rib marked “TITANIC STEEL”. Splinter forend. Auto ejectors. #1 frame. DH style engraving with Pointer on left, Setter on right, four birds aflight on floorplate. Double triggers. Straight grip, nicely figured buttstock which appears to be a nice replacement, 3-point checkering. Long tang trigger bow engraved with scroll & border, professionally engraved SN on tang. Solid red recoil pad. Initialed oval in toe line. LOP 15-1/8″ over pad. DAC 1-3/8″. DAH 2-1/8″. Auto safety. Special Note: This item(s) contains plant or animal properties that may be covered by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). We have taken care to ensure that this item(s) meets the standard for sale under the ESA. However, certain states and other countries have laws that are more restrictive than the ESA. It is the bidder’s responsibility to ensure that it is lawful to purchase or transport this item(s) into their state, and to obtain the necessary import and export approvals. Delay or failure to obtain any such permit or approval does not relieve the buyer of paying for the item(s) and consummating the purchase. CONDITION: Good plus. Bbls with nice quality reblue with light handling marks. Small area of spotting above forend on left bbl. Frosted bores. Receiver silvered with touches of orig color on lever & rear of floorplate. Engraving sharp. Trigger bow with edge wear & flaking. Forend refinished, checkering prominent. Nice finish to buttstock, checkering slightly filled. Minor handling marks in wood. Top lever center. Gun is tight, operates crisply. Strong ejectors. 50989-11 TJW (2,000-4,000) C&R; IVORY – Lot 1053

*PARKER DH GRADE DAMASCUS BARRELED SHOTGUN.

SN 121504. Cal. 12 ga. 30″ Damascus steel bbls, #2 frame, 2-3/4″ chambers, IM/IM chokes. Single bead, concave matted rib. Splinter forend. DH non-ejector receiver. Sporting dog vignettes on each side, & four ducks aflight on floorplate, all surrounded by banknote scroll. Double triggers. Capped pistol grip with Parker logo. Skeleton buttplate with checkered butt. Blank initial oval in toe line. LOP 14-1/2″. DAC 1-1/2″. DAH 2-1/8″. Auto safety. CONDITION: Good. Bbls retain Damascus pattern finish with a scattered area of finish loss on underside of both bbls. Mirror bores. Receiver engraving sharp. Nice screws. Trigger bow has traces of orig blue. Lower tang silvered. Stock and forend have been refinished. Professionally repaired hairline crack behind top tang. Buttplate toned to silver with butt checkering nice. Gun is very slightly loose with forend off, tight when assembled. Crisp mechanics. Top lever at center. 50966-5 TJW (5,000-7,000) C&R – Lot 1054

*PARKER DHE GRADE SHOTGUN.

SN 235055. Cal. 12 ga. 28″ bbls, 2-3/4″ chambers, IM/M chokes. Concave matted rib marked “Titanic Steel”. Single bead. DH engraved receiver. 1-1/2 frame size. Auto ejectors. Splinter forend. Capped pistol grip with Parker Bros cap. Oval in toe line engraved “F.C.N.” Leather faced Silver’s red pad, wood piece fit to widow’s peak. LOP 14-1/2″ over pad. DAC 1-1/2″. DAH 2-3/4″. Auto safety. CONDITION: Fair. Bbls appear to retain orig blue with much thinning & areas of light oxidation. Mirror bores. Receiver has gone bright with areas of light oxidation & small dings on belly. Floorplate & trigger guard have been reblued. All engraving fairly sharp. Forend & buttstock in nicely grained walnut which is very dark under old finish. Wood appears oil soaked at head, but appears sound. Top lever right. Gun is tight, operates crisply, strong ejectors. Gun would benefit from a restoration. 51021-1 TJW (3,500-5,500) C&R – Lot 1055

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Please note: There are certifiable antique ivory beads (2mm and 4mm) on each barrel. Special Note: This item(s) contains plant or animal properties that may be covered by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). We have taken care to ensure that this item(s) meets the standard for sale under the ESA. However, certain states and other countries have laws that are more restrictive than the ESA. It is the bidder’s responsibility to ensure that it is lawful to purchase or transport this item(s) into their state, and to obtain the necessary import and export approvals. Delay or failure to obtain any such permit or approval does not relieve the buyer of paying for the item(s) and consummating the purchase.

*PARKER DHE SIDE BY SIDE SHOTGUN.

SN 173750. Cal. 12 ga. 32″ Titanic steel bbls. MOD & FULL chokes. 2-5/8″ chambers. Double beads. No. 2 frame. Case colored ejector action with scroll engraving surrounding vignettes of dogs on sides with flying fowl on the bottom. Miller single selective trigger. Replacement beavertail forearm and capped pistol grip stock of fancy walnut with point pattern hand checkering. LOP: 14-3/8″ over Pachmayr black ventilated pad. CONDITION: Bbls retain over 80% orig blue with scattered scratches and marks. Good bright bores. Frame has slightly faded re-case colored finish. Trigger guard bow has fading blue. Stock shows scattered scratches and marks. 51043-1 DS (3,000-5,000) C&R – Lot 1056

*LOVELY PARKER DH GRADE DAMASCUS BARREL SHOTGUN.

SN 123280. Cal. 12 ga. 30″ Parker Damascus bbls, 2-3/4″ chambers, IM/IM chokes. Frame size unmarked. Single bead. Concave matted rib. Splinter forend. Extractors. DH style engraved non-ejector receiver, with Pointer on left, Setter on right, four birds aflight on floorplate, all with touches of foliate scroll. Scroll on trigger bow and top lever. Double triggers. Capped pistol grip buttstock with Parker cap, handsome grain. Skeleton buttplate, checkered inset. Auto safety. CONDITION: Very Good. Clear Damascus patterns on bbl with light spotting on muzzle end of left bbl. Mirror bores. Receiver nicely silvered with bright case color on rear portion of floorplate & under top lever. Stock & forend are sound w/ some light finish rubbed in long ago. Checkering sharp. Buttplate silvered w/nice checkering. Top lever center. Gun is tight, operates crisply. 50979-1 (3,000-5,000) C&R – Lot 1057

*EXTREMELY RARE 34″ PARKER BROTHERS DH GRADE STRAIGHT GRIP SHOTGUN WITH NO SAFETY.

SN 169159. Cal. 12ga. Chambers measure 3″, have been opened, 34″ Titanic Steel bbls per encircled “T” mark on water table. “2” frame. “Period of use” ventilated rib added. Sgl front bead. Choke MOD/FULL. Splinter forend DH style non-ejector action. Engraved with dog scene on each side of receiver, four duck vignette on floorplate and balance with DH style scroll. Dbl triggers. Straight grip stock with thick comb and solid red recoil pad. Blank initial oval on toe line. 13-3/4″ LOP over solid red pad. DAC 1-3/4″, DAH 2-3/8″. Safety button slot on upper tang has been filled and engraved. CONDITION: Very good. Bbls retain nearly all of their reapplied finish. Evidence of solder affixing rib to bbls for 1-1/2″ ahead of breeches. Bores show evidence of polishing, light pitting remains. No dings or dents evident. Standard DH type markings. Receiver has faded to gun metal grey with engraving relatively sharp and clear. Floorplate slightly darker than frame body. Screws show evidence of turning. Trigger bow is faded to grey with good engraving. Straight grip buttstock has been sanded. Metal slightly proud of wood. Side cheeks and teardrop not sharp. Checkering pattern is strongly evident. Wood refinished. Splinter forend wood appears to be a high quality professional replacement. Forend metal parts are orig and matchng. Forend checkering very nicely executed. Top lever is slightly of center. Gun locks up tightly and operates crisply. A rare, unusual long bbl Parker with a specific use intended. 50606-8 TJW (2,500-4,500) C&R – Lot 1058

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PARKER DH SHOTGUN 2-BARREL SET WITH TWO FORENDS.

SN 64913. Cal. 12 Ga. 1) 30″ bbl. 2-5/8″ chambers. Full matted rib with steel front bead. Chokes: CYL / CYL BORE. 2) 30″ bbl. 2-3/4″ chambers. Full matted rib with steel bead. Chokes: FULL / IMP MOD. No. 2 frame size. Double triggers, extractors, automatic safety. Full pistol grip stock with 14-5/8″ LOP over orig skeleton buttplate. Two splinter forends, numbered to 1 and 2 with matching SNs indicating that this gun’s second set of barrels were added by Parker and are mentioned in the PGCA letter as having been added in 1904. Gun is stocked with unusually nice European walnut with dark black streaking and fiddle back towards frame. Gun is engraved in typical early D pattern with Pointer on left and Setter on right surrounded by Parker scrolls. Trigger plate engraved with three pheasants. Gun is checkered in standard D grade pattern. Nickel oval in stock. Weight: 8 lb 8 oz. PROVENANCE: Parker Gun Collectors Association letter. CONDITION: Good. Frame has been cleaned to gun metal gray with no orig case color remaining. Bbl set 1: Good with approx 60% orig Damascus pattern remaining. Exterior of bbls with minor losses and corrosion. Bores good with light scattered pitting throughout. Forearm checkering is worn, most of which can still be seen, though some has been lost. Bbl set 2: retaining very good approx 70-75% orig contrast Damascus pattern. Bores are excellent though lightly frosted. Forearm is excellent as this set of bbls shows much less use. Checkering is strong. Buttstock checkering is worn though can be seen. Buttstock retains most of a restored finish with handling and hunting marks throughout. There is a small splinter of wood missing near the heel in front of the skeleton buttplate on right side. Skeleton buttplate engraving is worn, as is checkering, though orig to gun. Action shows a hint of looseness, otherwise mechanics excellent. 49928-1 (2,500-3,500) – Lot 1059

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*INTERESTING HEAVY WEIGHT PARKER BROTHERS DHE 12 GAUGE SHOTGUN.

SN 158569. Cal. 12ga. Chambers 2-3/4″, 32″ Titanic Steel bbls, concave matted rib with twin beads. “3” frame. Chokes FULL/FULL. Splinter type forend. DH engraved ejector frame with game dog scenes engraved both sides, a four duck scene engraved on floorplate and balance of DH style scroll work Dbl triggers. Straight grip, skeleton buttplate. Blank initial oval on toe line. 14-1/2″ LOP. DAC 1-5/8″, DAH 2-3/4″. Gun has no safety. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Jim Beckley. CONDITION: Very good. Bbls retain 80% of their blue finish with thinning towards breech end from carry. Several minor dings which do not seem to appear inside. Repair to forend lug which appears sound. Bbls ring nicely. Bores are bright with slight pitting and evidence of polishing. Strong DH markings. Receiver has faded back to a gun metal grey with slight color in protected areas. Some screws marred and several replaced. Stock and forend exhibit very nice color and pronounced grain. Both buttstock and forend have had professional refinish. Checkering is slightly smooth. Right side of stock where it joins the receiver and top tang has been pinned and repaired with a professional restoration. Both top tang and trigger bow tang sit proud of wood. Butt checkering has been refreshed. Skeleton buttplate gun metal grey with worn engraving. Forend checkering is lightly worn yet very nice. Top lever at center. Gun is tight, ejectors are strong. Operates crisply. A very unusual “3” frame, 32″, straight grip, no safety Parker which will impress. 50633-1 TJW (2,500-3,500) C&R – Lot 1060

*PARKER DH GRADE 12 GAUGE STRAIGHT GRIP SHOTGUN.

SN 89245. Cal. 12 ga. 30″ bbls, 2-3/4″ chambers, IM/IM chokes. Twin sights, concave matted rib marked “Titanic Steel”. Splinter forend. DH non-ejector receiver. Left side engraved with pointing dog vignette surrounded by scroll. Right side engraved Setter vignette surrounded by scroll. Floorplate engraved with four game birds. Double triggers. Straight grip. Lovely figured wood with grain prominent on each side. Period of use solid red pad. Oval in toe line inscribed “Malcolm T. Spalding”. LOP 14-1/4″ over pad, DAC 1-3/4″, DAH 3″. Automatic safety. CONDITION: Very good. Bbls retain all of the professionally applied refinish. Bores bright and unpitted. Receiver has toned to silver. Engraving sharp. Long tang trigger bow with all reapplied finish. Screws are clean. Buttstock and forend show nicely with professionally reapplied finish, checkering prominent and correct. Top lever at center. Mechanics fine. 50530-5 TJW (2,000-4,000) C&R – Lot 1061

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Revised: 9/30/2016

Please Note: The beavertail forearm has been replaced.

*RARE PARKER GHE SHOTGUN NICELY OPTIONED.

SN 241294. Cal. 20 ga. 30″ bbls, marked 2-3/4″ chambers, MOD/IM chokes. Twin bead sights, concave matted rib. Beavertail forend. GH ejector receiver “O frame”. Left side engraved with two ducks in flight. Right side engraved with two quail. Floorplate engraved with two pheasants. “Parker” engraved on bottom of frame. Crisp screws. Single selective trigger. Straight grip with 3 point checkering. Highly figured marble cake walnut buttstock. Solid red “Noshoc” pad. Initial shield in toe line. LOP 14″, DAC 1-1/2″, DAH 2-1/8″. Safety immobile. PROVENANCE: Remarkable William Larkin Moore Private Estate Collection of Fine Sporting Arms. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain most blue which is starting to tone. Wear at muzzles. Slight peppering oxidation at front 7″ of left bbl. Bright unpitted bores. Receiver retains a majority of faded case color with most loss at carry area. Trigger bow bright blue, showing light wear. Stock and forend have been professionally refreshed, checkering enhanced. Top lever right. Gun is tight, operates crisply, strong ejectors. Uniquely configured GHE with tons of eye appeal. 50595-10 TJW (5,000-8,000) C&R – Lot 1062

*CUSTOM PARKER GHE 20 GA. SHOTGUN WITH MILLER SINGLE TRIGGER, CASE AND SUB-GAUGE TUBES.

SN 235303. Cal. 20 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 28″ Barrels choked. 0 Frame. Metal is of typical GH style. Miller selective trigger added. Flame-figured American walnut pistol grip custom buttstock measures 14-3/4″ over black “White Line” pad. Flared rosewood grip cap has inset diamond engraved with initials “LJF”, and is also marked “J. L. Dockwiller Gunsmiths”. Rosewood comb extension fitted at nose. Beavertail forend. LOP 14-3/4″. Green vinyl case contains 2 pairs of lightweight sub-gauge tubes (28 ga & .410) of indeterminate make and miscellaneous tools. CONDITION: Very good. Bbls retain most of quality re-black. Action re-case hardened, and is mostly dark gray. New hinge pin has been fitted, and left side protrudes a bit. Custom stocks retain nearly all of their orig shiny varnish finish with a number of small marks. Bores fine, showing some slight pitting toward breech ends. Action is tight. Ejectors are in time. Trigger works. Tubes are excellent. 50994-4 FTL (3,000-5,000) – Lot 1063

*UNIQUE PARKER GHE SHOTGUN WITH STRAIGHT GRIP MONTE CARLO BUTTSTOCK.

SN 238451. Cal. 12 ga. 32″ bbls, 2-3/4″ chambers, IM/IM chokes. Single bead sight, concave matted rib. Splinter forend. GH ejector receiver. Left side engraved with two ducks in flight. Right side engraved with two quail. Floorplate engraved with two pheasants. “Parker” engraved on bottom of frame. Fine screws. Double triggers. Straight grip. Nicely figured Monte Carlo buttstock. Parker dog’s head buttplate. Initial shield in toe line. LOP 14-3/4″, DAC 1-3/4″, DAH 2-3/8″. Automatic safety. This gun is accompanied by a PGCA letter dated May 16, 2007 confirming current configuration with no mention of Monte Carlo stock though it is undoubtedly orig. CONDITION: Bbls retain majority of blue starting to tone, wear at muzzles and breech end. Assorted slight handling marks, mostly concentrated ahead of forend. Bores bright and unpitted. Receiver retains much faded cyanide color with handling wear. Nice trigger bow blue with loss from handling. Buttstock and forend very nice with reapplied finish. Checkering prominent. Top lever to right. Gun is tight, operates crisply, strong ejectors. Interesting special use long barreled Parker. 50606-1 TJW (3,000-5,000) C&R – Lot 1064

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Revised: 9/14/2016

Please Note: Serial number is actually 234978, not 284978.

*VERY PLEASING PARKER BROTHERS GHE GRADE 12 GAUGE SHOTGUN.

SN 234978. Cal. 12ga. Chambers 2-3/4″, 30″ Parker Special Steel bbl, 1-1/2″ frame and concave matted rib with dbl bead. Chokes MOD/FULL. Splinter forend. GHE engraved ejector action with game bird vignettes engraved on each side as well as floorplate. Generous coverage on balance of receiver with scroll. Dbl triggers. Pistol grip with Parker Brothers grip cap. Black rubber recoil pad. 14-1/4″ LOP over pad. DAC 1-1/2″, DAH 2-1/2″. Automatic safety. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain 90%+ orig blue. Bbls ring true. Bores are bright, shiny and unpitted. No dents or dings. Minor handling marks. Sharp GHE markings. Receiver retains an ample amount of orig color, strongest in protected areas with fading and wear to carry points. Trigger bow is silvered from use with pleasing blue/brown patina. Screws are excellent. Nice fit and finish to stock and forend. Finish has been added and checkering is clean. Unengraved initial shield on toe line. Top lever right of center. Gun opens and closes with authority, strong ejectors. A very impressive GHE Grade steel bbld Parker. 50403-2 TJW (3,000-5,000) C&R – Lot 1065

*WONDERFULLY CLEAN PARKER BROTHERS GH GRADE 12 GAUGE SHOTGUN.

SN 172957. Cal. 12ga. Chambers 2-5/8″, 28″ bbls Damascus steel, concave matted rib with sgl metal front bead. Chokes MOD/FULL. Splinter forend. GH style non-ejector action with lovely game bird vignettes both sides and floorplate. Generous scroll work on balance. Dbl triggers. Trigger guard has reapplied blue finish. Pistol grip stock with Parker Brothers grip cap. Widow’s peak dogs head buttplate with repaired separation on right side edge. 14-1/4″ LOP. DAC 1-5/8″, DAH 3″. Automatic safety. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain vivid Damascus pattern and ring true. Bores are bright, shiny and unpitted. Factory markings are sharp and clear. Receiver retains a majority of its orig color with wear in carry areas. Excellent screws. Engraving is sharp and clear. Buttstock and forend have nice color and grain and fit cleanly. Professionally repaired break through the wrist, which is sound and stable. Professional reapplied finish both stock and forend. Checkering is vivid and clean. Top lever is right of center. Gun remains tight and operates crisply. A charming GH Grade Parker gun with wonderful attributes. 50534-2 TJW (2,500-4,000) C&R – Lot 1066

*DESIRABLE PARKER BROTHERS VHE 20 GAUGE SHOTGUN WITH 30″ BARRELS.

SN 233749. Cal. 20ga. Chambers 2-3/4″, 30″ Vulcan steel bbls with concave matted rib, sgl front bead. “0” frame. Reverse chokes RT IM, LFT LM. Splinter forend. VH engraved ejector action. Dbl triggers. Parker Brothers capped pistol grip. Dogs head buttplate. 14-1/2″ LOP. DAC 1-1/2″, DAH 2-1/2″. Automatic safety. PROVENANCE: Remarkable William Larkin Moore Private Estate Collection of Fine Sporting Arms. CONDITION: This gun shows honest general use and a lot of care. Bbls retain nearly all orig finish with very minor spotting and handling marks. Bores are bright, shiny and unpitted. Bbls ring true. Clear distinct markings. Receiver retains generous amounts of orig case color with most loss in carry areas. Border line engraving is sharp. Fine screws. Blue loss on trigger bow from handling. Stock and forend have wonderful fit and finish. Checkering clean and sharp. Insignificant minor spotting in scattered areas of buttstock under finish. Top lever right of center. Gun closes tightly, ejectors snap in time with authority. A very unique and desirable small bore Parker ejector gun with wonderful handling characteristics. 50595-1 TJW (4,000-7,000) C&R – Lot 1067

*PARKER BROTHERS VH GRADE 20 GAUGE SHOTGUN.

SN 233051. Cal. 20ga. Chambers 2-5/8″, 28″ Vulcan steel bbls with concave matted rib, “0” frame, slg metal front bead. Chokes IC/MOD. Splinter forend VH Grade non-ejector receiver with border line engraving. Dbl triggers. Pistol grip buttstock with Parker Brothers grip cap. Blank initial shield on toe line. Very nice Parker Brothers dog’s head hard rubber buttplate. 14-1/2″ LOP. DAC 1-1/2″, DAH 2-3/4″. Automatic safety. CONDITION: Excellent overall. Bbls retain 90+% of orig blue. Forend lug properly reset. Bbls ring true. Bores are bright, shiny and unpitted. Bbl lug stamped “0” size. Receiver and trigger bow have putty colored oxidized appearance with traces of case colors showing through. Border line engraving still sharp. Screws clean. Stock and forend have fine fit and finish; may have had light finish added over the years. Forend hardware correct. Checkering is sharp and clean. Top lever right of center. This gun opens, closes and functions as it should. A dandy 20 gauge Parker with great dimensions. 50372-3 TJW (3,000-5,000) C&R – Lot 1068

*PARKER VH GRADE SHOTGUN.

SN 164240. Cal. 20 ga. 28″ bbls, 2-1/2″ chambers, IM/IM chokes. Single bead, concave matted rib. Splinter forend. VH non-ejector receiver. Double triggers. Capped pistol grip. Parker dog’s head buttplate. Initial shield in toe line. LOP 14″, DAC 1-1/2″, DAH 2-1/2″. Automatic safety. CONDITION: Very good. Bbls retain nearly all blue, wear and handling marks at breech end. Bores bright and unpitted. Reapplied color case finish has worn with use. Trigger bow blue with wear on grip. Stock and forend with reapplied finish. Checkering dulled. Top lever at center. Gun is tight, operates crisply. 50758-3 TJW (1,000-1,500) C&R – Lot 1069

*PARKER VH GRADE 16 GAUGE SHOTGUN.

SN 172119. Cal. 16 ga. 27-7/8″ bbls, 2-9/16″ chambers, CYL/MOD chokes. Single bead, concave matted rib. “1” frame. Splinter forend. VH grade non-ejector receiver. Double triggers. Capped pistol grip with Parker logo cap. Dog’s head hard rubber buttplate with widow’s peak. Initial shield in toe line. LOP 14-1/4″. DAC 1-5/8″. DAH 2-3/4″. Auto safety. CONDITION: Bbls retain a nice amount of orig blue with many scattered handling marks and slight abrasions. Slight dimple on left bbl approx 12″ behind muzzle and several tiny scattered dings. Bright bores. Receiver with nice amount of orig color in protected areas, the rest is grayed. Nice screws. Trigger bow silvered. Buttstock and forend very nice finish, with scattered handling marks. Checkering prominent. Grip cap and buttplate excellent. Top lever right. Gun is tight, mechanics crisp. 50966-4 TJW (2,750-4,000) C&R – Lot 1070

*PARKER VH GRADE SHOTGUN WITH VENTILATED RIB.

SN 226377. Cal. 12 ga. 30″ bbls, ventilated rib marked “PARKER BROS. MAKERS, MERIDEN CT. USA VULCAN STEEL”. 3 digit number marked on underside of rib, cataloger cannot be certain it’s “377”. 2-3/4″ chambers, IM/IM chokes. Twin beads. Snap on forend. Extractors. #1-1/2 frame. VH non-ejector receiver. Double triggers. Parker capped grip. Replacement Hawkins ventilated pad. LOP 14-1/2″ over pad. DAC 1-3/4″. DAH 2″. Auto safety. CONDITION: Good as refinished. Mirror polish reblue on bbls with finish loss at muzzles and breeches. Bores bright but frosted. Blue loss on rib at junction of rib & rib extension. Light reapplied colors on receiver, toning to silver & gray. Reblued trigger guard shows wear. Wood is sound & refinished. Checkering freshened. Gun is tight, operates crisply. 50966-2 TJW (2,600-3,500) C&R – Lot 1071

*PARKER VH GRADE SHOTGUN.

SN 125147. Cal. 12 ga. 30″ bbls, 2-3/4″ chambers, F/F chokes. Twin beads, concave matted rib. Splinter forend. Extractors. #2 frame. Non-ejector VH engraved receiver. Double triggers. Capped pistol grip with Parker logo. Unengraved initial shield. Dog’s head buttplate. LOP 14-1/4″ DAC 1-5/8″ DAH 2-5/8″. Auto safety. CONDITION: Good. Orig bbl blue with heavy wear at muzzles, breech ends and above forend. Many scattered areas of wear and scratching. Bright bores. Receiver with little orig color in protected areas, balance silvering. Trigger bow silvering. Wood condition good, sound, fits well. Checkering prominent on forend & grip. Much orig finish with minor handling marks & finish loss commensurate with age. Grip cap & buttplate excellent. Top lever at center. Gun is tight, operates crisply. 50966-1 TJW (1,750-2,500) C&R – Lot 1072

*PARKER VH GRADE SHOTGUN.

SN 88866. Cal. 12 ga. 30″ bbls, 2-3/4″ chambers, IM/IM chokes. Concave matted rib. Single front bead. Double triggers. Extractors. VH #2 receiver. Splinter forend. Capped pistol grip. Red Ranger pad. LOP 14-3/4″ over pad. Auto safety. CONDITION: Fair. Bbls with dull aged blue, thinning in spots, areas of oxidation. Bright bores. Receiver has gone bright with areas of light oxidation. Buttstock & forend are worn, checkering mostly smooth. Stock spreading at tangs with crack behind top tang, chip at toe. Top lever left. Gun seems tight & operates well. 51021-2 TJW (1,250-1,750) C&R – Lot 1073

*LIGHTLY RESTORED PARKER BROTHERS VH GRADE 12 GAUGE SHOTGUN.

SN 224496. Cal. 12ga. Chambers 2-3/4″, 30″ Vulcan steel bbls, 1-1/2 frame. Convex matted rib. Sgl front metal bead. Chokes MOD/FULL. Splinter type forend, VH Grade non-ejector frame, dbl triggers. Pistol grip capped with Parker Brothers grip cap, dogs head buttplate. Blank initial shield on toe line. 1-1/4″ LOP. DAC 1-1/2, DAH 2-1/2. Automatic safety. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain nearly all lovely blued finish. Bores are clean, bright and unpitted. Retains all proper markings. Receiver and forend metal have received bright cyanide-type case colors. Border line engraving remains sharp. Nice blued finish remaining on trigger bow. Wood finish has been refreshed. Checkering remains clean and distinct. Top lever is on center. This shotgun is tight and operates crisply. A solid example of a Parker VH 12 gauge. 50534-3 TJW (1,000-1,500) C&R – Lot 1074

*PARKER BROTHERS VH 12 GAUGE SHOTGUN.

SN 217378. Cal. 12ga. Chambers 2-3/4″, 28″ Vulcan steel bbls, 1-1/2 frame. Chokes MOD/FULL. Splinter type forend. VH style non-ejector frame. Dbl triggers. Pistol grip with Parker Brothers grip cap. Dogs head buttplate. 14-1/4″ LOP. DAC 1-1/2″, DAH 2-1/2″. Automatic safety. CONDITION: Very good. Bbls retain all of their professionally reapplied finish and ring true. Bores are clean, bright and unpitted without dents or dings. Clear Parker VH markings. Receiver retains mottled flame enhanced color. Clean screws. Pleasant straight grain walnut with excellent fit finish professionally reapplied. Clean bold checkering. Top lever slightly left of center. Gun is tight and functions crisply. A good example of a sound Parker VH. 50530-4 TJW (1,000-1,500) C&R – Lot 1075

*RARE AND UNUSUAL PARKER BROTHERS PHE GRADE PARKER STEEL BARRELED STRAIGHT GRIP SHOTGUN.

SN 201678. Cal. 12ga. Chambers 2-3/4″, 30″ Parker Steel bbls, concave matted rib, front steel bead. “1-1/2″ frame. Chokes MOD/FULL. Splinter type forend. PH ejector action. Border engraving in PH style with scroll on sides and floorplate with flourish. Dbl triggers. Straight grip stock with solid red recoil pad. Blank initial shield on toe line. 14-1/4″ LOP over solid red pad. DAC 1-1/2″, DAH 2-1/2”. Automatic safety. PROVENANCE: Remarkable William Larkin Moore Private Estate Collection of Fine Sporting Arms. CONDITION: Fine. Bbls retain most of their strong blue with many handling marks and several abrasions on right bbl top above forend. Blue worn at muzzles. Areas thinning at breech. Right bbl shows area going to brown which is barely noticeable. 8″ behind muzzle. No dents. Bores are bright, shiny and unpitted. Strong, clean PH Grade markings. Exceptionally nice PH Grade receiver with sharp edges and clean engraving, with much orig case color remaining. Color loss primarily in carry areas. Small areas of oxidation on top tang ahead of safety button. Blue has faded on trigger bow; grip tang area silvered from use. Small patch of oxidation below triggers. Screws are nice. Stock and forend appear to be excellent professionally executed replacements. Checkering is very well done and sharp. Gun is listed by SN in “The Parker Gun Identification and Serialization” book as originally a straight grip gun as it is currently. Top lever right of center. Gun is tight, ejectors are strong and operate crisply. This rare gun is one of only about 1,000 PH Grade Parker Steel bbld guns plus was fitted with a factory straight grip configuration and ejectors to boot. 50595-5 TJW (3,000-4,500) – Lot 1076

*DELIGHTFULLY CLEAN PARKER BROTHERS TROJAN GRADE 20 GAUGE SHOTGUN.

SN 168512. Cal. 20ga. Chambers 2-5/8″, 28″ Trojan steel bbls with early rib extension, concave matted rib with sgl front bead. Chokes appear IC/MOD. Snap on splinter forend. Trojan grade non-ejector frame with standard markings. Dbl triggers. Uncapped pistol grip buttstock with correct hard rubber buttplate. 14″ LOP. DAC 1-1/2″, DAH 2-5/8″. Automatic safety. PROVENANCE: Remarkable William Larkin Moore Private Estate Collection of Fine Sporting Arms. CONDITION: Fine. Bbls retain approx 90% factory finish with light spotting, minor wear in carry area and limited handling marks. Bores are bright, shiny and unpitted. No dents or dings. Sharp markings on water table and bbl flats. Trojan receiver retains a generous amount of orig color with primary loss in carry area. Right side of receiver shows fine, limited, light scratching from cleaning. Fantastic screws. Trigger bow retains nice amount of orig blue with blue loss on grip area. Forend and buttstock are of a perfect fit with lovely factory finish, with minor dings and handling marks. Orig buttplate is clean and unchipped. Top lever right of center. The gun is tight and sound and operates crisply. Overall, a very nice small bore Trojan from one end to the other. 50595-14 TJW (3,500-5,500) C&R – Lot 1077

*HIGH CONDITION PARKER TROJAN GRADE SHOTGUN.

SN 198159. Cal. 12 ga. 29-13/16″ bbls (appears original), 2-3/4″ chambers, IM/IM chokes, concave matted rib with single bead. Splinter forend. Extractors. Trojan grade unengraved receiver. Double triggers. Uncapped pistol grip. Hard rubber buttplate. LOP 14″. DAC 1-3/4″. DAH 2-7/8″. Auto safety. CONDITION: Very good plus. Bbls retain nearly all of their orig blue, slight wear at muzzles & breeches, very light handling marks. Mirror bores. Receiver with vivid orig case colors prominent with loss at breech balls & edges of floorplate. Fine screws. Finish on trigger guard & forend iron going bright. Stock & forend retain lovely orig varnish with scattered light handling marks. Buttplate excellent. Top lever right. Gun is tight, crisp mechanics. Hard to find a Trojan which has seen such gentle use. 50994-8 TJW (2,000-4,000) C&R – Lot 1078

*PARKER REPRODUCTION DHE 20 & 16 GAUGE SHOTGUN TWO BARREL SET.

SN P-00523. Cal. 20 ga. 28″ bbl. 2-3/4 & 3″ chambers. Choked M/F. 2nd bbl: 16 ga., 28″ bbl, 2-3/4″ chamber. Choked M/F, SN 0020, with no maker’s name present. Ejectors. Beautiful case colored frame with standard DHE engraving. Sgl selective trigger. Auto-safety. Capped pistol-grip stock. 14-1/2″ LOP over skeleton BP. Splinter forend. In after-market poly case. CONDITION: Gun appears new and unfired and is in excellent overall condition. 50989-6 FTL (4,500-6,500) – Lot 1079

*PARKER REPRO DHE 28 GAUGE SHOTGUN APPEARS AS NEW WITH CASE.

SN 28-744. Cal. 28. Chambers 2-3/4″, 26″ bbls with matted solid rib, slg brass bead. Chokes IC/MOD. Splinter forend, DHE style engraved ejector action with lightening cuts. Sgl selective trigger. Straight grip over skeleton buttplate. 14-1/4″ LOP to skeleton buttplate. DAC 1-1/4″, DAH 2-1/8″. Automatic safety. This 28 gauge is accompanied by an orig Parker Reproduction by Winchester luggage case along with the cloth dust cover. Included are two Parker Reproduction 28 ga snap caps, case tags and keys. This gun is accompanied with its orig Parker Reproduction cardboard shipping box with matching end label. CONDITION: Fine as new. This little 28 ga is delightful, shows slight signs of being assembled, but virtually zero wear. Bbls retain all of their orig finish with perfect bores. All standard Parker reproduction markings on bbls and water table. Lovely receiver engraved in DHE fashion with dog vignettes on sides and birds on floorplate. The balance covered with handsome scroll work, including long tang straight trigger guard which retains all of its orig finish. Receiver retains virtually all of its orig color with no signs of wear. Beautiful highly figured walnut with wonderful grain, both stock and forend. Forend is “as new” with all wood finish and all color case hardening on all forend metal parts. Buttstock retains all of its orig factory finish on monogrammed oval and underside of buttstock. Skeleton buttplate retains all of its factory finish. All screws are untouched. This gun assembles and functions tight and like new. The case and dust cover appear as new and show no use inside and out. The orig shipping box is in as new condition. A wonderful opportunity to get a desirable 28 gauge. 50179-21 TJW (4,000-6,000) – Lot 1080

*CASED PARKER REPRODUCTION DHE 28 GAUGE SHOTGUN.

SN 28-02547. Cal. 28 ga. 26″ bbls, 2-3/4″ chambers, chokes marked IMP CYL/MOD. Bbl lug marked “F”. Single front bead. Single selective trigger. Auto ejector. DHE engraved receiver with lightning cuts. Beautifully grained wood with marble cake figure. Splinter forend, straight grip, skeleton buttplate. Recoil shoe on trigger guard. LOP 14-1/4″. DAC 1-3/8″. DAH 2″. Auto safety. Parker Repro luggage case with canvas cover, snap caps, oil bottle, wiping rod & cleaning accessories. CONDITION: Very good. Gun shows light use. Nearly all orig blue on bbl with light marks. Mirror bores. Good receiver color, shows light handling. Forend metal shows use. Orig wood finish excellent with sharp checkering, tiny handling marks. Gun very tight, fine mechanics. Case & cover excellent. 50994-1 TJW (3,000-5,000) – Lot 1081

*CASED PARKER REPRODUCTION DHE GRADE 28 GAUGE SHOTGUN.

SN 28-03498. Cal. 28 ga. 26″ bbls, single bead. 2-3/4″ chambers, chokes marked Q1 & Q2. Double triggers. Auto ejectors. DHE style engraving. 00 frame. Splinter forend. Straight grip stock. Buttstock has had approx 1″ cut off. A 1-5/8″ wood section has been added to butt, with checkered face. Orig section of wood with skeleton buttplate included. Initial oval in toe line engraved “JM”. LOP 15-1/2″ over added piece. DAC 1-3/8″. DAH 2-1/4″. Auto safety. Gun is accompanied by leather covered Parker Repro case & snap caps. Canvas case cover included. CONDITION: About good. Metal finishes show use, bbl blue thin & spotted. Mirror bores. Case color nearly gone with some in protected areas. Wood finish shows numerous handling marks. Top lever slightly right. Gun is tight, good mechanics, strong ejectors. Case & cover very nice. 50628-4 TJW (2,000-4,000) – Lot 1082

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*PARKER REPRODUCTION DHE GRADE 12 GAUGE SHOTGUN.

SN 12-00115. Cal. 12 ga. 26″ bbls, 2-3/4″ chambers, chokes marked IMP.CYL/MOD. Bbl lug marked “1-1/2″. Faux-ivory twin beads. DHE style engraving. Double triggers. Auto ejectors. Splinter forend. Fancy marble figured walnut with capped pistol grip. Skeleton buttplate. LOP 14-5/8″. DAC 1-1/4″. DAH 2”. Auto safety. Blank oval in toe line. Gun is accompanied by leather covered Parker Repro case and canvas cover. CONDITION: Very good. Gun shows gentle use with nearly all blue on bbls, trigger guard & buttplate. Mirror bores. Nice case color, a little thin on belly of receiver & top tang. Excellent wood finish with sharp checkering, scattered minor handling marks on buttstock. Gun is tight, good mechanics, strong ejectors. Case & cover in fine condition. 50403-1 TJW (3,000-5,000) – Lot 1083

*SCARCE PARKER REPRODUCTION DHE STEEL SHOT SPECIAL SHOTGUN.

SN 12SS00161. Cal. 12 ga. 28″ bbls, 3″ chambers, chokes marked IMP.CYL/MOD. Bbl lug marked “1-1/2″. Single bead. DHE style engraving. Double triggers. Auto ejectors. Splinter forend. Straight grain walnut with straight grip. Skeleton buttplate. LOP 14-1/4″. DAC 1-1/4″. DAH 2”. Auto safety. Blank oval in toe line. Gun is accompanied by leather covered Parker Repro case & snap caps and canvas cover. CONDITION: Very Good. Bbls retain most of orig blue showing some thinning wear & spots of oxidation. Mirror bores. Receiver & forend metal show case color loss from use. Blue thinning on buttplate with wear on trigger guard. Stock & forend with factory finish showing scratches & dings from use. Checkering good. Top lever center. Tight gun, good mechanics, strong ejectors. Case & cover show use inside & out, with moisture damage to case under cover. 50628-3 TJW (2,000-4,000) – Lot 1084

*CASED PARKER REPRODUCTION DHE GRADE SHOTGUN.

SN 20-01845. Cal. 20 ga. 26″ bbls, 2-3/4″ chambers, chokes marked IMP.CYL/MOD. Bbl lug marked “0”. Single bead. DHE style engraving. Double triggers. Auto ejectors. Splinter forend. Nicely figured walnut with straight grip. Skeleton buttplate. LOP 14-1/4″. DAC 1-1/4″. DAH 2″. Auto safety. Blank oval in toe line. Gun is accompanied by leather covered Parker Repro case & snap caps and canvas cover. CONDITION: Good plus. Bbls, trigger guard & buttplate retain most of their factory blue with slight handling marks. Mirror bores. Receiver & forend iron with thinning case color from use. Wood finish is good, showing numerous bumps & scratches from field use. Gun is tight, good mechanics, strong ejectors. Case & cover are excellent, showing slight use. 50628-2 TJW (2,000-4,000) – Lot 1085

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*CONNECTICUT SHOTGUN MANUFACTURING RBL LAUNCH EDITION SIDE BY SIDE SHOTGUN.

SN RBL002136. Cal. 20ga. Bbls are 28″ with interchangeable chokes. 2-3/4″ chambers. Rounded body boxlock action with satin gray finish having foliate scroll ornamentation. Gold plated dbl triggers. Auto ejectors. Splinter forearm and straight hand stock of fancy claro walnut. LOP: 15-3/8″ over Kick-Eez pad. Includes cordura covered case with maker’s label. Case contains 6 additional choke tubes and wrench, cleaning rod, snap cap, oil bottles, cleaning accessories, and key. CONDITION: Near excellent, retaining nearly all of orig wood and metal finish. Very good bores. 50694-2 DS (3,000-5,000) – Lot 1086

*CSMC RBL LAUNCH EDITION 20GA SHOTGUN WITH CASE.

SN RBL002140. Cal. 20 ga. 2-3/4″ chambers. 28″ bbls with interchangeable chokes, sk/sk tubes installed. Case colored action with 80% large scroll engraving, marked RBL on bottom. Single selective trigger. Ejectors. Steel capped pistol gripped buttstock with ribbed buttplate. Fantastic full feather crotch oil finished wood. Splinter forend. Cased with accessories, although no spare choke tubes or wrench present. CONDITION: Excellent, essentially as new, with evidence of very little firing. Exceptional case colors. 50973-5 FTL (2,750-3,500) – Lot 1087

Revised: 9/29/2016

Please Note: Cataloger error – there is no shipping box with this lot.

Please Note: This is double trigger, not single selective and splinter forend, not beavertail.

*CSMC RBL LAUNCH 20 GAUGE EDITION SHOTGUN WITH CASE AND SHIPPING BOX.

SN RBL004120. Cal. 20 ga. 2-3/4″ chambers. 28″ bbls with interchangeable chokes. Gorgeous case colored action with 80% coverage large scroll engraving, marked RBL on bottom. Single selective trigger. Ejectors. Beautifully figured oil finished straight grip stock with ribbed buttplate. Beavertail forend. In maker’s case with all accessories. CONDITION: Basically new, possibly test fired only. This is a fantastic quality all American made gun. Would make an exceptional investment or cherished field gun. 50991-1 FTL (3,000-5,000) – Lot 1088

*CSMC RBL LAUNCH 20 GAUGE ADDITION SHOTGUN WITH CASE AND SHIPPING BOX.

SN RBL-000833. Cal. 20 ga. 2-3/4″ chambers. 28″ bbls with interchangeable chokes. Coin finished action with 80% coverage large scroll engraving, marked RBL on bottom. Single selective trigger. Ejectors. Upgraded 4X quality and highly figured oil finished straight grip stock with ribbed buttplate. Beavertail forend. Cased with all accessories. Includes orig cardboard shipping box. CONDITION: Excellent, essentially as new, with evidence of very little firing. 50989-5 FTL (2,500-3,500) – Lot 1089

Revised: 9/14/2016

Please Note: Description states “ejector not kicking”. After checking it again, the ejector is working fine.

*PARKER S.B. GRADE SINGLE BARREL SHOTGUN.

SN 235738. Cal. 12 ga. 32″ bbl, ventilated rib, 2-3/4″ chamber, IM choke. Twin ivory beads. Trap style forend. Auto ejector. B Grade engraved receiver with lovely banknote scroll engraving, floral engraving on floorplate. Straight grip stock with elaborate fleur-de-lis carving & checkering. Unengraved oval in toe line. Brown white line ventilated recoil pad with 3 black spacers. LOP 14-1/2″. DAC 1-3/8″. DAH 2″. Special Note: This item(s) contains plant or animal properties that may be covered by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). We have taken care to ensure that this item(s) meets the standard for sale under the ESA. However, certain states and other countries have laws that are more restrictive than the ESA. It is the bidder’s responsibility to ensure that it is lawful to purchase or transport this item(s) into their state, and to obtain the necessary import and export approvals. Delay or failure to obtain any such permit or approval does not relieve the buyer of paying for the item(s) and consummating the purchase. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl retains nearly all “factory look” reblue with minor handling marks. Bright bore, lightly frosted. Traces of case color on receiver, mostly around top, rear of floorplate & protected areas, balance going to gray/silver. Trigger bow reblued. Light refinish to wood with areas thinning on buttstock. Normal handling marks, checkering sharp. Top lever at center. Gun is tight, mechanics good but ejector not kicking. 50994-11 TJW (4,000-6,000) C&R; IVORY – Lot 1090

*PARKER S.C. GRADE SINGLE BARREL TRAP GUN.

SN 227471. Cal. 12 ga. 32″ bbl, ventilated rib, 2-3/4″ chamber, IM choke. Faux-ivory twin beads. Trap style forend. Auto ejector. C Grade receiver with lovely foliate engraving with stippled background. Pigeon in flight on floorplate. Trigger bow with floral engraving & stippling. Pistol grip stock with Parker grip cap. Unengraved oval in toe line. Black Decelerator solid pad. LOP 14-1/8″. DAC 1-5/8″. DAH 2″. CONDITION: Good. Bbl retains nearly all of it reapplied blue. Mirror bore. Receiver with a majority of its orig case color, normal wear from handling. Nice engraved screws. Wood with professional refinish, some areas of finish thin with normal handling marks. Bumps in checkering. Top lever center. Gun is tight, operates crisply. Strong ejector. 50994-10 TJW (3,000-5,000) C&R – Lot 1091

*PARKER S.C. GRADE SINGLE BARREL TRAP GUN.

SN 223124. Cal. 12 ga. 30″ bbl, ventilated rib, 2-3/4″ chamber, MOD choke. Raybar front bead with mid-bead. Replacement trap style forend. Auto ejector. C Grade receiver with lovely foliate engraving with stippled background. Pigeon on floorplate. Pistol grip Monte Carlo stock with checkered grip cap. Black solid pad with yellow spacer. LOP 14-3/8″ over pad. DAC 1-1/2″. DAH 1-5/8″. CONDITION: Fair. Bbl retains all of its reblued finish. Mirror bore. Receiver & top lever with nice amount cyanide type case color with normal handling wear. Trigger guard blue worn. Stock and forend with restored finish. Large areas of buttstock finish show hazing & blemishes. Recoil pad undersized. Gun slightly loose with forend removed. Top lever left. Mechanics good. Ejector strong. 50994-14 TJW (2,000-4,000) C&R – Lot 1092

PARKER GRADE 3 LIFTER ACTION HAMMER SIDE BY SIDE SHOTGUN.

SN 18719. Cal. 16 ga. 27″ No. 3 laminated steel bbl. Information from the Parker Gun Identification & Serialization book and other sources supplied by consignor indicate this may be one of only four US made Parker 27″ bbls and possibly the only one in 16 ga. IMP-CYL & CYL chokes. 2-1/2″ chambers. 0 frame lifter action has deeply carved ornate bolsters with hand engraving featuring bird dogs on lockplates with shorebird on trigger guard surrounded by fancy borders with flurries of foliate scroll with stippled backgrounds. Dbl triggers and extractors. Steel tipped checkered walnut splinter forend. Checkered stock of fancy thin shell walnut with hard rubber grip cap and teardrops having silver name shield on wrist. LOP: 14-1/8″ over checkered hard rubber buttplate. Parker Gun Collector’s Association letter discusses specifications of gun and lists the following information: “ordered by the Simmons Hardware Co. of St. Louis MO on April 21, 1880- and shipped on August 31, 1880. According to Parker Bros. Order Book No. 8, it was a $140 Dollar Grade, Lifter Action Hammer Gun, 16 gauge. It featured Damascus steel barrels with a length of 27 inches.” Letter further shows the gun was returned to Parker twice, in 1880 “to put on a rubber butt” and again in 1881 “to take out dents and rebrown, make perfectly clean inside, and tighten up hammers.” CONDITION: Bbls have very good gray/black refinish showing good Damascus pattern. Lightly pitted bores. Action has faded to gray with spots of freckling. Stocks have moderately worn checkering and appearance with scattered scratches and handling marks. 50542-1 DS (3,500-6,000) – Lot 1093

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VERY EARLY PARKER BACK ACTION DOLLAR GRADE SIDE BY SIDE SHOTGUN.

SN 0152. Cal. 12 ga. 30″ bbls of Decarbonized Steel. CYL & CYL bores. 2-5/8″ chambers. Very early Parker before standard grading system replaced the “Dollar Grade” designation. Rnd body lifter action, back action locks, dbl triggers and extractors. Key fastened steel tipped walnut forearm with straight grip walnut stock. Forearm has two diamond panels checkering while stock has point pattern checkering characteristic of later standardized patterns. LOP: 14-1/4″ over steel shotgun buttplate. CONDITION: Metal finish is faded to mottled patina. Bores have light pitting. Wood has aged worn appearance with some heavy dents. Stock has cracks and small chips around top tang and trigger guard with long crack extending into butt from right side of buttplate. 50966-3 DS (2,200-3,200) – Lot 1094

PARKER LIFTER ACTION HAMMER SIDE BY SIDE SHOTGUN.

SN 8778. Cal. 10 ga. Plain twist bbls shortened to 26-1/2″. CYL & CYL bores. 2-7/8″ chambers. O grade T quality shotgun on no. 2 frame. Lifter action with dbl triggers and extractors. Key fastened steel tipped splinter forearm and straight hand stock of plain checkered walnut with name shield on wrist. LOP: 14-1/8″ over steel shotgun buttplate. CONDITION: Bbl finish is faded to dark patina. Pitted bores. Left bbl has deep unraised dent 4-1/2″ from muzzle. Action finish has faded to dark mottled patina. Stocks have dark worn appearance with scattered handling marks having small cracks behind locks. Action is loose on frame when forearm removed. 50755-2 DS (2,000-3,000) – Lot 1095

PARKER CONSECUTIVE NUMBERED PAIR LIFTER ACTION SIDE BY SIDE SHOTGUNS.

SN 9987, 9988. Gun 1) Cal. 12 ga. O grade T quality shotgun. 30″ plain twist bbls. CYL & CYL bores. 2-5/8″ chambers. Lifter action with dbl triggers and extractors. Key fastened steel tipped splinter forearm with straight hand walnut stock having name shield at toeline. LOP: 14-1/8″ over steel shotgun buttplate. Gun 2) Cal. 12 ga. O grade T quality shotgun. 30″ bbls of plain twist. CYL & CYL bores. 2-5/8″ chambers. Lifter action with dbl triggers and extractors. Key fastened steel tipped splinter forearm with straight hand uncheckered walnut stock having name shield at toeline. LOP: 14-1/4″ over steel shotgun buttplate. CONDITION: Gun 1) Bbls have dark refinish with light contrast showing twist pattern. Bores have some light pitting. Action finish has faded to gray. Stocks have semi-gloss refinish with added coarse checkering. Gun 2) Bbls have overall gray color retaining small amount of faded brown finish with scattered spots of very light corrosion. Bores have light pitting. Action is loose on frame when forearm is removed. Action has traces of case colors in protected areas with balance fading to gray. Stocks have moderately worn finish showing numerous scratches and handling marks. 50606-13 DS (2,000-4,000) – Lot 1096

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PARKER S-QUALITY “O” GRADE LIFTER ACTION HAMMER SIDE BY SIDE SHOTGUN.

SN 5598. Cal. 12 ga. Rare 30″ plain steel bbls. CYL & CYL bores. 2-5/8″ chambers. Bottom of lug has quality engraved marking “S O”. Water table of right bbl marked “S”. Dbl triggers, extractors. Steel tipped key fastened splinter forearm and straight hand stock of uncheckered black walnut with name shield at wrist. LOP: 14″ over steel shotgun buttplate. CONDITION: Bbls retain over 50% orig blue with dull appearance showing substantial fading. Top of right bbl over chamber has series of small dents. Bores have light pitting. Action has faded to gray. Stocks have added varnish worn appearance showing scattered handling marks with deep gouges along toeline. 50606-6 DS (1,000-2,000) – Lot 1097

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PARKER LIFTER ACTION SIDE BY SIDE HAMMER SHOTGUN.

SN 4412. Cal. 12 ga. 30 bbl of Stub twist steel. CYL bores. 2-5/8″ chambers. Bbl and frame have grade marking “T”. Dbl triggers and extractors. Key fastened splinter forearm of checkered walnut with steel tip. Straight hand walnut stock with point pattern checkering having name shield at top of wrist. LOP: 13-5/8″ over steel shotgun butt. Accompanied by Parker Gun Collector’s Association letter identifying gun as “Quality O Hammer” and confirming additions specifications. Completion date is listed as September 23, 1874. CONDITION: Bbls retain over 50% Damascus pattern. Bores show scattered light pitting. Action has cleaned gray appearance. Stocks have worn appearance and checkering with numerous scratches and handling marks. 50606-5 DS (1,000-1,500) – Lot 1098

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PARKER HIGH GRADE LIFTER ACTION SIDE BY SIDE SHOTGUN.

SN 258. Cal. 10 ga. 30″ Damascus steel bbls. CYL & CYL bores. 2-3/4″ chambers. Water table marked “B” above engraving. Very early gun possibly before standardized grades with ornamentation similar to grade 3. Action has massive bolsters with raised fences. Engraving features shooter with gun on right lock, dead pigeon on box on left lock with fancy borders and scroll highlights. Dbl triggers, extractors. Key fastened, steel tipped walnut splinter forearm with nearly full coverage borderless checkering. Pistol grip stock with small horn grip cap of fancy walnut has borderless wraparound hand checkering. LOP: 13-3/4″ to checkered skeleton steel butt. Housed in leather covered case with green fitted interior. CONDITION: Metal finish has faded to mottled patina. Bores have scattered pitting. Forearm is refinish with recut checkering having chip along bbl channel. Refinished stock with recut checkering is broken at head with added wood repairs. Top tang appears to be reshaped with crack or added metal. Bbls slightly loose on frame when forearm is removed. Case is in overall poor condition with loose back panel and showing heavy inside wear. 50606-11 DS (1,500-2,500) – Lot 1099

PARKER GRADE 2 LIFTER ACTION SHOTGUN.

SN 12312. Cal. 12 ga. 30″ bbls, marked on top rib “PARKER BROS. MAKERS, MERIDEN CONN, DAMASCUS STEEL”. Single front bead. Bbl lug marked “02”. Grade 2 lifter action receiver with nice edge border engraving. Double triggers, external rebounding hammers. Uncapped round knob pistol grip, splinter forend with wedge. Widow’s peak steel buttplate. LOP 14-1/4″. DAC 2″. DAH 3″. CONDITION: About fine as fully professionally restored. Beautiful Damascus patterns on bbls & ribs with textured feel. Mirror bores. Receiver, lockplates, hammers & forend tip all beautifully colored with vivid hues. Balance of metal work with lustrous blue. Wood is nicely refinished with checkering sharp. Forend has been expertly repaired along left top edge. Checkering sharp. Minor handling marks & light crazing to small areas of finish. Gun is tight & operates nicely. 50606-2 TJW (1,250-2,250) – Lot 1100

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VERY RARE EARLY PARKER BACK ACTION LIFTER SIDE BY SIDE SHOTGUN.

SN 029. Cal. 12B ga. Decarbonized steel 28″ bbls. CYL & CYL bores. 2-1/2″ chambers. Rnd body lifter action with back action hammer locks, dbl triggers and extractors. Action has straight line border engraving. Early guns were known as “Dollar Grades” prior to standardization of features and grades since they could be ordered with any embellishment the customer was willing to pay for. Steel tipped key fastened splinter forearm with 2-diamond panel checkering. Straight grip stock of plain walnut with point pattern checkering. LOP: 14-1/4″ over steel shotgun buttplate. CONDITION: Bbl finish has faded to light patina with spots of corrosion. Lightly pitted bores. Action has gray appearance with areas of deep pitting. Wood has old refinish over numerous heavy handling marks. Forearm has small chips along bbl channels and at iron. Stock is chipped at toe. Bbl is loose on frame when forearm is removed. 50606-10 DS (1,000-1,500) – Lot 1101

PARKER T QUALITY TOP LEVER HAMMER SIDE BY SIDE SHOTGUN.

SN 75613. Cal. 16 ga. 30″ bbl of twist steel. FULL & MOD fixed chokes. 2-1/2″ chambers. Case colored action with double triggers and extractors. Steel tipped splinter forearm, pistol grip stock with hard rubber grip cap of checkered black walnut having name shield on top of wrist. LOP: 14-1/4″ over dog’s head buttplate. CONDITION: Bbls have dark refinish showing good Damascus pattern. Bores show some light pitting with left bore having slight ring visible on inside only approx 3″ forward of chamber. Stocks have added finish over dark worn appearance and scattered scratches, handling marks and gouges. 50606-9 DS (1,750-2,750) – Lot 1102

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PARKER T QUALITY TOP LEVER HAMMER SIDE BY SIDE SHOTGUN.

SN 69037. Cal. 12 ga. 32″ bbl of twist steel with FULL & FULL chokes. 2-5/8″ chambers. Right bbl has added silver steer head 13-1/2″ from breach. No. 2 frame. Case colored action with double triggers and extractors. Steel tipped splinter forearm and pistol grip stock with hard rubber grip cap of nicely grained black walnut with hand checkering. LOP: shortened to 13-1/4″ with refit buttplate. Accompanied by Parker Gun Collector’s Association letter confirming configuration and listing the following information: ordered by the Thorsen & Cassidy Co, Chicago IL on February 5, 1892 and shipped on June 30, 1892. CONDITION: Bbls retain 80% orig browned finish with wear and spots of freckling towards breech area. Bores have overall bright appearance with areas of very light pitting. Action retains some case colors on lock plates, hammers and in protected areas. Stocks have worn appearance and checkering with numerous scratches, dents and handling marks. Stock is cracked and repaired at toe. 50606-4 DS (1,250-2,250) – Lot 1103

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PARKER GRADE 1 TOP LEVER HAMMER SXS SHOTGUN TWO BARREL SET.

SN 52292. Cal. 10 ga. Bbls: 30″ laminated steel bbls with FULL & FULL chokes and 2nd set of 26″ bbls accompany this gun. 2-7/8″ chambers #2 frame. Top lever action having straight line border engraving with scroll accents. Dbl triggers and extractors. Steel tipped splinter forearm of checkered walnut. Checkered walnut stock has hard rubber grip cap and name shield at wrist. LOP: 14 1/8″ after market Ranger ventilated pad. Factory letter confirms this gun was ordered and delivered as an orig two bbl set. CONDITION: Metal finish has faded to even gray with small spots of light pitting. Bores show light pitting. Refinished stocks have partially visible checkering with scattered handling marks. Stock has repaired crack along extending from trigger guard into wrist with hairline crack behind right lock. 50606-12 DS (1,250-2,250) – Lot 1104

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RARE PARKER FOLSOM TRAP O GRADE T QUALITY TOP LEVER HAMMER SHOTGUN.

SN 46035. Cal. 10 ga. 30″ bbls of twist steel. CYL & CYL bores. 2-7/8″ chambers. Water table has grade marking “T”. Lifter action with dbl triggers and extractors having straight line border engraving. Steel tipped splinter forearm and pistol grip checkered walnut stock having hard rubber grip cap with name shield on wrist. LOP: 13-7/8″ to rare hard rubber buttplate with pigeon in circular medallion marked “The/Parker/Trap Gun”. CONDITION: Bbls have dark and gray refinish showing Damascus pattern. Bore have some light pitting. Action retains faint traces of case coloring with balance fading to gray. Forearm has heavy wear with some remaining checkering and spots of plastic wood fill. Stock has dark appearance with worn checkering and shows numerous scratches and handling marks. Bbls are slightly loose on frame when forearm is removed. 50606-7 DS (1,000-2,000) – Lot 1105

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*RARE FINE A H FOX OF PHILADELPHIA J GRADE SINGLE BARREL TRAP GUN.

SN 400106. Cal. 12ga. Chambers 2-3/4″, 30″ Chromox steel bbl, choke Full. J grade engraved ejector action, with generous, handsome scroll work. Standard trap fore-end. Sgl trigger, nicely figured buttstock with A. H. Fox marked capped pistol grip. 14-3/4″ to hard rubber buttplate. DAC 1-1/2″, DAH 2-1/4″. Accompanied by Fox historian Callahan letter dated Nov 2006, verifying configuration of gun. Shipped June 18, 1920 to E. K. Tryon Co of Philadelphia. No safety. CONDITION: Fine. Gun retains a high percentage of factory finishes. Bbl retains nearly all of orig blue with minor handling marks and rib appears sound. Bright shiny bore with no pitting. Receiver and top lever retain much of their original case colors, displaying period, blue, grey and putty hues. Trigger guard retains nearly all of its “fiery” factory blue. Wood is fine, sound and unaltered with sharp checkering, minor handling marks; oil finish. The buttstock is highly figured with fiddleback throughout. Correct ribbed buttplate. Fore-end iron has bright, bold case colors evident. Fore-end release retains full case color. Top lever right of center. Gun operates crisply, strong ejector. Fine screws. An unusually nice example of a fine and unmolested sgl bbl Fox trap gun. Existing Fox records indicate only 52 J-grades were produced with 30″ barrels. 50362-1 FTL (3,000-5,000) C&R – Lot 1106

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*A.H. FOX J-GRADE SINGLE BARREL TRAP SHOTGUN.

SN 400382. Cal .12 ga. 32″ ventilated rib. 2-3/4″ chamber. Full choke. Twin beads. Engraved wedges at breech. Trap style forend with Anson & Deely release. Auto ejector. J-Grade engraved receiver and top lever with scrollwork. Single trigger. Capped pistol grip with A.H. Fox logo cap. Correct J-Grade style checkering on forend, cheek panels and grip of buttstock. Fitted with solid red period of use recoil pad. LOP 14-1/2″ over pad. DAC 1-3/8″. DAH 2″. No safety. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl retains nice amount of orig blue with wear at muzzle and scattered handling marks. Blue loss on underside of bbl from forend contact. Some minor spotting. Rib posts show evidence of being re-soldered to bbl. Right side of bbl has multiple spots of blue loss just below rib ahead of forend. Bright bore. Receiver and top lever show wonderful orig case color. Rear, sides and top of receiver retain most color while underside and forward portion of action going to silver. Engraving sharp. Trigger bow is silvering with patina. Wood retains much orig finish. Checkering is sharp and clean. Extremely minor grain checks in forend at juncture of forend wood. Typical minor light bumps and handling marks in wood. Pad has nicely aged appearance. Top lever right of center. Gun is tight, operates crisply. Ejector is strong. A nice unmolested single bbl trap gun. 50980-3 TJW (2,500-4,000) C&R – Lot 1107

*A.H. FOX J-GRADE SINGLE BARREL TRAP SHOTGUN.

SN 400217. Cal. 12 ga. 32″ bbl, ventilated rib, 2-3/4″ chamber, Full choke. Faux white Bradley front bead & mid-bead. J-Grade checkered forend. Auto ejector. Engraved receiver with “Fox” in banner on each side. Case colored receiver & trigger bow. Single trigger. Nicely grained walnut with uncapped pistol grip buttstock, checkered in J-Grade pattern. Black vented recoil pad. LOP 14-1/4″. DAC 1-1/4″. DAH 1-7/8″. CONDITION: Very good as partially refinished. Reapplied bbl blue is very nice with slight thinning at muzzle. Wear at forend attachment points. Some rib posts appear to have been reattached, showing traces of solder. Minor pitting under blue at breech. Mirror bore. Receiver, top lever, trigger bow & forend iron with nice amount of orig case color with wear on belly & grip tang. Nicely refinished stock & forend with sharp checkering, minor handling marks. Slightly loose with forend off. Top lever center. Ejector always kicks upon opening. 50994-12 TJW (2,000-4,000) C&R – Lot 1108

*DESIRABLE A H FOX OF PHILADELPHIA CE GRADE 16 GAUGE SHOTGUN.

SN 303168. Cal. 16ga. 2-5/8″ chambers, 28″ Chromox bbls and Full/Full chokes. Splinter forend with Anson & Deeley release. Ebony inlaid forend tip. Lovely CE engraved ejector action featuring game bird vignettes on receiver sides encased in medium foliate scroll. Bottom of receiver with engraved setter and scroll-work. Trigger bow and screws engraved. Wonderful honey colored walnut with tobacco color streaks and swirls with capped pistol grip and checkered side panels measuring 14-1/8″ LOP over hard rubber buttplate. DAC 1-1/2″, DAH 2-1/4″. Non-automatic safety. PROVENANCE: Remarkable William Larkin Moore Private Estate Collection of Fine Sporting Arms. CONDITION: Very good as partially restored. Bbls retain virtually all reapplied finish. Sharp bbl address, markings and bbl wedge engraving. Bright shiny bores. Traces of case hardening in protected areas; balance a mellow silver patina. Engraving remains sharp. Nice screws. Properly restored wood with high gloss finish that accentuates the color and grain. Well executed, refreshed sharp checkering. Top lever right of center. Gun is tight, crisp mechanics. The gun has merit. 50595-7 TJW (4,000-6,000) C&R – Lot 1109

*A H FOX OF PHILADELPHIA CE GRADE 12 GAUGE SHOTGUN.

SN 26051. Cal. 12ga. Chambers 2-3/4″. 26″ Chromox steel bbls with engraved breech wedges. Chokes IC/Mod. Sgl brass bead. Splinter type forend with black ebony inlay. Finely engraved ejector action with game birds and scroll on each side. Floorplate engraved with setter and scroll work. Dbl trigger bow and top lever engraved with scroll. Handsome American walnut stock, checkered in CE grade pattern. 13-3/4″ LOP over Fox ribbed buttplate. DAC 1-1/2″, DAH 2-3/4″. Automatic safety. CONDITION: Very nice, unmolested CE grade Fox. Bbls retain the majority of orig blue with crisp markings and minor handling mark with thinning at muzzles. Orig striking on bbl flats, typical C grade markings. Bores are bright, shiny and unpitted. Receiver engraving is sharp with orig color in protected areas. Stock and forend appear to be orig finish. Checkering is clean and pronounced. Top lever right of center. Shotgun is tight, functions nicely, ejectors are strong. A special example of an orig CE Grade Fox. 50769-1 TJW (3,000-5,000) C&R – Lot 1110

*A.H. FOX CE GRADE SHOTGUN.

SN 31672. Cal. 12 ga. 28″ bbls, engraving wedges at breeches. #4 WT. 2-3/4″ chambers, M/F chokes. Double ivory beads with plugged hole in rib approx 16″ from muzzle. Cocking lever and edges of bbl flats jeweled. Splinter forend with ebony tip. Auto ejectors. C grade engraved ejector receiver, left side with two quail, right side with two woodcock, Setter on belly of frame. Top lever, trigger bow and selected areas of receiver with scroll work. Double triggers. Nicely grained walnut with checkered cheeks, Fox marked capped pistol grip. Hard rubber buttplate. LOP 13-3/4″. DAC 1-1/2″. DAH 2-3/4″. Auto safety. Special Note: This item(s) contains plant or animal properties that may be covered by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). We have taken care to ensure that this item(s) meets the standard for sale under the ESA. However, certain states and other countries have laws that are more restrictive than the ESA. It is the bidder’s responsibility to ensure that it is lawful to purchase or transport this item(s) into their state, and to obtain the necessary import and export approvals. Delay or failure to obtain any such permit or approval does not relieve the buyer of paying for the item(s) and consummating the purchase. CONDITION: Very good. Bbls retain a generous amount of orig blue with light wear at muzzles, thinning at breech end above forend. Mirror bores. Lovely orig color on receiver with wear on belly from carry. Nice screws. Trigger guard with majority of high polish blue. Stock & forend with light refinish, nicely done. All checkering sharp. Grip cap & buttplate excellent. Gun is tight, operates crisply. Strong ejectors. 50989-12 TJW (3,000-5,000) C&R; IVORY – Lot 1111

*VERY EARLY A H FOX OF PHILADELPHIA AE GRADE 20 GAUGE SHOTGUN.

SN 200105. Cal. 20ga. Chambers 2-3/4″, 28″ Chromox steel bbls, choke Mod/Full. Semi-beavertail forend. Early style A grade with fine line border and floorplate engraved ejector action. Dbl triggers. Straight grain American walnut semi-pistol grip stock measures 14-1/4″ over solid red pad. DAC 1-1/2″, DAH 2-1/2″. Non-automatic safety. PROVENANCE: Remarkable William Larkin Moore Private Estate Collection of Fine Sporting Arms. CONDITION: Very nice early small bore with vibrant case color. Bbls retain most of what appears to be factory blue, with blue added along parts of bottom rib, maybe earlier repair. Bores are bright with evidence of very minor pitting. Sharp orig markings. Receiver and top lever retain majority of early orig case color. Trigger guard retains fine bright blue finish. Clean screws. Buttstock with nice finish, minor handling marks. Semi-beavertail forend, a non-factory replacement. Top lever right of center. Nice, tight Fox. Will make a delightful, lively field gun. 50595-11 TJW (3,000-5,000) C&R – Lot 1112

*A.H. FOX AE GRADE 20 GAUGE SHOTGUN.

SN 203125. Cal. 20 ga. 28″ bbls, 2-1/2″ chambers, M/F chokes. Twin ivory beads. Concave matted rib. Splinter forend. Auto ejectors. A grade ejector receiver with second generation foliate engraving. Double triggers. Capped pistol grip. Hard rubber buttplate with extra black spacer. LOP 14″. DAC 1-1/2″. DAH 1-5/8″. Glue on sponge rubber pad at comb. Auto safety. Special Note: This item(s) contains plant or animal properties that may be covered by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). We have taken care to ensure that this item(s) meets the standard for sale under the ESA. However, certain states and other countries have laws that are more restrictive than the ESA. It is the bidder’s responsibility to ensure that it is lawful to purchase or transport this item(s) into their state, and to obtain the necessary import and export approvals. Delay or failure to obtain any such permit or approval does not relieve the buyer of paying for the item(s) and consummating the purchase. CONDITION: Good. Bbls retain nearly all blue which is toning to plum color. Front bead chipped, center bead missing. Shallow minor dents in each bbl. Bright bores. Receiver has case colors in protected areas, most prevalent on top, balance patina. Bright orig blue on trigger guard with wear. Forend has repair to right front edge. Numerous handling marks. Checkering good on forend & buttstock. Buttstock with generous amount of orig varnish, scattered areas of flaking. Finish dulled around comb pad from adhesive. Buttplate is undersized. Gun is tight, operates crisply. Ejectors strong. 50989-15 TJW (2,500-3,500) C&R; IVORY – Lot 1113

*A H FOX OF PHILADELPHIA AE GRADE 16 GAUGE SHOTGUN.

SN 301879. Cal. 16ga. Chambers measure 2-3/4″, 26″ Chromox marked #4 weight bbls, metal capped white front bead, choked approx IC/Full. Splinter forend with Anson & Deeley release. 2nd generation style engraved AE ejector action. Dbl triggers. Straight grain American walnut, straight grip stock measuring 14-3/4″ over solid red recoil pad. DAC 1-1/2″ and DAH 2″. Non-automatic safety. PROVENANCE: Remarkable William Larkin Moore Private Estate Collection of Fine Sporting Arms. CONDITION: Very good. Bbls retain most of their factory orig finish. Bright shiny bores. Sharp markings on bbls. Receiver has gone to bright silver with faint color in protected areas. Stock is a period of use replacement as is long tang 2-screw trigger guard. Satin oil finish on buttstock. Orig forend with finish added and hairline crack at bottom. Top lever is right of center. Gun is tight and functions nicely. A light, lively field gun. 50595-8 TJW (2,750-4,250) C&R – Lot 1114

*A.H. FOX AE GRADE SHOTGUN.

SN 31431. Cal. 12 ga. 28″ bbls, 2-3/4″ chambers, MOD & Full chokes. #3 Weight bbls. Single metal bead, concave matted rib. Splinter forend. AE ejector receiver with foliate engraving. Double triggers. Capped pistol grip. Nicely grained walnut. Hard rubber buttplate. LOP 14-1/4″, DAC 1-5/8″, DAH 3″. Automatic safety. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain nearly all orig blue with slight thinning at breech. Bores are bright and unpitted. Receiver with deep orig case color in protected areas. Underside receiver patina from wear. Fine screws. Trigger bow blue with handling wear. Stock and forend excellent with slight wiped on finish added. Top lever right of center. Gun is tight, operates crisply, ejectors strong. 50953-1 TJW (2,000-3,500) C&R – Lot 1115

*A.H. FOX AE GRADE SHOTGUN.

SN 32726. Cal. 12 ga. 30″ bbls, 2-3/4″ chambers, IC/M chokes. Twin beads. Concave matted rib. Splinter forend with straight shape at tip, may have been trimmed. Auto ejectors. A grade ejector receiver with foliate engraving. Double triggers. Round knob pistol grip. Black Kick-eez pad. Glue on sponge rubber pad at comb. LOP 14-1/2″. DAC 1-3/8″. DAH 2-3/4″. Auto safety. CONDITION: Good. Bbls retain a majority of reapplied blue with thinning at muzzles. Mirror bores. Receiver has gone silver. Trigger bow reblued. Stock & forend with a gloss refinish. Checkering sharp. Top lever right. Gun is tight, crisp mechanics. Strong ejectors. 50989-18 TJW (2,000-3,000) C&R – Lot 1116

*RARE A H FOX OF PHILADELPHIA EARLY A GRADE 12 GAUGE SHOTGUN.

SN 12335. Cal. 12ga. Chambers 2-3/4″, 30″ Krupp steel bbls with not often seen factory high lustre bbl blue. Chokes Mod/Full, standard metal front bead and wide concave matted rib. Splinter forend with Anson & Deeley release. 1st generation engraved A grade non-ejector action features light border engraving and flourishes on action body and top lever. Dbl triggers. Early style long bow trigger guard. Nicely figured American walnut semi-pistol grip stock measures 14-1/8″ to hard rubber buttplate. DAC 1-1/2″, DAH 2-3/4″. Automatic safety. CONDITION: Unusually fine. Bbls retains most of their orig factory finish with some thinning at carry points and high edges of muzzles. Sharp crisp markings. Receiver retains a high percentage of early orig factory case color, vibrant in protected areas. Engraving remains sharp. Blue is thinning on trigger bow. Stock appears to have period of use light finish added which does not detract from overall appearance. Clean, orig checkering remains. Top lever right of center. Gun is tight and crisp. Fine screws. An unusually nice example of an early A grade Fox. 50530-3 TJW (1,000-1,500) C&R – Lot 1117

*INVESTMENT QUALITY A H FOX STERLINGWORTH OF PHILADELPHIA 20 GAUGE SHOTGUN.

SN 251205. Cal. 20ga. 2-5/8″ chambers, 28″ standard marked bbls, choked approx Mod/Full, splinter forend. Standard engraved Sterlingworth non-ejector action, dbl triggers and straight grain American walnut. Capped pistol grip stock measures 14″ to correct hard rubber buttplate. DAC 1-1/2″, DAH 2-7/8″. Automatic safety. PROVENANCE: Remarkable William Larkin Moore Private Estate Collection of Fine Sporting Arms. CONDITION: Very fine. Gun retains what appears to be virtually all of its factory finishes, including vibrant case color on frame, correct blue finish on bbls and trigger bow. Sharp Sterlingworth engraving. Untouched screws. Top lever right of center. Bright bores. Orig file marks on bbl breech faces. Crisp markings. Wood retains wonderful finish with minor handling marks. Flat top checkering. Mechanics are tight and crisp. One heck of a gun! 50595-17 TJW (2,000-4,000) C&R – Lot 1118

*EXCEPTIONALLY NICE A H FOX STERLINGWORTH OF PHILADELPHIA 12 GAUGE SHOTGUN.

SN 114508. Cal. 12ga. Chambers 2-3/4″, 30″ 2-wt bbls with standard Sterlingworth markings. Metal front bead. MOD/FULL chokes. Standard splinter snap-on forend. Sterlingworth engraved extractor receiver. Dbl triggers. Capped pistol grip stock. 14″ LOP to ribbed buttplate. DAC 1-3/4″, DAH 2-3/4″. Automatic safety. CONDITION: This Sterlingworth is a real survivor. Bbls retain a majority of their factory blue with slight thinning in carry areas. Orig file striking on faces of bbl breeches. Small areas of minor pitting above forend on right bbl and right breech. Bores are bright, shiny and unpitted. Crisp markings on tops of bbls and # “2” struck on underside of each bbl tube. Sterlingworth receiver retains nearly all orig bold factory color with slight oxidation on the right breech ball. Stock and forend in plain grain walnut with very distinct checkering. Orig varnish with minor handling marks. Top lever right of center. Gun is extremely tight and operates crisply. Screws untouched. This is an investment grade collector quality Sterlingworth. 50736-1 TJW (1,500-2,500) C&R – Lot 1119

*A H FOX OF PHILADELPHIA STERLINGWORTH, 12 GAUGE SHOTGUN.

SN 68630. Cal. 12ga. 2-3/4″ chambers, 28″ standard marked bbls, choked about Mod/Mod. Splinter forend. Standard engraved Sterlingworth non-ejector action, dbl triggers. Straight grain American walnut capped pistol grip stock measures 13-7/8″ to a hard rubber buttplate. DAC 2″ DAH 3″. Automatic safety. CONDITION: Very good as restored. Bbls retain virtually all re-blued finish. Bright shiny bores. Receiver and top lever treated to new case color. Trigger guard retains fully restored finish. Slightly loose when closed with forearm off. Wood retains most of reapplied finish. Would make a nice gun for the field. 50530-2 TJW (500-750) C&R – Lot 1120

*RARE EARLY A H FOX B GRADE EJECTOR 12 GAUGE SHOTGUN.

SN 15974. Cal. 12ga. Chambers measure 2-3/4″. 30″ Krupp marked bbls with wide matted rib, choked Full/Full, sgl steel front bead, splinter forend with Anson & Deeley release. Early style B grade engraving featuring sgl game birds encased in fine scroll work on action sides. Fine scroll work on body borders, trigger guard and top lever. Early style ejectors. Dbl triggers. Gorgeous dark streaked walnut with handsome figure, semi-pistol grip, checkered side panel, measures 14-1/2″ LOP over solid red rubber pad. DAC 1-1/2″, DAH 2-1/4″. Automatic safety. PROVENANCE: Remarkable William Larkin Moore Private Estate Collection of Fine Sporting Arms. CONDITION: Fine as partially restored. Bbls retain most of what appears to be it’s orig factory finish. Bbl markings and engraving are crisp. Action retains areas of visible case hardening, vibrant in protected areas and thinning on contact points. Engraving remains clean. Screw heads in fine shape. Trigger bow retains a majority of it’s orig high lustre blue finish. Top lever right of center. Wonderfully restored wood finish with sharp correct B grade style checkering pattern on both stock and forend. Slightly evident two professionally repaired hairline cracks at back of forend. Ejectors strong and in time. This gun is tight and opens and closes like a vault in Fox fashion. This is an early one shipped September 1910. 50595-6 TJW (1,500-2,500) C&R – Lot 1121

*SPECTACULAR L.C. SMITH PRE-1913 GRADE 5E 12 GAUGE SHOTGUN.

SN 206605. Cal. 12 ga. 30″ bbls, 2-3/4″ chambers, IMP/MOD & IMP/MOD chokes. Single front bead, concave matted rib marked “MADE TO ORDER BY THE HUNTER ARMS CO FULTON, NY”. Gold inlaid rib, highly engraved rib extension. Wedding band engraving at both muzzles. Engraved wedges at bbl breeches. Jeweled bbl flats. Clear bbl steel markings on underside. Splinter forend with banjo style release. Forend iron and release both nicely engraved. Ebony wedge at forend tip. Automatic ejectors. Fantastic Grade 5 engraved ejector receiver with nearly full engraving coverage. Left and right sideplates have two dogs in hunting scene vignettes in oval with balance of sideplates covered with rosette and scroll. Breech balls and receiver sides, top and bottom treated to generous scroll and rosette engraving. Top lever and trigger bow heavily engraved. Single selective Hunter One Trigger. Highly figured straight grip buttstock with bold grain and figure. Red solid “Noshoc” pad. LOP 13-5/8″, DAC 1-1/2″, DAH 2-1/2″. Non-automatic safety. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbl finish shows blue turning to brown patina with major thinning at carry area above forend. Bbls are undented and undinged. Bores are bright and unpitted. Receiver engraving is very sharp with slight traces of orig color in very protected areas around breech balls. Balance of receiver is toned to a pleasant silver with traces of color on bottom. Long tang trigger bow retains a pleasing amount of orig blue with typical handling and wear marks. Screws are fine with minor markings. Buttstock and forend exhibit fine wood to metal fit with no evidence of cracking. Checkering has been professionally recut and wood finish has been properly enhanced. Top lever right of center. Gun is tight and operates crisply. Ejectors strong. An absolutely wonderful high grade Smith gun. 50534-1 TJW (5,500-9,500) C&R – Lot 1122

*L.C. SMITH PRE-1913 PIGEON GRADE SHOTGUN.

SN 6628. Cal. 12 ga. 28″ nitro-steel bbls. 2-3/4″ chambers. F/F chokes. Twin beads. Matted rib engraved “HUNTER ARMS CO. MAKERS, FULTON, N.Y.”. Gold band in rib, pigeon engraved on rib extension. Splinter forend with ebony tip and banjo release. Automatic ejectors. Trap Grade engraved receiver. Left lockplate decorated with walking pigeon and touches of scroll work. Right lockplate engraved with flighted grouse and touches of scroll. Balance of receiver treated to areas of scroll as is top lever and long tang trigger bow. Double triggers. Straight grip stock. Brown solid recoil pad. LOP 14-1/4″ over pad. DAC 1-5/8″. DAH 2-1/2″. Automatic safety. CONDITION: Very good. Barrels retain orig blue with much thinning and areas of patina, especially above forend region and at muzzles and breeches. Bright bores. Receiver shows orig case color strongest in protected areas. Faded color slightly evident on areas of lockplates and bottom of receiver. Trigger bow with nice blue on bow and heavily worn in grip area from use. Forend is sound with thin finish and worn checkering. Buttstock is sound, fits nicely. Checkering is worn on grip. Very tight hairline grain checks behind lockplates. Overall wood finish is good, no doubt with light, hand rubbed oil added over the years. Top lever right of center. Gun is tight and operates crisply. Strong ejectors. 50980-7 TJW (3,000-4,500) C&R – Lot 1123

*L.C. SMITH PRE-1913 GRADE 3E EJECTOR 12 GAUGE SHOTGUN.

SN 205297. Cal. 12 ga. 28″ bbls, 2-3/4″ chambers, IC & Full chokes. Twin beads, concave matted rib. Splinter forend with banjo style release. Grade 3 ejector receiver. Left sideplate engraved with two quail vignette. Right sideplate engraved with ducks on marsh. Scroll engraving in assorted areas on balance of frame. Hunter One Trigger. Capped pistol grip with standard checkering. 1-1/8″ black plastic butt extension to solid red pad. LOP 15″ over extension and pad, DAC 1-7/8″, DAH 3-1/4″. Non-automatic safety. CONDITION: Very good. Bbls retain nearly all rich reapplied blue. Bbl markings crisp. Bbls are undinged. Bores are clean and bright. Receiver and top lever have returned to its silver color, engraving is clean and sharp. Screws slightly marred. Trigger bow has traces of orig blue. Stock and forend finish has been freshened. Top lever right of center. Gun is tight and functions crisply. Ejectors are strong. Early gun which has survived the years well. 50530-1 TJW (1,250-1,750) C&R – Lot 1124

*SPECTACULAR L.C. SMITH CROWN GRADE SHOTGUN.

SN RE102792. Cal. 12 ga. 32″ bbls with ventilated rib. 2-7/8″ chambers, so marked on right bbl flat. F/F chokes. Twin beads. Wedding band engraving at muzzles. Right bbl engraved at top “L.C. SMITH CROWN GRADE”. Left bbl engraved at top “MADE TO ORDER BY THE HUNTER ARMS CO. INC. FULTON, N.Y.”. Matted ventilated rib with engraved rib area at breech. Barrel wedge engraving at breech end. Jeweling on bbl breech faces and bbl flats. Crown Grade receiver elegantly engraved with much foliate scroll on sides, top and bottom. Both side plates engraved with oval vignette of two hunting dogs afield with stippled background surrounded by foliate engraving. Top lever engraved with scroll and crown inlaid with gold. Trigger bow engraved with foliate scrollwork and chain borders at edge. Hunter One Trigger. Gun is fitted with select fancy figured walnut with bold contrasts in color and grain in buttstock. Beavertail forend with banjo type forend release. Forend iron is nicely engraved with scroll and chain borders. Monte Carlo, capped pistol grip buttstock with White Line Junior ventilated recoil pad. LOP 14-3/8″ over pad. DAC 1-1/2″. DAH 1-3/4″. No safety. CONDITION: Barrels retain most of deep blue finish with slight browning tone. Wear at muzzles and slight thinning at breeches. Normal silvering on undersides of bbls at forend contact points. Bores are bright. Receiver retains a generous amount of lovely case color, strongest on rear sides and top. Color thinning on forward section of belly and front receiver sides from carry. Miniscule nick at juncture of receiver and side plate on left side. Top lever shows nice color. Rear of top tang silvered from handling. Trigger bow retains majority of its high polished blue with some thinning and flaking. Left side plate screw, and tang screws slightly marred. Nice forend finish with sharp clean checkering. Buttstock shows professional refinish and checkering enhancement. Slight difference in color and tone of wood pieces. Minor handling marks. Top lever right of center. Gun is tight, operates crisply. Ejectors are strong. 50966-6 TJW (7,500-12,500) C&R – Lot 1125

*RARE L.C. SMITH CROWN GRADE SINGLE BARREL TRAP GUN.

SN S115083.C. Cal. 12 ga. 32″ bbl, ventilated rib, 2-3/4″ chamber, Full choke. Twin beads. Wedding band engraving at muzzle, engraved wedges at breech. Bbl engraved “L.C. SMITH CROWN TRAP” on right side, “MADE TO ORDER BY THE HUNTER ARMS CO INC FULTON NY” on left side. Trap style beavertail forend with schnable tip, blued banjo release, forend iron case colored. Auto ejector. Crown Grade fully engraved receiver with vignette left side of two dog hunting scene & right side with oval vignette of two Pointers. Gold inlaid crown on top lever. Long tang trigger bow nicely engraved. Gun is mounted in nicely grained walnut. Checkered straight grip Monte Carlo buttstock with checkered cheeks. Reproduction Hawkins red vented pad. LOP 14-1/2″ over pad. DAC 1-3/8″. DAH 1-5/8″. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl with nicely aged blue with wear at muzzle, breech & forend attachment points. Light pitting under blue. Mirror bore. Receiver & top lever with above average amounts of orig case color with typical wear, mostly on belly & high sides of receiver. Blued trigger guard lightly dented & wavy where trigger joins tang. Nice wood finish which has been enhanced. Sharp checkering with scattered dents. Top lever slightly right. Gun is tight with crisp mechanics. Strong ejector. 50994-13 TJW (3,000-5,000) C&R – Lot 1126

*RARE AND DESIRABLE L.C. SMITH TRAP GRADE 12 GAUGE SHOTGUN FACTORY TWO BARREL SET.

SN RE127418. Cal. 12 ga. 32″ bbls, single front bead, concave matted rib. 2-3/4″ chambers, Full & Full chokes. Second set – 28″ bbls, single front bead, concave matted rib. CYL & MOD chokes. Both sets of bbls marked “TRAP GRADE” and have matching splinter forends with banjo type releases. Trap grade ejector, receiver with trap shooting scene on left lockplate and hunting scene on right lockplate. Single Miller trigger. Capped pistol grip Monte Carlo style buttstock. Hard rubber buttplate 1/2″ thick, marked “THE L.C. SMITH TRAP GUN”. LOP 13-5/8″ from single trigger in rear position, DAC 1″, DAH 2″. 3-position safety. Accompanied by factory letter which describes the gun being orig ordered with both sets of bbls. It was finished on December 13, 1929. According to the records, only 34 Trap Grades were shipped with a second set of factory bbls. PROVENANCE: The L.C. Smith Collection of Gerald Basham. CONDITION: Excellent. This rare factory two barrel set has remained in very nice mostly orig condition. 32″ bbls retain most of orig blue which is thinning in spots, no dings or dents. Bores are bright and unpitted. 28″ bbls retain majority of blue, thinning at muzzles, assorted handling marks from use, thinning slightly at breeches. Once again 2nd bbls are undented and bores are bright and unpitted. Each set of bbls has its correct matching forend, second forend marked “2” on underside. Receiver is nice, areas of color in protected areas. Slight areas of oxidation on breech balls. Engraving is sharp. Screws are very clean. Trigger bow retains most of its orig bright blue. Both forends and buttstock remain in very nice condition with assorted minor handling marks from use. May have at one time had finish added. All checkering is prominent. All wood is sound, fits nicely and with no typical cracks. This gun is tight and functions crisply, ejectors are strong. Top lever is to the right. This rare gun is a real survivor which remains in very nice condition. 50492-1 TJW (4,000-7,000) C&R – Lot 1127

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*L.C. SMITH TRAP GRADE FEATHERWEIGHT 16 GAUGE SHOTGUN.

SN FWE45403. Cal. 16 ga. 30″ bbls. 2-9/16″ chambers. F/F Chokes. Single bead sight. Concave matted rib. Splinter forend with banjo release. Automatic ejectors. Trap Grade engraved ejector featherweight receiver. Trap squad shooting scene on left sideplate. Right sideplate with hunting scene.Touches of scroll on receiver sides, top and bottom. Scroll embellished top lever and trigger bow. Double triggers. Capped pistol grip. Hard rubber buttplate. LOP 14-1/4″. DAC 1-3/4″. DAH 2-7/8″. 3-Postion safety. CONDITION: Good plus. Barrels retain large percentage of blue with light wear at muzzles. Blue loss on left bbl approx 4″ from muzzle with tiny marks in metal. Minor scattered dings on edges of top rib. Bright shiny bores. Receiver is treated to much deeply toned case color showing nice blues, putty and magenta hues. Most color loss at front bottom and forward sides of receiver from carry. Top lever nicely colored. Trigger bow with high polished blue with minor flaking loss at rear tang. Buttstock and forend are sound and in nice condition showing areas of orig finish. May have had light, wiped on finish added over the years. Small scar on left side of forend. Has repaired crack on right side of forend at rear, small chip bottom. Buttstock is very nice with areas of original varnish, finish may have been refreshed from grip rearward. Grip cap and buttplate excellent. Top lever at center. Gun is tight, operates crisply. Ejectors strong. 50980-6 TJW (3,500-5,250) C&R – Lot 1128

*L.C. SMITH TRAP GRADE SHOTGUN.

SN FWE24055. Cal. 12 ga. 28″ bbls, 2-3/4″ chambers, IC & Full chokes. Single metal bead, matted rib. Splinter forend. Trap Grade featherweight ejector receiver. Left lockplate engraved with trap shooters on line. Right lockplate engraved with hunting scene. Hunter One Selective Trigger. Capped pistol grip. Replacement “Noshoc” solid red pad. LOP 13-5/8″, DAC 1-5/8″, DAH 2-3/4″. Non-automatic safety. CONDITION: Good. Good bbl blue. Silver patch left bbl above forend. Bright bores with light frosting. Receiver silvered, sharp engraving. Traces of blue on trigger guard. Stock and forend refinished. Checkering recut. Evidence of professionally repaired cracks both sides of top tang. Top lever right. Gun is tight, operates crisp, strong ejectors. 50920-3 TJW (1,200-2,000) C&R – Lot 1129

*L.C. SMITH SKEET SPECIAL GRADE 20 GAUGE SHOTGUN WITH OPTIONS.

SN FWE138533. Cal. 20 ga. Unusual factory 27″ bbls, 2-3/4″ chambers, IC & CYL chokes. Automatic ejectors. Twin ivory beads, concave matted rib. Beavertail forend. Featherweight Ejector Skeet Special receiver. Left lockplate engraved with bird and skeet target. Right lockplate engraved with grouse in flight. Hunter One Trigger. Straight grip on a nicely figured piece of walnut. Checkered butt. LOP 14-3/8″, DAC 1-1/2″, DAH 2-1/4″. Non-automatic safety. Accompanied by factory letter that shows it is a Special Skeet grade with 27″ bbls. Finished on June 6, 1934. It was ordered with automatic ejectors, Hunter One Trigger and beavertail forend. Only 3 were made with this exact configuration. PROVENANCE: The L.C. Smith Collection of Gerald Basham. Special Note: This item(s) contains plant or animal properties that may be covered by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). We have taken care to ensure that this item(s) meets the standard for sale under the ESA. However, certain states and other countries have laws that are more restrictive than the ESA. It is the bidder’s responsibility to ensure that it is lawful to purchase or transport this item(s) into their state, and to obtain the necessary import and export approvals. Delay or failure to obtain any such permit or approval does not relieve the buyer of paying for the item(s) and consummating the purchase. CONDITION: Fine. This gun remains in excellent factory condition. Bbls retain most of their orig blue with light handling marks. Minor abrasion on left side of top rib 6″ back from muzzle. Bbls undented, undinged with bright unpitted bores. Receiver has maintained a large degree of orig case color which is faded yet strongly evident. Screws are fine. Long tang trigger bow still retains a majority of faded blue. Walnut buttstock has nice contrasting grain and is tight and uncracked. Both forend and buttstock show very nice sharp checkering and wood retains nearly all finish. Minor handling marks. Checkered butt remains clean. This gun is tight and functions crisply, ejectors are strong. A super example of a highly optioned L.C. Smith Skeet Special in 20 gauge! 50492-3 TJW (2,750-4,250) C&R; IVORY – Lot 1130

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*LATE PRODUCTION L.C. SMITH PREMIER SKEET EJECTOR 12 GAUGE SHOTGUN WITH OPTIONS.

SN FWS54449. Cal. 12 ga. 26″ bbls, 2-3/4″ chambers, Skeet & Skeet chokes. Twin beads, raised matted rib. Beavertail forend. Premier Skeet engraved featherweight ejector receiver. Left lockplate engraved with flying bird. Right lockplate engraved with clay pigeon. Selective Hunter One Trigger. Nicely grained straight grip stock with some flame figure. Checkered butt. LOP 14-1/8″, DAC 1-3/8″, DAH 2-3/8″. Automatic safety. Accompanied by a copy of a Wm Brophy signed L.C. Smith letter which describes this gun as configured. Shipped 9/21/1949. Also accompanying this gun is hang tag showing options as described. One of the last 200 guns to come off of the assembly line – perhaps “the last”. PROVENANCE: The L.C. Smith Collection of Gerald Basham. CONDITION: Fine. Gun retains nearly all blue on bbls. Bbl are undinged and undented. Bright unpitted bores. Receiver has vivid case color in protected areas, excellent screws. Trigger bow retains nearly all blue. Checkering on stock and forend is clean and sharp. Wood may have had light rubbed-on finish added. Minor handling marks. Top lever slightly left of center. 50492-6 TJW (2,500-4,000) C&R – Lot 1131

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*L.C. SMITH PIGEON GRADE TWO-BARREL SET SXS SHOTGUN.

SN 201295. Cal. 12 ga. Bbl #1: 30″ fluid steel with gold bar with engraved pigeon on rib. MOD & FULL chokes. Chambers are lengthened to 2-3/4″. Bbl #2: 30″ Damascus steel with pigeon engraved on top, gold inlaid bar is missing. CYL & IMP-CYL chokes. Chambers are 2-3/4″. Case colored sidelock action with hand engraving featuring pigeons on lockplates surrounded by arabesque scroll and straight line borders. Trigger guard bow has owner name “J.D.L. Hartman”. Dbl triggers with auto ejectors. Both sets of bbls have individual splinter forearm of checkered walnut with ebony inlaid tips. Half pistol grip stock of checkered fancy thin shell walnut. LOP: 14″ over crushed and age hardened Noshoc pad. leather covered 2-bbl case with accessory compartment in lid. Inside of lid marked with owner name “J.D.L. Hartman”. Accessory compartment contains second forearm with leather covered Heike’s hand protector, cleaning rod, brushes, patch jags, Tomlinson gun cleaner, Ideal gun cleaner and shaving brush. CONDITION: Bbl #1 retains 70% dull fading orig blue and have good bores. Right bbl has unraised dent 8-1/2″ from muzzle. Bbl #2 has faded browned finish still showing Damascus pattern. Bores are generally bright some very light pitting. Left bbl has evidence of raised dent 14-1/8″ from muzzle. Ejectors are out of time and not functioning. Both forearms have aged darken appearance with worn checkering. Refinished stock has worn checkering showing numerous scratches and handling marks with small crack extending from right lock. 51048-1 DS (3,500-5,500) C&R – Lot 1132

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*L.C. SMITH PRE-1913 PIGEON GRADE 12 GAUGE EJECTOR SHOTGUN.

SN 213564. Cal. 12 ga. 30″ bbls, 2-3/4″ chambers, Mod & Full chokes. Single front beads, concave matted rib marked “HUNTER ARMS CO MAKERS FULTON NY”. Gold band inlaid in rib, pigeon vignette engraved on rib extension. Splinter forend with banjo release with ebony wedge at tip. Pigeon Grade ejector receiver. Left lockplate engraved with pigeon in flight scene with scroll. Right lockplate engraved with pigeon in flight scene with scroll. Moderate scroll work on bottom and top of receiver. Double triggers. Straight grip walnut stock showing some nice figure and grain. Replacement solid red recoil pad. LOP 13-1/2″ over solid pad, DAC 1-5/8″, DAH 2-1/2″. Non-automatic safety. PROVENANCE: The L.C. Smith Collection of Gerald Basham. CONDITION: Very good. Bbls have restored blue. Markings are sharp. Minor ding left bbl, minor ding right bbl, barely visible from inside. Minor handling marks and thinning blues at breeches. Top rib edges have been scraped for 1″ section about 12″ from breech. Bores are bright and unpitted. Receiver has gone to silver, engraving is sharp and crisp. Screws slightly marred. Trigger bow retains all of reapplied finish. Stock and forend fit nicely. Checkering clean and sharp. Wood finish has been enhanced, shows very minor handling marks in wood. Gun is tight and operates crisply. Ejectors are strong. Very nice example of an early L.C. Smith Pigeon gun. 50492-5 TJW (2,750-4,250) C&R – Lot 1133

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*L.C. SMITH SPECIALTY GRADE SHOTGUN WITH 32″ BARRELS AND VENTILATED RIB.

SN RE 90362. Cal. 12 ga. 32″ bbls, 2-3/4″ chambers, IM/F chokes, ventilated rib. Faux twin beads. Bbls engraved on left side at breech “Geo. R. Dillon”. Schnable beavertail forend. Auto ejectors. Specialty grade ejector receiver with two quail on left sideplate, flying duck on right sideplate. Hunter One Trigger. Nice buttstock with nice grain & flame figure. Capped pistol grip. Red solid Kick-eez pad. LOP 14″. DAC 1-1/2″. DAH 1-3/4″. Non-auto safety. CONDITION: Very good. Bbls with nicely reapplied blue. Mirror bores. Receiver with nice orig case color primarily in protected areas. Blue trigger guard silvering at grip. Stock & forend finish excellent, lightly enhanced. Sharp checkering. Top lever at center. Gun is tight, operates crisply. Ejectors strong. 50994-18 TJW (3,000-5,000) C&R – Lot 1134

*FANTASTIC 32″ VENTILATED RIB L.C. SMITH SPECIALTY GRADE EJECTOR 12 GAUGE SHOTGUN.

SN RE94583. Cal. 12 ga. 32″ bbls, ventilated rib, twin beads. 2-3/4″ chambers, Full & Full chokes. Beavertail forend with banjo release. Automatic ejectors, Specialty Grade ejector receiver. Left lockplate engraved with pair of quail in cover. Right lockplate engraved with duck flying over marsh. Scroll engraving top and bottom areas of receiver. Hunter One Selective Trigger. Nicely grained walnut stock with capped pistol grip. LOP 14-1/4″, DAC 1-1/2″, DAH 2-1/8″. Hard rubber buttplate. Non-automatic safety. Accompanied by factory letter which describes this gun as configured with all of the options available in 1927. Gun was finished March 3, 1927. PROVENANCE: The L.C. Smith Collection of Gerald Basham. CONDITION: Fine. Bbls retain nearly all of their blue, very minor handling marks. One small abrasion on underside of left bbl, hardly noticeable. Bbls are undinged and undented. Bright unpitted bores. Receiver retains a generous amount of fading orig color. Engraving is sharp. Fine screws. Trigger bow has nearly all orig blue. Stock and forend remain in wonderful condition with sharp checkering and strong finish. Top lever right of center. Gun is tight and operates crisply. Strong ejectors. Very unique long bbl fully optioned Specialty Grade which will excite. 50492-2 TJW (2,500-4,000) C&R – Lot 1135

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*L.C. SMITH SPECIALTY GRADE FEATHERWEIGHT SHOTGUN.

SN FWE78956. Cal. 12 ga. 26″ bbls, 2-3/4″ chambers, IC & Mod chokes. Single metal bead, concave matted rib. Splinter forend. Specialty Grade featherweight ejector receiver. Left lockplate quail game scene. Right lockplate flying duck game scene. Foliate engraving selected areas. Double triggers. Capped pistol grip. Period of use solid red pad. LOP 14″, DAC 1-5/8″, DAH 2-1/2″. Automatic safety. PROVENANCE: Accompanied by L.C. Smith Collectors Association Letter. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain majority of bright blue, light wear at muzzles and breech. Breech faces show nice jeweling. Bores are bright and unpitted. Receiver with strong orig color with fading on bottom from carrying. Bright blue on trigger bow with some handling marks. Crisp screws. Stock and forend show oil rubbed refinish, some open grain on buttstock. Checkering sharp. Top lever right. Gun is tight, operates crisply, ejectors strong. A very handsome Specialty Grade. 50920-1 TJW (2,500-4,000) C&R – Lot 1136

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*L.C. SMITH SPECIALTY GRADE SHOTGUN.

SN RE14982. Cal. 12 ga. 30″ bbls, 2-3/4″ chambers, IC/IM chokes. Wide concave matted rib. Single bead. Splinter forend with banjo release and ebony tip. Auto ejectors. Ideal grade engraved ejector receiver. Left lockplate with two quail, right lockplate with flighted duck, all surrounded with foliate scroll. Hunter One Trigger. Capped pistol grip. Thin brown solid recoil pad. LOP 14-1/4″ over pad. DAC 1-1/2″. DAH 2-3/8″. Non-auto safety. CONDITION: Good as professionally refinished. Bbls nicely reblued with minor handling marks. Mirror bores. Receiver treated to nicely reapplied deep case color with loss at sharp edges, sharp engraving. Trigger guard blue with minor flaking. Forend & buttstock with gloss refinish, checkering prominent. Area of repair directly behind top tang which is lifting. Top lever right. Gun is tight, operates crisply. Ejectors strong. 50989-16 TJW (2,000-3,000) C&R – Lot 1137

*CHOICE LATE POST WAR L.C. SMITH 20 GAUGE IDEAL GRADE SHOTGUN.

SN S48933. Cal. 20 ga. 28″ bbls, 2-3/4″ chambers, Mod & Full chokes. Double bead sights. Raised matted rib. Beavertail forend. Foliate engraved Ideal Grade non-ejector feather weight receiver. Double triggers. Capped pistol grip. LOP 14-1/4″, DAC 1-1/2″, DAH 2-1/2″. Hard rubber buttplate. Automatic safety. This gun is accompanied by an orig hang tag showing configuration by SN and proof testing. Factory records show finish date 9/26/1949. PROVENANCE: Consignor affidavit stating gun was purchased from unsold L.C. Smith stock at Marlin after the buyout. Copy of Cody Firearms Record for this gun. CONDITION: As new, retains nearly all of its factory finishes. Bbls retain nearly all finish, with no dings or dents. Bright shiny bores. Bbls ring like chimes. Receiver and top lever are fully case colored and show virtually no wear. Screws are untouched. Trigger bow has all its bright blue. Stock and forend fit perfectly and show no cracks. Checkering fine and sharp. One small bruise in checkering left side of forend. Very minor handling marks in buttstock. Retains nearly all finish. Gun is tight and operates crisply. A striking 20 gauge Ideal Grade with factory options and hang tag. 50543-1 TJW (7,500-12,500) C&R – Lot 1138

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*BEAUTIFULLY RECONDITIONED L.C. SMITH IDEAL GRADE 20 GAUGE EJECTOR SHOTGUN WITH STUNNING WOOD.

SN FWE49769. Cal. 20 ga. 28″ bbls, 2-1/2″ chambers, IC & CYL chokes. Single front bead, concave matted rib. Underside of bbls marked “LONDON STEEL”. Splinter forend with banjo release. Beautiful foliate engraved Ideal Grade ejector Light weight receiver. Double triggers. Highly figured capped pistol grip with lovely marble grain. Hard rubber buttplate. LOP 14-3/4″, DAC 1-1/4″, DAH 2″. Automatic safety. Mfg 1922. CONDITION: Gun in “like new” condition since full professional restoration. Bbls retain all deep blued finish. All markings are crisp. No dings or dents. Bores clean and bright. Bbls ring true. Receiver and top lever have vivid color case hardening and show no wear. Trigger bow shows as new. Buttstock fits perfectly all around. Checkering expertly recut, sharp and correct. Top lever right of center. Operates crisply. Lovely eye-catching small bore ejector Ideal Grade with fantastic dimensions. 50545-1 TJW (3,250-5,250) C&R – Lot 1139

*HIGH ORIGINAL CONDITION L.C. SMITH IDEAL GRADE 12 GAUGE SHOTGUN.

SN R47190. Cal. 12 ga. 30″ London steel bbls. 2-3/4″ chambers. Choked mod/full. Full length matted rib with twin ivory beads. Regular frame size. Dbl triggers, extractors, automatic 3-position safety. Capped full pistol grip checkered in 2-point pattern with 14-3/16″ LOP over serrated lined hard rubber buttplate. Splinter forearm with banjo roll type release with ebony horn tip is checkered in 3-point pattern. Engraved in standard floral and leaf pattern with zig zag border and marked “L.C. Smith” on both sides. WEIGHT: 7lbs. 8oz. Special Note: This item(s) contains plant or animal properties that may be covered by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). We have taken care to ensure that this item(s) meets the standard for sale under the ESA. However, certain states and other countries have laws that are more restrictive than the ESA. It is the bidder’s responsibility to ensure that it is lawful to purchase or transport this item(s) into their state, and to obtain the necessary import and export approvals. Delay or failure to obtain any such permit or approval does not relieve the buyer of paying for the item(s) and consummating the purchase. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine. Bbls retain 95-99% original toned blue finish. Buttstock and forearm are extremely fine and retain most of their original finish with a couple light minor handling marks. Receiver retains 90-95% bright original case colors, starting to tone on bottom with hints of silver. Trigger guard retains 75-80% original blue as does forearm iron. Brilliant shiny bores. Crisp mechanics, very lightly used. An excellent benchmark L.C. Smith. 49816-1 JSL15 (3,000-5,000) IVORY – Lot 1140

*L.C. SMITH IDEAL GRADE EJECTOR SIDE BY SIDE SHOTGUN.

SN FW42520. Cal. 20 ga. 28″ London steel bbls. IC & MOD chokes. Chambers are opened to 2-3/4″ with lengthened forcing cones. Case colored sidelock action with open floral pattern engraving. Dbl triggers. Ebony tipped splinter forearm with capped pistol grip stock of black walnut with hand checkering. LOP: 13-3/4″ over orig buttplate. CONDITION: Bbls have lightly faded blue with scratches and spots of wear. Action has lightly visible case colors fading to silvery gray patina in carry areas. Stocks have semi gloss refinish with freshened checkering. Forearm has crack extending from tip to checkering with nail-type attempted repair. 50973-23 DS (2,000-2,750) C&R – Lot 1141

*VERY HANDSOME L.C. SMITH IDEAL GRADE 16 GAUGE EJECTOR SHOTGUN.

SN 202981. Cal. 16 ga. 26″ bbls, 2-3/4″ chambers, IC & Full chokes. Double beads. Raised matted rib. Underside of bbls marked “LONDON STEEL”. Splinter forend. Foliate engraved Ideal Grade light weight ejector receiver. Double triggers. Highly figured buttstock with capped pistol grip. Hard rubber buttplate. LOP 14″, DAC 1-1/2″, DAH 2-3/4″. Automatic safety. PROVENANCE: Accompanied by L.C. Smith Collectors Association Letter. CONDITION: Bbls retain nearly all of their deep blue finish. Blue thinning at muzzle, minor handling marks. No dings or dents. Bores clean and unpitted. Receiver retains generous case color, some vivid in protected areas. Underside faded from carry wear. Screws are crisp. Trigger bow retains great blue with silvering on tang. Stock and forend have had finish added, shows no cracks, very nice fit. Checkering is prominent. This gun is tight, operates crisply, ejectors are strong. Top lever right of center. A very nice example of a 16 gauge Ideal Grade with eye-catching wood. 50920-2 TJW (2,000-3,000) C&R – Lot 1142

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*LATE PRODUCTION POST-WAR L.C. SMITH FIELD GRADE LIGHTWEIGHT SHOTGUN.

SN FWS56304. Cal. 410 ga. 28″ bbls. 3″ chambers. F/F chokes. Single sighting plane solid rib. Single bead. Splinter snap on forend. Extractors. Field grade lightweight non ejector receiver. Double triggers. Capped checkered pistol grip. Hard rubber buttplate. LOP 14-1/4″. DAC 1-3/8″. DAH 2-3/8″. Automatic safety. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of Jim Baldwin. CONDITION: Very fine. Barrels retain nearly all of late production color blue, with very minor loss at muzzles. Several very small areas of blue loss on right bbl side approx 13″ from muzzle. A few very minor handling marks. Bores are bright. Receiver and top lever retain near perfect spectacular case color with mix of blues, putty and magenta hues. Trigger bow with bright blue, with finish loss at edges, and silvering on lower tang. Tang screw turned. Forend & buttstock have a like new appearance with low gloss finish and crisp clean checkering. Grip cap is fine and buttplate has tiniest blemish at tow. Top lever far right. Gun is tight and operates crisply. 50975-1 TJW (5,000-8,000) C&R – Lot 1142A

*DESIRABLE L.C. SMITH FEATHERWEIGHT EJECTOR 410 SHOTGUN.

SN FWE187936. Cal. .410. 28″ bbls, 3″ chamber, Full/Full choked. Twin metal beads. Solid matted rib. Splinter forend. Feather weight ejector receiver. Double triggers. Capped pistol grip. Hard rubber buttplate. LOP 14″, DAC 1-1/2″, DAH 2-1/2″. Auto safety. PROVENANCE: Remarkable William Larkin Moore Private Estate Collection of Fine Sporting Arms. CONDITION: Clean, solid gun. Bbls retain majority of orig blue. Bottom rib discolored along 7″ from muzzle. Bright unpitted bores. No dings or dents. Receiver retains generous amounts of faded case color. Sharp screws. Trigger bow bright blue. Forend and buttstock uncracked with professional finish added. Sharp checkering. Top lever right of center. Operates crisply, ejectors strong. A desirable 410 ejector L.C. Smith. 50595-18 TJW (4,000-6,500) C&R – Lot 1143

*L.C. SMITH LIGHT WEIGHT FIELD GRADE 20 GAUGE SHOTGUN.

SN FWS49957. Cal. 20 ga. 28″ bbls, 2-3/4″ chambers, chokes Mod & Full. Metal front bead. Raised matted rib. Standard Field Grade marking. Splinter forend. FW non-ejector receiver. Double triggers. Capped pistol grip, hard rubber buttplate. LOP 14-1/4″. DAC 1-3/8″. DAH 2-1/4″. Auto safety. PROVENANCE: Collection of Daniel C. Scott CONDITION: Fine. Bbls retain majority of great blue with some browning at muzzles. Scattered handling marks. Blue thinning slightly at breech. No dings or dents on bbls, bright and clean bores. Receiver & top lever retain vast majority of orig bright case colors, some fading on underside. Screws are crisp. Trigger guard bright blue. Stock and forend retain nearly all orig finish. Sharp checkering, minor handling marks. Stock has no cracks. Orig buttplate. Top level right of center. Mechanics are crisp and tight. Splendid collection quality L.C. Smith. 50709-20 TJW (2,000-3,000) C&R – Lot 1144

*L.C. SMITH FEATHERWEIGHT .410 GAUGE SHOTGUN.

SN FW127779. Cal. 410 ga. 26″ bbls, 3″ chambers, Full & Full chokes. Single bead, raised matted rib. Splinter forend. Non-ejector featherweight receiver. Double triggers. Capped pistol grip with nicely grained buttstock. Hard rubber buttplate. LOP 14″, DAC 1-5/8″, DAH 2-5/8″. Automatic safety. CONDITION: As new as fully restored. Bbls retain all deep blue finish. Bores bright and unpitted. Receiver and top lever nicely recolored and show no wear. Trigger bow deep blue, no wear. Fine screws. Buttstock and forend restored to as new with fine fit and checkering. Top lever right. Gun is tight and operates crisply. A top shelf restoration. 50953-3 TJW (3,500-5,000) C&R – Lot 1145

*L.C. SMITH 410 FIELD GRADE SHOTGUN.

SN FW201556. Cal. 410. 26″ bbls, 3″ chambers, Full/Full chokes. Twin metal beads. Raised matted rib. Splinter forend. Featherweight non-ejector receiver. Double triggers. Capped pistol grip. Hard rubber buttplate. LOP 14″, DAC 1-3/8″, DAH 2-1/2″. Non-auto safety. PROVENANCE: Accompanied by L.C. Smith factory letter confirming configuration and ship date March 12, 1943. The L.C. Smith Collection of Gerald Basham. CONDITION: Solid overall condition. Bbl retain orig blue with thinning from carry at breeches. Assorted handling marks. No dings or dents. Bores are clean and bright. Receiver retains a light amount of orig case color on sides and top. Bottom is silver from carry. Some screws show turning. Trigger bow is silvered from carry with some blue remaining. Stock and forend show light renewed finish. Checkering slightly dulled. Top lever right of center. Operates crisply. A solid L.C. Smith 410 ready for the field. 50492-4 TJW (3,000-5,000) C&R – Lot 1146

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*L.C. SMITH FEATHERWEIGHT FIELD GRADE SHOTGUN.

SN FWS38108. Cal. 20 ga. 28″ bbls, 2-3/4″ chambers, Mod & Full chokes. Single metal bead, raised matted rib. Splinter forend. Field grade non-ejector receiver. Double triggers. Capped pistol grip. Replacement hard rubber buttplate. LOP 14-1/8″, DAC 1-1/4″, DAH 2-1/8″. Automatic safety. CONDITION: Fine, as partially restored. Bbls retain most of their org bright blue with thinning and carry wear above forend and breech. Case colors on receiver are vivid and bright with slight carry wear on belly. Fine screws. Trigger guard bright blue, showing no wear. Stock and forend have been treated to professional refinish. Fine fit and refreshed checkering. Top lever right. Gun is tight and operates crisply. 50953-4 TJW (2,200-3,200) C&R – Lot 1147

*LOVELY L.C. SMITH FIELD GRADE 20 GAUGE FEATHERWEIGHT SHOTGUN.

SN FW205823. Cal. 20 ga. 28″ bbls, 2-3/4″ chambers, M/F chokes, single sighting plane rib, front bead. Splinter forend. Extractors. Double triggers. Capped pistol grip. Hard rubber buttplate. LOP 14″. DAC 1-1/2″. DAH 2-3/8″. Auto safety. CONDITION: Very good plus. Bbls have kept nearly all their orig blue with slight thinning at muzzles & at breeches. Very minor handling marks. Mirror bores. Generous amounts of orig case color on receiver & top lever, thinning on bottom. Bright factory blued trigger guard, thinning at edges. Factory varnish on forend & buttstock with good checkering & slight handling marks, perhaps light wiped on finish applied. Teeny chip where left side wood meets receiver on underside. Buttplate & grip cap excellent. Top lever far right. Tight gun, crisp mechanics. 50994-19 TJW (1,750-2,750) C&R – Lot 1148

*L.C. SMITH FIELD GRADE FEATHERWEIGHT EJECTOR SHOTGUN.

SN FWE150962. Cal. 12 ga. 28″ bbls, 2-3/4″ chambers, IC & Full chokes. Single metal bead, concave matted rib. Splinter forend. Field grade featherweight ejector receiver. Double triggers. Capped pistol grip. Nicely grained buttstock. Hard rubber buttplate. LOP 14-1/4″, DAC 1-1/2″, DAH 2-3/8″. Non-automatic safety. CONDITION: Fine. Bbls deep blue with slight thinning at muzzles and breech. Bores shiny and unpitted. Receiver and top lever with bold orig case color with carry wear on forward underside. Trigger bow bright blue and some oxidation. Screws are marred. Buttstock and forend remain orig finish with minor crazing. Small area dulled finish left side comb. Small chip right side top tang where meets sideplate, beginning slight hairline crack behind right sideplate. Checkering nice. Top lever right. Gun is tight, operates crisply, strong ejectors. 50953-2 TJW (1,500-2,000) C&R – Lot 1149

*L.C. SMITH IDEAL GRADE FEATHERWEIGHT SHOTGUN.

SN FWE203046. Cal. 12 ga. 30″ bbls, 2-3/4″ chambers, Full & Full chokes. Single bead, raised matted rib. Splinter forend. Ideal Grade ejector receiver with foliate engraving. Double triggers. Capped pistol grip. Hard rubber buttplate. LOP 14-1/4″, DAC 1-5/8″, DAH 2-3/4″. Automatic safety. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain deep blue with wear at muzzles and breech. Small patch oxidation 4″ back from left muzzle. Bores bright and unpitted. Receiver with generous amount of orig color, strongest in protected areas. Forward receiver shows carry wear. Trigger bow with bright blue, minor patches of oxidation. Minuscule grain check behind right lockplate. Buttstock likely refinished. Top lever right. Gun is tight, operates perfectly, strong ejectors. 50920-4 TJW (1,000-1,500) C&R – Lot 1150

*RARE MERIDEN ARMS “58 DIAMOND” GRADE 12 GA SHOTGUN.

SN 40870. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Cham. 30″ fine Damascus bbls, Meriden legend stamped on rib. Case colored sidelock action features small game bird vignettes surrounded by scroll flourishes and “THE NEW AUBREY” on the toe of each lockplate. Receiver floorplate and trigger bow also engraved in fanciful scroll work. Double trigger extractor. Fine fancy feather crotch walnut, splinter forend, capped pistol grip, multi point checkering, horn buttplate, 13-7/8″ LOP. CONDITION: Very fine. Gun retains most of its factory orig finish. Bbls with strong Damascus pattern with a few light rubs and thin spots to the bbl brown. Receiver retains most of its factory case color vivid in protected areas, the balance turning silver. Stock and forend are sound with sharp checkering and a few scattered rubs and dings from handling. Buttplate good. Bright shiny bores, mechanics crisp, action tight. 50507-19 JWD (2,000-4,000) C&R – Lot 1151

*LOVELY HIGH CONDITION GRADED MERIDEN FIREARMS CO SIDELOCK SHOTGUN.

SN 47704. Cal. 12 ga. 28″ Krupp Steel bbls, 2-3/4″ chambers, Full & Full chokes. Left side of watertable is stamped “K28″ above SN, indicating 28” Krupp bbls. Right side of watertable stamped “55”, indicating grade. Matted rib, single bead front sight. Touches of wedge engraving at bbl breeches. Splinter forend with Anson & Deely latch. Touches of engraving on latch and forend iron. 3-point checkering pattern. Extractors. Engraved receiver is treated to lovely touches of banknote scroll. Left side lockplate engraved with two quail and scroll work. Right side lockplate with two pheasants and scroll work. Both lockplates engraved “The Meriden Fire Arms Co”. Engraving on and behind breech balls. Belly of receiver with two engraved birds, banknote scroll and border around floorplate screw. Top lever with touch of banknote engraving. Hingepin engraved. All screws engraved. Bottom of trigger bow with scroll work. Nicely figured buttstock with 5-point checkered capped pistol grip. Bakelite buttplate. LOP 13-7/8″. Automatic safety. CONDITION: Very good. Barrels retain over 95% of their orig blue with scattered light oxidation peppering, especially on underside ahead of forend. Light handling wear at breeches. Mirror bright bores. Receiver and sideplates retain a majority of their orig case color. Color thinning on breech balls and very front of receiver and sharp edges from carry. Slight peppering of light oxidation, mostly on underside and top of top lever. Trigger bow with high polish blue and light oxidation with blue thinning on lower tang. Screws very nice. Wood appears to have orig finish. Forend hardware has gone bright. Checkering sharp on forend and grip. Some light flaking to buttstock finish. Slight tight hairline cracks behind left and right lockplates. Some bumps in checkering. Buttstock with slight scattered handling marks. Buttplate toe chipped. Top lever at center.Gun is tight, operates crisply. 50980-4 TJW (2,000-3,500) C&R – Lot 1152

*LOVELY BAKER GUN CO. PARAGON GRADE SHOTGUN.

SN 1023. Cal. 12 ga. 30″ Damascus bbls with concave matted rib, single front metal bead. 2-3/4″ chambers, Full & Full chokes. Non-ejector Paragon grade sidelock receiver. Marked “P.D.” on watertable. Breech balls engraved with scroll engraving and stippling. Touches of banknote scroll and floral engr on sides of receiver and on underside. Left lockplate engraved “Baker Gun Co.” with Setter. Right side lockplate with Pointer. Screws engraved. Snap on splinter forend with ebony tip, checkered in 2-point pattern with star engraved on iron. Trigger bow engraved with grouse in flight. Double triggers. Capped pistol grip, 2-point checkering on grip. Black “BAKER” buttplate. LOP 14-1/8″. DAC 1-1/2″. DAH 2-5/8″. Non-automatic safety. CONDITION: Fine. Barrels retain a lovely brown Damascus pattern with wear above forend area and at breeches. Bores are mirror bright. Receiver engraving sharp with orig case color in protected areas and traces on sideplates. Trigger bow has silvered. Wood is sound and fits nicely. Left stock has a scratch behind grip area. Checkering has worn over the years. Grip cap and buttplate excellent. Top lever at center. Gun is tight, operates crisply. 50980-8 TJW (3,000-5,000) C&R – Lot 1153

NICHOLS & LEFEVER E QUALITY CROSSOVER STOCK HAMMER SIDE BY SIDE SHOTGUN.

SN 5490. Cal. 10 ga. 31-1/4″ bbls of twist steel. CYL & CYL bores. 2-7/8″ chambers. Thumb lever sidelock hammer action with dbl triggers and extractors having case colored finish and border line engraving. Checkered walnut forearm with release in steel tip. Crossover stock bent to right allowing left-eyed shooter to use his right shoulder. Stock is of fancy thin shell walnut with hand checkering. LOP: 13-1/4″ over steel shotgun buttplate. PROVENANCE: Lifetime Lefever Arms Collection of Scott Lefever. CONDITION: Bbls retain good brown finish with fading to patina in carry areas and showing good Damascus pattern. Bores have light pitting. Left bbl has unraised dent 7-3/4″ from muzzle. Forearm has sticking latch bar making reassembly difficult. Forearm has good refinish with small chips along bbl channel. Stock has an area of added wood repair on left side of butt. 50255-4 DS (2,750-4,750) – Lot 1154

*LEFEVER ARMS COMPANY EE GRADE COMPENSATED ACTION SXS SHOTGUN.

SN 53361. Cal. 12 ga. Bbls are 32″ of Damascus steel. Fixed FULL & FULL chokes. Dbl beads. Case colored side plate action with ejectors, dbl triggers and cocking indicators. Engraving features vignettes of pointing dogs on sideplates with fancy borders and highlights of foliate scroll. Checkered walnut splinter forearm, checkered pistol grip stock of fancy thin shell walnut featuring hard rubber grip cap and having silver name plate on toe line with initials “E.E.N”. LOP: over orig buttplate is 13-3/4″. PROVENANCE: Lifetime Lefever Arms Collection of Scott Lefever. CONDITION: Bbls retain much of orig brown finish showing good Damascus pattern and becoming light in carry areas. Bores have some very light pitting. Action shows fading visible case colors on sideplates and in protected areas. Balance has faded to even gray patina. Stock and forearm have lightly worn finish, checking wear on forearm with scattered dents, scratches and handling marks. 50255-1 DS (2,500-4,500) C&R – Lot 1155

*LEFEVER ARMS CO FE GRADE SIDE BY SIDE SHOTGUN.

SN 40625. Cal. 16 ga. 28″ bbl of Damascus steel. FULL & FULL chokes. 2-1/2″ chambers. Dbl beads. Case colored compensated sideplated action with auto ejectors, dbl triggers and cocking indicators. Engraving features mallard on right lock with a shorebird on left lock surrounded by straight line borders and accents of foliate scroll. Checkered walnut splinter forearm with engraved steel tip and floorplate. Pistol grip walnut stock with hand checkering with hard rubber grip cap. LOP: 14-1/8″ over thin London type pad. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Jim Beckley. CONDITION: Bbls have faded brown finish showing Damascus pattern. Bores are bright with areas of light pitting. Action shows fading case colors on sideplates with balance fading to gray. Stocks have worn finish and checkering showing scattered scratches and marks. 50633-6 DS (2,500-4,000) C&R – Lot 1156

LEFEVER ARMS CO SPECIAL ORDER EE GRADE SIDE BY SIDE SHOTGUN.

SN 19907. Cal. 10 ga. 28″ bbl of Damascus steel. MOD & FULL chokes. 2-7/8″ chambers. Compensated sideplated ejector action with cocking indicators and dbl triggers. Engraving features hunting dogs on sideplates with dog carrying woodcock on trigger guard bow surrounded by fancy borders and foliate scroll highlights. Checkered walnut splinter forearm with steel tip and ebony insert. straight hand replacement stock of fancy thin shell walnut with point pattern hand checkering having silver nameplate at toeline. LOP: 13-7/8″ over Lefever buttplate. CONDITION: Bbls have partially faded brown finish showing good Damascus pattern. Good bores. Action retains lightly visible case colors on sideplates and protected areas with balance fading to gray patina. Refinished forearm shows checkering wear and scattered marks having chips at iron. Stock shows handling marks and dents with filled chip at toe. A nice sporty lightweight big bore Lefever! 50951-1 DS (1,000-2,250) – Lot 1157

*PAIR OF LEFEVER NITRO SPECIAL .410 GAUGE SHOTGUNS.

SN 347999, 202206. Cal. 410 ga. 1) SN 347999. 26″ bbls, 3″ chambers, MOD & Full chokes. Single bead sight. Splinter forend. Non-ejector receiver. Double triggers. Capped pistol grip. LOP 14″, DAC 1-3/4″, DAH 2-3/4″. Automatic safety. 2) SN 202206. 26″ bbls, 3″ chambers, CYL & Full chokes. Twin beads. Splinter forend. Non-ejector receiver. Double triggers. Uncapped pistol grip. Hard rubber buttplate. LOP 13-1/2″, DAC 2″, DAH 3-1/8″. Automatic safety. PROVENANCE: Lifetime Lefever Arms Collection of Scott Lefever. CONDITION: 1) Fair. Bbls retain majority of orig blue with handling marks. Bright unpitted bores. Gray patina on receiver and trigger guard. Sound buttstock and forend. Replacement buttplate and grip, both undersized and damaged. Gun does not open fully to recock. 2) Fair. Bbls retain orig blue with wear at muzzle and breech. Left bbl bulge 3-1/2″ back from muzzle. Receiver and trigger guard gray patina. Stock and forend sound, finish added. Checkering worn. Gun tight, operates well. 50255-3 TJW (2,500-4,500) C&R – Lot 1158

*LOVELY ITHACA NID GRADE 5 12 GAUGE SHOTGUN.

SN 448113. Cal. 12ga. Chambers 2-3/4″ with forcing cones relieved. 30″ bbls with matted solid rib, twin beads. CYL/MOD chokes. Splinter forend with black ebony inlay. Highly engraved ejector receiver with silver inlay game bird vignette on each side. Balance of receiver heavily engraved with foliate and border engraving. Cocking indicators. Sgl selective trigger. Capped pistol grip. 13-3/4″ LOP from rear position sgl trigger over Ithaca sunburst pad. DAC 1-1/2″, 2-1/4″ DAH. Non-automatic safety. PROVENANCE: Remarkable William Larkin Moore Private Estate Collection of Fine Sporting Arms. CONDITION: A stunning high grade Ithaca both metal and wood. Bbls retain nearly all reapplied finish. Bores bright, shiny and unpitted. Two miniscule, cosmetic insignificant dings on left bbl, which do not show to inside. All typical Grade 5 markings. Receiver has gone to muted patina with minor case color in protected areas. Trigger bow nicely engraved with freshened finish. This Grade 5 Ithaca has been treated to fantastic American walnut with bold figure and color in both forend and buttstock. Fantastic fine line Grade 5 checkering is clean and sharp. Top lever is on center. This shotgun is a gorgeous piece of American high grade workmanship. 50595-3 TJW (4,000-6,000) C&R – Lot 1159

*ITHACA NID GRADE 4E 16 GAUGE VENTILATED RIB SHOTGUN.

SN 443540. Cal. 16ga. Chambers 2-9/16″, 30″ bbls with ventilated rib, twin beads, bbl flats jeweled. Chokes FULL/FULL. Beavertail forend with black ebony inlay at tip. 4E engraved ejector action with game bird scene on each side with generous scroll work, sides top and bottom. Cocking indicators. Sgl selective trigger. Capped pistol grip. 14″ LOP over Ithaca sunburst pad from sgl trigger. DAC 1-1/2″, 2-1/2″ DAH. Non-automatic safety. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Jim Beckley. CONDITION: Very good condition overall. Bbls retain much orig blue with substantial thinning from handling at breech and balance thin in spots with normal handling marks. Bore bright, shiny and unpitted. Standard Grade 4 markings. Receiver retains fair amount of case color in protected areas, balance fading to silver. Trigger bow greyed from wear. Incorrect trigger bow screw. Forend is nice and sound with much finish evident, may have had finish added. Buttstock shows significant handling marks and loss of a reapplied finish in those areas. Two hairline cracks at top of each stock cheek where it joins receiver. Grade 4 checkering is vivid. Gun is slightly loose with forend off. Locks up tight with forend in place. Top lever at center. Left bbl fires first with selector in either position. This is a very nice Grade 4 vent rib gun that will show very well with minor refreshing to buttstock finish. This is a desirably configured and optioned gun in the popular 16ga. 50633-5 TJW (3,000-5,000) C&R – Lot 1160

*IMPRESSIVE ITHACA GUN COMPANY NID GRADE 2 MAGNUM 10.

SN 500979. Cal. 10ga. Chambers 3-1/2″, 30″ bbls with solid matted rib and single brass front bead. Factory marked 4/4 (FULL/FULL). Splinter type forend with ebony inlay at tip. Engraved #2 style ejector action with game bird scenes on right and left sides; generous engraving on top and bottom of action, as well as trigger bow. Dbl triggers. Nicely figured American walnut buttstock with capped pistol grip. 14-1/2″ LOP over hard rubber buttplate. DAC 1-1/2″, DAH 2-3/4″. Automatic safety. PROVENANCE: Remarkable William Larkin Moore Private Estate Collection of Fine Sporting Arms. CONDITION: This is a very lovely example of a high condition Ithaca graded 10 magnum. These massive bbls retain nearly all of their factory blue with sharp engraving line at breeches. Bores are bright and unpitted. No dings or dents. Receiver retains a majority of its orig color, fading at carry point at bottom of receiver. Trigger bow faded blue. Clean screws. Stock is an amazing piece of flame figured walnut; Grade 2 style checkering sharp and crisp. Buttstock and forend finish may have been treated to a light professional enhancement. Very minor handling marks. Top lever slightly right of center. This shotgun is tight, mechanics operate crisply. This is a very impressive example of the big Ithaca Mag 10 in Grade 2 with less than 200 made in this grade. 50595-15 TJW (3,500-5,500) C&R – Lot 1161

*ITHACA GUN NID GRADE 2E 16 GAUGE SHOTGUN.

SN 463773. Cal. 16ga. Factory marked 2-3/4″ chambers, 28″ bbls with metal front bead and solid matted rib. Factory marked 2/4 (MOD/FULL). Splinter forend with black ebony insert at tip. Grade 2 engraved ejector action. Dbl triggers. Nicely figured wood with capped pistol grip. 14-1/2″ LOP over Ithaca sunburst pad. DAC 1-1/2″, DAH 2-1/2″. Automatic safety. PROVENANCE: Remarkable William Larkin Moore Private Estate Collection of Fine Sporting Arms. CONDITION: This is a very nice example of a 16ga Grade 2 ejector Ithaca. Bbls retain most of their blue finish with some thinning and handling marks. Bores are bright, shiny and unpitted. Clean, typical Ithaca markings. Receiver retains a generous amount of case color with fading on carry points. Very nice stock and forend with much finish with minor handling marks commensurate with use. Top lever right of center. Gun is tight and operates crisply. A very nice graded 16 gauge shotgun with lovely dimensions. 50595-9 TJW (3,000-5,000) C&R – Lot 1162

*ITHACA NID FIELD GRADE 410 SHOTGUN.

SN 463578. Cal. 410. Factory marked 3″ chambers, 26″ bbl marked “New Ithaca Field Grade”. Sgl brass front bead, factory marked 2/4 (MOD/FULL). Snap-on forend with black ebony inlay at tip. Field grade non-ejector action with border line engraving. Dbl triggers. Straight grain walnut with figure at butt. Capped pistol grip. 14″ LOP to hard rubber buttplate. DAC 1-1/2″, 2-3/4″ DAH. Automatic safety. PROVENANCE: Remarkable William Larkin Moore Private Estate Collection of Fine Sporting Arms. CONDITION: Gun retains very nice condition. Fading bbl blue, with some thinning and handling marks. Bright, shiny, unpitted bores. No dents or dings. Crisp factory markings. Receiver has gone to light grey patina. Stock and forend appear to have finish added. Checkering sharp and re-cut. Minor chipping to wood finish along with usual handling marks. Forend iron and trigger bow bright blue. Top lever right of center. Gun functions nicely, and is tight. Screws are fine. A very lively, dainty 410. 50595-13 TJW (3,750-5,250) C&R – Lot 1163

*ITHACA FLUES GRADE 1 20 GAUGE SHOTGUN.

SN 372538. Cal. 20 ga. Chambers 2-5/8″, 26″ bbls with matted rib and sgl solid brass bead. Marked at factory 2/4 (MOD/FULL). Snap-on splinter forend. Grade 1 engraved extractor action. Bold foliate engraving on sides and floorplate. Dbl triggers and capped pistol-grip buttstock with Ithaca Gun Company factory buttplate. 14″ LOP. DAC 1-3/4″, DAH 2-3/4″. Automatic safety. CONDITION: This is an above average Grade 1 20 gauge. Bbls retain thinning factory blue with normal carry wear and fading. Bores are clean, bright and unpitted. Receiver retains a pleasant amount of factory case color on sides and thinning color on bottom from carry. Engraving sharp. Plain grain stock in forend with clean checkering and finish added with light crazing. Light scattered handling marks throughout. Chip on front right side edge of forend. Top lever right of center. Shotgun is tight and operates crisply. Screws are nice. This is a very nice example of a Grade 1 small bore Ithaca. 50530-6 TJW (1,250-1,750) C&R – Lot 1164

*ITHACA KNICK GRADE 5 SINGLE BARREL TRAP GUN.

SN 405063. Cal. 12 ga. 32″ ventilated rib bbl 2-3/4″ chamber. Full choke. Raybar type front sight and center bead. Automatic ejector. Foliate scroll engraving on sides of bbl breeches. Trap style beaver tail forend with forend latch and iron nicely engraved. Grade 5 receiver. Left side engraved with gold pheasant inlay inside oval, with balance of side panel covered with deep foliate scroll and chain link border. Right side receiver engraved with gold woodcock inside oval with balance of side panel covered with deep foliate scroll and chain link border. Receiver top matted with borders engraved with punch dots and wavy lines. Floorplate engraved with foliate scroll. Belly of receiver with engraved eagle and Ithaca address. Engraved screws. Trigger bow has foliate scroll as does top tang. Forend and capped pistol grip buttstock are select fancy grain figured walnut. Checkered side panels with fleur-de-lis checkering pattern on grip. Ithaca sunburst recoil pad. LOP 14-1/2″ over pad. DAC 1-1/2″. DAH 2″. CONDITION: Barrel retains very high percentage of orig blue, with slight wear at muzzle. Right side of bbl has raisin size patch of oxidation which is bright. Minor scratches and handling marks. Blue loss on underside of bbl at forend contact points. Bore shiny, may have had slight polish. Receiver has nice amount of deep case color with underside showing wear from use. Screws are excellent. Nice trigger bow blue, silvering at edges. Lower tang has gone bright from use. Both stock and forend have been refinished with checkering worn mostly smooth and filled with finish. Slight separation between buttstock and recoil pad. Gun is tight. Crisp mechanics with automatic ejector inoperable. 50980-1 TJW (2,500-4,000) C&R – Lot 1165

*ITHACA NID GRADE 4E 16 GAUGE SHOTGUN WITH OPTIONS.

SN 443539. Cal. 16ga. Chambers 2-9/16″, 30″ bbls with ventilated rib and twin beads. Chokes IC/FULL. Beavertail forend with black ebony insert. Grade 4 engraved ejector action with one game bird scene on each side and foliate engraving, sides, top and bottom. Cocking indicators. Sgl selective trigger. Nicely grained walnut checkered in Grade 4 style with capped pistol grip. 13-1/2 LOP from rear position trigger over replaced Ithaca sunburst recoil pad. DAC 1-1/2″, DAH 2-1/4″. Monogrammed shield on underside of butt. Non-automatic safety. PROVENANCE: Remarkable William Larkin Moore Private Estate Collection of Fine Sporting Arms. CONDITION: Very handsome Grade 4 16 gauge with some renewed finishes. Bbls retain nearly all reapplied finish. Two holes at breech end of ventilated rib with filler screws. Two plugged holes in bottom rib under forend. Bores remain shiny and unpitted. Clean exterior markings. Receiver retains orig color in protected areas. Stock and forend retain nice finish with sharp engraving. Handsome grain and figure. Trigger bow has all bright reapplied finish. Top lever slightly right of center. Gun is tight, functions very nicely. A clean unusual 16ga Ithaca Grade 4. 50595-12 TJW (3,500-5,500) C&R – Lot 1166

*SCARCE ITHACA NID GRADE 4E TRAP GUN WITH VENTILATED RIB.

SN 453700. Cal. 12ga. Chambers 2-3/4″, 32″ ventilated rib bbls with triple beads. Chokes FULL/FULL. Beavertail forend with black ebony inlay. Grade 4 engraved ejector action with game bird scene right and left sides. Cocking indicators. Top sides and bottom treated to foliate scroll. Sgl selective trigger, foliate scroll on trigger bow. Monte Carlo style stock with capped pistol grip. 14″ LOP over Ithaca sunburst pad. DAC 1-3/4″, 1-3/4 at DAH top of Monte Carlo. Non-automatic safety. PROVENANCE: Remarkable William Larkin Moore Private Estate Collection of Fine Sporting Arms. CONDITION: An impressive graded Ithaca trap gun ready for the trap field. Bbls retain much of their orig blue with thinning both sides, especially above forend. Underside marked “Best Fluid Steel”. Jeweling on bbl flats. Triple beads with front bead broken below rib. Left bbl professionally engraved at breech “E. F. Christensen”. Bores are bright, shiny and unpitted; no dings or dents. Typical Ithaca Grade 4 markings. Receiver has faded to a lovely grey patina, with color in protected areas. Trigger bow blue faded from use. Minor punch marks on edges of trigger bow. Nicely grained forend and stock with figure and color. Wonderful Grade 4 checkering. Retaining clean finish with minor handling marks. Un-monogrammed shield on underside of buttstock. Top lever right of center. Gun remains tight and functions crisply, strong ejectors. Truly a very unique Grade 4 trap gun. 50595-4 TJW (3,500-5,500) C&R – Lot 1167

*ITHACA KNICK GRADE 4E SIGNAL BARREL TRAP SHOTGUN.

SN 405037. Cal. 12 ga. 30″ bbl, ventilated rib. 2-3/4″ chamber, Full choke. Raybar front sight with mid-bead. Scroll on bbl breech sides. Trap style forend. Auto ejector. Grade 4 engraved receiver with moderate touches of banknote scroll work on sides and bottom. Left side shooting scene, right side Indian archer. Top lever and trigger bow engraved, receiver top stippled. Engraved screws. Gold washed trigger. Capped pistol grip stock with fleur-de-lis checkering. Blank gold initial oval in toe line. Ithaca Sunburst recoil pad. LOP 14-1/2″. DAC 1-1/2″. DAH 1-7/8″. CONDITION: Fine. Barrel retains nearly all deep blue with slight marks on underside of bbl from forend attachment. Bright bore. Receiver retains nearly all of its deep case coloring, as does the top lever. Color loss on top tang from use. Trigger bow with nearly of its blue. Trigger gold wash worn. Screws excellent with top tang screw slightly marred. Wood finish excellent with very minor handling marks to forend, buttstock has numerous scratches in finish at toe and light scattered nicks. Top lever right. Gun is very tight, operates crisply. Ejector strong. 50980-2 TJW (2,000-3,000) C&R – Lot 1168

*IVER JOHNSON SKEETER TWO BBL SET SIDE BY SIDE SHOTGUN.

SN 2598E. Cal. 12 ga. Bbl 1) 26″ solid rib having fixed IC & MOD chokes. Chambers lengthened to 3″. Bbl 2) Shortened to 26″ solid rib having fixed CYL & CYL chokes. Both bbls have white synthetic beads and orig beavertail forearms of fancy checkered walnut. Boxlock action with auto ejectors and dbl triggers. Fancy walnut stock has hand checkering and hard rubber pistol grip cap. LOP: 15-1/8″ over aftermarket Decelerator pad. CONDITION: Both sets of bbls have good blued finish with good bright bores. Stock and both forearms have good gloss refinish with freshened checkering. Forearm for bbl 1 has crack between iron and rear attachment screws. Stock has small chips behind top tang. Action retains most of its added case colored finish. SNs on frame, bbls and forearm irons show evidence of some restamping. 51053-1 DS (2,500-4,500) C&R – Lot 1169

*FACTORY ENGRAVED 21-4 WINCHESTER MODEL 21 SKEET GRADE SHOTGUN.

SN 23527. Cal. 12 ga. 28″ bbls, “3 IN. & 2 3/4 CHAM.” marked on left side of bbl. Marked “WS-1 / WS-2″ chokes. Engine turned bbl lug & flats. Wedding band engraving at breeches. Bradley red front & center bead. Beavertail forend, checkered in diamond pattern. Inside of forend iron engine turned. Auto ejectors. Model 21 receiver has been upgraded to Style 21-4 factory engraving July 7, 1978, as per Cody letter, when the 3” chamber was factory modified. Cody letter reflects multiple subsequent return and repair records on this gun. Gun marked “SKEET” on floorplate ahead of trigger bow. Single selective trigger. Nicely grained walnut, Winchester capped pistol grip with checkered cheeks. LOP 13-1/2″ over brown Winchester solid pad. DAC 1-5/8″. DAH 2-3/8″. Auto safety. Accompanied by Cody Firearms Museum letter. CONDITION: Fine as refinished. Gun retains nearly all factory reapplied blue, small spot of oxidation at right muzzle. Mirror bores. Wood has been refinished, checkering sharp, slight handling marks in wood. Recoil pad fit not perfect. Gun has wobble at hinge, closes tight. Top lever right. Operates crisply. Strong ejectors. 50545-2 TJW (7,500-12,500) C&R – Lot 1170

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*SUPERIOR WINCHESTER MODEL 21 TRAP SKEET GRADE 20 GAUGE SHOTGUN.

SN 6274. Cal. 20ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers, 26″ bbls marked “MODEL 21 – WINCHESTER – 20 GAUGE” on top of right bbl with Winchester address on top of left bbl. Bbls are marked “WS-1” and “WS-2” as choke marking on underside. Winchester proof marks on bbl flats with all other standard markings. Concave matted rib with Bradley type red front bead and metal center bead. Beavertail forend with kidney-shaped checkering pattern. SN marked on forend wood and iron. Blued Model 21 ejector receiver with “TRAP SKEET” marking on floorplate ahead of trigger bow. Winchester slg selective trigger. Gun is mounted in highly figured feather-crotch grain walnut with straight grip. 3 point grip checkering pattern with checkered side panels. Fluted comb. Chocolate brown solid after-market recoil pad. 14-1/2″ LOP over solid pad. DAC 1-3/8″, DAH 1-7/8″. Non-automatic safety. PROVENANCE: Remarkable William Larkin Moore Private Estate Collection of Fine Sporting Arms. CONDITION: Excellent. This spectacular gun retains almost all of its factory blue. Bbls show very miniscule handling marks and minor loss under forend from forend attachment. Bores are bright, shiny and unpitted with no dents or dings. This gun’s receiver has nearly all of its orig factory blue with loss to the top side of right breech ball which shows slight amount of very light oxidation and pitting. Hinge pin screw shows blue loss. Floorplate exhibits very fine minor blue loss from flaking. Factory blued top lever has very minor flaking. Top tang retains all of its blue. Trigger bow retains much of its factory blue with some browning at front and going to grey patina throughout grip area. Buttstock and forend retain much of its orig factory finish with dulled area at grip and forend hold points. May have had some had some light wiped-on finish added. Checkering area is vivid yet exhibits slight wear. Very small dents on underside of buttstock grip area between checkering panels and a scuff/abrasion at top heel of stock. Recoil pad remains in fine condition and blends with the gun nicely. Top lever slightly right of center. Gun is tight, operates crisply, ejectors kick with authority. An elusive Model 21 to find in Trap Skeet Grade in a 20ga, especially with these wonderful dimensions. 50595-2 TJW (6,000-10,000) C&R – Lot 1171

*WINCHESTER MODEL 21 20 GAUGE SKEET GUN.

SN 12688. Cal 20 ga. 26″ bbl. 2-3/4″ chambers choked WS1/WS1. Ejectors. Single selective trigger. Slight feathercrotch straight grip stock with beavertail forend. 12-3/4″ LOP over 7/8″ leather covered pad. CONDITION: Gun retains most all its lustrous blue with exception of thinning on trigger guard tang. Orig heavy varnish shows multiple handling marks, flaking and scrapes throughout. Leather covered pad shows significant wear to leather facing. 51043-4 FTL (5,000-8,000) – Lot 1172

*GREAT WINCHESTER MODEL 21 16 GAUGE SHOTGUN.

SN 24504. Cal 16 ga. 28″ bbl. 2-3/4″ chamber marked M/F, but measures cyl/mod. Ejectors. Single selective trigger. Classic pistol-grip beavertail Winchester American walnut stock. 14″ LOP over Winchester poly buttplate. Cased in later Winchester hard case. CONDITION: Good overall orig condition with nearly all orig blue in varnish intact. Slight freckling on bottom of receiver and faint wear on edges of frame and muzzle. 50994-5 FTL (4,000-6,000) C&R – Lot 1173

*LOVELY AND SPECIAL WINCHESTER MODEL 21 16 GAUGE STRAIGHT GRIP SHOTGUN.

SN 16563. Cal. 16ga. Factory marked 2-3/4″ chambers, 26″ bbls with concave matted rib, Bradley type white front bead with metal center bead. Chokes marked MOD/FULL on underside of bbls. This gun has typical Winchester proof marks on bbl flats and “WINCHESTER PROOF STEEL” on underside of both bbls. WINCHESTER -16 GAUGE” marked on left bbl. Winchester patents and address markings with proof mark on water table. Splinter style forend. Model 21 ejector style blued finish action. Winchester slg selective trigger. Straight grip stock on a lovely piece of highly figured walnut with tobacco colored grain and checkered butt. 14-3/8″ LOP. DAC 1-1/2″, DAH 2-1/4. Non-automatic safety. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Jim Beckley. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain approx 85+% of their orig factory finish with slight wear at muzzles. Typical handling marks. Thinning and wear at breech carry area. Bbls ring true. Bores are clean, bright and unpitted. Receiver retains its orig factory blue which shows evidence gentle carry wear. Breech balls have silvered and underside of receiver has gone to a moderate amount of silver along with orig blue. Trigger bow retains orig factory blue which shows slight wear to bow and straight tang area. Screws are excellent. This gorgeous buttstock survives in excellent condition with lovely finish. Mar/dimple on right cheek edge about the size of a pencil eraser. Checkering pattern remains vivid yet somewhat smooth from handling and finish added. Butt checkering is nice, yet somewhat worn. Several minor mars in right side grip checkering with a handful of scuffs on left side toe area of stock. Forend is very nice, checkering is vivid, but shows evidence of finish added. Forend roll type latch retains virtually all blue. Blue loss on corners of forend iron. Screws are excellent and in time. Top lever right of center. Gun is tight and functions crisply. This lovely 16ga Model 21 straight grip gun is a charmer. 50633-4 TJW (4,000-5,000) C&R – Lot 1174

*WINCHESTER MODEL 21 SHOTGUN WITH LOW SERIAL NUMBER.

SN 930. Cal. 12 ga. 28″ bbls, 2-3/4″ chambers, marked MOD/FULL. Jeweled bbl lug & flats, with proof mark. Concave matted rib. Double beads. Standard markings on bbl tops. Beavertail fancy grained forend, kidney shaped checkering pattern, marked with SN on underside. Jeweled forend iron with brace is unnumbered. Brace was not used before WWII and is likely not orig to gun. Auto ejectors. Model 21 ejector receiver with jeweled watertable with proof mark on right side. Floorplate unmarked ahead of trigger bow. Single selective trigger. Fancy figured walnut, uncapped pistol grip. Decelerator black pad. LOP 14″ over pad. DAC 1-1/2″. DAH 2-3/8″. Auto safety. CONDITION: Bbls retain nice blue with the most minor handling marks, blue loss at breeches. Sharp markings. Mirror bores. Receiver with much orig blue with wear on sharp edges & belly sides, floorplate retains nearly all blue. Trigger bow with a slight brown tone. Stock & forend have been nicely refinished, checkering sharp. Buttstock doesn’t fit just right around tangs. Slight chip on underside of grip at receiver & lower tang corner. Top lever slightly right. Gun is tight, operates crisply. Ejectors strong. 50989-9 TJW (4,000-6,000) C&R – Lot 1175

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Please Note: Great News!! The lot comes with an extra set of barrels which aren’t mentioned in the description. Also accompanied by a factory letter that confirms current configuration.

*WINCHESTER MODEL 21 TOURNAMENT SKEET GRADE 12 GAUGE SHOTGUN.

SN 3837. Cal. 12ga. Factory marked on left bbl 2-3/4″ chambers, 26″ bbls with concave matted rib, Bradley type red front bead, metal center bead. Marked “WINCHESTER – 12 GAUGE” on left bbl side. Factory choke markings “WS-1” “WS-2” on underside of bbls. Winchester proof marks on bbl flats with all other standard markings evident. Beavertail forend with kidney-shaped checkering pattern with “TOURNAMENT SKEET” on floorplate ahead of trigger bow. Winchester address and patent markings as well as proof mark on water table. Winchester sgl selective trigger. This Model 21 has an uncapped pistol grip with fluted comb on a nice figured piece of walnut. Tournament skeet style checkered butt. 14-1/8″ LOP. DAC 1-1/2″, DAH 2-1/4″. Non-automatic safety. PROVENANCE: The Jon Roark Collection. CONDITION: Fine. This Model 21 has had all of its metal work completely restored in an extremely top shelf fashion. Bbls retain all of their reapplied finish. Winchester script on side of left bbl is very light. Bores are bright, shiny and unpitted; no dings or dents. This gun’s receiver has all of its finish with no blue loss. Some areas of receiver show a light plum hue. No blue loss to floorplate, trigger bow, top lever or tang. “TOURNAMENT SKEET” marking is evident yet a touch light. Forend latch assembly and forend iron have 100% blue. Forend is excellent with one small dent on rear portion of bottom checkering edge. Retains all of its finish. Buttstock has perfect fit all around and appears to be orig finish with some dulling in grip area. Very, very, very minor handling marks. Butt checkering remains sharp other than towards very top of comb edge. Top lever is nicely right of center. Gun is tight and operates crisply. A great looking Tournament Skeet with popular dimensions. 50387-23 TJW (3,500-5,500) C&R – Lot 1176

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*LOVELY PROFESSIONALLY RECONDITIONED WINCHESTER MODEL 21 “TRAP SKEET” GRADE 20 GAUGE SHOTGUN.

SN 10892. Cal. 20ga. Chambers 2-3/4″, 26″ bbls with concave matted rib, Bradley type red bead front sight, steel mid-bead. Marked on underside of bbls “WS-1” “WS-2” chokes. Winchester proof steel marked on underside of each bbl. Winchester proof marks on bbl flats with other standard markings. Buttstock and forend are both high quality replacements. Lovely splinter style forend in dark honey colored walnut with beautifully executed no border checkering, with a scallop flourish at front and rear. SN marked on forend wood and forend iron. T-shaped forend iron anchor. Blued Model 21 ejector receiver with “TRAP SKEET” marking on floorplate ahead of trigger bow. Winchester patents and address marked on water table. Winchester slg selective trigger. Buttstock is a wonderful piece of dark honey colored walnut with dark straight grain streaks through the wrist area and balance figured throughout. Wonderfully executed no border fine line checkering on grip and side panels. Blank gold-tone initial square on toe line. Checkered butt. Unfluted comb. 14-1/4″ LOP. DAC 1-1/2″, DAH 1-3/4″. Automatic safety. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Jim Beckley. CONDITION: As new. For all intents and purposes, this gun retains all of its wonderfully, professionally restored finishes. Shows virtually no blue loss. Bbls retain nearly 100% of their blue with the tiniest scratching at left muzzle and a couple of minor spots under forend at attachment point. Receiver exhibits all of its external blued finish with water table flats polished cleanly, which accentuate Winchester address and patents markings nicely. Trigger bow, top lever and upper tang have all of the blue. Screws are excellent. Forend is in perfect condition, all edges sharp with a wonderful hand-rubbed finish. Buttstock finish is once again an exquisite hand-rubbed finish with all checkering sharp to the touch and eye. Top lever right of center. This gun is tight, operates crisply. This wood and metal work is truly top shelf. This custom Model 21 project was executed with fine thought, care and skill. 50633-3 TJW (3,500-5,500) C&R – Lot 1177

*WINCHESTER MODEL 21 EJECTOR 12 GA SHOTGUN.

SN 8201. Cal. 12 ga. 30″ bbls, 2-3/4″ chambers, marked Mod / Full. Single metal bead, concave matted rib. Address markings on bbl tops. Splinter forend. Standard ejector receiver. Single selective trigger. Screws fine and timed. Capped pistol grip. Nicely figured wood. Winchester hard buttplate. Wt 7.4lbs. LOP 14″, DAC 1-1/2″, DAH 2-1/2″. Automatic safety. CONDITION: Fine as fully restored. Bbls retain all of reapplied finish. Bores are bright and unpitted. Receiver showing no wear. Trigger bow is as new. Stock and forend fully refinished with correct tone and appearance. Checkering refreshed to new. Top lever to right. Gun is tight, operates crisply, ejectors are strong. Great configuration and dimensions. 50433-6 TJW (3,500-5,500) C&R – Lot 1178

*WINCHESTER MODEL 21 TOURNAMENT 12 GAUGE SHOTGUN.

SN 2591. Cal. 12 ga. 26″ bbl, 2-3/4″ chambers, marked Mod and IC. Twin sights. Concave matted rib. Left bbl side marked “WINCHESTER – 12 GAUGE”. Automatic ejectors. Replacement beavertail forend assembly with diamond checkered pattern. Original splinter forend wood included! Ejector model 21 action “Tournament” marked. Straight grip, fluted comb, Winchester marked buttplate. LOP 13-3/4″, DAC 1-1/2″, DAH 2″. Non-auto safety, single selective trigger. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain nearly all orig blue, wear at muzzle, no dents or dings. Bores are clean and bright. Receiver retains nearly 80% blue, wear at carrying points. “Tournament” marking very light. Light wear on trigger bow. Replacement forend retains majority of finish, checkering sharp, handling marks. Orig splinter forend wood with strong finish, sharp checkering. Buttstock is sound, fits properly, with numerous handling marks. Operates crisply, strong ejectors, top lever at center. A very nice Model 21 ready for the field. 50758-4 TJW (2,250-3,250) C&R – Lot 1179

*28 GA WINCHESTER MODEL 23 GOLDEN QUAIL, 1 OF 500, GAME GUN.

SN GQ-240E. Cal 28 ga. 2-3/4″ chambers. 25-1/2″ bbls marked Mod/IC with “Golden Quail” marked on top rib and small scroll engraved chevrons at breech end. Ejectors. Very nice golden quail engraved satin silver receiver with raised relief bust of quail in gold on bottom. Single selective trigger with auto safety. Light feather crotch American walnut straight grip stock with 14-1/4″ LOP over thin Win red rubber pad. Beavertail forend. Tan canvas and leather trimmed “EMMEBI” case with orig manual. CONDITION: Gun shows few light handling marks. Bores clear. Ejectors strong. Appears to be test fired only. 50931-1 FTL (3,000-5,000) – Lot 1180

*WINCHESTER CLASSIC DOUBLE M-23 GOLDEN QUAIL 1 OF 500 SHOTGUN, NEW IN BOX UNFIRED.

SN GQ20-458E. Cal 20 ga. 25-1/2″ Golden Quail marked on top rib and small scroll engraved chevons at breech end marked IC/M. Ejectors. Very nice golden quail engraved satin silver receiver with raised relief bust of quail in gold on bottom. Single selective trigger. 1 of 500. Fine feathercrotch straight grip stock 14-1/4″ LOP over solid red WIN pad. Beavertail forend. With orig shipping box and “EMMEBI” trunk case. CONDITION: Gun as new unfired with all orig packaging. A real collectible. 50989-1 FTL (2,250-3,250) – Lot 1181

*WINCHESTER MODEL 23 GOLDEN QUAIL, 1 OF 500, GAME GUN.

SN GQ20-493E. Cal 20 ga. 2-3/4″ chambers. 25-1/2″ bbls with “Golden Quail” marked on top rib and small scroll engraved chevrons at breech end marked IC/M. Ejectors. 1 of 500. Very nice golden quail engraved satin silver receiver with raised relief bust of quail in gold on bottom. Single selective trigger with auto safety. Lightly figured straight grip, American walnut stock with 14-1/4″ LOP over thin Win red rubber pad. Beavertail foreign. “EMMEBI” trunk case. CONDITION: Gun retains all orig factory finish. Scattered light handling marks throughout wood. Bores clear. Ejectors strong. Front bead missing its color insert. Excellent and light handling upland game gun. 50989-4 FTL (2,250-3,250) – Lot 1182

*BOXED WINCHESTER MODEL 101 28 GAUGE SKEET GUN.

SN K229658. Cal. 28 ga. 28″ ventilated rib bbls, 2-3/4″ chambers, chokes marked SKEET/SKEET. Twin metal beads. Single selective trigger. Auto ejectors. Checkered straight grain walnut with metal capped pistol grip. Winchester marked hard rubber buttplate. LOP 14″. Accompanied by orig yellow and red/black plaid box with orig dividers, packing & paperwork. End label SN to gun. CONDITION: Very fine. This gun is nearly new & is perhaps unfired since leaving factory. All finishes nearly pristine with the most minor marks. Some light dried oil on interior faces of components. Box is excellent with a couple of ripped corners. 50736-4 TJW (2,750-4,000) – Lot 1183

*ABSOLUTELY STUNNING GOLD INLAID WINCHESTER MODEL 97 CUSTOM BLACK DIAMOND STYLE 20 GAUGE SHOTGUN.

SN E869752. Cal. 20ga. Marked 2-3/4″ chamber, 28″ bbl with solid matted rib. Silver tone front bead with brass mid-bead. Bbl marked FULL choke. Scroll engraved wedges at bbl breech. Bbl marked “MODEL 1897” ahead of Winchester trademark marking. Right side of bbl is marked with Winchester address and patents. Proof mark on left side of bbl rib and left side of receiver top matting. Trap Grade style forend with prominent figure. Checkered in diamond pattern. Forend slide bar is marked “MODEL 1897 WINCHESTER” with trademarks and is enclosed by two gold inlaid parentheses. Takedown pump action. Bolt is marked “TRAP GUN”. Checkered hammer. Receiver has been treated to fantastically executed engraving. Left side gold inlaid flying grouse with two gold Pointer hunting scene. Game scene surrounded by foliate scroll with full scroll work around border of receiver side. Receiver borders have been inlaid with fine gold wire. Right side of receiver has wonderful game scene with gold Pointer and two flying gold grouse, again, with foliate scroll and border engraving. Straight grip feather crotch highly figured stock with black diamond inlays on right and left side at grip. Fluted comb. Winchester marked buttplate. PROVENANCE: The Jon Roark Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine. This gun is in nearly new condition after its stunning upgrade. High quality factory type rich blue is retained on nearly all surfaces of this gun’s metal work with only the slightest wear to forend slide bar. Bbl and magazine tube show nearly all finish. Some blue loss on magazine tube from sliding the forend. The most tiny marks on left front edge of receiver from takedown reassembly. Minor blue loss on bolt edge from travel. The highly finished stock and forend retain all professionally applied satin gloss finish. Checkering is perfectly sharp and wonderfully executed. Buttplate is in pristine condition. This gun operates smoothly and as it should. An absolutely exquisite 20ga Winchester Model 97 shotgun. 50387-21 TJW (5,000-7,000) C&R – Lot 1184

*RARE AND DESIRABLE WINCHESTER MODEL 1897 BLACK DIAMOND TRAP GUN.

SN E543913. Cal. 12ga. 30″ matted bbl with slg front metal bead. Marked FULL choke on right side of bbl matting. Trap Grade checkered forend. Takedown action with “TRAP GUN” marked bolt. Receiver top matted. Straight grip stock with black diamond inlay on both sides of grip, fluted comb and orig Winchester marked solid rubber recoil pad. 13-3/4″ LOP over solid pad. Checkered hammer. SNs matching on frame and bbl assembly. PROVENANCE: The Jon Roark Collection. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbl retains nearly all of its factory blue, thinning in areas. Bright, shiny, unpitted bore. Wear at muzzle. Minor scratching ahead of magazine from being taken down. Bbl and magazine ring shows some toning. Magazine tube is factory blued showing wear and thinning from being operated. Slide bar has blue loss from being operated, markings are sharp and clear. Markings on bbl are crisp and clean. Winchester proof mark left side of matting; proof mark on receiver. Receiver ring retains 50% blue, remainder toning to patina. Receiver retains nearly all of its factory blue with most wear limited to sharp edges. Very minor handling marks. Bolt retains factory blue and is clean and bright. Screws are excellent. Buttstock and forend fit beautifully and exhibit light finish added. Checkering is distinct with finish added. Winchester solid red pad is in excellent condition. This gun operates crisply yet smoothly. A very nice, hard to find unmolested Black Diamond Trap Gun. 50387-19 TJW (2,000-3,000) C&R – Lot 1185

*COLLECTOR QUALITY WINCHESTER MODEL 97 FIELD GRADE TAKEDOWN 12 GAUGE SHOTGUN.

SN 964106. Cal. 12ga. Factory marked 2-3/4 chamber, 30″ plain bbl with sgl metal front bead. Factory marked FULL choke. 18 ring type round forend, takedown pump action. Uncapped, uncheckered pistol grip pistol stock with fluted comb with Winchester marked hard rubber buttplate. 13-3/4″ LOP. Checkered hammer. SNs matching on frame and bbl assembly. PROVENANCE: The Jon Roark Collection. CONDITION: Excellent. This shotgun’s metal work retains nearly all of its factory applied blue. Blue loss limited to very minor use. Bbl has 98+% factory finish with minor wear at muzzle and assorted minor handling marks. Slight scratching on underside of bbl from magazine tube during disassembly. Bbl has standard Model 97 markings on left and right side of the bbl. Winchester proof mark on top of bbl and receiver. Magazine tube retains nearly all factory blue with minor scratching. Wear marks on tube behind forend. Slide action bar shows wear from limited use. Receiver exhibits little to no carry wear. Blue loss on high sharp edges; scattered minor handling marks. Slight marks on front edge of receiver from takedown re-assembly. Screws are perfect and un-turned. Blued trigger and hammer. Forend retains all of its factory finish and is in perfect condition. Buttstock is virtually unmarked from use and retains 100% of its finish. Winchester buttplate is sharp and clean and unchipped. Gun functions smoothly and as it should. This is a collector quality Field Grade 50s era late production Model 97. 50387-18 TJW (600-1,000) C&R – Lot 1186

*WINCHESTER MODEL 97 TAKEDOWN FIELD GRADE SHOTGUN.

SN E999404. Cal. 12ga. Chamber 2-3/4″, 30″ plain bbl and metal front bead. Factory marked FULL choke. 14 ring flat bottom forend. Takedown pump action. Uncapped, uncheckered pistol grip walnut stock with fluted comb and Winchester marked hard rubber buttplate. 13-1/2″ LOP. Cross-ribbed hammer. SNs are matching on frame and bbl assembly. Correct post-war features. PROVENANCE: The Jon Roark Collection. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbl retains nearly all of its factory applied finish with thinning at the muzzle and slight freckling. Magazine tube is factory finished with blue loss from slight operation. Bore is bright, shiny and unpitted. Standard Winchester Model 97 markings on left side of bbl. Clean and prominent proof marks on both bbl and receiver. Receiver shows very slight carry wear on underside. Very minor marks on front edge of receiver from takedown reassembly. Screws are perfect and un-turned. Blued trigger. Forend retains nearly all factory finish with the most minor handling marks. Buttstock retains nearly all factory finish with numerous handling marks and minor scuffs. Hard rubber Winchester buttplate is undersized. This gun operates smoothly and as it should. A very nice example of a late Model 97 shotgun. 50387-20 TJW (500-800) C&R – Lot 1187

*WINCHESTER MODEL 97 FIELD GRADE TAKEDOWN 16 GAUGE PRE-WAR SHOTGUN.

SN 756398. Cal. 16ga. 28″ plain bbl with metal front bead, factory marked FULL choke, 18 ring round type forend, takedown pump action. Uncapped, uncheckered pistol grip fluted comb stock. Winchester marked hard rubber buttplate. 13-3/4″ LOP. Checkered hammer. SNs are matching on frame and bbl assembly. PROVENANCE: The Jon Roark Collection. CONDITION: This gun has been fully restored, both metal and wood with a bright blue finish on metal. Markings remain clear. Shows virtually no blue loss since restoration. Winchester proof marks on bbl and receiver. Bore is bright and unpitted. Standard Winchester markings on left side of bbl and on slide bar. Forend and buttstock retain all of the reapplied finish with the most minor of handling marks. This gun operates smoothly and as it should. A sound example of a 16ga 97. 50387-17 TJW (400-600) C&R – Lot 1188

*EXTREMELY NICE PRE-64 WINCHESTER MODEL 12 16 GAUGE SKEET GRADE GUN.

SN 819740. Cal. 16ga. Chamber factory marked 2-3/4″, 26″ solid matted rib bbl, Bradley type red front bead, steel mid-bead. Factory marked “WS-1″ choke. Skeet style diamond pattern checkered forend. Takedown hammerless pump action. Fluted checkered pistol grip stock with Winchester grip cap and Winchester hard rubber buttplate. Stock exhibits nice grain pattern. 14” LOP. SNs are matching on frame and bbl assembly. Factory “SKEET” marking below SN on receiver, “W” ahead of loading port. PROVENANCE: Remarkable William Larkin Moore Private Estate Collection of Fine Sporting Arms. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbl retains 97% of its orig factory blue with very minor oxidation peppering scattered. Slight fine scratches on both sides of bbl above forend. Magazine tube retains nearly all factory blue with blue loss just ahead of forend from being taken down. Forearm action bar retains nearly all blue. Factory markings both right and left side of bbl are crisp. Proof mark left side of rib and receiver top. Bore is bright, shiny and unpitted. Receiver retains nearly all of its orig factory blue with very slight and minor pitting areas grouped on left side of receiver above safety which have gone to silver. Extremely minor marks on front edge, left side of receiver from takedown reassembly. This gun shows virtually zero wear on underside, sharp edges and trigger guard. Screws are excellent. Forend retains all of its factory finish, with the most minor of handling marks. Buttstock retains nearly all of its factory finish with minor handling marks and some scuffing to right side of toe area. Checkering is clean and crisp. This Model 12 operates smoothly. Truly a collector quality pre-war hard to find 16ga Skeet Grade Model 12. 50595-16 TJW (3,000-5,000) C&R – Lot 1189

*WINCHESTER MODEL 42 POST WAR SKEET GRADE SLIDE ACTION SHOTGUN.

SN 130077. Cal. .410. 26″ bbl, doughnut post ventilated rib, 3″ chamber. Skeet choke. Ivory Bradley front bead & mid bead. Winchester proof marks not visible on bbl & receiver, rib likely added. Skeet grade forend & checkered capped pistol grip, metal grip cap. Winchester logo hard rubber buttplate. LOP 13-3/4″. Special Note: This item(s) contains plant or animal properties that may be covered by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). We have taken care to ensure that this item(s) meets the standard for sale under the ESA. However, certain states and other countries have laws that are more restrictive than the ESA. It is the bidder’s responsibility to ensure that it is lawful to purchase or transport this item(s) into their state, and to obtain the necessary import and export approvals. Delay or failure to obtain any such permit or approval does not relieve the buyer of paying for the item(s) and consummating the purchase. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl appears to be a high quality reblue, some markings lightly polished. Magazine & slide bar appear to have orig blue & show light wear from use. Receiver retains bright blue with some loss at sharp edges. Wood finish is very nice, tiny dings & 1/2″ chip out of wood at toe. Buttplate sound. Mirror bore. Good mechanics. 50989-8 TJW (2,000-3,000) C&R; IVORY – Lot 1190

*THREE WINCHESTER PUMP SHOTGUNS.

SN 42268/1851441/1865390. 1) WINCHESTER MODEL 42 FIELD GUN. Cal. 410. 28″ plain bbl with fixed MOD choke. 3″ chamber as marked. Round grooved pre-war style forearm with pistol grip walnut stock having orig buttplate. 2) WINCHESTER MODEL 12 SHOTGUN. Cal. 20 ga. 28″ bbl with added Simmons oval post vent rib having Glowworm front sight having white plastic mid bead. FULL choke. 2-3/4″ chamber as marked. Orig large brown grooved forend. Replacement Monte Carlo trap dimension stock with hand checkering. LOP: 14-3/4″ over Pachmayr brown ventilated pad. 3) WINCHESTER MODEL 12 ASSEMBLED BLACK DIAMOND SHOTGUN. Cal. 12 ga. Late 1950s action and receiver extension assembled with 1920s vintage bbl and stocks. 26″ nickel steel bbl with solid rib having CYL choke. Hand jeweled bolt and carrier. Straight grip fancy walnut stock with black diamond inlays and trap grade wraparound checkering. LOP: 13-3/4″ over added Hawkins pad. Small round forearm of fancy walnut wraparound trap grade checkering to match stock. CONDITION: 1) Receiver has good blue showing numerous scratches. Bbl and mag tube have lightly worn blue fading to a slightly plum cast. Good bore. Stocks have orig finish showing numerous scratches and handling marks. 2) Retains over 80% Simmons re-blue finish. Good bright bore. Forearm has orig finish with light scratches and marks. Stocks shows numerous scratches and marks. 3) Metal has bright high polish re-blue. Good bore. Bbl and receiver extension have plum coloration. Sanded and refinished stocks with worn checkering showing some heavy handling marks. 51043-5 DS (2,750-4,750) C&R – Lot 1191

*RARE WINCHESTER MODEL 20 JUNIOR TRAP SHOOTING OUTFIT.

SN 406. Cal. 410 ga. This rare set contains a Winchester model 20 single bbl shotgun that has a full 26″ choke bbl with brass bead and standard markings. 2-1/2″ chamber. Walnut buttstock with uncapped pistol grip and snap on schnable tip forearm. Winchester marked hard rubber buttplate. Accompanied by orig black fiberboard carrying case with green oilcloth lining. Included is a Winchester “Midget Hand Trap” with wooden handle. Three full boxes of Winchester Super Speed 2-1/2″ .410 shot shells in yellow and red boxes. One box skeet load #9’s and two boxes #5 shot. In large bottom compartment of case is an orig Winchester picture box for 100 midget size clay targets with nice graphics on top and complete end labels. There are nine miniature targets marked Mossberg/Targo. Partial pad of orig Winchester score sheets and trap shooting outfit description brochure. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of Jim Baldwin. CONDITION: Good. Bbl retains its orig blue which is beginning to brown, areas of thinning and wear from use. Bright bore. Receiver has much of its orig bright factory blue with wear at high edges and handling marks from use. Small scratches and dings. Trigger guard is toning to brown patina. Stock and forend with orig factory finish. Small bumps and bruises on forend. Buttstock is nicer than average with scattered handling marks commensurate with use. Buttplate is excellent. Gun is tight. Mechanics good. Forend latch weak. Exterior of case is about average for age. All hardware is present and oxidized. Brown leather-wrapped handle may be replacement but has age. Interior compartments are good with some deterioration to areas of lining. Top lid divider slightly out of shape. Interior straps are good with one loose in right side compartment. Shell boxes are sound, slightly dirty and show case wear. Clay target picture box is good with edge soiling and is missing small portions of its label. Hand trap in fair condition with oxidation on metal, handle very good. Pad of score sheets have yellowed and some separated. Brochure oil soaked and creases separated. 50975-16 TJW (3,500-5,000) C&R – Lot 1192

*WINCHESTER MODEL 36 BOLT ACTION SHOTGUN.

SN NSN. Cal. 9 mm RF. 17-1/2″ rnd bbl integral with single shot action. Unique and unusual shotgun, only about 20,000 manufactured 1920-27. Wood stock with wagon wheel buttplate and curl sheet metal trigger guard. CONDITION: Metal finish has faded to even brown patina. Dark bore with some pitting. Refinished stock shows scattered handing marks with small chips at toe and cracks at forearm tip. 51046-8 DS (500-800) C&R – Lot 1193

*CASED WINCHESTER GRAND EUROPEAN OVER-UNDER RIFLE/SHOTGUN WITH SCOPE.

SN DRN00351. Cal. 30-06. 23-1/2″ bbls, ramp front sight & quarter rib with folding rear sight & mounted quick release scope bases. Receiver engraved in Grand European Style with boar on left, elk on right, sheep on floorplate. Fancy grained figured walnut, pistol grip capped buttstock with cheekpiece, solid red Winchester pad. Factory sling swivel bases. Leupold “VARI-X II” scope with duplex reticle & quick release rings. Winchester luggage case & paperwork. CONDITION: Fine. Rifle retains virtually all factory blue, with blue loss at forend attachment points. Mint bores. Receiver & other metal work with hardly a mark. Buttstock & forend with excellent factory finish & minor handling marks. Gun is tight with excellent mechanics. Optics clear. Case excellent. 50755-6 TJW (2,500-4,000) – Lot 1194

*WINCHESTER MODEL 54 SUPERGRADE BOLT ACTION RIFLE.

SN 44776A. Cal. 30-06. Differing from the standard rifle primarily in stock design, the Supergrade was introduced in 1934. 24″ bbl with stippled ramp front sight, filler in rear dovetail and Lyman receiver sight. Floorplate is marked “Supergrade”. low comb cheekpiece Sporter stock with black forearm tip, hard rubber grip cap, checkered steel buttplate and military style sling on Supergrade swivels. Hand checkering wraps around wrist and bottom of forearm with open diamond around bbl screw. CONDITION: Orig blue shows spots of light fading and edge wear. Refinished stock shows a few small marks. Very good bore. 50707-7 DS (2,500-5,000) – Lot 1195

*SUPER RARE STANDARD WEIGHT BBL WINCHESTER PRE-WAR MODEL 70 BOLT ACTION RIFLE IN 375 H&H.

SN 3269. Cal. 375 H&H Mag. Early rifle fitted with 24″ standard weight bbl. Bottom of bbl marked “32”, “375” and “MNS.” The Rifleman’s Rifle by Rule states that it is believed only 10 rifles in this caliber were made with 24″ standard weight bbls. Front sight is a Lyman 31W on smooth ramp with hood. Rear sight is style 22G. Action has H&H length receiver with cloverleaf tang and pre-war safety. Bolt body is numbered to rifle. Straight comb walnut stock with 22 lpi hand checkering and sling swivels. LOP 13-3/4″ over Hawkins ventilated red recoil pad. PROVENANCE: The Jon Roark Collection. CONDITION: Bbl and action retain nearly all of its rust blue refinish. Stock finish shows scattered scratches and handling marks. Very good bore. 50387-5 DS (9,000-14,000) – Lot 1196

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

SN 401944. Cal. 458. 25″ bbl with hooded ramp front sight and Winchester adjustable sporting rear sight. Bolt body extractor and follower have jeweled finish. Bolt is numbered to rifle. Monte Carlo cheekpiece, stock of finely grained walnut with super grade style hand checkering. Stock features include 3/8″ bakelite plugs over both sides of stock rivets, steel grip cap, super grade swivels and solid red Winchester recoil pad. Floorplate marked “Supergrade”. PROVENANCE: The Jon Roark Collection. CONDITION: Bbl and action retain 98% blue. Bolt handle shows slight fading. Floorplate has small scratches. Bolt body retains 80% jeweling. Stock has very good orig finish showing scattered scratches. Very good bore. 50387-13 DS (5,000-7,000) – Lot 1197

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

SN 365667. Cal. 458 Win Mag. Early African, 25″ bbl without recoil block having “56” date marking. With hooded ramp front sight with Winchester adjustable sporting rear sight. Bolt body extractor and follower are jeweled. Bolt is numbered to rifle. Floorplate marked “supergrade”. Monte Carlo cheekpiece, stock of nicely grained walnut with supergrade checkering. Stock has single cross bolt, steel grip cap, solid red pad and supergrade swivels. PROVENANCE: The Jon Roark Collection. CONDITION: Bbl and action retain over 98% orig blue. Bolt handle shows slight fading and bolt body shows small amount of wear on jeweled surfaces. Very good stock finish with a few small marks. Very good bore. 50387-12 DS (5,000-7,000) – Lot 1198

*WINCHESTER PRE-WAR MODEL 70 SUPERGRADE BOLT ACTION RIFLE.

SN 9915. Cal. 220 Swift. Pre-war features including safety, cloverleaf tang, and un-drilled rear bridge with clip loading slots. Bolt is numbered to rifle. Two partition mag box with 2-3/4″ opening stamped “6”. Standard style extractor with proper extractor ring and ejector. Floorplate is stamped “supergrade”. 26″ bbl. Bottom is marked “22S” and has date mark “36”. Stipple ramp hooded Lyman 31W front sight with 22G rear sight. Straight comb cheekpiece walnut stock with supergrade checkering. Features include black forearm tip, hard rubber grip cap, checkered steel buttplate and supergrade swivels. PROVENANCE: The Jon Roark Collection. CONDITION: Bbl, receiver and bolt have very good rust blue finish. Floorplate and trigger guard show edge wear and light scratches. Buttplate and swivels have thinning blue. Stock finish shows scattered scratches and handling marks. Very good bright bore. 50387-7 DS (4,000-6,000) – Lot 1199

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

SN 374342. Cal. 243. Third type rifle with 24″ bbl, bottom of bbl double stamped “SUPER” forward of “243” and date marking “56”. Hooded ramp front sight with 16B folding rear sight. Bolt is numbered to rifle and has jeweled body extractor and follower. Floorplate is marked “Supergrade”. Monte Carlo cheekpiece stock with supergrade checkering. Features include black forearm tip, steel grip cap, checkered steel buttplate ans supergrade swivels. PROVENANCE: Remarkable William Larkin Moore Private Estate Collection of Fine Sporting Arms. CONDITION: Bbl has very good rust blue finish. Action and bottom metal have good finish showing slight edge wear with fading on bolt handle. Buttplate has blue loss and spots of pitting. Orig stock finish has area of raised finish and butt section with spots of dark staining around buttplate from apparent water exposure. Very good bore. 50595-46 DS (3,500-5,500) – Lot 1200

Revised: 9/14/2016

Please Note: This firearm is a Pre-64, not Pre-364 as noted in the catalog title.

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

SN 408597. Cal. 338 Win Mag. Alaskan grade rifle as produced from 1959-1963. 25″ bbl with fitted ramp front sight and folding leaf rear sight. Walnut Monte Carlo stock with orig solid red recoil pad, sling swivels and standard pattern hand checkering. SN marking on bottom of bolt unusually dark and strong. Orig bolt tag with proper SN is still in place on bolt handle. Includes orig box with properly numbered label and hand tag. PROVENANCE: The Jon Roark Collection. CONDITION: 99% blue showing very slight edge wear on floorplate. Stock finish is very good showing only a few light indentations and marks. Bore very good. Box lid has tear 14-1/2″ from label end. Label is slightly faded. 50387-16 DS (3,000-5,000) – Lot 1201

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*WINCHESTER PRE-64 MODEL 70 BOLT ACTION RIFLE.

SN 93982. Cal. 35 Rem. Third type rifle with 24″ bbl having type 3A markings, bottom of bbl marked “35 Rem” with “47” date marking. Stippled ramp hooded 103C front sight with 22G rear sight. Bolt shows evidence of renumbering to match receiver. Two partition mag box with 2-9/16″ opening stamped “7”. Short mag follower and spring. Extractor show evidence of grinding on face and is stamped “R”. Proper 250-3000 style ejector and extractor ring. Low comb walnut stock with hand checkering, sling swivels and checkered steel buttplate. PROVENANCE: The Jon Roark Collection. CONDITION: Bbl has good blue with small scratches and spots of wear. Receiver with good matte blue. Bolt handle shows some blue wear on knob. Trigger guard and floorplate show light edge wear. Buttplate is re-blued. Refinished stock showing scattered light marks. Very good bore. 50387-9 DS (2,500-4,500) – Lot 1202

*WINCHESTER MODEL 70 TRANSITION BOLT ACTION RIFLE.

SN 56027. Cal. 35 Rem. 24″ bbl having type 3A bbl markings. Bottom of bbl has “41” date and no caliber marking. Second type transition safety. Bolt body is dished under SN indicating re-marking to matched rifle. Cloverleaf tang receiver with clip loading slots and un-drilled matted rear bridge. Two partition mag box with 2-9/16″ opening stamped “7”. Short mag follower and spring. Extractor stamped “R”. Proper 250-3000 extractor ring. Incorrect standard style ejector. PROVENANCE: The Jon Roark Collection. CONDITION: Bbl, receiver and bolt handle retain nearly all their restored rust blue finish. Floorplate and trigger guard have orig blue showing small scratches and slight edge wear. Re-blued bluttplate. Stock has very good re-finish showing a few small marks. Very good bore. 50387-8 DS (2,500-4,500) – Lot 1203

Revised: 9/29/2016

Please Note: The caliber was not mentioned in description; the caliber is 7mm Mauser.

*WINCHESTER PRE-64 MODEL 70 BOLT ACTION RIFLE.

SN 294215. Post-war standard grade rifle with 24″ bbl. Bbl has “50” date marking on bottom with proper vintage “3C” format roll die marking. Stippled ramp hooded front sight with Marbles “69” folding leaf rear sight. Bolt is numbered to rifle. Monte Carlo walnut stock with hand checkering, sling swivels and checkered steel buttplate. PROVENANCE: The Jon Roark Collection. CONDITION: Bbl and action retain over 95% blue. Bolt handle shows slight fading. Floorplate and trigger plate screws show screwdriver distortion. Very good stock finish showing widely scattered scratches and marks. Very good bore. 50387-14 DS (3,500-5,500) – Lot 1204

*WINCHESTER PRE-64 MODEL 70 BOLT ACTION RIFLE.

SN 178126. Cal. 300 Savage. Rifle has third type safety. Bolt has unusually heavy matching SN marking. Parts are consistent with caliber including magazine box marked “6”, short follower and spring, standard extractor marked “A”, no. “4” ejector and proper extractor ring with braised on extension. 24″ bbl with style “3B” markings. Bottom of bbl marked “300 SAV” with “46” date mark. Stippled ramp “103C” hooded front sight with “22G” rear sight. Straight comb walnut stock with hand checkering, sling swivels and checkered steel buttplate. PROVENANCE: The Jon Roark Collection. CONDITION: Bbl has very good blue with a luster that appears brighter than normal. Receiver has matte blue showing light edge wear. Bolt handle shows very slight wear. Bottom metal has very good blue. Stock has very good airbrush applied refinish. Very good bright bore. 50387-11 DS (2,500-4,500) – Lot 1205

*WINCHESTER PRE-WAR MODEL 70 BOLT ACTION CARBINE.

SN 38329. Cal. 7mm. Pre-war features include safety, cloverleaf tang and un-drilled rear bridge with clip loading slot. Bolt has unusually deep dark matching SN indicating possible re-marking. 20″ bbl marked on bottom “7 M/M” with date marking “41”. Stippled ramp hooded front sight with replacement blade along with filler in rear dovetail and Lyman 48WJS receiver sight. Straight comb checkered walnut stock with checkered steel buttplate and sling swivels. PROVENANCE: The Jon Roark Collection. CONDITION: Bbl, receiver and bolt have very good restored rust blue finish. Floorplate and trigger guard show light scratches. Re-blued buttplate. Refinished stock has bright luster with freshened checkering and shows a few small handling marks. Very good bore. 50387-6 DS (3,000-5,000) – Lot 1206

*WINCHESTER PRE-WAR MODEL 70 BOLT ACTION RIFLE.

SN 3111. Cal. 250-3000 Savage. Standard grade rifle with pre-war features including safety and cloverleaf tang. Bolt body numbered to rifle. 24″ bbl with stippled ramp hooded front sight and No. 22H rear sight. Bottom on bbl has date code of 36. Straight comb walnut stock featuring 22 lpi hand checkering with checkered steel buttplate and sling swivels. PROVENANCE: The Jon Roark Collection. CONDITION: Bbl and rec retain 98% orig rust blue. Both handle and bottom metal show slight fading. Very good stock finish showing light and scattered handling marks. Very good bore. 50387-4 DS (3,000-4,500) – Lot 1207

*WINCHESTER PRE-WAR MODEL 70 BOLT ACTION RIFLE.

SN 5756. Cal. 22 Hornet. Early rifle with pre-war features including safety and cloverleaf tang. 24″ bbl with hooded ramp front sight and filler in rear sight dovetail. Rec is fitted with Lyman No. 48 rec sight. Bolt body is numbered to gun. Low comb walnut stock with checkered steel buttplate, sling swivel and 22 lpi hand checkering. PROVENANCE: The Jon Roark Collection. CONDITION: Bbl and rec retain 97% rust blue finish showing slight wear at muzzle. Bolt handle and floorplate have thinning blue. Stock has lightly worn finish showing scattered handling marks. Very good bore. 50387-1 DS (2,500-3,500) – Lot 1208

*WINCHESTER PRE-64 MODEL 70 BOLT ACTION RIFLE.

SN 101687. Cal. 22 Hornet. 24″ bbl with hooded ramp front sight and elevator adjusted rear sight. Bolt has third type safety and is numbered to rifle. Straight comb walnut stock with hand checkering, sling swivels and checkered steel buttplate. PROVENANCE: The Jon Roark Collection. CONDITION: Over 90% orig blue showing slight edge wear with fading on bolt handle and floorplate. Stock finish shows light wear with small spots of loss and numerous handling marks including an area of abrasions along left side of action. Very good bore. 50387-10 DS (2,250-3,250) – Lot 1209

*VERY FINE PRE-WAR WINCHESTER MODEL 70 CALIBER 220 SWIFT.

SN 4796. Cal. 220 Swift. Manufactured in 1937 with 26″ bbl with blue finish overall with Lyman receiver sight, early wing type safety on matching bolt. Traditional checkered Winchester stock with proper metal checkered buttplate. CONDITION: Exceptional overall with most all blue finish remaining on receiver. Stock has had a slight additional coat of finish applied and is very difficult to discern from factory. Trigger guard has slight finish loss from period flaking. Bore and mechanics are excellent. Receiver ring has the proper two holes for scope mount and bridge of receiver has none. A very fine example of a pre-war Model 70. 50989-13 TDW (1,500-2,500) C&R – Lot 1210

*CUSTOMIZED WINCHESTER MODEL 70 BOLT ACTION RIFLE.

SN 835. Cal. 257 Roberts. Action has pre-war safety and cloverleaf tang. 24″ bbl with hooded ramp front sight and Williams filler in rear dovetail. Bausch & Lomb Balfor-A external adjustment scope with fine dot reticle. Custom straight comb classic style Sporter stock of black walnut. Stock features ebony tip insert, ebony diamond around forend screw and utilizes Winchester hard river grip cap and checkered steel buttplate. Checkering is borderless with point pattern style. Unmarked leather sling on Winchester style sling swivels. Weight 8 lb 15 oz. CONDITION: Very good blue with blotchy of flaking on floorplate. Buttplate finish has faded to gray. Stock has satin finish showing a few small marks. Very good bore. 50707-8 DS (2,500-5,000) – Lot 1211

*WINCHESTER PRE-64 MODEL 70 BOLT ACTION RIFLE.

SN 331350. Cal. 220 Swift. 25″ stainless steel bbl with blue iron plated finish. Hooded ramp front sight and folding leaf rear sight. Bolt marked with matching SN. Walnut Monte Carlo stock with hand checkering, sling swivel and checkered steel buttplate. PROVENANCE: The Jon Roark Collection. CONDITION: Iron plated bbl finish is very good, showing only slight wear at muzzle. Rec, floor plate and trigger guard retain over 95% blue with slight edge wear and small spots of finish loss. Finish on bolt handle is becoming light from normal use. Orig stock finish shows small areas of finish loss on forearm with scattered scratches and handling marks being most prominent on butt section. Very good bright bore. 50387-15 DS (1,500-2,000) – Lot 1212

*WINCHESTER PRE-WAR MODEL 70 BOLT ACTION RIFLE.

SN 2307. Cal. 270 WCF. Very early rifle with pre-war safety and cloverleaf tang. Rear receiver bridge has clip loading slots and matted surface without sight attachment holes. Bolt is numbered to rifle. 24″ bbl with stippled ramp hooded front sight with replacement blade, filler in rear sight dovetail along with Lyman 48 receiver sight. Straight comb walnut stock with 22 lpi hand checkering, sling swivels and checkered steel buttplate. PROVENANCE: The Jon Roark Collection. CONDITION: Bbl and receiver have very good orig rust blue finish showing light wear at muzzle and at bolt handle. Floorplate and trigger guard have very good refinished blue. Unsanded stock has light coat of added finish, with scattered handling marks and shows an area of abrasion on bottom of forearm with deep gauge on right forearm checkering. Very good bore. 50387-2 DS (900-1,350) – Lot 1213

*WINCHESTER MODEL 70 PRE-64 BOLT ACTION CARBINE.

SN 226196. Cal. 30-06. Third type rifle with matching SN on bolt. SN indicates 1952 manufacture. 30-06 carbines were last listed in 1946 catalog. 20″ bbl carbine style with bottom marked “9061” and “41” date code. Stippled ramp and rear sight slot have fillers, Lyman Alaskan 2-1/2 power scope with post reticle on Buehler 2-pc mounts. Low comb checkered walnut stock with checkered steel buttplate. “Lawrence Tool” leather sling on orig swivels. CONDITION: Bbl has very good rust blue finish with small bright spots near muzzle. Receiver, bolt handle and bottom handle show small amount thinning and edge wear. Stock finish shows scattered light handling marks. Very good bore. 50707-12 DS (2,000-3,500) – Lot 1214

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

SN 130339. Cal. 30-06. 24″ bbl with ramp mounted Marbles Sheard bead front sight with folding leaf rear sight. Bolt is numbered to rifle. Action has standard post-war features with plug screws removed for scope mounting. Straight comb checkered walnut stock with replacement swivel bases. LOP: shortened to 13″ over added solid red Winchester pad. CONDITION: Bbl has good orig blue. Receiver, bolt handle and bottom metal have fading blue. Very good bore. Stock has light coat of added finish over moderate wear with scattered handling marks. 51034-25 DS (1,000-2,500) C&R – Lot 1215

*WINCHESTER PRE-WAR MODEL 70 BOLT ACTION RIFLE.

SN 34266. Cal. 30-06. Bolt is numbered to rifle and has pre-war safety. Cloverleaf tang receiver has quick loading slots and un-drilled matted rear bridge. 24″ bbl with matted ramp hooded 103C front sight, 22G rear sight with Lyman 57WJS receiver sight. Straight comb walnut stock with hand checkering, sling swivels and checkered steel buttplate. PROVENANCE: The Jon Roark Collection. CONDITION: Bbl and receiver have good rust bluing showing spots of wear and thinning at muzzle. Floorplate and trigger guard have spots of finish loss and edge wear. Stock has lightly worn finish showing scattered scratches and marks. Very good bore. 50387-3 DS (1,000-1,500) – Lot 1216

*SUPERB WINCHESTER MODEL 52B SPORTER BOLT ACTION RIFLE.

SN 74966B. Cal. 22 LR. 24″ rnd bbl, hooded ramp front sight, Lyman 48F receiver sight. Bolt with matching SN. Correct Winchester mag. Floorplate marked “SPORTING”. 1-pc Monte Carlo stock with capped pistol grip and ebony forend tip. Diamond checkering pattern on underside. Super Grade sling swivels and bases. Winchester logo grip cap. Steel checkered buttplate. CONDITION: Very Fine. Bbl and receiver retain nearly all of the factory blue, as does floorplate, trigger bow and bolt handle. Sharp markings. Minor flaking on floorplate. Orig wood finish is excellent with scattered marks and a few dings from use. Right side grip area shows some rubs, probably from a ring. Light oxidation on buttplate. Crisp mechanics. Bright bore, sharp rifling. 50736-3 TJW (4,500-6,500) C&R – Lot 1217

*FINE WINCHESTER MODEL 52B SPORTER BOLT ACTION RIFLE.

SN 68832B. Cal. 22 LR. 24″ rnd bbl, front ramp with Lyman sporting bead sight, hood missing, Lyman 48F receiver sight. Bolt with matching SN. Correct Winchester mag. Floorplate marked “SPORTING”. Monte Carlo buttstock with capped checkered pistol grip with ebony forend tip. Diamond checkering pattern on underside of forend. Super Grade sling swivel bases. Steel checkered buttplate. PROVENANCE: Remarkable William Larkin Moore Private Estate Collection of Fine Sporting Arms. CONDITION: Fine. Rifle retains nearly all of its bbl and receiver blue, as does the bolt, floorplate and trigger bow. Buttstock is fine with scattered handling marks. Light wear and fine oxidation on buttplate. Mechanics are crisp. Bright bore, sharp rifling. 50595-51 TJW (3,000-4,500) C&R – Lot 1218

*WINCHESTER MODEL 52 SPORTER BOLT ACTION RIFLE.

SN 41028. Cal. 22 LR. 24″ rnd bbl, hooded ramp front sight, Lyman 48F receiver sight. Top of receiver has been dovetailed for high quality scope bases and quick release style rings. Lyman Alaskan 2-1/2x scope with post and crosshair reticle. Bolt with matching SN. Correct Winchester mag. Floorplate marked “SPORTING”. Monte Carlo stock with capped pistol grip and ebony forend tip. Diamond checkering on underside of forend. Super grade sling swivel bases. Steel checkered buttplate. PROVENANCE: Remarkable William Larkin Moore Private Estate Collection of Fine Sporting Arms. CONDITION: Very good plus. Retains nearly all of its deep blue with very light loss at muzzle, some minor marks and with sharp markings. Floorplate and trigger guard with touches of oxidation. Bolt handle with light flaking. Excellent screws. Wood finish is excellent with very minor flaking and normal handling marks. Minuscule chip at toe. Bright bore, sharp rifling. Mechanics fine. Optics clear. 50595-47 TJW (2,500-4,000) C&R – Lot 1219

*FINE WINCHESTER MODEL 07 RIFLE FOLSOM PRISON MARKED.

SN 53092. Cal. 351. 20″ bbl, Marbles no. 3 front sight, standard rear sight, 5 rnd mag, heavy forend and buttstock, uncapped pistol grip. Curl tip on cocking rod. Factory swivels, leather sling. Marked on underside of butt “PROP FOLSOM PRISON”. Underside of pistol grip marked “13”. Early post-war production. CONDITION: Fine. Bright orig blue with very faint oxidation at muzzle, hardly noticeable. Buttstock and forend with orig varnish. Assorted handling marks. Concentration of fine scratches on left side of buttstock below comb, possibly from guards duty belt, may have been rubbed with oil. Left side of safety marked with yellow paint. Fine bore. 50323-2 TJW (2,000-3,500) C&R – Lot 1220

*WINCHESTER SECOND MODEL DELUXE 1890 SLIDE ACTION RIFLE.

SN 270392. Cal. 22 WRF. 24″ oct bbl, standard sights with replaced elevator. Second model takedown receiver stamped “WRF” on face. Round ribbed forend. Nicely figured capped pistol grip buttstock with Winchester logo cap. Crescent buttplate. CONDITION: Good plus. Bbl retains much orig thinning blue, wear on high edges. Mag tube retains thinning blue. Receiver with nice orig blue which is thinning & flaking, light surface pitting. Wood is sound, showing moderate wear with much orig varnish. Normal handling marks. Bore is dark with rifling present. 51014-3 TJW (2,000-3,000) C&R – Lot 1221

*TWO COLLECTOR WINCHESTER MODEL 61 RIFLES.

1) WINCHESTER 61. SN 274360. Cal. 22lr. 24″ rnd bbl. Standard sights. 17 groove forend. Grooved receiver top. Untapped top tang. Uncheckered pistol grip stock. Winchester logo buttplate. Winchester box with end label numbered to gun and paperwork. CONDITION: Appears as new. Receiver top & bottom show play. Crisp box. C&R 2) WINCHESTER 61. SN 38215. Cal. .22 lr. 24″ oct bbl. Marked -.22 LONG R.- Standard sights. Ungrooved receiver. Small “W” stamped bottom of receiver. 17 groove forend. Uncheckered pistol grip. Metal buttplate. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl & magazine tube retain all blued finish, muzzle bright. Slight oxidation on rear sight. Receiver retains nearly all blue. Slight oxidation at top right side receiver. Very light scratching below ejection port. Stock & forend show slight handling marks, perhaps with light wipe-on finish added. Two fantastic Model 61 rifles. 50426-39, 50426-40 TJW (4,000-6,000) – Lot 1222

*GROUP OF 3; 2 WINCHESTER MODEL 62A RIFLES, 1 WINCHESTER MODEL 62 RIFLE.

1) WINCHESTER 62. SN 93386A. Cal. 22lr. Model 62. 23″ rnd bbl. Blued finish. Standard sights. 10 groove forend. Small “W” stamped bottom receiver. Winchester logo buttplate. Vintage Model 62 picture box. CONDITION: Excellent. Virtually all orig Bbl & magazine blue. Receiver bright blue, very minor losses limited to fine scratches left bottom edge receiver & top from bolt travel. Bolt faded to brown patina. Bolt does not seem to lock up. Screws are excellent. Forend & buttstock retain all finish, minor handling marks. Excellent bore. Sound box, number unreadable. 2) WINCHESTER 62A. SN 240207. Cal. 22 lr. Model 62A. 23″ rnd bbl. Blued finish. After market sights. 17 groove forend. Figured wood. Winchester logo buttplate. CONDITION: Fine overall condition as restored. Excellent bore. 3) WINCHESTER 62A. SN 383168. Cal. 22 lr. Model 62A. 23″ rnd bbl. Blued finish. Standard sights. “WINCHESTER” engraved on left receiver filled in red. 17 groove forend. Winchester logo buttplate. CONDITION: Excellent as enhanced. Gun retains nearly all blued finish. Excellent bore. Hammer safety notch inoperable. Areas of toning in blue. Wood finish enhanced. Buttplate slightly undersized. Three interesting Winchester pump guns. 50426-41, 50426-42, 50426-43 TJW (3,000-4,500) – Lot 1223

*GROUP OF THREE PRE-64 WINCHESTER 22 CALIBER RIFLES.

SN 228642/95317A/115854A. 1) SN: 228642. Cal. 22 S/L/LR. Model 61 slide action. 24″ rnd bbl. Standard front and rear sights. Grooved top takedown receiver. 17 groove forend and pistol grip buttstock. Steel checkered buttplate. 2) SN: 115854A. Cal. 22 LR. Model 63 semi-auto with smooth top receiver. 23″ rnd bbl. Factory sporting front and rear sights. Uncheckered forend and buttstock with pistol grip. Steel buttplate. 3) SN: 95317A. Cal. 22 LR. Model 63. 23″ rnd bbl. Factory sporting front and rear sights. Uncheckered forend and buttstock with pistol grip. Steel buttplate. CONDITION: 1) Fine. This gun retains nearly all of its factory blue with the most minor wear lines on underside of bbl behind forend from forend travel. Fantastic orig wood finish with the lightest of handling marks. Fine mechanics. Bright bore, sharp rifling. 2) Very fine. This rifle retains nearly all of its factory blue on all components. Orig wood finish with only tiny handling marks scattered. Bright bore, strong rifling. Mechanics fine. Needs a box! 3) Fine. This gun retains nearly all of its factory blue on all components with a few miniscule scratches. Forend and buttstock have kept nearly all finish with very minor nicks in buttstock. Bright bore, strong rifling. Mechanics fine. 50982-6 TJW (1,800-2,800) C&R – Lot 1224

*HIGH CONDITION WINCHESTER MODEL 63 SEMI-AUTO WITH BOX.

SN 176718. Cal. 22 LR. 23″ rnd bbl, sporting front and rear sights. Grooved top takedown receiver. Uncapped pistol grip. Steel buttplate. Factory box with end label appears that SN reapplied. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of Jim Baldwin. CONDITION: Fine. Barrel retains nearly all factory blue, slight marks at muzzle. Forend cap toning and shows wear. Receiver retains nearly all factory blue, showing very minor marks from use. Stock and forend retain nearly all orig finish, some thinning on forend. Scattered handling marks on buttstock. Fine mechanics. Fine bore. Box, which is still partially sealed by tape, is in excellent condition. 50975-15 TJW (2,000-3,000) C&R – Lot 1225

Revised: 9/14/2016

Please Note: The lot does come with a spare barrel and case. It does not come with the scope as shown in photographs. It is sold as described in the catalog.

*CASED SAVAGE MODEL 99 COMBINATION SET .300 SAV AND .410 BARREL.

SN 339987. Cal. 300 Sav. 24″ rnd bbl, sporting front & rear sights. Takedown. Brass rotary mag. Case colored lever. Checkered capped pistol grip stock & forend. Right side of buttstock has tacked on oval brass medallion marked “Souvenir / Sportsman Show” with bull moose in center. Savage serrated steel buttplate. Gun is accompanied with 24″ .410 interchangeable bbl with single front bead. Orig Savage black leatherette covered carrying case. Case retains all of its nickel exterior hardware, handle is missing. Interior with purple crushed velvet lining and Savage logo affixed to inside of lid. 2-pc wiping rod. CONDITION: Good. Both bbls are orig Savage blued finish with areas of light wear & handling marks. Rifle bore good, needs cleaning. 410 bore excellent. Receiver with most of its orig blue, high edge wear. Lever has much of orig color. Stock & forend finish flaking heavily with minor handling marks. Small repaired chip at toe. Mechanics are good. Case is in above average condition inside & out. 50994-7 TJW (2,000-4,000) C&R – Lot 1226

*FACTORY ENGRAVED CRESCENT GRADE SAVAGE MODEL 1899 TAKEDOWN RIFLE WITH WINCHESTER B-5 SCOPE.

SN 116850. Cal. 22 HP. 20″ rnd bbl, gold bead front sight, Lyman 2-leaf folding sight, tang mounted folding peep sight. Takedown receiver embellished with factory engraving with circular vignette of leaping buck on left side and circular vignette of buck drinking at stream on right side. Balance of receiver sides covered in scroll work with engraving continuing towards bottom of receiver. Receiver breech ring with floral engraving, as is forend takedown metal. This gun is fitted with a straight grip stock of wonderful feather grained walnut with shotgun butt. Checkered in fleur-de-lis pattern at both grip and forend. Checkered cheek panels. Savage quality Indian Head logo hard rubber buttplate. Case colored lever. Winchester B-5 scope with rings, no bases. CONDITION: About good. This gun was subjected to poor storage. Bbl is heavily rusted with four holes drilled into bbl top. Machined cut 1″ from muzzle at bottom of bbl. Receiver shows good amount of orig Savage high polish blue but is covered by generous rust. Forend assembly does not lock into place. Traces of case color on lever. Buttstock and forend are sound and uncracked with much orig finish evident but some heavy handling marks scattered. Checkering is sharp. Buttplate damaged at toe. Mechanics good. Bore dark. Scope is heavily rusted. This gun would benefit from a restoration. 50880-2 TJW (3,500-5,500) C&R – Lot 1227

*FACTORY ENGRAVED EXPERT GRADE SAVAGE MODEL 1903 SLIDE ACTION RIFLE.

SN 13519. Cal. 22 LR. 24″ oct bbl, Savage micrometer rear sight. Early style forend. Takedown receiver embellished on side panels with scrolls and line borders. Top of receiver engraved with diamond and oval pattern. Buttstock nicely figured walnut with uncapped pistol grip, checkered in handsome A pattern. Crescent steel buttplate. Removable Savage marked box magazine. CONDITION: Good. Bbl retains majority of dulling blue. Action bar and forend rod have silvered. Receiver retains a generous amount of orig high polish factory blue with areas browning and wear and fine scratching. Trigger guard and tangs have gone to worn patina. Forend and buttstock have been refinished. Checkering dulled and has repaired crack through wrist, bolt has been added through face of grip to strengthen repair. Magazine finish matted blue. Bore is bright. Good mechanics. 50958-1 TJW (3,500-5,500) C&R – Lot 1228

*FACTORY ENGRAVED GOLD MEDAL GRADE SAVAGE MODEL 1903 SLIDE ACTION RIFLE.

SN 100954. Cal. 22 LR. 24″ oct bbl, standard front and rear sights with fold down tang sight. Receiver engraved in factory pattern with left side engraved with Setter and foliage, right side with Pointer and foliage. Savage marked magazine. Uncapped pistol grip. Steel crescent butt with Savage Indian Head logo. CONDITION: Good. Bbl retains blue/brown oxidized finish. Action bar oxidized. Receiver, trigger guard and tangs blue/brown appearance as well with traces of factory high polish blue in protected areas. Magazine browning, as well as buttplate. Buttstock and forend sound and unsanded and have been lightly refinished. Mechanics are good. Bright bore. 50958-2 TJW (2,500-4,000) C&R – Lot 1229

*LOT OF TWO SAVAGE RIFLES, MODEL 29B AND 23A SPORTER W/ BOX.

1) SAVAGE 29B. NSN. Cal. 22 LR. Model 29B slide action with 24″ rnd bbl, orig sights. Takedown receiver. Uncapped pistol grip with hard rubber buttplate. CONDITION: Very good. Receive,r Barrel and magazine tube retains nearly all orig blue with slight handling marks. Upper and lower tangs show slight wear. Forend and buttstock remain sound w/handling marks and abrasions in finish. Left top of buttplate cracked. Mechanics good. Bore would benefit from cleaning. C&R 2) SAVAGE SPORTER. SN 95656. Cal. 22 LR. Model 23A Sporter bolt action with 23″ bbl, org sights incl rare receiver mounted peep w/adjustment knobs. Savage marked magazine. Steel buttplate with “SVG” logo. Accompanied by Factory box w/wood dividers and orig end label which describes gun. SN handwritten on top of box. CONDITION: Very good plus. Barrel and receiver retain nearly all orig blue. “SAVAGE SPORTER” on bbl top highlighted in white. 1-pc buttstock is sound with high gloss finish. Bright bore. Good mechanics. Box is tight with tears to top sides. C&R 50426-36, 50426-37 TJW (800-1,300) – Lot 1230

*BEAUTIFULLY ENGRAVED RARE MERIDEN FIREARMS MODEL 15 DELUXE SLIDE ACTION RIFLE.

SN 4318. Cal. 22. 24″ octagon bbl. Lyman ivory sporting bead front sight. Marbles blank in rear sight dovetail. Folding tang sight with large aperture. Takedown receiver which is nicely engraved. Factory style pattern. Left side with oval vignette of two rabbits surrounded by arabesque scroll, with foliate scroll above and line engraved borders. Knurled takedown screw with floral engraving on face. Right side of receiver engraved with oval vignette of two squirrels surrounded by arabesque style engraving and lined engraved borders. 3-point pattern checkered forend and buttstock which is nicely grained. Steel crescent buttplate. Special Note: This item(s) contains plant or animal properties that may be covered by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). We have taken care to ensure that this item(s) meets the standard for sale under the ESA. However, certain states and other countries have laws that are more restrictive than the ESA. It is the bidder’s responsibility to ensure that it is lawful to purchase or transport this item(s) into their state, and to obtain the necessary import and export approvals. Delay or failure to obtain any such permit or approval does not relieve the buyer of paying for the item(s) and consummating the purchase. CONDITION: Fine as fully professionally restored. Barrel and magazine tube retain nearly all their reapplied rich blue. Edges and markings remain sharp. Minor scratch on action bar from cycling. Receiver engraving is sharp. Receiver has all of its blue, as does the trigger guard, tangs & buttplate. Vivid case color on trigger. Beautiful wood finish with nary a blemish. Sharp checkering. Mechanics appear fine with bright bore. 50179-9 TJW (3,000-5,000) C&R; IVORY – Lot 1231

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Revised: 9/29/2016

Please Note: The description should include the serial number 4252. The gun was refinished by Doug Turnbull Restorations (see invoice online) which is for engraving the bolt in oak leaf pattern, bluing and aging only the bolt, refinishing the buttplate and buttplate screws.

*CHARMING FACTORY ENGRAVED DELUXE MARLIN SLIDE ACTION RIFLE.

SN NSN. Cal. 22 LR. 23″ oct bbl with engraving at breech. Standard front and rear sights. Receiver and bolt fully engraved. Left side oval vignette with bull and cow moose in forest, right side oval with running buck deer, both with stippled backgrounds. Balance of sides covered with oak leaf and scroll with stippling. Top of receiver engraved with oak leaf and stippling with scroll at rear. Underside of receiver treated to scroll and wavy lines with touches of scroll on borders of trigger guard. Border line engraving on checkered hammer. Steel buttplate treated to scroll engraving as well. Straight grip, finely checkered buttstock and forend in fine American walnut with robust grain and feather crotch figure. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl retains orig thinning blue with oxidation speckling throughout, noticeable wear at carry point. Magazine tube silvering. Receiver retains an even blue/brown patina. Bolt and hammer with strong orig blue. Buttstock and forend in wonderful condition with some minor nicks and retain a lovely rubbed oil finish. Pitted bore remains fairly bright. Sound mechanics. Truly a charming little engraved Marlin 22 with big game scenes. 50426-9 TJW (3,000-5,000) C&R – Lot 1232

*LOT OF FOUR RARE COLLECTOR GRADE MARLIN .22 CAL RIFLES.

1) MARLIN 20. SN 3543. Cal. 22. Outstanding Model 20 Deluxe slide action rifle with 23″ oct bbl. Sporting bead front sight and 2-leaf Lyman rear sight. Takedown blued receiver. Straight grip stock and deluxe forend of highly figured American walnut with No. B Deluxe checkering. High luster finish stock with steel buttplate. Deluxe Model 20s are extremely rare(Ex Richard Rohal Coll). CONDITION: Very fine. Barrel has 95% with light edge wear and handling. Magazine tube has very good blue, silvering from pump action operation. Receiver with bright high polish blue, light edge wear with minor scratches and spotting. Stock and forend sound with exceptional high gloss finish and minor handling marks. Crisp mechanics. Bright bore. C&R 2) MARLIN 25. NSN. Cal. 22 S & C.B. CAPS. Model 25 with 23″ rnd bbl, sporting front and rear sights. Marked at breech “22 SHORT & C.B. CAPS”. Takedown receiver. Walnut smooth forend and straight grip stock. Steel buttplate. CONDITION: Fine. Barrel and magazine tube retain nearly all blue with wear at muzzle and assorted fine scratches. Shows wear from slide travel. Receiver retains the majority of its orig bright blue with wear on high edges and forward part of receiver, scratch across right receiver side along with other minor scratches. Trigger guard and tangs toned to patina. Excellent screws. Forend and buttstock with high percentage of orig finish with some minor crazing. Assorted bumps and bruises on buttstock with noticeable area of finish loss at butt. Tiny 1/2″ wood sliver missing at left top tang by receiver. C&R 3) MARLIN 29. NSN. Cal. 22 LR. Model 29 with 23″ rnd bbl, sporting sights. Takedown receiver. Plain forend and straight grip walnut buttstock. Steel buttplate. CONDITION: Very good plus. Barrel and magazine tube retain a majority of their orig blue. Very limited handling marks. Receiver with much orig bright blue mixed with areas going to patina. Some marred screws. Forend and buttstock very nice orig condition with minor handling marks and a 1″ triangular patch of finish loss on right side of stock. Good mechanics. Bright bore, very minor pitting. C&R 4) MARLIN 47. SN 510. Cal. 22 LR. Very Rare Model 47 Special Stock Purchase slide action with 22″ rnd bbl. Sporting front and rear sights. Takedown receiver. Striped pattern case colors from cyanide dip. Walnut stock and forend with simple diamond shaped checkering patterns. Steel buttplate.(Ex Richard Rohal Coll). CONDITION: Fine. Barrel retains a vast majority of its orig blue with muzzle wear and slight marks from use. Magazine tube toning to patina. Vivid case colors on receiver and bolt. Wood sound with normal handling marks. Very good finish with some streaks and dull areas. Good mechanics. Bore bright with minor pitting. C&R 50426-10, 50426-11, 50426-12, 50426-13 TJW (4,000-6,000) – Lot 1233

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*COLLECTOR’S LOT OF FOUR MARLIN .22 CALIBER SLIDE ACTION RIFLES.

1) MARLIN 18. NSN. Cal. 22 RF. Model 18 Deluxe with 20″ oct bbl, sporting front and rear sights. Takedown receiver. Checkered forend and nicely figured straight grip buttstock. Steel buttplate. CONDITION: Good plus. Barrel retains a generous amount of orig blue, high edge wear with minor scattered oxidation, carry wear at breech. Magazine tube toning to patina. Majority of bright factory blue on receiver with scattered freckling and carry wear on top, belly, edges and tangs. Forend and buttstock show nice finish. Neatly repaired crack in wrist through checkering. Scratches on wood from use. Good mechanics. Moderately pitted bore. C&R 2) MARLIN 20A. NSN. Cal. 22 LR. Model 20A with deluxe checkering and rare half-nickel treatment. 24″ oct bbl, Sheard front sight, factory rear sight. Takedown receiver. Nicely grained checkered forend and straight grip buttstock. Crescent buttplate(Ex Richard Rohal Estate Collection). CONDITION: Very good plus. Barrel retains a high percentage of thinning factory blue with scattered areas of light pitting. Minor dent left side magazine tube. Nickel receiver, hammer and buttplate retain nearly all finish with very minor scattered pitting. Forend and buttstock remain in excellent condition with sharp checkering and some flaking and crazing to finish. Mechanics good. Bright bore. C&R 3) MARLIN 20. NSN. Cal. 22 LR. Model 20 with 22″ oct bbl, orig sporting sights. Takedown receiver. Straight grip stock, ringed forend. Steel buttplate. CONDITION: Very good. Barrel and magazine tube retain majority of orig blue. Receiver high polish blue with high edge and carry wear, minor scratching. Tangs and trigger guard silvered from carry. Fine screws. Forend and buttstock in excellent condition, some finish dulled from use, scattered handling marks. Good mechanics. Bright bore. C&R 4) MARLIN 20. NSN. Cal. 22 LR. Model 20 with 24″ rnd bbl, standard sporting sights with folding tang peep. Takedown receiver. Ringed forend with straight grip buttstock. Crescent steel buttplate. CONDITION: Very good plus. Barrel and magazine tube retain high percentage of orig blue with wear at muzzle. Action bar silvered. Bright high polish blue with some areas of patina on receiver with high edge and carry wear. Nice wood finish, thinning in spots with typical handling marks from use. Good mechanics. Bright bore. C&R 50426-6, 50426-7, 50426-8, 50426-14 TJW (3,000-4,000) – Lot 1234

Revised: 9/21/2016

Please Note: The catalog description in the printed catalog is correct, however, the images are incorrect. Both the description and images are correct online.

*LOT OF TWO MARLIN MODEL 27-S SLIDE ACTION TAKEDOWN RIFLES.

1) MARLIN 27-S. NSN. Cal. 25 RF. 24″ oct bbl, plain front sight, semi-buckhorn rear sight. Takedown receiver. Button release on right side. Dark walnut with unusually nice figure, straight grip stock with smooth forend. Steel crescent butt. CONDITION: Good plus. Barrel and magazine tube have majority of their orig blue. Scattered dings and wear to sharp edges. Action bar going to silver. Receiver maintains a majority of its bright blue with minor scratches, edge wear. Left side toning to patina. Screws fine. Forend and buttstock sound and fit nicely. Shows nice amount of orig varnish with some areas of thinning and scattered handling marks. Buttplate toning to silver. Bright bore, strong rifling. Mechanics good. C&R 2) MARLIN 27-S. NSN. Cal. 25 RF. 24″ rnd bbl, sporting bead front sight, semi-buckhorn rear sight. Takedown receiver. Sliding button on right side of receiver. Walnut grooved forend and straight grip stock. Steel crescent buttplate. CONDITION: About fine. Barrel and magazine tube retain most of their orig bright blue with slight wear at muzzle. Scattered handling marks. Wear to action bar. Receiver has nearly all of its orig deep blue with wear to sharp edges and faint scratching. Trigger guard and tang show little wear. Model designation on top tang filled with white highlight. Orig wood finish with some scuffing, wear and scratching. Minor dings and bumps scattered throughout. Bright bore, sharp rifling. Good mechanics. C&R 50426-15, 50426-16 TJW (1,800-2,700) – Lot 1235

*SCARCE DELUXE FACTORY ENGRAVED MARLIN MODEL 1898 GRADE C SLIDE ACTION SHOTGUN.

SN 44507. Cal. 12 ga. 30″ plain bbl, metal front bead. Bbl marked on left side “Special Smokeless Steel”. Bbl numbered “47312” “F” on right underside indicating full choke. Matted receiver top. Finely engraved receiver left side with large oval vignette of four ducks in flight over marshland. Wavy line engraving around panel edge. Right side engraved with two pigeons in flight on bolt with touches of scroll work front and rear. Checkered forend. Select fancy figured walnut pistol grip buttstock with uncapped S-style grip. Marlin marked hard rubber buttplate. LOP 13-1/2″. CONDITION: Very good plus. Barrel retains a majority of its factory blue, thinning at muzzle. Receiver retains generous amount of high polish blue on side panels with thinning blue on receiver tops and some loss at forward part of receiver. Excellent screws. Forend has two hairline cracks on left side and left side rear. Buttstock checkering sharp with scattered tiny marks. Buttplate excellent. Bright unpitted bore. Mechanics function nicely. 50507-9 TJW (2,500-4,000) C&R – Lot 1236

*FACTORY ENGRAVED PEERLESS GRADE REMINGTON MODEL 16 SEMI-AUTO RIFLE WITH PERIOD LYMAN 5A SCOPE.

SN 16434. Cal. 22 Remington Autoloading. 22″ rnd bbl, Marbles No. 2 front sight with Japanned black finish and brass insert, orig Remington bbl sight. Gun is fitted with a Lyman 5A scope with correct mounts. Receiver is treated to D grade heavy arabesque scroll engraving on left and right receiver panels as well as receiver top, bottom and trigger guard, with border wavy line and punch dot engraving. Barrel breech engraving and forend iron with wavy line and punch dot engraving. Deluxe grade walnut with grain and figure. Checkered in 3-point diamond pattern. Remington/UMC marked buttplate. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl retains a majority of its factory blue with thinning in spots, handling marks towards muzzle and several scattered. Orig scope retains much blue with blue loss from travel in mounts. Clear optics. Screw missing from bbl sight. Receiver engraving is sharp. Orig strong blue on receiver with high edge and carry wear on underside and grip tang. Left side of receiver shows two circles of blue loss which cataloger believes are from production. Screws are excellent with the slightest of marring. Excellent wood finish which appears mostly orig with dulled area on underside of grip. Checkering sharp. May have had light wiped on finish at one time. Minor handling marks. Bore is bright. A very nice unique engraved Remington Model 16. 50426-28 TJW (6,000-9,000) C&R – Lot 1236A

Revised: 9/23/2016

Please Note: Gun engraving and checkering pattern is Grade “E” quality, not “F” quality as stated in the catalog.

*WONDERFUL ENGRAVED REMINGTON MODEL 12 F GRADE SLIDE ACTION RIFLE.

SN 62081. Cal. 22 LR. Beautiful factory engraved Remington rifle with 24″ oct bbl, Lyman front sight, correct bbl sight with fold down tang sight. Receiver is wonderfully engraved in F style with large vignettes of two rabbits in field surrounded by diamond on left side and a squirrel sitting on the ground on the right side, all surrounded by full coverage foliate arabesque style engraving with wavy line and punch dot borders. Top of receiver with full engraved coverage and inscribed “MADE FOR / HERBERT W. HEGELE M.D. / PORTLAND OREGON”. Underside of receiver and trigger guard engraved to match. SN engraved on bottom front of receiver. Engraving at bbl breech and mag bands. Lovely deluxe grained walnut with areas of heavy figure. Capped pistol grip. Remington/UMC crescent buttplate. CONDITION: Very good plus. Bbl and mag tube retain most of their blue with areas of slide wear on mag and action bar. Scattered minor handling marks. Receiver retains most of its factory blue with very sharp engraving with slight carry wear on bottom and sharp edges. Excellent wood finish which appears orig with several bumps and bruises on buttstock with small chip out of bottom of forend, easily remedied. Bright shiny bore. 50426-33 TJW (6,000-9,000) C&R – Lot 1237

*ENGRAVED REMINGTON MODEL 12-CS -F- GRADE STYLE SLIDE ACTION RIFLE.

SN 269670. Cal. 22 Rem Special. 24″ oct bbl, marked on bbl flat “Model 12-CS -F-“. Scroll engraving at breech. Flip down rear sight. Receiver engraved in F Style with full coverage foliate scroll on each side with a 2 rabbit woodland vignette on left side and right side with squirrel in tree vignette. Engraving on magazine bands. Receiver top and underside treated to scroll and wavy line with punch dot engraving. SN engraved in front underside of receiver and on lower tang. Capped pistol grip with Remington logo. Highly figured walnut with wonderful curly tobacco smoke figure, checkering bold and crisp. Steel crescent buttplate with Remington/UMC logo. CONDITION: Fine as professionally restored. Gun retains nearly all of its bright blue. Shows slight wear on magazine tube and action bar from action being worked. Virtually all wood finish with the most minor of handling marks. Clean bright bore. Good mechanics. A lovely little rifle. 50426-27 TJW (6,000-10,000) C&R – Lot 1238

Revised: 9/23/2016

Please Note: Great News!! The engraving is Grade “D” quality, not “B” quality as stated in the catalog.

*ENGRAVED REMINGTON MODEL 12B SLIDE ACTION RIFLE.

SN 226288. Cal. 22 LR. 24″ oct bbl, Lyman front sight and Marbles rear sight. Correct folding tang sight. Receiver is wonderfully factory engraved with large vignettes of 2 rabbits in field scene left side and a squirrel in a tree on the right side, all surrounded by full coverage foliate arabesque patterns with wavy line and dot border. Receiver top engraved with large foliate arabesque pattern. Trigger guard engraved to match. Receiver and trigger guard have SN engraved. Wood is beautiful with honey and chocolate figure. Pistol grip stock with Remington hard rubber grip cap. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl and mag tube retain strong orig blue with slight muzzle and edge wear and moderate pump action wear. Receiver with 90% dull orig blue. Wood is sound with a minor nick or two, otherwise retains about all of a fine professionally restored finish. Good mechanics, bright bore. 50426-35 TJW (5,000-8,000) C&R – Lot 1239

Revised: 10/1/2016

Please Note: Serial number is 48702.

*WONDERFUL FACTORY ENGRAVED PEERLESS GRADE REMINGTON MODEL 24 SEMI-AUTO RIFLE.

SN 48702. Cal. 22 LR. 21″ rnd bbl, wonderful 3 position rotating King front sight, orig rear bbl sight, rare King tang sight. Receiver is D style engraved with large arabesque scroll pattern on both right and left sides and receiver top and trigger guard. Borders covered by wavy line and punch dot engraving. Wood is deluxe grade with prominent grain with Remington capped pistol grip. Remington/UMC steel buttplate. CONDITION: Very good plus. Bbl retains orig blue with thinning and wear at muzzle and scattered handling marks, starting to tone. Receiver with deep blue and minor wear to high edges. Trigger shows vivid case color. Screws are fine. Bolt shows wear and discoloration. Wood appears to retain orig finish, in excellent condition. Checkering sharp with scattered handling marks. Bright bore. A very unusual collection quality rare engraved Model 24. 50426-20 TJW (3,000-5,000) C&R – Lot 1240

Revised: 10/3/2016

Please Note: Metal has also been refinished.

*ENGRAVED REMINGTON MODEL 12A SLIDE ACTION RIFLE.

SN 72668. Cal. 22 LR. 24″ oct bbl, standard front and rear sights. Receiver is engraved with large vignettes of two running rabbits in field scene on left side and a squirrel in tree on right side, surrounded by arabesque scroll with a wavy line and punch dot border. Top of receiver is large arabesque pattern. Trigger guard and floorplate engraved to match and front bottom of receiver has SN engraved. Wood is handsome nicely grained deep honey colored walnut with bullet shaped forend and checkered pistol grip stock with Remington hard rubber grip cap. CONDITION: Very good, as partially refinished. Bbl and mag tube retain areas of strong blue with many patches going to plum. Assorted handling marks. Receiver is richly blued with loss on sharp edges and minor scratches. Takedown screw is gone to patina. Buttstock and forend appear to be excellent quality refinish with sharp checkering. Bright bore. A handsomely engraved Remington Model 12. 50426-32 TJW (2,000-2,500) C&R – Lot 1241

*LOT OF THREE REMINGTON MODEL 121 SLIDE ACTION RIFLES INCLUDING ONE ROUTLEDGE BORE.

1) REMINGTON 121SB. SN 30517. Cal. 22. 24″ SMOOTH BORE bbl, marked “SMOOTH BORE” ahead of caliber marking. Single bead front sight. Takedown style receiver. Uncapped pistol grip. Steel buttplate with Remington logo. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl and magazine tube retain nearly all of the strong factory blue, slight wear at muzzle, scattered marks. Wear on mag and action bar from cycling. Receiver nearly all factory blue with wear to high edges, slight markings. Forend and buttstock orig finish with light scattered handling marks. Good mechanics. Shiny bright bore. C&R 2) REMINGTON 121A. SN 189200. Cal. 22 LR. 24″ rnd bbl, standard sights. Takedown receiver. Uncapped pistol grip, serrated Remington buttplate. Accompanied by original box with end label identified with this SN. CONDITION: Very fine. This gun retains virtually all of its factory finishes and appears unused. Box is tight and sound. C&R 3) REMINGTON 121A. SN 189297. Cal. 22 LR. 24″ rnd bbl, orig sights. Takedown receiver. Uncapped pistol grip, serrated Remington buttplate. Accompanied by original factory box with end label identified by SN. CONDITION: Bbl and magazine tube retain nearly all factory blue with very slight oxidation on forward part of right side of bbl. Slight slide wear. Receiver with nearly all blue with slight wear to sharp edges and some thinning on top and bottom of receiver. Factory wood finish with light scattered handling marks. Slight finish loss on buttplate. Good mechanics. Bright bore. Box is sound and tight. C&R 50426-1, 50426-23, 50426-30 TJW (3,750-5,750) – Lot 1242

*REMINGTON MODEL 25 SLIDE ACTION RIFLE BANK PROPERTY MARKED.

SN AA1740. Cal. 25-20. Take-down. 24″ bbl, standard sights. Uncapped pistol grip. Remington/UMC marked crescent buttplate. Left side of buttstock marked “PROPERTY / WINNEBAGO / COUNTY, ILL / BANKERS FED”. Circa 1923. CONDITION: Very good +. Bbl retains nearly all of its orig blue with small light oxidation spot under bbl address on left side of bbl. Handling marks/wear each side of bbl ahead of frame. Mag tube and action bar show blue loss from action being worked. Appears to retain most of its orig wood finish with slight crazing. Very nice Model 25. 50426-19 TJW (1,250-1,750) C&R – Lot 1243

*LOT OF THREE REMINGTON MODEL 12C SLIDE ACTION RIFLES.

1) REMINGTON 12CS. SN 712487. Cal. 22 Rem Special. 24″ oct bbl, sporting bead front sight, standard rear sight. Takedown receiver marked “Model 12″ on lower left side. Uncapped pistol grip. Remington/UMC marked steel crescent buttplate. CONDITION: Very good plus. Barrel and magazine tube retain a generous amount of orig bright blue. Receiver is nicely factory blued with minor discoloration. Forend and buttstock have a majority of orig finish with light handling marks. Bright bore. C&R 2) REMINGTON 12C. SN 602547. Cal. 22 LR. 24” oct bbl marked “Model 12-C” on top bbl flat, sporting front sight, correct rear sight with adjustable ramp. Takedown receiver. Uncapped pistol grip. Remington/UMC marked crescent buttplate. CONDITION: Very good. Barrel and magazine tube maintain a majority of orig factory blue with sharp edge wear and scattered marks from use. Forend and stock have been properly refinished. Bore would benefit from cleaning. C&R 3) REMINGTON 12C. SN 420042. Cal. 22 LR. 24″ oct bbl, marked “Model 12-C” on top bbl flat. Sporting front sight, factory rear sight with elevator. Takedown receiver. Uncapped pistol grip. Steel Remington/UMC marked crescent buttplate. CONDITION: Very good. Barrel and magazine tube surfaces remain factory blued with wear to sharp edges and minor handling marks. Bore is bright. C&R 50426-17, 50426-25, 50426-26 TJW (3,000-4,500) – Lot 1244

*LOT OF THREE REMINGTON MODEL 12 SLIDE ACTION RIFLES.

1) REMINGTON 12CS. SN 822607. Cal. 22 Rem Special. 24″ oct bbl, sporting bead front sight with factory rear sight. Takedown receiver marked “Model 12″ on left side. Uncapped pistol grip. Steel crescent buttplate with Remington/UMC logo. CONDITION: Very good. Barrel and magazine tube retain a majority of bright factory blue with wear on barrel high edges. Receiver retains nearly all toned blue with high edge wear and scattered fine scratches. Forend and buttstock with most of orig finish with scattered handling marks. Mechanics good. Bright bore. C&R 2) REMINGTON 12A. SN 537967. Cal. 22 LR. Model 12-A with 22″ rnd bbl, sporting front sight, factory rear sight with elevator. Takedown receiver. Walnut forend and straight grip stock. Hard rubber buttplate with Remington/UMC logo. CONDITION: Very good. Barrel and magazine tube show orig blue with areas of thinning and spotting. Receiver retains bright blue with sharp edge wear and very minor marks. Wood finish appears orig with slight crazing and marks from use. Mechanics good. Bright bore. C&R 3) REMINGTON 12C. SN 582065. Cal. 22 LR. Model 12-C with 24” oct bbl marked “Model 12-C” on top flat. Sporting bead front sight, orig rear sight with elevator. Takedown receiver. Uncapped pistol grip. Steel crescent buttplate with Remington/UMC logo. CONDITION: Very good plus. Receiver, Barrel and magazine tube retain nearly all orig blue with wear on sharp edges. s. Left side receiver has small cluster of blue loss. Wood retains vast majority of orig finish with some minor crazing. Mechanics good. Bore is bright. C&R 50426-18, 50426-31, 50426-34 TJW (3,000-4,500) – Lot 1245

Revised: 9/14/2016

Please Note: The photographs in the printed catalog are incorrect. The correct photographs are online. The description is correct.

*LOT OF FOUR COLLECTOR QUALITY REMINGTON .22 RIFLES.

1) REMINGTON 121. SN 125818. Cal. 22 LR. Model 121 with 24″ bbl, gold bead front sight, orig rear sight. Takedown receiver. Uncapped pistol grip. Remington marked steel buttplate. CONDITION: Very good. Barrel and magazine tube retain a generous amount of factory blue with muzzle wear. Receiver and trigger guard with light wear to high edges. Buttstock and forend are sound and virtually unmarked. Mechanics good. Bright bore. C&R 2) REMINGTON 241. SN 63982. Cal. 22 LR. Model 241 w/ Box. 24″ rnd bbl, factory sights. Takedown receiver. Uncapped pistol grip stock with tubular magazine through butt. Remington marked steel buttplate. Accompanied by orig box identified by SN with dividers, wax wrapper, and orig brochures. CONDITION: As new with traces of factory cosmoline. Retains all blue, vivid case color on trigger. Wood finish is orig and unmarred. Buttplate shows no wear. Mint bore. Box is tight and sound. C&R 3) REMINGTON 12C. SN 640672. Cal. 22 LR. Model 12C with 24″ oct bbl, factory sights. Takedown action. Uncapped pistol grip. Steel crescent buttplate. CONDITION: Fine. Receiver, Barrel and magazine tube retain a vast majority of orig deep blue, showing some wear to sharp edges. Buttstock and forend with what appears to be factory finish with numerous small nicks and tiny dents. May have finish added. Buttplate light wear. Mechanics good. Bright bore. C&R 4) REMINGTON 341-P. SN 27388. Cal. 22 LR. Model 341-P with 24″ rnd bbl, hooded front sight with insert, receiver mounted peep sight with aperture. Bright polished bolt. Uncapped pistol grip. Remington logo buttplate. CONDITION: Good plus. Metal finishes on gun are orig and starting to tone to brown. Carry wear at breech. Stock has had finish added. Good mechanics. Good bore. C&R 50426-21, 50426-22, 50426-24, 50426-29 TJW (3,000-4,500) – Lot 1246

*PRISTINE REMINGTON 40X BOLT ACTION SINGLE SHOT SPORTER.

SN 056132R. Cal. 22 LR. Single shot bolt action. 22″ bbl, no sights. Deluxe Monte Carlo buttstock with nice grain and figure rosewood grip pad and forend tip. Remington solid recoil pad. Red field rings and bases. CONDITION: This gun is virtually as new. Shows no wear. Mint bore. Only thing missing is the box. A wonderful opportunity for a rare 40X Sporter. 50827-5 TJW (2,000-4,000) – Lot 1247

*REMINGTON MODEL FOUR DIAMOND ANNIVERSARY COMMEMORATIVE SEMI-AUTOMATIC RIFLE.

SN B8193257. Cal. 30-06. 22-1/2″ rnd bbl, ramp front & adjustable ramp rear sight. Receiver with gold inlaid game scenes, left side hunters in canoe facing bear, right side with gold inlaid “Model 8” & “Model Four”. Center inscription in stylized gold oval reads “REMINGTON ARMS COMPANY / LIMITED EDITION / ONE OF FIFTEEN HUNDRED / 1906 / 1981”. Plain walnut, fleur-de-lis pressed checkering on capped pistol grip. Hard rubber buttplate. Gun is accompanied by its factory box identified by SN on end label. CONDITION: Very fine. Gun appears “near new”, most likely unfired since leaving factory. All factory finishes, only one tiny mark on lower right edge of receiver. Box is tattered, end label scuffed but SN markings clear. 50958-13 TJW (1,250-2,000) – Lot 1248

*RARE REMINGTON MODEL 81 “POLICE GUN” SEMI-AUTO RIFLE.

SN 18771. Cal. 35 REM. 22″ shrouded bbl. Sporting bead front sight, flat top rear sight. Left side of receiver is marked “POLICE GUN – PROPERTY OF / SHERIFF DEPT. NO.40 / LOS ANGELES COUNTY”. “SAFE” marking with red highlight. Removable 15-round magazine SN to gun, marked “Peace Officer Equipment Co / St. Joseph Mo.” with patent number and “35 Cal” marking. All markings, model designation and SN filled with yellow highlight. 11-1/4″ heavy forend. Plain pistol grip stock. Correct sling swivel eyelets. Remington steel buttplate. CONDITION: Very good plus. Retains nearly all of the factory blue with minor handling marks and nicks and areas of light oxidation. Magazine in excellent condition with nearly all of its blue with only blue loss from insertion into receiver. Buttstock is sound, factory finish with minor bumps and bruises from police use. Mechanics appear good. Bright bore, sharp rifling. 50958-3 TJW (6,000-8,500) C&R – Lot 1249

*FACTORY ENGRAVED REMINGTON MODEL 8 D GRADE RIFLE.

SN 13098. Cal. 35 Remington. 22″ bbl, engraved at breech. Silver bead front sight and correct semi-buckhorn rear sight with folding receiver peep sight. Receiver engraved in D grade arabesque scroll work on sides and top of receiver. Bottom of receiver with wavy line and punch dot engraving. SN engraved on bottom front receiver, surrounded by scroll. Top and bottom tang with border line and scroll engraving. Bottom of magazine and trigger guard with scroll coverage. Gun is fitted with semi-fancy nicely grained American walnut showing nice figure and color. Straight grip with side cheek panels. Forend and buttstock checkered in 3-point pattern. Slightly curved hard rubber buttplate with Remington Arms Co logo. CONDITION: Very good plus. Bbl jacket retains nearly all orig rich blue with slight loss at muzzle and slight handling marks. Receiver retains nearly all blue with high edge and carry wear to underside in front of receiver and bottom and edges of magazine box. Original finish on buttstock and forend shows wear from carry and use with assorted handling marks. Buttplate has a minor chip at toe. Mechanics good. Bright bore. A very nice example of a Model 8 D Grade rifle. 50958-4 TJW (4,000-6,500) C&R – Lot 1250

*FANTASTIC REMINGTON MODEL 11F PREMIER GRADE AUTO LOADING SHOTGUN.

SN 98600. Cal. 12 ga. 28″ matted solid rib “Full” choke bbl. Breech has 5″ wedge of scroll engraving on right side and 2-1/2″ wedge on left with engraved banner around address. Engr “6” on bottom chamber confirms as Grade 6 Premier. Magazine cap face is engraved with circular scroll in center with geometric design and punch dot border. The receiver is handsomely engraved in superb full coverage bold foliate scroll and stippled background w/six panel game scenes. Back of receiver, top tang and trigger guard are similarly engraved. Hand engraved SN ahead of loading port and on lower tang. Stocked with nicely figured walnut, multi-point checkered round knob pistol grip and Remington marked buttplate. Fluted forend with multi-point checkering. Buttstock has blank initial oval in toe line. LOP 13-5/8″. CONDITION: Very fine. Barrel and receiver retain a very high percentage of orig blue with some minor thinning and handling marks. Buttstock is sound with a tight hairline on left site at receiver. Checkering is good retaining orig finish. Forend is sound with sharp checkering and a few minor nicks in orig finish. Crisp mechanics and shiny bore. 50958-9 TJW (7,000-12,000) C&R – Lot 1251

*FANTASTIC EXHIBITION QUALITY REMINGTON MODEL 11 SPORTSMAN F GRADE SEMI-AUTO SHOTGUN.

SN 420593. Cal. 12 ga. 26″ bbl over Cutts compensator with Lyman choke. Ventilated rib. Twin beads. Chamber area has scroll wedges and Remington address in engraved border. Engraved “Grade F” on left side of bbl. Receiver embellished with beautiful foliate banknote scroll and engraved borders. Left side of receiver engraved with three game scenes. First game scene of two quail. Main center game scene with two pointing dogs afield. Rear scene with two woodcock. Left side of receiver with matching foliate banknote scroll work, again with three panel game scenes surrounded in scroll work. Forward scene of flighted pheasant. Main scene of two Setters. Rear scene of marshland snipe. All screws are engraved. Rear face of receiver with scroll work, as does top tang. “GRADE -F / 12 GAUGE” and SN hand engraved on bottom of receiver. Trigger guard with banknote scroll surrounding a dog’s head in stippled background. Gold wash trigger. Gun is treated to select fancy figured walnut with F grade checkering on forend. Pistol grip with Remington logo grip cap. Gold oval in toe line. Marbleized brown Bakelite buttplate with Remington logo. LOP 14″. CONDITION: Very Fine, as factory quality refinished. It is our opinion that this may have been a Remington exhibition gun returned to the factory for refreshment as indicated by multiple service code markings on bbl. Anodized finish is largely worn off the compensator and included choke. Receiver retains nearly all of its deep blue and engraving is sharp with minor handling marks. Trigger group and lower tang with all of its blue. Gold wash on trigger in protected areas. Wood finish is refreshed with several small handling marks. Small professionally repaired crack on lower side of left stock cheek. Grip cap and buttplate are excellent. Stock oval with stylized monogram. Mechanics function nicely. 50958-11 TJW (7,000-12,000) C&R – Lot 1252

*SPECTACULAR FACTORY ENGRAVED E GRADE REMINGTON MODEL 11 SHOTGUN.

SN 713141. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ cham. 26″ Plain bbl, Poly Choke. Bbl breech engraved in foliate scroll and “E Grade”. Receiver ingraved in E Grade patterns with matted top and engraved borders. Left side receiver with oval vignette of a Setter in field scene, surrounded by foliate scroll. Right side receiver with oval vignette of pointer in field and foliate scroll. Balance of receiver and top tang adorned with foliate scroll. Bottom of receiver engraved with “E Grade” and SN. All screws are engraved. Mounted with nicely figured walnut. Hand checkered forend and capped pistol grip buttstock. Remington marked grip cap and hard rubber buttplate. Silver oval in toe line. LOP 13-1/8″. CONDITION: Fine. Barrel retains all of its bluing with very faint thinning from bbl travel. Receiver retains all of its blue with the most minor of handling marks and a tiny spot of oxidation near top of left side. Screws are fine. Bolt and elevator bright. Wood finish is excellent with very minor handling marks and light scratches on forend. Buttstock shows light crazing to finish with very minor handling marks. Mechanics fine, bright shiny bore. 50958-10 TJW (5,000-7,500) C&R – Lot 1253

*RARE FACTORY ENGRAVED REMINGTON MODEL 11E EXPERT GRADE SEMI-AUTO SHOTGUN.

SN 66205. Cal. 12 ga. 28″ plain bbl, “Full” choke. Foliate scroll work at breech end of bbl. Magazine cap has engraved face. Receiver treated to E grade type engraving of generous flowing scroll work. Left side engraved with vignette of flying duck in marsh. Right side is partially covered by foliate scrolls. SN is hand engraved ahead of loading port on bottom and on lower tang. Trigger guard and rear receiver face treated to foliate engraving with scroll work on upper tang. Gun is fitted with moderately grained walnut semi-pistol grip buttstock with 5/8″ factory buttplate. Initial oval in toe line inscribed “C.A. Martin”. LOP 14-3/8″. CONDITION: Very good. Barrel and receiver retain most of their orig blue with some very faint marks and wear to sharp edges. Some very minor oxidation peppering on receiver top. Forend is nice with a few fine hairline cracks where it meets receiver. Buttstock/forend retain orig finish commensurate with age of gun with some hand wiped oil finish added. Mechanics fine. Bright shiny bore. 50958-8 TJW (5,000-7,500) C&R – Lot 1254

*WONDERFUL F-GRADE STYLE REMINGTON MODEL 11-48 SEMI-AUTO SHOTGUN.

SN 5010143. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ cham, 26″ bbl vent rib, over Cutts compensator. Bbl markings and “F” are hand engraved surrounded by foliate scroll. Underside of bbl marked with Remington service codes. Receiver is full coverage heavy arabesque scroll with stippled background. Left side engraved with field hunting scene featuring two quail in flight and two pointing dogs, all four animals inlaid in silver metal. Right side engraved with marsh scene featuring three ducks in flight inlaid in silver metal. Bottom of receiver is marked “Remington / Model 11-48”. Bolt and elevator are jeweled. Gun is fitted with select fancy figured walnut with bold figure with beautifully checkered forend and uncapped pistol grip buttstock. Red vented Bishop recoil pad. LOP 13-1/2″ over pad. CONDITION: Very fine. Barrel and receiver retains virtually all blue with some thinning on high edges. Lead duck on right side receiver has some discoloration to inlay. The condition of wood is excellent with a high gloss finish. Mechanics fine with bright bore. A striking upgraded field gun. 50958-12 TJW (2,000-3,500) C&R – Lot 1255

*EXTREMELY RARE FACTORY ENGRAVED REMINGTON MODEL PRE-10 F GRADE SLIDE ACTION SHOTGUN.

SN U61432. Cal. 12 ga. 30″ plain bbl with arabesque scroll engraved ledges on both sides of bbl breech approximately 4″ long, wedding band engraving where bbl meets receiver. Remington address with patent dates surrounded by engraved border. Bbl takedown ring completely covered with geometric engraving and punch dot borders. Slide action bar treated with scroll engraving with Remington trademark marking. Single front bead. Full marking hand engraved left side of bbl ahead of engraved wedge. Receiver is full coverage F style engraving continuing onto top tang. Left side of receiver is treated to a large scroll oval bordered vignette with three hunting dogs in woodland setting pointing to quail. Balance of receiver covered with foliate type scroll with receiver edges with chain and punch dot border. Right side of receiver with large scroll oval bordered vignette of marsh scene with two ducks, once again with balance covered with foliate type scroll and chain and punch dot borders. Underside of receiver fully engraved with hand engraved SN ahead of ejection port. Trigger bow with foliate scroll and dog head bust in center. SN engraved on grip tang. Gun is mounted in select fancy figured walnut. Forend has been treated to nearly full coverage checkering pattern. Buttstock with full round knob uncapped pistol grip checkered in elaborate pattern. Solid brown recoil pad. Monogrammed gold oval in toe line. LOP 14-3/8″. CONDITION: Very good plus. Barrel retains a high percentage of blue with light oxidation under the blue on top of bbl breech through address and patents marking. Blue is thinning at muzzle and has areas of thinning from takedown and cycling. Bright bore. Magazine tube with some blue with the balance going to brown patina with wear marks from the slide. Magazine tube screw may be a replacement with some minor damage around screw hole. Barrel assembly takedown ring with nice blue and some minor areas of blue loss and browning. Several scratches from handling. Lustrous receiver blue showing slight thinning and wear to high edges, especially at bottom. Very light scattered oxidation. Right side receiver screw shows evidence of turning, as does screw in bolt assembly. Trigger guard assembly shows bright blue with fading and slight oxidation on trigger bow. Lower tang is nice with much blue, silvering at edges. Top tang with nearly all blue, showing slight wear from use. Screw shows blue loss and slight marring. Condition of wood is very nice and fits well. Forend finish and checkering may have been freshened with nice look. Buttstock shows freshening, likely with hand rubbed oil, checkering somewhat filled. Recoil pad in nice condition. Mechanics appear crisp and cycles nicely. 50958-7 TJW (7,000-12,000) C&R – Lot 1256

*SPECTACULAR REMINGTON FACTORY ENGRAVED GOLD INLAID F GRADE MODEL 870 SHOTGUN.

SN A-155910-V. Cal. 12 ga. 30″ bbl, ventilated rib, wedges of foliate scroll engraved at breech. Faux-ivory Bradley type front bead with mid-bead. 2-3/4″ chamber, Mod choke. F Grade receiver covered in nearly full coverage foliate scroll with three gold inlaid game scenes on each side. Left side featuring grouse in flight, two Pointers, flying pheasant. Right side with flying duck, two young Setters, flying woodcock. Full size target type forend & uncapped pistol grip Monte Carlo style buttstock, both with F Grade fancy figured walnut. Black solid rubber Decelerator pad. LOP 14-1/2″. Target trigger shoe. Safety plugged. CONDITION: Fine. All finishes, metal & wood, have virtually “as new” factory finishes & condition. Minor marks on trigger group & toe of buttstock. Mirror bore. Crisp mechanics. 50994-17 TJW (3,000-5,000) – Lot 1257

*REMINGTON 3200 FIELD GRADE 2-BARREL SET OVER/UNDER SHOTGUN.

SN OU.13261. Cal. 12 ga/410. 1) 28″ 12 ga. factory bbls with vent rib and 2-3/4″ chambers. Fixed MOD & FULL chokes. Orig steel bead. 2) Simmons after-market 28″ 410 bbls with vent rib and 3″ chambers. Fixed IMP-CYL & MOD chokes. White Glow Worm front site. Blued boxlock action with single selective trigger and ejectors. Walnut forearm and pistol grip stock with cut checkering. LOP: 14″ over orig buttplate. Includes a Browning Tolex 2-bbl set case with blue velour interior. CONDITION: Action in orig bbl have very good blue. After-market 410 bbl has very good Simmons blue. Stocks have good finish showing light marks. Forearm has 1/8″ gap between wood and iron. Both sets of bbls have good bright bores. Case is in good condition showing light interior and exterior wear. 51046-2 DS (2,000-3,000) – Lot 1258

*OUTSTANDING REMINGTON MODEL 32 12 GAUGE OVER AND UNDER SHOTGUN.

SN 1652. Cal. 12ga. Chambers 2-3/4″, 28″ bbls with matted solid rib, sgl front bead. Chokes CYL/MOD. Typical semi-beavertail type forend. Model 32 style ejector action with standard bird dog engraving on each side. Dbl triggers. Uncapped pistol grip stock. 14″ LOP over Remington marked hard plastic buttplate. DAC 1-1/2″, 2-1/2 DAH. Automatic safety. CONDITION: An unusually nice Remington Model 32 which has survived with high factory finish. Bbls retain 95-98% of orig factory blue with the most minor handling marks and blue loss from forend attachment. Bores bright, shiny and unpitted; no dents or dings. Gun has crisp factory markings on both bbls and receiver. This gun has nearly all of its orig factory blue with minor handling marks and faint wear to sharp edges. Slight lessening of blue on trigger bow. Gun was treated to lovely nicer than average walnut with handsome grain and figure in buttstock. Checkering is crisp, sharp and well executed. Gun opens and closes with authority, ejectors are strong. Triggers are crisp. This is a charming Model 32 which shows very little if any use afield. 49934-2 TJW (1,250-1,750) C&R – Lot 1259

*VERY EARLY AND OUTSTANDING REMINGTON MODEL 32 OVER AND UNDER 12 GAUGE SHOTGUN.

SN 645. Cal. 12ga. 2-3/4″ chambers; forcing cones may have been lengthened. 30″ bbl plain bbls with middle front bead. Remington Arms Co address and patents marked on top bbl. “12 GAUGE” marked on left side top bbl. Factory marked MOD/FULL chokes. Standard type forend with correct factory point style checkering. Remington Model 32 ejector action with Pointer dog scene engraved on left side, Setter dog engraved on right side and dog with duck scene engraved on underside. Dbl triggers. Nicely grained, uncapped pistol grip stock with slightly fluted comb. Chocolate brown “Decelerator” solid rubber pad with three black spacers. 15-1/4″ LOP. DAC 1-1/2″, DAH 2-1/2″. Automatic safety. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain approx 95+% orig factory blue with blue loss primarily under forend at attachment points. Remington Arms Co. address and patents remain sharp on top of bbl. Blue thinning slightly at top of top bbl where carried. Bores are bright, shiny and unpitted. All factory markings on receiver are sharp and crisp. Receiver retains strong blue on top and sides with slight thinning on underside of receiver from carry. Top tang shows blue loss, scuffing from top lever travel. Area behind safety has been worn bright. Trigger bow retains factory blue, silvering at edges. Stock and forend retain nearly all of their factory finish. Checkering is sharp, very minor handling marks on either side of buttstock. Gun is tight, operates crisply, ejectors are strong. This is a wonderful early 3-digit SN Model 32 which would be hard to improve on. 50530-7 TJW (750-1,250) C&R – Lot 1260

*REMINGTON MODEL 1889 GRADE 2 SHOTGUN SURVIVING IN AMAZING ORIGINAL CONDITION.

SN 233066. Cal. 10ga. Chambers 3″, 32″ Damascus twist bbls, solid matted rib with sgl metal bead. Top rib marked “REMINGTON ARMS CO, ILION, NY, USA” on rib at breech. Choke FULL/FULL. Splinter type forend with ebony inlay at tip. Remington Grade 2 hammer action with 1889 style circular hammers. Dbl triggers. Straight grain walnut with uncapped pistol grip. 14-1/4″ LOP. DAC 1-3/4″, 2-7/8″ DAH. CONDITION: This is a wonderful graded Remington hammer gun which shows quality workmanship. Bbls retain significant orig bold brown twist pattern. Bbls ring true. Fine bores are bright, shiny and unpitted. No dents or dings. Sharp under-barrel markings. Receiver has sharp edges; beautiful finish with orig color in protected areas on sides, top and underside. Straight grain stock and forearm are uncracked with sharp checkering and much orig finish. Minor handling marks commensurate with age. Hard black Remington logo buttplate with widow’s peak. Excellent screws throughout. Top lever right of center. This gun locks up extremely tight, hammers and triggers crisp. This lovely hammer gun has aged gracefully with gentle use. 50606-3 TJW (800-1,200) – Lot 1261

UNMOLESTED P. MULLIN BAR ACTION HAMMER GUN.

SN NSN. Cal. 16 ga. 2-1/2″ Cham. 26″ Damascus twist bbls. Plain back action locks are unengraved with maker’s name on toe of locks. Finely formed non-rebounding hammers, double trigger extractors. Top lever locking bolt. Nicely figured walnut stock, splinter forend, straight hand stock, smooth steel buttplate. CONDITION: Very good. Gun retains most of its orig finish and remains in remarkable unmolested condition, with light scattered oxidation and handling marks to the wood throughout. Forearm tip inlay is missing. Right firing pin is sticky. Bright bores with some light scattered pitting. Hammers hold cock. 50541-2 JWD (2,000-4,000) – Lot 1262

*HOLLAND AND HOLLAND ROYAL HAMMERLESS EJECTOR LIGHT GAME GUN.

SN 22377. (1899) Cal. 12 ga. 2-1/2″ Chambers. 30″ Fine Damascus bbls are engraved “Holland & Holland, 98. New Bond Street, London.” on narrow, concave game rib. Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 2-1/2″ chambers. SNs are on bottoms of bbls. Coin finished Royal sidelock action is stocked to the fences, and features automatic safety and double triggers. Action is engraved with well cut, medium, shaded scroll with rose bouquet highlights, as often found on early Royals. “Holland & Holland” is engraved on both lockplates and top lever. Bottom of action is engraved “The Royal Hammerless Ejector”. Scroll engraved trigger guard has SN on short rounded tang. Nicely figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14″ over serrated rosewood buttplate. Stock features diamond hand, drop points, standard point pattern checkering, and a gold oval on toe line engraved “G. H. Clarkson” “Wentworth”. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. Bore diameter: left-.741, right -.734. Bore restrictions: left -.022 (Mod), right -.008 (IC). Wall thickness: left -.019, right -.022. Drop at heel: 2-5/16″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 6 lbs. 5 oz. LOP: 14″. CONDITION: Good. Bbls retain most of a grayish re-brown with fair definition to pattern, which is slightly etched. Engraving is still clear. Action has some areas of darkening, and striations on bottom. Forend iron, top lever, trigger plate, and trigger guard have been re-blued, and retain most of that satin blue. Stocks refinished and retain most of the finish, edges slightly rounded, checkering re-cut. There are some repairs at top horns of buttstock. Bores are fine, with some light frosting throughout, with a few small dents in both bbls. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are in time. 50755-1 (6,000-8,000) C&R – Lot 1263

*BEAUTIFUL HOLLAND & HOLLAND CAVALIER “SHOT & REGULATED” SxS GAME GUN.

SN 37548. Cal. 12 ga. 28″ bbls with bbl flats marked 2-3/4″-3-1/4 tons, chambers lengthened to 3″, choked IC/IM. Ejectors. Beautiful case colored boxlock frame with 25% large scroll engraving. Double triggers. Auto-safety. Walnut straight grip stock and splinter forend. 15″ LOP over groove butt. Maker’s leather case with accessories. CONDITION: Gun appears basically unfired and as new. 50994-2 FTL (4,000-6,000) – Lot 1264

*JOHN RIGBY RISING BITE UNDERLEVER HAMMERLESS SIDELOCK GAME GUN.

SN 15780. (ca 1888) Cal. 12 ga. 2-1/2″ Chambers. 29-3/4″ Bbls are engraved “J. Rigby & Co 72 St. James’s Street London and Dublin” on wide concave game rib with U-shaped extension for rising bite third fastener. Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs and “SLEEVED”. Coin finished action features push forward lever over guard, automatic safety, bushed strikers, and dbl triggers. Action face is stamped with Rigby and Bissell patent use no. “325” and Bisell (?) gun no. “1483”. Action is fitted with bar locks having dipped edge plates, and has Rigby’s classic filed in foliate fences. Action and locks are engraved with approx 80% coverage well cut, shaded scroll. “Jno Rigby & Co” is in Old English script on each lock. Scroll engraved and blued trigger guard has SN on tang. Finely marbled and nicely figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 13-3/4″ over checkered wood butt, and features typical drop points, point pattern checkering, and vacant silver oval on toe line. Matching splinter forend has forward pivoting lever release engraved “Rigby’s Patent” around pivot. Bore diameter: left -.734, right – .728. Bore restrictions: left – .012 (Lt mod), right – .009 (IC). Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs. 2 oz. LOP: 13-3/4″. CONDITION: Good, as refinished. Bbls retain nearly all of a satin rust blue probably applied at time of sleeving. Action and locks are cleaned to silver gray. Some engraving considerably washed. Stocks retain nearly all of a hand rubbed oil finish, checkering re-cut. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. 50502-2 (6,000-8,000) – Lot 1265

*FINE COGSWELL & HARRISON SIDELOCK SHOTGUN.

SN 68543. 20 ga. 27″ bbls with fixed IC & MOD chokes. Chambers are 2-3/4″ as marked on water table. Rib marked “Cogswell & Harrison Ltd. ‘HUNTIC’ 168 Piccadilly London”. Dbl underlug action with case colored finish. Full coverage floral scroll engraving. Dbl triggers, ejectors. Splinter forearm and straight hand stock of fancy English walnut with hand checkering. Stock has silver nameplate and toeline. LOP: 14″ over leather covered pad. Drop at comb: 1-5/8″; drop at heel: 2-1/2″. Weight: 5 lbs 10.6 oz. Housed in Brady canvas covered luggage case containing snap caps and oil bottle. CONDITION: Nicely restored shotgun. Bbls have very good reblackened finish with good bright bores. Frame and sideplates have restored case colors with light wear on sharp edges. Top lever, triggers, trigger plate and trigger guard have reblued finish over spots of remaining pitting on trigger guard tang. Stocks have good English oil finish showing scattered light spots and handling marks. 50456-3 DS (4,000-7,000) C&R – Lot 1266

*E. J. CHURCHILL MODEL 25 BOXLOCK EJECTOR SHOTGUN.

SN 4748. Cal. 20 ga. 25″ bbls of fluid steel with sunken rib. Rib marked “E.J. Churchill, O St. Gun Works, Leicester Square, London”. 2-1/2″ chambers as marked on water table. IC & MOD chokes. Case colored boxlock ejector action with borderline engraving. Dbl triggers. Splinter forearm, straight hand walnut stock with hand checkering having silver nameplate on toeline. LOP: 14-1/8″ to wooden butt with hand cut grooves. Drop at comb: 1-3/4″. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″. Weight: 5 lb 2.6 oz. Leather covered case with previous owner’s initials on lid. Case with small attached plastic labels with maker’s name and address. Case contains snap caps and 2-pc ebony rod. CONDITION: Bbls have lightly faded blue finish showing spots of wear with scattered handling marks with freckles of corrosion. Good bright bores. Frame retains most of its case colors becoming light on sides and edges having scattered freckling. Stocks have moderately worn finish and checkering with scattered scratches and handling marks having one gouge in checkering rear of trigger guard tang. 50742-1 DS (4,000-7,500) C&R – Lot 1267

*GRIFFIN & HOWE BOXLOCK EJECTOR SHOTGUN.

SN 549. Cal. 20 ga. 28″ Krupp fluid steel bbls. Fixed IMP-CYL & MOD chokes. 2-3/4″ chambers as noted on bbl as 70mm. Fine German made shotgun with scalloped boxlock action having cocking indicators, cross bolt side clips and case colored finish. Single selective trigger and auto ejectors. Horn tipped splinter fore end and straight hand stock with hand checkering having name plate and toe line. LOP: 14-1/4″ over checkered horn buttplate. Drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Drop at heel: 2-3/8″. Includes leather luggage case with brass nameplate on lid. Case contains oil bottle and snap caps. PROVENANCE: Remarkable William Larkin Moore Private Estate Collection of Fine Sporting Arms. CONDITION: Bbls have very good blue finish with good bright bores. Left bbl shows evidence of small raised dent 4″ from muzzle. Action retains some lightly faded case color on floor plate in protected areas. Stock finish shows spots of wear with scattered small dents and scratches. 50595-74 DS (5,000-8,000) – Lot 1268

*GRIFFIN & HOWE 2″ CHAMBER LIGHT BOXLOCK GAME GUN.

SN 87573. Cal. 12 ga. 5 lb 6.8 oz gun with 25″ bbl having narrow Churchill style rib. 2″ chambers as inlaid in gold on rib. Right bbl marked “Griffin & Howe, Inc.”, left bbl marked “N.Y.C. Made in England”. CYL & IMP-CYL chokes. Double beads. Scalloped boxlock action with case colored finish featuring full coverage arabesque scroll and dragon. Miller single selective trigger, auto ejectors. Splinter forearm and straight hand stock with teardrop points of fancy walnut having hand checkering and nameplate on toeline. LOP: 14-1/8″ to checkered butt. Drop at comb: 1-1/2″; drop at heel: 2-7/8″. Housed in leather covered luggage case having unattached Griffin & Howe label and canvas cover. Case contains cleaning rod, oil bottom, snap caps and key. CONDITION: Nicely restored shotgun. Bbls have nearly all of their reblackened finish with bright bores having plastic fouling forward of chambers. Action has very good re-case colored finish. Reblued trigger guard shows light edge wear. Stocks have very good oil-type finish with freshened checkering. 50456-2 DS (4,000-7,000) C&R – Lot 1269

*WILLIAM EVANS SIDELOCK GAME GUN.

SN 3591. Cal. 12 ga. 2-1/2″ Cham. 30″ bbls, choked IC/Mod. Modern nitro proofs.Dolls head extension. Sidelock action is brushed bright with flowing scroll work and maker’s name in ribands on toe of locks. Double trigger, beetle back checkered safety, extractors. Tight straight grained English walnut. Splinter forend. Straight grip stock with flat point checkered butt, 14-3/8″ LOP. CONDITION: Very good as professionally restored. Gun retains all of its restored finish. Wood is sound with a few tight hairlines emanating from toe of locks. A few light handling marks to wood finish. Bright bores, mechanics crisp, action tight. 50710-1 JWD (4,500-7,000) C&R – Lot 1270

*WILLIAM POWELL BOXLOCK SIDE BY SIDE SHOTGUN.

SN 13851. Cal. 12 ga. 30″ nitro proofed fluid steel bbls. Chambers are 2-3/4″ as marked. FULL & FULL chokes. Case colored boxlock action with dbl underlug and cross bolt locks having side clips. Full coverage foliate scroll engraving. Dbl triggers. Extractors. Splinter forearm and round knob stock of checkered English walnut with nameplate and toe line. LOP: 14-3/8″ over added London style red pad. Drop at comb: 1-1/2″; drop at heel: 2-1/8″. Bottom of bbls have Briley Mfg importer marking. CONDITION: Bbls have very good blue finish showing small scratches. Good bright bores. Frame retains vivid case colors on sides and in protected areas becoming light on bolsters and edges. Floorplate has very good blue. Trigger guard blue is flaking to gray. Stocks show moderately worn refinish and checking with scattered hand marks. Left side of comb is dished to fit shooters face. 50742-2 DS (3,500-5,500) C&R – Lot 1271

FINELY RESTORED STEPHEN GRANT BEST QUALITY SIDELOCK SIDELEVER EJECTOR GAME GUN W/ NEW STEEL BARRELS.

SN 6844. Cal. 12 ga. 30″ London-quality replacement bbls., 3″ chambers. Choked LT.Mod/Mod with standard game rib and gold number “2” and “Patent Ejector” on top rib. Ejectors. Bbl flats marked “LP over 73, 2-1/2″, 3 tons” with matching SN. Bbls marked “Stephen Grant & Sons, 7 Bury St., St. James’s, London, England”. Beautiful and finely scroll engraved, sidelock, sidelever action. Double triggers with “Loose” front trigger. Beautiful dark streaked English walnut stock 14-3/4 LOP over 3/4″ leather covered pad. Gold initial oval with fabulous engraved winged dragon over a crown. Splinter forend with gold diamond center inlay. Cased in proper style leather case with accessories. CONDITION: Overall fine, with professional London quality total restoration. Bbls on face. Ejectors strong but right ejector sometimes trips live. Gorgeous renaissance sporting gun. 50973-24 FTL (3,500-5,000) – Lot 1272

*ROBUST W. W. GREENER “FACILE – PRINCEPS” TEN GAUGE WATERFOWLER SHOTGUN.

SN 57290. Cal. 10 ga. 3-1/2″ Chambers. 31″ Dovetailed steel bbls are engraved “W. W. Greener. Maker, 68 Haymarket London. Works St. Mary’s Square. Birmingham.” on concave, matted rib. Bbl flats are stamped with Birmingham nitro proofs for 10 ga. and 1-1/2 oz of shot. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with SNs, elephant trademarks, and “WROUGHT STEEL”. Case hardened, large, “Facile Princeps” action, is filed in the manner of a much higher grade gun, with serpentine fences and molded reinforce at break off. Rear edge is scalloped. Action features side safety and double triggers, and is completely devoid of any engraved ornamentation. “W. W. Greener.” is on each side, and SN is at grip. Dense, lightly figured European walnut round knob semi-pistol grip buttstock measures 15-1/4″ over Old English pad. Point pattern borderless checkering is at grip. A vacant silver oval is on toe line. Matching splinter forend has large inset horn tip, and Deeley release. Bore diameter: left-.776, right -.775. Bore restrictions: left -.044 (Extra full), right -.045 (Extra full). Minimum wall thickness: left -.043, right -.042. Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-3/4″. Weight: 10 lbs. 10 oz. LOP: 15-1/4″. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain 80 – 90% what appears to be their orig blue, thinning overall, with a number of light spots and marks. A sling loop has been removed from bottom rib, two mounting holes are present. Action retains a considerable amount of its orig very light case hardening colors where protected. It appears these colors have mostly faded, leaving action a pleasing bright silver. Top lever, floorplate, and trigger guard have been re-charcoal blued, and retain most of that blue. Stocks retain nearly all of what appears to be their orig rubbed oil finish, with numerous light marks, checkering slightly worn and dirty. Bores are excellent, bright, smooth, and shiny throughout. Action is tight. Top lever to right of center. Bbls are on face. An exceptionally fine and interesting shootable ten bore. 50755-3 (4,500-6,500) C&R – Lot 1273

*ROBUST W.W. GREENER EMPIRE BLUE ROCK PIGEON GUN.

SN 43615. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Cham. 30″ bbls, choked Mod/IM. Greener Empire spring cocking action with light scroll engraving and maker’s name in ribands. Greener top bolt, side safety, double trigger. Dense highly figured walnut, splinter forend with horn tip, semi-pistol grip, stock 14-3/4″ LOP over solid black pad. CONDITION: Good. BBls with light scattered pitting over period re-black. Receiver turning to gray patina. Forend sound with hand worn patina. Buttstock is a recent high quality replacement. Minor handling marks with incipient crack at head of stock on left side. Bores bright, mechanics crisp, action slightly loose with forend off. 50980-5 JWD (2,750-4,500) C&R – Lot 1274

*CHOICE WESTLEY RICHARDS BOXLOCK EJECTOR 20GA GAME GUN.

SN G11054. Cal. 20 ga. 2-1/2″ Cham. 27″ bbls, choked SKT/IC. Maker’s name engraved on top of bbls. Dolls head extension. Case colored boxlock action with open scroll engraving and maker’s name on receiver sides. Westley camming action top lever. Double trigger, auto ejectors. Floor plate and trigger guard are blue with open scroll work and pointing dog vignette on bow. Medium brown marblecake walnut, splinter forend with ebony inlay tip, carved drop points, straight grip, fine checkering, 15″ LOP over leather covered pad. PROVENANCE: Remarkable William Larkin Moore Private Estate Collection of Fine Sporting Arms. CONDITION: Very fine. Gun retains most of its London quality finish with little signs of use or handling. Sharp checkered. Small hairline at forend iron, otherwise wood is sound. Bright bores, mechanics crisp, action tight. 50595-20 JWD (4,000-6,000) C&R – Lot 1275

*FABULOUS WESTLEY RICHARDS DROP LOCK HEAVY GAME GUN.

SN T3589. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Cham. 30″ bbls, choked Mod/Full, marked with maker’s name and “THE TRAVERS” on top of bbls. Nitro proof for 1-1/4 oz. shot. Detachable lock receiver features flowing intermediate scroll work with maker’s name in ribands. Floorplate is not hinged and engraved with similar scrolls. Greener type cross bolt, side clips, checkered safety, double trigger, auto ejectors. Rich fully figured walnut, splinter forend, semi-pistol grip with checkered side panels. 14-1/8″ LOP over horn buttplate. 7 lbs. 14 oz. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbls retain most of their English quality blue finish. Receiver retains strong case colors in protected areas, the balance turning to silver. Floorplate and trigger guard thinning from handling. Wood is sound, checkering sharp with some period of use finish added. Bores bright, crisp mechanics, action tight. 50982-2 JWD (3,000-5,000) C&R – Lot 1276

*W & C SCOTT BOWOOD CASED GAME GUN.

SN 146292. Cal. 20 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 26″ Dovetailed bbls with medium concave game rib, importer marked on bottom rib. Bbl flats are stamped with Birmingham nitro proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers. Case hardened, scallop-backed boxlock action features non-automatic safety and double triggers. Action is engraved with 80% coverage medium scroll. “W & C Scott” is on each side. Floorplate is engraved “The Bowood”. Nicely streaked and finely fiddle figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over checkered wood butt and has hand checkering with gold oval on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson push button release. IC & IC chokes. Drop at heel: 2″ drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 5 lbs. 6 oz. Maker’s dark brown canvas case with leather trim, is lined in deep burgundy cloth with gold embossed black leather maker’s label on lid. Case contains a pair of Orvis snap caps. CONDITION: Near excellent, showing light use. Bbls retain approx 95% orig blue with a few minor marks. Case hardening on action is silvering slightly on fences and sharp edges at bottom. Blue of floorplate, trigger guard, and top lever are very good. Stocks retain nearly all of their glossy oil finish, with a few minor handling marks and dings. Bores are near excellent, bright and shiny throughout. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are out of time. Case is good. 50744-2 DS (4,000-6,000) – Lot 1277

*FANTASTIC W.C. SCOTT MONTE CARLO B SIDELOCK GAME GUN.

SN 102111. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Cham. 29-1/2″ Whitworth bbls, choked Mod/Full, marked with maker’s legend and address on bbls. Nitro proof for 1-1/8 oz. shot. Sidelock action engraved with iconic “Blue Rock” pigeons encased in flowing scroll patterns. Maker’s name at toe of lock. Floorplate and trigger bow with fine scroll work. Scott’s improved bolt. Double trigger, checkered safety, auto ejectors. Lovely marblecake walnut, splinter forend, straight grip with diamond profile, flat point checkered, horn buttplate. 14-1/4″ LOP. CONDITION: Very fine. Gun retains most of its orig factory finish with some sharp edge wear and rubs on bbl from use and assembly. Case colors on action have silvered with traces of vibrant color in protected areas. Stock and forend sound with a few light handling marks throughout. Bright bores, mechanics crisp, action tight. A superior example. 50982-1 JWD (3,000-5,000) C&R – Lot 1278

*W.C. SCOTT & SON CASED SIDELOCK SHOTGUN.

SN 74994. Cal. 12 ga. Bbls are 28″ of special steel with solid rib having dbl beads. Fixed mod & imp-mod chokes. 2-3/4″ chambers as marked on water table. Nitro proof for 1-1/4 oz loads. Sidelock action having Scott’s improved bolt, side clips, ejectors, dbl triggers and case colored finish. Full coverage scroll engraving. Beaver tail forearm and round knob stock of fancy walnut with hand checkering having silver name plate on toe line. LOP is 14-5/8″ over London style pad. Leather covered luggage case having Webley & Scott Ltd label. Case contains box of Peters Victor shot shells, snap caps and case keys. Special Note: This item(s) contains plant or animal properties that may be covered by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). We have taken care to ensure that this item(s) meets the standard for sale under the ESA. However, certain states and other countries have laws that are more restrictive than the ESA. It is the bidder’s responsibility to ensure that it is lawful to purchase or transport this item(s) into their state, and to obtain the necessary import and export approvals. Delay or failure to obtain any such permit or approval does not relieve the buyer of paying for the item(s) and consummating the purchase. CONDITION: Bbls retain most of blue finish showing slight edge wear. Action has good case colors with light fading and wear in carry areas. Forearm has very good satin finish. Stocks shows some finish and checkering wear having numerous scratches and small dents. Recoil pad is cracking from age hardening. Very good bright bores. Twin orig ivory beads. 50707-2 DS (4,000-7,000) IVORY – Lot 1279

*RARE W.C. SCOTT SIDELOCK SINGLE BBL TRAP GUN.

SN 100699. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Cham. 32″ vent rib bbl with dolls head extension, Full choke, London nitro proof for 1-1/4 oz. shot. Sidelock action plate (right side only) and receiver body engraved with modest scroll work. Single trigger, no safety. Robust straight grained walnut, beaver tail forend with lever release, semi pistol grip, flat point checkering, 14-1/4″ LOP over solid red pad. CONDITION: Very fine. Gun retains most of its factory finish with a few light rubs and nicks in the wood. receiver retains most of its orig case colors with some thinning at some points. Trigger bow turning to silver. Wood is sound. Bright bore, mechanics crisp, action a touch loose with forend off. 50744-1 JWD (4,000-6,000) C&R – Lot 1280

*WEBLEY & SCOTT BOXLOCK GAME GUN.

SN 141201. Cal. 12 ga. Fluid steel 20″ bbls with 3-1/4 ton nitro proof. Chambers are 2-3/4″ as marked. CYL & MOD chokes. Case colored boxlock action with foliate scroll engraving. Dbl triggers, auto ejectors, splinter forend and straight hand stock of checkered English walnut. Stock has teardrops with silver nameplate on toe line. LOP: 15-1/2″ over leather covered pad. Drop at comb: 1-5/8″; drop at heel: 2-3/4″. Bbl has Service Armament Co. import marking. Includes a modern Cordura covered luggage case with fitted burgundy velour interior. Case contains key and plastic snap caps. CONDITION: Bbl retains over 90% re blackened finish. Good bright bores. Action has good case color showing edge wear. Trigger guard has thinning finish on tang. Stocks have good refinish. 50694-1 DS (1,500-2,500) – Lot 1281

ANTIQUE BEST QUALITY SIDELOCK EJECTOR SHOTGUN BY CHAS. INGRAM.

SN A5079. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Cham. 30″ fine Damascus bbls, choked IC/Mod, marked “CHARLES INGRAM 18 RENFIELD STREET, GLASGOW”. Modern nitro proof. Sidelock action engraved with fine English scroll work and maker’s name in ribands on each plate. Floorplate and trigger bow similarly adorned. Sculpted fences with fine scroll bosses, cocking indicators, checkered safety, double trigger, auto ejectors. Medium grained English walnut, splinter forend, straight hand stock. 14-5/8″ LOP over leather covered pad. Bores bright, mechanics crisp, action tight. CONDITION: Fine as professionally restored. Damascus bbls retain most of their re-browned finish with strong pattern showing. Bbls ring true. Receiver has silvered with hints of case colors showing through. Trigger bow is re-blacked. Stock and forend sound retaining all of its fine restored finish. 50973-21 JWD (2,250-3,000) – Lot 1282

SCARCE E BLAKEMORE OF BIRMINGHAM BOX LOCK GAME GUN.

SN 1291. Cal. 12 ga. 30″ Damascus bbls. 2-3/4″ chambers. Choked improved cylinder/improved cylinder. Have 2006 London re-proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers. Full length Damascus rib with brass front bead marked “E. Blakemore Maker St. Mary’s Birmingham. Patentee for improvements in breech-loading small arms. est. 1845”. Dbl triggers, automatic ejectors, automatic safety. Greener cross-bolt. Straight grip stock checkered in 2-point pattern with silver oval near toe and 15-1/8″ LOP over black leather covered pad. Splinter forearm with plunger release checkered in 3-point pattern. Receiver is nicely scroll engraved, as is trigger plate, trigger-guard and top lever. WEIGHT: 6lbs. 13oz. CONDITION: Very good. As partially refurbished. Bbls retain nearly all competent re-brown and now show nearly all of their contrasting pattern. Buttstock and forearm have been expertly finished, checkering re-cut and retain most of their custom finish with a few light scattered handling marks throughout. Receiver is toned mostly gray. Top Lever, floor plate, trigger guard, and forearm iron retain most of their modern re-blued finish. Bores are excellent, bright and shiny. Mechanics are crisp. Ejectors in time. 50445-1 JSL43 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 1283

*LIGHTWEIGHT BRITISH BOXLOCK EJECTOR 16 GA GAME GUN BY WANLESS BROS.

SN 5008. Cal. 16 ga. 2-3/4″ Cham. (opened) recent nitro proofs. 29″ bbls, choked IC/IC.Dolls hear extension. Boxlock action engraved with open scroll work and maker’s name in ribands. Floorplate and trigger guard similarly adorned. Double trigger, checkered safety, auto ejectors. Sturdy straight grained walnut, splinter forend, straight grip, checkered butt. 14-1/4″ LOP. CONDITION: Very good as partially restored. Bbls retain most of their orig London quality finish with scattered handling marks and wear at sharp edges and at muzzle. Receiver a mellow silver gray. Forend with some minor repairs at iron. Butt stock with sharp checkering is sound and likely a period of use replacement. Bright bores, mechanics crisp, action tight. 50973-17 JWD (1,750-2,500) C&R – Lot 1284

WONDERFUL GALLYON & SON 8 BORE SINGLE BBL FOWLING GUN.

SN 18114. Cal. 8 ga. 3-1/4″ Cham. 36″ fine Damascus bbl, nitro proof for 3-1/4 tons (.813 nominal). Action features single sidelock with dolphin hammer with game bird vignettes. Action body with under lever locking bolt has additional waterfowl and shorebird vignettes with simple scroll highlights. Full figured walnut splinter forend with horn tip, capped pistol grip stock, flat point checkering, 14-1/2″ LOP over old solid pad. CONDITION: Very fine. Gun retains most of its factory orig finish with strong Damascus pattern showing through orig bbl brown. Action body and lock with strong case color in protected areas the balance turning to silver and brown patina. Stock and forend are sound with strong orig finish and a few scattered handling marks throughout. Pad has crystallized. Bright bore, mechanics crisp, action tight. A remarkable high condition example of a fine turn of the century fowling gun. 50724-1 JWD (5,000-8,000) – Lot 1285

VERY FINE 6-BORE JAMES LEES, SCOTTISH SIDE BY SIDE WATERFOWLER.

SN NSN. Cal. 6ga. This is a beautiful 15-1/2 pound monster which retains most of its orig striped brown finish on 37″ bbls and bright case color to breech, locks and hammers. Mechanically gun is excellent with bright shiny like new bores. Locks and bbl maker marked with “JAMES LEES PERTH”. James Lees listed as gunsmith in the 1850’s in Perthshire, Scotland, later with his sons. CONDITION: Fine to very fine overall. Bbl retains most of its orig brown striping, thinning near breech. Locks have bright case colors, less on floorplate, hammers and breech. Buttplate retains 80% of its org fire blue and trigger guard retains strong traces of blue blending to a plum patina. Stock is sound with good checkering, oil finished. Well fit with scattered cosmetic blemishes and a small inset toe repair. Mechanically sound with crisp, shiny bores. 50728-1 JS (3,000-5,000) – Lot 1286

SPECTACULAR W.G. RAWBONE OF TORONTO (LIKELY BUILT BY WESTLEY RICHARDS) 10 GAUGE SPORTING GUN.

SN 187. Cal. 10 ga. 31″ fine Damascus twist bbls. 2-3/4″ chambers. Choked cyl/cyl. Marked “W.G. RAWBONE TORONTO” on top rib. Extractors. English black-powder proofs. Spectacular and finely engraved sidelock hammer underlever action. Double triggers. Extended and spurred trigger guard. Gorgeous English walnut straight stock, 14-3/4″ LOP over engraved steel buttplate. Wedge fastened splinter forend with buffalo horn tip. Flat file point checkering. CONDITION: Gun retains nearly all of its London quality refinish with excellent bbl pattern. Traces of orig case color. Light scattered handling marks on wood. Bbls on face. A truly fine London quality gun from a relatively unknown maker. 50179-20 (2,500-4,500) – Lot 1287

SPLENDID WESTLEY RICHARDS BAR IN WOOD (CRAB JOINT) HAMMER GUN.

SN 11832. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Cham. Recent nitro proofs. 30″ browned Damascus bbls are engraved with Westley Richards name and Bond Street address on smooth concave game rib. Doll’s head extension. Bar in wood type action w/ Westley Richards patent camming top lever. Bar action locks with unique serpentine dolphin hammers of pinfire form. Locks and action are engraved in medium shaded scroll. Nicely figured European walnut splinter forend w/horn tip, straight grip, drop points, point pattern checkering, 13-5/8″ to smooth steel buttplate. CONDITION: Very Fine. Retains most of its original London finish. Barrels have light scattered oxidation and handling marks with strong damascus pattern. Locks with strong original case colors, hammers starting to fade. Wood is sound with light service marks and retains most of its original varnish. Trigger bow and buttplate with much orig blue. Bbls ring true, bright bores,crisp mechanics, action tight. 50742-3 WD (4,500-7,500) – Lot 1288

EARLY W. RICHARDS (LIVERPOOL) 8 GAUGE WATERFOWLER.

SN 6786. (1877) Cal. 8 ga. 3-1/4″ chamber. 34″ Damascus bbls are engraved “W Richards 27 Old Hall (?) Street Liverpool” and with SN on wide, concave top rib. Bbl flats are stamped with Birmingham nitro proofs for 3-1/4″ chambers, makers name, address, and SN. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with London black powder proofs and “6”. A sling loop is screwed to bottom rib. Jones under-lever action is fitted with rebounding bar locks with tall serpentine hammers. Action and lockplates are engraved with approx 50% coverage well cut medium scroll. “W. Richards” is in scrolled ribands on each lockplate. Nicely marbled, and lightly figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-5/8″ over checkered wood butt with engraved steel heel and toe plates. Stock features coarse point pattern checkering at grip, with sling loop and vacant silver shield on toe line. Matching splinter forend with Deeley release has inset horn tip. Bore diameter at muzzles: left-.800, right -.803 (Both bbls proofed at .813). Wall thickness: left -.030, right -.033. Drop at heel: 1-3/4″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 10 lbs. 12 oz. LOP: 14-5/8″. CONDITION: Good. Bbls retain 85 – 90% of an old re-brown with numerous scratches. Action is pewter gray with some light pitting. Stocks retain most of an old oil refinish, edges slightly rounded, with a number of subsequent marks. Checkering is worn, but functional. Bores are very good, mostly bright and shiny, with a few scattered pits. Action is very slightly loose. Bbls are slightly off face. Locks are crisp. A fairly high quality big bore with great shootable dimensions. 50755-4 (3,500-5,500) – Lot 1289

SPECTACULAR CASED COGSWELL & HARRISON AIR GUN WALKING STICK.

SN NSN. Cal. 100 bore. 2-pc takedown black finish air gun walking stick with loading rod and air reservoir pump. Nicely makers marked “Cogswell & Harrison London”. Complete with loading rod and English fitted travel case with makers label in lid. 36-1/2″ overall assembled. Occasionally known as poachers’ guns, but this reference is highly unlikely due to the fact that these items were of great quality, very expensive, and the average working man could not have afforded one. The air reservoir, after having been filled, contained enough pressure for multiple discharges. Equipped with discreet front and rear sights and hidden trigger that becomes evident when walking stick is assembled and air reservoir is charged. CONDITION: Spectacular overall condition, having a very fine dark Jappaned exterior finish with brass threaded end caps for both sections. Very slight traces of use on handle and very minor traces of light use on tip from actually being used as a walking stick. Bore is excellent with fine rifling and absolutely no traces of abuse. Air pump with brass fittings has a somewhat armory brown finish with a T-handle attachment. Pump itself is in very fine condition showing slight traces of use, however, no damage or distress. English casing is in exceptional condition with all brass hardware intact and operational. Interior lining and partitions appear to have been professionally re-lined at some earlier date. Exterior is wonderfully finished as is typical of high grade English manufacturing. 50862-5 TDW (2,000-4,000) – Lot 1290

BEAUTIFUL JAMES WILKINSON, LONDON PERCUSSION SPORTING RIFLE.

SN NSN. Cal. 577. About 30″ oct bbl, including breech “JAS. WILKINSON & SON LONDON GUNMAKERS TO HIS MAJESTY”, 3-leaf rear sight, engraved and case hardened lock marked “JAS. WILKINSON & SON”. This single key half stock rifle appears like new with rich engraving, also on buttplate, trigger guard and breech, silver thumbplate and platinum breech plug. CONDITION: Excellent as professionally refinished, retaining virtually all of its brown, blue and case colors which are sharp, sound with bright, piano varnished finish. There is one large dent on right side of checkering. Mechanically crisp with bright shiny bore, with well discerned multi-groove rifling. 50827-7 JS (2,000-4,000) – Lot 1291

*AYA 37 SUPER CASED TWO-BARREL SET OVER/UNDER SHOTGUN.

SN 292527. Cal. 12 ga. Bbl #1: 26-1/2″ chrome nickel steel with vent rib. Rib has gold inlaid “1”. Fixed IMP-CYL & IMP-MOD chokes. 2-3/4″ chamber as marked. Bbl #2: 30″ chrome nickel steel with vent rib. Rib has gold inlaid “2”. Fixed MOD & FULL chokes. 2-3/4″ chambers as marked. Satin nickel finished Merkel style hand detachable sidelock action with cross bolt and cocking indicators. Full coverage deep relief game scene engraving featuring pheasants on right lockplate and mallard on left lockplate surrounded by arabesque scroll. Dbl triggers, front trigger is articulated with auto ejectors. 3-pc checkered walnut forearm. Pistol grip walnut stock with relief with hand checkering carved transition between pistol grip and toe line. LOP: 14-3/8″ over orig AYA red ventilated pad. Drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″. Weight with 26-1/2″ bbls: 7lb 8.6oz. Date codes on bbls indicate 1968 mfg. Housed in maker’s leather covered 2-bbl case with green felt interior. CONDITION: Bbl #1 retains most of orig blue and has very good bright bores. Bbl #2 has good orig blue showing small dent on right side of rib and has very good bores. Action has very good satin finish. Stocks have very good oil finish. Case is good condition showing light wear on edges. 51045-2 DS (5,000-7,000) – Lot 1292

*AYA MODEL 37 TWO BBL SET CASED OVER/UNDER SHOTGUN.

SN 151355. Cal. 12 ga. Fine Spanish sidelock over/under shotgun manufactured by Aguirre Y Aranzabal. Case colored action with hand detachable locks featuring dbl underlug and cross bolt locking system and cocking indicators. Full coverage rose and scroll engraving. Bbl 1: 28″ vent rib. Fixed MOD & FULL chokes with steel front and mid beam. Bbl 2: 28″ vent rib. IMP-CYL & IMP-MOD fixed chokes with steel front and mid beam. Both bbls have 2-3/4″ chambers as denoted by “12-70″ markings on water table. With single non-selective trigger, auto ejectors, trim walnut forearm with wraparound hand checkering. Forearm iron is scroll engraved with jeweled tang. Round knob stock of fancy walnut with hand checkering. LOP: 13-7/8″ over solid red London type pad and 3/4″ wood spacer. Drop at comb: 1-3/8″; drop at heel: 2-1/8”. Includes leather covered luggage case with green velour fitted interior for two sets of bbls, includes key. PROVENANCE: Remarkable William Larkin Moore Private Estate Collection of Fine Sporting Arms. CONDITION: Both sets of bbls retain good orig blue. Action shows most of its case colors, having light edge wear only. Stocks have very good satin refinish. Both sets of bbls with good bright bores. Case is good. 50595-59 DS (3,500-5,500) C&R – Lot 1293

*HANDCRAFTED AYA MODEL 37 SUPER A GAME GUN.

SN 209152. Cal. 12 Ga. 2-3/4″ Cham. 28″ bbls, IC/Full choke. Coin finished sidelock action features fanciful game scenes surrounded by scroll engraving. Thumbnail detachable sidelocks, gold-plated interior parts, single selective trigger, auto ejectors. Nicely figured European walnut stock, 3-piece forend, capped pistol grip, solid black recoil pad. CONDITION: Very fine. Gun retains virtually all of its factory orig finishes with no appreciable wear. Bores are bright, mechanics are somewhat sluggish and require a good cleaning to remove congealed lubricant. Action tight. 50563-1 JWD (4,500-7,500) C&R – Lot 1294

*AYA MODEL 56 SIDELOCK SHOTGUN TWO-BARREL CASED SET.

SN 394345. Cal. 12 ga. Holland & Holland style sidelock action featuring side clips, cocking indicators, ejectors and having case colored finish. Full coverage rose and scroll engraving. Dbl triggers, front trigger is articulated. First bbl marked with gold #1 on solid rib, is 28″ of chrome steel. CYL & IMP-CYL fixed chokes. Second bbl marked with gold #2 with solid rib, is 28″ of chrome steel. IMP-CYL & IMP-MOD fixed chokes. Under rib has plug screws in holes for sling attachment. Both bbls have 2-3/4″ chambers as marked on water tables. Date codes on bbls indicate 1972 mfg. Splinter forearm and straight hand stock of fancy thin shell walnut with hand checkering. LOP: 14-5/8″ to checkered butt. Housed in a leather covered two-bbl luggage case with maker’s label. PROVENANCE: Remarkable William Larkin Moore Private Estate Collection of Fine Sporting Arms. CONDITION: Both sets of bbls have good orig blue with light muzzle wear and a few scattered marks. Both have good bright bores. Action retains over 80% case colors with fading and wear in carry areas. Stocks have very good satin refinish. 50595-66 DS (5,000-7,500) – Lot 1295

*AYA 56 SIDELOCK SHOTGUN.

SN 468780. Cal. 12 ga. Bbls: 28″ with hand matted solid rib. Skeet & Skeet chokes. 2-3/4″ chambers as marked. Hand detachable sidelock action featuring side clips, cocking indicators and case colored finish. Not selective single trigger and auto ejectors. Beavertail forearm of checkered walnut. Round knob checkered walnut stock with teardrops. LOP: 14-3/4″ over after-market black Old English pad. Drop at parallel comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 7lb 12oz. CONDITION: Bbls retain most of orig finish and have very good bores. Action has vivid case colors with slight fading on edges. Stocks have good finish showing light scratches. 51045-7 DS (4,000-7,000) – Lot 1296

*GARBI MODEL 200 SIDELOCK EJECTOR SHOTGUN.

SN GA11036. Cal. 20 ga. 26″ bbls with CYL and IMP&CYL chokes. 2-3/4″ chambers. Hand detachable sidelock ejector action with cocking indicators and case color finish. Full coverage foliate scroll engraving. Dbl triggers, front trigger is articulated. Beaver tail forearm and straight hand walnut stock with hand checkering. LOP: 14-3/8″ over checkered butt. Housed in leather covered case with makers label containing case key. PROVENANCE: Remarkable William Larkin Moore Private Estate Collection of Fine Sporting Arms. CONDITION: Bbls retain nearly all orig blue. Case colored action has slight fading on edges. Stock has very satin re-finish showing handling marks. Very good bright bores. 50595-60 DS (4,500-6,500) – Lot 1297

*EARLY AYA MODEL XXV SIDELOCK GAME GUN.

SN 571831. Cal. 28 ga. 2-3/4″ Cham. 25″ bbl with Churchill raised rib, choked IC/Mod. Case colored hand detachable sidelock action engraved in floral sprays and scroll work. Double trigger, auto ejectors. Fancy walnut stock with splinter forend. Straight grip, checkered butt. 14-3/8″ LOP. 5 lbs, 3 oz. CONDITION: Very good. Some thinning of blue on bbls at carry point and muzzles. Wood is sound with light handling marks and small ding at butt. Bright bores, mechanics crisp, action tight. 50403-3 JWD (3,000-5,000) – Lot 1298

*EARLY AYA NO. 1 SIDELOCK GAME GUN.

SN 383110. Cal. 20 ga. 2-3/4″ Cham. 28″ chopper lump bbls, choked Mod/Full. Case colored hand-detachable sidelocks with hand engraved Purdey-type bouquet and scroll engraving, cocking indicators. Single non-selective trigger, auto ejectors. Medium color straight grain walnut, beaver tail forend, carved drop points, straight grip, 14″ LOP over solid black pad. PROVENANCE: Remarkable William Larkin Moore Private Estate Collection of Fine Sporting Arms. CONDITION: Very good. Bbls retain most of their orig rust blue finish with high edge wear on ribs and muzzle, missing mid-bead. Receiver retains most of its orig case hardening color. Some thinning blue on trigger tang. Stock is sound with numerous light rubs and handling marks from usage. Minor chip at point of top tang. Bright bores, mechanics crisp, action tight. 50595-19 JWD (3,500-5,500) C&R – Lot 1299

*AYA NO. 2 SIDELOCK 20GA GAME GUN.

SN 16-03-244-07. Cal. 20 ga. 2-3/4″ Cham. 29″ bbls, choked IC/Mod. Case colored hand detachable sidelock action features full coverage scroll engraving with maker’s name on locks, gold lined cocking indicators, double triggers, auto ejectors. Stock with dark fully figured European walnut, splinter forend, straight hand grip, checkered butt. 14-3/4″ LOP. CONDITION: Very fine as manufactured in 2007. Gun retains all of its factory finish with only the slightest handling marks visible. Bright bores, mechanics are crisp, action tight. 50973-20 JWD (2,750-3,500) – Lot 1300

*OUTSTANDING VICTOR SARASQUETA 14E OVER/UNDER SHOTGUN.

SN 104424. Cal. 12 ga. 26-3/4″ bbls with hand matted vent rib having metal forearm guards. Fixed IC & MOD chokes. Chambers are lengthened to 3″, orig choke markings are “12-70”. Case colored sidelock action with cocking indicators. Full coverage rose and scroll engraving. Dbl triggers, front trigger is articulated. Auto ejectors. Trim forearm and round knob half pistol grip stock of exhibition quality walnut with hand checkering. LOP: 14-3/8″ over solid red pad. Housed in oak and leather case having brass corners and canvas cover. Contains gold washed oil bottle and snap caps with 2-pc wooden cleaning rod, with key. PROVENANCE: Remarkable William Larkin Moore Private Estate Collection of Fine Sporting Arms. CONDITION: Bbls have good orig blue with light edge wear and some fading. Good bright bores. Action retains most of its vivid case colors showing a small amount of edge wear. Forearm has very good refinish. Refinished stock has very good pinned and added wood repair of break on left side extending from top tang through sideplate area to trigger plate. Faux ivory bead sight. Case near excellent. 50595-63 DS (4,750-7,500) – Lot 1301

*FINE ARRIETA MODEL 557 SIDELOCK GAME GUN.

SN 57-03-83-03. Cal. 16 ga. 2-3/4″ Cham. 28″ bbls, choked IC/Mod. Case colored sidelocks feature Purdey type bouquet and scroll engraving patterns. Single non-selective trigger. Stock in dark streaked English walnut, splinter forend, straight hand stock. 14-1/4″ LOP over thin brown pad. CONDITION: Very fine with only light edge wear and handling marks from usage. Bright bores, mechanics crisp, action tight. 50973-25 JWD (3,000-4,500) – Lot 1302

Revised: 10/1/2016

Please Note: This fine little gun is a Model 215 not a 216 as stated in the catalog. The current retail value is over $9,000.

*FINE GRULLA MODEL 216 SIDELOCK 28 GA GAME GUN.

SN 31-03-187-04. Cal. 28 ga. 2-3/4″ Cham. 28″ bbls with screw in choke tubes (IC/Mod installed). Coin finish, hand detachable sidelock action with full coverage engraving in floral sprays and scroll work. Maker’s name in ribands. Double trigger, beetle back safety, auto ejectors. Stock in fancy European walnut, splinter forend, straight grip, checkered butt. 14-1/2″ LOP. 5 lbs. 13 oz. CONDITION: Very fine as new retaining virtually all of its factory finishes. Bright bores, crisp mechanics, action tight. 50973-19 JWD (3,500-5,000) – Lot 1303

*AUGUSTE FRANCOTTE 20E CASED SXS SHOTGUN.

SN 88758. Cal. 20 ga. 26″ fluid steel bbls. Fixed cyl & IMP-CYL chokes. Chambers are 2-3/4″ . Side-plated boxlock action with side clips, cross bolts, and case colored finish. Full coverage rose and scroll engraving. Dbl triggers and auto ejectors. Splinter forearm and half pistol grip stock of fancy thin shell walnut. LOP: 13-3/4″ checkered butt. Drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Drop at heel: 2-1/8″. Includes leather covered luggage case with makers label. Case lid is marked with previous owner’s name and contains snap caps. PROVENANCE: Remarkable William Larkin Moore Private Estate Collection of Fine Sporting Arms. CONDITION: Bbl retains very good re-blackened finish. Action has over 50% case colors with fading and wear in carry areas. Stocks have very good oil refinish. Very good bright bores. 50595-62 DS (6,500-10,000) C&R – Lot 1304

*FINELY RESTORED LONG BARRELLED FRANCOTTE KNOCK-ABOUT 20 GA GAME GUN.

SN 82576. Cal. 20 ga. 2-3/4″ Cham. 30″ bbls, choked IC/Mod, top of bbls marked “THE KNOCK ABOUT GUN / VON LENGERKE / & DETMOLD NEW-YORK”. Case colored action with minimal engraving, model and importer on sideplates. Greener style cross bolt, double trigger, auto ejectors. Rich European walnut, splinter forend, semi pistol grip stock. 14-3/4″ LOP over solid brown pad. PROVENANCE: Remarkable William Larkin Moore Private Estate Collection of Fine Sporting Arms. CONDITION: Very fine as restored. Gun retains all of a professional restoration with light handling marks to the blue and wood finish. Engraving on receiver is sharp and crisp. Wood is sound with sharp checkering. Trigger bow has a small flat spot. Bores bright, mechanics crisp, action tight. Wonderful handling characteristics in this rare configuration. 50595-26 JWD (3,000-5,000) C&R – Lot 1305

*OUTSTANDING AUGUST LEBEAU LIEGE SIDELOCK EJECTOR SHOTGUN.

SN 2245. 12 ga. 28″ bbls of Nickel Compound steel with hand matted solid rib. 2-3/4″ chambers and marked “12-70” on water table. Fixed 1/4 & FULL chokes. Coin finished sidelock action, floorplate has retailer marking of “L. Christophe A Bruxelles”. Full coverage rose and floral scroll engraving signed by master engraver “M. Hannay”. Dbl triggers, front trigger is articulated. Splinter, forearm and straight hand stock of fancy thin shell walnut with hand checkering. Forearm has brass inlaid initials. LOP: 15″ to checkered butt. Drop at comb: 1-5/8″; drop at heel: 2-5/8″. Leather covered case has previous owner’s name on lid. Burgundy velour fitted interior contains oil bottle, snap caps, patch jag and key. PROVENANCE: Remarkable William Larkin Moore Private Estate Collection of Fine Sporting Arms. CONDITION: Bbls have very good blackened finish showing a few light scratches and marks. Very good bright bores. Action has very good coin finish with top lever, trigger guard and other small parts having good blued finish. Forearm and stock have very good gloss refinish. 50595-61 DS (5,500-10,000) – Lot 1306

*EXQUISITE BEST QUALITY SIDELOCK EJECTOR SHOTGUN BY CHEVALIER-PARIS.

SN 1823. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Cham. 28″ bbls, choked IC/Mod, French nitro proof. Rib marked “CHEVALIER A PARIS”. Case colored sidelock action adorned with full coverage engraving of tight English scroll work surrounding floral bouquets, arcaded fences, cocking indicators, side clips, articulated double trigger. Top lever with gold crown and royal seal. Rich dark streaked walnut, splinter forend, straight grip. 14-1/2″ LOP over solid red pad. PROVENANCE: Remarkable William Larkin Moore Private Estate Collection of Fine Sporting Arms. CONDITION: Very fine as partially restored. Bbls retain virtually all of their fine blue finish with a few minor rubs and areas of light oxidation. Receiver retains most of its orig case hardening color. Stocks are sound with finely restored oil type finish, sharp checkering. Bores bright, mechanics crisp, action tight. 50595-29 JWD (5,000-7,500) C&R – Lot 1307

*FINE FRENCH SIDELOCK EJECTOR SHOTGUN BY C. MODE-PARIS.

SN 9699. Cal. 12 ga. 2-1/2″ Cham. 27-1/2″ bbls, choked IC/LT Mod, rib marked “C. MODE ARMURIER DE PARIS”. Case colored sidelock action feature bouquet and scroll engraving, arcaded fences, articulated double trigger, auto ejectors. Fine dark streak walnut, splinter forend, straight grip. 14-1/4″ LOP over solid brown pad. PROVENANCE: Remarkable William Larkin Moore Private Estate Collection of Fine Sporting Arms. CONDITION: Very fine as partially restored. Bbls retain most of their orig blue finish with light handling marks and rubs, some thinning at muzzles. Sling swivel provisions removed. Action retains most of its vibrant case coloring. Wood is sound and retains most of its applied oil type finish with a few light handling marks, sharp checkering. Bright bores, crisp mechanics, action tight. 50595-22 JWD (4,500-7,500) C&R – Lot 1308

*FINE FRENCH MADE BOX LOCK EJECTOR GAME GUN BY GASTINNE RENETTE.

SN 7101. Cal. 20 ga. 2-3/4″ Cham. 27-1/2″ bbls flat filed game rib. Choked CYL/IC. Case colored action with bouquet and scroll engraving patterns, double trigger, beetle back safety, auto ejectors. Dark streaked European walnut, splinter forend, straight hand stock measures 14-1/2″ LOP over solid red pad. PROVENANCE: Remarkable William Larkin Moore Private Estate Collection of Fine Sporting Arms. CONDITION: Fine. Bbls retain most of their factory finish with a few areas of light oxidation spotting. Receiver retains all of its cyanide case coloring. Wood is sound with a few light handling marks. Bright bores, mechanics are crisp, action tight. 50595-27 (3,500-5,500) – Lot 1309

*SUPERB BEST QUALITY BELGIAN SIDELOCK EJECTOR GAME GUN.

SN 8424. Cal. 16 ga. 2-3/4″ Cham. 27-1/2 chopper lump bbls, choked IC/Mod, top of bbls engraved “AUG. FRANCOTTE & CIE”. Bbl flats have Liege nitro proofs but no “AF” marks. Coin finish, sidelock action features superb full coverage bouquet and fine scroll engraving, gold line cocking indicators, gold washed internal parts, articulated double triggers, auto ejectors. Beautiful dark streaked marblecake walnut, splinter forend, straight grip. 14-5/8″ LOP over solid brown pad. PROVENANCE: Remarkable William Larkin Moore Private Estate Collection of Fine Sporting Arms. CONDITION: Very fine as restored. Bbls retain a fine rust blue finish with sharp engraving over the top. Wood is sound and has a fine high luster finish applied with a few light scattered handling marks and dings. Bright bores, mechanics crisp, action slightly loose with forend off. 50595-28 JWD (5,500-9,000) C&R – Lot 1310

*EARLY FRANCOTTE KNOCK-ABOUT BOXLOCK EJECTOR 28 GA SHOTGUN.

SN 71579. Cal. 28 ga. 2-3/4″ Cham. (opened from 2-1/2″). 26″ bbls, choked Mod/Full, marked “THE KNOCK-ABOUT GUN / VON LENGEKE & DETMOLD, NEW-YORK”. Case colored boxlock action with minimal engraving and model/importer on sideplates. Greener type crossbolt, double trigger, auto ejector. Fully figures European walnut, splinter forend, semi pistol grip, 14-1/2″ LOP over leather covered pad. 5 lbs, 5 oz. CONDITION: Good. Bbl has numerous marks and rubs from use and area of light moderate pitting at muzzle which has been cleaned. Receiver case colors have been properly enhanced with torch. Wood finish recently restored. Forend with repaired crack near tip. Stock has repaired crack at top tang that does not flex. Bores with light scattered pitting, mechanics crisp, action tight. 50628-1 JWD (3,500-5,500) C&R – Lot 1311

*TWO FINE EUROPEAN BOXLOCK SHOTGUNS.

SN 6550/233696. 1) F’s DUMOULIN & Co LIEGE. Cal. 10 ga. 32″ bbl with vent rib having fixed FULL & FULL chokes. 3-1/2″ chambers as marked. Case colored boxlock action with side clips, dbl underlug and cross bolt fasteners. Single non-selective trigger. Auto ejectors. Beaver tail forearms and pistol grip walnut stock. Firearm and wrist of stock have basket weave checkering with leaf pattern highlights at wrist and leaf pattern carving with stippled background at stock ears. LOP: 14-1/2″ over Pachmayr black ventilated pad. 2) JP SAUER & SOHN SUHL. Cal. 12 ga. 30″ stainless steel bbl with raised solid rib having double beads. Fixed FULL & FULL chokes. 2-3/4″ chambers as marked. Heavy frame scalloped boxlock action with cross bolt, side clips and cocking indicators. Ample coverage of arabesque scroll engraving with fancy borders. Miller single selective trigger. Auto ejectors. Horn tipped beaver tail forearm and straight hand stock of fancy walnut with hand checkering. LOP: 14-1/8″ over Mershon pad. Twin ivory bead sights. Special Note: This item(s) contains plant or animal properties that may be covered by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). We have taken care to ensure that this item(s) meets the standard for sale under the ESA. However, certain states and other countries have laws that are more restrictive than the ESA. It is the bidder’s responsibility to ensure that it is lawful to purchase or transport this item(s) into their state, and to obtain the necessary import and export approvals. Delay or failure to obtain any such permit or approval does not relieve the buyer of paying for the item(s) and consummating the purchase. CONDITION: 1) Bbls show very good blue with the exception of an area of scrapes on left bbl at breech. Good bores. Action retains most of its brilliant case colors. Stocks have worn finish with areas of peeling showing scattered scratches. 2) Bbls have overall bead blasted satin silver finish with areas around markings left bright. Good bores. Top rib is loose and projecting over 1/8″ over forward of muzzles. Action has dark re-case colored finish with deep gouge in left forward portion of frame.Stocks have lightly worn finish with scratches, marks and dents. 51043-3 DS (1,750-2,750) C&R; IVORY – Lot 1312

*CASED MATCH PAIR SCHWARZ BROS. BOXLOCK EJECTOR GAME GUNS.

SN 14444/14445. Cal. 12 ga. Matched pair of guns marked “1” and “2” on bbls, floorplate and forearms. Both have case colored scallop boxlock actions featuring side clicks, cross bolt lock, dbl triggers and auto ejectors. They have 3/4 coverage rose and scroll engraving. Both bbls are 27-3/4″ with sunken ribs and Belgium nitro proofs. 2-3/4″ chambers. Both have splinter forearms and straight hand stocks of exhibition quality thin shell walnut featuring fine hand checkering and having silver nameplates in toelines. LOP: 14-3/4″ over thin London style red pads. Gun 1) Fixed IM & FULL chokes. Drop at comb: 1-5/8″; drop at heel: 2-3/8″. Gun 2) Fixed IC & MOD chokes. Drop at comb: 1-3/4″; drop at heel: 2-1/2″. Both housed in leather covered two sided luggage case with green velour interior. PROVENANCE: Remarkable William Larkin Moore Private Estate Collection of Fine Sporting Arms. CONDITION: Gun 1) Very good reblackened bbl finish showing small marks. Good bright bores. Action retains most of its restored case colored finish. Stock and forearm have very good satin refinish. Gun 2) Good blackened refinish with scattered scratches and marks. Good bright bores. Restored case colored finish is becoming light on floorplate, bolsters and edges. Stocks have very good satin refinish. Case very good. 50595-64 DS (5,000-8,000) – Lot 1313

*PRE-WAR DARNE R13 GRADE SLIDING BREECH SHOTGUN.

SN P244. Cal. 16 ga. 2-3/4″ Cham (opened). 27-1/2″ bbls, choked IC/IM. French nitro proof w/@@@ grade stamp. Patented sliding breech action is coin finished and features bouquet and scroll engraving with acanthus flourishes at bbl boss. Locking lever marked “DARNE”. Double trigger manual extractors. Two piece fancy walnut stock, splinter forend piece with horn insert tip, straight grip with arcaded checkering pattern. 15-1/4″ LOP to grooved wooden butt. CONDITION: Good. Bbls retains most of an old restored finish, numerous areas of light to moderate pitting under blue. Wood is sound with numerous light handling marks and rubs from use. Stock may be a period of use replacement. Small hairline cracks at top tang. Bright bores, mechanics crisp, action tight. 50973-22 JWD (1,000-1,350) C&R – Lot 1314

*FINE PRE-WAR SWEDISH SIDELOCK EJECTOR GAME GUN BY HUSQVARNA.

SN 84847. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Cham. 29-1/2″ bbls, choked IC/IM, rib marked “HUSQVARNA VAPENFABRIKS A.B.”. Case colored sidelock action is beautifully engraved with intermediate relief scroll work and fine borders as are trigger bow and tang. Greener type cross bolt, side clips, cocking indicators, checkered safety, double trigger. Sling swivel provisions removed. Fancy dark streak walnut, splinter forend with Schnabel tip, straight grip. 14-1/2″ LOP over solid red pad. Twin ivory bead sights. PROVENANCE: Remarkable William Larkin Moore Private Estate Collection of Fine Sporting Arms. Special Note: This item(s) contains plant or animal properties that may be covered by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). We have taken care to ensure that this item(s) meets the standard for sale under the ESA. However, certain states and other countries have laws that are more restrictive than the ESA. It is the bidder’s responsibility to ensure that it is lawful to purchase or transport this item(s) into their state, and to obtain the necessary import and export approvals. Delay or failure to obtain any such permit or approval does not relieve the buyer of paying for the item(s) and consummating the purchase. CONDITION: Very fine as professionally restored. Gun retains virtually all of its restored finish with some thinning of blue at the muzzles and a few light handling marks in the wood. Receiver retains most of its orig case hardening color which is starting to fade. Wood is sound with sharp checkering. Bright shiny bores, mechanics crisp, action tight. 50595-25 JWD (4,000-6,000) C&R; IVORY – Lot 1315

SPECTACULAR CHARLES DALY DIAMOND QUALITY 10 BORE HAMMER GUN.

SN 2571. Cal. 10 ga. 2-7/8″ Cham. 30″ extra fine Damascus bbls with Lindner “Crossed Cannon” proofs, choked Full/Full, marked “CHARLES DALY EXTRA FINE LAMINATED STEEL BARRELS/DIAMOND QUALITY”. Bar action locks exquisitely engraved with detained game bird vignettes and fine foliate scroll work and intricate border designs, finely sculpted and engraved dolphin hammers. Sculpted fences with horned bosses. Checkered double triggers. Top lever is painstakingly sculptured and finely engraved with locking set screw. Trigger bow features vignette of hunting dogs and similar foliate scroll work. Extra fine highly figured European walnut, splinter forend with horn tip, forend iron with intricate scroll work and borders. Semi-pistol grip stock with bone cap, carved and checkered horn buttplate with Daly monogram. Gold initial shield at top of grip. 14-1/4″ LOP. CONDITION: Very fine as professionally restored. Lovely rebrowned bbls with strong pattern ring like church bells. Action body a smooth silver gray w/traces of orig color in protected areas. Trigger bow is smooth silver patina. Forend and stock are sound with a few light scattered rubs and handling marks. Buttplate is a little loose. Bright bores with scattered light pitting throughout, mechanics crisp, action tight. Simply awesome. 50682-2 JWD (3,000-6,000) – Lot 1316

*DAINTY AND RARE PRUSSIAN DALY EMPIRE GRADE 24 GA GAME GUN.

SN 1283. Cal. 24 ga. 2-1/2″ Cham. 24″ bbls, choked IC/Mod, flats marked with “HA Lindner Crossed Cannons” proof mark. Scalloped boxlock action with simple scroll flourishes and border engraving, cocking indicators, double trigger, beetle back safety. Finely figured European walnut, splinter type forend with horn inlaid tip, semi pistol grip, horn buttplate. 13-1/4″ LOP. 4 lbs. 10 oz. CONDITION: About good. Gun suffers from poor storage with moderate to heavy oxidation/pitting on metal surfaces. Wood is sound with numerous light handling marks. Buttplate is worm eaten. Bores with scattered light to moderate pitting, mechanics crisp, action tight. This is a candidate for loving restoration for re-entry into the field. 50880-1 JWD (3,500-5,500) C&R – Lot 1317

*BRACE OF SMALL BORE CHARLES DALY O/U SHOTGUNS.

SN 230817, S594051. 1) Cal. 410. SN S594051. 26″ bbls, 3″ chambers, SK/SK chokes, twin beads, vent rib, ejectors. Engraved receiver, marked “B.C. Miroku” on bottom. Single selective trigger. Uncapped pistol grip stock. Hard rubber buttplate. LOP 14″, DAC 1-1/2″, DAH 2-1/2″. Non-automatic safety. 2) Cal. 28 ga. SN 230817. Lightweight model. 26″ bbls, 2-3/4″ chambers, choked MOD/IM, vent rib, ejectors. Engraved receiver, marked “B.C. Miroku” on bottom. Single selective trigger. Slender checkered forend. Uncapped pistol grip stock. Buttplate is a replacement. LOP 14″, DAC 1-1/2″, DAH 2-1/2″. CONDITION: 1) Very good. Barrels and receiver retain nearly all of their blue with wear to high edges. Orig wood finish is very good. Gun is tight, operates crisply. 2) Very good plus. Barrels and receiver retain nearly all of their orig blue. Trigger guard retains all of its blue. Orig wood finish is in high condition with the most minor of handling marks from use. Gun is tight, operates crisply. Ejectors strong. 50931-2 TJW (3,000-5,000) – Lot 1318

*EXQUISITE MATCHED PAIR GERMAN SIDEPLATED BOXLOCK EJECTOR GAME GUNS.

SN 39/46. Cal. 16 ga. 2-3/4″ Cham. 29-1/2″ chopper lump bbls. Gun 1: Choked IC/Mod. Gun 2: Choked Mod/Full. Case colored sideplated boxlock actions feature side clips, full coverage bouquet and scroll engraving across the entire receiver surface. Bbl bosses with geometric patterns on stippled background. Guns numbered “1” and “2” on top lever and bbl rib. Double trigger, auto ejectors. Both guns stocked in full figured European walnut, splinter forends, straight grip stock carved drop points, skeleton buttplates. Sling swivel provisions plugged. Multi point checkering with mullered borders. 14-1/2″ LOP. 6 lbs. 8 oz. PROVENANCE: Remarkable William Larkin Moore Private Estate Collection of Fine Sporting Arms. CONDITION: Very fine as partially restored. Bbls retain most of their fine original finish with some thinning at carry points and scattered light handling marks. Actions retain most of their original case colors, sharp engraving. Trigger bows properly restored. Stocks are sound and professionally refinished, checkering re-cut. Skeleton buttplates refreshed. Bright bores with very light scattered pitting, mechanics crisp, actions tight. 50595-23 JWD (4,500-6,500) C&R – Lot 1319

*LOVELY MERKEL MODEL 1622E SIDEPLATED BOXLOCK 16GA SHOTGUN.

SN 471046. Cal. 16 ga. 2-3/4″ Cham. 28″ bbls, IC/Mod chokes. Sideplated action features hand engraved game scenes encased in medium scroll designs. Engravers moniker on left lock plate. Side clips, cocking indicators, single selective trigger. Stock in fancy figured European walnut with splinter forend, capped pistol grip and Merkel marked buttplate. 14-3/8″ LOP. 6lbs. 9oz. CONDITION: Very fine as new. Retains virtually all of its fine factory finish, one or two minor dings in the bbls and stock finish. Bright shiny bores, mechanics crisp, action tight. 50973-26 JWD (3,500-4,250) – Lot 1320

*MERKEL MODEL 122E SXS SHOTGUN.

SN 770831. Cal. 12 ga. Bbls: 28″ special steel with solid rib. Standard front faux-ivory bead. Right bbl is marked “GEBR. MERKEL SUHL/MADE IN GDR”. Fixed MOD & FULL chokes. 2-3/4″ chambers as marked. Coin finished sideplated boxlock action with side clips, cross bolt and cocking indicators. Deep relief game scene engraving featuring pheasants on right with mallards on left lock surrounded by arabesque scroll and fancy borders. Dbl triggers with auto ejectors. Has factory sling swivels, front is bbl mounted. Splinter forearm and capped pistol grip check piece stock of fancy walnut with hand checkering. LOP: 14-1/2″ over orig buttplate. Drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Drop at heel: 2-7/8″. CONDITION: Nearly new retaining virtually all orig metal finish. Very good bright bores. Stocks have very good finish with a few small scratches and marks. 51045-4 DS (2,500-3,500) – Lot 1321

*LOVELY PRE-WAR MERKEL MODEL 301E SPORTING SHOTGUN.

SN 23348. Cal. 16 ga. 2-3/4″ Cham. 29″ solid rib bbls, Full/Full choke, recent British proof marks. Scalloped blitz action with full coverage game scene engraving on sideplates and fine scroll engraving highlights, double triggers, cocking indicators, auto ejectors. Medium brown European walnut stock, 3-piece forend, capped pistol grip with ebony inlaid dropper points, pancake cheekpiece, maker’s horn buttplate. CONDITION: Good to very good. Retains most of its factory finishes with light scattered handling marks and some oxidation near muzzles. Wood has had finish added but remains sound with hand worn patina throughout. Stock missing sling swivel stud. Bore is bright, mechanics crisp, action tight. 50973-16 JWD (2,250-3,000) C&R – Lot 1322

*PRE-WAR MERKEL MODEL 301E SPORTING SHOTGUN.

SN 24224. Cal. 16 ga. 2-3/4″ Cham. 29″ bbls, Cyl/Cyl choke, 1937 nitro proof. Scalloped receiver with full coverage floral engraving with scroll highlights. Top lever bears monogram “W.Sch”, double trigger, cocking indicators, auto ejectors. Medium brown European walnut stock, 3-piece forend with horn forend tip, capped pistol grip stock with inlaid horn drop points, recent leather covered pad. Metal trigger guard is unengraved and likely a recent replacement. CONDITION: Good to very good as professionally restored. Gun retains most of its restored wood and metal finish with some thinning and oxidation at muzzle and high points of rib, action has silvered. Wood is sound, bore is bright, mechanics crisp, action tight. 50973-18 JWD (2,000-2,750) C&R – Lot 1323

*MERKEL MODEL 200E SPORTING SHOTGUN.

SN 54778. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ cham. 27″ vent rib bbls, MOD/FULL choke. Case colored scalloped action with border scroll engraving, cocking indicators, auto ejectors. Single selective trigger. Dark European walnut, 3-piece forend, English style stock, checkered hard rubber buttplate, European sling swivel studs. Recent non-matching factory box. CONDITION: Very fine. Gun retains virtually all of its factory finishes with little evidence of use. Wood with only the slightest light handling marks. Case colors are vibrant. Bright bores, mechanics crisp, action tight. 50827-3 JWD (2,500-4,500) C&R – Lot 1324

*FINE MERKEL MODEL 200E SPORTING SHOTGUN.

SN 51041. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Cham. 28″ solid rib bbls, Full/Full chokes. Case colored scalloped action features, light scroll engraving pattern. Double triggers, auto ejectors, cocking indicators. European walnut stock with 3-piece forend and pancake cheekpiece, hard rubber buttplate. Leather sling. CONDITION: Very fine retaining most of its factory finishes with sharp edge wear to the blue and some minor rubbed areas of case hardening on the receiver. Wood exhibits light handling marks from use. Bore is bright, mechanics crisp, action tight. 50707-3 JWD (2,000-4,000) C&R – Lot 1325

*SIMSON, SUHL ORNATE SIDE-PLATED DOUBLE SHOTGUN.

SN 725463. Cal. 12 ga. Bbls: 28″ special steel with solid rib. Right bbl marked “SIMSOM SUHL/MADE IN GDR”. Fixed IMP-CYL & FULL chokes. 2-3/4″ chambers as marked. Coin finished sideplated boxlock action with side clips, cross bolt and cocking indicators. Deep relief game scene engraving featuring waterfowl on sideplates with foliate scroll and fancy borders. Dbl triggers and ejectors. Factory swing swivels, front is bbl mounted. Splinter forearm and straight hand stock of dark colored fancy thin shell walnut with hand checkering. LOP: 14-1/2″ over orig buttplate. Drop at comb: 1-3/4″. Drop at heel: 3-1/4″. CONDITION: Bbls have very good blue showing a few small marks. Very good bright bores. Action has very good coin finish. Orig stock finish shows a few scattered scratches and marks. 51045-8 DS (2,500-3,500) – Lot 1326

UNIQUE BELGIAN MADE BACK ACTION HAMMER GUN.

SN 9771. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Cham. 30-1/2″ Damascus bbls, choked IC/Full, Liege black powder proofs. Back action locks, receiver body and trigger bow sculpted in open floral scroll patterns and gold geometric highlights. Sculpted dolphin hammers and bbl bosses similarly adorned. Horn under lever locking bolt and trigger tang. Figured European walnut, checkered floor piece, straight hand stock with cheekpiece and smooth steel buttplate. CONDITION: Good to very good. Bbls retain much of their orig brown finish with strong Damascus pattern, scattered light to moderate pitting throughout. Receiver and appended metal retain vestiges of orig case hardening color, stock is sound with many handling marks commensurate with age. Bores show moderate scattered pitting. Horn accessories are good. 50541-1 JWD (1,750-2,750) – Lot 1327

*FINE JOS. HAMBRUSCH BACK ACTION HAMMER GAME GUN.

SN 786. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Cham. 28″ bbls, choked Full/Full. Lockplates and action feature relief game scene vignettes surrounded by oak leaf scrolls and borders. Trigger guard with vignette of Tyrolian hunter. Finely sculpted hammers, side clips, double trigger. European walnut stock, splinter forend, capped pistol grip, pancake cheekpiece, sling swivels, basket weave hard rubber buttplate. 13-7/8″ LOP. PROVENANCE: Remarkable William Larkin Moore Private Estate Collection of Fine Sporting Arms. CONDITION: Very fine. Gun retains virtually all of its fine factory finishes, receiver retains strong case hardening colors. Wood has scattered light handling marks, rubs and dings from usage. Stock and forend are sound. Bright bores, mechanics crisp, slightly loose with forend off. 50595-24 JWD (3,500-5,500) C&R – Lot 1328

FINE DELUXE BELGIUM 12 GAUGE RABBIT EARED SHOTGUN.

SN 18703. Cal. 12ga. Good looking, full Damascus twist bbls, German silver flash protectors, totally unmarked other than internal Liege Black Powder proofs and gauge markings with full engraving on locks, trigger guard and receiver. Engraved panels of wolf, running dog, 3 stags, and Spaniel’s head. Good action and clean bores. Special Note: This item(s) contains plant or animal properties that may be covered by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). We have taken care to ensure that this item(s) meets the standard for sale under the ESA. However, certain states and other countries have laws that are more restrictive than the ESA. It is the bidder’s responsibility to ensure that it is lawful to purchase or transport this item(s) into their state, and to obtain the necessary import and export approvals. Delay or failure to obtain any such permit or approval does not relieve the buyer of paying for the item(s) and consummating the purchase. CONDITION: Very good overall. 30-1/2″ bbls brown overall with visible striping and finish. Mechanically fine with smooth bore and light pitting. Other surfaces grey with crisp engraving. “Certifiable orig antique ivory” bead sights, both sling swivels intact and functional. Horn trigger guard extension complete and stock is sound with numerous small blemishes and hand worn patina expected after over a 100 years of use. 50507-20 JS (800-1,200) IVORY – Lot 1329

*VERY FINE GERMAN PERCUSSION, DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN.

SN NSN. Cal. 16ga. Beautifully restored “A. Muller Saalfeld” marked 16 ga shotgun. Adolph Muller is a listed gunsmith from Saalfeld, Germany from the mid-late 19th Century. This gun is beautifully carved, checkered with silver pins and silver plated mounts which are engraved as is the lock with panel scenes of dogs and trigger guard with a goose. CONDITION: Fine to very fine overall. Metal is grey/brown with large areas of thinning, orig brown. Trigger guard, buttplate and ramrod thimbles retain most all of their silver plate, most likely refinished. Stock is sound, solid, retaining virtually all of its bright, re-varnished finish. Bone tipped wood ramrod. Mechanically fine with smooth bores with pitting. 50507-21 JS (1,000-1,500) – Lot 1330

Revised: 9/21/2016

Please Note: Great News!! Safety not stuck in place, it is fine and correct. This model allows user to lock out these functions with set screws.

*SUPERB KREIGHOFF K-80 CROWN GRADE SHOTGUN SIX BARREL SET.

SN 11970. Cal 12/20/28/410. SK/SK all bbls. 28″ vent-rib bbls (with Tula choked and ported 12 ga bbls only). 20 & 410 bbls have Kolar adjustable weights installed. All four bbls SN matched. 5th bbl: 12 ga. 30″, 2-3/4″ chambers with forcing cones opened, Briley choke tubes installed. 6th bbl: 12 ga. 28″, 3″ chambers with forcing cones opened vent-rib and ported Briley external extended choke tubes installed. Ejectors. PLEASE NOTE: NEITHER 5th/6th BBL SN’s MATCH GUN. All bbls have faux-ivory beads. Exquisite game scene in gold relief over foliate, scroll, and forest blued receiver background. Gold crown and “K-80 SHOTGUNS OF ULM W. GERMANY” on bottom of receiver. Single adj. gold trigger. Gold crown on top lever. Nicely marbled palm-swelled pistol-grip stock. 14-3/4″ LOP over rubber pad. Americase Aluminum travel case for gun/4 ga bbl set. Additional Kreighoff Aluminum travel case for 5th/6th bbls & spare Briley extended choke tubes. CONDITION: Gun retains virtually all finish on receiver and bbls. Possible replacement stock as rear trigger guard tang shows thinning blue. Trigger/bbl selector inoperative. Safety stuck in fire position. Forend will not latch properly on 6th set of bbls. Gun in very excellent overall mechanical condition. 50973-10 FTL (10,000-15,000) – Lot 1331

*KREIGHOFF K-80 O/U SHOTGUN.

SN 21702. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ chambers . 30″ vent-rib bbls with forcing cones opened with Briley style choke tubes installed. Lt.Mod/Mod tubes installed. Bbls marked Model 32-12 ga, (SN 8952 – not matched with gun SN) with “Made for Europa Corporation Miami Florida”. Standard K-80 light scroll engraving on satin silver finish. Single selective release trigger. Ejectors. Locking safety. Lightly colored full pistol-grip palm swelled stock with slight Monte Carlo over thin rubber buttpad. 14-3/4″ LOP. Small Schnable forearm. Cased in Kreighoff aluminum travel case. CONDITION: Generally excellent overall, with two extremely minor handling marks on wood. Blue is excellent. Ejectors strong and in time. A good, solid, all-purpose shotgun. 50973-8 FTL (5,000-8,000) – Lot 1332

*FACTORY ENGRAVED KRIEGHOFF MODEL 32 TWO BARREL SET GUN.

SN 417. Cal. 12 ga. O/U 32″ bbl, 2-3/4″ chambers with forcing cones opened, vent-rib, Briley choke tubes installed. 2nd bbl: 32″ single bbl, 2-3/4″ chamber with forcing cones opened, vent rib, choked Mod. Ejectors. Note: Neither bbl SN match gun. Full coverage game scene scroll engraved satin silver receiver. Single selective trigger. Mahogany color capped pistol-grip stock with leather covered adj. comb and Graycoil system buttplate, 14-1/2″ LOP. Cased with accessories and 3 extra Briley tubes. CONDITION: Good overall. Mechanically fine. Light scattered handling marks throughout. A used gun with plenty of life left. 50994-3 FTL (5,000-8,000) – Lot 1333

*BLASER MODEL F3 TWO BARREL SET TARGET GUN.

SN FR003330. Cal 12 ga. 32″ O/U bbl marked “F/016362″ with high and custom adjustable vent-rib. Blaser Spectrum by Briley extended choke tubes. 2nd bbl: 34” single bbl marked “F/014816″ with high and custom adjustable vent-rib with Blaser Spectrum by Briley extended choke tubes. Single selective adjustable LOP release trigger. Non-auto safety. Lightly figured full pistol-grip palm-swelled stock with adjustable Monte Carlo comb, 14-1/2″ LOP over 1” kick-eez pad. Matte blue frame and bbl finish. In orig Blaser poly travel case with all accessories and spare adjustable weights. Choke tubes: 2xSK, 1-IC, 1-LM, 1-IM, 1-F. CONDITION: Gun in excellent overall orig condition with all wood and metal finishes intact. Very few extremely light handling marks on wood. Gun appears to have had very little use. 50973-1 FTL (4,000-5,000) – Lot 1334

*A&S FAMARS VENUS GRADE SIDELOCK EJECTOR SHOTGUN.

SN 29192. Cal. 12 ga. 27-3/4″ bbls with fixed MOD & FULL chokes. 2-3/4″ chambers as indicated by 70mm marks on water table. Fine Italian shotgun with coin finished sidelock ejector action having ornate pierced top lever. Full coverage rose and scroll engraving. Engraver’s signature and date appears to read “Moretti – 73”. Dbl triggers, front trigger is articulated. Splinter forearm and straight hand walnut stock with hand checkering. LP: 14-1/8″ to checkered butt. Leather luggage case with Abbiatico & Salvinelli label. PROVENANCE: Remarkable William Larkin Moore Private Estate Collection of Fine Sporting Arms. CONDITION: Near excellent. Bbls have very good finish with a few small scratches. Action has very good finish. Gloss stock finish shows a few small handling marks. Very good bright bores. 50595-76 DS (8,500-14,500) – Lot 1335

*PERAZZI MODEL MX-15L SINGLE BARREL TARGET GUN.

SN 121427. Cal. 12 ga. 34″ bbl. Ejector. 2-3/4″ chamber with forcing cones opened with adj. high-vent rib. Modified choke. Pleasing coin finished receiver with 40% light scroll and floral engraving. Single gold-plated and removable release trigger. Pleasing feathercrotch full pistol grip stock with adj. comb, 14-5/8″ LOP over ventilated Perazzi pad. Perazzi aluminum case with orig manual and tools. CONDITION: Gun is virtually new overall, and in excellent condition. 50973-11 FTL (5,000-7,500) – Lot 1336

*PERAZZI MX15L TWO BARREL SET TARGET GUN.

SN 97440. Cal. 12 ga. 34″ single target bbl with 2-3/4″ chamber with forcing cones opened, fitted with interchangeable choke tube, ported, with fully custom adjustable high-vent rib, with matching SN. 2nd bbl: 29-1/2″ O/U bbls, 2-3/4″ chambers with forcing cones opened, fixed choke IC/M, ported, with high-vent rib, imported by “Perazzi, USA, Rome, New York”. SN 59099. Coin finished boxlock frame with light scroll and foliate engraved sides and “Perazzi MX15L” on bottom. Single quick-adjustable LOP release trigger. Drop-out trigger group. 14-3/4 LOP over 1-1/2″ adjustable buttplate assembly. Non auto-safety. Plainly figured full pistol-grip stock with adjustable comb and buttplate. Cased in Perazzi poly-case with orig paperwork, accessories, and spare mainspring set. CONDITION: Generally good overall condition. Bbls retain most orig lustrous blue. Wood has various light handling marks throughout. Slight blue loss to forend metal from carrying gun. Ejectors strong. A well-used target gun with lots of life ahead. 50973-13 FTL (4,000-6,000) – Lot 1337

*PERAZZI MX3BC OVER/UNDER SKEET SHOTGUN.

SN 63762. Cal. 12 ga. 27-1/4″ bbls with 3/8″ vent rib with open side ribs. Fitted for interchangeable choke tubes with “LF & SK” extended tubes included. 2-3/4″ chamber as marked. Right side of bbl marked “Importer-Perazzi-USA/Rome-New York”. Blued boxlock action with removable single trigger. Auto ejectors. Forearm and pistol grip target stock of fine thin shell walnut with hand checkering. LOP: 14-1/2″ over orig Perazzi thin black pad. Faux-ivory bead sight. Drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Drop at heel: 1-13/16″. Housed in SKB molded luggage case with key. CONDITION: Overall very good. Retaining nearly all of its orig blue. Stocks have very good orig finish. Good bright bores. 50827-1 DS (4,000-6,000) – Lot 1338

*PERAZZI MIRAGE-S OVER/UNDER SPECIAL SPORTING SHOTGUN.

SN 79837. Cal. 12 ga. 28″ bbl with vent rib fitted with interchangeable chokes, includes skeet & full extended tubes. 2-3/4 chambers as marked. Blue boxlock action with gold filled markings. Single trigger is adjustable for LOP. Walnut target forearm with pistol grip, sporting clay stock of fancy walnut with hand checkering. With trigger in rear position LOP: 14-1/8″ over orig Perazzi pad. Includes Perazzi molded case. CONDITION: Bbl and action retain nearly all orig blue. Very good bright bores. Stocks have very good orig finish showing a few small marks. 50827-2 DS (4,000-6,000) – Lot 1339

*PERAZZI M-T-6 COMPETITION TWO BARREL SET TARGET GUN.

SN 65597. Cal. 12 ga. Bbl 1: 29-1/4″, 2-3/4″ with forcing cones opened, extended choke tubes installed. 2nd bbl: 30-1/2″, 2-3/4″ with forcing cones opened, extended choke tubes installed, custom ported vent-rib bbls with Briley choke tubes (SN does not match gun). Ejectors. Sgl selective release trigger. Non auto-safety. Light feather crotch full pistol-grip Monte Carlo comb stock, with 14-3/4 LOP over black rubber pad. CONDITION: Gun in very good overall condition, retaining nearly all its lustrous blue. Slight and scattered handling marks on frame and wood. Gun is tight and does not appear to have much use. Cased in aluminum Americase with interior lid referencing ATA Tennessee 2001 Handicapped Champion. 50973-9 FTL (3,500-5,000) – Lot 1340

*PERAZZI MS’80 OVER/UNDER GAME GUN.

SN 105186. Cal. 12 ga. Bbl are 27-1/2″ of Acciaio Special Steel having vent rib with slotted side ribs. Fixed imp-cyl & mod chokes. 2-3/4 chambers as marked on bbls. Blue boxlock trigger plate action. Single selective trigger. Auto ejectors. Schnable tipped forearm and straight hand stock of fancy walnut with hand checkering. 14″ LOP over black leather faced Pachmayr pad. Perazzi modeled hard case containing optional thin Decelerator pad. Special Note: This item(s) contains plant or animal properties that may be covered by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). We have taken care to ensure that this item(s) meets the standard for sale under the ESA. However, certain states and other countries have laws that are more restrictive than the ESA. It is the bidder’s responsibility to ensure that it is lawful to purchase or transport this item(s) into their state, and to obtain the necessary import and export approvals. Delay or failure to obtain any such permit or approval does not relieve the buyer of paying for the item(s) and consummating the purchase. CONDITION: Bbl and action have very good orig blue showing light edge wear with small scratches. Good bright bores. Stocks have very good finish. Ivory bead sight. 49934-1 DS (2,500-4,500) IVORY – Lot 1341

*PERAZZI MIRAGE TARGET SHOTGUN.

SN 95365. Cal. 12 ga. 29-1/2″, 2-3/4″ chambers, with forcing cones opened. Vent rib custom ported bbls with interchangeable choke tubes installed. “Precision Gold” removable release trigger group. Palm-swelled, full pistol-grip walnut stock with 14-1/2″ LOP over leather faced pad and schnable forend. In orig Perazzi case with spare main spring kit and orig owner’s manual. Case inner top lining deteriorating. CONDITION: Gun is in very good overall condition with very slight blue loss at muzzle and faint marks on left side receiver. Few and small handling marks on wood. Excellent sporting target gun. 50973-12 FTL (2,500-3,500) – Lot 1342

*PERAZZI MT-6 12 GAUGE SPORTING GUN WITH CASE.

SN 103851. Cal. 12 ga. 29-1/2″ bbls. 2-3/4″ chambers. Full set of choke tubes in case. Full length matted raised ventilated rib with steel mid bead and white plastic front bead. Single selective trigger, automatic ejectors, non-automatic safety. Buttstock is checkered in 2-point pattern, full knob pistol grip and 14-1/4 LOP over black leather faced recoil pad. Round nose forearm checkered in a 3-point pattern with Deeley release. Receiver is mostly un-engraved with floral pattern around hinge pin and on top lever. Otherwise, exhibiting classic cyanide case hardening. WEIGHT: 8 lbs. 13 oz. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain 95-97% blued finish. Hook area shows numerous assembly/ disassembly marks. Buttstock and forearm are excellent with minor handling marks and retain most of their orig finish. Receiver is excellent and retains 95-97% strong orig case color, most loss at bbl selector/ safety button, which moves quite freely, and may need spring tension adjustment. Top lever trigger-guard and forearm iron also retain approx 95-97% orig blued finish. Case is excellent. 50729-1 JSL53 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 1343

*BERETTA AS-20E OVER/UNDER SHOTGUN.

SN 26346. Cal. 20 ga. 26-1/2″ bbl with vent rib. Fixed IC & MOD chokes. 2-3/4″ chambers. Scalloped boxlock action with coin finish having full coverage arabesque scroll engraving. Dbl triggers, selective ejectors. Trim forearm and straight hand stock of exhibition quality thin shell walnut with hand checkering having nameplate at toeline. LOP: 14-3/8″ to checkered butt. Drop at comb: 1-1/4″; drop at heel: 2″. Weight: 5 lbs 7.6 oz. Housed in maker’s canvas covered case containing key along with warranty and associated paperwork. CONDITION: Bbl blue shows light wear with small scratches in breech area. Good bright bores. Action has good finish. Stock and forearm have very good satin refinish. 50724-2 DS (5,000-8,000) – Lot 1344

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Please Note: The weight of the gun is actually 5 lbs. 12 oz., not 5 lbs. 1 oz.

*FABULOUS BERETTA MODEL AS-20-EL SPORTING SHOTGUN.

SN 16472. Cal. 20 ga. 2-3/4″ Cham. 28″ vent rib bbls, IC/Mod choke. Dainty scalloped receiver with full coverage open scroll engraving, single non-selective trigger, auto ejectors. European walnut stock with slender finely checkered forend, sweeping half pistol grip, 14″ LOP over solid brown recoil pad. 5 lbs. 1 oz. PROVENANCE: Remarkable William Larkin Moore Private Estate Collection of Fine Sporting Arms. CONDITION: Very fine. Gun retains most of its factory finish with only light edge wear and handling marks throughout. Bright shiny bores, mechanics crisp, action tight. 50595-21 JWD (3,500-5,000) C&R – Lot 1345

*FINE BERETTA S2 SIDELOCK GAME GUN.

SN 8403. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Cham. 26″ vent rib bbls marked “S3EELL #30351″ on bbl flats have been fitted to gun, choked IC/IM. Coin finish sidelock action with simple bouquet and scroll engraving, double trigger, cocking indicator, auto ejectors. Straight grained European walnut stock with slender checkered forend and straight hand grip, factory buttplate. 14-1/4” LOP. CONDITION: Very fine. Gun retains virtually all what appears to be a fine factory finish. Checkering is sharp as are all markings and engraving. Bbls from another gun are well fit. Action tight, crisp mechanics, bores are bright. 50724-4 JWD (3,000-5,000) C&R – Lot 1346

*BERETTA 687 EELL DIAMOND PIGEON OVER/UNDER SHOTGUN.

SN R46287S. Cal. 12 ga. 28″ bbl of Excelsior high strength alloyed steel. 1/4″ vent rib, 3″ chambers, fixed IC & MOD chokes. Silver finished sideplated action with full coverage floral engraving signed by “Bottega C. Giovanelli”. Gold plated single selective trigger with auto ejectors. Schnable tipped forearm and pistol grip stock of fancy thin shell walnut with hand checkering and nameplate in toeline. LOP: 14-3/8″ over checkered wooden buttplate. Housed in Beretta molded hard case with blue overbox containing instruction manual with warranty and associated papers, optional plastic buttplate, sling swivels, fabric gun covers and oil. PROVENANCE: Remarkable William Larkin Moore Private Estate Collection of Fine Sporting Arms. CONDITION: Nearly new condition retaining virtually all of its orig finish. 50595-67 DS (2,750-4,250) – Lot 1347

*BERETTA 627EELL SXS SHOTGUN.

SN A41206A. Cal. 12 ga. Bbls: 26-1/2″ excelsior high strength steel fitted with MobileChokes, IMP-CYL & MOD tubes included. Satin silver finished sideplated action. Game scene engraving features mallards on right with woodcocks on left lock surrounded by foliate engraving and fancy borders. Engraving signed by “Bottega C. Giovanelli”. Gold plated single selective trigger with auto ejectors. Trim beavertail forearm and pistol grip stock of glossed finish fancy thin shell walnut with hand checkering having name plate and toe line. LOP: 14-3/8″ over Beretta pad. Includes Beretta molded luggage case containing gun covers and combination lock info. CONDITION: Near excellent, retaining nearly all of orig finish. Very good bright bores. 51046-6 DS (3,000-5,000) – Lot 1348

*BERETTA MODEL 687 EELL CUSTOM PORTED SKEET SPECIAL 12 GA SHOTGUN WITH KOLAR 20/28/410 TUBE SET.

SN F52361B. Cal. 12ga. 28″ vent-rib custom ported bbls marked “Special Skeet”. Kolar Arms custom fitted insert tube set in 20/28/410 sizes. 20ga insert tubes installed. Single selective and LOP adjustable gold-plated release trigger. Trigger guard marked “Skeet” in gold. Classic side plate game scene engraved marked “Bottega C. Giovanelli”. Figured full pistol-grip palm-swelled satin oil-finished stock, 14-1/2″ LOP over 1″ Beretta ventilated buttpad. Cased in Beretta poly sporting case with orig hangtag and paperwork. Beretta 12ga choke wrench and 3 – 12ga choke tubes IC/IM/F. Additional aluminum Americase travel case with choke tube compartment and tools. CONDITION: Very nice overall condition with virtually all blue remaining and excellent game scene engraving. Ejectors strong. An excellent target shotgun. 50973-14 FTL (3,750-5,000) – Lot 1349

*NICELY MADE BERNARDELLI “HOLLAND INCISO” SIDELOCK EJECTOR SINGLE TRIGGER GAME GUN.

SN 1477. (1967) Cal. 12 ga. 27-1/2″ Dovetailed bbls choked full and modified, are fitted with narrow, matted, game rib. Coin finished sidelock action features non-automatic safety, hidden third fastener, bushed strikers, raised rib tumbler end cocking indicators, and single non-selective trigger. Action and lockplates are engraved with full coverage of ribbons and bows with floral highlights and accents in a field of shading and simple scroll. Makers name and address are on bottom of action. Nicely watermark marbled, lightly figured European walnut slightly swan necked buttstock measures 14″ over Silver type pad. Point pattern checkering is at grip. Matching long ejector forend has Anson release. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining essentially all fine factory finishes on wood and metal, with only a few faint handling and assembly marks, shows extremely little use. 50504-1 (3,500-5,500) – Lot 1350

*RENATO TELO BEST CASED OVER/UNDER ITALIAN SHOTGUN.

SN 350. Cal. 28 ga. 27″ bbl with hand matted solid rib with fixed MOD & FULL chokes. Chambers are 2-3/4″ as marked. Silver finished side-plated ejector action with single non-selective trigger. Fine Bulino hand engraving featuring flying quail on side plates with a flying woodcock on floor plate surrounded by arabesque scroll signed by master engraver C. Cremini. Trim forearm with straight hand stock of exhibition quality walnut with hand checkering. LOP: 14-7/16″ to checkered butt. Drop at comb: 1-1/2″. drop at heel: 2-1/8″. Weight: 5 lb, 1.2 oz. Includes canvas luggage case with red velour fitted interior with makers label. Case contains cleaning rod, snap caps and key. CONDITION: Bbl has very good blue showing a few small handling marks. Action has very good silver finish. Glossed finished stocks show scattered scratches. Bright bores having some plastic fouling forward of chambers. 50456-1 DS (7,500-12,500) – Lot 1351

*LOVELY FERLIB MODEL F.VII BOXLOCK .410 GA SHOTGUN.

SN 33185. Cal. 410 Ga. 3″ Cham. 26″ bbl, choked IC/IC. Coin finished boxlock action engraved with simple game bird scenes and intermediate foliate scroll work. Double trigger, auto ejectors. Stock in medium brown fully figured European walnut, splinter forend, straight grip, checkered butt. 14-3/8″ LOP. 5 lbs, 4 oz. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbls retain most of their factory finish with some thinning at carry point and muzzle. Wood is sound with one or two minor handling marks. Bores bright, mechanics crisp, action tight. 50724-3 JWD (5,000-8,000) – Lot 1352

*SVELT ZOLI-RIZZINI SIDEPLATED 28 GA SPORTING SHOTGUN.

SN 5042. Cal. 28 ga. 2-3/4″ Cham. 26″ vent rib bbls, choked IC/MOD is marked Abercrombie & Fitch. Sideplated boxlock action is case colored with open scroll engraving throughout, non-selective single trigger, extractors. Medium grained European walnut stock with slender forearm, half pistol grip and composite buttplate. 4 lbs. 15 oz. LOP 13-7/8″. CONDITION: Very good. Bbls with light edge wear and some thinning at the muzzle, case hardening colors are vibrant. Wood is sound, finish shows many rubs, nicks and dings from handling. Buttplate is a replacement. Bright bores, mechanics crisp, action tight. 50758-5 JWD (2,500-3,000) C&R – Lot 1353

*ABERCROMBIE & FITCH OVER/UNDER SHOTGUN.

SN 10492. Cal. 410 ga. Manufactured in Italy by Armi E. Salvinelli. 26″ vent rib bbls. CYL & FULL chokes. 3″ chambers. Case colored boxlock action with extractors and single non-selective trigger. Tasteful engraving featuring floral vignettes and fancy borders. Trim walnut forearm and round knob stock of light colored thin shell walnut with hand checkering. LOP: 13-1/2″ over orig buttplate. CONDITION: Very good, retaining most of orig blue and case color finish. Stock show a few small marks. Very good bright bores. 50674-1 DS (1,250-2,250) – Lot 1354

*LUIGI FRANCHI TRAP GRADE OVER/UNDER SHOTGUN.

SN 54745. Cal. 12 ga. Bbls: 30″ vent rib with Raybar front site with mid bead. Fix MOD & FULL chokes. 2-3/4″ chambers. Case colored boxlock action with single selective triggers and ejectors. Full coverage rose and scroll engraving. Target forearm with Monte Carlo pistol grip trap stock of checkered walnut. LOP: 14-3/8″ over Old English pad. CONDITION: Bbls retain 90% blue and have good bright bores. Action has bright case colors on sides fading to gray in carry areas. Wood finish shows wear with areas of chipping or discoloration having numerous scratches and handling marks. Stock has crack extending from top tang. Rear forearm latch screw is not engaged. 51045-5 DS (800-1,400) – Lot 1355

SPECIAL ST. JUDE CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL LOT.

This lot consists of twelve past Julia auction firearm catalogs, together with their prices realized list. These catalogs serve as a valuable reference source. We regularly sell our past auction catalogs to collectors and dealers alike for that purpose. Please also note: The entire proceeds of this lot (to include the buyer’s premium), shall be donated to the St. Jude Children’s Hospital. St. Jude’s is one of the finest hospitals in North America today for the research and care of children afflicted with cancer. We hope that you will consider competing on this lot, we consider it to be an extremely worthwhile cause and we have dedicated ourselves to include similar lots in every single one of our auctions, the proceeds of which will be donated to St. Jude’s. Thank you for your participation. CONDITION: Very Good. 50209-7 (300-500) – Lot 1356

*RARE J. WOODWARD & SONS SMALL RING MAUSER SPORTING RIFLE.

SN 559. Cal. 7×57 Mauser. 25″ bbl with 1 standing, 2 flip-up rear sights. Front sight with pivoting protector. Commercial nitro-proof barrel with military step styling. Early Waffenfabrik Mauser transitional small ring action. Plain walnut stock with metal buttplate and metal capped pistol grip. In maker’s orig canvas and leather case with sling. CONDITION: A well used but solid sporting rifle. Numerous handling marks throughout. Thinning blue on all surfaces. Clear bore with strong rifling. 50682-1 FTL (2,500-4,000) C&R – Lot 1357

*RARE CHAS. DALY SPORTING RIFLE IN 22 HORNET.

SN 15009. Cal. 22 Hornet. This exceptionally well made and innovative rifle has 24″ tapered round bbl mounted with island rear sight base with 2 folding leaves marked for 100 and 200 yards. Rear of bbl is marked “Made in Prussia” “Krupp Steel” “22. Hornet” and “Charles Daly”. These rifles were made for Daly by F. Jaeger & Co. of Suhl incorporating Jaeger’s unusual and innovative tubular action with two centrally located locking lugs. Bolt with checkered panels and unusual horizontal flag safety. Bottom metal has beautifully machined and polished hinged magazine attached to floorplate which is held by checkered button at front. Action is fitted with double set triggers and Lyman rear sight. Nicely figured and lightly streaked European walnut stock with sculpted cheekpiece measures 13-5/8″ over ribbed horn buttplate. Pistol grip cap and forend tip are also of horn. Leupold 2-7x scope PROVENANCE: Remarkable William Larkin Moore Private Estate Collection of Fine Sporting Arms. CONDITION: Very good. Fine factory blue finish with minor wear on sharp edges. Stock has finish added and checkering re-cut with scattered handling marks and rubs. Mechanics crisp, bore needs a good cleaning. 50595-42 JWD (4,500-7,000) C&R – Lot 1358

*DANGEROUS GAME RIFLE ON COMMERCIAL MAUSER ACTION BY AUGUST SCHULER.

SN 25362. Cal. 10.75 x 68. 24″ Slightly tapered Bohler Antinit steel bbl is fitted with interesting elevation adjustable bright and visible ramp type rear sight with sleeved-on front ramp and sling loop. Makers name is inlaid in silver under rear sight, and steel type is in silver at each end. Commercial Mauser action (no. 103764) is fitted with scarce orig side safety (a $35.00 option in 1939), and dbl set triggers. Hinged floorplate has release in trigger guard bow. Mauser logos are stamped on recoil lug and bolt root. Nicely streaked European walnut stock measures 14-1/2″ over orig Silver pad, and features squared right hand cheekpiece, and well cut checkering at grip and forend. CONDITION: Excellent, as partially refinished, when G&H type side mount was removed. Mounting holes professionally welded up, and slot in stock plugged. A groove remains in receiver ring to accommodate low position of mount base. Otherwise bbl and most of action retain over 95% orig blue, and stock retains most of its oil finish, with a slight chip behind tang. Superb bore, bright, sharp and shiny throughout. Action is smooth. This cartridge was maligned in the past, due to poor bullet design. With modern mono-metal bullets and powders, it is capable of taking any game anywhere. 51040-2 MGM223 (2,500-3,500) C&R – Lot 1359

*EXQUISITE MAUSER OBERNDORF 1908 TYPE B SPORTER.

SN 21615. Cal. 7x57mm. 24″ tapered 3-stage bbl with ramp front and tangent rear sight. Chamber area marked “Waffenfabrik Mauser A.G. Oberndorf A/N, 1908”. Model 98 action with DST and military floorplate and safety. Fine European walnut stock with checkered half-grip and pancake cheekpiece. Factory marked hard rubber buttplate. Leather quick adjust sling. CONDITION: Very fine. Retains originally all of its factory blue and wood finish with only the slightest marks from handling. Mechanics crisp, bright shiny bore. A cream puff. 50707-10 JWD (2,000-5,000) C&R – Lot 1360

*EXQUISITE GERMAN ENGRAVED CUSTOM STUTZEN RIFLE.

SN 35244. Cal. 30-06. 21-1/2″ bbl with caterpillar front sight and island rear, marked “Carl Guntermann, Dusseldorf”. Mauser action is fully engraved with floral sprays, engraved butter knife bolt, floorplate engraved in relief game scene with fighting stag by L.W. Kessler, Suhl. DST, side safety. Mannlicher style stock of exhibition quality fiddleback walnut has ebony forend tip, multi-point checkering, horn trigger guard and pancake cheekpiece, checkered hard rubber butt. Leupold 1.5×5 scope in fully engraved claw mount rings. PROVENANCE: Remarkable William Larkin Moore Private Estate Collection of Fine Sporting Arms. CONDITION: Very fine. Gun retains virtually all of its custom finishes and remains in as new condition. Mechanics crisp, bright shiny bore, optics clear. 50595-43 JWD (4,000-6,000) – Lot 1361

*EXQUISITE AND RARE R.G. OWEN CUSTOM FULL STOCK SPORTING RIFLE.

SN 655. Cal. 30-06. 22″ sporter bbl with caterpillar front and quarter rib express sight with one standing and two folding leaves with gold line sighting guides. Springfield ’03 action with stippled receiver rings and checkered safety. Hinged floorplate, trapdoor grip cap. Full length Mannlicher style stock is finely figured straight grain English walnut with ebony forend tip, multi-point checkering with mullered borders and pancake cheekpiece, Noshoc pad. CONDITION: Very fine as partially restored. Bbl retains most of its original finish, scattered rubs and thinning at high points. Stock professionally restored, checkering re-cut and sharp, pad is a proper replacement. Mechanics crisp, bright bore. A rare classic from one of America’s finest riflesmiths. 50433-9 JWD (3,500-5,500) C&R – Lot 1362

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*CLASSIC GRIFFIN & HOWE PRE-WAR SPORTING RIFLE.

SN 547. Cal. 30-06. 22-1/2″ sporter bbl with ramp front sight, bbl band sling swivel. G&H legend and SN engraved on bbl. Springfield action with stippled front ring, jeweled bolt and follower, checkered bolt and Lyman receiver sight. Military safety and floorplate. Walnut stock with horn forend tip, wrap around checkering, pancake cheekpiece, silver initial oval with “F.F.R.”, finely checkered steel buttplate with trap. Orig cleaning kit inside. Noske side mount with Lyman Alaskan scope. CONDITION: Very Good, all original. Blue finish with some high point wear and scattered oxidation from usage. Walnut stock with hand worn patina and numerous marks commensurate w/age. Mechanics are crisp, bright bore, sharp rifling, optics clear. 50433-8 JWD (3,500-5,500) C&R – Lot 1363

*GRIFFIN & HOWE CUSTOM MODEL 70 BOLT ACTION RIFLE.

SN 1701/51221. Cal. 7x57mm Mauser. Fine American custom rifle based on Winchester pre-64 M70 action SN 51221. 24″ bbl custom Sporter weight marked “No 1701 Griffin & Howe, Inc. New York.” Bolt features jeweled body and extractor, custom safety and two panel checkering on bolt knob. Stippled ramp hooded front sight with folding leaf rear sight and base only for Lyman “48WJS” receiver sight. Leopold M8-4X gloss finish scope with duplex reticle on Redfield 1-pc mount. Classic style Sporter stock with shadow line cheekpiece and straight comb of fine thin shell walnut. Stock features rosewood forearm tip, steel grip cap, swivel bases and German silver presentation plate and toeline. LOP 13-3/4″ over checkered steel buttplate. Weight 9 lb 2.4 oz. CONDITION: Bbl and action retain nearly all their custom blue. Very good stock finish showing scattered small marks. Very good bore. 50433-1 DS (2,500-3,500) – Lot 1364

*RARE G&H SPRINGFIELD 1922 SPORTING RIFLE.

SN 711. Cal. 22 LR. 22″ sporter bbl with caterpillar front sight. G&H legend and SN on bbl. Springfield 1922 action with stippled front ring, jeweled bolt with checkered handle. Military floorplate modified with 5-round rimfire magazine. Lyman receiver sight, G&H single lever side mount with Zeiss “Zielklein” scope. Mounted in finely figured American walnut stock with ebony forend tip, wrap around multi-point checkering, pancake cheekpiece, finely checkered steel buttplate with trapdoor. Silver stock oval with initials “WBA”. CONDITION: Very fine. Orig finishes have been faithfully restored and rejuvenated. Some thinning at carry points and sharp edges, light oxidation on floorplate, trigger guard and grip cap. Scope is worn from use. Mechanics crisp, sharp rifling, optics good. 50433-7 JWD (3,500-5,500) C&R – Lot 1365

*CUSTOM SPRINGFIELD 1922 MII SPORTING RIFLE.

SN 15764B. Cal. 22 LR. 24″ military bbl, caterpillar front sight, bbl band sling swivel. Military action has Springfield legend and SN on front ring, checkered bolt, 5-round rim fire magazine integral with floorplate. Lyman receiver sight. Military trigger. Re-purposed military stock with stylized fleur-de-lis checkering, Schnabel forend, twin cross bolts, finely checkered steel buttplate, extended pistol grip w/bakelite cap. CONDITION: Fine. Gun retains most of its orig custom finish with only minor rubs and marks from usage. Mechanics crisp, bright bore. 50433-3 JWD (2,000-3,000) C&R – Lot 1366

*CLASSIC R.F. SEDGLEY CUSTOM ’03 SPORTING RIFLE.

SN 64247. Cal. 30-06. 24″ sporter weight bbl, banded ramp front sight, bbl band sling swivel. Military action marked “Rock Island Arsenal Model 1903”. Maker’s legend stamped on top of bbl with “S” proof mark. Lyman receiver sight. Military floorplate engraved with mountain lion and foliate scroll work. Walnut sporter stock with Schnable forend and checkered steel butt. CONDITION: Very good. Rifle retains most of its orig custom finish with light light handling marks to the wood and some thinning on high edges of metal. Mechanics crisp, strong rifling with some scattered light pitting in bore. 50433-2 JWD (1,500-2,500) C&R – Lot 1367

*FABULOUS FN CUSTOM SPORTING RIFLE BY FAMED MAKER ROGER M. GREEN.

SN 20006. Cal. 7×57. 22″ sporter weight bbl with banded front sight and island rear. Maker’s name and inventory number (40) on top of bbl. FN Mauser action is engraved in fine foliate scroll. Three panel checkered bolt and checkered tang safety. Floorplate embellished with pronghorn scene surrounded by scroll flourishes, trigger bow features bust of bighorn sheep. Lovely straight grain English walnut stock with ebony forend tip, multi point checkering, steel engraved grip cap, pedestal sling swivel studs and engraved skeleton buttplate. Zeiss 3-9x scope in engraved QD rings and bases. PROVENANCE: Remarkable William Larkin Moore Private Estate Collection of Fine Sporting Arms. CONDITION: Very fine. Gun retains virtually all of its custom finishes with only scattered light handling marks on the wood, otherwise as new. Mechanics crisp, bright bore, optics clear. 50595-40 JWD (5,000-8,000) – Lot 1368

*CHOICE DAKOTA ARMS MODEL 76 TRAVELER SAFARI GRADE RIFLE.

SN BLG7X57T. Cal. 7×57. 24″ sporter weight bbl, bbl band front sight with quarter rib express sight, bbl band sling swivel. 76 action utilizes unique threadless disassembly mechanism which allows the rifle to be taken apart into two sections convenient for traveling. Two-piece XXX marble cake English walnut stock with ebony forend tip, wraparound checkering, shadowline cheekpiece, inletted sling swivel stud and thin red recoil pad. Talley scope bases. CONDITION: As new condition. Mechanics crisp, bore bright. Rifle shows very little, if any, use with only one or two light handling marks. 50433-5 JWD (5,000-8,000) – Lot 1369

*SUPERB SPECIAL ORDER DAKOTA ARMS MODEL 10 RIMFIRE SINGLE SHOT RIFLE.

SN DRG22LR. Cal. 22 LR. 23″ sporter bbl with ramp front sight and quarter rib rear, bbl band sling swivel, falling block action with rimfire breechblock. Honey gold marble cake English walnut stock with multi-point checkering, inletted sling swivel stud and trapdoor grip cap, matching smooth walnut buttplate. Leupold 4x scope in Talley bases and rings. CONDITION: Very fine, as new. Mechanics crisp, bright shiny bore, optics clear. A rarely encountered rimfire example from one of America’s best custom makers. 50433-4 JWD (4,000-6,000) – Lot 1370

*FINE CHAMPLIN ARMS CUSTOM SPORTING RIFLE.

SN 261. Cal. 7mm Mag. 25″ full oct bbl with integral front ramp and quarter rib, marked “A.L. Acey, Lockhart” on top flat. Patented Champlin heavy duty action with checkered bolt and drop floorplate. Mounted in honey gold English walnut with fleur-de-lis checkering and shadow line cheekpiece. Black old English pad. Leupold bases and rings. CONDITION: Very good. Gun retains most factory finish with sharp edge wear and thinning at muzzle. Stocks with numerous rubs and handling marks from usage. Sharp rifling, mechanics crisp. 50994-20 JWD (3,000-5,000) – Lot 1371

*SUPERB CHAMPLIN ARMS SAFARI EXPRESS RIFLE.

SN 83. Cal. 375 H&H. 23″ full oct bbl with ramp front and island rear express sight. Patented Champlin heavy duty action with roller type safety and hinge floorplate. Fine figured English walnut with fleur-de-lis checkering, checkered steel grip cap and solid black pad. CONDITION: Very fine. Rifle retains all of its fine custom finish with only the lightest handling marks and rubs from usage. Mechanics crisp, bright shiny bore. 50827-24 JWD (4,000-7,000) – Lot 1372

*HIGH PERFORMANCE COOPER M40 REPEATING RIFLE.

SN R188. Cal. 22 Hornet. 24″ heavy sporter bbl, no provision for sights. Repeating action fitted with 5-round box magazine. Exhibition quality dark streaked English walnut with ebony forend tip, multi point wrap around checkering, inletted sling swivels has shadowline cheekpiece, steel grip cap and checkered steel buttplate. Leupold 6×42 scope in Talley bases and rings. PROVENANCE: Remarkable William Larkin Moore Private Estate Collection of Fine Sporting Arms. CONDITION: Very fine. Rifle shows only the slightest handling marks and remains in as new condition. Mechanics crisp, bright shiny bore, optics clear. 50595-53 JWD (2,500-4,000) – Lot 1373

*CUSTOM SAKO LH SPORTING RIFLE.

SN 631959. Cal. 7mm Mag. 23″ bbl. Rifle built by J.S. Bailey, St. Albans, ME on Sako AV LH barreled action. Target style walnut stock with full forestock and left hand shadow line cheekpiece, brown Decelerator pad. Mounted with Leupold VX-R 3-9×50 rifle scope. CONDITION: Fine. Gun retains virtually all of its custom finish with scattered light handling marks and rubs from use. Bright bore, mechanics crisp, optics clear. 50836-3 JWD (1,500-2,500) – Lot 1374

*MASSIVE CUSTOM RUGER NO. 1 WILDCAT IN .366 DGW.

SN 133-88258. Cal. .366 DGW. 26″ heavy stainless steel bbl with integral muzzle break, banded front sight and sling swivel. Bbl marked “Custom built for Pat Hebert by J.S. Bailey St. Albans, ME”, with cal. marking. Action has been finished in satin nickel, single stage set trigger installed. Heavy maple stock and forend with shadowline cheekpiece for left handed shooter, solid black recoil pad. Leupold VX-7 3.5-14x scope. Accompanied by reloading dies, brass and 19 loaded cartridges. CONDITION: Very fine. Gun retains virtually all of its custom applied finishes with little evidence of use. Bright shiny bore, mechanics crisp, optics clear. 50836-4 JWD (2,500-6,000) – Lot 1375

*RUGER NO 1 CUSTOM LONG RANGE SINGLE SHOT RIFLE.

SN 132-91272. Cal. 45-120. Custom 28″ McGowen heavy oct bbl measuring 1″ across flats at muzzle. Bbl is sightless having a Weaver scope base. Single shot rifle set up for long range black powder cartridge shooting. Beavertail forearm and cap pistol grip stock of fancy walnut with cut checkering, swivel bases and orig red Ruger pad. Reloading tools include Lyman 3-die set and RCBS 3-die set. Also includes 18 rounds of 45-100 reloaded ammo. CONDITION: Very good re-blued metal finish. Very good bright bore. Good orig stock finish having a large bruise on left side of forearm near tip. 51034-37 DS (500-1,500) – Lot 1376

*WEATHERBY MARK V CLASSIC SPORTING RIFLE.

SN H72436. Cal. 300 WBY. 26″ sporter bbl with KDF muzzle brake. Japanese made Mark V action configured as factory “MK V Classic”. Honey gold English walnut with ebony forend tip, multi point checkering and shadowline cheekpiece finished in hand rubbed oil, solid red pad. Leather sling. Leupold 3.5-10x scope. PROVENANCE: Remarkable William Larkin Moore Private Estate Collection of Fine Sporting Arms. CONDITION: Very fine. Rifle shows only light scattered handling marks on wood, high luster blue finish as new with only some thinning observed on bolt handle and muzzle break. Mechanics crisp, sharp rifling, optics clear. 50595-54 JWD (2,500-3,500) – Lot 1377

*WEATHERBY HIGHLY ORNATE MARK V DELUXE BOLT ACTION RIFLE.

SN P45100. Cal. 300 WBY Mag. German manufactured Mark V action with 24″ sporter weight bbl. Includes original red Weatherby hard case with key as well as 6 boxes orig Weatherby Ammunition, 4 boxes 150 gr less 2 cartridges, 1 box 110 gr, 1 box 220 gr. Spectacular rifle with many custom features. California style Monte Carlo cheek piece stock of exhibition qualify claro walnut with high gloss finish. Stock features rosewood forearm tip and grip cap with dbl spacers, having diamond shaped inlay in grip cap with diamond shaped vacant gold engraved name plate between 2 pearl inlays on bottom of forend. Grip and forearm areas have elaborate vine type hand carved panels with stippled backgrounds. Each panel includes 6 leaf shape California Abelone shell inlays. Gold plated quick detach sling swivels. LOP: 14-1/2″ over Weatherby ventilated pad. Floor plate and trigger guard have full coverage foliate engraving with vignette featuring raised gold grizzly bear. High polished bbl and action accented by gold plated trigger, jeweled bolt and 2-panel checked bolt knob. Fitted with a Leupold Vari-X-III 3.5 X10 gloss finish scope with duplex reticle on Buehler mounts. PROVENANCE: Gerard Ruth Collection. CONDITION: Very good high polish blue. Stock has very good gloss finish showing scattered scratches, scuffs and handling marks. Very good bore. Scope is in good condition and has clear optics. Case in extremely fine condition as are all but 1 of the ctg boxes. 51036-28 DS (10,000-15,000) – Lot 1378

*EXCEPTIONAL ENGRAVED AND GOLD EMBELLISHED GERMAN WEATHERBY MARK V.

SN P70188. Cal. 270 WBY. Mark V Deluxe with skip line checkering. 24″ bbl with “J.P. Sauer & Sohn” markings at bottom of bbl with extensive engraving covering most all receiver, bbl, bolt cocking assembly, rings and bases, and floorplate. Engraving is done in a Germanic vine and scroll and is well executed. It is signed by the engraver on the bottom in script “CEC” and dated “89”. As well as being engraved, there is a heavy gold inlay on floorplate of a bugling elk. Mounted in Cone-trol split rings and bases. Is a Weatherby premiere variable 3-9 scope that appears to be period to the manufacture of the rifle. Traditional high polish Weatherby highly figured walnut stock with Weatherby marked white line recoil pad. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine. Shows very little use with some very minor handling marks in the stock finish. Metal is excellent plus with no evidence of finish loss. Bore and mechanics are bright and crisp. Optics function properly and are clear and bright. 51035-1 TDW (3,000-5,000) – Lot 1379

*WEATHERBY SOUTHGATE FN 98 BOLT ACTION RIFLE.

SN 3552. Cal. 270 Weatherby Mag. Very early Weatherby produced in Southgate, CA, possibly 1955 first year mfg. 24″ light sporter weight bbl with chrome bore. Weatherby variable 2-3/4x to 10x gloss finished scope with standard crosshair on Redfield mounts. Monte Carlo cheekpiece California Style stock of fancy walnut. Stock features include rosewood forearm tip and grip cap with white line spacers, hand checkering and swivel bases. LOP: 13-5/8″ over after market Pachmayr black ventilated pad. CONDITION: Orig high gloss blue shows spots of fading on bbl with edge wear on action. Good bright bore. Good orig stock finish showing scattered scratches and marks. 51034-26 DS (2,000-4,000) C&R – Lot 1380

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*EXQUISITE CUSTOM MAUSER SPORTER CALIBER 338 WIN MAG.

SN K4786. Cal. 338 Win Mag. Best quality long Mauser action with 24″ bbl with quarter rib mounted 3-leaf express rear sights with banded ramped front sight base and ivory bead sight. Professionally finished in a deep non-reflective blue. Jeweled bolt body with 4-panel checkered bolt handle and commercial cocking body with Winchester type lever safety. Blackburn adjustable trigger and mounted with Redfield 1-pc bridge mount and Redfield rings. Attached is a matte finished Leupold vari-X3. Gold ring scope and 2.5X8 variable power magnification. Polished rails and properly opened feed ramp for its long belted magnum cartridge. Elegantly contoured highly figured Circassian walnut stock. With ebony forend tip and beautifully contoured metal grip cap. Masterfully checkered at forearm and wrist with scalloped and contoured cheek rest on left side. A perfectly fitted commercial Blackburn trigger guard housing with drop floorplate. Hand engraved magazine follower indicates cal. .338 Win. Mag. is hand inletted and fitted to the standard of a best quality custom rifle. Masterfully fitted sling swivel bases fitted into a wonderfully raised platform. Has red recoil pad marked “London Guns, Santa Monica, California” expertly installed. PROVENANCE: Remarkable William Larkin Moore Private Estate Collection of Fine Sporting Arms. Special Note: This item(s) contains plant or animal properties that may be covered by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). We have taken care to ensure that this item(s) meets the standard for sale under the ESA. However, certain states and other countries have laws that are more restrictive than the ESA. It is the bidder’s responsibility to ensure that it is lawful to purchase or transport this item(s) into their state, and to obtain the necessary import and export approvals. Delay or failure to obtain any such permit or approval does not relieve the buyer of paying for the item(s) and consummating the purchase. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, with virtually all blue finish remaining with only the slightest amount of edge wear at muzzle from being inserted into a case. Stock has several very minor scratches and two slight crushing bruises into edge of cheek rest. A masterfully built custom sporting rifle with 14″ L.O.P. and a measured weight of 9.7 lbs. 50595-41 TDW (3,000-5,000) IVORY – Lot 1381

*GORGEOUS REMINGTON MODEL 700 CUSTOM BOLT ACTION RIFLE.

SN 6268492. Cal. 223. 22″ Shilen heavy sporter custom bbl. Model 700 bolt action receiver. Walter S. Abe custom high grade Monte Carlo buttstock with marble cake figure. Ebony forend cap. Ebony capped pistol grip with Abe logo. Fine line borderless checkering. Solid red recoil pad. Sling swivels. Leupold 3×9 variable scope. PROVENANCE: Remarkable William Larkin Moore Private Estate Collection of Fine Sporting Arms. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl shows minor handling marks. Assorted minor handling marks in wood. Bore needs cleaning. Optics clear. 50595-44 TJW (2,500-3,750) – Lot 1382

*IMPORTANT WYCHE CUSTOM WEATHERBY RIFLE OF FAMED BIG GAME HUNTER DR. FRANK C. HIBBEN.

SN 2910. Cal. 300 WIN. 26″ custom heavy sporter bbl marked “Wyche” with cal. marking. Early Weatherby Southgate marked FN action. Jaeger marked trigger. Military floorplate. Early Weatherby style stock with skip line checkering, diamond ebony inlay and single cross bolt with Monte Carlo cheekpiece and Weatherby marked recoil pad. Readfield 4x scope. Dr Hibben’s aluminum hard case accompanies lot along with a partial list of his firearms, a biography of his accomplishments, and copies of two books “Under the African Sun” and “Kwaheri”, which picture Hibben and this rifle. Of note, this rifle was used to take the “Longonot Leopard”, thought to be the largest ever killed(length 8.5′)at the time. CONDITION: Good. Bbl has numerous rubs, scratches and handling marks as does stock. Finish worn from extensive field use commensurate with storied past. Mechanics crisp, strong rifling, optics clear. Case is sound with Hibben’s luggage tag. Books as new. 50207-2 JWD (2,000-4,000) – Lot 1383

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*REMINGTON 03-A3 CUSTOM BOLT ACTION TARGET RIFLE.

SN 4110387. Cal. 300 Win Mag. Custom heavy 26″ target bbl. Target globe front sight with Redfield Olympic receiver sight. Bbl has scope block. Front receiver ring is drilled for scope block. Polished bolt body with welded low swing bolt handle. Canjar single stage trigger with wide shoe. Wood block single shot adapter. Custom walnut target stock with sling swivels and palm rest on rail. LOP: 13-1/8″ over Pachmayr rifle pad. CONDITION: Metal has very good high polish reblued finish with spots of freckling on bbl. Very good bore. Gloss finished stock shows scattered scratches and marks. 51034-36 DS (400-800) – Lot 1384

*UNIQUE “PATENT STENDEBACHS” MODEL IDEAL DOUBLE RIFLE.

SN 2137. Cal. 9.3X74. 23-1/2″ steel bbls, nitro-proofed. Extractors. Adj. standing rear sight with ramped front fixed sight. Sling swivel attached. Double trigger. Auto safety. Cocking indicators. Unique and massive action adorned with tasteful 30% coverage engraving. Snap underlever action. Horn capped pistol grip stock with small cheekpiece. 13-7/8″ LOP over checkered form buttplate. CONDITION: Unbelievably clean original condition showing little to no use. An extremely unique gun with innovative action. 51038-2 FTL (7,500-12,500) C&R – Lot 1385

*PRAMESBERGER SIDEPLATED BLITZ ACTION OVER-UNDER DOUBLE RIFLE WITH EXTRA SHOTGUN/ RIFLE COMBINATION BARRELS, SCOPE AND CASE.

SN 1712.63. Cal. 16 ga x 7x65R. 270 x 270. 26-7/8″ Double rifle bbls and 24-1/4″ combo bbls. Both bbl sets are fitted with full length matted ribs, central portions milled away forming quarter rib and front base. Tops are engraved “FR. PRAMESBERGER – GOISERN”. Rear portions are fitted with single standing leaf sights and claw bases. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with Ferlach proofs. Rifle bbls were made in 1963, and combo bbls made in 1961. Coin finished, sideplated, Blitz, double Kersten action features automatic safety, bushed strikers, and dbl triggers (front set). Action is engraved with near full coverage oak leaves in shaded backgrounds surrounding game scenes; bugling stag and pair of hinds on left, and buck roe deer with two does on right. Bottom of action is engraved with portrait of chamois surrounded by Pramesberger name and address. Trigger guard is of steel. Well marbled European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 13-3/4″ over Silver type pad, and features right hand shadow line cheekpiece, and point pattern checkering with broad deeply mullered borders. Each bbl set has its own forend; double rifle is 3-pc, combo set one piece. Kahles Helia L 6X rail scope with heavy 3 post and crosshair reticle is in claw mounts which only fit combo bbls. John Hall plastic case has room for gun and both sets of bbls and scope. CONDITION: Very good. Bbls retain over 80% of an old re-blue. Coin finish of action shows considerable darkening, especially on bottom. Stocks retain most of an old oil finish, possibly orig., worn through at grip and forends from normal hand wear. Checkering somewhat worn. Checkering on combo forend worn smooth on rear of left side. Shotgun bore is excellent. Combo rifle bore is excellent with slight erosion at throat. Double rifle bores are excellent. Action is tight. Set trigger works. Scope is excellent, optically clear. Case is excellent. 51040-1 MGM225 (4,000-6,000) C&R – Lot 1386

*TRULY EXCEPTIONAL HIGH ORIGINAL CONDITION CHARLES DALY SIDELOCK TANG SAFETY SIDE COCKING DRILLING BY J. P. SAUER.

SN 92442. Cal. 12 x 12 x 30-30 Win. 28″ Bbls with flip-up rear sight are marked with makers name and address on tops. Bbl flats and water table are stamped “PRUSSIA”. Case hardened side lock top lever action has rifle cocking lever on left side, and tang safety bisected by flip-up peep rear sight. Fronts of lockplates are engraved “Manufactured for Charles Daly”. Nicely fiddle figured European walnut semi-pistol grip stock measures 14-1/4″ over orig ribbed horn buttplate. CONDITION: Excellent, very close to new, retaining over 95% orig finishes on wood and metal, with a number of handling marks. All bores are excellent. Mechanically excellent. A well balanced American market drilling with great dimensions. 51040-3 MGM224 (4,000-6,000) C&R – Lot 1387

FINE ANTIQUE SIDE LOCK DRILLING BY J.P. SAUER & SOHN.

SN 52015. Cal. 12 ga/9.3x74R. 30″ fine Damascus bbls marked Dreilaeufer-System, side lock action engraved in bouquet and scroll pattern with cocking indicators for shotgun and rifle. Wonderful flip up tang sight integral with safety. Side lever cocking piece for rifle. Dark European walnut stocks with multi point checkering, Deely forend latch, horn grip cap and replacement solid red recoil pad. CONDITION: Good. Bbls retain most of their brown Damascus pattern with scattered light to moderate pitting throughout, several small dents and dings. Case colored action and trigger guard have faded and turned to silver with some light oxidation. Wood finish has been refreshed likely at time of new pad installation. Mechanics crisp, shotgun bore is bright, rifle bore with light scattered pitting. 50755-5 JWD (2,000-4,000) – Lot 1388

*SIMSON, SUHL HAMMERLESS DRILLING.

SN 951185. Cal. 12 ga./5.7×43 (.222 Rem). Bbls: 24-12/” special steel. Shotgun bbls have FULL & FULL chokes and 2-3/4″ chambers. Faux-ivory blade front sight with added paint with folding leaf rear sight. Rib has 4 added holes with cap screws for scope mount installation. Scalloped boxlock action with top tang safety and bbl selector, cocking indicators, side clips and cross bolt. Ornamentation is open pattern scroll with borders. Dbl triggers, extractors, splinter forearm and pistol grip walnut stock with European style comb. Stocks feature hand checkering, rosewood grip cap with faux-ivory inset and added left hand check piece. Front sling swivel is bbl mounted. LOP: 15″ over 3/4″ rosewood extension checkered buttplate. CONDITION: Bbls have 60% blue with fading in carry areas. Shotgun bbls show spots of very light pitting. Rifle bore has slightly worn appearance with small spots of roughness forward of chamber. Selector operated folding rear sight is not raising properly. Action finish has faded to gray. Refinished stocks with scattered handling marks. 51045-9 DS (2,500-4,500) C&R – Lot 1389

*BENEKENDORFF & CO HAMMERLESS DRILLING.

SN 651. Cal. 12 ga/9/3X72R. 27-3/4″ bbl of Krupp fluid steel. Shotgun bbls have FULL & FULL chokes and 2-1/2″ chambers. Bead front sight with selector operated folding leaf rear sight. Scalloped boxlock action having top tang selector, side safety, cross bolt, side clips, cocking indicators, and horn trigger guard. Dbl triggers and extractors. Orig splinter forearm of checkered walnut. Custom replacement round knob check piece walnut stock. LOP: 14″ over horn buttplate. Front swivel is bbl mounted. CONDITION: Bbl retains 50% dull fading blue. Shotgun bbls show light pitting. Rifle bore is poor with dark appearance and worn rifling. Action is fading to silver gray. Forearm shows heavy wear with large gouge on right side. Stock has good finish with scattered light handling marks. 51045-10 DS (2,500-3,500) C&R – Lot 1390

*HEYM 55 B EXPRESS OVER/UNDER RIFLE.

SN 55796. Cal. 7X65R. 25″ Krupp special steel bbls with solid rib. Left side has importer markings “Frelich’s Custom Guns Inc.”. Blade front site with standing leaf rear site. Satin nitrate finished boxlock ejector action with cross bolt, cocking indicators, and dbl triggers. Game scene engraving features boar on right with stage on left surround by foliate scroll. Forearm and capped pistol grip cheekpiece stock of fancy walnut with hand checkering and sling swivel. Front swivel is bbl mounted. LOP: 14-1/4″ over orig buttplate. Orig Heym green 2-pc foam lined box with matching serial no. PROVENANCE: Remarkable William Larkin Moore Private Estate Collection of Fine Sporting Arms. CONDITION: Near new retaining virtually all its orig finish. Right ear of stock has series small indentations from storage. Near excellent bores. 50595-68 DS (4,500-7,000) – Lot 1391

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*PRE-WAR MERKEL MODEL 411 COMBINATION GUN.

SN 20936. Cal. 16 ga/8×57. 25-1/2″ solid rib bbl with express sights and claw mounts with newer 30mm rings installed, case hardened action with simple scroll and floral engraving, double triggers, extractors. Fine European walnut stock with burl figure in shadowline cheekpiece, multi point checkering, horn grip cap and Merkel marked horn buttplate. CONDITION: Fine as partially restored. Bbls and stock have been professionally conserved and retain most of those properly applied finishes. Mechanics crisp, bright shiny bores, action tight. 50827-4 JWD (2,000-4,000) C&R – Lot 1392

*PRE-WAR GERMAN SINGLE SHOT STALKING RIFLE BY HEROLD.

SN 1085. Cal. 32 WIN SPL. 23-1/2″ full rib bbl with express rear sight, rib has been drilled and tapped. Case colored action has border engraving, double set triggers, cocking indicator and tang safety, European walnut stocks with flat point checkering, pancake cheekpiece and smooth metal case hardened buttplate. CONDITION: Good to very good. Bbls show scattered nicks and dings from handling as does wood, case hardened receiver with much hardening color remaining. Mechanics crisp, bore bright and shiny, action tight. 50328-1 JWD (1,500-1,900) C&R – Lot 1393

*FINE MANNLICHER SCHOENAUER M1952 STUTZEN RIFLE.

SN 13275. Cal. 7x57mm. 22″ sporter bbl ramp front sight with island rear, receiver ring marked with manufacturer info and proofed date 1964. Butter knife bolt, DST, M-S patented rotary magazine. Full length walnut stock with metal forend tip, pancake cheekpiece, hard rubber butt, leather sling. Griffin & Howe side mount with Collmorgen 4x Bear Cub scope. CONDITION: Very fine, retains most of its factory high lustre finish. Mechanics crisp, bright shiny bore, optics clear. 50707-6 JWD (2,500-4,000) C&R – Lot 1394

*MANNLICHER SCHOENAUER 1903 CARBINE.

SN 11824. Cal. 6.5x54mm. 18″ sporter bbl, ramp front sight, island rear. Chamber area with manufacturer & model. Bbl marked Von Lengerke & Detmold, Inc. New York. Butter knife bolt handle, double set trigger, M-S patented rotary mag. VLD marked quick detach scope mount and C. Reikhert-Wien telescope. Steel buttplate with trapdoor cartridge magazine. CONDITION: Very good. Retains most factory finish with light handling wear from usage. Mechanics crisp, bright shiny bore, optics good. 50707-5 JWD (2,000-4,000) C&R – Lot 1395

*FINE CONDITION STEYR-MANNLICHER LUXUS RIFLE.

SN 89675. Cal. 270 Win. Steyr-Mannlicher Luxus Grade rifle. Lustrous blue barreled action with semi-spoon handled jeweled bolt. Three cartridge capacity removable clip. Single fixed standing sights. Well figured oil-finished and checkered walnut stock w/ rosewood forend tip/pistol grip cap. Steyr ventilated buttpad. Nikon 3×9 variable scope on detachable style mounts (non-functioning). Custom muzzle break professionally added. CONDITION: Rifle is in excellent overall condition showing little to no use. Small logo medallion missing from gripcap. Would make an exceptional hunting rifle. 50502-1 (2,000-4,000) – Lot 1396

*WARTIME MANUFACTURE MAUSER-WERKE ES 350B TRAINING RIFLE.

SN 300190. Cal. 22LR. 26-1/2″ heavy sporter bbl, ramp front and military style adjustable rear sight fitted to calibrated dovetail cut into top of bbl for rear sight paralax. Single-shot action with military style safety and trigger. Checkered walnut stock with full pistol grip and hard rubber Mauser buttplate. Bausch-Lomb scope mount w/o optics. Mauser banner embossed in stock. CONDITION: Good – very good. Bbl retains most factory finish with high edge wear. Stock has a longitudinal age crack through the butt section along grain lines, otherwise sound. Mechanics crisp, bright bore. 50707-4 JWD (800-1,200) C&R – Lot 1397

*RARE SCHULTZ & LARSEN M60 SPORTING RIFLE.

SN 5328. Cal. 7×61 SH. 26″ 1 in 12 twist unique bbl, Danish action features four rear position locking lugs and cocks on closing. Kollmorgen Bear Cub 6x scope. Straight grain European walnut stock with capped pistol grip, Monte Carlo cheekpiece, black vented pad, leather sling. CONDITION: Very fine. Gun retains most of its high luster factory blue. Wood shows scattered light handling marks and rubs from use. Mechanics are crisp, bright bore, optics clear. 50426-38 JWD (600-900) – Lot 1398

*◊ EXTRAORDINARY MAUSER C96 TRANSITIONAL 1930 COMMERCIAL WITH MATCHING STOCK.

SN 736325. Cal. 7.63MM. Early transitional M1930 with 5-1/4″ bbl, fixed front sight and slip-in 50-1000 rear sight. Short extractor, 2-lug firing pin, small ring hammer. Usual chamber markings, small Mauser Banner on left side of frame and 2-line address on right side of frame. Major parts salt blued. Minor parts fire blued. Broadly serrated walnut panels. Lanyard ring present. Accompanied by orig and matching Mauser Banner shoulder stock with looped hinge and lug with round shoulders numbered with last 3 digits. PROVENANCE: The Friedrich-Wilhelm Dauphin Collection, Germany. CONDITION: Approximately 99% bright orig salt blue with minimal high point wear on rails and leading edge of floorplate, negligible oxidative pin pricks on the right side of magazine well. Minimal wear on bright, fire blued small parts. Grips retain most orig varnish with only minor handling marks. Excellent stock with minor dings and slight discoloration of hinge and lug. Difficult ensemble to encounter in top condition. 49829-152 LMA (4,500-6,500) C&R – Lot 1399

*◊ EARLY MAUSER C96, EARLY SMALL RING WITH LONG EXTRACTOR, FRENCH DISTRIBUTOR, MATCHING STOCK.

SN 37122. Cal. 7.63MM. One of a small number of Pre-war Commercial C96s with small ring hammer but retaining the long extractor. Standard 5.5″ bbl having fixed front sight and slip-in 50-1000 rear sight. In addition to the usual chamber markings the top of the bbl is marked “Manufacture Francaise d’Armes et Cycles-St. Etienne”. Right side of frame with a standard 2 line address. Full serial number on sub-frame and frame with all appropriate small parts matched to the last 3 digits of the serial number. Major components rust blued. Fire blued, extractor, cursor, bolt stock, safety & grip screw. Strawed trigger. Special order fine checkered wood grips with the bottom of the right panel marked “9399” by the French distributor as is also found on a number of Mannlicher M1905 pistols. Lanyard ring present. Orig Mauser stock matched to the last 3 digits of a pistol, but likely a replacement as most pistols in this serial range would have had their lug matched with the full serial number. PROVENANCE: The Friedrich-Wilhelm Dauphin Collection, Germany. CONDITION: Approximately 90-95% bright orig rust blue with most wear in front of magazine well and the front strap that has largely toned. Dull bore with shallow rifling. Bolt will not retract all the way to hold open. Manual mechanics otherwise perfect. Good re-varnished stock with several cracks and excellent rough milled lug numbered “122”. Very desirable configuration with French retailer markings and special order grips. 49829-121 LMA (3,000-5,500) C&R – Lot 1400

*◊ SUPER SCARCE MAUSER C96 SIX SHOT, SCREW-IN BARREL, REINFORCED BARREL EXTENSION, CHECKERED GRIPS.

SN 29504. Cal. 7.63MM. Desirable Pre-war C96 with 4″ screw-in bbl having fixed front sight, slip-in 50-1000 rear sight and reinforced bbl extension. Long extractor, 2-lug firing pin, small ring hammer. Chamber and frame markings in keeping with contemporary production. Right side of bbl extension with Thai import markings. Floorplate externally smooth (no serrations). Finely checkered walnut grips. Lanyard ring present. Disassembly shows all matching numbers including each of the replacement grip panels. PROVENANCE: The Friedrich-Wilhelm Dauphin Collection, Germany. CONDITION: Well over 99% restored rust blue with comparable or somewhat lesser condition fire blue and straw as applied to the small parts. Excellent, well fitting replacement grips. Dark bore with barely discernible rifling. Perfect manual mechanics. 49829-193 LMA (3,000-5,000) C&R – Lot 1401

*◊ SUPERB MAUSER C96, POST WAR MAUSER BANNER BOLO, MATCHING STOCK, SPARE PARTS.

SN 638147. Cal. 7.63mm. Postwar Mauser banner Bolo in standard configuration having a 4″ bbl with a fixed front sight and slip in 50-1000 rear sight. Usual chamber markings with full SN on the left side bbl extension. Narrow Mauser banner on the left frame with 2-line address on the right frame. Major parts are rust blued. Fire blued extractor, sight cursor, bolt stop, trigger and grip screw. Serrated walnut panels. Lanyard ring present. Detailed disassembly shows all matching parts including fully numbered grip panels. Correct factory matching Mauser banner stock with looped fire blued hinge and numbered lug. Accompanied by spare sight assembly for a M1930 Commercial and two stripper clips (no ammo). PROVENANCE: The Friedrich-Wilhelm Dauphin Collection, Germany. CONDITION: At least 99% bright orig rust blue with comparable condition fire blued small parts and grips. Excellent bore. Perfect manual mechanics. Crisp stock with deeply struck Mauser banner having only a light scattering of superficial handling marks and minor discoloration of metal fittings. It would be difficult to improve upon this all matching rig! 49829-151 LMA (3,500-7,000) C&R – Lot 1402

*◊ SCARCE MAUSER C96 FLATSIDE WITH MAUSER CARTRIDGE REAR SIGHT, MARKED CHARLES HELLIS, MATCHING STOCK.

SN 22965. Cal 7.63mm. Standard configuration Flatside with 5.5″ bbl, fixed front sight, and slip-in “Mauser Cartridge 300” rear sight. Long extractor, early safety and large ring hammer. Mauser address over chamber with full serial number on left chamber flat. Left side of bbl extension with Crown/Crown/U. Antler proof on right side. “CHARLES HELLIS” three line London address on left side of frame. Rear sight is numbered “786”. All other numbers, including the grips, are matched to the full serial number or last 3 digits. Serrated walnut grips. Lanyard ring present. Factory matching walnut stock whose lid is correctly notched for the large ring hammer. PROVENANCE: The Friedrich-Wilhelm Dauphin Collection, Germany. CONDITION: Approximately 80% orig blue with expected wear in front of the magazine housing, on each side of the frame and the front grip strap that has largely grayed. Comparable condition heat treated small parts and grips. Bright bore with sharp rifling. Perfect manual mechanics. VG – EXC stock with scattered handling dings but no discernible cracks whose condition is comparable to that of the gun. Desirable all matching rig marked by an early London retailer. 49829-103 LMA (3,500-6,000) C&R – Lot 1403

*◊ MAUSER C96 EARLY MODEL 1930, CHINESE CHARACTERS, WITH CORRECT STOCK.

SN 868207. Cal. 7.63. Standard configuration early M1930 commercial with 5-1/4″ bbl, fixed front sight, and slip-in 50-1000 rear sight. Mauser address on top of chamber with “C/C/U” on left chamber flat. Full serial number on left side of bbl extension. Left side of frame with 3 Chinese characters that translate “Made in Germany”. Large Mauser banner on left rear panel. Three line address on right rear frame. Fitted with broadly serrated wooden panels secured by transverse screw having enlarged head. Lanyard ring present. Correct Mauser Banner stock with unnumbered lug having squared shoulder. PROVENANCE: The Friedrich-Wilhelm Dauphin Collection, Germany. CONDITION: Approximately 98% re-dipped blue with orig finish extractor and freshly sand-blasted hammer. Excellent grips that have been lightly cleaned. Bright bore with sharp rifling. Perfect manual mechanics. Very good stock that has been sanded, and re-varnished with cleaned metal fittings. 49829-155 TWR (1,750-2,750) C&R – Lot 1404

*◊ VERY FINE MAUSER C96 LARGE RING WITH MATCHING STOCK.

SN 31173. Cal. 7.63mm Mauser. Very nice large ring shallow milled with C96 standard 5-1/2″ bbl, long extractor 50 to 1000 graduated rear sight and single lug firing pin. Top of chamber with usual 3-line Mauser address. SN 31173 on left receiver flat. Crown/Crown U on left side of receiver, antler acceptance on right side. No Mauser address on right frame as typical for the early shallow milled pistols. Major components are rust blued. The extractor appropriate components of the sight assembly, bolt stop , safety are fire blue. Trigger is strawed. Matching SNs on the sight bar, bolt stop, firing pin, hammer, sub-frame, locking lever, and frame. Detailed assembly shows all matching parts. Wood grips with serrated panels each fully matched with number 31173 lanyard ring present accompanied by its original matching number walnut stock/holster. Manufactured in 1902. PROVENANCE: The Friedrich-Wilhelm Dauphin Collection, Germany. CONDITION: Fine overall, with most original rust blue present. Excellent bore and mechanics. Finish rather thin on front and rear straps of grip. Matching numbered stock has no breaks or cracks but numerous light scratches and period bruises, otherwise, fine. 49829-114 TDW (3,000-5,500) C&R – Lot 1405

*◊ MAUSER C96 LATE M1930 COMMERCIAL WITH CORRECT STOCK.

SN 917710. Cal. 7.63MM. Standard configuration late M1930 Commercial with 5.5″ bbl, fixed front sight and slip-in 50-1000 rear sight. Short extractor and universal safety. Mauser address over chamber. Crown/U proofing on left chamber flat. Solid rails with serial number on bbl extension behind rear sight. Left frame with a large Mauser Banner. Right frame with a 3 line address. All major and minor parts salt blued. Broadly serrated walnut grips. Lanyard ring present. Correct Mauser Banner stock having unnumbered square shoulder lug. PROVENANCE: The Friedrich-Wilhelm Dauphin Collection, Germany. CONDITION: Approximately 98% of careful re-blue with well preserved flat surfaces and sharp markings. Grips with scattered dings, but orig finish. Mirror bore. Perfect manual mechanics. Oil stained stock, lightly refinished small parts covered by patina and cold blue. 49829-156 LMA (1,750-2,500) C&R – Lot 1406

*◊ MAUSER C96, PRE-WAR, LONG EXTRACTOR, LARGE RING HAMMER BOLO.

SN 29262. Cal. 7.63MM. Standard early configuration Pre-war Bolo with 4″ bbl having fixed front sight and slip-in 50-1000 rear sight. Long extractor, single lug firing pin, large ring hammer. Usual chamber markings. 2-line Mauser address on the right side of the frame. Finely serrated wood grips. Lanyard ring present. All major parts are salt blued. The extractor, cursor, bolt stock, and safety are fire blued. Trigger is strawed. Disassembly shows a later, un-numbered replacement follower and an un-numbered floorplate. All other parts are matching except the grips that have each been repaired with 2 circular insertions and numbered “82”. PROVENANCE: The Friedrich-Wilhelm Dauphin Collection, Germany. CONDITION: Over 99% refurbished salt blue. Most of the fire blue on the extractor, cursor, and sight bar have aged to a purple tone. Lesser condition replacement grips suggest previously heavy use. Generally bright bore with good rifling. Perfect manual mechanics. 49829-109 LMA (1,250-2,500) C&R – Lot 1407

*◊ SCARCE MAUSER C96, PRE-WAR BOLO, 9MM EXPORT.

SN 78202. Cal. 9MM. Standard late configuration Pre-war Bolo with a 4″ bbl and slip-in 50-1000 rear sight over the assembly number “865”. Short extractor, 2-lug firing pin, small ring hammer. Usual chamber markings and 2-line address on right side of frame. Wood walnut Bolo grips with fine serrations. Lanyard ring present. Disassembly shows all matching serial numbers including the rear sight bar. Proofed but unnumbered follower is dished for the 9mm cartridge. Nicely fitting unnumbered replacement grips. PROVENANCE: The Friedrich-Wilhelm Dauphin Collection, Germany. CONDITION: Over 99% refinished rust blue. Approximately 95% orig fire blue on cursor. 70% orig fire blue on bolt stop and strawed trigger. Condition of replacement grips complimentary to balance of pistol. Dull bore with no discernible rifling. Other than sluggish bolt return, perfect manual mechanics. Mauser made very few Bolos in 9mm Export. 49829-139 LMA (1,250-2,500) C&R – Lot 1408

*◊ MAUSER C96, EARLY M1930 COMMERCIAL, WITH UNMARKED STOCK, LEATHER CARRIER, SPARE PARTS.

SN 863706. Cal. 7.63MM. Standard configuration M1930 Commercial with 5-1/4″ bbl having fixed front sight and slip-in 50-1000 rear sight. Short extractor and universal safety. Usual chamber markings with serial number applied to the left side of the bbl extension. Left frame with large Mauser Banner. 3-line address on right side of frame. Broadly serrated walnut panels. No lanyard ring. All major and several minor parts salt blued. Fire blued extractor, bolt stock, trigger and grip screw. Accompanied by an Early Post war stock, fire blued hinge with no lanyard loop, that would usually accompany a French Gendarme. Lid is lightly marked “Made in Germany” and un-numbered lug with round shoulders. Dark leather carrier whose inner surface is marked “AWM/15”. Accompanied by spare spring, extractor, cursor, and stripper clip (no ammo). PROVENANCE: The Friedrich-Wilhelm Dauphin Collection, Germany. CONDITION: Approximately 95% bright salt blue with expected wear from being carried inside the stock and thinning of the front strap from handling. Comparable condition grips. Near mirror bore. Perfect manual mechanics. Very good stock excepting 3.5″ crack that extends down from the hinge. Supple leather carrier with no suggestion of replacement or restitching. Excellent condition spare parts. 49829-154 LMA (2,000-3,000) C&R – Lot 1409

*◊ EXCEPTIONALLY FINE MAUSER RED 9 BROOMHANDLE RIG WITH STOCK.

SN 73738. Cal. 9mm. World War I production and Imperial proofed. 5-1/2″ bbl with slide adjustable sight from 50 to 500. 3-line Mauser address on top flat of chamber. SN 73738 on second flat of chamber crown/crown/U proofs on left side of chamber. Crown M on right side of chamber. Eagle marking found on front of magazine well designating issue to units of the German State of Prussia. After detailed disassembly, parts found to be matching with exception of unnumbered magazine follower. Grips were found to be fully numbered 73, 738 on both grip panels. Blue finish overall with nitre blue finish on extractor, boltstop, rear sight slide, safety and trigger. Balance of internal parts are arsenal grey. Still retains lanyard ring and is accompanied with Imperial marked shoulder stock without attaching loop, and iron renumbered to match. Housed in appropriate “1917” dated leather carrier. PROVENANCE: The Friedrich-Wilhelm Dauphin Collection, Germany. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine overall, for a typically hard used World War I handgun. Most all blue finish remains with slight wear from wooden holster storage on high points of upper receiver and muzzle. Frame has slight wear at stock slot from having been attached to stock, as well as typical takedown wear just below hammer. Matching 2-pc wood grips are exceptionally fine with most arsenal red paint remaining in the large 9. Exceptionally fine bore and mechanics. Stock is very fine and sound and may have been slightly cleaned at some previous time but is indiscernible. Has no cracks or material loss whatsoever. Hinge has slight corrosion and finish loss from age. Stock lug has been professionally refinished and renumbered to match the firearm. Leather holster is complete with correct wiping and takedown tool and still retains proper spare magazine spring in pouch. Tab for wiping tool has pulled through but is still intact, but holster is nicely makers marked “HOHMANN & SOHN/KAISERLAUTERN 1917”. All white cotton stitching is intact and sound. 49829-137 TDW (2,500-3,500) C&R – Lot 1410

*FINE CONDITION C96 BROOMHANDLE WITH STOCK.

SN 172827. Cal. 7.65 Early wartime commercial manufactured with 5-1/2″ bbl. 3-line Mauser address on top of chamber with SN “172827” on left bbl flat with crown/crown/U proof on left side of chamber. Manufactured 1915. Has fire blue trigger, safety, sight slide, bolt stop and short extractor. Has small British nitro proof on frame above left grip as well as on top of bolt at rear. Matching numbers throughout after detailed disassembly with the exception of unnumbered follower. Accompanied with period holster stock with non-matching SN. CONDITION: Fine overall, with excellent bore and mechanics. Far better than most broomhandles currently offered for sale. Stock is very fine with no cracks or serious distress, just slight bruising and scuffs which appear to be period. 51015-8 TDW (2,500-3,500) C&R – Lot 1411

*◊ SCARCE MAUSER C96 SHALLOW MILLED LARGE RING.

SN 33818. Cal. 7.63M. Standard configuration Shallow Milled Large Ring with a 5.5″ bbl and slip-in 50-500 rear sight. Long extractor, single lug firing pin, large ring hammer. Usual chamber markings. Left side of the bbl extension marked Crown/Crown/U; Antler proof on the right side. Finely serrated walnut panels. Lanyard ring present. Major parts rust blued. Fire blued extractor, cursor, bolt stock, safety and grip screw. Straw trigger. Finely serrated walnut grips. Extensive disassembly shows all matching serial numbers including the sight bar and each of the fully numbered grips. PROVENANCE: The Friedrich-Wilhelm Dauphin Collection, Germany. CONDITION: Approximately 95% bright orig rust blue with wear consistent with expected use. Scattered dings in front of the magazine well and along the leading edges of the rails and floorplate. Nearly 50% of the front strap has transitioned to a brownish gray patina. Comparable condition orig grips, with a scattering of light dings, that retain most varnish. Mirror bright bore. Perfect manual mechanics. Nice looking, all orig, Large Ring Transitional that presents very well. 49829-117 LMA (2,000-4,000) C&R – Lot 1412

*◊ EXCELLENT MAUSER C96, LARGE RING HAMMER, SCARCE CHERUB GRIPS, MATCHING STOCK.

SN 34836. Cal. 7.63M. Full size C96 with large ring hammer, 5.5″; bbl and slip-in 50-1000 rear sight. Usual chamber address with the serial number on the left chamber flat. Crown U proofing on the left side of the bbl extension. Antler proof on the right side. Standard two line address on the right side of the frame. Fire blued extractor, cursor, bolt stop, safety and grip screw. The trigger is strawed. Extremely rare grips show a cherub using a C96 to shoot a lion while holding a dagger in the other hand. Disassembly shows all matching numbers, including the factory orig grips. Fitted with replacement Mauser Banner stock that has been noticeably sanded, heavily varnished and numbered in factory style to match the pistol. PROVENANCE: The Friedrich-Wilhelm Dauphin Collection, Germany. CONDITION: Bright 96% orig blue with minimal sharp edge wear in expected places. Toning of frontstrap. Orig condition of fire blue, showing comparable wear, extractor, cursor, bolt stop, safety and grip screw and orig straw on trigger. Dull bore with shallow rifling. Perfect manual mechanics. Replacement stock and renumbered lug retaining most of their refinish. One of very few C96s originally fitted with this type of grip, in the correct serial number range, that would benefit from being mated to a correct stock. 49829-119 LMA (2,750-4,000) C&R – Lot 1413

*◊ MAUSER C96 “RED 9” REWORK, 1920 PROPERTY STAMP.

SN 136459. Cal. 9mm. Standard configuration Treaty of Versailles “Red 9″ rework with 4” bbl with fixed front sight and fixed rear sight. Short extractor, 2-lug firing pin, small ring “NS” hammer. “1920” property marking on left side of bbl extension. 2-line Mauser address on right side of frame. Disassembly shows all matching serial numbers, including the grips, with the unnumbered but proofed follower dished to better feed the 9mm cartridge. PROVENANCE: The Friedrich-Wilhelm Dauphin Collection, Germany. CONDITION: Approximately 95% refinished blue with high point wear along the rails and floorplate. The trigger is now salt blued. The fire bluing on the bolt stop has been refreshed to 98%. Excellent grips with scattered light dings. Slightly dull bore with good rifling and perfect manual mechanics. 49829-145 LMA (1,250-2,500) C&R – Lot 1414

MAUSER C96 COMPLETE TOP ASSEMBLY.

SN 38687. Cal. 7.63 Mauser. Standard configuration top assembly for early Pre-war Commercial C96 having 5-1/2″ bbl and a slip-in 50-1000 rear sight. Short extractor, 2-lug firing pin. Matching SNs including sight bar. PROVENANCE: The Friedrich-Wilhelm Dauphin Collection, Germany. CONDITION: Approx. 99% with careful rust blue refurbishment with flat planes and sharp edges. Sight cursor with 80% orig fire blue. Bolt stop 90% reapplied fire blue. Excellent bore. A perfect replacement for a Pre-war Commercial with a shot out bbl. 49829-123 LMA (300-600) – Lot 1415

*EARLY ASTRA M900, SINGLE LINE ADDRESS, SMALL RING HAMMER WITH STOCK.

SN 2437. Cal. 7.63MM. Standard configuration Astra M900 with 5.5″ bbl having fixed front sight and slip-in rear sight marked 50-1000. Short extractor, 2-lug firing pin and small ring hammer. Sideplate with the early single line address. Serial number “2437” on frame just above the left grip. The right side of bbl, bbl extension and frame marked with the early automatic pistol proof. Accompanied by the Eibar mark & “P.V.” on the frame. Full size walnut grips with fine serrations. Lanyard ring present. Major components rust blued. Most minor parts fire blued. Disassembly shows all matching numbers including each of the grip panels. Accompanied by an unmarked Mauser early Post-war shoulder stock, hinge without loop, with a repaired hairline 2.5″ crack along the top spine, stamped with a matching “2437” inside the lid. Modified lug is a forced match to the gun with a replacement plunger. CONDITION: At least 90-95% orig rust blue with expected wear on each side of the rail and freckling on the grip straps. Commensurate fading on the fire blued parts and oil darkening of the grips that have a scattering of dings and minor losses. Bright bore with slightly shallow rifling. Perfect manual mechanics. Very good Mauser stock with added numbers and lug modification. As most early Astra M900s saw hard use in Asia, this is one of the better examples to be offered at auction. 51010-2 (3,000-4,000) C&R – Lot 1417

*SCARCE DWM MODEL 1902 LUGER CARBINE.

SN 21641. Cal. 7.65 Luger. 11-3/4″ bbl. 1 of approximately 2500 produced, Luger Carbines have always been intriguing. Slide adjustable bbl mounted sight, graduated from 100 to 300 meters. Blue finish with straw trigger, ejector, extractor and takedown latch. 1902 model with grip safety and accompanied with period spare mag. Has lug for detachable shoulder stock. CONDITION: Very good overall, as presented with the exception of missing trigger sideplate, all other mechanics are fine as presented. Fair percentage of straw remains as does most all orig rust blue finish overall. Front strap finish has evident wear and has turned plum. Checkered walnut commercial grips and forearm are very fine with only slight wear to grip handles, no wood loss or damage. Both wood based mags are excellent with no chipping or wood loss on bases. 50944-1 TDW (4,000-6,000) C&R – Lot 1418

*◊ KIEL DOCKYARD DWM 1906 NAVY FIRST ISSUE ALTERED.

SN 2900. Cal. 9mm. 6″ bbl with a Navy Eagle/M proof and full SN on bottom. “DWM” scroll on center toggle link. 100/200 meter adjustable rear sight. Crown/M proofs on left receiver. “GESICHERT” safety marking has been altered to up position. Numbers on gun are matching including checkered walnut grips. Grip safety. Rear grip strap is stamped “W.K./7679” (Keil Dockyard, weapon #7679). Navy wood bottom mag with concentric circles and ordnance added numbers that do not match. PROVENANCE: The Friedrich-Wilhelm Dauphin Collection, Germany. CONDITION: Fine, retaining 80% orig blue with light corrosion on most surfaces and pitting in some areas. Grip straps are lightly pitting and worn to bare metal. Straw parts are corroded with 10% visible straw. Grips are worn and darkened with chips and indents to checkering. Bore is worn with light pitting. Mechanics are fine. Mag has light pitting, and minor dings to wood bottom. 49829-52 BWS (3,500-5,500) C&R – Lot 1419

*◊ KIEL DOCK YARD 1906 FIRST ISSUE ALTERED NAVY LUGER.

SN 5761. Cal. 9mm. 6″ bbl. “GERMANY”, Crown/M, and full SN on bottom. DWM scroll on center toggle link. 100/200 meter Navy adjustable rear sight. Crown/M proofs on left receiver. “GESICHERT” safety marking has been altered to up position. Numbered parts on gun are matching, including checkered walnut grips. Grip safety “W.K./779” (Kiel Duck Yard weapon #779) Unit marked on backstrap. Magazine has contemporary wood bottom with concentric rings and numbers that have been added that match the gun. PROVENANCE: The Friedrich-Wilhelm Dauphin Collection, Germany. CONDITION: Fine, vintage refinish retaining 95% blue and straw with some minor scattered pits under finish. Grips are lightly worn with visible wood grain. Bore is sharp with very light frosting. Magazine has minor wear. Mechanics are fine. 49829-71 BWS (2,500-4,500) C&R – Lot 1420

*◊ VERY FINE PATTERN 1914 ARTILLERY LUGER.

SN 2647. Cal. 9mm. Rust blue finish overall with 9-position adjustable rear sight with fine tuning adjustment on rear blade. 8″ bbl with “1914” chamber date and toggle marked “ERFURT”. 2-pc checkered walnut grips with wooden base Imperial marked magazine. PROVENANCE: The Friedrich-Wilhelm Dauphin Collection, Germany. CONDITION: Very fine overall, with all numbers matching with exception of magazine. Good mechanics with strong bore. Much period rust blue finish remains with typical thinning on bbl and grip straps. Checkered walnut grips are quite fine with minor wear but no cracks, chips or material loss whatsoever. A good percentage of straw finish remains on levers, trigger and ejector. Imperial proofs are found throughout. An overall nice example. 49829-48 TDW (2,000-3,500) C&R – Lot 1421

*◊ BEAUTIFUL “RED 9” 1917 DWM ARTILLERY LUGER.

SN 3507c. Cal. 9mm. 8″ bbl with fine tune adjustable front and rear sights, with full SN on bottom. 1917 date above chamber. “DWM” scroll on center toggle link. Imperial proofs on right receiver. Unnumbered checkered walnut grips with large “9” burned into checkering (indicates 9mm cartridge). Numbers on gun are matching, including wood bottom mag with matching numbers that appear to have been added by WWI era armorer. With an orig 1906 era cleaning rod/oiler. PROVENANCE: The Friedrich-Wilhelm Dauphin Collection, Germany. CONDITION: Very fine, retaining 97% orig blue and straw with light normal wear. Grips are sharp and retain orig color. Bore is bright and sharp. Mag shows little use. Mechanics are excellent. Cleaning rod/oiler has very little wear. 49829-54 BWS (3,000-4,500) C&R – Lot 1422

*◊ VERY FINE WORLD WAR I GERMAN DWM 1917 NAVY LUGER.

SN 271A. Cal. 9mm. 6″ bbl with blue finish overall with “1917” chamber date and “DWM” in script on toggle. 2-pc walnut checkered grips. Wood base bright steel magazine. Slide adjustable 200 meter Navy rear sight at rear of toggle. Serial numbered in the A Series. Left forward portion of frame dated “1917” as is left side of front sight base. Very nice crown M Navy markings on left side of chamber. PROVENANCE: The Friedrich-Wilhelm Dauphin Collection, Germany. CONDITION: Very fine overall, with most period rust blue finish remaining. Matching numbers throughout with the exception of magazine and unnumbered grips. A large amount of straw finish remains on lever, trigger and extractor. Very good mechanics with strong bore. 49829-175 TDW (2,500-5,000) C&R – Lot 1423

*1917 DATE DWM ARTILLERY LUGER WITH MATCHING SHOULDER STOCK.

SN 7333A. Cal. 9mm Luger. Standard configuration with 7-7/8″ bbl, front sight blade with windage adjustment, and rear tangent sight with elevation adjustment. All matching numbers except one grip stamped “38” instead of “33”, and the magazine. Magazine with blued body has unnumbered walnut base plug. Bored stock has matching numbered iron, including letter date. Pistol is accompanied by tooled russet brown leather holster marked “J. I. Crump Fecit 10/94” on belt loop. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining over 85 – 90% orig blue with numerous light marks, a bit of flecking, with silvering on sharp edges. Strawed parts retain most of their finish, balance gray brown. Bore is excellent, with some light frosting in grooves (may clean). Shoulder stock has many knocks, dents, and scratches. All leather badly deteriorated, mostly missing. Holster is excellent. 50087-1 (1,800-2,800) C&R – Lot 1424