Revised: 9/12/2011

CORRECTION: This is a Class III firearm.

*FINE GERMAN MP40 SUBMACHINE GUN (C&R). SN 2234G. Cal. 9 mm. 9″ bbl. Manufactured by ERMA (ayf WaA 280), with Mertzwerke (cos) parts, with replacement bbl installed by Ohio Ordnance Works and serialized to gun. Includes two orig magazines which are marked “ayf 42”. Receiver tube marked both “42” over (WaA44) and “cos” and eagle over “280” proofmark. Swing out shoulder loop is also marked eagle over “280”, however receiver cap is Mertzwerke (cos). Forward of receiver cap marked “MP40/ayf 41”. Gun has matching numbers except for bolt and firing pin assembly which are 5923h. Rear sight flip up tension spring broken and sight flips back and forth freely. Bbl resting bar is of the hard Bakelite type and matches in SN rest of gun as does muzzle nut and front sight hood. Assembly just forward of resting bar marked “37” (C.G. Hanel). Also included is orig German leather sling with a barely discernible maker’s ink stamp on the underside with “R?b?/19??” and one after-market black sling. Also included is Desert Publications MP40 Foreign Weapons Familiarization and Operation Guide. Firing mechanism functions smoothly when operated by hand. This weapon passes function test and appears fully functional. Mags fit well into mag well. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is excellent as refinished by Ohio Ordnance Works. Bolt has a plum color to it with some wear to the edges where it rides inside receiver tube. Also some loss of finish to receiver tube where the bolt handle has ridden along outside of tube. Lower assembly is of the attractive dark brown type and very handsome. Even the trigger is marked “280”. Mags are likewise excellent. Bore is excellent. Orig sling soft, cracking and frayed halfway through at one point, still barely serviceable. Reproduction sling is as new. This is a very interesting MP40 in that it has a 1941 date rear assembly matched to a 1942 dated receiver assembly and was made with cos parts with ERMA final proof. This indicates gun was probably made at the end of ’41 and finally assembly probably took place in early ’42. Great for a shooter! 4-42491 JWK126 (8,000-12,000)

**GERMAN STG-44 MADE BY MERTZWERKE/C.G. HAENEL (C&R). SN 8850AI/45. Cal. 7.92X33(8MM Kurtz) bbl 16-1/2″ manufactured 1945 by “cos” (MERTZWERKE), with C.G. Haenel final proof (Eagle over 37) bbl is marked 37 as is front sight post. Bolt is of the later type with cut out under extractor. This gun appears all matching and all original, including bolt,op rod, and buttstock. Buttstock is of the laminated type, reduced height style for vehicle storage. Includes one MP43 marked magazine manufactured by “fxo” (Haenel) and one magazine body only manufactured by “bte” and marked MP 44. Magazine release catch sticks in the closed position, but with some effort, magazine can be removed. Firing mechanism functions when cycled by hand, this weapon passes function check and appears fully functional. CONDITION: Excellent. Overall finish and appearance is 85% dark blue over majority of firearm. Grey phosphate finish over handgrip lower assembly only with forend pretty much in the white with an even grey patina. Bolt has a straw color due to old oil. Bolt face is excellent, shiny and bright as is the bore. Op Rod is also excellent as is recoil spring. Retaining spring on buttstock pin weak. Ejection port cover slightly bent at rear, but could easily be straightened. Wooden hand grips with one deep ding to lower left front corner and slight dent to corresponding lower portion of hand grip. Overall there are some scratches and dings to the finish consistent with wartime use, likely this gun is unfired since WWII, evidenced by the type and consistency of oil in it, as well as the internal parts condition. 4-40324 JWK15 (10,000-15,000)

**GERMAN MG-34 TANK GUN MADE BY BRUNN W/BIPOD(C&R). SN 8744-C. Cal.8mm Mauser, 24″ bbl. Manufactured in 1944 by “dot” (brunn). Includes one 28 link belt marked ddt 1/42, and one field grey colored drum carrier with two 50 ground assault drums, also in field grey. Tank gun includes round gun adapter for bi-pod, and bi-pod marked (kur42) also clamp on aa sight base. Gun serial number matches shroud, top cover, receiver, buffer cup and hand grip. Buttstock collar, buttstock, bolt, barrel, and feed block do not match. Bbl is in outstanding condition marked “S/243″ (Mauser), dated 1938. This weapon appears fully functional. Firing mechanism works when cycled by hand. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is outstanding. High 90%+ dark blue over metal parts. There is a hardened grease over much of the receiver and shroud which has preserved the finish underneath. Bore is excellent, handgrip assembly is in as new condition, buttstock has a 4” crack along right side, with a gouge also on the right side, but this does not distract from this weapon. This is a tremendous find for the WWII Class 3 Collector and shooting enthusiast. 4-40325 JWK16 (12,000-17,000)

**U.S.LEWIS GUN MK VI MADE BY SAVAGE (C&R). SN 17535. Cal.30-06, 26-1/2″ Bbl. A metal bbl jacket covers the finned aluminum cooling jacket surrounding the bbl. Front sight is drift windage adjustable protected blade sight, rear sight mounted on top of rear of top cover(graduated to 2100 yds.) Pistol grip is covered with two wooden panels, and shoulder stock is matching wood. USN marked and dated 1917. Includes two 30-06 strip feed attachments, one high capacity 30-06 pan mag and two standard 47rnd .303 British pans and one .303 British steel feed strip. Also included is clamp on bi-pod. Firing mechanism operates smoothly when cycled by hand, this weapon is fully functional .30-06 pan mag operates well. American forces used the Lewis gun (in .30-06 caliber) throughout World War II. The US Navy used the weapon on armed merchant cruisers, small auxiliary ships, landing craft and submarines. The US Coast Guard also used the Lewis on their vessels. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is excellent including polished blue over receiver and shroud. .30-06 pan has about 70% blue turning to patina especially along the high edges. Original leather strap on pan is present and serviceable. Walnut buttstock is attractive although there is a small surface chip out of right side and has some dings and handling marks. Bore is shiny and bright, rifling is strong. This is a very attractive WWII era Lewis gun and highly desirable in .30-06. 4-40327 JWK18 (10,000-15,000)

**COLT THOMPSON M1921AC SUBMACHINE GUN (C&R). SN 11953. cal .45ACP, 10″ finned bbl. Manufactured by Colt’s Patent Firearms Mfg. Co., Hartford, CT. Rich blue finish with unmarked Cutts compensator and Lyman rear sight adjustable for windage and elevation. Internals are all 1921 parts. Gun’s forend wood and forend retaining screw are not present, nor is detachable buttstock. Firing mechanism operates smoothly when cycled by hand, This weapon appears fully functional. Includes one 50 round “L” drum marked Auto-Ordnance corp. Bridgeport, Ct and rare 100 round “C” type drum marked Auto-Ordnance Corp. N.Y., NY. #340 and 5 stick mags. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is very good. Approximately 90% bright blue with some wear to finish along the actuator and some dings and handling marks along the receiver surface. Wooden hand grip is excellent with one small ding on the bottom and a couple of handling marks. Bore is excellent, shiny and bright. The springs on both drums appear to be in good condition. A very affordable and desirable TSMG needing only some wood. 4-40329 JWK12 (8,000-12,000)

**EXCEPTIONAL THOMPSON M1 SUBMACHINE GUN (C&R). SN 187533. Cal. 45ACP, Later AUTO-ORDNANCE M1 version w/10″ plain bbl, horizontal wood forend, wood pistol grip and shoulder stock. Non-adjustable L-type rear peep sight w/triangular rear sight guard wings. Inspector marks “FJA” and circled “gEg” visible on left side of receiver. Some components marked “S” (Savage/Stevens), with 3 20 rnd mags, period carry strap and contemporary metal hardcase. Firing mechanism functions smoothly when cycled by hand. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is excellent, 98% smooth gray Dulite finish to metal with only the slightest of loss to the high areas. Bore is excellent, shiny and bright. Wood is excellent with only some handling marks visible on the refinished forearm. Aluminum case is solid. A really nice M1 TSMG. 4-40357 JWK20 (15,000-20,000)

**COLT THOMPSON M1921A SUB-MACHINE GUN (C&R). SN 4772. Cal .45ACP. 10″ finned, uncompensated bbl. Manufactured by Colt’s Patent Firearms Mfg. Co., Hartford, CT. Rich blue finish fading in places with Lyman rear sight adjustable for windage and elevation. Internals are all 1921 parts. Firing mechanism operates smoothly when cycled by hand. This weapon appears fully functional. Includes one 50 round “L” drum marked “AUTO ORDNANCE CORP./NEW YORK/REGISTERED IN THE/U.S. PATENT OFFICE”. The right side of receiver is scribed “PEORIA, CO.” Records indicate #4772 was purchased by Peoria Co., IL Sheriff’s Dept without the Cutt’s Compensator, a cost savings of $25. Peoria Co. apparently upgraded its SWAT capabilities in 1981 as this gun was transferred out of their inventory and into private hands. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is very good. Approximately 90% blue thinning in places and with numerous scratches on both sides of receiver as well as some normal handling marks to wood. Wood is of a dark rich brown color. Bbl is shiny and bright, however, it has a slight bulge just forward of finned area, 3-1/2″ from muzzle. Buttstock has a 2″ crack on the right side which runs longitudinally. Buttplate has some significant pitting and corrosion with only about 15% of the blue remaining yet it does contain the oiler in the trap. Drum has nearly all of its blue finish intact and appears serviceable. Replacement bbls are inexpensive and readily available in kits for the Thompson and the stock crack can be repaired without issue. This is a very desirable and serviceable original Colt 1921 Thompson with police history. 4-42478 JK116 (20,000-30,000)

**H&R REISING MODEL 50 (C&R). SN S4811. Cal .45ACP, 14″ bbl including 6 slot finned compensator. Drift adjustable horizontal front sight, elevation adjustable rear sight. Heavy gray Parkerized finish. 15 groove finned bbl. Full wooden stock with sling swivel front and rear bottom of stock. Stock has metal butt plate. Accompanied by 7-20 rnd magazines. Bolt moves freely, but does not lock in the rearward position for firing. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is excellent. Near 100% parkerized finish on exposed metal parts, high luster finish on magazine well. Cocking actuator shows wear to finish at bottom rear, only visible when in forward position. Bore is excellent, shiny and bright. Bolt face is dusty. Bolt body and extractor retaining screw show evidence of use. A very attractive Reising. 4-40331 JWK13 (2,000-3,000)

**RARE SWISS SIG-AMT REGISTERED BY ALLTECH (FULLY TRANSFERABLE). SN 15970. Cal .308, Blue finish with 21″ bbl including flash hider, shielded adjustable post front sight and ramp rear peep sight graduated 100-600 meters. Bbl has a pierced metal handguard with swiveling, folding bipod. Front of receiver is mounted with a folding carrying handle. Buttstock/forend is wood with a black synthetic pistol grip. Accompanied by 4X7 Kassel scope and four mags. All serial numbers match. Firing mechanism cycles smoothly when cycled by hand. This weapon passes function check and appears fully functional. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is excellent throughout. There is slight wear to the blue finish on selector switch where it touches receiver and where the bipod legs rub at the rear of the barrel. There is also some slight wear at the right outside of the mag well. Forend has a line where bi-pod legs have rubbed against it. Wooden buttstock has only slight handling marks. Optics are clear. Bolt face is excellent, bore is excellent and bright. Swiss precision makes a fine addition to any Class 3 collection. 4-42154 JWK19 (15,000-20,000)

Revised: 9/8/2011

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: This firearm is classified as a fully transferable C&R.

**NEAR MYTHICAL EXTRAORDINARILY RARE COLT AR-15 MODEL 1 ORIGINAL SELECT FIRE TEST RIFLE KNOWN AS “THE COCONUT RIFLE”. SN 000106. Cal. 223. Extraordinary AR-15, the sixth one ever made by Colt with 20″ tapered rnd bbl and orig 3-pronged brush catcher flash hider. It has the typical tall AR-15 front sight with adjustable post & bayonet lug. Receiver is typical of standard production rifles with carrying handle mounted, windage adjustable, 2-position flip rear sight and serrated charging handle with integral lock, chrome plated bolt carrier and spring loaded dust cover. Magazine release is in the usual position on right side with bolt carrier lock release on left side. Left side of magazine well is marked with a large rampant Colt in a circle, “COLT / ARMALITE AR15 / PATENTS PENDING / CAL 223 / MODEL 01 / SERIAL 000106”. Mounted with mottled red composition 2-pc ventilated triangle forearm and solid buttstock with hollow pistol grip. Buttplate is of black composition material with ribbed face. Bottom of butt is mounted with a sling swivel stud with corresponding sling wire part of the front sight bracket and contains a Vietnam era nylon Nobukl adjustable sling. Also accompanied by an orig “waffle” stamped sheet stainless steel magazine. Base plate of magazine is marked “ARMALITE AR-15 / PATENTS PENDING / CAL. .223 / COLT’S PT. F.A. MFG. CO. INC. / HARTFORD, CONN. U.S.A”. Base plate of magazine has a small key slot used for dismounting the base plate. This rifle is one of the first twenty AR-15s built by Colt in 1959 and was the single rifle used in all demonstrations of the capabilities of the new Armalite design from Eugene Stoner. Accompanied by a Colt factory letter which states that this rifle was shipped to Cooper MacDonald Co. of Baltimore, MD on Feb. 17, 1960. The Cooper MacDonald Co. had been selected by Colt to market this new product and this rifle was therefore shipped to the company into the hands of Mr. William Mullen, the Vice-President of Cooper MacDonald. In a signed & notarized statement from consignor dated June 9, 2011, consignor states that he obtained possession of this rifle in March 1989 and on July 14 & 15, 1992 he and his wife traveled to Washington, D.C. and Baltimore, MD and had a lengthy appointment with Mr. Mullen, V.P. of Cooper MacDonald Co. Mr. Mullen stated that SN 106 is the rifle that made two trips around the world for demonstrations to various friendly governments. He stated that on July 4, 1960 this was the rifle that was used in the “Watermelon Demonstration”. Mr. Mullen stated that the demonstration took place on Mr. MacDonald’s farm which was an annual cookout & beer bust and that prior to the party Mr. MacDonald had told him to “bring the rifle – there will be some brass there”. Mr. Mullen stated that the brass turned out to be Gen. Curtis E. LeMay, the Air Force Vice-Chief of Staff. Mr. Mullen stated that a demonstration was organized using four watermelons placed at 50, 75 & 100 yards. Gen. LeMay fired at three of the watermelons which completely destroyed them. When it was pointed out to the General that there was a fourth watermelon remaining and was asked if he wanted to shoot it or eat it. His response was “Let’s eat the son of a bitch”, which they did. While they were standing in the field eating watermelon Gen. LeMay explained that he had been looking for a rifle weighing less than the M-1 Garand and the Springfield M-14 but one with more punch than the M-1 carbine. Mr. Mullen recalled that Gen. LeMay was happy at the prospect of receiving his order in a timely manner and on the spot placed an order for 8,500 rifles. That demonstration with this rifle is the basis for what was to become one of the most widely disbursed military rifles in history with innumerable knock-offs in semi-auto configuration. Mr. Mullen, upon being asked regarding the legend that this rifle had actually been fired by Pres. John F. Kennedy from the Kennedy family yacht, the Honey Fitz, Mr. Mullen responded that he was unaware of such an occurrence. Mr. Mullen was then asked about the legendary “two around the globe sales trips”. Mr. Mullen responded that there were actually more than two, he said that they were constantly traveling. Mr. Mullen related that “serious consideration was given by several countries, including the Philippines, India, Cambodia and South Viet Nam”. He stated that in order to impress the dignitaries at the demonstrations they used coconuts to demonstrate the destructive capabilities of the rifle and its small bore cartridge. Mr. Mullen further stated “they weren’t coconuts all of the time.” He stated that he did not record the location of an incident that happened at a South Viet Nam military outpost nor did he record the name of the Vietnamese officer who was probably a Major although his nickname was “The Pope” or something similar. At the conclusion of the coconut demonstration the Vietnamese officer gave instructions to bring out two Viet Cong prisoners from the compound. They were told in Vietnamese that if they reached the jungle, about 200-225 meters away, they would be free. The prisoners began running and “The Pope” did the shooting. Both prisoners were instantly killed with devastating wound results. Mr. Mullen stated that he had photographs of that incident but consignor and his wife declined the offer to look at them, much to their later regret. Mr. Mullen stated that there was no need to involve the testing of any other rifle than #106 as it never jammed and it never failed. Mr. Mullen also offered that the subsequent decisions by the military to switch to ball powder and a different rate of twist in the bores was the reason that so many of the early M-16s in Viet Nam jammed which resulted in numerous unnecessary deaths of American soldiers. He implied that if they had not been so intractable in going against the advice of the designer, Mr. Eugene Stoner, and had kept the orig cartridge loading and rate of twist that the jamming problem would probably not have occurred. Consignor and his wife, on 15 July 1992, visited the Museum of American History, Smithsonian Institution to seek an appointment with Dr. Ezell, the Curator of the Division of Armed Forces History at the Smithsonian and the author of numerous military firearms related books. Especially notable is his treatise The Great Rifle Controversy which is the defining work as relates to the AR-15/M16 project. Dr. Ezell stated that he was intimately familiar with this rifle and the history behind it and stated, in answer to a direct question, that #106 is in fact the rifle used at “The Watermelon Demonstration”. On the same day consignor and his wife visited the headquarters of the United States Secret Service to attempt to verify the Pres. Kennedy connection. The Secret Service was uncooperative and provided no information. Consignor provided a list of some of the first twenty AR-15s and what may have happened to them, as follows: #000101 – Presented to Mr. John MacDonald, Cooper MacDonald Corp.; #000102 – Presented to Mr. Dick Boutelle, President of Armalite Division, Fairchild Hiller Corp. These two rifles were presented at Colt on 26 Dec. 1959 by Fred Roff, President of Colt with Eugene Stoner & Bob Freemont in attendance. Consignor shows that numbers 000102, 000103, 000104 & 000105 were presented to Heads of State (or other dignitaries) in South Viet Nam, India, Cambodia & Singapore. There is no indication of what may have happened to the remainder of the first production rifles. Neither is there any indication that SNs 000101 & 000102 were ever registered with BATFE or that they may be transferable. Therefore this rifle is the oldest known transferable AR-15/M16 rifle in existence and it certainly is the most famous of all. Also accompanied by a copy of Treasury Form 3 transferring this rifle to the Law Enforcement Ordnance Co., Athens, Georgia on Feb. 11, 1975. Additionally accompanying is a copy of p. 163 of The Shotgun News dated Nov. 15, 1977, which is an ad of the Law Enforcement Ordnance Co. which lists this rifle for sale and states that it is the “7th production M-16, from the Cooper MacDonald Collection. Cooper MacDonald was the firm which marketed the M-16 to the U.S. Government for Colt; this was a sales sample which was fired by McNamara and John F. Kennedy, Diem, Batista, and a number of other prominent world figures.” Also accompanied by an orig 1916 AR-15 Automatic Rifle Instructions Manual. This exact rifle is the subject of an article in Vol. 15, No. 1(Oct 2011) Small Arms Review magazine. PROVENANCE: Colt Industries; Cooper MacDonald Corp.; Law Enforcement Ordnance Co.; Shane MacMahon Collection; Michael Harden Collection; David Norman Collection. CONDITION: Very fine. The metal, overall, retains nearly all of its orig matte gray/green finish with only sharp edge and high point wear. Buttstock has a T-shaped crack in left side at the buttplate and the right side of the forearm has a small crack in one edge. Otherwise stock, forearm & grip are sound with light handling & use nicks & scratches and retains most of its orig factory finish. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. Magazine retains about 80% orig finish. 4-42475 JR136 (40,000-60,000)

Revised: 9/12/2011

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: This firearm is classified as a fully transferable C&R.

*EXTREMELY RARE ORIGINAL COLT/ARMALITE AR-15 MODEL 01 SELECT FIRE RIFLE WITH GREEN STOCK & FOREARM IN ORIGINAL BOX. SN 012969. Cal. 223. Usual early AR-15/M16 configuration with 20″ tapered rnd bbl, 3-prong brush catcher flash hider and tall, standard adjustable front sight with bayonet lug & sling loop. Receiver is usual configuration with carrying handle mounted adjustable 2-position flip rear sight and serrated edges on cocking handle with latch. Left side of the magazine well is marked with a large rampant Colt in a circle, “COLT / ARMALITE AR15 / PATENTS PENDING / CAL. .223 / MODEL 01” with serial number below. Left rear side of receiver has the selector switch. Mounted with early style green painted ventilated triangular shaped forearm and standard buttstock with raised rib black composition buttplate and hollow pistol grip. Bottom of butt is mounted with a sling stud & loop. Accompanied by one orig “waffle” stamped stainless sheet metal magazine that has the base plate marked “ARMALITE AR-15 / PATENTS PENDING / CAL. .223 / COLT’S PT. F.A. MFG. CO. INC. / HARTFORD, CONN, U.S.A”. Base plate also has a small keyhole for dismantling the magazine. Additionally accompanied by its orig hinged lid cardboard box hand lettered on the end with the SN and “MOD 01”. Inside has its orig plastic bag and vapor barrier paper. Accompanied by a hand written note from consignor that states this rifle, identified by SN was part of the U.S. Army/U.S. Air Force first production run of 85,000 rifles and that it was produced in April 1961. Note also states that this rifle was sent to the Colt Model Shop for experimentation and was never used. It additionally states that it was sold, new in the box, to Aeromarine, Birmingham, Alabama in 1974 and that it has never been cocked or fired. Rifle still has the orig small cardboard tube in the bore. It is unknown precisely how many AR-15/M16s were produced with the green painted stocks but what is known is that the vast majority of them were later converted to black stocks, forearms & grips and that very, very few survive today with orig green parts. It is believed that this rifle is the only one remaining unfired with its orig box in orig configuration. PROVENANCE: Colt Industries; Aeromarine; David Norman Collection. CONDITION: New and unfired retaining virtually all of its crisp orig finish to both metal and green painted stock, forearm & grip. Forearm has a couple of small nicks and the grip shows a couple of very minor spots of wear. The metal retains 99.9% crisp orig matte finish. Magazine retains 93-95% strong orig finish with light edge wear. Box is fine with slightly fuzzed corners and a couple of small perforations in the lid. Rifle remains unfired & uncocked. 4-42476 JR137 (17,500-27,500)

**ARMALITE AR-18 (FULLY TRANSFERABLE). SN A6006. Cal. 223. 19″ bbl. Folding stock AR-18 with original ArmaLite 2.75x20mm scope and one 20-rnd magazine. Hard black composition stock, hand guards, buttstock and hand grip. Also includes, as spares, two new guide springs and one new firing pin. Firing mechanism functions smoothly when operated by hand. Passes functions check and appears fully functional. Magazine fits properly in magazine well. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is fine to extremely fine with welding dimples on gray finish, both on the upper and on the lower. Gray finish is otherwise excellent throughout. Composition hand guard, buttstock and hand grip also excellent with some handling marks but still very attractive. Magazine is marked “AR-18 ARMALITE INC.” and has some scuff marks on both sides where aluminum shows through, but is still completely serviceable. Bore is excellent. Bolt face also excellent. Scope optics are absolutely clear. Some slight loss of finish along the forward top edge of scope aperture as well as some slight loss of finish to high points of scope rings, but this is all consistent with the finish on the rest of the gun. 42477 JK114 (9,000-12,000)

***ARMALITE AR-10 MANUFACTURED IN HOLLAND (PRE-86 DEALER SAMPLE). SN 003163. Cal .308 20″ bbl.Manufactured by Artillerie-Inrichtinge in the Netherlands. Includes a total of four mags. This is an early gun with a brown high impact resistant composition stock, hand grip,and hand guards. Stock and hand grip have electric pencil of last three of SN. Firing mechanism functions smoothly when cycled by hand. This weapon passes function check and appears fully functional. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is 80% finish on metal parts with finish thinning on upper along left side with white aluminum showing through at high points. Magazines are in excellent condition, marked Armalite. Bore is excellent, shiny and bright with evidence of firing. Hand guard channel is clean where gas tube runs through, bolt face is excellent. Very nice Pre-May Dealer Sample. 4-40326 JWK17 (6,000-10,000)

***U.S. MODEL M37 30 CALIBER MACHINE GUN (PRE-86 DEALER SAMPLE). SN 2321. Cal. 30-06. 24″ bbl. U.S. Model M37 manufactured by Rock Island Arsenal as registered by Saco-Lowell U.S.A. Standard configuration M37 with extended cocking handle and double butterfly top cover release latch. Elevation adjustable flip up front sight. Accompanied by U.S. M22 tripod with T&E. Marked “U.S. PROPERTY” on sideplate as well as “BA4-469”. Bolt, bottom plate and rest of gun appear to have all GI parts. Firing mechanism functions smoothly when operated by hand. This weapon passes function test and appears fully functional. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is excellent. Near 100% coverage to gray smooth Parkerized finish, some slight wear to charging handle finish but truly a very attractive M37. Excellent bright bore. Tripod is also in excellent condition with clean, smooth bluing throughout. T&E also consistent in finish. Extremely attractive M37 in top condition. 4-42527 JWK123 (5,000-7,000)

***CHILEAN MADSEN M.1946 SERIAL NUMBER 13. (PRE-86 DEALER SAMPLE). SN 13. Cal. 30-06. 24″ bbl. Chilean Madsen in highly desirable caliber, with orig. metal box of 5 magazines, on orig tripod which includes serviceable leather strap for holding forward leg in closed position. Receiver marked “EJERCITO DE CHILE/F.A.MADSEN SERIE A.No 13/M.1946 CAL.7.62mm”. Firing mechanism functions smoothly when operated by hand. This weapon passes function test and appears fully functional. Tripod legs deploy properly. Trigger actuator and trigger serviceable. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is fine with about 80% dark black finish on all metal parts with numerous scuffs and scratches but still overall very nice. Wooden buttstock has numerous gouges, dings and handling marks and there is some wear to the butt itself but still very serviceable. Bore is shiny and bright but lands are worn. Tripod paint is about 60-70% coverage but orig, some smooth corrosion to exposed metal but still very serviceable and condition consistent with gun. Magazines and box are extremely fine. A very attractive Madsen, complete and in a very desirable caliber. 4-42528 JWK124 (8,000-12,000)

***FN MODEL D MACHINE GUN (PRE-86 DEALER SAMPLE). SN AL327. Cal. 30-06. Bbl length 24″ with flash hider. Includes one magazine, bi-pod and web sling. The FN Model D was essentially a copy of the Browning automatic rifle design with the relocation of the bi-pod to the gas cyl and the addition of a hand grip assembly, magazine well and ejection port covers. This weapon has wooden forearm, buttstock, hand grip and carrying handle. Firing mechanism functions smoothly when operated by hand. Passes function test and appears fully functional. It is marked as made in Belgium and has British Nitro proofs throughout. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is fine with over 90% coverage black finish over metal parts. Bi-pod has significant loss of finish to the bottom of the legs as well as loss of finish to the high areas. Charging handle shows loss of finish where it is gripped by the hand as well as in the recesses and the high ridge points. Wooden forend has gouges and bruises from the bi-pod as well as a gouge on the left side. It is also darker in the checkering probably due to being gripped by a grimy hand. Buttstock has a longitudinal crack of about 2″ on the right side and 2-1/2″ on the left side otherwise buttstock and hand grip show some handling marks and bruises as does the carrying handle. Sling is extremely fine and serviceable. Buttplate shows significant loss of finish. Butt shoulder rest retains more, about 80%. Bore is excellent, shiny and bright. Bolt face and bolt also excellent. Magazine finish is excellent with over 90% coverage. This weapon, although it looks used, is in fine shooting condition and of a design which is sure to be popular. 4-42526 JK115 (4,000-6,000)

***ARMALITE AR-10 (PRE-86 DEALER SAMPLE). SN 003383. Cal. 308. 22″ bbl. ArmaLite AR-10 manufactured by Artillerie-Inrichtingen with hand-etching on upper “LAW ENF ORD CO ATHENS GA”. Includes one magazine and web sling. Firing mechanism functions smoothly when operated by hand and weapon passes function check. This weapon appears fully functional. Magazine fits appropriately in magazine well. Flash hider is threaded at end. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is fine. Green stocks have some chips to paint and some handling marks but still over 90% of the green is intact. Metal parts black finish retains over 90% coverage with loss at the high ridges as well as on both sides of the charging handle. Bore is shiny and bright with some blue-green verdigris. Bolt is white aluminum and bolt face is fine to extremely fine. Magazine has a hand-scratched “R” on front which is not deep and has brassing to high points so that the white aluminum shows through. Sling is extremely fine and is completely serviceable and is ink stamped on the inside “A.B.L./J.D. 1952”. AR-10’s are always popular with shooting enthusiasts because they fire the .308 cartridge. 4-42529 JK113 (4,000-6,000)

Revised: 9/8/2011

CORRECTION: Correct serial number is CSBG 25439.

**FRENCH CHAUCHAT MODEL 1915 REGISTERED DEWAT IN 8MM LEBEL (C&R). SN 25439. Cal. 8 mm Lebel. 22″ bbl. Chauchut Model 1915 DEWAT with anti-aircraft front and rear sight attachments, bi-pod and one mag included. Marked “SIDARME/C.S.R.G.” on left side receiver. This gun is all orig vintage and apparently matching numbers. Firing mechanism functions smoothly when operated by hand, however weld has been placed into chamber to the extent that the bolt will not close completely. Function test could not be accomplished. This weapon is currently unserviceable. Bolt face has a couple of drops of slag from the welding process on it but looks as though it could be easily put back into serviceable condition. Mag snaps right into place with no problem. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is fine. 70% coverage of finish fading to patina especially on mag, some bare metal on bi-pod legs. Wood is in fair to good condition, knob forward of trigger has significant 1-1/2″ out of it near the rear, buttstock has split at the front and has become loose. This could be easily repaired by competent stock man. Otherwise stock has gouges and dings but not bad, especially considering the age. Unable to determine condition of bore due to plug in chamber. This is a nicer conditioned Chauchat than many out there. 4-42490 JWK125 (3,000-6,000)

**ITALIAN BREDA M38 MACHINE GUN (REGISTERED DEWAT). SN 1911. Cal 8mm, 20″ bbl . Includes the yoke for pedestal mount. No hand grip present, charging handle welded in the forward position. Trigger does not actuate internals appear to be rusted in the forward position. This weapon is currently unserviceable.The Breda Modello 38 was intended for vehicle use, and was fed from a top-mounted box magazine. It used a pistol style grip, rather than the twin firing handles of the Modello 37. This was the main vehicle-mounted machine gun used in fighting vehicles by the Royal Italian Army. Production ended in 1943. CONDITION: Overall condition is a heavy brown patina. Bore plugged at the muzzle and welded charging handle in forward position, internal parts also rusted in forward position. Otherwise gun seems mostly complete for restoration. 4-40332 JWK14 (1,500-2,500)

**INGRAM MAC-10 SUBMACHINE GUN WITH EXTRA UPPER AND ACCESSORIES (FULLY TRANSFERABLE). SN 2-2001767. Cal. 9MM with 6″ bbl new in the box includes manual, cleaning rod, hand strap, magazine loader and five 36 round magazines w/canvas M3 pouch. Also 9MM upper in rifle configuration 21″ bbl with flash hider and wooden shoulder stock. Additionally includes an 11″ 9MM bbl with perforated shroud and spare parts which include buffer,trigger spring,extractor,dis-connector, and other springs and pins. Firing mechanism operates when cycled by hand. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is as new in the box. Receiver is a parkerized grey while barrel is a high luster blue. Rifle upper is parkerized blue with wooden fore end. 11″ bbl shows some loss of bluing to shroud. All barrels show evidence of firing but shiny and bright. Magazines are fine as is pouch.Box is factory stamped “INGRAM MODEL M-10/9MM SUBMACHINE GUN” Also dated “Aug. 9, 1971”. A NIB MAC-10 w/ great recreational potential. 4-40341 JWK9 (2,500-3,500)

**INGRAM MAC-10 SUBMACHINE GUN (FULLY TRANSFERABLE). SN 2-2001748. Cal.9mm with 6″ bbl new in the box with cleaning rod, hand strap and one 36 and one 32 round magazines. This gun comes still wrapped in the original corrosion resistant paper and original plastic bag within original factory cardboard box. Plastic bag and paper has been opened only just enough to reveal serial number. Firing mechanism not checked to preserve new in-wrapper status.Also includes an operating manual. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance and finish is new in the box, not checked to preserve new in-wrapper status. Receiver is a parkerized grey while barrel is a high lustre blue. Magazine is also parkerized. Condition of bore is not checked to preserve new in-box wrapper status. Box is factory stamped “INGRAM MODEL M-10/9MM SUBMACHINE GUN” Also dated “Aug. 23, 1971”. Pretty much impossible to upgrade the condition. 4-40340 JWK8 (2,000-3,000)

**INGRAM MAC-10 SUBMACHINE GUN(FULLY TRANSFERABLE). SN 2-2001746. Cal.9MM with 6″ bbl new in the box with cleaning rod, hand strap and two 30 round magazines. This gun comes still wrapped in the original corrosion resistant paper and original plastic bag within original factory cardboard box. Plastic bag and paper has been opened only just enough to reveal serial number. Firing mechanism not checked to preserve new in-wrapper status. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance and finish is new in the box, not checked to preserve new in-wrapper status. Receiver is a parkerized grey while barrel is a high lustre blue. Magazine is also parkerized. Condition of bore is not checked to preserve new in-box wrapper status. Box is factory stamped”INGRAM MODEL M-10/9MM SUBMACHINE GUN” Also dated “Oct. 18, 1971”. Pretty much impossible to upgrade the condition. 4-40339 JWK7 (2,000-3,000)

**INGRAM MAC-10 SUBMACHINE GUN(FULLY TRANSFERABLE). SN 2-2001745. Cal.9mm with 6″ bbl new in the box with cleaning rod, no loader with hand strap and two 32 round magazines. This gun comes still wrapped in original sealed plastic bag within original factory cardboard box. Plastic bag is unopened and sealed. Firing mechanism not checked to preserve new in-wrapper status. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is new in the box, not checked to preserve new in-wrapper status. Receiver is a parkerized grey while barrel is a high lustre blue. Magazine is also parkerized. Condition of bore is not checked to preserve new in-box wrapper status. Box is factory stamped “INGRAM MODEL M-10/9MM SUBMACHINE GUN” Also dated “Aug. 19, 1971”. Impossible to upgrade the condition. 4-40338 JWK6 (2,000-3,000)

**INGRAM MAC-10 SUBMACHINE GUN(FULLY TRANSFERABLE). SN 13001174. Cal..45ACP with 6″ bbl new in the box with cleaning rod, hand strap and three 30 round magazines. This gun comes still wrapped in the original corrosion resistant paper and original plastic bag within original factory cardboard box. Plastic bag and paper has been opened only just enough to reveal serial number. Firing mechanism not checked to preserve new in-wrapper status. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance and finish is new in the box. Receiver is a parkerized grey while barrel is a high lustre blue. Magazine is also parkerized. Condition of bore is not checked to preserve new in-box wrapper status. Box is factory stamped “INGRAM MODEL M-10/45 CAL SUBMACHINE GUN” Also dated “Feb.08, 1972”. Virtually impossible to upgrade the condition. 4-40337 JWK5 (2,000-3,000)

**INGRAM MAC-10 SUBMACHINE GUN(FULLY TRANSFERABLE). SN 1-3001173. Cal..45ACP with 6″ bbl new in the box with cleaning rod, hand strap mag loader and three 30 round magazines. This gun comes still wrapped in the original corrosion resistant paper and original plastic bag within original factory cardboard box. Plastic bag and paper has been opened only just enough to reveal serial number. Firing mechanism not checked to preserve new in-wrapper status. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance and finish is new in the box. Receiver is a parkerized grey while barrel is a high lustre blue. Magazine is also parkerized. Condition of bore is not checked to preserve new in-box wrapper status. Box is factory stamped “INGRAM MODEL M-10/45 CAL SUBMACHINE GUN” Also dated “Feb. 14, 1972”. Impossible to upgrade the condition. 4-40336 JWK4 (2,000-3,000)

**INGRAM MAC-10 SUBMACHINE GUN IN 45ACP NEW IN BOX (FULLY TRANSFERABLE). SN 13001172. Cal..45ACP with 6″ bbl new in the box with cleaning rod, hand strap, mag loader and three 30 round magazines. This gun comes still wrapped in the original corrosion resistant paper and original plastic bag within original factory cardboard box. Plastic bag and paper has been opened only just enough to reveal serial number. Firing mechanism not checked to preserve new in-wrapper status. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance and finish is new in the box, not checked to preserve new in-wrapper status. Receiver is a parkerized grey while barrel is a high lustre blue. Magazine is also parkerized. Condition of bore is not checked to preserve new in-box wrapper status. Box is factory stamped “INGRAM MODEL M-10/45 CAL SUBMACHINE GUN” Also dated “Feb.8, 1972”. Pretty much impossible to upgrade the condition. 4-40335 JWK3 (2,000-3,000)

**INGRAM MAC-10 SUBMACHINE GUN (FULLY TRANSFERABLE). SN 13001171. Cal..45ACP with 6″ bbl new in the box with cleaning rod, hand strap, magazine loader and three 30 round magazines. Firing mechanism operates when cycled by hand. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance and finish is new in the box, with slight rubbing on the parkerized finish.Receiver is a parkerized grey while barrel is a high lustre blue. Magazine is also parkerized. Condition of bore is new but dusty. Box is factory stamped “INGRAM MODEL M-10/45 CAL SUBMACHINE GUN” Also dated “Feb. 25, 1972”. Excellent condition MAC-10. 4-40334 JWK2 (2,000-3,000)

**INGRAM MAC-10 SUBMACHINE GUN (FULLY TRANSFERABLE). SN 1-3001064. Cal..45ACP with 6″ bbl with cleaning rod, hand strap and three 30 round magazines. This gun comes still wrapped in the original corrosion resistant paper and original plastic bag within original factory cardboard box. Plastic bag and paper has been opened only just enough to reveal serial number.Firing mechanism not checked to preserve new in-wrapper status. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is new in the box. Receiver is a parkerized grey while barrel is a high lustre blue. Magazine is also parkerized. Box is factory stamped “INGRAM MODEL M-10/45 CAL SUBMACHINE GUN” Also dated “Feb. 14, 1972”. Pretty much impossible to upgrade the condition. 4-40333 JWK1 (2,000-3,000)

**RARE USAF M6 AIR CREW SURVIVAL WEAPON (C&R). SN 109766. Cal.22 Hornet/.410 shotgun. 14-1/8″ bbl. The originals were made by the Ithaca Gun Company, sold only to the US military and folds in half to a minimum size of 15 inches. Marked on the left side of the receiver “U.S.A.F. PROPERTY / 109766 / RIFLE-SHOTGUN. SURVIVAL. / CAL. .22/410, M6” and “ITHACA GUN CO., INC. ITHACA N.Y.” on the right side, with the crossed cannon ordnance mark beneath. This weapon appears to be fully functional. Registered as SBR. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance 97%, grey parkerized finish showing a few scuffs and scratches. Bores are greasy yet shiny and bright. Latches are crisp, as is clip-up site.All retaining fasteners are present and tight, this guns looks as is if it was seldom if ever used. A scarce genuine item for the Air Force Collector. 4-40328 JWK10 (2,000-3,000)

**SCARCE REGISTERED H & R HANDY GUN (C&R). SN 33397687. Cal .410, 12-3/8″ choke bore bbl with 2.5″ chamber. Harrington & Richardson made approximately 54,000 Handy-Guns from 1921 until the National Firearms Act of 1934 (NFA) outlawed shotguns with barrels less that 18 inches long . Action is tight and crisp, trigger pull is smooth and positive, serial number match between bbl and receiver. This weapon is fully functional. Registered as Any Other Weapon (AOW). CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is excellent, 90% plus coverage on bbl thinning in some places, but very handsome. Latch contains near 100% deep luster blue as does trigger guard. Attractive Tiger stripe case hardening on receiver and hammer, wooden forend and saw-type pistol grip also excellent with some slight dings and handling marks. Bore is shiny and bright. An extremely attractive and scarce little gun. 4-40330 JWK11 (500-800)

*SIG 550-2SP SEMI-AUTOMATIC FOLDING STOCK RIFLE WITH CORRECT ORIGINAL SG542 SCOPE AND MOUNT. SN 10344. Cal. 223. 20-1/2″ bbl. SIG 550-2SP as new in box, including correct orig scope and scope mount, 4 mags, bayonet and scabbard, orig web sling and Swiss Army knife. Also included is a ejected case deflector and a manual. Firing mechanism functions smoothly when operated by hand. This weapon passes function test and appears fully functional. Mag fits well into mag well. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance as new in box. No blemishes to stock or tripod, with only 1/8″ pencil line of loss of finish on bbl. Bbl is in perfect condition. This rifle, new in box, including correct orig scope and scope mount make it a premium specimen. They don’t get any better than this. 4-42432 JWK119 (5,500-6,500)

*RARE SIG AMT SEMI-AUTOMATIC RIFLE WITH 3 MAGAZINES. SN 20185. Cal. 308. Bbl length 22″ with flash hider. Rare and high quality Sig AMT made in Switzerland with no visible import marks. Three magazines, brown web sling and integral bi-pod included. Wooden forearm and buttstock, composition hand grip. Firing mechanism functions smoothly when operated by hand. Passes functions check and appears fully functional. Magazines fit properly in magazine well. Bi-pod deploys properly. CONDITION: Overall condition and appearance excellent with some handling marks to the forend and buttstock. Blue finish is near 100% with some slight brassing where the bi-pod legs touch the top of the bbl shroud. SN’s match gun, hand grip and buttstock. Bolt face and bolt are excellent. Magazines are also in extremely fine condition. Bore is excellent, shiny and bright. Sling is in extremely fine serviceable condition. Scarce early Sig AMT in premium condition which rarely become available to the public. 4-42429 JK109 (4,000-7,000)

*SIG AMT SEMI-AUTOMATIC RIFLE WITH BI-POD AND SLING. SN 16289. Cal. 308. Bbl length 21″ with no flash hider present. Sig AMT made in Switzerland and imported by Benet Arms. SN’s match throughout. Includes integral bi-pod, green web sling, wooden forend and buttstock and composition hand grip. Firing mechanism functions smoothly when operated by hand. This weapon passes function check and appears fully functional. Bi-pod deploys properly. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is excellent. Deep lustre blue on bbl assembly with a duller deep blue finish on the rest of arm. Bluing near 100% with some brassing where bi-pod touches the bbl. Also brassing from bi-pod on forearm. Otherwise, wood is nearly pristine with only the slightest of handling marks. Real nice figure to forearm. Condition of bore is excellent. Web sling is excellent and fully serviceable. Extremely high quality workmanship and condition make this a highly desirable military rifle, even without the flash hider. 4-42467 JK110 (4,000-6,000)

*FN FNC SEMI-AUTOMATIC RIFLE WITH FOLDING STOCK AS IMPORTED BY GUN SOUTH, INC. SN 019301. Cal. 223. Bbl length 19-1/2″. FN FNC semi-auto made in Belgium, as imported by Gun South, Inc., Trussville, AL. No magazine included. Composite hand guards and hand grip with folding stock. Firing mechanism functions smoothly when operated by hand and passes function check. Folding stock is snug and operates properly. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is excellent. Hand guard has the slightest of marks on left side. Hand grip pristine. Folding stock has some loss of finish at the top where swivel pin is and some slight scuffing at the high left edge of the buttstock. Slight marks to bottom of magazine well. Bore is shiny and bright. Very nice .223 FN Sporter. 4-42433 JK108 (2,500-4,500)

*FN FAL GL SERIES SEMI-AUTOMATIC RIFLE. SN GL3138. Cal. 308. Bbl length 24″ with flash hider, however, no magazine present. Belgian made FN FAL with adjustable gas port and Lyman receiver peep sight installed in lieu of original rear sight. Wooden forearm, carrying handle and buttstock with composite hand grip. Wooden forend is slightly loose but does not detract. Firing mechanism functions smoothly when operated by hand, passes functions check and appears fully functional. CONDITION: Overall condition and appearance is excellent with only the slightest loss of finish to the recesses of charging handle and with some slight corrosion to the Lyman receiver sight which would easily clean up. Wood is simply outstanding and pristine. Only up close and in the best light can you see the slightest of handling marks. Bore is shiny and bright but could use a cleaning. The bolt face and bolt are excellent. Really nice FN FAL with a more sophisticated rear sight which will probably enhance the accuracy. 4-42464 JK111 (6,000-10,000)

Revised: 9/12/2011

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Note: This is the Heavy Barrel Variation of the FAL.

*FN FAL SEMI-AUTOMATIC RIFLE WITH BI-POD AS IMPORTED BY GUN SOUTH INC., TRUSSVILLE, AL. SN 2507058. Cal. 308. Bbl length 23-1/2″. FN FAL semi-automatic match rifle made in Belgium with bi-pod as imported by Gun South Inc., Trussville, AL. Includes one magazine. Wooden hand guard and buttstock with hard composite hand grip along with shoulder rest on rear of buttstock. Firing mechanism operates very smoothly when operated by hand and passes function check. Bi-pod extends appropriately. Magazine fits nicely into magazine well. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is excellent. Bluing near 100% with only the slightest loss at high point of magazine well and at safety switch. Wooden hand guards and buttstock are likewise excellent with only one slight bruise to right side of hand guard and minor handling marks to front right and bottom. Nice figure to hand guard. Buttstock has only the slightest of handling marks and otherwise pristine. Bore is excellent, bright and near new. Bolt face is also excellent. Nice FN set-up with bi-pod. 4-42431 JK107 (2,500-3,500)

*FN FAL G-SERIES SEMI-AUTOMATIC RIFLE. SN G1721. Cal. 308. Bbl length 24″ including flash hider. Made by FN in Belgium. No magazine included but does include a leather sling and has an attached scope rail mount. Wooden forearm and buttstock with hard composite hand grip. Hand grip is matched in SN to rest of gun. Firing mechanism is stiff but functions smoothly when operated by hand. This weapon passes function check and appears fully functional. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is extremely fine to excellent. Wooden hand guard has some dings and gouges and is slightly loose at rear. Buttstock wood is completely matching in a rich brown color but also has some slight scuffing, dings and handling marks but still attractive. Scope mount is of a gray Parkerized blue with bright finish phillips screws. Balance of gun has deep blue in the high 90’s. There is some loss of finish to the recesses of the charging handle as well as along the left side and on the high points. There is a loss to the high edge of the scope mount at the ejection port where it looks as though ejected cases have struck it. Bolt also shows some slight loss of finish. Flash hider has some spots of corrosion especially near the muzzle but this would clean up with some steel wool and effort. Bore needs a cleaning but there is shine underneath it. Sling is of brown leather and military style and is completely serviceable. For the military rifle enthusiast who would like to put a scope on an FAL, this would be a good acquisition. 4-42466 JK106 (4,000-6,000)

Revised: 9/12/2011

CORRECTION: Bore is clean and bright.

*FN FAL G-SERIES .308 SEMI-AUTOMATIC RIFLE. SN G782. Cal. 308. Bbl length 24″ with flash hider. Manufactured by FN in Belgium and includes one magazine. Wooden buttstock and forearm with hard composite hand grip. Firing mechanism functions smoothly when operated by hand. This weapon passes function check and appears fully functional. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is outstanding throughout. Near 100% deep bluing. Wooden stocks excellent needing to get 6″ away to see any handling marks. Bore is shiny and bright with a little bit of darkness in one of the lans which may clean right up with a brush. Bolt face is excellent as is bolt. Traces of original grease in recessed area of receiver. Quality of workmanship together with condition makes this an FN FAL difficult to upgrade. 4-42465 JK104 (4,500-7,000)

Revised: 9/30/2011

Correction: This item is a Modern gun not a Class III

**FN FAL G-SERIES .308 SEMI-AUTOMATIC RIFLE. SN G1211. Cal. 308. Bbl length 24″ with flash hider. Manufactured by FN in Belgium. No magazine included. Wooden buttstock and forearm with hard composite hand grip. Firing mechanism functions smoothly when operated by hand. This weapon passes function check and appears fully functional. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is extremely fine to excellent. Near 100% deep bluing with the lightest of wear to the high areas and in the charging handle recesses. Hand guards are fine with some slight handling marks and one 1/4″ gouge on right side. Buttstock is of a much lighter wood than hand guards and has a band of what appears to be tape residue along the left side. This would probably clean up completely with the appropriate solvent without any damage to the wood. Bore is shiny and bright and needs a cleaning and may be excellent. Bolt face is excellent as is bolt. Another top-notch FN FAL made in Belgium. 4-42430 JK105 (4,000-6,000)

*H K MODEL 91 SEMI-AUTOMATIC RIFLE. SN A026894. Cal. 308. 20″ bbl, includes orig box and one mag. Standard H K 91, action functions smoothly when operated by hand. This weapon passes function test and appears fully functional. Mag snaps nicely into mag well. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is extremely fine to excellent. High 90 finish with some loss of finish on receiver where the buttstock assembly is removed for cleaning as well as on the safety switch and mag well. Also some small loss of finish to rear of charging handle when in cocked position. Composite stock and forearm has some very slight handling marks only. Bore is excellent and bright. Very nice H K 91 that one can also shoot without worry. 4-42414 JWK118 (1,500-2,500)

Revised: 9/30/2011

Correction: This item is only a conversion kit, it is not a modern gun.

*SUBCALIBER CONVERSION KIT IN .22LR FOR THE HK 91. SN 116. Cal. 22LR. Subcaliber conversion kit in fitted wooden box including two mags, cleaning kit, breech assembly and subcaliber bbl insert. Everything you need to convert your HK91 to fire the inexpensive .22RF. CONDITION: Overall appearance is extremely fine. Some loss of paint to mag where they latch into gun. Also some very slight wear to the exterior of breech assembly. Bore of bbl insert is excellent and bright. A highly desirable accessory for your HK 91. 4-42415 JWK117 (1,000-1,500)

Revised: 9/30/2011

Correction: Consignor states that this is not from the personal collection of Mr. Reed Knight. The catalog is incorrect.

*STONER RIFLE SR-25 IN BOX. SN 23031. Cal. 308. 24″ bbl. Stoner Rifle SR-25 with box, manual and one mag. On this specimen someone has taped a laminated plastic card around the handguard which indicates the sight settings from 100 to 1000. Scope not present. Consignor states that this rifle was selected from Reed Knights personal collection for accuracy. Firing mechanism functions smoothly when operated by hand. This weapon passes function test and appears fully functional. Mag fits well into mag well. Accompanied by hard case and cardboard sleeve. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is excellent. There are blemishes to the scope rail at the rear of the ejector port and at the left rear of the upper but are so slight it does not detract in any way from this rifle. Bolt face and bolt are in excellent condition. Composition handguard, buttstock and hand grip are in outstanding condition. Bore is excellent, shiny and bright. 4-42438 JWK122 (2,000-3,000)

*COLT AR-15 SP-1 SEMI-AUTOMATIC RIFLE. SN SP132240. Cal. 223. Bbl length 21-1/2″. Colt AR-15 in standard configuration with triangular hand guard, muzzle cutter and two 30-rnd magazines, one with green follower (NHMTG S/42) and one with black follower (CENTER INDUSTRIES). Firing mechanism functions smoothly when operated by hand. Passes functions check and appears fully functional. Magazines fit properly in magazine well. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is outstanding. Near 100% of dull gray/black finish with only the very slightest of marks to the buttstock area. Flash hider is dusty and gun has obviously been fired but the bbl is shiny and bright and bolt face is excellent. Simply a super top condition Colt AR-15. 4-42439 JK112 (1,000-1,500)

*SPRINGFIELD ARMORY BM59 SEMI-AUTOMATIC RIFLE. SN 0000717. Cal. 308. 23″ bbl with flash hider. Springfield Armory BM59 with tripod and including a 10 and a 20 rnd mag. This low SN rifle still has the plastic loop in the trigger guard as well as a plastic tie through safety and trigger guard. Also included is orig cardboard box. This rifle also includes hard rubber butt pad. Firing mechanism functions smoothly when operated by hand. This weapon passes function test and appears fully functional. Mags fits well into mag well. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is excellent. Near 100% orig blue with only loss being where the charging handle has been moved back and forth and on the points where bolt contacts receiver. One tripod leg has a tiny pencil point loss of finish as well as a few pinpricks of loss of finish. Wooden stock and handguard are of a light colored wood and show only the slightest of handling marks. At bottom of trigger guard there is a little bit of sticky paper residue but will come off with some solvent. Excellent bright bore. This rifle considering its condition and that it comes with orig box make it a premium specimen for the military rifle collector and shooter. 4-42437 JWK121 (1,000-2,000)

*BERETTA BM62 SEMI-AUTOMATIC RIFLE (SIMILAR TO U.S. M14). SN 002712. Cal. 308. Bbl length 19″. This fine wooden stock rifle with hard rubber recoil pad includes one magazine and nylon web sling. Firing mechanism functions smoothly when operated by hand. Weapon passes function check. Magazine fits well into magazine well. Weapon appears fully functional. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is excellent except for the top and bottom of the hard rubber recoil pad which has crystallized and is flaking off but does not detract from shoot-ability and is an easy replacement for a good stock man. Wooden buttstock has only the slightest of handling marks and is very attractive. Upper hand guard is of a slightly darker wood but does not detract at all from overall appearance. Blue finish is near 100% with deep lustre. Bbl is excellent, bright as new. Bolt and bolt face is excellent with some remains of original factory grease. Outstanding condition combined with a highly desirable design and excellent workmanship makes this a great find for the military rifle enthusiast. 4-42436 JK102 (1,000-1,800)

*SPRINGFIELD ARMORY M1A SEMI-AUTOMATIC RIFLE. SN 069673. Cal. 308. 25″ bbl between flash hider. Springfield rifle M1A in standard configuration with a 5 and a 20 rnd mag. Hard plastic upper handguard and wooden buttstock with cut out for selector. TRW bbl and bolt. Upper handguard is slightly loose, which is common. Circle T cartouche to rear of trigger guard on stock. Also includes orig cardboard box. Firing mechanism functions smoothly when operated by hand. This weapon passes function test and appears fully functional. Mags fit well into mag well. CONDITION: Overall condition and appearance is excellent. Slight wear to blued finish along high points, otherwise finish is a nice dark non-reflective blue. Wooden stock show some handling marks but has a wonderful figure. Bore is excellent and bright. Simply a really nice top condition M1A. 4-42435 JWK120 (1,500-2,000)

Revised: 9/12/2011

CORRECTION: Bore is clean and bright.

*BROWNING SELF-LOADING RIFLE 1918A3 AS MADE BY OHIO ORDINANCE WORKS. SN 526. Cal. 30-06. Bbl 27″ including flash hider. Semi-automatic version of the Browning automatic rifle including bi-pod, third variation of gas port adjustment nut and an manual as provided by Ohio Ordinance Works with a spare bolt retaining spring. Firing mechanism operates smoothly when cycled by hand. This weapon passes function check and appears fully functional. One Parkerized magazine included which snaps smartly into magazine well. CONDITION: Overall appearance is excellent throughout with a smooth gray Parkerized bluing. Bolt and bolt face is excellent. Bbl marked “2-52” with “GI” assembly number. Hard composite buttstock. Light wooden colored forend. Buttstock has some scuff marks along the top and some slight touches of corrosion to the buttplate area but this would all clean up completely. Bore is mostly dark with some carbon residue but may clean up well. Top quality U.S. GI parts on a new receiver makes this a rifle certain to give generations of fun shooting. 4-42434 JK101 (2,000-3,000)

*SPRINGFIELD M-1 GARAND RIFLE WITH GRENADE LAUNCHING ATTACHMENT AND PRACTICE RIFLE GRENADE. SN 2113137. Cal. 30-06. Bbl length 24″. Bbl manufacturing date is “11-43”. Rifle includes grenade launcher attachment, Fay & Scott manufacturer, with practice grenade and web sling. Stock has cartouche with “S.A./GAW” with crossed bbls. Action operates smoothly by hand. Weapon passes function check and appears fully functional. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is extremely fine to excellent. There is a 1/4″ gouge just below the stock cartouche. Stock has been sanded and refinished. Bluing near 100% as refinished with some loss of finish and wear to the bbl to the rear of the front sight. Bore is good with some noticeable wear to the lans near the muzzle. Finish on grenade launcher is good as is finish on practice grenade. Web sling is used but completely serviceable. This is a really nice example of a World War II M-1 Garand. 4-42440 JK103 (1,000-1,500)

EXTREMELY RARE MODEL 1918 MARK I PEDERSEN DEVICE WITH CAN. SN 27513. Cal. 30 Pistol. Very rare Pedersen device designed by J.D. Pedersen as a tool designer and employee of Remington Arms. He first tested the device in a specially modified 1903 rifle in late 1917. He demonstrated the rifle and device to the Chief of the Small Arms Division, Gen. Crozier, the Chief of Ordnance and his staff on Oct. 8, 1917. Gen. Crozier and his staff were taken with the device and immediately dispatched Capt. John C. Beatty to France for a demonstration to Gen. Pershing. On Oct 13, 1917 the Board again tested the device and recommended adoption as soon as possible with an initial order for 100,000 devices. On Dec. 11, 1917 Gen. Pershing requested that 100,000 of the devices and modified rifles be sent to him as soon as possible. On Jan. 23, 1918 Remington Arms was given an order for 100,000 devices which were given the nomenclature of “U.S. AUTOMATIC PISTOL, CAL. 30, MODEL OF 1918” and the modified rifle was given the nomenclature “U.S. RIFLE, CAL. 30, MODEL OF 1903 MARK I”. This device and modified rifle were designed to fire a caliber 30 pistol size cartridge that produced about 1300 ft./sec, less than half of the muzzle velocity of the 30-06. On Nov. 11, 1918 the Armistice was signed ending WWI and effectively the need for the Pedersen device. By March 1, 1919 production of the Mark I Pedersen device had reached 65,000 pcs and the contract was canceled. By that time Springfield had manufactured 133,450 Mark I rifles. The rifles remained at Springfield and were altered to standard Model 1903 military rifles and in April 1931 all of the Mark I Pedersen devices were ordered destroyed. Obviously a very few Pedersen devices survived the destruction order and occasionally one will come to market. Rarely however, are they in nearly new condition and the carrying can is even more rare. Accompanied by an orig Pedersen device stamped sheet metal can about 13-3/8″ long with welded seams and a ribbed top with side opening hinged lid and metal hanger spot-welded to back, which has a bent brass wire web belt hanger. These cans were nearly all destroyed and are substantially more rare than the device itself. Top of breech block is marked “U.S.A. 1918-MARK I / SERIAL NUMBER”. The right side is marked “REMINGTON-BRIDGEPORT / PEDERSEN’S PAT’S PENDING”. CONDITION: The device is complete & functional retaining 85-90% orig gray/green Parkerized finish. Mechanics are fine. The can has one small dent on backside and a few light nicks & scratches and retains about all of its gray/green Parkerized finish. 4-38736 JR115 (15,000-25,000)

EXTREMELY RARE TOOL ROOM SAMPLE OF THE REMINGTON MARK I PEDERSEN DEVICE WITH SPARE BARREL & SLIDE. SN NSN. Cal. 30 Pistol. This device has standard markings on top of breech block with no SN ever having been struck and “Pedersen’s Pat’s Pending” is also missing from the right side. Very rare Pedersen device designed by J.D. Pedersen as a tool designer and employee of Remington Arms. He first tested the device in a specially modified 1903 rifle in late 1917. He demonstrated the rifle and device to the Chief of the Small Arms Division, Gen. Crozier, the Chief of Ordnance and his staff on Oct. 8, 1917. Gen. Crozier and his staff were taken with the device and immediately dispatched Capt. John C. Beatty to France for a demonstration to Gen. Pershing. On Oct 13, 1917 the Board again tested the device and recommended adoption as soon as possible with an initial order for 100,000 devices. On Dec. 11, 1917 Gen. Pershing requested that 100,000 of the devices and modified rifles be sent to him as soon as possible. On Jan. 23, 1918 Remington Arms was given an order for 100,000 devices which were given the nomenclature of “U.S. AUTOMATIC PISTOL, CAL. 30, MODEL OF 1918” and the modified rifle was given the nomenclature “U.S. RIFLE, CAL. 30, MODEL OF 1903 MARK I”. This device and modified rifle were designed to fire a caliber 30 pistol size cartridge that produced about 1300 ft./sec, less than half of the muzzle velocity of the 30-06. On Nov. 11, 1918 the Armistice was signed ending WWI and effectively the need for the Pedersen device. By March 1, 1919 production of the Mark I Pedersen device had reached 65,000 pcs and the contract was canceled. By that time Springfield had manufactured 133,450 Mark I rifles. The rifles remained at Springfield and were altered to standard Model 1903 military rifles and in April 1931 all of the Mark I Pedersen devices were ordered destroyed. Obviously a very few Pedersen devices survived the destruction order and occasionally one will come to market. CONDITION: All parts are new & unfired with the device & spare slide retaining about all of their orig Parkerized finish. Spare barrel is in the white and retains most of that finish. 4-38737 JR116 (10,000-20,000)

EXTRAORDINARILY RARE PARTS BREAKDOWN AND OPERATING MANUAL FOR THE PEDERSEN DEVICE. This is an orig draft of the operating manual for the Pedersen Device, “COPY 2” typewritten on legal sized paper with manila card-weight cover. Face of the cover is typewritten “CONFIDENTIAL / NOTES / ON / CALIBER .30 MODEL of / 1918 / PISTOL”. It is additionally marked “Prepared by / SMALL ARMS DIVISION, / Ord. Dept. / MACHINE GUN SECTION / S.G. GREEN / Captain, Ord. Dept. / USA”. Top right of cover has an ink stamp “O.O. War Department / OMS / DEC 2-1919”. It also has two hand written numbers within the stamp. Very top of the cover is hand written in ink “Copy-2”. Inside of the draft manual has three index pages and 22 pages of instructions. Also included are twelve 8″ x 10″ sepia tone photographs of the Pedersen Device in various situations and stages of disassembly. Two of the photographs also picture the device and a Mark I rifle. Photographs are mounted to white canvas. While there are a few Pedersen Devices with one occasionally coming to market, this is probably the only such document that will ever come to market and should be a “must” for the advanced military collector. CONDITION: About good. Cover & pages are mostly intact, yellowed with a few minor chips and a small tear in one or two of the pages. However, page 22 of the instructions is detached and shows losses to the right edge & bottom and is quite brittle. 4-42373 JR127 (2,500-3,500)

Revised: 9/12/2011

CORRECTION: Estimate should be $10,000-$15,000 as it appears in the printed catalog.

*EXTREMELY RARE SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1903 CARBINE. SN 21. Cal. 30-06. Springfield 1903 in the extremely rare carbine configuration with 20″ tapered rnd bbl with altered Springfield or possibly a Krag sleeved front sight with 03 sight & blade in the dovetail. About 1-3/8″ of bbl at muzzle was machined down to 0.648″ to accommodate the sight sleeve. The base is pinned to the bbl and the entire rear face of the sight & base are hand filed serrated. Muzzle has a star gauge and has the star gauge number “C121” on top under handguard. The number “21” is also stamped on the bottom front of the frame just forward of the stock lug. The handguard retainer sleeve is machined steel with a hand-cut faceted bottom and right front side of the bottom rail, under the wood, is stamped with three evenly spaced small dots. There is no normal Springfield nomenclature over the front receiver ring, only the tiny Springfield eagle stamping. The bbl does not appear to have ever had a normal 1903 rear sight sleeve mounted. It now has an altered Model 48 receiver sight stamped “EXO” with hand-cut elevation marks and the knurled elevation knob is marked with only five numbers from “0” to “4” indicating that this sight has been altered to reflect graduation in inches rather than minute of angle as is on a normal Lyman receiver sight. A similar sight is pictured on p. 84 of The Springfield 1903 Rifles, Brophy. Front sight is equipped with a stamped sheet steel cover. Trigger guard & floorplate are standard milled Model 1903 equipment. Floorplate is hand stamped “BY ORDER OF / COL. T.L. AMES / MAY 1921”. This identical marking is found on carbine SN 2, also pictured on p. 84 of the referenced publication. Bolt & attached parts are standard 1903 equipment with a small “J” stamped on bbl lug and “HIO” or “KIO” stamped on bottom of bolt handle. Trigger is a standard 1903 military equipment. Mounted in a shortened 1-pc walnut stock with grasping groove forestock and two crossbolts that has the “AAJ” cartouche in a rectangle on left side and the “P” proof on bottom of stock. The sling swivel base on bottom of stock has had the wire & hump removed and is now just a flat plate screwed into the recess. A standard sling swivel base & wire have been inletted into the left side of buttstock, again as pictured on p. 84 of the referenced publication. Removing this sling swivel from the stock reveals a fine aged patina on the exposed wood in the milled recess indicating it has been in place a very long time. There are chips in the wood around the front edge of this recess that have very old patina and show moderate wear. The handguard measures 9-1/2″ long and has been altered from either a Springfield or Krag handguard with hand worked chisel marks inside that have a fine old patina. The bbl band which secures the handguard is altered from a 1917 Enfield with grooved circumference and has had a bracket for the sling loop welded to the left side, again as pictured on pp. 83 & 84 of the referenced publication. According to Col. Brophy in the referenced publication only two of these rare carbines were ever assembled at Springfield. SN 2 is known and was sold through this auction company in March 2010. Accompanied by a standard military sling with brass hooks marked “DUNCAN” with the inspector initials “W.K.G.”. PROVENANCE: Bruce Stern Collection. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Metal retains an overall mottled blue/brown patina with touchup blue on bbl & receiver. Bolt body is bright with strong orig blue on the other parts. Stock is sound with a gouge at left heel and usual storage & use marks and retains a hand worn patina. Handguard is sound with matching patina. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. Sling has a lightly crackled surface with a weak spot in bottom section. 4-42161 JR104 (10,000-15,000)

*EXTRAORDINARILY RARE SPRINGFIELD ARSENAL MODEL 1922 HEAVY BARREL MATCH RIFLE. SN 1245963. Cal. 30-06. Exceptionally rare rifle that, according to Lt. Col. William S. Brophy, on p. 114 of his book, The Springfield 1903 Rifles, he states that fewer than 80 of these rifles were manufactured. They were produced and offered by The Division of Civilian Marksmanship (DCM) only in 1922. Their cost at the time was $71.34, which was an extraordinary amount of money for that time when most working men were earning $30-$50/week. This rifle is a standard Model 1922 with 24″ tapered extra heavy rnd bbl that has an integral front sight dovetail containing a standard Model 1903 front sight which is hand serrated on back edge of sight & base. Top of bbl, at the chamber end, is mounted with orig target scope blocks originally for the Winchester A-5 scope. Bottom of bbl is hand stamped with the star gauge number “J73 / 3202”. About half way between the star gauge number and the receiver is stamped a tiny “4” which roughly corresponds with the Winchester designation of the weight of this bbl. Front receiver ring has standard Model 1903 markings and the rear receiver bridge is mounted with a Lyman 48S receiver sight. Neither the front receiver ring or rear bridge are drilled & tapped. Bolt body, handle and extractor are polished bright while the shroud, safety & striker are blue. Receiver rails are polished bright. Rifle is mounted in a Model 1922 1-pc target half stock of nicely figured, uncheckered straight grain American walnut with grasping groove forestock, two cross bolts and pistol grip with M1922 checkered shotgun style steel buttplate. Forestock has grasping grooves and a “D.A.L.” cartouche in a rectangle on left side and “P” proof on bottom of grip. Bottom of butt is mounted with a standard 1903 sling loop. Right side of butt is stamped “MASS. RIFLE TEAM” which undoubtedly indicates that this rifle was used by the Mass. Rifle Team but whether civilian or military is unknown. The sgl bbl band, similar to the M1922 Sporter and 22 rifle was made from the rear band of a Model 1917 rifle. Trigger guard, floorplate & follower are standard milled Model 1903 equipment. This exact rifle is pictured on pp. 112, 113 & 114 in the referenced publication and is identified by SN. Page 114 also has the picture of the U.S. Infantry 8-Man Rifle Team which set a world record in the Herrick Trophy Match using the Model 1922 Springfield Heavy Barrel Rifle. The Model 1922 Heavy Barrel Match rifle was only produced in 1922 and no other heavy match rifles were entirely made at Springfield until the Model 1929 Heavy Match rifles and the T-Series rifles were produced. Lt. Col. Brophy, on pp. 112 & 113 of the referenced publication, states “In describing some of the ’03 variations and models, it is accurate and fair to call them rare. But after rare, what comes next? It could easily be the Model 1922 caliber .30 heavy barrel target rifle.”. On pp. 113 & 114 he also states “this rifle is so seldom encountered that only a few of the most serious collectors own an unaltered example—“. PROVENANCE: Peter Cardone; Bob Rosenthal Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus. Bbl & receiver retain just about all of their fine orig arsenal blue with a small scratch and some light wear under bbl band. Bolt body, extractor and handle retain most of their orig bright polish. Receiver rails are still bright. Trigger guard retains about 90% strong orig blue and the floorplate about all of a blue/brown patina. Stock is sound with light handling & use marks and retains most of its orig oil finish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 4-42364 JR107 (17,500-27,500)

*EXTRAORDINARILY RARE U.S. MARINE CORPS MODEL HEAVY INTERNATIONAL MATCH SPRINGFIELD RIFLE. SN 1341963. Cal 30-06. Only 11 of these very rare rifles were ever produced at Springfield Armory and are all listed by SN in a letter from the Springfield Armory to the Chief of Ordnance, Washington, D.C. dated Nov. 25, 1930 over the signature of Col. J.W. Joyes, Commander. Paragraph one of this letter states that “The eleven rifles referred to herein were overhauled at this armory in accordance with instructions contained in —“. Paragraph two states “The receivers of these rifles were replaced with new, having cut for magazine well omitted as mentioned in 1st indorsement (sic) on the above files dated February 11, 1930. Paragraph three lists all eleven serial numbers of these new receivers including the rifle being sold here. Paragraph three continues that “the two (2) special chests were shipped to the captain, International Rifle Team, care of the U.S. Marine Corps, Quantico, VA., May 21, 1930, as directed by Shipping Order OS 162382.” A copy of this letter accompanies this rifle. The given fact that there were only eleven of these rifles ever produced at Springfield with the solid single shot receiver certainly makes this one of the most rare target rifles ever produced. This rifle is described as having a 30″ tapered extra heavy rnd bbl with BAR front sight base like the T-series rifles with a Winchester Globe front sight. Rear end of bbl is drilled & tapped and mounted with case colored Winchester target scope blocks. Bottom of bbl is stamped with the star gauge number “61”. Top of receiver ring has the standard Springfield Model 1903 markings. Bottom of receiver is flat with a solid single shot bottom which is recessed with a casting number “NS-42”. Bottom flat of receiver is marked “NS/J100”. Rear receiver bridge is mounted with a Lyman 48 sight with large target knobs. Bolt body extractor & handle are polished bright and top of bolt handle is stamped “N.S.” with a number “6” on bottom. Bolt is fitted with a standard shroud with reverse safety and Garand striker. It also has a fast lock with lightweight firing pin. The floorplate is of special construction with thick tapered steel block that replaces the magazine box and has the brass palm rest bracket, modified from an earlier installation attached to the left side. The block is lightly electric pencil marked “1244367” which number is also hand stamped on the block and is also found electric pencil etched on left side of the woody dbl set triggers. This SN corresponds to one of the orig eleven rifles returned to Springfield Armory from the Marine Corps on Oct. 31, 1929. All eleven rifles are identified by SN in a letter dated Nov. 20, 1930 to the Commanding Officer, Springfield Armory, over the signature of Maj. J.S. Hatcher. These were the eleven rifles overhauled at Springfield Armory as identified in the previously mentioned letter of Nov. 25, 1930, which were given new single shot receivers. Rifle is fitted with a round cork palm rest. Mounted in its orig 1-pc half stock, 1922-style, secured with one bbl band made from a 1917 Enfield. The area of the stock, underneath the receiver, is solid, never having been routed out for a magazine well with openings only for the stock bolts and trigger. Stock has two reinforcing crossbolts and bottom of butt has a standard 1903 sling swivel. Butt is mounted with an adjustable aluminum Model 1924 buttplate with sgl prong. Interestingly a 13/16″ section of the butt was cut away and the orig piece of wood subsequently reattached. This rifle is pictured in detail on pp. 116, 117 & 118 of The Springfield 1903 Rifles, Brophy, and is identified by serial number. PROVENANCE: Peter Cardone; Bob Rosenthal Collection. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl retains about 95% strong orig arsenal blue with some scattered spots of rust over the forestock area. Receiver retains virtually all of its orig arsenal blue with only light sharp edge wear. Bolt body, extractor & handle retain most of their orig bright metal polish with a small area of the handle ground away for scope clearance. Shroud & safety retain most of their orig blue. Floorplate with a couple of extra threaded holes, retains most of its orig arsenal blue. Stock is sound with a couple of nicks & dings and retains most of its orig oil finish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 4-42365 JR111 (12,500-17,500)

*OUTSTANDING SPRINGFIELD T-SERIES HEAVY BARREL TARGET RIFLE. SN 1314146. Cal. 30-06. Rare Springfield rifle with extra-heavy tapered 30″ bbl with BAR front sight base mounted with a Winchester style globe front sight. Top of bbl & front receiver ring are drilled & tapped and contain target scope bases. There are two extra plugged scope base holes on the bbl behind the front block. Bottom of bbl is stamped with the star gauge number “1187”. Receiver ring has the standard Model 1903 markings and the rear bridge is mounted with a Lyman 48S receiver sight with target knobs. Bolt body, extractor & handle are polished bright. Bolt shroud, safety & striker are blued. Striker is headless type and the safety is reversed. Mounted in its orig walnut half stock, uncheckered, without grasping grooves with pistol grip and an M1922 style checkered steel buttplate. Bottom of butt has a standard M1903 sling loop. Bbl is secured in the stock with a sgl band around forestock. Band is made from the rear band of a Model 1917 rifle. Trigger guard & floorplate are standard milled 1903 equipment. This rifle is pictured on p. 129 of The Springfield 1903 Rifles, Brophy, as the bottom illustration and as identifiable by stock characteristics. Lt. Col. Brophy states that the headless cocking piece, or striker, and the standard knurled cocking piece were installed with no consistency. He states that he has “two consecutively serial numbered Style T rifles. One has a twenty-eight-inch barrel and the other has a thirty-inch-barrel. One has a headless cocking piece and reverse safety. The other has the standard type parts.” These two rifles are both being sold in this auction and, of course, this is the 30″ one mentioned. Accompanied by a Springfield Research Service letter which identifies this rifle in caliber 30, Model 1903, Style-T 30″ heavy bbl. It was sold to Hugo B. Dirks, Evanston, Illinois on July 8, 1932. The Style T was introduced in 1929 at a price of $85 until 1932 when it was no longer available as a rifle. It was produced with 26″, 28″ and 30″ bbls, with the 30″ model being the most common and the 26″ the least common. It is unclear what the exact production figures were, but what is certain is that very few of these rare rifles remain today in orig, unaltered condition such as is this one. PROVENANCE: Brophy Collection; Peter Cardone; Bob Rosenthal Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Bbl & receiver retain 97-98% strong, orig arsenal rust blue with a few scattered minor scratches and wear points. Bolt body retains most of its bright metal finish. Trigger guard & floorplate retain most of their bright orig arsenal blue with some wear and a few spots of pitting on the floorplate. Stock is sound with a few scattered nicks and handling marks with some minor chips on edge of grip and overall retains most of its orig oil finish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 4-42368 JR108 (12,500-17,500)

*OUTSTANDING SPRINGFIELD T-SERIES HEAVY BARREL TARGET RIFLE. SN 1314147. Cal. 30-06. Rare Springfield rifle with extra-heavy tapered 28″ bbl with BAR front sight base mounted with a Winchester style globe front sight. Top of bbl & front receiver ring are drilled & tapped and contain target scope bases. Bottom of bbl is stamped with the star gauge number “1003” which is pictured on p. 120 of The Springfield 1903 Rifles, Brophy. Receiver ring has the standard Model 1903 markings and the rear bridge is mounted with a Lyman 48C receiver sight with target knobs, missing the aperture. Bolt body, extractor & handle are polished bright. Bolt shroud, safety & striker are blued. Striker & safety are standard type with knurled edge cocking piece. Mounted in its orig walnut half stock, uncheckered, without grasping grooves with pistol grip and an M1922 style checkered steel buttplate. Bottom of butt has a standard M1903 sling loop. Bbl is secured in the stock with a sgl band around forestock. Band is made from the rear band of a Model 1917 rifle. Trigger guard & floorplate are standard milled 1903 equipment. This rifle is pictured on p. 129 of the referenced publication, as the middle illustration and as identifiable by stock characteristics. Lt. Col. Brophy states that the headless cocking piece, or striker, and the standard knurled cocking piece were installed with no consistency. He states that he has “two consecutively serial numbered Style T rifles. One has a twenty-eight-inch barrel and the other has a thirty-inch-barrel. One has a headless cocking piece and reverse safety. The other has the standard type parts.” These two rifles are both being sold in this auction and, of course, this is the 28″ one mentioned. Accompanied by a Springfield Research Service letter which identifies this rifle in caliber 30, Model 1903, Style-T heavy bbl. It was sold to E.K. Dart, Santa Maria, CA on April 4, 1930. The Style T was introduced in 1929 at a price of $85 until 1932 when it was no longer available as a rifle. It was produced with 26″, 28″ and 30″ bbls, with the 30″ model being the most common and the 26″ the least common. It is unclear what the exact production figures were, but what is certain is that very few of these rare rifles remain today in orig, unaltered condition such as is this one. PROVENANCE: William S. Brophy Collection; Peter Cardone; Bob Rosenthal Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus. Bbl & receiver retain virtually all of their strong orig arsenal rust blue with only light sharp edge wear. Bolt body, extractor & handle retain about all of their orig bright metal finish. Bolt shroud, safety & striker retain most of their orig arsenal blue. Trigger guard & floorplate retain about all of their orig arsenal blue, slightly dulled on trigger bow and with a few spots on floorplate. Stock is sound with a dark stain on right side of butt and has a very few, very scattered light handling & use marks and retains most of its orig oil finish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 4-42368-1 JR109 (12,500-17,500)

*EXTRAORDINARILY RARE SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1930 INTERNATIONAL MATCH RIFLE. SN 1314160. Cal. 30-06. Extremely rare and possibly the only known 1930 International Match rifle. Built on a special 1903 receiver with 30″ tapered rnd bbl that measures 1.250″ at the receiver and about .752″ at the muzzle. These dimensions are basically identical to the “T” series rifles with the stepped muzzle end and a heavy International front sight base mounted with Lyman globe front sight. Bbl & front receiver ring are drilled & tapped for target scope blocks. Bottom of bbl, under forestock, is hand stamped with the star gauge number “1300”. Receiver is mounted with a Lyman 48-S micrometer adjustable receiver sight with target knobs. Bolt body, bolt handle and extractor are polished bright with a headless cocking piece. Trigger is regulation 2-stage military trigger with a light crisp pull. Rifle is mounted in an uncheckered American walnut, Swiss-style Schuetzen 1-pc stock that is solid through the receiver area, not cut for the magazine well, therefore effectively rendering this rifle into a sgl shot. Forestock is of medium weight with rounded edges and without grasping grooves and has a sliding sling rail on bottom. The Springfield trigger guard plate has been ground flat with a steel block welded into the rear end which is threaded as a rear mounting hole for the Springfield Armory cast brass Style “A” finger stall. Right side of the wrist, adjacent to the receiver, has an elaborate Swiss-style stippled thumb rest and has a heavy dished Swiss/Germanic-style cheekpiece on the left side with a carved ram’s horn design on the right side. Butt is fitted with an adjustable Swiss Schuetzen steel buttplate. Brass finger stall is mounted with its orig McDougal-style adjustable ball palm rest. This exact rifle is pictured on p. 134 of the book The Springfield 1903 Rifles, Brophy and is readily identifiable by the grain patterns in the buttstock and the fit of the Swiss buttplate. Accompanied by a Springfield Research Service letter identifying this rifle as a Style “T” sold to a Mr. Freeman O. Peterson of Warren, PA on April 25, 1930. Consignor states that this may be the only one of these rare rifles remaining in unaltered orig condition. PROVENANCE: Bob Rosenthal Collection. CONDITION: Very fine to extremely fine. Bbl retains about 98% strong dark orig blue with only faint muzzle edge wear. Receiver retains most of its orig arsenal blue with a light rub on left side of receiver ring and faint sharp edge wear elsewhere. Stock has a short pressure crack near front end of trigger plate and a small old nick in edge of cheekpiece, otherwise is completely sound and retains most of its orig oil finish. Finger stall has a wonderful dark mellow brass patina and palm rest is crisp & clean, retaining most of its orig arsenal blue on metal and oil finish on walnut ball. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. 4-39218 (12,000-17,000)

*EXTREMELY RARE SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1922 INTERNATIONAL MATCH RIFLE. SN 1227923. Cal. 30-06. Spectacular match rifle with 28-1/2″ tapered extra heavy rnd bbl of the Series T style made integral with the sleeve and hood that has replaceable insert capability. Top of bbl has two plugged, drilled & tapped holes with the number “33” in the center. Bottom of bbl has the star gauge number “23” and a large “P” proof. Bbl also has a machined band which attaches through the forestock. Receiver appears to be standard, probably select, Springfield 1903 with standard markings and a Lyman 48 receiver sight with target knobs. Bolt body, extractor & handle are polished bright while the shroud safety & striker are blued. Striker is standard equipment knob with knurled edge. Trigger guard is standard milled 1903 equipment that has the integral steel palm rest bracket/single shot adapter mounted in the cartridge box and it is fitted with dbl set triggers that are similar to the German style but do not match precisely, although it does have the same wide, very curved rear trigger with small adjusting screw. Trigger is mounted into trigger plate with four tiny screws. Mounted in a 1-pc M1922 International Match walnut stock with wide tapered forestock that has a small schnable tip and checkered wrist with hard rubber grip cap. Fitted with the red fiber Springfield Armory Model 1922 checkered buttplate and adjustable hook as found on the Model 1922 Springfield Armory International Match rifles. Bottom of butt has a standard M1903 sling swivel and the front is fitted with the rare adjustable front sling swivel base. This rare adjustable front swivel, according to consignor, is the only one of its type known today. Stock has two reinforcing crossbolts. This rifle is pictured on pp. 110 & 111 of The Springfield 1903 Rifles, Brophy, and is readily identifiable by nicks, dings & scratches in the wood. This is certainly one of the most rare Match rifles and affords the prospective buyer a once in a lifetime opportunity to acquire what is probably the only orig example of its type remaining in the world today. PROVENANCE: Peter Cardone; Bob Rosenthal Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Overall retains just about all of its fine orig arsenal finish with a few minor nicks & scratches on the metal. Bolt body, extractor & handle retain most of their orig bright finish. Wood is sound with small nicks, dings & scratches, a couple of small gouges and some minor vice marks on each side of the forestock. Buttplate is fine with a dark patina. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. 4-42366 JR110 (15,000-25,000)

*EXTREMELY RARE SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1924 INTERNATIONAL SMALL BORE MATCH RIFLE. SN 1930. Cal. 22. Incredibly rare with only 12 of these rifles produced at Springfield Armory in 1924 for the American International Rifle Team. This rifle is fitted with a 30″ extra heavy tapered rnd bbl of the same contour as its big brother, the 30 caliber International Match rifle. Front sight is identical to the 30 caliber making use of an unaltered BAR front sight with the addition of a Winchester-style Globe front sight. Top of bbl is drilled & tapped for target scope bases with the center hole over the chamber area having the remains of a broken drill still in place. Bottom of bbl is hand stamped with a matching SN. Receiver is marked with the standard Springfield Armory M1922 roll marking and SN. Rear bridge of receiver is mounted with a Lyman 48C receiver sight with target knobs. The bolt is 1922 style that has been altered to a sgl striker firing pin with a short throw “speed lock”. Trigger guard is a standard 1903 milled equipment fitted with Waller dbl set triggers and a 1st variation steel palm rest bracket mounted in the magazine well, containing a Type 1 USMC cork ball palm rest. Left side of the magazine well is electric pencil marked with the SN “1257699”. The rifle to which that SN was assigned and which apparently had this trigger guard was originally a 30 caliber rifle fitted with a Remington 30″ bbl and which finished number one in accuracy out of 40 rifles tested for the 1924 International Rifle Team. This information is contained in a lengthy article which appeared in The American Rifleman, February 1924. Mounted in a 1924 International match stock with very nice straight grain having a wide squared forestock with deep, heavy checkered, pistol grip wrist, straight fluted comb and fitted with a Model 1924 International Match adjustable aluminum buttplate. Bottom of forestock is inletted for and contains a Swiss style adjustable front sling swivel. This exact rifle is pictured in great detail on pp. 119 & 121 of The Springfield 1903 Rifles, Brophy, and is identified by SN on p. 121, which SN is also visible in one photograph. This is an extremely rare Springfield rifle, considered by many to be one of the most rare of all. PROVENANCE: Brophy Collection; Peter Cardone; Bob Rosenthal Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Bbl & receiver retain 95-97% strong orig arsenal blue with only light edge wear and some minor wear from the stock under the forestock. Bolt body is bright with the shroud & striker retaining generous amounts of orig blue. Stock is sound with only light handling & storage mars and retains a fine light, probably orig oil finish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 4-42367 JR105 (12,500-17,500)

*EXTREMELY RARE SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1924 INTERNATIONAL MATCH RIFLE. SN 1257720. Cal. 30-06. Extremely rare rifle, one of 40 test rifles built for the 1924 International Rifle Team. These rifles were extensively tested at Frankford Arsenal. The rifles were all built on standard or perhaps select Springfield 1903 actions and included 20 Remington bbls, 15 Winchester bbls and 5 Pope bbls. The rifle being sold here was originally barreled with a Winchester heavy 30″ bbl that had a one in 10″ twist. The accuracy of the bbls, shot from machine rest, was tabulated and scored and this rifle finished #20 out of 40. While this rifle was not selected for the 1924 International Rifle Team, it was held in inventory and later either issued to military rifle teams or sold through the National Rifle Association. This rifle was purchased by Lt. Col. William S. Brophy “at a property disposal auction at Fort Benning, Georgia.” He states on p. 116 of The Springfield 1903 Rifles, Brophy, that this rifle was used by the cavalry team in the long range matches at Camp Perry, Ohio in the late 1930s. This rifle is pictured on several pages of the referenced publication including p. 115 and listed by SN in those photographs and again on p. 116. This rifle is described as having a 30″ extra-heavy T-style Springfield bbl with BAR front sight base and Winchester style Globe sight. Top of bbl is drilled & tapped for a front target scope base while the receiver is not tapped. Bottom of bbl is stamped with “1215” which is the star gauge number. Receiver ring has the standard Springfield Model 1903 markings and the rear receiver bridge is mounted with a Lyman 48S receiver sight. Bolt is polished bright on body & handle with the matching SN in electric pencil on the body. Bolt, shroud & safety are standard equipment and it is fitted with a Garand striker assembly. Trigger guard is standard milled Model 1903 equipment and is fitted with a Type 2 bronze palm rest/single shot adapter in the magazine well and has a 2nd Variation rnd ball cork palm rest. Left side of magazine box has the matching SN in electric pencil. Fitted with Woody dbl set triggers. At some time during the life of this rifle, one of its owners altered the front of the trigger guard by removing a section of the front of the trigger bow, apparently to accommodate his shooting style or to prevent interference with the palm rest. Rifle is mounted in a 1-pc straight grain Model 1924 International Match walnut stock with wide square forestock that has an adjustable Swiss style sling swivel base on the bottom. The deep, heavy pistol grip is checkered and it has a straight comb with sling swivel on the bottom. It has a 2nd type off-hand adjustable buttplate. Accompanied by consignor’s data sheet and an 8-page article regarding the building & testing of the Model 1924 International Match rifle which appeared in the February 1924 issue of The American Rifleman by Kendrick Schofield. Also accompanied by a Springfield Research Service letter which states that this rifle “is an International Match Rifle manufactured with 30″ Winchester bbl for use in the 1924 Olympic matches.”. Although this rifle was not selected for the 1924 International & Olympic Matches, it was an probably still is, one of the finest shooting match rifles known today. PROVENANCE: Brophy Collection; Peter Cardone; Bob Rosenthal Collection. CONDITION: Very fine to extremely fine. Bbl retains virtually all of its fine orig arsenal rust blue finish with a couple of minor scratches and slight muzzle edge wear. Receiver has light sharp edge wear with some light thinning over the front ring and under the wood. Rails retain orig bright polish. Bolt, body & handle retain orig bright polish with blue on the knob and half of the handle. Trigger guard is fine as is the palm rest. Stock has a hairline back of top tang, otherwise is sound with a couple of small gouges on left side, some nicks & dings on forestock by the sling swivel and normal handling & use marks and overall retains a fine hand worn patina. Set trigger functions but needs adjusting, the seer does not appear to engage properly and it will not hold cocked, otherwise mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 4-42367-1 JR106 (12,500-17,500)

*PAIR OF SPRINGFIELD ARSENAL TOOL ROOM HEAVY TARGET RIFLES BUILT FOR WORLD FAMOUS TARGET SHOOTER, CAPT. E.C. CROSSMAN. 1)SN 1254449 Cal. 30-06. Special heavy tool room made International Match style rifle with 30″ tapered heavy rnd bbl that has an integral raised front sight base with dovetail containing a Lyman globe sight. Bbl is unmarked on the top but is hand stamped on bottom under forestock “J77 / OB / 3324-13”. Bbl is fitted with two machined collars that are possibly integral with the bbl that have integral scope bases containing a Fecker telescope target sight. Receiver is a standard Springfield 1903 action mounted with a Lyman 48S sight and has a polished bright bolt body & handle. It has standard shroud with headless striker. Receiver & trigger guard are mounted with a Woody dbl set trigger. Left side of trigger and outside bottom rear of trigger guard are stamped “67”. Trigger guard & floorplate are standard issue Springfield 1903 machined steel with the cartridge box having a steel plate screwed into left side onto which is mounted a fixed follower that has been machined flat, effectively creating a sgl shot rifle. Front tang of trigger guard is hand scratched, probably with a knife point, “4 + 1/16 / ABOVE / NEAR / 0” and trigger bow has two small holes. Mounted in a Springfield Armory-made half-stock similar to the later sporter model with grasping groove forestock and capped pistol grip with a custom grip filler on front edge. Buttplate is checkered, lightly curved steel with a reversible toe hook mounted under the toe. Accompanied by a Springfield Research Service letter and copy of the Springfield Armory record which identifies this rifle as having been sold April 9, 1923 to Capt. E.C. Crossman, Los Angeles, CA. The body of the letter states that the records indicate “that Capt. Crossman was a famous authority on the Springfield rifle, who had excellent connections at Springfield Armory and was able to get special work done there.” 2)SN 2022. Cal. 22. Extraordinarily rare and unusual Springfield Armory tool room-made heavy International style target rifle with 30″ tapered heavy rnd bbl with special heavy collar front sight base pinned in place, similar to “T”-series rifles with dovetail occupied by a Winchester globe sight. Bbl is mounted with two collars that may be integral or applied and have integral target scope base dovetails. Receiver is a standard M1922 model with orig dual striker firing pin in bolt body having the long throw for ejection and is mounted with a Lyman 48 sight. Bolt has standard shroud with headless striker. Receiver and trigger guard are mounted with Woody dbl set triggers. The magazine well of the trigger guard is without floorplate, follower or magazine attachments and has a plate screwed to the inside with a steel mount which contains a cork ball palm rest of a style observed on other Springfield Armory target rifles which are also pictured in the referenced publication. Mounted in an orig Armory half stock without reinforcing bolts, with checkered flat pistol grip and a semi-crescent serrated aluminum buttplate identical to others pictured in the referenced publication. Forestock is without grasping grooves as has been noted in early sporters and tool room pieces. The above referenced Springfield Research Service letter in item #1 also mentions this rifle and notes “that the serial number of this rifle falls within the range of a group of Cal. .22 International Match rifles; therefore I would expect No. 2022 to be an authentic example of this rare model.” It should be noted that Capt. E.C. Crossman was an internationally famous target shooter and one of the more knowledgeable individuals as regards Springfield rifles. He and Col. William S. Brophy were close personal friends as was Capt. Crossman’s son, Col. Edward B. Crossman. Capt. Crossman is pictured on p. 139 and p. 507 of The Springfield 1903 Rifles, Brophy. Accompanying this lot is a copy of a letter from Col. E.B. Crossman to Mr. Brophy regarding these two rifles wherein Col. Crossman states that in 1947 he consigned a number of his father’s rifles to two different dealers for disposition and has no recollection of what he may have consigned to which dealer and has no recollection of these two pieces. PROVENANCE: Bob Rosenthal Collection; Capt. E.C. Crossman; Richard C. Ware Collection; Richard Ellis Collection. CONDITION: 1) Very fine to extremely fine. Bbl retains 96-97% strong glossy orig arsenal blue with minor handling & storage marks. Receiver retains most of its orig armory finish, slightly thinned on receiver ring. Trigger guard retains about 85% glossy orig blue turning slightly plum on trigger bow. Floorplate is a dull blue. Buttplate retains 75-80% orig blue. Stock has a small chip by the toe hook recess, otherwise is sound with normal handling & use nicks & scratches and retains virtually all of its orig armory oil finish. Mechanics are crisp, strong bright bore slightly dark in the grooves. Optics are fine. 2) Extremely fine. Bbl & receiver retain virtually all of their orig armory finish with bolt body and handle polished bright. Trigger guard retains dull orig blue. Stock is sound with minor handling & storage marks and retains most of its orig armory oil finish. Cork ball palm rest retains most of its dark brown finish with a few minor nicks & scratches. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. 4-39222 (30,000-40,000)

*EXTREMELY RARE SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1903 TYPE B HEAVY BARREL INTERNATIONAL MATCH RIFLE. SN 1285607. Cal. 30-06. Possibly the only known Type B International Match rifle in private hands and documented by Brophy, this rifle has 28″ heavy rnd bbl without front sight. Top of bbl and receiver ring are mounted with target scope blocks. Bottom of bbl, under the wood, is stamped with the star gauge number “SA / 512”. Receiver has usual markings and the bolt body is polished bright. Rails, however, remain blue. Receiver is mounted with a Lyman 48S receiver sight. Trigger is service type 2-stage that has a clean crisp break. Trigger guard, floorplate & follower are standard issue service equipment. Mounted in the unusual Type B 1-pc walnut stock that was made from a sporting type half stock, uncheckered without grasping grooves and has had a heavy Swiss style cheekpiece mortised into the comb and secured with two screws. Butt is mounted with a steel adjustable Swiss buttplate with medium prongs. Forestock is secured with a smooth band that has sling loop with corresponding sling loop in buttstock. Front of pistol grip is marked with a “P” in a circle proof. This rifle is pictured, both sides, on p. 138 of The Springfield 1903 Rifles, Brophy, and is identified by serial number. The caption to these photographs states “One of three known unusual Springfield Armory heavy barrel style “B” international-type rifles”. PROVENANCE: Bob Rosenthal Collection. CONDITION: Very fine to extremely fine. Bbl & receiver retain most of their strong orig Armory finish with only slight sharp edge wear. Bolt body & handle retain most of their bright polish. Trigger guard & floorplate retain most of their orig Armory blue finish, moderately thinned. Stock has minor separation in the laminated area of the cheekpiece and a grain check on left side of forestock, otherwise wood is sound and retains most of its orig dark Armory oil finish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 4-39216 (8,000-12,000)

*EXTRAORDINARILY RARE SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1903 BOLT ACTION MILITARY RIFLE WITH 8-GROOVE BORE AND WINCHESTER A5 SCOPE. SN 716929. Cal. 30-06. Usual configuration with 24″ bbl marked “SA / 6-17” with a flaming bomb in the center. It has standard front sight, rear sight and split front band/bayonet lug with stacking swivel and a grooved rear band with sling loop and a corresponding sling loop in the buttstock. It has high, grooved, 1-pc handguard with two spring clips. Bbl and front receiver ring are mounted with scope blocks containing a Winchester A5 scope with sgl post reticle. Receiver has usual markings with milled trigger guard & floorplate and checkered buttplate with trap containing a nickeled brass oiler/cleaning kit. Rifle is mounted in extraordinarily beautiful, uncheckered, tiger-striped American walnut with straight grip. The bore has very rare experimental rapid twist 8-groove rifling which apparently did not progress beyond the experimental stage. This exact rifle is identified by SN and pictured on p. 504 of the book The Springfield 1903 Rifles, Brophy,and the muzzle of the bbl is pictured on p. 557 of the same book. This rifle is ultimately unique with its 8-groove rifled bore and arsenal mount of the Winchester scope. Undoubtedly Springfield was experimenting with accuracy testing possibly for a new sniper rifle. This gun has 8 lands/grooves, not 7 as stated in Brophy’s book on pages 504 & 557, but the image clearly shows 8 grooves. PROVENANCE: Bob Rosenthal Collection. CONDITION: Very fine to extremely fine. Bbl & bands retain about all of their orig arsenal finish with bright bbl blue. Receiver & bolt retain about 90% strong orig arsenal finish with trigger guard & floorplate retaining most of their bright orig arsenal blue. Wood is sound with a few chips in finish and light handling & storage marks and retains most of its bright varnish finish. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. Scope retains most of its orig factory blue with only some minor rust on top adjustment knob. Optics are fine. 4-39210 (10,000-15,000)

*EXTREMELY RARE SPRINGFIELD ARMORY ARMY ORDNANCE ASSOCIATION PRESIDENT’S MATCH TROPHY RIFLE. SN 1273270. Cal. 30-06. Fine Springfield Sporter with orig 24″ tapered rnd bbl marked “SA / flaming bomb / 6-26” with sleeved Springfield front sight. Receiver ring has standard Model 1903 markings. Bolt body, extractor & handle are polished bright with the SN in electric pencil on the bolt body. The outside of the cutoff lever is also polished bright. Bolt shroud, safety & headless striker are blued. Rear receiver bridge is mounted with a Lyman 48 receiver sight. Muzzle of the bbl has the star gauge mark and bottom of bbl, under the forestock, is stamped with the star gauge number “B/237”. Trigger guard, floorplate & follower are standard milled M1903 equipment. Mounted in a 1-pc half stock with coarse checkered forestock & pistol grip with two crossbolt reinforcements and the M1922 checkered steel shotgun style buttplate. Bottom of butt has a standard M1903 sling swivel. Stock has its orig high luster varnish finish and right side of the butt has an inlaid 2-3/4″ x 1-7/8″ oval silver plaque engraved with a spread-winged American eagle clutching a rifle in its talons over the outline of a shield which is inscribed “ARMY ORDNANCE ASSOCIATION / PRESIDENTS MATCH TROPHY – / WON BY: – SGT. O.J. TOBEY / U.S.M.C.”. Each end of plaque has the flaming bomb of the Army Ordnance Corps. Accompanied by a Springfield Research Service letter which identifies this rifle as a Model 1903 Sporting Model shipped to the Army Ordnance Association, Washington, D.C. on July 19, 1927. Also accompanied by a copy of the Springfield Armory file card. Additionally accompanied by a copy of p. 37 of The American Rifleman, Vol. 75, No. 10, actual date unknown in 1927 which lists the winners of a variety of shooting competitions including the President’s Match which it lists as having been fired on Sept. 7 & 8 (1927) for which there were 1,371 entries. First prize was an autographed letter from the President of the U.S. and the Army Ordnance Association trophy. The winner was Marine Cpl. O.J. Tobey who fired 196 of a possible 200 and won by one point. In addition to the letter and rifle Cpl. Tobey also won $178. The center of this page has a picture of Cpl. Tobey holding this rifle with a caption “Corp. R.J. Tobey (sic), USMC, Winner, President’s Match, with prize De Luxe Springfield Sporter” and lists his scores. Cpl. Tobey dropped two points at the 200 yard range, shot a possible 50 at 600 yards and dropped two more points at 1,000 yards. This exact rifle is picture on p. 213 of The Springfield 1903 Rifles, Brophy, along with an enlargement of the stock plaque. Lt. Col. Brophy states “These presentation models are the rarest of rare, as only five are known to have been awarded.” Consignor states that of the five known rifles two are in the museum at Springfield, he owns two others, including this one and the fifth is unknown. Lt. Col. Brophy was probably speaking from personal knowledge at the time of the publication of his book. It is this cataloger’s contention that there are more than five of these rare rifles known today. PROVENANCE: Peter Cardone; Bob Rosenthal Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus. Bbl & receiver retain virtually all of their strong orig arsenal blue with only slight wear on the rails. Bolt body, extractor & handle retain about all of their orig bright metal finish. Shroud safety & striker head retain most of their orig arsenal blue. Trigger guard & floorplate retain about 88-90% glossy orig arsenal blue with the loss areas flaked, not worn, to a dark patina. Stock is sound with only one or two very minor flaws in the varnish and overall retains virtually all of its orig varnish. Varnish is crazed over most of the surface. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 4-42369 JR112 (12,500-17,500)

*RARE SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1903 SPORTER SECRETARY OF NAVY TROPHY RIFLE FROM 1932. SN 1367554. Cal. 30-06. Beautiful Sporter trophy rifle with 24″ tapered rnd bbl marked “SA / flaming bomb / 11-30” and has a sleeved M1903 front sight. Muzzle is stamped with the star gauge mark and bottom of bbl is stamped with the star gauge number “I/1465”. Receiver ring has standard M1903 markings and the rear bridge is mounted with a Lyman 48 receiver sight. Bolt body, extractor & handle are polished bright and the shroud, safety & striker are blued. It has standard milled M1903 trigger guard & floorplate and is mounted in a nicely figured M1922 Sporter half stock with nicely checkered forestock & pistol grip. Buttplate is Model 1922 checkered steel shotgun style. It has a standard M1903 sling swivel on bottom of butt and a grooved band around the forestock with sling swivel. Right side of butt is inlaid with a 2″ diameter round silver plate engraved “SECRETARY OF NAVY’S RIFLE TROPHY / WON BY MIDSHIPMAN / C.C. HUNTER, U.S.N. 1932”. The center of the plaque is engraved with a 3-masted sailing ship with anchor and spread-winged eagle in the foreground surrounded by “NAVY DEPARTMENT / UNITED STATES OF AMERICA”. Stock has two reinforcing crossbolts. This rifle and its presentation plaque are pictured on p. 214 of The Springfield 1903 Rifles, Brophy. On p. 213 of the referenced publication where Lt. Col. Brophy is discussing presentation rifles he states “These presentation models are the rarest of rare, as only five are known to have been awarded.” Consignor states that of the five known awarded prize rifles two are in the Springfield Museum, he owns two of them, one of which is being sold here and the other elsewhere in this auction and the fifth is unknown. Lt. Col. Brophy was probably speaking from personal knowledge at the time of the publication of his book. It is this cataloger’s contention that there are more than five of these rare rifles known today. PROVENANCE: Peter Cardone; Bob Rosenthal Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus, possibly unfired. Retains virtually all of its orig arsenal blue with only faint wear on the front sight band and a couple of very minor, small nicks. Receiver has sharp edge wear. Bolt body, extractor & handle retain about all of their bright orig metal polish. Trigger guard & floorplate retain about all of their orig arsenal blue, slightly dulled on floorplate and a couple of scattered thin spots on trigger bow. Stock is sound with a small gouge on right side of butt, another in the checkering on the forestock with some other fine handling & storage nicks & scratches and retains virtually of its fine orig oil finish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 4-42369-1 JR113 (12,500-17,500)

Revised: 9/8/2011

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The 1934 trophy rifle was won by Charles Blenman, Jr – Williams brother, who retired a Rear Admiral. Both the 1934 and 1936 trophy rifles exhibit fine jewelling on receiver rails.

*RARE SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1903 SPORTER SECRETARY OF NAVY TROPHY RIFLE FROM 1936. SN 1417337. Cal. 30-06. Beautiful Sporter trophy rifle with 24″ tapered rnd bbl marked “SA / flaming bomb / 9-35” and has a sleeved M1903 front sight. Muzzle is stamped with the star gauge mark and bottom of bbl is stamped with the star gauge number “G/76” with a small “P” proof below. Receiver ring has standard M1903 markings and the rear bridge is mounted with a Lyman 48 receiver sight. Bolt body, extractor & handle are polished bright and the shroud, safety & striker are blued. It has standard milled M1903 trigger guard & floorplate and is mounted in a nicely figured M1922 Sporter half stock with nicely checkered forestock & pistol grip. Buttplate is Model 1922 checkered steel shotgun style. It has a standard M1903 sling swivel on bottom of butt and a grooved band around the forestock with sling swivel. Right side of butt is inlaid with a 2″ diameter round silver plate engraved “SECRETARY OF NAVY’S RIFLE TROPHY / WON BY MIDSHIPMAN / WILLIAM BLENMAN U.S.N. 1936”. The center of the plaque is engraved with a 3-masted sailing ship with anchor and spread-winged eagle in the foreground surrounded by “NAVY DEPARTMENT / UNITED STATES OF AMERICA”. Stock has two reinforcing crossbolts. On p. 213 of The Springfield 1903 Rifles, Brophy. Lt. Col. Brophy is discussing presentation rifles he states “These presentation models are the rarest of rare, as only five are known to have been awarded.” Consignor of two other trophy rifles being sold elsewhere in this auction states that of the five known awarded prize rifles two are in the Springfield Museum, he owns two of them, leading one to understand that this is probably the fifth rifle. This cataloger is of the opinion that there are actually more than five prize rifles known. Lt. Col. Brophy was probably speaking from personal knowledge at the time of the publication of his book. It is this cataloger’s contention that there are more than five of these rare rifles known today. Accompanied by a printout of A Citation for Gallantry, awarding the Silver Star to Commander, then Lt. Commander, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity 15 June to 4 July 1944 as Commanding Officer of the U.S.S. Shubrick, a destroyer protecting landing forces at Omaha Beach on D-Day and afterward. Blenman was a 1936 graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy and retired as a Rear Admiral. PROVENANCE: Rear Admiral William Blenman. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Overall retains 98-99% strong orig arsenal blue on the bbl & receiver with wear on the front sight sleeve, probably from a stamped sheet metal sight guard. Receiver has sharp edge wear. Receiver rails are polished bright and the outside rail is professionally jeweled, as is the follower. Trigger guard & floorplate retain just about all of their orig arsenal blue with some minor flaking, not wear, turned to dark patina. Stock is sound with a scratch on left side of butt and a couple of small dings and retains about all of its fine orig oil finish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 4-42456 JR114 (9,500-12,500)

*VERY RARE SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1903 SPORTING TYPE NATIONAL MATCH BOLT ACTION RIFLE NOT CUT FOR LYMAN SIGHT. SN 1481756. Cal. 30-06. Resembling an NRA Sporter this rifle has standard 24″ tapered rnd bbl marked “SA /4-36” below front sight with a flaming bomb in center. It has the standard Buffington type rear sight on an orig 1903 sight sleeve and receiver is not drilled & tapped for the Lyman 48 receiver sight. Mounted in a 1-pc sporter style half stock of uncheckered American walnut without grasping grooves. Front band is a typical grooved sporter style with sling loop & a corresponding sling loop in the buttstock. Buttplate is the checkered steel semi-crescent sporter type. Trigger guard & floorplate are standard machined steel. Top of bbl, between rear sight and bbl band, has the star gauge mark with the number “1937”. Bolt body and receiver rails are polished bright. This exact rifle is pictured on pp. 59-60 of The Springfield 1903 Rifles, Brophy, and is identifiable by grain patterns in the wood. While the feature of not having the receiver drilled & tapped or the stock cut for the Lyman 48 sight was offered, it apparently seldom ever ordered and consequently few are known today. PROVENANCE: Bob Rosenthal Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus. Overall retains 98-99% strong orig Armory finish with only front sight base wear from having had a sight hood installed. Wood is completely sound with very minor nicks & scratches and retains virtually all of its armory oil finish. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. 4-39220 (4,500-7,000)

*ONE OF A KIND AND HISTORICALLY IMPORTANT REICHSFUHRER-SS HEINRICH HIMMLER’S MERKEL 201E OVER-UNDER DOUBLE RIFLE WITH EXTRA COMBINATION AND SHOTGUN BARRELS, SCOPES, AND CASE. SN 25448. Cal. 8 x 57 JR over 8 x 57 JR/ 16 over 8 x 57 JR/ 16 ga. over 16 ga. 2-5/8″ Chambers. This extremely fine and unique combination hunting set was specifically crafted by the Gebruder Merkel factory for special presentation on Himmler’s 40th birthday by members of the SS high command as he was reaching the zenith of his treachery. This attribution is upheld by the oval silver plaque behind grip cap which is inscribed:”Unserem Reichsfuhrer /Heinrich Himmler / zum 7.10.1941 / SS – Hauptamt”. In addition factory records have full details of the construction and completion of this rifle and its additional barrels, along with special presentation plaque and personal runic engraving. 25-5/8″ Demi-block double rifle and combination bbls are of Bohler steel, and are engraved “Suhler Waffenwerke” and “Gebruder Merkel Suhl” on either side of breech. Double rifle bbls have matted quarter rib, and combination bbls have full length rib. Both have dovetailed-through U-notch rear sights, and claw mounts. These two bbl sets share the same forend. 28-3/8″ Double shotgun bbls have full length matted rib with same engraving as the other bbls. All sets are stamped with German nitro proofs, with proof dates of 11/38, and with Merkel “GM” logo on left side of rear lumps. All bbl sets are fitted with Merkel’s ejector system, and sling swivels. Serpentine-back Blitz action receiver features double Kirston lock, reinforcing bolsters, pin cocking indicators, and automatic safety. Checkered front trigger is set. Steel trigger guard has SN at grip. Action is engraved with nicely executed medium scroll, framing nicely cut and shaded vignettes of game; a roebuck with 2 does bounding through woodlands on left, with setter pointing a trio of flushing ducks at edge of marsh on right. Bottom of action is also scroll engraved, and marked “Schuler Waffenwerk Gebruder Merkel, Suhl”. Top lever has specially designed and engraved rendition of Heinrich Himmler’s personal rune inlaid in gold. This device is pictured in factory records to be copied exactly. Heinrich Himmler’s fascination with runes and their meanings is widely known, and subject of a number of writings, including THE SECRET KING KARL MARIA WILIGUT, HIMMLER’S LORD OF THE RUNES. Nicely marbled, dark and dense European walnut pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over GM embossed horn buttplate. Stock features nicely sculpted side panels, shadow line right hand cheekpiece, hard rubber grip cap, and 24 LPI point pattern checkering with line borders. Sling swivel, along with the aforementioned Himmler presentation oval, is on toe line. Matching 3-pc forends have Deeley releases and ejector trips. Merkel logos, SNs, and barrel designations are on irons. Shotgun bbls: Bore diameter: top -.672, bottom -.672. Bore restrictions: top -.035, bottom -.034. Wall thickness: top -.022, bottom -.025. Drop at heel: 2-3/4″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs. 2 oz. LOP 14-1/4″. Combination bbls: Bore diameter: top -.665. Bore restrictions: top -.030. Wall thickness: top -.023. Weight without scope: 6 lbs. 8 oz. Rifle bbls: Drop at heel: Approx. 3″, drop at comb: Approx. 1-3/4″. Weight without scope: 7 lbs. 8 oz. This fine set is complete with two scopes; one a Karl Zeiss Zielvier with 3 post reticle, the other an Ajack 1-1/2 x 100 power with 3 post reticle. Both are in windage adjustable claw rings, and are interchangeable between both double rifle and combination bbls. Scopes are fitted with leather lens covers. Fine quality leather case with brass corners and locks has canvas outer cover, and has brass plaque on lid marked “H.H.” Case is lined with green cloth and has leather Waffen Jung label. Case has provision for all three sets of bbls, both telescopes, as well as the action and stock. Case contains square nickel-plated oil bottle and a leather carrying strap. Also included are two boxes of period of mfg RWS 8 x 57 JR cartridges. According to our European consignor’s sources, this gun was liberated from near Berchtesgarten in May 1945 by an officer of the French 2nd Armoured Brigade, anecdotally it remained in his hands for over 40 years when it was exchanged for a “life’s supply of wine”. Very few individuals throughout world history have evoked a more charged emotional response to their ideology and deeds than Heinrich Luitpold Himmler. As leader(Reichsführer)of the dreaded SS of the Nazi party from 1929-1945, Himmler presided over a vast military and bureaucratic empire that ultimately defined his sinister and evil legacy. Personal items owned by Himmler are extraordinarily rare, unlike his counterparts such as Hermann Goering. This incredibly significant item, with its irrefutable provenance, represents a unique and incredible opportunity for the most advanced historian, military collector or institution. SIZE: PROVENANCE: Collections of longstanding European dealer Rudi Haas and senior French Antique Arms dealer M. Pierre Rolly. Merkel factory letter and photocopies of orig factory ledger indicating special features for Himmler; Letter of authenticity from French arms consultant Jean Raps; Possession and import paperwork (French); and the book, THE SECRET KING KARL MARIA WILIGUT, HIMMLER’S LORD OF THE RUNES. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbls retain most of their orig blue with silvering of sharp edges, and some areas thinning. Scattered pinprick pitting is on shotgun bbls, with some deeper pits on ejector lugs. Combination bbls show deeper blue with area of slight pitting about 5″ back from muzzle on both sides of top bbl, with some pitting on ejector lugs. Rifle bbls have about the same amount of blue as combo bbls with pitting 5″ back from muzzle on bottom bbl, on ejector lugs, and lumps. This pitting is not obtrusive, and undoubtedly resulted from and corresponds to contact with leather bbl removal straps and holding blocks in case. Ajack scope has considerable pitting around ocular lens, and an area on its left side, again from contact with leather cover. Zeiss scope is also pitted on both turrets, for the same reason. Otherwise they both retain their orig finish and optics are surprisingly clear. Action is tight. All bbls are on face. Shotgun bores show light pitting and frosting in bottom bbl. Combo bbls shotgun excellent, rifle bbl shows moderate pitting at throat, but is bright and shiny toward muzzle. Double rifle bbls are excellent, with one or two minor pits toward breech end of bottom bbl. Coin finished action shows some slight darkening mostly on tangs. Trigger guard retains 30 – 40 % blue, and is silver at grip. Top lever is considerably silvered on thumbpiece and high points. Stocks retain most of their orig finish which is quite dry, and shows numerous light marks, dents, and scratches from handling and use. Checkering shows slight wear. Shotgun forend shows much more wear and use than rifle/ combo forend. Case leather is fine with a few marks and bumps. Outer cover shows considerable wear. Interior cloth is fine showing marks, rubs and a few small tears from contact with bbls and action, as well as some moth damage. 4-42095 MGM9 (100,000-150,000)

*EXCEPTIONALLY FINE SAUER LUFTWAFFE DRILLING WITH ORIGINAL CASE AND ACCESSORIES. SN 338452. Cal. 12 x 12 x 9.3 x 74R. 2-1/2” Chambers. 25-1/2” Barrels with full length matted rib fitted with pop-up U-notch rear sight and silver bead front, are engraved with caliber on rib, and stamped with “Krupp – Laufstahl” and “J. P. Sauer & Sohn, Suhl” on each bbl. Rear side of right bbl is stamped with Luftwaffe eagle. Bbl flats are stamped with “5/42”, nitro proofs, and calibers. Bottom of bottom bbl is stamped with SN, and eagle over M proof. Rear lump is stamped with Waffenampt 2. Case hardened Blitz action features side clips, pin cocking indicators, Greener type safety, rifle/ shotgun selector on top tang, and double triggers (front set). Action is engraved with 25% coverage of simple scroll. Sauer name and address are on both sides of action with logo (SSu) on trigger plate. SN is on tang of steel trigger guard, and rear of top tang is engraved “W. St”. Relatively plain, stump figured European walnut steel capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/16” over Sauer logo, hard rubber, ribbed buttplate. Stock features right hand cheekpiece, sling loop, and point pattern checkering. Luftwaffe eagle is stamped on left side toward butt. Matching splinter forend has Deeley type release. Bore diameter: left -.719, right -719. Bore restrictions: left -.032, right -.030. Wall thickness: left -.030, right -.030. Drop at heel: 2-1/2”, drop at comb: 1-1/2”. Weight: 7 lbs. 12 oz. LOP 14-3/16”. Included with this high condition military drilling is its original black painted aluminum storage and carrying case with leather carrying handle. Interior is silver painted and has coarse felt gaskets and liners for wood block partitions. List of contents is stenciled on lid. All of these accessories, as listed, are with the Drilling, except the ammunition. (There is an affidavit dated May 2, 1945, certifying that there were no explosives in the case, and therefore it was suitable for mailing.) Original equipment includes instruction booklet, and complete cleaning kit, which includes 3-pc cleaning rod, brushes and mops for shotgun and rifle, and vial of oil, all housed in their orig black cardboard box. Also included is the orig sling. Box of Norma 9.3 x 74R cartridges was added at a later date. Along with the affidavit is orig J. P. Sauer shooting specifications for this particular drilling. PROVENANCE: Booklet, papers, and ammo. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain 98% orig blue with slight silvering at muzzles, and a few minor marks. Action retains nearly all of its orig case hardening color slightly silvered on fences, and browned around bottom. Stocks retain nearly all their orig finish which is slightly lifted, and there are a few minor marks. Luftwaffe stamping is crisp and sharp. Gun is absolutely “as found” and crisp. Bores are excellent, and appear to be essentially unfired, except for proof and targeting. Exterior paint on case shows numerous areas of scratching and loss. Orig handle is good but tender. Interior is fine. Cleaning equipment is excellent. Box has a few areas of cracking and lifting of finish. Sling leather shows some staining. Instruction booklet is fine, slightly foxed. Other paperwork is fine. Norma cartridge box has been opened, label fine, cartridges toned. 4-44148 MGM146 (20,000-25,000)

*GERMAN MAUSER 98K SNIPER RIFLE W/”SEE-THROUGH” TURRET MOUNT . SN 6012. Cal 8mm, 24″ bbl. Rifle manufactured by Mauser (“135” under eagle proofmark) on receiver and rear scope mount base as well as barrel. Scope is marked “dow” with faint serial number on left side of tube “8129”. Forward Scope ring has number 6012L which matches rest of gun. Bolt safety, bolt release lever, receiver barrel, forend cap, floorplate and mag well hardware all matching. Bbl band also has matching sn. Cupped buttplate number does not match, laminated wood stock has eagle over 135 proof-mark on right side, no number on left side. Lower scope mounts appear to be soldered as well as screwed into receiver. Barrel displays numbers “45D2701” at breech. This weapon appears fully functional. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is excellent, Scope and bolt have some of the finish turning to a gray. Buttstock cup bluing also has thinned to a gray patina. Trigger guard and floor-plate have an excellent deep blue with some areas of wear to the high areas of the trigger guard. Laminated wood stock in very fine to excellent condition with some handling marks. SN illegible on bottom of stock. Bore is excellent, shiny and bright. Scope optics are clear. 4-42157 JWK22 (2,000-3,000)

*GERMAN MAUSER 98K SNIPER RIFLE. SN 2766. Cal. 8 mm, 24″ bbl. Manufactured by “623”(Steyr)with “WaA 4” final proof. Scope is a Dialytan 4X marked “bmj”. Matching SN on offset quick detachable scope mounts, end cap, barrel band, safety shroud and bolt. Scope serial number is 77073. Mag floor-plate and mag well hardware marked eagle over “135” “byf” (Mauser). Cupped buttplate marked “jvd” without sn. Bolt moves smoothly in action, rifle appears fully functional. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is excellent. Buttplate has very little finish remaining. Bolt retains most finish on the body with some noticeable loss of finish through use. Scope and scope mounts retain most finish, replacement rubber eye cup. Scope optics are clear. A very fine and attractive sniper configured 98K. 4-42158 JWK23 (2,500-3,500)

*MAUSER 98K SNIPER WITH QUICK DETACHED MOUNT. SN 8764. Cal, 8mm, 24″ bbl. Late war 98K Rifle in sniper configuration with dialytan 4X Scope marked “bek”. Rifle manufactured 1945 by “BCD” (J.P. Sauer). Scope mount has eagle over “359” proof marks on both base bottoms, which is attached to receiver and on slide on upper rail. Upper rail mount also has serial number which matches barrel serial number. Bolt serial number also matches, as does extended thumb safety with last two digits of serial number on it. Forend cap and barrel band are of the stamped and welded type as seen on late war 98Ks. Mag floor plate and receiver are well marked “gnw”. Wood of stock and hand guard is of the laminated type, smooth but without any oil finish. The cupped buttplate has a crosshatched pattern on rear. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is excellent. Barrel and receiver have smooth gray finish overall with some evidence of patina forward of the barrel serial number, and on the barrel forward of the end cap. The scope mount and rail is of a deep blue as are the actual scope rings, which appear like metal bands wrapped around the scope to hold it in the saddle of the lower scope ring. Likewise the extended safety switch and bolt removal lever are also of a deep dark blue. The bore is excellent, shiny and bright. This rifle appears “unissued” except for three slight dings in the lower scope mount, left side. 4-42156 JWK21 (1,000-2,000)

SPECTACULAR 1893 LOEWE BORCHARDT WITH MATCHING STOCK. SN 451. Cal. 30 BORCHARDT. 7-1/2″ bbl. “WAFFENABRIK/LOEWE/BERLIN” above chamber, “D.R.P./No75837” (German patent no.) on the center toggle link, “SYSTEM BORCHARDT PATENT.” on right receiver. All visible serial numbers are matching (this gun is too complicated to fully disassemble). Orig mag is also matching with “PATENT” stamped on the left side of the body, with wood bottom. Wide border walnut grips with fine checkering. The frame features a large bulb in the back that houses a flat coil spring. Matching numbered stock is walnut with orig adjustable rear sight and leather holster with attaching straps. CONDITION: Near mint, the orig blue and fired blue parts retain over 99% of the orig finish, there is some very light pitting on the grip straps and a few scratches towards the back of the frame. The grips are almost new with beautiful color and visible wood grain, only a few very minor nicks can be seen. Mag is near mint with the orig matching number on the wood bottom, which has virtually no wear. Bore looks bright with some light wear. The wood stock looks near mint with beautiful wood grain, beautiful fire blued small parts and near new metal attaching iron and rear sight. Finish on the leather holster is cracking over all, 20-25% has flaked off and 80% percent has flaked off rear holster strap. The Borchardt was the first successful automatic pistol. This is a beautiful overcomplicated extremely fine gun that was made like a Swiss watch. 4-42312 BS50 (20,000-25,000)

*VERY FINE COMMERCIAL BOLO MAUSER WITH MATCHING HOLSTER/ STOCK. SN 43490. Cal. 7.63 Mauser. Standard configuration Bolo with 3.9″ barrel, and small hammer. It is unusual in that it is fitted with gutta percha scroll embossed grips. All numbers match including mounting iron on nicely grained European walnut shoulder stock/ holster. CONDITION: Excellent. Retains virtually all it orig blue, but with some minor freckling on both sides of magazine well. Extractor, sight slide, and locking bolt retain nearly all of their orig bright fire blue, with only the slightest silvering on high edges. Grip straps also show some freckling, with a bit of pitting at rear strap. Grips are near excellent, but show some minor chips at tops where they contact frame. Bore is bright, but with some frosting toward breech. Shoulder stock is excellent, showing most of its orig wood finish but with a number of marks and minor dings, mostly on right side. Attachment iron has most of its blue, but browning and slightly freckled, mostly on top tang. Hinge shows most of its blue, but with considerable freckling. 4-42096 MGM29 (4,000-7,000)

*SUPERB DWM 1902 LUGER CARBINE WITH ORIGINAL LEATHER CASE. SN 24278. Cal. 30 Luger. Typical 1902 configuration. 11-3/4″ Barrel with 3 position rear sight and ramp front with bead. All numbers match. Walnut base magazine is stamped with correct “flaming bomb” commercial proof. Area under safety lever is polished bright. Nicely streaked, dense walnut grips are unnumbered. Checkered forend attaches to hanger with side nail through oval German silver escutcheons. Sling swivel is installed which holds bbl assist mechanism in place. Nicely streaked European walnut original attachable buttstock is checkered at grip area, and ends in ribbed horn buttplate. Matching sling swivel is on toe line, and attaching iron is correctly numbered to the gun. Rectangular leather case has two compartments, one for pistol, and the other for buttstock, under separate covers. SN is stamped in buttstock cover. The letter “L” is incised on exterior of case. CONDITION: Excellent, near new. Metal parts retain 98%+ orig blue, with some slight marks on bbl from sliding through forend, and a mark on left side of receiver from contact with sideplate, which shows only a slight edge of silver on sharp edges of sear link boss. Straw shows slight discoloration on forepart of takedown lever, right side of trigger, and on trigger face. Safety lever retains nearly all of its straw, polished area under lever shows some slight oxidation. Grips rate excellent with one or two diamonds missing on right grip. Left grip is missing a few diamonds, mostly behind magazine release button. A small chip is missing from top right under safety lever. Grip screws retain nearly all their orig blue with only a hint of silvering at tops. Wood finish is excellent on buttstock and forend, with only a few minor marks from handling. Checkering is sharp. Minor moth damage is on edges of buttplate. Buttplate screws show nearly all of their blue, and show some evidence of having been turned. Stock attaching iron shows nearly all its orig blue, and attaching toggle, all of its straw. Bore is pristine. Case strap retainers have parted. Straps are intact. Case leather is good. As good a Luger carbine as one could ever hope for, with exceptionally rare carrying case. 4-40342 MGM7 (15,000-25,000)

*SPECTACULAR AND RARE 1900 DWM AMERICAN EAGLE US TEST TRIALS RIG. SN 6415. 30 cal, 4-3/4″ bbl. “DWM” scroll on the center toggle link. American Eagle crest on chamber. Grip safety. Within the serial range for the test trials guns and proper serial placement on right side of takedown lever. All numbered parts are matching down to the original walnut checkered grips. Correct plain wood bottom magazine. Accompanied by an original “US” stamped test trials holster with “ROCK ISLAND/ARSENAL/E.H.S.” stamp on back and “P.G.” stamp on bottom of front flap with original yellow stitching. CONDITION: Gun retains about 95% original blue and 75% straw. There are a few scattered areas of very light pitting. Grips are lightly worn with some minor chips and dents and retain beautiful walnut color with some wood grain showing. Magazine is excellent with only a few minor dings and dents. Bore is worn with light pitting. The accompanying holster is in AMAZING condition. Much of it retains its original caramel color, some wear areas have turned a darker brown. Holster has some light scuffs and flaking. Looking at the inside, it looks like the gun was stored in it, probably in a desk drawer, because although there are storage marks there are no drag marks from it being taken out. The only real give away of its age is the verdigris on some of the brass parts. Most of these guns and holsters saw a lot of use in the Philippines and the tropical climate took its toll on them, it is extraordinary to find a gun and holster of this variation in this condition. 4-44135 (14,000-20,000)

*LUGER DWM 1902 CARBINE WITH STOCK. SN 23725. Cal. 30. 11-3/4″ bbl with adjustable rear sight (4 positions) and long ramp front sight, grip safety, dish toggles, DWM scroll on center toggle link. Checkered walnut grips, checkered walnut stock with replacement metal buttplate, sling swivel and numbers on the attaching iron that do not match, proper plain wood bottom mag. The attaching iron has been drilled and tapped for a screw to reinforce gun attachment. All numbered parts on gun are matching. Checkered walnut forearm with sling swivel does not have visible numbers inside the rear well. CONDITION: Gun retains about 95% orig blue with scattered light pitting on the bbl, left side of grip straps and frame. Approximately 60% orig straw. Grips are oil stained and lightly worn with a few chips and dings. Forearms is lightly worn with a few dings and scuffs. Checkering on stock is worn, wood shows nice wood grain, buttplate retains about 80% blue with some scattered light pitting, attaching iron is very good with some minor dings in the bottom. Mag body has some corrosion and wood bottom has a few minor dings. Bore is lightly worn and a little faded. A classic looking Luger display piece. 4-42320 BS47 (8,000-12,000)

*VERY EARLY DWM 1900 AMERICAN EAGLE LUGER WITH IDEAL STOCK AND GRIPS. SN 2047. Cal. 30mm. 4-3/4″ bbl. Dish toggles, grip safety, American Eagle crest above chamber, DWM scroll on center toggle link, “GERMANY” export marked under the frame. Orig matching numbered bbl has small Swiss Geneva cross proof on left side (some of the first 1900 American Eagles were manufactured with Swiss proofed bbls that were left over from earlier Swiss production). Takedown lever is numbered on the right side in the same style as the U.S. test trial guns. All numbered parts on gun are matching. Fitted with Ideal grips that were used as the attaching mechanism for the Ideal stock. Plain wood bottom mag. Includes leather and metal Ideal stock, which attaches to the grips and is secured by telescoping the stock backwards. This was a unique accessory for the Luger at that time. CONDITION: Gun retains about 90% blue with 70% straw. Bore is bright and sharp. Gun has scattered areas of light pitting and the grip straps are turning brown. Ideal grips have scuffs and dings and the screws have been pried. Metal on stock has moderate pitting overall, orig leather has been re-polished to excellent finish, orig stitching is still in tack and only a few minor cracks and flakes are visible. Mag body is excellent with a few areas of light corrosion, and wood bottom has a few minor dings. This is the 47th American Eagle Luger ever made and it features the unique and desirable Ideal stock. 4-42313 BS48 (5,000-8,000)

*DWM 1900 BULGARIAN LUGER. SN 20536. Cal. 30. 4-3/4″ bbl, Dish toggles, grip safety, DWM scroll on center toggle link, 5-digit serial number is in the proper range of 1000 guns, area beneath upper safety position labeled “FIRE” in Cyrillic, “Vesper” has been lightly hand engraved on left frame, appears to have been done many years ago. Checkered walnut grips, plain wood bottom mag. All numbered parts are matching, side plate is a “K” proofed replacement that is unnumbered. CONDITION: Bbl has been refinished to 99% with some pitting under the blue towards the muzzle. The rest of the gun retains about 90% blue that has been touched up in places and about 60% straw. Grips are worn with some scuffs and chips and chips missing under the safety lever on the left grip. Mag body is excellent with some light corrosion, the wood bottom has a few minor dings. Bore is lightly worn and a little faded. The Bulgarian is one of the rarest foreign contract Lugers. 4-42314 BS46 (3,000-5,000)

*UNIQUE PAIR DWM 1900 AMERICAN EAGLE LUGERS. SN 7743/7745. Cal. 30. 4-3/4″ bbl. A unique composed pair of 1900 American Eagles that are one SN apart. Both guns have grip safety, dish toggles, American Eagle crest above chamber, DWM logo on center toggle link, checkered walnut grips, proper wood bottom mag. All numbered parts are matching. Nice examples of the first American Eagle model Lugers that is less than 700 numbers away from the U.S. test trial guns. CONDITION: SN 7743: All metal including strawed parts have been re-blued except for the extractor, which has been re-strawed. Gun retains about 98% finish. Grips are worn with some scuffs and dings. Mag body is corroded, wood bottom good with a few minor dings. Bore is worn almost smooth. SN 7745: Gun retains about 85% orig blue, 70% straw, has with scattered light pitting. Grip straps are turning brown. Grips are worn and scuffed and oil soaked. Left grip has a large chip missing under the safety lever. Mag body has a few areas of light pitting, bottom has a couple minor dings & scruffs. Bore is worn with light pitting. Anyone seen 7744? 4-42317, 42318 BS44 (3,500-5,500)

*DWM 1900 COMMERCIAL LUGER. SN 5160. Cal. 30. 4-3/4″ bbl. Dish toggles, grip safety, DWM scroll on center toggle link and “BUG” proofs on receiver and bbl and some small parts, “GERMANY” export stamped below serial number. All numbered parts are matching, including the checkered walnut grips, proper plain wood bottom mag. CONDITION: Retains about 95% orig blue and about 80% orig straw with some flaking on left side. Left side of bbl has an area of minor pitting. Grips are lightly worn with an indent behind the trigger from the stud on a holster, wood grain is distinct. Mag body is excellent and the wood bottom near mint with a few very minor dings. Bore is worn and lightly pitted. A nice looking all orig early Luger. 4-42316 BS49 (3,000-5,000)

*DWM 1902 AMERICAN EAGLE FAT BARREL LUGER. SN 22889. Cal. 9mm. 4″ (fat) bbl. Dish toggles, grip safety, American Eagle crest above chamber, “GERMANY” export stamped below proper 5-digit serial number in the second range that is correct for this gun. Checkered walnut grips, plain wood bottom mag. All numbered parts are matching. CONDITION: Bbl has been professionally restored to about 98% blue, the rest of the gun retains about 70% orig blue & straw. Grips are worn with some dings and scuffs. Mag body is corroded and wooden bottom is worn with some minor dings. Bore is worn and lightly pitted. This is the American Eagle version of the 1st automatic handgun in 9mm Luger. 4-42319 BS45 (5,000-8,000)

*DWM 1900 SWISS COMMERCIAL LUGER WITH HOLSTER. SN 1631. Cal. 7.65 mm. 4-3/4″ Barrel. Standard early configuration and proofing, with Swiss cross on receiver ring. All numbers match, except sideplate which is from a 1929 Swiss. Early “flaming bomb” proof is on bottom of receiver and in frame well. Safety lever has early style checkered thumbpiece. Unnumbered magazine base plug has inset polished metal discs. Black holster is embossed “J. Butikofer Bern” and “16” on back. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining 95% arsenal re-blue, and 60% straw. Grips show considerable wear. Bore is excellent. Rear sight has been altered to U-notch type with heat halo evident at sight. New square front sight blade has been inserted. Extractor is a newer replacement, as well as the aforementioned 1929 sideplate. Magazine is fine. Holster is dry, with all loops and flaps intact. Stitching is beginning to let go in bbl pocket. 4-42421 MGM160 (2,500-4,000)

*RARE DWM 1900 SWISS “A” SUFFIX LUGER. SN 5032a. 30 cal, 4-3/4″ bbl. “DWM” scroll on center toggle link. Swiss cross and sunburst above chamber. “P33″ relief stamped over Cross/”V” and Geneva cross on left side of receiver indicates that this gun was released by the Swiss military in 1933. Small Geneva crosses on many small parts and on bbl which also has a reverse “BP” proof on the bottom. Frame number is 5032A. The grip safety has been numbered 32. It has a Swiss Ordnance replacement extractor. Most small parts are matching to the frame number, except for firing pin (29) and the lefthand checkered walnut grip panel (861). Magazine is proper Swiss wood bottom with steel disks. Archive records from Waffenfabrik Bern indicate this pistol was originally an “E-Prefix” gun #632. A total of 171 pistols were changed from “E” to “A” in 1914. CONDITION: Swiss Arsenal finish retains about 95% blue and about 85% straw. Grips are lightly worn with minor dings and dents and show nice wood grain. Magazine is excellent with minor wear. Bore is bright and sharp. A very rare variation of Swiss Luger in beautiful condition. 4-44140 BS68 (6,500-10,000)

*DWM 1900 SWISS LUGER. SN 3740. 30 cal, 4-3/4″ bbl. “DWM” scroll on center toggle link. Hand-engraved Swiss cross and sunburst on chamber. Dish toggles, grip safety, Cross/V proof on left receiver. Small Geneva crosses on most parts. Checkered walnut grips. Proper Swiss wood bottom magazine with steel disks. All numbered parts are matching including the original grips. Front of frame is marked “P38” which indicates the gun was released from serviced by the Swiss Military in 1938. CONDITION: Swiss Arsenal finish retaining about 98% blue. Straw appears to have been restored more recently and is about 95%. Grips are sharp with a few minor chips and dings and they are oil stained with faint wood grain still showing. Magazine is excellent with light wear and a few very minor dings. Bore is bright and sharp. A nice looking 1900 Swiss Luger. 4-44132 BS65 (4,000-6,000)

*FINE AND RARE LUGER DWM 1906 NAVY 2ND ISSUE KIEL DOCK YARD COMPLETE RIG. SN 900A. Cal. 9mm. 6″ bbl with 2-position Navy rear sight, DWM scroll on center toggle link, “GESHICHERT” mark remains in its orig placement under the upper safety lever position. Crown/M proofs on left receiver and on bottom of bbl. Backstrap is unit marked “W.K./9943”, which indicates “Werft zu Kiel” (Kiel dock yard weapon #9943). All numbered parts are matching including checkered walnut grips, mags & stock. The mags are wood bottom Crown/M proofed concentric ring Navy, and numbered to the gun. Orig Navy stock is numbered to the gun on the attaching iron, Crown/M proofed on the wood and also stamped “WK9943” on the disk. Original black Navy holster houses a modern reproduction Crown/M Navy marked takedown tool and an orig Navy cleaning rod with wood handle and zig-zag serrated brass rod. Orig black leather Navy straps attach to a black leather Crown/M marked “GUSTAV REINHARDT/BERLIN” stamped dbl mag pouch, which is also stamped “M.A.IV 27” on the flap. CONDITION: Very Fine. Blue is about 98% finish, as are strawed parts. Grips are lightly worn with some dents & scuffs and are oil stained dark enough that wood grain is barely visible. Bore is bright and sharp. One mag has an excellent body that has very little wear, the other has light pitting and some dings & gouges on the wood bottom. The stock is very good with minor dings and chips, holster is very good with some cracking and flaking, the tool retains about 80% blue and the cleaning rod is exceptionally fine with very little wear. Straps show some cracking and flaking as does the mag pouch. It is extremely rare to find a Naval issue Luger with all the original accessories as issued. 4-42382 (25,000-30,000)

*EXTRAORDINARY PAIR OF CONSECUTIVE SERIAL NUMBERED AND UNIT MARKED 1906 1ST ISSUE UNALTERED NAVY LUGERS. SN 5124, 5125. Cal. 9mm. 8″ bbl, with 2-position adjustable rear sights. Grip safeties, Crown/M Navy proofs on left side of receivers and bottom of bbls. Thumb safeties retain orig “GESICHERTS” (safety) markings that have not been altered and are still underneath the safeties in the lower positions. All numbered parts are matching down to the orig walnut checkered grips, proper wooden bottom, Crown/M proofed mags that have been renumbered to match the guns. Both guns have consecutive grip strap markings of “II.S.B./32” & “II.S.B./33” (weapons #32 & 33 of the 2nd Sea Battalion), guns also have consecutive 4-digit serial numbers. The 2nd gun (25) has military proof marks on the stock lug indicating it was reissued to the Army at a later time, and comes with a brown Military style holster that has been altered to fit the longer bbl of the Navy. CONDITION: Both guns retain about 95% blue and about 70% straw. The fist gun (24) have grips that are lightly worn with some minor dings and chips and wood grain that is still visible. Grips on 2nd gun (25) are a little more worn and oil stained. Bore on 1st gun, is sharp with light wear, 2nd bore is worn with some light pitting. Mags are excellent on both with only minor dings & nicks. Brown holster for 2nd gun is in good condition with a section cut out of the top of the body to accommodate quicker access to the gun. An incredible consecutive pair of rare United marked Navy Lugers that were reunited some 90 years after being issued. 4-42381 (30,000-40,000)

*VERY RARE U-BOAT ISSUE DWM 1906 NAVY 1ST ISSUE ALTERED LUGER. SN 3828A. Cal. 9mm. 6″ bbl with 2-position Navy rear sight, DWM scroll on center toggle link, grip safety, Navy “Crown/M” proofs on left receiver and bottom of bbl. Thumb safety has been altered by removing “Gesichert” (safe, most 1st issue Navy were altered in this way) from under the lower position and adding it to below the upper position. All numbered parts are matching including the grips which have been recently numbered and the right grip still retains the orig number. Rear grip strap is stamped “U.A./57” below the grip safety indicating that this gun was the 57th weapon issued to Unterseeboots Abteilung. This was the unit assigned to U-Boats in WWI. Checkered walnut grips, unnumbered Crown/M Navy mag with concentric rings in the wood bottom. CONDITION: Excellent. Gun retains about 90% blue and 25% straw with minor light pitting and scattered areas of deep pitting (common for Navy guns that spent time exposed to saltwater). Grips are lightly worn with a few minor chips & nicks and faint wood grain that is still visible. Mag body has areas of light pitting, the bottom is excellent with a few minor dings & gouges. Bore is worn with light pitting. An extremely rare orig Navy Luger with a unit marking for the Kaiserliche Marine. 4-42380 BS55 (8,500-12,500)

Revised: 9/12/2011

CORRECTION: The image in the catalog for this lot is incorrect. The holster is not included with this lot.

*LUGER DWM 1906 NAVY COMMERCIAL. SN 51355. Cal. 9mm. 6″ bbl, with Navy 2-position rear sight, grip safety, “BUG” proofs on receiver, bbl and some small parts. Unaltered Type 1 thumb safety, checkered walnut grips,”GERMANY” stamped Navy concentric ring wood bottom mag. All numbered parts are matching. Approximately 2,500 examples of this model were manufactured for commercial sale in the U.S. and Germany. CONDITION: Excellent. Retains about 97% orig blue and 80% orig straw. Grips are sharp with a few minor nicks & dings and show nice wood grain. Mag body is excellent and the wood bottom has almost no wear. Bore is sharp with light wear. Very nice looking and all matching commercial Navy. 4-42383 BS56 (6,000-8,000)

*UNIT MARKED DWM 1906 NAVY 2ND ISSUE. SN 555 B. 9 mm, 6″ bbl. 2-position Navy rear sight. “DWM” scroll on center toggle link. Crown/M proofs on left side of receiver. Unit marked on backstrap below grip safety “I.S.B./434.”(First Sea Battalion weapon number 434). Checkered walnut grips. Grip safety. Wood bottom Navy magazine with concentric rings and matching numbers. CONDITION: Fine old arsenal refinish retaining about 98% blue and straw. Grips are sharp with minor nicks and dings and faint wood grain showing. The stock lug has a small ding on the left groove. Magazine is excellent with only minor nicks and dings and a small chip in the wood bottom. Bore is worn and faded. A very nice looking 1st Sea Battalion ’06 2nd Issue Navy Luger. 4-44137 (6,000-8,000)

*DWM 1908 NAVY LUGER. SN 1076 B. 9 mm, 6″ bbl. 2-position Navy rear sight. “DWM” scroll on center toggle link. Crown/M proofs on left receiver and on bottom of bbl. All numbered parts are matching, down to the checkered walnut grips. Wood bottom concentric ring commercial magazine in unnumbered and marked “CAL 9MM” on bottom. CONDITION: Gun retains about 95% original blue finish and about 40% original straw. Metal has scattered areas of light pitting. Grips are lightly worn with a few nicks and dings. Magazine body has light corrosion and the bottom has a few nicks and gouges and one sizable chip. Bore is sharp but slightly faded. This is better than average condition for this Naval issue Luger variation. 4-44138 BS62 (6,000-8,000)

*STOEGER AMERICAN EAGLE NAVY LUGER. SN 6427. 30 CAL. 6″ bbl with “GERMANY” and a crown/N proof on bottom. 2-position navy style rear sight. “DWM” Scroll on center toggle link. American Eagle crest above chamber. Crown/N proof on left side of receiver. “A-F STOEGER INC/NEW YORK” on right receiver, “LUGER – REGISTERED U.S. PATENT OFFICE.” on right frame rail. “1917” date on left frame rail (1917 Navy frame marking). Checkered walnut grips. All numbered parts are matching. Navy style magazine with concentric rings and crown/m proof on wood bottom also has matching numbers. CONDITION: Retains about 99% blue and about 90% straw. Grips are lightly worn and show nice wood grain. The left grip has a chip under the safety that has been professionally repaired and is almost unnoticeable. The bore is sharp and shiny. The Stoeger Navy is a very desirable Luger variation. 4-44139 BS60 (6,000-10,000)

*BEAUTIFUL DWM 1916 NAVY LUGER. SN 4822. Cal. 9mm. 6″ bbl, with adjustable rear (2-position) Navy sight. Large flange fire blued rear toggle pin, DWM on center toggle link, “1916” date above chamber, left side of frame and left side of front sight, Crown/M proofs on left receiver and on bottom of bbl. Checkered walnut grips, All numbered parts are matching except for the holdopen and military proofed, numbered mag, which both appear to be period replacements. CONDITION: Retains about 98% bright blue, grip straps that are exceptionally find, Retains 95% straw, strawed parts and fired blue parts retain bright beautiful orig color. Grips are lightly worn with some dings and scuffs. Mag body is excellent and wood bottom has few minor dings. There are a few scattered areas of light corrosion which is common to this model as they spent time in service at sea. Bore is dull with light pitting. An exceptional looking WWI Naval issue Luger. 4-44317 BS53 (6,000-8,000)

*DWM 1906 NAVY 1ST ISSUE ALTERED LUGER. SN 2743. Cal. 9mm. 6″ bbl. Grip safety, 100/200 meter adjustable rear sight, Crown “M” Navy proofs on receiver and bbl, checkered walnut grips, Navy proofed wood bottom mag that is mismatched. All other numbered parts match. German Navy altered thumb safety changed to the lower safe position. Naval Unit marked “I.T.D./843” (which stands for 1st Torpedo Division) on backstrap under grip safety lever. CONDITION: Good, retaining about 80% orig blue, with areas of pitting on the bbl, frame and side plate. Straw is 50-40%, grips are worn and dark with a small chip below the safety lever. Mag body is nice, wood bottom has a few small chips. Bore is worn with light pitting. This is an original Navy marked Luger that was issued to an important Navy unit. 4-42323 BS5 (2,000-3,000)

*MAUSER PERSIAN “IRANIAN” CONTRACT ARTILLERY LUGER RIG. SN 3840. Cal. 9 mm. 8″ bbl. Adjustable rear sight, Persian crest on chamber, Farsi writing on receiver and toggle, serial number are noted in Farsi, safe and load marks also in Farsi, checkered walnut grips, proper Persian mag is not matching. Proper Persian stock with Farsi numbers that at first glance appear to be matching, but closer inspection reveals 1 digit is slightly different, being two numbers off. All other numbered parts are matching. Includes orig takedown tool and cleaning rod in the orig brown leather Persian holster that attaches to stock with the orig brown leather attachments. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining 95% orig blue, 70% straw with an area of light pitting on the end of the bbl by the front sight, scattered scratches and light dings that are typical of these guns, as it seems that all of the examples of this variation were at one time stacked in a pile. Grips are lightly worn with dings and chipped checkering, which again is typical. Mag body is excellent and bottom has a few light dings. Bore is bright with a bit of wear. A Luger artillery rig that is a rare and exotic addition to any firearms collection. 4-42336 BS9 (4,000-6,000)

*ERFURT 1914 ARTILLERY LUGER. SN 6199A. Cal. 9mm. 8″ bbl with adjustable rear sight with fine tune feature and fine tune front sight. “ERFURT” logo on center toggle link, “1914” date on chamber, Imperial proofs on almost all parts. All numbered parts are matching except for checkered walnut grips and the WWII aluminum bottom Eagle/63 proofed mag, which appear to be war time replacements. CONDITION: Gun retains about 95% orig blue and about 80% orig straw. Grips are lightly worn with some chips and scuffs. Mag body retains about 90% blue and the bottom has some minor dings & gouges. Gun has a few areas of light dings and light pitting and blue is flaking off of areas of the side plate and toggle assembly. Bore is bright and sharp. A nice looking early artillery. 4-44316 BS54 (2,500-4,000)

*LUGER DWM 1920/1918 DOUBLE DATE ARTILLERY. SN 2296B. Cal. 9mm. 8″ bbl. DWM scroll on center toggle link, “1920/1918” on chamber, adjustable rear sight, mag is 1929 Swiss style with a brown plastic bottom, and checkered walnut grips. Imperial German military proofs on receiver and bbl. This gun was manufactured in 1918, the 1920 stamp was added when it was later issued, but it does not necessarily mean 1920. All numbered parts are matching. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining 95% orig factory blue with some scattered light pitting on the left side, straw is about 80%. Grips are lightly worn with a few minor chips. Mag body has light pitting, bottom is excellent with no chips or cracks. Bore is worn with very light pitting. A nice looking artillery Luger. 4-42335 BS8 (2,000-3,000)

*DWM 1916 ARTILLERY LUGER. SN 8634. Cal. 9mm. 8″ bbl. Adjustable rear and front sights with fine tune feature (both sights have screws for fine tuning adjustment). DWM scroll toggle link, “1916” date on chamber, the 1916 date on the chamber is a very desirable date. Walnut grips with red 9’s burned into checkered grips (in wartime this was used to clarify that it was a 9mm weapon). All numbered parts are matching. Proper wood bottom mag with orig numbers removed. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining about 97% orig blue, with sharp edge wear and wear to the raised bar on the side plate on the left side of bbl, caused from being carried in a holster, 70% straw. Walnut grips are lightly worn with a chip missing under the safety lever on the left grip. Mag body has some light corrosion, wood bottom with light dings, but has no chips or cracks. The bore is lightly worn and faded. A good looking example of an artillery. 4-42337 BS10 (2,500-3,500)

*CONSECUTIVE SN PAIR OF MAUSER BANNER 1936 SIAMESE ARTILLERY LUGERS. SN 3517V & 3518V. Cal. 9mm. 8″ bbls with adjustable rear sights. Mauser banner logos on center toggle links, “1936” dates on chambers, Thai arsenal stamps on the back of frames. “OBERNDORF” proofs on left side of receivers, checkered walnut grips, Eagle/63 proofed aluminum bottom mags, one has been renumbered to match. Bbls are unnumbered, all other numbered parts are matching, except for mags and rear sight blades. One hundred of these guns were made for Siam (Thailand). Proper 4-digit “V” range numbers that are consecutively numbered. CONDITION: Both guns have blue that is lightly pitted and dulled down overall to about 60%. This is typical of this variation as these guns were exposed to the high humidity of the tropics in Thailand. Bores are dull with light pitting. Traces of orig straw remain. Mag are in very good condition. An exotic pair of consecutively numbered Luger Artillery pistols. 4-42349, 4-42350 BS51 (4,000-6,000)

*DWM 1906 REPUBLIC OF PORTUGAL NAVY LUGER. SN 433. Cal. 9mm. 4″ bbl. Grip safety, DWM scroll on center toggle link, Republic of Portugal Navy crest has recently been added on chamber, serial number on frame has been altered, walnut checkered grips are mismatched, all other numbered parts are matching. Orig mag body with contemporary “CAL” 9 mm concentric ring Navy style mag. CONDITION: The blue has been restored to new near condition. Straw retains about 90% orig finish. Grips are lightly worn and oil stained, showing very faint wood grain. Mag body is very good, wood bottom is new. Bore is faded with light wear. This is a 1906 Luger that has been professionally restored and altered into a very rare Luger variation. 4-42327 BS15 (3,000-5,000)

*DWM 1906 ROYAL PORTUGUESE NAVY LUGER. SN 287. Cal. 9mm. 4″ bbl. Grip safety, DWM scroll on center toggle link, Royal Portugese Navy crest has recently been added to chamber. “MP” proof recently stamped on left side. Serial number on front of frame has been altered, checkered wood grips with left one being un-numbered and the right is mismatched, proper mag body with a modern wood “CAL” 9mm concentric ring Navy style bottom. Bottom has recently been added. All numbered parts are matching except for wood grips. CONDITION: Blue is about 95% with most of the blue on the frame being orig, some parts are orig, bbl appears to be new. Grips are more than lightly but moderately worn and oil stained, moderately worn & minor dings. Mag body has a light patina and bottom is new. Bore is bright with a little wear. This is an original 1906 Luger that has recently been partially restored and modified in a rare variation. 4-42324 BS16 (4,000-6,000)

*DWM 1902 ROYAL PORTUGUESE ARMY LUGER WITH RIG. SN 1946. Cal. 30. 4-3/4″ bbl. Grip safety, Portuguese Royal “M2” crest on chamber, DWM scroll on center toggle link, Portuguese triangle in circle proof on bbl, receiver and frame, checkered walnut grips, plain wood bottom mag. Accompanying gun is correct style black holster and correct style cleaning/oiler rod that is contemporary. All numbered parts matching. CONDITION: Bbl retains about 95% orig blue, straw about 70%. Trigger has recently been heated up to improve the straw. Grip straps are faded, grips are worn and oil stained. Mag body is lightly pitted, wood bottom is excellent with no chips or cracks. Bore is lightly worn with very light pitting. Holster is good and has been recently re-dyed black, the contemporary cleaning/oiler rod is in near new condition. 4-42322 BS17 (2,500-3,500)

*MAUSER 1906/34 BANNER PORTUGUESE GNR LUGER. SN 2017V. Cal. 30. 4-3/4″ bbl. Grip safety, intertwined GNR logo above chamber, and Mauser Banner logo on center toggle link, Oberndorf proof on side of receiver, proper “V” suffix serial number. Checkered walnut grips, unnumbered aluminum bottom mag. These guns were ordered by Portugal in 1935 for the “Guraida Nacional Republicana”, which was a specialty police troop. CONDITION: Retains about 90% orig blue, straw about 85% orig. Grips are lightly worn and oil stained with some minor dings & chips. Magazine is excellent. Bore is lightly worn with very minor pitting. A unique contract Mauser Banner Luger. 4-42357 BS29 (2,500-3,500)

*1906 VICKERS DUTCH LUGER. SN 4952. Cal. 9mm. 4″ bbl is unnumbered and appears to be an arsenal replacement. Grip safety, “VICKERS LTD” on center toggle link. Brass plaque on the left receiver is stamped “G-11 AKK/85”. “Crown/W” proof on receiver, wood bottom mag, course checkered walnut grips, small crown/”V” proofs on toggle link. All numbered parts are matching. CONDITION: Gun is about 80% blue with scattered light pitting and a few areas of deep pitting. Bbl is about 95% blue and bright, only about 20% straw remains mostly on the right side. The grips have light wear and are oil stained showing faint wood grain. The mag body has light pitting overall and the wood bottom is excellent with no chips or cracks. Bore is bright and sharp. A rare Luger by an unusual manufacturer. 4-42343 BS21 (2,000-3,000)

*DWM 1906 DUTCH LUGER. SN 3967. Cal. 9mm. 4″ bbl. Grip safety, DWM scroll on center toggle link, Dutch crown/”W” proof on left receiver, brass plaque on left side of frame stamped “5-A.II Bg./14”. “RUST” (Dutch for safe) marked safety, “1916” date on top of bbl (which indicates the year the Dutch refurbished this Luger), there is also a star stamped on the top of the chamber. This star is a symbol for the Indonesian Republic Army. This gun was in a group of Dutch Lugers that the Japanese captured in the Dutch East Indies. After the war they ended up being issued to the Indonesian Republican Army. Course checkered walnut grips. The wood bottom mag is numbered but does not match. All other numbered parts are matching except for the trigger. The sear bar and sideplate are also both 1 number off. CONDITION: Gun retains about 80% orig blue with light pitting and light dings & scratches overall, about 30% straw remains mostly on the right side. Grips are lightly worn with a few chips on the left side. Mag body is worn and the wood bottom has some big chips. Safety lever is loose. Bore is worn almost smooth with very light pitting. The exotic history of this gun in the tropics helps explain its present condition. 4-42325 BS19 (3,000-4,000)

*DWM ROYAL DUTCH AIR FORCE LUGER. SN 10915. Cal. 9mm. 4″ bbl. Grip safety, “RUST” (Dutch for safe) safety marking, “Crown/N” proof on left side of receiver, entertained “K L” in circle proof on right side of receiver, DWM scroll on center toggle link, brass plaque on left side of frame is stamped “Pla.2/33”. Checkered walnut grips with left grip being unnumbered and right grip is mismatched. Wood bottom mag has numbers that do not match. CONDITION: Gun retains about 85% blue with some areas of scattered light pitting and some deep pitting on the rear of the receiver, frame and grip safety. Grips are worn almost smooth, deep scuffs and a large chip under the safety lever. Mag body is lightly pitted and the wood bottom is worn with some deep chips. Bore is bright and sharp. Desirable Dutch variation with very nice bore. 4-42340 BS20 (2,500-3,500)

*EXCEPTIONAL REPRODUCTION DWM 1906 RUSSIAN LUGER. SN 585. Cal. 9mm. 4″ bbl, Grip safety, recently added crossed Nagant rifles forming a crest above the chamber, recently added safe and loaded markings below safety lever and on extractor are in Cyrillic, checkered walnut grips, DWM scroll on center toggle link. Frame has been re-numbered. All numbered parts are matching including matching numbered wood bottom mag. This 1906 Luger has been recently professionally altered to the rare Russian variation. CONDITION: Professionally restored to new condition. The blue & straw are near 100%, the grips are lightly worn with beautiful wood grain. Mag is excellent with one deep chip and scuff on the wood bottom. Bore is bright and sharp. This is a beautiful looking reproduction of a rare Luger variation that would sell for tens of thousands of dollars if original. 4-42331 BS23 (3,000-5,000)

*DWM 1906 BULGARIAN LUGER. SN 1098. Cal. 30. 4-3/4″ bbl. Bulgarian crest above chamber, DWM scroll on center toggle link, walnut checkered grips, proper wood bottom mag, grip safety. Markings indicating “safe” and “loaded” are in Cyrillic on the frame and extractor. All numbered parts are matching. CONDITION: Professional restoration of the blue and straw to new condition. Grips are dark from oil stain with moderate wear on the checkering and a chip under the thumb safety on the left grip. Mag body is excellent, wood bottom has a few minor dings and no cracks or chips. Bore is good with light pitting. This is a rare variation, restored to new condition. 4-42361 BS12 (2,000-3,000)

*DWM 1908 BULGARIAN LUGER. SN 161. Cal. 9mm. 4″ bbl, which is unnumbered and is a later replacement. DWM scroll on top of chamber, a Bulgarian Lion proof on the right receiver. Bulgarian crest on center toggle link, safety marked in Cyrillic, Cyrillic marked extractor has been replaced with a “GELADEN” marked extractor. Holdopen is also a replacement. Checkered walnut grips, wood bottom mag has numbers that do not match gun, however someone has engraved the 3-digit serial number on the back of the spine. Lanyard ring on lower grip strap. CONDITION: Gun is an old re-finish, possibly done in an arsenal, about 90% blue with scattered light pitting overall. Grips are worn almost smooth with some deep scuffs and nicks. Grip screws have been pried with very little remaining finish. Mags blue body retains 80% blue and wood bottom has some minor dings and scuffs. Bore is sharp and bright. Bulgarian is a unique foreign contract Luger. 4-42333 BS36 (2,000-3,000)

*DWM 1906 BRAZILIAN LUGER. SN 422. Cal. 30. 4-3/4″ bbl. Grip safety, DWM scroll on center toggle link, checkered walnut grips, 3-digit serial number, Brazilian “B” within a circle proof on the left side of receiver, extractor is marked “CARREGADA”, checkered walnut grips, proper unnumbered wood bottom mag. All numbered parts are matching. CONDITION: Gun retains about 95% orig blue and 85% orig straw with scattered light pitting overall and a few areas of deeper pitting on the bbl, sideplate and grip straps. Grips are worn with some chips and a few deep scuffs. Mag body is excellent as is the wood bottom, which has a few minor nicks. Bore is worn with light pitting. A rare foreign contract Luger in very good all orig condition. 4-42326 BS33 (2,000-3,000)

*DWM 1908 BOLIVIAN LUGER. SN 59299. Cal. 9mm. 4″ bbl. “BOLIVIA” in a crest on the chamber, DWM scroll on center toggle link, “CARCADO” on extractor, “SEGURO” marked safety, “EJERCITO De BOLIVIA” on right frame rail, checkered walnut grips, plain wood bottom mag. All numbered parts are matching. CONDITION: Gun was very professionally refinished and was done a long time ago, blue is about 97%, straw about 90% with some scattered areas of very light pitting. Grips are worn with minor chips & dings. Mag is excellent with only a few minor dings on wood bottom. Bore is bright with minor wear. The Bolivian is a unique contract example. 4-42334 BS35 (3,000-5,000)

*DWM 1906 FRENCH MARKED COMMERCIAL LUGER. SN 58108. Cal. 30. 4-3/4″ bbl. Top of bbl is marked “Manufacture Francaise d’Armes & Cycles de Saint-Etienne”. Grip safety, checkered walnut grips, Crown/N commercial proof mark on left side of receiver and bottom of bbl, proper 5-digit serial number, proper plain wood bottom mag. Small 4 digit number (9638) added to bottom of front grip strap. These guns were manufactured by DWM for commercial sale in France. CONDITION: Retains about 98% orig blue and about 80% orig straw with a few areas of very light pitting. Grips are very lightly worn and faint wood grain is visible and there are a few very minor chips on the grips. Mag is excellent with no dings or dents in the body or wood bottom. Bore is sharp and shiny. This is a nice looking example of a commercial Luger. 4-42330 BS31 (4,000-6,000)

*CHOICE DWM 1906 SWISS CROSS IN SHIELD LUGER WITH HOLSTER. SN 14152. Cal. 7.65mm. 4-3/4″ rnd bbl. Grip safety, Swiss wood bottom mag with steel disks, Swiss cross in shield on chamber, DWM scroll on center toggle, small cross over “V” on left side of receiver, and small cross over “M” on right side of receiver. “P25” stamped on front of frame under serial number indicating this pistol was released from Swiss Military service in 1925. All numbered parts are matching. Brown leather “FRIED.BIGLER/BERN” holster dated 1909 with red stitching and orig strap. PROVENANCE: Ex.Fred Datig Collection. CONDITION: Near mint, retaining 99% orig Swiss arsenal finish, 90% straw, excellent walnut grips with light wear on checkering and light wood grain. Mag body has some light pitting on the spine, bottom is excellent with no chips or cracking. Bore is shiny with light wear. Holster is in excellent condition with light wear and flaking on the strap. A nice bright Swiss Luger rig. 42321 BS3 (3,000-5,000)

*RARE DWM 1906 SWISS CROSS IN SUNBURST LUGER WITH HOLSTER. SN 6157. Cal. 30 Luger. 4-3/4″ bbl. Cross over “V” control proof on the left receiver. Most of these guns were stamped with the letter “P” and the release date when they were released from the Swiss Military The “P” release proof was never added to this gun, which is rarely observed. Major parts have small Geneva cross, Swiss cross in sunburst on chamber, DWM scroll from center toggle link, grip safety, area under lower thumb safety position polished bright. All numbered parts are matching. Checkered walnut grips, correct wood bottom mag with steel disks. Holster is an orig brown leather Swiss holster with maker mark from Bern dated 1910. Holster has orig brown leather strap. PROVENANCE: Ex.Fred Datig Collection. CONDITION: Near mint, orig Swiss arsenal finish. Bbl retains approx 98% blue, and 95% straw. Walnut grips have sharp checkering and show beautiful wood grain. Grip screws retain about 20% fired blue. Mag body has a few minor dents and wood bottom is excellent with no chips or cracks. Bore is shiny and sharp. Holster is very good with light wear and some flaking on the top and back. This is a rare and beautiful Swiss cross in sunburst rig without “P” proof. 4-42332 BS1 (4,000-6,000)

*FINE DWM 1900 SWISS MILITARY LUGER WITH HOLSTER. SN 3630. Cal. 30 Luger. 4-3/4″ bbl. Dished toggles, grip safety, Swiss cross in sunburst above chamber, and “DWM” scroll on center toggle link, rear safety retains orig “V” groove it has not been U’d out, cross over “V” proof on left receiver, small Geneva crosses on bbl and receiver, Swiss arsenal replacement extractor in mismatched front toggle link, which appears to be a period replacement. All other number parts are matching. Checkered walnut grips, a leather lanyard, of the period, sewn on to lanyard ring, Swiss wood mag with metal disks. Brown leather Swiss holster marked “L.G. WALTHER/SATTLER BERN” dated 1906 with red stitching and orig strap. PROVENANCE: Ex. Fred Datig Collection. CONDITION: Near mint, retains 98% orig Swiss arsenal blue, 95% straw. Grips retain sharp checkering, slightly worn with faint wood grain. Has an indent from the holster stud behind the trigger on the right grip. Mag has a couple minor chips in wood bottom, body is excellent. Bore is bright and shiny. Lanyard shows normal wear and holster is very good with light wear and scuffs. The 1900 Swiss was the first Military adopted Luger, and this is a superb example of this model. 42315 BS4 (3,000-5,000)

*WAFFENFABRIK BERN 1906/1924 SWISS LUGER WITH HOLSTER. SN 20496. Cal. 30 Luger. 4-3/4″ rnd bbl. Grip safety, wide bordered Swiss walnut grips, center toggle link marked “WAFENFABRIK BERN” below a small Swiss cross, small Geneva cross on frame, bbl and receiver, and a Geneva cross over “M” on left side of receiver with a “P54” release stamp indicating the gun was released by the Swiss Military in 1954. All numbered parts are matching, Swiss mag with wood bottom and steel disks. Proper brown “EMILDAPP/SATTLER/SULGEN” holster dated 1910 with proper strap. PROVENANCE: Ex.Fred Datig Collection. CONDITION: Near mint with 99% orig blue and about 98% orig straw, excellent grips have sharp checkering and nice wood grain. Mag body is excellent and wood bottom has no chips or cracks. Bore is shiny with a little bit of wear. Holster is very good with normal wear on front and back. Nice orig Swill Luger rig. 4-42342 BS2 (2,500-3,500)

*WAFFENFABRIK BERN 1929 SWISS MILITARY LUGER. SN 77294. Cal. 30. 4-3/4″ bbl. Swiss cross in shield on center toggle link, small Geneva crosses on major parts, grip safety, brown plastic grips, proper Swiss mag with “P” proof and brown plastic bottom. All numbered parts are matching. This is one of the last military guns manufactured as it is only a few hundred numbers away from the last gun produced. These guns are unique in that the front frame well has the month and year of manufacturer, this gun having been made in September 1945. PROVENANCE: Ex.Fred Datig Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining 99% orig blue. Grips are sharp with no chips & some light flaking. The grip screws are lightly worn and have been pried. Mag body is near mint and the plastic bottom is excellent with only a few minor chips. Bore is shiny with light wear. A nice example of one of the last Military examples made. 4-42344 BS13 (2,500-3,500)

*KRIEGHOFF LATE S CODE LUGER. SN 2756. Cal. 9mm 4″ bbl. “KRIEGHOFF/SUHL” logo on center link, “S” stamped on chamber (S is code for 1936). Fine checkered brown plastic grips, Krieghoff Eagle/2 proof on most parts, orig Krieghoff proofed bbl is unnumbered. All numbered parts are matching except for the proper Krieghoff proofed mag, which is about 300 numbers off. The above “S” code was used rather than the actual dates as the manufacturing of these guns was in violation of the Versailles Treaty. CONDITION: Retains about 90% orig blue and 80% orig straw, with scattered light pitting. Grip straps are starting to turn brown and the grips are excellent with a few minor chips and scuffs. Mag is in excellent condition. Bore is worn with light pitting. A good looking Krieghoff orig Luger. 4-42351 BS38 (5,000-7,000)

*1923 KRIEGHOFF TOGGLE FINNISH LUGER. SN 5021P. Cal. 9mm. 4-1/8″ bbl. DWM frame, matched to a “SA” Finnish proofed receiver, unnumbered bbl with a Finnish proof “T” inside a triangle, inside a circle on top of bbl, Krieghoff Shul logo on center toggle, checkered walnut grips, small parts are either unnumbered or mismatched. Mag is un-proofed extruded aluminum bottom. CONDITION: Gun is 75% Finnish arsenal blue. A few of the small parts including the Krieghoff center toggle link retain orig factory finish. Grips are worn and oil stained almost black. Mag is very good with no chips or dents in the bottom. Bore is a little faded with light wear. 4-42362 BS26 (2,000-3,000)

*LUGER 1936 KRIEGHOFF. SN 6594. Cal. 9mm. 4″ Mauser unnumbered replacement bbl with an Eagle proof on the right side. Narrow border brown plastic grips, center toggle stamped with anchor & initials “HK” in the u shape of anchor. Below anchor is stamped “KRIEGHOFF SUHL”, and “1936” date stamped on chamber. “Krieghoff Eagle/2” on right side of receiver and frame rail. Stock lug has been ground off. All numbered parts are matching, except the sideplate is mismatched and the mag which is extruded with an aluminum bottom. The side of mag has Eagle/36 proofs. CONDITION: The gun has been restored except for the side plate and bbl, which retain the orig finish. Blue is approx 95% overall, and straw is about 75%. Grips are excellent with no chips or cracks. Mag body is worn with a few areas of light pitting and the aluminum bottom is excellent with a couple minor dings. The bore is sharp with light wear. It’s a nice looking example of a Luger that was made for the Luftwaffe. 4-42352 BS22 (2,000-3,000)

*LUGER 1942 MAUSER BANNER POLICE EAGLE L. SN 3980Y. Cal. 9mm. 4″ bbl. Checkered walnut grips, Mauser banner logo on center toggle link, “1942” date on chamber, Eagle “N” proof on left receiver, right side of receiver has Eagle “L” proof, checkered walnut grips, black bottom FXO mag. All numbered parts are matching. CONDITION: Gun has been refinished. The refinished blue is about 85% with most of the wear on the bbl and the right frame rail. Grips are worn and have a few deep dings. Mag body is excellent with the bottom having very few minor chips and a crack all the way through the left side. Bore is dull and worn. This gun was possibly a side arm for a German policeman in WWII. 4-42356 BS18 (1,500-2,500)

*UNIT MARKED SIMSON & Co SUHL LUGER. SN 5311. Cal 9mm. 4″ bbl. SIMSON & Co/SUHL” on center toggle link. Eagle/6 and Eagle/33 proofs on right receiver, checkered walnut Nazi proofed era replacement grips that are mismatched, Holdopen is missing, most parts have small Eagle/6 Simson proofs, wood bottom mag with numbers that do not match on wood bottom. All other numbered parts are matching. Front grip strap unit marked “N.Za.K.43”. One other Simson example is known to be marked by the same unit. CONDITION: Retains about 60% orig blue with scattered light pitting and a few areas of deep pitting. Orig bright blue remains on the toggle area. Grips are worn with nicks & chips. Mag body has light pitting and the wood bottom is worn with some dings & nicks. Bore is worn with light pitting. An unusual and rare unit mark on an orig Simson Luger. 4-42348 BS37 (2,000-4,000)

*1933 KADETTE INSTITUTE REWORK DWM LUGER. SN 6398H. Cal. 9 mm. 4″ bbl. DWM scroll on center toggle link, recently added “KI./1933” on chamber. Checkered walnut grips, all numbered parts are matching except for the wood bottom mag, some of the parts, including the bbl and frame have been renumbered. This started out as a mismatched DWM Military, that has recently been converted to an all matching KI 1933 Luger. CONDITION: Blue is about 95%, and has a mix of orig & recent blue. The gun has been restrawed to near new, but the color is faint. Grips are worn with minor chips & dings. Mag body is excellent with an area of minor pitting on the spine and some chips and dings on the wood bottom. Bore is bright and sharp. A nice recreation of a desirable Luger creation. 4-42345 BS25 (4,000-6,000)

*RARE MAUSER K DATE S/42 LUGER SUB VARIATION 3. SN 6580. Cal. 9mm. 4-3/4″ bbl. “K” above chamber (K was the code for 1934), “S”/42 on center toggle link, “B90” & “S81” proofs on right receiver, “B90” on bottom of receiver lug, orig matching numbered mag. All numbered parts are matching except for the grips & firing pin is unnumbered. Gothic “S” on almost all parts. The above “K” code was used rather than the actual year dates as the manufacturing of these guns was in violation of the Versailles Treaty in 1934. The “K” date is one of the rarest Germany Military Luger variations. CONDITION: Retains about 80% orig blue and about 60% orig straw with areas of light scattered pitting overall. Grips are lightly worn, showing nice wood grain, and the left grip has a large chip missing under the safety lever. Grip screws retain about 60% of orig fire blue. Mag is excellent with a slight scuff on the aluminum bottom. Bore is worn with light pitting. Original “K” dates with orig mags are very hard to find. 4-42358 BS30 (4,000-6,000)

*MAUSER G DATE S/42 LUGER WITH HOLSTER. SN 4230D. Cal. 9mm. 4″ bbl. Marked on the center toggle link is “S/42” (which is the code for Mauser). The “G” marking on the chamber was the code Germany used for the 1935 date. The code was used at that time, rather than the date, as they would have been in violation of the Versailles Treaty which made it illegal for Germany to manufacture Military weapons. German Military “Eagle/211 & S92” acceptance proofs on right receiver, checkered walnut grips, all numbered parts match including the orig matching numbered “Eagle/211” proofed mag, with orig brown military issue holster dated 1938, and an original black bottom FXO mag and is proofed “Eagle/37”. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining about 97% orig blue, and 90% straw. Grip straps are slightly faded, grips are sharp with faint wood grain. Mag is excellent and the matching numbers are totally original. Bore is bright and sharp. Holster is very nice with light wear and a few minor scattered scuffs. It is missing the flap for the take down tool. The extra mag is in excellent condition with not chips or cracks in the plastic bottom. Is a nice looking WWII issue Luger rig. 4-38715 BS6 (2,500-4,000)

*MAUSER G DATE S/42 LUGER. SN 4718E. Cal. 9mm. 4″ bbl. “G” (G was code for 1935) stamped on top of chamber and “S/42” on center toggle link, checkered walnut grips are unnumbered all numbered parts are matching, unnumbered field replacement hold open, Eagle/63 Germany acceptance proofs on right side of receiver, proper Eagle/63 proofed aluminum bottom mag that is not matching to the gun. The above “G” code was used rather than the actual year dates as the manufacturing of these guns was in violation of the Versailles Treaty in 1935. CONDITION: Gun retains about 90% orig blue, and 70% orig straw. Grips are worn with some chips and scuffs, mag is excellent, with a small gouge on one side of aluminum bottom. Bore is slightly worn with very minor pitting. This is a nice orig “G” date Luger. 4-42353 BS34 (2,500-3,500)

*1937 MAUSER BANNER LATVIAN LUGER. SN 6975V. Cal. 9mm. 4″ bbl. Mauser Banner logo on center toggle link, “1937” date stamped on chamber, Oberndorf proof on left side of receiver, proper “V” suffix serial number, checkered walnut grips, left grip is matching, right is a unnumbered Mauser ordinance replacement. All numbered parts matching except for Eagle/37 proofed Mauser mag with replacement wood bottom. CONDITION: Gun retains about 65% orig blue with scattered areas of light pitting, straw is about 30%. Grips are well worn with chips and dings and the right grip has a long crack towards the front running about 1/2 the length of the grip. Mag is excellent with a small chip in the wood bottom. Bore is well worn with very light pitting. This is a good example of a rare Mauser contract Luger 4-42354 BS24 (2,500-3,500)

*MAUSER 1937 S/42 LUGER. SN 8646. Cal. 9mm. 4″ bbl. “S/42” (code for Mauser) on center toggle link, “1937” date on top of chamber, matching numbered checkered walnut grips, Eagle/63 German Military acceptance proofs on right side of receiver. All numbered parts are matching, except for proper aluminum bottom Eagle/63 proofed mag. CONDITION: Retains about 97% blue with most of the blue wear on the lower side of the sideplate with an area that could have been exposed to blood or possibly a flame. Grips are lightly worn with a small chip on the lower front of the left grip, grip screws retain almost all of the orig blue. Mag has blued body and is excellent with a few dents in the spine. Bore is bright and sharp. It is a very nice all orig WWII Military issue Luger. 4-42355 BS27 (2,000-3,000)

*1940 DUTCH MAUSER BANNER-GERMAN ARMY. SN 2879V. Cal. 9mm. 4″ bbl. Mauser banner on center toggle link, “1940” date on chamber, Mauser “Oberndorf” proof on left receiver, “EAGLE/655”, and “NAZI” era German military acceptance proofs on the right receiver. It is a proper “V” suffix serial number. “RUST” (Dutch for safe) marked safety. Checkered walnut grips, mismatched aluminum bottom mag. All numbered parts are matching except for aluminum bottom mag. Six hundred Lugers of this configuration were diverted to the German military after the invasion of Holland. CONDITION: Professionally restored to new condition, blue and straw are virtually like new. Grips are sharp with a few minor dings and scuffs. Grip screws retain about 95% fire blue. Mag is excellent with light wear on the body and minor dings on the aluminum bottom. Bore is slightly worn. A nice looking example of a rare Dutch variation. 4-42346 BS14 (2,000-3,000)

*EXTRAORDINARY MAUSER BYF 41 LUGER RIG. SN 2551Y. Cal. 9mm. 4″ bbl. “byf” stamped above center toggle link, “41” above chamber, Eagle/655 proofs on right receiver All numbered parts have orig matching numbers, right down to the grips and firing pin. Checkered walnut grips, with black bottom Eagle/37 proofed FXO mags and proper Eagle/655 proofed takedown tool in a “JKh/41” stamped over an “Eagle/WaA927” proof black leather holster with “P.O 8” stamped on right back side. CONDITION: Gun is all orig retaining about 98% blue. Grips are lightly worn with a few minor dings and show light wood grain. Mags are excellent retaining about 98% blue on the bodies and the black bottoms are excellent with only minor dings and no cracks. Takedown tool is also excellent retaining about 95% of orig finish. Holster is solid, the orig black finish on the front retains about 70% of its orig color, it has never been died as the stitching is still white. Mag pouch and back has faded to brown. Bore is sharp and shiny. This is a totally orig and complete Luger rig as it would have been issued to a German soldier in WWII and is in great condition. 4-44315 BS52 (3,000-5,000)

*LUGER Ku 41-42 WITH HOLSTER. SN 4411. Cal. 9mm. 4″ bbl. Stamped with “41” dated on chamber, and “42” on center toggle link (the 42 is a code for Mauser). The “Ku” markings have been recently added. Checkered walnut grips with matching numbers, and an original FXO Eagle/37 proofed black plastic bottom mag. All numbered parts are matching (some have been re-numbered to match). Some parts including bbl and trigger are un-numbered. Gun has been dip re-blued. Black leather holster is marked “jvf/1941” and “P.08”. CONDITION: Dip re-blued to virtually 100%. Grips are lightly worn and oil stained with some minor chips and faint wood grain showing through. Mag body retains 99% orig blue and the black plastic bottom is near new with a very minor chip and no cracks. Bore is lightly worn with very light pitting. Holster is worn and scuffed with about 70% of the orig black finish remaining, and the top flap has some stitching separated in the middle, but a very good looking holster. This is a Mauser that has been refinished to look like a Luger. 4-42347 BS32 (1,500-2,500)

LUGER SNAIL DRUM MAGAZINE WITH EARLY TELESCOPING WINDING LEVER WITH DUST COVER. DRUM LOADING TOOL AND OILER/ CLEANER. SN NSN. Early snail drum is numbered 57124 on base and 663394 on top, and is fitted with dust cover. Loading tool with large hollow handle is marked with crowned “S” proof. Also included is steel oiler with screw-in cleaning rod. CONDITION: Very fine, drum retaining most of its original blue, silvered on edges. Dust cover retains most of its lacquer with some slight rusting. Loading tool also retains most of its blue with some cleaning and pinprick pitting on one side. Cleaner/ oiler is excellent. 4-42484 MGM220 (2,000-3,000)

TYPE II LUGER SNAIL DRUM MAGAZINE WITH LOADING TOOL, DUST COVER, AND CLEANING ROD/ OILER. SN NSN. Typical later production snail drum with folding handle, SN 172226 on top and bottom, is also stamped with B/N and comes with dust cover. Later loading tool with smaller diameter handle has 3-ring mark as well as crowned “PL” proof. Oiler/ cleaning rod is also included. CONDITION: Excellent, all pieces retaining nearly all their orig blue, only slightly silvered on high edges. Dust cover retains 70% orig lacquer. A truly exceptional snail drum. 4-42485 MGM221 (2,000-3,000)

*LUGER DWM 1920 CARBINE WITH STOCK. SN 105. Cal. 30. 11-3/4″ bbl with adjustable rear sight and long front sight ring. Grip safety, DWM scroll on center link, long frame, front frame extension is crudely added with a reinforcing screw in addition to crude welding. Bbl and receiver have matching numbers, frame is unnumbered and small parts are either unnumbered or mismatched, which is common on this model. “MADE IN GERMANY” on left side of frame. Crown/N proof on left side of receiver. Checkered walnut grips, checkered walnut forearm with sling swivel, checkered walnut stock with serrated hard rubber buttplate. Mag with plain wood bottom and unnumbered. CONDITION: Blue and straw have been professionally restored and appear about 99% new. Bore is bright and sharp. Forearm checkering is sharp, the wood has a few minor dings & chips. Grips are worn and oil stained. Checkering on stock is worn with minor light scuff marks and light gouges, attaching iron lever and straw on attaching iron are near mint. Buttplate is excellent. Mag body has light pitting overall, wood bottom has light nicks & scuffs. The carbine model is a necessary addition to any Luger collection. 4-42339 BS42 (6,000-10,000)

*LUGER DWM 1920 COMMERCIAL LONG BARREL WITH HOLSTER. SN 4650A. Cal. 9mm 15-3/4″” bbl with adjustable rear artillery style sight with fine tune feature with no proofs or serial numbers. DWM scroll on center toggle link, Crown/N proof on left receiver, checkered walnut grips, brown plastic bottom 1929 Swiss mag. All numbered parts are matching with the side plate and rear toggle link having been renumbered to match. The front toggle link is an unnumbered replacement. Contemporary light brown leather holster is stamped “100/The George Lawrence Company/Portland.Oregon.USA/9MM/LU/16”. Long bbls were typically added to commercial Lugers by American retailers. CONDITION: Gun retains about 95% orig blue, and the bbl is about 50% orig blue, about 65% straw. Grips are worn and oil stained with some chips and gouges. Mag is near mint. Bore is sharp and slightly faded. Holster is excellent with light wear and normal scuffs from moderate use. A unique long bbl Luger and holster combo. 4-42360 BS39 (2,500-4,000)

Revised: 9/30/2011

Additional Information: This exact pistol is listed by number in “The Mauser Parabellum 1930-1946” by Don Hollock and Joop van de Kant, pages 437 and 4543 and is 1 of 25 in this series. Only 4 being recorded as existing.

*RARE DWM 1920 STOEGER AMERICAN EAGLE SAFE AND LOADED. SN 8717 U. 30 cal, 4″ bbl. “DWM” scroll on center toggle link. American Eagle crest above chamber and “GERMANY” and “A.F. STOEGER INC/NEW YORK.” on the right receiver. Crown/N proof on the left receiver and on bottom of bbl “U” suffix 4-digit serial number and “GERMANY” mark on front of frame. Having checkered walnut grips. “GERMANY” stamped on wood bottom of magazine. All numbered parts are matching. CONDITION: Very Fine. Retains about 90% original blue with most of the wear being on the right frame rail and rear grip strap. Straw appears to be in near new condition. Grips have light wear and are oil stained with very faint wood grain still showing. Magazine body has scattered very light pitting and the wood bottom has some minor nicks and dings. Bore is bright and sharp. A rare, all matching, American Eagle variation. 4-44136 (7,000-9,000)

*DWM 1906 AMERICAN EAGLE LUGER. SN 67277. Cal. 30 Luger. Standard configuration with 4-3/4″ tapered bbl, grip safety, wide trigger. All parts except magazine are correctly numbered and crown N proofed. Extractor is marked “Loaded”. Dense walnut grips are unnumbered. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining 96% blue, slightly silvered on sharp edges. Sear boss on sideplate is silvered to 50%. Straw of safety lever discolored at base. Area of light cleaning on right side of magazine release and trigger. Grips show some wear, and re-checkering on bottom left. Markings have been filled with gold color (easily removed with acetone). Bright, excellent bore. Tin-plated magazine has been engine turned on sides and back. Bottom of walnut base plug has been smoothed and refinished. A fine example of this classic Luger; it could use a good cleaning. 4-40343 MGM6 (3,000-5,000)

*DWM 1906 AMERICAN EAGLE 4-3/4″. SN 45531. Cal. 30. 4-3/4″ bbl. Grip safety, DWM scroll on center toggle link, American Eagle crest above chamber. “GERMANY” export stamped below serial number on frame. Checkered walnut grips, proper plain bottom wood mag. All numbered parts are matching. CONDITION: Retains about 97% orig blue, and 90% orig straw. Grips are lightly worn with a few minor chips & dings. Mag is excellent with a few areas of corrosion on the body. Bore is lightly worn and faded. Nice looking original American Eagle Luger. 4-42328 BS40 (2,000-3,000)

*DWM 1920 COMMERCIAL LUGER WITH UNUSUAL GRIP SAFETY. SN 8572 i. Cal. 7.62 mm. 3-3/4″ Barrel. Standard configuration except for grip safety. Unnumbered wood base plug magazine and firing pin. Toggle assembly has number (on rear link, other parts are unnumbered), otherwise all numbers match and are correctly placed, including grips. Crown N proofs are on central link, receiver, and bbl. CONDITION: Excellent, as refinished. Appears to be an exceptionally well done restoration, or possible arsenal recondition, as most 1920 commercials were. Receiver and frame show excellent quality polish over some slight pitting, with slightly rounded corners. Bbl appears to be new. Grip checkering is sharp and clean. All blued parts show only slight edge wear, as does straw. There are a few fairly heavy nicks on right rear of frame. Bore is mint. 4-42617 MGM159 (1,500-2,000)

*UNIQUE CONSECUTIVE SN PAIR 1938 MAUSER BANNER COMMERCIAL LUGERS. SN 6999 V/ 7000V. 9 mm, 4″ bbl. Gun 6999 has Mauser banner on center toggle link. “1938” date on chamber. Obendorf proof on left side of receiver. All numbered parts are matching except checkered walnut grips and the hold open. Magazine is an Eagle/37 proofed “fxo”, plain aluminum bottom extruded magazine. Gun 7000 has Mauser banner on center toggle link, “1938” date on chamber. Obendorf proof on left side of receiver and on some small parts. All numbered parts are matching except checkered walnut grips. Unnumbered, extruded, aluminum bottom “fxo” magazine. CONDITION: Guns have been professionally restored to near new condition. Restoration would almost pass for original if not for a few areas of blued over pits on internal surfaces. Color of blue and straw is almost perfect. Grips are sharp with a few minor dings and nicks. Magazine bodies retain 95% blue and the aluminum bottoms are excellent with very minor nicks/dings. The bores are generally sharp with some light pitting. An interesting pair of consecutive commercial Mauser banners. 4-44133, 4-44134 BS66 (6,000-8,000)

*SPECTACULAR CONDITION LUGER 1923 DWM COMMERCIAL. SN 89408. Cal. 30. 4″ bbl. DWM scroll on center toggle link, walnut grips, commercial “Crown/N” proofs on bbl and receiver, proper wood bottom un-numbered mag. All numbered parts are matching. “GERMANY EXPORTS” stamped on front of frame under serial number. CONDITION: Near new condition, almost 100% orig blue, straw is 98%. Checkered walnut grips are sharp with only a few light minor nicks, the grips retain their orig color with no oil stains, grip screws appear new, beautiful fire blue. The mag has a light patina on the body and the wood bottom appears to be in new condition with no chips or cracks. Bore is bright and sharp. This gun is in pristine condition and about as close to show room new as you can find for a Luger. 4-42341 BS11 (2,000-3,000)

Revised: 9/30/2011

Additional Information: Page 350 of “The Mauser Parabellum 1930-1945” states that this pistol is from the First Batch of Police Guns 33V – 1332V with a total of 90 shipped between 1930 and 1934.

*RARE EARLY MAUSER/ DWM OBERNDORF LUGER WITH HOLSTER AND CAPTURE PAPERS. SN 1204V. Cal. 9 mm. This scarce, early Mauser production Luger using leftover DWM parts mixed with new Mauser parts, is one routed to early Nazi police use, and is fitted with sear safety; a Prussian state requirement dating from 1933. Kenyon in LUGERS AT RANDOM estimates 500, at most, of these were produced. Still in THIRD REICH LUGERS estimates a production of approximately 300. This example has high polish DWM toggle assembly, frame, and side-plate. Bbl and receiver appear to be Mauser production with distinctive early machining of front sight band. Unique to this particular group of Lugers is a large crowned U-proof on side of receiver. SN of this specimen, 1204V, puts it toward the end of the estimated production numbers of this type which appears were made immediately after the Stoeger contract which used leftover American Eagle receivers. Trigger, take-down lever, and ejector exhibit brightly strawed color usually found in early Mauser production. Tinned wood based magazine is numbered 6216. Black early police style holster is marked “Franz Cobau Berlin 1935” with sunburst with “K”. It is also marked “S. B.” and with matted out SN “7505”. Another number which appears to be “8104” has been scraped away, and no. “1204” stamped in its place. Pistol and holster are accompanied by original capture papers dated 17 November ’45, in the name of John Authier listing “1 – Luger, GER no. 1204”, “1- Holster”, and “1- Clip”. PROVENANCE: Capture papers. CONDITION: Fine. Metal retains 75 – 80% orig blue, silvered on muzzle band, portions of bbl, and other high points. Grip straps are mostly brown. There is some pinprick pitting through straw on bottom of safety lever and right side of trigger. Grips show considerable wear. Bore is excellent. Magazine is fine. Holster is fine, mostly black, but flap and magazine compartment are turning brown. Capture papers are foxed and creased. A scarce, honest, early Nazi Luger, as brought back by returning G.I. 4-41830 MGM57 (2,000-3,000)

*DWM 1906 COMMERCIAL 4 INCH BARREL LUGER. SN 488883. Cal. 9mm. 4″ bbl. DWM scroll on front toggle link. “BUG” proofs on receiver, bbl and some small parts, checkered walnut grips, and grip safety. All numbered parts are matching except mag with wooden bottom. It does not have a “GERMANY” export stamp. This gun was probably a war souvenir as it was not manufactured for export from Germany CONDITION: Gun retains about 98% of the orig blue and about 95% straw. There is some flaking on the right frame rails. Grips are lightly worn with minor chips and dings, wood grain is still visible. Mag body is excellent with a few areas of pitting and the wood bottom has some gouges, scuffs & chips. Bore is lightly worn but still bright. It’s a rare early commercial Luger in nice orig condition. 4-42329 BS41 (3,000-5,000)

*MAUSER 42 BANNER COMMERICAL LUGER. SN 8254Y. Cal. 9mm. 4″ bbl. Mauser Banner logo on center toggle link, “42” date above chamber, Eagle/N commercial proofed on left side of receiver, proper “Y” suffix serial number, narrow border black plastic grips that are post war reproductions, unnumbered aluminum bottom mag. All numbered parts are matching except for the toggle pin. Appears to have been arsenal dip blued except for the take down lever, that retains the orig blue. CONDITION: Blue is about 98%. Grips are well worn and have shrunk slightly. Mag is in excellent orig condition. Bore is sharp but slightly faded with very light pitting. 4-42359 BS28 (2,500-3,500)

*CUSTOM 22 CALIBER LUGER 1917 ERFURT SPLIT RECEIVER CONVERSION WITH WOOD STOCK. SN 4898. Cal. 22. 6-1/4″ bbl. Erfurt logo on center toggle link, “1917” date on chamber, German proofs on receiver frame and bbl. Receiver has been split, and gun has been re-barreled in 22 caliber, orig non-matching wood bottom mag contains a 22 cal. mag inserted into the 9 mm body, and walnut checkered grips, fitted with a contemporary Luger artillery style wood stock that is unnumbered. All numbered parts are matching. This is a unique one of a kind functioning 22 conversion that was made by an expert gunsmith. CONDITION: Fine, retains 97% contemporary finish with 50% straw. Walnut grips are worn and there is an indent on the right grip where a small missing plaque was fitted. Wood stock is in near new condition. Mag body is excellent with some chips & dings on the wood bottom, with near mint bore. This is a very unique custom Luger that would make an excellent small caliber shooter. 4-42338 BS7 (1,000-2,000)

*SCARCE FACTORY ENGRAVED PRE-WAR WALTHER PPK SEMI-AUTO PISTOL. SN 285984K. Cal. 7.65 mm (32 ACP). Blue finish with 3-1/4″ bbl, fixed sights and orig mottled brown composition 1-pc grip with Walther banner at top on each side. Pistol is beautifully engraved in typical pre-war German oak leaf & acorn patterns with stippled background. It has full coverage engraving on slide and exposed areas of the frame. Sides of trigger are engraved to match. Slide has usual Walther markings on left side with an eagle “N” proof mark on right side. Bbl boss of frame engraved in diamond patterns in exposed area of ejection port and also has an eagle “N” proof. Toe of front strap is engraved in relief intertwined initials that appear to be “AF” whose identity is unknown. Accompanied by one orig flat base magazine with engraved base plate. CONDITION: Very fine. Overall retains about all of its fine orig factory finish with faint sharp edge wear. Grip is sound and crisp with faint diamond point wear. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore with a ring about 1-1/2″ from muzzle. Magazine is equally new. 4-44129 (4,500-6,500)

*RARE MAUSER HSC WARTIME PRODUCTION PRIZE PISTOL. SN 872672. Cal. 7.65 mm (32 ACP). Standard HSC with 3-1/4″ bbl that has eagle “N” proof on right side of the lug, last three digits of SN on bottom of lug, along with three intertwined “RW” proofs. Inside recess of slide has the same “RW” proof along with an “N” proof. No other proof marks were observed on the pistol. Finish of the slide & frame is high luster blue with fixed sights on the slide and it is mounted with 2-pc unmarked black composition grips. Inside grips are marked with the numbers “2228/2” and “2229/2” along with the initials “ejo” and a stylized intertwined initial that appears to be “MD/S”. Left side of slide has usual Mauser banner and Mauser roll markings filled with gold paint. Left top side of slide is inlaid in gold “Meister Schieben”. The “b” is actually pronounced as a double “S”, ie. “Schiessen”, which translates to “Master Shooter” or “Top Shot”. Left side of front web of trigger guard is inlaid in gold “1941” and the large initials “W.M.” apparently the year the prize was awarded and the initials of the person who won it. Accompanied by one steel base finger rest magazine. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus. Overall retains virtually all of its orig factory high polish blue with only some slight thinning and a few small nicks on front strap. Magazine is equally fine. Grips are equally fine with some minor box wear on right side and show crisp diamond points. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 4-44130 JR86 (3,000-4,000)

*RARE WARTIME PRODUCTION DURAL FRAME WALTHER PPK SEMI-AUTO PISTOL. SN 428739K. Cal. 7.65 mm (32 ACP). Blue finish with 3-1/4″ bbl, fixed sights and standard markings on slide. Right side of frame has the SN & an eagle “N” proof on the frame bbl boss visible through the ejection port. Slide also has an eagle “N” proof below ejection port. Mounted with black composition Walther banner 1-pc grip. Accompanied by one flat base magazine. Wartime produced PPKs with Dural frame and milled finish are quite scarce and seldom encountered especially those civilian models that are not government agency marked as most of the production went to the German military. CONDITION: Very fine to extremely fine. Overall retains about 96-97% strong orig blue on the slide and a plummy anodized finish on the frame. Both frame & slide have the wartime milled finish. Grip is sound showing light diamond point wear. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. 4-44128 JR85 (1,500-2,500)

*SCARCE SIG MODEL P210-2 SEMI-AUTO PISTOL. SN P306723. Cal. 9 mm Luger. 2-tone matte finish with blued bbl and browned frame. It has 4-3/4″ bbl with fixed sights and the Swiss cross & shield just in front of rear sight. Mounted with orig checkered black composition grips and the right side of frame is marked “SIG ARMS INC. TYSONS CORNER VIRGINIA”. Accompanied by its orig blue foam lined hinged lid box, owner’s manual, safety pamphlet and its orig factory target dated “1983”. Also accompanying are a total of five orig single column P210 magazines, an orig Sig P210 loading aid and an orig unused light brown leather holster with orig shoulder strap. The Sig P210 is one of the world’s finest semi-auto pistols, virtually hand fitted with internal rails and was employed by Switzerland’s military & police departments for many years. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus, appears to be new & unfired retaining virtually all of its orig factory finish with no discernible flaws. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. Magazines have magic marker “210” on their right sides, otherwise appear unused. Box foam lining has collapsed, otherwise box is also fine. Holster is new in the orig wrapper, shoulder strap is also new. 4-42422 JR71 (2,000-3,000)

Revised: 9/26/2011

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*COLT ALL AMERICAN MODEL 2000 SEMI-AUTO PISTOL. SN PF04556. Cal. 9mm. 4-1/2″ bbl. Standard front and rear sight with white dots. Slide has raised serrated 1/2″ rib across top. Left side is marked “Colt All American/Model 2000” followed by rampant Colt logo. Right side is marked “Double Action/9mm”. Polymer frame is marked on left side “Colt’s Pt. Fa., Mfg. Co./Hartford, CT., U.S.A./Pats. Pend.”. Checkered front and rear straps with hard rubber checkered grips with silver Colt insignia. Accompanied with two original magazines. PROVENANCE: Dr. Charles Bradley, Lubbock, TX. CONDITION: As new and appears test fired only. Gun retains virtually all its original factory finish with just a couple minor handling marks. Mechanics are crisp with bright, shiny new bore. Accompanied with is original factory blue hard case and owners’ manual. 9-21224 (400-700)

*RARE COLT MODEL 1905 SEMI-AUTO PISTOL CUT FOR SHOULDER STOCK. SN 1234. Cal. 45 ACP. Blue finish with 5″ bbl, fixed sights and mounted with diamond checkered walnut grip panels. Left side of slide has standard markings including patent dates through 1905 and the rampant Colt in a circle at the rear. Back strap is slotted for the very rare leather & metal shoulder stock/holster, unfortunately which is missing. Accompanied by one orig unmarked all blue magazine. Only about 6,100 of these rare pistols were produced in the period 1905-1911 with very few of that number slotted for the shoulder stock. They are rarely found today and even more rare to be found with high orig finish. CONDITION: Very fine. Overall retains about 88-90% strong orig factory blue with some fine surface pitting and discoloration on right front side of slide, otherwise shows only sharp edge & high point wear with a series of small dings just above slide stop. Right side of slide has a hairline crack at the right front top edge of the wedge slot. Hammer retains most of its orig case colors, turned dark. Grips are sound with a few chipped & mashed diamonds showing moderate wear with about 50% orig varnish. Magazine is fine with about 60% thin blue. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bore. 4-42522 JR20 (3,500-5,000)

*COLT MODEL 1905 45 AUTOMATIC PISTOL. SN 1163. Cal. 45 rimless smokeless. Bbl length is 5″, with early style snub hammer, finely checkered and varnished grips, blued finish with case colored hammer. Standard model with later markings on the slide having the 1905 patent date. CONDITION: Fine. 70-80% orig blue with areas of the slide and grip straps fading to a smooth patina and fine scratches on upper surfaces of the slide. Hammer has 70% case colors. Grips have good checkering with light handling marks near the butt. Proper magazine with thinning blue. Crisp mechanics. Bore has strong rifling with frosted appearance. 4-42398 DS15 (3,000-5,000)

*EXTREMELY RARE COLT MODEL 1911 SPECIAL ARMY SEMI-AUTO PISTOL. SN 8. Cal. 45 ACP. Exceedingly rare Colt pistol with only a total of 15 having been made in early 1911 for test trials. Pistol has all the appearances of a Model 1911 with 5″ bbl that has the two locking ribs on the top not having been cut all the way around as with the earlier Model 1910. Bbl is altogether unmarked on the top or sides of the lug but has a small “C” at the rear face of the bbl extension and on rear face of the bbl lug. Slide is marked on left side “PATENTED / APR. 20. 1897. SEPT. 9. 1902. DEC. 19. 1905.” and “COLT’S PT. F.A. MFG. CO. / HARTFORD, CT. U.S.A.” and has the rampant Colt in a circle at left rear end. Right side of slide is marked “AUTOMATIC COLT / CALIBRE 45 RIMLESS SMOKELESS”. Frame is unmarked except for the SN on left side of frame just forward of the slide lock pin hole. Hammer has a long wide checkered spur with a short grip safety and straight spring housing with lanyard loop. Thumb safety, slide lock and spring tube are hand checkered. Trigger, hammer, thumb safety & slide lock are all high polished fire blued as are the grip screws and right end of the magazine latch. Magazine latch is 1st type with dimpled lock. Trigger is smooth on its face. Pistol is mounted with small diamond checkered walnut grips that have a “T” stamped inside each grip. Accompanied by one all blue lanyard loop magazine with pinned base. This small group of pistols was produced by Colt for the test trials of 1911. It isn’t clear exactly which pistols were actually used in the test trials or, if in fact, all 15 of them were used. According to U.S. Military Automatic Pistols 1894-1920, Meadows, this pistol, SN “8”, was sent by Colt to the Ordnance Dept. destined for Maj. Gen. Leonard Wood. Serial number “7” was shipped to Gen. William Crozier, Chief of Ordnance and SN “9” was intended for Secretary of War Dickinson. Apparently Gen. Wood & Secretary Dickinson declined serial numbers “8” & “9”, which were then resold to Albert Foster, Jr. in July 1911. This rare pistol and the other surviving pistols from that first production run are directly responsible for the adoption of the venerable Model 1911 which, in one form or another, is still being produced today and, in some areas of the world, is still being used by military forces. The opportunity to own such a historic firearm rarely ever presents itself and then for only a fleeting moment. CONDITION: Very fine. Overall retains virtually all of a spectacular professionally restored finish with strong bright blue on slide, frame, bbl & magazine and brilliant fire blue on the trigger, thumb safety, hammer & slide lock. Grips are new manufactured with small diamonds. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 4-42612 JR125 (25,000-35,000)

*RARE 1ST USMC CONTRACT COLT 1911 SEMI-AUTO MILITARY PISTOL. SN 3668. Cal. 45 ACP. This pistol was part of the 1st USMC Contract in 1912. All blue finish with unmarked 5″ bbl, usual slide markings with last patent date on left side “1911”. It has the rampant Colt in a circle at left rear end and is marked “MODEL OF 1911 U.S. ARMY” on the right side. It has orig fixed sights with thin blade half moon front sight and rnd topped V-notch rear sight. Top of hammer slot at the rear of the slide is stamped with a tiny “H”. Top of frame, by the disconnector, is stamped “H4”. It has short spur grip safety and flat mainspring housing and is fitted with reproduction large diamond checkered walnut grips. Left forward side of frame is marked “UNITED STATES PROPERTY” and has the “WGP” (Maj. Walter G. Penfield) inspector cartouche. SN is located on right forward side of frame. Accompanied by one 2-tone lanyard loop magazine. CONDITION: Very fine to extremely fine. Overall retains virtually all of an outstanding professionally restored finish with bright Colt style blue. Polishing for the restoration is extremely fine with very high luster. Grips appear new with no discernible flaws. Magazine, also professionally restored has one area of pitting on right side. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore, probably unfired since restoration. 4-42620 JR75 (2,000-3,000)

*COLT COMMERCIAL MODEL 1911 LEND-LEASE (?). SN C17293. Cal. 45 ACP. Standard configuration and markings for government model with C prefix number 1913 slide date, additionally stamped with Birmingham nitro proofs on bbl, and with view marks at left rear of slide, and left side of frame under safety lever. Pistol has one 7-shot magazine with lanyard loop. CONDITION: Fine, retaining approx 50 – 60% orig blue, considerably silvered and browned on slide and grip straps. Walnut grips are fine showing considerable wear of checkering. Magazine is mostly gray brown and shows considerably cleaned oxidation. Front sight is missing. Bore is excellent. All other mechanics are fine. A fine old war horse that came back from “over there.” 4-42097 MGM19 (1,500-2,500)

*EXTRAORDINARILY RARE ONE MILLIONTH GOLD PLATED PRESENTATION REMINGTON RAND MODEL 1911A1 SEMI-AUTO MILITARY PISTOL. SN 1000000. Cal. 45 ACP. Full gold plated finish with standard slide & frame markings, fixed sights and full checkered brown composition Keyes Fiber grips and gold plated grip screws. Accompanied by one full gold plated magazine with “S” code (Scovill) on the toe. This pistol is without military proofs or acceptance stamps. Remington Rand made two gold plated pistols, this one whose presentation is not known, and the other SN 1915082 which was presented to the High Standard Mfg. Co. in appreciation for the bbls they supplied to Remington Rand. This information is contained in U.S. Military Automatic Pistols 1920-1945, Meadows, and is pictured, in three views, on p. 96. It is also pictured as Color Plate 6 in the back of the book, along with the High Standard presentation pistol. Accompanied by its orig walnut presentation stand that has an inscribed brass plaque on top front “1,000,000th PISTOL CALIBER .45 M1911 A1 / MANUFACTURED BY / REMINGTON RAND INC. SYRACUSE, N.Y.”. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to obtain an extraordinarily rare WWII pistol that is truly one of a kind. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus, new & unfired. Overall retains all of its orig factory gold plating. Grips are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. Stand is equally new. 4-42614 JR77 (8,500-12,500)

Revised: 9/8/2011

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: This exact pistol is pictured in R. Scott Meadows book on pg 129.

*EXTREMELY RARE ITHACA PRESENTATION MODEL 1911A1 SEMI-AUTO MILITARY PISTOL. SN I.G.31. Cal. 45 ACP. According to U.S. Military Automatic Pistols 1920-1945, Meadows, after the completion & cancellation of Government contracts the Ithaca Gun Co. assembled 50 more pistols with high polish blue finish and no military inspector or acceptance marks. These rare pistols were serial numbered in the usual place on right sides of frames from 1 to 50, preceded by “I.G.”. This inscription & number was hand engraved. These “I.G.” pistols’ manufacturer is documented in a letter on Ithaca letterhead written by John McMorrow, Customer Service Dept. wherein he verifies that 50 such pistols were produced “mostly for presentation purposes, and serial numbered them from “I.G.-1 on up. All officials of the Ithaca Gun Company received one of these guns. Presentations were also made to members of the Ordinance (sic) Division directly concerned with the highly successful arrangement between Ithaca and the Ordinance (sic).” This pistol is all blue finish with high luster polish marked on left side of slide “ITHACA GUN CO., INC. / ITHACA, N.Y.”. There are no other markings on the slide. Sights are orig fixed type. Frame has the SN on right side and has small inspector initials “H”, “S” and “R” around the disconnector hole. Hammer is late type with serrated spur and it has a serrated mainspring housing. Mounted with full checkered brown composition Keyes Fiber grips with donuts. Bbl has a small “P” on left side of lug and a small “F” on right side and the bbl chamber area has been polished bright over the top. Accompanied by one “L” Code (M.S. Little) all blue WWII magazine. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus, probably unfired. Overall retains virtually all of its orig factory high polish blue with only very faint sharp edge wear. Grips & mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. Magazine is equally new. 4-42615 JR76 (6,000-8,000)

*SCARCE SPRINGFIELD ARMORY NATIONAL MATCH SEMI-AUTO MILITARY PISTOL. SN 1604838. Cal. 45 ACP. Parkerized finish with National Match bbl & bushing. Bbl is numbered to the frame. Slide is a Colt National Match slide with Colt markings on right side and the National Match part number on left side. Frame has the usual “UNITED STATES PROPERTY M1911A1” markings on right side over the SN with a small Ordnance wheel at right rear edge. Just forward of the slide lock pin hole is stamped with a large “SA” and overstamped “RIA” indicating that it was probably rebuilt at Rock Island Arsenal. Right front web of trigger guard is stamped “NM” and there is a large “T” just above the magazine release opening. Left side of frame has the inspector initials “FJA” (Lt. Col. F.J. Atwood) and a “P” proof just above magazine release. Top of the slide has a thick, serrated partridge front sight and a fully adjustable “KENSIGHT” rear sight that is marked “US” on left side of dovetail. Hammer is late style with serrated spur, it has a serrated arched mainspring housing and hand checkered front strap. Mounted with full checkered walnut grips and accompanied by two all blue WWII magazines, one “S” code (Scovill) and the other “L” code (Little). The “L” code magazine has the last four digits of the SN in electric pencil on the bottom right side. Accompanied by its orig DD Form 1149-4 “REQUISITION AND INVOICE / SHIPPING DOCUMENT” from the National Rifle Association of America (NRA) to Letterkenney Ordnance Depot which identifies this pistol by SN to be shipped to Mr. Edgar P. Erickson of Paramus, NJ. Form is dated Nov. 5, 1962. Total cost was $17.00. Authentic military National Match pistols rarely ever come to market. CONDITION: Extremely fine, all matching, has been fired but very little. Overall retains about all of its orig blackish arsenal Parkerized finish showing only very minor sharp edge wear. Magazines are equally new. Grips are crisp with very minor diamond point wear. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 4-42425 JR80 (2,000-3,500)

*REMINGTON RAND MODEL 1911A1 SEMI-AUTO MILITARY PISTOL. SN 1786540. (ADDITIONAL INFORMATION): Serial #1 is lightly penciled in top left corner of box lid. This is the original craft box for the gun. Cal. 45 ACP. Parkerized finish with 5″ all blued bbl with “P” proof on left side of the lug and an “F” on right side. Left side of slide has the standard 3rd type roll marking and right side of frame has usual “UNITED STATES PROPERTY M1911 A1 U.S. ARMY” roll marking above SN and a small Ordnance wheel at right rear edge. There are various small inspector initials on several parts. Left side of frame has the “FJA” (Lt. Col. F.J. Atwood) inspector initials above trigger relief cut and a small “P” proof below magazine release. Slide release, thumb safety, grip safety, bbl bushing & hammer are blued and it has a serrated mainspring housing. Pistol is mounted with full checkered brown composition Keyes Fiber grips. Accompanied by one all blued pinned base magazine with a “B” on the toe. Bottom front of frame is electric pencil with a 9-digit number. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Overall retains about 98% crisp, orig gray/green Parkerized finish with only light sharp edge wear and a few pin prick points of rust on left top edge of the slide. Grips are crisp, magazine is extremely fine, crisp mechanics, brilliant shiny bore. 4-42424 JR81 (1,250-1,750)

*FINE REMINGTON RAND MODEL 1911A1 SEMI-AUTO MILITARY PISTOL. SN 2404723. Cal. 45 ACP. Standard Parkerized finish with 5″ blued bbl and usual markings on slide & frame. Left side of frame has the “FJA” (Lt. Col. Frank J. Atwood) inspector initials above the trigger relief cut along with a small “P” proof below magazine release. Mounted with full checkered brown fiber stocks with small escutcheon rings and the Keyes Fiber Co. logo & mold numbers on inside. Accompanied by one orig all blue Risdon magazine. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus. Shows little evidence of use and overall retains about 97-98% strong orig gray/green Parkerized finish with slight muzzle edge wear and a couple of spots of sharp edge wear on slide. Body of bbl shows some thinning of blue. Grips are sound with a couple of minor mashed diamond points and light diamond point wear. Magazine, probably not orig to this pistol, shows moderate wear. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. 4-44131 JR25 (1,250-1,750)

*FINE ITHACA MODEL 1911A1 SEMI-AUTO MILITARY PISTOL. SN 1870664. Cal. 45 ACP. Parkerized finish with 5″ blued bbl that has a small “P” on left side of lug and a small “F” on right side of lug. Slide & frame have usual markings with a small Ordnance wheel at right rear side and the “FJA” (Lt. Col. F.J. Atwood) inspector initials on left side with a small “P” below magazine release. Mounted with full checkered brown composition grips with donuts and accompanied by an “S” code all blue WWII magazine. Additionally accompanied by a 2-pc Kraft colored cardboard colored box with Ithaca nomenclature on the top. While Ithaca pistols are not uncommon they are seldom found with high orig finish. CONDITION: Very fine to extremely fine. Overall retains 97-98% strong Parkerized finish. Grips are crisp with a couple of mashed diamonds and minor diamond point wear. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. Box is fine. 4-42427 JR73 (1,500-2,500)

*RARE COLT SERVICE MODEL ACE SEMI-AUTO PISTOL. SN SM5336. Cal. 22 LR. Parkerized finish with 5″ floating chamber bbl, standard front sight with serrated rear edge and fully adjustable target rear sight. Left side of slide has usual company information & patent dates with rampant Colt. Right side of slide is marked “COLT SERVICE MODEL ACE” in a diamond and “.22 LONG RIFLE”. Right side of frame has a small Ordnance wheel at rear edge and “UNITED STATES PROPERTY” above the SN. Left side of frame has the inspector initials “GHD” (Lt. Col. Guy H. Drewry). Mounted with full checkered brown composition with large donuts and is accompanied by one orig 1950s Service Model Ace magazine and a modern Kraft paper 2-pc box. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Overall retains virtually all of its crisp Parkerized finish with distinctive, darker temper line on front end of the slide. Grips are crisp showing very light diamond point wear. Magazine retains most of a custom black finish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore, may have been fired but if so, very little. Box is fine. 4-42426 JR72 (2,000-3,000)

Revised: 9/8/2011

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Serial #1 is lightly penciled in top left corner of box lid. This is the original craft box for the gun.

*EXTRAORDINARILY RARE REMINGTON RAND “DEMONSTRATION PISTOL” SERIAL NUMBER “1” MODEL 1911A1 SEMI-AUTO MILITARY PISTOL. SN 1. Cal. 45 ACP. Parkerized finish with 5″ all blued bbl having a large “P” on left side of lug and “HS” on right side of lug. Left side of slide is roll marked “REMINGTON RAND INC. / SYRACUSE, N.Y. U.S.A.” in 3rd type roll marking. However this marking appears to be of an unusual size being only 15/16″ long. Rear slide, under firing pin retainer, is stamped with a small “G” inspector initial which is also stamped on top of frame by the disconnector. Right side of slide is unmarked. Slide has distinctive temper line over about the front 1/3 and has standard fixed sights. Frame is altogether unmarked, without inspector’s initials or U.S. Property marking and has no Ordnance wheel acceptance mark. Mounted with full checkered brown composition grips with large donuts with Keyes Fiber star & “K” logo on inside along with mold numbers. Accompanied by two orig all blue “S” code (Scoville Mfg.) WWII magazines and what is probably its orig Kraft colored 2-pc cardboard box with paper tape band around middle and orig waxed paper in the bottom. Second magazine is wrapped in orig vapor barrier paper. According to U.S. Military Automatic Pistols 1920-1945, Meadows. Remington built approx. 150 Demonstration Pistols for in-house use at Remington Rand. These pistols were later presented to company officials, key employees and other military & civilian personnel associated with the pistol program. Page 90 of the referenced publication pictures this exact pistol in both side views at bottom of page. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus. Overall retains about 99% crisp, orig factory finish with only very minor sharp edge wear. Grips are crisp, mechanics are crisp, magazine has one small dent on rear edge with about all of its orig finish, brilliant shiny bore. Spare magazine is equally new. Box is lightly soiled but completely intact. 4-42613 JR74 (5,500-7,500)

Revised: 9/8/2011

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: This knife is one of only 70 Navy issued examples assigned to the USS Omaha. The sheath markings were obliterated for security purposes.

EXTREMELY RARE CASE V-42 WWII COMMANDO STILETTO WITH ORIGINAL SHEATH. Fine WWII Commando Ranger knife made by the Case Knife Co. in 1943 with 7-1/4″ dbl edged stiletto blade with diamond shaped grind with 1-1/2″ ricasso that has a serrated thumb print on left side and the blade is slightly offset for a right handed user. Overall length is 12-1/2″ including the pointed steel pommel cap skull cracker and a swell center serrated stacked leather handle. Handguard is 2-11/16″, slightly curved with rounded ends and leather backing. Thumbprint side of ricasso has the maker’s name. Accompanied by a Type 3 orig leather sheath with metal plates riveted near the end and without staples at the throat. Sheath is overall 13-5/8″ long with a thumb snap and web belt hooks at the top. Front body of the sheath has an obliterated name over “E-12” and there is a stamped series of numbers which appear to be “10” and “16” on either side of a Canadian broad arrow acceptance mark. There is also a small “S” stamped near this series of numbers. There were approx. 3,600 of these knives produced in 1943 which were all shipped to the Navy depot in Brooklyn, the Pittsburgh Ordnance and the Washington Quartermaster Depot. These knives were issued to and used by the 1st Special Service Force (1st SSF) known as “The Devils Brigade”. Few of these knives survive today in any condition, let alone one with high finish. The Devils Brigade or “Black Devils” as they were known to some elements of the German military because of their use of black face paint and stealthy prowess as small unit raiders who frequently infiltrated & overwhelmed German defenders without firing a shot and then disappear into the night. This unit was formed in 1942 from a combination of Canadian & American forces and received specialized training at Fort William Henry Harrison, Helena, Montana and other U.S. bases. They were initially shipped to the Aleutian Islands to fight the Japanese but by then the Japanese had already evacuated the islands. They returned to the U.S. and in October 1943 were assigned to the 5th U.S. Army in Italy and from there to Morocco and back to Italy where they earned reputation for assaulting & capturing previously impenetrable objectives, one of which was the bases for the 1968 movie The Devil’s Brigade. From Dec. 3 1943 through Jan. 8, 1944 during that mountain campaign the Devils Brigade suffered 77% casualties. On Feb. 1, 1944 the unit landed at the Anzio Beachhead replacing two Ranger Batallions. They were so successful that the Germans withdrew more than half a mile to avoid their aggressive patrols. A diary obtained from a dead German soldier contained the passage that said “The Black Devils are all around us every time we come into the line.” During the Anzio operation the 1st SSF fought for 99 continuous days without relief. On June 4, 1944 the 1st SSF were the first Allied unit to enter Rome. During the war this 1,800-man unit accounted for about 12,000 German casualties, captured 7,000 prisoners and sustained an attrition rate of over 600%. The unit was disbanded on Dec. 5, 1944 in France and their members reassigned to mostly parachute regiments. Today’s Green Berets and Delta Force Operators are direct descendants of this fabulous unit. The design of the V-42 fighting knife was designed with the help of Lt. Col. Robert T. Frederick who was instrumental in the formation of the 1st SSF. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Blade retains just about all of its orig factory blue with only bright edges from factory sharpening and slight thinning near the tip. Handle has a couple of minor dents and shows light wear. Pommel cap retains 50-60% thin orig blue with some light surface rust on one side near the handle. Sheath is sound & supple, lightly soiled with light verdigris on some of the rivets and brown patina on metal plates. Altogether a rare and highly desirable fighting knife. 4-42457 JR87 (7,500-9,500)

*EXTREMELY RARE OSS LIBERATOR PISTOL COMPLETE AS ISSUED. SN NONE. Cal. 45 ACP. Small, compact single shot pistol manufactured in 1942 by the Guide Lamp Division of General Motors. The pistols are made of stamped sheet metal, spot welded together with a 4″ stepped smooth bore bbl, crude fixed sights with a simple striker firing mechanism that has a heavy zinc striker head. The OSS (Office of Strategic Services) was the clandestine predecessor to today’s CIA and the primary American agency running agents and disinformation programs against the Axis powers during the war. They came up with the idea to produce a cheap but effective single shot pistol to drop behind the lines to partisans to be used to obtain better quality weapons from the enemy. In May of 1942 the Government signed a contract with General Motors for 1 million of these pistols which General Motors was able to complete in just about four weeks at a cost of $1.72 each. The pistols were then packaged in a waxed, waterproof carton with a cartoon-like wordless instruction sheet, 10-rds of ammunition and a small dowel to be used as an ejector for the empty cases. Most of the entire production was shipped to England and the Pacific but little is known of their actual use. It is reported that most of the pieces shipped to England were never used and after the war were melted down for scrap. Obviously any that were dropped behind enemy lines were probably all lost and with the destruction of the shipments to England, very few survive today, especially complete units. Accompanied by its orig waxed cardboard carton with a line drawing of the pistol on top. Carton contains the pistol, a small Kraft colored box with 10-rds of brass cased 45 ACP ball ammunition head stamped “FA/42” in the bottom and a small tray in the top which contains the orig folded instruction sheet that when folded correctly displays the word “INSTRUCTIONS”. Also in the carton is its orig 5-1/4″ x 5/16″ birch dowel. The pistols themselves are rare but a complete set as issued is extremely rare. CONDITION: Pistol is new & unfired retaining a gray metal satin finish with some minor light discoloration on the bbl. Mechanics are crisp, strong clean bore. Box is open and shows moderate edge wear with some very minor losses on the flat. Cartridge box is very fine with slightly fuzzed edges. Ammunition is bright and the instruction sheet is pristine. Dowel is equally new. 4-42619 JR92 (3,500-5,000)

*OSS LIBERATOR PISTOL, GI BRING-BACK. Cal. 45 ACP. Small, compact single shot pistol manufactured in 1942 by the Guide Lamp Division of General Motors. The pistols are made of stamped sheet metal, spot welded together with a 4″ stepped smooth bore bbl, crude fixed sights with a simple striker firing mechanism that has a heavy zinc striker head. The OSS (Office of Strategic Services) was the clandestine predecessor to today’s CIA and the primary American agency running agents and disinformation programs against the Axis powers during the war. They came up with the idea to produce a cheap but effective single shot pistol to drop behind the lines to partisans to be used to obtain better quality weapons from the enemy. In May of 1942 the Government signed a contract with General Motors for 1 million of these pistols which General Motors was able to complete in just about four weeks at a cost of $1.72 each. The pistols were then packaged in a waxed, waterproof carton with a cartoon-like wordless instruction sheet, 10-rds of ammunition and a small dowel to be used as an ejector for the empty cases. Most of the entire production was shipped to England and the Pacific but little is known of their actual use. It is reported that most of the pieces shipped to England were never used and after the war were melted down for scrap. Obviously any that were dropped behind enemy lines were probably all lost and with the destruction of the shipments to England, very few survive today, especially complete units. Accompanied by an identification card of Edward J. Uchno dated “1 September 1946”. Uchno was in the Army stationed in Ceylon and assigned to Supply, probably just after the end of WWII. Uchno was assigned to Detachment C, OSS. His ID card has his photo ID with what appears to be Japanese writing on the back. Also accompanying is a 4″ x 5″ photograph of the same individual in an enlisted man’s Army uniform. Additionally accompanying is Uchno’s dog tags with his name misspelled “Uckno” which indicates he was from Hazelton, PA. Also accompanying is another set of dog tags, spelled correctly which lists his immunizations. Additionally accompanying is a Thanksgiving 1945 menu of “Detachment 404, Ceylon” with several hand written sentiments on the inside. There is also a 2-sheet 4-page “INFORMATION AND REGULATIONS FOR ALL PERSONNEL AT DETACHMENT C” which involves security at the facility. Finally accompanying are a silver “U.S.” officer’s collar tab and a set of sterling miniature Army Air Corps wings. CONDITION: Pistol is missing the base plate, otherwise is complete showing light surface oxidation. Appears to have been fired. Mechanics are fine. Other accompanying items are fine. 4-42239 JR93 (1,500-2,500)

*ARGENTINE SERVICE MODEL SMALL CALIBER SEMI-AUTO PISTOL. SN 82271. Cal. 22 LR. Blue finish with 4-7/8″ bbl with floating chamber, marked on bottom “BATAAN”. Slide is mounted with fixed sights and usual Argentine markings of the Police Dept. of the Province of Buenos Aires on right side which also has the Argentine crest. Left side of slide is marked with “D.G.F.M.-(F.M.A.P.)”. It also has the matching SN on right side of slide and top of slide. Frame has the SN on right side and right forward side of the frame is pantographed, through the blue, “GAI MIA FL CAL 22 LR”. Mounted with full checkered black composition grips and has a checkered, arched mainspring housing with 1911 style checkered hammer spur. Accompanied by one all blue unmarked magazine. CONDITION: Good to very good, matching except bbl & magazine. Overall retains most of an arsenal restored blue finish with light muzzle edge wear and a few small scattered spots of pitting. Magazine is very fine. Grips are sound showing moderate wear. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 4-42618 JR82 (500-700)

*SCARCE U.S. FIREARMS MFG. CO. MODEL 1910 SEMI-AUTO MILITARY PISTOL. SN 10. Cal. 45 ACP. Brilliant blue finish with 5″ bbl that has a polished chamber area exposed through the ejection port. Left side of slide is roll marked with the last patent date “1905” and has the company name & address. Right side of slide is marked with “U.S.F.A. AUTOMATIC / CALIBRE 45 RIMLESS SMOKELESS”. SN is on right side of frame just above and behind the trigger opening. Trigger, slide lock, thumb safety & hammer are brilliant fire blued. It has straight, uncheckered mainspring housing and is mounted with large diamond checkered walnut grips. Accompanied by one all blue magazine. Also accompanied by its orig black cardboard hinged lid box with factory label inside lid and containing an instruction manual, two U.S. Firearms advertising cards and has another factory label in the bottom advertising their Super 38 and Ace pistols. Additionally accompanied by an orig U.S. Firearms cotton sleeve. CONDITION: Pristine, new & unfired retaining all of its brilliant high polish blue and bright niter blue. Box is equally new. 4-42616 JR83 (2,000-3,000)

RARE LEG-O-MUTTON TAKEDOWN SHOTGUN CASE & LOUIS VUITTON SUITCASE THAT BELONGED TO GENERAL OF THE ARMY, DOUGLAS MACARTHUR. SN 823147. 1) Unmarked brown leather leg-o-mutton takedown shotgun case made for a gun with 28″ bbls and so marked on the lid closure tab. Top edge of case has a replacement carrying handle with repaired tab at one end. Shoulder strap is missing and the shoulder strap tab at the toe is damaged and missing the D-ring. Lid hinge is probably an old replacement or at least has been reattached with small rivets. Front closure tab is cracked & fragile. Right side of case has a small flap covered pocket containing a small orange cotton cloth and part of a small security strap for the flap. Flap has a 2-1/4″ x 1-1/4″ oval brass plate engraved “D Mac A”. 2) Small Louis Vuitton hard sided brown leatherette covered suitcase. It measures 25-5/8″ long x 15-1/8″ wide x 6-3/4″ deep with dark chocolate colored brown leatherette covering decorated with various gold symbols. Corners are brass reinforced with Luis Vuitton marked latches and lock on the front. Lock is additionally marked “LOUIS VUITTON, MADE IN FRANCE” and the keyhole has the SN “109375” in an arc over the opening. Front of case additionally has brass handle brackets also marked “LV” which contain its orig sewn leather handle. Bottom of case, in addition to the leather edging has two wide leather skid plates attached near each end. The case has a 2-3/4″ wide yellow stripe with 1/2″ green center stripe completely around the center of the case and the area below the lock plate on the front is very handsomely painted in block letters “MAC A”. Lettering is also in yellow with green edging. The green & yellow colors Gen. MacArthur’s family colors. Interior is lined in buff colored fabric with stop bars at each end. Bottom has two cloth straps with buckles. Inside rear edge of the lid has a gold Louis Vuitton label with the SN “823147”. CONDITION: 1) Good to very good. Overall retains most of its orig russet brown finish with nicks & scratches and light to moderate soil, probably has had brown shoe polish added in the past. Toe plug has been restitched as has the end flap hinge and one carrying handle tab. Shoulder strap tab is broken and missing its D-ring along with the entire shoulder strap. End cover tab is dry, crackled & fragile. Side pocket security straps are both broken & missing. Interior is moderately soiled. 2) Fine to very fine. Exterior shows light to moderate edge wear with a few normal nicks, scratches & bruises with moderate soil. Brass corners, latches & lock are a dark mustard patina. Interior is yellowed with water stains along the back edges & ends and in the hinge area of the lid. Lock is functional. 4-38849 (10,000-15,000)

Revised: 9/30/2011

Additional Information: Consignor states that the USS Pathfinder shot down 2 Japanese airplanes and took numerous hits during its tour.

RARE COLLECTION OF WWII PACIFIC THEATER HIGHLY DETAILED PRE-INVASION CHARTS COMPILED BY LTJG E.E.ANDERSON ABOARD USS PATHFINDER. These are not to be confused with common battle maps but are very rare in that they are highly detailed records created at enormous personal risk for making invasion plans. These were critical to insure success during the planned invasions. LTJG Edward Elias Anderson Jr. served as a Gunnery Officer aboard the Pathfinder during her operations in the Pacific Theater from 1942-45. Anderson was a topography and hydrography specialist assigned to compile data and produce various pre-invasion maps and charts aboard ship. This lot consists of 53 bound Hydrographic Office Field Charts, including one chart supplement dated 11-15-43 of Bougainville Island from 3 miles out by Anderson and a hand drawn close up view of the same shoreline and Japanese base. Also, a topographic sheet dated 8-44 of Tokyo Southwest; an artist’s drawing of USS Pathfinder, and a tinted Imperium Neptuni Regis dated 12-4-42 commemorating Anderson’s crossing the equator. USS Pathfinder (AGS-1) was a survey vessel for the United States Navy during World War II. Before and after the war she was USC&GSS Pathfinder (OSS-30) for the United States Coast and Geodetic Survey. Pathfinder was built by the Lake Washington Shipyard of Houghton, Washington in 1929. She was acquired by the U.S. Navy and commissioned 31 August 1942, with Capt. Bascom H. Thomas, USNR, in command. A sea-going arm of the U.S. Navy’s Hydrographic Office, Pathfinder spent the war years paving the way for amphibious invasion. For nearly two years Pathfinder operated along the dangerous New Guinea-New Britain-Solomon Islands areas allied land-air-sea forces fought to break the Japanese grip on the area. An isolated reef, an uncharted harbor, a lonely stretch of enemy hold coastline—each presented a different problem. At Bougainville, Treasury Island, Green Island, Emirau and Guam, advance Pathfinder parties were sent ashore under the noses of the Japanese to work in close cooperation with Allied amphibious elements in laying out harbor charts or surveying inland channels. During most of 1943, the ship operated in the Solomons and neighboring groups; the Russell Islands, Admiralties, Loyalties, and New Caledonia. Pathfinder, although nominally a noncombatant, experienced some fifty bombing raids while working close to the front lines. At the end of September 1944, after some three months of scientific probing around New Guinea, Pathfinder departed for Espiritu Santo, with written commendations from Admirals Nimitz, Kinkaid, and Halsey. By December 1944, the tide of battle had swept northward to the Philippines. She reached Guam 4 February to prepare for landings at Casiguran Bay, Luzon 13 March 1945. It has been said,”The road to Tokyo was paved with Pathfinder charts”, and these are they. PROVENANCE: Obtained directly from E.E. Anderson’s family. CONDITION: Generally Fine. Some sheets show some light foxing and staining near edges and have curled corners. 4-42517 WD3 (15,000-20,000)

*HISTORIC ALVIN WHITE ENGRAVED & GOLD INLAID J. EDGAR HOOVER PRESENTATION SMITH & WESSON MODEL 19 COMBAT MAGNUM DA REVOLVER. SN K333333. Cal. 357 Mag. Rare special production Model 19 with blue finish, 4″ ribbed bbl, ramp front sight and adjustable rear sight with rnd butt grip frame. Mounted with orig Smith & Wesson custom, very fine checkered rosewood magna grips with silver S&W logo medallions. Revolver is spectacularly engraved by Master Engraver Alvin A. White in absolute full coverage deep foliate arabesque patterns with stippled background. The entire revolver has gold wire inlays as part of the engraving patterns and gold wire borders around most of the frame & cylinder. Left side of frame, below thumb latch, is an exquisite, deep relief reproduction of the FBI seal, executed in 2-color gold & silver. Sideplate is inlaid with a deep relief gold bust of J. Edgar Hoover under which are three small rectangular cut precious stones set in gold. Stones are red, white & blue, ruby, diamond & sapphire with raised gold leaves at each end of the panel. Right front side of frame is inlaid in flat gold “1917 / 1924” which corresponds to the years of the first “Red Scare”. Top of back strap is inlaid with a large flat gold “1” and the back strap is inlaid in gold “FIDELITY BRAVERY INTEGRITY” in a 3-ribbon panel along with 20 very detailed raised gold leaves along with 21 small gold dots. Butt strap has a gold wire border with a rectangular flat gold panel across the entire butt strap engraved with the SN “K-333333”. The trigger bow is inlaid in flat gold with a facsimile of Mr. Hoover’s signature. Right side of front strap, under the grip, is inlaid with engraver Alvin White’s gold cartouche. The area on each side of the hammer slot is inlaid with a deep relief gold chain. SN was observed on butt strap, as noted, on rear face of cyl and inside the ejector rod slot in the bbl lug. Accompanied by a beautiful custom rosewood casing lined in purple velvet and French fitted in bottom for the revolver. In the left rear corner is a small rectangular gold plaque 1-1/2″ x 1″ which is engraved, probably by Alvin White also “TO / J. EDGAR HOOVER / DIRECTOR-F.B.I. / FROM / BILL SWEET / JULY 26, 1958”. Front of case is fitted with a mortised brass lock that is also engraved on top edge in foliate & floral patterns. Also has the original functioning key. Additionally accompanied by a Smith & Wesson factory letter over the signature of Roy G. Jinks, Historian, which gives substantial background detail on special rnd butt Model 19 revolvers with 4″ bbls. He identifies this revolver as a special order variation shipped on May 19, 1958 to William O. Sweet, Sweet Mfg. Co., Attleboro, MA. Letter states that it was shipped with 4″ bbl and polished but not blued and fit with plain rosewood grips. It was prepared for engraving and provided on a “not charge” basis, charged to the advertising account. The letter states that it was for Mr. Sweet to present to Mr. J. Edgar Hoover and that Mr. Sweet was a well known gun collector although the records do not show his relationship to Mr. Hoover. Mr. Jinks also furnished a copy of the advertising account invoice and a copy of a picture of Mr. Sweet presenting the revolver to Mr. Hoover. Copies of the invoice & photograph accompany this revolver. The invoice is dated May 5, 1958 and that it was ordered on April 28, 1958. This time in U.S. history coincides with the end of the “Second Red Scare” and a rise anti-Communist sentiment. Both the invoice and copy of the photograph are authenticated in a handwritten note on each “Copy from S&W Records” and signed “Roy Jinks”. Also accompanying is a copy of a 3-page hand written letter over the signature of John P. Mohr wherein he identifies this revolver, by SN and description and states that he personally witnessed this revolver in Mr. Hoover’s home and possession and that upon Mr. Hoover’s death, the heir to Mr. Hoover’s estate was Clyde A. Tolson, the former Associate Director of the FBI and Mr. Mohr’s superior. Mr. Mohr states that Mr. Tolson did not wish to have firearms in the house so he gave them directly to Mr. Mohr who was Assistant to the Director of the FBI and is the consignor’s late Father-in-Law. Mr. Hoover, over his career, was the recipient of numerous gifts & favors with several firearms having surfaced in the ensuing years since his demise that have been linked directly to him. J. Edgar Hoover (1895-1972) was instrumental in forming the Bureau of Investigation, the predecessor to the FBI and was its director from 1924 to 1935 when the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) was formed and he became its first director in which office he remained until his death in 1972. Mr. Hoover was instrumental in establishing the FBI Crime Laboratory in 1932 and was the moving force behind organized crime fighting in the 1930s which was his lifelong passion. There is no indication of what event prompted the presentation of this revolver but it must have been significant to warrant such a presentation during the austere times of the Great Depression. PROVENANCE: Bill Sweet; J. Edgar Hoover; Clyde A. Tolson; John P. Mohr; Consignor. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus, all matching except grips which are unnumbered. Revolver appears to be unfired retaining all of its fine custom blue. Grips are crisp with no visible flaws. Presentation case is sound with a couple of minor scratches in the lid and overall retains virtually all of its orig finish. Interior is crisp & clean. 4-42243 JR99 (35,000-55,000)

*RARE AND HISTORIC CASED J. EDGAR HOOVER PRESENTATION COLT POLICE POSITIVE DA REVOLVER. SN 411713. Cal. 38 Spcl. Blue finish with 4″ bbl, integral half moon front sight and grooved rear in top strap. Bbl has usual 2-line address on top with model & caliber marking on left side. Sideplate is marked with the rampant Colt and revolver is mounted with smooth 2-pc rampant Colt silver medallion grips. Accompanied by a custom mahogany casing with inlaid light colored wood line inlaid in the top. Box is lined in blue velvet and inside the lid is affixed a 3-1/4″ x 1-3/4″ silver plaque inscribed “PRESENTED TO / JOHN EDGAR HOOVER / DIRECTOR OF INVESTIGATION / U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE / AUGUST 10-1933 / AS A TOKEN OF THE AFFECTION / AND ESTEEM OF HIS ASSOCIATES”. This date coincides with the Bureau of Investigation being officially renamed the Division of Investigation with Hoover named as Director. At a time when law enforcement was becoming more professional, Hoover continued his campaign to create a modern, professional force that combined scientific methods with advanced police skills.Additionally accompanied by a Colt factory letter identifying this revolver as found in 38 caliber with 4″ bbl, blue finish & pearl grips shipped to Joseph A. Lorch/Washington D.C. on August 9, 1933 in a 1-gun shipment. Lorch was Colt’s D.C. area sales manager and handled many important Government consignments. Also accompanying is a copy of a 3-page hand written letter over the signature of John P. Mohr wherein he identifies this revolver, by SN and description and states that he personally witnessed this revolver in Mr. Hoover’s home and possession and that upon Mr. Hoover’s death, the heir to Mr. Hoover’s estate was Clyde A. Tolson, the former Associate Director of the FBI and Mr. Mohr’s superior. Mr. Mohr states that Mr. Tolson did not wish to have firearms in the house so he gave them directly to Mr. Mohr who was Assistant to the Director of the FBI and is the consignor’s late Father-in-Law. Mr. Hoover, over his career, was the recipient of numerous gifts & favors with several firearms having surfaced in the ensuing years since his demise that have been linked directly to him. J. Edgar Hoover (1895-1972) was instrumental in forming the Bureau of Investigation, the predecessor to the FBI and was its director from 1924 to 1935 when the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) was formed and he became its first director in which office he remained until his death in 1972. Mr. Hoover was instrumental in establishing the FBI Crime Laboratory in 1932 and was the moving force behind organized crime fighting in the 1930s which was his lifelong passion. There is no indication of what event prompted the presentation of this revolver but it must have been significant to warrant such a presentation during the austere times of the Great Depression. PROVENANCE: J. Edgar Hoover; Clyde A. Tolson; John P. Mohr; Consignor. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus, appears to be unfired. Overall retains all of its crisp orig factory finish with only a very faint hint of a cyl indexing line. Grips are crisp with sharp edges and retain great fire & color. Box has a grain check in the lid, otherwise is sound with lightly soiled lining that has small damage from the hammer spur. 4-42244 JR98 (10,000-20,000)

RARE CASED PAIR OF BELGIAN SINGLE SHOT TARGET PISTOLS GIFTED TO FBI DIRECTOR, J. EDGAR HOOVER. Cal. 44 Russian. Fine pair of target pistols with 10-7/8″ oct bbls, fixed target sights and small flat sided frames with side levers. They are mounted with very fine checkered tiny walnut forearms that have lever locks and long curved grips with raised side panels and oval fluted butt caps with hat-shaped finials. They have finger rest trigger guards and standard triggers with an unusual square flat bracket and knurled thumb screws for mounting the heart-shaped blued steel shields that accompany this pair of pistols. Also accompanying these pistols is their orig black leatherette covered casing with brass handle in the lid. Interior is divided with a gold oil cloth lined upper portion for the two shields separated from the bottom by a hinged full size cover that is lined with gold colored felt on the divider and burgundy colored velvet in the bottom with gold felt edging. Hinge area is covered with gold satin. Also accompanying is a copy of a 3-page hand written letter over the signature of John P. Mohr wherein he identifies this revolver, by SN and description and states that he personally witnessed this revolver in Mr. Hoover’s home and possession and that upon Mr. Hoover’s death, the heir to Mr. Hoover’s estate was Clyde A. Tolson, the former Associate Director of the FBI and Mr. Mohr’s superior. Mohr states that Mr. Tolson did not wish to have firearms in the house so he gave them directly to Mohr who was Assistant to the Director of the FBI and is the consignor’s late Father-in-Law. He states that this pair of pistols were a gift to Mr. Hoover from Dr. Arturo Sansores of Havana, Cuba in about 1959. No additional regarding these pistols is contained in the letter. Mr. Hoover, over his career, was the recipient of numerous gifts & favors with several firearms having surfaced in the ensuing years since his demise that have been linked directly to him. J. Edgar Hoover (1895-1972) was instrumental in forming the Bureau of Investigation, the predecessor to the FBI and was its director from 1924 to 1935 when the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) was formed and he became its first director in which office he remained until his death in 1972. Mr. Hoover was instrumental in establishing the FBI Crime Laboratory in 1932 and was the moving force behind organized crime fighting in the 1930s which was his lifelong passion. There is no indication of what event prompted the presentation of this revolver but it must have been significant to warrant such a presentation during the austere times of the Great Depression. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus. Pistols appear to be new & unfired retaining virtually all of their orig factory finish with glossy bright blue and brilliant case colors. Wood is sound showing very minor diamond point wear. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bores. Shields are equally new retaining virtually all of their orig blue. Case is very fine with a few minor nicks & scratches with normal handling & storage wear. Bottom of interior is lightly soiled with minor wear spots from the pistols. 4-42245 JR100 (3,000-5,000)

*VERY RARE RUDOLPH KORNBRATH ENGRAVED SMITH & WESSON OUTDOORSMAN DA REVOLVER WITH PROVENANCE TO THE FAMOUS HARRIMAN FAMILY. SN 645363. Cal. 22. Blue finish with 6″ tapered rnd bbl with Call ivory bead on partridge front sight and adjustable rear sight. It has rnd top frame with case colored standard hammer & trigger and is mounted with factory smooth ivory grips that have deep gold S&W logo medallions. Revolver is engraved by Rudolph Kornbrath with about 65-70% coverage oak leaf & acorn patterns that have stippled background. Bbl is engraved in matching patterns with very fine punch dot background which extends most of the length of the bbl. Cylinder is engraved with matching patterns on lands between the flutes. Sideplate is spectacularly deep relief engraved with the rnd vignette of a drumming male Ruffed Grouse standing on a log with conifers in the background. Top of back strap is engraved in matching oak leaf & acorn patterns and there are foliate & vine borders around the hammer slot and on each edge of top strap. Accompanied by a Smith & Wesson factory letter identifying this revolver with 6″ bbl, sights as found and blue finish with ivory grips. It states that the factory charges were $30.47 plus $5.25 for the ivory grips plus there were also shipping charges from Smith & Wesson to Mr. Kornbrath in Hartford, CT and then to Washington, D.C. It was shipped Jan. 10, 1934 to H.L. Harriman, c/o Bureau of Standards, Washington, D.C. The letter notes that the invoice is made out to “N.F. Harriman” and the shipping records have the name as “H.L. Harriman”. Dr. N.F. Harriman, a descendant and member of the famous Harriman Family of New York State, railroad barons & politicians, was an engineer and a physicist at the Bureau of Standards where he worked from the 1920s until well after WWII. He was a pioneer in the study & development of photochemistry and photobiology and authored numerous books & papers on these subjects. He was directly responsible for setting many of the standards governing scientists which are still in use today. Mr. Harriman’s more famous relative was W. Averell Harriman who was a close confidante of Pres. Roosevelt and attended the Yalta Conference and helped negotiate with Stalin & Churchill. He remained in politics after the war and in 1961 became Pres. Kennedy’s Ambassador at Large and later became Ambassador to the Soviet Union. At one point a defecting Russian spy accused him of being a spy, which charge he refuted and remained in his post. Kornbrath engraved firearms of all types are much sought after, especially handguns which rarely come to market. He apparently did not engrave a great number of handguns, concentrating more on rifles & shotguns. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus, all matching except grips which are unnumbered. Overall retains virtually all of its fine factory quality dark blue finish with only faint sharp edge wear. Hammer & trigger retain about all of their orig case colors, moderately faded. Left grip has a small compression fracture by the escutcheon, otherwise grips are sound and retain a wonderful golden ivory patina. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 4-41694 JR97 (15,000-25,000)

Revised: 9/8/2011

CORRECTION: Correct Serial number is 460826

*RARE FACTORY ENGRAVED COLT POLICE POSITIVE WITH KING SIGHT & HAMMER. SN 460826. Cal. 38 Spcl. Blue finish with 4″ bbl and King front sight with large full length gold bead. Grooved top strap rear sight has been altered to a wider U-shape. Hammer spur has been widened and hand checkered. Pistol is mounted with 2-pc smooth pearl grips with silver rampant Colt medallions. Revolver is engraved in “B/C” coverage by the Wilbur Glahn shop with about 60% foliate arabesque patterns with punch dot background. Bbl has nearly full length coverage matching patterns and the lands between the flutes are also engraved to match. The rampant Colt on the sideplate is in a diamond shaped engraved panel. Top of back strap is engraved in a floral pattern with elliptical center and the back strap is engraved with an empty presentation ribbon panel with foliate arabesque patterns above & below. Trigger guard & bottom & front of frame are engraved to match as is the toe of the front strap. Butt strap is engraved in a geometric pattern. Accompanied by a Colt factory letter identifying this revolver as found in caliber 38 Spcl. with 4″ bbl, blue finish, pearl stocks, factory engraved Grade “B” and shipped to “Loan Account”, Abercrombie & Fitch Co., New York, NY on March 17, 1941 in a 1-gun shipment. Also accompanied by an article about the King Gun Sight Company. Additionally accompanied by the findings of an appeal in the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals of a law suit brought by the King Gun Sight Co. against Micro Sight Co., Inc. and employees. Mr. King claimed patent infringements and unfair trade practices regarding his “cockeyed” hammer. The court found that King’s patent was invalid and he was due no relief. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Appears to be new & unfired retaining virtually all of its orig factory finish. Grips are sound and retain great fire & color. Action is tuned, smooth & crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 4-42099 JR95 (4,000-7,000)

Revised: 9/12/2011

CORRECTION: Correct Serial number is 335589

*RARE FACTORY ENGRAVED COLT ARMY SPECIAL DA REVOLVER. SN 335589. Cal. 38 Spcl. Blue finish with 4-1/2″ bbl, integral half moon front sight and grooved top strap rear sight. Mounted with 2-pc silver Colt medallion smooth ivory grips. Revolver is engraved in about “A” coverage of foliate arabesque patterns with punch dot background. Left side of frame below the cyl opening is engraved in a wavy zig zag & foliate pattern. Top & heel of back strap and butt strap are engraved in geometric patterns. Top strap of frame is stamped with large dots. Bbl boss of frame on each side is engraved in a starburst pattern with matching patterns at front edges of lands between the flutes of cylinder. Foliate arabesque patterns extend over each side of bbl. Accompanied by a Colt factory letter identifying this revolver in caliber 38 with 4-1/2″ bbl, blue finish, type of stocks not listed and factory engraved, shipped to Norvell Shapley Hardware Co., St. Louis, MO on July 15, 1912 in a 25-gun shipment. Also accompanied by a 1-page letter from noted Colt authority, author & researcher, R.L. Wilson, which verifies some of the above information and additionally states that it was engraved by the company’s engraving shop and that it was entered into the production book on Jan. 16, 1912. CONDITION: Very fine. Overall retains about 90-95% strong orig factory blue with muzzle & sharp edge wear. Front & back straps are a blue/gray patina. Grips are sound and retain a wonderful golden ivory patina. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 4-42098 JR94 (3,000-5,000)

Revised: 9/12/2011

CORRECTION: Correct Serial number is 461175

*EXTREMELY RARE FACTORY COLT FITZ SPECIAL DETECTIVE SPECIAL DA REVOLVER. SN 461175. Cal. 38 Spcl. Extremely rare authentic factory Fitz Special with blue finish and 2″ bbl. Bbl has integral half moon front sight and grooved top strap rear sight. Front of trigger guard has been cut away and the portion of the remaining trigger guard is rounded. Hammer spur has been bobbed (removed) and top edge of hammer checkered. Action is tuned and extremely smooth. Revolver is mounted with checkered 2-pc silver medallion rampant Colt walnut grips. Accompanied by a Colt factory letter identifying this revolver in caliber 38 with 2″ bbl, blue finish, type of stocks not listed and shipped to Lynn G. Adams, Harrisburg, PA on Aug. 25, 1939 in a 1-gun shipment. Under remarks section “The above firearm was shipped as a Fitzgerald Cutaway Special with a 3 to 3-1/2 lb. pull.”. Work Order #8598. Also accompanying is a typed note which identifies this revolver and states “While entertaining Mr. Fitz-Gerald at his home in Harrisburg Mr. Adams requested that he make another “Special” revolver as had been made for him sometime before for his close friend Colonel William C. Fisher. This explains why this gun was delivered to Mr. Adams who gave it to Colonel Fisher. Mr. Adams was a Colonel with the Pennsylvania State Police.”. Additionally accompanying is a Military Firearms Registration form from the Heidelberg Military Post identifying this revolver, by SN as registered to Col. William C. Fisher. Form is dated 8 Sept. 1952. Additionally accompanied by this revolver’s orig hinged lid dark maroon box, serial numbered to this revolver, with blue & white end label which identifies it as a 2″ Police Positive caliber 38 Special revolver with blued finish and wood grips. There is a black & white label on the top end flap “DETECTIVE SPECIAL”. Detective Special revolvers were introduced in 1927 and were serial numbered with the Police Positive revolvers. Very few authentic Fitz Special revolvers have ever been offered for sale on the open market, especially one with its orig box and full documentation. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus, all original, new & unfired. Cylinder has a faint indexing line and there are a couple of minor spots of box burn on the cylinder and a couple of small spots of surface discoloration. Back strap also has a few tiny spots of surface discoloration. Grips show light diamond point wear, otherwise revolver is absolutely new. Box has slightly worn corners but is sound and completely intact. Interior is lightly yellowed with a couple of minor wear spots. 4-42711 JR101 (8,000-11,000)

Revised: 9/12/2011

CORRECTION: Correct Serial number is 337309

*EXTREMELY RARE COLT NEW SERVICE “FITZ SPECIAL” DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER. SN 337309. Cal. 45 Colt. Blue finish with bbl shortened to 2″ and the orig front sight relocated. Top strap is grooved for the rear sight. The front of trigger guard has been professionally removed and the remaining end of trigger guard rounded & smoothed. Hammer has been bobbed by having the spur entirely removed. In addition the grip has been shortened and rounded and currently sports full checkered silver medallion Colt grips. Left side of the toe of grip frame, under the grip, has the assembly number “323” which number is also found on bottom of bbl, under ejector rod. Trigger is checkered. The grip locator pin was relocated during the alteration to the center of the back strap as was necessitated when the bottom of grip frame was removed. J.H. Fitzgerald was a Colt employee from 1918 through 1944 and became one of Colt’s most flamboyant personages. He was a larger than life character physically as well as in gun knowledge. Being a large man with commensurately large hands and wishing to have a readily concealable side arm he altered a pair of New Service revolvers for himself which were identically altered as is this revolver. His alterations became so popular that eventually Colt took notice and decided to introduce the Detective Special with short bbl & rounded butt. Today Fitz Specials are extremely rare and highly sought after collector’s items that can also be effectively carried & used. Accompanied by a 2-page letter from renowned Colt authority, researcher & author, R.L. Wilson, which details some of the above information. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus. Overall retains virtually all of its fine factory style Colt finish, probably finished at Colt with only very slight, very faint, sharp edge wear and some minor dulling to the grip frame. Grips are crisp showing very minor diamond point wear. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore, probably unfired since alteration. 4-42070 JR96 (9,000-12,000)

*SCARCE COLT CAMP PERRY SINGLE SHOT TARGET PISTOL. SN 1231. Cal. 22 LR. Blue finish with 10″ tapered rnd bbl and adjustable front & rear sights. Bbl has 2-line address with caliber marking on left side. This unusual pistol is a single shot with the appearance of a revolver that has integral breech block in what would be the cyl opening with flutes that resemble a cylinder. It even has a Colt style revolver latch on sideplate. Sideplate has the rampant Colt. Frame is flat top and it is mounted with checkered rampant Colt silver medallion walnut grips. According to The Book of Colt Firearms, Wilson, these scarce pistols were built on Officer’s Model frames without recoil shields and only 2,488 were produced in period 1920-1941. Apparently Colt did not aggressively pursue marketing of this pistol as is evidenced by the fact that the first Camp Perry pistols appeared in 1920 but saw only limited distribution until about 1926. Shortly thereafter came the Great Depression and such luxuries as small bore single shot target pistols were not in great demand. By the outbreak of WWII production has ceased making this a very seldom encountered Colt pistol. CONDITION: Extremely fine, may have been fired but if so, very little. Overall retains about 98% strong glossy orig Colt blue with only slight muzzle edge wear and a few small spots of rust on the sideplate. Grips show light diamond point wear. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 4-42419 JR79 (1,500-2,500)

Revised: 9/12/2011

CORRECTION: Correct Serial number is 17448

*COLT OFFICER’S MODEL FLAT TOP TARGET REVOLVER. SN 17448. Cal. 22. Blue finish with 6″ tapered rnd bbl with 2-line address, marked on left side “COLT OFFICER’S MODEL .22 LONG RIFLE”. Sideplate is marked with the rampant Colt and is fitted with checkered rampant Colt silver medallion walnut grips. Trigger & back strap are checkered. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Overall retains about 98-99% strong orig Colt blue with only faint muzzle edge wear. Grips are fine showing a tiny amount of diamond point wear. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 4-42423 JR78 (1,000-1,500)

*EXTRAORDINARILY RARE SET OF FACTORY ENGRAVED & GOLD INLAID PRE-WAR COLT PRE-WOODSMAN SEMI-AUTO PISTOLS. SN 6170 & 36686. 1)Cal. 22 LR. SN 6170. Blue finish with 6-5/8″ tapered rnd Type 1 bbl with adjustable front & rear sights and mounted with most unusual deluxe burl smooth walnut grips with diamond checkered panel in the center around the screw escutcheons. Mainspring housing has the checkered thumbprint indicating for use with standard velocity ammunition only. Accompanied by one orig Type One 2-tone magazine with properly marked base and bronze follower. Pistol is beautifully engraved by William H. Gough, famous Colt engraver, in flowing foliate arabesque patterns with shaded background and has about “B” or “C” coverage which consists of about 40% overall coverage. Engraving extends over sides of bbl and around muzzle with geometric patterns forward of the bbl address. Rear of slide is shaded and rear of frame is engraved in a target form. Back strap is engraved with a small foliate arabesque pattern surrounded by zig zag borders. Zig zag borders are also engraved on front strap, trigger bow and bottom front of frame. Left side of frame is engraved in a small rnd panel and inlaid with intertwined gold initials “EM”. Accompanied by a Colt factory letter identifying this pistol in caliber 22 with 6-1/2″ bbl, finish “green (soft)” with wood grips, sold to the Murta Appleton & Co., Philadelphia, PA and shipped to W.H. Gough, Utica, NY on March 19, 1917 in a 7-gun shipment. Under remarks section “The words green or soft which appears with the finish indicates subject pistol was shipped without final finishing for engraving outside our factory. As noted above, this particular pistol was sent to W.H. Gough, who was an engraver for Colt’s during this time period.” 2) Cal. 22 LR. SN 36686. Blue finish with 6-5/8″ tapered rnd Type 2 bbl with adjustable front & rear sights and mounted with most unusual deluxe burl smooth walnut grips with diamond checkered panel in the center around the screw escutcheons. Mainspring housing has the checkered thumbprint indicating for use with standard velocity ammunition only. Accompanied by one orig Type Two 2-tone magazine with properly marked base. Pistol is beautifully engraved by William H. Gaugh nearly identically to #1 in flowing foliate arabesque patterns with shaded background and has about “B” or “C” coverage which consists of about 40% overall coverage. Engraving extends over sides of bbl and around muzzle with geometric patterns forward of the bbl address. Rear of slide is shaded and rear of frame is engraved in a target form. Back strap is engraved with a small foliate arabesque pattern surrounded by zig zag borders. Zig zag borders are also engraved on front strap, trigger bow and bottom front of frame. Left side of frame is engraved in a small rnd panel and inlaid with intertwined initials “AM”. Accompanied by a Colt factory letter which states that they were unable to locate any shipping information pertaining to this particular pistol. However the production book indicates that this revolver was manufactured on March 26, 1923 and sent to the shipping room on April 26, 1923. Letter further states “In addition, there is a notation that this pistol was factory engraved.” It is readily apparent that pistol #1 was ordered by the individual with the initials “EM” in 1917, probably for himself. Then in 1923 he ordered the second pistol with the initials “AM” probably for his son or another member of the family. These pistols and two others similarly engraved being sold in this auction represent a lifetime of collecting. Very few pre-war Pre-Woodsman pistols are known and rarely ever come to market. PROVENANCE: Ned Schwing Collection. CONDITION: 1) Extremely fine plus, all matching except grips which are unnumbered. Overall retains about 97-98% strong, orig bright factory blue with light muzzle edge & sharp edge wear. Bolt face & breech face retain most of their orig factory blue indicating little or no use. Grips are extremely fine with a few light surface mars. Magazine is equally new. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 2) Extremely fine plus, all matching except grips which are unnumbered. Overall retains 98-99% strong glossy orig factory blue with only faint sharp edge wear around muzzle. Bolt face & breech face retain most of their factory blue indicating little or no use. Magazine is crisp & new with no evidence of having been loaded. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 4-42594, 4-42595 (60,000-90,000)

*EXTREMELY RARE ENGRAVED PRE-WAR COLT WOODSMAN SEMI-AUTO PISTOL WITH ORIGINAL BOX. SN 99614. Cal. 22 LR. Blue finish with 6-5/8″ tapered Type 3 bbl with adjustable front & rear sights and mounted with full checkered walnut grips. Pistol is engraved by Wilbur Glahn with about B or C coverage consisting of foliate arabesque patterns with punch dot background. Frame has about 50% coverage and the slide about 60% coverage. Engraving patterns extend up both sides of bbl with patterns around front sight. Back strap, front strap, thumb safety & trigger bow are engraved to match. Spring housing has the small serrated panel at the top indicating that this pistol is safe to shoot high speed ammunition. Accompanied by one orig Type 2 two-tone magazine with correctly marked base plate. Also accompanied by this pistol’s orig hinged lid dark maroon box with matching SN on bottom. Bottom end label is standard for the Woodsman with the black & white top label marked “TARGET PARTRIDGE SIGHT”. There is a diagonal black & white over-label over the end flap and across the top marked “ENGRAVED”. There is also a small rectangular label on the end flap with a large “B”. Accompanied by a Colt Factory Letter confirming factory Grade B engraving and shipped on loan to A&F 7-27-36, returned and reshipped to LA Sportsmen Show 3-9-37, and finally shipped on loan to Sidney B. Roby Co. Rochester, NY 3-31-37. Truly a well traveled arm used for exhibition purposes. Engraved Woodsman pistols are rarely ever offered for sale. This pistol and three others similarly engraved being sold in this auction represent a lifetime of collecting. PROVENANCE: Ned Schwing Collection. CONDITION: Pistol is extremely fine, all matching except grips which are unnumbered. Pistol appears to be new & unfired retaining virtually all of its orig factory blue with no discernible flaws. Toe of the magazine base plate shows a minor amount of light edge wear. Bolt face & breech face retain virtually all of their orig factory blue indicating never having been fired. Magazine is near new with some minor surface discoloration. Grips are sound showing light to moderate diamond point wear. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. Box is worn & tattered with the lid detached, missing front & right flaps on the lid. Bottom has three broken corners. Bottom label is fine with light edge wear. Top label is soiled and turned yellow with the “engraved” diagonal over-label also turned yellow and missing 15-20%. 4-42597 (12,500-18,000)

*RARE FACTORY GRADE C ENGRAVED COLT WOODSMAN SEMI-AUTO PISTOL. SN 87623. Cal. 22 LR. 1st Model Woodsman with blue finish, 6-5/8″ 2nd type tapered rnd bbl, adjustable front & rear sights and mounted with smooth 2-pc pearl grips. Left forward side of frame is marked “THE WOODSMAN” and left side of frame has usual markings with the rampant Colt. Spring housing has the serrated panel at the top indicating it is okay to use high speed ammunition. Accompanied by one orig 2nd type 2-tone magazine with properly marked base plate. Pistol is beautifully engraved by Wilbur Glahn with full coverage intertwined foliate arabesque patterns with stippled background. Slide has full coverage matching engraving patterns with a tiny flower blossom on the sides of slide at rear end. Top rear edge and rear end of slide are engraved in Mr. Glahn’s trademark triangle patterns. Front strap, back strap & trigger bow are all engraved to match as is the thumb safety. Bottom front of frame is engraved in a foliate pattern and top of frame, over chamber area, is engraved in a large flower blossom. Foliate & floral arabesque patterns extend over both sides of bbl, about 2/3 of the distance toward the muzzle. The address has a simple line border with a fleur-de-lis pattern at the forward end. Front strap has had the SN filed or ground away and restamped with larger numbers. Restamped number matches the orig number inside the slide and on the spring housing. Accompanied by a Colt Factory Letter confirming Grade C engraving as shipped to Hopkins Sporting Goods, Des Moines IA, 2-22-33. Engraved Woodsman pistols are extremely rare and seldom ever come to market. This pistol and three others being sold in this auction represent a lifetime of collecting. PROVENANCE: Ned Schwing Collection. CONDITION: Fine to very fine, all matching except grips which are unnumbered. Overall retains 88-90% strong orig factory blue showing wear on both sides of muzzle and sharp edges of frame with front strap mostly gray patina and back strap moderately thin. Bolt face & breech face retain generous amounts or orig blue but has been used. Magazine is crisp, retaining most orig factory finish. Grips are sound with great fire & color. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 4-42596 JR90 (5,000-10,000)

*EXCEPTIONAL COLT MATCH TARGET FIRST SERIES PISTOL. SN MT1606. Cal. 22 LR. 6-5/8″ heavy bbl with windage and elevation adjustable rear target sight with adjustable front sight. Left side of bbl marked with distinctive “Bulls-eye” emblem. High velocity mainspring housing. Two tone mag with metal follower. One piece checkered walnut extended “Elephant ear” grips with Colt emblems. Accompanied by box with matching SN. PROVENANCE: Ned Schwing Collection. CONDITION: Very fine. Outstanding all orig Bulls-eye matched target retaining over 95% orig blue with light wear at muzzle and sharp edges of bbl and frame. Grips have orig finish, sharp checkering with a few light handling marks and a small crack by front attachment crew. Excellent bright bore and crisp mechanics. Box is in good condition with partially torn front lid flap and light tattering. 4-42598 DS49 (2,000-2,500)

Revised: 9/8/2011

CORRECTION: Correct serial number is MT11132

*RARE BOXED SPECIAL ORDER COLT BULLS-EYE MATCH TARGET FIRST SERIES PISTOL W/ STD GRIPS. SN 11132. Cal. 22 LR. 6-5/8″ heavy bbl with windage and elevation adjustable target rear sight with adjustable front sight. High velocity mainspring housing. Left side of bbl marked with “Bulls-eye” emblem. Blued mag with metal follower, having three line marking. Top of bbl and action have matte blue finish. Accompanied by orig SN box containing instruction pamphlet and a Colt Factory Letter stating as one of two shipped 12-2-40 to J. Warshal & Sons, Seattle WA and ordered with “Regular Woodsman stocks”. PROVENANCE: Ned Schwing Collection. CONDITION: Very fine. Excellent orig blue with a few very fine scratches on bbl flats. Excellent grips with sharp checkering. Very good bright bore and smooth crisp action. Box is good with a portion of the front lid flap missing and light tattering. 4-42601 DS50 (5,000-10,000)

*OUTSTANDING COLT WOODSMAN FIRST SERIES TARGET MODEL PISTOL. SN 68365. Cal. 22 LR. 6-5/8″ bbl with adjustable rear sight. High speed mainspring housing. Matte finished surfaces on top of receiver and slide extending around backstrap forward to trigger guard and on frame to the bbl. Two tone mag with steel follower. Checkered walnut grips. Accompanied by unnumbered Colt box. PROVENANCE: Ned Schwing Collection. CONDITION: Very fine. Excellent blue with a couple small nick on edges. Excellent grips with sharp checkering. Very good bright bore and smooth action with crisp mechanics. Box is in poor condition with taped edges. 4-42603 DS48 (2,000-2,500)

*COLT WOODSMAN FIRST SERIES TARGET MODEL PISTOL. SN 53696. Cal. 22 LR. 6-5/8″ bbl with adjustable front and rear sights. Has standard velocity main spring housing. Two tone mag with steel follower. Checkered walnut grips. Accompanied by orig box. PROVENANCE: Ned Schwing Collection. CONDITION: Very good. About 90-95% orig blue with wear on sharp edges and backstrap with a spot on left side of frame above trigger guard, bbl has minor handling marks. Sound walnut grips with light checkering wear. Very good bore and smooth sound action. Box damaged, SN readable. 4-42602 DS44 (2,000-2,500)

*OUTSTANDING COLT WOODSMAN SPORT MODEL PISTOL /LETTER. SN 135678. Cal. 22 LR. 4-1/2″ bbl with adjustable rear sight. Checkered mainspring housing. Two tone mag with steel follower. Checkered walnut grips. Accompanied by orig box containing test target, instruction pamphlet, shooting suggestions brochure and Colt Factory Letter confirming configuration as shipped to Buhl Sons Co., Detroit MI 7-29-38. PROVENANCE: Ned Schwing Collection. CONDITION: Very fine. About 99% bright blue. Sound grips with sharp checkering. Very good bore and smooth action with crisp mechanics. Box is in very good condition with clear SN on bottom. 4-42599 DS47 (2,000-3,000)

*OUTSTANDING COLT WOODSMAN PISTOL. SN 180494. Cal. 22 LR. 4-1/2″ bbl with adjustable rear sight. Left side bbl has standard roll markings with patent dates. Checkered walnut grips. Accompanied by orig box with SN on bottom, retaining test target and instruction pamphlet. PROVENANCE: Ned Schwing Collection. CONDITION: Very fine. Over 99% bright blue. Excellent grips with crisp checkering. Excellent bore and crisp mechanics. Box is in fair condition with torn end flap and tattering. 4-42600 DS43 (2,000-2,500)

*GREAT COLT WOODSMAN FIRST SERIES TARGET MODEL PISTOL. SN 84380. Cal. 22 LR. 6-5/8″ bbl with adjustable front and rear sights. Standard velocity main spring housing. Two tone mag with steel follower. Checkered walnut grips. PROVENANCE: Ned Schwing Collection. CONDITION: Fine. Approx 98% orig blue with slight edge wear and a few small nicks top of slide. Sound grips with moderate checkering wear. Very good bright bore and smooth action with sound mechanics. 4-42604 DS46 (2,000-2,500)

*EXCEPTIONAL COLT WOODSMAN FIRST SERIES TARGET MODEL PISTOL. SN 57947. Cal. 22 LR. 6-5/8″ bbl with adjustable front and rear sights. Standard velocity main spring housing. Two tone mag with steel follower. Checkered walnut grips. PROVENANCE: Ned Schwing Collection. CONDITION: Very fine. This all orig gun has about 98% blue with slight wear at the muzzle and fine scratches on action. Excellent walnut grips with sharp checkering. Very good bright bore and crisp mechanics. 4-42605 DS45 (2,000-2,500)

*SUPERB PAIR OF RARE BOSS 20 BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR SINGLE TRIGGER GAME GUNS. SN 9114/ 9166. (ca. 1960) Cal. 20 ga. 2-1/2″ Chambers. This lovely pair of guns made during the transition of the factory from Albemarle Street to Cork Street were undoubtedly made as a pair, although SNs are not consecutive, and bbl addresses differ. They are inlaid in gold with “1” or “2” in the usual places. Styling and dimensions match. 28″ Chopper lump bbls are engraved with Boss name and address on narrow game ribs. Gun no. “1” has Albemarle Street address, and gun no. “2” has Cork Street address. Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 2-1/2″ chambers. SNs are on bottoms of bbls. Nicely filed small case hardened sidelock actions feature automatic safeties (SAFE inlaid in gold), bushed strikers, gold line tumbler end cocking indicators, and single triggers. (Boss patent numbers are on trigger plates.) Actions and sideplates are engraved with Boss house style 17 rose bouquet and scroll, as originated by Jack Sumner. Blued single beaded small bow trigger guards and top levers have matching engraving with SNs at grips. Well matched, dark, lightly streaked and figured European walnut straight grip buttstocks measure 14-3/4″ over ribbed horn buttplates, and feature typical Boss drop points, standard checkering with mullered borders, and vacant gold ovals on toe lines. Splinter Boss ejector forends have Anson type releases. Gun no. “1” SN 9114: Bore diameter: left -.614, right -.618. Bore restrictions: left -.008, right -.008. Wall thickness: left -.026, right -.021. Drop at heel: 2″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 5 lbs. 8 oz. LOP 14-3/4″. Gun no. “2” SN 9166: Bore diameter: left -.612, right -.612. Bore restrictions: left -.008, right -.002. Wall thickness: left -.019, right -.028. Drop at heel: 2″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 5 lbs. 8 oz. LOP: 14-3/4″. The makers have kindly confirmed that gun No.1 was completed in 1959 for a Mr Mckinley and that gun No.2 was made for the same client, to match gun No.1 in 1960 PROVENANCE: Ned Schwing Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, all finish being original. Bbls retain 95% blue, silvering at muzzles, and at fences, with a few minor handling marks, most noticeable on left bbl of gun. no. “1”. Actions retain 80 – 90% orig case hardening color, silvering on fences and beads. Gun no. “1” shows more silvering, especially at bottom. Blue of trigger guard of gun no. “1” is probably 60% and gun no. “2”, 80%. Stocks retain nearly all of their orig finish, with handling marks, most noticeable on gun no. “1”. Bores are excellent. Actions are tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are in time. Triggers work. A dynamic lightweight pair and rare to find in this condition. 4-42571, 42572 MGM175 (65,000-85,000)

*PAIR OF 20 GAUGE E. J. CHURCHILL PREMIER SIDELOCK EJECTOR GAME GUNS WITH CASE. SN 2373/ 2374. Cal. 20 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers for gun. no. 1, and 2-1/2″ Chambers for gun no. 2. This unusual matched pair of small bore “best quality” guns has the numbers “1” or “2” inlaid in gold in the usual places. 28″ Dovetailed steel bbls, with matted Churchill ribs, are engraved “Churchill (Gunmakers)” and “Orange St. Gunworks. Leicester Square London.” on tops. Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs; Gun no. 1 for 2-3/4″ chambers at 3-1/4 tons, and gun. no. 2 for 7/8 oz of shot. SNs are engraved on bottoms of left bbls. Nicely filed sidelock actions feature automatic safeties (SAFE engraved on gold rectangles), and double triggers. Actions are engraved with nearly full coverage medium scroll. “E. J. Churchill” is in scrolled riband on each lockplate. “E J C” monogram is on bottoms of actions, as found on early best quality Churchill guns. Trigger plates are inlaid with gold “Premier Model” and engraved “Finest Quality”. Scroll engraved trigger guards have SNs in ribands at grips. Well matched beautifully marbled, and slightly figured European walnut straight grip buttstocks measure 14-1/4″ over checkered wood butts with blued steel heel and toe plates. Stocks feature drop points and point pattern checkering with mullered borders. Matching splinter ejector forends have Anson releases and “E J C” logo stamped on each iron along with SN. Gun no. 1: Bore diameter: left -.622, right -.622. Bore restrictions: left -.012, right -.004. Wall thickness: left -.042, right -.045. Drop at heel: 2-3/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 5 lbs. 15 oz. LOP 14-1/4″. Gun no. 2: Bore diameter: left -.622, right -.622. Bore restrictions: left -.029, right -.014. Wall thickness: left -.045, right -.043. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 6 lbs. 4 oz. LOP 14-1/4″. Leather double gun case with leather corners is lined with red cloth, with gold embossed black leather Churchill label, and contains 2 pairs of snap caps. PROVENANCE: Edward Whitacre(GM Chairman & CEO)Coll; Ned Schwing Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, as refurbished. Bbls retain virtually all of a very fine London quality re-black. Actions retain traces of case hardening color in protected areas, but are mostly a pleasing pewter gray. Factory quality re-stocks retain virtually all of their orig finish, with a few marks from light handling and use. Bores are excellent. Actions are tight. Bbls of both guns are off face. Gun no. 1 has a live ejector (trip return spring not working). Ejectors are slightly out of time on gun. no. 2. Case is near new, with a few marks and nicks. Interior cloth is excellent. Label has compressions from contact with guns. Snap caps are fine. 4-42563, 42564 MGM248 (45,000-65,000)

*JOSEPH LANG SIDELOCK EJECTOR DOUBLE RIFLE WITH CASE. SN 15795. (ca. 1914) Cal. .375 H & H Belted Magnum. 24-3/4″ Chopper lump Bohler steel bbls with square shouldered doll’s head extension, are engraved “Joseph Lang & Son.” and “7 Bury Street St. James’s, London.” on tops, and are fitted with quarter rib and ramp front sight base. Quarter rib is fitted with claw scope bases and one standing, two folding leaf express rear sight graduated for 100, 200, and 300 yards. Gold bead front is longitudinally dovetailed into base. Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 375 at 19 tons. Bottoms of bbls are stamped “Bohler Rasant” and with caliber. Heavy, back action side lock screw grip action features automatic bolted safety with SAFE inlaid in gold, bushed strikers, and gold line tumbler end cocking indicators. Top tang extends about 3″ over comb and engraved steel trigger guard extends to horn grip cap. Action and lockplates are engraved with very well cut medium open shaded scroll with rose bouquet highlights. “Joseph Lang & Son” is on each lockplate. Nicely streaked and slightly figured European walnut full pistol grip buttstock with shadow line right hand cheekpiece and flat top point pattern checkering measures 14-7/8″ over Silver type pad. Stock also features drop points, as well as a sling eye and vacant gold oval on toe line. Short semi-beavertail ejector forend with Anson release, has matching engraving and checkering, Drop at heel: Approx 3-1/8″, drop at comb: Approx 1-15/16″. Weight: 9 lbs. 12 oz. LOP 14-7/8″. Leather case with stitched leather corners is lined with dark green cloth with reproduction Joseph Lang leather label, and contains case straps and a key, along with target with 2 bullet holes 1″ apart, 3″ high of center, marked left and right, and “.375 Federal 300 gr Nosler Partition 50 yards 2 Feb 08.” PROVENANCE: Ned Schwing Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, as re-barreled and refurbished, possibly by factory, as quality of work is very fine. Bbls retain nearly all of a very fine rust blue. Action and lockplates retain 75 – 80% orig case hardening color, quite vivid on lockplates and trigger plate. Trigger guard and top lever retain most of their re-blue. Pin ends have been beautifully fire blued, as has safety bolt. Stocks retain most of what appears to be their orig finish, with a few minor marks, and a fairly heavy dent at front of cheekpiece. A 2-1/2″ repaired crack is on left side of butt near heel. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are in time. Case leather is excellent with one or 2 minor marks, corners slightly scuffed. Interior cloth is excellent, as is label. A fine medium to dangerous game rifle. 4-42565 MGM241 (25,000-35,000)

*28 GAUGE ARTHUR HILL BOXLOCK EJECTOR GAME GUN. SN 44506. Cal. 28 ga. 2-1/2″ Chambers. This well made little gun by this seldom seen maker, has 28-1/4″ dovetailed steel bbls with game rib engraved “Arthur Hill Gun Maker. Horncastle”. Bbl flats are stamped with 1995 Birmingham re-proofs for 2-1/2″ chambers. Unusual small case hardened boxlock action has nicely beaded fences which extend into scroll terminated reinforcing bolsters. Action also features dolls head third fastener, automatic safety, and double triggers. Finely marbled and nicely figured Circassian walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-3/4″ over brown “Decelerator” pad. Stock features side panels, 18 LPI point pattern checkering with mullered borders, and silver oval on toe line engraved with initials “P. F. D”. Matching splinter ejector forend has inset horn tip and Deeley release. Bore diameter: left -.565, right -.565. Bore restrictions: left -.035, right -.012. Wall thickness: left -.028, right -.028. Drop at heel: 1-3/4″, drop at comb: 1-1/4″. Weight: 5 lbs. 2 oz. LOP 14-3/4″. PROVENANCE: Ned Schwing Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, as completely refinished. Bbls retain essentially all of London quality black. Action retains essentially all of its classically colored hardening. Floorplate, trigger guard, and top lever retain all of their blue. Stocks retain most of an oil finish over a few tiny handling marks. Checkering professionally re-cut. Action is slightly loose, Bbls are off face. Bores are excellent, bright and shiny. Ejectors are in time. A nice little gun. 4-42577 MGM167 (5,000-10,000)

*FRANCOTTE SPECIAL BOXLOCK EJECTOR GAME GUN. SN 210222. Cal. 410 ga. 3″ Chambers. 26″ Dovetailed steel bbls with raised matted game rib are inlaid in gold “Aug. Francotte a Leige” and “Abercrombie & Fitch Co. NYC, NY” on tops. Bbl flats are stamped with Belgian nitro proofs for 3″ chambers. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with choke information and SN. Case hardened small boxlock action features Greener crossbolt third fastener, automatic safety, arched back, and double triggers. Action is engraved with about 30% coverage simple scroll. Blued large bow trigger guard has nicely rendered gold inlaid portrait of quail on bow, with SN inlaid in gold on tang. Broadly streaked and strikingly quilted fiddle-figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over ribbed horn buttplate, and features checkered side panels, point pattern checkering at grip with line border, and a vacant gold oval on toe line. Long splinter ejector forend has Anson release. Bore diameter at muzzles: left -.402, right -.410. Wall thickness: left -.045, right -.050. Drop at heel: 2-5/16″, drop at comb: 1-5/16″. Weight: 5 lbs. 8 oz. LOP 14-1/4″. PROVENANCE: Ned Schwing Collection. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain 98% orig blue. Action retains 90 – 95% orig case hardening color, silvering on fences, and lower right side of action. Stocks retain nearly all of their orig oil finish with few minor handling marks. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are in time. 4-42578 MGM166 (7,500-12,500)

*TRULY EXCEPTIONAL 20 GAUGE PARKER BHE. SN 192626. Cal. 20 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 0 Frame. 28″ Acme steel bbls with standard matted rib fitted with two ivory Lyman beads, has all correct stampings on flats. Case hardened action has single nicely filed bead around fences, and is engraved with 80% coverage (probably special ordered) fine scroll, with no dogs or game. “Parker Bros” is in ribands on each side of action. Top lever has nicely filed flutes. Trigger guard is scroll engraved on bow, with SN on grip. Very finely marbled and nicely stump figured European walnut full capped pistol grip (grip cap is fitted with large silver oval engraved with initials “A. P. T.” flanked by some scroll) buttstock measures 14-5/8″ over skeleton butt. Checkering pattern is typical BH. Side panels are also checkered and have fleur de lis drop points. Matching splinter ejector forend has typical Parker release and file decorated steel tip. Parker Gun Identification and Serialization ledger lists this gun in this exact configuration. Accompanied by a PGCA letter stating the order was completed 5-25-21w/ 28″ bbls and choked to pattern RH (180 #8 pellets in a 30″ circle at 40 yds) and LH (240 #8 pellets in a 30″ circle at 40 yds). The price listed for a BHE in 1920 was $302. Bore diameter: left -.619, right -.618. Bore restrictions: left -.024, right -.015. Wall thickness: left -.024, right -.022. Drop at heel: 3-1/8″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Weight: 6 lbs. 4 oz. LOP 14-5/8″. PROVENANCE: Ned Schwing Collection. CONDITION: Exceptional, 100% original, as found. Bbls retain 98% orig blue with some slight silvering, a few minor marks, and some light pinprick freckling in a small area on right bbl above forend. Action retains 90% + orig vivid case hardening color, with some slight silvering on fences, bottom edges of action, and on belly toward forend. Forend latch is silvered. Trigger guard retains 80% orig blue, silvered on edges and at grip, and flaking a bit on bow. Stocks retain nearly all of their orig rubbed oil finish with a few minor marks and compressions, grain slightly raised. Checkering shows slight wear. Skeleton buttplate retains approx 50% of its orig blue, with tiny dent on right side. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors won’t trip and most certainly because this gun has seen little or no use. It only needs a cleaning but we won’t touch it because gun has not been touched and we intend to preserve its special integrity. This gun has seen almost no use. An incredible find. Guns in this condition, and of this quality, are exceptionally scarce. With only a few over 1000 BH guns made; fewer than 200 were 20 ga. 4-42576 MGM168 (35,000-55,000)

*RARE & DESIRABLE PARKER AHE SINGLE TRIGGER STRAIGHT GRIP GAME GUN. SN 239747. Cal. 20 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 0 Frame. 26″ Acme steel bbls have all correct stamps on bbl flats. Action with single filed bead around fences is engraved with typical late Parker scroll and game scenes, with a trio of bobwhite on left, pair of flying pheasants on right, and trio of pheasants on bottom. “Parker” is on bottom of action. Marbled and nicely fiddle-figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-3/8″ over skeleton buttplate. Stock features typical “A” recessed checkered side panels, fleur de lis drop points, and fancy checkering pattern with mullered borders. Gold oval on toe line is engraved with monogram “E C V”. Matching splinter ejector forend has nearly full coverage of checkering. Bore diameter: left -.617, right -.618. Bore restrictions: left -.016, right -.009. Wall thickness: left -.025, right -.025. Drop at heel: 2-3/8″, drop at comb: 1-5/16″. Weight: 6 lbs. 7 oz. LOP 14-3/8″. Parker Gun Identification and Serialization ledger lists this gun in this configuration. PROVENANCE: Ned Schwing Collection. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain 80 – 85% of orig blue, thinning and browning overall, especially along rib. Action retains a considerable amount of orig case hardening color, but is mostly a very pleasing silver gray overall. Trigger guard is flaked, and toned to nearly all silver. Buttstock has had a professional repair at wrist, and retains most of what appears to be orig finish having typical handling marks. Checkering has been re-cut. Crest plate and skeleton buttplate with later engraving. Bores are excellent, bright and shiny. Action is tight. Ejectors are in time. Trigger works. A nicely configured high grade Parker, all A quality guns are scarce, with a total of 306 hammerless guns ever being made, only 46 in 20 ga. 4-42575 MGM169 (30,000-50,000)

*RARE & DESIRABLE 410 PARKER GHE SINGLE TRIGGER EJECTOR BEAVERTAIL SKEET GUN. SN 237222. Cal. 410 ga. 3″ Chambers. 000 Frame. Configuration of this late Parker gun matches all the information in the Parker Gun Identification and Serialization ledger, with straight grip and 26″ Parker steel bbls. Nicely figured American walnut buttstock measures 14-3/16″ over checkered wood butt. Bbl flats are stamped with Parker proofs and “Skeet In” “Skeet Out”. Bore diameter at muzzles: left -.395, right -.392. Wall thickness: left -.026, right -.030. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs. 1/2 oz. LOP 14-3/16″. PROVENANCE: Ned Schwing Collection. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbls retain nearly all of their original finish. Action retains 20 – 30% orig case hardening color, vivid in protected areas. Trigger guard has traces of orig blue on bow, and is mostly flaked to silver and brown. Stocks with nice figuring and retains 85 – 90% orig finish with normal handling marks. Checkering shows slight wear. There is an old scratch on left side panel. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Trigger works. Right ejector will not trip. A fine and rare well cared for example of this rare Parker variation. 4-42573 MGM163 (30,000-50,000)

*RARE 410 PARKER GHE SINGLE TRIGGER EJECTOR BEAVERTAIL GAME GUN. SN 239475. Cal. 410 ga. 3″ Chambers. 000 Frame. Standard late Parker configuration with 26″ Parker steel bbls and straight grip stock. Nicely figured American walnut stock measures 14″ over dog’s head buttplate. Parker Gun Identification and Serialization ledger lists this gun as having a capped pistol grip stock. The beavertail forend is not mentioned, however our opinion is that the straight grip stock and beavertail are definitely original. Bore diameter at muzzles: left -.397, right -.400. Wall thickness: left -.030, right -.032. Drop at heel: 2-7/16″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 5 lbs. 14 oz. LOP 14″. PROVENANCE: Ned Schwing Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, as partially refinished. Probably by DelGrego. Bbls retain most of re-black. Action retains nearly all of a cyanide color, engraving slightly softened. Trigger guard retains most of the blue, with some browning at grip. Stocks retain most of their orig varnish, some new finish rubbed in at butt. Buttplate a possible replacement. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are in time. Trigger works. 4-42574 MGM164 (25,000-35,000)

*20 GAUGE CSM FOX XE GAME GUN. SN F205569. Cal. 20 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 27″ Barrels have high matted game rib. Bbls have 2-1/2″ triangles of oak leaf and acorn engraving at breeches, and are marked “Made to Order A. H. Fox” “Chromox Fluid Steel”. Bbl flats are stamped with grade, SN, and caliber. “CT. Shotgun Mfg.” and “New Britain CT. USA” is on loop. Nicely filed small scallop-backed case hardened action with automatic safety and double triggers is engraved with nearly full coverage of shaded oak leaves and acorns framing game scenes on sides. A fox is in central circle on bottom. Blued trigger guard with SN on tang has inlaid gold shield on bow engraved with initials “R. D. H.” European walnut buttstock with fine marbling and spectacular figure measures 15-3/8″ over skeleton buttplate, and features straight diamond hand, checkered side panels, and borderless checkering with uncheckered ribbons through pattern. Long splinter ejector forend has Deeley type release, and inlaid horn tip. Bore diameter: left -.613, right -.613. Bore restrictions: left -.010, right -.005. Wall thickness: left -.032, right -.033. Drop at heel: 2-5/16″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 6 lbs. 0 oz. LOP 15-3/8″. PROVENANCE: Ned Schwing Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, showing some slight silvering at muzzles, and a few minor marks on bbls. Action is slightly silvered on high edges. Stock is very fine with minor handling marks. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are slightly out of time. 4-42570 MGM173 (12,000-18,000)

*OUTSTANDING & DESIRABLE WINCHESTER MODEL 42 DELUXE PUMP SHOTGUN WITH ORIGINAL BOX. SN 111235. Cal. 410. 3 inch chamber. 28″ solid rib bbl, Skeet choke with No. 81-A front bead sight. Factory jeweled bolt and carrier. Stocked with exceptional fiddle grained black walnut. Extension slide handled forend with 18 LPI double diamond deluxe checkering. Stock has large hard rubber pistol grip cap with 18 LPI diamond deluxe checkering. LOP: 13-5/8″ over orig buttplate. Weight: 6 lb. 5 oz. Accompanied by orig box with red lettering, bottom marked “51”, indicating 1951 production, with “B-1112” part number. White end flap label with blue printing and red Winchester logo stating SN 111235 with “42-338-04X” special order coding. Box contains time payment plan pamphlet, instruction booklet and special offer hand tag. Also accompanied by a custom built wooden storage box with Winchester marked lid. This gun is pictured on page 122 of “The Winchester Model 42” by Ned Schwing. PROVENANCE: Ned Schwing Collection. A personal letter about this gun from Ned Schwing will accompany the lot. CONDITION: Extremely fine, near new condition. Metal parts have about 99% orig blue with the only wear being on the slide bar and adjacent areas. Excellent jeweling with no wear marks. Stock and slide handle have excellent orig finish with minor handling marks, crisp mechanics and excellent bore. Box for this outstanding shotgun is in very good condition with spots of light discoloration and some slightly tattered edges. Interior retains wood end pieces, cardboard dividers and proper packing paper. Guns in this condition with their complete original box are extremely hard to find. 4-42589 DS24 (15,000-20,000)

*SUPERB SPECIAL ORDER WINCHESTER MODEL 42 DELUXE PUMP ACTION SHOTGUN WITH BOX. SN 164353. Cal. 410. 26″ solid rib bbl with Full choke and 81-A bead sight. This shotgun is very near the end of the production and exhibits unusual features and non-standard traits that are possibly an indication of assembly during parts clean up. Jeweled bolt and carrier. Big head safety. Stock and forearm of exceptional fancy black walnut. Extension Skeet style pump handle with 18 LPI double diamond deluxe checkering with shallower than standard extension flutes having sharper than normal front angle. Straight grip stock with diamond deluxe checkering of heavier than normal dimensions at wrist with unusually proud wood to metal fit and slightly squared comb. LOP: 14″ over flat fitting Winchester buttplate having shorter than normal buttplate screws. Stock is lacking weight reduction hole but with through bolt hole that is slightly off-centered. Bbl and receiver are lacking normal Winchester proof marks. Accompanied by Winchester Gun Museum letter dated February 7, 1966 signed by T.E. Hall stating the following: “In regard to your inquiry about your Model 42 Winchester, serial#164353, I have checked our records and found the following: The gun was manufactured June 6, 1963. It was a Model 42 – 26″ – Full choke – Deluxe Grade. The gun had a straight grip stock, fancy wood, checkered deluxe. This is all the information available on this gun.” With Winchester box having red lettering, bottom of box is marked “A-1112” and Bird & Son certification mark. End label is white with blue lettering and red Winchester logo with “SPECIAL Deluxe” stamped in black ink left of Winchester logo. Has handwritten solid rib description. Right portion of label is damaged, leaving number “G42” visible in upper right corner with numbers “16435” visible in the SN box and “17-176-12C” descriptions located right of “Model 42” identification. Box contains hang tag, warranty card and safety commandment brochure. PROVENANCE: Ned Schwing Collection. A personal letter about this gun from Ned Schwing will accompany the lot. CONDITION: Metal surfaces have approximately 99% Du-Lite blue with slight wear on mag tube. Excellent stock finish with sharp checkering. Crisp mechanics with excellent bore. Box is in very good condition with dividers and packing papers. 4-42587 DS30 (15,000-20,000)

*EXTREMELY RARE WINCHESTER MODEL 42 TRAP GRADE TWO BARREL SET PUMP ACTION SHOTGUN. SN 16746. Cal. 410. 3 inch chambers. Bottom of frame is marked “TRAP” below SN. Skeet choke bbl is 26″ solid rib with 81-A front bead sight and standard right and left bbl markings. Full choke bbl is 28″ solid rib with 81-A front bead sight and standard right and left bbl roll markings. Bbl is lacking SN on bbl extension and has standard Winchester proof mark ahead of circle P parts proof mark, indicating the second bbl was added at a later date. Stock and both forearms are fancy black walnut. Both extension Skeet style forearms have 18 LPI double diamond deluxe checkering. Straight grip buttstock with 18 LPI diamond deluxe checkering. LOP: 13-7/8″. Weight with Skeet bbl 6 lbs. 2 oz. PROVENANCE: Ned Schwing Collection. A personal letter about this gun from Ned Schwing will accompany the lot. CONDITION: Very fine. Both bbls retain about 97% rust blue. Action and other parts retain about 95% orig machine blue. Carrier has a small amount of very light pitting. Stock and forearms have orig finish with minor scattered handling marks. Very good bright bores. Smooth sound action. Model 42 2bbl sets are almost unheard of and as such this is extremely rare. 4-42593 DS28 (15,000-20,000)

*SCARCE WINCHESTER MODEL 42 TRAP GRADE SKEET STYLE PUMP ACTION SHOTGUN. SN 24626. Cal. 410. 26″ solid rib bbl, Skeet Choke, with ivory front and mid beads. Left side bbl marked “WINCHESTER/PROOF STEEL-MODEL 42-WINCHESTER/TRADE MARK-.410-3 IN-SKEET”. Right side bbl marked with standard roll marking. Receiver has “TRAP” marking below SN. Gun is mounted with fancy black walnut with orange and brown tone burl figure prominent in the comb area of stock and in slide handle. Straight grip Skeet style stock with 20 LPI diamond pattern wrap-around checkering. LOP – 13-7/8″ over the Winchester hard rubber buttplate. Skeet style extension slide handle with 20 LPI double diamond checkered side panels. Weight – 6 lb 4.5 oz. PROVENANCE: Ned Schwing Collection. A personal letter about this gun from Ned Schwing will accompany the lot. CONDITION: Very fine, all orig. Bbl retains 98% orig rust bluing with small amount of wear from the slide handle and in the mag takedown area. Receiver, extension and mag tube retains about 95% machine bluing with slight wear on trigger guard and sharp edges of action with slight wear on mag tube from slide handle. Sound stock and forearm, having very fine orig finish with minor handling marks. Checkering is sharp. Excellent bright bore. Sound mechanics and tight at takedown. 4-42591 DS16 (10,000-15,000)

*VERY RARE EXCEPTIONAL WINCHESTER MODEL 42 TRAP GRADE SKEET STYLE 2-1/2″ CHAMBER PUMP ACTION SHOTGUN. SN 39845. Cal. 410. 28″ solid rib bbl with Skeet choke, No. 81-A front bead. Left side of bbl marked “WINCHESTER/PROOF STEEL-MODEL 42-WINCHESTER/TRADE MARK-.410-2 1/2″ CHAM.-SKEET”. Standard right side bbl roll marking. Stocked with highly figured black walnut with striking orange coloration burl grain. Extension Skeet slide handle with 20 LPI double diamond checkering with pistol grip Skeet stock with hard rubber grip cap, diamond pattern trap checkering. LOP: 13-3/4″ over orig buttplate. Weight: 6 lb. 3 oz. PROVENANCE: Ned Schwing Collection. A personal letter about this gun from Ned Schwing will accompany the lot. CONDITION: Very fine. Rust blue bbl retains about 98% blue with a small amount of discoloration on left rear portion of rib. Action and other metal parts have about 95% orig machine blue, an old light scratch on left of receiver above slide lock. Stock has very good orig finish with few handling marks. Forearm has very good orig finish with a slight finish wear forward of the checkering. This is nothing more than gun rack bruising. Smooth action with sound mechanics. Excellent bright bore. 4-42588 DS22 (10,000-15,000)

*RARE WINCHESTER MODEL 42 TRAP GRADE SKEET STYLE PUMP ACTION SHOTGUN. SN 24614. Cal. 410. 3 inch chamber. 26″ solid rib bbl, Skeet choke, with 81-A front bead sight. Standard right side and left side bbl roll markings. Stocked in exceptional full figured black walnut, stock has uncapped pistol grip with 20 LPI diamond deluxe checkering. LOP: 13-7/8″ over orig buttplate. Skeet style extension slide handle with 20 LPI double diamond deluxe checkering. Weight: 6 lbs. 3.5 oz. PROVENANCE: Ned Schwing Collection. A personal letter about this gun from Ned Schwing will accompany the lot. CONDITION: Very Fine. Metal and wood professionally restored. Metal with 90-95% finish stocks with oil type finish, having minor handling marks. Forearm has repair on left side of rear extension portion. Smooth mechanics. Very good bore. 4-42590 DS26 (10,000-15,000)

*RARE WINCHESTER MODEL 42 VENT RIB SKEET PUMP SHOTGUN. SN 156172. Cal. 410. 28″ bbl with Winchester special ventilated rib having small oval style posts without patent markings on left side of rib. No. 81-A front bead. Skeet choke. Bbl has standard left side roll markings. Skeet style pistol grip stock with steel grip cap with full fancy black walnut. LOP: 13-3/4″ over orig buttplate. Weight: 6 lb. 5.8 oz. Skeet style extension forend of straight grain black walnut. PROVENANCE: Ned Schwing Collection. A personal letter about this gun from Ned Schwing will accompany the lot. CONDITION: Very fine. Over 98% orig Du-Lite bluing showing only minor wear from pump handle operation. Excellent orig stock finish with very minor handling marks. Tight crisp mechanics with little signs of usage. Very good bright bore. 4-42586 DS21 (7,500-12,500)

*DESIRABLE WINCHESTER MODEL 42 SKEET GRADE PUMP ACTION SHOTGUN. SN 87603. Cal. 410. 28″ solid rib bbl, Skeet choke with No. 81-A front bead. Standard left side bbl markings. Extension Skeet style forend and capped pistol grip Skeet stock of strong straight grain American walnut having 18 LPI Skeet style checkering. LOP: 13-7/8″ over buttplate. PROVENANCE: Ned Schwing Collection. CONDITION: Very fine. Rust blue bbl with correct immersion blued receiver and other metal parts having over 98% orig finish, minor handling marks. Orig stock having a very small area of finish chipping at the toe. Stock and forearm have crisp sharp checkering. Very good bright bore. Crisp, smooth mechanics. 4-42585 DS19 (7,500-12,500)

*RARE AND DESIRABLE WINCHESTER MODEL 42 TRAP GRADE PUMP ACTION SHOTGUN. SN 33982. Cal. 410. 26″ solid rib bbl, Full choke with No. 81-A front bead. Left bbl markings are “WINCHESTER/PROOF STEEL-MODEL 42-WINCHESTER/TRADE MARK-.410-3 IN-FULL”. Right side bbl has standard roll markings. Stock is fancy black walnut with orange red toned burl and fiddle figure. Uncapped pistol grip trap grade stock with 20 LPI diamond pattern checkering. LOP: 13-7/8″ over hard rubber buttplate. Trap style slide handle having 20 LPI diamond panel checkering. Weight: 6 lb 4.6 oz. PROVENANCE: Ned Schwing Collection. A personal letter about this gun from Ned Schwing will accompany the lot. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains about 95% orig rust blue. Receiver has orig blue with fine spotting on portions of left side of receiver and trigger guard bow that appear to be from storage. Sound stock and forearm having sharp checkering and orig finish. Forearm has a few scratches between the leading edge of checkering slide handle cap. Stocks minor normal handling marks. Very good bright bore. Smooth action with sound mechanics. 4-42592 DS17 (10,000-15,000)

*DESIRABLE WINCHESTER MODEL 42 SKEET GRADE PUMP ACTION SHOTGUN. SN 73215. Cal. 410. 28″ solid rib bbl, Skeet choke, 81-A front bead. Standard roll markings on bbl. Standard receiver fitted with select black walnut. Pistol grip uncapped Skeet style stock with 18 LPI checkering having attractive fiddle grain with good color contrast in butt section. LOP: 13-3/4″ over hard rubber buttplate. Extension Skeet style slide handle with 18 LPI checkering. PROVENANCE: Ned Schwing Collection. A personal letter about this gun from Ned Schwing will accompany the lot. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl has about 95% orig rust bluing. Receiver and other metal parts retain over 90% correct immersion process bluing with light wear to lower edges of the action and trigger bow areas. Smooth sound action with very good bore. 4-42582 DS18 (7,500-12,500)

*EXCEPTIONAL WINCHESTER MODEL 42 SKEET GRADE 2-1/2″ CHAMBER PUMP ACTION SHOTGUN. SN 51115. Cal. 410. 2-1/2 inch chamber. 26″ solid rib bbl, Skeet choke, with 81-A front bead sight. Stock in fancy black walnut with striking burl grain in comb area of stock. Extension Skeet style slide handle with 20 LPI checkering. Stock with uncapped pistol grip having 20 LPI Skeet checkering. LOP: 13-7/8″ over orig buttplate. Weight: 6 lbs. 3 oz. SN indicates 1942 mfg. PROVENANCE: Ned Schwing Collection. A personal letter about this gun from Ned Schwing will accompany the lot. CONDITION: Very fine. Rust blue bbl retains about 99% orig blue. Du-Lite blue receiver and other metal parts with about 98% orig finish. Sound stock and forearm, very good orig finish and a few scattered handling marks. Crisp mechanics, excellent bore. 4-42581 DS29 (7,500-12,500)

*SCARCE WINCHESTER MODEL 42 SKEET GRADE PUMP ACTION SHOTGUN. SN 142877. Cal. 410. 28″ solid rib bbl, Skeet choke, ivory Bradley style front bead with ivory mid bead. Standard left side bbl markings. Standard receiver mounted with fancy black walnut. Uncommon and highly sought after straight grip Skeet style stock with extension Skeet style forearm having 18 LPI Skeet pattern checkering. LOP: 13-7/8″ over orig buttplate. PROVENANCE: Ned Schwing Collection. A personal letter about this gun from Ned Schwing will accompany the lot. CONDITION: Fine. Rust blued bbl retaining over 95% orig finish with correct immersion blued action and other metal parts retain about 97% orig blue with light wear on edges. Orig wood finish having light handling marks. Tight smooth action with crisp mechanics. Bore is clean and bright. 4-42584 DS20 (7,500-12,500)

*DESIRABLE WINCHESTER MODEL 42 SKEET GRADE PUMP ACTION SHOTGUN. SN 63888. Cal. 410. 3 in. chamber. 26″ solid rib bbl, Skeet choke, No. 81-A front bead sight. Standard left side bbl roll marking. Stock with fancy black walnut, extension Skeet style slide handle with 18 LPI checkering. Skeet dimension uncapped pistol grip stock with 18 LPI checkering. LOP: 13-7/8″. Weight: 6 lb. 3.8 oz. PROVENANCE: Ned Schwing Collection. A personal letter about this gun from Ned Schwing will accompany the lot. CONDITION: Very good. Receiver, mag tube and small parts have about 90-95% orig blue with wear on sharp edges and minor handling marks. Bbl has about 98% professionally restored blue. Sound stock and forearm with professionally restored finish, having an area of light crazing on the right side of stock. Very good bright bore. Very smooth action with sound mechanics. 4-42583 DS23 (7,500-12,500)

*VERY EARLY WINCHESTER MODEL 42 SKEET GRADE PUMP ACTION SHOTGUN. SN 7273. Cal. 410. 3 inch chamber. 26″ plain bbl, Skeet choke, with 81-A bead front sight. Bbl has standard right side and left side roll markings. Straight grip Skeet stock and extension Skeet slide handle nicely grained black walnut having 20 LPI checkering. LOP: 13-3/4″ over orig buttplate. Weight: 5 lbs. 14.7 oz. PROVENANCE: Ned Schwing Collection. A personal letter about this gun from Ned Schwing will accompany the lot. CONDITION: Fine. Metal parts retain over 90% orig blue with area of light spotting between the bbl markings. Good checkering and very good orig finish with scattered handling marks. Excellent bright bore. Smooth mechanics. 4-42580 DS25 (7,500-12,500)

*EXCEPTIONAL FIRST YEAR PRODUCTION WINCHESTER MODEL 42 FIELD GRADE PUMP ACTION SHOTGUN. SN 6547. Cal. 410. 3 inch chamber. 28″ plain bbl, Full choke, 81-A front bead sight. Pre-war field stock with fluted pistol grip and pre-war 18 groove slide handle of straight grain black walnut. LOP: 13-7/8″ over orig buttplate. Weight: 5 lbs. 12.8 oz. PROVENANCE: Ned Schwing Collection. A personal letter about this gun from Ned Schwing will accompany the lot. CONDITION: Fine. Metal parts retain over 95% orig blue with slight wear lower edges of receiver and mag tube. Very good orig wood finish with very light normal handling marks. Smooth crisp mechanics, excellent bright bore. 4-42579 DS27 (4,000-6,000)

*RARE WINCHESTER MODEL 21 SKEET GRADE VENT RIB SHOTGUN. SN 13863. Cal. 16 ga. 28″ bbls with scarce orig vent rib, choked WS-1 / WS-2, red target front sight and steel mid bead. Sgl selective trigger, auto ejectors. Beavertail forend and straight grip stock of fancy black walnut. LOP: 13-7/8″ over checkered butt. Drop at Comb: 1-1/2″. Drop at Heel: 2″. Slight cast off. Weight: 6 lbs. 15 oz. One of Ned Schwing’s personal hunting guns. PROVENANCE: Ned Schwing Collection. CONDITION: Fine. Excellent as professionally restored wood and metal. Stock has minor fine handling marks some tiny spots of lifting finish near action. Has sharp checkering. Very good bright bores, action tight with sound mechanics. 4-42567 DS36 (10,000-12,000)

*20 GAUGE WINCHESTER MODEL 21 SKEET GUN. SN 4333. Cal. 20 ga. 2-5/8″ Chambers. 26″ Barrels with standard Winchester markings on top, and stamped with “Winchester Proof Steel” along with “WS-1” and “WS-2″ on bottoms. Typical blued action is fitted with selective single trigger. Nicely figured American walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/8″ over checkered wood butt. Beavertail ejector forend has correct Model 21 J-spring and knurled release. Bore diameter: left -.614, right -.617. Bore restrictions: left -.009, right -.004. Wall thickness: left -.025, right -.025. Drop at heel: 2-9/16″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 6 lbs. 11 oz. LOP 14-1/8”. One of Ned Schwing’s personal hunting guns. PROVENANCE: Ned Schwing Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, as refinished long ago. Bbls retain essentially all of the satin black. Action retains 90 – 95% correctly polished blue, silvered on high edges, and around body of action. Floorplate retains nearly all its blue. Trigger guard and top lever are slightly silvered at grip and thumbpiece. Stocks with beautiful fancy feather crotch grain, retains nearly all of an old rubbed oil finish, with some minor handling marks. Checkering has been lightly re-cut, borders still contain oil. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Trigger works. Ejectors slightly out of time. 4-42569 MGM165 (7,000-10,000)

*SCARCE WINCHESTER MODEL 21 TOURNAMENT GRADE SHOTGUN. SN 8819. Cal. 20 ga. 2-3/4 inch chambers. 28″ bbls, choked MOD/FULL, red target front sight with steel mid bead. Sgl selective trigger, auto ejectors. Beavertail forearm with straight grip stock of fancy black walnut. LOP: 14-1/8″ over Black Decelerator pad . Drop at Comb: 1-5/8″. Drop at Heel: 2-1/2″ Slight cast off. Weight: 6 lbs. 12 oz. One of Ned Schwing’s personal hunting guns. PROVENANCE: Ned Schwing Collection. CONDITION: Excellent as professionally restored nicely figured straight band stock which retains most of its excellent refinished wood with sharp checkering, minor handling marks. Very good bright bores, tight action with sound mechanics. A beauty. 4-42568 DS37 (7,000-10,000)

*SCARCE AND DESIRABLE WINCHESTER MODEL 21 TOURNAMENT GRADE 16 GA SHOTGUN. SN 7254. Cal. 16 ga. 26″ bbls, chokes IMP CYL/MOD, brass front bead with steel mid bead. Floorplate marked “TOURNAMENT”. Tournament grade was dropped from the line in 1936, 16 ga guns of this grade are seldom seen. Automatic ejector, sgl selective trigger. Stock of fancy black walnut with beavertail forend, straight grip stock. LOP: 14″ to checkered butt. Drop at Comb: 1-5/8″. Drop at Heel: 2-1/4″. Weight: 6 lbs. 12.8 oz. Slight cast off. One of Ned Schwing’s personal hunting guns. PROVENANCE: Ned Schwing Collection. CONDITION: Fine as professionally refurbished. Frame has 70% finish becoming thin along lower edges with 90% finish on floorplate and trigger guard. Stocks nicely restored, forearm has cracks between forend iron and latch plate. Stock with small chip on left side of action, wood has good checkering with minor handling marks. Sound action with good bores. 4-42566 DS34 (7,000-10,000)

*JOE DIMAGGIO’S WINCHESTER MODEL 21. SN 15709. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 30″ Barrels. Typical pre-war standard grade configuration and markings with exception of very nicely engraved presentation on floorplate, “To “THE YANKEE CLIPPER” Joe DiMaggio From Capt. Jos. Cocozza Essex County Prosecutors Office Newark, NJ June 30, 1941″. (Date is one day after Joe DiMaggio had broken George Sisler’s record of 41 games straight with a base hit, DiMaggio went on to hit in 56 straight games. This record has never even been approached (Pete Rose reached 44 in 1978.). Very nicely crotch figured American walnut capped full pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over Winchester composition buttplate. Borderless point pattern checkering is at about 20 LPI. Matching ejector forend with highly figured wood has SN stamped on iron, and on stock in front of iron. Bore diameter: left -.728, right -.725. Bore restrictions: left -.029, right -.006. Wall thickness: left -.032, right -.029. Drop at heel: 2-11/16″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Weight: 7 lbs. 5 oz. LOP 14-1/4″. New Winchester green canvas case with leather trim has olive green patterned cloth interior, and contains 2 keys. PROVENANCE: “Letter of Provenance” from DiMaggio family. Winchester factory letter outlining orig specifications. Book: 56 JOE DIMAGGIO AND THE LAST MAGIC NUMBER IN SPORTS.Book: THE THRILLING STORY OF JOE DIMAGGIO. “Newsday” magazine with commemorative section on DiMaggio. “Baseball Almanac” website info on hitting streaks, and prices realized for Joe DiMaggio and Marilyn Monroe signed baseball of $191,200.00, and an auction estimate for Joe DiMaggio’s 1936 Yankee uniform of $600,000.00. CONDITION: Very fine, as partially refinished. Consignor states that after being purchased in 2007 the new owner had gun professionally restored to factory specifications. Orig stocks were replaced because of an accident involving DiMaggio and a burning duck blind, in which the stocks were scorched, and un-restorable (orig wood accompanies gun). Statement also goes on to say original bbls were restored and the frame is in orig state and untouched. Examination of the gun bears out all this information, and the only noticeable difference between replacement stocks and factory is the absence of orig style Winchester checkering border and high grade wood. Bbls retain nearly all of their quality re-black. Stocks retain most of their rubbed oil finish. Action retains most of its orig blue, silvered on high edges, with some evidence of cleaning around bottom, and at back edge of right side of receiver. Floorplate retains a considerable amount of blue which has somewhat faded to gray. engraving is excellent. Bores are fine, bright and shiny but showing a few very minor dents, mostly in right bbl. Action is tight. Right bbl is slightly off face. Ejectors are slightly out of time. Case is excellent, near new. Original stocks show considerable wood loss and very heavy refinishing. 4-42107 MGM86 (125,000-250,000)

*RARE JOHN ULRICH NUMBER 6 ENGRAVED WINCHESTER MODEL 21 CUSTOM DELUXE SHOT GUN WITH EXTRA BARRELS AND CASE. SN 12106. Cal. 20 ga. 2-5/8″ Chambers. This very fine Model 21 was special ordered by Kerr’s of Beverly Hills, CA, in Oct. 1947 for Paul Helms, owner of Helms’ Bakery of Culver City, CA known as official baker to the 1932 summer Olympics. It has two sets of 28″ ventilated rib bbls, marked for 2-3/4″ chambers and with “20 ga Deluxe” on bbl flats. Bottoms of bbls are marked “Winchester Proof Steel” and with choke designations, one set “WS – 1” and “WS – 2”, the other “Mod” and “Full”. There are 2-3/4″ triangles of scroll engraving at breech ends of each bbl. Blued typical action is fitted with non-automatic safety and single selective trigger, and is engraved in Winchesters No. 6 style by John Ulrich with nearly full coverage of medium close scroll with some shading, having vignettes of bird dogs on either side of action and pair of pheasants on floorplate. Fences are carved with semi-relief oak leaves with stippled background. Very fine flame crotch figured American walnut full capped pistol grip buttstock measures 13-3/4″ over red Winchester pad, and features checkered side panels, 18 LPI point pattern checkering with beaded border, and large 14-K gold oval on toe line engraved with initials “PHH”. Matching beavertail forend is fitted to both bbl sets with SN on iron and stock in correct placements. Skeet choked BBLS: Bore diameter: left -.615, right -.615. Bore restrictions: left -.009, right -.000. Wall thickness: left -.022, right -.030. Modified and Full BBLS: Bore diameter: left -.612, right -.611 Bore restrictions: left -.009, right -.018. Wall thickness: left -.027, right -.030. Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 6 lbs. 13 oz. LOP 13=3/4″. Leather case with riveted on brass corners has brass plate on top engraved “Paul H. Helms Los Angeles, Calif.” Interior is lined with green cloth and has compartments for gun and both sets of bbls, and is affixed with Kerr’s metal tag. Hinged compartment contains 2 keys. PROVENANCE: Factory letter with all specifications, copies of inspection report, and manufacturing data. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain nearly all of what appears to be their orig blue. Action retains 90-95% orig blue, pleasingly silvered on sharp edges, high points; engraving on fences has slight silvering at bottom of action from normal carrying and handling. Trigger guard is slightly silvered at grip, and top lever at thumbpiece. Stocks retain nearly all of their orig finish with only one or 2 minor marks, checkering very slightly worn. Forend latch has been re-blued, engraving softened. Bores are excellent. Ejectors are in time. Trigger works. Case leather is good with many marks, stains, and some lifting. It has been stabilized, with new handle attached. Interior cloth is fine with marks and abrasions from contact with gun and bbls. A fine high grade small bore 21 representing their finest work of the period. 4-38734 MGM239 (35,000-55,000)

*EXTREMELY RARE WINCHESTER MODEL 21 CUSTOM GRADE .410 SHOTGUN. SN 27271. Cal. 410. 3 inch chamber. 26″ bbl with vent rib, choke MOD/FULL, red target front sight with steel mid bead. Rib is marked “CUSTOM BUILT BY WINCHESTER”. Flat side custom grade action having factory No. 3 engraving. Trigger guard engraved “FFM”. Sgl selective trigger, auto ejector and auto safety. Jeweled breechface, water tables and bbl lug. Beavertail forearm and straight grip stock of fancy black walnut having custom-field finish. LOP: 14″ over orig hard rubber buttplate. Drop at Comb: 1-1/2″. Drop at Heel: 2″. Weight: 6 lbs. 11.9 oz. Accompanied by factory orig cardboard shipping box with white label having blue lettering and red Winchester trade mark. Top portion of label has information confirming features of gun with partially obscured order number and SN. Box contains hang tag listing features of gun and cardboard dividers with packing paper. Cody Firearms Museum letter stating the above described features and listing “Order number 04-260-18A/Starting inspection on October 24, 1956/Completed inspection on March 6, 1957/Order slip: ordered on September 12, 1956 by Kerr Sport Shop, Beverly Hills, CA. Ordered with above configuration and Bradley red bead front sight and engraving on trigger guard”. PROVENANCE: Win Factory Letter. Gun was ordered by consignor’s Father in 1956 and has remained with the family in CA until its offering at Julia’s. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Metal surfaces have about 98% blued finish with a small amount of very fine scratches and marks on receiver. Very good orig finish on stock and forearm with sharp checkering and a few very light handling marks at the toe of stock. Stock has some darkening of finish adjacent to action. Bright excellent bores and crisp mechanics. Box is generally excellent w/areas at right and left ends of label missing, partially obscuring order numbers. An extremely rare one owner gun with full factory provenance. 4-44081 DS42 (40,000-60,000)

*RARE WINCHESTER MODEL 21 PREWAR TRAP W/ FACTORY NO. 4 ENGRAVING. SN 9665. Cal. 20 ga. 2-5/8″ Chambers. 26″ Barrels with raised matted rib are engraved “M. P. Mitchell San Diego, Cal.” on side of left bbl. Bottoms of bbls and bbl flats are marked with gauge, SN, “Winchester Proof Steel” and “Full” and “Full”. Blued action with all correct nomenclature on water table, is engraved with well executed scroll and game scenes on sides, with pair of pointing dogs on bottom in Winchester’s classic No. 4 pattern, by John Ulrich. Nicely figured straight grip buttstock of XXX crotch American walnut measures 13-5/8″ over red vented pad. Stock features checkered side panels and standard point pattern checkering at grip. Matching beavertail ejector forend has typical Winchester latch. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms museum fact sheet confirming engraving and configuration as ordered for M.P. Mitchell on 5-24-35. No information regarding Mitchell has been uncovered. Bore diameter: left -.611, right -.611. Bore restrictions: left -.008, right -.016. Wall thickness: left -.028, right -.030. Drop at heel: 2-3/8″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Weight: 6 lbs. 12 oz. PROVENANCE: Cody Firearms Museum Fact Sheet. CONDITION: Fine. Bbls retain most of their old factory finish. Action retains most of its orig blue, considerably silvered on fences and sharp edges. Bottom of action is silver to brown with traces of blue on trigger plate. Trigger guard and top lever are gray to brown with traces of orig blue. Stocks retain most of an old rubbed oil finish, lightly crazed overall, and runs into borders of checkering which has not been re-cut. Bores are excellent. Action is very slightly loose and ejectors are slightly out of time. An elegant workhorse that has enjoyed many outings in the field but with plenty of life left for more! 4-38735 MGM179 (12,500-17,500)

*CUSTOM BUILT WINCHESTER MODEL 21 NO 5 ENGRAVED SHOTGUN. SN 23496. Cal. 410. 3 inch chambers. 28″ vent rib bbls, choked WS-1 and WS-2, with red Bradley target front bead. Number 5 engraving, gold plated sgl trigger, automatic ejectors. Rounded frame, lightened frame and bbls with auto safety. Engine turned surfaces on breechface and bbl lug area. Beavertail forearm and pistol grip stock of extremely fancy walnut. Stock has engraved steel gripcap with LOP 14-1/8″ to checkered butt. Drop at Comb: 1-1/2″ Drop at Heel: 2-3/8″ Nearly neutral cast. Weight: 7 lbs. 4 oz. This beautiful gun is custom built of Winchester components and accompanied by a yellow manufacturing order sheet dated 3/12/62. CONDITION: Very fine. Near excellent finely polished blued metal surfaces. High luster stock finish with 1/2″ scratches on right side below comb flute. Crisp mechanics. Bright shiny bores. 4-42480 DS74 (20,000-30,000)

Revised: 9/8/2011

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Accompanied by two Winchester factory letters identifying this gun as a rare Trap/Skeet model and confirming its configuration.

*DESIRABLE WINCHESTER MODEL 21 16 GA SKEET SHOTGUN. SN 7061. Cal. 16 ga. 28″ bbls choked WS-1 & WS-2 with red target front sight with steel mid bead. Automatic ejectors and sgl selective trigger. Straight grip stock and beavertail forearm of fancy black walnut. Drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Drop at heel: 2-1/8″. Slight cast off. LOP: 14-3/4″ to checkered butt. Weight: 7 lbs 2 oz. PROVENANCE: Two Win Factory letters. CONDITION: Overall fine. Bbls and action retain approx 97% orig blue, trigger guard has reblued finish. Stock and forearm have deep checkering with very good orig finish, having light scratches and handling marks. Forearm has 3/4″ long chip on right side of bbl channel. Bright bores, crisp mechanics. 4-42545 DS33 (6,000-8,000)

Revised: 10/3/2011

Additional Information: There is a very slight flare at the very end of the muzzle of the right barrel.

*DESIRABLE WINCHESTER MODEL 21 SKEET GRADE 20 GA SHOTGUN. SN 21904. Cal. 20 ga. 2-3/4 inch chamber. 28″ bbls, WS-1 / WS-2 choke, white target front sight with mid bead. “SKEET” marked floorplate. Sgl selective trigger and auto ejectors. Beavertail forearm with pistol grip stock of exceptional fancy black walnut. LOP: 14″ to checkered butt. Drop at Comb: 1-5/8″. Drop at Heel: 2-1/2″ Slight cast off. Weight: 6 lbs. 12 oz. CONDITION: Very good. Approx 90% bbl blue with scattered light scratches. Action has approx 80% blue with spots of flaking and scratches on floorplate and fading blue on trigger guard. Sounds refinished wood with good checkering and minor handling marks. Very good bore with tight action and sound mechanics. 4-42544 DS35 (6,000-8,000)

*16 GAUGE WINCHESTER MODEL 21 SKEET GUN “TRAP” GRADE. SN 7418. Cal. 16 ga. 2-5/8″ Chambers. 26″ Barrels are marked on left side “Winchester – 16 Gauge”. Bottoms of bbls are stamped “WS – 1” and “WS – 2”. Blued action is marked “Trap” and “Skeet” on floorplate, and is fitted with single selective trigger. Nicely flame figured American walnut pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/8″ over red Winchester pad and 1/4″ black spacer, and features standard point pattern checkering with beaded border. Matching beavertail ejector forend has typical J-spring and roller release. Bore diameter: left -.669, right -.667. Bore restrictions: left -.007, right -.005. Wall thickness: left -.035, right -.030. Drop at heel: 2-7/16″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 7 lbs. 0 oz. LOP 14-1/8″. CONDITION: Fine. Bbls retain 95% + orig blue, silvering at muzzles and high edges, with a few marks and rubs, mostly on right bbl, and rear of rib. Action retains most of what appears to be its orig blue with some silvering on fences and sharp edges. Trigger plate blue is beginning to flake to about 70%. Trigger guard has been re-blued. Top lever is considerably flaked. Buttstock is a possible replacement with lightly refinished wood, and re-cut checkering. Forend is a probable factory refinish of wood and metal. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are in time. Trigger works. 4-44141 MGM149 (5,500-6,500)

Revised: 10/3/2011

Correction: Printed cataloged says Model 12, but it is a Model 21.

b]*SCARCE WINCHESTER MODEL 21 SKEET GRADE 16 GA SHOTGUN. SN 10703. Cal. 16 ga. 26″ bbls, choked WS-1 and WS-2, red target front sight with steel mid bead. Automatic ejectors and sgl selective trigger. Beavertail forend and straight grip stock of select walnut. LOP: 14″ over Winchester marked solid red recoil pad. Drop at Comb: 1-5/8″. Drop at Heel: 2-3/16″. Slight cast off. Weight: 6 lbs. 14.8 oz. CONDITION: Overall good. Bbls retain about 80% blue with light scratches, right burl has small dent 7-3/4″ from muzzle. Action is 50% blue, fading to gray on the bottom with spots of very fine pitting. Trigger bow has scratches and dings. Bores are bright. Refinished stock and forearm with moderate wear and handling marks. Forearm has hairline crack between iron and rear checkering. Action is tight with sound mechanics. 4-42547 DS32 (3,500-5,500)

*WINCHESTER MODEL 21 SKEET GUN. SN 12850. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 26″ Barrels have standard Winchester markings. Bottoms of bbls are stamped “WS – 1” and “WS – 2”. Standard action with non-automatic safety is stamped “Skeet” on trigger plate and is fitted with selective single trigger. Crotch figured American walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over red Winchester pad and features standard point pattern checkering with beaded border. Matching beavertail ejector forend has usual J-spring and roller release, with SN stamped on iron and inside of stock in front of iron. Bore diameter: left -.723, right -.729. Bore restrictions: left -.006, right -.004. Wall thickness: left -.035, right -.036. Drop at heel: 2-1/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 7 lbs. 8 oz. LOP 14-1/4″. CONDITION: Excellent, as partially refinished. Bbls retain approx 90% orig blue with some silvering at muzzles, and thinning and browning toward breech. Left side of bbl shows some cleaned pinprick oxidation. There are two thin spots in bluing of bbls, 2-1/2″ back from muzzles. Action retains 80% orig blue, silvered on sharp edges, fences, and on bottom. Orig trigger plate bluing is considerably browned, as is trigger guard. Stocks retain most of an old oil finish with some oil rubbed in over the years, edges slightly rounded. Checkering is slightly worn and darkened. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are in time. Trigger works. 4-44142 MGM148 (5,000-6,000)

*WINCHESTER MODEL 21 DUCK WITH BRILEY TUBES. SN 25985. Cal. 12ga. 32″ bbls, matted, tapered, concave rib, dual ivory sighting beads, Briley screw-in chokes, 3″ chambers, single selective trigger and ejectors. Left side of bbl is marked “MODEL 21-WINCHESTER/TRADEMARK-12 GAUGE 3 IN.” Standard step side receiver, trigger plate is stamped “DUCK” over screw mounted with lightly figured walnut, checkered pistol grip, solid red Win. recoil pad with 1/2″ black spacers. Beaver tail forend with diamond checkering. Bore diameter: left-.728, right-.729. Bore restrictions: left-SC, right-SC. Wall thickness: left-.035, right-.030. Drop at heel: 2-9/16″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 8lbs 0oz. LOP: 14″. Accompanying gun are a total of 5 Briley tubes with carrying case and wrench. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains 95-97% orig blue, some minor thinning and showing gray patina near muzzle, minor small handling marks and typical minor rub mark on bottom from forend. Receiver retains 90-95% orig blue, thinning and blending with gray patina on fences, some flaking and wear on trigger plate blending with gray patina and minor thinning on sharp edges. Stock is sound with nice checkering, some small nicks and dings and retains orig finish. Forend is sound with nice checkering, some minor nicks and scratches and retains orig finish. Mechanics are crisp with automatic safety, strong ejectors and nice shiny bores. 4-41897 BDT220 (2,000-4,000)

*EXTRAORDINARY SERIAL NUMBER 2 WINCHESTER MODEL 1912 PUMP ACTION SHOTGUN. SN 2. Cal. 20 ga. 25″ bbl with Full choke. The first Winchester 1912’s were received in Winchester warehouse August 30, 1912 and made available January 1913. Only 20 ga guns with 2-1/2″ chambers were available in 1913. Left side of bbl marked “NICKEL STEEL-TRADE MARK/WINCHESTER/REG. IN U.S.A. PAT. OFF. & FGN.-NOV. 1912-20 GA.-FULL”. Right side of bbl marked “MANUFACTURED BY THE WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. NEW HAVEN.CONNECTICUT.U.S.A./PAT. JULY 21, 1896. FEB.22, JUNE 14, 1898. SEPT 7, 1909. MAY 17, 24, 31. JUNE 7, 14, 28. JULY 5, 12, 1910.” Brass bead front sight. This early production gun is made without the alignment arrows on the bottom of receiver extension and mag. Short grooved pump handle and 1st style pistol grip stock of quarter-sawn black walnut. LOP: 13-5/8″ over orig Winchester hard rubber buttplate. Weight: 6 lbs. 6 oz. CONDITION: Overall very fine. Exceptional condition for early gun with metal surfaces retaining 90-95% orig blue with light edge wear, mag tube wear and fine scratches. Stock and forearm have good orig finish with scattered handling marks and area of finish wear at pistol grip and on slide handle. Smooth sound action with excellent bright bore. Suitable for the most advanced Model 12 collection. 4-42542 DS31 (17,500-22,500)

*FINELY ENGRAVED AND GOLD INLAID WINCHESTER MODEL 42. SN 79264. Cal. 410. 26″ Ventilated rib bbl is stamped with typical Winchester nomenclature on left side, and “Full”. This finely finished custom gun is engraved with exceptionally well cut and nicely shaded large scroll on sides of action, framing vignettes of dogs and game birds; a pair of pointers with flushing partridge on left, and quatro of ducks flying over marsh on right. SN is inlaid in gold on bottom of action and bbl mount. (Consignor states that work is by Thierry Duguet.) Bolt and carrier have been engine-turned. Beautifully flame figured American walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 13-7/8″ over Winchester hard rubber buttplate. Point pattern checkering has broad beaded border. Wood and checkering of large forend match buttstock. Bore diameter at muzzle: .392. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Weight: 6 lbs. 1 oz. LOP 13-7/8″. CONDITION: Excellent, showing little use since work completed, with only a few minor marks on wood and metal. Bore is excellent. Action is crisp. A very appealing custom. 4-42498 MGM250 (3,500-5,000)

*CUSTOM WINCHESTER MODEL 12 PIGEON GRADE TRAP. SN 251048. Cal. 12 ga. 30″ Ventilated rib nickel-steel barrel, full choke, marked with typical Winchester nomenclature on both sides of rib. A pigeon is engraved on bottom of bbl housing, with SN. Bottom of action is stamped “Trap”. Action is engraved with shaded large scroll framing gold inlaid scenes of dogs and game birds with pair of pointers in open woodlands flushing gold grouse on left side of receiver, and four ducks flushing from marsh on right, in number 5 pattern. Receiver engraving has been enhanced, and is much higher quality than factory. Engraving on bbl appears to be factory. Nicely crotch figured American walnut steel capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/4″ over red Winchester white line pad. Fleur de lis checkering with uncheckered ribbons through pattern, has finely checkered panel behind grip, as counterpoint. Matching forend does not have fine checkering. Bore diameter: .729. Bore restriction: .024. Drop at heel: 2-1/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/4″. Weight: 8 lbs. 6 oz. LOP 14-3/4″. CONDITION: Excellent, as refurbished, metal retaining all of its custom blue. Stocks retain nearly all of what appears to be their orig finish, with some lifting around butt, and some chips and scratches. Bore is excellent. Action smooth. 4-42650 MGM279 (4,000-6,000)

*ANGELO BEE CUSTOM ENGRAVED WINCHESTER MODEL 12 28 GA SHOTGUN. SN 751936. Cal. 28 ga. 28″ bbl. Exquisite full coverage custom engraving by master engraver Angelo Bee. Right panel has game scene featuring a pointing dog and pheasant,left panel features rising quail and pointing dogs, with balance of receiver covered by foliate scroll and accented with two-color gold inlay borders. Gold filled proof mark and SN. Muzzle has gold band with wedges of scroll engraving. Magazine band has banner of scroll engraving and engraved screw heads. Bbl extension has pigeon on bottom with two-colored gold filled SN and border around foliate scroll on upper portion. Hand matted vent rib with large oval stand-offs having Bradley front bead sight. Receiver has hand matted duckbill rib extension. Game scenes have fine coin finish with balance of gun having finely polished blue finish. Bbl marking “MADE IN NEW HAVEN, CONN. U.S. OF AMERICA/WINCHESTER PROOF STEEL – WINCHESTER TRADE MARK – MODEL 12 – 28 GA. – 2 7/8 CHAM.” with gold filled MOD choke marking underneath ga marking. Jeweled bolt and carrier. Mag band is marked “16”, shell stop is marked “28”. Style B carved extension slide handle and pistol grip field stock of outstanding fancy black walnut with rich orange and brown tones. Stock has large hard rubber grip cap. LOP: 14″ over Winchester hard rubber buttplate. CONDITION: Very fine as custom built. Near excellent professional quality metal finish. Near excellent filled satin wood finish. Sound mechanics. Very good bore. 4-42481 DS71 (7,000-10,000)

*WINCHESTER MODEL 42 STANDARD GRADE. SN 152452. (1962) Cal. .410 ga. 26″ Plain bbl is marked with standard Winchester nomenclature, and “For Modified Choke”. Standard blued action is stamped with SN. Plain American walnut un-checkered pistol grip buttstock measures 14″ over Winchester composition buttplate. Full forend has 14 grooves. Drop at heel: 2-3/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 5 lbs. 15 oz. LOP 14″. CONDITION: Excellent. All metal parts retain 95% orig blue, silvered on sharp edges. Stocks retain nearly all their orig finish with a few minor marks. Bore is excellent. A fine example of this desirable classic. 4-38895 MGM85 (1,000-1,500)

*VERY RARE 28 GAUGE WINCHESTER MODEL 12 SKEET GUN. SN 746699. (1936) Cal. 28 ga. 2-7/8” Chambers. 26” Matted rib barrel is after market fitted with Cutts compensator with standard Winchester markings, and is also stamped “Skeet”. Original 28 ga. receiver has matted top surface. Nicely crotch figured American walnut full capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/2” over plastic Winchester buttplate. Large forend has deluxe Winchester checkering. Drop at heel: Approx 2-9/16”, drop at comb: Approx 1-1/2” . Weight: 7 lbs. 8 oz. CONDITION: Excellent, as refinished. Metal retains most of a good quality blue. Buttstock appears to be an uncheckered replacement. Grip cap is stamped steel. Forend has orig finish with numerous marks. Checkering is slightly worn. Bore is excellent. Action is smooth. 4-44143 MGM147 (5,500-6,500)

*WINCHESTER MODEL 12 FIELD GRADE SHOTGUN. SN 1419245. Cal. 16 ga. Plain bbl measuring 26″ over the Poly choke, ventilated adjustable choke. Bbl is marked full denoting the orig choke. Brass front bead with aluminum ramp mounted on Poly choke base. Flat bottom style grooved walnut forend, pistol grip walnut buttstock. LOP: 13-7/8″. CONDITION: Good. Bbl is 90% re-blued metal, some remaining very fine pitting, with light scratches. Receiver flats have vertical polishing marks, as done with orig finish. Stock and forearm have orig finish with light handling marks & scratches and spots of worn finish. Action is sound and properly timed, bbl adjustment is solid with ring in its first notches with a very good bright bore. 4-42091 DS1 (4,000-6,000)

*WINCHESTER MODEL 101 “GRAND EUROPEAN” TRAP WITH CASE. SN K423939. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 30″ Mono-bloc bbls with matted, ventilated rib, and ventilated side ribs, are marked with all correct Winchester nomenclature. Coin finished action fitted with non-automatic safety and selective single trigger, is engraved with nearly full coverage medium scroll with rose bouquet highlights on sides and bottom, which is also marked “Grand European”. Nicely flame figured American walnut full pistol grip buttstock with 28 LPI borderless checkering, measures 14-3/4″ over black Winchester solid pad. Large, matching, slightly Schnabeled forend has long Deeley type release. Bore diameter: top -.728, bottom -.728. Bore restrictions: top -.030, bottom -.020. Wall thickness: top -.032, bottom -.036. Drop at heel: 1-13/16″, drop at comb: 1-5/16″. Weight: 8 lbs. 5 oz. LOP 14-3/4″. Winchester diamond grade canvas case is lined in tan patterned cloth, and contains a pair of snap caps and instruction sheet. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, with assembly and dis-assembly marks on metal, and one or 2 minor marks in wood. Mechanically excellent. Case is fine. Exterior has remnants of plastic bag and cardboard stuck on one end. Interior is excellent. 4-42646 MGM276 (1,800-2,200)

*HIGH GRADE PRESENTATION MARLIN MODEL 19. SN 136904. Cal. 12 ga. 28″ Top matted barrel, left side is engraved “Special Smokeless Steel” with Marlin address and patent dates up to “November 29, 1904”. Blued action is nicely engraved with scroll, and pair of pigeons on bolt. Left side of action has circles of shaded scroll, with scroll tendrils surrounding large oval center, which is engraved “Dr. C. C. Manning” “Champion Wing Shot” “Rifle – Pistol – Shot Gun” “U. S. A.” Brief Google search gives no indication of this championship or Mr. Manning. Nicely figured American walnut semi-pistol grip buttstock measures 13-1/2″ over checkered composition buttplate with central motif of pair of setters. Stock features ogee stopped grip, and 20 LPI point pattern checkering with double line border. Matching forend is also of highly figured walnut. Bore diameter: .722. Bore restriction: .000. Wall thickness: .055. Drop at heel: Approx 2-3/8″ , drop at comb: Approx 1-15/16″. Weight: 7 lbs. 14 oz. LOP 13-1/2″. CONDITION: Fine, as partially refinished. Bbl retains most of an old reblack. Magazine tube heavily silvered with traces of blue. Action retains 30 – 40% of its orig charcoal blue, pleasingly silvered and browned. Stocks retain most of an oil refinish, checkering re-cut. Bore is fine, with some minor frosting. Action is smooth. 4-42649 MGM291 (1,500-2,200)

*EARLY FEATHERLIGHT ITHACA MODEL 37 PUMP SHOTGUN. SN 628997-4. Cal. 12 ga. 30″ full coke plain bbl, Raybar front sight, 2-3/4″ chamber. Left side bbl at chamber marked “ITHACA GUN CO., INC. ITHACA.N.Y. – MODEL 37/FEATHERLIGHT USE 12 GA – 2 3/4 SHELLS ONLY – MADE U.S.A.” Lower left side is stamped “FULL”. Bottom right side bbl is stamped “628997-4″ matching the SN stamped on front right side receiver. Standard receiver with serrated top center and matte finish across top, roll engraved on left side with three ducks in flight over water, right side with setter and two pheasants in flight in field scene. Mounted with lightly figured walnut, uncheckered pistol grip, brown Pachmyr vented recoil pad and corncob shaped forend with 16 rings. LOP 14-1/8”. Weight is 6 lbs 15 oz. PROVENANCE: Dr. Edmund Lewis Collection CONDITION: Extremely fine. Bbl retains most of its orig factory blue with a few very tiny specks of faint surface oxidation and a couple usual tiny scratches. Receiver retains most of its factory orig blue with a few fine handling marks. Stock is sound with a few faint handling marks and retains virtually all of its orig finish. Forend is sound with a couple faint handling marks and retains orig finish. Mag tube and slide bar have most orig finish with faint rub line. Mechanics are crisp with bright shiny bore as gun appears to have seen very little use. 4-41358 BDT90 (300-500)

*SCARCE 28 GA. ITHACA 4E NID WITH SINGLE TRIGGER AND BEAVERTAIL FOREND. SN 467621. Cal. 28 ga. 2-7/8″ Chambers. 26″ Barrels are marked on bottom with grade, SN, and chamber length on engine-turned flats. Case hardened later NID action without cocking indicators has standard Ithaca markings and 4E engraving. Miller style single trigger selects with safety button. Crotch figured American walnut pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over Ithaca type sunburst pad with aluminum base plate. Checkering is of typical 4E fleur de lis style. Long beavertail ejector forend has point pattern checkering at front. Bore diameter: left -.550, right -.551. Bore restrictions: left -.012, right -.006. Wall thickness: left -.030, right -.030. Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs. 12 oz. LOP 14-1/2″. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbls retain 80% orig blue, thinning at normal wear points. Rear portion of rib has lifted, re-soldering has been attempted, but it needs to be correctly done. Action retains 40 – 50% orig case color, the balance fading to mottled pewter gray. Trigger guard may have been re-blued at one time with most finish remaining. Top lever is considerably silvered at thumbpiece. Stocks retain what is likely an old re-varnish over orig varnish, checkering somewhat dirty and worn, but not re-cut. Face of pad has been sanded removing any marking. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors and trigger work. A great example of this extremely scarce Ithaca variation. Records indicate only ten 28 ga NID’s were made in this grade. 4-42241 MGM56 (10,000-15,000)

Revised: 9/8/2011

CORRECTION: Correct serial number is330133

*SCARCE 20 GAUGE ITHACA 6 E. SN 330133-6. Cal. 20 ga. 2-1/2″ Chambers. 24″ Barrels are stamped with “Ithaca Gun Co.” and “Ithaca, N.Y. U.S.A.” on tops. There are 1-1/4″ triangles of scroll engraving at breech ends. Bbl flats are engraved with SN and “6”. Case hardened Flues action has late style shaded acanthus engraving with gold inlaid dogs within ovals on each side. Bottom of action has matching engraving with stylized eagle motif at tip of floorplate above which is “Made in U.S.A.” Action features automatic safety, gold-plated and checkered double triggers, and automatic ejectors. Stump figured American walnut horn capped semi-pistol grip buttstock measures 15″ over ribbed horn buttplate. Side panels and grip are checkered in fleur de lis style with ribbons through pattern. Matching fancy border checkered splinter ejector forend has J-spring and push-button release. SN and some scroll are engraved on iron. Bore diameter: left -.608, right -.610. Bore restrictions: left -.003, right -.003. Wall thickness: left -.040, right -.036. Drop at heel: 2-3/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs. 6 oz. LOP 15″. PROVENANCE: Walt Snyder relates that Ithaca factory records show this gun having been manufactured 12/1/20 with 26″ bbls. CONDITION: Fine. Bbls retain 60 – 70% of old re-blue, silvering and graying around action and forend. Engraving is slightly washed. New locking bit has been fitted in rear lump. Action retains a considerable amount of case color, but is mostly a very pleasing silver. Case color is fairly strong behind fences and rear of trigger plate. Stocks retain most of an old refinish, checkering good, with some oil rubbed in. Bores are excellent. Right bbl has a small dent 2″ back from muzzle. Action is tight. Right bbl is slightly off face. Ejectors are in time. 4-42372 MGM97 (8,000-12,000)

*20 GA. ITHACA 4E NID SINGLE TRIGGER EJECTOR WITH VENTILATED RIB AND BEAVERTAIL FOREND. SN 436776. Cal. 20 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. This fine condition gun with every option that could be ordered, has 30″ bbls with raised ventilated rib giving single sighting plane. Bbl flats are engine-turned and marked with SN and grade. Bottoms of bbls are stamped “Best Fluid Steel”. Case hardened action is engraved with standard 4E pattern. Single trigger is of Miller type with selector in safety button. Crotch figured American walnut pistol grip buttstock has standard fleur de lis checkering and measures 14-1/8″ over original Ithaca sunburst pad. Bore diameter: left -.613, right -.612. Bore restrictions: left -.012, right -.003. Wall thickness: left -.036, right -.040. Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Weight: 7 lbs. 12 oz. LOP 14-1/8″. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain nearly all of their orig blue with only slight silvering at muzzles and some thinning. Action retains nearly all its orig case hardening color, thinning and silvering at bottom. Blue of trigger guard is silver at grip, and thinning on bow. Stocks retain nearly all of their orig high luster finish with a few minor marks, and a scuff on left side panel. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors and trigger work. A very fine example of this scarce American classic. 4-42242 MGM55 (4,000-7,000)

*ITHACA NID 5E WITH VENTILATED RIB, SINGLE TRIGGER, AND BEAVERTAIL FOREND. SN 457500. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 30″ Barrels are fitted with raised ventilated rib giving single sighting plane. Engine-turned bbl flats are stamped with SN and grade. Bottom of bbls are stamped “Best Fluid Steel”. Case hardened NID action has pin type cocking indicators and is engraved in standard 5E manner with gold inlaid birds on either side of action. Miller type single trigger has selector combined with safety button. Nicely figured American walnut pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/4″ over “White Line” pad. Silver stock shield is engraved with initials “GFE”. Checkering is of 3 grade fleur de lis style. Early type short beavertail forend has 5 grade checkering style. Bore diameter: left -.729, right -.729. Bore restrictions: left -.032, right -.020. Wall thickness: left -.032, right -.034. Drop at heel: 1-9/16″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 8 lbs. 9 oz. LOP 14-3/4″. PROVENANCE: Letter from Walter Snyder with factory description of this gun being shipped to J. W. MeGee with a note on invoice “Marked for Orville L. Lee” along with owners notes relating history of gun as he knows it. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain most of their orig blue, silvered on sharp edges, and thinning, with a few areas where rust has been cleaned (mostly on side of left bbl). Action retains 70% orig case color, silvering mostly on bottom edges from normal wear and handling. Trigger guard retains most of its orig blue, silvered on edges and at grip. Top lever is considerably silvered at thumbpiece. Screws show use. Stocks retain most of their orig finish, with numerous minor marks, and considerable frosting from contact with storage sock in case. Bores are excellent. Action is tight with lever considerably right of center. Ejectors and trigger work. A very fine example of this scarce gun. It is estimated that only 155 Grade 5 NID’s were made. 4-40353 MGM58 (5,000-6,250)

*VERY FINE ITHACA NID 4E WITH SINGLE TRIGGER, VENTILATED RIB, AND BEAVERTAIL FOREND. SN 454479. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 30″ Barrels with raised ventilated rib are stamped with SN and grade marking on engine-turned bbl flats. Bottoms of bbls are stamped “Best Fluid Steel”. Case hardened NID action has pin cocking indicators, and is engraved in typical 4E style. Birds have been gold washed. Action is fitted with Miller type single trigger with selector incorporated with safety button. Well figured American walnut pistol grip buttstock measures 14″ over Ithaca marked sunburst pad. Checkering is of typical 4E style with double fleur de lis. Long beavertail forend is also checkered in 4E style. Bore diameter: left -.733, right -.732. Bore restrictions: left -.035, right -.037. Wall thickness: left -.028, right -.027. Drop at heel: 1-7/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 8 lbs. 3 oz. LOP 14″. PROVENANCE: Consignors letter stating history of this gun as he knows it attached to letter from Walter Snyder showing it was shipped to Cleveland Gun and Tackle Shop. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain nearly all their orig blue, with a few minor marks, rubs, and thinning. Action retains 70 – 80% orig case hardening color, silvered around fences and on bottom. Stocks retain nearly all of a shiny varnish finish with a few minor marks. Incipient crack is in forend running from front of latch into checkering. Pad is a correct replacement. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. (Hook shows evidence of having been welded and re-fit.) Ejectors and trigger work. A fine 4E trap gun with every available option. 4-40352 MGM59 (3,750-4,750)

*ITHACA NID 4E SINGLE TRIGGER WITH VENTILATED RIB. SN 439401. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 28″ Barrels with high raised ventilated rib and engine turned bbl flats are stamped with grade and SN. “Best Fluid Steel” is stamped on bottoms of bbls. Early case hardened NID action with pin cocking indicators, is engraved with typical grade 4 rendition of scrolled acanthus and game birds. SN is on trigger guard tang. Action is fitted with Miller single trigger with selector incorporated into safety button, as was typical for Ithaca guns of this period. Nicely figured American walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over red Ithaca sunrise pad with aluminum base plate. Stock features typical 4E fleur de lis checkering, and vacant gold oval on toe line. Splinter ejector forend has inset ebony tip. SN and grade are stamped on wood in front of iron. Bore diameter: left -.729, right -.730. Bore restrictions: left -.018, right -.002. Wall thickness: left -.028, right -.028. Drop at heel: 2-1/8″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 7 lbs. 12 oz. LOP 14-1/4″. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbls retain nearly all of what appears to be orig blue, with some blue added. Rib is silvered on sharp edges. Action retains 30 – 40% orig case hardening color, strong where protected, balance a pleasing hand-worn silver. Stocks retain most of their orig varnish finish, crazed and with some light scratches, marks, and chips near oval. Checkering is slightly worn. Forend end finish is considerably more worn from carrying. Bore is excellent. Action is tight. Top lever is considerably right of center. Ejectors are in time. Trigger works. It is estimated that fewer than 560 grade 4 NID’s were made. The 28″ barrels of this particular gun are atypical. 4-42546 MGM216 (3,500-5,500)

*28 GA. ITHACA NID GRADE 1 WITH SINGLE TRIGGER. SN 459123. Cal. 28 ga. 2-7/8″ Chambers. 26″ Barrels. Standard NID grade 1 markings and engraving. Action has cocking indicators. Nicely figured American walnut straight grip stock measures 14-1/4″ over Ithaca buttplate. Gun is fitted with Ithaca single trigger and splinter forend. Bore diameter: left -.549, right -.549. Bore restrictions: left -.020, right -.008. Wall thickness: left -.030, right -.028. Drop at heel: 2-3/4″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs. 9 oz. LOP 14-1/4″. PROVENANCE: Informational letter from consignor with history of this gun as he knows it. CONDITION: Excellent, as refinished. Bbls retain 60 – 70% orig blue, silvered at muzzles, thinning and browning overall. Action retains nearly all of a correct color re-hardening. Forend iron and trigger guard retain most of their re-blue. Stocks retain nearly all of a well done oil finish, checkering re-cut. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Single trigger works. It is estimated that 42 28 ga Grade 1 NID’s were made. 4-40354 MGM57 (3,500-4,500)

*ITHACA CLASSIC DOUBLES COMPETITION STAR MODEL WITH CASE. SN 471122. Cal. 20 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 30″ Chopper lump bbls with concave matted rib, have ICD name and address on tops. Bbl flats are stamped with chamber length, proofs, choke restrictions and SN. Case hardened action features non-automatic safety and single selective trigger with selector rocker at front of trigger. Water table is stamped with SN, gauge, “Made in USA”, and is engraved “S. C. # 1” (Star Competition #1). Action is engraved with very nicely cut deep geometric borders with scrolled highlights. Sides and bottom of action as well as hinge pin ends are emblazoned with classic Ithaca star. Bottom of action is also inlaid in gold “Ithaca Competition”. Light colored, nicely streaked, and well figured European walnut full capped pistol grip buttstock measures 15-3/8″ over brown leather covered pad. Borderless checkering is in classic 4 E fleur de lis style with ribbons through pattern. Matching long splinter ejector forend has ebony forend tip and Deeley type release. Bore diameter: left -.625, right -.625. Bore restrictions: left -.015, right -.006. Wall thickness: left -.035, right -.032. Drop at heel: 2-5/16″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs. 4 oz. LOP 15-3/8″. Light green canvas Emmebi case has dark tan stitched leather corners and trim. Interior is lined with green cloth, with paper S. R. Lamboy & Co label. Accessories include 28 ga. cartridge holder and keys. CONDITION: Excellent, little used, with a few extractor wipe marks on breech face. Sharp edges of metal are silvering slightly. Three or 4 minor marks are in wood. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are in time. Trigger works. Case is excellent, as are label and interior cloth. This model was only made during 2003. These guns are extremely well made, beautifully finished, and hard to find in the marketplace today. 4-42463 MGM158 (6,000-8,000)

*IVER JOHNSON .410 SINGLE TRIGGER EJECTOR SKEET-ER WITH EXTRA BARRELS. SN S3018E. Cal. .410 ga. 3″ Chambers. Both 26″ bbl sets have raised grooved ribs with Lyman ivory beads, and are identical except bbl flats are stamped with “1” and “2”. No. 1 has choke markings of “0” and “C” and set no. 2 has “C” and “M”. Each set is fitted with its own beavertail forend, also numbered “1” and “2”. Blued action is marked “IVER JOHNSON SKEET-ER” on the left side with “IVER JOHNSON’S ARMS & CYCLE WORKS FITCHBURG, MASSACHUSETTS, U.S.A.” on right. Action is fitted with Miller single trigger with selector incorporated into safety button. Unusual stump figured and marbled American walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over ribbed composition buttplate. Grip is checkered at about 18 LPI with line borders. Matching beavertail ejector forends have three panel checkering and Deeley type releases. Lead weight has been added to bbl channel of forend no. 1. Forend no. 2 has recess excavated, but it appears that lead was never added. Set no. 1: Bore diameters at muzzle: left -.403, right -.403. Wall thickness: left -.028, right -.037. Weight: 6 lbs. 10 oz. Set no. 2: Bore diameter at muzzles: left -.397, right -.387. Wall thickness: left -.042, right -.043. Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs. 5 oz. LOP 14-1/2″. PROVENANCE: Letter from Griffin & Howe with history of this gun as it was originally sold through them in 1935, and re-sold in 1944. CONDITION: Excellent, as refinished. Bbls retain nearly all of an old high quality blue. Action retains most of its re-blue over old pinprick pitting, markings slightly softened. Stocks retain most of an old oil finish over numerous marks, edges slightly rounded. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are in time. Trigger works. (It’s a Miller, they always work.) 4-42118 MGM99 (6,000-8,000)

*ONE-OF-A-KIND ANSLEY H. FOX “DIRECTOR’S SPECIAL” GRADE SIDE BY SIDE SHOTGUN. SN 121. Cal. 12ga. Outstanding Special Grade Fox shotgun with 30″ bbls, matted, tapered concave rib, dual brass sighting beads, MOD/FULL chokes, 3″ chambers, extractors and dbl triggers. Top of right bbl is marked “KRUPP FLUID STEEL MADE TO ORDER BY” and left bbl “THE A.H. FOX GUN CO. PHILA. PA.” Muzzles have fine bands of border engraving and chambers have 2-1/2″ wedge of very fine foliate arabesque scroll engraving. Receiver has beautiful, delicate, early D-style engraving with “ANSLEY H. FOX” in tiny letters in an arc near the top edge on each side. Left side is engraved, in great detail with the small game scene of two feeding quail in a field scene with forest in the background. Right side is engraved to match with two feeding woodcock in a marsh scene with wooded background. Bottom of receiver is engraved with the large round vignette of two setters on point in a woodland scene with split-rail fence in foreground. Balance of engraving is very light, delicate foliate arabesque scrolls with about 50% coverage over the entire receiver. Top tang is made without safety. Trigger bow is engraved with nearly full coverage, extremely fine foliate arabesque scrolls overlaid with inlaid “F.J. Barthmaier” in fine gold script, likely a replication of his signature. Mounted with hand-crafted replacement stock of highly figured walnut, by David Trevallion that has checkered side panels, checkered round knob pistol grip, solid red Silvers pad and a matching checkered splinter forend with fluted ebony tip insert. Forend iron is engraved to match. Bore diameter: left -.728, right -.728. Bore restrictions: left -.032, right -.015. Wall thickness: left -.046, right -.045. Drop at heel: 1-7/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 7lbs. 3oz. LOP 14-1/2″. Very little is known about Frank J. Barthmaier’s life beyond the fact that in 1906 the Philadelphia City Directory lists him as the Secretary of the A.H. Fox Gun Co. In 1907 during the reorganization from the Philadelphia Arms Corp. and reincorporation in Pennsylvania as the Fox Gun Co., Mr. Barthmaier is listed as the Secretary and a member of the Board of Directors with 133 shares of stock. By 1908 he is listed as the Secretary/Treasurer and Board member. It was during this time that a series of special shotguns were produced for the Directors of the company, including a CSE Grade, No. 35 built for Director Louis H. Eisenlohr which was offered at auction in the Fall of 2007 by Julia’s. That this fabulous shotgun was especially made for Mr. Barthmaier and is a one of a kind is beyond doubt. The engraving, like that on the Eisenlohr gun, is unique unto itself by a very talented engraver. Also, without doubt, is the fact that this shotgun has been faithfully re-wooded by Trevallion, in the highest traditions & skills of the stock maker’s art. The wood to metal fit is as perfect as man could make it and replicates the stock found on Eisenlohr’s Fox No. 35 exactly. A part of Fox Shotgun History. CONDITION: Fine. Bbls retain about 99% of a fine factory-quality restored blue finish with just a couple minor nicks & scratches. Receiver retains traces of orig case colors, mostly in protected areas, with the balance a silver-gray patina blending with faded and worn orig colors. Stock is sound with sharp checkering, a couple of tiny handling marks and retains all of its fine hand-rubbed oil finish. Forend is sound with sharp checkering, a couple minor handling marks and retains all of its fine hand-rubbed oil finish. Triggers & mechanics are crisp, made without safety with bright shiny bores. 4-39887 (12,500-17,500)

*VERY FINE A. H. FOX DE GRADE MADE FOR PANAMA PACIFIC EXPOSITION. SN 19457. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 30″ Krupp steel bbls are marked “Krupp Fluid Steel Made By” “A. H. Fox Gun Co, Phila PA” on tops. There are 3″ triangles of scroll engraving at breech ends. Bbl flats are engraved with SN and grade, and stamped “Fox Proof”. Krupp steel markings are on bottom. Case hardened action is engraved with early style shaded open scroll with pairs of birds on each side of action and dogs on bottom. Action is fitted with Fox Kautzky single trigger, and is one of the earliest guns so fitted, as the trigger was adopted by Fox in 1914. Very fine flame figured and nicely streaked European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-5/8″ over solid Silvers type pad. (Factory records indicate gun was shipped with “No Buttplate” and length of stock was 13-3/4″.) Very nicely executed D style checkering is at 24 LPI. Unusual, long, slender splinter forend has inset horn tip with patent information and SN engraved on iron. Bore diameter: left -.730, right -.729. Bore restrictions: left -.032, right -.033. Wall thickness: left -.032, right -.029. Drop at heel: 2-5/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 7 lbs. 7 oz. LOP 14-5/8″. PROVENANCE: Letters from J. T. Callahan describing gun, and copy of original “build” card with specifications and finish date of “June 24, 1915” for “Exposition”. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain nearly all of a very high quality re-black with one or 2 very minor marks. Action retains 85% case color, silvered mostly on fences and on bottom in normal areas of wear. Stocks retain nearly all of what appears to be their orig finish with some oil rubbed in over the years, with a number of minor marks and small dings. Finish is wearing through at bottom of forend. Checkering shows slight wear, and has not been re-cut. There is an incipient 3/4″ crack in bottom of forend near iron. Overall this is a very appealing gun, and shows the obvious care taken in preparation for its display at the Pan-Pac Exposition of 1915. 4-38870 MGM96 (7,500-12,500)

*RALPH VALLER’S FOX FE UPGRADE WITH EXTRA BARRELS AND CASE. SN 160842. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. Factory records indicate that this late production gun was first shipped in 1938, and then again in 1939. There is a note on the original tag “Deliver from Stevens to Mr. Davidson, 12/1/41”. Davidson was works manager at Savage in Utica at this time. It is the opinion of Savage Arms historian, Rowe S. Clark that the gun was upgraded to FE at this time. Ralph Valler was the foreman of the double gun department at Stevens in Chicopee Falls. 26″ and 28″ Barrels. 26″ Barrels are stamped “Special Alloy” “Forged Steel” and with Savage Arms Utica address on tops. Bbl flats are stamped with SN and bbls are fitted with Sterlingworth type spring fastener. 28″ Barrels are stamped with chamber length and Savage Chicopee Falls address on tops. Bbl flats have SN 22696 and grade engraved. Case hardened Sterlingworth action has automatic safety and is fitted with gold-plated selective single trigger. Action is engraved in typical F style. “Ralph Valler” is in swag on trigger guard bow. XXXX Crotch figured American walnut buttstock measures 14-3/8″ over leather covered pad. Borderless checkering is fleur de lis style. Each bbl set has its own forend, 26″ bbls having beavertail, and 28″ a splinter with Deeley type release. 26″ Barrel set: Bore diameter: left -.734, right -.728. Bore restrictions: left -.026, right -.005. Wall thickness: left -.019, right -.025. Drop at heel: 2-5/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 7 lbs. 6 oz. LOP 14-3/8″. 28″ Barrel set: Bore diameter: left -.734, right -.734. Bore restrictions: left -.025, right -.020. Wall thickness: left -.052, right -.042. Weight: 7 lbs. 15 oz. High quality oak and leather case with brass corners is lined with dark green cloth with black leather gold embossed Fox label, with space for both sets of bbls, and includes the key. PROVENANCE: Letter from Savage historian outlining available factory records, and photocopy of orig work tags. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain nearly all of what appears to be their orig blue, 28″ bbls are a bit brighter. Action retains 95% case hardening colors, silvered slightly on high edges and fences. Stocks retain most of their oil finish, slightly thinned in some areas. Buttstock finish and checkering do not quite match forends, possibly re-stocked. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Lever is slightly right of center. Ejectors are in time. Trigger works. Case is excellent. Exterior leather has slightly darkened. 4-38880 MGM82 (7,000-12,000)

*STRIKING CSM FE SPECIAL FOX SHOTGUN. SN F205738. Cal. 410. 3 inch chambers. 26″ Krupp fluid steel bbls, choked FULL/FULL. Made to order A.H. Fox by Connecticut Shotgun Manufacturing of New Britain, Ct. Ivory front and mid beads. Double triggers, ejectors. Full coverage FE engraving by Richard Roy, featuring gold inlaid grouse and woodcocks. Bbls have wedges of scroll engraving with gold bands in breech and muzzle areas featuring gold lightning bolts. Splinter forearm with rosewood tip, straight grip stock of fancy thin shell walnut with good color contrast and distinctive black streak marbling. Fine segmented fleur de lis checkering. LOP: 14-1/2″ over fleur de lis checkered butt. Drop at Comb: 1-1/2″ Drop at Heel: 2-1/2″ Weight: 5 lbs. 8 oz. Accompanied by leather covered case with maker’s label containing oil bottle, snap caps and hang tag. CONDITION: Very fine.  Rust blued bbls and case colored action with excellent orig finish.  Stock and forearm have high luster filled finish with a few light handling marks.  Crisp mechanics.  Very good bright bores.  Case in very good condition with a few minor handling scuffs. 4-42482 DS72 (17,500-22,500)

*20 GAUGE A. H. FOX AE GAME GUN. SN 202435. Cal. 20 ga. 2-1/2″ Chambers. 28″ Chromox steel bbls with Fox Philadelphia address on top are stamped with “A”, SN, and Fox proofs on flats. Case hardened typical grade “A” action with all correct markings features automatic safety and double triggers. Lightly figured American walnut semi-pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over ribbed hard rubber buttplate. Stock has typical checkering and side panels. Typical matching splinter ejector forend has Fox’s Deeley type release. Bore diameter: left -.617, right -.620 Bore restrictions: left -.010, right -.005. Wall thickness: left -.024, right -.027. Drop at heel: 3″, drop at comb: 1-3/4″. Weight: 5 lbs. 14 oz. LOP 14-1/4″. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbls retain 90% orig blue with some areas showing cleaning and browning. Action retains 50 – 60% orig case hardening color, strong in protected areas, balance being pewter gray with some spotting. Stocks retain most of what appears to be their orig finish with some added oil, worn through in many areas. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Lever is still right of center. Ejectors are in time. 4-42548 MGM215 (4,000-5,000)

*EARLY AH FOX BE STRAIGHT GRIP. SN 14843. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 26″ Krupp steel bbls have Fox Philadelphia address. Bbl flats are marked with SN and grade. Blued action has early style B engraving with 30% coverage of scroll and birds on each side of action, which is also engraved “Ansley H. Fox”. Nicely marbled and quilted figure European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/8″ over black “Old English” rifle pad over 1/4″ spacer. Length of wood is 13-1/4″. Stylized point pattern checkering has line border, and side panels are also checkered. Splinter ejector forend with Deeley type release is marked “Patents Pending” on iron. Bore diameter: left -.724, right -.724. Bore restrictions: left -.017, right -.007. Wall thickness: left -.035, right -.035. Drop at heel: 2-5/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs. 14 oz. LOP 14-1/8″. CONDITION: Fine, as refinished. Bbls retain most of an old rust blue, silvering on high points, slightly thinned near grip. Engraving is sharp but thin. Action retains 50 – 60% of an old blue finish, pleasingly silvered around bottom and on fences from carrying and use. Stocks retain most of an old oil finish with numerous small marks and dings, sharp edges slightly rounded. Bores are excellent, slightly hazy, with a 3″ longitudinal mark in right bbl. Action is tight. Top lever is right of center. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are in time. 4-38869 MGM95 (1,500-2,500)

*SAVAGE FOX STERLINGWORTH 16 GAUGE EJECTOR GUN. SN 372745. Cal. 16 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 28″ Barrels with high matted rib, fitted with 2 Lyman ivory beads, are marked with Savage Utica address. Case hardened small frame has standard engravings and markings. Plain American walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over ribbed hard rubber buttplate, and features standard checkering. Splinter ejector forend has Sterlingworth spring release. Bore diameter: left -.648, right -.648. Bore restrictions: left -.028, right -.012. Wall thickness: left -.038, right -.035. Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 6 lbs. 6 oz. LOP 14-1/4″. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain 85% orig blue, thinning on normal wear areas, silvered at muzzles, and around fences, with a few marks and light scratches. Action retains 70 – 80% orig bright case hardening color, silvered on fences, and fading and turning to brown around sides and bottom. Stocks retain most of their orig finish with numerous marks and compressions from handling and use. Checkering remains clean. Piece of white adhesive tape is on grip cap. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. A fine condition, lightweight Fox. 4-42375 MGM126 (1,500-2,500)

LEFEVER ARMS COMPANY D GRADE EJECTOR GAME GUN. SN 20392. (ca. 1895) Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 30″ Fine Damascus bbls are stamped with SN on bottoms. Unusual action with early type cocking hooks is fitted with what appears to be a very early variation of Lefever ejector, with cocking rods or trips mounted in frame. Action features pivoting bite fastener, Lefever safety that can be rendered inoperable with screw adjustment, ball and socket hinge joint, cocking indicators, and early style locks with sear mounted on plate. Action and lockplates are engraved with Lefever’s typical nicely cut scroll, and especially well engraved dogs and birds. An English setter is on left lockplate, 2 snipe on right, and trigger guard bow is engraved with Springer spaniel retrieving partridge. Triggers are gold-plated. There is no grade designation stamped anywhere on this gun, but engraving conforms to early D style. Beautifully figured and nicely marbled European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/16″ over old leather-faced Silvers type pad. Point pattern checkering has line border. Splinter forend has metal tip and push-button release. Bore diameter: left -.734, right -.735. Bore restrictions: left -.034, right -.005. Wall thickness: left -.045, right -.035. Drop at heel: 3″, drop at comb: 1-3/4″. Weight: 7 lbs. 8 oz. LOP 14-1/16″. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbls retain 80 – 90 % orig Damascus finish, thinning and silvering at points of normal wear, and have one or 2 areas of discoloration from cleaned rust. Action and lockplates retain 40 – 50% orig case color which is quite vivid where protected, the balance has turned to a pleasing smooth silver gray. Stocks retain most of their orig rubbed oil finish with numerous marks and light scratches from normal wear and use. Checkering is slightly worn and dirty. Gun appears essentially as found. Bores are very fine with a few scattered light pits, and some slight frosting. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are slightly out of time. 4-42230 MGM111 (3,500-5,500)

RARE WHITNEY SAFETY GRADE 3 TRIGGER PLATE ACTION GAME GUN. SN 892. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. These well made American guns are seldom encountered in any grade with higher grades guns being extremely scarce. Probably fewer than 500 guns were ever produced by this company working between 1891-1894. (No relation to E. Whitney) This example has 30″ high quality chain Damascus bbls with flat checkered rib. Rear portion of rib is engraved “Whitney. S. F. A. Co. Florence, Mass. U. S. A.” Bbl flats are stamped “BE” with some what appear to be foreign proof marks. Splinter is stamped “3”. Unusual trigger plate action with unique long safety/ cocking lever leaves springs un-tensioned and therefore the gun is absolutely safe until grip lever is squeezed, Action locks with single under-bolt and Greener crossbolt type top fastener. Case hardened action is nicely polished, and is marked with Whitney name on right and Florence address on left side. Action is engraved with nicely cut scroll flanking vignettes of birds and dogs; a pair of snipe in marsh on left, and quail in meadow on right. Setter is in circle on bottom of action surrounded by patent date of Sept 2, 1884. Water table is stamped with SN and “3”. Finely made nicely marbled European walnut full pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/8″ over original checkered hard rubber buttplate with Whitney Safety central logo. Point pattern semi-flat top checkering has line border. Hard rubber grip cap has beaded and floral embellishment. Nose of comb is fluted in the same manner as work done by David Kirkwood of Boston. Quality and shaping of stock, as well as checkering, are also similar to his work. Is there a connection between the two firms? Matching, slightly Schnabeled, splinter forend has inlaid ebony tip and spring tension roller fastener. Bore diameter: left -.721, right -.720. Bore restrictions: left -.033, right -.003. Wall thickness: left -.043, right -.043. Drop at heel: 2-3/4″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 8 lbs. 1 oz. LOP 14-3/8″. CONDITION: Excellent, as found. Bbls retain 90 – 95% orig Damascus pattern with some slight silvering and a few marks, and has browned slightly, especially around forend. Action retains a considerable amount of orig case hardening color which was never very bright. Action is mostly bright silver with some browning around bottom. Trigger plate and top lever retain over 95% orig bright charcoal blue, with 60% on trigger guard. Safety lever retains considerable amount of its orig charcoal blue, but has flaked and browned over most of the grip area. Stocks retain nearly all of their orig French polish finish, which has crazed slightly overall, with numerous small marks and stains. Toe of buttplate has chipped off and a bit of stock wood at toe is missing. Repaired piece approx 2-1/2″ x 3/16″ is on left front of forend. Bores are excellent, bright and shiny throughout. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Screw slots show use. 4-38732 MGM135 (2,000-4,000)

REMINGTON WHITMORE 1875 HAMMER GUN GRADE “6” OR “SPECIAL ORDER”. SN 1500. Cal. 10 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 28″ Fine Damascus bbls. With more detailed engraving and game scenes than any other grade 5, Whitmore illustrated in Charles Semmer’s book, REMINGTON DOUBLE SHOTGUNS, this is undoubtedly a specially ordered gun. Or, what Mr. Semmer’s refers to as a Grade 6. Possibly it was specially done because of the milestone reached at its SN of 1500. Rib is engraved “E. Remington & Sons. Ilion. N.Y.” Action of this gun shows the typical pattern of open shaded scroll used on most grade 5 guns, but is considerably more elaborate than that on what he describes as an 1875 grade 6. Lockplates are engraved with finely detailed game scenes of dogs, rabbits, and birds fore and aft of the hammer, in very detailed backgrounds. Nicely marbled and lightly figured European walnut scrolled pistol grip with horn inlay buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over checkered hard rubber buttplate, as found on most grade 5 and higher Whitmores. Point pattern borderless checkering is at 18 LPI. Splinter forend with horn tip, attaches with side nail through recessed engraved steel escutcheons. Bore diameter: left -.774, right -.773. Bore restrictions: left -.017, right -.017. Wall thickness: left -.050, right -.052. Drop at heel: 3″, drop at comb: 1-7/8″. Weight: 8 lbs. 2 oz. LOP 14-1/4″. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbls retain most of their orig black and white Damascus finish over some light spotting and freckling. Action is mostly silver with traces of case hardening color in protected areas with considerable amount of color on fences and top lever. Lockplates retain 40 – 50% of their orig color, vivid where protected. Stocks retain most of their orig finish over many minor marks and rubs from normal wear. Checkering is very fine, with slight wear. Horn inlay at grip shows considerable moth damage. Inlay at forend tip is chipped with another small piece missing from right side in wood, some extra finish has been added. Bores are very fine, with a few scattered minor pits and slight frosting. Action is tight. Locks are crisp. Left hammer screw appears to be a well done replacement, and is polished bright. A very fine high grade example of this American classic. 4-42454 MGM182 (4,750-6,750)

*REMINGTON MODEL 32 OVER-UNDER GAME GUN. SN 2133. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 26″ Barrels with matted solid rib are stamped with standard Remington address and patent information on left rear top bbl. Blued action with famous sliding lock is fitted with single trigger and stamped with Remington pointing dogs on either side, with model and SN on bottom. Well figured American walnut pistol grip buttstock measures 14″ over red “No Shoc” pad. Composition cap is on checkered grip, and “Edwards recoil reducer” gold label is on stock. Matching one piece ejector forend has modified Deeley type release. Bore diameter: top -.726, bottom -.726. Bore restrictions: top -.004, bottom -.002. Wall thickness: top -.048, bottom -.042. Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Weight: 8 lbs. 5 oz. LOP 14″. CONDITION: Good. Metal parts retain 60 – 70% old re-blue over some light pitting. Stampings and engravings are slightly washed. Stocks retain most of an old oil finish. Checkering, worn and dirty, has not been re-cut. Bores are excellent. Action locks up tight. Trigger and ejectors work. 4-38887 MGM84 (1,000-2,000)

*JOHN M. OLIN’S L C SMITH SPECIALTY GRADE SINGLE TRIGGER EJECTOR GUN WITH EXTRA BARRELS AND CASE. SN 219673. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 26″ and 28″ Barrels have standard L. C. Smith and Hunter Arms Company specialty markings. Bbl flats are stamped with SN and grade. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with “Nitro Steel” logos. Standard weight action has typical specialty grade engraving. Plain American walnut pistol grip buttstock measures 15″ over open sided “Hawkins” red pad. Splinter forends have typical L. C. Smith ejector latches. “2” is marked on one iron, which is also marked on loop of 26″ bbls. 28″ Bbls: Bore diameter: left -.727, right -.730. Bore restrictions: left -.028, right -.018. Wall thickness: left -.028, right -.023. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Weight: 7 lbs. 3 oz. LOP 15″. 26″ Bbl set “2”: Bore diameter: left -.727, right -.727. Bore restrictions: left -.018, right -.008. Wall thickness: left -..032, right -.037. Weight: 7 lbs. 2 oz. LOP 15″. Leather trunk case with riveted leather corners, is embossed “J. M. Olin. Alton, Ills.” on right side. Case is lined in brown cloth, and contains brass Powers 3-pc cleaning rod/ oiler/ turnscrew in original canvas bag, along with some mops, and Tomlinson bore cleaner. PROVENANCE: Factory letter with date of completion and also showing subsequent notation of “Western cartridge – Olin 1934″ indicating return for unspecified repairs. CONDITION: Very fine. 26″ Barrels retain nearly all their orig blue. 28″ Barrels have been re-blued, and show nearly all their matte finish. Action retains 30% orig case hardening color, balance having worn to a bright silver on bottom and sides. Lockplates retain 50 – 60% orig case color which was never very bright. Stocks retain most of an old rubbed oil finish over numerous marks and slight scratches. Checkering is worn and somewhat dirty. Forend of 26″ bbls shows considerably less wear. Bores are bright and shiny; left bbl of the 28” bbl set shows evidence of 2 or 3 dents being removed. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are in time. Trigger works. Case leather has many areas of darkening, scuffing and areas with leather missing and flaking, and needs stabilization. handle is partially detached. Interior cloth is good, with a few areas rubbed through. Cleaning rod is excellent. 4-38882 MGM81 (3,000-5,000)

*L. C. SMITH IDEAL GRADE “LONG RANGE” SINGLE TRIGGER EJECTOR GUN. SN RE92346. Cal. 12 ga. 3″ Chambers. 32″ London steel bbls with high matted game rib are stamped “L. C. Smith Ideal Grade” and with Hunter Arms address on tops. Bottom of lump is stamped “Long Range” and bbl flats with SN, grade, and “Chambers 3″”. Typical L. C. Smith Ideal grade action is fitted with Hunter one trigger. Nicely figured American walnut capped semi-pistol grip buttstock measures 15″ over brown “White Line” pad. Coarse point pattern checkering has line borders. Ejector beavertail forend has secondary ejector thumb-latch catch. Buttstock and forend are fairly well done replacements. Bore diameter: left -.724, right -.725. Bore restrictions: left -.035, right -.036. Wall thickness: left -.037, right -.035. Drop at heel: 2-11/16″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Weight: 8 lbs. 14 oz. LOP 15″. CONDITION: Fine, as re-stocked. Bbls retain most of their orig blue with areas browning and fading. Action retains 30 % orig case color, lockplates perhaps a bit more, balance is fading to bright silver. Stocks retain most of their rubbed oil finish. Toe of buttstock has chipped, been re-shaped, finish is missing. A repaired crack is evident. 4-38881 MGM90 (2,000-3,000)

*EXTREMELY RARE MARTIALLY MARKED L.C. SMITH/HUNTER ARMS WILD FOWL DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. SN 198636. Cal. 12 ga. Field grade L.C. Smith with 32″ Armor steel bbl, choked FULL/FULL with tapered concave matted rib, dbl ivory beads and ejectors. Bbl has typical L.C. Smith rib extension for the patented rotary crossbolt. Bottom of the bbl lug is marked “WILD FOWL” in a small rectangle. Bottom right bbl flat is stamped with the Ordnance Corps acceptance marks of a flaming bomb and small Ordnance wheel along with the inspector initials “RLB” (Col. Roy L. Bowlin, the Commander of Rochester Ordnance District in 1942-43). Receiver is equipped with Hunter One-Trigger and the receiver & sidelocks are undecorated except for the maker’s name on the toe of each sidelock. Mounted with checkered slab-sawed American walnut with squarish splinter forearm and semi-pistol grip stock with hard rubber grip cap and a crystallized old White Line waffle pad with collapsed toe. According to information on p. 182 of L.C. Smith Shotguns, Brophy, during WWII the U.S. Army Air Force purchased a number of L.C. Smiths through the Rochester Ordnance District, Rochester, NY. Page 203 of the referenced publication shows that nine Wild Fowl shotguns in the serial range 197321 through 202813 were purchased by Rochester Ordnance. The table on p. 208 of the referenced publication shows that this shotgun was among the 4,669 L.C. Smith shotguns produced in 1942. A search of the internet disclosed a photograph of another L.C. Smith being offered for sale with the identical acceptance marks & inspector initials. All martially marked dbl bbl shotguns are rare but this one is especially rare being one of only nine ever purchased by the government. Weight: 8 lbs. 3.5 oz.; Drop at the heel: 2-1/2″; Drop at the comb: 1-1/2″; Wall thickness – left: .039″; right: .038; LOP: 14″. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Bbls are sound with good ring and retain about 90% strong orig factory blue. Receiver & sidelocks retain most of their orig factory case colors, moderately faded and turned silver on bottom front of receiver. Stock has the obligatory hairlines back of lockplates, otherwise wood is sound and retains most of a thin added finish and the aforementioned pad. Mechanics are fine, left ejector is a little weak but both ejectors are functional and the Hunter One-Trigger is completely functional, brilliant shiny bores. 4-44114 JR145 (5,000-8,000)

*L.C. SMITH IDEAL GRADE FWT TWO BBL SET. SN FWE79676. Cal. 20 ga. Featherweight frame two barrel set.1) 30″ bbls, choked Full/Full, with matching forend and brass front bead. 2) 26″ bbls, choked IMP/IMP, with matching forend and brass front bead. Hunter One sgl selective trigger, automatic ejectors and standard Ideal grade engraving with loose floral pattern. Splinter forends with straight grip stock of select American walnut. LOP: from single trigger 13-3/4″ over white line pad. Drop at Comb: 1-1/2″. Drop at Heel: 2-3/8″. Neutral cast. Weight: with 30″ bbls 6 lbs. 11 oz. Accompanied by Cody Firearms Museum letter confirming above stated features and stating “26-inch and 30-inch barrels/Started on January 2, 1925/Finished on February 13, 1925/Shipped on February 13, 1925, Order number 14548, to Whitney Sporting Goods Company”. CONDITION: Very good. Both sets of bbls retain 85-90% orig blue and have good bright bores. Action retains 20-30% case colors in protected areas, fading to silvery patina. Both forearms are sound with good checkering and moderate handling marks. Stock has cracks behind locks and top tang with slightly worn checkering and moderate handling marks. Action is tight with sound mechanics. 4-42388 DS53 (3,000-5,000)

MASSIVE 8 GAUGE L. C. SMITH GRADE 2 WATERFOWLER. SN 42022. (1896) Cal. 8 ga. With only 31 having been made, any no. 2 grade in 8 bore is extremely scarce, especially when in fine condition, as these big guns were invariably used in harsh environments. This particular example has 32″ chain Damascus bbls. Case hardened action has typical 2 grade engraving and features automatic safety. Relatively plain European walnut capped semi-pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/8″ over 5/8″ thick hard rubber grooved buttplate. It feels as if lead has been added to butt to improve balance. Point pattern checkering with line border wraps over top of grip. Matching splinter forend has ebony tip, and hard rubber dog’s head medallion set into open central diamond of checkering pattern. Bore diameter: left -.850, right -.850. Bore restrictions: left -.060, right -.060. Wall thickness: left -.070, right -.068. Drop at heel: 3″, drop at comb: 1-3/4″. Weight: 13 lbs. 4 oz. LOP 14-3/8″. CONDITION: Fine. Bbls retain 50 – 60% orig brown which has darkened and browned considerably around forend, but Damascus pattern remains quite vivid toward muzzles. Some peaning is evident at top rear of left bbl as bbls appear to have been dropped. Action retains a considerable amount of orig case hardening color, is mostly bright silver from fading of color with some brown patina around bottom. There is pinprick pitting on left side of water table which spills out slightly onto action bar, and there is corresponding pitting on bbl flats. Stocks retain most of what appears to be their orig varnish finish, which has worn through and darkened at grip and comb, and shows numerous minor marks and dents. Checkering is worn. There is a small area beneath right lock which has split out and been repaired, and there are incipient 3/4″ cracks behind each lockplate. Bores are excellent, bright and shiny with only one or 2 very minor pits toward muzzle of right bbl. Action is tight. 4-38885 MGM89 (10,000-15,000)

*PARKER 8 BORE UPGRADED TO A-1 SPECIAL WITH CASE. SN 143267. Cal. 8 ga. 3″ Chambers. 34″ Barrels. No. 6 Frame. “Parker Gun Identification & Serialization” ledger lists this originally as a D2 hammerless 8 bore with 36″ bbls. Bbls have been sleeved and now measure 34″. Top rib has been re-engraved, and denotes English steel. Correctly re-case colored action has been very nicely refiled around fences with 3 beads and relief trefoil transitioning to 4th bead along edge of water table. Engraving is exceptionally well cut with semi-relief shaded scroll with rose accents, framing nicely detailed vignettes of water fowl and Labrador retrievers. “Parker Bros” is inlaid in gold on riband on bottom of action. Trigger guard is pierced with more matching scroll, and SN is inlaid in gold at grip. Engravers signature “DH” and “89” (date?) are in 3 interlocking ring logo. Very nicely marbled stump-figured European walnut full pistol grip buttstock measures 14″ over matching engraved and checkered skeleton butt. Stock has checkered side panels, fleur de lis drop points, and fancy border checkering in early A-1 Special style. Matching splinter forend has typical Parker latch. Bore diameter: left -.806, right -.810. Bore restrictions: left -.030, right -.047. Wall thickness: left -.065, right -.060. Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 10 lbs. 15 oz. LOP 14″. High quality full length brown oak and leather case with stitched leather corners is lined in royal blue suede with gold embossed leather Parker gun label. Interior is French fitted for gun and accessories, which include 3 turnscrews, chamber brush, oil and vaseline bottles, striker case, pair of snap caps, and small cleaning brush. There are two covered compartments with brass knobs, one compartment contains detached leather handle and the key. CONDITION: Excellent, as completely refurbished. Metal parts retain nearly all their blue and color. Action is pleasingly slightly silvering on high edges, fences and top lever. Stocks retain most of their rubbed oil finish with a few minor marks, and finish is a bit thin in a few spots. Bores are excellent. Action is slightly loose with forend off, tight with forend installed. Right bbl is considerably off face. Case leather is slightly scuffed with numerous marks. Straps are good. Handle is detached. Interior suede is excellent with a few minor marks and rubs from contact with gun. Accessories are excellent. An unusually well done upgrade. Factory records indicate that there were no 8 bore A-1 Specials originally made. 4-42208 MGM22 (20,000-30,000)

*SCARCE MASSIVE PARKER DH GRADE 8 GAUGE FOWLER. SN 163553. Cal. 8 ga. 3-1/2″ Chambers. 36″ Barrels. Built on no. 6 frame, this heavy gun has all the normal attributes of D grade including titanic steel bbls, scroll engraved receiver depicting dogs, and skeleton steel buttplate. 36″ Barrels are stamped with circled “T” on flats along with “3” and a bbl blank weight of 7 pounds 13 ounces. Gun is listed by SN in “Parker Identification” list as is. “The Parker Story” indicates that a total of 10 8-bore DH grade guns with titanic bbls were made, 8 having 36″ bbls. Dense, lightly streaked European walnut pistol grip buttstock measures 14-5/8″ over what appears to be orig skeleton buttplate. Vacant silver oval is on toe line. Orig splinter forend matches nicely. Bore diameter: left -.857, right -.855. Bore restrictions: left -.060, right -.050. Wall thickness: left -.042, right -.038. Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 12 lbs. 4 oz. LOP 14-5/8″. CONDITION: Fine, as partially refurbished. Bbls retain nearly all of fine quality satin re-blue over areas of light pinprick pitting mostly on rib toward breech. Action is mostly silver gray with traces of case color in protected areas, with a few areas of brown patina, and some light pitting. Stocks retain most of their orig finish with numerous marks and dings. Oil may have been added to butt. Moisture discoloration is near buttplate, as well as some shrinkage of the checkered wood within the plate. Action is tight. Bores are bright and shiny, showing evidence of having been polished, and with some pinprick pitting toward muzzles. A very fine big bore Parker with shootable dimensions. 4-42219 MGM12 (13,000-18,000)

*8 BORE PARKER DH WATERFOWLER. SN 115697. Cal. 8 ga. 3-1/2″ Chambers. 36″ Damascus bbls have all standard markings and engravings, typical of grade. Number 6 frame. Rough bbl weight of 9 pounds 13 oz. Gun conforms to all specifications as found in Parker gun serialization list. THE PARKER STORY estimates that 27 guns of this grade were made with Damascus bbls, 36″ bbls being the most popular with 10 made. Nicely figured dense American walnut pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/8″ over skeleton butt. Bore diameter: left -854, right -.855. Bore restrictions: left -.058, right -.060. Wall thickness: left -.085, right -.070. Drop at heel: 2-3/4″, drop at comb: 1-13/16″. Weight: 14 lbs. 8 oz. LOP 14-3/8″. Also included are a pair of nickel-plated snap caps. CONDITION: Excellent, as restored. Consignor states this was done by Oscar Gaddy. Bbls retain most of a chocolate re-brown, pattern mostly obscured, with a few minor marks and scratches. All metal parts retain 90% re-color case hardening. Engraving is considerably softened. Wood retains nearly all of a nicely done varnish finish. There are a number of repairs in buttstock around action that are nearly invisible. Bores are very fine with some very slight pitting mostly toward breech ends. Action is very slightly loose, and bbls slightly off face. Bbls will not detach from frame. 4-38862 MGM80 (10,000-15,000)

RARE PARKER BROTHERS $250 GRADE LIFTER ACTION HAMMER GUN. SN 3303. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 30″ Fine Damascus bbls are engraved on narrow game rib “Parker Bros Makers Meriden Conn. Damascus Steel”. Case hardened early style Lifter action has had hole plugged where early Lifter pin protruded. (New tapered bite is soldered into rear lump bbl). Fences are beautifully fluted in Parker high grade style, and filed with central teardrop extending to breechface on sides of fences, as seen on only the highest grades of early guns. Action still retains early style off-set firing pins. Engraving of action and lockplates is of the highest order, with extremely fine detailed scroll with dogs and game within lozenges on each side of lockplate. A spaniel pursuing a flushed grouse is on left, with pointer and setter flushing woodcock or snipe over marsh on right. On the bottom of the action is what appears to be a basset hound. “Pat. Nov. 13, 1866” is engraved on trigger plate. “Parker Bros” is on diagonal riband at rear of each lockplate. Setter retrieving a duck is on trigger guard bow. Lightly marbled and figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/8″ over skeleton steel buttplate. Flat top checkering has scrolled mullered border. Gold shield crest plate is at top of grip. Matching splinter forend has filed steel tip, and attaches to grip with side nail through oval steel escutcheons. Bore diameter: left -.754, right -.751. Bore restrictions: left -.023, right -.021. Wall thickness: left -.028, right -.037. Drop at heel: 2-5/8″, drop at comb: 1-3/4″. Weight: 8 lbs. 7 oz. LOP 14-1/8″. PROVENANCE: Factory letter confirming that this gun is in its orig configuration, and was orig shipped in 1874, and, in 1879, was shipped to E. Van Derwerken of Stamford, CT. (Most likely this date represents when action was factory modified to tapered bite.) CONDITION: Very fine. Bbls retain nearly all of a black and white re-brown, with fair duplication of orig finish. Action and lockplates retain a considerable amount of orig case hardening color which has nicely browned, and is quite pleasing in appearance. Trigger guard is nearly all silver brown. Stocks retain most of their orig finish with considerable minor marks, knocks, and dents from normal wear and tear. Drop points are slightly rounded, and checkering worn, especially at point of carry on forend. Bores are shiny, frosted throughout. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Locks crisp. An exceptional early high grade Parker. 4-42453 MGM183 (6,500-9,500)

PARKER 5 GRADE (B) LIFTER ACTION HAMMER GUN. SN 15396. (1880) Cal. 12 ga. 2-1/2″ Chambers. 28″ Fine Damascus bbls are engraved “Parker Bros Makers Meriden Conn Damascus Steel.” on concave game rib. Bbl flats are stamped with grade no. “5”. Rear lump is stamped with “1”. One of the first lifter guns made with the improved action of 1879, the fences on this gun are sculpted, as is typical of 5 grade guns of the era, with the exception that the teardrop on the sides of fences is especially well done and typical of the next highest grade. Hammers are unusual in that they have the added spur just above pivot screw, as found on higher grade guns. Action is engraved with 50 % coverage scroll, outlining woodcock or snipe at bottom of action. Lockplates have nearly full coverage of scroll with vignettes of dogs in lozenge-shaped areas in front of hammers, also marked “Parker Bros”. Trigger guard has hunting dog on bow, and SN on tang. Nicely marbled and figured European walnut semi-pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over skeleton butt. Stock features long drop points and typical B quality checkering pattern with mullered borders. Gold shield is inset behind tang. Splinter forend has standard Parker latch. Bore diameter: left -.733, right -.733. Bore restrictions: left -.013, right -.000. Wall thickness: left -.035, right -.028. Drop at heel: 3-1/16″, drop at comb: 1-7/8″. Weight: 6 lbs. 14 oz. LOP 14-1/4″. PROVENANCE: Letter from Parker with specifications for this gun, which match in most all regards, except length of bbls. Letter also states that in 1887 gun was returned to factory to “clean out barrels and make RH shoot as wide as can, repair action and re-brown”. It is entirely possible that the bbls were shortened to 28″ at this time, as muzzles lay correctly together, and a considerable degree of choke is present in left bbl. CONDITION: Fine, as partially refinished by Oscar Gaddy. Bbls have been polished and etched and prepared for re-browning, but Oscar passed away before they could be re-done, according to consignor. All other metal parts retain nearly all of their dark case hardening color. Triggers have been re-gold-plated. Stocks retain nearly all of a rubbed oil finish with a few minor marks. Skeleton butt is polished bright. Engraving on trigger guard and buttplate is quite thin. Bores are polished bright with some scattered pitting. Action is tight. Right bbl is slightly off face. Locks are crisp. THE PARKER STORY indicates that only 63 lifter guns of this grade were manufactured, and a total of 12 were in this grade and bbl length. 4-38894 MGM79 (5,000-8,000)

*VERY FINE PARKER A-1 SPECIAL TRAP OR PIGEON GUN. SN 185690. (ca.1919) Cal. 12 ga. No. 2 frame. 2-5/8″ Chambers. 32″ Peerless steel barrels. No. 2 Frame. This fine gun was made either during or shortly after WWI, and is not listed in the “Parker Gun Identification & Serialization” ledger, which is the case for guns in this serial number range. “The Parker Story” indicates that only 13 A-1 Specials in this gauge and bbl length are recorded. This particular gun appears to be originally provided with “trap” or “beavertail” forend though the current forend appears to be an old replacement. Bbl flats show Peerless steel logos, initials “JG” in oval, and bbl blank weight of 4 (pounds) 13 (ounces). Right bbl is stamped “8” and left “44”. Typical action features non-automatic safety (blocked to be inoperable). Double gold-plated checkered triggers have front articulated. Engine-turned water table is stamped with patent information “A 1 S”, SN, and “8”. Action, breech ends of bbls, trigger guard, and pierced top lever are engraved with semi-relief, scrolled, floral acanthus as typically found on early A-1 Specials. There are 3 filed beads around fences transitioning to sides of action with another “pigtail” bead as transition to front of action, bottom of which has “Parker Bros” relief inlaid in gold. SN is in gold on trigger guard at grip. Very fine stump burl European walnut pistol grip buttstock measures 14-7/8″ over leather-faced Silvers-type pad. Checkering is of typical A-1 Special mullered border fleur de lis pattern. Side panels are deeply recessed and checkered with raised, carved acanthus highlights ending in fleur-di-lis drop points. Hard rubber grip cap has beaded gold spacer with large inset gold oval with initials “LBA” in shaded field framed by acanthus scroll and geometric border. Bore diameter: left -.739, right -.739. Bore restrictions: left -.044, right -.030. Wall thickness: left -.030, right -.036. Drop at heel: 1-7/8″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 8 lbs. 7 oz. LOP 14-7/8″. CONDITION: Fine. Bbls retain most of what appears to be orig blue, slightly frosted overall, and showing evidence of having been wire brushed. Action is mostly a pleasing mix of pewter gray with orig color in protected areas. Screws have been correctly replaced. Stock retains what appears to be its orig French polish finish worn through and darkened in grip area, with numerous marks and rubs, some fairly long and deep. Checkering is slightly worn, and dirty, and has not been recut or altered. Beavertail forend is a well done replacement. Forend has two small incipient cracks, one at top of rear left and one at bottom near iron. Action is tight, with top lever to right of center. Bores are excellent. Ejectors are in time. A classic A-1 Special Pigeon Gun. 4-42222` MGM10 (50,000-80,000)

*SPECTACULAR HIGH ORIGINAL CONDITION PARKER A 1 SPECIAL SINGLE BARREL TRAP. SN 241772. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chamber. 30″ Barrel. This exceptionally fine late Remington production (Date code CK, April 1941) trap gun, with raised ventilated rib mounted with two ivory beads, is unmarked on rib and bbl. Bbl flats have all proper late proofs, SN, and other stamps, and are also stamped “Full”. Cyanide colored, single barrel trap action is filed with large single bead along fence, terminating in scroll at bottom. Water table is engine turned and stamped “Made in U. S. A. Ilion, N. Y.” and “S A 1 S” and with SN. Action is engraved with exceptionally well cut open shaded acanthus scroll with floral highlights, with bouquet on floorplate. There are gold inlays of mallard flushing from marsh on left hand side of action, with pheasant on right. Bottom of action has “Parker” inlaid in gold where normally seen engraved on late production guns. Trigger guard bow has nicely rendered gold inlaid setter. SN is in raised relief on trigger guard tang. Nicely figured and lightly streaked European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/8″ over Pachmayr white line pad, featuring standard A 1 Special style checkering at grip, and side panels which have fleur-di-lis drop points. Composition grip cap has large inset gold oval engraved with the letter “S”. Matching beavertail ejector forend has fancy checkering with acanthus motifs and uncheckered ribbons through pattern. Forend iron is engine turned. Bore diameter: .723. Bore restriction: .030. Wall thickness: .049. Drop at heel: 2-3/8″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Weight: 7 lbs. 13 oz. LOP 14-1/8″. CONDITION: Excellent. All original except butt pad. Bbl retains nearly all of its orig factory blue. Bbl flats retain nearly all their orig damascening, which is also on bottoms of lumps and loop. Action retains 95% orig cyanide case hardening color showing slight silvering on bottom and on beads, as well as rear of top tang. Trigger guard retains 30% orig blue, flaked on bow, and silvered at grip. Stock retains most of its orig finish with a number of marks and dents, and has had some extra oil rubbed on butt. Checkering is excellent, with very slight wear. Bore is excellent. Action is tight. Ejector works. An exceptionally fine, essentially untouched, high grade Parker single barrel trap. “The Parker Story” estimates a total of four were produced. 4-42663 MGM292 (20,000-30,000)

*PARKER AAHE STRAIGHT GRIP SINGLE TRIGGER TRAP OR PIGEON GUN. SN 149977. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 32″ Whitworth steel bbls are marked with Parker address and steel information on standard top rib. Bottoms of bbls are marked with “4# 6 oz” rough weight, “W” and “7”. Rear lump is stamped with “2”. Hammerless action is nicely filed with 2, transitioning to 3, beads around fences. Water table is marked with grade, SN, and “7”. Action features non-automatic safety and Miller selective single trigger, with selector on top tang. Action is engraved with full coverage very nicely cut, semi-relief, open flowing shaded scroll with floral highlights. “Parker Bros” is engraved in their classic presentation across bottom of action. Trigger guard has matching engraving, with SN at grip. Beautifully flame-figured and elegantly marbled flesh-toned European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-3/8″ over skeleton butt. Buttstock and forend appear to be very well done replacements, correctly copying fleur de lis drop points and fancy border checkering pattern. Matching splinter ejector forend has typical Parker release. Bore diameter: left -731, right -.732. Bore restrictions: left -.032, right -.035. Wall thickness: left -.032, right -.030. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-1/4″. Weight: 7 lbs. 13 oz. LOP 14-3/8″. (Factory records show orig specifications essentially the same except for skeleton butt. Gun was originally provided with a “Silvers rubber butt”.) PROVENANCE: Factory letter. CONDITION: Excellent, as partially refurbished. Bbls retain nearly all of a very fine satin re-black with a few light marks. Action retains a considerable amount of orig case hardening color in protected areas, and is mostly a very pleasing silver gray, giving definition to exceptional engraving. New stocks retain nearly all their orig rubbed oil finish with one or 2 minor compressions on forend near tip. Engraving of blued trigger guard is slightly softened. Forend tip and latch thumbpiece appear to be well done replacements. THE PARKER STORY indicates 35 guns were made in this gauge and barreling, and 40% of AA guns had straight grip stocks. 4-38890 MGM88 (15,000-25,000)

PARKER AH SPECIALLY ORDERED BY CHARLES E. PARKER. SN 60509. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. No. 2 Frame. 32″ Barrels. One of 15 AH guns ordered by Charles Eddy Parker in the late 1880’s and early 1890’s for unspecified purpose. All known are “special,” with very fine engraving, and were probably used for promotional and display purposes. This gun, one of only two AH 12 ga guns with 32″ bbls, is made with fine Damascus. It matches all specifications of Parker Gun Identification and Serialization ledger, and is also listed in The Parker Story volume 2, on p. 600 under “C E P Guns”. Correct stamps are on bbl flats and original damascened water table. Action is filed with single bead around fence, and engraved with exceptional finely detailed scroll framing scenes of dogs and game as probably rendered by noted Parker engraver H. Gough. Dogs and game are especially well done with pair of pointers on left side of action, setters on right; smaller game including pheasant and rail on fences, and duck and snipe are on front sides of action. Floorplate portrays a very fine scene of elk in meadow with mountains in background. Squirrel on a branch is on bottom of action. Trigger guard bow depicts a pair of setters. SN is on grip. Scroll engraved top lever has filed in fillets. Nicely marbled and figured European walnut full capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/8″ over original skeleton butt. Stock features checkered side panels with fleur de lis drop points and 22 LPI checkering with shaped beaded border. Hard rubber grip cap has large inset solid gold oval which is scroll engraved. Matching splinter forend has filed steel tip and scroll engraving with 1878 patent date bbl release. Bore diameter: left -.731, right -.731. Bore restrictions: left -.023, right -.032. Wall thickness: left -.040, right -.035. Drop at heel: 2-5/8″, drop at comb: 1-3/4″. Weight: 8 lbs. 0 oz. LOP 14-3/8″. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbls retain 50 – 60% orig finish, some overall freckling and browning, mostly where carried, above forend. Action retains a considerable amount of its orig case hardening color, difficult to see because of the large amount of engraving, and overall “as found” condition, with years of congealed oil, etc. Stocks retain most of what appears to be their orig finish, with numerous marks. There is evidence of repair at wrist and some refinishing of butt. Screws are good, showing some use. Pistol grip screw is a replacement. Bores are fine, mostly bright and shiny, with some minor pitting in both bbls toward breech, and 2 very slight dents about 3″ back from muzzle, one in each bbl. Action is slightly loose. This gun was the “top of the line” when it was made, only a year after the production of hammerless guns began. 4-42713 MGM236 (10,000-15,000)

*PARKER AHE SINGLE TRIGGER 20 GA. WITH CASE. SN 213245. Cal. 20 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 26″ Barrels. 0 Frame. This fine little gun is listed in “Parker Identification & Serialization” ledger as an AHE pistol grip 20 bore, except with 30″ bbls. Upon close inspection, bbls that are presently installed show re-engraving of top of bbl, with re-stamping of SN and grade markings on flats. Single trigger is not mentioned. Scroll engraved case hardened action has single filed bead around fences with wild fowl depicted in vignettes on either side of action; a typical Parker dog on bottom of action, and portrait of two spaniels on floorplate. Nicely flame-figured American walnut pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/8″ over checkered wood butt. Large vacant gold oval is on toe line. Side panels, fleur-di-lis drop points, and fancy border checkering are in typical A style. Splinter forend matches buttstock. Bore diameter: left -.616, right -.620. Bore restrictions: left -.019, right -.005. Wall thickness: left -.027, right -.010. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 6 lbs. 7 oz. LOP 14-3/8″. High quality brown oak and leather case with brass corners, and leather trimmed outer cover, is lined with maroon cloth with gold embossed leather Parker gun label. Partitions are wood-trimmed, and case contains 2-pc cocobolo cleaning rod, black leather case with brushes and mops, pair of snap caps, and an oil bottle. CONDITION: Excellent, as refurbished. Bbls retain essentially all of satin re-black with a minor scratch at breech end of left bbl. Action retains 80 – 90% of a correctly colored re-hardening, engraving slightly washed. High quality newly made stocks retain nearly all of their orig finish with a few minor marks and scratches from carrying and use. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are in time. Trigger works. Case is essentially as new. 4-42210 MGM24 (12,500-17,500)

Revised: 9/8/2011

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Accompanied by a copy of the factory ledger confirming the special order features of this gun

*PARKER 20 GAUGE BHE STRAIGHT GRIP LIGHT GAME GUN. SN 152639. Cal. 20 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 0 Frame. 28″ Acme steel bbls are marked with standard Parker address on concave game rib fitted with 2 Lyman ivory beads. B grade action with correct markings on water table is fitted with automatic safety and engraved with usual brace of dogs and “Parker Bros” in ribands on each side. Floorplate depicts pointer and setter in meadow with hilly background. Very fine intricately marbled and nicely figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-3/4″ over skeleton butt, and features typical B fleur de lis drop points and checkering pattern including checkered side panels. Large vacant gold oval is on toe line. Splinter ejector forend has usual Parker steel tip and release. Bore diameter: left -.620, right -.620. Bore restrictions: left -.027, right -.025. Wall thickness: left -.018, right -.018. Drop at heel: 2-1/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/4″. Weight: 6 lbs. 2 oz. LOP 14-3/4″. Included with the gun are the original buttstock and forend. CONDITION: Excellent, as refurbished. Bbls retain essentially all of nicely done satin rust blue. Action retains 25 – 35% orig case hardening color, balance turning silver, with a couple of minor dents on bottom of action. Good quality replacement stocks faithfully replicate original shaping and checkering, and retain 99% orig finish with a few minor handling marks. Specifications of gun match those listed in the Parker Identification and Serialization ledger. Bores are very fine, bright and shiny, polished over some slight frosting. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are in time. Original buttstock has 1-3/4″ lengthening piece and Silvers type pad. Checkering of both buttstock and orig forend have had outer line of borders deeply cut. A light and lively gun. 4-42389 MGM139 (17,500-27,500)

Revised: 9/12/2011

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Accompanied by a copy of the factory ledger confirming the special order features of this gun incl. floral engraving and checkered butt. The safety on this gun was added more recently.

*PARKER BHE STRAIGHT GRIP GAME GUN. SN 155951. Cal. 16 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. No. 1 Frame. 30″ Acme steel bbls with standard markings on rib, is fitted with two Lyman ivory beads, and has correct stampings on bbl flats. Action has nicely filed single bead along fences, and is engraved with 80% coverage nicely cut scroll with floral bouquets on sides and bottom. “Parker Bros” is in riband on each side of action. This is an unusual treatment for a “B” Parker, as most guns had dogs, scroll, and game scene. Action also features automatic safety and double triggers. Striking, very nicely marbled European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over checkered wood butt, and features typical “B” inset side panel checkering, fleur-di-lis, grip checkering, and drop points. Large vacant gold oval on toe line. Splinter ejector forend has filed steel tip, and nearly full coverage checkering. All specifications match information in Parker Gun Identification and Serialization ledger. Bore diameter: left -.664, right -.663. Bore restrictions: left -.029, right -.008. Wall thickness: left -.038, right -.034. Drop at heel: 2-1/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 7 lbs. 2 oz. LOP 14-1/2″. CONDITION: Fine. Bbls retain 95% + of a fine quality satin re-black. Action is cleaned of all case hardening color, and a pleasing pewter gray, engraving is sharp and clear. Stocks retain nearly all of a glossy oil finish, with a few minor marks. Toe has small repair. Checkering is nicely re-cut. Bores are excellent. Action is slightly loose. Ejectors are in time. 4-42447 MGM184 (18,000-22,000)

*TRULY EXCEPTIONAL HIGH CONDITION PARKER GHE 410 SKEET GUN. SN 241995. Cal. 410 ga. 3″ Chambers. 000 Frame. 26″ Barrels. This exceptional late made gun, with Remington date code AK (March 1941), is unmarked on rib. Bbl flats have all correct stampings including “Skeet In” and “Skeet Out”. Side of lump is marked “G Grade .410 GA.” and “For 3″ Shells”. Cyanide color hardened typical “G” action with some scroll, and game birds in ovals on sides, is marked “Parker” on bottom. Blued trigger guard has SN at grip. Nicely crotch figured American walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14″ over checkered wood butt. Ejector beavertail forend is also nicely figured. Bore diameter at muzzles: left -.407, right -.407. Wall thickness: left -.039, right -.038. Drop at heel: 2-5/16″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 6 lbs. 0 oz. LOP 14″. CONDITION: Excellent. All original. Near new, with only the slightest of silvering of bbls at muzzle, and one or 2 minor marks. Action retains nearly all of its orig case hardening color with some extractor wipe marks at breech face, and silvering on top tang from rubbing by top lever. Trigger guard retains nearly all its orig blue with a dime size area of flaking on grip in front of SN. Stocks retain nearly all their orig finish, slightly crazed, grain very slightly raised, with several minor marks and some frosting from contact with a gun case. Bores are excellent. “The Parker Story” indicates that only 8 GHE skeet guns were made in .410. Finding one in this remarkable state of preservation is a once in a lifetime opportunity to acquire a scarce investment quality Parker. 4-42661 MGM295 (30,000-40,000)

*PARKER 28 GAUGE GH WITH STRAIGHT GRIP, BEAVERTAIL FOREND, AND CASE. SN 240538. Cal. 28 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 26″ Barrels. 00 Frame. Standard configuration for grade. Except for beavertail forend, all specifications are as listed in “Parker Gun Identification & Serialization” Ledger. Bbl flats and water table have correct markings for steel type and grade. Case hardened action has typical late G engraving with “Parker” on bottom of action. Nicely figured American walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over brown “Decelerator” pad. Non-ejector beavertail forend has correct type through-bolt. Wood and checkering match buttstock well. Bore diameter: left -.555, right -.555. Bore restrictions: left -.015, right -.009. Wall thickness: left -.035, right -.035. Drop at heel: 2-15/16″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 6 lbs. 1/2 oz. LOP 14-1/2″. High quality tan leather case with stitched leather corners has brownish canvas outer cover with leather trim, and zipper and snap closure. Interior is lined with maroon cloth, and contains 2-pc cocobolo cleaning rod, black leather case with brushes and mops, pair of snap caps, and an oil bottle. CONDITION: Very fine, as partially refurbished. Bbls retain nearly all of a quality re-black, breech engraving slightly washed, and some minor pinprick spotting at breech end of right bbl. Action retains 30 – 40% orig case color, with balance a silver brown. Minor pitting is on top of fences and top lever. Trigger guard retains 10 – 20% blue, considerably silvered at grip. Buttstock retains most of what appears to be its orig varnish with knocks and marks. Checkering is slightly worn and dirty. Beavertail forend is more than likely a later replacement. Case color has been done by the cyanide process. Through-bolt bolster is welded on, and degree of wear is not commensurate with remainder of gun. Checkering and wood finish match buttstock very well. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Case and accessories are excellent, essentially as new. A fine handling gun. 4-42209 MGM18 (20,000-30,000)

*FINE PARKER VHE GRADE 410. SN 224381. Cal. .410 ga. 2-1/2″ Chambers. 000 Frame. 26″ Vulcan steel bbls. Gun exhibits correct engraving and markings for typical VH and all features match original specification in “Parker Gun Identification & Serialization” ledger. Relatively plain American walnut semi-pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/8″ over dog’s head buttplate. Splinter ejector forend has typical latch and markings. Bore diameter at muzzle: left -.396, right -.396. Wall thickness: left -.039, right -.036. Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 5 lbs.12 oz. LOP 14-3/8″. CONDITION: Very fine, as partially refinished. Bbls retain virtually all of professional satiny re-black, edges slightly rounded, and engraving slightly washed at breech ends of bbls. Action retains 50 – 60 % orig case hardening color, silvering on high edges and bottom, with some scattered patches of browning and extremely light pinprick oxidation. Top lever appears to be re-colored. Stocks retain most of their orig finish with areas of darkening where finish has thinned. Numerous small marks and rubs are on stocks. Three incipient cracks are on right side panel, running from edge of action. Checkering is slightly dirty, and has not been re-cut. Bores are excellent, bright and shiny, but with one or two minor pits just in front of chambers. Action is tight. Left ejector won’t cock. A fine little Parker small bore. 4-42211 MGM14 (20,000-30,000)

*PARKER BROTHERS 28 GA. VHE SINGLE TRIGGER GUN AND CASE. SN 235257. (ca 1930) Cal. 28 ga. 2-1/2″ Chambers. 28″ Barrels. 00 Frame. Standard top rib with Parker Brothers vulcan steel markings. Bbl flats are stamped with Parker overload proof marks, V in a circle and 2 pound 9 ounce weight mark. Lumps are stamped with SN, 28, and 00. Action with automatic safety is stamped with patent information, “VH”, SN, and “V” on water table, and is fitted with Parker selective trigger. Lightly figured American walnut pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over leather-covered Silvers-type pad. Splinter ejector forend has typical Parker latch. Iron is stamped with SN and patent date. Bore diameter: left -.560, right -.554. Bore restrictions: left -.020, right -.024. Wall thickness: left -.030, right -.028. Drop at heel: 2-7/8″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 5 lbs. 12 oz. LOP 14-1/4″. Brown leatherite trunk case is embossed with letters “M.R.F.” on lid, and is lined with dark green velvet, with metal tag in shape of airplane, embossed “H & M St. Louis, MO.” CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain approx. 96% orig blue, silvered slightly at muzzles and on sides of bbls at forend with some minor marks and dings. Action retains 90% bright case color, silvered at edges of frame, fences, and at bottom. Trigger guard and top lever retain 50% of their blue. Stocks retain nearly all of a hand rubbed oil finish. Checkering is re-cut. Recoil pad is well done replacement. Action is tight. Bores are excellent. Ejectors are in time. Trigger works. Case exterior has number of rubs, and chips. Interior is excellent. 4-42155 MGM11 (16,000-26,000)

*SCARCE PARKER VH 28 GAUGE . SN 231780. Cal. 28 ga. 2 7/8″ Chambers. 26″ Barrels with standard late VH markings. Bottom of rear lump is stamped “28” and “00”. Case hardened frame with typical engraving has lightening cuts in water table. American walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over Parker “Dog’s Head” buttplate, and features standard VH checkering and silver shield on toe line. Splinter forend has standard Parker release. Bore diameter: left -.548, right -.548. Bore restrictions: left -.006, right -.000. Wall thickness: left -.027, right -.030. Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Weight: 5 lbs. 6 oz. LOP 14-1/4″. CONDITION: Excellent, as partially refreshed. Bbls retain 95% blue, with some thinning at right side above forend, and a few minor marks. Action retains 80% of cyanide case color over a few minor pits. Color is pleasingly silvered on fences and bottom of action. Stocks have hand rubbed finish over orig varnish with numerous marks from normal handling and use. Bores are excellent, bright and shiny, with only a hint of frosting at breech end of left bbl. A fast handling field gun. 4-38718 MGM98 (15,000-25,000)

*PARKER BROTHERS VHE .410 UPGRADED TO A-1 SPECIAL WITH BEAVERTAIL FOREND, STRAIGHT GRIP, AND SINGLE TRIGGER. SN 224382. Cal. 410 ga. 3″ Chambers. 000 Frame. This well done upgrade mimics the style and presence of a typical late A-1 Special, original examples of which were, as far as we know, never made in this gauge. Stampings on bbl flats and water table have been correctly replicated, and no “steel” designation appears on top of bbl. Action is engraved with fine scroll and floral motifs. Double beads are neatly filed around fences. Action transition has filed in S-shaped bead. “Parker Bros” is inlaid in gold on bottom of action, and SN is inlaid in gold on long tang trigger guard. Gold-plated single selective trigger has been fitted. Nicely marbled and slightly figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over skeleton steel buttplate. Gold oval on toe line has had initials erased. Side panels, fleur de lis drop points, and checkering closely replicate late A-1 Special treatment. Matching beavertail ejector forend also matches correct style, but without through-bolt. Bore diameter at muzzle: left -.399, right -.399. Wall thickness: left -.040, right -.050. Drop at heel: 2-3/16″, drop at comb: 1-3/16″. Weight: 5 lbs. 15 oz. LOP 14-1/4″. CONDITION: Excellent, as refurbished. Metal parts retain virtually all of their new finish. Bbls are slightly silvered at muzzles, trigger guard slightly silvered at grip. Minor marks are in buttstock. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are in time. Trigger works. This would make a lovely little field gun. 4-42220 MGM15 (20,000-30,000)

*PARKER VH UPGRADED TO AAHE WITH SINGLE TRIGGER. SN 171507. Cal. 28 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 26″ Barrels. 00 Frame. Fine quality upgrade with all steel markings, patent dates, and grade markings on bbls and receiver, correctly replicated. Action fences are refiled with beads. Single trigger has been added. Action has well cut scroll engraving, at about 80% coverage. Bottom of action is inlaid in gold “Parker Bros”. Relief gold inlay of strutting grouse is on floorplate. SN is in raised gold at grip of blued trigger guard. Nicely marbled European walnut pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over skeleton butt, with fleur de lis checkered center. Gold oval on toe line is engraved with initials “S.G.” Side panels, fleur de lis drop points, and checkering are a good rendition of typical AAHE stock treatment. Beavertail forend has correct style through-bolt added, and matches buttstock nicely. Bore diameter: left -.567, right -.568. Bore restrictions: left -.007, right -.008. Wall thickness: left -.028, right -.035. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 5 lbs.14 oz. LOP 14-1/4″. CONDITION: Excellent, as completed refurbished. Metal parts retain virtually all of their finish, with just the slightest silvering on safety button. Stocks have only a few minor marks. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Trigger won’t set up in left firing mode, but is okay in right. Ejectors are in time. 4-42217 MGM16 (15,000-25,000)

*PARKER 28 GA. VH UPGRADED TO A-1 SPECIAL WITH SINGLE TRIGGER, EJECTORS, BEAVERTAIL FOREND, AND VENTILATED RIB. SN 238945. Cal. 28 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 28″ Barrels. 00 Frame. Well done upgrade to this exceptionally scarce gauge and grade combination, a total of 7 originally built, as listed in the records according to “The Parker Story”. Bbl and water table markings from this gun have been re-stamped in the original fashion. Beavertail forend has been added with correct style mounting boss and through-bolt. Single trigger is listed as an original option in “Parker Gun Identification & Serialization”. This gun is nicely appointed with 3 beads around fences transitioning to 4th bead along action transition with pigtail finial. Engraving is nicely cut scroll at nearly full coverage with floral highlights, as is typical for late A-1 Specials. “Parker Bros” is inlaid in gold on bottom of action. Raised gold SN is at grip of blued trigger guard. Nicely figured American walnut pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over engraved and checkered skeleton butt. Composition grip cap has large inset gold oval engraved with initials “S.G.” Side panels are checkered with fleur de lis drop points, and checkering pattern is a faithful copy of A-1 Special styling. Matching ejector beavertail forend has typical Parker release. Bore diameter: left -.551, right -.553. Bore restrictions: left -.025, right -.014. Wall thickness: left -.034, right -.032. Drop at heel: 2-1/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs.8 oz. LOP 14-1/4″. CONDITION: Excellent, as rebuilt. Bbl retains essentially all of a nicely polished satin rust blue. Action retains all of its cyanide case colors. Stocks retain nearly all of their orig varnish finish with some crazing on left side of buttstock, and tip of forend. Sizable ding is on right side above fleur de lis drop point, about 5/8″ long. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are in time. Trigger works. 4-42213 MGM20 (10,000-20,000)

*PARKER .410 VHE UPGRADED TO CHE WITH BEAVERTAIL FOREND AND SINGLE TRIGGER. SN 234711. Cal. .410 ga. 3″ Chambers. 26″ Barrels. 000 Frame. Well done upgrade with steel and grade markings correctly replicated. C grade engraving is faithfully reproduced, with dog flushing pheasant depicted on floorplate. “Parker” is engraved on bottom of action, in 1930’s style. Nicely flame-figured American walnut full pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over skeleton buttplate. Initials “D.J.S.” are engraved on silver oval on toe line. C grade side panels, drop points, and checkering are faithfully copied. Long beavertail ejector forend matches wood, checkering and engraving of remainder of gun. Bore diameter at muzzle: left -.392, right -.391. Wall thickness: left -.041, right -.045. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 6 lbs. 3 oz. LOP 14-1/2″. CONDITION: Excellent, as refurbished. Metal parts retain virtually all of their finish. Wood has a few minor marks. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are in time. Non-selective trigger works. 4-42215 MGM17 (15,000-25,000)

*OUTSTANDING PARKER VHE SHOTGUN WITH “OO” FRAME. SN 236114. Cal. 28 ga. 26″ Vulcan steel bbls. Silver colored front bead sight. Ejector gun with dbl triggers. Bbls water table of right bbl marked “HT/A, V (circled), 13/2″. Case colored action with border line engraving with the Parker name in gold fill on the receiver bottom between the hinge and floorplate. Checkered splinter forend, checkered pistol grip stock with uncapped rnd grip. Dogshead buttplate with blank shield at toe end of stock. Bore diameter: left -N/A, right -N/A. Bore restrictions: left -N/A right -N/A. Wall thickness: left – N/A, right – N/A. Drop at heel: 2-11/16″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 5 lbs 9 oz. LOP: 14-3/16”. CONDITION: Very good original condition. 95% bbl blue with small nicks, spots & scuffs. Receiver retains 40% case colors becoming light and fading to silvery patina in less protected areas. Sound stock and forearm, sharp checkering, orig finish showing moderate nicks, scratches & handling wear. Sound action, clean trigger pulls, strong ejectors and bright bores. 4-42104 DS3 (12,500-17,500)

*PARKER P GRADE .410 SHOTGUN UPGRADED FROM VH, WITH CASE. SN 217502. Cal. 410 ga. 000 Frame. 26″ Barrels have standard markings on raised top rib. Cyanide case colored frame has correctly cut PH style engraving. Slightly figured American walnut semi-pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/8″ over Parker dog’s head buttplate. Splinter forend has typical Parker release. This fine little gun exhibits all markings and engraving of P grade, with Parker steel marked bbls, PS mark on flats, and correct markings on water table. Close inspection reveals all these marks to have been re-engraved or re-stamped. New engraving perfectly matches PH style in quality of execution and placement. “Parker Gun Identification” guide lists this gun with all of its present features, except as a V grade. Bore diameter at muzzle: left -.395, right -.395. Wall thickness: left -.038, right -.036. Drop at heel: 2-7/8″, drop at comb: 1-3/4″. Weight: 5 lbs.4.5 oz. LOP 14-3/8″. Leather toe under case with glued leather corners has brown canvas outer cover with zipper and velcro closure. Interior is lined with medium green felt with Parker reproduction leather label. Case contains pair of Parker reproduction 20 ga. snap caps, and the key. CONDITION: Excellent, as refinished. Metal parts retain nearly all of their restored finish, as does wood. Checkering is a bit choppy. Bores are bright and shiny. Action is tight. Slight crack is starting behind top tang. Case is excellent. Canvas outer cover shows some scuffing. Interior is excellent. 4-42218 MGM13 (10,000-15,000)

*20 GAUGE PARKER A 1 SPECIAL UPGRADE WITH EXTRA BARRELS AND CASE. SN 233194. Cal. 20 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 0 Frame. This appears to be a DHE “All options” gun upgraded to A1 Special. This gun has 26″ ventilated rib bbls marked “Titanic Steel” with correct markings on water table. Another set of 26″ bbls has been fitted with Belgian proofs and wide, concave, matted rib. Belgian bbls have gold bands at muzzle and breech, Parker bbls have gold only at breech. Cyanide colored action has been nicely filed with four beads at fences, with bead along water table terminating in scroll at bottom. Action also features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), pierced thumbpiece to top lever, and single selective gold-plated trigger. Action is engraved with open flowing scrolled acanthus with floral highlights, as often seen on late A1 Special guns. “Parker Bros” is inlaid in gold on bottom of action. Trigger guard with matching engraving has SN inlaid in gold at grip. Beautifully marbled and nicely figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over matching skeleton buttplate. Stock features A1 Special pattern checkering with mullered borders, and checkered side panels with large fleur-di-lis drop points. Matching beavertail ejector forend with reinforcing bolt is checkered with fleur-di-lis extensions into pattern. Parker bbls: Bore diameter: left -.616, right -.616. Bore restrictions: left -.000, right -.000. Wall thickness: left -.032, right -.029. Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs. 14 oz. LOP 14-1/2″. Belgian bbls: Bore diameter: left -.621, right -.621. Bore restrictions: left -.018, right -.016. Wall thickness: left -.032, right -.029. Drop at heel: 2-3/8″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 6 lbs. 12 oz. LOP 14-1/2″. Huey oak and leather case with stitched leather corners, oval brass medallion, and Huey brass label with serial number “369” on lid. Interior is lined with green suede, with Parker gun gold embossed black leather label. Partitions are topped with oak, and gun is semi-French fitted, accessories are French fitted, and gold-plated. Accessories include 2-pc ebony cleaning rod, striker bottle, round oil bottle, pair of snap caps, and also two rosewood handled turnscrews, one large and one small. Two keys are in a covered compartment. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, as custom finished. All work performed is of the highest caliber with correct finishes and polishes overall. There are only one or 2 minor marks in the wood. Metal finish is nearly flawless. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are in time. Trigger works. Case leather is excellent, showing a few rubs, mostly on corners and along top edge. Interior is near new, accessories slightly toned. 4-42662 MGM293 (10,000-20,000)

*PARKER UPGRADE AAH GRADE DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. SN 163527. Cal. 20 ga. Extremely beautiful Parker with 26-1/8” bbls choked MOD/IMP-CYL with tapered, concave, matted rib, sgl bead, doll’s head rib extension, extractor & gold plated dbl triggers. Rib has an unusual pattern with maker’s name, address & “PEERLESS STEEL” hand engraved. Bbl flat has patent date with “JG” in a circle and a single cross on left side with “3.4”, two crosses & “AAH” in a trapezoid. It also has “AA” on outer edge, all on right side. This shotgun letters as a “J” Grade or Trojan Grade in the Parker Gun Identification & Serialization book and as a 12 ga. Mounted with very nicely figured, English walnut with large, checkered, beavertail forearm & thick, pistol grip stock with raised, fleur-de-lis carved, checkered side panels, 14-1/8” over a checkered, skeleton buttplate. Hard rubber grip cap has a blank gold initial oval in center. Receiver is very beautifully engraved with two raised gold quail on left side, two raised gold doves on right side, a raised gold mallard on floorplate and a raised gold pheasant on bottom front of receiver. These vignettes are all surrounded by extremely beautiful foliate arabesque patterns with fine scalloped borders. Fences are engraved to match with flower borders around front edges and do not have the two raised ribs of an authentic AA Grade shotgun. Top tang has “SAFE” in gold. Engraving extends 2-1/4” up over each chamber and all appended metal parts are engraved to match. Bore diameter: left – .623, right – .624. Bore restrictions: left – .021, right – .014. Wall thickness: left – .025, right – .030. Drop at heel: 2-3/4”, drop at comb: 1-1/2”. Weight: 7 lbs. 13.12 oz. CONDITION: Very fine, as noted. Bbls retain most of their custom finish, thinned & turning plum over tops about forearm. Receiver retains about all of its beautiful Turnbull style case colors. Wood is sound with a minor surface scratch or two and retains most of its beautiful custom finish. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bores. 4-40986 (10,000-12,500)

*RARE PARKER GHE SKEET SIDE BY SIDE SHOTGUN. SN 240305. Cal. 16 ga. 26″ bbls, with matted tapered concave rib, dual ivory sighting beads, SKEET IN/SKEET OUT choke, ejectors and Parker sgl selective trigger. Top rib of bbl is marked “PARKER BROS. MAKERS.MERIDEN C.T. U.S.A. PARKER SPEC. STEEL”. The “1” size frame is engraved in standard “G” pattern with moderate foliate scroll, an oval with 2 ducks in flight on left side and 2 quail on right side with “PARKER” engraved across center of bottom and a circle with 2 pheasants on trigger plate. Mounted with nicely figured flame grain walnut, checkered straight grip, checkered butt, blank gold initial shield, checkered beavertail forend. Bore diameter: left -.664, right -.664. Bore restrictions: left -.006, right -.004. Wall thickness: left -.029, right -.029. Drop at heel: 2-1/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 7lbs. 3oz. LOP 14-1/4″. The book “Parker Gun Identification & Serialization” identifies as “G” grade gun, 16 ga., 26″ bbls, with ejectors & sgl trigger, and capped pistol grip. Inspection of bbl flats reveled 2 Remington date codes KF (May 37) & XG (December 38). CONDITION: Fine. Bbls retain 98% of a fine factory quality restored blue finish, some minor muzzle wear, a few minor nicks & scratches and a small area on left bbl of very tiny surface oxidation spots as well as some thinning in chamber area. Receiver has crisp engraving and retains visible thinning colors blending throughout with a silver patina. Trigger guard retains most of a fine restored blue finish. Stock is sound with a tiny hairline crack on left side at receiver and has a professional barely visible repair through wrist, some minor nicks & scratches and retains most of a fine hand rubbed restored finish. Forend is sound with sharp checkering, a few minor handling marks and retains most of its fine restored hand rubbed finish. Mechanics are crisp with non-auto safety with strong ejectors and nice shiny bores. 8-87614 (7,500-10,000)

Revised: 9/12/2011

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Accompanied by a copy of the factory ledger confirming the special order features of this gun incl Vent Rib and special Trap Model Forend. Note: This gun is the consecutive SN to lot 1291.

*FINE PARKER CHE VENTILATED RIB 2-BBL TRAP SET. SN 232260. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 1-1/2 Frame. 28″ Special steel bbls and 30″ Acme steel bbls with original ventilated rib and two Lyman ivory beads have all correct stamps on water tables. 28″ bbls SN is stuck over another number. Action has typical “C” engraving with single dog on each side and large duck on floorplate, and has been fitted with Miller single trigger with rocking selector at front. Safety is non-automatic. With the exception of the single trigger this gun matches all specifications in Parker Gun Identification & Serialization ledger. It has, however, been fitted with new nicely streaked and figured European walnut full capped pistol grip buttstock measuring 14-7/8″ over dark brown leather covered pad. Stock features a Monte Carlo comb and silver oval on toe line engraved with “C” grade checkering and side panels, faithfully reproducing that found on original stocks. Original stock for this gun is included, and is also lightly marbled and figured European walnut and measures approximately 14-1/4″ over white line pad. Matching beavertail forend is also a replacement probably done at the same time as new buttstock. 30″ BBLS: Bore diameter: left -.730, right -.731. Bore restrictions: left -.029, right -.019. Wall thickness: left -.030, right -.029. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 8 lbs. 1 oz. LOP 14-7/8″. 28″ BBLS: Bore diameter: left -.730, right -.733. Bore restrictions: left -.012, right -.004. Wall thickness: left -.025, right -.030. CONDITION: Fine. Bbls retain nearly all of a satin re-black, over some scattered light pitting that did not polish out. Action retains some case hardening color in protected areas, but is mostly a pleasing pewter gray. Stocks are excellent retaining nearly all of their rubbed oil finish, with a few very minor marks. Orig buttstock retains most of its orig finish worn through on high areas, with numerous marks and scratches, checkering slightly worn. Right panel has numerous scratches front to back. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are in time. Trigger works. It’s a Miller, they always work! It is estimated that 410 “CH” hammerless guns were made with Acme steel bbls, very few with orig vent ribs. 4-42468 MGM205 (7,500-9,500)

*PARKER DHE VENTILATED RIB, SINGLE TRIGGER, EJECTOR, BEAVERTAIL TRAP GUN. SN 217124. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 1-1/2 Frame. 30″ Titanic steel barrels are so marked on raised ventilated rib, with two ivory beads. Bbl flats have correct stamps. Typical case hardened “D” action is scroll engraved with dogs on either side, and flock of pheasants on floorplate, and features non-automatic safety and single selective trigger. Dense, lightly streaked European walnut straight grip buttstock with Monte Carlo comb measures 14-1/4″ over Hawkins pad, with standard drop points, checkering, and vacant silver oval on toe line. Ejector beavertail forend has reinforcing bolt. Parker Gun Identification and Serialization ledger lists this gun in this configuration, except single trigger and beavertail are not specified. Bore diameter: left -.740, right -.740. Bore restrictions: left -.030, right -.024. Wall thickness: left -.024, right -.036. Drop at heel: 2-3/8″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 8 lbs. 5 oz. LOP 14-1/4″. CONDITION: Excellent, as refinished, bbls retaining nearly all their satin rust blue. Other metal parts have been correctly color hardened and blued, and show approx 90% of that coloring, and 60% blue. Stocks retain most of an old finish, edges slightly rounded, with a number of small marks and dents. Checkering has been re-cut. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are out of time (left trips prematurely). Single trigger works. 4-42660 MGM294 (5,000-7,000)

*PARKER DHE SINGLE TRIGGER BEAVERTAIL FOREND VENTILATED RIB TRAP GUN. SN 239002. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 1-1/2 Frame. 32″ Titanic steel bbls are so marked on original ventilated rib, with correct markings on water table. Typical late “D” case hardened action with scroll engraving and dogs on sides, has flock of ducks on floorplate, and “Parker” across bottom of action. Action also features non-automatic safety and Parker single selective trigger. Beautifully crotch figured American walnut full capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over partially leather covered Silvers type pad. Silver oval is on toe line engraved with “C” and checkering and drop points are of typical “D” style. Matching beavertail ejector forend has through bolt reinforcement. Bore diameter: left -.733, right -.735. Bore restrictions: left -.026, right -.020. Wall thickness: left -.037, right -.027. Drop at heel: 1-3/4″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 8 lbs. 4 oz. LOP 14-1/2″. CONDITION: Excellent, as partially refinished. Bbls retain nearly all of what appears to be orig blue, but is most likely an old factory quality re-blue. Action retains 50 – 60% orig case hardening colors, quite vivid in protected areas. Stocks retains nearly all of an old refinish with a few marks, and repairs to forend at rear toward iron where mounting screws penetrate. Checkering has been re-cut. Parker Gun Identification and Serialization ledger lists this gun in this configuration, with exception of the beavertail forend, which is not specified. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are in time. Trigger works. 4-44086 MGM208 (5,500-7,500)

Revised: 11/2/2011

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION): Accompanied by a copy of the factory ledger confirming the special order features of this gun incl special Trap Model Forend. Note: This gun is the consecutive SN to lot 1289.

*PARKER BHE SINGLE TRIGGER TRAP OR WATERFOWL GUN. SN 232259. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 1-1/2 Frame. 30″ Acme steel bbls with standard Parker markings on top rib, are fitted with two Lyman ivory beads, and have standard late markings on bbl flats, and reinforced splinter. Case hardened action is fitted with automatic safety and Parker selective single trigger. Action is engraved with typical Parker “B” style scroll, with two dogs on each side of action, as well as “Parker Bros” in rectangle. Bottom of action is also scroll engraved with pair of ducks on trigger plate. Nicely figured American walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/16″ over Silvers type pad, and features typical “B” checkered side panels, fleur de lis drop points and checkering. Pistol grip cap has large gold oval at center engraved with monogram “BJFE” (?). Stock also features unusual right hand cheekpiece. Large beavertail forend has reinforcing bolt through to tip, and is checkered in fleur de lis pattern with some carved embellishments at rear of pattern. Bore diameter: left -.730, right -.729. Bore restrictions: left -.033, right -.026. Wall thickness: left -.038, right -.036. Drop at heel: 2-13/16″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 8 lbs. 5 oz. LOP 14-3/16″. CONDITION: Excellent, as partially refurbished. Bbls retain nearly all of an excellent quality re-black. Action retains 65 – 75% orig case hardening colors. Trigger guard retains most of its orig blue. Top lever appears to be re-blued. Stocks retain nearly all of a high quality re-varnish. Checkering re-cut. All specifications for this fine gun match the Parker Gun Identification and Serialization ledger except for the beavertail forend, which also does not quite match buttstock in color and checkering. Buttstock is correctly numbered and graded under trigger guard tang. Recoil pad is a new replacement. 4-42446 MGM185 (14,000-16,000)

*PARKER DHE 20 BORE WITH BEAVERTAIL FOREND. SN 233161. Cal. 20 ga. 2-1/2″ Chambers. 28″ Barrels marked with Parker Bros address and “Titanic Steel” on standard matted rib. Bbl flats stamped with Parker overload proof, “T”, and “3# 5 oz” orig weight. Rear lump is stamped with “20” and “0”. Case hardened typical D engraved action is fitted with automatic safety and nickel-plated double triggers. Nicely flame figured American walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over skeleton butt. Stock features typical D type drop points and checkering and silver oval on toe line, engraved “C. E. Ellett”. Matching beavertail forend has correct type reinforcing bolster and screw. Bore diameter: left -.613, right -.615. Bore restrictions: left -.003, right -.003. Wall thickness: left -.032, right -.028. Drop at heel: 2-1/16″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs. 11 oz. LOP 14-1/2″. PROVENANCE: Factory letter with original specifications. CONDITION: Excellent, as refurbished. Bbls retain nearly all of a fine quality rust blue with one or two minor marks. Action retains nearly all of a cyanide color case hardening over some scattered light pitting, engraving remains sharp. Blued trigger guard retains most of its re-blue with some pitting on bow. Replacement buttstock and forend retain most of their finish with a few minor marks on buttstock, and some heavier ones and minor dents in checkering of forend. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are in time. Parker Gun Serialization and Identification Ledger lists this gun as a DHE 20 with pistol grip stock and 30″ bbls. 4-38892 MGM87 (4,000-6,000)

*CUSTOM PARKER GHE 20 GA. WITH MILLER SINGLE TRIGGER, CASE AND SUB-GAUGE TUBES. SN 235303. Cal. 20 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 28″ Barrels. 0 Frame. Metal is of typical GH style with correct markings and engraving. Specifications match Parker serialization ledger. Miller selective trigger has been 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”. An unusual rosewood comb extension has been fitted at nose. Very finely cut 28 LPI borderless checkering is in a scallop pattern. Matching beavertail forend has typical Parker release, deeply set into a recess. Bore diameter: left -.620, right -.619. Bore restrictions: left -.010, right -.012. Wall thickness: left -.025, right -.024. Drop at heel: 2″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 7 lbs. LOP 14-3/4″. Green vinyl case is lined with brown faux fur and contains 2 pairs of lightweight sub-gauge tubes of indeterminate make, (one pair is 28 ga. and the other .410). Also included are installation tool and mallet, spare pair of extractors marked “28”, and another marked “.410”, and some STOS lubricant. CONDITION: Fine. Bbls retain most of a good quality re-black. Action has been 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. Checkering is excellent. Bores are very fine, showing some slight pitting toward breech ends. Action is tight. Ejectors are in time. Trigger works. Case is very fine. Tubes are excellent. 4-42216 MGM25 (3,000-5,000)

*PARKER BHE WITH CASE. SN 152624. Cal. 16 ga. 2-1/2″ Chambers. No. 1 frame. 28″ Acme steel bbls, all of which conforms to factory records for this gun. Typical B action with single bead around fences, is engraved with usual scroll and pair of dogs on each side. Bottom of action is unusual in that it depicts a trio of foxes peering out from under a tree stump. Slightly figured American walnut straight grip buttstock measures 13-7/8″ over red “White Line” pad. Stock features typical B checkered side panels, fleur-di-lis drop points, and fancy border checkering. Full splinter ejector forend is 90% checkered. Bore diameter: left -.664, right -.664. Bore restrictions: left -.027, right -.020. Wall thickness: left -.029, right -.027. Drop at heel: 2-3/8″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Weight: 6 lbs. 14 oz. LOP 13-7/8″. High quality oak and leather case has stitched leather corners. Interior is lined with burgundy cloth with black leather and gilt Parker label. Compartments have oak top rails. Accessories are French fitted, and include a pair of snap caps, 3 turnscrews, and some cleaning brushes. PROVENANCE: Letter from Parker Gun Collectors Assn with specifications for this gun. CONDITION: Fine, as partially refurbished. Bbls retain nearly all of a satin rust blue with a few minor marks. Action is mostly silver gray with traces of case hardening color in protected areas. Replacement stocks retain nearly all of their finish with a few minor marks. Bores are very fine, bright and shiny with two or 3 scattered light pits. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are in time. Case leather is very fine, darkened slightly with a few minor scuffs, mostly on corners. Interior cloth and label are excellent, as are accessories. Case straps are newer replacements. 4-38866 MGM106 (6,000-8,000)

*VERY LATE PARKER VHE IN EXCELLENT ORIGINAL CONDITION. SN 241486. Cal. 16 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. No. 1 Frame. 28″ Barrels. Although not listed in “Parkers Gun Identification & Serialization” ledger, this gun appears to be absolutely original as is. It is one of the last 400 Parkers made (highest listed number being 241788). It exhibits all correct markings and engraving for Ilion made guns with no markings on rib. Nicely figured American walnut pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/8″ over Parker dog’s head buttplate. Along with ejectors, gun also features double triggers and splinter forend. Bore diameter: left -665, right -.666. Bore restrictions: left -.023, right -.015. Wall thickness: left -.026, right -.030. Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 6 lbs. 13 oz. LOP 14-1/8″. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain virtually all their orig blue, with one or two minor marks. Action retains nearly all its orig case hardened color which has dulled somewhat, and is slightly silvered on bottom and high edges. Some spotting is evident and appears to be part of the case hardening process. Hinge pin retains most of its heat blue. Small ding is on bottom left edge of action. Trigger guard retains most of its orig blue, silvered slightly on edges and thinning at grip. Top lever is silvered slightly at thumbpiece. Stocks retain nearly all their orig finish which is slightly crazed, and shows a few minor chips, marks, and dulling. Buttplate is excellent. Buttplate screws have a touch of rust. Bores are excellent. Ejectors are in time. As fine an example as one could expect to find. 4-42301 MGM40 (3,000-5,000)

*PARKER BROS GHE DAMASCUS. SN 216720. Cal. 12 ga. 2-5/8″ Chambers. No. 1 Frame. 30″ Barrels. One of the last Damascus made by Parker, this lovely set of bbls with very fine pattern, is stamped on bbl flats with all appropriate markings including “Parker Overload Proof”. Typical case hardened “G” action features automatic safety and double triggers, engraved with birds on either side and bottom. Nicely figured American walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/8″ over Parker dog’s head buttplate. Splinter ejector forend has steel tip and typical Parker release. Bore diameter: left -.729, right -.728. Bore restrictions: left -.036, right -.023. Wall thickness: left -.034, right -.030. Drop at heel: 2-7/16″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 7 lbs. 8 oz. LOP 14-3/8″. Specifications of this gun match all criteria as listed in Parker Gun Identification and Serialization ledger. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain 90 – 95% orig Damascus finish. Action retains 50 -60% what appears to be orig case hardening color, which is unusual in its bluish hue, on sides and around to floorplate. Trigger plate is nearly completely silver along with front bottom of action from carrying. Stocks retain most of their orig finish, worn through on sharp edges, with numerous minor marks and scratches. Bores are excellent, slightly frosted toward breech of right bbl. Action is slightly loose. Ejectors are in time. 4-42500 MGM242 (3,000-5,000)

*PARKER DHE 1-1/2 FRAME STRAIGHT GRIP GAME GUN. SN 227646. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 32″ Titanic steel bbls. Typically marked and engraved D quality gun, with non-automatic safety and nickel-plated double triggers. Nicely streaked European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-3/8″ over skeleton steel buttplate (factory records indicate the orig stock configuration was capped pistol grip). Stock features typical D grade drop points and checkering with vacant steel oval on toe line. Splinter ejector forend has Parker patent release. Bore diameter: left -.729, right -.727. Bore restrictions: left -.032, right -.031. Wall thickness: left -.030, right -.028. Drop at heel: 2-3/4″, drop at comb: 1-11/16″. Weight: 7 lbs. 6 oz. LOP.14-3/8″. PROVENANCE: Factory letter outlining orig configuration. CONDITION: Very fine, as restored. Bbls retain most of a good quality re-black. Top rib has lifted and been re-soldered. Action retains virtually all of a re-color hardening by Oscar Gaddy over some scattered light pitting, engraving slightly washed. Buttstock appears to be orig DHE straight grip stock fitted to this gun. Trigger guard tang has been extended and re-fit. Buttstock and forend show nearly all of an old finish, with numerous very small marks from handling and use. Bores are fine showing some striations and light pitting toward breech, and evidence of one dent raised in right bbl. Action is tight. Bbls are off face. Top lever is left of center. Ejectors are out of time. 4-38891 MGM92 (3,500-5,500)

*PARKER VHE 20 GA. 0 FRAME. SN 235464. Cal. 20 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 28″ Barrels. 0 Frame. Standard configuration of all markings and engraving, and features are substantiated by “Parker Gun Identification & Serialization” list. Relatively plain American walnut pistol grip buttstock measures 15″ over old “Jotsam” open-sided pad. Bore diameter: left -.615, right -.616. Bore restrictions: left -.021, right -.012. Wall thickness: left -.026, right -.025. Drop at heel: 2-9/16″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 6 lbs. 8 oz. LOP 15″. CONDITION: Fine. Bbls retain what is probably an old re-black, and measure 1/8″ shy of 28″, with some evidence of work having been done at muzzles, and doll’s head lug appears to have been re-soldered. Action retains a considerable amount of orig case hardening color in protected areas, but is mostly silver gray, and has pinprick pitting on floorplate. Screws show some use. Stocks retain most of their orig finish. Wood has darkened from oil where finish has worn through. Checkering shows some wear, and has not been re-cut. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are in time. 4-42214 MGM23 (4,000-7,000)

*PARKER BROTHERS VH 16 GAUGE ON 0 FRAME. SN 149856. Cal. 16 ga. 2-1/2″ Chambers. 28″ Barrels. Standard configuration gun has all correct markings. Parker Serialization ledger entries match all aspects of this lightweight classic. Plain American walnut semi-pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/8″ over Parker composition buttplate. Gun has typical splinter forend. Bore diameter: left -.662, right -.661. Bore restrictions: left -.014, right -.003. Wall thickness: left -.028, right -.025. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 6 lbs. 3 oz. LOP 14-3/8″. CONDITION: Excellent, as completely refinished. Bbls retain nearly all of satin re-blue with one or 2 minor marks. Action retains nearly all of its cyanide case color, engraving slightly washed. Trigger guard, top lever, and safety button retain nearly all of a re-blue, again with soft engraving. Stocks retain nearly all of correct varnish finish. There is a minor chip on toe of buttplate, and one or 2 very minor marks in wood. Checkering has been re-cut, and is sharp. Bores are bright and shiny with some minor frosting, and evidence of a couple dents being removed. Action is tight. Right bbl is slightly off face. A nice handling gun. 4-38867 MGM93 (1,000-2,000)

*PARKER DH DAMASCUS GAME GUN. SN 110717. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 30″ Fine Damascus bbls are marked with Parker Brothers address and “Damascus Steel” on matted top rib. Typical case hardened D grade action is engraved with scroll and dogs. “Parker Bros” is in banners on each side. Action is fitted with automatic safety and nickel-plated double triggers. Lightly streaked European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/8″ over skeleton steel butt, and features typical D grade checkering and drop points with vacant silver oval on toe line. Splinter forend has Parker patent release. Bore diameter: left -.734, right -.736. Bore restrictions: left -.038, right -.035. Wall thickness: left -.026, right -.026. Drop at heel: 3-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-7/8″. Weight: 7 lbs. 7 oz. LOP 14-3/8″. CONDITION: Fine, as refurbished by Oscar Gaddy. Bbls retain virtually all of a very fine re-brown with brilliant Damascus pattern showing. Action retains nearly all of a re-color hardening over some light frosting, engraving slightly softened. Stocks retain nearly all their restored finish, with some grain lines enhanced, and flaws repaired. Checkering has been re-cut. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Bore is fine with some striations and light pitting at breeches. Numerous dents have been raised, mostly in right bbl. Top lever is a bit sticky. 4-38893 MGM91 (2,000-3,000)

*PARKER VH HEAVY GAME GUN. SN 100874. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 30″ Barrels. No. 2 Frame. Typical Vulcan grade markings and engraving. Original American walnut pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over black “Decelerator” sporting clays pad, with splinter forend. Bore diameter: left -.729, right -.729. Bore restrictions: left -.034, right -.035. Wall thickness: left -.027, right -.035. Drop at heel: 2-9/16″, drop at comb: 1-3/4″. Weight: 7 lbs. 12 oz. LOP 14-1/2″. CONDITION: Excellent, as completely restored. Bbls retain essentially all of a nicely colored satin rust blue. All other metal parts have their restored case hardening color, and blue. Safety button is slightly silvered. Stocks have oil rubbed in over what appears to be orig finish. Checkering has been lightly freshened, and mullered borders not re-cut. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. A good solid workhorse ready for another century of use. 4-42212 MGM21 (1,000-2,000)

*PARKER TROJAN. SN 232989. Cal. 16 ga. 2-1/2″ Chambers. No. 1 frame. 28″ Barrels have standard Parker address on rib. Typical Trojan grade with plain American walnut capped pistol grip stock measures 14-1/8″ over ribbed composition buttplate. Bore diameter: left -.660, right -.661. Bore restrictions: left -.020, right -.018. Wall thickness: left -.026, right -.024. Drop at heel: 2-3/4″, drop at comb: 1-3/4″. Weight: 6 lbs. 12 oz. LOP 14-1/8″. CONDITION: Fine. Bbls retain most of what appears to be their orig blue, thinning at normal wear points and high edges. Action has traces of case color in protected areas and has been cleaned to silver. Stocks have added oil over orig finish. Checkering is slightly worn. Bores are excellent, bright and shiny. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Barrels will not detach from frame. 4-38868 MGM94 (1,000-2,000)

*SMALL GAUGE PARKER REPRODUCTION DHE THREE BARREL SET WITH CASE. SN 28-02923. Cal. 410 (26″ bbls, 3″ chambers) and (2) 28 ga. (26″ and 28″ bbls 2-3/4″ Chambers). 00 Frame. .410 Barrels are marked with Parker reproduction by Winchester information and “Made in Japan” on rib. 28 Ga. bbls are marked with same information on sides of bbls. Bbl flats have all standard markings. DHE action with automatic safety and selective single trigger has typical Parker scroll with dogs and game. Nicely fiddle figured walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/8″ over skeleton buttplate with DHE style checkering and drop points. 28 ga bbls share the same beavertail forend, while 410 bbl has its own. .410 BBLS: Bore diameter at muzzle: left -.399, right -.400. Drop at heel: 2-1/8″, drop at comb: 1-5/16″. Weight: 6 lbs. 6oz. LOP 14-3/8″. 26″ 28 ga. BBLS: Bore diameter: left -.551, right -.552. Bore restrictions: left -.016, right -.007. Weight: 5 lbs. 12 oz. 28″ 28 ga BBLS: Bore diameter: left -.551, right -.551. Bore restrictions: left -.035, right -.020. Weight: 5 lbs. 14 oz. LOP 14-3/8″. Parker Reproductions leather case with leather corners has brown canvas leather trimmed outer cover with zippered closure. Case is lined with green felt, with Parker Reproductions label, and has place for gun and all three sets of bbls. It contains pair of Parker 28 ga. snapcaps, and 410 snap caps, along with 2 keys in leather keeper. CONDITION: Essentially as new, with a few faint extractor wipe marks at breech face, and one or 2 very minor marks in wood. Case is excellent. 4-42483 MGM251 (10,000-15,000)

*20 GA. PARKER REPRODUCTION DHE SINGLE TRIGGER WITH EXTRA SET OF 16 GA. BARRELS AND CASE. SN 20-02020. Cal. 20 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers with 26″ bbls and 16 ga. 2-3/4″ chambers with 28″ bbls. Standard Parker/ Winchester reproduction markings on bbls and action. Krieghoff-made 16 ga bbls are marked “Parker Reproduction”, “Made in Germany”, and have German proofs. These bbls are numbered 16-02020. Nicely flame figured American walnut pistol grip buttstock measures 14-5/8″ over skeleton butt. Gun is fitted with splinter forend. 20 ga 26″ bbls: Bore diameter: left -.615, right -.615. Bore restrictions: left -.014, right -.007. Wall thickness: left -.035, right -.035. Drop at heel: 1-3/4″”, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs. 9 oz. LOP 14-5/8″. 16 ga 28″ bbls: Bore diameter: left -.662, right -.662. Bore restrictions: left -.015, right -.008. Wall thickness: left -.041, right -.041. Weight: 6 lbs. 7 oz. Brown leather case is lined with green cloth with Parker reproduction black label. Case has room for both sets of bbls, and contains pair of snap caps and 2 keys. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, with very little evidence of having been fired. Extractor wipe marks are on breechface and slight cartridge head halo is on right breech. Buttstock has one or two very minor marks, mostly on toe. Case is excellent, with a few scuffs. Interior is excellent. 4-42294 MGM51 (4,000-6,000)

*PARKER REPRODUCTION DHE IN ORIGINAL BOX WITH CASE. SN 20-02602. Cal. 20 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 26″ Barrels. 0 Frame. Standard nomenclature, engraving, and finish. Fitted with selective single trigger, splinter forend, and straight grip buttstock of nicely figured American walnut, measuring 14-3/8″ over skeleton steel butt. Bore diameter: left -.615, right -.616. Bore restrictions: left -.013, right -.008. Wall thickness: left -.038, right -.035. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs. 7 oz. LOP 14-3/8″. Original Winchester marked box is serial numbered to this gun, contains all orig packaging, and Parker reproduction booklet. With gun comes a Parker reproduction leather case with stitched leather corners and tan canvas outer cover. Interior is lined with green felt with Parker reproduction label, and contains pair of snap caps and 2 keys. Case comes in its orig shipping box. CONDITION: As new. Box shows some denting and soiling. Case is as new. 4-38886 MGM108 (2,500-3,500)

12 GAUGE PARKER REPRODUCTION BARRELS ONLY. SN NSN. Cal. 12 ga. Un-serial numbered, these 26″ bbls have Winchester markings on top rib, gauge markings on left bbl, and are stamped for 1-1/2 frame. Bore diameter: left -.731, right -.731. Bore restrictions: left -.004, right -.002. Wall thickness: left -.030, right -.030. Bbls come in gray protective sock. CONDITION: Excellent, but appears to have been fitted to a gun, as some polish marks are evident on bbl flats. 4-38708 MGM110 (1,500-2,000)

*28 GAUGE BROWNING SUPERPOSED PRESENTATION IV SUPERLITE WITH GOLD “ALL OPTIONS”. SN P73RP1315. Cal. 28 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. This exceptionally rare gun (approx. 20 manufactured) has 26-5/8″ bbls with narrow, flat, matted, ventilated rib, bbl is marked with Utah and Montreal addresses, and “Made in Belgium” on left top bbl, and with “Browning Superposed” as well as gauge, chamber, and patent information on right. Coin finished side plated action is fitted with selective single trigger, and engraved with very finely executed semi-relief large scrolled acanthus framing gold inlaid vignettes of game; 5 pheasants in open woodlands on left lockplate, and quatro of mallards in marsh on right. A quail skims through woodlands on bottom of action, and a gold dog’s head is on trigger guard bow. This is the work of C. Baerten, whose signature appears at bottom of woodlands scene on left lockplate. Lightly marbled and spectacularly flame-figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-3/8″ over skip line checkered wood butt with screw affixed plug covering weight reduction hole. Three piece matching forend has Schnabeled tip. Bore diameter: top -.540, bottom -.540. Bore restrictions: top -.010, bottom -.006. Wall thickness: top -.042, bottom -.043. Drop at heel: 2-1/8″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 6 lbs. 8 oz. LOP 14-3/8″. Gun comes with Browning leatherite case, lined with fuzzy fawn colored faux fleece. PROVENANCE: Browning letter confirming all specifications of this gun. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, with only the slightest of silvering on bbls at muzzles, and a few minor marks. Coin finish has toned slightly over the years. Stocks retain nearly all their orig rubbed oil finish with a few very minor marks and rubs. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are in time. Case is excellent, hardware toning. Interior is excellent. 4-42394 MGM186 (40,000-50,000)

*RARE 20 GAUGE BROWNING P4-W SUPERLITE WITH CASE. SN 324NP02749. Cal. 20 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 28″ Barrels are engraved with Browning Utah and Montreal address, and “Made in Belgium” and “Browning Patents, 20 GA – 2-3/4″ Special Steel” on top bbl, either side of narrow matted ventilated rib with two ivory beads. Coin finished action fitted with single selective gold-plated trigger with checkered blade, is engraved with nicely cut semi-relief open scrolled acanthus with stippled background framing gold inlaid vignettes of game birds; five pheasants in woodlands on left lockplate, and 4 ducks in marshy woodlands on right, with a quail in flight on bottom of action. A dog’s head is on trigger guard bow. Engravers signature, “J M Debrus”, is under pheasants on left lockplate. Exceptional flaming feather crotch walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/8 over skip checkered wood butt with screw mounted plug over balancing hole. Checkering is at about 22 LPI with double line border. Matching 3-pc forend has Schnabeled tip. Bore diameter: top -.618, bottom -.617. Bore restrictions: top -.003, bottom -.002. Wall thickness: top -.044, bottom -.046. Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Weight: 6 lbs. 4 oz. LOP 14-1/8″. Browning leather case with leather corners and dual combination locks is lined with green felt with brown leather Browning custom shop label in lid, and contains bags for bbl and action, as well as case straps. PROVENANCE: Factory special order sheet outlining all features of this gun. CONDITION: Excellent, near new. No visible marks are in metal. Receiver is slightly toned, especially at grip. Wood has several minor shallow marks. Mechanically excellent. Case is excellent. 4-42395 MGM249 (27,500-37,500)

*SUPERB BROWNING MIDAS GRADE SMALL FRAME WITH THREE SETS OF BARRELS AND CASE. SN 35868V5. Cal. 20 ga, 3″ Chambers. 28 ga, 2-3/4″ Chambers. and 410 ga. 3″ Chambers. All barrel sets are 26″ with ventilated ribs marked with Browning’s St. Louis and Montreal addresses, and “Made in Belgium”. Blued typical superposed action fitted with selective single trigger is engraved in the new (at the time) Vrancken designed deep relief scroll with gold inlaid ducks and pheasants. Engraving on this gun is extremely well done with Vrancken signature under gold inlaid pheasants. Very well cut shaded relief scroll is by A. Dierckx whose signature appears at bottom rear of both sides of action. Long tang round knob European walnut buttstock exhibits extremely fine fiddle-figure and dark veining. Buttock measures 14-1/2″ over composition Browning buttplate. Wood of forends match well. 20 ga BBLS: Bore diameter: top -.619, bottom -.622. Bore restrictions: top -.023, bottom -.012. Wall thickness: top -.042, bottom -.035. Drop at heel: 2-3/16″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 6 lbs. 4 oz. LOP 14-1/2″. 28 ga BBLS: Bore diameter: top -.545, bottom -.545. Bore restrictions: top -.030, bottom -.018. Wall thickness: top -.040, bottom -.042. Drop at heel: 2-1/16″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 6 lbs. 12 oz. LOP 14-1/2″. 410 ga BBLS: Bore diameter at muzzles: top -.380, bottom -.380. Wall thickness: top -.048, bottom -.040. Drop at heel: 2″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 6 lbs. 11 oz. LOP 14-1/2″. Gun comes in Browning tan leatherite case with space for all three sets of bbls. Case contains instruction booklet and key. PROVENANCE: Letter from Browning historian with records of this gun confirming specifications and that is was originally made as a complete set. CONDITION: Excellent. Metal parts show some slight thinning of blue on high edges and on trigger guard at grip. Wood shows only one or 2 barely noticeable marks, and some compressions in checkering of forend of 410 bbl set. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Case is excellent with a few marks and knocks. Handle has some dents and chips. Interior shows light soiling and compressions from contact with gun and bbls. An unusual small bore field set, very hard to find in upland configuration. 4-42106 MGM114 (22,500-32,500)

*STRIKING CUSTOM SIDE PLATED BROWNING SUPERPOSED SHOTGUN. SN 11673. Cal. 20ga, 28″ vent rib bbls with silver single front bead, MOD & FULL chokes. Outstanding full coverage custom engraving by “R. CAPECE”. Right lock with game scene engraving featuring five rough grouse in raised gold. Left lock with game scene engraving featuring five quail in raised gold. Bottom of rec with bust of hunting with woodcock in raised gold. Balance of action covered in finely executed foliate scroll engraving with gold borders. Left side of bbl marked “FABRIQUE NATIONALE HERSTAL”. With standard markings on right side of bbl. Three-pc schnabel forend and round knob long tang stock of spectacular exhibition quality thin shell walnut with tightly marbled grain of dark orange and reddish tones. Fine checkering is bordered by scroll carving with skip line checkered butt. Bore diameter: over -.612, under -.610. Bore restrictions: over -.031, under -.017. Wall thickness: over -.034, under -.038. Drop at heel: 2-9/16″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6lbs 2oz. LOP 14-1/4″. Stock is cast off. Accompanied by Browning tan luggage case containing Browning instruction booklet. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Bbl retains nearly all fine rust blue finish. Coin finished action clean and bright. Stock and forearm have very good finish with a few fine handling marks and area of thinning finish at right side of toeline on stock. Bright shiny bores. Mechanics are crisp. 4-42396 DS77 (15,000-25,000)

Revised: 9/8/2011

CORRECTION: Correct serial number is 12279S69

*CUSTOM GOLD INLAID FN SUPERPOSED WITH EXTRA BBLS. SN 12279569. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 26″ and 30″ Barrels with ventilated ribs, are engraved “Fabrique Nationale Herstal” and with caliber information on either side of top bbls. 26″ Barrels have been fitted with Briley Thin Wall chokes. Coin finished Superposed actions have been refiled with sculpted beads and fillets, fitted with ornamental sideplates, and custom engraved with semi-relief scrolled acanthus and small scroll highlights. Gold inlaid game scenes depict a quatro of pheasants in meadow on left lockplate, four mallards settling into a marsh on right, and brace of grouse on bottom. Top lever has been pierced in complementary motif. This well executed work is by P. Lallemand whose signature appears under pheasants, who consignor states also did some work on stocks. Exceptional, dramatic, heavily marbled and burl figured European walnut full pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/8″ over checkered wood butt. (Consignor states that woodwork was done by Marcel Van de Beek.) Finely executed checkering has unusual beaded border, and also features sculpted drop points. Matching 3-pc forends are of differing designs, 26″ bbls being Schnabeled, and 30″ bbls having beavertail. 26″ Bbl set: Bore diameter: top -.722SC, bottom -.720 SC. Wall thickness: top -.042, bottom -.042. Drop at heel: 2-3/16″, drop at comb: 1-5/16″. Weight: 7 lbs. 3 oz. LOP 14-3/8″. 30″ Bbl set: Bore diameter: top -.719, bottom -.719. Bore restrictions: top -.036, bottom -.028. Wall thickness: top -.042, bottom -.040. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-5/16″. Weight: 8 lbs. 9 oz. LOP 14-3/8″. CONDITION: Excellent, little used since custom work was finished, retaining nearly all of finish on wood and metal, with one or 2 very minor marks in buttstock. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are in time. Trigger works. An eye-catching, useful custom gun. 4-42238 MGM181 (15,000-20,000)

*SPECTACULAR CAPECE ENGRAVED FIVE COLOR GOLD INLAID BROWNING SUPERPOSED. SN 60432VO. Cal. 20 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 26-1/2″ Barrels. This eye-catching custom Browning with usual St. Louis and Montreal bbl address and narrow matted ventilated rib has had action refiled, polished, and blued as backdrop for semi-relief gold inlay consisting of normal yellow gold open vines with floral terminations over action, tangs, and forend; framing 5-color gold vignettes of game birds. A pair of ring-necked pheasants is on left, mallards on right, and bob-white on bottom of action. Inlays are well done using colored gold to highlight plumage and shading. Engravers signature is on trigger plate. Strikingly stump figured and marbled thin shell walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-7/8″ over checkered wood butt. Well cut checkering has bead and acanthus carved borders and ends. Matching 3-pc forend has Schnabeled tip. Bore diameter: top -618, bottom -.619. Bore restrictions: top -.003, bottom -.003. Wall thickness: top -.040, bottom -.041. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 6 lbs. 2 oz. LOP 14-7/8″. Gun comes in Perazzi ABS case with checkered cloth interior. CONDITION: Essentially as new, with only one or 2 very minor marks in bluing on bottom of forend iron, scuffs on top tang from operation of safety, and slight discoloration on left side of top lever. Case is excellent. 4-42397 MGM141 (13,000-17,000)

*F. MARACHAL ENGRAVED B2G BROWNING SUPERLITE OVER-UNDER SHOTGUN. SN 79374S7. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4 inch chamber. 27-1/2″ bbls choked IMP CYL and IMP MOD, with tapered solid rib and steel front bead sight. Belgium manufactured with B2G engraving by master engraver Francoise Marachal featuring game birds with coin finish. Superlite forend and straight grip long tang stock of select walnut. LOP: 14-1/4″ over Browning buttplate. Weight: 6 lbs. 10 oz. Accompanied by a leather carved case with label marked, “E.J. Binet & Fls Arme & Ammunition/Rue Royale 17, Br Wells”. Top of case bear initials, “J.J.K.” CONDITION: Fine. About 98% fine blue and coin metal finish. Forearm has orig finish with several handling marks including a wide 1″ long scratch on left side starting above forend iron and extending forward towards checkering. Stock has orig finish, very good checkering with numerous handling marks concentrated along the toe line. Tight action with sound mechanics. Very good bright bores. 4-44092 DS69 (5,000-8,000)

*BROWNING DIANA GRADE SKEET GUN WITH BRILEY TUBE SET AND CASE. SN 80003. (1960) Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 26-3/8″ Barrels with raised flat ventilated rib, are stamped with Browning St. Louis and Montreal address, patent numbers, and “Made in Belgium”. Typical Diana grade action with scroll, pheasants, and ducks is unsigned, and fitted with selective single trigger. Long tang round knob slightly figured European walnut buttstock measures 14″ over 1/2″ ribbed horn buttplate. Point pattern checkering is at 20 LPI. Gun comes with 3 Briley tube sets for 20, 28, and 410, with choke tubes and wrenches for each. Gun and tubes are housed in FN marked Tolex type case, lined in blue cloth. Bore diameter: top -.724, bottom -.723. Bore restrictions: top -.006, bottom -.004. Wall thickness: top -.036, bottom -.038. Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 7 lbs. 0 oz. LOP 14″. PROVENANCE: Photocopy of Operation and Care of the Centennial superposed Continental. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain 95% orig blue, with a few marks, light oxidation, and areas browning. Coin finish on action is bright, showing slight darkening on top tang and forend iron. Stocks retain most of a bright varnish finish with a few minor marks and rubs. Buttplate is considerably under wood. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are in time. Trigger works. Tubes are excellent, near new. Case is fine. 4-42228 MGM107 (5,000-7,000)

*FOUR BARREL SKEET SET BROWNING DIANA GRADE OVER-UNDER SHOTGUN. SN 14958S73. Cal. 12, 20, 28, 410 ga. All bbls are 28″, choked SKEET, with white Bradley front beads and white mid beads. Diana grade engraving by master engraver Jose Baerten, featuring game birds. Gold plated sgl trigger. New style Skeet forend. Flat knob pistol grip stock with long tang trigger guard. LOP: 14-1/4″ over Browning recoil pad. 1973 Belgian manufacture. Accompanied by Americase four bbl aluminum case and Browning instruction booklet in black Browning envelope. CONDITION: Fine. All bbls have over 95% orig blue. Bright, cleaned coin finished receiver. Very good wood finish with a few light handling marks. Sound mechanics. Very good bores. Case is in good condition with black Cordua cover having slightly worn edges. 4-42634 (7,500-9,000)

*G. CARGNEL SIGNED BROWNING DIANA GRADE OVER-UNDER SHOTGUN. SN 21828S70. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4 inch chamber. 26-1/2″ bbl choked SKEET/SKEET with white Bradley front sight with ivory mid bead. 1970 Belgium manufacture. Striking Diana style full cover engraving by master engraver Gino Cargnel with coin finish. Gold plated sgl trigger. New style skeet forend with short tang flat knob stock of fancy walnut. LOP: 14-5/8″ over Browning recoil pad. CONDITION: Very fine. About 98% blue and coin finished metal. Forearm has small crack extending from right side of forend iron with very good checkering and orig finish. Sound buttstock with sharp checkering and very good orig finish with a few small handling marks. Gun is tight with crisp mechanics. Very good bright bores. 4-42461 DS68 (4,000-6,000)

*BROWNING DIANA GRADE BROADWAY TRAP GUN. SN 15958S69. (1969) Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 32″ Barrels with “Broadway” ventilated rib is marked “Browning Arms Company” and “12 GA – Shells 2-3/4″ – Made in Belgium – Browning Patent” on top bbl. Coin finished typical “Diana” action with deep relief game scene, ducks and pheasants, surrounded by scrolled strapwork and acanthus, is signed by engraver (J. Lewanczyk) under each vignette. Nicely marbled and fiddle-figured European walnut full pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over 3/4″ lengthening piece, and thin sporting clays pad. 28 LPI checkering has double line border. Matching full trap forend appears to be of figured American walnut. Bore diameter: top -.724, bottom -.722. Bore restrictions: top -.036, bottom -.015. Wall thickness: top -.038, bottom -.039. Drop at heel: 1-7/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 8 lbs. 0 oz. LOP 14-1/2″. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain essentially all of their orig blue with a few minor marks and rubs, mostly from sliding of forend. Action retains all of its coin finish, slightly toned over time. Stocks retain most of what appears to be their orig finish with a few minor marks, and some well matched refinishing of butt, when lengthening piece added. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are in time. Trigger works. Close inspection without disassembly reveals no salt damage. 4-42538 MGM207 (4,000-6,000)

*BROWNING B2G GRADE SUPERPOSED CASED SHOTGUN. SN 8L4PW00040. Cal. 12 ga, 30″ bbls vent ribbed with white Bradley front bead and white mid-bead, 3″ chambers, MOD & FULL chokes. B2G engraving features two mallards taking flight on right side with two flying pheasants on left side surrounded by foliate scroll engraving. Signed by master engraver “C. PERFIDO”. Action and engraved portions of gun with coin finish surfaces. Schnabel forend and flat knob long tang stock of attracted thin shell walnut having reddish and dark lightly marbled figure. Stock retains curve for original buttplate. Wall thickness: over -.038, under -040. Drop at heel: 2-9/16″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 7lbs 8oz. LOP: 14-1/2″ over Browning decelerator recoil pad. Accompanied by Browning luggage case containing certificate of identification, Browning warranty paperwork and keys. CONDITION: Fine. Action has very good coin finish with spots of hardened packing grease on lower areas of rec. Approx 98% bbl blue with slight wear line from forend operation. Wood has near excellent satin finish. Very good bright bores. 4-42462 DS76 (4,000-6,000)

*DESIRABLE BROWNING SUPERPOSED GRADE 1 12-20 GA CASED 3 BBL SET. SN 87008. Cal. 12-20ga, all bbls ventilated rib with single silver front sighting beads. Set one: 12 ga, 2-3/4″ chambers, 26-1/2″ with skeet and skeet chokes. Set two: 12 ga, 2-3/4″ chambers, 30″ with modified and full chokes. Set three: 20 ga, 3″ chambers, 26-1/2″ with skeet and skeet chokes. Standard lightning grade frame with simple scroll engraving, gold plated single trigger. Stock is of flat knob, long tang configuration. Both 12 ga bbls have target style forearms, while 20 ga bbls have lightning style forearm. LOP 14-1/4″ over Browning recoil pad. Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Weight with 12 ga Skeet bbls: 7lbs 6oz. Accompanied by Browning tan 3 bbl set luggage case. CONDITION: Rec and bbls retain approx 99% of factory quality reblue. Stock and all forearms have factory quality refinish in very good condition with small amount of very light scuffs and scratches. Gun is tight with sound mechanics and clean trigger pulls. Bores in all three sets of bbls are bright and shiny in very good overall condition. 4-42550 DS75 (3,500-5,000)

*28 GAUGE BROWNING CITORI GRADE 6 GAME GUN. SN 25818NZF73. Cal. 28 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 26″ Ventilated rib bbls with standard configuration and markings with gray finish receiver has 7 gold inlays. A trio of mallards is on right and pair of pheasants on left of receiver. Setter is on bottom, and flushing quail on trigger guard. Well figured and marbled Claro walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-3/8″ over Browning composition buttplate. Point pattern checkering has mullered borders. Slightly Schnabeled one piece forend has Deeley type release. Bore diameter: top -.555, bottom -.555. Bore restrictions: top -.020, bottom -.010. Wall thickness: top -.038, bottom -.042. Drop at heel: 2-3/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs. 10 oz. LOP 14-3/8″. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, with only a few very minor marks on wood or metal. Receiver gray is bright throughout. 4-38863 MGM83 (2,000-3,000)

*RARE 28 GAUGE BROWNING GRADE 5 CITORI WITH CASE. SN 14091PZ173. Cal. 28 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 26″ Barrels with narrow, matted, ventilated rib, are stamped with standard Browning markings and “Made in Japan” on top. Coin finished action is engraved with full coverage large scroll and acanthus with engraver signed game birds; three pheasants on left side of action, and trio of flushing ducks on right, setter with flushing pheasant on bottom, and quail on trigger guard. Flame figured and nicely mottled walnut full pistol grip buttstock with standard checkering, measures 14-1/4″ over Browning buttplate, with matching one piece field forend. Bore diameter: top -.553, bottom -.553. Bore restrictions: top -.028, bottom -.014. Wall thickness: top -.045, bottom -.042. Drop at heel: 2-3/16″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs. 12 oz. LOP 14-1/4″. Case. CONDITION: Excellent, nearly new, with a few minor marks on wood and metal, with numerous small dents at heel. Browning case is likewise near new. 4-42645 MGM268 (3,000-4,000)

*UNIQUE SPECIAL MODEL BROWNING BSS SHOTGUN W/ CASE. SN 1119A47. Cal. 12 ga. 3″ Chambers. 28″ Chopper lump bbls with raised flat matted rib are stamped with Browning Utah and Montreal address and “Made in Belgium” on top of left bbl. Two inch triangles of scroll engraving are at breeches. Bbl flats have Japanese nitro proofs and bottom of right bbl is stamped “Made in Japan”. Coin finished boxlock action features non-selective single trigger and bushed strikers. Action is hand-engraved to order with shaded open scroll framing vignettes of game; ducks on left receiver, pheasants on right, and quail on bottom, signed by FN master A.Dirsckx. Richly figured American walnut pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/8″ over Browning composition buttplate. Point pattern checkering is at 26 LPI with line borders. Matching beavertail ejector forend has modified Deeley type release. Accompanied by a 1977 Browning factory letter stating gun was sent in the white to Belgium for completion as a special model creation with Grade V style engraving by famous artist Andre Dirsckx. Bore diameter: left -.725, right -.727. Bore restrictions: left -.035, right -.010. Wall thickness: left -.038, right -.038. Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Weight: 7 lbs. 11 oz. LOP 14-3/8″. Browning brown leatherite case is lined in fuzzy faux fleece fabric. PROVENANCE: The subject of a Sept.1988 “Guns Magazine” article entitled “The Rarest Browning”, describing the gun’s conception. A copy of the article accompanies the lot. CONDITION: Excellent, essentially as new, showing little evidence of having been fired after proof. Couple of minor light rubs are on buttstock. Case is excellent with some minor discoloration on lid, and some compressions in fleece. NOTE: Proceeds from the sale of this item benefit “The Ark” -a non-profit 50l C-3, no-kill animal shelter in Huntsville, Alabama. 4-38716 MGM115 (3,000-5,000)

*EXTRAORDINARY ORIGINAL TWO MILLIONTH BROWNING AUTO-5 PRESENTATION SHOTGUN. SN 2,000,000. Cal. 12 ga. 28″ hand filed vent rib bbl, sgl brass sighting bead, MOD choke, 2-3/4″ chamber. Left side of bbl is marked “BROWNING ARMS COMPANY. MORGAN. UTAH & MONTREAL. PQ.”, all inlaid in gold. Right side is marked “**SPECIAL STEEL-12 GAUGE-SHELLS 2-3/4”, all inlaid in gold. Each side of rib has gold inlaid Phoenix. The receiver has hand filed top to match rib of bbl, the engraving is extremely elaborate and entirely gold inlaid and is an interpretation of a 1930 exposition model by master engraver “Felix Funken”. According to Matt Eastman’s book “Browning Sporting Arms of Distinction 1903-1992“, this pattern was created by F.N.’s master engravers “J. Watrin” and “Louis Vrancken”, and the gold inlay work was executed by master engravers “Jose Baerten” and “G. Vandermissen”. The pattern is foliate scrolls entwined with Phoenix and Griffins, center left side has a bust of “John Browning” and upper left side a flowing ribbon marked “BROWNING AUTOMATIC SHOTGUNS 2,000,000”. The top tang has a gold inlaid signature of “John Browning”. Forward left side of trigger guard is signed “A. WATRIN”. Mounted with highly figured walnut, small raised side panels with tear shaped drop points, checkered pistol grip with gold grip cap, inscribed “MANUFACTURED BY BROWNING/ARMS COMPANY/6-6-70/INVENTED BY/ JOHN M. BROWNING/OCTOBER 9, 1900”. Hard rubber buttplate, marked “FN BROWNING AUTOMATIC”. Standard A5 forend checkered with un-checkered diamond in middle of pattern. Accompanied by a custom Browning Prosteel Gold Series presentation vault. This fireproof safe is fitted with a lighted and lockable lexan fronted interior with rotating pedestal.The exterior surface of the safe door features a hand painted Browning logo with gold pinstriping and a painted vignette of three flushing mallards signed “Leon D. Burrows ’85”. The story of this milestone legendary shotgun is well known. Originally intended for presentation to President Richard Nixon in 1970 by Senator Bennett, who would in turn gift it to the Smithsonian for permanent display with the John M. Browning Memorial. Ultimately, Nixon declined the presentation and the gun was returned to Browning Arms. The gun resided in the Browning archive vaults for 15 years and in 1985, Browning gave the gun to the National Shooting Sports Foundation for display and promotional use. Ultimately the gun was auctioned at the 8th Annual Shot Show in Houston, Texas. The auction was held as a sealed bid with minimum bid being $20,000. When all said and done, the gun was purchased for $50,001.00, the clever bid of the additional $1.00 broke the tie of multiple $50,000 bids. There were actually two similar guns built, second gun bearing serial number 2,000,000X, with lesser engraving, is in the Fabrique Nationale Museum in Herstal, Belgium. PROVENANCE: Browning Factory; NSSF; Private Coll. of a Gentleman. CONDITION: As New and unfired. Both wood and metal finish are 100%, with a couple of very minor handling marks, and a very short finish crack off the right corner of top tang. Gun safe has a few light surface rubs to exterior finish and is otherwise, as new. 4-41899 (40,000-60,000)

*UNIQUE FUNKEN ENGRAVED FN A – 5 MADE FOR PARIS EXHIBITION (THE MENAGERIE GUN). SN NSN. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chamber. 27-1/2″ Barrel. As this gun closely resembles styling and quality of workmanship of other guns made for “L’Exposition d’Art Moderne de Paris” 1937 (notably two O/Us described in Schwing’s THE BROWNING SUPERPOSED), it can be surmised this unusual unnumbered gun was also exhibited. FN Belgian address is engraved on left side of blued bbl, with matted ventilated rib. Early A-5 action with safety in front of trigger guard bow, is coin finished. Rear hump, top of action, and 4″ of rear of bbl are “stripe matted” as advertised and used on lightweight Browning O/Us without ribs. Sides of action are engraved with a veritable zoo of fancifully interpreted birds, reptiles, and mammals, including horses, stag, kangaroo, peacock, rabbit, owl, snake, crocodile, monkey, vulture, and sable antelope. This delightful panoply is the work of renowned FN engraver Felix Funken whose signature appears under magazine cut-off on left side of action. All action parts are specially polished and exhibit the highest quality of workmanship. Very fine smoky lightly figured classic French walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-3/4″ over unusual rib carved wood butt. Forend is of matching wood. Buttstock and forend are carved in striking “art deco” flowing flutes in place of checkering. This unusual presentation is featured on both of the known exhibition guns engraved and designed by Funken, and carved by Richard Gerard. One of these exhibition guns is displayed at the Liege Arms Museum. Whereabouts of the other is unknown. PROVENANCE: Photocopies from Schwings THE BROWNING SUPERPOSED. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbl retains 90 – 95% orig blue, silvered on high edges, and with a few light scratches and marks. Action retains nearly all of its bright polish finish, with some small areas of light, cleaned oxidation, mostly on tangs and trigger guard bow. Top matting has browned slightly. Stocks retain most of their orig French polish finish with numerous marks and scratches, some fairly deep. Finish has worn through on top edges of ribs from handling and use. Forend has some repaired cracks where it butts against action. Incipient crack is behind bottom tang of buttstock, and a small chip missing. Bore is excellent. 4-38733 MGM133 (3,000-5,000)

Revised: 9/30/2011

Additional Information: Choke is “FULL”, not mentioned in the catalog.

*BELGIAN BROWNING A 5 LIGHT 20 WITH BOX. SN 68Z27723. Cal. 20 ga. 2-3/4″ Chamber. 1968 Manufacture with St. Louis and Montreal address, has 28″ ventilated rib bbl with standard blued receiver and engraving. Lightly figured blond European walnut, flat knob stock measures 14-1/4″ over FN composition buttplate. Bore diameter: -.617. Bore restriction: -.023. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs. 10 oz. LOP 14-1/4″. Gun comes in orig box. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, showing little evidence of having been fired. Stock finish has crazed and there are a few minor bumps and knocks mostly toward butt. Box is fine, with a few creases and bumps, and contains most of the orig packing material. Label is foxed, curled, with a few tears. 4-38884 MGM109 (1,000-1,500)

*BROWNING CENTENNIAL ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL EDITION CONTINENTAL DOUBLE RIFLE AND SHOTGUN COMMEMORATIVE SET WITH SCOPE AND CASE. SN 1878C-373. Cal. 30-06. has 24″ bbls. / 20 ga. Shotgun has 26-1/2″ bbls with 3″ Chambers. This special set commemorating the 100th year of Browning firearms, was limited to 500 units. Coin finished action with fine open scroll flanking shaded acanthus scroll frames gold inlaid vignettes of bull elk on right side, and flushing quail on right. Bottom is marked with bust of John Browning and dates “1878” and “1978”, and “Browning Centennial”. Action features gold-plated single selective trigger. Nicely crotch figured American walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over brown Decelerator pad. Each barrel set has its own matching Schnabeled forend. Rifle bbls have been fitted with quarter rib mounting claw scope bases with one standing, one folding leaf express rear sight dovetailed through. Rib is stamped “W. Eisserer”. Leupold 1.5 – 5 X Variable scope with duplex reticle is in claw rings. Shot gun bbls: Bore diameter: top -.617, bottom -.621. Bore restrictions: top -.022, bottom -.014. Wall thickness: top -.040, bottom -.032. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs. 0 oz. LOP 14-1/4″. Rifle Bbls: Drop at heel: 2-7/16″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 7 lbs. 8 oz. LOP 14-1/4″. Brown vinyl Browning case is lined with light brown fuzzy faux fur and contains broken shell extractor, instruction book, and 2 keys. CONDITION: Excellent, essentially new, with only one or 2 minor marks in wood. Scope is excellent. 4-42665 MGM296 (7,000-10,000)

*BROWNING GRADE 1 OVER-UNDER EXPRESS RIFLE. SN 177PZ01565. Cal. .270 Winchester. 24″ Barrels. Superlight action with single selective trigger in nicely figured and mottled walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over Browning buttplate. Matching forend has Schnabeled tip. Drop at heel: 2-3/8″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Weight: 7 lbs. 2 oz. LOP 14-1/4″. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, with only a few handling marks in wood and metal. 4-42664 MGM297 (4,000-6,000)

*BROWNING OLYMPIAN GRADE BOLT ACTION SPORTING RIFLE. SN 55309L69. Cal. 30-06. Beautiful Browning with 22″ tapered rnd sporting weight bbl without sights. Mounted in spectacular center crotch flame grain walnut with wide coverage checkered & carved forestock & pistol grip with rosewood forend tip and grip cap that have white spacers. Butt has a Monte Carlo comb with cheekpiece and its orig Browning embossed black composition buttplate. Forestock & bottom of butt have sling swivel studs & the grip cap is inlaid with an empty diamond shaped gold initial plate. Receiver, floorplate & trigger guard are French gray finish. Receiver is game scene engraved with the large vignette of a bugling bull elk on left side and a running American antelope buck on right side. The elk is in a mountain background scene and the antelope a desert scene. Left side of receiver, rail & rear bridge are engraved in foliate arabesque patterns with stippled background. Left vignette is signed “ABEE”, the signature of renowned engraver, Angelo Bee, who was Browning’s Master Engraver for many years before he emigrated to the U.S. and set up his own business where he became even more famous. Floorplate & trigger guard are wonderfully engraved with the large vignette of a mule deer buck in a forest scene on the floorplate and a grizzly bear on the trigger bow. These vignettes are surrounded by well-executed foliate & floral patterns with punch dot background. Floorplate is signed “R DEWIL”. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus, probably unfired. Overall retains virtually all of its orig factory finish with bright bbl blue and crisp gray finish on receiver, trigger guard & floorplate. Bolt is polished bright and shows very little scuffing. Stock is sound with bright clean checkering, with only slight hand oil on the forestock. There are only a very few, very light nicks in the varnish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shin bore. 4-42492 JR103 (6,000-8,000)

*BROWNING BAR GRADE IV WITH CASE. SN 437RN02272. Cal. 7mm Rem. Mag. 24″ tapered rnd bbl, made without sights. Left side bbl marked “BROWNING ARMS COMPANY MORGAN, UTAH & MONTREAL P.Q./MADE IN BELGIUM”, right side “BAR CAL 7MM. REM. MAG. ONLY/BROWNING PATENTS”. Receiver top is drilled and tapped for scope with plug screws. Acid-etched standard Grade IV Magnum pattern with bull and cow moose in either end with bold foliate scrolls. Right side is running bull and cow elk with matching foliate scrolls. Mounted in nicely figured walnut, carved and checkered pistol grip with beaded border, Browning marked solid, black recoil pad with basket weave face, sling swivel stud 3-3/4″ from toe, carved and checkered forend with beaded border and sling swivel stud. Accompanied with tan Browning luggage case with white interior. PROVENANCE: Private Coll. of a Gentleman. CONDITION: Extremely fine, as new and test fired only. Gun retains all of its factory original finish. Mechanics new with bright shiny bore. Case is equally new, missing company plaque on top lid. 4-41940 BDT201 (2,000-4,000)

*FINE BELGIAN MADE BROWNING GRADE-III SEMI-AUTO RIFLE. SN 69T18679. Cal. 22 LR. Beautiful Belgian Browning with 19-3/8″ tapered rnd bbl, gold bead front sight and folding rear sight. Mounted with very highly figured center crotch flame grain walnut with skip-line checkered beavertail forearm and pistol grip stock with serrated steel buttplate. Receiver is beautifully engraved in standard Grade-III patterns consisting of the game scene panels of a bird dog and three pheasants in a field & forest scene on left side, a dog & three ducks in a marsh scene on right side and a spaniel holding a duck on the top. All surrounded by extremely well-executed intertwined foliate arabesque patterns with shaded background. Left panel is signed “Gino C.”, the signature of renowned factory engraver, Gino Cargnell, who was a Master Engraver at Browning for several years. Mr. Cargnell left Browning, emigrated to the U.S. and worked with his former co-worker at Browning, the famous Angelo Bee. Mr. Cargnell then went out on his own and produced some extraordinary works. Receiver & trigger guard are finished in French gray and the trigger is gold plated. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus, appears to be new & unfired retaining virtually all of its orig factory finish with bright blue on bbl and crisp receiver finish. Wood is sound with a couple of minor nicks & scratches and retains virtually all of its high luster factory finish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 4-42493 JR102 (3,500-5,500)

*DELIGHTFUL BROWNING AUTO-22 GRADE III. SN 8T92782. Cal. 22 long rifle. 19″ bbl with bbl mounted Browning scope base and standard gold bead front sight. Takedown action has coin finish with Grade 3 engraving. Engraving features a setter and 2 pheasants in flight, 1 pheasant setting on left side, a setter and 3 ducks in flight on left side and dog with duck in mouth on top of receiver. Scenes are surrounded by full coverage foliate engraving. Engravers signature “G CARGNEL” is located on left side of receiver below dog. Gold washed trigger, Serial Number indicates 1968 manufacturing and is located on bottom of bbl in front of forend. Stock and forearm off full fancy American black walnut, with an intense burl figure having vivid orange tones, hand cut skip line checkering. Gun is accompanied with a fitted Browning luggage case with Naugahyde exterior in very good condition. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl is finely blued, shows small spots of very fine corrosion. Receiver and trigger guard have very good coin finish with small spots of light yellowish discoloration from hardened grease. Forearm has orig finish showing light handling marks with one sizable dent on left side. Buttstock has good orig finish with small scratches & nicks. Fine finish abrasions on butt section are causing a dull appearance. Crisp checkering is found on both the stock and forearm. Crisp mechanics with a very good bright bore. 4-42103 DS2 (2,000-3,000)

*TRULY EXCEPTIONAL BOSS OVER-UNDER SIDELOCK SINGLE TRIGGER GAME GUN WITH ORIGINAL CASE AND ACCESSORIES. SN 8515. (1938) Cal. 20 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. Built during the late depression when all the best workmen had plenty of time to spend on gun production as order numbers had fallen off from approximately 200 guns per year in the late 1920’s and early 1930’s to around 50 by 1938; this fine gun is probably never to be equaled. Beautifully struck 26″ demi-block bbls have raised flat tapered file cut rib with third fastener extension. Right side of top bbl is engraved “Boss & Co., 41, Albemarle Street, Piccadilly. London. W.” with London 1 oz (2-3/4″) nitro proofs at rear. Left side is engraved “Made in England”. Bbl flat is stamped with London 1 oz proofs, and SN is on bottom of bottom bbl. Beautifully filed scaled down case hardened uniquely Boss styled OU action features automatic safety (SAFE relief engraved in gold), single selective trigger with fine checkered selector on left sidelock (“U” and “O” inlaid in gold), gold band tumbler end cocking indicators, bushed strikers, and very unusual rising bite third fastener similar in action to the famed Bissel rising bite of Rigby fame. This unusual feature is only found on a handful of Boss guns, and was probably used in this case because this very lightweight gun was built for heavy proof. Action and lockplates are engraved with very finely cut small scroll and 15 rose bouquets in typical Boss house style, as normally done by Jack Sumner, but in this case is probably the work of Sumner’s former assistant and 1930’s Boss engraver Freddie Epps. “Boss & Co.” is on each lockplate. “Patent No. 3307.1909.” is on each side of action. Single trigger patent information is on trigger plate. Small single beaded blued steel trigger guard is also scroll engraved with SN in relief on grip. Very fine dark marbled and stump figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-3/8″ over checkered wood butt. Stock features drop points, standard point pattern checkering with mullered borders, and vacant silver oval on toe line which has approximately 3/16″ negative camber giving classic and elegant swept look to buttstock. One piece matching forend is fitted with unique Boss patent ejectors, and has Anson type release. Bore diameter: top -.613, bottom -.613. Bore restrictions: top -.004, bottom -.007. Wall thickness: top -.032, bottom -.030. Drop at heel: 2-5/16″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 5 lbs. 12 oz. LOP 14-3/8″. Gun comes in its original Abercrombie & Fitch marked leather toe-under case with stitched leather corners. Interior is lined with maroon cloth, and contains A & F marked square oil bottle, pair of snap caps, leather wallet containing spare strikers and the key, 3-pc brass and cocobolo cleaning rod, along with Turks head jag and mop. Also included is an A & F marked can of Rangoon oil. According to the G&H historian, Boss #8515 was received in inventory at A&F on Feb 4, 1938. Cost: $712.50 plus $69.83 excise tax, Price: $1,275. The shotgun gun was sold first to “L.P. Brown” on Nov 6, 1939. This was probably Louis Pratt Brown, chairman of the Glens Falls National Bank & Trust Co. and a documented customer of A&F as late as 1971. The Boss was logged back in at A&F on April 8, 1940 from Mr. Brown and was returned to the ‘new’ gun inventory. On Oct 14, 1940 the Boss was sold to “H.F. Vickers”. Since the excise tax, due upon sale, was recorded in the 1940 re-entry and not marked “Paid”, Mr. Brown may not have paid for nor taken possession and the Boss may have never been removed from the store. Harry Franklin Vickers (1898-1977) was an American inventor and industrialist. He was called the “Father of Industrial Hydraulics” by the ASME. Vickers’ many contributions to his country and global industry placed him in the company of many of the greatest individuals of his era. He was a close friend and colleague of Douglas MacArthur, who was the Chairman of Remington-Rand when Sperry and Remington merged in the early 1950s, forming Sperry Rand. Vickers later assumed the Chairman’s role subsequent to MacArthur’s retirement. The gun has remained with the Vickers Family since its purchase. PROVENANCE: Harry F. Vickers Family Collection with A&F bill of sale for this gun. G&H research letter describing the gun and A & F history. CONDITION: Extremely Fine. Investment quality, retaining nearly all of its orig bbl blue with some slight silvering at muzzles. Nearly all of the orig Damascening is still present on breech end. Action retains 95 – 98% orig brilliant case hardening color, silvered on sharp edges and beads, thinning somewhat on bottom of action. Trigger guard retains perhaps 80% of its blue, silvered on bead and thinning at grip. Top lever retains nearly all of its blue with slight silvering on thumbpiece. Some minor scratches are at right side of top pivot. Screw slots are perfect, except one on right lock. Stocks retain essentially all of their orig rubbed oil finish, a bit dry, grain slightly open, with a few very minor marks. Checkering is excellent, showing only the slightest wear. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are in time. Trigger works. Case leather is excellent with a few minor marks. Handle is fine. Interior cloth is excellent with some minor compressions from contact with gun. Accessories are excellent. An exceptional lightweight game gun, it just doesn’t get any better. 4-42379 MGM129 (65,000-85,000)

*JAMES PURDEY BEST OVER-UNDER SINGLE TRIGGER GAME GUN WITH EXTRA BARRELS AND CASE. SN 27346. Cal. 20 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 26″ and 28″ Demi-bloc bbls engraved with Purdey Audley House address, and “England” on left side of top bbl, and London proofs on right side, are fitted with different styles of ribs. 26″ Barrels have narrow, matted, ventilated rib, and 28″ bbls have somewhat wider, matted, solid rib. Bbl flats are also stamped with London nitro proofs, and engraved with choke percentages for each bbl. (26″ bbls with 50% and 55%, and 28″ bbls 60% and 70%) Bottoms of bottom bbls are stamped with SNs and barrel makers initials, “E. C”. Case hardened Purdey OU action with rounded bar, features non-automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), raised rib tumbler end cocking indicators, and Purdey non-selective single trigger. Action and lockplates are “extra finish” engraved with full coverage shaded, large, flowing, scrolled acanthus. Fences are relief engraved with oak leaves. Bottom of action has custom engraved portrait of Labrador retriever. “J. Purdey & Sons” is in unengraved area on each side of action and bottom, which is also engraved “London England”. Matching scroll engraved trigger guard with SN at grip, extends to hard rubber cap. Finely marbled and strikingly fiddle-figured European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 15″ over brown leather covered pad, and features drop points, 26 LPI point pattern checkering with mullered borders, and a gold oval on toe line engraved with initials “SRM”. Matching ejector one piece forend is fitted to both sets of bbls, and has Anson release. 26″ BBLS: Bore diameter: top -.615, bottom -.615. Bore restrictions: top -.005, bottom -.005. Wall thickness: top -.033, bottom -.034. Drop at heel: 2-5/16″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs. 11 oz. 28″ BBLS: Bore diameter: top -.615, bottom -.615. Bore restrictions: top -.020, bottom -.010. Wall thickness: top -.030, bottom -.031. Drop at heel: 2-3/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs. 14 oz. LOP 15″. Makers motor case with space for both sets of bbls has stitched leather corners. Interior is lined with maroon cloth with gold embossed leather Purdey label, another label showing how to place guns in case. There is also a charge card for this particular gun with all dimensions and weights including extra bbls. CONDITION: Excellent. 28″ Bbls retain nearly all of what appears to be orig blue, with a few very minor marks, and slight silvering. 26″ Bbls retain 95% of their orig blue, silvered at muzzles with a number of marks, mostly on bottom bbl. Breech ends of both bbl sets retain almost all of their orig damascening. Action retains 50 – 60% orig case hardening color, silvering around bottom, from carrying and use. Trunnion pins are completely silvered. Lockplates retain 80 – 90% of their case hardening color. Orig varnish is fairly heavy and somewhat occludes engraving. Trigger plate retains nearly all of its blue. Trigger guard retains perhaps 30% blue, mostly silvered at grip. Top lever is silvered at thumbpiece. Stocks retain most of their orig oil finish, with numerous minor marks. Edges of drop points are slightly rounded, and checkering slightly worn. 1-1/2″ Crack is in bottom of forend, running from rear mounting escutcheon to iron. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are in time. Trigger works. Case leather is very fine, with a few minor scuffs, mostly on corners. Straps and handle are good. Interior cloth is fine, with some marks and soiling from contact with gun and bbls. Leather label is excellent. Small gun placement label is slightly foxed. Charge card is more foxed, with some stains and compressions. 4-42459 MGM187 (70,000-90,000)

*EXCEPTIONALLY FINE WOODWARD OVER-UNDER SIDELOCK EJECTOR SINGLE TRIGGER GAME GUN WITH ORIGINAL CASE AND ACCESSORIES. SN 6781. (ca. 1924) Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 27″ Demi-block barrels with full length raised file cut rib, are engraved “James Woodward & Sons. 64 St. James’s Street. London. England.” on left side of top bbl. London nitro proofs for 2-1/2″ chambers are stamped on right side of top bbl, and bottom bbl flat, which is also stamped with SN. Classic, slim Woodward OU sidelock action has finely sculpted top fence, and reinforcing bolsters, and features automatic safety with usual Woodward T-shaped thumbpiece, exposing “Safe” inlaid in gold, gold-line tumbler end cocking indicators, and Woodward patent single trigger. Action and lockplates are engraved with very finely cut and delicately shaded small scroll with rose bouquet accents. “J. Woodward & Sons” is on scrolled banner on each lockplate. Bottom of action is engraved “Woodward’s Patent Under & Over”. Blued trigger guard bow is engraved “Woodward’s Patent Single Trigger”, and tang extends to hard rubber grip cap, and has SN in semi-raised relief at grip. Very fine, nicely streaked, and lightly figured European walnut long pistol grip buttstock measures 13-7/8″ over checkered hard rubber buttplate with widow’s peak. Stock features drop points, 24 LPI point pattern checkering with mullered borders, and gold oval on toe line engraved “1925 T. C. to S. B. to S. B. Jr.” Matching one piece ejector forend has Anson release. SN is stamped on iron. Bore diameter: top -.729, bottom -.729. Bore restrictions: top -.025, bottom -.011. Wall thickness: top -.022, bottom -.020. (This gun shows absolutely no evidence of work having been done to bbls, and this thickness is as originally manufactured.) Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs. 7 oz. LOP 13-7/8″. Maker’s oak and leather case with brass corners and embossed line decoration, is lined in scarlet cloth, with paper Woodward label, and two labels with instructions for lubrication and locks. Accessories include pair of snap caps, pair of horn-handled turnscrews, and chamber brush in leather sleeve (which are all maker marked), and glass oil bottle with nickel-plated cap is also makers marked with green paper with Woodward address. Striker bottle with spare strikers is engraved with SN. Horn striker block, 2-pc cocobolo and brass cleaning rod, and other accessories are unmarked. Case also contains leather wallet full of cleaning brushes and jags, black leather wallet containing field pull-through, and under one covered compartment are two tin bottles marked for Woodward’s preparation for cleaning and anti-corrosive gun oil. Orig key is in another covered compartment. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain nearly all of what is possibly their orig blue, but is most probably a factory quality older re-blue. Action retains 50 – 60% orig case hardening colors, silvering on beads and bolsters, and thinning on bottom. Lockplates retain 95% orig color, which is quite vivid. Trigger guard and top lever retain virtually all of a brilliant charcoal blue, which is quite possibly original, as the engraving is sharp and crisp. Safety thumbpiece and checkering is considerably silvered. Stocks retain nearly all of a high quality rubbed oil refinish, sharp edges preserved with a few minor marks from handling and use. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are very slightly out of time. Single trigger works.��Bores are bright and shiny with some very light striations in top bbl, and some minor frosting in bottom. Case leather is very fine, still light in color, with a few minor scuffs and marks. Handles and straps are fine. Interior cloth is very fine. Labels are slightly foxed and soiled. Partitions are tight. Accessories are very fine, with plating lifting on snap caps. and on top of striker bottle. An exceptionally light, fast handling, world renown classic. 4-40319 MGM8 (40,000-70,000)

*WINSTON GUEST’S VERY FINE 20 GAUGE PURDEY BEST SIDELOCK EJECTOR GAME GUN WITH EXTRA BARRELS AND MAKER’S CASE. SN 25790. Lots 1333, 1334 & 1335 were owned by the internationally known sportsman and Ernest Hemingway confidant, Winston Franklin Churchill Guest. Winston Guest and his celebrity wife “CZ” Cochrane Guest were married at Hemingway’s house “Finca Vigia” in Havana in 1947 with Hemingway as best man. Guest and the American government outfitted Hemingway’s sportfisher “Pilar” during the much chronicled hunt for German U-boats in the Gulf Stream during WWII and was one of the crew. The Hemingway double rifle aboard “Pilar” which Julia’s sold in the March 2011 auction for $339,250 was a gift from “Wolfie” as Hemingway called him. The two hunted extensively together in the Americas and made several trips to Africa. English born Guest was a ten goal polo player who led Yale’s polo team to the intercollegiate championship. He became an American citizen at age 21 in order to play on the USA international polo team. He won the International Polo Cup for America against England in 1930. 1936, and 1939, versus Argentina in 1928 and 1932, and against Mexico in 1941. His grandmother was Lady Cornelia Spencer – Churchill, daughter of John Churchill, 7th Duke of Marlborough. He was Godson, second cousin and namesake of British Prime Minister Winston Churchill. Cal.20 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. Factory records indicate completed in 1941 for Mr. Robert Winthrop with 27″ and 28″ Chopper lump bbls engraved with Purdey Audley House address on narrow game ribs. 28″ Bbls also have Whitworth steel information. Bbl flats have London nitro proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers. In 1954 Purdeys lengthened the chambers of the 27″ bbls and made chokes good cylinder left good 1/4 and re-proofed them. They also added a new set of bbls (length not specified) with 2-3/4 chambers choked right 1/4 left 3/4 choke. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with “Choke”, SNs, and bbl makers initials “G.W” (George Wood). Tube nos. 63841 and 63842 are on loop of 27″ bbls, and 65987 and 65988 are on 28″ bbls. Scaled down Beesley self-opening action features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), bushed strikers, raised rib tumbler end cocking indicators, and double triggers. Action is engraved with well cut Purdey house style rose bouquet and scroll with “J. Purdey & Sons” on lockplates, and bottom of action, which is also engraved “London England”. Lightly streaked European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 16-1/2″ over checkered wood butt, and features Purdey style drop points and point pattern checkering. Gold oval is on toe line, engraved with initials “A.G” (Alexander Guest, son of Winston and “CZ” Guest, born 1954). Splinter ejector forend has Anson release. Iron is stamped with actioners initial “H” (Fred Hughes). 27″ Bbls: Bore diameter: left -.615, right -.616. Bore restrictions: left -.013, right -.002. Wall thickness: left -.035, right -.037. Weight: 6 lbs. 7.5 oz. 28″ Bbls: Bore diameter: left -.615, right -.615. Bore restrictions: left -.025, right -.012. Wall thickness: left -.033, right -.032. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 6 lbs. 8.5 oz. LOP 16-1/2″. Brown oak and leather case with brass corners and central medallion on lid is lined in purple cloth with gold embossed black leather Purdey label, and space for both bbl sets. Accessories include pair of A & F marked snap caps, square oil bottle, and bone striker case. PROVENANCE: One of three Purdey guns obtained by the consignor directly from the family of Winston Guest. CONDITION: Very fine. 27″ Bbls retain what appears to be their orig blue, but are most probably re-blued at time of re-proof. 28″ Bbls retain most of their orig blue. Bbls are silvering at muzzles and thinning at points of normal wear a very few minor nicks from usage. Action retains 20 – 30% orig case color. Lockplates retain most of their color, it being quite strong on left lockplate. Trigger guard and top lever retain most of their orig blue. Trigger guard is silvered considerably at grip, and top lever at thumbpiece. Replacement buttstock retains nearly all of its orig rubbed oil finish with numerous marks and slight compressions. Checkering shows slight wear. Orig forend wood has a number of deep marks, checkering slightly worn and dirty. Bores are excellent, nearly perfect. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Drop is excellent. Ejectors are in time. Case leather is mostly light colored showing some scuffs and scratches. Straps and handle are good. Interior cloth is fine, rubbed from contact with gun and bbls. Partitions are tight with rear of action/ stock compartment moved to accommodate longer stock. Accessories are fine. 4-40347 MGM32 (45,000-65,000)

*WINSTON GUEST’S FINE AND RARE PURDEY BEST SIDELOCK EJECTOR HEAVY GAME GUN WITH “JOE KNAPP CLUB” STOCK MEDALLION. SN 20730. Lots 1333, 1334 & 1335 were owned by the internationally known sportsman and Ernest Hemingway confidant, Winston Franklin Churchill Guest. Winston Guest and his celebrity wife “CZ” Cochrane Guest were married at Hemingway’s house “Finca Vigia” in Havana in 1947 with Hemingway as best man. Guest and the American government outfitted Hemingway’s sportfisher “Pilar” during the much chronicled hunt for German U-boats in the Gulf Stream during WWII and was one of the crew. The Hemingway double rifle aboard “Pilar” which Julia’s sold in the March 2011 auction for $339,250 was a gift from “Wolfie” as Hemingway called him. The two hunted extensively together in the Americas and made several trips to Africa. English born Guest was a ten goal polo player who led Yale’s polo team to the intercollegiate championship. He became an American citizen at age 21 in order to play on the USA international polo team. He won the International Polo Cup for America against England in 1930. 1936, and 1939, versus Argentina in 1928 and 1932, and against Mexico in 1941. His grandmother was Lady Cornelia Spencer – Churchill, daughter of John Churchill, 7th Duke of Marlborough. He was Godson, second cousin and namesake of British Prime Minister Winston Churchill. Cal. 12 ga. 3″ Chambers. Purdey records indicate completed for Mr. R. Sinclair in September 1913. 31″ Chopper lump bbls have raised concave rib, engraved with Purdey’s Audley House address, and Whitworth’s steel designation. Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 1-1/2 oz of shot, and long chamber designation. Bottom of bbls are stamped with “Choke” and SN. Bottom of left bbl is stamped with initials “W.H” (long time Purdey bbl maker William Hill). Tube nos. 46653 and 46654 are on loop. Robust Beesley patent self-opening sidelock action features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), bushed strikers, Purdey third fastener, side clips, and raised rib tumbler end cocking indicators. Action and sideplates are engraved with nicely cut and shaded Purdey house style rose bouquet and scroll. “J. Purdey & Sons” is on each lockplate, and on bottom of action. Scroll engraved trigger guard has SN on tang. Dark streaked and slightly figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 15-5/16″ over thin black “Kick-eez” pad. Stock features drop points and point pattern checkering with mullered borders. Toe line has gold relief cast oval bust inscribed “Member Joe Knapp Club”. Splinter ejector forend has Anson release. Iron is marked with actioner’s initials “J.T” (Joseph Thompson). Iron is also engraved with numeral “3”, which is also inlaid in gold on forend tip and top lever. Bore diameter: left -.732, right -.731. Bore restrictions: left -.038, right -.037. Wall thickness: left -.034, right -.034. Drop at heel: 2-3/16″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 8 lbs. 13 oz. LOP 15-5/16″. Joesph P. Knapp, a wealthy NY print magnate and publisher, was an avid sportsman and founded the “More Game Birds in America” conservation movement which later became “Ducks Unlimited”. The 2500 acre Joe Knapp Club located in Mackey Island, NC was the subject of an article in “Shooting Sportsman” by Jim Fender (March/ April 2005) describing 2 other guns with this distinctive medallion. Winston Guest would have certainly moved in the same sporting and social circles with Knapp and especially with his adventurous son J.F. “Dodi” Knapp in the 1930s and’40s. An infamous 1935 dockside bout of fisticuffs between Dodi Knapp and Hemingway in Bimini over a “Big Fish” serves to substantiate this connection. PROVENANCE: One of three Purdey guns obtained by the consignor directly from the family of Winston Guest. CONDITION: Fine. Bbls retain nearly all of a London quality re-black, with a few marks, light scratches, and some freckling. Engraving is very slightly washed. Action is silver gray with some scattered fairly deep pitting on fences. Lockplates are all mostly silver gray over traces of case color. Stocks show nearly all of a hand rubbed oil finish, edges slightly rounded, checkering re-cut. Bores are excellent, with just a hint of frosting. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Drop shows wear, with forend iron marking action. Ejectors are in time. Very few big guns of this type were ever made by Purdey’s and this is the only known “Joe Knapp Club” Purdey in existence. 4-40348 MGM31 (25,000-35,000)

*RAYMOND GUEST’S VERY FINE PURDEY BEST SIDELOCK EJECTOR PIGEON GUN. SN 24191. Lots 1333, 1334 & 1335 were owned by the internationally known sportsman and Ernest Hemingway confidant, Winston Franklin Churchill Guest. Winston Guest and his celebrity wife “CZ” Cochrane Guest were married at Hemingway’s house “Finca Vigia” in Havana in 1947 with Hemingway as best man. Guest and the American government outfitted Hemingway’s sportfisher “Pilar” during the much chronicled hunt for German U-boats in the Gulf Stream during WWII and was one of the crew. The Hemingway double rifle aboard “Pilar” which Julia’s sold in the March 2011 auction for $339,250 was a gift from “Wolfie” as Hemingway called him. The two hunted extensively together in the Americas and made several trips to Africa. English born Guest was a ten goal polo player who led Yale’s polo team to the intercollegiate championship. He became an American citizen at age 21 in order to play on the USA international polo team. He won the International Polo Cup for America against England in 1930. 1936, and 1939, versus Argentina in 1928 and 1932, and against Mexico in 1941. His grandmother was Lady Cornelia Spencer – Churchill, daughter of John Churchill, 7th Duke of Marlborough. He was Godson, second cousin and namesake of British Prime Minister Winston Churchill. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. Factory records indicate completed in August 1931 for Raymond Guest, US Ambassador to Ireland and Winston Guest’s brother. Nicely struck 30″ chopper lump bbls with concave matted high rib, are engraved with Purdey Audley House address, and Whitworth Steel information on tops. Rear of rib, top lever, and forend iron are engraved with “3”. Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 2-3/4″. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with “Choke”, SNs, and bbl makers initials “J.W” (Joe Watts). Tube nos. 60200 and 60201 are on loop. Splinter is engraved “Made in England”. Heavy Beesley patent self-opening sidelock action features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), bushed strikers, Purdey third fastener, side clips, raised rib tumbler end cocking indicators, and articulated front trigger. Action is engraved with Purdey house style rose bouquet and scroll with “J. Purdey & Sons” engraved on lockplates and bottom of action. Scroll engraved trigger guard has SN at grip, and is fitted with leather recoil shield at rear of bow. Nicely marbled and lightly figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 15-3/8″ over ribbed horn buttplate. Stock features drop points, 20 LPI point pattern checkering with mullered borders, and vacant silver oval on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release, Actioners initials “H-L” (Harry Lawrence) are on iron. Bore diameter: left -.732, right -.732. Bore restrictions: left -.024 with .002 recess, right -.017. Wall thickness: left -.032, right -.032. Drop at heel: 2-1/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 7 lbs. 5.5 oz. LOP 15-3/8″. Brown leather “Universal” case is lined in red cloth with reproduction Purdey label. PROVENANCE: One of three Purdey guns obtained by the consignor directly from the family of Winston Guest. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbls retain nearly all of an old re-black. Action and lockplates are mostly pewter gray with traces of case color in protected areas. Trigger guard and top lever retain most of an old charcoal blue with engraving slightly washed. Screws show some use, and have been fire blued. Buttstock is a replacement, by Purdey in 1967, and retains nearly all of its rubbed oil finish. Orig forend wood matches this finish with some oil in borders of checkering. Bores are very fine, with some very light pitting evident at breech ends of bbls, and slightly frosted toward muzzles. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are in time. Case is excellent. A good solid well balanced gun, built during what some acknowledge as the best period of English gun making, and actioned by Harry Lawrence himself! 4-40349 MGM30 (20,000-30,000)

*JAMES PURDEY AND SONS EXTRA FINISH SIDELOCK EJECTOR GAME GUN WITH EXTRA BARRELS AND CASE. SN 28558. Cal. 12 ga. 3″ Chambers. 25″ and 28″ Chopper lump barrels with narrow matted game ribs, are engraved “J. Purdey & Sons” “Audley House, South Audley Street, London. England.” in large letters on tops. Bbl flats are stamped with 1982 London nitro proofs for 3″ chambers. Bottoms of rear lumps are engraved with choke information. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with SN and barrel makers initials “JA”. Loop numbers “74501” and “74502” are on 28″ bbls, and “74499” and “74500” are on 25″ bbls. Typical Beesley patent self-opening action features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), bushed strikers, raised rib tumbler end cocking indicators, double triggers, and very unusual for Purdey, hand detachable locks with lever on each lockplate, with interrupted screw threads that detach with a quarter turn. Action is engraved with very cleanly cut Purdey house style small scroll with rose bouquet highlights. “J. Purdey & Sons” is at bottom of each lockplate, and at bottom of action, which is also engraved “London, England”. Fences are nicely carved in semi-relief, with oak leaf and acorn motif, with stippled background. Top lever and trigger guard are also scroll engraved. SN is at grip. Lightly streaked and figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 15-1/2″ over checkered wood butt with scroll engraved steel heel and toe plates. Splinter ejector forend is fitted to both bbls, and has standard Anson release. Actioners initials “PB” are on iron. 25″ BBLS: Bore diameter: left -.727, right -.727. Bore restrictions: left -.010, right -.010. Wall thickness: left -.040, right -.038. Drop at heel: 2-3/8″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 7 lbs. 6 oz. LOP 15-1/2″. 28″ BBLS: Bore diameter: left -.727, right -.727. Bore restrictions: left -.034, right -.014. Wall thickness: left -.034, right -.034. Drop at heel: 2-3/8″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 7 lbs. 7 oz. LOP 15-1/2″. Makers best oak and leather case with space for both sets of bbls has brass corners, and brass central medallion on lid, and comes with leather trimmed canvas outer cover. Case lid is embossed “Shun Imaizumi”. Interior is lined with royal blue cloth with gold embossed black leather makers label. Accessories include rosewood and brass 2-pc cleaning rod, James Purdey & Sons marked oil bottle, and snap caps. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain 98% orig blue, silvered at muzzles, with a few marks, and thinning at forend. Action retains 90 – 95% orig case hardening color, pleasingly silvered on high edges, beads, and on right side. Fire blue on hinge pin is about 30%. Trigger guard and top lever are silvered on sharp edges, grip thinning. Stocks retain almost all their orig glossy finish with a few minor marks and small dents. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Drop is excellent. Ejectors are in time. Case is excellent. Outer cover shows some scuffs. Interior cloth has some compressions and marks from contact with gun, as does label. Accessories are excellent. A finely made gun with some unusual features. 4-42489 MGM229 (27,500-37,500)

*VERY FINE J. PURDEY SIDELOCK EJECTOR GAME GUN WITH ORIGINAL CASE. SN 27726. (ca 1970) Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 28″ Chopper lump bbls with raised flat matted game rib are engraved “J. Purdey & Sons. Audley House. South Audley Street. London. England.” on tops. Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with SN, “Purdey”, and barrelers initials “J.D.” Tube nos. “71833” and “71834” are on loop. Beesley self-opening sidelock action features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), bushed strikers, raised rib tumbler end cocking indicators, and double triggers. Action and lockplates are engraved with Purdey house style rose bouquet and scroll. “J. Purdey & Sons” is on each lockplate, and bottom of action which is also engraved “London, England”. Trigger guard bow is engraved with open flowing scroll with SN at grip. Stump figured and beautifully dark marbled European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 15″ over black leather covered pad, and features standard checkering, drop points, and silver oval on toe line engraved “P K G”. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release with SN engraved on iron, which is also stamped with actioner’s initials “T.B”. Bore diameter: left -.727, right -.727. Bore restrictions: left -.015, right -.010. Wall thickness: left -.038, right -.035. Drop at heel: 1-15/16″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs. 12 oz. LOP 15″. Original makers oak and leather case with brass corners and central medallion is embossed with initials “P. K. G.” on lid. Interior is lined with purple cloth with black leather and gilt Purdey label and paper label with specifications for this particular gun. Accessories include 2-pc wood and brass cleaning rod, brass broken case extractor, nickel-plated striker bottle containing spare strikers and springs, Purdey marked snap caps and square oil bottle, as well as 2 black leather wallets containing pull-through cleaning equipment, and 2 keys. CONDITION: Excellent, showing very little use. Bbls retain 98% orig blue with one or 2 minor marks. Action retains 95% orig case hardening color, silvered on beads and tips of fences. Lockplates retain nearly all of their color. Hinge pin shows considerable silvering of its orig fire blue. Trigger guard and top lever retain most of their blue, silvered on edges and thumbpiece. Stocks retain nearly all of their orig oil finish which is a bit dry. There are a few minor marks on buttstock and on left edge of forend. Bores are excellent with no visible imperfections. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Drop is good. Ejectors are in time. Case is excellent with a few minor marks in leather. Interior cloth shows some slight compressions from contact with gun. Accessories are excellent. A fine gun from the early days of the resurgence of interest in fine doubles. 4-38725 MGM113 (30,000-50,000)

*MATCHED PAIR OF PURDEY BEST GAME GUNS WITH CASE. SN 20167 & 20168. (1911) Cal. 12 ga. 2-1/2″ Chambers. 30″ Chopper lump bbls. This fine heavily used, but never abused pair of guns have been maintained over the years with all work apparently done by Purdey’s, but are in need of attention again. Guns are engraved with nos. “1” and “2” in the usual places, and stamped with nos. “1” and “2” on water tables and rear lumps. Bbls of gun no. “1” have Purdey name and address engraved on narrow game rib. Bbls of gun no. “2” have same address as well as “Made of Sir Joseph Whitworth’s Fluid Pressed Steel”. Both sets are stamped with London nitro proofs for 2-1/2″ chambers. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with SNs, choke, and bbl makers initials. “JA” (J. Aldous) is on gun number “1”, gun no. “2” has initials “HT” (Tombs ?). Tube nos. 66045 and 66046 are on gun no. “1”, and 40532 and 40533 are on gun no. “2”. Beesley patent self-opening actions feature automatic safeties (SAFE inlaid in gold), bushed strikers, raised rib tumbler end cocking indicators, and double triggers. Actions are engraved with Purdey house style rose and scroll with “J. Purdey & Sons” on lockplates and bottoms of actions, which are also engraved “London”. Well matched, nicely marbled and slightly figured European walnut straight grip buttstocks measure 15-3/4″ over 7/8″ wooden extensions with checkered butts. Extensions are fitted to original curve of butts. Silver ovals on toe lines are engraved with initials “D.A.P.” Matching splinter ejector forends have Anson releases with actioners initials on iron; Gun no. “1” with “F.H” (Fred Hughes), and gun no. “2” with “LF” (unknown). BBL set gun “1”: Bore diameter: left -.731, right -.731. Bore restrictions: left -.024, right -.006. Wall thickness: left -.030, right -.030. Drop at heel: 2-3/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 7 lbs. 1 oz. LOP 15-3/4″. BBL set gun “2”: Bore diameter: left -.731, right -.731. Bore restrictions: left -.023, right -.003. Wall thickness: left -.026, right -.022. Drop at heel: 2-5/16″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 7 lbs. 0 oz. LOP 15-3/4″. Makers leather 2-gun motor case has stitched leather corners, and is embossed with initials “D.A.P.” Case is lined in maroon cloth with gold embossed black leather Purdey label, as used from the early 1950’s through 1980’s. Case contains 2-pc oak and brass cleaning rod, unmarked round oil bottle, striker disc key, and various brushes and mops. CONDITION: Good, as found, showing heavy use, and probable return to factory in 1950’s for work, at which time bbls of gun no. “1” were replaced. Gun no. 1 bbls retain 80% of their orig blue with a number of marks and thinning. Gun no. “2” bbls retain 60 – 70% blue probably done by Purdey’s at time of refurbishment. Engraving on rib is considerably washed. Actions have traces of case color in protected areas, the balance being a smooth, bright silver. Bottom of action of gun no. 1 is frosted. Engraving was picked up on bottom of action of gun no. 2, and on fences. New hinge pins were fitted to both guns, as a considerable amount of heat blue remains on them. Orig buttstocks show considerable wear with checkering almost gone, drop points are worn, and sharp edges are rounded. Wood is even with metal except on lower horns at actions, which are under metal. Forend wood of gun no. 1 was replaced at same time that bbls were done, and retains some of its orig finish with checkering worn. Bores are excellent, except gun no. 2 shows some striations at breeches, and a few very minor pits toward muzzle. Action is tight and bbls on face for gun no. 1. Drop is considerably worn with forend iron marking receiver. Action of gun no. 2 is slightly loose, and a touch off face. Drop is worn. Action deeply marked by iron. Ejectors of gun no. 1 are in time. Left ejector of gun no. 2 has broken spring. Case leather is very fine with only a few minor marks, corners considerably marked. Straps and handle are very good. Interior cloth is excellent, as is label. Accessories are fine. It appears these guns were rebuilt by Purdey’s for a new owner in the 1950’s when new bbls were made for gun no. 1, along with stock extensions and new crest plates being fitted. Guns were re-cased. The full potential of these fine guns can be realized with careful and sympathetic restoration. The basic components are sound, and only need some minor mechanical and judicious re-shaping and finishing to be a truly handsome pair. 4-44303 MGM140 (22,500-27,500)

*FINE PAIR OF JAMES PURDEY SIDELOCK EJECTOR GAME GUNS WITH ORIGINAL CASE. SN 18057/ 18058. (ca 1904) Cal. 12 Ga. 2-1/2″ Chambers. 28″ Chopper lump barrels are engraved “J. Purdey & Sons. Audley House, South Audley Street, London.” and “Made of Sir Joseph Whitworths Fluid Compressed Steel” on narrow concave game ribs, which are also inlaid with silver with nos “1” and “2”. Bbl flats have London nitro proofs for 1-1/8 oz of shot. Bottoms of bbls are stamped “Choke” and with SNs. Tube nos. “24337” and “24338” are on gun no. “1”, and tube nos. “24423” and “24424” are on gun no. “2”. Bbl makers initials “RW” (unknown) are on bottoms of left bbls. Beesley patent self-opening full sidelock actions feature automatic safeties (SAFE inlaid in gold), bushed strikers, double triggers, and arrow engraved tumbler end cocking indicators. Actions and lockplates are engraved with very nicely cut small shaded scroll with rose bouquet highlights in Purdey house style, probably the work of J. Lucas, Purdey’s noted head engraver. “J. Purdey & Sons.” is on bottom of each lockplate, and “Purdey’s Patent” is on bottom of each action. Blued scroll engraved trigger guards have SNs on tangs. Top levers have nos. “1” or “2” inlaid in silver. Very fine, well matched, intricately marbled, and lightly burl figured Circassian walnut straight grip buttstocks measure 14-1/2″ over black leather covered pads. Stocks feature drop points, standard 22 LPI checkering with mullered borders, and vacant silver ovals on toe lines. Matching splinter ejector forends have Anson releases with silver nos. “1” or “2” inlet into checkering pattern. Diamond-shaped escutcheons have been let into bottoms of forends to better hold mounting screws. SNs are engraved on irons, as are actioners initials, “H.S” (unknown) on gun no. “1”, and “W.N” (Wesley Nobbs) on gun no. “2”. Gun no. “1”: Bore diameter: left -.732, right -.731. Bore restrictions: left -.019, right -.013. Wall thickness: left -.027, right -.027. Drop at heel: 2-5/8″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Weight: 6 lbs. 9.9 oz, LOP 14-1/2″. Gun no. “2”: Bore diameter: left -.736, right -.730. Bore restrictions: left -.019, right -.006. Wall thickness: left -.021, (small area 8-1/2″ back from muzzle on outer edge) right -.027. Drop at heel: 2-3/8″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Weight: 6 lbs. 10.6 oz, LOP 14-1/2″. Original makers oak and leather two-gun case has brass corners and round central medallion in lid. Initials “H. H. H.” are embossed on lid. Interior is lined with burgundy cloth with gold embossed black leather Purdey label and paper label with specifications for these particular guns. Bottom of case has two covered compartments, covers have brass knobs. Case contains 2-pc brass and ebony cleaning rod with assorted brushes and mops, Purdey marked pair of snap caps, and square oil bottle marked “J. Blanch & Son”. CONDITION: Very fine, as partially refinished. Bbls retain nearly all of a fine London quality re-black, with a few minor areas silvering, mostly from contact with case. Rib engraving has been picked up. Actions are mostly silver with traces of color hardening in protected areas. Lockplates show a considerable amount of orig case hardened color, which is stronger on gun no. “2”. Trigger guards, top levers, and safety buttons have been re-blued (engraving slightly softened) and retain nearly all of that blue. Stocks retain nearly all of a fine rubbed oil finish. All edges remain sharp. Checkering is re-cut, and a bit sharp. Wood of forends is under metal, and away from irons, considerably so on gun no. “1” which shows repairs on either side of irons. Drop shows wear on gun no. “1”, bottom of action marked. Drop is good on gun no. “1”. Actions are tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are out of time on gun “1”, but in time on gun no. “2”. Case leather is still light in color, but shows some areas of darkening and numerous scuffs, rubs, and minor cuts. Handle is good. Straps are missing. Interior cloth is fine with areas soiled from contact with guns and bbls. Blocks that mount up against breech faces are removed to accommodate additional length from pads. Areas at ends of bbls are filled in with cloth of a slightly different hue. Accessories are good. Oil bottle has considerable amount of plating lifted. 4-42060 MGM138 (17,500-27,500)

*VERY FINE BOSS SIDELOCK EJECTOR SINGLE TRIGGER GAME GUN AND CASE. SN 5663. (ca 1908) Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 30″ Beautifully struck chopper lump steel bbls are engraved with Boss 13 Dover Street address on narrow game rib, which is also inlaid in gold with the numeral “1”. This number also appears on top lever and forend tip. Bbl flats are stamped with 1986 London proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers at .728″. Bottom of right bbl is engraved with no. “9396” (This is possibly a factory bbl replacement number). Case hardened sidelock action is stocked to the fences, and features automatic safety (SAFE relief inlaid in gold), gold line tumbler end cocking indicators and Boss single trigger with trigger plate engraved “Boss’s Patent No. 11278”. Single beaded trigger guard has SN at rear of tang. Action and lockplates are engraved with exceptionally well cut English scroll with 17 rose bouquets in typical Boss style, undoubtedly the work of famed engraver Jack Sumner. “Boss & Co” is in scrolled riband at front of each lockplate, and “Boss’s Patent” is on either side of action bar. Exceptional, beautifully stump figured and marbled Circassian walnut semi-pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over checkered wood butt. 26 LPI point pattern checkering has mullered borders. Stock also features Boss teardrop drop points and gold oval behind pistol grip is engraved with a large coursing hound. Matching splinter forend is fitted with Boss patent ejectors and has Anson release. Bore diameter: left -.727, right -.726. Bore restrictions: left -.018, right -.006. Wall thickness: left -.030, right -.034. Drop at heel: 2-5/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs. 14 oz. LOP 14-1/2″. High quality oak and leather case with brass corners, is lined with purple cloth, with reproduction Boss label, and contains leather hand protector, pair of William Powell marked snap caps, unmarked oil bottle, striker case, can of Pendleton light gun oil, and rangoon oil, as well as, dusting brush and chamber brush. CONDITION: Excellent, as refurbished, possibly by orig makers. Bbls retain essentially all of their high quality orig blue, slightly silvered at muzzles. Action retains 20 – 30% orig case color, mostly in protected areas, the balance a pleasing pewter gray. Lockplates retain 50 – 60% orig case hardening color. Pin and tumbler ends retain most of a fire blue. Trigger guard, forend iron, and top lever retain most of their re-charcoal blue. Engraving is slightly washed. Maker quality replacement stocks retain essentially all of their rubbed oil finish with a number of minor marks, especially on right side of comb. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Right bbl is on face, with just a glimmer of light visible on left. Ejectors are in time. Trigger works. Case is excellent with a few minor scuffs in leather. Straps and handle are fine. Interior is excellent, as are accessories. 4-42295 MGM53 (20,000-30,000)

EARLY BOSS ROUND ACTION SIDELOCK EJECTOR GAME GUN WITH CASE. SN 4114. (1890) Cal. 12 ga. 2-1/2″ Chambers. This fine gun by this revered maker shows most of the attributes of the classic Boss gun of the future. Built around 1890 when J. Robertson, long time Boss out-worker, had just taken over production at Boss, this gun shows an early example of Robertson’s “streamlining” of Boss guns, with its rounded action bar. 30″ Dovetailed Damascus bbls are engraved “Boss & Co. 73 St. James’s Street. London.” on concave game rib. Bbl flats are stamped with 2003 London nitro re-proofs for 2-1/2″ chambers. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with SNs. Sidelock action with brazier locks features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold) and rounded action bar. Action and lockplates have Sumner’s best shaded scroll and 16 rose bouquet engraving which was to become Boss standard. Action under water table is engraved “Boss’s Patent Ejector” in long matted rectangles on each side. “Boss & Co” is in scrolled riband on each lockplate. Trigger guard is engraved with open scroll with stylized pheasant on bow, and more scroll and SN on tang. Beautifully fiddle-figured and nicely marbled European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 15-1/2″ over exceptionally well matched 1-3/4″ wood extension with coarsely checkered butt. This extension is nearly invisible except for shrinkage line at joint, with marbling and figure masterfully painted in. Stock features standard point pattern checkering with mullered borders, drop points, and silver oval engraved “C-L”. Splinter ejector forend has pivoting lever fastener. Bore diameter: left -.739, right -.739. Bore restrictions: left -.018, right -.012. Wall thickness: left -.022, right -.022. Drop at heel: 2-1/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs. 14 oz. LOP 15-1/2″. Makers leather case with brass corners has newly inset rectangular leather section of lid embossed with initials “T.H.M.” Interior is lined with bright green cloth with Boss Dover Street label, and instruction label for adjustment of ejector hammers picturing an O U gun. Case contains pair of Boss marked snap caps, 2 Turk’s heads, and a jag, as well as a round pewter oil bottle. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbls retain most of an old re-brown, probably done at time of proof. Damascus pattern is barely visible. Engraving on rib is considerably washed. Action and locks retain traces of orig case color hardening which has silvered very nicely, and does not appear to have been ever cleaned or polished. Trigger guard and top lever are also mostly silver, and have not been re-blued. Buttstock retains most of a fairly bright oil finish, and forend most of an old oil finish,. Checkering has been re-cut and is sharp. Bores are excellent, bright and shiny, but with a few scattered minor pits throughout. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are in time. Case leather is still fairly light with a number of minor marks and stains. What appear to be original straps, are good, as is handle. Interior cloth is good with some insect damage and staining. Some partitions have been rearranged. Labels are foxed. Accessories are good, but plating on snap caps is peeling. 4-38872 MGM76 (7,500-12,500)

*HOLLAND AND HOLLAND ROYAL HAMMERLESS EJECTOR SINGLE TRIGGER SELF-OPENING GAME GUN WITH CASE. SN 40080. (1972) Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. This fine relatively modern rendition of an all time classic, has 27″ chopper lump bbls engraved “The Royal” on narrow swamped game rib. H & H name and Bruton Street address is on tops of bbls. Bbl flats are stamped with 1972 London nitro proofs. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with SNs. Bbls are fitted with H & H patented self-opening spring mechanism. Coin finished Royal action features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), gold band tumbler end cocking indicators, H & H lock takedown pin, and non-selective single trigger. Action is engraved with classic H & H house style large open shaded scroll with acanthus highlights. Engraving on fences and action is considerably deeper than that of lockplates. “Holland & Holland” is in scrolled device on each lockplate with bottom of action engraved “The ‘Royal’ Model”. Single beaded small bow trigger guard is engraved with open scroll with SN inlaid in gold at grip. Beautifully marbled and stump figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 15″ over checkered wood butt, and features drop points, diamond hand, standard checkering with mullered borders, and gold oval on toe line engraved “R R R”. Somewhat darker but otherwise matching, splinter ejector forend has Anson release. (Factory records indicate that this gun was restocked in 2003.) Bore diameter: left -.726, right -.725. Bore restrictions: left -.016, right -.006. Wall thickness: left -.035, right -.037. Drop at heel: 2-5/16″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 6 lbs. 13 oz. LOP 15″. Makers toe under leather case with stitched leather corners is lined with burgundy cloth with gold embossed black leather makers label, and paper charge card, and contains the following H & H marked accessories: 2-pc nylon and brass cleaning rod with brush and mop, square oil bottle, and pair of snap caps. PROVENANCE: Factory letter. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain nearly all of their orig factory black. Action retains nearly all of its coin finish, toning slightly on bottom and at grip. Stocks retain nearly all of their finish with a few minor marks, numerous at heel of checkered butt. Bores are excellent, bright and shiny, with two small dents in right bbl approx 12″ back from muzzle. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are in time. Trigger works. Case leather is excellent with a few minor scuffs, especially on corners. Interior cloth shows some compressions from contact with gun. Label is excellent. Charge card is slightly soiled and rough. Accessories are excellent. 4-42496 MGM243 (30,000-40,000)

*20 GAUGE HOLLAND AND HOLLAND ROYAL HAMMERLESS EJECTOR SELF-OPENING GAME GUN WITH CASE. SN 30600. (1928) Cal. 20 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 28″ Chopper lump bbls with narrow swamped game rib, are engraved “Holland & Holland 98. New Bond Street, London.” on tops. Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 2-1/2″ chambers. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with SNs and fitted with H & H patent self-opening mechanism. Scaled down Royal sidelock action features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), hand detachable sidelocks, gold band tumbler end cocking indicators, and double triggers. Action and lockplates are engraved with well cut classic H & H house style large shaded scroll with acanthus highlights. “Holland & Holland” is engraved in arched and scrolled device on each lockplate. Bottom of action is engraved “Royal Self – Opener Patent 1922″. Single beaded trigger guard is engraved with open flowing scroll with SN at grip. Nicely marbled and well figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-7/8″ over checkered wood butt, and features drop points, diamond hand, standard flat top point pattern checkering with mullered borders, and a vacant gold oval on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. Bore diameter: left -.619, right -.619. Bore restrictions: left -.009, right -.002. Wall thickness: left -.022, right -.019. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 5 lbs. 12 oz. LOP 14-7/8”. Leather motor case with stitched leather corners, and leather trimmed canvas outer cover, is lined with green cloth. Outer cover has initials “B. R. H.” embossed on leather patch. PROVENANCE: Factory letter. Copy of orig ledger page. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain 95% of an old re-black over some marks, slightly silvered at muzzles and at breeches. Action retains traces of its orig case hardening color where protected, faded on lockplates to mottled silver gray, action with pleasing silver tones. Trigger guard and top lever have been re-blued, and retain most of that blue, engraving slightly softened. Newly made, very high quality, possibly factory, buttstock retains essentially all its orig finish with a few minor scratches and marks. Forend has been refinished to match, checkering re-run. Bores are excellent. Action is very slightly loose, with a glimmer of light visible at breeches. Ejectors are in time. Case outer cover is scuffed at corners with a tear around handle hole. Case leather is excellent. Handle and straps are fine. Interior cloth is excellent. 4-42497 MGM244 (30,000-40,000)

*VERY FINE HOLLAND AND HOLLAND ROYAL BREVIS SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GAME GUN. SN 33282. (ca 1937) Cal. 20 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 28″ Chopper lump bbls with low narrow game rib, engraved “Royal Brevis”, are also engraved with H & H name, and 98 New Bond Street address, on tops. Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 2-1/2″ chambers. SNs are stamped on bottoms of bbls which are fitted with H & H patent self-opening mechanism. Coin finished Royal action features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), gold band tumbler end cocking indicators, H & H hand detachable takedown pin, and single trigger. Action is engraved with lovely Holland house style bold shaded scrolled acanthus with “Holland & Holland” in arched device on each lockplate. Bottom of action is engraved “Royal Self – Opener / Patent / 1922”. Trigger plate is engraved “Holland’s Single Trigger”. Small bow single beaded blued trigger guard has SN at grip. Nicely marbled, dark European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-3/8″ over checkered wood butt and features standard flat top checkering, diamond hand, drop points, and gold oval on toe line engraved “J x M 1937″. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. Bore diameter: left -.616, right -.620. Bore restrictions: left -.011, right -.014. Wall thickness: left -.032, right -.028. Drop at heel: 2-3/16″, drop at comb: 1-5/16″. Weight: 5 lbs. 8 oz. LOP 14-3/8”. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbls retain nearly all of fine quality rust blue, silvered slightly at muzzles. Engraving remains sharp. Action is mostly a pewter gray, with some slight staining on breechface and water table. Stocks retain most of what appears to be their orig finish, with many minor marks and light dings from handling and use over the years. Checkering is slightly worn. Bores are excellent. Ejectors are in time. Trigger works flawlessly. A fine dynamically balanced light game gun. 4-42636 MGM177 (25,000-35,000)

*HOLLAND AND HOLLAND ROYAL EJECTOR GAME GUN. SN 25426. (ca 1908) Cal. 16 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. Gun is no. “1” of a pair with “1” inlaid in gold in the usual places. 30″ Dovetailed bbls with low game rib are engraved with H & H 98 New Bond Street address on tops. Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 1 oz shot. SNs are stamped on bottoms of bbls. Case hardened Royal sidelock action is stocked to the fences, and features non-automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), gold band tumbler end cocking indicators, and double triggers. Action and lockplates are engraved with very nicely cut H & H house style large open shaded scroll with acanthus highlights. “Holland & Holland” is in arched riband on each lockplate. Bottom of action is engraved “Royal Hammerless Ejector”. Top lever engraved “Royal Ejector” and single beaded trigger guard with SN on tang, are charcoal blued. Nicely marbled, stump figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-5/8″ over red Silvers type pad. Stock features diamond hand, drop points, flat top point pattern checkering with mullered borders, and vacant gold oval on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. Bore diameter: left -.668, right -.669. Bore restrictions: left -.012, right -.010. Wall thickness: left -.025, right -.022. Drop at heel: 2-5/16″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs. 4 oz. LOP 14-5/8″. CONDITION: Excellent, as completely and competently refinished. Bbls retain essentially all of a very fine, best quality black, engraving has been picked up. Action retains virtually all of a St. Ledger quality and colored re-case hardening over a few minor areas of pitting. Top lever and trigger guard retain all of a correctly colored blue. Pin ends and trigger blades show a lustrous fire blue. Stock retains most of a rubbed oil finish with edges slightly softened, checkering re-cut. Bores are excellent, showing evidence of some dent removal, mostly from right bbl. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are in time. A nicely restored, solid, small bore gun. 4-42411 MGM178 (20,000-30,000)

HOLLAND AND HOLLAND ROYAL SIDELOCK EJECTOR GAME GUN. SN 14766. (ca 1893) Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. Number “2” of a pair, number “2” is inlaid in gold at rear of top rib and on top lever, and engraved on forend iron. 27″ Dovetailed bbls are engraved with Holland 98 New Bond Street address on top rib. Bbl flats show a variety of London and Birmingham proofs, the latest being Birmingham proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers, and are also stamped “Sleeved”. Full sidelock Royal action is stocked to the fences and features automatic safety (SAFE relief engraved in gold), pivoting third bolt, Webley patent gas checks, gold band tumbler end cocking indicators, and double triggers. Action and lockplates are engraved with well cut rose and bouquet scroll, as done before standard Royal scrolled acanthus became house style. “Holland & Holland” is at the bottom of each lockplate, and “Royal Ejector Patent No. 16691” is on bottom of action. Top lever is engraved “Patent Ejector”. Ejectors in this gun appear to be the seldom found H. Holland and J. Robertson patent of 1887, and not the later, and standard, “AB” ejector. Beautifully marbled and stump figured Circassian walnut straight grip buttstock measures 15-1/16″ over checkered wood butt. Stock features drop points, point pattern checkering with mullered borders, and gold oval on toe line engraved with interesting crest of royal crown surrounded by sprigs of oak leaves and laurel. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. Bore diameter: left -.721, right -.722. Bore restrictions: left -.012, right -.008. Wall thickness: left -.040, right -.035. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 6 lbs. 9 oz. LOP 15-1/16″. PROVENANCE: Letter from H & H stating gun was finished December 1892 and was fitted with 30″ steel bbls. CONDITION: Very fine, as refurbished. Invisible sleeving job on bbls is exceptionally well done with well struck transition of mono-block to new tubes, and is almost unnoticeable. Gun handles and balances well. Bbls retain virtually all of their blue. Action retains traces of orig color in protected areas with a considerable amount under top lever. Lockplates retain some of their color, which has faded to a pleasing mottled silver-gray. Trigger guard, top lever, and forend iron have been re-blued, and retain most of that blue, silvered on high points, thumbpiece, and at grip. Stocks retain most of a well done oil finish, with a few handling marks, checkering is re-cut, and slightly worn. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Left ejector does not always trip. 4-38876 MGM69 (7,500-12,500)

VERY EARLY JAMES PURDEY SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GAME GUN AND CASE. SN 11316. (1882) Cal. 16 Ga. 2-1/2″ Chambers. This gun was made only two years after the famous Beesley patent was issued, for what became Purdey’s signature action. 28″ replacement dovetailed steel bbls are engraved “J. Purdey & Sons. 314-1/2. Oxford Street. London.” on concave game rib. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with 1951 Birmingham proofs for 2-1/2″ chambers. Action features early style cocking cams with long rods, clover-leaf trigger plate extension, bushed strikers with retaining pins on fences, automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), hidden third fastener, double triggers, and engraved arrow tumbler end cocking indicators. Action and lockplates are engraved with very well cut small shaded scroll with rose bouquet highlights, originated by, and most probably the work of, noted Purdey engraver, J. Lucas. Fences have early style relief carved fleur di lis. “J. Purdey & Sons” is on bottom of each lockplate. Bottom of action is engraved “Purdey’s Patent”. Scroll engraved trigger guard has SN on tang. Nicely marbled European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 15-1/8″ over checkered wood butt, and features drop points, 22 LPI standard checkering with mullered borders, and vacant silver oval on toe line. Splinter forend is fitted with Baker ejectors and has Anson release with SN and actioners initial “T” (Tysall) on iron. Bore diameter: left -.667, right -.663. Bore restrictions: left -.025, right -.008. Wall thickness: left -.025, right -.025. Drop at heel: 1-7/8″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 6 lbs. 1 oz, LOP 15-1/8″. Brown canvas leather trimmed case (possibly original) is lined with green cloth and has paper Purdey 314-1/2 Oxford Street label. CONDITION: Excellent, as completely refurbished. Newer bbls retain virtually all of a high quality satin black. Slight solder separation in midrib at muzzle. Action has been re-color hardened with nearly all of that color present. Color is quite good, possibly St. Ledger. New hinge pin has been fitted with ends correctly engraved and blued. Trigger guard and top lever retain most of a correct charcoal blue. Engraving has been picked up on trigger guard tang. New, high quality, correctly detailed stock retains essentially all of its finish. Forend wood is slightly under metal, with checkering re-cut. Action is tight. Right bbl is very slightly off face. Drop is good. Ejectors are in time. Bores are excellent. Case is good with many stains and marks in canvas, leather trim is fraying. Straps and handle are good replacements. Interior cloth is fine with some soiling. Partitions are tight and somewhat reconfigured to better fit gun. Label is very fine with a few minor compressions. A light and lively gun. 4-42058 MGM140 (7,500-12,500)

JAMES PURDEY SIDELOCK EJECTOR GAME GUN WITH CASE. SN 12493. (1886) Cal. 12 Ga. 2-1/2″ Chambers. Gun no. 2 of a pair, it is fitted with 30″ chopper lump bbls. “2” and “J. Purdey & Sons. Audley House. South Audley Street. London. Made of Sir Joseph Whitworth’s Fluid-Pressed Steel.” are engraved on wide concave game rib. Bbl flats show London re-proofs for 2-1/2″ chambers. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with SNs and bbl makers initial “S” (unknown). Loop numbers are 4449 and 4450. Early Beesley patent self-opening action features hidden third fastener, automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), arrowhead tumbler end cocking indicators, and double triggers. Actioner’s initial “W” (Fred Williams) is in front lump well. Action and lockplates are engraved with beautifully cut minuscule scroll with rose bouquet accents in Purdey house style, as developed by J. Lucas, Purdey’s head engraver at this time. Unusual cloverleaf trigger plate is blued, as are top lever and scroll engraved trigger guard, with SN on tang. Dark, lightly streaked European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-3/4″ over reddish brown leather covered pad, and features drop points, 22 LPI checkering with mullered borders, and vacant silver oval on toe line. Matching splinter forend has Anson release. Iron is engraved with “2” and stamped with “Perkes Patent Ejector”. Bore diameter: left -.738, right -.737. Bore restrictions: left -.003, right -.002. Wall thickness: left -.017, right -.025. Drop at heel: 1-7/8″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 6 lbs. 13 oz, LOP 13-3/4″. Green canvas case (probably original) with leather trim has brass corners, central brass round medallion on lid, and brass sliding bolt closure. Lid is embossed with black initials “W.F.R.T.” Interior is lined with maroon cloth, original makers label is missing, but charge card for this particular gun is on lid. Case contains red morocco leather wallet with 4 cleaning brushes and bone-handled action cleaning brush. CONDITION: Good. Bbls retain nearly all of a lustrous re-black, marred only by an area about 7″ back from muzzle where a dent was raised. Lettering on rib has been nicely “picked up.” Action is cleaned to silver gray. Trigger guard, trigger plate and top lever have been re-blued, and retain nearly all of that blue. Engraving is washed. Stocks retain most of an old oil finish, wood is slightly under the metal, and edges are slightly rounded. Checkering is worn, and does not appear to have been re-cut. Wood is away from metal of forend tip and iron. Bores are very fine, bright and shiny. Action is tight. Bbls are off-face. Drop is worn. Forend iron has marked action deeply. Case canvas has faded, showing lots of use, but trim is very good. Straps are good. Handle has partially detached. Interior cloth is good, but dirty and slightly worn. Partitions are tight. Charge card is slightly foxed. Accessories are good. An interesting early Purdey hammerless. 4-41788 MGM19 (7,500-12,500)

*JAMES PURDEY SIDELOCK EJECTOR GAME GUN. SN 18934. (ca 1907) Cal. 12 ga. 2-1/2″ Chambers. 30″ Chopper lump bbls are engraved “2” and with usual J. Purdey address and Whitworth steel information on high narrow concave game rib. Bbl flats have London nitro proofs for 1-1/8 oz of shot. Bottoms of bbls are stamped “Choke” with SN and bbl makers initials “S.S” (Sam Simons). Tube numbers 34344 and 34345 are on loop. Sidelock action features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), bushed strikers, arrowhead engraved tumbler end cocking indicators, and double triggers. Action and lockplates are engraved with 80% coverage of Purdey house style rose bouquet and scroll. “J. Purdey & Sons.” is on each lockplate. “Purdey’s Patent” is on bottom of action. Blued top lever is engraved “2”. SN is on tang of scroll engraved trigger guard. Darkly streaked, slightly figured, flesh-toned Circassian walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over black leather covered pad with “widow’s peak”. Stock features typical Purdey drop points, and checkering. Initials “M.S.H.” are engraved in silver oval on toe line. Matching splinter forend has Anson release with “2”, SN, and actioners initials, “G.M” (Matthews?)on iron. Bore diameter: left -.739, right -.739. Bore restrictions: left -.015, right -.005. Wall thickness: left -.018, right -.017. Drop at heel: 2-1/8″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 6 lbs. 11 oz, LOP 14-1/2″. CONDITION: Fine as refurbished. Bbls retain 90-95% London quality lustrous re-blue, with some areas of slight discoloration, and pinprick area of oxidation on top of rib toward breech. Action and lockplates are a pleasing silver gray. Trigger guard and top lever are re-blued, and retain most of that blue. Engraving is slightly washed. Stocks retain most of hand-rubbed oil refinish. Checkering re-cut. Wood slightly under metal. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Bores are bright and shiny with one or two minor dents. Drop worn with forend iron contacting action. Ejectors are out of time. 4-41787 MGM20 (6,500-9,500)

*J. PURDEY SIDELOCK SINGLE TRIGGER PIGEON GUN WITH TWO SETS OF BARRELS AND MAKERS CASE. SN 19536. (1909) Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers for 27″ bbls. 3″ Chambers for 29″ bbls. Chopper lump Whitworth steel bbls are engraved with Purdey Audley House address and steel information on tops. 27″ bbls have high concave rib and 29″ bbls have tapered game rib. Flats of both sets are stamped with London nitro proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers. Bottoms of bbls are stamped “Choke” with SN and initials “W.H” (long time bbl maker William Hill). Robust Beesley patent self-opening sidelock action with no safety fitted, features hidden third fastener, side clips, bushed strikers, arrow tumbler end cocking indicators, and single trigger. Small bow trigger guard has SN on tang. Action and lockplates are engraved with Purdey house style shaded fine scroll and rose bouquet. “J. Purdey & Sons” is on each lockplate and on bottom of action. Nicely marbled European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over thin black “Old English” pad. 20 LPI point pattern checkering has single line and mullered borders. Beavertail forend has Anson release, with SN and unknown actioners initials “AR” on iron. 29″ Bbls: Bore diameter: left -.738, right -.744. Bore restrictions: left -.029 with .003 recess, right -.015 with .002 recess. Wall thickness: left -.022, right -.020. Drop at heel: 1-7/8″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 7 lbs. 6 oz. LOP 14-1/4″. 27″ Bbls: Bore diameter: left -.732, right -.732. Bore restrictions: left -.017 with .002 recess, right -.010 with .002 recess. Wall thickness: left -.024, right -.020. Drop at heel: 1-13/16″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 7 lbs. 4 oz. LOP 14-1/4″. Oak and leather makers case has brass corners with newly inset embossed leather rectangle on lid where old initials have been removed. Interior is lined with burgundy cloth and has paper Purdey label. CONDITION: Fine, as refurbished. Both bbl sets appear to be shortened. Bbls retain nearly all of a good quality satin re-black, engraving picked up. Action retains nearly all of a correctly colored re-hardening over some slight pitting. Color has slightly silvered on high edges. Replacement stocks retain nearly all of their rubbed oil finish. Bores are bright and shiny, with evidence of polishing over some slight pitting, and with some minor pings in right bbl of 29″ set. Action is tight. Right bbl is slightly off face on both sets. Single trigger won’t set up second shot. Case leather is dark with many scuffs, abrasions, and areas where worn through to wood. Old replacement straps are good, newer replacement handle is fine. Interior cloth is fine, as is label. Partitions are tight. Spacing block has been taped into rear of action and stock compartment. An interesting heavy gun on which someone has obviously spent a lot of time and energy. 4-42291 MGM50 (10,000-15,000)

*WATSON BROTHERS BEST QUALITY SIDELOCK EJECTOR PIGEON GUN WITH CASE. SN 6057. Cal. 12 ga. 3″ Chambers. 30″ Dovetailed bbls are engraved “Watson Bros., 29, Old Bond Street, London. Whitworth’s Fluid Pressed Steel” on flat, narrow, raised rib, with third bite extension. Bbl flats show London nitro proofs and subsequent Birmingham nitro proofs for 3″ chambers, and are also stamped with SN. Bottoms of bbls have Whitworth Steel sheaf of wheat trademark. Coin finished full sidelock action is stocked to the fences and features non-automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), and single non-selective trigger. Action and lockplates have nearly full coverage of nicely cut large open shaded scroll with a few rose highlights. Fences are relief engraved in classic fern leaf design. Bottom of action is engraved “Watson’s Patent Single Trigger”. “WATSON BROs.” is in shaded background on each lockplate. Single beaded small bow trigger guard is also scroll engraved, and has SN on long tang. Dense, closely streaked and lightly figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 15-3/8″ over checkered wood butt with engraved steel heel and toe plates matching action. Stock features drop points, well cut 26 LPI point pattern checkering with mullered borders, and vacant silver oval on toe line. Matching splinter forend has Anson release. Bore diameter: left -.730, right -.731. Bore restrictions: left -.035, right -.008. Wall thickness: left -.026, right -.026. Drop at heel: 1-3/4″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 7 lbs. 3 oz. LOP 15-3/8″. Brown leather Brady style toe under case has stitched leather corners, and is lined in burgundy cloth with paper Watson label and charge card, and contains a pair of snap caps, square pewter oil bottle, and morocco leather wallet containing brushes and mops. PROVENANCE: Factory letter stating that the gun was built in 1900, made with single trigger, and originally stocked by the famous Ebenezer Hand. CONDITION: Excellent, as refurbished. Bbls retain virtually all of a pleasing purple brown re-black. Action is bright polished with fire blue on pins, which are silvering. Black on trigger guard and top lever is silvering slightly on high edges. Broad single trigger blade with decoratively filed web retains most of its fire blue. Factory quality replacement buttstock retains virtually all of its rubbed oil finish with one or two very minor marks. There is an incipient crack and some lifting of wood behind left lockplate. Forend checkering has been re-cut, and is fairly sharp. Action is very slightly loose, movement felt with forend off, but tight when assembled. Just a glimmer of light shows at breech face. Ejectors are in time. Trigger works well. Bores are excellent. Case is very fine, straps and handle show use, but are strong. Interior cloth shows some soiling from contact with breech end of bbls. Labels are fine with a few minor rubs. Accessories are fine, oil bottle tarnished. 4-42486 MGM227 (11,000-14,000)

*VERY FINE WESTLEY RICHARDS HAND-DETACHABLE LOCK HEAVY GAME OR WATERFOWL GUN WITH ORIGINAL CASE. SN 17982. (1924) Cal. 12 ga. 3″ Chambers. 30″ Dovetailed bbls are engraved “Westley Richards, 23 Conduit St. London Gun Makers By Appointment to H. M. The King.” on raised concave game rib. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with Birmingham nitro proofs for 1-1/2 oz shot and long chambers. Case hardened rounded body detachable boxlock action with hinged lock recess cover, is fitted with automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), Westley Richards selective single trigger, and typical Westley long doll’s head third bite extension with side clips. Detachable locks are engine turned with some engraved highlights, and “L” and “R” are inlaid in gold. Patent use no. 3373 is on each lock and water table. Action is engraved with nearly full coverage cleanly cut medium scroll; a vignette of flock of geese crossing a marsh is on floorplate. Fences are engraved with large open scroll. “Westley Richards” is in scrolled ribands on each side of action. Top of action is engraved “Westley Richards Patent One Trigger”. Steel trigger guard has hunting dog on bow, and SN on tang which extends to scroll engraved steel grip cap. Dark, dense, stump-figured and nicely marbled European walnut pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over leather-faced Silvers pad. Stock features checkered side panels with drop points, and 28 LPI point pattern checkering with line borders. Gold oval is on toe line engraved with initials “B K A”. Matching splinter forend has inset horn tip, Deeley release, and is fitted with Deeley patent ejectors. Bore diameter: left -.735, right -.739. Bore restrictions: left -.046, right -.043. Wall thickness: left -.035, right -.029. Drop at heel: 2-1/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 7 lbs. 12 oz. LOP 14-1/4″. Considerable cast for right hand shooter. Original makers oak and leather case with brass corners is lined with dark green cloth with paper makers label. Accessories include 2-pc wood and brass cleaning rod, unmarked round oil bottle and an old Silvers pad. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbls retain 80 – 90% what appears to be orig blue, silvered on sharp edges and thinning at areas of normal wear. Some discoloration is under forend. Action retains traces of case color but is mostly a pleasing pewter gray. Floorplate, trigger guard and top lever retain most of their orig blue, considerably silvered. Stocks retain most of what appears to be their orig finish, wearing through on high edges, and with many minor marks from handling and use. Bores are excellent, bright and shiny. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are in time. Trigger works. Case leather has slightly darkened, with many marks and rubs. Straps and handle are good. Interior cloth is fine with some compressions and soiling from contact with gun. Buttstock compartment shows lengthening with cloth let in that does not quite match. Label is foxed, wrinkled, with wear patches from contact with gun. An unusual heavy gun. 4-38723 MGM112 (10,000-15,000)

*WILLIAM POWELL HERITAGE DELUXE DETACHABLE BOXLOCK SINGLE TRIGGER EJECTOR GAME GUN AND CASE. SN H16078. Cal. 28 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. This very finely crafted gun has 26″ chopper lump bbls engraved “William Powell & Son 35, Carrs Lane, Birmingham” on low game rib. Bbl flats are stamped with Birmingham nitro proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers, as well as “A & S” (Abbiatico and Salvinelli, revered Italian gun company, the actual manufacturers of this fine gun), and their SN 839. Bottoms of bbls are engraved with Powell SN. Remnants of Italian proofs are visible. Scallop-backed boxlock action is fitted with Westley Richards type hand detachable locks, with removable floorplate. Action features non-automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold) and non-selective single trigger. Action is engraved with about 50% coverage of extremely well cut shaded scroll. “William Powell & Son” is at the bottom of each side of action. Floorplate is engraved “The Heritage” in large scrolled device. Single beaded scroll engraved trigger guard has Powell SN at grip. Water table is stamped with the Powell SN as well as “A & S” and their number 839. Very nicely marbled and lightly figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 15″ over fully checkered wood butt. Point pattern checkering with mullered borders is at 28 LPI. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. Bore diameter: left -.552, right -.552. Bore restrictions: left -.013, right -.000. Wall thickness: left -.030, right -.033. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 5 lbs. 3 oz. LOP 15″. Tan leather case with stitched leather corners is lined in maroon velvet with gold embossed black leather makers label, and another paper label with SN. Case contains 3-pc cocobolo and brass cleaning rod and horn striker bottle. PROVENANCE: Letter from William Powell dated December 24, 1987 stating that this particular gun is “the first and to date ONLY 28 ga. detachable boxlock of its kind”. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain nearly all their orig blue, with one or two minor marks toward breech of left bbl. Bbls have some minor staining on breech ends. Coin finish of action has some minor spotting, and a few patches of darkening, mostly on left side toward rear. Stocks retain nearly all their orig finish, with a few minor marks. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are in time. Single trigger fires both bbls at once, more than likely just needing a good cleaning, as this gun shows very little evidence of having been fired. Case leather shows some minor scuffs and marks. Interior is excellent with compressions in velvet from contact with gun. This model was discontinued by Powell in 1999 with a last suggested retail of $21,500.00. A & S still make this gun as their “Tribute Extra” boxlock with limited manufacture. 4-42304 MGM49 (12,500-17,500)

*FINE JOHN DICKSON AND SON ROUND ACTION EJECTOR GAME GUN. SN 5334. (1901) Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 29″ Blacked Damascus bbls are engraved with Dickson Princes Street address on raised game rib with third fastener extension. This is no. 2 gun of a pair with “2” inlaid in gold on rib extension, top lever, and silver “2” inletted into central diamond on forend. Bbl flats are stamped with 1985 Birmingham nitro proofs for 2-1/2″ chambers over older London proofs. (Interesting to note there is no re-proof mark.) Famous Dickson round trigger plate action features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), ejectors, and double triggers. Action is engraved with exceptional and striking open shaded scroll at full coverage. “John Dickson & Son Patent” is in scrolled riband on each side of action. Blued trigger plate, trigger guard, and top lever are also engraved with matching scroll. SN is on trigger guard tang. Exceptionally fine, dense, beautifully marbled and flame-figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 15-1/16″ over checkered wood butt. Stock features 16 LPI point pattern checkering with deeply mullered borders, and gold oval on toe line engraved with initials “G.C.” Original splinter ejector forend has Anson release, and is stamped “J. D & S 897 Patent”. This also appears on water table and is the use number for this trigger plate action. Bore diameter: left -.730, right -.730. Bore restrictions: left -.020, right -.008. Wall thickness: left -.020, right -.023. Drop at heel: 2-1/16″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 6 lbs. 12 oz. LOP 15-1/16″. CONDITION: Fine. Bbls retain nearly all of an old fine quality re-black. Engraving on rib is slightly washed, and blue on rib extension did not “take”. Coin finished action has some minor pitting on breechfaces, engraving is sharp. Other metal parts retain most of their re-blue. Thumbpiece of top lever and safety are silvered. Nicely fitted and finished replacement buttstock retains most of its orig rubbed oil finish with numerous marks and scratches from handling and use, a few fairly deep, especially along left edge of butt. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Bores are excellent. Ejectors are slightly out of time. A striking example of this Scottish classic. 4-38877 MGM71 (12,000-17,000)

JOHN DICKSON AND SON ROUND ACTION EJECTOR GAME GUN. SN 4773. (1896) Cal. 12 ga. 2-1/2″ Chambers. 28″ Sleeved steel bbls are engraved with Dickson Prince’s Street address on concave game rib with third fastener extension. Typical patent round action with patent ejectors is stamped with SN, proofs, and patent use no. 589 on water table. Action is engraved with nearly full coverage of nicely cut scroll with “John Dickson & Son Patent” in ribands on either side. Fences are engraved with semi-relief acanthus. Pin type cocking indicators are on top tang. Scroll engraved trigger guard extends through semi-pistol grip to horn cap. Well marbled European walnut buttstock measures 14-3/4″ over checkered wood butt. Vacant silver oval is on toe line, and 18 LPI flat top checkering is in borderless geometric pattern. Forend checkering covers nearly 90% of surface, in point pattern with central diamond. Splinter forend has Anson release. Bore diameter: left -.729, right -.730. Bore restrictions: left -.010, right -.003. Wall thickness: left -.036, right -.038. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 6 lbs. 8 oz. LOP 14-3/4″. CONDITION: Very good, as refurbished. Bbls retain nearly all of good quality re-black. Address line on the rib has been re-cut. Action is cleaned to silver over some light pitting, engraving somewhat washed and thin. Stocks retain most of an old finish with numerous minor marks. Buttstock is possibly a good quality replacement. Grip cap appears to be a replacement. Bores are excellent. Sleeving job is not the best with bbls showing numerous rivells, with 1/16″ gap between bbl flats and water table on left side of action. Forend does not fit well to bbls. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are in time. 4-42297 MGM46 (5,000-7,000)

JOHN DICKSON ROUND ACTION EJECTOR GAME GUN. SN 4184. (ca 1888) Cal. 12 ga. 2-1/2″ Chambers. 28″ Sleeved bbls are engraved with makers name and Prince’s Street address on concave game rib with third bite extension. Bbl flats have Birmingham nitro proofs at .728. Proprietary round action features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), nicely filed fences with raised beads on edges, and double triggers. Water table is stamped with SN, London view proofs, Birmingham proofs, and “J. D. & S Patent” in oval with use no. 218. Action is engraved with nearly full coverage of nicely cut scroll. “John Dickson & Son. Patent” is in scrolled ribands on both sides of round action bar. Very nicely veined and lightly figured Circassian walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-3/8″ over checkered wood butt. Point pattern checkering is at about 18 LPI, and has heavily mullered borders. 4″ x 2.5″ oval of wood has been inlet on left side of stock where a leather cheek cushion was previously installed. The piece matches well for color and figure, grain has been painted in. Fully checkered splinter forend has Anson release. Bore diameter: left -.727, right -.727. Bore restrictions: left -.018, right -.004. Wall thickness: left -.025, right -.036. Drop at heel: 2-1/8″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 6 lbs. 3 oz. LOP 14-3/8″. CONDITION: Fine, as refurbished. Bbls retain nearly all of a professional re-blue. Scroll engraving on rib is washed, address line is picked up. Action cleaned to silver, with some case color on trigger plate where protected by trigger guard bow. Stocks retain most of an old rubbed oil finish, wood somewhat below metal, with a few small marks. Checkering re-cut and somewhat sharp. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are in time. An affordable example of one of these highly desirable Scottish bests. 4-42296 MGM45 (6,000-8,000)

*JOSEPH LANG BEST SIDELOCK EJECTOR SINGLE TRIGGER OVER-UNDER GAME GUN WITH ORIGINAL CASE. SN 16518. Cal. 12 Ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 28″ Demi-bloc rib-less barrels have 3″ vestigial rib, matted top, and silver bead mounted on small ramp. Left side of top bbl is engraved “Joseph Lang & Son. Ltd. 102, New Bond St. London.” Bottom bbl is stamped with 2008 London nitro re-proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers, as well as, SN. Ejector bolsters are scroll engraved. Tall sidelock action is nicely sculpted and filed, with extra reinforcing bolsters on sides. Water table shows London re-proof. Action features automatic safety (“Safe” inlaid in gold), gold line tumbler end cocking indicators, back action locks, Lang non-selective single trigger, and rounded action body. Action and lockplates are engraved with about 90% coverage of very nicely cut shaded scroll with rose bouquet highlights. Bottom of action is engraved “Lang’s Ejector”, and lockplates with “Joseph Lang & Son.” Matching small bow trigger guard has SN on tang. Lightly marbled and figured European walnut semi-pistol grip buttstock measures 14-5/16″ over checkered wood butt, and features drop points, 24 LPI checkering with mullered borders, and vacant gold oval on toe line. Matching 3-pc ejector forend has Anson release. Top pieces are mounted to bbl with screw through lozenge-shaped escutcheons. Bore diameter: top -.729, bottom -.731. Bore restrictions: top -.006, bottom -.030. Wall thickness: top -.031, bottom -.029. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs. 9 oz, LOP 14-5/16″. Makers oak and leather case with brass corners is embossed “M” inside of a circle. (Factory letter states gun was made for Brig. Gen. D. G. MacPherson.) Interior is lined with dark green cloth with Joseph Lang brown leather gold-embossed label, and contains a pair of Lang marked snap caps. PROVENANCE: Factory letter from Atkin Grant and Lang, bill for work done (1275 pounds) in 2008, copy of p. 734 of THE LANDMARK mentioning Gen. MacPherson of the British Foreign Legion. CONDITION: Excellent, as refurbished. Bbls retain nearly all of London quality re-black, engraving remaining sharp, but top matting is somewhat washed. Action and lockplates retain most of their re-case hardening, silvering on beads, bolsters, and fences. Some engraving has been “picked up”. Trigger guard and top lever retain virtually all of their re-blue, thumbpiece silvered slightly. Stocks retain virtually all of their refreshed oil finish, with some minor handling marks. Checkering has been correctly re-cut. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are very slightly out of time. Trigger works fine. Bores are excellent, bright and shiny. Case is very fine. Exterior leather has darkened, with numerous scuffs and marks, but has been stabilized. Interior cloth is very fine, with some areas frayed and slightly soiled from contact with gun. Partitions are tight. Label is very fine, with a few minor rubs. Snap caps show considerable use, and drag marks from firing pins. A light, fast handling over and under. Listing for over $1000.00 in 1939, this gun cost 120 pounds in London when new in 1923. 4-40895 MGM106 (12,500-17,500)

*EXCEPTIONALLY RARE CHARLES LANCASTER SIDELOCK EJECTOR OVER-UNDER GAME GUN WITH EXTRA BARRELS AND CASE. SN 13922. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 28″ and 32″ Barrels. It has been estimated that Lancaster has produced a total 32 O/U guns, most being boxlocks. This is possibly the only Lancaster sidelock O/U with two sets of bbls made. Both bbl sets are engraved “Charles Lancaster 11 Panton St. Haymarket, London.” and “Hammerless Ejector Patent” on side ribs. Tops of bbls have ovoid dolls head extensions with scroll engraving at breech ends and ramped front beads. Left ejector bolsters are engraved “2-1/2 Inch Cases”. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with London nitro proofs for 1-1/8 oz shot, SN, “CL”, Whitworth sheaf of wheat logos, and are engraved “Whitworth Steel”. Nicely filed action features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), and double triggers. Back action locks have dipped plates. Action and lockplates are engraved with well cut medium shaded scroll. “C Lancaster London” is in scrolled ribands on each side of action, and “Charles Lancaster” along the tops of each lockplate. Scroll engraved blued steel trigger guard has SN at grip. Lightly marbled and figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over ribbed wood butt, with flat top point pattern checkering with mullered borders, and silver oval on toe line engraved with initials “D. R. H.” Unusually shaped one piece ejector forend has horn tip and Deeley release. 28″ BBLS: Bore diameter: top -.729, bottom -.729. Bore restrictions: top -.002, bottom -.015. Wall thickness: top -.029, bottom -.028. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 6 lbs. 14 oz. LOP 14-1/2″. 32″ BBLS: Bore diameter: top -.730, bottom -.728. Bore restrictions: top -.012, bottom -.031. Wall thickness: top -.030, bottom -.029. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 7 lbs. 2 oz. LOP 14-1/2″. Original makers leather case with brass corners has newer piece of leather set in top embossed with initials “D. R. H.” Interior is lined with green cloth with gold embossed black leather makers label. There is provision in the bottom for both sets of bbls. Accessories include 2-pc brass and ebony cleaning rod, pair of cocobolo-handled turnscrews, round oil bottle, pair of Charles Lancaster marked snap caps, pull-through cleaning equipment in leather case, small leather wallet containing spare main springs, ejector springs, and a top lever spring, as well as the orig key. PROVENANCE: Letter from A & F to Dan R. Hanna, editor of the Cleveland News, answering questions about this particular gun. Letter from G & H historian with history of this gun in A & F records, where it was sold as a used gun in 1938 with asking price of $400,00. At the same time a newer Woodward OU in a bit better condition was priced at $900.00. Factory letter with orig specifications. CONDITION: Fine. Bbls retain 80 – 90% of what appears to be orig blue, silvering at muzzles, and thinning over all. Action and lockplates retain a considerable amount of orig case hardening color, mostly in protected areas, the balance turning silver-gray. Color on lockplates is considerably stronger. Stocks retain most of an old rubbed oil finish with a number of marks, mostly on toe line. Checkering is somewhat worn. Bores are excellent, with a few very minor pings visible. Action is tight. Bbls are on face with 28″ bbls. 32″ Bbls are very slightly off face and loose with forend removed, feel tight with forend installed. Ejectors are very slightly out of time. Case leather is fair, dark with grain considerably lifted. Stitching of edges is worn through. Straps and their holders are fair, one strap is missing, as is handle. Strap holder is detached. Interior cloth is fine with rubs and marks from contact with guns and bbls. Label is fine with some creases. Accessories are fine. A surprisingly light and well balanced combo. 4-38728 MGM138 (10,000-15,000)

*HENRY ATKIN SIDELOCK PIGEON GUN. SN 658. (1902) Cal. 12 ga. 3″ Chambers. Beautifully struck 30″ dovetailed steel bbls with broad flat matted rib and third fastener extension, are engraved “Henry Atkin (From Purdey’s)” and “2 Germyn Street Haymarket. London” on top. Bbl flats are stamped with 2003 London re-proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with SN, 795 (replacement bbls fitted in 1910 for original purchaser C. Bewicke per factory records). Nicely filed square-backed sidelock action features non-automatic safety (SAFE raised in relief on gold cartouche), double triggers (front articulated), and pivoting third fastener. Action is engraved with very well cut medium scroll with finely detailed rose bouquets, most likely the work of Jack Sumner, who did much work for the best makers in the trade. “Henry Atkin” is engraved on the bottom of each lockplate, and on bottom of action, which is also engraved “From Purdey’s”. Fences, in counterpoint, are engraved with large shaded scroll. Scroll engraved trigger guard has SN at grip. Nicely marbled European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 15-1/4″ over checkered wood butt, and features drop points, standard checkering with mullered borders, and a vacant silver oval on toe line. Matching splinter forend has Anson release. Bore diameter: left -.729, right -.730. Bore restrictions: left -.032, right -.033. Wall thickness: left -.024, right -.018. Drop at heel: 1-11/16″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 7 lbs. 4 oz. LOP 15-1/4″. Green canvas case with leather corners is lined with green felt, and contains pair of Henry Atkin marked snap caps and oil bottle, and case straps and safety bolt (to convert safety to automatic if desired). PROVENANCE: Copies of factory ledger pages with listing with SNs for both orig gun and replacement bbls. Note from consignor with further information that gun was originally stocked and actioned by John Robertson of Boss, and his initials are under the top tang. CONDITION: Excellent, as refurbished. Bbls retain nearly all of a very fine quality re-blue, engraving slightly thin. Action is coin finished with pin ends heat blued. Newly made high quality buttstock is essentially as new. Forend wood is finished to match, with checkering re-cut. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Case is excellent, as are accessories. 4-42487 MGM228 (7,000-10,000)

*FINE PAIR OF HUSSEY LTD SIDELOCK EJECTOR GAME GUNS. SN 14526/ 14527. Cal. 12 ga. 2-1/2″ Chambers. 28″ Dovetailed steel bbls. This fine pair of guns have nos. “1” and “2” inlaid in gold on forend tips, top levers, and concave game ribs which are engraved “Hussey Ltd 88, Jermyn Street, London,. S. W.” Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 1-1/8 oz of shot. Nicely filed and finished case hardened sidelock actions are stocked to the fences and feature automatic safeties (SAFE relief inlaid in gold), and double triggers. Actions and lockplates are engraved with very well cut medium shaded scroll with rose bouquet highlights. “Hussey, Ltd” is in scrolled device on each lockplate. Quality of engraving is exceptional. Matching trigger guards have SN at grips. Lightly figured European walnut straight grip buttstocks measure 14-15/16″ over 1-1/8″ wood lengthening pieces with ribbed butts. Stocks feature drop points, diamond grips, point pattern checkering with mullered borders, and silver ovals on toe lines engraved “J. T. D.” Matching splinter ejector forends have Anson releases. Bbl set no. 1: Bore diameter: left -.729, right -.729. Bore restrictions: left -.006, right -.001. Wall thickness: left -.030, right -.028. Drop at heel: 2″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs. 11 oz. LOP 14-15/16″. Bbl set no. 2: Bore diameter: left -.729, right -.729. Bore restrictions: left -.005, right -.003. Wall thickness: left -.026, right -.030. Drop at heel: 2-1/16″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs. 11 oz. LOP 14-15/16″. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbls retain nearly all of a professional satin rust blue with one or 2 minor marks. Engraving on ribs is not easily read. Ribs of gun no. 1 have been relaid and are a bit wavy. Actions retain a considerable amount of orig case color in protected areas, stronger on gun no. 1, approaching 40%. Stocks retain nearly all of a high gloss refinish, edges slightly rounded, checkering cut and a bit sharp. Bores are excellent, bright and shiny, with evidence of one or 2 minor dents being removed. Actions are tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are strong and in time. 4-38719 MGM103 (15,000-20,000)

*MATCHED PAIR OF WILLIAM POWELL SIDELOCK EJECTOR GAME GUNS WITH CASE. SN 12390/12391. Cal. 12 ga. 2-1/2″ Chambers. 29″ Dovetailed steel bbls with narrow low concave game ribs, with doll’s head and third fastener extensions, which are scroll engraved, and inlaid with gold with nos. “1” and “2” on each gun, respectively. Ribs are engraved “William Powell & Son. 35. Carr’s Lane. Birmingham.” Bbl flats show Birmingham nitro proofs for 2-1/2″ chambers. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with SNs. Square back sidelock actions feature automatic safeties (SAFE inlaid in gold), pivoting third fasteners, and double triggers. Actions and lockplates are engraved with nicely cut English scroll engraving with rose bouquet highlights. “William Powell & Son” is on each lockplate. Trigger guards have matching scroll on bows with SNs on grips. Top levers are inlaid “1” or “2” in gold. Nicely marbled, and lightly figured European walnut straight grip buttstocks measure 14-1/16″ over serrated horn buttplates, and feature drop points, and gold ovals on toe lines engraved with initials “C.J.A.” Standard 26 LPI checkering has mullered borders. Matching splinter forends have Anson releases with “1” or “2” inlaid in gold on tips. Gun no. “1” Bore diameter: left -.734, right -.736. Bore restrictions: left -.020, right -.012. Wall thickness: left -.024, right -.023. Drop at heel: 2-3/8″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Weight: 6 lbs. 5.4 oz, LOP 14-1/16″. Gun no. “2” Bore diameter: left -.736, right -.734. Bore restrictions: left -.024, right -.009. Wall thickness: left -.024, right -.024. Drop at heel: 2-3/8″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Weight: 6 lbs. 6-1/2 oz, LOP 14-1/16″. Makers leather double gun case with brass corners and rectangular inset brass plaque on lid is engraved with initials “C.J.A.” Interior is lined with scarlet cloth with William Powell paper label, and charge label for gun no. 9024. Case contains long half of 2-pc cleaning rod. CONDITION: Fine, as refurbished. Bbls retain around 85% of a good quality re-black, silvering at muzzles and at carry points. Engraving slightly washed on gun no. 2, but almost unreadable on gun no. 1. Actions are cleaned to a silver gray. Engraving still sharp. Trigger guards retain some re-blue. Top levers silvered at thumbpiece. Screws have been cleaned up. Engraving considerably washed. Stocks retain most of a hand rubbed oil finish, sharp edges rounded. Checkering re-cut, and is a bit sharp. Actions are tight. Bbls are on face. Bores are excellent. Ejectors are in time. Case leather is dark brown with numerous marks and scuffs. Straps are good. Handle is replaced by a dog collar. Interior cloth is somewhat dirty, with some areas worn through. Partitions are beginning to detach and need attention. Label is yellowed, with couple of chips from contact with gun. A nice handling, sound, pair of guns. 4-41795 MGM30 (8,500-12,500)

*WATSON BROS SIDELOCK EJECTOR GAME GUN. SN 6395. (1901) Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 30″ Chopper lump bbls with concave game rib, are engraved with makers name and address on tops. Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs and re-proofs for 2-1/2″ chambers. SN is on loop. Sidelock action features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), Purdey hidden third fastener, gold line tumbler end cocking indicators, and double triggers. Action and lockplates are engraved with very nicely cut and shaded medium scroll. “Watson Bros” is in ribands on front of each lockplate. Top lever and trigger guard have matching scroll engraving. SN is on trigger guard tang. Relatively plain European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over Silvers-type pad. Vacant silver oval is on toe line. 20 LPI checkering has deeply mullered borders. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. Bore diameter: left -.726, right -.728. Bore restrictions: left -.024, right -.005. Wall thickness: left -.023, right -.027. Drop at heel: 2-9/16″, drop at comb: 1-3/4″. Weight: 6 lbs. 14 oz. LOP 14-1/2″. CONDITION: Very good. Bbls retain nearly all of well done re-black, engraving slightly washed, lettering picked up. Action has traces of case color, but is mostly silver. Stocks have been refinished and retain most of that finish. Checkering has been re-cut, and is a bit sharp. Bores are excellent with 1 or 2 minor pits in breech end of left bbl. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are in time. 4-42300 MGM44 (4,000-6,000)

*WESTLEY RICHARDS SIDELOCK EJECTOR GAME GUN WITH CASE. SN T10526. (ca 1930) Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 29-1/2″ Dovetailed steel bbls are engraved “Westley Richards & Co. London.” on narrow game rib. Bbl flats are stamped with 2001 Birmingham nitro re-proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with original Birmingham nitro proofs for 2-1/2″ chambers, along with SNs and Westley Richards steel logos. Full sidelock action is stocked to the fences, and features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), hidden third fastener, and gold line tumbler end cocking indicators. Action and lockplates are engraved with nicely cut medium English scroll at about 60% coverage. “Westley Richards & Co” is at bottom of each lockplate. Blued trigger guard and top lever are also scroll engraved. SN is on grip of trigger guard, and top lever has Westley Richards trademark triangle inlaid in gold. European walnut straight grip buttstock has quilted figure as well as some marbling, and measures 15-1/8″ over 1-3/4″ wood extension with checkered butt. Standard point pattern checkering has mullered borders. Stock also features drop points and silver oval on toe line engraved with initials “P. S. C.” Splinter forend has Anson release, and is fitted with Deeley ejector. Bore diameter: left -.733, right -.731. Bore restrictions: left -.032, right -.007. Wall thickness: left -.032, right -.030. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 6 lbs. 10 oz. LOP 15-1/8″. Makers oak and leather case is lined with green cloth, with 3 Westley Richard paper labels on lid with instructions for cleaning, patent breech loading snap guns, and central fire strikers. Paper dot with SN of gun for which this case was originally made is on wood under main label (13299). Bottom compartment has been nicely lined and re-configured to fit this gun, and contains pair of leather straps for case. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbls retain nearly all of a high quality re-black probably done at time of re-proof. Action and lockplates retain 10 – 30 % orig case hardening color, but are mostly a pleasing silver to gray brown. Trigger guard and top lever are re-blued, engraving slightly softened. Stocks retain most of an old oil refinish, checkering re-cut. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are in time. Case leather is dark with a few minor rubs. Orig handle getting tired. Labels are deeply foxed and stained with some portions missing. Lower compartment partitions and cloth are excellent, near new. Replacement straps are fine. A fine, solid, affordable sidelock ejector game gun. 4-38883 MGM75 (4,000-6,000)

WILLIAM FORD SIDELOCK EJECTOR GAME GUN WITH CASE. SN 2583. (1893) Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 28″ Blued Damascus bbls with raised concave game rib are engraved “William Ford” “St. Mary’s. Birmingham.” Gun is no. 1 of a pair with “1” engraved on rib extension, top lever, and forend iron. Bbl flats are stamped with 1993 Birmingham nitro re-proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers. Back action sidelock action features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold) and sliding bolt third fastener. Action and sideplates are engraved with about 50% coverage small English scroll with rose highlights. “William Ford” is in scrolled riband on each lockplate. Trigger guard has SN at grip. Lightly marbled straight grip European walnut buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over red Silvers type pad. Standard point pattern checkering has mullered borders. Vacant gold shield is on toe line. Ejector splinter forend has Anson release. Iron is stamped “W. Ford Patent 2658 no. 5″, referring to this unusual ejector system. Bore diameter: left -.734, right -.734. Bore restrictions: left -.003, right -.003. Wall thickness: left -.021, right -.026. Drop at heel: 2-3/16″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″ . Weight: 7 lbs. 1 oz. LOP 14-1/2”. Unusual makers leather case with brass corners has raised white metal rectangular medallion with cut corners on lid engraved “W. Bate. Hortons Mill. Beerton.” It is lined in green cloth with William Ford paper label showing lots of information about Ford, gold medals awarded, and his trademark. Case is for a gun with 32″ bbls, and contains green painted tin lift-out tray intended to contain cartridges. CONDITION: Fine, as refurbished. Bbls retain most of a very fine re-black, with a few minor scratches; Engraving has been picked up. Action retains traces of case color, but overall locks and action are silver to gray. Forend iron, trigger guard and top lever are re-blued, and retain most of that blue. Engraving is nearly washed out on trigger guard bow, but has been picked up on tang, otherwise engraving is slightly softened. Buttstock is likely an old replacement which retains most of an old oil refinish, matching original forend wood, checkering re-cut and a bit sharp. Action is tight. Bbls are on face (piece dovetailed through hook, and refit). Ejectors are in time. Bores are excellent, bright and shiny, right tube slightly frosted. Case leather has darkened with numerous scuffs and rubs. Replacement straps are fine. Interior cloth is good with some areas worn through and slightly torn from contact with bbls. Partitions have been re-glued. Label is very good with little foxing, but has some minor tears. 4-38875 MGM74 (3,000-5,000)

*UNUSUAL WESTLEY RICHARDS SIDELOCK EJECTOR GAME GUN AND CASE. SN T2456. (ca 1906) Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 28″ Dovetailed steel bbls with concave game rib are engraved “Special 748 Grade” on rib, and “Westley Richards & Co. London” on tops. Bbl flats are stamped with Birmingham nitro proofs for 2-1/2″ chambers. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with SN. “AH” is on loop. Sidelock action features automatic safety, pivoting third fastener, raised rib tumbler end cocking indicators, and double triggers. Sidelocks are back action, and action is filed with unusual arcaded fences. Well cut, relatively sparse scroll engraving is on action and lockplates, as highlights to vine borders. “Westley Richards & Co” is on the front of each lockplate. Scroll engraved trigger guard has SN at grip. Front portion of bow is engraved with name “John W. de Kay”. Dark, nicely streaked European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-5/8″ over ribbed horn buttplate. Point pattern checkering is about 18 LPI and has mullered borders. Splinter forend is fitted with Deeley ejector, has Deeley release, and inset horn tip. Bore diameter: left -.734, right -.733. Bore restrictions: left -.034, right -.000. Wall thickness: left -.027, right -.025. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 6 lbs. 8 oz. LOP 14-5/8″. Makers leather case has sculpted brass corners. Lid is embossed “R. O. Ramage Political Dept Nigeria”. Remnants of two shipping labels are present, one that is somewhat legible is from Liverpool to Iddo via Iddo Wharf, and Nigerian railway. Interior is lined with maroon cloth with paper Westley Richards label, and contains 2-pc wooden cleaning rod, as well as mops and brushes. CONDITION: Excellent, as refinished. Bbls retain nearly all of a well done quality re-black, engraving remains clear. Action and lockplates retain nearly all of nicely colored re-hardening over some minor pinprick pitting. Color is silvering slightly on fences. Trigger plate, trigger guard and top lever retain most of their re-blue. Stocks retain most of an old oil finish, checkering judiciously re-cut. Bores are excellent. Chambers lengthened. Action is tight. Bbls are very slightly off face. Ejectors are in time. Left trigger pull is quite heavy. Case leather is very dark, and oil soaked. Old replacement straps are good. Handle is quite tired and beginning to detach. Leather hinge is good. Interior cloth shows numerous stains and abrasions from contact with gun. Label is foxed. Some interior partitions are loose. 4-42293 MGM52 (3,000-5,000)

*WESTLEY RICHARDS SINGLE BARREL TRAP GUN. SN T6745. Cal. 12 Ga. 2-3/4″ Chamber. 34″ Chopper lump barrel with raised flat matted ventilated rib with ivory front and mid beads, and doll’s head extension, is engraved “Westley Richards & Co. London.” on left side. Breech end of bbl has four 1″ pyramids of shaded scroll. Bottom of bbl has Birmingham nitro proofs for 2-3/4″ chamber, SN, and initials “H.L”. There are two loops for attaching forend for extra strength. Robust boxlock action has pivoting bolt third fastener and no safety. Action is engraved at about 70% coverage of nicely cut large shaded open scroll with “Westley Richards & Co.” in serpentine ribands with scroll terminations on either side. Trigger guard has matching scroll on bow, and SN on grip. Nicely marbled and figured Circassian walnut full pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over Pachmayr trap pad and 1-1/16″ wood extension. Stock features drop points, horn grip cap, vacant silver oval, and 20 LPI point pattern checkering with mullered borders. 12″ Long full forend has Deeley release with rather plain wood and matching checkering. Bore diameter: .746. Bore restriction: .046. Wall thickness: .040. Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Weight: 8 lbs. 1.6 oz, LOP 14-1/2″. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains 50-60% of what appears to be original blue, a bit thin, and silvering on high edges and at muzzle. Action retains 20 – 35% original case color, fading to silver on high points. Floor plate, trigger guard, and top lever retain 30 – 50% original bright blue with areas of flaking and silvering from use. Screw heads show considerable use and polishing. Stocks retain what appears to be original finish with extra oil rubbed in over the years. Checkering is dirty, somewhat worn, and needs a good cleaning. Wood extension matches fairly well, but could be better with some work. There is a repaired crack at bottom sides of forend near iron. Front loop shows some reworking to tighten forend, which is slightly loose. Action is tight. Bbl is on face. Ejector works. Bore is bright and shiny, with one area where dent has been removed 7″ from muzzle. There are two spots of slight frosting toward breech. A solid gun that just needs a bit of TLC. 8-87647 (3,000-5,000)

*W. J. JEFFERY & CO. BOXLOCK EJECTOR 2″ LIGHT GAME GUN. SN 39660. (ca 1950) Cal. 12 ga. 2″ Chambers. 26″ Dovetailed steel bbls are engraved with “W. J. Jeffery” and Golden Square address on tops. Narrow “Churchill” rib is inlaid in gold “For 2 inch case only”. Bottom of bbl flats are stamped with Birmingham nitro proofs for 2″ chambers and 1-1/8 oz of shot. Scallop-backed boxlock action features automatic safety and double triggers. Action is engraved with 60% coverage English scroll, with “W. J. Jeffery & Co. Ltd.” in ribands on each side. Scroll engraved trigger guard has SN at grip. Nicely marbled European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-7/8″ over Silvers-type buttplate and 7/8″ wood extension (13″ over original wood). Splinter ejector forend has Anson release. Bore diameter: left -.734, right -.734. Bore restrictions: left -.006, right -.002. Wall thickness: left -.024, right -.019. Drop at heel: 2-9/16″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 5 lbs. 8 oz. LOP 14-7/8″. CONDITION: Fine, as refinished. Bbls retain 60% of older re-blue, silvered at muzzles, and thinning overall. Action retains 60 – 70% of an older case hardened re-color, engraving slightly washed. Stocks retain most of an old oil re-finish over numerous marks and minor dents. Checkering has been re-cut. Bores are very fine, with light frosting. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are in time. This lightweight fast handling gun was obviously someones long time favorite, as it shows many years of use and continued maintenance. Two inch guns by all makers are relatively scarce and sought after. 4-42309 MGM33 (2,000-3,000)

*28 GAUGE W & C SCOTT CHATSWORTH BOXLOCK EJECTOR GAME GUN WITH CASE. SN 146594. Cal. 28 ga. This nicely appointed top of the line boxlock gun has 25″ dovetailed bbls with swamped game rib, and is marked “W & C Scott Gunmakers” and “Birmingham England” on tops, with 1-1/2″ triangles of medium scroll at breeches. Bbl flats are stamped with Birmingham nitro proofs. Bottom rib and splinter are engraved with importers name and address (Abercrombie & Fitch, Houston, Texas). Case hardened scallop-backed small boxlock action is fitted with non-automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold) and double triggers. Action is engraved with nearly full coverage medium scroll with rose accents. “W & C Scott” is in scrolled ribands on each side. “The Chatsworth” is on blued trigger plate. Single beaded matching trigger guard has SN at grip. Nicely marbled, stump figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-3/4″ over checkered wood butt, and features drop points, diamond hand, 28 LPI point pattern checkering with mullered borders, and hallmarked vacant gold shield on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend with Scott high grade style raised panels to rear, has Anson release. Bore diameter: left -.550, right -.548. Bore restrictions: left -.030, right -.011. Wall thickness: left -.028, right -.032. Drop at heel: 2-3/16″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 5 lbs. 6 oz. LOP 14-3/4″. Makers tan canvas and leather trimmed case is lined with maroon cloth, with gold embossed black leather makers label, and contains 2-pc wood and brass cleaning rod, pair of snap caps, and square oil bottle, as well as a mop and brush. CONDITION: Excellent, essentially as new, with a few very minor marks in wood, and extractor wipe marks at breech face. Case is excellent. These guns have not been made since 1990. Last manufacturers suggested retail price was $14,000.00. 4-42488 MGM226 (7,000-10,000)

*28 GA. W & C SCOTT BOWOOD BOXLOCK EJECTOR GAME GUN AND CASE. SN 146798. Cal. 28 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 26″ Dovetailed bbls with low game rib are engraved “W. & C. Scott Gunmakers.” and “Birmingham. England” on tops. Bbl flats are stamped with Birmingham nitro proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers. Case hardened scallop-backed boxlock action features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold) and double triggers. Action is engraved with approx. 50% coverage scroll. “W. & C. Scott.” is on both sides of action. Blued trigger plate, trigger guard and top lever are also scroll engraved. Floorplate is also engraved “The Bowood”. Trigger guard has SN on tang. Nicely streaked and figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-3/4″ over checkered wood butt. 18 LPI flat top point pattern checkering has double line border. Vacant hallmarked gold oval is on toe line. Splinter ejector forend has Anson release. Bore diameter: left -.550, right -.548. Bore restrictions: left -.022, right -.007. Wall thickness: left -.034, right -.027. Drop at heel: 2-7/16″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 5 lbs. 8 oz. LOP 14-3/4″. Makers tan canvas case with leather trim is lined with maroon cloth with gold embossed black leather makers label. Accessories include square oil bottle, pair of snap caps, 2-pc wooden cleaning rod, assorted mops and brushes, and a can of “W & C Scott Specially Blended Cleaner, Rust Preventative, and Lubricant.” CONDITION: Excellent, near new, showing only a few extractor wipe marks on face of action. Floorplate screws have been turned. Case is excellent. One of the last W & C Scott guns made after the company was taken over by Holland & Holland. They were finished to a higher standard of quality than the run of the mill post war Scott guns. When the company ceased production in 1991 the manufacturers retail price for the Bowood was $12,500.00. Very few 28 bore guns were made. 4-42310 MGM48 (5,000-7,000)

*W & C. SCOTT SIDEPLATED BOXLOCK EJECTOR “TEXAN” WITH CASE. SN 146924. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. This nicely finished, special order, game gun has 28″ dovetailed bbls with raised, matted, solid rib, and are engraved with “W & C. Scott Gunmakers” and “Birmingham, England” on tops. There are 1″ triangles of scroll engraving at breech ends. Bbl flats are stamped with Birmingham nitro proofs. Importers mark “Abercrombie & Fitch Houston Texas” is engraved on rear of bottom rib and splinter. Case hardened, sideplated, boxlock action is nicely filed with beads around fences and bottom of action, and features automatic safety and non-selective single trigger. Action and sideplates are engraved with 70% coverage medium scroll. Blued floorplate is engraved “The Texan” over Longhorn bull’s head. Single beaded small bow trigger guard with SN at grip extends to composition pistol grip cap. Nicely streaked and lightly figured European walnut pistol grip buttstock measures 14-7/8″ over checkered wood butt, and features drop points, 28 LPI cleanly cut point pattern checkering, and hallmarked vacant gold shield on toe line. Matching beavertail ejector forend has Anson release. Bore diameter: left -.728, right -.727. Bore restrictions: left -.040, right -.016. Wall thickness: left -.028, right -.029. Drop at heel: 2-1/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs. 15 oz. LOP 14-7/8″. Makers tan canvas case with leather trim, is lined with purple cloth with gold embossed leather label and contains 2-pc wood and brass cleaning rod with mop, brush, and patches, pair of snap caps, square oil bottle, can of Scott rust preventative, felt bag for action, and 2 keys. CONDITION: Excellent, near new. Bbls retain essentially all of their blue with only one or 2 minor marks. Action is slightly silvered on bottom beads. Stocks have a few minor marks. Bore is excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are in time. Trigger works. Case is excellent with some scuffs and scratches on exterior. Interior cloth shows some marks and compressions from contact with gun. Accessories are excellent. 4-42648 MGM269 (4,000-5,000)

*LIVELY 20 BORE W & C SCOTT MONTE CARLO B SIDELOCK GAME GUN. SN 70650. (ca 1901) Cal. 20 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 27″ Dovetailed steel bbls with high flat matted rib and square crossbolt extension are engraved “Scott’s Improved Bolt” at rear of rib. Tops of bbls are engraved with “W & C Scott & Son.” “THE MONTE CARLO B” and “78 Shaftesbury Avenue. London. England.” Bbl flats are stamped with Birmingham nitro proofs for 7/8 oz shot (2-1/2″ chambers). Case hardened rounded bar sidelock action features non-automatic safety, square crossbolt third fastener, Scott patent gas vents, and double triggers. Action and lockplates are engraved with well executed English scroll, with vignettes of flying pigeons and “W & C Scott & Son” on each lockplate. Scroll engraved trigger guard has SN and Scott castle logo on tang. Nicely veined and lightly figured European walnut semi-pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over solid brown leather-faced pad. Silver oval engraved with gothic initials “J. D. P.” is on toe line. Stock features drop points and point pattern checkering with mullered borders. Matching splinter forend has Scott patent lever release. Bore diameter: left -.620, right -.621. Bore restrictions: left -.012, right -.000. Wall thickness: left -.032, right -.032. Drop at heel: 2-5/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 5 lbs. 8 oz. LOP 14-1/4″. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbls retain nearly all of a lustrous re-black with a few minor abrasions and marks. Action retains a considerable amount of orig case hardening color in protected areas. Lockplates retain 85 – 90% of their color, and are quite vivid. Trigger guard has been re-blued and retains most of that blue. Top lever is silvered. Stocks retain most of an old oil finish with a few minor scuffs and marks. Checkering is re-cut. Bores are excellent, and have been polished and show some slight frosting toward muzzles. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. 4-42305 MGM37 (6,000-10,000)

*CHARLES HELLIS 28 GA. BOXLOCK EJECTOR GAME GUN. SN 3226. (ca. 1926) Cal. 28 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 28″ Dovetailed bbls are engraved “Charles Hellis & Sons 119 Edgware Road. Hyde Park. London. W.” on narrow game rib. Bbl flats are stamped with Birmingham nitro proofs and Birmingham re-proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers. Case hardened boxlock action features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in silver) and double triggers. Action is engraved with well cut English scroll with “C. Hellis & Sons” on each side. Scroll engraved trigger guard has SN at grip. Streaked and lightly figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over brown leather covered pad and 17/32″ figured walnut spacer. Vacant silver oval is on toe line. Point pattern checkering has mullered borders. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. Bore diameter: left -.545, right -.545. Bore restrictions: left -.005, right -.000. Wall thickness: left -.020, right -.034. Drop at heel: 2-3/8″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Weight: 5 lbs. 2 oz. LOP 14-1/2″. CONDITION: Fine. Bbls retain nearly all of a well done satiny re-black. Action has traces of case color in protected areas mostly under fences. Floorplate and top lever have been re-blued with engraving slightly washed, and retain most of that blue, with top lever silvering at thumbpiece. Trigger guard is silver gray. Stocks retain most of an old oil refinish, Checkering has been re-cut with some wear and after re-cut, slightly dirty. Bores are excellent, frosted somewhat toward muzzles. Action is loose, and bbls are off face. Gun in need of a simple re-joint. Ejectors are in time, but left ejector is live. A nice little field gun in need of some attention. 4-42306 MGM36 (4,000-6,000)

*28 GAUGE J. WILKES BOXLOCK GAME GUN. SN 4509. Cal. 28 ga. 2-1/2″ Chambers. 27-3/4″ Dovetailed steel bbls are engraved “J. Wilkes, 1, Lower James St. Golden Square London” on concave game rib. Bbl flats are stamped with Birmingham nitro re-proofs for 2-1/2″ chambers at .950 bar. SN is on bottom of left bbl. Small boxlock action features pivoting bolt and rib extension third fastener, automatic safety (SAFE stamped on inset gold rectangle), and double triggers. Action is engraved with about 50% coverage medium scroll. “J. Wilkes” is in scrolled riband on each side. Trigger guard has SN on tang. Very finely marbled and lightly figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14″ over brown rifle pad. Flat top checkering has mullered borders. Vacant silver oval is on toe line. Matching splinter forend has inset horn tip and Deeley release. Bore diameter: left -.556, right -.556. Bore restrictions: left -.016, right -.000. Wall thickness: left -.024, right -.025. Drop at heel: 1-7/8″, drop at comb: 1-3/16″. Weight: 5 lbs. 6 oz. LOP 14″. CONDITION: Very fine, as partially refinished. Bbls retain nearly all of a good quality re-black, over some fine pitting that did not polish out. Action is pewter gray. Stocks retain most of an old oil finish, worn through in many places. Checkering is re-cut. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. 4-44090 MGM214 (3,500-6,500)

*SCARCE WEBLEY AND SCOTT MODEL 728 BOXLOCK EJECTOR GAME GUN WITH CASE. SN 728097. Cal. 28 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 25″ Dovetailed bbls with low narrow game rib are engraved with W & S name and address along with importers name and address (Service Armament Co.). Bbl flats are stamped with 1971 Birmingham proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers. Bbls are stamped with choke designations 1/4 and 3/4. Loop is stamped “Made in England”. Case hardened boxlock action features automatic safety and double triggers. Action is engraved with about 50% coverage scroll, with “Webley & Scott” stamped on both sides. Blued trigger guard, floorplate and top lever are also scroll engraved. SN is on tang. Nicely veined and beautifully fiddle figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-7/8″ over checkered wood butt. Stock features drop points, large hallmarked vacant gold oval, and 18 LPI point pattern checkering with double line borders. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. Bore diameter: left -.552, right -.550. Bore restrictions: left -.035, right -.010. Wall thickness: left -.025, right -.022. Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 5 lbs. 8 oz. LOP 14-7/8″. Makers green canvas case with tan leather trim is lined with maroon cloth with black leather makers label, and contains square oil bottle, pair of snap caps, and 2-pc wood and brass cleaning rod with brush and mop, as well as cleaning patches, hang tag, and 2 keys. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, with one or 2 minor marks on bbls. Action retains virtually all of its case color and blue. Stocks have a few minor marks. Ejectors are in time. Case shows numerous marks and scuffs on exterior. Straps and handle are fine. Interior cloth shows some marks and compressions along with some moth damage. Accessories are excellent. 4-42549 MGM156 (5,000-7,000)

*WILLIAM EVANS BOXLOCK EJECTOR 20 BORE GAME GUN AND CASE. SN 127938. Cal. 20 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 28″ Dovetailed bbls are engraved “William Evans, 67A St. James’s St., London, S.W.I.” on narrow game rib. Bbl flats are stamped with Birmingham nitro proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers. Scaled down case hardened boxlock action features automatic safety and double triggers. Action is engraved with about 50% coverage of scroll with “William Evans” on each side. Blued floorplate, trigger guard and top lever are also scroll engraved. Evans SN 18184 is on trigger guard tang. Relatively plain European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-5/8″ over grooved wood butt. Flat top point pattern checkering is at 18 LPI, and a vacant silver oval is on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. Bore diameter: left -.613, right -.612. Bore restrictions: left -.016, right -.007. Wall thickness: left -.040, right -.044. Drop at heel: 2-3/8″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 5 lbs. 11 oz. LOP 14-5/8″. Older leather case is lined in red cloth with William Evans trade card as label. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain nearly all their orig blue with 3-4 minor freckles of oxidation toward rear. Action retains 95% orig case color, silvering on fences and bottom edges. Floorplate, trigger guard, and top lever retain nearly all their orig blue, top lever slightly silvered at thumbpiece, trigger guard slightly silvered on edges of bow, and thinning on grip. Stocks retain nearly all their orig finish with a few minor marks. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are in time. Case leather is dark with many marks and scuffs. Left edge of top is missing, right edge is loose. One strap is broken and the other rather tender, as is carrying handle. Interior cloth is good, showing some moth damage, soiling, and areas rubbed through. Partitions are tight, but have been re-worked in non-matching cloth. 4-42311 MGM47 (3,000-5,000)

*WILLIAM CASHMORE 20 GA. BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN RETAILED BY KIRKWOOD BROS. SN 20356. Cal. 20 ga. 2-1/2″ Chambers. This delightful little double has 26″ dovetailed steel bbls marked “William Cashmore. Birmingham. England.” and “Made for Kirkwood Bros Inc. Boston, Mass. U.S.A.” on tops. Checkered concave game rib has crossbolt extension. Bbl flats are stamped with Birmingham nitro proofs for 2-1/2″ chambers. Case hardened boxlock action features automatic safety, crossbolt third fastener, and side clips. Action is engraved with well cut English scroll at about 40% coverage, with “Wm. Cashmore” on each side. Blued steel trigger guard has SN at grip. Nicely streaked and lightly figured dark European walnut semi-pistol grip buttstock measures 14-5/8″ over Silvers-type pad. 22 LPI checkering has mullered borders. Silver shield engraved with initials “R.D.B.” is on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend has Deeley release. Iron is stamped with SN and “English Make”. Bore diameter: left -.615, right -.615. Bore restrictions: left -.013, right -.009. Wall thickness: left -.034, right -.036. Drop at heel: 2-5/8″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 5 lbs. 10 oz. LOP 14-5/8″. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbls retain 80% of what appears to be orig blue, thinning and turning brown. Action retains 30 – 40% orig case color. Floorplate, trigger guard and top lever retain most of their orig fire blue, turning to silver and brown. Stocks appear to have nearly all of an older very light refinish, checkering slightly worn and somewhat dirty. Bores are excellent, with a few very minor dimples toward muzzle of left bbl, and a hint of frosting. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are in time. 4-42307 MGM34 (2,500-3,500)

*JOHN WILKES 20 BORE BOXLOCK GAME GUN. SN 12265. Cal. 20 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 28″ Dovetailed steel bbls are engraved “John. Wilkes. 79 Beak St. Regent St. London.” on narrow game rib. Bbl flats are stamped with Birmingham nitro proofs for 2-1/2″ chambers, and 2001 London reproofs for 2-3/4″ chambers. Case hardened boxlock action features automatic safety (SAFE engraved) and double triggers. Action is engraved with vine and geometric borders with some scroll. “John Wilkes” is in swagged ribands on each side of action. Lightly marbled European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-3/8″ over brown “Decelerator” pad. Stock has vacant silver oval on toe line and 20 LPI flat top point pattern checkering with mullered borders. Matching splinter forend has Anson release. Bore diameter: left -.616, right -.616. Bore restrictions: left -.017, right -.022. Wall thickness: left -.033, right -.023. Drop at heel: 2″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 5 lbs. 12 oz. LOP 14-3/8″. CONDITION: Fine. Bbls retain nearly all of an old re-black, silvered at muzzles and at rear around fences. Action retains traces of case color in protected areas, fairly strong on right side. Floorplate, trigger guard, top lever, and forend iron have been re-blued, and retain nearly all of that blue. Stocks retain most of their orig finish with some oil added to butt when pad was replaced. Checkering is worn and dirty with number of dings and missing diamonds. Bores are excellent, but with some minor pitting towards muzzles. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. 4-42308 MGM35 (2,000-3,000)

*J. BRADDELL BOXLOCK GAME GUN WITH CASE. SN 7319. Cal. 16 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 26″ Dovetailed bbls are engraved “J. Braddell & Son. Belfast” on narrow game rib with third bolt extension. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with 1981 Birmingham nitro proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers and “Sleeved”. Case hardened boxlock action features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold) and double triggers. Action is engraved with 50% coverage well cut English scroll. “J. Braddell & Son” is on both sides of action. Blued floorplate, trigger guard and top lever are also scroll engraved. SN is on trigger guard tang. Nicely streaked European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 15″ over dark brown leather covered pad. Point pattern checkering has 3-line border, and vacant silver oval is on toe line. Splinter forend has metal tip and snap-spring fastener. Bore diameter: left -.669, right -.666. Bore restrictions: left -.004, right -.001. Wall thickness: left -.030, right -.032. Drop at heel: 2-3/8″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Weight: 5 lbs. 8 oz. LOP 15″. What was probably makers leather case, is embossed “W. G. C.” on lid. Interior is lined with dark green cloth with original paper Braddell label, and contains 2-pc wooden cleaning rod and assorted brushes and mops. CONDITION: Excellent, as completely refurbished. Bbls retain virtually all of their lustrous black, most likely done at time of sleeving. Sleeve job is very nicely done with well struck tubes, and well done transition to mono-block. Action retains 90 – 95% correctly colored re-hardening over some scattered light pitting. Edges of fences and bottom of action are slightly silvered. Floorplate, trigger guard and top lever retain nearly all their correct charcoal blue with slight silvering on edges, engraving re-cut. Stocks retain most of an old oil finish, checkering re-cut with slight wear after re-cutting. Leather pad shows some lifted grain and scuffs. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Case leather shows many stains and scuffs, one corner repaired. Older straps are good. Orig handle is getting tired. Newly done interior cloth is excellent. Orig Braddell label is considerably foxed and soiled. Cleaning equipment is good. A well balanced, fast handling little gun. 4-38878 MGM78 (1,000-2,000)

*C. G. BONEHILL BOXLOCK EJECTOR GAME GUN WITH ORIGINAL CASE. SN 4102. Cal. 12 ga. 2-1/2″ Chambers. 28″ Steel bbls are engraved “C. G. Bonehill Maker. Birmingham.” on concave game rib with crossbolt extension. Bbl flats are stamped with 1985 Birmingham nitro re-proofs for 2-1/2″ chambers at .732. Case hardened boxlock action features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), bushed strikers, and Greener crossbolt third fastener. Water table is stamped “Anson & Deeley System”. Action is engraved with about 60% coverage medium scroll. Nicely marbled and figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-3/4″ over black solid pad. Stock features checkered side panels with drop points,18 LPI point pattern checkering with triple line border, and a vacant silver oval on toe line. Matching splinter forend has Anson release. Bore diameter: left -.729, right -.729. Bore restrictions: left -.020, right -.009. Wall thickness: left -.035, right -.027. Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Weight: 6 lbs. 9 oz. LOP 14-3/4″. Original makers leather case has brass corners. Top is embossed with letters “A. W. B.” Interior is lined with burgundy cloth with paper Bonehill label, and contains pair of snap caps, 3-pc brass and ebony cleaning rod, straps for case, original Bonehill hang-tags for gun no. 329, and advertising pamphlet. CONDITION: Fine. Bbls retain nearly all fine quality re-black, probably done at time of proof. Action retains 10 – 20 % orig case hardening color, mostly in protected areas, balance being silver. Floorplate retains most of an old re-blue, engraving somewhat softened. Trigger guard retains 10% of re-blue, engraving slightly washed, especially at grip. Stocks retain nearly all of an old finish, grain slightly open, checkering re-cut. Bores are bright and shiny but with some scattered light pitting. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are in time. Case leather is dark with numerous bumps and marks. Orig straps and handle are good, handle has been reattached. Interior cloth is good with some areas soiled and rubbed through from contact with gun. Partitions are tight. Label is foxed, and has numerous rubs. Accessories are fine. Hang tag and advertisement are oil-soaked. 4-38879 MGM77 (2,000-3,000)

WILLIAM EVANS SCREW GRIP BOXLOCK EJECTOR LIGHT GAME GUN WITH CASE. SN 3267. (1896) Cal. 12 ga. 2-1/2″ Chambers. 30″ Dovetailed steel bbls are engraved “William Evans from Purdey’s 63 Pall Mall St James’s London” on concave game rib with doll’s head extension. No. “1” is inlaid in gold at rear of rib, on top lever, and engraved on forend iron and trigger guard bow. Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 1-1/8 oz of shot. SNs are deeply stamped on bottom of each bbl. Boxlock screw grip action features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), bushed strikers, and double triggers. Action is engraved with over 50% coverage of very nicely cut English scroll highlighting “William Evans. From Purdey’s London” engraved on scrolled ribands on each side. Blued floorplate, trigger guard, and top lever have matching scroll with SN on tang of trigger guard and “Patent” engraved on rotating base of top lever. Dark, nicely streaked European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 15″ over Silvers-type pad. Vacant silver oval is on toe line. Stock is very nicely done with 28 LPI point pattern borderless checkering. Matching slim splinter ejector forend has Anson release. Bore diameter: left -.733, right -.732. Bore restrictions: left -.022, right -.018. Wall thickness: left -.032, right -.029. Drop at heel: 2-1/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs. 4 oz. LOP 15″. Old canvas case with leather trim and brass corners has been stabilized with brown paint. Interior is re-lined with deep burgundy velvet. Original leather label has been salvaged and re-used. CONDITION: Good. Bbls retain nearly all of a pleasing high quality satin re-blue, edges of rib and bbl flat markings considerably washed. Rib engraving has been very nicely picked up. Action is polished bright over some pitting, some fairly deep especially on water table, engraving slightly washed. Stocks retain most of an old refinish, wood slightly below metal, some edges slightly rounded. Checkering has been carefully re-cut. Bores are fine with a few minor pits, and slight frosting. Action is slightly loose, and off face, but tight with forend installed. Right ejector won’t fire. Case is fine. Replaced straps and handle are good. Interior cloth is excellent. Label is a bit tattered, and missing a corner. Action will not fit in case. 4-42292 MGM42 (1,200-1,800)

P. WEBLEY SCREW GRIP BOXLOCK EJECTOR GAME GUN. SN 55821. (1896) Cal. 12 ga. 2-1/2″ Chambers. 30″ Dovetailed fine Damascus bbls show exceptionally fine definition to pattern, and correct color, as done by noted gun re-finisher Oscar Gaddy. Concave game rib with doll’s head and third bite extension is engraved “P. Webley & Son. London. &. Birmingham.” Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 1-1/8 oz of shot. Boxlock action features automatic safety, bushed strikers, and legendary screw grip bolted third fastener. Pivot of top lever is engraved “Webley Patent”. Action is engraved with about 30% coverage of medium scroll. “P. Webley & Son.” is on each side of action. Relatively plain European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 15-1/8″ over checkered wood butt. 18 LPI point pattern checkering has mullered borders. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. Bore diameter: left -731, right -.730. Bore restrictions: left -.017, right -.000. Wall thickness: left -.026, right -.026. Drop at heel: 1-7/8, drop at comb: 1-5/16″. Weight: 6 lbs. 8 oz. LOP 15-1/8″. CONDITION: Excellent, as partially refurbished. Bbls retain nearly all of excellent re-brown, with some minor silvering and spotting. Action is silver gray, and somewhat frosted. Floorplate, trigger guard, and top lever are re-blued, and retain most of that blue. Engraving is considerably washed. Buttstock is a very well done replacement, faithfully copying orig style and shaping. Orig forend wood is good, checkering has been re-cut. Bores are very fine with some very light pitting in front of chambers. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are out of time. 4-38873 MGM68 (2,000-3,000)

FACTORY SHOWROOM DISPLAY OF PROCESS OF MAKING DAMASCUS BARRELS. SN NSN. Mounted on a walnut panel with deeply beaded edge, this 32-1/2″ descriptive piece shows the process of forging and welding Damascus barrels. Starting from 3 stacked rods of inter-laid iron and steel it goes through the process of their being twisted, then welded into a ribbon. This ribbon is then wrapped into a coil. These coils are then welded forming a tube. Butt ends of stacked rods and the finished tube have been browned to show the pattern of the initial stacking of the alternate bands of iron and steel, and the resulting finished pattern in the Damascus tube. Such displays are seen in photographs in many references, but finding an example in the flesh is exceptionally rare. Consignor states that this piece was formerly owned by Oscar Gaddy. CONDITION: Excellent. 4-38711 MGM104 (5,000-8,000)

ULTRALUXE OAK AND ELEPHANT LEATHER CASED 12 BORE MAINTENANCE KIT. SN NSN. Cal. 12 ga. This best quality elephant hide covered oak case was made by legendary UK craftsman, Graham Hawarth of Casecraft Co. It features brass corners and central brass medallion is lined with red velvet and contains an array of brass, ebony, and horn gun cleaning equipment some marked “M. Marsh England”, consisting of 3-pc brass and ebony cleaning rod with handle of horn, horn-handled chamber brush, and pair of turnscrews, elliptical horn striker block, pair of horn-bodied brass snap caps, and 4 brass containers with covers inlaid with horn. Covered compartment with brass knob contains elephant hide wallet with brushes and mops, as well as two keys, one with a tag saying “real leather” and the other saying “Randak Genuine Elephant hide”. Graham Hawarth’s web page states “…nothing that I produce is priced at less than £1200”. His list of discerning clients include Purdey’s, Asprey, and E.J. Churchill. CONDITION: Consignor certifies that the set is physically unused and has been placed on display, after having acquired the set approximately 20 years ago. The unique custom crafted set is believed to be a “one of a kind” commission. 4-42474 MGM204 (750-1,500)

*GOLD INLAID PIOTTI KING EXTRA EELL GAME GUN WITH EXTRA BARRELS AND CASE. SN 8273. (1985) Cal. 20 ga. Bbl set no. 1 has 26″ bbls with 2-3/4″ chambers. Bbl set no. 2 has 28″ bbls with 3″ chambers. Beautifully struck chopper lump bbls with raised flat file cut ribs have nos. 1 or 2 inlaid in gold at breech ends. Bbl flats are stamped with 1985 Italian nitro proofs, SN and Piotti logo. Bottoms of right bbls are engraved “W. L. Moore, Westlake, CA. Mod. King EELL”. Coin finished H & H style full sidelock action features single trigger, bushed strikers, and non-automatic safety. Action is beautifully filed and finished with fine beads and fillets, and is engraved with nicely cut scroll with rose bouquet highlights framing Bulino portrait of German shorthair pointing quail on bottom of action. Gold inlaid dogs and game birds are on each lockplate engraved in the style of Harry Kell. A setter is pointing pheasant in overgrown field on left lockplate, with pointer flushing duo of quail on right. All of these scenes are signed by the engraver “Balneari”. Another signature, “Granetti,” probably the artist responsible for the scrollwork, is on the trigger plate. Small single beaded trigger guard has matching scroll with SN on tang. Top lever has inlaid gold sovereign’s crown. Very nicely streaked and slightly figured European walnut full pistol grip buttstock measures 14-5/8″ over full checkered wood butt. Point pattern grip checkering has line border and is exceptionally fine and nicely cut at over 32 LPI. Large gold oval on toe line is engraved “Donated to Ducks Unlimited by Nan and Frank Pachmayr”. Nicely shaped beavertail forend has Anson release, and inset gold Piotti shield and ribbon device in central uncheckered diamond. Bbl set no. 1: Bore diameter: left -617, right -.620. Bore restrictions: left -.010, right -.006. Wall thickness: left -.036, right -.033. Weight: 6 lbs. 0 oz. Bbl set no. 2: Bore diameter: left -.620, right -.620. Bore restrictions: left -.025, right -.012. Wall thickness: left -.033, right -.032. Drop at heel: 1-7/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs. 1 oz. LOP 14-5/8″. High quality leather case with stitched leather corners is lined with coarse red cloth. Black leather Piotti label is in top. Case has places for both sets of bbls and contains a Piotti marked square oil bottle, pair of gold-plated 20 ga. snap caps, rosewood striker bottle with pair of spare strikers, plastic bag containing spare main springs and wiping cloth. CONDITION: Excellent, essentially as new showing little evidence of having been fired. There are one or two marks on bbl set no. 1 from contact with forend. Coin finish of action shows no darkening. Stock has only one or two very minor marks. All mechanics are crisp. Case leather shows numerous marks and scuffs, straps and handle are good. Interior cloth shows slight soiling and compressions from contact with gun and bbls. Accessories are excellent. 4-38888 MGM73 (17,500-27,500)

Revised: 9/20/2011

CORRECTION: Title Description should read BERTUZZI.

*FINELY CRAFTED BERTUZZI VENERE SIDELOCK EJECTOR SINGLE TRIGGER ENGRAVED BY M. TERZI WITH CASE. SN 6109. (2005) Cal. 16 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 28″ Chopper lump bbls with matted game rib are engraved “Armi Bertuzzi Italy” on top rear of left bbl. Bbl flats are stamped with SN, “Armi Bertuzzi” and Italian proofs. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with choke information, chamber length, and importer “Daniel Systo 314 Locust Hill Road Guilford, VT USA”. Coin finished full sidelock action features non-automatic safety (S inlaid in gold), rounded lockplates, nicely filed fillets and beads, and non-selective single trigger. Single beaded trigger guard has SN engraved on long tang. Action is engraved with very finely executed pleasing mixture of plain surfaces, relief vine scroll, and ovals of relief shaded scroll, interspersed with extremely small standard scroll with geometric and star highlights. This interesting and striking treatment frames very well cut portraits of dogs with game; a Brittany retrieving a woodcock is on bottom of action, a springer spaniel flushing trio of chukar on left lockplate, and pair of setters flushing pair of quail on right. These portraits are extremely well done, and the work of “M. Terzi” whose signature appears on trigger plate. Very striking, nicely marbled, and full figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-7/8″ over full checkered butt. Stock features drop points and 36 LPI point pattern checkering with line borders. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. Bore diameter: left -.667, right -.669. Bore restrictions: left -.008, right -.004. Wall thickness: left -.030, right -.032. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-5/16″. Weight: 6 lbs. 0 oz. LOP 14-7/8″. Very fine brown leather Nizzoli case has brass corners and is lined with maroon cloth with stitched-in brown leather Bertuzzi label. Accessories include 2-pc cocobolo cleaning rod, pair of gold-plated snap caps and oil bottle, and pair of standard nickel-plated snap caps in one covered compartment. Another compartment contains cleaning mops and Pro-shot combination snap caps and chamber mops. Tweed cloth covers for action and bbl are included. CONDITION: Excellent, near new. Metal retains nearly all of its finish with small area of darkening of coin finish at top rear of right lockplate. Minuscule incipient crack is behind right lockplate. Buttstock has 3 or 4 very minor marks. Bores are excellent. Ejectors are in time. Trigger works. Case and accessories are excellent, near new. Replacement cost of this gun today would be well in excess of $50,000.00 with a 2 – 4 year wait; that is if the Bertuzzi Brothers were still taking orders. 4-40344 MGM27 (25,000-35,000)

*SUPERB PIOTTI KING NUMBER 1. SN 9545. (1999) Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 28″ Chopper lump bbls with matted game rib, are engraved “F.lli Piotti Italy” on rear of left bbl. Bbl flats are stamped with Piotti logo, Italian nitro proofs, and SN. Bottoms of bbls are marked “W. L. Moore, Westlake, CA., Mod. King”. Nicely filed H & H type coin finished sidelock action features non-automatic safety (S in gold), double triggers, and raised arrow head tumbler end cocking indicators. Action and lockplates are engraved with well cut H & H inspired large shaded scroll with acanthus highlights. “Flli Piotti” is in acanthus device on each lockplate. Engraver’s signature, “J. Granetti”, is on trigger plate. Nicely marbled stump figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/8″ over full checkered butt. Stock features diamond hand, and nicely cut 32 LPI point pattern checkering with line border. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. Bore diameter: left -.729, right -.729. Bore restrictions: left -.010, right -.004. Wall thickness: left -.030, right -.031. Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 6 lbs. 12 oz. LOP 14-1/8″. CONDITION: Excellent, showing very little use. Bbls are silvered slightly at muzzles, with a few other scuffs and marks. Coin finish of action shows no darkening. Stocks show very few light handling marks. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are in time. A well made Italian game gun. 4-40345 MGM28 (10,000-20,000)

*BONSI ENGRAVED ABBIATICO AND SALVINELLI ARIES MODEL OVER-UNDER GAME GUN WITH CASE. SN 1228. Cal. 20 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 29″ Demi-block barrels are engraved “Famars – Italy” on left side of top bbl which is fitted with flat, narrow, matted solid rib. Bottom of bottom bbl is stamped with 2000 Italian proofs, SN, “A & S”, and importers mark, “BSA NY MILLBROOK”. Perfectly scaled, beautifully filed coin finished pinless sidelock action features automatic safety and single non-selective trigger. Action is engraved with exceptionally well cut semi-relief shaded scrolled acanthus with floral bouquet highlights, as background for Bulino vignettes of game birds; large flock of ducks, 3 drakes in foreground flying over marsh on left; trio of quail on right; and exceptionally well rendered woodcock flitting through birches on bottom. “Famars” is on banner at bottom of action. Engravers signature “D. Bonsi” appears at lower left of woodcock scene. Single beaded small bow trigger guard is also relief-scroll engraved with flushing woodcock at top of bow. Strikingly marbled, and lightly figured European walnut semi-pistol grip buttstock measures 14-7/8″ over 90% checkered wood butt. Vacant gold oval is on toe line, and grip checkering is at about 32 LPI with double border. Matching one piece forend has Anson type release. Bore diameter: top -.620, bottom -.620. Bore restrictions: top -.016, bottom -.007. Wall thickness: top -.036, bottom -.038. Drop at heel: 2-5/16″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 6 lbs. 10 oz. LOP 14-7/8″. Makers leather motor case with stitched leather corners is lined with burgundy cloth with Famars paper label and case makers medallion on lid (Emmebi). Case contains two keys. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain nearly all of their orig blue with a few very minor marks, mostly on bottom of bottom bbl. Action retains nearly all of its coin finish with some scattered areas of some slight darkening mostly under top lever. Stocks retain nearly all of their superb hand rubbed oil finish with a few marks mostly near toe of buttstock. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are very slightly out of time. Single trigger works. Case is excellent with a few minor rubs mostly on corners. This esteemed firm produces some of the finest guns made in the world today, with approximately 100 guns produced each year. 4-42627 MGM209 (17,500-27,500)

*EARLY FAMARS PIGEON GUN WITH EXTRA BARRELS AND CASE. SN 27980. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 28-1/2″ and 29-1/4″ Barrels. This fine gun by Abbiatico & Salvinelli (FAMARS) was produced in 1971 before their new SN range was adopted. Each bbl set is of mono-block construction and feature raised ventilated ribs, ventilated mid-ribs, and scroll engraving on mono-block. Left side of top bbl is engraved “P. Constantine Artemis 12 GA”. Right side is engraved “Katsenes & Cie Los Angeles” (importer). Bottoms of mono-blocks are stamped with early A & S logo and 1969 Italian nitro proofs. Bore restrictions are engraved in electric pencil on each set. Each set also has “I” or “II” inlaid in gold at breech end of rib. Coin finished sideplated boxlock action features selective single trigger with safety button selector, “SAFE”, “O” and “U” inlaid in gold, and pierced mythological beast on top lever thumbpiece. Action and sideplates are engraved with well cut small scroll framing oval vignettes of gold inlaid game; a pair of flying pheasants on left and pigeons on right. Borders of action and lockplates are outlined in gold wire. Olympic rings are inlaid in gold on bottom of action. Blued, double beaded trigger guard is also scroll engraved with “H” gold inlaid on bow and SN on tang. Engravers signature “Galeazzi” is on trigger plate. Nicely figured and marbled European walnut full capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over black leather covered pad. There is a vacant gold oval on toe line, carved drop points behind sideplates, and meticulously executed 36 LPI checkering with line border. Matching one piece forend has Deeley release and FAMARS gold inlet crest in uncheckered forward diamond, lettering has been removed. BBL set I is 29-1/4″: Bore diameter: top -.724, bottom -.724. Bore restrictions: top -.036, bottom -.019. Wall thickness: top -.027, bottom -.029. Drop at heel: 1-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-1/16″. Weight: 8 lbs. 6 oz. LOP 14-1/4″. BBL set II is 28-1/2″: Bore diameter: top -.724, bottom -.724. Bore restrictions: top -.002, bottom -.002. Wall thickness: top -.032, bottom -.030. Drop at heel: 1-5/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/16″. Weight: 8 lbs. 6 oz. LOP 14-1/4″. Reddish brown leather case with stitched leather corners is lined with green cloth with FAMARS logo printed on lid, lettering has been removed. PROVENANCE: Email from A & S confirming date of manufacture and retailer. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain 96% orig blue, silvering on high edges. Transition from action to rib is blue brown on both sets of bbls. Action retains most of its orig coin finish, and remains bright. Stocks retain nearly all their orig finish with a few minor nicks and marks. A fairly heavy dent is on top left side of forend. Checkering has darkened somewhat from handling and use, but shows little wear. Bores are excellent, bright and shiny. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are very slightly out of time. Trigger works. Case leather is very fine with a few minor scuffs and marks. Interior cloth shows some abrasion from contact with gun and bbls, and some slight soiling. 4-38720 MGM116 (7,500-12,500)

*FABBRI SIDELOCK OVER-UNDER PIGEON GUN. SN E455. Cal. 12 ga. 3″ Chambers. 31″ Demi-bloc bbls with broad, finely matted, ventilated rib are engraved “Armi – Fabbri – Brescia – Italy -” and “- Bohler – Super – Blitz – Steel.” on top bbl on either side of rib. Bbl flat is stamped with 1972 Italian nitro proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers. Case hardened over-under full sidelock action is also proofed. Water table is stamped “Tipo Piccione”, “I Fabbri”, and with SN. Action features no safety (button locked), single non-selective trigger, and vented breech face. Action and lockplates are engraved with very well cut fine scroll with rose bouquet highlights. “Fabbri Brescia” is on bottom of action, and engravers signature “E. Iora” is on trigger plate. Small, blued, scroll engraved trigger guard has SN at grip. Nicely streaked and slightly figured European walnut full extreme pistol grip buttstock measures 15″ over black open-sided Fabbri pad. 32 LPI point pattern checkering at grip has line border. Initials “G. G.” are inlaid in gold near toe. Nicely shaped one piece matching ejector forend has Deeley type release, and a gold pigeon is inlaid near bottom of iron. Bore diameter: top -.724, bottom -.724. Bore restrictions: top -.035, bottom -.032. Wall thickness: top -.033, bottom -.030. Drop at heel: 1-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 7 lbs. 13 oz. LOP 15″. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain nearly all of what appears to be their orig matte brown. Action retains 90 – 95% orig case hardening color, silvered on edges and on beads. Trigger guard and top lever retain nearly all of their orig blue, thumbpiece silvered. Stocks retain most of their orig varnish which has crazed considerably, with a number of marks, some fairly deep. One of the gold “G”‘s is missing from inlay at toe. Bores are very fine, slightly frosted toward breech. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are slightly out of time. Trigger works. Ivo Fabbri is considered by many to make the finest guns in the world. He is highly regarded by world class pigeon shooters, and these early guns are the ones upon which he built his reputation. 4-42607 MGM213 (15,000-22,500)

*SMALL BORE BATTISTA RIZZINI S792 EMEL THREE BARREL SET WITH CASE. SN 19216. Cal. .20 ga (3″ Chambers) .28 ga (2-3/4″ Chambers) and .410 ga. (3″ Chambers). 27-1/2″ Mono-bloc bbls with narrow matted ventilated ribs are engraved “Rizzini Marcheno Italy” and stamped “William Larkin Moore & Co.” on either side of rib. Bottom bbl is stamped with 1994 Italian nitro proofs, and engraved with SN. Very finely polished, coin finished sideplated boxlock action features single selective trigger with selector incorporated in non-automatic safety button, and pierced top lever. Action is engraved with exceptionally well cut small scroll framing oval Bulino vignettes of game birds; partridge on left lockplate , snipe on right, with woodcock flushing through alders on bottom. This well done work is signed by the engraver (C. Cremini) on trigger plate. Striking, light colored, dark marbled, slightly figured European walnut semi-pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/8″ over checkered wood butt. 24 LPI checkering has line border. Each bbl set is fitted with its own matching one piece forend with sliding bolt release. 20 ga BBLS: Bore diameter: top -.616, bottom -.617. Bore restrictions: top -.006, bottom -.004. Wall thickness: top -.032, bottom -.034. Drop at heel: 2-1/8″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 6 lbs. 4 oz. LOP 14-1/8″. 28 ga BBLS: Bore diameter: top -.547, bottom -.547. Bore restrictions: top -.030, bottom -.010. Wall thickness: top -.038, bottom -.035. Weight: 6 lbs. 3 oz. LOP 14-1/8″. 410 BBLS: Bore diameter at muzzles: top -.394, bottom -.402. Wall thickness: top -.045, bottom -.046. Weight: 6 lbs. 6 oz. LOP 14-1/8″. Leather makers case with stitched leather corners, lined with burgundy cloth with leather makers label on lid is Semi-French fitted for action and all three sets of bbls. Case contains 3 sets of snap caps, one for each gauge, Rizzini marked action bag, and instructions for setting combination lock. CONDITION: Essentially as new. Coin finish of action has some small areas of darkening. Wood has some very minor marks. Case is excellent, leather slightly darkened on one side. This custom made shotgun has a suggested retail price of over $15,000.00 with ONE set of bbls. 4-42537 MGM234 (6,000-9,000)

*RIZZINI AND TORCOLI ENGRAVED I. A. B. BOXLOCK OVER-UNDER GAME GUN. SN 16534. Cal. 20 ga. 3″ Chambers. 27″ Mono-block bbls with matted ventilated rib, are marked with makers name, steel information, and 1985 Italian nitro proofs. Importers mark “Thad Scott Fine Guns Mississippi” is on bottom bbl. Case hardened boxlock action is nicely filed, and features non-automatic safety and single trigger. Action is engraved by two well known Italian engravers; with very well cut semi relief large flowing open scrolled acanthus by noted engraver Aldo Rizzini, whose signature appears on trigger guard. This fine work is background for Bulino vignettes of game on side panels engraved by Menrico Torcoli. A pair of quail flying through pine meadow is on left side; One perched/ one flying ruffed grouse in open brushland on right. Portrait of gun dog is on bottom of action. Engravers signature “Memi” is on left side panel. Case hardened beaded trigger guard has matching scroll and SN on tang. Dark lightly streaked and somewhat figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over fully checkered wood butt. 32 LPI point pattern checkering has line border. One piece matching forend has Deeley type release. Bore diameter: top -.621, bottom -.621. Bore restrictions: top -.027, bottom -.007. Wall thickness: top -.033, bottom -.038. Drop at heel: 2″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 6 lbs. 2 oz. LOP 14-1/2″. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain nearly all their orig black. Case hardened parts show only the slightest silvering on high edges. Trigger guard is considerably silvered at grip. It appears the action has been varnished and this varnish slightly obscures the fine Bulino engraving and should be removed. Stocks retain nearly all of their finish with a few minor marks. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Trigger and ejectors work. 4-38864 MGM67 (3,000-5,000)

Revised: 9/8/2011

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Gun is engraved by Beretta master A. Baglioni.

*EARLY BERETTA S 3 SIDELOCK EJECTOR OVER-UNDER GAME GUN. SN 6159. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 30″ Mono-block bbls on this classic early Beretta OU, are engraved “Abercrombie & Fitch Co. New York” and “Made in Italy” on left side of bbl, and “U. S. Agents” on right side of flat matted solid rib. Bottom bbl is stamped with 1947 Italian nitro proofs. Left sides of bbls stamped with further proofs and choke information. Coin finished classic OU action with double bite crossbolt bolting features non-automatic safety, raised rib tumbler end cocking indicators, and double triggers. Action is engraved with 80% coverage of nicely cut shaded scroll with floral and vine highlights. Engravers initials “AB” are on trigger plate. (Consignor states name is A. Baglioni.) Bottom of action is marked “Patented Beretta”. Blued trigger guard and top lever are engraved to match. SN is at grip. Light colored, nicely marbled, and slightly fiddle figured European walnut semi-pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/8″ over white line pad and features standard point pattern checkering with double line border, and a vacant silver oval on toe line. Matching one piece forend has small Deeley type release. Bore diameter: top -.722, bottom -.725. Bore restrictions: top -.036, bottom -.035. Wall thickness: top -.038, bottom -.032. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 7 lbs. 8 oz. LOP 14-3/8″. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain nearly all of a fine quality re-blue, engraving slightly softened. Action and sideplates retain nearly all of their orig coin finish. Top lever is silvered at thumbpiece, and trigger guard at grip. Stocks retain most of their orig finish with many small marks, and worn through in some areas, especially forend, from carrying. Bores are excellent. Action is loose, and bbls are off face, requiring some attention. Ejectors are in time. 4-42499 MGM245 (4,000-6,000)

*BERETTA SO 4 COMPETITION MODEL. SN C09883B. Cal. 12 ga. 29-1/2″ Mono-bloc bbls with matted, ventilated rib, have been ported and threaded for thin wall choke tubes and backbored. They are engraved with “P. Beretta – Italy” on left side of top bbl. Bottom bbl is marked “Bohler Antinit Steel” and mono-bloc is stamped with 1983 Italian nitro proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers. Coin finished action with non-automatic safety and non-selective single trigger is engraved with about 20% coverage well cut scroll. “P. Beretta” is on each lockplate, and on bottom of action. Pierced top lever has gold inlaid crown. “S.O. 4” is engraved at grip. “Trap” is inlaid in gold on trigger guard bow. Nicely marbled and figured European walnut full pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/8″ over open-sided red pad, and features 28 LPI point pattern checkering with line border, right hand palm swell, and round Olympic medallion in top of pistol grip marked “Monaco, Montreal, Mosca”. Matching one piece forend has Deeley type release. Accompanied by factory ABS luggage case replete with 3pc wood cleaning rod, 4 wood handled turnscrews, 2-SKT and 1-Full Carlson brand “Tru-choke” tubes. Bore diameter: top -.725 SC, bottom -.724 SC. Wall thickness: top -.038, bottom -.037. Drop at heel: 1-5/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/4″. Weight: 8 lbs. 0 oz. LOP 14-3/8″. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain nearly all of their factory finish. Muzzle of bottom bbl is dimpled. Action retains essentially all of its coin finish. Stocks retain nearly all their original varnish with a few minor nicks. 4-42642 MGM275 (4,500-6,500)

*P. BERETTA 687 EL “GOLD PIGEON”. SN L30699B. Cal. .410 ga. 3″ Chambers. 26-3/8″ Mono-bloc bbls stamped with normal P. Beretta nomenclature and warning, are fitted with narrow, matted, ventilated rib. Coin finished, sideplated, boxlock action features single selective trigger with selector in automatic safety button. Action is engraved with medium scroll, and with gold inlays of dogs and game; setter and duck on left, pointer and grouse on right, flushing pheasant on bottom. Nicely mottled, stump figured walnut pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/4″ over ribbed wood buttplate, featuring standard point pattern checkering and vacant hallmarked gold oval on toe line. Matching one piece forend has Deeley type release. Bore restrictions: Screw chokes. Wall thickness: top -.042, bottom -.042. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-5/16″. Weight: 6 lbs. 6 oz. LOP 14-3/4″. CONDITION: Excellent, with a number of minor marks on bbl and rib about 4″ back from muzzle on left side, otherwise, nearly new, with a few minor marks in wood. Ejectors are in time. Trigger works. 4-42643 MGM272 (2,500-3,000)

*ORVIS UPLANDER OVER-UNDER SINGLE TRIGGER EJECTOR GAME GUN. SN F69959B. Cal. 12 ga. 3″ Chambers. 26″ Ventilated rib bbls. Specially made for Orvis by P. Beretta, this model has special matte black bbls and receiver, and is fitted with XXX American walnut straight grip stock with leather covered pad. Barrel and action are stamped with typical Beretta markings and Italian proofs for 1990. “Orvis Uplander” is on upper left side of mono-block. “Orvis Manchester, VT. U. S. A.” and “Uplander” are on bottom of action. Gold-plated selective trigger has typical Beretta selector/ safety on top tang. 22 LPI point pattern checkering has double line border. Vacant silver oval is on toe line. Matching one piece small forend has Beretta Deeley type release. Bore diameter: top -.726, bottom -.725. Bore restrictions: Interchangeable chokes. Wall thickness: top -.040, bottom -.036. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 7 lbs. 1 oz. LOP 15-1/4″. CONDITION: Excellent, near new with only a few minor marks in metal finish. Thumbpiece and safety are very slightly silvered. Stocks are excellent, with one or two very minor marks, barely noticeable. Ejectors and trigger work. 4-38865 MGM65 (2,000-3,000)

*F. A. I. R. MODEL 600 OVER-UNDER .410 SPECIALLY IMPORTED BY NEW ENGLAND ARMS. SN 124969. Cal. .410 ga. 3″ Chambers. 27″ Mono-bloc bbls are stamped “New England Arms Kittery Pt. ME.” and with Italian nitro proofs. Case hardened, sideplated, boxlock action features single selective trigger with selector in automatic safety button, and pierced top lever. Action has laser scroll engraving with inlaid gold vignettes of dogs and game; pointer and pheasants on left, trio of grouse and woodcock on right, retriever with pheasant on bottom, flushing woodcock on trigger guard bow, and crown on top lever. Streaked European walnut semi-pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over checkered buttplate. Matching Schnabeled forend has Anson type release. Bore diameter at muzzles: left -.391, right -.400. Wall thickness: left -.050, right -.049. Drop at heel: 2-3/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs. 11 oz. LOP 14-1/2″. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, with one or 2 minor marks in wood and metal. Ejectors are in time. Trigger works. 4-42644 MGM270 (2,500-3,000)

*UNUSUAL COSMI STANDARD MODEL SEMI-AUTOMATIC SHOTGUN WITH CASE. SN 0436. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 25″ Ventilated rib bbl is fitted with Briley thin wall choke tubes, and is stamped “Acciaio Boehler (Star logo) Antinet” on top left rear. Blued receiver is stamped “Fucile Cosmi – Brevettato – Torrette” “Di” “Ancona Italia”. Lower receiver group is of polished steel. Action opens with thumb lever to reveal magazine which loads into butt, and beautifully finished and polished internal parts. Nicely streaked European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14″ over black “Kick-eez” pad. Point pattern checkering is at about 22 LPI. Unusual molded and checkered long forend has matching checkering and unusual longitudinal grooves. Sling swivels are mounted on takedown screw of forend, and on toe line of buttstock. Bore diameter: .729. Wall thickness: .060. Drop at heel: 2-1/8″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 8 lbs. 0 oz. LOP 14″. Brown leatherite trunk case is lined with fuzzy brown cloth and contains 2 spare recoil springs, 3 Briley choke tubes, and removal wrench. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl retains most of its orig blue with numerous minor marks and scratches, silvered at muzzle, and at sharp edges of rib. Top receiver retains all of its orig blue with a few minor marks. Bottom receiver is all bright polish with a few small areas showing evidence of cleaning. Trigger plate retains nearly all of its case color. Trigger guard and tang retain nearly all their blue, but edges of bow are slightly silvered. Top lever is considerably silvered at thumbpiece. Stocks appear to be re-finished with a sprayed on shellac which is quite grainy. Bore is excellent. Case is very fine, as is its interior. 4-40350 MGM26 (5,000-8,000)

*UNUSUAL VEDETT “ELECTRIQUE” ELECTRICALLY OPERATED LIGHT GAME GUN. SN 6000. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 27-3/4″ Dovetailed bbls with matted game rib are stamped with French triple proof marks for 2-3/4″ chambers. Reportedly imported by Abercrombie and Fitch, this unusual and high quality gun has what looks to be a normal boxlock action. It actually has a patented electronically cocking and firing mechanism, powered by battery pack which is installed under buttplate (missing in this particular example). Case hardened action has reinforcing bolsters, and fences are engraved with relief lightning bolts. A Vedett Brevette medallion is inset at pivot of top lever. On/ off switch is mounted at grip, and acts as safety. Light colored slightly streaked and figured French walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14″ over ribbed horn buttplate, held in place by two large blued steel screws with large slots, so a coin could be used as screw driver when accessing battery compartment. Matching splinter forend has Anson release. Bore diameter: left -.725, right -.725. Bore restrictions: left -.015, right -.007. Wall thickness: left -.024, right -.020. Drop at heel: 1-7/8″, drop at comb: 1″. Weight: 5 lbs.15 oz. LOP 14″. CONDITION: Excellent, appears to have had very little use. Bbls retain 98% orig black. Action retains nearly all of its orig case hardening color, silvered on high edges of fences, and on tang. Trigger guard and top lever retain nearly all of their orig bright blue with slight silvering. Screws show use. Stocks retain most of their orig finish with numerous minor marks. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Without the battery, it is unknown whether or not the gun can be fired. 4-38871 MGM66 (1,000-2,000)

*ARRIZABALAGA “HEAVY SCROLL” SIDELOCK EJECTOR GAME GUN WITH CASE. SN 46-03-003-97. Cal. 20 ga. 3″ Chambers. 28-3/8″ Chopper lump bbls with raised flat matted rib are engraved “Pedro Arrizabalaga, Eibar – Spain” on top of right bbl. Bbl flats are stamped with Spanish nitro proofs. Bbls are stamped with choke information and importers name and address (Hi – Grade Imports). Bbls are fitted with H & H type self-opening assist spring. Coin finished full sidelock action features non-automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), bushed strikers, gold band tumbler end cocking indicators, and single non-selective trigger. Action and lockplates are engraved with nearly full coverage dramatic, well cut, deeply shaded, large flowing scroll with acanthus highlights. The Arrizabalaga name is on both lockplates, and bottom of action, which is also engraved “Eibar”. Matching single beaded trigger guard has SN relief inlaid in gold on tang. Nicely marbled and well figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-3/8″ over checkered wood butt. Stock features drop points, 28 LPI point pattern checkering with double line border and vacant silver oval. Matching semi-beavertail ejector forend has Anson release. Bore diameter: left -.618, right -.618. Bore restrictions: left -.011, right -.003. Wall thickness: left -.028, right -.030. Drop at heel: 2-3/16″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs. 6 oz. LOP 14-3/8″. Leather case with leather corners is lined with green felt, and has black leather makers label. Case contains pair of snap caps, leather key minder with 2 keys, and plastic container with pair of strikers. CONDITION: Excellent, essentially as new. There are some marks on bbl from contact with forend, and one or 2 very minor marks in buttstock. Case and accessories are excellent. Label is detached. 4-42606 MGM157 (8,000-12,000)

*A Y A MODEL 37 SUPER SIDELOCK EJECTOR OVER-UNDER GAME GUN. SN 266986. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4” Chambers. This high quality, nicely finished gun represents the top of the line as provided by this long time Spanish maker. 28” Demi-bloc bbls with narrow, flat, matted, ventilated rib, are engraved “Fca. Aguirra y Aranzabal” and “Eibar – Espana” on left, and “Canones “Cromo – Niquel”” and “Ballota” on right of top bbl. Bbl flats are stamped with Spanish nitro proofs, AYA logo, and SN. Nicely filed coin finished double Kirston action features automatic safety, single selective trigger with selector button in front of trigger, and hand detachable H & H style back action removable sidelocks with hinged takedown pin. Lock internals are gold-plated. Action is engraved with well cut large scroll with some shading, and floral highlights. Lockplates are engraved with semi-relief game scenes. Flock of rising ducks in marsh is on left, with a group of pheasants in open woodland on right. A Y A name is on each side and bottom of action. Blued trigger guard and top lever are also scroll engraved, with SN in relief at grip. Dark, nicely streaked European walnut semi-pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/8” over checkered butt, and features chin-strip transition to pistol grip, and 24 LPI point pattern checkering with line border. Matching 3-pc ejector forend has Deeley type release. Bore diameter: top -.724, bottom -.724. Bore restrictions: top -.047, bottom -.018. Wall thickness: top -.032, bottom -.030. Drop at heel: 2-1/4”, drop at comb: 1-1/2”. Weight: 7 lbs. 8 oz. LOP 14-3/8”. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, showing only a few very minor handling marks. Gun appears to have been stored a long time, and is in need of having congealed oil cleaned. Bores are excellent. Ejectors are in time. Trigger works. 4-44144 MGM145 (7,500-9,500)

*FRANCOTTE NO. 20 QUALITY SIDEPLATED BOXLOCK EJECTOR GAME GUN. SN 81889. Cal. 16 ga. 2-9/16″ Chambers. 28″ Dovetailed steel bbls are engraved “Von Lengerke & Detmold U. S. Agents New – York” on either side of raised matted game rib. Bbl flats are stamped with Belgian nitro proofs, “2-9/16”, A F crowned logo, and “Francotte Choke Bore”. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with choke information and SN. Case hardened sideplated boxlock action features automatic safety (S inlaid in gold), Greener crossbolt third fastener, side clips, and double triggers. Action is engraved with about 90% coverage simple scroll. “A. Francotte Maker & Patentee Leige Belgium” is along bottom of each lockplate. Fences are very finely engraved with semi-relief acanthus scroll with strapwork highlights. Very finely figured and lightly streaked European walnut semi-pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over ribbed horn buttplate. Point pattern checkering has mullered borders. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson type release. Bore diameter: left -.670, right -.670. Bore restrictions: left -.020, right -.012. Wall thickness: left -.030, right -.027. Drop at heel: 2-7/16″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 5 lbs. 12 oz. LOP 14-1/4″. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain nearly all of an older shiny re-black, with numerous minor marks. Action and sideplates retain 60 – 70% orig case hardening color, vivid where protected, silvered in areas of normal wear. Trigger guard and top lever retain most of their orig blue. Buttstock retains what appears to be its orig shiny oil finish, worn through at high edges and comb. Forend is dull all over. Bores are excellent with just a hint of frosting toward breech of right bbl. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are in time. Wood at top horns of buttstock is considerably away from action, also at top rear of left sideplate. A solid, fast handling gun. 4-42409 MGM211 (3,000-5,000)

*FRANCOTTE 15 QUALITY BOXLOCK EJECTOR GAME GUN. SN 33219. Cal. 16 ga. 2-5/8″ Chambers. 26″ Dovetailed Siemens Martin steel bbls with engine turned game rib and crossbolt extension are engraved “Von Lengerke & Detmold” and “U. S. Agents, New-York” on tops. Bbl flats have Belgian black powder proofs with AF crowned logos, and are marked “Francotte Choke Bore”. Bottoms of bbls are marked with choke information, SN, and “2-5/8”. Breech ends of bbls are also engraved with 4″ triangles of large open shaded scroll. Boxlock action features automatic safety, crossbolt third fastener, and side clips. Action is engraved with 50% coverage of small scroll and “A. Francotte Maker & Patentee Liege Belgium” on each side. Fences are engraved with acanthus. Figured and nicely streaked European walnut pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/8″ over red “Pachmayr White Line” pad. Side panels are checkered with chip carved borders and grip checkering has line border. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. Bore diameter: left -.660, right -.662. Bore restrictions: left -.008, right -.010. Wall thickness: left -.045, right -.043. Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs. 3 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. CONDITION: Fine. Bbls retain most of an old quality re-black which is silvering at muzzles, and thinning. Bbl scroll is aftermarket. Action is mostly silver with traces of case color in protected areas. Floorplate and trigger guard have most of their blue. Guard is silver on tang. Screw heads show some use. Stocks retain most of an old oil finish, over some minor nicks and dings. Checkering has not been re-cut. Bores are excellent, but frosted towards muzzles. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are in time. 4-42299 MGM39 (2,500-3,500)

*JOSEPH DEFOURNY SIDEPLATED BOXLOCK EJECTOR GAME GUN. SN 12482. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 26-3/4″ Chopper lump bbls with high, matted game rib, are engraved “A. Jos. Defourny – Fabricant” and “Herstal – Belgique” on tops. Bbl flats are stamped with Belgian nitro proofs. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with choke information. Case hardened, false sideplated, boxlock action features non-automatic safety, Purdey hidden third fastener, bushed strikers, and double triggers. Action and lockplates are engraved with 60% coverage medium scroll. SN is on tang of blued trigger guard. Lightly streaked and boldly fiddle figured European walnut semi-pistol grip buttstock measures 15-1/8″ over black Decelerator pad. Point pattern checkering has double line border. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. Bore diameter: left -.725, right -.726. Bore restrictions: left -.008, right -.006. Wall thickness: left -.023, right -.025. Drop at heel: 2-9/16″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs. 14 oz. LOP 15-1/8″. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbls retain essentially all of a lustrous re-black, engraving slightly softened. Action and lockplates retain 80 – 90% orig case hardening colors that are fading slightly, and silvered on fences and bottom of action. Stocks retain nearly all of an old oil finish with a few light marks, checkering re-cut. Incipient 1/2″ crack is behind left lockplate. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Right bbl is slightly off face. Ejectors are in time. 4-42647 MGM271 (2,250-2,750)

*FINELY FINISHED N. BODSON SIDELOCK EJECTOR HEAVY GAME GUN. SN 2641. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 27-5/8″ Chopper lump bbls with raised matted rib are engraved “N. Bodson ARQr. B te A’ Liege” (Heer lists Nicholas Bodson II in Liege from 1870 – 1937). Bbl flats are stamped with Belgian nitro proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with choke information, SN, large number “1” inlaid in silver, and bbl makers name “J. Cap”. Full sidelock action features non-automatic safety, crossbolt third fastener, bushed strikers, side clips, bolstered tumbler ends, and double triggers (front articulated). Action and sideplates are engraved with well cut rose bouquet and scroll. “N. Bodson a Liege” is on bottom action. Nicely veined European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-5/8″ over red “Old English” pad. 26 LPI borderless checkering is in fleur-di-lis pattern. Toe line has a large gold oval `engraved “Donated by Nan & Frank Pachmayr to Ducks Unlimited.” Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. Bore diameter: left -.729., right -.729. Bore restrictions: left -.038, right -.020. Wall thickness: left -.030, right -.033. Drop at heel: 1-7/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 7 lbs. 5 oz. LOP 14-5/8″. CONDITION: Excellent, as completely refurbished. Bbls retain nearly all of a satin re-blue, with a bit of rust on left rear of rib. Action retains nearly all of nicely colored re-hardening with only the slightest silvering on beads. Trigger guard and top lever retain nearly all their re-blue. High quality stocks have only one or two minor marks in their hand rubbed finish. Checkering is only slightly soiled from handling. Bores are excellent. Left bbl shows a couple of very minor dings and very slight bulge about 5″ back from muzzle. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are out of time. A robust, high quality gun. 4-42298 MGM41 (3,000-5,000)

*C. MODE (PARIS) SIDELOCK EJECTOR GAME GUN. SN 5738. Cal. 12 Ga. 2-1/2″ Chambers. This maker is listed in Gardner’s book as working from 1934 until 1939 at 91, rue Richelieu, Paris. 28-1/4″ Dovetailed bbls have medium height concave game rib. Bbl flats are stamped with Belgian nitro proofs for 2-1/2″ chambers. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with choke information, and are engraved with “Acier Martel”. Makers mark “LB” is in ovals. SN is on splinter. Square back sidelock action features automatic safety (“S” inlaid in gold), bushed strikers, side clips, Purdey type hidden third fastener, and double triggers with front articulated. Blued action is quite plain with only scroll border engraving, but does feature Woodward type arcaded fences. Left lockplate is engraved “C. Mode” and right “A. Paris”. Trigger guard has SN on tang. Lightly streaked and figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/8″ over black Pachmayr “white line” solid pad. Borderless point pattern checkering is at about 22 LPI, and stock features drop points. Individual gold initials “LA” are inlet into heel of stock. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release with SN on iron. Bore diameter: left -.729, right -.729. Bore restrictions: left -.040, right -.038. Wall thickness: left -.026, right -.028. Drop at heel: 1-7/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/4″. Weight: 6 lbs. 12 oz, LOP 14-1/8″. CONDITION: Excellent as refinished. Bbls retain all of a re-black. Action and lockplates retain all of a re-blue with engraving slightly washed. Stocks retain most of a varnish refinish, which is slightly crazed. Pad is relatively new. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are slightly out of time. Forend wood has shrunken away from iron. A high quality, well made, gun. 4-41790 MGM37 (1,500-2,000)

UNUSUAL HIGH GRADE E. BLANCKE TRIGGER PLATE/ NEEDLE FIRE GAME GUN. SN NSN. Cal. 16 ga. 2-1/2″ Chambers. This innovative design incorporates a locking system as often found on guns by Collath with its side swing opening/ cocking lever, and what was to become the Blitz system of trigger plate actions. In this instance the close set hammers powered by rear mounted springs engage long firing pins as found on needle-fire guns from only a decade before this fine early gun was made. Mechanism has a removable steel cover allowing easy access for cleaning and maintenance. This gun has 31-1/2″ beautifully patterned etched Damascus bbls with “E. Blancke in Naumburg a/ S” inlaid in gold on raised concave game rib. Two gold bands are around breeches. Bbls mount to action with removable pin through tip of forend and disengage from breech face by sliding forward approx 1/2″ and then tipping down. A square lug extends from bottom of breechface with a round lug screwed into top. These mate with standing breech and form a very strong breeching system. Slim action with its horn covered opening/ cocking lever has large toggle safety mounted in front of beautifully file sculpted steel trigger guard with scroll carved horn grip. Action, trigger guard, and lock cover are beautifully engraved with well cut open acanthus scroll outlining semi-relief vignettes of game in various woodland settings. A rabbit scampers across left side of action, while a fox waits patiently on right. Lock cover depicts a nicely rendered doe with large gnarled tree trunk and bush in background. Fine crotch figured European walnut buttstock measures 13-3/4″ over ebony buttplate. Elliptical shadow line right hand cheek rest has relief acanthus carved rear transition. 18 LPI point pattern checkering has mullered borders. Nicely filed sling mounting button is on toe line, with a corresponding sling loop attached to bbls. Bore diameter: left -.667, right -.668. Bore restrictions: left -.000, right -.000. Wall thickness: left -.038, right -.039. Drop at heel: 2-1/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/4″. Weight: 6 lbs. 9 oz. LOP 13-3/4″. CONDITION: Fine. Bbls retain most of their striking silver etched finish with dark background. There is some browning toward breech ends, mostly on left bbl. Action is mostly silver gray with traces of orig case color in protected areas. It appears as if this gun has been stored for many years, and may profit from cleaning. Stocks retain most of their French polish finish, darkened where rubbed through, and with many minor marks and scratches from handling and use. Face of cheek rest is especially marked. Horn of opening lever has 1/2″ crack at rear, and shows some moth damage. Horn of grip is excellent. Buttplate is under wood of buttstock and is possibly a replacement, though of a correct style. Left bore is excellent, bright and shiny. Right bore shows considerable pitting throughout. Action is tight. Mechanism is crisp. A very finely made and finished gun. 4-42229 MGM105 (3,500-5,500)

EARLY CHARLES DALY DIAMOND QUALITY BOXLOCK WATERFOWLER. SN 2800. Cal. 10 ga. 3″ Chambers. 30″ Etched Damascus bbls are inlaid with gold “Charles Daly Extra Fine Damascus Barrels Diamond Quality” within gold line border on broad concave game rib. Doll’s head extension has foliated scroll inlaid in gold, and there are two gold bands around breech ends of bbls. Bbl flats are stamped with SN and bottoms of bbls with crowned crossed pistol proofs reminiscent of those found on guns by H. A. Lindner. Long bar boxlock action features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), pin type cocking indicators, and double triggers. All metal parts are engraved with exceptionally well cut and delicately shaded medium scroll outlined by arabesque gold inlaid borders on side panels of action with “Charles Daly” inlaid in gold on scrolled ribands. Bottom of action and trigger guard bow have gold inlaid game birds with setter in central oval on floorplate. SN is at grip of trigger guard. Very finely marbled and fiddle-figured European walnut semi-pistol grip buttstock measures 13-3/4″ over original hard rubber buttplate embossed with “D & Co” logo, and has coarse checkering. Inset horn pistol grip tip has raised ovoid boss. 22 LPI checkering is at grip and side panels with line borders. Side panels terminate in drop points. Inset silver shield on toe line is engraved with scroll and initials “M.G.P.” Matching splinter forend has walnut tip as replacement for original horn, and Deeley release. Bore diameter: left -.765, right -.765. Bore restrictions: left -.022, right -.022. Wall thickness: left -.036, right -.036. Drop at heel: 3-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-7/8″. Weight: 9 lbs. 1 oz. LOP 13-3/4″. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbls retain nearly all of their very striking silver etched Damascus finish with black background which has browned somewhat over time. Action retains considerable amount of color case hardening, which was never very vivid, and is mostly a very pleasing silver gray. Bottom of action and trigger guard show evidence of some cleaning around gold inlays. Stocks retain an old oil refinish, edges slightly rounded. Stock shows hairline crack at wrist, but is stable. Checkering has been re-cut. Bores are very good with some pitting evident throughout and one or two minor dents. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. A very fine early high grade Daly. 4-38889 MGM72 (6,000-9,000)

*J. P. SAUER MODEL 380 BOXLOCK EJECTOR SINGLE TRIGGER GAME GUN. SN 254966. Cal. 16 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. This very finely finished gun has 30″ chopper lump Krupp 3-ring “Nirosta” steel bbls and are so marked on tops. Raised matted game rib has doll’s head and crossbolt extension, and is engraved “J. Nicklas, Riga” in milled out portion. Breech ends of bbls are engraved with 2″ triangles of well cut scroll, and “J. P. Sauer & Sohn, Suhl” is on each breech. Scroll engraved bands are around muzzles. Bbl flats have German nitro proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers, and a proof date of 6/30. Case hardened scallop-backed boxlock action features automatic safety (SICHER is inlaid in gold), cocking indicators, crossbolt third fastener, side clips, and non-selective single trigger. Action is exquisitely engraved with well cut scroll outlining vignettes of dogs and birds; ducks in marsh on left side, and quail in meadow on right. Trio of setters are at rest on bottom of action which is also engraved “J. P. Sauer & Sohn Suhl” in riband. Serpentine fences are carved with beautiful high relief acanthus with scroll terminations, and stippled background. Scroll engraved blued steel trigger guard has SN at tang. Very fine flesh-toned nicely marbled and figured European walnut pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/8″ over checkered horn buttplate. Stock features classic Germanic shadow line right hand cheekpiece, 32 LPI point pattern checkering with line border, inset horn diamond drop points, horn grip cap, and vacant silver oval is on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend has Deeley release and inset horn tip. Bore diameter: left -.665, right -.665. Bore restrictions: left -.008, right -.003. Wall thickness: left -.029, right -.036. Drop at heel: 2-9/16″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 6 lbs. 1 oz. LOP 14-1/8″. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain nearly all of what appears to be orig blue, silvering at muzzles and thinning at normal wear points. Sling swivel has been removed from bottom rib, and holes plugged with screws. This is probably factory as there is no corresponding swivel hole on toe line of stock. Action retains approx 80% of orig case hardening color silvered somewhat on bottom and considerably on fences, adding a very pleasing depth to the carvings. Trigger guard and top lever retain almost all of their blue only slightly silvered. Stocks retain nearly all their orig oil finish, possibly augmented with some oil over the years. Checkering shows slight wear. Bores are excellent, nearly perfect. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Triggers work. Left ejector is a bit balky. A truly fine gun, which retailed for $550.00 in 1928. 4-42303 MGM38 (5,000-7,000)

*MERKEL 447 SL WITH CASE. SN 481768. Cal. 20 ga. 3″ Chambers. 28″ Shoe lump bbls with wide concave matted rib are stamped with Merkel U. S. A. and German Merkel information on left bbl, and with grade and gauge on right. 2″ Triangles of scroll engraving are at breeches. Bbl flats are stamped with German proofs for 3″ chambers. Coin finished sidelock action features automatic safety, Greener crossbolt third fastener, bushed strikers, raised rib tumbler end cocking indicators, and double triggers. Action is fully engraved with well cut open shaded scroll with acanthus highlights. This custom engraving is by Gerhart Richter whose signature appears in scrolled riband at bottom of left lock. Blued trigger guard and top lever are engraved to match. Specially selected, smoky watermarked and stump figured European walnut full capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/8″ over Merkel composition ribbed buttplate. 18 LPI point pattern checkering has line border. Matching splinter ejector forend has Deeley type release. Bore diameter: left -.625, right -.625. Bore restrictions: left -.012, right -.006. Wall thickness: left -.030, right -.029. Drop at heel: 2-9/16″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs. 8 oz. LOP 14-3/8″. Emmebi green canvas case with stitched leather corners is lined with green cloth, and contains 3-pc rosewood and brass cleaning rod, with assorted brushes and mops, pair of snap caps, and square oil bottle. CONDITION: Excellent, near new. Metal is nearly flawless. Wood has three or 4 very minor marks. Mechanically excellent as well. Ejectors are in time. 4-42524 MGM231 (6,500-8,500)

*MERKEL MODEL 280 EL WITH CASE. SN 88475. Cal. 28 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 28″ Shoe lump bbls with matted game rib, are etched with importers name (G. S. I. Inc.), “Gebr. Merkel Suhl” and “Made in Germany” on left side of left bbl, and grade and caliber on right bbl. Coin finished scallop-backed boxlock action features automatic safety, non-selective single trigger, and bushed strikers. Action is engraved with shaded scroll outlining game scenes; trio of quail on left side, and pair of woodcock on right. Blued trigger guard and top lever have matching scroll. Initials “EL” are inlaid in silver on top lever. Beautifully marbled and flame figured European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over Merkel ribbed composition buttplate. 20 LPI point pattern checkering has line border. Matching splinter ejector forend has Deeley type release. Bore diameter: left -.550, right -.550. Bore restrictions: left -.025, right -.010. Wall thickness: left -.038, right -.042. Drop at heel: 2-5/8″, drop at comb: 1-5/16″. Weight: 5 lbs. 8 oz. LOP 14-1/4″. Green canvas case has leather corners, is lined with green felt, and contains square pewter oil bottle, pair of snap caps, 3-pc cocobolo and brass cleaning rod with brushes and mop. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, showing a few light scratches in wood of forend, and some minor dimples on comb of buttstock. Bores are excellent. Ejectors are in time. Trigger works. Case and accessories are excellent. 4-42523 MGM155 (4,000-5,000)

*LUDWIG BOROVNIK BOXLOCK EJECTOR GAME GUN, RETAILED BY FLAIG’S. SN 40-2972. Cal. 20 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 26″ Dovetailed bbls have concave matted game rib engraved “Flaig’s Millvale – PA.” on unmatted portion. Bbl flats are stamped with 1971 Ferlach proofs. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with more proofs, gauge, chamber information and “LB”. Bottom of right bbl is engraved “Ludwig Borovnik – Ferlach Made in Austria”. Coin finished scalloped boxlock action features Greener crossbolt third fastener, automatic safety, and gold-plated double triggers. Action is engraved with well cut shaded scroll outlining nicely rendered vignettes of small game and birds; pair of rabbits in woodland on left side of action, and a pair of pheasants on right. Trigger plate depicts mallard flushing from marsh. Strikingly figured and nicely marbled Circassian walnut full capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14″ over checkered horn buttplate, and features horn grip cap, shadow line right hand cheekpiece, and 22 LPI point pattern checkering with beaded borders. Long splinter ejector forend has Deeley release, and engine turning on iron. Bore diameter: left -.626, right -.626. Bore restrictions: left -.025, right -.026. Wall thickness: left -.029, right -.026. Drop at heel: 2-3/4″, drop at comb: 1-1/4″. Weight: 5 lbs. 12 oz. LOP 14″. Black vinyl case is lined with fuzzy blue faux fur, and contains a pair of snap caps. PROVENANCE: Copy of Flaig’s pamphlet 9ca. 19700 showing this shotgun with cost of $600.00. CONDITION: Excellent, near new with only a few minor marks on wood and metal. Coin finish is slightly toned. Mechanically excellent. Ejectors are in time. Case if fine. 4-42521 MGM235 (3,000-5,000)

*B. MERKEL 303 S L SIDELOCK EJECTOR OVER-UNDER GAME GUN. SN 8239. (1964) Cal. 16 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 28″ Demi-block bbls with double Kirston extensions have matted solid top rib. Bbl bolsters are engraved with flowing open shaded scroll and “B. Merkel, Suhl”. Bottom bbl is stamped with proofs, SN, caliber, and “Bohler Special Steel”. Proof date is 3/64. Top bbl ejector is stamped “70” on face. Double Kirston sidelock action features non-automatic safety, reinforcing bolsters, and articulated front trigger. Back action sidelocks are hand detachable with blind pin mounted in right sidelock. Action is engraved with nearly full coverage of nicely cut open flowing shaded scroll. Lockplates are engraved with scenes of game birds and canines. Left lock portrays a fox with grouse in mouth, 2 grouse flushing into the distance, and rabbit scampering into foreground in alpine meadow setting. Right lockplate depicts retriever carrying duck with trio of other ducks taking wing in marsh environment. Nicely marbled and lightly figured reddish European walnut pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over black “Old English” pad. Stock features ebonite pistol grip cap, 26 LPI point pattern checkering, and vacant silver oval on toe line. 3-Pc ejector forend has Deeley type release. Bore diameter: top -.665, bottom -.665. Bore restrictions: top -.028, bottom -.023. Wall thickness: top -.025, bottom -.032. Drop at heel: 2-7/16″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs. 10 oz. LOP 14-1/4″. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain virtually all of their orig blue with only one or two very minor marks. Action has all of its coin finish, which has slightly darkened over time, and is quite pleasing. Stocks retain what appears to be their orig finish, but which is possibly a high quality re-finish at time of installation of pad. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are in time. A very fine early post-war Merkel. The last suggested retail for the corresponding nearest model to this was $24,000.00. 4-42302 MGM43 (6,000-8,000)

*HAND DETACHABLE SIDELOCK MERKEL M2000 OVER-UNDER SHOTGUN. SN 48796. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4 inch chambers. Bbls 31-3/4″ with tapered vent rib having ivory front and mid beads. Beautiful high grade gun made by Gebruder Merkel of Suhl, Germany. Sidelock action with cocking indicators having full coverage deep relief game scene engraving featuring fox and mallards on right side with hawk, pheasant and rabbit on left. Sgl selective trigger, automatic ejector, cross bolt lock with non-automatic safety. Three piece checkered walnut extension forend measuring 15-3/4″ in length. Checkered pistol grip cheekpiece walnut stock with black grip cap. LOP: 14-7/8″ over serrated buttplate. Drop at Comb: 1-1/2″. Drop at Heel: 2-1/2″. Cast off. Weight: 8 lbs. 1 oz. CONDITION: Very fine. Having about 98% orig blue and coin finish metal. Sound stocks with sharp checkering, very good orig finish with a few fine handling marks. Gun is tight with crisp mechanics. Very good bright bores. 4-44091 DS70 (5,000-10,000)

*MERKEL 203E SIDELOCK OVER-UNDER GAME GUN WITH CASE. SN 58696. Cal. 12 ga. 28″ Demi-block bbls with matted solid rib are engraved “S. J. Carr & Co. Ltd. 28 Sackville Street, London.” on rib. Right bbl bolster is stamped “Merkel”. Bottom of underbarrel is stamped with German nitro proofs with proof date of 7/63 and “Product of England”. Left side of bottom bbl and right side of top bbl are stamped with London nitro proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers. Bottom of bbl is stamped with SN, gauge, and “Bohler Stahl”. Coin finished sidelock action features cocking indicators, non-auto safety, reinforcing bolsters, double Kirsten bolt, single selective trigger, and hand detachable V-spring sidelocks with H & H style takedown pin. Action and lockplates are engraved with very well executed and nicely shaded large open flowing scroll. Bottom of action is marked with Suhl blacksmith logo. Nicely marbled and full fiddle-figured European walnut semi-pistol grip buttstock measures 14-5/8″ over brown leather covered pad. 22 LPI checkering has single line border in combination point and scallop pattern. Silver oval marked with initials “HGC” is on toe line. 3-Pc ejector forend has Deeley type release. Bore diameter: top -.731, bottom -.731. Bore restrictions: top -.023, bottom -.008. Wall thickness: top -.029, bottom -.030. Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Weight: 6 lbs. 12 oz. LOP 14-5/8″. Gold ballistic cloth case with stitched leather corners is lined with maroon cloth and contains a pair of snap caps, square oil bottle, black leather case containing rosewood cleaning rod, brush and mop, and Galazan marked action and bbl sleeves. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain 95% orig blue, silvering at muzzles, with some thinning. Action retains nearly all of its French gray coin finish, brightening on bolsters and edges. Trigger guard and top lever are slightly silvered. Stock retains most of an oil finish, with a few minor marks. Tiny repaired 1/4″ crack is in right rear of forend piece where it thins at iron. Bores are excellent. Top bore has very light frosting. Action is tight. Ejectors are in time. Trigger works. Case is excellent, near new. 4-38853 MGM54 (4,000-7,000)

*FRANZ SODIA SIDELOCK EJECTOR OVER-UNDER LIGHT GAME GUN WITH EXTRA BARRELS, CASE AND ACCESSORIES. SN 18102. Cal. 12 Ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 25″ Barrels, are inlaid in gold nos. “1” and “2” at breech, and feature raised matted ventilated ribs. Bottoms of bbls are stamped “Bohler Super Blitz”, SN, and with 1971 Ferlach proofs. Unmatted section of top ribs are engraved “Franz Sodia, Ferlach”. Coin finished double Kirston action features hand detachable back action locks (takedown pin has hinged cover recessed into right lockplate), automatic safety, bushed strikers, and articulated front trigger. Action and lockplates have nearly full coverage of cleanly cut large open shaded scroll. Blued trigger guard has matching scroll with SN on long tang. Top lever is blued and has pierced thumb lever depicting flushing grouse. Initials “P J G” are inlaid in gold in front of thumbpiece. “Franz Sodia Ferlach” is engraved in arched riband, in front of trigger plate. Very fine, darkly marbled and intricately stump figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14″ over skip-line checkered wood butt. Modified point pattern 28 LPI checkering has mullered borders. 3-Pc forend has less figured wood, and is fitted with Deeley release. Barrel “1”: Bore diameter: top -.720, bottom -.721. Bore restrictions: top -.020, bottom -.006. Wall thickness: top -.026, bottom -.032. Barrel “2”: Bore diameter: top -.718, bottom -.718. Bore restrictions: top -.030, bottom -.020. Wall thickness: top -.026, bottom -.028. Drop at heel: 2-1/8″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 7 lbs. 0 oz. LOP 14″. Leather Abercrombie and Fitch marked case has stitched leather corners and brown canvas outer cover with initials “PJG” on leather medallion. Interior is lined with maroon cloth, with gold printed black leather makers label, is semi-French fitted, and contains A & F marked square oil bottle, pair of Crane & Crane snap caps, unmarked striker bottle, 2-pc cocobolo and brass cleaning rod, and the key. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain nearly all of their satin blue, slightly silvered on sharp points. Action retains virtually all of its coin finish, and trigger guard nearly all of its blue. Top lever is slightly silvered at thumbpiece. Stocks retain nearly all of their orig rubbed oil finish with numerous small light marks and scratches. Bores are excellent, bright and shiny. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are in time. Case leather is excellent, Outer cover shows some discoloration with leather trim slightly abraded. Interior partitions are excellent. Cloth shows some minor soiling. Accessories are excellent. A well balanced light gun from this well regarded maker. 4-40321 MGM2 (8,000-12,000)

*MERKEL 303 ET DELUXE HAND-DETACHABLE SIDELOCK EJECTOR SINGLE TRIGGER OVER-UNDER HEAVY GAME GUN WITH CASE. SN 0020. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 30″ Demi-block bbls have raised matted ventilated rib with breech area exhibiting finely cut open shaded scroll engraving, and are also marked with model. Bottom bbl is stamped with SN, proofs, and “Spezial Laufstahl Weichlot”. Left side of rear lump is engraved “Seilz”. Double Kirston hand-detachable sidelock action features reinforcing bolsters, non-automatic safety, and gold-plated selective single trigger. Steel trigger guard and top lever are blued. Coin finished action and sideplates exhibit full coverage of cleanly cut semi-relief open flowing shaded scroll. “GEBR. MERKEL” is in riband on bottom of action. Relatively plain slab-sawn European walnut full pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over brown “Old English” pad. Horn grip cap has large inset gold oval which has scroll engraving framing intertwined initials “CS”. 26 LPI point pattern checkering has double line borders. 3-Pc long ventilated forend has Deeley release. Bore diameter: top -.715, bottom -.715. Bore restrictions: top -.024, bottom -.037. Wall thickness: top -.032, bottom -.042. Drop at heel: 2-1/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 8 lbs. 0 oz. LOP 14-1/2″. Dark brown leather case has brass hardware and stitched leather corners, and stitched leather medallion on lid marked “Outre”. Interior is lined with maroon cloth, and contains a pair of snap caps. Hinged compartment contains case straps. CONDITION: Excellent, essentially as new. Nearly flawless, with only a few marks on breechface and sides of hook, from assembly and dis-assembly. Case is excellent, near new. 4-42226 MGM4 (13,000-16,000)

*KRIEGHOFF ULM PRIMUS SIDELOCK EJECTOR GAME GUN. SN 70114. Cal. 20 ga. 3” Chambers. 28” Mono-bloc Bohler steel bbls with full length flat matted solid rib are stamped with 1970 Ulm proofs on flats. Coin finished double Kirston action features non-automatic safety, pin type cocking indicators, double triggers (front set), and hand detachable back action sidelocks with gold-plated internals and folding takedown pin. Action is engraved with nearly full coverage of large open shaded scroll with rose highlights on bolsters. Bottom of action is engraved “Krieghoff” “Ulm – Primus”. Blued steel trigger guard and top lever have matching engraving. Nicely streaked and lightly figured European walnut full capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/2” over black white line Krieghoff pad. Matching one piece semi-beavertail forend has Deeley type release. Bore diameter: top -.622, bottom -.622. Bore restrictions: top -.017, bottom -.008. Wall thickness: top -.045, bottom -.047. Drop at heel: 2-3/8”, drop at comb: 1-7/16”. Weight: 7 lbs. 6 oz. LOP 14-1/2”. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, with blue showing some slight silvering on sharp edges. Coin finish shows some areas of darkening from accumulated oil. Stock finish shows some crazing, lifting, and minor marks. Pad is petrified and slightly collapsed. Bores are excellent. Action is very tight. Ejectors are in time. Set trigger works. This model was discontinued in 2004 with a last suggested retail price of over $22,000.00. 4-44145 MGM144 (12,500-17,500)

*F. E. HEYM SIDEPLATED BOXLOCK OVER-UNDER EJECTOR GAME GUN. SN 504. (1939) Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 30″ Demi-block bbls with high flat matted ventilated rib is engraved “F. E. Heym, Suhl – Germany, and are stamped with German nitro proofs and proof date of 2/39 on sides under forend pieces. Case hardened nicely filed double Kirston boxlock action is fitted with automatic safety, side plates, and double triggers. Action and lockplates are engraved with about 30% coverage of well cut scroll, with rose bouquet highlights on lockplates. Nicely figured and heavily marbled European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-5/16” over leather faced “Hawkins” red pad. Stock features inset horn diamond shaped drop points, 26 LPI point pattern checkering with double line border, and a vacant silver oval on toe line. Small Schnabeled 3-pc ejector forend has Deeley type release. Bore diameter: top -.727, bottom -.726. Bore restrictions: top -.028, bottom -.015. Wall thickness: top -.030, bottom -.026. Drop at heel: 2-1/8″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 7 lbs. 7 oz. LOP 14-5/16″. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain 90-95% orig blue. Action and lockplates retain 80 – 90% orig case hardening color, silvering on beads and sharp edges. Trigger guard and top lever retain 60 – 70% of their blue. Stocks retain nearly all of what appears to be their orig finish with a number of minor knocks and marks, and are a bit dry. Checkering shows slight wear. Small repair about 1/2″ x 1/4″ is on top right horn of buttstock above lockplate. Bores are excellent, bright and shiny. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are in time. 4-42374 MGM127 (3,000-5,000)

*28 GAUGE MERKEL MODEL 201 E GAME GUN. SN 175218. Cal. 28 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 26-3/4″ Demi-bloc bbls with raised matted ventilated rib are stamped “Gebr. Merkel Suhl Made in GDR” on left ejector boss. Bottom bbl is stamped with SN. Date code “786” is on rear. Coin finished scallop-backed Blitz action with double Kirston lock is fitted with non-automatic safety and non-selective single trigger. Action also features reinforcing bolsters and pin type cocking indicators. Action is engraved with medium scroll, and punch borders framing vignettes of dogs and game; male pointer with flushing pheasants on left, and quatro of flushing mallards on right side of action. Nicely streaked and lightly figured dark European walnut semi-pistol grip buttstock with 28 LPI standard checkering measures 14-1/2″ over checkered composition buttplate marked “Suhl”. Matching 3-pc ejector forend has Deeley type release. Bore diameter: top -.545, bottom -.546. Bore restrictions: top -.040, bottom -.025. Wall thickness: top -.032, bottom -.028. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs. 3 oz. LOP 14-1/2″. CONDITION: Excellent, essentially as new, with only a few very minor marks in wood. Ventilated rib is dented and detaching. Coin finish of action is slightly darkened from applied oil. 4-42639 MGM265 (4,000-5,000)

*16 GAUGE MERKEL 201-E GAME GUN. 2. SN 278163. Cal. 16 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 28″ Mono-bloc bbls are stamped “Gebr Merkel Suhl Made in Germany” on left ejector bolster, and importer “GSI Inc. T’ Ville AL” on right. Bbls are fitted with full length matted solid rib. Coin finished scallop backed Blitz action features non-automatic safety, single selective trigger, pin cocking indicators, and double Kirsten bolt. Action is engraved with large scroll and punch borders with hunting scenes on each side of action; pointer with two flushing grouse on left, and trio of ducks on right. Engravers initials “DW”(Dorothee Wage)are at front of left side action. Broadly streaked European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over composition Merkel buttplate. Point pattern checkering is at 20 LPI. Matching 3-pc ejector forend has Deeley type release. Bore diameter: top -.669, bottom -.670. Bore restrictions: top -.014, bottom -.008. Wall thickness: top -.032, bottom -.030. Drop at heel: 2-3/4″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs. 6 oz. LOP 14-1/2”. CONDITION: Excellent. Metal retains nearly all its orig finish. Coin finish of action shows many areas of slight discoloration where worn through action. Stocks retain nearly all their finish with numerous marks and small dents, one quite deep on left side of buttstock. Bores are excellent. Action tight. Trigger works. With factory box. 4-42641 MGM266 (2,500-3,500)

*MERKEL 201-E GAME GUN. SN 278037. Cal. 12 ga. 3″ Chambers. 30″ Demi-bloc bbls with matted solid rib, are stamped “Gebr. Merkel Suhl” and “Made in Germany” on left ejector boss, with importer “GSI, Inc. T’ville, AL” and “Krupp Stahl” on right. Coin finished, scallop backed, double Kirsten, Blitz action features automatic safety, single selective trigger, and pin type cocking indicators. Action is engraved with medium scroll on bolsters and bottom. Sides of action are engraved with scenes of dogs and game; retriever with duck in mouth and two flushing ducks in marsh on left, and quatro of pheasants on right. Engravers initials “B.B.” are on bottom of left hand scene. Nicely marbled European walnut full capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/4″ over composition Merkel buttplate. Point pattern checkering has double line border. Matching 3-pc forend has Deeley type release. Bore diameter: top -.714, bottom -.714. Bore restrictions: top -.020, bottom -.021. Wall thickness: top -.042, bottom -.038. Drop at heel: 2-5/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 7 lbs. 5 oz. LOP 14-3/4″. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, with only a few minor marks on wood and metal. With factory box. 4-42640 MGM267 (3,000-4,000)

*ENGELBERT CLEVER HAMMER UNDER-LEVER SINGLE SHOT STALKING RIFLE WITH ZEISS SCOPE. SN NSN. Cal. 8 x 57 JR. 28″ Tapered round bbl with integral full-length matted rib, is fitted with one standing U-notch rear sight, and silver bead front, as well as claw bases, dovetailed through rib. “Engelb. Clever Nacht. Coln” is engraved on milled out portion of rib. Bbl flats and bbl are stamped with pre-WWI German proofs and “318” (bore diameter). Single shot under-lever action with forward pivoting lever has forend attached to action, with a smaller lever to remove bbl. Peninsula back action lock has short round bodied serpentine hammer with tall checkered spur. Action is fitted with double set triggers. Action and lockplate are engraved with well cut medium scroll outlining vignettes of stags, hinds, and roebuck. “F. Denk in Wien” is engraved on bottom of lockplate. Lightly mottled European walnut full pistol grip buttstock measures 13-1/4″ over checkered horn buttplate, and features horn grip cap, 26 LPI point pattern checkering with line border. Vacant silver oval is on left cheek of stock with large case hardened cartridge trap and sling swivel on toe line. Another small medallion is inlaid on right side of buttstock. Rifle is stocked to muzzle with separate 18-1/2″ walnut piece with Schnabel horn tip. Drop at heel: approx 2-3/4″, drop at comb: approx 1-5/8″. Weight without scope: 6 lbs. 3 oz, LOP 13-1/4″. Karl Zeiss “Zielklein” scope with fine crosshair reticle is in claw rings. CONDITION: Excellent, as competently refinished. Bbl retains 95% of lustrous re-black. Other metal parts retain nearly all of nicely colored re-hardening, all engraving slightly softened. Stocks retain most of an old oil finish, edges slightly rounded, and a number of repaired shakes around butt. Cartridge trap and fore piece appear to be later well done replacements, as engraving on trap and wood of fore piece do not match remainder of rifle. Bore is excellent. Action is tight. Lock is crisp. Set triggers work. Scope retains perhaps 70% of its orig blue. Optics are clear. 4-42034 MGM109 (3,000-5,000)

*FLAIG’S “ACE” OVER-UNDER COMBINATION GUN. SN 123721. Cal. 20 ga (3″ Chambers./ .222. This well made combination gun has 23-1/2″ ribless mono-bloc bbls. Large top portion of mono-bloc is milled into a dovetailed scope mount, is matted, and stamped “Flaig – Ace. Millvale, PA Made in Austria”. Single standing U-notch rear sight is dovetailed through front portion. Gold bead sight is longitudinally dovetailed into raised ramp which is part of mono-bloc muzzle joint. Bottom of rear mono-bloc is stamped with SN, and 1966 Ferlach proofs. Left side of mono-bloc is stamped with calibers, and left side of bottom bbl is stamped with “Rheinmetall 55.”Unusual blued action has bbl selector on left side. Top lever acts as both cocking and opening lever. Gun is cocked by pushing lever to left. Once cocked action cannot be opened without de-cocking or firing. Trigger guard is plastic. Plain European walnut full capped pistol grip slightly hogbacked buttstock measures 14″ over red open-sided white line pad and features right hand cheekpiece, coarse point pattern checkering with line border, and sling loop on toe line. Matching one piece forend has unique push-button latch built into bottom bbl hanger, which is also fitted with a sling loop. Bore diameter: top -.620. Bore restriction: top -.015. Wall thickness: top -.060. Drop at heel: Approx 2-1/2″, drop at comb: Approx 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs. 14 oz. LOP 14”. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, with a few minor marks on metal and wood. Replacement pad is slightly distorted, and petrified. 4-44083 MGM150 (1,500-2,500)

*KRIEGHOFF PRIMUS SIDELOCK OVER-UNDER COMBINATION GUN WITH SCOPE. SN 70167. Cal. 20 ga.(3″ Chambers) Over .30-06. 25” Mono-bloc bbls have raised, flat, matted, full length rib fitted with claw bases, flip-up U-notch rear sight, and square bead front. Bbl flats are stamped with 1970 Ulm nitro proofs and caliber designations. Bbls are stamped with steel information and SN. Coin finished double Kirston action features non-automatic safety, pin cocking indicators, double triggers (front set), and hand detachable sidelocks with hinged takedown pin and gold-plated internals. Action is engraved with well cut open flowing shaded scroll as background for nicely done game scenes depicting a stag and hind bounding through open woodlands with partridge flushing in foreground on left. Right side portrays a quarto of flying pheasants with standing pheasant in foreground. Bottom of action is engraved “Krieghoff – Ulm” and “Primus”. Blued steel trigger guard has matching engraving. Nicely marbled and slightly figured European walnut full capped pistol grip buttstock is finished in heavy red varnish, and measures 14-1/2” over petrified and collapsed black open-sided pad. Point pattern skip line checkering has line border. Matching one piece semi-beavertail forend has Deeley type release. Zeiss Diavari – D 1.5 – 6X rail scope has duplex reticle, and lens cover. Rails are fitted with claw mounts. Bore diameter: top -.620. Bore restriction: top -.015. Wall thickness: top -.042. Drop at heel: 2-1/2”, drop at comb: 1-1/2”. Weight without scope: 7 lbs. 5 oz. LOP 14-1/2”. CONDITION: Excellent, with only the slightest silvering on blued parts. Coin finish has browned slightly with some areas of discoloration on right bolster. Stock finish is slightly crazed, and pad deteriorated. Scope is excellent with some marks on top adjustment cap. Optics are crystal clear. It appears that this gun has been in storage for quite a while, and could use a good cleaning. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Trigger works. Ejectors are in time. This model was discontinued in 2004 with a last suggested retail price of $22,850.00 without scope. 4-44146 MGM143 (12,500-17,500)

*C FUNK COMBINATION GUN. SN 35913. Cal. 16 ga 2-3/4″ Chambers / 6.5 x 54R. (Base diameter matches that of 6.5 x 54 Mannlicher Schoenauer but chamber should be cast and measured.) 26″ Demi-bloc bbls with full length matted top rib fitted with one standing, one folding U-notch rear sight, and longitudinally dovetailed silver front bead with flip-up porcelain night sight, is engraved “Christoph Funk in Suhl” on unmatted portion of rib. Bbls are stamped with 1924 German nitro proofs for 16 ga. and “6.4 X 54″. Small case hardened OU scallop-backed boxlock double Kirston action is fitted with automatic safety (SAFE relief engraved), raised rib tumbler end cocking end indicators, and double triggers. Action is engraved with acanthus scroll with stippled background framing vignettes of European elk (moose); bull trotting through woodlands on left, and with a cow and calf on right. Lightly streaked, dense European walnut, sunburst capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/16″ over ribbed and engraved steel buttplate with large trap, with space under trap for 2 cartridges and cleaning equipment. Stock has small sharply angled pistol grip, and inlaid horn drop points. Matching splinter one piece forend has Deeley type release. Bore diameter: top -.663. Bore restriction: top -.017. Wall thickness: top -.032. Drop at heel: Approx 2-9/16″, drop at comb: Approx 1-3/4″. Weight: 6 lbs. 2 oz. LOP 14-3/16”. CONDITION: Very fine, as partially refinished. Bbls retain nearly all of an older re-black. Action retains some case color in protected areas, but is mostly silver gray. Stocks retain most of an old refinish over numerous minor marks. Wood is slightly below metal of action, and more so at buttplate. Checkering has been re-cut. Bores are very fine with some slight frosting visible at breech end of top bbl. Rifle bbl is bright and shiny with sharp rifling throughout. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Top lever is slightly left of center. A nicely balanced combo, probably made for a lady. 4-44085 MGM151 (2,500-3,500)

*KRIEGHOFF “SUPER” DRILLING. SN 64219. Cal. 20 x 20 x 7×57. 3” Chambers. 25” Mono-bloc Bohler bbls with full length matted rib, fitted with U-notch pop-up rear sight and sourdough square front bead, are engraved “Made in Western Germany” on top left. Bbl flats are stamped with 1964 German proofs for 3” chambers and rifle caliber. Other stamps include bbl steel information and SN. Sling loop is soldered to bottom of rifle bbl. Coin finished Blitz action features unusual rifle selector on top tang which toggles to the right to set up rifle. This lever is mounted in front of non-automatic safety with push-button lock. Action also features side clips, crossbolt third fastener, and double triggers with front trigger set. Action is engraved with large scroll, and has stamped scroll borders with “Krieghoff – Drilling” and “Super” on trigger plate. Trigger guard is of horn. Relatively plain European walnut capped full pistol grip buttstock is finished with orig reddish-brownish varnish and measures 14-1/4” over composition ribbed buttplate. Stock features point pattern checkering with line border, reinforcing bolt through cheeks and sling loop on toe line. Matching one piece semi-beavertail forend has Deeley type release. Bore diameter: left -.620, right -.620. Bore restrictions: left -.015, right -.003. Wall thickness: left -.040, right -.045. Drop at heel: 2-1/4”, drop at comb: 1-7/16”. Weight: 7 lbs. 7 oz. LOP 14-1/4”. CONDITION: Excellent. Metal retains nearly all of its orig finish with some slight silvering on high edges of bbls and top lever. Action is browned slightly. Stocks retain most of their orig finish with a number of marks, one or 2 are through finish. Checkering shows very slight wear. Grain of horn trigger guard has raised somewhat. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Bores are excellent. 4-44147 MGM142 (5,000-7,000)

*SIDEPLATED BLITZ ACTION DRILLING BY GLASER OF ZURICH. SN 1619. Cal. 12 x 12 x 243 Winchester. 2-3/4″ Chambers. This robust drilling has 25″ Bohler steel bbls with full length matted rib fitted with pop-up U-notch rear sight and silver bead front. Bbl flats are stamped with Ferlach nitro proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers, and .243 rifle bbl. Coin finished Blitz action has non-automatic side safety which is safe with lever in down position, and rifle/ shotgun selector on top tang. Action also features bushed strikers, gold-plated double triggers (front set), and ornamental sideplates. Water table is stamped with Ferlach proofs with proof date of 1958, SN, and “Anton Sodia”. Action is nicely engraved with well cut shaded scroll. Sideplates are engraved with nice renditions of stag and hind on left, and roebuck and doe on right. Trigger guard and top lever are blued and scroll engraved. European walnut buttstock is relatively plain on right side, but exhibits fine veining on left. Stock features point pattern checkering with mullered borders, shadow line right hand cheekpiece, and composition ribbed buttplate and grip cap with white line spacers. Large beavertail one piece forend has a Deeley type release. Bore diameter: left -.714, right -.714. Bore restrictions: left -.032, right -.033. Wall thickness: left -.040, right -.032. Drop at heel: 2-5/8″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 8 lbs. 5 oz. LOP 14-3/4″. CONDITION: Excellent. Metal retains nearly all of its finish. Coin finishing has darkened slightly with accumulated oil. Buttstock appears to have had a lot of extra oil or varnish laid on. Checkering is slightly worn. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Set trigger works. It appears that gun has been in storage for a long time, and needs cleaning. It is a bit gummy. 4-44084 MGM152 (3,000-5,000)

*KRIEGHOFF ULM PRIMUS PINLESS SIDELOCK OVER-UNDER DOUBLE RIFLE WITH EXTRA COMBINATION BARRELS, CASE AND SCOPE. SN 68010. Cal. 7 x 65R and 16 ga over 6.5 x 57. This type of very fine rifle was discontinued in 2004 with a manufacturers suggested retail of $26,000.00 not including scope and extra combination barrels. 25″ Rifle bbls feature patented adjustment mechanism, matted quarter rib, with two position toggling rear express sight, claw bases, and fine scroll engraving on mono-block. Mono-block is stamped with proofs and caliber. Bottom bbls are stamped with SN and “Bohler*Antinit”. 25″ Combination bbls are 16 ga. over 6.5 X 57R, with full length matted top rib with same sighting arrangement as rifle bbls. Coin finished double Kirston action features pin cocking indicators, non-automatic safety, pinless back action hand-detachable sidelocks have gold-plated internals. Removable screw has hinged cover. Triggers and safety are gold-plated, and front trigger is set. Trigger guard is of horn, and blued top lever has initials “EH” inlaid in silver. Action and lockplates have full coverage of very finely cut large open shaded scroll, as counterpoint to detailed semi-relief game scenes on each side. Left side depicts bellowing stag strolling through open woodlands in company with 3 does; right side portrays fox having captured a duck, with trio of other ducks flushing. Bottom of action has full coverage of scroll with “Krieghoff Ulm-Primus” upon banner. Fine flesh-toned European walnut buttstock shows very fine dark streaks and slight figure. Stock features Bavarian right hand cheekpiece, skip-line point pattern checkering, capped full pistol grip, and terminates in open-sided black “White Line” pad. Deep relief oak leaf and acorn carving is on butt, right side of which shows large vignette with head of wild boar in stippled background. Each bbl set has its own matching forend with Deeley releases. Rifle bbls: Drop at heel: Approx. 3″, drop at comb: 1-3/4″. Weight without scope: 7 lbs. 8 oz. Combination bbls: Bore diameter: top -.667. Bore restrictions: top -.024. Wall thickness: top -.032. Weight with scope: 8 lbs. 9 oz. Very fine Zeiss Diatal-ZM 8 X 56 scope with 3 post reticle mounts to combination bbls only. High quality leather case with stitched leather corners has stitched on “Outre” medallion on lid. Interior is lined in dark green felt with provision for both bbl sets. Hinged compartment contains exterior straps, and second set of scope rings. There is no provision in case for scope. PROVENANCE: Letter from Krieghoff International with replacement value of $59,995.00 dated 12/14/2010. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain virtually all their orig blue. Double rifle bbls show some fading in front of rib, and marks on central regulating dovetail. Bores are excellent. Action and lockplates retain nearly all of their coin finish, which has darkened slightly. Stocks retain nearly all of a rubbed oil finish, with some extra oil in checkering. Scope is excellent with brilliant optics. Case is excellent. 4-42227 MGM3 (11,000-15,000)

*HEYM 55B O/U DOUBLE RIFLE W/SCOPE BY HARRY LAWSON. SN 55747. Cal. 30-06. 25″ Mono-block bbls have full length raised matted rib fitted with claw bases, ramp bead front sight, and single standing U-notch rear. Rib is stamped “Friedrich Wilh. Heym”. Rear of top bbl is stamped “Krupp Special Laufstahl” and “Made in W.- Germany”. Importers name is on left side of rib. Scroll engraving is on mono-block. Coin finished Blitz action features non-automatic safety, pin type cocking indicators, reinforcing bolsters, double triggers (front set) and double Kirston lock. Action is engraved with semi-relief Germanic scroll and bolsters with deeper relief acanthus scroll. Bottom of action is engraved with makers name. Striking, blond, dark streaked, thin shell walnut stocks by noted riflemaker Harry Lawson are in sculpted California style with high rollover comb right hand cheekpiece. Buttstock measures 14″ over black “Kick-eez” pad. Checkering is accented by oak leaf carvings with stippled backgrounds. One piece teardrop semi-beavertail forend has matching checkering, Deeley type release, and V-shaped metal flake composition tip. Leupold M8 – 3X scope with fine crosshair and dot reticle is in claw mounts. Rear mount has windage adjustment. CONDITION: Excellent. Metal parts retain nearly all their orig finish. Stocks have nearly all their finish as well, with only a few minor rubs. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Scope optics are clear. Tube has a few marks from mounting another rifle. Ring screws show use. 4-42102 MGM102 (5,000-8,000)

*LUDWIG BOROVNIK OVER-UNDER DRILLING WITH SCOPE. SN 40.1711. Cal. 20 ga (2-3/4″ Chambers) over 30-06 with 22 Magnum rimfire on right side. This unusual, well made combination gun has 23-1/2″ Bohler steel demi-bloc bbls stamped with calibers, makers name, and 1961 Ferlach proofs. Top bbl is fitted with full length swamped solid rib with flip-up U-notch rear sight, silver bead front, and claw bases. “Lud. Borovnik – Ferlach” is engraved in unmatted portion. Coin finished Blitz double Kirston scallop-backed action features non-automatic side safety and top tang mounted bbl selector, bushed strikers and double triggers (front set). Action is engraved with well cut shaded scroll with game scenes on sides; a trio of ducks on left, and stag and hind on right. Bolsters are engraved with semi-relief scroll. Nicely marbled and lightly figured European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14″ over engraved blued steel trap buttplate, with places for ammunition under trap. Stock features Ferlach style fluted comb, right hand shadow line cheekpiece, and nicely cut 28 LPI point pattern checkering with deeply mullered borders. Matching one piece forend has Deeley type release. Kahles Helia 4 X rail scope has 3 heavy post and crosshair reticle. Rails are fitted with claw mounts, rear mount having windage adjustment. Bore diameter: top -.616. Bore restriction: top -.017. Wall thickness: top -.034. Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight with scope: 8 lbs. 0 oz. Weight without scope: 7 lbs. 4 oz. LOP 14″. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, showing no wear and very few mars. Gun has been stored for a very long time with hardened oil residue on bbl and action, causing browning. Mechanism is a bit sticky. 1960 Waffen-Frankonia catalog lists this model at 1950 DM (approx $500.00) without scope. Scope optics are clear. 4-44082 MGM154 (3,000-5,000)

*.410 KRIEGHOFF NEPTUN DRILLING. SN 84167. Cal. .410 x .410 x .22 Hornet. 3″ Chambers. 27″ Bohler steel barrels have full length raised, matted rib fitted with pop-up U-notch rear and sourdough front sights. Bbl flats and bottoms of bbls are stamped with German nitro proofs, and chamber information. Coin finished sidelock action features Krieghoff “Trumpf” model rifle bbl cocking slide, non-automatic safety mounted to left of top lever, pin type cocking indicators, bushed strikers, and double triggers (front set). Action is engraved with large scrolled acanthus with punch-dot shaded background. “Krieghoff Neptun” is across bottom of action. Nicely streaked European walnut full pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over checkered composition buttplate, and features shadow line right hand cheekpiece, sling loop, and point pattern skip line checkering with double line borders. Matching slightly Schnabeled forend has Deeley type release. Bore diameter at muzzles: left -.380, right -.376. Drop at heel: Approx 1-7/8″, drop at comb: Approx 1-5/16″. Weight: 8 lbs. 3 oz. LOP 14-1/2″. CONDITION: Excellent, near new. Bbls retain virtually all of their orig blue. Coin finish of action has darkened slightly overall. Wood retains nearly all of its orig finish with one or 2 very minor marks. Bores are excellent, action tight. Pop-up sight will not fold flat. A very unusual configuration. 4-42628 MGM210 (7,000-12,000)

*GUSTAV GENSCHOW CLAMSHELL ACTION DOUBLE RIFLE. SN 1206. (1927) Cal. 250 Savage. Although this cartridge was very popular in Europe it appears that this fine rifle was made for the American market, as “Made in Germany” is engraved on left side of left bbl. 26″ Dovetailed bbls have one standing and 4 folding leaf rear sight marked for 100, 200, 300, 400, and 500 yards dovetailed through full length matted top rib. Longitudinally dovetailed gold bead front sight has flip-up porcelain night bead. Tops of bbls are also engraved “Gustav Genschow & Co. A. G.” and “Hamburg”. Bbl flats are stamped with German nitro proofs with proof date of 4/27. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with Krupp steel information. Splinter is stamped with SN. Robust case hardened clamshell scallop-backed boxlock top lever action is fitted with tang automatic safety (S inlaid in gold), pin type cocking indicators, Greener crossbolt third fastener, and double triggers with both triggers set. Action is engraved with 60% coverage scroll with rose bouquet highlights on trigger plate and on each bolster of clamshell. Blued steel trigger guard and top lever have matching engraving. Relatively plain European walnut horn capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14″ over Silvers type pad, and features nicely carved drop points and comb flute. Shadow line right hand cheekpiece is also featured. Sling loop is on toe line. Point pattern checkering has line border. Splinter forend has Deeley release. Forend checkering is rather coarse, and does not match buttstock. Drop at heel: Approx 2-3/8″, drop at comb: Approx. 1-3/8″. Weight: 8 lbs. 0 oz. LOP 14″. Rifle is fitted with 1″ brown leather sling. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain 95% orig blue, with some silvering and minor scratches around front sight base where sight protector was attached and removed a number of times. Action retains 70 – 80% orig case hardening color, silvering and fading on sides of clamshell, and at bottom. Trigger guard retains most of its blue, silvering on bow and at tang. Top lever retains nearly all of its blue, slightly silvered at thumbpiece. Buttstock retains most of what appears to be its orig finish, but may possibly be old refinish, as borders of checkering are filled with oil. Bores are excellent with bright sharp rifling throughout. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Set triggers work. A fine example of this scarce rifle in a classic and highly regarded caliber. 4-42378 MGM128 (5,000-8,000)

*UNUSUAL OTTO BOCK CLAMSHELL ACTION DANGEROUS GAME HAMMER DOUBLE RIFLE WITH DIES AND BRASS. SN 19008. Cal. .450 # 2 Nitro. 25-3/8″ Chopper lump steel bbls with full length matted rib are fitted with single standing V-notch rear sight dovetailed through rib, and longitudinally dovetailed silver bead in raised front portion of rib. Tops of bbls are engraved “Otto Bock, Berlin,” and “Konigl. Hoflieferant”. Bbl flats are stamped with German nitro proofs for 6.19 grams powder, and steel jacketed bullet. Bottoms of bbls are stamped “Krupp’s Stahl”. Blued nicely sculpted top lever clamshell action is fitted with Greener crossbolt third fastener. Back action rebounding locks have nicely filed short serpentine hammers. Action and lockplates are V-border engraved. Front trigger is set. Dense nicely streaked and figured dark European walnut full horn capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/4″ over black “Decelerator” pad. Stock features right hand cheekpiece and point pattern checkering with mullered borders. Sling loop is mounted on toe line, with matching loop on bottom of bbl. South African or Kenyan registration number (?) “DS5406″ is stamped under cheekpiece. Matching splinter forend has Schnabeled tip and Deeley release. Drop at heel: Approx 3-1/16″, drop at comb: Approx 1-3/4″. Weight: 11 lbs. 6 oz. LOP 14-3/4”. PROVENANCE: Dies and 4 boxes of brass. CONDITION: Fine. Bbls retain 80 – 85% orig blue, thinning and browning with some silver on high edges. Action and locks retain 50 – 60% orig blue, browning considerably. Stocks retain most of what appears to be orig finish with some oil rubbed in over the years, with numerous marks and knocks. Checkering shows some wear. Two small chips have been excavated at either side of trigger guard tang. Screws show considerable use, and are slightly buggered. Bores are excellent with strong sharp rifling throughout. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Locks are crisp. Set trigger works. A robust bare bones high quality rifle in a very desirable caliber. Hammer rifles were often favored because of their inherent safety and that they could be operated with absolute silence. 4-42405 MGM134 (7,000-14,000)

*CLASSIC MANTON & CO BOXLOCK DANGEROUS GAME DOUBLE RIFLE WITH CASE. SN 68797. (ca 1925) Cal. .470 Nitro. 26″ Chopper lump bbls are fitted with file cut quarter rib mounting one standing, 2 folding leaf express sights transitioning to concave mid-rib with longitudinally dovetailed silver bead front sight mounted in shaped and file cut ramp. Tops of bbls are engraved “Manton & Co” and “London and Calcutta”, and stamped “FOR CORDITE” and “.470 3-1/4 CASE”. Bbl flats are stamped with Birmingham nitro proofs for 75 grains cordite and 500 grain bullet. SN is stamped on loop, and large sling eye is soldered to bottom rib. Robust Webley long bar action features pivoting third fastener engaging square shouldered dolls head extension, automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), and bushed strikers. Blued steel trigger guard extends to steel grip cap. All metal parts are engraved with 70% coverage well cut shaded open scroll. “Manton & Co” is on each side of action. SN is on grip. Nicely streaked and flame figured European walnut full pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/4″ over Silvers type pad, and features drop points, nicely sculpted shadow line right hand cheekpiece, and 18 LPI point pattern checkering with mullered borders. Large sling eye and vacant silver oval are on toe line. Matching splinter forend has Anson release. Drop at heel: Approx. 2-1/2″, drop at comb: Approx. 1-3/4″. Weight: 11 lbs. 0 oz. LOP 14-3/4″. Good quality tan leather case with brown leather stitched corners is lined with burgundy cloth, and contains 2-pc coated steel and brass cleaning rod, round oil bottle, black wallet with burshes and mops, and a pair of snap caps. Also in case is a portion of target showing 2 bullet holes, one in x ring, and one 1-1/4″ below it with notation “470 Manton”. Consignor states that this rifle shoots exceptionally well with Federal factory ammo. CONDITION: Excellent, as partially refinished. Bbls retain nearly all of London quality re-black over one or 2 light pinprick pits that did not polish out. Action retains 50 – 60% orig case hardening color, turning to silver on fences and bottom edges. Floorplate, trigger guard and top lever have nearly all of their correct charcoal re-blue. Engraving remains sharp. Stocks retain nearly all of what appears to be their orig finish but is most likely an old and correct re-finish, with a few minor marks. Correctly re-cut checkering shows some wear. Bores are excellent, shiny with sharp rifling throughout. Action is tight. Right bbl is slightly off face, showing a glimmer of light. Case is very fine with a few minor marks on exterior. Straps are a bit tired. Handle is good. Interior cloth is fine, as are accessories. A nicely balanced fast handling rifle. 4-38727 MGM132 (20,000-25,000)

*FINE HOLLAND AND HOLLAND ROYAL HAMMERLESS SIDELOCK EJECTOR DOUBLE RIFLE WITH CASE. SN 28431. (ca. 1913) Cal. .375 H & H Flanged Mag. Originally built as .375 flanged magnum, factory records indicate that this rifle was re-barreled in its orig caliber in 1934. 26″ Chopper lump bbls with file cut quarter rib are mounted with one standing, one folding leaf rear express sight, dovetailed through forward portion of quarter rib. An unusual small thin flip-up “ghost ring” peep sight is at extreme rear of rib. Quarter rib transition and front sight base are nicely filed in standard Holland Royal fashion. Front sight with flip-up porcelain moon bead is longitudinally dovetailed into front base. Center of broad top rib is engraved “.375 Magnum Rim – Cartridge.” Tops of bbls are engraved with “Holland & Holland” and “98 New Bond Street, London” on either side of quarter rib. Bbl flats are stamped with post 1925 London proofs for 54 grains of cordite, and 300 grain bullet. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with SN. Rounded bar case hardened action features long top strap which extends over comb, automatic safety (SAFE in gold), bushed strikers, hidden third fastener, and checkered front trigger. Standard Royal rifle back action locks are by Joseph Brazier, and interior of locks are stamped with SN, 6810, and “REG.NO. 5S2130”. Locks detach with typical Holland takedown pin, engraved “Holland’s Patent”. Action and lockplates are engraved with unusual bold open shaded scroll of typical Holland quality, showing some strapwork highlights. “Holland & Holland” is in swags on each lockplate. Fences have semi-relief acanthus and strapwork. Bottom of action is also engraved “Royal Hammerless Ejector”. Scroll engraved steel trigger guard extends to steel trap grip cap with SN on grip. Nicely marbled, and slightly figured European walnut long pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/4″ over red Silvers type pad. Flawlessly sculpted Holland style shadow line cheekpiece is on left side of buttstock, and a vacant gold oval is on toe line. Holland signature 22 LPI checkering with mullered borders is at grip and on forend. Splinter ejector forend has Anson release. SN and “Steel” are stamped on iron. Drop at heel: 2-3/4″, drop at comb: 1-3/4″. Weight: 10 lbs. LOP 14-3/4″. Leather case marked “.30” on lid is lined with maroon cloth, with makers gold embossed black leather label. Case contains pair of snap caps (one marked “Holland’s .375 Magnum” and the other unmarked), fine quality 2-pc plated brass cleaning rod with horn handle, black leather wallet containing pull through, Holland marked can of “never-rust” oil, some patches, cleaning brushes, and a carrying sling. PROVENANCE: Copies of factory records with notations relating to the regulation of the original and 1934 replacement barrels. CONDITION: Fine, as factory refurbished. Bbls retain virtually all of a high quality lustrous blue, showing some minor spotting. Action and lockplates are pleasing gray patina with some very light pinpricks, mostly on fences. Buttstock retains most of an old rubbed oil finish, edges remain sharp. Cheekpiece was added undoubtedly by factory when re-barreled. Forend wood appears to be refinished, probably done along with bbls. Bores are excellent, bright and shiny, w/ some very light frosting in grooves toward muzzle of right bbl. Action is tight, bbls are on face. Ejectors are in time. Case leather is fine, with some minor scuffs, stitching in corners is letting go. Straps and handles are good. Interior cloth is very fine, as is label. Partitions are tight. Accessories are good. A very fine rifle with some very unusual features, and undoubtedly a fine shooter in a highly regarded caliber. 4-42163 MGM5 (37,500-47,500)

*INVESTMENT QUALITY HOLLAND AND HOLLAND ROOK RIFLE WITH ORIGINAL CASE, ACCESSORIES, AND OUTER COVER. SN 21471. (ca 1902) Cal. .295 Rook. 26″ Tapered octagon bbl is engraved “Holland & Holland, 98. New Bond St. London.” on top right flat and “Winners of all the “Field” Rifle Trials. .295. Semi Smooth Bore” on left. Top flat is file cut in front of single standing, 2 folding leaf express rear sight marked for 50, 100, and 150 yards. Large ivory triangle is inlaid in standing sight, and platinum lines are in folding leaves. The file cutting picks up again 4″ in front of wide front ramp with longitudinally dovetailed ivory front bead. Bbl bolsters are scroll engraved. Bottom of bbl is stamped with SN, “300”, and provisional proof. Tiny case hardened boxlock top lever action is fitted with automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold) and extended top strap which goes over comb in H & H Best style. Strap is fitted with folding peep sight. Action is nicely filed at fence and is nearly fully engraved with well cut medium scroll. “Holland & Holland” is on each side of action bar. Floorplate, trigger plate, trigger guard, and top lever are charcoal blued, and also scroll engraved. SN is on trigger plate tang. Red toned, beautifully marbled European walnut full pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/8″ over blued scroll engraved steel buttplate with widow’s peak. Stock features drop points, diamond hand, nicely sculpted shadow line right hand cheekpiece, and gold oval on toe line engraved with monogram, “N C N”. Grip has case hardened steel engraved cap with trap containing a spare fore sight and extra firing pin. 24 LPI flat top point pattern checkering has mullered borders. Matching forend has friction spring release and Schnabel horn tip. Drop at heel: Approx 3″, drop at comb: Approx 1-3/4″. Weight: 5 lbs. 11 oz. LOP 14-3/8″. Makers leather case with central medallion on lid is lined with burgundy cloth with Holland & Holland pebble-grained black leather gold embossed label, as used from 1902-1911. Bottom of case is semi French fitted for all accessories, and cartridges, which are present, including 2 H & H marked turnscrews, H & H marked round pewter oil bottle, broken case extractor, intricately filed and fitted front sight and muzzle protector, wood-covered metal cleaning rod with integral jag and brass swivel head, as well as, three boxes of Kynoch 295 rook cartridges with yellow labels overprinted with transverse orange band marked “Cordite”. Covered compartment with brass handle contains striker key, 2 bore brushes, a snap cap, and the key. There are two loose notes. One note states “Not locked/ slide the stud to the right. Key inside” which was obviously attached to a tag on the exterior of the case. Another note states; “The forend of this is removed by simply pulling it off from the top.” Case is accompanied by its original brown canvas outer cover with leather ends and straps. Also included is an etched glass trophy from “Gold Medal Concours d’ Elegance” for Best in Show at the 4th Concours 21 September 2002. (Specially etched with the information pertaining to this rifle.) CONDITION: Truly superb. Metal shows only the slightest silvering on sharp edges. Buttplate retains essentially all its orig fire blue, very slightly silvered on outer edge. Stocks retain essentially all their orig finish with a few very minor marks, are somewhat dry, and have never had oil added. Bore is excellent. Action is tight. Case leather is superb with only a few very minor marks, brass work bright, slightly toned. Straps and handle are excellent. Interior cloth and label are excellent, as are accessories. Cartridge boxes show some minor tears, wear and chipping of labels, and are slightly soiled. Staples are rusted. Two boxes appear to have been opened but difficult to remove from case. Outer cover is very fine with all straps intact. There is considerable staining on bottom end leather. Entire outfit looks as if it were put in storage shortly after delivery. Incredible. 4-38722 MGM117 (7,500-12,500)

HOLLAND AND HOLLAND BEST LIGHTWEIGHT TOP LEVER HAMMER DOUBLE RIFLE. SN 11119. Cal. 450-400 2-3/8 BPE. 26″ Laminated steel bbls with full length rib are mounted with one standing, 2 folding express rear sight, and raised silver bead front longitudinally dovetailed into raised portion in front of rib. Area of rib behind rear sight is file cut. Tops of bbls are engraved with H & H New Bond Street address and “Winners of All the “Field” Rifle Trials. London. 1883.” Bottoms of bbls are stamped with London black powder proofs. Heavy splinter with integral loop is stamped with SN. Rounded bar top lever action has beautifully filed fences and side clips. Action top strap extends well into comb in typical Holland Best fashion. Back action peninsula locks have flat-faced serpentine hammers with stylized dolphin’s heads and high checkered spurs. Blued steel trigger guard extends to steel grip cap. Action, locks, and trigger guard are engraved with very nicely cut and intricately detailed medium scroll with tendril extensions with rose bouquet highlights. Each lockplate is engraved “Holland & Holland”. Dark marbled and lightly figured European walnut full pistol grip buttstock measures 15″ over Silvers type pad, and features classic Holland shadow line cheekpiece and flat top point pattern checkering. Silver oval is on toe line engraved with “AM” monogram, surmounted by Baronet’s crown. Stock is of uniquely Holland & Holland comb-less style. Matching splinter forend has Anson release. Drop at heel: Approx 2-11/16″, drop at comb: Approx 2-1/8″. Weight: 7 lbs. 8 oz. LOP 15″. CONDITION: Excellent, as found. Bbls retain 90% orig finish showing unusual laminated steel pattern. Action and locks retain 40 – 50% orig case hardening color, quite strong in protected areas, under remnants of old lacquer, and could use a good cleaning and re-lacquer. Trigger guard retains 20 – 30% of its orig blue, Top lever retains almost all of its orig blue, silvering slightly on thumbpiece. Stocks retain nearly all their orig oil finish with some oil rubbed in over the years, and show a number of small marks and dents. Checkering shows some wear, compressions and abrasions. Brilliant bores are nearly flawless. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Locks are crisp. A finely balanced and handling rifle. 4-38729 MGM137 (9,000-12,000)

HOLLAND AND HOLLAND BEST QUALITY HAMMER UNDER LEVER DOUBLE RIFLE. SN 11045. (ca 1886) Cal. .450 BPE. 26″ Dovetailed steel bbls with full length raised rib, mounted with one standing two folding leaf express sight graduated from 50 to 250 yards, and longitudinally dovetailed small silver bead front, are engraved with H & H New Bond Street address, and field rifle trial information on tops. Bbl flats are stamped with London black powder proofs. SN is on large flat splinter. Base for sling eye is on bottom rib, eye removed. Round bodied case hardened action has well filed fences and features Jones under lever and side clips. Top tang extends over comb in Best H & H style. Back action rebounding peninsula locks have low set round bodied serpentine hammers and are fitted with front sliding stalking safeties that engage with hammers in rebounding position. Action and locks are engraved with well cut small scroll with rose bouquet highlights. Left side of action is engraved “Charge 4 Drams Case 3-1/4 Inches”. Each lockplate is also engraved “Holland & Holland”. Dark, smoky marbled and lightly figured European walnut full capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/8″ over Parker type skeleton steel buttplate, and features shadow line right hand cheekpiece, 22 LPI point pattern checkering, and silver oval behind grip cap engraved with monogram, “FIB”. Matching splinter forend has Anson release. Drop at heel: Approx 2-5/8″, drop at comb: Approx 1-1/4″. Weight: 8 lbs. 0 oz. LOP 14-3/8″. CONDITION: Excellent, as completely refinished, retaining nearly all of well colored and sympathetic finishes to wood and metal. Engraving is slightly washed, and wood is below metal. Checkering has been re-cut, and is sharp. Skeleton buttplate shows some gaps in inletting. Bores are very fine, slightly frosted throughout, rifling sharp. There are 2 rings approx 7″ from muzzle of right bbl. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Locks are crisp. Safeties work. 4-42410 MGM222 (4,000-6,000)

PRINCE CHRISTIAN’S CHARLES LANCASTER DOUBLE RIFLE. SN 4751. Cal. .450 BPE. Lancaster oval bore rifling. Charles Lancaster provided many guns and rifles to the British royal family throughout the latter half of the 19th century. When Prince Christian of Schleswig – Holstein married Victoria’s daughter, Princess Helena, he was granted the title “Royal Highness”, and became a member of the “Order of the Garter”; Who else other than Lancaster’s would he turn to for a bespoke rifle? The rifle built for him is unique in many ways with its unusual sighting arrangement, both triggers being set, and “Pop-up” cheekpiece. 28″ Fine Damascus bbls with full length matted rib are mounted with 3 folding leaf rear express sight, and silver bead front. Tops of bbls are engraved with Lancaster New Bond Street address and “Patent Smooth Bore Breech Loading Rifle”. Classic Lancaster “tip and slide” action is operated by side swing under-lever with protruding lug under bbl, locking under standing breech. Action is nicely filed with unusual rear express sight filed into top of standing breech for close in work, such as boar hunting. Peninsula back action non-rebounding locks with distinctively filed Lancaster hammers are fitted with front sliding stalking safeties which engage at half cock. As mentioned before both triggers are set. (It is rare to find a British rifle with even one set trigger. Undoubtedly the prince wanted this feature due to his continental roots.) Action and locks are engraved with very well cut shaded scroll. Each side of action is engraved “Charles Lancaster’s Patent”. Each lockplate is engraved “C. Lancaster. London Patent” in scroll terminated riband. Spectacular flesh-toned darkly marbled and fiddle-figured Circassian walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over coarsely checkered and nicely engraved steel buttplate. Stock is fitted with very unusual elevating cheekpiece for use when deer stalking or other long range pursuits. It is held in place with 4 screws. By backing each screw 2 turns, cheekpiece can be raised, then locked in place by turning screws back in. Checkering is typical Lancaster coarse point pattern with mullered borders. Prince Christian’s crest, his monogram CAC (Christian Charles Augustus) within “Order of the Garter” band surmounted by a sovereign crown, is engraved on gold oval on toe line. Matching splinter forend with inset horn tip attaches to bbl with side nail through oval steel escutcheons. Drop at heel: Approx 2-9/16″, drop at comb: Approx 1-9/16″. Weight: 8 lbs. 12 oz. LOP 14-1/2″. PROVENANCE: Photocopy of Wikipedia entry on Prince Christian, and factory letter. CONDITION: Fine. Bbls retain nearly all of an old re-brown, Damascus pattern muddied. Engraving softened. One leaf of rear sight is missing. Action and lockplates retain 30 – 40% orig case hardening color, which is quite strong in protected areas. Locks and safeties retain most of their orig fire blue. Stocks retain most of their orig finish which has been maintained over the years with lots of oil rubbed in, to a very pleasing sheen. Checkering is slightly worn, and has not been re-cut. Bores are very fine, bright and shiny throughout, with 2 or 3 minor pits toward breeches, mostly in right bbl. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Locks are crisp. Safeties and set triggers work. Very few guns and rifles owned by the British royal family exist outside of Sandringham. 4-38730 MGM136 (8,000-12,000)

*HIGH CONDITION .577 THOMAS BLAND FARQUHARSON WITH TANG SAFETY. SN 16340. Cal. .577 2-3/4″ Nitro Express. 30″ Stepped round bbl is engraved “Thomas Bland & Sons. 2. King William St. Strand. London” and “Winners of the 1885 American Rifle Trials” on top. Rear sight has a sweated-on block with one standing, three folding nested leaf express sight graduated from 100 to 400 yards, and engraved “Kynochs Ctge” and “Cordite 75 grns Nickle Bullet 650 grns”. Silver bead front sight is in shaped sweated-on low ramp. Bottom of bbl under forend is stamped with Birmingham proofs for 577 EX, and “Cordite 75 gr Ball 650 Gr MAXm.” Bbl is also marked with Krupp steel information, 3-ring logo, and “caveman”proof. Case hardened PD Farquharson action with non-automatic tang safety has scroll and floral border engraving with both sides engraved “Thomas Bland & Sons”. SN is on grip. Dark, lightly figured European walnut full steel capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14″ over black solid “Decelerator” pad, and features nicely shaped side panels, flat top point pattern checkering with mullered borders, sling loop, and vacant silver shield on toe line. Uniquely styled Bland forend has horn tip. Drop at heel: Approx 2-9/16″, drop at comb: Approx 1-15/16″. Weight: 9 lbs. 5 oz. LOP 14″. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbl retains nearly all its orig blue with a few minor marks. Action retains 90 – 95% orig case hardening color, silvered on sharp edges and at grip, and slightly browned overall with a few scratches. Stocks retain nearly all their orig finish, grain slightly raised, with a few minor marks and bumps. Pad is a recent replacement, done with no marking or refinishing of stock. Bore is excellent, sharp, bright and shiny throughout. Action is crisp. An exceptional big bore example of one of these iconic rifles, very few survive in good condition, as they were heavily used in the furthest reaches of the world. Wal Winfer in volume 3 of “British Single Shot Rifles” estimates a maximum total production of 2200 PD Farquharson rifles by all makers combined. 4-42714 MGM237 (11,000-15,000)

ALEXANDER HENRY DROPPING BLOCK SINGLE SHOT MINIATURE EXPRESS RIFLE WITH CASE, OWNED BY BILL RUGER. SN 3814. (ca 1876) Cal. .360 2-1/4″ BPE. This dainty little best quality rifle, chambered for a cartridge which is nearly the equivalent of 38-55 Winchester, is fitted with 25″ round bbl mounting sweated-on shaped bases for one standing, one folding leaf rear sight, and silver bead front. Rear sight has inlaid triangle of ivory for enhanced visibility for low light conditions. Top rear of bbl is engraved “Alexr Henry, 12 South St Andrews St. Edinburgh no. 2918.” Patent refers to the use of Alexander Henry’s rifling. Tiny case hardened dropping block action is marked with patent use no. 1281 on flattened portion at top of receiver ring. Back action peninsula non-rebounding lock with round bodied high spur hammer, has front sliding stalking safety which engages at half cock. Action and lock are engraved with very well cut medium scroll with “ALEXr HENRY” in scrolled riband on lockplate. SN is on grip of steel trigger guard. Dark, streaked, and nicely stump figured European walnut full horn capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over checkered wood butt with engraved case hardened steel heel and toe plates. 18 LPI flat top point pattern checkering has mullered borders. Matching forend attaches to bbl with side nail through shaped and engraved steel escutcheons, and has Alexander Henry fluted tip. This feature was incorporated by Bill Ruger into the styling of his famous no. 1 rifle. Drop at heel: Approx 2-1/2″, drop at comb: Approx 1-3/4″. Weight: 4 lbs. 10 oz. LOP 14-1/2″. Makers full length embossed leather case has paper shipping label on top from “Abbott & Gerson Ltd. to Mr. W. B. Ruger, c/o Sturm, Ruger & Co, Southport, Connecticut, U. S. A.” (with no zip code). Also it has penciled notations by Mr. Ruger. Interior, lined with green cloth, with paper Henry label, is semi French fitted for rifle and accessories which include a round Hawksley pewter oil bottle and nickel-plated cleaning rod. Also in case is a paper tag marked “80” and with information as to where rifle was located in Mr. Ruger’s gun room: “Alexander Henry rifle in Rt Cabinet by pool table – So. wall.” PROVENANCE: Tag from case. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbl retains 95% + orig blue with some silvering at muzzle, and minor freckling, mostly on front sight base. Action and lock retain 85 – 90% orig case hardening color, slightly silvered with orig varnish darkened. Tail of lockplate is mostly pewter gray as is trigger guard tang. Stocks retain nearly all of their orig oil finish, grain slightly raised and open, with a number of marks and minor dents. There is evidence of repair at wrist. Checkering shows some compressions, mostly at bottom of forend. Ends of side nail head are chipped. Heel and toe plates retain most of their orig case hardening color. Bore is excellent, sharp, bright and shiny throughout with a few minor pits toward breech end. Case leather is dry with numerous scuffs, discolorations, and tape marks. End flaps are detached, one is in case, the other missing, as is one strap with one retainer partially detached. Handle intact but tired. Paper label is foxed with some scrapes and stains, but clear and legible. Interior cloth is good, somewhat stained, marked, and dusty. Partitions are tight. Makers label is fine, slightly foxed and stained from contact with partitions. Accessories are excellent. Very few of these miniature rifles were made, most of the few known examples are of a lesser quality. 4-42715 MGM238 (8,500-12,500)

MASSIVE ALEXANDER HENRY SINGLE SHOT DROPPING BLOCK WHALING GUN. SN 3316. (1874) Cal. 8 ga. 22-3/4″ Octagonal breech to tapered round steel smooth bore barrel is engraved “A. Henry Edinburgh” on top flat with single standing U-notch rear sight dovetailed through. It measures over 2″ at breech, and 1.66″ at muzzle, which is mounted with shotgun bead sight. 2-1/2″ Wide and 3-3/4″ deep action is marked with Henry patent use no. 1026 on top of receiver ring. SN is on tang. No. “1” is stamped into front of action, visible with forend removed. Opening lever is shaped similarly to those seen on some Alex Henry hammerless rifles of the same period with large grooved spur and push-button lever lock. Large back action lock with serpentine hammer is engraved “Alexr Henry”. “1” Is stamped on interior of lockplate. Dense straight grained European walnut buttstock measures 13-1/2″ over brass buttplate. Large forend attaches to bbl with single large through nail. Bore diameter: -.880. Wall thickness: -.390 at muzzle. Drop at heel: 2-3/4″, drop at comb: 2″. Weight: 22 lbs. 8 oz. LOP 13-1/2″. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains a considerable amount of orig blue under old varnish, mostly toward breech. Balance is blue brown patina over light pitting. Action is mostly brown patina, as is lockplate. Stocks retain a considerable amount of their orig finish over numerous marks and knocks from the heavy use to which these guns were subjected. Bore is lightly pitted throughout. Action and lock are crisp. Lock screw is broken. Overall a very fine specimen of this very scarce Henry variation designed to dispatch the monsters of the deep. 4-44153 MGM153 (10,000-15,000)

UNMARKED PERCUSSION WHALING GUN. SN NSN. Cal. 1.070 Bore diameter. Massive 23″ tapered octagon to round bbl over 2″ at breech and 1.4″ at muzzle. is fitted with fine inset silver bead. Dovetailed blank where rear sight was removed, is fitted through octagonal portion. Patent breech with screw clean-out is stamped with “1”. Back action unmarked lock is fitted with large round bodied serpentine hammer. Furniture consists of simple iron trigger guard, forend cap with no provision for ramrod, and brass buttplate. Dense American walnut straight grip stock measures 13″. Bbl attaches to stock with large side nail. Drop at heel: 3-1/8″ , drop at comb: 2-3/16″. Weight: 16 lbs. 4 oz. LOP 13″. CONDITION: Good. Iron parts are brown patina showing some past cleaning. Stock retains most of an old oil finish, is below metal of buttplate, and has large repaired crack through wrist. Another crack about 4″ long runs from front face of lockplate to side nail on right side. Bore is rough. Lock is crisp. Some screws are replaced, and others show considerable use. 4-42442 MGM217 (3,000-5,000)

PRISTINE JOHN DICKSON HAMMER UNDER LEVER DOUBLE RIFLE WITH CASE AND ACCESSORIES. SN 3293. (1874 for Charles Hope) Cal. .500 3″ BPE. 28″ Dovetailed steel bbls with full length wide flat file cut rib mounted with one standing, one folding express rear sight, and silver bead front, are engraved “John Dickson & Son.” and “63 Princes Street. Edinburgh.” on tops. Bbl flats are stamped with “J D & S.”, SN, and with importers marks. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with London proofs for 38 bore, “J.S”, and “Henry’s Patent” (referring to rifling), with use nos. 1633 and 1634. Bottom rib is mounted with screwed-in sling eye. Nicely filed case hardened round bar Jones under lever action is stamped with same information as bbl flats on water table, which has 2 long elliptical lightening cuts. Peninsula non-rebounding back action locks fitted with short round bodied high spurred hammers, have fire blued back sliding safeties that engage at half cock. Action and lockplates are engraved with well cut medium scroll at 70% coverage. “John Dickson & Son” is engraved on each lockplate. Steel trigger guard with checkered spur forming grip, has SN at grip. Broadly marbled and slightly figured European walnut buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over checkered wood butt with engraved steel heel and toe plates. Stock features elliptical beaded shadow line right hand cheekpiece and 18 LPI ovoid pattern checkering with rear border mullered. Vacant silver oval and sling eye are on toe line. Matching splinter forend with shaped engraved steel tip attaches with side nail through shaped steel escutcheons. Drop at heel: Approx 2-13/16″, drop at comb: Approx 1-13/16″. Weight: 8 lbs. 10 oz. LOP 14-1/2″. Old embossed leather case with shaped brass corners is lined with scarlet cloth with paper Dickson label on lid, has lift-out tray with compartments for cartridges, and some accessories underneath. Large group of accessories include ebony handled striker key, rosewood handled turnscrew, wad punch marked 1/2, and bone handled cleaning brush. Oak lift-out compartment with space for bbls and stocks/ action, contains very fine Sykes patent “extra quality” leather bodied German silver flask, “Edge Bros” marked 500 3″ steel cartridge sizing die, turned boxwood patchbox, turned boxwood cap box, bone striker bottle with strikers and springs engraved with this guns number, and 3-pc brass and rosewood cleaning rod. Old round pewter oil bottle has had Dickson & Son newly struck. Beautifully made new accessories include especially fine William Davis type brass conical bullet mold marked “.500” “Dickson & Son”, “W D”, and with SN. Mold comes with its walnut handled nose pin. New accessories also include a 500 # 3 marked brass capper/ decapper, bullet nose splinter, pin type crimper, and decapping rod. PROVENANCE: Copy of factory ledger page. CONDITION: Fine, as partially refinished. Bbls retain nearly all of a London quality re-black, file cutting softened, other engraving re-cut. Action retains traces of orig case hardening color in protected areas, and is mostly silver gray. Locks retain 45 – 55% orig case hardening color, strong in protected areas. Safeties retain most of their fire blue. Trigger guard is considerably silvered with some case color under lever. Stocks retain nearly all of an old rubbed oil finish, edges softened, checkering somewhat worn and not re-cut. Small area of replaced wood is at left tip of forend. Bores are excellent, with a few very minor pits toward breech ends of bbls. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Locks crisp. Safeties work. Case leather is dark with numerous areas of rubbing and chipping, has been conserved with new correctly colored straps and handle bases, using original handle. Interior cloth is new with fine reproduction label, with some marks and soiling from contact with gun. Flask is excellent with lots of fire blue left on spring and charge lever. Old accessories are fine. New accessories are excellent with some staining, except mold, which is as new. A very fine, first class, classic express rifle. 4-42630 MGM233 (10,000-15,000)

JOHN DICKSON PERCUSSION SINGLE SHOT SPORTING RIFLE WITH CASE AND ACCESSORIES, MADE FOR CHARLES GORDON. SN 3862. (1884) Cal. 25 Bore. .625 Groove diameter. 4-groove wide shallow rifling. 27″ Swamped octagonal Damascus bbl with under-rib has top flat file cut and is marked “John Dickson & Son 63 Princes Street, Edinburgh”. Silver bead front sight and one standing two folding leaf rear express sight with inset platinum lines are dovetailed through. Bottom of bbl is stamped with SN, “J. D & S”, and with appropriate London black powder proofs for 25 bore. Ebony ramrod has brass head; tail is also brass, with tempered blued worm under cap, and mounts through two thimbles, rear with integral sling eye. Patent breech with vented platinum blow-out engraved with fine scroll, is nicely filed. SN is on hook. Breech iron also has fine scroll. Lock with broad flat serpentine hammer is also scroll engraved, and has front sliding stalking safety with brilliant temper blue. Trigger plate and rear thimble have stylized pineapple finials, and are scroll engraved. Trigger guard has flared, checkered spur grip. Trigger guard bow is scroll engraved. SN is engraved at tail. Beautifully streaked and figured dense European walnut half stock is finely checkered at wrist and forearm, and has grayish horn forend tip. It measures 14-1/2″ over checkered steel scroll engraved long tang buttplate. Bbl attaches with single side nail through engraved oval steel escutcheons. Drop at heel: Approx 2-3/8″, drop at comb: Approx 1-5/8″. Weight: 7 lbs. 4 oz. LOP 14-1/2″. Makers original fiddle-figured mahogany case with inlet brass corners, D-ring handle, and pivoting hook closure is lined with dark green cloth, and has proper Dickson trade label in lid. Case contains round ball single cavity steel bullet mold numbered to the rifle, 3-pc jointed ebony cleaning rod with full complement of cleaning accessories, combination nipple wrench, small leather covered powder flask with adjustable nozzle marked in grains, small ivory bottle containing unused spare nipple and with a #1 engraved on top, small pewter oil bottle, patch cutter, case hardened steel mainspring vice, 2 ebony handled turnscrews with German silver ferules, a round un-hallmarked silver capper, and small brass nipple charger. Case has two empty partitions which would have contained large and a small rosewood or ebony bottles. Small lift-out box with sliding lid is built into one end of case and contains the cleaning implements. PROVENANCE: Copy of factory ledger. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbl browning has some freckling and minor marks. Case hardened parts retain nearly all their orig finish. Trigger guard retains about 80% of its orig blue. Stock retains most of its orig finish with a number of marks and nicks, and some fairly deep dents, mostly on right side of butt. Bore is excellent, bright and shiny. Lock is crisp. Safety works. Case has seasoning checks to lid. All partitions are tight, and lining is intact and only lightly soiled. All accessories are near new. Rifle has had stock dimensions altered and barrel shortened, as is reflected in copy from Dicksons ledger. This work was evidently carried out in August, 1908, which incidentally, is a short time after all Gordon’s guns were sold at auction. Rifle was built as no. 1 of a pair, but not an identical pair, cased individually, and built at different times. Consignor states that rifle is very accurate with 80 grains of Swiss 3 F and patched round ball. A magnificent Dickson rifle built for the eccentric Scottish collector, Charles Gordon. 4-42629 MGM232 (12,500-17,500)

EXCEPTIONALLY FINE MID-EIGHTEENTH CENTURY 16 BORE FLINTLOCK FOWLER BY W. ARDEN. SN NSN. Cal. 16 Bore. 39″ Round swamped bbl with ovate section at breech, showing some scroll engraving, is marked “Birmingham”. Left side has very early London view and provisional proofs, with makers mark “W.A”. Front sight is silver raised relief head of a bearded gnome whose nose forms the bead. 6″ Lock with filed in beaded edge has tall serpentine cock, unusual semi-waterproof pan with drain hole, and bridled friction frizzen with long frizzen spring, which has filed acanthus finial. Lock is fitted with rear sliding safety that engages at half cock. Makers name “W. Arden” is on center of lockplate surrounded by elongated scroll. (William Arden working in the Minories in 1762 as listed in Blackmore.) Trigger plate supports curled trigger with filed decoration. Double beaded iron trigger guard extends to relief acanthus and floral carved finial. Steel buttplate with long broad top tang has stylized sea serpent engraving along with attenuated scroll. Other furniture is of silver, with very fine crest plate at top of grip with relief carved shell, scrolled acanthus with floral terminations, and grotesque head with protruding tongue. Pierced, un-hallmarked silver side plate continues the theme of relief acanthus with central oval engraved “Molesworth July 9th 1756”. Dense European walnut full length stock with deeply fluted comb has nicely shaped beads around lock and sideplate with ovoid drop points, and stylized relief carved acanthus around tang of breech iron. Stock is further embellished with exceptionally well executed silver wire inlay continuing the shell, floral, and acanthus motif. Bbl attaches to forend with two broad side nails. Iron tipped ramrod mounts through 3 beaded pipes. PROVENANCE: Ex. Keith Neal Coll. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl and other iron parts are cleaned to bright polish, which has toned back somewhat. Silver shows excellent detail. Stock appears to have its orig finish, which has been oiled and maintained over the years, and has a wonderful warm glow. Stock is very sound, all mortises intact and tight with a few marks and dents overall. Two very minor areas on left side of bbl channel have splintered away. Silver wire inlay is excellent, with no noticeable losses. Lock and frizzen are crisp. Bore is bright and shiny, but shows evidence of one or 2 minor pits toward muzzle. A truly lovely museum quality piece. 4-42631 MGM174 (10,000-15,000)

W & C SCOTT SINGLE “JACOB RIFLE” MADE FOR INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION IN LONDON (1862) PERCUSSION RIFLE. SN 7513. Cal. .590 Groove diameter. Gen. John Jacob developed his long pointed bullet, mechanically fitted to 4 deep groove rifling, during the 1850’s, and had many rifles made by Swinburn & Son; others were made by Daw and W & C Scott. This beautifully finished rifle was made by Scott for exhibition and is so marked on its 24″ ovate to round stub Damascus bbl with under-rib. Top flat is engraved with Scott’s name and address, and “Exhibited in the International Exhibition London” and “1862”. Bbl is fitted with 5 folding leaf small V-notch express sight, and fine silver bead front dovetailed through. Beautifully scroll filed patent breech with un-vented platinum blow-out, mounts a large musket nipple, and is engraved with scroll and shell motif. Breech iron with large fence has nearly full coverage of exceptional shaded scroll. Lock with large serpentine round-bodied hammer is also scroll engraved, with vignettes of game; recumbent hind at front, and stag at rear. Lock is fitted with front sliding safety which engages at half cock. Case hardened trigger plate has spear finial. Blued trigger guard with spur extending to form grip is engraved with open flowing scroll. Nicely marbled, dense European walnut stock measures 14-1/8″ over relatively plain steel buttplate with some scroll engraving. Stock features nicely shaped drop points and 18 LPI borderless checkering with elliptical pattern borders. Right side of stock is fitted with circular steel spring loaded patchbox, which is also scroll engraved, surrounding vignette of nicely rendered stag scratching his belly, with rear hoof. Steel forend tip is also scroll engraved. Stock attaches to bbl with 2 side nails through engraved oval steel escutcheons. Ebony and brass ramrod mounts through a single pipe with sling eye mounted and nicely filed tailpipe. Drop at heel: Approx 2-3/8″, drop at comb: Approx 1-1/2″. Weight: 8 lbs. 6 oz. LOP 14-1/8″. PROVENANCE: Information from from W & C Scott regarding this rifle. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbl retains nearly all of its orig Damascus pattern turning brown, with some silvering on sharp edges. Breech iron, lock and trigger plate retain most of their case hardening color, muted over time. Trigger guard retains more than 50% of its orig bright charcoal blue, silvered and flaked. Buttplate retains 80% of its orig blue, silvered at heel and toe. Patchbox retains 50% of its case color. Wood retains most of its orig finish, grain slightly raised, with some light cleaning on right side of butt. Bore is excellent. Rifle shows little evidence of having been fired. 4-42637 MGM176 (7,000-10,000)

VERY FINE JOHN DICKSON AND SON PERCUSSION DOUBLE GAME GUN WITH ORIGINAL CASE AND ACCESSORIES. SN 1903. (1858) Cal. .690 Bore diameter. 30″ Bernard pattern Damascus barrels are engraved “John Dickson & Son. 63 Princes Street. Edinburgh.” on concave game rib. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with London proofs for 14 bore, and SN. Original Greenheart ramrod with brass tip and tail with steel worm under cap, mounts through 3 plain pipes. Nicely filed case hardened patent breeches have un-vented engraved platinum blow-outs. SNs are on hooks. Breech iron is fully scroll engraved on tang. Silver flash guards are mounted underneath. Front action locks with round bodied tall spurred hammers, are separated by wood from bottoms of bbls. Trigger plate has long extension for strength, and has circular finial with thistle tip. Blued trigger guard has SN at grip. Engraving on all metal parts is exceptionally well done with finely detailed open scroll on lockplates engraved “John Dickson & Son” in scrolled ribands at front of each. Breech iron, trigger plate, and thimble are engraved with closed, shaded scroll. Trigger guard bow is engraved with dog, and a pair of pheasants at grip. Steel buttplate with long tang has open scroll and pair of game birds. Nicely marbled, stump figured European walnut straight grip stock with drop points and vacant silver oval on toe line, has 18 LPI flat top point pattern checkering with mullered borders. Stock mounts to bbl with side nail through recessed and shaped engraved steel escutcheons. Accompanied by a scan of the Dickson factory ledger indicating gun ordered on 7-24-1858 for Robert Horn Esq. as 14 Ga, 30″ low rib bbls, stocks not varnished and detached locks. Wall thickness: left -.028, right -.030. Drop at heel: 1-13/16″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 6 lbs. 14 oz. LOP 14-1/4″. Original quartered oak dovetailed case with central brass medallion on lid, and pivoting hook latches, is lined with patterned light brown leather with Dickson paper label in lid. Bottom has many compartments, most with covers, others with lift-out trays, as well as, lift-out oak wad box with sliding cover at right side. Accessories include 2-pc T-handled steel takedown nipple wrench with pricker, case hardened steel Hawksley steel shot and powder carrier, turned boxwood nipple box, Hawksley morocco leather and German silver shot pouch, James Dickson leather and German silver powder flask, and two wad cutters (one marked 12 and the other 14). PROVENANCE: Scan of Factory Ledger. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain 85 – 90% orig pattern and blue, browned at muzzles and breech ends, thinning slightly around fore grip. Lockplates retain nearly all of their orig case hardening color. Patent breeches, breech irons and hammers retain perhaps 30%. Trigger guard and buttplate retain 30% of their orig blue. Stock retains most of its orig oil finish, with numerous marks from carrying and use, and is quite dry from never being oiled. Bores are good, pitted toward muzzles. Nipple recesses are considerably pitted. Locks are crisp. Case with no noticeable cracks, retains nearly all its orig finish, with a number of marks and scrapes. Central medallion is green patina. Interior leather is fine, somewhat soiled, dusty with marks and compressions from contact with gun. Accessories are fine. Dickson flask does not correctly fit compartment. An essentially untouched best quality percussion gun, very scarce in the market today. 4-42514 MGM281 (4,000-6,000)

PAIR OF WILLIAM MOORE PERCUSSION DRIVEN GAME GUNS IN ORIGINAL CASE. SN 968/ 1298. Cal. 12 Ga. 31″ Barrels have low concave game ribs. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with London proofs for 13 Bore. Case hardened patent breeches with platinum blow-outs have “1” and “2” engraved on rib extensions. Breech irons are scroll engraved. Front action locks with tall round bodied hammers are engraved with well cut open scroll. Hammers have stylized dolphins heads. Locks of gun no. “1” are engraved “William Moore”, and gun no. “2” “William Moore & Co.” Trigger plates have stylized pineapple finials. Trigger guards have dogs engraved on bows, and with SNs and “1” or “2” on tangs. Fronts of bows are fitted with rectangular shaped horn pieces to more easily rest guns over ones arm while waiting in butts for driven birds. There are no provisions for ramrods, as, obviously, your loader is standing by to take care of that problem. Dense, slightly figured European walnut stocks measure 13-7/8″ over blued steel buttplates. Long tangs are scroll engraved and numbered “1” and “2”. 16 LPI checkering has mullered borders, and gold ovals engraved with griffin’s wings are on toe line. (This device also appears on lid of case.) Forends have horn tips. Gun no. “1”: Bore diameter: left -.730, right -.730. Wall thickness at muzzle: left -.029, right -.028. Drop at heel: 1-7/8″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Weight: 6 lbs. 9.6 oz, LOP 13-7/8″. Gun no. “2”: Bore diameter: left -.731, right -.730. Wall thickness at muzzles: left -.030, right -.031. Drop at heel: 1-7/8″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 6 lbs. 11.8 oz, LOP 13-7/8″. Brass bound oak two-tiered case with lift-out tray has scalloped brass inlet corners and central round brass medallion on lid engraved with griffin’s wing and initials “S.R.B.” Case is lined with green cloth with original blue printed paper label. Bbl tray contains 2-pc brass and Greenheart loading rod with brass head and tail with steel worm. Well of case has partitions for stocks and locks, and contains brass-topped tin powder flask marked “Sykes Patent” and an unmarked brass and leather embossed shot flask. CONDITION: Excellent, as completely refinished. Bbls of gun no. “1” retain essentially all of a chocolate brown Damascus pattern, somewhat muted. Gun no. “2” bbls retain a darker brownish-black with excellent definition to pattern. Other than the difference in bbls the remainder of the condition of guns is same for both. Breech plugs, breech irons, locks, and trigger plates retain virtually all of a correctly colored re-hardening, engraving slightly washed. Trigger guards and buttplates retain nearly all of a bright charcoal blue, with engraving picked up. Stocks retain most of their rubbed oil finish, wood slightly under metal, edges slightly rounded, checkering re-cut. There are numerous small marks on wood mostly on right side of butts from contact with loose shot in case. Ramrod channels in forends have been filled. Bores are bright and shiny with light frosting throughout. Locks are crisp. Case exterior retains most of what appears to be its orig varnish, and has some worm damage (A small piece is missing at rear of lid). Label is slightly foxed and has severe silverfish damage, but is legible. Interior cloth is good, with some areas rubbed through and soiled from contact with guns. Partitions in lift-out tray are solid, but some are loose in well. Loading rod is good, but missing cap over worm. Powder flask is good. Shot flask is missing its spring, and looks like a relatively modern reproduction. 4-41794 MGM92 (6,000-10,000)

VERY FINE & RARE WILLIAM GREENER HEAVY WATER FOWLING PERCUSSION DOUBLE GUN. SN 5835. Cal. 6 Bore. (.902 Bore Diameter) 34″ Beautifully figured laminated steel bbls are engraved “William Greener Maker London. Laminated. Steel Indestructible by Gunpowder” on rear portion of high wide concave rib. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with Birmingham black powder proofs, SN, “6” and “7”. Bottoms of bbls have single pipe and two loops which house oak ramrod with brass tulip-shaped tip, and knurled tail with steel worm under cap. Patent breeches have platinum blow-outs with SN on hooks. Breech iron has scroll filed high fences with large inlaid platinum sighting strip. Large, line engraved back action locks have elongated fronts which extend under breeches. High hammers are beautifully filed with ogee chamfers, beads, and terminal flourishes, as is typical for most Greener guns. Lockplates are engraved “W. Greener”. Trigger plate has stylized fleur di lis finial, long tang housing grip safety, and SN at tail. Steel trigger guard bow attaches to trigger plate at two points. Dense, nicely figured, and lightly streaked European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14″ over steel buttplate with long tang which is checkered at heel. Coarse, borderless checkering has elliptical termination around lockplates and top tang. Forend checkering extends all the way to steel ramrod pipe with point termination at rear. Two side nails pin forend to bbl and slide through oval steel escutcheons with circular tips. This fine gun is housed in a handsome contemporary leather compartmented trunk case with proper reproduction trade label. Wall thickness at muzzle: left -.038, right -.037. Drop at heel: 2-5/8″, drop at comb: 1-3/4″. Weight: 15 lbs. 12 oz, LOP 14″. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbls retain nearly all of an old, correctly colored re-brown (probably during period of use) with exceptionally fine definition to the pattern of these spectacular bbls. Some light pitting is evident under this brown at muzzles, and along rib. Patent breeches retain most of their orig case hardened color, which are now turning a pleasing patina. Breech iron retains 50% orig case color, browning through grip. Lockplates and hammers retain perhaps 60% of their case hardened color, tails of lockplates faded and browned with some light oxidation. Trigger plate and trigger guard are mostly brown patina. Stock retains nearly all of its orig finish with numerous marks and knocks. Checkering is sharp, and somewhat dirty. There is a 1-1/2″ longitudinal crack at front of ramrod channel, and small chips are missing from bbl channel of right bbl. Bores are excellent, bright and shiny, mostly untouched, but with evidence of some more recent polishing at muzzles. Locks are crisp. Safety works. Leather trunk case is essentially new with some light rubs to the exterior and interior contact points. An exceptional early big bore by one of Birmingham’s renown makers. 4-41792 MGM15 (12,500-17,500)

SNIDER COMMERCIAL SPORTING RIFLE BY I. HOLLIS. SN NSN. Cal. .577 Snider. 27″ Tapered round bbl with under-rib, is mounted with folding V-notch rear sight, and sliding ladder graduated to 700 yards. Barleycorn front bead is on square block. Case hardened and blued Snider pivoting block action is stamped “Snider’s Patent” and with S over arrow Snider logos on block and receiver ring. Bar lock has heavy rounded hammer. Lock and hammer are engraved with well cut scroll. “I. Hollis & Sons” is at top front of lock over somewhat naive portrayal of Shikari taking aim at enraged, charging, corpulent tiger. Scroll engraved trigger guard has stylized pineapple finial with checkered loop forming grip. Nicely fiddle-figured and lightly streaked European walnut stock measures 14-1/2″ over steel butt plate, with vacant German silver oval and sling eye on toe line. Forend is steel capped. Bbl mounts to stock with side nail through shaped steel escutcheons. Steel cleaning rod mounts through two plain pipes (one with integral sling eye), and filed steel tailpipe. Drop at heel: Approx 2-1/4″, drop at comb: Approx 1-1/2″. Weight: 7 lbs. 1 oz. LOP 14-1/2″. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains traces of orig blue, turning to gray brown, and with some evidence of old cleaning. Breech block retains a considerable amount of its orig case hardening color, as does lock. All metal parts are coated with heavy grease or cosmoline, so it is difficult to see finishes. Stock retains what appears to be an old oil finish with grain slightly raised. Bore is excellent, bright and shiny. Lock is crisp. This handy little rifle would probably make a great shooter. 4-42709 MGM230 (3,000-5,000)

JACOBS PERCUSSION DOUBLE RIFLE BY SWINBURN (JACOBS RIFLES). SN 550. Cal. 32 Bore (.585 groove diameter). This unusual and innovative British military rifle was designed and ordered by the Quixotic Gen. John Jacob to arm his special battalion of native (Indian) riflemen, to be known as “Jacobs Rifles”. Jacob died before the unit could be organized, but he was able to place an order for approx 900 rifles with Swinburn & Son of London. This is one of those rifles. It features 24″ browned steel double bbls. Rifle has Jacob developed 4 very deep groove rifling to take 2-1/2 caliber long pointed bullet with bosses corresponding to rifling cast-in. Bbls are fitted with wide flat full length rib and are optimistically sighted out to 2000 yards with 3 folding V-notch leaves to 300 yards, and flip-up ladder sight with sliding V-notch for remainder. This sight is almost 5″ long and lays along rib, and is held from being distorted by deep notch in heavy bbl band, which affixes bbls to stock. Large bead front sight is dovetailed through end of rib, and bayonet lug is affixed to side of right bbl. Bottoms of bbls are stamped “32” and with Birmingham proofs, as well as what appear to be military inspectors marks, which also appear on bbl band, sights, breech iron, and stock. Steel ramrod with large head and medial swell has removable brass tip, and mounts through single large thimble. Patent breeches are un-vented, and mount large musket cap nipples. SN is on hooks. Plain breech iron has small fences. Back action locks have robust military hammers, and are stamped “Swinburn & Son 1860”. Steel trigger guard extends to checkered spur forming grip. Dense European walnut stock measures 14-1/2″ over steel buttplate. spring loaded circular patchbox is mounted on right side, and is engraved “Jacobs Rifles”. Large sling loop mounts behind trigger guard tang with corresponding loop at bottom of bbl band. Drop at heel: Approx 2-3/16″, drop at comb: Approx 1-9/16″. Weight: 10 lbs. 6 oz. LOP 14-1/2″. PROVENANCE: Internet information on Jacobs Rifles from myjacobfamily.com. CONDITION: Very good. Bbls retain considerable amount of old re-brown over considerable light pitting. Damascus figure of rib is quite evident. Other metalwork is mostly silver to brown, but has been highlighted to blue with heat. Stock retains most of an old oil finish over many marks and discolorations. Bores are fine, with some light frosting. Locks are crisp. A good solid example of one of these scarce and interesting rifles. It would make a great shooter. 4-42520 MGM161 (8,000-12,000)

CASED PAIR OF WESTLEY RICHARDS DOUBLE BARRELED PERCUSSION HOLSTER PISTOLS. SN 795/ 796. (1858) Cal. .595 Groove diameter. 4-Groove rifling. 7″ Damascus barrels are engraved “Westley Richards. 170, New Bond St. London” on broad, flat top rib, with deep U-notch rear and bead front sights dovetailed through. Pivoting and swiveling captive steel ramrods are affixed to muzzles. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with “25” (gauge), Birmingham proofs, SNs, and initials “GT” and “W.R”. Case hardened patent breeches have vented platinum “blow-outs” and SNs stamped on hooks. Breech irons have high fences and are scroll engraved. Front action locks with flat faced tall hammers, have rear sliding safety bolts that engage at half cock. Locks and hammers are engraved with nicely cut, open flowing scroll. Top of each lockplate is engraved “Westley Richards” and hammers have stylized dolphin heads. Blued, scroll engraved, steel trigger guards have SNs on grips. Heavy, dense, root-figured European walnut stocks have flat top checkered grips terminating in case hardened steel trap grip caps. Truncated rectangular silver crest plates are at tops of grips. Stocks are capped with horn, and attach to bbls with side nails through oval silver escutcheons. Mahogany case with D-ring handle set into lid, has double pivoting brass hook closure. Interior is lined with green cloth with reproduction Westley Richards label in lid. There are two covered corner compartments with ivory knobs. One contains key, the other some lead balls. Case contains reproduction copper and brass bag-shaped flask, brass bullet mold marked “Dixie Gun Works 600″, and an ebonized beech handled nipple wrench. Old accessories include brass and ebony loading and cleaning rod, as well as a James Dixon” pewter oil bottle. ” PROVENANCE: Fax from Westley Richards with original specifications for these guns, and copy of ledger page. CONDITION: Excellent, as completely restored. Bbls retain nearly all of a re-brown. Ramrods and trigger guards retain all of a nicely colored new charcoal blue. All other parts retain all of a new case hardening color. Stocks retain all of their restored finish, with edges remaining sharp, and wood even with, or above, metal. Checkering is nicely re-cut. Bores are excellent. Locks are crisp. Safeties work. Older case refinish is fine over old marks, with a few newer marks. Interior has been very nicely relined and fit for these guns. All accessories are excellent except for nipple wrench which is missing its ferrule. 4-42416 MGM190 (17,500-27,500)

FINE CASED PAIR OF G. STURMAN PERCUSSION PISTOLS. SN NSN. Cal. .510 Smooth bore. 9″ Browned twist barrels are engraved “Geo. Sturman Islington, London.” (George Sturman is listed in Heer as working at Islington St. from 1850 – 1870.) Bbls are fitted with under-ribs and bottoms are stamped with Birmingham proofs, initials “JAL” and “Fine Stubs Twisted”. Silver bead front sights are dovetailed through tops. Case hardened, un-vented patent breeches have scroll engraving on tops, with single gold line inlaid at rear. Scroll engraved breech irons have filed in deep V-notch rear sights. Front action locks with rear sliding safeties that engage at half cock, have flat-faced tall hammers. Locks and hammers are engraved with well cut open scroll. “G. Sturman” is on each plate. Trigger plates are mounted with set triggers, and blued trigger guards are scroll engraved, and have stylized pineapple finials. Fiddle figured European walnut stocks have flat checkered bag grips with silver crest plates, fore tips, and oval escutcheons. Ivory tipped ebony ramrods, one with brass cap covering worm, the other with steel wad worm, mount through single plain thimbles, and nicely filed, tailpipes. Mahogany case with hook closures is lined with black velvet, and contains brass and copper pinecone flask, oak loading rod, steel nutcracker type ball mold, and 10 ga. wad cutter. Covered compartments with ivory peg knobs contain a small brass funnel, and the key. CONDITION: Excellent, as expertly refinished by Pete Mazur, retaining nearly all of faithful replication of orig type bbl brown, case hardening colors, as well as charcoal and fire blue. Stocks have all their renewed finish over a number of old marks, with a few minor repairs, all edges are sharp and crisp, checkering nicely re-cut. Bores are fine with some light pitting. Locks are crisp. Safeties work. One set trigger is out of adjustment. Case retains most of what appears to be its orig finish with one 6″ shrinkage crack in lid, key escutcheon replaced. Interior cloth is fine, with a few marks and rubs. Accessories are good. 4-42417 MGM194 (6,000-10,000)

WILSON 16 BORE DOUBLE BARREL PERCUSSION PISTOL. SN NSN. Cal. 16 Bore. (.650 Bore diameter.) 6″ Barrels. This neat little double has twist bbls engraved “A. Wilson London” on top rib. (Most likely Archibald Wilson, Gas fitter and gun maker, 141 Drury Lane.) Bottoms of bbls are stamped with Birmingham proofs. Muzzle end is fitted with bridled and swiveled steel ramrod. Case hardened patent breeches are un-vented. Breech iron has simple scroll engraving, as do back action locks, which have tall flat sided hammers with stylized dolphin finials. Lockplates are engraved “Wilson”. Blued trigger guard has stylized pineapple finial. Plain European walnut stock is flat checkered on bag grip. Bbls attach to stock with side nail through oval German silver escutcheons. CONDITION: Excellent, essentially as new, as beautifully restored, with correct polishing and coloring of all finishes. There are a few old marks in wood and some pitting that did not clean out of bbls. Locks are crisp. 4-42420 MGM188 (2,000-3,000)

OIL ON PANEL OF WOUNDED LION BY GILBERT GAUL PURPORTEDLY FROM T. ROOSEVELT’S COLLECTION AT SAGAMORE HILL. Painting depicts a wounded lion about to attack with hunter (Which looks like a little like a trim Teddy Roosevelt with his trademark moustache) in foreground raising a Martini-action rifle about to shoot. Titled on reverse in pencil, “BIG GAME HUNTING IN ZULU LAND, T. R.” Also on back, remnants of an ink inscription which read “SOLD, 1948 TAKEN FROM SAGAMORE HILL, COVE NECK 2 OF 1”. There is actually another artwork which was consigned from the same source has an identical inscription and says “1 of 2”, obviously they were both acquired at the same time. Gilbert Gaul (1855-1919) was a renowned illustrator known for his crisp portrayal, particularly of Civil War and Western scenes. He provided illustrations for various publications. One which he did much work for was Scribner’s Magazine and of course Scribner’s Magazine was the publication that covered Teddy Roosevelt’s 1908 African safari. Gaul was from New Jersey and because of his interest in American Indians and his and Roosevelt’s association with Scribner’s it is very likely they knew one another. Also on the reverse is some information from The Robert Stenstream Fine Art Gallery which apparently handled this artwork on July 30th, 1991. The painting is nicely matted and in a contemporary natural wood frame. A very special opportunity to acquire what is likely a part of Roosevelt’s legacy. SIZE: (Image) 11″w x 16″h. CONDITION: Excellent. 4-38854 JDJ (12,500-17,500)

OIL ON PANEL SIGNED GILBERT GAUL OF SIR SAMUEL BAKER AND ROGUE ELEPHANT. This action-packed illustration by renowned American illustrator/artist Gilbert Gaul depicts Sir Samuel Baker standing his ground with a huge, double-bore rifle about to shoot a charging rouge elephant. The painting, typical of Gaul’s work, is very crisp and distinctive and nicely detailed. On the reverse, in pencil believed to be in Gaul’s hand is titled, “ZOOLANA CEYLON, 5TH APRIL, 1892 TO SIR SAMUEL BAKER”. Sir Samuel Baker was one of the most famous of all British big game hunters of the 19th century. He was also a British explorer, naturalist, officer, engineer and abolitionist. Born in 1821, he died in 1893 and he is very much the British contemporary of Theodore Roosevelt. The panel also marked on reverse (but much obliterated) “SOLD 1948, TAKEN FROM SAGAMORE HILLS, COVE NECK, 1 OF 2”. Another painting in this same auction by the same artist has the identical inscription indicating 2 of 1, obviously both paintings were acquired together. The reverse of the other painting carries the label from Robert Stenstream Fine Art Gallery, dated July 30th, 1991. It is believed that both paintings were at one time owned by Theodore Roosevelt; they are of the correct period, of the correct subject matter and certainly by a renowned illustrator whom Roosevelt would have known not only for the types of illustrations that he produced but also for the fact that Gaul did a great deal of work for Scribner’s Magazine where the same publication which covered a series of articles on Roosevelt’s famous 1908 African Safari. The painting is nicely matted and framed in a gilt highlighted, natural wood contemporary frame. A very special opportunity to acquire what is likely a part of Roosevelt’s legacy. SIZE: (Image) 10-1/2″w x 15″h. CONDITION: Generally excellent. 4-38855 JDJ (12,500-17,500)

*DANIEL FRASER RIFLE WITH SCOPE. SN 5001. (1986) Cal. .375 H & H. The third rifle made after re-formation of this revered company by Bernard Horton – Corcoran. This fine custom rifle sports 24″ tapered round barrel with matted quarter rib, and has one standing three folding leaf gold lined express rear sight, graduated from 50 to 300 yards, dovetailed through. Matted front ramp houses longitudinally dovetailed gold bead front. Sling eye is banded-on. Band is scroll engraved. Top of bbl is engraved “Dan’l Fraser & Co. Gun and Rifle Makers. Cromarty. Scotland.” Case hardened Model 98 type solid side wall Mauser action has had bolt handle altered to classic Fraser style. Bottom metal has hinged floorplate with release in trigger guard bow. Action is engraved with 80% coverage well cut medium scroll with looped scroll borders. SN is inlaid in gold on trigger guard bow. Action has Talley scope bases installed. Nicely marbled and slightly figured European walnut classically styled full capped pistol grip stock measures 14″ over Silver type pad, and features right hand shadow line cheekpiece, 18 LPI flat top checkering with mullered borders, special inset Fraser style sling eye, and vacant silver oval on toe line. Case hardened steel trap grip cap is engraved to match action. Drop at heel: Approx 1-1/2″, drop at comb: Approx 1-7/16″. Weight without scope: 9 lbs. 2 oz. LOP 14″. Kahlas Helia S 1.1 – 4.5 scope with three post and crosshair reticle is in Talley QD rings. CONDITION: Excellent. Metal retains 98% orig blue and case color hardening, with some slight silvering. Stock retains nearly all its orig finish with a few minor marks and shallow dings. Bore is excellent. Action is crisp. Scope is excellent, clear optics. A nicely appointed big game rifle. 4-42623 MGM225 (8,000-12,000)

*CUSTOM MAUSER SPORTING RIFLE BY RONALD WHARTON FROM RIGBY’S, WITH SCOPE AND CASE. SN 0035. Cal. .300 H & H. This classic styled lightweight rifle sports a 24″ tapered round bbl fitted with island rear base with one standing, two folding leaf express sight dovetailed through, as well as a sleeved-on front ramp with H & H style pivoting hood, and longitudinally dovetailed silver front bead. Rigby style sling eye is soldered to bottom of bbl. Top of bbl is inlaid in gold “Ronald Wharton (From Rigby’s), 100, St. Martins Lane, London W. C. 2.” 1988 London nitro proofs are on right rear of bbl. Standard length large ring Mauser action is fitted with H & H style claw bases. Receiver ring is engraved “.300 H & H Magnum” in Rigby style. Turned down bolt handle and knob are checkered, with 5 teardrop panels with scroll at tip. Model 70 style safety has been fitted. Custom drop-box bottom metal has hinged straddle plate with takedown button in trigger guard bow which has been nicely thinned. Action, mounts, and bottom metal have scroll border engraving. Floorplate has head of big horn ram inlaid in gold, along with “.300 H & H Magnum”, SN is also in gold on scrolled ribbon on trigger guard bow. Quality of this engraving is very fine, and executed by son of Ken Hunt, Marcus Hunt, whose signature appears under gold ram. Classically styled dark burl European walnut stock measures 13-1/2″ over brown leather covered pad, and features double beaded right hand cheekpiece, chin strap transition from grip to butt, horn grip cap and forend tip, as well as steel recoil bolt. Sling eye and gold oval engraved “J. R. D” are on toe line. Classic 18 LPI point pattern checkering has mullered borders, and wraps completely around forend. Drop at heel: Approx. 2″, drop at comb: Approx. 1-5/8″. Weight without scope: 7 lbs. 11 oz. Weight with scope: 9 lbs. 0 oz. LOP 13-1/2″. Scope is a Zeiss Diavari – C 3-9X with duplex reticle in custom H & H type rings engraved with makers name, caliber, and SN. Fine quality dark olive-brown leather case with brass corners is lined in purple cloth with gold embossed black leather makers label. Case contains leather wallet with pull-through cleaning brush, pair of scope covers, and 2 keys. PROVENANCE: Original bill. CONDITION: Excellent. Metal retains 95% orig blue with some silvering on sharp edges, and on floorplate. Wood retains nearly all its orig finish with number of marks and knocks, with some diamonds missing and compressed mostly in forend. Bore is excellent. Scope and rings are excellent. Optics are clear. 4-42236 MGM124 (7,500-12,500)

*HOLLAND AND HOLLAND BOLT ACTION TAKEDOWN SPORTING RIFLE WITH ORIGINAL SCOPE, CASE, AND AMMO. SN 28104. (ca. 1912) Cal. .240 Apex. This fine early sporting rifle, built on ca. 1911 commercial Mauser action (Mauser no. 48720), has 23″ lightweight stepped round barrel with one standing, one folding express rear sight, dovetailed through checkered island base. Front sight base is fitted with Holland proprietary folding sight protector with push button detent, and has longitudinally dovetailed front bead secured by a screw. Top of bbl is engraved with H & H New Bond Street address. Rear reinforce is engraved “Holland’s 240 “APEX” Rimless Cartridge”, and stamped with London proofs. Standard length action is stippled over receiver ring, and is fitted with Holland style single claw type scope bases. Rear base has toggle locking lever. Two stage trigger is fitted with adjustment screw. Bolt has turned down pear-shaped knob, with bolt root relieved to clear scope. “SAFE” is inlaid in gold on standard flag safety. Military type bottom metal is engraved with SN on trigger guard bow. Rifle takes down with typical Holland tip-out barrel and action, secured with engraved front action screw, and rear mounted hook engaging action tang. Nicely streaked, and lightly figured European walnut stock measures 14-1/4″ over thick ribbed horn buttplate, and features right hand cheekpiece, trap steel grip cap (spare front sight in trap), sling eyes, horn forend tip, and classic H & H style point pattern flat top checkering with mullered borders. Aldis Brothers scope with post and crosshair reticle is fitted with Holland rings, rear ring engraved with “Holland & Holland” and SN. Drop at heel: 2-7/8″, drop at comb: Approx. 1-3/4″. Weight: 7 lbs. 0 oz. LOP 14-1/4″. Original makers full length green canvas case with leather trim is lined with brown cloth, and has large paper makers label, charge card with this rifles SN, and another card explaining how to take down the rifle. Accessories include a pull-through cleaning brush, coated steel cleaning rod, and various jags and brushes. Also included are three Holland marked boxes of H & H head-stamped cartridges. Scope has leather lens covers and carrying case. PROVENANCE: Ammunition. CONDITION: Very fine, as refinished. Metal parts show nearly all of an immersion re-blue, and stock an old oil finish with a few minor marks from handling. Bore is very fine, strong, bright and shiny, showing only slight cordite erosion at throat. Scope retains most of its orig blue, with some brassing of objective turret, and ocular turret is silvered from contact with lens cover. Rear lens retaining ring is somewhat compressed and distorted from impact. Optics are very slightly clouded. Lens cap strap is detached, and carrying case shows much wear. Case is fine, exterior showing numerous scuffs and soiling. Interior partitions are strong, cloth somewhat soiled. Labels are slightly foxed and soiled, but intact. Cartridge boxes are slightly soiled, cartridges are excellent. A fine lightweight sporting rifle from the classic period. 4-40318 MGM1 (7,000-10,000)

Revised: 9/12/2011

CORRECTION: Correct serial number is 83739 stamped on action, and seen with rifle disassembled. (ca 1925)

*HOFFMAN ARMS COMPANY MAGNUM MAUSER CUSTOM RIFLE WITH SCOPE. SN 83739. Cal. .300 H & H Magnum. 26″ Tapered round bbl is engraved on top “Hoffman Arms Co. Cleveland, Ohio 169.” It is fitted with matted quarter rib, as well as banded-on sling eye, and matted front base with typical Hoffman side button detent to retain sight hood. Base is fitted with large gold bead longitudinally dovetailed. Rear bbl sight is three folding leaves with platinum lines marked for 100, 200, and 300 yards. Rear of bbl is engraved “300 Mag”. Commercial Mauser 98 magnum square bridge action has had rear bridge modified and dovetailed for Hoffman’s pop-up rear peep sight, marked for 100 yards, with checkered steel push-button latch. Griffin & Howe side base has also been installed. Double pull trigger has been retained with checkering on blade. Drop box magnum bottom metal with hinged straddle floorplate, has release button in trigger guard bow. Floorplate and area around front and rear guard screws have been engraved with semi relief scroll borders with radiating feathers around screw heads, in the style of the work done by Rudolf Kornbrath. Bolt retains standard pear shaped knob. Body has been polished and damascened. Later low scope safety has been fitted to shroud. Nicely streaked, dense, European walnut full capped pistol grip stock measures 14″ over checkered steel trap buttplate with space for cleaning equipment, and two spare cartridges under trap, and features nicely carved Whelen style beaded and molded right hand cheekpiece, horn forend tip, feather engraved steel grip cap, and classic point pattern checkering fore and aft with mullered borders. Drop at heel: Approx 2-7/8″, drop at comb: Approx 1-5/8″. Weight without scope: 9 lbs. 6 oz. LOP 14″. 2-1/2 X Zeiss Zielklein scope with post and crosshair reticle is in Griffin & Howe rings, and slide, with windage adjustment. CONDITION: Excellent. Metal retains nearly all nicely colored blue, probably done at time of refurbishment, most likely by Griffin & Howe when scope and base were added, and bbl shortened and re-chambered to .300 H & H from .300 Hoffman. Wood has been added to bbl channel in front of bbl reinforce. Bolt release is a replacement. Stock retains most of its orig oil finish, grain slightly open, and a bit dry. Bore is excellent, bright and shiny throughout. Scope is fine with blue turning to brown. Optics are clear. A fine classic rifle by this highly regarded company. 4-42495 MGM240 (6,000-9,000)

*RARE CHARLES DALY SPORTING RIFLE. SN 15108. Cal. 22 Hornet. This exceptionally well made and innovative rifle has 24″ tapered round bbl mounted with sweated-on island rear sight base with 2 folding leaves marked for 100 and 200 yards. Sleeved-on front base with matted ramp has longitudinally dovetailed bead sight with slip-on hood. 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 root acts as a safety bolt. Bolt has round knob 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, and is border engraved with wiggles and dots. Top of action is matted. Floorplate is engraved “U.S.A. Patent” “D. R. P.” and “D. R. G. M.” Rear of trigger guard is engraved with SN. Nicely figured and lightly streaked European walnut full capped pistol grip stock measures 13-5/8″ over ribbed horn buttplate. Pistol grip cap and forend tip are also of horn. Stock features deeply sculpted right hand cheekpiece, sling swivels, and a vacant silver oval on toe line. Well cut 24 LPI point pattern checkering wraps around forend and has line border. Weight: 7 lbs. 12 oz. LOP 13-5/8″. CONDITION: Excellent. Metal parts retain 95% + original blue, silvering slightly on high edges. Stocks retain nearly all of their orig rubbed oil finish with a few minor marks. Some minor moth damage is on buttplate. Bore is excellent with strong, sharp rifling throughout. 4-38724 MGM100 (4,000-6,000)

*GRIFFIN AND HOWE STOCKED MODEL 54 WINCHESTER. SN 26966A. Cal. 30-06 In their large gray covered catalog printed ca. 1928, Griffin and Howe describe the “G & H Remington Sporter” built on the Model 30. In the second paragraph they state “The Winchester Model 54 Bolt Action rifle can also be rebuilt by us to required stock dimensions. This model can be furnished in .270 Winchester and .30/06 Springfield calibers only.” It is surmised that G & H only assigned a SN to guns and rifles that they actually re-barreled or did extensive work to the barrel. Although the work on this particular rifle was undoubtedly done by G & H, it does not carry a G & H bbl number as no bbl work was done. It is fitted with original Winchester Model 54 stainless steel 24″ standard weight bbl. (Stainless steel was an $8 extra cost option in 1928 when the entire rifle retailed at $46.60.) This bbl has had Griffin & Howe banded on front ramp with longitudinally dovetailed Marbles Sherd bead sight and Winchester hood installed, along with sling swivel band. Slot blank is installed in rear sight boss. Typical Model 54 action has had tang refiled to a more graceful shape, has been fitted with Lyman 48 receiver sight, and early type long G & H side scope mount. (Aluminum G & H ring base has been fitted.) All other features are Winchester factory, and bolt handle has not been altered. The very closely inletted classic G & H style nicely streaked dense European walnut full pistol grip stock measures 14″ over engraved and checkered steel trap buttplate, with place for cleaning equipment and 2 spare cartridges in trap. Steel grip cap has been fitted along with sling boss and horn forend tip. Stock features classic G & H diamond grip and fluted transition to forend. Meticulously executed 22 LPI classic point pattern checkering has mullered borders. Drop at heel: Approx. 2-1/2″, drop at comb: Approx. 1-3/4″. Weight: 8 lbs. 6 oz. LOP 14″. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl retains considerable amount of orig blue. Stainless bbls were iron-plated in order to take blue, and this bluing was very fragile. There are a number of scrapes and marks. G & H sight and band have about 60% of their blue. Action retains most of its blue as probably done by G & H, with some areas of flaking and light pinprick pitting, especially on mount base. Orig rubbed oil stock finish is very fine, with a few minor marks and shallow dents. Checkering shows some wear, and is missing a few diamonds. Bore is excellent with bright, sharp rifling. 4-38731 MGM131 (3,500-4,500)

Revised: 9/12/2011

CORRECTION: Correct serial number is 114592 stamped on bottom of action.

*DARWIN HENSLEY CUSTOM DANGEROUS GAME RIFLE WITH SCOPE. SN 114592. Cal. .460 Weatherby Mag. Starting with an original Mauser double square solid side wall magnum length action and original number 20 bottom metal specially made by Mauser for very large cartridges, such as 505 Gibbs, a very fine classically shaped 24″ round bbl with integral recoil lug, was fitted. One standing, one folding leaf express rear sight is dovetailed through matted quarter rib. Sling eye is banded on as is ramp front sight with longitudinally dovetailed gold bead. Bottom of bbl is stamped “223”, left side engraved “460 Weatherby”. Action is stamped “Mauser – Werke A – G. Oberndorf a/N.” on solid side wall. Claw bases have been fitted, and action engraved. Original bolt has had handle turned down with 5 nicely checkered teardrop panels on knob with snowflake at tip. Scroll engraved custom made bolt shroud with Model 70 type safety has been installed. Original double stage trigger is retained. Original bottom metal has been finished in French gray. Floorplate and action are engraved with meticulously executed semi-relief acanthus vines with finely stippled shading as background. This fine engraving frames Bulino portrait of face-on cape buffalo with ox-peckers flying in front and above, with one perched on his back. An engravers signature is not evident. Nicely sculpted, well marbled, and flame figured European walnut full steel capped pistol grip stock with shadow line right hand cheekpiece measures 14-3/4″ over black Decelerator pad. Stock features floral engraved reinforcing bolts, ebony forend tip, engraved steel grip cap, and sling eye on toe line. 28 LPI borderless checkering wraps around forend with inset of more finely checkered panel at top of grip. and is in modified point pattern. Stock work is exceptional, all lines sharp, and surfaces straight. Inletting is very exact, relieved slightly behind tangs, as is proper. “D Hensley 1190″ is stamped in bbl channel. Drop at heel: Approx 1-13/16″, drop at comb: Approx 1-5/8″. Weight without scope: 10 lbs. 3 oz. LOP 14-3/4”. Zeiss Diatal – Z 4X rail scope, with fine crosshair reticle is fitted with claw mounts. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining nearly all its orig metal finish. Stock has a few dents and minor abrasions, mostly on right side at front and rear of action. Bore is excellent. Scope optics are clear. An exceptional, well thought out, big game rifle. 4-42501 MGM257 (8,000-12,000)

*DAVID MILLER CUSTOM “CLASSIC” MODEL 70 BIG GAME RIFLE AND SCOPE. SN 406015. Cal. .375 H & H Magnum. David Miller is known for his high quality, precision made, performance hunting rifles, normally with little embellishment. This classically styled rifle is no exception. Using a pre-1964 Model 70 action as a base, a 24″ heavy sporter bbl was fitted. (Caliber and “David Miller Co” are engraved on right side.) Action tang was reshaped, bolt release button reworked and checkered, bolt body jeweled, and bolt knob refiled, leaving four raised checkered teardrop panels on knob with ivory circle inset in terminal lightening hole. Custom bottom metal with hinged floorplate and push-button detent opening lever lock was made and fitted. Nicely streaked and lightly figured European walnut full checkered steel capped pistol grip stock measures 14-1/8″ over solid red Pachmayr pad. Stock features cleanly sculpted comb flute, right hand shadow line cheekpiece, 2 action reinforcing pins, and cocobolo forend tip. Meticulously executed borderless point pattern wrap-around checkering at grip and forend is at approximately 20 LPI. Zeiss Diavari – ZA 1.5 – 6X scope with 3 heavy post and crosshair reticle is in custom made and fitted David Miller mount. Weight with scope: 10 lbs. 3 oz. LOP 14-1/8″. CONDITION: Excellent. Metal shows nearly all of its lovely satin rust blue, with some slight silvering at muzzle, and a few minor marks. Blue is thinning on trigger guard bow, and front of floorplate. Stock retains most of its orig finish, but shows considerable carrying wear, and is rubbed through in many places. Rubs and marks are mostly on left side, and around action. Bore is excellent. Action is crisp. Scope has a few minor marks, silvered on objective bell. Optics are clear. Very few of these fine rifles come to market. The “Classic” is Miller’s highest grade. 4-42608 MGM170 (15,000-20,000)

*DAVID MILLER CUSTOM “CLASSIC” RIFLE ON CHAMPLIN ACTION WITH SCOPE. SN 428. Cal. 458 Winchester Mag. This fine rifle combines the quality for which David Miller is known with Champlins unique and stylish action. 25-1/2″ round heavy sporter bbl is marked with Millers address and caliber on top of bbl. Champlin action has been fitted with Miller custom one piece scope mount and base, sporting a Zeiss Diavari – ZA 1.5 – 6X scope with 3 post reticle. Classically styled, nicely streaked and lightly figured dense European walnut checkered steel capped full pistol grip buttstock measures 13-3/4″ over solid red Pachmayr basket weave pad. Stock features sharply sculpted ejection port, comb flutes and shadow line right hand cheekpiece. Stock also features sling studs, 2 action reinforcing bolts, and meticulously executed borderless point pattern wrap-around checkering at grip and forend. Weight with scope: 10 lbs 4 oz. CONDITION: Excellent. Metal retains virtually all its satin rust blue with one or 2 very minor marks. Stock finish is excellent with few marks, except on left side above trigger where somewhat marred from carrying. Bore is excellent. Action is crisp. Scope optics brilliant. David Miller’s uncompromising precision rifles are seldom offered for sale. The “Classic” is his highest grade. 4-42609 MGM171 (8,000-12,000)

*BLASER SR 850 “SUPER EXCLUSIVE” BOLT ACTION RIFLE AND SCOPE. SN 241148 (under forend). Cal. 6.5 x 68. This highly embellished rifle built on Blaser’s unique bolt action and interchangeable bbl system, presently houses 24″ round bbl mounted with U-notch rear and square blade front sights, which is also fitted with Blaser’s unique pivoting scope mounting system. The 850 bolt action is engraved with truly exceptional very deep relief game scenes framed by full relief Edelweiss and acanthus tendrils. Large grouping of chamois in alpine environment with Bulino mountains in the distant background, are on left side of action, with a pair of battling ibex and another pair, on right. Bottom of action portrays a single chamois. A black bear is on trigger guard bow. Trigger guard and top slide of bolt are engraved with high relief deeply shaded flowing scroll with a continuation of the full relief Edelweiss motif. This very fine work is signed by the engraver “V. Stogner” on left side of action. Exceptionally fine marbled and lightly figured European walnut full capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/8″ over black rifle pad. Stock features right hand shadow line cheekpiece, and 28 LPI checkering with relief carved acanthus and Edelweiss highlights. Pistol grip is capped in hard rubber with large central silver oval emblazoned with relief engraved monogram. Stock is also fitted with cartridge trap secured by sling loop on toe line, with space for 4 cartridges, which is engraved to match action with face-on portrait of mountain goat. Matching Schnabeled forend has sling loop on mounting rod. Swarovski Habicht 2.2 – 9 X rail scope with 3 post and crosshair reticle is fitted with Blaser mounts. Drop at heel: Approx 2-1/2″, drop at comb: Approx 1-7/8″. Weight with scope: 8 lbs. 7 oz. LOP 14-3/8″. CONDITION: Excellent, nearly new, the only major flaw being two scratches running from right of bbl boss down across rear of forend, about 2″ long. There are a few other minor marks in wood, mostly of left side of butt. Two light scratches are on left side of action. Scope is excellent, optics clear. 4-42624 MGM172 (12,500-15,000)

*BRNO MODEL 22F MANNLICHER STYLE CARBINE WITH SCOPE. SN 13319. Cal. 7 x 57. 20-1/2″ Tapered round bbl with one standing one folding leaf rear sight dovetailed through banded on sleeve, and sleeved on matted ramp front sight, is stamped with caliber, SN, and 1947 Czechoslovakian proofs. Small ring solid sidewall 1998 type action is knurled over receiver ring with CZ logo on top. Left side of action with proofs is stamped “Ceskoslovenska Zbrojovka, A. S, BRNO”. Bolt with streamlined shroud filled with lever safety has turned down butter-knife style handle. Bottom metal with button floorplate release is fitted with double set triggers. Claw bases (probably factory) are dovetailed through receiver ring and bridge. Slightly streaked European walnut full capped pistol grip full length stock measures 14-5/8″ over checkered composition buttplate, and features shadow line right hand cheekpiece and point pattern checkering. Stock is also fitted with bail type front sling loop and standard loop on toe line. Muzzle is steel capped. Optiko Techna 4 – 6 X scope with 3 post reticle is in claw mounts with unusual double lever rear lock. Drop at heel: Approx 2-9/16″, drop at comb: Approx 1-9/16″. Weight with scope: 7 lbs. 13 oz. LOP 14-5/8″. CONDITION: Excellent. Metal retains nearly all of its orig blue, with some slight silvering and discoloration. Stock retains nearly all of its orig finish with very little wear, but a few marks, mostly on right rear of butt. Bore is excellent. Action is crisp. Set triggers work. Scope finish is excellent, optics are yellowed and slightly cloudy. 4-42408 MGM212 (1,500-2,500)

*STEYR MANNLICHER SCHOENAUER WITH SCOPE. SN 19490. Cal. 6.5 x 54. 18″ Tapered round barrel fitted with banded-on two leaf rear, and ramp front base front sights, has no visible markings. Typical action with Schoenauer rotary magazine is marked “Oesterr. Waffenfabr. – Ges. Steyr” on left side. Bolt has been jeweled and has typical butter-knife handle. Rear bridge has been drilled and tapped for an old Lyman rear sight (missing and holes plugged) and for present Redfield special Mannlicher bases. Action is fitted with double set triggers. Very finely figured and lightly streaked European walnut full length stock measures 14-1/4″ over typical Mannlicher ribbed steel trap buttplate that has also been stippled. Trap contains 4-pc cleaning rod with additional space for cartridge. Stock features right hand cheekpiece, rosewood grip cap with contrasting wood spacer, bail type front sling loop, and standard loop at rear. Point pattern checkering at grip and forepiece has double line border. Muzzle is steel capped. 2 – 7 X Redfield wide field scope with duplex reticle is in Redfield rings. Rifle is equipped with unmarked brown sling. Weight with scope: 8 lbs. 4 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. CONDITION: Good. Metal retains nearly all of an old shiny re-black. Bolt root shows evidence of having been welded. Wood retains most of an old rubbed oil refinish, edges slightly rounded. Checkering is slightly worn. Grip cap is a replacement, as is brass trigger guard screw. Bore is excellent, shiny with strong rifling throughout. Action is smooth. Set triggers work. Scope is excellent, optics clear. 4-42412 MGM218 (1,500-2,000)

*VERY FINE WEATHERBY SOUTHGATE CUSTOM RIFLE. SN P49924. Cal. 300 Magnum. With Weatherby Mark V left hand barreled action as a base, this finely stocked custom rifle has striking blond, darkly marbled, stump figured, thin shell walnut stock with large elliptical sculpted shadow line left hand cheekpiece, and other cleanly cut outlines. Checkering is of fleur de lis style with uncheckered ribbons through patterns, reminiscent of the work of Dale Goens. Checkering is exceptional, very even and cleanly cut, right up to crisp border. Stock is perfectly inletted and fitted with ebony forend tip, nicely scroll engraved steel grip cap with gold band, brown “Old English” pad, sling eyes, and a gold oval on toe line engraved in script “D E P”. Weight: 7 lbs. 12 oz. LOP: 14″. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining nearly all its custom blue with a few minor marks. Stock retains most of its very fine original hand rubbed oil finish, with a number of minor marks and nicks from normal use. Bore is excellent. Action is crisp. 4-42652 MGM274 (2,500-3,500)

*CUSTOM WEATHERBY VARMINTMASTER WITH SCOPE. SN S5051. Cal. 22-250. Built on Weatherby Mark V Varmintmaster small size action, retaining original Weatherby marked 24″ bbl, and Weatherby trigger, this fine rifle has Buehler scope mounts with Redfield 6 – 18 X scope with duplex reticle installed. Nicely shaped and appointed, exceptionally well marbled, and stump figured European walnut stock features right hand shadow line cheekpiece, skeletonized steel grip cap with checkered center, and meticulously executed 24 LPI point pattern checkering which wraps completely around forend with line border. Sling eyes have been fitted along with ebony forend tip. Stock measures 13-3/4″ over black basket weave rifle pad. Stock makers name, Goudy, is stamped in inletting. Weight with scope: 8 lbs. 2 oz. LOP: 13-3/4″. CONDITION: Excellent. Metal retains nearly all of its high quality rust blue. Stock has a few minor marks. Forend has warped downward away from bbl. Bore is excellent. Scope optics are clear. 4-42651 MGM273 (1,750-2,500)

*CUSTOM MODEL 70 WINCHESTER WITH SCOPE. SN 296853. Cal. 22 Hornet. 22″ Tapered octagon barrel. Nicely blued standard Model 70 Hornet action, bolt has been nicely engine turned. Dark streaked and well figured European walnut stock measures 13-5/8″ over black Decelerator pad, and features elliptical right hand shadow line cheekpiece, ebony grip cap, and ebony Schnabeled tip. 18 LPI point pattern checkering has broad mullered border. Rifle is fitted with Burris 6 X scope with duplex reticle and focusing objective in Redfield rings and mounts. Weight with scope: 9 lbs. 8 oz. LOP: 13-5/8″. CONDITION: Excellent. Wood and metal retain nearly all of their custom finish, with a few minor marks and scuffs. Bore is excellent. Scope is excellent, optics clear. 4-42656 MGM280 (2,000-3,000)