*SUPERB AND RARE L.C. SMITH EAGLE GRADE 20 GA FEATHERWEIGHT EJECTOR SHOTGUN.

SN FWE136357. (ca 1932) Cal. 20 ga. 2-3/4″Chambers. 26″ Nitro steel bbls are rolled with “L. C. SMITH Eagle GRADE” on top right, and “HUNTER ARMS CO INC M’F’R’S FULTON, NY, USA” on top left. Bbl flats are stamped with SN, “E”, Hunter proofs, and for 2-3/4″ chambers. Featherweight action features non-automatic safety, Hunter selective “One Trigger”, and automatic ejectors. Action is engraved in typical Eagle Grade patterns with scroll highlights surrounding semi-relief renderings of flying pheasant on left lock, duck on right, and with perched eagle on top lever. Fine fancy figured American walnut capped pistol grip point pattern checkered buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over ribbed composition buttplate. A gold oval on toe line is engraved “E. M. F.” Matching splinter ejector forend has inset ebony tip and secondary ejector latch. Bore diameter: left -.612, right -.611. Bore restrictions: left -.014, right -.007. Wall thickness: left -.027, right -.028. Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 5 lbs. 15 oz, LOP 14-1/2″. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain 90% of what appears to be orig blue, silvered at muzzles and breech ends, thinning from normal carry wear. Action retains most of its orig case hardening color, quite vivid where protected, silvered on bottom. Lockplates are somewhat stronger, perhaps 60 – 70%. Trigger guard retains nearly all of a properly restored blue. Stocks retain nearly all of an older hand rubbed finish over a number of older marks, checkering re-cut. Bores are excellent, bright and shiny. Action is tight. Ejectors and trigger are mechanically fine. A very scarce little gun, with only 580 produced in all gauges. 51751-5 JWD (10,000-15,000) C&R – Lot 1437

Revised: 4/11/2017

Please Note: The choke measurements are correct, however the left cylinder is “Modified” and the right cylinder is “Improved”.

*FABULOUS L.C. SMITH GRADE 3E 20 GAUGE SHOTGUN.

SN 6121E. Cal. 20 ga. 26″ bbl, 2-3/4″ chambers, full length matted rib with brass front bead and marked “HUNTER ARMS CO. FULTON, NEW YORK” at breech. Blued front position Hunter One SST, automatic ejectors, non-auto safety. Capped full pistol grip buttstock, checkered in 2-point pattern and of beautifully figured English walnut with excellent grain pattern and dense mineral streaking. Serrated lined HRBP. Splinter forearm with banjo roll type release, checkered in 3-point pattern with triangular ebony tip. Receiver is beautifully engraved with quail on right and left sidelocks surrounded by light scroll engraving in typical Grade 3 pattern. Bottom of receiver is lightly scroll engraved. Trigger guard bow with burst of scroll and geometric design and SN noted at tang. Top of frame and top lever are also lightly scroll engraved. Bore diameter: left – .590 , right – .590. Bore restrictions: left – .011 (full), right – .004 (full). Minimum wall thickness: left – .032, right – .031. Weight: 5 lbs. 10 oz. Drop at comb: 1-5/8″, drop at heel: 2-5/8″. LOP: 14-1/2″. CONDITION: Exceptional and collector quality. Bbls retain nearly all of what appears to be their original blued finish. Receiver retains 95% + orig L.C. Smith case colors. Engraving appears quite crisp and screws are excellent. Trigger guard and forearm iron are excellent and near mint with minor toning from handling. Buttstock is exceptional and retains nearly all of it’s finish, with some added finish for preservation, as does forearm. Checkering is crisp and filled in. Mechanics are crisp. Bores are bright and shiny. This is truly an investment quality pre-1913 small bore Smith. 51102-3 (7,500-12,500) C&R – Lot 1438

*EXCEPTIONALLY FINE L.C. SMITH TRAP GRADE 20 GA FWT EJECTOR SHOTGUN.

SN FWE103389. Cal. 20 ga. 2-1/2″ Chambers. 28″ Bbls with concave, matted, game rib are marked “L.C. SMITH TRAP GRADE” and “HUNTER ARMS CO., INC. M’F’R’S FULTON, N.Y. U.S.A.” on tops. Sides of breech ends are engraved with bits of scroll. Bbl flats are stamped with SN, grade, and Hunter proofs. Case hardened featherweight frame with SN and grade on water table, features non-automatic safety and double triggers. Action is engraved in typical “Trap” grade style with 30% coverage simple scroll. Lockplates have matching scroll surrounding vignettes of trap shooters; a group of five on line shooting clay targets on left, and a single shooter on right aiming at live pigeon released from trap. “L.C. SMITH” is stamped at front of each lockplate. Trigger guard is scroll engraved on bow, and has SN at grip. Beautifully figured American walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over thin red HAWKINS pad, and features point pattern checkering with line borders which continues over grip. Matching splinter ejector forend has contrasting wood tip and banjo latch escutcheon. Bore diameter: left -.613, right -.615. Bore restrictions: left -.028 (full), right -.020 (Mod). Minimum wall thickness: left -.036, right -.034. Drop at heel: 2-7/8″, drop at comb: 1-11/16″;. Weight: 6 lbs 5 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine. Bbls retain 95%+ orig blue, with only a hint of edge wear on rib, and slight silvering at muzzles, with a few scattered marks. Action retains 90% + orig case hardening color, thinning and silvering a bit around bottom, and with some light flecking. Lockplates retain essentially all of their color. Trigger guard retains nearly all of its bright blue. Stocks retain nearly all of their orig finish, grain open, with a number of light marks and scratches, checkering very lightly worn. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are in time. Exceptionally fine specimen of this relatively scarce L.C. Smith, with only 356 made in 20 ga. 51751-4 JWD (6,500-9,500) C&R – Lot 1439

*VERY FINE AND RARE L. C. SMITH “EAGLE” GRADE SINGLE TRIGGER EJECTOR STRAIGHT GRIP SHOTGUN.

SN 216931. (1913) Cal. 12 ga. This fine old gun was made during the first year of production of the “Eagle” grade, and has 30″ bbls with matted rib marked “L. C. SMITH EAGLE GRADE” and “HUNTER ARMS CO M’F’R’S FULTON, NY” on tops. Bbl flats are stamped with SN and grade. Case hardened standard weight action with non-automatic safety and selective Hunter One trigger, is engraved in the unique “eagle” grade manner, with approx 50% coverage large scroll, as counterpoint to relief engraved birds on lockplates and top lever. A flying pheasant is on left lock, and a flying mallard on right. A flying eagle is on top lever pivot. On this particular early gun, these engravings are exceptionally well done, especially the pheasant. “L. C. SMITH” is in English script on each lockplate. Scroll engraved trigger guard has SN on tang. Nicely marbled European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over reproduction NOSHOC pad. Point pattern checkering with line borders is at grip. Matching splinter ejector forend with inlet ebony tip, has usual J-spring along with secondary roll release in guitar shaped escutcheon. Bore diameter: left -.731, right – .730. Bore restrictions: left – .038 (extra full), right – .039 (extra full). Wall thickness: left – .027, right – .027. Drop at heel: 2-3/16″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Neutral cast. Weight: 7 lbs. 8 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. Special Note: This item(s) contains plant or animal properties that may be covered by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). We have taken care to ensure that this item(s) meets the standard for sale under the ESA. However, certain states and other countries have laws that are more restrictive than the ESA. It is the bidder’s responsibility to ensure that it is lawful to purchase or transport this item(s) into their state, and to obtain the necessary import and export approvals. Delay or failure to obtain any such permit or approval does not relieve the buyer of paying for the item(s) and consummating the purchase. CONDITION: Excellent, as partially refinished. Bbls have nearly all of a well done rust blue, with some subsequent light marks. Action retains 70% orig color. Lockplates retain nearly all of their color. Trigger guard retains most of an old re-blue, engraving slightly softened. Stocks retain most of what appears to be their orig finish, with numerous light marks and scratches. Checkering is slightly worn. Some diamonds are flattened on forend. Bores are excellent, with some light scratches. Action is tight. Ejectors are in time. Trigger works. Loop has been re-soldered. A truly elegant L. C. Smith. Approx 580 “Eagle” grades were made in all gauges, around 440 in twelve gauge. 51751-3 MGM162 (4,000-6,000) C&R; ESA – Lot 1440

*CUTE LITTLE L. C. SMITH .410 “FIELD” GRADE SHOTGUN, NICELY UPGRADED TO “TRAP GRADE”.

SN 200884. Cal. .410. 26″ Bbls with single sighting plane rib, have usual markings on tops with “Field” altered to “Trap”. Case hardened featherweight action is engraved with regular trap grade embellishment including sprays of scroll with squad of trap shooters on left, and pigeon shooter on right. SN is on tang of scroll engraved trigger guard. Somewhat fiddle figured American walnut capped pistol grip stock measures 14″ over serrated composition buttplate. Point pattern checkering wraps over top of grip. Matching splinter forend has J-spring release. Bore diameter at muzzles: left -.395, right – .397. Drop at heel: 2-9/16″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Neutral cast. Weight: 5 lbs. 15 oz. LOP: 14″. Gun is accompanied by a LOM case. CONDITION: Excellent, as refinished retaining over 80% of its well done new custom finishes, pleasingly silvered from normal hand wear. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Case is good. According to John Houchins “L.C. Smith The Legend Lives”, only 2 orig trap grade .410’s were made. A man could spend a lifetime searching for one of those and never have the opportunity to acquire one. This well done upgrade (consignor states “by Jim Guild of NJ”) would make an eye catching quail or woodcock gun. 51777-1 MGM166 (6,000-11,000) C&R – Lot 1441

*SCARCE EARLY STYLE A. H. FOX “DE” GRADE SHOTGUN.

SN 18301. (1911) Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 30″ Krupp steel bbls with broad matted rib, are engraved with steel type and “A. H. Fox Gun Co. Phila. PA.” There are 3″ triangles of simple scroll on breech ends. Bbl flats are stamped with grade, SN, and Fox proof. Typical case hardened action with automatic safety and dbl triggers is engraved with early style near full coverage of large open shaded scroll with punch dot background surrounding vignettes of dogs and game; a pair of quail on left, two walking snipe on right, and two setters in prairie scene on bottom. “AINSLEY H FOX” is under each bird scene. Scroll engraved trigger guard has SN on tang. Attractive darkly streaked and nicely flame figured European walnut round knob pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over old, possibly orig Silver pad. Side panels are checkered. Point pattern checkering is at grip. Matching splinter ejector forend has usual Deeley type release. Bore diameter: left -.728, right – .730. Bore restrictions: left – .037 (full), right – .018 (mod). Wall thickness: left – .030, right – .029. Drop at heel: 2-9/16″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Neutral cast. Weight: 7 lbs. 0 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. Special Note: This item(s) contains plant or animal properties that may be covered by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). We have taken care to ensure that this item(s) meets the standard for sale under the ESA. However, certain states and other countries have laws that are more restrictive than the ESA. It is the bidder’s responsibility to ensure that it is lawful to purchase or transport this item(s) into their state, and to obtain the necessary import and export approvals. Delay or failure to obtain any such permit or approval does not relieve the buyer of paying for the item(s) and consummating the purchase. CONDITION: Very fine to excellent. Bbls retain over 80% of what appears to be orig blue. Action retains approx 50% orig case hardening color, strong where protected. Stocks retain nearly all of a very old oil refinish, over numerous light marks and dents, with a few subsequent marks. Checkering is lightly worn, and has been freshened. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Mechanically fine. A very fine early style “D”. 51751-7 MGM161 (8,500-12,500) C&R; ESA – Lot 1442

*SCARCE EARLY STYLE A. H. FOX “DE” GRADE WITH LATER STOCKS.

SN 18616. (1911) Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 30″ Krupp steel bbls with broad matted rib, are engraved with steel type and “A. H. Fox Gun Co. Phila. PA.” Gauge and chamber are newly rolled on left bbl. There are 3″ triangles of simple scroll on breech ends. Bbl flats are stamped with grade, SN, and Fox proof. Typical case hardened action with automatic safety and dbl triggers is engraved with early style near full coverage of large open shaded scroll with punch dot background surrounding vignettes of dogs and game; a pair of fowl on left, two walking snipe on right, Two dogs (setter and pointer) are in mountainous background on bottom. “AINSLEY H FOX” is under each bird scene. Scroll engraved trigger guard has SN on tang. Nicely flame figured American walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/16″ over 5/8″ lengthening piece with checkered butt. Side panels are checkered. Fancy fleur-di-lis pattern checkering is at grip. Grip cap has large gold oval inset in bottom. Matching beavertail ejector forend with inlet ebony triangle at tip has usual Deeley type release. Bore diameter: left -.726, right – .725. Bore restrictions: left – .036 (full), right – .035 (full). Wall thickness: left – .028, right – .032. Drop at heel: 2-7/16″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Neutral cast. Weight: 7 lbs. 13 oz. LOP: 14-1/16″. Special Note: This item(s) contains plant or animal properties that may be covered by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). We have taken care to ensure that this item(s) meets the standard for sale under the ESA. However, certain states and other countries have laws that are more restrictive than the ESA. It is the bidder’s responsibility to ensure that it is lawful to purchase or transport this item(s) into their state, and to obtain the necessary import and export approvals. Delay or failure to obtain any such permit or approval does not relieve the buyer of paying for the item(s) and consummating the purchase. CONDITION: Fine, possibly re-done by factory (a letter would be in order). Bbls retain nearly all of a good quality rust blue, engraving somewhat softened. Chamber roll lettering and Fox proofs are sharp and raised. Action retains 40 – 50% of its orig case hardening color. Stocks, possibly late factory replacements, retain nearly all of their hand rubbed oil finish. Bores are very fine to excellent, with some light scratches and frosting. Action is tight. Ejectors are in time. 51751-2 MGM160 (5,000-8,000) C&R; ESA – Lot 1443

Revised: 4/6/2017

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

*RARE 16 GAUGE A. H. FOX “AE” SINGLE TRIGGER BEAVERTAIL VENTILATED RIB SKEET GUN.

SN 303552. (1937) Cal. 16 ga. 26″ Bbls with raised, matted, ventilated rib have Savage Arms and Chromox steel engravings on tops. Case hardened small frame action with all correct markings on water table, features automatic safety and Kautzky sgl selective trigger. Action is engraved in typical “A” style with 80% coverage large shaded acanthus. “AINSLEY H. FOX” is in riband on each side. SN is on trigger guard tang. Lightly fiddle figured American walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14″ over leather covered NOSHOC pad. Large beavertail ejector forend with typical release matches well except for figure. Bore diameter: left -.660, right – .660. Bore restrictions: left – .008 (skeet), right – .005 (skeet). Wall thickness: left – .040, right – .039. Drop at heel: 2-7/8″, drop at comb: 1-11/16″. Neutral cast. Weight: 7 lbs. 0 oz. LOP: 14″. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain approx 95% orig blue, silvered on edges of rib and thinning, with some marks, on breech ends. Action retains 60 – 70% orig case hardening color, quite strong where protected. Stocks retain what appears to be their orig finish with added oil over some light handling marks. Bores appear excellent, but are dirty. Mechanically excellent. A super example of this rare Fox variation. 51751-6 MGM158 (5,000-8,000) C&R – Lot 1444

*GORGEOUS CASED CSMC A.H. FOX XE 20 GA SHOTGUN.

SN 205761. Cal. 20 ga. 28″ Chromox fluid steel bbls. 2-3/4″ chambers. Full length matted top rib with faux ivory front bead and small gold bar near muzzle. Tops of bbls marked “Made to order, A.H. Fox/ Chromox Fluid Steel”. Scalloped boxlock action with rebated frame. Nickel plated dbl triggers, auto ejectors, auto safety. Straight grip buttstock with checkered side panels and elongated diamond pattern through grip is of fancy marblecake walnut and 15-1/8″ LOP over black leather covered pad. Splinter forearm with Deely release is near full coverage checkered. Receiver is beautifully engraved in classic X grade oak leaf pattern with woodcock on left, quail on right and on bottom. Trigger guard with oak leaf pattern and unengraved shield. “Safe” in gold in front of safety. This gun is housed in its orig light brown leather toe under case with green felt interior. Also included is the orig key and two snap caps. Bore diameter: Right .623, Left .622. Bore restriction: Right bbl .005 (Imp Cyl), Left bbl .009 (Imp Cyl). Weight: 5 lbs. 15 oz. CONDITION: Extremely fine, near new, retaining nearly all orig finish to both wood and metal. This gun has been shot a few times but remains in near mint orig condition. Case is excellent with some scratches and light wear. A gorgeous CSMC product. 51404-1 JSL (8,000-12,000) – Lot 1445

*EXCEEDINGLY RARE ITHACA NID GRADE 3-E 28 GA SHOTGUN, 1 OF ONLY 5 MADE.

SN 458473. Cal. 28 ga. 26″ bbls. 2-3/4″ chambers. Full length matted top rib with ivory mid and front bead. Front bead with tiny gold insert on top. Non-selective sgl trigger, auto ejectors, non-auto safety. Capped pistol grip buttstock checkered in four point pattern with wave pattern at back. Gold shield with initials “ECT”(?). 13-15/16” LOP over replacement Ithaca Sunburst pad from rear position sgl trigger. Splinter forearm with Deely release and triangular ebony tip checkered in broad arrow point pattern toward muzzle. Receiver is nicely engraved in standard Grade 3 pattern with woodcock on left, quail on right, duck in oval on bottom, surrounded by light shaded scroll engraving. Top of action is stippled and with cocking indicators. Top lever and trigger guard bow are nicely scroll engraved. Drop at comb: 1-5/8. Drop at heel: 2-5/8. Wall thickness: Right .026, Left .026. Bore diameter: Right .548, Left .548. Bore restriction: Right .007 , Left .020 . Special Note: This item(s) contains plant or animal properties that may be covered by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). We have taken care to ensure that this item(s) meets the standard for sale under the ESA. However, certain states and other countries have laws that are more restrictive than the ESA. It is the bidder’s responsibility to ensure that it is lawful to purchase or transport this item(s) into their state, and to obtain the necessary import and export approvals. Delay or failure to obtain any such permit or approval does not relieve the buyer of paying for the item(s) and consummating the purchase. CONDITION: Excellent as partially refurbished (wood only). Bbls retain approximately 80% orig blue. Buttstock and forearm are excellent as refurbished, checkering recut and retain nearly all of their custom finish. Receiver retains approximately 25% orig case color, mostly in protected areas. There is some minor browning on right side near bbl bolster. Trigger guard retains about half of its orig blue. Bores are very good. Mechanics are crisp. A rare and very collectible Ithaca. Only five NID Grade 3E 28 gauge guns ever produced. 51451-1 (10,000-15,000) C&R; ESA – Lot 1446

Revised: 3/22/2017

Please Note: Great News! A Winchester Factory Letter accompanies this lot.

*VERY RARE WINCHESTER CUSTOM GRADE MODEL 21 .410 SHOTGUN W/GOLD INLAYS AND SOLID RIB.

SN 28490. Cal. 410. Fine Model 21 with 26″ bbls choked Mod/IMP.CYL. that have a tapered concave matted rib (very rare) and Bradley white bead front sight. Rib has a recessed panel marked “CUSTOM BUILT BY WINCHESTER”. Water table of frame and the bbl flats have lightning cuts. Shotgun has single selective trigger and ejectors. Mounted with beautiful, very highly figured, center crotch, flame grain American walnut with checkered Hessian-style forearm and straight stock with checkered butt. Receiver is without engraving but has three very highly detailed, flat gold inlays of a flying woodcock on the left side, a flying Ruff Grouse on the right sight and a flying Pheasant on the floor plate. Top tang has “SAFE” inlaid in gold and the trigger is gold plated. Water table on the receiver, standing breech bbl flats, bbl faces and lugs are jeweled. Inside of the forend iron is also jeweled. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum Records Office Worksheet which identifies this shotgun as a Custom Grade in Cal. 410 with 26″ bbls, chambered 3″, matte rib, checkered wood butt, field-style beavertail forend, with standard pitch, 14-1/4″ LOP, drop at the heel 2-1/2″, drop at the Comb 1-1/2″. It was to have checkered full fancy grade AA American walnut, panel in the rib marked “CUSTOM BUILT BY WINCHESTER”, rounded frame engine turned bright metal surfaces, gold plated trigger with extra gold presentation-3 birds inlaid. Sheet also shows “Special Custom, Olin Account” and “Made for: Olin Corporate Division, 420 Park Avenue, New York, City, NY”. Inspection started April 12, 1965. In addition to being a very rare genuine Winchester Model 21 .410 w/matted rib, it was apparently intended as a gift or presentation from the Olin Corporation. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus, all matching. Overall retains virtually all of its crisp, orig factory finish to both metal and wood with no discernible flaws on the wood. Mechanics are crisp. Brilliant shiny bores. 51784-1 (40,000-60,000) C&R – Lot 1448

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*NICELY APPOINTED .410 CSMC WINCHESTER MODEL 21.

SN W38034. Cal. .410. 3″ Chambers. 26″ Bbls with raised, ventilated rib, marked “CUSTOM BUILT BY WINCHESTER”, is choked “improved cylinder” and “modified”. Engine turned bbl flats have lightening cuts, with SN and caliber stamped in recesses. Bbls are marked with “WINCHESTER PROOF STEEL” and choke markings, forearm latch base marked with the Connecticut shotgun manufacturers name and address. Lightweight blued action is engraved in 21-4 style; ducks on left, quail on right and pointer & setter on bottom. Spectacular flame figured American walnut with straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/8″ over checkered wood butt. Point pattern checkering with beaded borders is at grip, and a vacant gold oval is on toe line. Matching long beavertail ejector forend is braced. Drop at heel: 2-3/8″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 7 lbs. 2 oz. LOP: 14-1/8″. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, with only a few minor marks in wood and metal, most notably a light scratch on left side of action. Mechanically crisp. 51751-1 MGM83 (12,500-17,500) – Lot 1449

*UPGRADED TRAP GRADE MODEL 21 DOUBLE-BARREL SHOTGUN WITH HUEY CASE.

SN 7338. Cal. 20ga. Fine Model 21 with 26″ bbls that have matted, concave solid rib, double beads and ejectors. Receiver has Winchester single selective trigger. Trigger plate, just behind the trigger, is engraved “MWD” which is apparently the initials of the engraver. Mounted with very nicely figured American walnut with diamond checkered beavertail forearm and paneled straight stock that has leather covered pad. Receiver is very nicely engraved in 21-5 style with the small vignette of a setter on point on the left side, a pointer on point on the right side and two pheasants on the trigger plate. Trigger plate is also marked “TRAP”. Trigger bow is engraved with the small vignette of a spaniel’s head. All the engraving is surrounded with foliate arabesque patterns without shading or background. Fences are engraved with oak leaves that have fine stippled background. Matching engraving patterns extend 2-1/4″ over the chamber area of the bbls and on the forend iron. Bbls are choked WS1/WS2. Drop at the heel: 1-15/16″. Drop at the comb: 1-5/8″. LOP: 14-1/4″ over the pad. Accompanied by a fine red felt lined Huey oak & leather trunk case, No. “193”. Bottom is compartmented for the disassembled shotgun, an English nickeled square oiler & bits box, various cleaning gear & wiping cloths with a pair of nickeled snap caps and a brass and ebony cleaning rod. Inside the lid has a reproduction Winchester Model 21 gold embossed leather label. Top of the case has an oval brass plate engraved “HLM”. Also accompanied by the case’s orig green canvas cover. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching. Overall retains virtually all of its fine restored blue and wood finish. Mechanics are fine. Bright shiny bores. Case is virtually new. 51615-1 (10,000-15,000) C&R – Lot 1451

*WINCHESTER MODEL 21 HEAVY DUCK GUN.

SN 30366. Ca. 12ga. Usual configuration with 30″ bbls choked Mod/IC that have been altered from the orig full/full. Left side of bbl has the standard Model 21 markings along with “3 IN.” Trigger plate is marked “DUCK”. Shotgun has ejectors and Winchester single selector trigger. Bbls have a tapered concave matted rib with single silver bead. Mounted with very nicely figured American walnut with checkered beavertail forearm and pistol grip stock 13-1/2″ over a Winchester solid red pad. Drop at the heel: 2-1/2″; Drop at the comb: 1-9/16″. Only a few Model 21 shotguns were made in the Heavy Duck pattern such as found here CONDITION: Very fine. Overall retains virtually all of a fine professionally restored finish to both metal and wood showing only light wear under the forearm where it touches the metal. Mechanics are crisp. Bright shiny bores. 51756-5 JRL (2,500-4,000) C&R – Lot 1454

*BEAUTIFUL BROWNING SUPERPOSED MIDAS GRADE TWO BARREL SET 12 GA SHOTGUN.

SN 14269 S3. Cal. 12 ga. Bbl set 1: 28″ bbls. 2-3/4″ chambers. Chokes marked Imp Cyl/Full. Full length matted low profile ventilated top rib with ivory front bead and missing mid bead. Bbl set 2: 26-1/4″ bbls. 2-3/4″ chambers. Chokes marked Skeet/Skeet. Full length matted low profile ventilated top rib with ivory mid bead and white plastic front bead. Wide forearmS. Gold-plated SST, auto ejectors, non-auto safety. Buttstock is RKLT configuration checkered in three-point pattern with matte oil finish and measures 15″ LOP over clip on black Decelerator pad system. Trap forearmS checkered in three-point pattern. Blued receiver is beautifully engraved and gold inlaid in standard Midas pattern with three gold inlaid rooster pheasants on left, three gold inlaid quail on right, and gold inlaid flying duck on bottom, all surrounded by well cut floral and scroll punch dot engraving by Lwanczk. Top of action is nicely stippled and gold inlaid “S,U,O” near safety. Weight with bbl set 1: 8 lbs 5 oz. Bbl set 2: 7 lbs. 14 oz. Special Note: This item(s) contains plant or animal properties that may be covered by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). We have taken care to ensure that this item(s) meets the standard for sale under the ESA. However, certain states and other countries have laws that are more restrictive than the ESA. It is the bidder’s responsibility to ensure that it is lawful to purchase or transport this item(s) into their state, and to obtain the necessary import and export approvals. Delay or failure to obtain any such permit or approval does not relieve the buyer of paying for the item(s) and consummating the purchase. CONDITION: Excellent, as refurbished. Bbls and receiver have been expertly reblued and retain nearly all of that restored finish. Buttstock and forearms have been heavily refinished, checkering recut on buttstock and chased on forends. There are only minor handling marks in the custom wood finishes. Bores are bright and shiny. Mechanics are excellent. A very useful, high grade superposed that can be used by someone in need of a long LOP or can be put to use quickly by someone in need of a more average LOP. 51476-1 JSL (6,000-9,000) C&R; ESA – Lot 1460

*RARE BROWNING SUPERPOSED DIANA GRADE 410 SHOTGUN ENGRAVED BY VANDERMISSENG WITH CASE.

SN 185657. Cal. 410 ga. 26-1/2″ bbls. 3″ chambers. Chokes marked Mod/Full. Full length matted ventilated low profile top rib with steel front bead. Gold plated sst, auto ejectors, non-auto safety. Stock is FKST config, checkered in two-point pattern with 14″ LOP over Browning HRBP. Round nosed forearm checkered in five-point pattern. Receiver is beautifully engraved in typical Diana pattern with pheasants in woods scene on left, ducks in marsh scene on right, quail on bottom, all surrounded by tasteful foliate scroll engraving. Trigger guard with two rabbits in woods scene. Top of action is neatly stippled. Housed in an orig Browning brown leather case with woolen interior. Weight: 6 lbs. 12 oz. CONDITION: Excellent, as partially restored. Bbls retain 97% orig blued finish. Buttstock and forearm are factory original however refinished by Browning due to period hazing. Previous owner shipped gun to Browning for factory refinish. Receiver with coin finish is excellent with only very minor staining noted. Bores are excellent. Mechanics are crisp. Case is very good with some light rub marks and minor fraying. A gently used and well cared for .410 superposed. 51681-2 JSL (6,000-10,000) – Lot 1461

*EXCELLENT BROWNING SUPERPOSED DIANA GRADE 20 GAUGE SHOTGUN DOUBLE SIGNED BY F. MARECHAL.

SN 40977V6. Cal. 20 ga. 26-1/2″ bbls. 3″ chambers. Chokes marked Mod/Full. Full length low profile matted ventilated top rib with steel front bead. Gold plated SST, auto ejectors, non-auto safety. Stock configuration is RKLT, checkered in three-point pattern with 14-1/4″ LOP over Browning HRBP. Round nose forearm checkered in five-point pattern. Receiver is beautifully engraved with deep cut relief pheasants on left in woods scene, ducks in marsh scene on right, quail on bottom, and two large rabbits on trigger guard, all surrounded by well cut shaded foliate scroll. Signed on both sides by F. Marechal. Weight: 6 lbs. 4 oz. CONDITION: Extremely fine and near mint. Bbls retain nearly all of their orig blue finish. Buttstock and forearm are superb with only minute handling marks, checkering is quite crisp. Receiver is excellent as this gun appears to have been used very little. Mechanics are crisp. Brilliant shiny bore. A fabulous high grade small bore Superposed. 51173-2 JSL (6,000-10,000) C&R – Lot 1462

*GORGEOUS BROWNING SUPERPOSED DIANA GRADE 12 GAUGE SKEET SHOTGUN WITH BOX.

SN 17263S69. Cal. 12 ga. 28″ bbls. 2-3/4″ chambers. Chokes marked Skeet/Skeet. Full length matted low profile ventilated top rib with twin white plastic beads. Gold plated SST, auto ejectors, non-auto safety. Factory replacement buttstock is FKST configuration checkered in two-point pattern with 14-3/8″ LOP over Browning white lined waffle pad. Trap forearm checkered in three-point pattern. Receiver is beautifully engraved and signed by “L. Acampo” in traditional Diana pattern with pheasants in woods scene on left, ducks in marsh scene on right. Bottom of receiver with two flying quail and two rabbits on trigger guard bow, all surrounded by well cut foliate scroll. Accompanying this gun is Browning shipping box dated Oct. 9, 1990 with end label showing repair for new wood and reblue. Weight: 7 lbs. 12 oz. CONDITION: Extremely fine as factory refurbished in 1990, retaining nearly all factory refurbished to both wood and metal. There are two tiny pings near muzzle, one in top bbl, one in bottom bbl. Otherwise, only the most minute of handling marks. Box is excellent, with some water staining and rub marks. A great high-grade Skeet gun. 51476-3 JSL (4,000-6,000) C&R – Lot 1463

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*RARE & DESIRABLE BROWNING RKLT POINTER GRADE SUPERPOSED SHOTGUN.

SN 30404V3. Cal. 20 ga. 26-1/2″ bbls with matted, vent rib with sgl silver sighting bead, 3″ chambers, choked IMP-CYL / MOD with gold sgl selective trigger & ejectors. Chamber area of top bbl on left side marked “BROWNING ARMS COMPANY ST LOUIS MO. & MONTREAL P.Q. / MADE IN BELGIUM”. Right side marked “SPECIAL STEEL – 20 GA – SHELLS 2-3/4″ & 3″ / PATENTS NO 2203.378-2233.86”. French gray receiver has fine foliate arabesque scroll with vignette of retriever holding duck in marsh scene, signed “A. Marechal” on left side, pointer holding pheasant & signed “A. Marechal” on right, and small vignette of 2 game birds on bottom. Trigger guard bow carries rooster pheasant in flight. Mounted with nicely figured walnut, checkered rnd knob pistol grip with long tang, & Browning hard rubber butt plate. Wrap-around checkered field style forend. Bore diameter: top -.623, bottom -.620. Bore restrictions: top -.013, bottom -.005. Wall thickness: top -.035, bottom -.039. Drop at heel: 2″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 6 lbs. 3 oz. LOP 13-5/8″. PROVENANCE: Factory letter confirming specifications and stating it was sold May 15 1964 to Carters Gun Works Charlottesville, VA. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain 98% orig blue with faint rub mark on bottom bbl from forend & a few very minor handling marks. Receiver has virtually all of its French gray finish with a couple of scratches. Stock is sound with just a couple of very minor light handling marks & retains virtually all of its fine orig finish. Forend is sound & retains most of its orig finish. Gun is extremely tight with crisp mechanics, strong ejectors, & bright shiny bores, just what you would expect of a gun that has had little use. 51741-1 BDT307 (10,000-15,000) C&R – Lot 1464

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*SCARCE EARLY BROWNING SUPERPOSED POINTER GRADE 20 GA SHOTGUN WITH RKLT.

SN 18693. Cal. 20 ga. 28″ bbl, 3″ chambers, chokes marked MOD/FULL. Full length low profile matted ventilated top rib with steel front bead. Gold plated single selected trigger, automatic ejectors, non auto safety. Buttstock is RKLT configuration with 14-1/16″ LOP over orig Browning HRBP. Rnd nose forearm checkered in 5-pt pattern. Receiver is nicely engraved in typical Pointer Grade pattern and signed “M MAGIS” on both sides below game scene. Trigger guard with launching pheasant in woods scene, bottom of receiver with quail and scroll engraving. Weight: 6lb. 5oz. CONDITION: Excellent, as partially refinished. Bbls retain virtually all of an expert quality older rust blue. Buttstock and forearm are excellent and retain most of an older professional restored finish with scant handling marks. Receiver is excellent and retains most of its orig coin finish. Trigger retains most of its orig gold plate. Mechanics are excellent. Brilliant shiny bores. 51173-1 JSL150 (8,000-12,000) C&R – Lot 1465

*SCARCE BROWNING SUPERPOSED POINTER GRADE 20 GA SHOTGUN ENGRAVED BY VRANCKEN.

SN 17598. Cal. 20 ga. 28 ” bbls. 3″ chambers. Chokes marked Mod/Full. Full length matted low profile ventilated top rib with steel front bead. Gold plated SST, auto ejectors, non-auto safety. Stock is RKLT configuration checkered in three-point pattern with 14-1/8″ LOP over Browning HRBP. Round nose forearm checkered in five-point pattern. Receiver is beautifully engraved in typical Pointer grade pattern. Pointer with fallen duck on left, pointer with fallen pheasant on right, surrounded by well executed scroll and border engraving. Bottom of frame with two quail, trigger guard with two pheasants in field scenes surrounded by scroll engraving. Left side with engraver’s signature “Vrancken”. Weight: 6 lbs. 5 oz. CONDITION: Excellent, as partially refurbished. Bbls retain nearly all of a professional rust blued restored finish. Buttstock and forearm are excellent, and retain nearly all of a professionally restored finish. Buttplate is good with worm hole losses. Action is excellent with only very minor staining. Engraving is crisp. Mechanics are excellent. Brilliant shiny bores. 51173-3 JSL (8,000-12,000) C&R – Lot 1466

*SCARCE BROWNING SUPERPOSED POINTER GRADE BROADWAY TRAP SHOTGUN SIGNED BY R. RISACK.

SN 82368. Cal. 12 ga. 30″ bbls. 2-3/4″ chambers. Full length Broadway trap ventilated rib with white plastic mid and front bead. Chokes marked Mod/Full. Gold plated SST, auto ejectors, non-auto safety. Stock is FKLT configuration checkered in three-point pattern with 15″ LOP over three 1/4″ black spacers and black Decelerator pad. Trap forearm checkered in five-point pattern. Receiver is engraved in standard Pointer Grade pattern. Pointer with fallen pheasant on left, Pointer retrieving duck on right, two quail on bottom, and two pheasants on trigger guard bow surrounded by well executed scroll engraving by Risack. Weight: 7 lbs. 12 oz. CONDITION: Excellent as partially customized. Bbl retains nearly all of a competently restored rust-blued finish. Replacement buttstock is excellent with minor handling marks. Orig forearm retains most of its orig finish with some minor flecking and minor edge wear. Receiver is excellent with only minor staining. Mechanics are crisp. Bore is very good with minor leading. 51476-5 JSL (3,500-5,500) C&R – Lot 1467

*GORGEOUS EARLY BROWNING SUPERPOSED PIGEON GRADE 410 SHOTGUN.

SN 1103J5. Cal. .410. 26-1/2″ bbls. 3″ chambers. Chokes marked Skeet/Skeet. Full length matted low profile ventilated top rib with steel mid and front beads. Gold plated SST, auto ejectors, non-auto safety. Buttstock is RKLT configuration checkered in two-point pattern with 14-1/4″ LOP over Browning HRBP. Round nose forearm checkered in two-point pattern on sides. Receiver is nicely engraved in typical Pigeon Grade pattern with light scroll and floral bouquet on bottom. Bust of scroll on trigger guard. Top of action with deep cut oak leaf engraving. Housed in an orig dark brown Browning hard case with woolen interior. Orig key included. Weight: 6 lbs. 14 oz. CONDITION: Excellent, showing only very light field use. Bbls retain nearly all of a factory quality restored finish. Buttstock and forearm are excellent, and retain nearly all of their factory restored finish with a couple of light rub marks and a small dime-sized area of flaking finish on right hand side of butt near pistol grip. Receiver is excellent, with only minor staining and shows limited use. Case is excellent, with handling marks and light wear to interior. Also included is an older shipping box from Browning Arms Co. to a previous owner with postmark July 5, 1990. Box shows rub marks and water staining. There is no information on the box tying it to this gun though it is likely this is the box the gun was shipped back in when the restoration work was done. 51476-6 JSL (6,000-10,000) C&R – Lot 1468

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Please Note: There is a tiny repaired split on the left side of the forearm at the frame.

*SCARCE 28 GAUGE BROWNING SUPERPOSED PIGEON GRADE SHOTGUN WITH BOX.

SN 1411F6. Cal. 28 ga. 26-1/2″ bbls. 2-3/4″ chambers. Chokes marked Skeet/Skeet. Full length matted low profile ventilated top rib with twin white plastic beads. Gold plated SST, auto ejectors, non-auto safety. Buttstock checkered in two-point pattern is RKLT configuration and is flame grain American walnut with gold oval near toe with initial “WEF” and 14-1/4″ LOP over Browning black HRBP. Round nose forearm checkered in two-point pattern on sides. Receiver is engraved in typical Pigeon Grade pattern with pigeons on sides surrounded by light scroll engraving, floral bouquet on bottom, and oak leaf sculpting on top of frame. Accompanied by orig black Browning box and outer shipping box. Included in Browning box is orig registration card and instruction manual for this gun. Weight: 6 lbs. 12 oz. CONDITION: Extremely fine, near mint, retaining nearly all orig finish to both wood and metal with only light handling marks. Initial oval with some old lacquer still present. Mechanics are crisp. Brilliant shiny bores. Box is very good. Top with scrapes, outer shipping box with water staining. 51476-8 JSL (6,000-9,000) C&R – Lot 1469

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*SCARCE EARLY BROWNING SUPERPOSED PIGEON GRADE 20 GAUGE SKEET SHOTGUN.

SN 14484. Cal. 20 ga. 28″ Special steel bbls. 3″ chambers. Full length matted low profile ventilated top rib with white mid bead and steel front bead. Gold plated SST, auto ejectors, non-auto safety. Buttstock is RKLT configuration checkered in two-point pattern with 14-1/4″ LOP over Browning HRBP. Round nose forearm checkered in two-point pattern on sides. Receiver is nicely scroll engraved in standard Pigeon Grade pattern with sculpted oak leaves on top of frame and flower bouquets on bottom. Weight: 6 lbs. 13 oz. CONDITION: Excellent as partially refurbished. Bbls retain nearly all of a professional quality restored finish. Buttstock and forearm are excellent with minor handling marks and light scratches and retain nearly all of a professional quality restored finish. Buttplate with minor flaking at toe. Receiver is excellent with minor staining. Bores are bright and shiny. Mechanics are very good. 51476-2 JSL (4,000-6,000) C&R – Lot 1470