*SCARCE A.H. FOX A GRADE 16 GA SHOTGUN.

SN 302282. Cal. 16 ga. 27-7/8″ Chromox fluid steel bbls. 2-1/2″ chambers. Chokes Full/Full. Full length matted top rib with steel front bead. #4 weight. Dbl triggers, extractor, auto safety. Capped pistol grip buttstock checkered in two-point pattern with 14-1/8″ LOP over orig lined HRBP. Buttstock has been broken through the wrist with three pins holding it together on right side. Splinter forearm with Deely release checkered in two-point pattern. Receiver is nicely engraved in typical Philly A grade pattern and marked “Ansley H. Fox”. Weight: 6 lbs. 1 oz. CONDITION: Very good as found, except for buttstock as noted above. Bbls retain approximately 75% lightly toned orig blue. Receiver retains approximately 30-35% orig case color. Engraving is sharp. Forearm is very good, with about half the orig finish remaining. Buttstock with damage and repair as noted above, is orig and retains about half of orig finish. Mechanics are very good, gun is nice and tight. Bores are bright and shiny. Perfect Fox to restock to your dimensions and use for another 100 years. 51717-2 JSL (1,500-2,500) C&R – Lot 2404

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

SN 2598E. Cal. 12 ga. Bbl 1) 26″ solid rib having fixed IC & MOD chokes. Chambers lengthened to 3″. Bbl 2) Shortened to 26″ solid rib having fixed CYL & CYL chokes. Both bbls have white synthetic beads and orig beavertail forearms of fancy checkered walnut. Boxlock action with auto ejectors and dbl triggers. Fancy walnut stock has hand checkering and hard rubber pistol grip cap. LOP: 15-1/8″ over aftermarket Decelerator pad. CONDITION: Both sets of bbls have good blued finish with good bright bores. Stock and both forearms have good gloss refinish with freshened checkering. Forearm for bbl 1 has crack between iron and rear attachment screws. Stock has small chips behind top tang. Action retains most of its added case colored finish. SNs on frame, bbls and forearm irons show evidence of some restamping. 51053-1 (1,500-2,500) C&R – Lot 2405

*FANTASTIC HIGH ORIGINAL CONDITION ITHACA FLUES GRADE 5 SINGLE BBL TRAP SHOTGUN.

SN 262973-T. Cal 12 ga. 32″ Krupp fluid steel bbl with 3″ chamber. Full choke. Full length matted ventilated top rib with twin ivory beads. Nickel-plated checkered trigger, automatic ejector, no safety. Capped pistol grip buttstock checkered in flowing wave and fleur-de-lis pattern is of high quality French Walnut with 14-1/2″ LOP over orig hardened solid red pad. Trap forearm is nicely checkered in fleur-de-lis pattern with triangular ebony insert at tip. Receiver is full coverage engraved in floral and punch dot shaded pattern with man on trap line on left, and scene of Diana on right. This is a rare variation for a Grade 5. Bottom of frame with geometric pattern, floral engraving and large American Eagle captioned “Made in U.S.A.”. Weight: 7 lbs. 12 oz. PROVENANCE: The William Hammond Collection. 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: Extremely fine and near mint. Bbl retains nearly all of its orig blued finish with just a few minor handling marks and beginning toning. Buttstock and forearm are excellent, and retain virtually all of their orig finish with a few minor handling marks. Receiver retains virtually all of its dark bold and vivid case color. Trigger guard retains nearly all of its orig blue with light toning. Absolutely the finest Grade 5 Ithaca SBT this cataloger has examined! 51407-2 JSL (3,500-5,500) C&R; ESA – Lot 2406

*FANTASTIC HIGH ORIGINAL CONDITION ITHACA FLUES GRADE 4 SINGLE BBL TRAP SHOTGUN.

SN 269728-T. Cal 12 ga. 33-3/4″ bbl with 2-3/4″ chambers. Full choke. Full length matted ventilated top rib with twin ivory beads. Nickel-plated trigger, ejector, no safety. Straight grip stock checkered in fleur-de-lis and flowing wave pattern with gold shield at toe and 13-3/4″ LOP over Silver’s type recoil pad. Trap forearm is nicely checkered in fleur-de-lis and wave pattern with triangular ebony tip. Receiver is beautifully engraved, likely by McGraw, with American Eagle on right surrounded by flower and geometrical design engraving and man at the trap line on left in same floral pattern. Bottom of action nicely engraved in floral and leaf punch dot shaded pattern, as is top of action. Buttstock has particularly nice grain and flame. Weight: 7 lbs. 14 oz. PROVENANCE: The William Hammond Collection. 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: Extraordinarily fine retaining nearly all factory orig finish to both wood and metal. Bbl retains nearly all its orig blue with only a few rubs and minor oxidation. Buttstock and forearm are excellent with only minor handling marks and checkering is quite crisp. Pad may be an old replacement but has hardened. Receiver retains virtually all of its orig case color just starting to tone on bottom at front and top tang. Trigger guard retains approx 80% lightly toned blue. When admiring the beauty of this gun, it is easy to see how Ithaca outsold its competitors in the SBT market! 51407-1 JSL (2,000-4,000) C&R; ESA – Lot 2407

*BEAUTIFUL HIGH ORIGINAL CONDITION ITHACA FLUES GRADE 4 TWO-BARREL SET SHOTGUN WITH EXTREMELY RARE SWAMPED RIB.

SN 271458-T. 1) Cal 12 ga. 24″ Krupp fluid steel bbls with swamped rib and ivory front sight. 2-3/4″ chambers. Chokes marked Cyl/Full. 2) Cal 12 ga. 26″ bbls. 3″ chambers. Choked IC/Cyl. Full length matted top rib with twin ivory beads. Dbl gold-plated triggers, auto ejectors, auto safety. Beautifully figured French Walnut straight stock with gold shield near toe checkered in fleur-de-lis and flowing wave pattern. 14-1/8″ LOP over orig Ithaca Gun Co. HRBP. Splinter forearm with push button opener and triangular ebony tip checkered in geometric and wave pattern. Receiver is beautifully engraved in typical Grade 4 style with pheasant in farm scene on right and duck in marsh scene on left surrounded by beautiful floral and punch dot engraving. This exact gun was featured in a full-length Double Gun Journal article by noted Ithaca authority Walter C. Snyder. Weight with 26″ bbls: 6 lbs. 9 oz. PROVENANCE: The William Hammond Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine and collector quality. Bbls retain nearly all of their orig blued finish on both sets just beginning toning. Receiver retains 85% orig case color toned on bottom deep and vibrant elsewhere throughout. Buttstock and forearm are excellent and orig and retain nearly all of their orig finish. Buttstock with just a bit of added finish for preservation. Bores are bright and shiny. Mechanics are crisp. This is a very high quality collector/investor grade Ithaca. 51407-18 JSL (3,500-5,500) C&R – Lot 2408

*DECORATIVE LOT OF TWO EARLY SPORTING SHOTGUNS.

1) ITHACA CRASS. SN 29161. Cal 12 ga. 28″ Twist bbls with 2-3/4″ chambers. Choked Extra Full/Extra Full. Full length matted top rib with ivory mid bead and ivory and brass front bead. Dbl triggers, extractor, auto safety. Capped pistol grip buttstock checkered in two-point pattern with checkered side panels and 13-5/8″ LOP over Ithaca Gun marked buttplate. Receiver stamped “Ithaca Hammerless” on both sides in light scroll pattern. Splinter forearm checkered in three-point pattern. Weight: 6 lbs. 13 oz. CONDITION: Very good. Bbls retain nearly all of bold orig pattern with heavy coat of old lacquer still scattered and present. Buttstock and forearm are very good with scattered nicks and scratches throughout and show most of an older restored professional finish. Checkering re-cut many years ago. Receiver retains approx 50% orig case color. Mechanics are very good with strong main spring as it is stiff to cock. Trigger guard retains about half of its orig blued finish. Bores are excellent, bright and shiny with a few light scratches. ESA 2) WILLIAM CASHMORE HAMMER. SN 1376. Cal. 10 ga. 33-1/8″ fluid steel bbls. 3-1/4″ chambers (brass casing) nitro proof. Full length matted top rib with brass bead. Bbls marked “Wm Cashmore / Maker Birmingham”. Dbl triggers, extractor. Round knob buttstock checkered in three-point pattern with 14-1/4″ LOP over steel heel and toe plates with lined center, silver initial shield at back of comb. Jones underlever. Splinter forearm is near fully checkered in four-point pattern. Unengraved case hardened frame with elegant gold inlaid “W Cashmore” on sides. Weight: 8 lbs. 14 oz. CONDITION: Very good. Bbls with toned blued finish minor scratches and evidence of a couple of old dents removed and two bulges in front of right chamber. Receiver retains approx 85% dark orig case color. Trigger guard retains approx 30% blued finish. Buttstock and forearm are very good with scattered scratches and rubs. Small chip out of right side of forearm towards muzzle. Bores are good with scattered striations and light pitting. Mechanics are very good. Very shootable or a perfect candidate for sleeving. C&R 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. 51500-40, 51500-77 JSL (500-1,000) – Lot 2409

*SCARCE LEFEVER F-GRADE 16 GA SHOTGUN.

SN 65337. Cal. 16 ga. 28″ hammered fluid steel bbls. 2-3/4″ chambers. Choked Imp. Cyl./Mod. Full length tapered matted top rib with brass front bead. Water table with “SN” and “XX” marking and marked “2”. Nickel plated double triggers, extractors, automatic safety. Straight grip replacement buttstock, checkered in 2-pt pattern with 14-3/8″ LOP over “Decelerator” pad. Replacement splinter forearm with steel tip checkered and flowing 2-pt pattern. Receiver is engraved in typical late F-Grade pattern and marked on sides “LEFEVER ARMS CO. / SYRACUSE NY USA”. Weight: 7lb. 1oz. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl retains nearly all of a competent restored rust blued finish. Receiver retains 50-60% toned original case color, thinning on bottom. Trigger guard has been re-blued, buttstock and forearm are excellent replacements as noted above and retains most of their custom finish with light handling marks. There is a small filled pinhole on forearm on bottom. Mechanics are excellent, brilliant shiny bores. Relatively scarce small bore LeFever. 51645-8 JSL130 (2,500-4,000) C&R – Lot 2410

EARLY LEFEVER ARMS CO. E GRADE SHOTGUN.

SN 9706. Cal. 12ga. 28″ twist bbls (reduced to this length) with 2-7/8″ Cham. (likely for brass cartridges), full length Damascus top rib marked “LeFever Arms Co. Makers and Patentees Syracuse, N.Y.” Front bead is missing. Water table marked with SN and grade designation “E”. Double triggers, extractors, auto safety. Capped full pistol grip buttstock checkered in 2-point pattern with fiddleback figure over orig checkered horn buttplate. Push button splinter forearm checkered in 2-point pattern with horn tip. Receiver is chain link border engraved and marked “LeFever Arms Co.” on both sides. Pivot opener top lever and cocking indicators. Full length trigger guard tang as is typically seen on these early cocking rod LeFever’s. Bore diameter: left – .760, right – .770. Bore restrictions: left – .002 (IC), right – .003 (IC). Minimum wall thickness: left – .040, right – .030 . Weight: 7 lbs. 15 oz. Drop at comb: 1-9/16″, drop at heel: 3″. LOP: 13-7/8″. PROVENANCE: Private single owner advanced LeFever Collection. CONDITION: Very good. Receiver retains hints of muted case color, appears untouched and uncleaned since new. Bbls are good retaining 70-80% of their orig twist pattern. Bores are fair with scattered light pitting throughout. Stocks are near excellent retaining what appears to be their orig varnish with scattered scratches and handling marks throughout. Checkering is very good and filled in. Buttplate is good with a couple of worm holes and checkering has softened with some losses. Mechanics are very good. Top lever is a touch loose. 51496-1 JSL (500-1,000) – Lot 2411

EXCEEDINGLY RARE DANGERFIELD & LEFEVER SINGLE BBL 10 GA SHOTGUN.

NSN. Cal. 10 ga. Quarter octagon, 30″ three-quarter round bbl with brass front bead. Top of bbl marked “DANGERFIELD & LEFEVER AUBURN NY”. Back action lock with single hammer on right side of action, F.S. Dangerfield’s patent thumb push opener. Action made with short steel nose cap and no forearm. Buttstock checkered in 2-pt pattern with round knob and 14-3/8″ LOP over full steel buttplate. Weight: 7lbs. 11oz. CONDITION: Excellent and amongst the finest of this extremely rare example this cataloger has seen. Metal surfaces with an even brown and scattered minor surface discoloration. Buttstock is very good with open pores. There is a minor grain separator on left side of receiver and a large knot on right side of butt, near buttplate. Wood shows minor shrinkage around buttplate and buttplate is good with evidence of old erosion. Bore is very good with minor pitting. Only the second of this model known to this cataloger and maybe the only a collector will be able to purchase. 51645-5 JSL (900-1,400) – Lot 2412

RARE DANGERFIELD & LEFEVER HIGH GRADE SHOTGUN.

SN 24. Cal. 10 ga. 30″ laminated steel bbls. Full length laminated top rib with brass front bead, double triggers, extractors, no safety. F.S. Dangerfield’s patent thumb push opener. Round knob pistol grip buttstock. Checkered in 3-pt pattern with 13-3/4″ LOP over full steel checkered buttplate with long top strap. Splinter forearm is near fully checkered with steel tip and wedge release. Receiver is nicely scroll engraved and marked on sides “DANGERFIELD & LEFEVER AUBURN NY”. Trigger guard bow with beautiful pair of birds in oval surrounded by nice scroll engraving. Pictured on p.13-15 of Elliott’s book LEFEVER: GUNS OF LASTING FAME. CONDITION: Excellent for this model. Bbls retain nearly all of an older restored rebrown finish. Receiver is mostly gray, though original and screws are mostly very good. Buttstock and forearm have been competently restored with minor repairs and have minor handling marks and light scratches. Action is good. Bores are very good with minor pits. One of the best Dangerfield & Lefevers known. 51645-4 JSL133 (1,000-2,000) – Lot 2413

RARE NICHOLS & LEFEVER 10 GA. SINGLE BBL TRAP SHOTGUN.

SN 502. Cal. 10 ga. 28-7/8″ quarter oct, three quarter rnd Damascus bbl marked on top “NICHOLS & LEFEVER / SYRACUSE, NY.”. Steel capped full pistol grip buttstock, checkered in 2-pt pattern with 13-3/4″ LOP over case colored full steel buttplate. Forearm checkered in diamond pattern with schnable tip and screw fastener. Receiver is nicely scroll engraved and marked on back action lock “NICHOLS & LEFEVER”. Thumb push opener. Weight: 8lb. 9oz. CONDITION: Excellent as restored, retaining nearly all restored finish to wood and metal. Bore with scattered pitting. Mechanics are excellent. This is an extremely rare single bbl one of only three known to this cataloger. 51645-1 JSL136 (1,000-2,500) – Lot 2414

SCARCE AS FOUND NICHOLS & LEFEVER C-GRADE 10 GA SHOTGUN.

SN 5798. Cal. 10 ga. 30″ Damascus bbls with full length Damascus top rib with brass front bead marked “NICHOLS & LEFEVER…”. Grade stamp and SN on water table. Double triggers (right trigger broken and mostly missing), extractor, no safety. Steel capped full pistol grip buttstock checkered in 3-pt pattern with silver oval and approx 14″ LOP over full steel buttplate. Oval at toe with original owner’s name “JOHN U STURR”. Splinter forearm, checkered in elongated 2-pt pattern with Deeley release and horn tip. Receiver is nicely engraved; setter on left pointer on right in game scene, turkey? on bottom all surrounded by light scroll. Trigger guard with setter soft mouthing a fallen woodcock. Lockplate marked “NICHOLS & LEFEVER”. CONDITION: Good as found and unrestored. Bbls with scattered light staining show about 1/3 of the original pattern. Buttstock and forearm are good with scattered light handling marks and scratches. Right bottom stock finger is broken and there are several incipient cracks around frame, which can be easily fixed. Right trigger is broken and missing. Mechanics are good. Bores with scattered pitting. For someone with patience and vision, this could turn into a very pretty old hammer gun. 51645-2 JSL136 (800-1,200) – Lot 2415

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Please Note: Upon closer examination the “creases” on left side are mostly tears that are supported by rice paper backing. Complete inpainting on lettering at bottom.

EXTREMELY RARE ITHACA LEFEVER GUNS POSTER.

16-1/2″ w x 28-1/4″ h. This extremely rare poster with both top and bottom bands. Resting setter with harvested grouse in his mouth in mountain and field scene painted by Ralph Carlyle Prather, noted sporting artist. On top “Whoever saw a broken Lefever” in black print and on bottom in red “Lefever Guns”. “Double barrel $28.25 / Single barrel $16.00”. CONDITION: Condition is excellent as partially restored, shows areas of inpainting and restoration. Main image is excellent. There are several light creases, most notably on left side and one small pinhole in bottom left corner. In nearly 30 years of collecting, LeFever paperwork and guns, this is only the second example of this poster cataloger has encountered. A fine addition to any American sporting gun room or office. 51521-3 JSL (2,500-4,000) – Lot 2416

LARGE AND IMPORTANT LOT OF AMERICAN SPORTING GUN CO CATALOGS, PRICE LISTS, HANG TAGS, ETC.

This large lot includes the lifetime paper collection of a very advanced American sporting gun collector and includes items from L.C. Smith, Parker, LeFever, Winchester, Browning, Baker, and others. Too voluminous to describe in great detail, this lot includes approximately fifteen L.C. Smith repair hang tags, thirty seven other L.C. Smith orig catalogs and price lists, etc. ,two rare orig LeFever catalogs, one from 1895, one from 1917, two Parker catalogs, one Baker catalog, one 1930 Abercrombie & Fitch catalog, a 1906 Remington catalog, approximately two dozen additional flyers and catalogs, etc related to Browning Superposed, Winchester Model 21’s and 42’s, and many other pieces of orig paper and just a couple of facsimiles not mentioned above. Interested parties should peruse this lot as it is absolutely chock-full of rare and interesting collectible sporting gun paper. CONDITION: Ranges from fair to near mint. This lot is worth seriously exploring. 51521-5 JSL (3,000-5,000) – Lot 2417

MOST COMPREHENSIVE LEFEVER ARMS CO CATALOG AND PAPER COLLECTION EVER OFFERED AT AUCTION TO BE SOLD AS A SINGLE LOT.

Included in this lot are many extraordinarily unique and rare items related to the LeFever Arms Company. The only known orig photograph of the factory is included in this lot. Also included is an extremely rare (1 of 3 known) Barber & LeFever catalog, an 1892 catalog, a 1907 pocket catalog with boy dragging dog (32 pgs), LeFever sgl trigger pocket pamphlet, 1905(?) LeFever Arms Co catalog with hunter and dog, four orig copies of 1907 catalog, five orig copies of 1910 falling ducks catalog, a reproduction 1902 Dan LeFever & Sons Co catalog, two copies of 1917 LeFever Guns Ithaca NY string-bound catalog. Also included are approx 6 original LeFever Arms Co. envelopes, and a significant number of price lists, letters, and memos spanning 1890-1909, including an extremely rare July 25, 1919 price list and an original instruction hang tag. Approximately 50 orig pieces in total. Interested parties should peruse this lot. It is an opportunity for a serious LeFever student to purchase a lifetime’s worth of original LeFever paper collecting. CONDITION: Very good to excellent overall. 51521-4 JSL (3,000-5,000) – Lot 2418

COLLECTOR’S LOT OF THREE ATTRACTIVE SPORTING POSTER SCENES.

1) E.I. Dupont de Nemours & Co advertising scenes housed together in a black frame measuring 33″ w x 14-1/2″ h. Each scene is 12-1/2″ w x 7-7/8″ h. Left scene by Charles Schreyvogel with cavalry soldier on horse chasing after a buffalo with Colt SAA cocked and ready to make the kill. On right two pointing setters in wood scene by Edmund H. Osthaus. Vibrant color in both scenes. 2) Laflin & Rand advertisement of two men with setter shooting ducks over pond and mountain scene. Measures 13-1/2″ h x 8-7/16″ w. Housed in an old simple wooden frame with glass front. 3) LeFever Arms Co poster painted by Ralph Caryle Prather. Appears to be the dog scene slipped from the very rare “Whoever saw a broken LeFever?” poster, one of which is being offered elsewhere in this auction. Framed and professionally matted in a high quality wooden frame. Measures 13-1/2″ w x 13-1/4″ h. CONDITION: All three excellent with vivid color. Each with minor staining and foxing though when hanging on the wall in your gun room, you’ll never notice! 51521-7 JSL (2,500-4,000) – Lot 2419

EXTREMELY RARE ORIGINAL “DEAD SHOT POWDER” TIN.

15-1/2″ w x 19-1/2″ h. This pressed tin advertisement with falling duck scene. Marked in red on top “Dead Shot” and “Powder” towards bottom. These rare tins were originally made by American Art Works Co Stockton Ohio and marked on bottom. Scene is surrounded by tin gold border and wood patterned frame which is all one piece of tin. CONDITION: Excellent overall and appears un-restored. Light crackling in scene with minor scratches and rubs. Frame with minor losses at high points. A couple of old scattered dents but overall quite nice. Suitable for any high end gun room or office. 51521-6 JSL (2,500-4,000) – Lot 2420

COLLECTOR’S GROUPING OF OLDER AMMO FOR VARIOUS CALIBERS AND OTHER GUNNING MATERIAL.

You are bidding on a lot of miscellaneous older ammunition, some of which may be collectible. Included in this lot is approx 33 older boxes of ammunition by Peters, Western, Remington, Winchester, Savage, UMC and others. Calibers include but are not limited to 12 ga shotgun, .30 Luger (four boxes), .45 auto, 30-30, 30-20, .32 Long RF, .380 and others. Also included is a jar of miscellaneous parts marked “experimental” Colts from famed early collector pistol Alex Montgomery. Two powder flasks are also included, one marked US, the other with cannon embossed. Interested parties should peruse this lot as it likely has something for everyone. PROVENANCE: The Frank H. Wheaton, III Collection. CONDITION: Good to very good overall. We cannot guarantee the ammo. 51517-126 JSL (500-1,000) – Lot 2421

SCARCE A.G. GENEZ 10 GA HAMMER SHOTGUN.

SN 667. Cal. 10 ga.28-1/2″ twist steel bbl with laminated top rib and brass front bead. 2-7/8″ chamber. Bbl flats marked “Canonner.A.Paris” and water table marked “Chas Green/Rochester N.Y.”. Dbl triggers, extractor, round ball grip checkered in three-point pattern with repair running behind both locks and 14-1/4″ LOP over full steel buttplate with brass shield near toe. Splinter forearm with wedge fastener and horn tip checkered in three-point pattern. Receiver is lightly scroll engraved as is trigger guard and top lever. Hammers are nicely knurled and fishhead engraved on tops. Weight: 8 lbs. 0 oz. CONDITION: Good to very good for this unusual maker. Bbls are very good with light staining and a few minor pings though retain most of their pattern. Buttstock and forearm are restored and retain most of of an old coat of heavy varnish. Buttstock with separation behind locks as noted above which should be repaired. Receiver with a heavy coat of old varnish. May clean and there could be case color underneath the varnish. There is some play in the action and bbls are slightly off the face. Bores are good with scattered beginning erosion. Mechanics are good. 51567-13 JSL (1,750-2,500) – Lot 2422

*NEAT WESTERN FIELD SINGLE SHOT HAMMER GUN IN NEAR MINT ORIGINAL CONDITION.

SN 87174XE. Cal. 12 ga. 30″ fluid steel bbl. Top rib with steel mid bead and brass front bead. Case hardened frame stamped “Western Field” on left. 14-1/8″ LOP over lined HRBP. Capped full pistol grip buttstock checkered in three-point pattern. Schnabel forearm with three diamond checkered pattern. Ejector. Weight: 6 lbs. 6 oz. PROVENANCE: The William Hammond Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine and near mint retaining nearly all orig finish to wood and metal. Scattered light handling marks but overall excellent with particularly vivid case color. Mechanics are crisp. Bright shiny bores. Not a rare gun, but very unusual in this state of preservation. 51407-10 JSL (400-700) C&R – Lot 2423

*COLLECTOR’S LOT OF THREE SHOTGUNS.

1) BAKER GUN CO SHOTGUN. SN 1318. Baker B Grade 12 ga. 32″ twist steel bbls. 3″ chambers. Full length matted top rib with steel front bead. Dbl triggers, extractor, non-auto safety. Round knob pistol grip buttstock with Baker HRBP and 14″ LOP. Receiver lightly engraved with dogs on both sides surrounded by scroll. Action slightly loose. Bbls are extremely thick and heavy. Weight: 10 lbs. 6 oz. PROVENANCE: The Frank H. Wheaton III Collection. CONDITION: Fair. Bbls retain 70-80% twist pattern. No case color remains. Top left stock finger is cracked. Checkering mostly gone. Mechanics are good. Bores are very good with orange peel. C&R 2) PALMETTO ARMS SHOTGUN. SN 27199. Palmetto Arms Co. 12 ga. hammer shotgun. 30″ Mono-blocked steel bbls with full length matted top rib and brass front bead. Dbl triggers, extractor. Capped full pistol grip buttstock checkered in two-point pattern with 14″ LOP with lined HRBP. Splinter forearm. Weight: 7 lbs. 13 oz. PROVENANCE: The Frank H. Wheaton III Collection. CONDITION: Good. Bbls as noted above retain most of their custom blued finish with scattered losses and rub marks. Buttstock and checkering are very good with handling marks throughout. Receiver retains some mottled orig case color with some staining. Bores are very good with orange peel. Mechanics are good. Gun is tight. C&R 3) RIVERSIDE ARMS SHOTGUN. SN 13124. Cal. 16 ga Riverside Arms Co hammer gun. 2-3/4″ chambers. Full length lined top rib with brass bead. Dbl triggers, extractor. Round knob pistol grip buttstock with 14″ LOP over black plastic checkered buttplate. Two-panel checkered splinter forearm. Weight: 7 lbs. 4 oz. PROVENANCE: The Frank H. Wheaton III Collection. CONDITION: Good. Bbls retain most of their toned orig blued finish. Receiver retains 40-50% orig case color. Buttstock and forearm are very good as restored. Bores are very good with orange peel. Mechanics are fine and gun is tight. C&R 51517-119, 51517-120, 51517-121 JSL (500-800) – Lot 2424

*NEAT ROY VAIL CUSTOM 20 GA SHOTGUN WITH GOLD INLAY.

SN 70606. Cal. 20 ga. 26-1/4″ bbls with 3″ chambers, choked MOD/FULL. Full length matted top rib with ivory mid and front beads, gold inlaid “ROY VAIL WARWICK N.Y” with gold bar near breech. Dbl triggers, auto ejectors, non auto safety. Straight grip buttstock checkered in 3-pt pattern with gold oval near toe engraved “JM” with 14-5/8″ LOP over orig leather faced red pad. Short beavertail forearm checkered in 2-pt pattern with Curtis push pad release. Receiver is lightly scroll engraved with gold inlaid duck in marsh scene on left, flying gold pheasant in field on right. Right side of buttstock with nicely inlaid wood dog’s head near butt. Coin finished receiver. Date of “Dec 63” noted at back of TG tang. Weight: 6lb. 2oz. 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 with light field use. Bbls retain nearly all of their custom blue finish. Buttstock and forearm are excellent and retain nearly all of their custom finish with light handing marks. Receiver is excellent with very minor staining noted. Bores are bright and shiny. Mechanics are excellent. 51657-2 JSL145 (3,500-5,500) C&R; ESA – Lot 2425

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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.

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

SN 87573. Cal. 12 ga. 5 lb 6.8 oz gun with 25″ bbl having narrow Churchill style rib. 2″ chambers as inlaid in gold on rib. Right bbl marked “Griffin & Howe, Inc.”, left bbl marked “N.Y.C. Made in England”. CYL & IMP-CYL chokes. Double beads. Scalloped boxlock action with case colored finish featuring full coverage arabesque scroll and dragon. Miller single selective trigger, auto ejectors. Splinter forearm and straight hand stock with teardrop points of fancy walnut having hand checkering and nameplate on toeline. LOP: 14-1/8″ to checkered butt. Drop at comb: 1-1/2″; drop at heel: 2-7/8″. Housed in leather covered luggage case having unattached Griffin & Howe label and canvas cover. Case contains cleaning rod, oil bottom, snap caps and key. CONDITION: Nicely restored shotgun. Bbls have nearly all of their reblackened finish with bright bores having plastic fouling forward of chambers. Action has very good re-case colored finish. Reblued trigger guard shows light edge wear. Stocks have very good oil-type finish with freshened checkering. 51504-1 (2,500-4,500) C&R – Lot 2426

*DYNAMIC CONNECTICUT SHOTGUN A-10 20 GA SHOTGUN AS NEW IN MAKER’S CASE.

SN A10-001602. Cal. 20 ga. 30″ bbl. 2-3/4″ chambers with five choke tubes included. Full length low profile matted ventilated top rib with red plastic front bead. Bbls marked “Platinum” on left side of top tube. Gold plated sgl selective trigger, auto ejectors, non-auto safety. Round knob pistol grip buttstock of flame grained American Walnut checkered in two-point pattern with 14-3/4″ LOP over black “Galazan” rubber buttpad. Matching forearm is checkered in four-point pattern with Deeley release. Engraved in standard “Platinum” pattern with pheasants in farm scene on right and left surrounded by nicely executed scroll engraving. Bottom of frame with harvested pheasant in the mouth of what appears to be a Lab surrounded by finely executed scroll engraving. Housed in its orig Galazan/CSM A-10 American steel case with black velvet liner. Included in case is orig instruction manual and choke tube set which are in their leather housing. Weight: 6 lbs. 6 oz. CONDITION: As new and test fired only. Our consignor purchased this gun new from Connecticut Shotgun and has never fired it. Orig warning tag still remains on trigger guard bow. Mechanics are excellent. Bores are brilliant and shiny, as one would expect with a new gun. These are rugged guns, suitable for any standard shot material in the world today. 51406-8 JSL (6,000-10,000) – Lot 2427

*EARLY CSMC A-10 STANDARD GRADE SHOTGUN.

SN A10-000544. Cal. 12 ga. 30″ steel bbls, 3″ chambers, choke tubes included. Full length matted top rib with red plastic bead front sight. Gold plated single selective trigger, automatic ejector, automatic safety. Full knob pistol grip stock, checkered in 2-pt pattern with 14-1/4″ LOP over black Galazan pad. Round nose forearm, checkered in 4-pt pattern with Deeley release. Receiver is engraved in standard A-10 grade engraving with coin finish. Short trigger guard tang. CONDITION: Near new and test fired only. Retains virtually all of its crisp, original finish to both wood and metal. These rugged guns are capable of handling any standard modern shot. 51406-7 JSL141 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 2428