*FACTORY ENGRAVED & INSCRIBED SMITH & WESSON HAND EJECTOR MODEL 1903 DA REVOLVER. Cal. 32 S&W. SN 113709. Fifth change Model 1903 with nickel finish, 4-1/4” bbl, integral half moon front sight with 2-pc deep gold medallion, rnd butt grips. It is factory engraved by Oscar Young with 30-40% coverage fine foliate arabesque patterns with punch dot background. Sideplate has the factory inscription “PRESENTED TO / LIEUT THOMAS FINNIE / WINNER OF POLICEMAN’S / POPULARITY CONTEST / JUNE 3RD(?) 1910 / BY 7TH WARD REP. CLUB / OF JERSEY CITY”. Altogether a very neat & unusual little revolver with factory engraved inscription. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching, except grips which are unnumbered. Overall retains 96-97% strong orig factory nickel with some light, fine pitting on bbl and a couple of small spots on sideplate, one of which partially obscures the date. There are a few scattered spots of light pitting & light flaking on cyl. Mechanics are crisp, strong bright bore with scattered pitting. 4-30710 JR421 (2,500-3,500)

SMITH & WESSON FIRST MODEL, MODEL OF 1896 HAND EJECTOR DA REVOLVER. Cal. 32 S&W. SN 8273. Nickel finish with 3-1/4” keyhole bbl, half moon front sight with rear sight mounted atop the cyl stop bar in the top strap. It is fitted with smooth 2-pc pearl grips. Backstrap is engraved “NEWARK POLICE NO 1.” Accompanied by a Smith & Wesson Factory letter identifying this revolver as having been shipped March 8, 1897 to Lyman E. Kane, no address listed. It was shipped with black hard rubber grips in a shipment of 45 same type revolvers. Letter further states that “This is the correct serial range for the Newark Police revolvers, which were shipped on March 27, 1897. There is no information in company records that connect Kane to Newark Police Department. It is strange that two groups would be shipped 19 days apart one group to a Mr. Kane and another directly to the Newark Police Department.” Also accompanying is copy of p. 260 of Genealogical and Memorial History of New Jersey & New York, 1910, Lee, which lists Lyman Edward Kane, born Nov. 22, 1847, who was a police commissioner in 1895 and again in 1905. He had served as a drummer boy in the Civil War. Also included is p. 146 of the Essex County, N.J., Illustrated, which has a picture of Mr. Kane as Police Commissioner and also shows a picture of the 2nd Police Precinct building. One additional item accompanying is a copy of p. 672 of a city directory which lists Lyman E. Kane as a police commissioner. CONDITION: Extremely fine, all matching. Retains 96-97% strong orig nickel with a few flakes on each side of the frame and light screwdriver marks around three of the sideplate screws. Grips are sound with great fire & color and retain most of their orig polish. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. 4-30709 JR420 (2,500-3,500)

SMITH & WESSON 38 SINGLE ACTION SECOND MODEL SPUR TRIGGER REVOLVER. Cal. 38 S&W. SN 17244. Nickel finish with 3-1/4” keyhole shaped bbl with half moon front sight and 2-pc diamond checkered, S&W logo, black hard rubber grips. CONDITION: Extremely fine, all matching. Retains virtually all of its bright, orig, factory nickel finish, slightly dull on front & backstraps. Hammer retains most of its orig case colors, bright on sides, turning dark on back edge. Mechanics are crisp, strong bright bore with light to moderate pitting. Grips are fine showing light wear. 4-30706 JR418 (1,000-1,500)

*SMITH & WESSON 2ND MODEL LADYSMITH DA REVOLVER. Cal. 22. SN 5565. Nickel finish with 4-screw frame, 3-1/2″ bbl, integral half moon front sight with fixed rear sight & 2-pc hard rubber S&W embossed grips. Accompanied by the orig hinged lid brown cardboard box with black & white end label and black & white directions inside lid. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, as new, unfired. Retains virtually all of its orig factory finish. Brilliant case colors on trigger & hammer, crisp mechanics & grips and brilliant shiny bore. Box is good with broken corners & taped edges. Forcing cone is intact. 4-59045 (3,500-6,500)

*SCARCE SMITH & WESSON 3RD MODEL LADYSMITH DA REVOLVER. Cal. 22. SN 24320. Nickel finish with 3” rnd bbl, integral half moon front sight and 2-pc deep, gold medallion, burl walnut grips. CONDITION: Very fine. Overall retains most of its orig nickel showing light surface wear and a minor scratch or two. Trigger & hammer retain most of their orig case colors, faded on face of trigger. Forcing cone is intact. Grips have one or two minor nicks & retain most of their orig varnish showing light to moderate wear. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. This little revolver appears to have been fired very little, just handled & played with. 4-30386 JR252 (1,000-2,000)

*RARE SMITH & WESSON PRE-WAR REGISTERED MAGNUM DA REVOLVER. Cal. 357 Mag. SN 50150. Registered number “1832”. Blue finish with 6-1/2” bbl, full matted rib with McGivern gold bead partridge front sight with adjustable target rear sight. It has full, matted top strap. It has a patent marked hammer with serrated sides and full checkered spur and diamond checkered, magna grips numbered to another revolver. It has the early 5-screw frame. Accompanied by an orig, correct period, blue & gold 2-pc box. Also accompanied by a 2-page Smith & Wesson factory letter giving the history of these revolvers and indicating shipment on Jan. 21, 1937 to “William H. Hoegee Co., 158 South Main St., Los Angeles, CA” in a shipment of two of the same type revolvers. CONDITION: Very fine plus. Grips as noted. Revolver retains 96-97% glossy orig blue with some light muzzle & sharp edge wear and a few small flakes missing from the sideplate which have turned to medium patina. Grips retain most of their factory finish. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. The box has very worn edges and is moderately faded but completely intact. 4-30528 JR333 (5,500-7,500)

*SMITH & WESSON MODEL 29-2 REVOLVER. Cal. 44 magnum. SN N309776. 8-3/8” ribbed bbl. In orig case with badly deteriorated interior. Also containing cleaning rod, two brushes and a screwdriver. CONDITION: Excellent with light tracking mark on the cyl. Light stain on the right grip from deteriorating case. Mechanically fine. 4-31169 FS234 (500-750)

*VERY RARE, VERY EARLY FACTORY ENGRAVED FLAT TOP COLT OFFICER’S MODEL DA REVOLVER. Cal. 38 Spcl. SN 252370. Numbered in the New Army & Navy revolver series, made in 1905, with blue finish, 6” tapered rnd bbl, adjustable partridge front sight on a rectangular base with adjustable target rear sight on top strap. Fitted with deluxe, diamond checkered, 2-pc walnut grips and has checkered backstrap & checkered trigger. Frame has 100% coverage, fine foliate arabesque patterns with punch dot background. Bbl has matching patterns on sides and just behind front sight with a wavy line border around bbl address. Cyl has about 70% coverage matching engraving patterns on lands between the flutes and around back edges. Buttstrap & triggerguard are engraved to match. Accompanied by a Colt Factory letter identifying this revolver with type of stocks not listed and under “special notation” it shows “engraved name”. It also has “charge to ‘Ad Account”. It was shipped Oct. 3, 1905 to Tom Anderton, address unavailable, in a shipment of one gun. While the letter does not completely confirm factory engraving, it is this cataloguer’s contention that the record is not complete as there is no doubt that is factory engraving. CONDITION: Very fine. Overall retains 97-98% glossy orig blue with slight muzzle edge wear and fine sharp edge wear with some thinning on top strap. While this revolver has been fired it shows little or no wear on recoil shield. Mechanics are crisp & smooth with brilliant shiny bore. 4-30039 JR100 (5,000-10,000)

*CUSTOM ENGRAVED COLT MODEL 1917 DA REVOLVER. Cal. 45 ACP. SN 79449. Blue finish with 5-1/2” bbl, altered orig front sight with 2-pc smooth ivory grips. Frame, bbl & cyl are lavishly custom engraved with foliate arabesque patterns, full coverage on frame & 90% of bbl with matching patterns on lands between the flutes of cyl and around back edge. Trigger bow is engraved in Olde English script “WWA”. Sides of hammer are nicely jeweled & trigger is checkered. It retains the orig lanyard loop in buttstrap. CONDITION: Fine. Metal retains virtually all of its fine custom finish with cyl a purple color. Grips are fine with good fit and have a light, mellow, ivory color. Mechanics are crisp, strong bright bore with fine pitting. 4-60425 JR99 (2,000-3,000)

*ALVIN WHITE ENGRAVED SMITH & WESSON REGISTERED MAGNUM DA REVOLVER. Cal. 357 Magnum. SN 50125. Registration #1813. Spectacular Alvin White engraved & gold, silver (and possibly some platinum) inlaid revolver with 6-1/2” tapered rnd bbl, McGivern gold bead partridge front sight with full length matted rib, rnd matted top strap with adjustable rear sight and humpback hammer with fine checkered spur and serrated sides. Fitted with after-market, old, stag grips. Overall it is engraved with about 85% coverage fine, intertwined, foliate arabesque patterns with punch dot background and generous amounts of gold wire inlay including completely around flutes in cyl. Right side of frame has a spectacular raised gold fox stalking a raised gold rabbit in a farm field scene with barn & silo in background, all executed in spectacular detail. Mr. White’s “AA WHITE” silver cartouche is stamped in the right front strap under grip.Ex. Gary Garbrecht Collection. CONDITION: Very fine plus, all matching except grips which are replacements. Overall retains virtually all of its spectacular custom finish with the cyl slightly purple. Appears to be unfired since finishing. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 4-30070 (7,500-10,000)

*SCARCE COLT CAMP PERRY SINGLE SHOT TARGET PISTOL. Cal. 22. SN 2442. Blue finish with 8” bbl, adjustable front & rear sights with checkered walnut, silver medallion grips. This unusual pistol was built to resemble a revolver but in sgl shot. Bbl & area that resembles the cyl, even with flutes, swings to the left when the cyl latch is opened. Ejector rod works in the normal manner to eject the sgl cartridge. Only about 2,525 of these pistols were made in period 1920-1941. Accompanied by an unmarked Colt, deep maroon, hinged lid box. CONDITION: Pistol is near new, appears to be unfired. Retains about 99% strong, orig Colt blue with only the faintest of sharp muzzle edge wear. Grips are crisp with sharp diamond points. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. Box is missing front edge of top with fuzzed, worn & taped corners. 4-30638 JR393 (2,500-4,000)

*COLT MODEL 1909 DA REVOLVER. Cal. 45 Colt. SN 46603. Blue finish with 5-1/2” bbl. “UNITED STATES PROPERTY” on bottom of bbl and fitted with matching numbered 2-pc smooth, walnut grips. Lanyard stud hole in bottom of grip is plugged. It has “RAC” inspector marks on bottom edge of each grip. Inside right grip is crudely carved “HADDON”. It has the “RAC” inspector initials at top right rear of frame, bottom of bbl & back of cyl. CONDITION: Fine. Overall retains about 85% orig blue, slightly thinned on bbl, with muzzle & sharp edge wear. Backstrap is a blue/brown patina and triggerguard is turning plum. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bore with a few scattered spots of light pitting. 4-60709 JR119 (1,250-1,750)

COLT MODEL 1894 NEW ARMY & NAVY DA REVOLVER. Cal. 38 Colt. SN 60824. Blue finish with 6” bbl, integral half moon front sight and 2-pc walnut grips with legible cartouche on each side and date “1894”. It has the usual Army buttstrap markings with a lanyard loop through the model number. It has “RAC” inspector initials on the various parts. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Overall retains 70-75% thin, orig blue, stronger in sheltered areas with the loss areas a blue/gray patina. Trigger and edge of hammer retain most of their bright niter blue with bright sides on hammer. Left grip has a chipped toe and a sliver missing showing normal use & handling and retains traces of orig varnish. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. This is a little used but poorly stored revolver. 4-60710 JR120 (750-1,250)

SCARCE COLT COP & THUG SPUR TRIGGER REVOLVER. Cal. 38 Colt. SN 21853. Blue finish with 6” bbl, half moon front sight with etched panel on left side “NEW POLICE 38” and 2-line address. It has a spur trigger with square butt, hard rubber grips with the figures of a policeman arresting a bad guy with a knife. Only about 4,000 of these little revolvers were made in period 1882-86. CONDITION: Good. Overall retains 40-50% orig blue, mostly in sheltered areas with the balance a light, blue/gray patina. The etched panel, while showing wear, is completely legible. There are a few spots of pitting on bbl with fine pitting on cyl & frame. Left grip has a couple of repaired breaks and both sides show heavy wear. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. 4-60386 (2,750-3,750)

*RUGER BEARCAT. Cal 22lr. SN 31155. 4” rnd bbl. In orig, black, 2-pc box with matching warranty card and instruction manual. CONDITION: Small worn spot on left side of muzzle and edge of cyl. Otherwise, near new. Box has minor wear on corners. 4-31168 FS232 (350-500)

*STEVENS MODEL 35 TIP-UP SINGLE SHOT PISTOL. Cal. 25 RF. SN 50759. Blue finish with 8” oct to rnd bbl, dovetail bead front sight and Stevens tiny adjustable rear sight. It has 2-pc walnut grips with a flared iron butt cap. CONDITION: Very fine to extremely fine. Retains virtually all of its orig factory finish to both metal & grips with a few spots of light rust on the bbl and a few scattered pinpoints of rust on right side of frame. Grips retain most of their orig varnish. Triggerguard is flaked to a light patina. Hammer retains about all of its bright niter blue. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with moderate pitting. 4-30621 JR286 (400-700)

*SCARCE JUREK SINGLE SHOT PISTOL. Cal. 22. SN 18952. Odd little tip-up pistol with 8” tapered rnd bbl, fixed sights & checkered 1-pc walnut grip. Very simple design with a floating firing pin in breechblock and a striker without a safety. Breechblock has a push button on left side which releases sliding lock and allows bbl to be tipped down for loading & extraction. Striker must be manually cocked. It has a serrated trigger & a stamped triggerguard. Dr. Jurek, while not well-known in the United States, produced a variety of styles & models of single shot target pistols in Europe, including muzzle loaders. CONDITION: About very good. Overall retains about 92-93% orig blue with some odd pitting on left side of muzzle. Stock has a crack on each side by the screws, with light nicks & scratches and retains about 75% orig varnish. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. 4-30369 JR209 (500-1,000)

Revised: 3/8/2007

*LOT OF THREE RARE JUREK SINGLE SHOT TARGET PISTOLS & ONE SPARE BARREL. 1) Cal. 22. SN F8. Free pistol style with 9-5/8” oct to rnd bbl, ramp front sight and slide-mounted, full target, rear sight. Mounted with form fitting, adjustable grip with adjustable trigger. Operated by depressing a lever on right side of slide and manually sliding it to the rear which extracts the empty and opens the breech. Dr. Jurek, while not well-known in the United States, produced a variety of styles & models of high quality single shot target pistols, including muzzle loaders in Europe. CONDITION: Very fine. Metal retains most of its strong, orig blue with minor, sharp edge wear. Wood is missing a piece from left grip by triggerguard, otherwise it is sound with most of its orig varnish. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. 2) Cal. 38 Spcl. SN S10. Tip-up model with 6-3/4” ribbed bbl, partridge front sight & fully adjustable rear sight. It also has an adjustable trigger & free pistol style walnut grip with thumbhole rest. Spare bbl is for this pistol and is identical to the above configuration in caliber 22. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains 85% orig blue and frame about 95% bright case colors. Wood is sound with most of its orig varnish. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. 3) Cal. 36 Perc. SN 3. It has a 9-3/8” rnd bbl, ramp front sight & fully adjustable rear sight. Mounted with large thumb rest checkered grip. CONDITION: Near new. Retains virtually all of its orig finish with strong blue & brilliant case colors. Accompanied by four firearms log books from England, apparently having something to do with Mr. Jurek. 4-30368 JR208 (3,000-5,000)

*SCARCE TDE AUTO MAG SEMI-AUTO PISTOL. Cal. 44 AMP & 357 AMP. SN A06722. Alloy frame with 6-1/2” stainless steel vent rib 44 bbl and 8-1/2” stainless steel 357 bbl & upper receiver and laminated tri-color grips. The 44 bbl has ventilated rib with adjustable rear sight and the 357 bbl has a ramp mounted, yellow insert, front sight with adjustable rear sight. The 44 bbl is mounted with a Buehler base & rings containing a Leupold M8-2X pistol scope. Both uppers are high-polish stainless, while the frame has polished front & rear edges with satin sides. Accompanied by two magazines, one with polished follower and the other with a matte follower. Also accompanied by Speer reloading manual #9 and two stainless steel Allen wrenches, all in a brown, leatherette covered, Gun-Ho case. CONDITION: Extremely fine, has been fired, but very little. Bbls & uppers retain most of their bright polish and the frame, most of its fine finish. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bores. 4-30384 JR248 (2,500-4,000)

*CASED ENGRAVED BROWNING MEDALIST SEMI-AUTO PISTOL. Cal. 22 LR. SN 89360T7. Blue finish with 6-3/4” heavy rnd bbl, ventilated rib, partridge front sight & adjustable rear sight. Fitted with schnable tip, rosewood forearm and thumb rest right hand rosewood grip, still with its deflector pin. Pistol is lightly engraved, through the blue, with light foliate arabesque patterns. Accompanied by its orig black leatherette covered, red felt lined hard case with three weights, screwdriver, weight base & cartridge block with a total of five magazines. CONDITION: Fine plus. Retains about 60-70% orig blue with engraved areas bright metal. Stock & forearm are fine. Mechanics are fine, dirty bright bore. Case is soiled with edge & corner wear on outside with light to moderate soil & light fading inside. All five magazines show heavy wear. 4-31062 JR552 (500-800)

CHICAGO ARMS CO. “THE PROTECTOR” PALM PISTOL. Cal. 32 Extra short RF. SN 4670. Scarce blue finish with 1-3/4” stepped rnd bbl, gutta percha side panels & grip panel with center escutcheons with usual markings. It has grip safety on bottom front. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Overall retains about 90% orig blue, slightly thin on grip and edges. Hammer spring is intact and orig with gutta percha panels showing light wear. The hand spring is broken & missing, otherwise mechanics are fine, strong dark bore. 4-30001 JR122 (2,000-3,000)

MINNEAPOLIS PALM PISTOL. Cal. 30 cf. SN 2438, all matching. 1-5/8” part oct bbl. Standard marks on sideplate retainers. CONDITION: 90% nickel overall with some flaking and light surface rust. Mechanically fine. 4-30427 (1,500-2,500)

ROUCHOUSE PALM PISTOL. Cal. 6 mm. SN 1349. 2-7/8” rnd bbl. Sides of frame are machine engraved. Stained ivory type grips appear to be molded celluloid. A loading gate on left side removes left grip so magazine can be seen, but knurled button on left side of gun is also marked to indicate the number of cartridges that have been loaded. Similar to a Rouchouse squeezer palm pistol. CONDITION: Fine, with 80% of nickel on frame mixed with scattered spots of surface rust on left side, 90% thinning blue on bbl, loading gate, and operating spring; also with light pitting on left side. Both grips are missing small chips at corners. Mechanically fine. 4-30417 (1,750-2,750)

*RARE SHATUCK UNIQUE FOUR-BARREL PISTOL. Cal. 32 RF. SN 23. 1-3/8” flat sided bbl. Marked “UNIQUE / C.S. SHATUCK ARMS CO. / HATFIELD, MASS.” on left sideplate. Extractor is missing. CONDITION: 90% nickel overall with flaking and spots of surface rust. Bores are poor, mechanically needs work. 4-30430 FS200 (1,500-2,500)

*RARE SHATUCK UNIQUE FOUR-BARREL PISTOL. Cal. 22. SN 871. 1-3/8” flat sided bbl. Marked “UNIQUE / C.S. SHATUCK ARMS CO. / HATFIELD, MASS.” on left sideplate. Extractor remains in its compartment under right sideplate. CONDITION: 85% nickel overall with flaking and spots of surface rust. Bores are poor, mechanically needs work. 4-30429 FS199 (1,500-2,500)

REID MY FRIEND KNUCKLE DUSTER. Cal. 22. SN 17148 No bbl. Last two digits match on cyl and cyl pin. Standard markings on left side of top strap. CONDITION: Fine, with 95% nickel on frame, 80% on cyl, cyl pin and hammer. Mechanically fine. 4-30428 FS92 (1,250-1,750)

*EXCELLENT NOVO FOLDING REVOLVER. Cal. 6.35 mm. SN 40. 1-1/4” irregular bbl. Folding grip is embossed with floral scrolls with the name at top on each side. A pushbutton on top of frame releases grip for folding. CONDITION: Excellent-to-new. 4-30431 FS63 (2,000-3,000)

*REPLICA HOPKINS & ALLEN VEST POCKET DERINGER. Cal. 22. NSN. 1-3/4” flat bbl. Engraved Hopkins & Allen markings copy the orig. Lightly engraved frame. CONDITION: Excellent. 4-30426 FS109 (1,000-2,000)

CASED COLT NEWLINE REVOLVER. Cal. 32 rf. SN 6058. 2-1/4” rnd bbl. Standard marking including etched panel “COLT NEW 32” on left side of bbl. In an 8-7/16” x 4-7/8” mahogany case with purple lining with French recess for the revolver, a wood cartridge block, and a covered compartment. CONDITION: Revolver is near excellent with 90% nickel, bright on frame with scratches and flaking on cyl. Etched panel is sharp. Cyl pan has plier marks. Grips show wear at high spots but retain 95% varnish. Mechanically crisp. Case has two slight repairs to veneer on lid. Interior has been re-covered and shows some blue spots. 4-30502 FS130 (1,250-1,750)

SHARPS MODEL 3C FOUR BARREL PISTOL. Cal. 32 RF. SN 6010. 3-1/2” fluted bbls. Rosewood grips. Standard markings on frame and bbl. CONDITION: Smooth gray patina with scattered light pitting. Grips are chipped at all four corners, worn on high points, and have been refinished. Mechanically good. 4-30463 FS94 (500-1,000)

SHARPS MODEL 4C FOUR BARREL PISTOL. Cal. 32. SN 13651. 3” fluted bbls. Standard 2-line marking on right side of frame. CONDITION: 40% nickel overall mixed with light surface rust and pitting. Rosewood grips are worn smooth at high spots Mechanically needs adjustment. 4-30464 FS86 (500-1,000)

ENGRAVED “L.H. MOORE” REMINGTON/ELLIOTT FOUR BARRELL PISTOL. Cal. 32 RF. SN 19003. Blued finish, 3-3/8” ribbed bbl with good markings, blade front sight, ring trigger, & 2-pc smooth rosewood grips. Bottom of grip strap is engraved in script “L H Moore / 558 Broadway, N. Y.” Accompanied by consignor’s research file with information showing that derringer belonged to Luther H. Moore, a jeweler in the late 1800’s in New York. CONDITION: Good. Traces of blue in protected places, mostly gray patina. Grips show wear at the high spots & retain most of their varnish. Moderately pitted bore. Mechanically needs adjustment. 4-59451 JH85 (750-1,000)

COLT NEW LINE SPUR TRIGGER REVOLVER. Cal. 32 RF. SN 15855. Nickel finish with 2-1/4” etched panel rnd bbl with 2-line address and half moon front sight. The caliber marking is on left side of frame and it has 2-pc rosewood, birdhead grips. CONDITION: Very fine. Overall retains about 95% strong orig nickel with a couple of spots of pitting on bbl. The etched panel is crisp & clear. Grips are fine retaining about 95% orig varnish. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bore with light pitting. 4-30607 JR289 (1,200-1,500)

COLT NEW LINE SPUR TRIGGER REVOLVER. Cal. 22 Short. SN 34793. Nickel finish with 2-1/4” flat side, etch panel bbl with 2-line address, half moon front sight & 2-pc birdhead, rosewood grips. CONDITION: Fine to very fine, all matching. Bbl retains most of its orig nickel with a clean, clear etched panel. Frame & backstrap retain about 70-75% strong, orig nickel, thin over top strap & backstrap. Back edge of hammer retains about 50% niter blue. Grips are fine with high point wear and retain 92-93% orig varnish. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bore with scattered pitting. 4-30608 JR288 (800-1,200)

COLT OPEN TOP REVOLVER. Cal. 22. SN 49098. Nickel finish with 2-3/8” rnd bbl, half moon front sight and 2-pc birdhead walnut grips. It has the caliber marking on left side of frame. CONDITION: Very fine plus. Bbl & cyl retain virtually all of their strong, orig nickel. Frame has some flaking around cyl and sideplate, otherwise retains most of its orig nickel. grips are sound with high point wear and retain most of their orig varnish. Mechanics are fine, dark bore with good rifling. 4-30606 JR287 (900-1,100)

COLT OPEN TOP SPUR TRIGGER REVOLVER. Cal. 22 short. SN 64963. Usual configuration with 2-3/8” rnd bbl, 2-line address with half moon front sight. It has brass frame with 2-pc rosewood, birdhead grips. CONDITION: Very good to fine, all matching. Bbl & cyl retain about 90% orig nickel. Frame is a medium mustard patina with about 60% niter blue on hammer. Grips are fine with moderate wear and retain about 60% orig varnish. Mechanics are fine, smooth dark bore. 4-30613 JR290 (300-500)

SLOCUM SLIDING SLEEVE REVOLVER. Cal. 32 RF SN 2651. 3” rnd bbl. Standard Brooklyn Arms Company markings on top of bbl. Cyl sleeve retaining hook is a replacement. CONDITION: 50% blue on cyl, strong traces on bbl. Smooth patina on frame. Mechanically good. 4-30457 FS95 (500-800)

SMITH & WESSON MODEL 1-1/2 NEW ISSUE. Cal. 32 SN 92769. 3-1/2” ribbed bbl. Bbl pivot screw is replaced. CONDITION: 80% peeling nickel mixed with light surface rust and pitting. 40% varnish on grips, missing chips at toe. Mechanically needs work. 4-30466 (150-300)

SMITH & WESSON FIRST MODEL THIRD ISSUE REVOLVER. Cal. 22 short. SN 126524. 3-3/16” ribbed bbl. Standard 1-line marking on top of bbl. Lock screw in cyl lock is missing. CONDITION: 75% of nickel remains mixed with light-to-moderate pitting around front of cyl and rear of bbl. Grips have tiny chips at top. Mechanically needs adjustment. 4-30469 (150-250)

REMINGTON MODEL 3 OVER/UNDER DERRINGER. Cal. 41 RF. SN 855. Nickel finish with 3” superposed bbls and 2-pc checkered, hard rubber grips. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Overall retains 85-90% strong orig nickel with a ding on top rib and light hammer marks on butt. Grips show heavy wear. Firing pin does not cycle, otherwise mechanics are fine, worn dark bores. 8-87484 JR537 (500-800)

COLT #3 DERINGER. Cal. 41 SN11254. 2-1/2” rnd bbl. “HF” has been carved in right grip and “Ky” on the left. CONDITION: Very good with 80% dull nickel overall. Traces of casehardening color on hammer. Grips are well worn. Mechanically needs adjustment on safety notch. 4-30480 FS96 (400-600)

WOODWARD DOUBLE BARREL SWIVEL PISTOL. Cal. 30 SN 5399. 2-1/4” ribbed bbl. Marking on left side of frame has been partially removed during cleaning. Something has been ground off butt of gun. CONDITION: Gray patina with signs of cleaning on frame. Most of the reblue remains on bbl. Mechanically good. 4-30448 (500-750)

SOUTHERNER DERINGER. Cal. 41. SN 5741. 2-1/2” oct bbl. Made by Brown Mfg. Co. CONDITION: About good, gray patina on the iron parts, dark patina on the brass. Grips are worn with minor chips. Extractor is missing. Frame and bbl are bulged in that area, otherwise mechanically good. 4-30470 FS119 (300-500)

UNMARKED SINGLE SHOT DERRINGER. Cal. 32 RF. SN 1344. Similar to a Merwin & Bray with 3-11/16” oct bbl, half moon, German silver front sight, fluted side, silver plated brass frame, with square butt rosewood 2-pc grips. It has push button bbl release that swings to the right for extraction and loading. Made without extractor. CONDITION: Good to very good. Bbl retains 40-50% thin orig blue with balance a light patina. Frame retains about 25% orig silver with balance a medium mustard patina. Grips each have a hairline in the butt, show moderate wear with a hand worn patina. Mechanics are fine, worn dark bore. 4-30614 JR291 (300-500)

UNMARKED ECLIPSE TYPE DERINGER. Cal. 22. SN 179. 2-1/2” rnd bbl. CONDITION: Fair, with 30% nickel, mostly on bbl. Frame has a brown patina with light surface rust and pitting. Bore is poor. Mechanically functional. 4-30468 (100-200)

UNIDENTIFIED PINFIRE DOUBLE BARREL PISTOL. Cal. 7 mm pin fire. SN 12. 2-1/2” ribbed bbls. British proofs on bottoms of bbls. Frame is lightly engraved. Very rare London proofed, pinfire, side-by-side, shotgun-style, breechloading pistol. Gun is stamped Boyssi. CONDITION: Gray-brown patina overall. Grips show light handling marks. Mechanically fine. 4-30418 FS90 (500-800)

Revised: 3/8/2007

LOT OF THREE BABY HAMMERLESS DA REVOLVERS. 1) New Model. Cal. 22 short. SN 874. Nickel finish, 1-5/16” ovoid shaped bbl, half moon front sight and birdhead pearl grips with large head cyl pin. CONDITION: Very good. Mechanics are fine, strong bore, scattered pitting. Grips are fine. 2) Rare Large Frame. Cal. 22 long rifle. SN 452. Rare 8-shot cyl with 1-3/4” ovoid shaped bbl, nickel finish, half moon front sight and hard rubber birdhead grips. CONDITION: Very fine. Good mechanics, strong bright bore, grips are fine. 3) Ejector Model. Cal. 22 long. SN 145. Nickel finish, 1-1/4” ovoid shaped bbl, half moon front sight with square butt pearl grips. CONDITION: Very fine. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with light pitting. Grips are fine. 4-30612 JR292 (1,000-1,500)

GALLAND POCKET REVOLVER. Cal. 9 mm. NSN. 3-3/4” ribbed bbl. Walnut grips. Bbl opens for loading and extracting by pulling down on combination triggerguard lever. Belgian proofmarks on cyl. Lanyard ring is missing in butt. CONDITION: Metal has been cleaned bright but some light pitting remaining. Grips have been revarnished. Mechanically good. 4-30447 FS64 (750-1,000)

BELGIAN PINFIRE REVOLVER WITH FOLDING KNIFE. Cal. 7 mm. NSN. 3-3/8” oct bbl. Ebony grips. Spear point blade is 2-7/8” long and folds under bbl when not in use. CONDITION: Good, with 80% nickel on bbl, 20% on cyl, and smooth gray patina on frame. Mainspring is soft and mechanically needs work. 4-30422 FS71 (750-1,250)

LEPAGE PINFIRE PISTOL WITH HOLSTER. Cal. 7 mm. SN 865. 3-3/16” oct bbl. Engraved “HP FAURE – LE PAGE / PARIS” on top of bbl. Engraving is cut through the blue finish. August Francotte’s maker’s mark is stamped on right side of frame with Belgian proofmarks on appropriate parts. “ACIER FONDU” is stamped on left side of bbl. Frame and cyl have light floral scrolls. Two holes have been drilled in right side of frame showing operation of the action. Lightweight flap holster has a suede finish outside and a finished surface inside. CONDITION: Very fine with 80% bright blue worn on edges. Checkered grips are sharp. Mechanically fine. Holster is badly scuffed with an open seam at top and bottom. 4-30440 FS79 (300-500)

FINE NEW HAVEN ARMS NO. 1 VOLCANIC PISTOL. Cal. 31. SN 490. Scarce pistol, one of only about 3,300 manufactured in period 1857-1860. This little pistol has a 3-5/8” oct bbl with integral magazine tube, pinched blade front sight & fixed rear sight, mounted at top rear of frame. It has the New Haven markings on top flat. Fitted with smooth walnut grips numbered to this revolver. Serial number was observed on left side of frame under grip, inside grips and inside the sideplates. No further disassembly was attempted. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Bbl & magazine tube retain 96-97% glossy bright orig factory blue with light edge wear. Receiver & grip frame retain a smooth, medium, mustard patina with crisp edges and only three or four small nicks on each sideplate. Lever retains about 75% glossy orig blue with balance flaked to a light patina. Hammer retains about 80% orig faded case colors. Grips are sound with high point edge wear and retain most of their orig factory varnish. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. 4-30293 JR83 (6,000-9,000)

SCARCE NO. 1 NEW HAVEN ARMS VOLCANIC PISTOL. Cal. 31. SN 1089. Usual configuration with 3-1/2” oct bbl with integral magazine tube. It has a pinched pin front sight & fixed rear sight. It has all brass frame with 2-pc walnut grips numbered to this pistol. Only about 850 of these little pistols were made in period 1857-1860. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Bbl & magazine tube retain 15-20% orig blue in the very sheltered areas and in the magazine tube gullets. Frame edges show light wear with a couple of minor nicks & scratches and some light hammer marks on tops of sideplates. Right grip has a small chipped toe and overall retain about 80% orig varnish with light nicks & scratches. Hammer will not retract to full cock with the lever, but will hold at full cock when retracted manually, otherwise mechanics are fine, worn pitted bore. 4-31052 JR505 (4,000-7,000)

EXTREMELY RARE SMITH-JENNINGS 2ND MODEL REPEATING RIFLE. Cal. 54. SN 6S. Beautiful historic repeating rifle, the forerunner to several rifles & pistols preceding the Winchester repeating rifle, as developed by Horace Smith & B. Tyler Henry, who were both instrumental in the development of this rifle. It is believed that less than 400 of these 2nd models were ever produced and few survived and almost never with any orig condition. This rifle & its sisters utilized the “rocket ball” self contained cartridge which had its propellant in the base of the hollow bullet and was ignited by means of a pellet primer fed automatically into the proper position under the long hammer nose. The Smith-Jennings rifles were the successor to the Jennings rifle, which was relatively unsuccessful, as was its predecessor, the Hunt repeating rifle. With the lack of success of the first two rifles, the talents of Henry, Smith & Daniel Wesson were combined to produce this rifle and while it was not overly successful, the importance to the development of future repeating firearms is immeasurable, having drawn these three huge talents together to collaborate on improving the Jennings rifle. As it is well known, Henry later developed the cartridges & rifles for the famous Model 1860 Henry rifle and Smith & Wesson needs no explanation. This rifle has 26” heavy rnd bbl with full length front loading magazine tube underneath. It has a tiny German silver front sight with Kentucky rifle style fixed rear sight. The iron receiver is flat-sided with a pronounced bulge in bottom and has the covered pill primer reservoir on the top. Right side of frame, just forward of the hammer, has a small rectangular door which, when opened, exposes the breech mechanism, apparently for single shot loading. It has a ring trigger without triggerguard which, serves to both open the breech, recharge the chamber from the magazine and then release the hammer. Both sides of receiver and across the top are lightly engraved with foliate arabesque patterns. Left side has an oval vignette marked “PATENT 1849 / C.P. DIXON AGENT / NEW YORK”. The magazine tube cover is missing. Mounted with uncheckered straight grain American walnut with a steel semi-crescent buttplate with engraved tang & toe. Right side of stock has a 2-3/4” x 1-5/16” oval German silver inlay that is also lightly engraved with a large stylized “S” and light foliate patterns. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl & magazine tube retain generous amounts of thin orig brown finish with dark brown finish on the ribs between bbl & magazine tube. There are a few spots of moderate pitting. Receiver retains traces of silvered case colors, being mostly a brown patina. Stock is sound & retains 85-90% strong orig varnish. Mechanics are fine, strong dark bore with moderate pitting. 4-30233 JR74 (17,500-22,500)

VERY RARE JENNINGS BREECH LOADING RIFLE. Cal. 54. NSN. Very rare rifle, either altered from or made from parts of the orig Jennings repeating rifle, one of only a few made in the period 1850-1851. These rifles were invented by Lewis Jennings of Windsor, Vermont and produced by Robbins & Lawrence in Windsor, Vermont in very limited quantities, probably less than 1,000 of all three types ever made. They were originally produced as repeating rifles utilizing the Hunt “rocket ball” which was a hollow bullet with the powder inside covered with a pierced paper which allowed the powder to be ignited by the pill primer. They were grossly underpowered and unsuitable for either hunting or defense and therefore almost completely unsuccessful. When this became apparent Jennings stopped production of the repeater and either converted already produced repeaters into single shot breech loaders such as this one or manufactured them from existing parts. It is unknown how many were actually made but it can be surmised that it was only a very few hundred making this one of the most rare American production rifles every made. With the lack of success for the orig repeating rifle, Jennings apparently decided to produce rifles in single shot. This was accomplished by reducing the size of the magazine tube, shortening it slightly and utilizing it for stowage of a brass tipped hickory cleaning rod. It has 27-1/2” heavy rnd bbl with tiny brass front sight and dovetail mounted, elevation adjustable, rear sight. It has flat sided receiver, engraved on both sides and across top with light foliate arabesque patterns. Left side is marked “PATENT 1849 / C.P. DIXON AGENT / NEW YORK”. Top of frame just forward of hammer has a raised area which contains the pill priming reservoir, the cover of which is missing. Right forward side of frame has a small hinged door which, when opened, allows access to the chamber area for loading. It has a long oval triggerguard with ring trigger which functions to operate the breechblock and pill primer feed as well as release the hammer. Just in front of the triggerguard is a sling swivel. Mounted with uncheckered, straight grain, American walnut with lightly engraved, German silver, 2-pc patchbox and a crescent buttplate with engraved tang & toeplate. CONDITION: Very good to fine. No orig finish remains being a mottled silver/brown patina, probably having been cleaned a long time ago. Stock has a repaired crack and is missing two large chips by top tang and retains most of an old refinish with minor nicks & scratches. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bore. 4-30232 JR75 (7,500-12,500)

MARTIALLY MARKED HENRY MODEL 1860 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 44 RF Henry. SN 3321. Standard martial Henry with 24-1/4” oct bbl with integral magazine tube, German silver front sight and 900 yard Henry ladder rear sight. Right side of bbl has the “C.G.C” and “H” inspector marks with the “HH” inspector marks on the receiver. Mounted with a nicely figured, field replacement buttstock. Left side of lower tang & inside toe of buttplate also have serial number. The number was not observed in top tang channel of buttstock. Inside toe of buttplate has a curious brazed area, apparently to fill a small gap when the stock was replaced. Henry rifles in this serial number series were primarily issued to the 3rd Veterans Volunteers organized toward the end of the Civil War and primarily used in the defense of Washington. At the expiration of term of service the volunteer was allowed to retain his Henry rifle, revolver & equipment as an incentive for the reenlistment. There are some records of the Henry rifles that were issued, available through the Springfield Research Service, a private organization. CONDITION: Very good. No orig finish remains, being a cleaned, silver/gray patina with some fine pitting on the bbl. Lever & hammer also have the same patina. Receiver was cleaned & polished a long time ago with some light hammer marks on left sideplate and a few light dings elsewhere. Stock is sound & clean with minor nicks & scratches, fits very well and retains most of its varnish finish. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with light to moderate pitting. 4-30596 (27,500-37,500)

HENRY MODEL 1860 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 44 RF Henry. SN 8688. Standard Henry rifle with 24-1/4” oct bbl, integral magazine tube, German silver front sight blade and a reproduction 900 yard Henry ladder rear sight. Mounted with a replacement slab sawed walnut stock with brass buttplate with trap. Left side of bbl has a sling loop with a corresponding swivel in side of buttstock with no discernable “Henry bump”. Serial number is found on left side of lower tang under the wood with the numbers “88” stamped in the top tang channel of the buttstock and inside toe of buttplate. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl & swiveling sleeve have been cleaned and artificially aged over some traces of orig blue with some fine pitting on the left side at the receiver. Receiver has been polished & cleaned with some fine pitting on right sideplate. Buttstock has been artificially aged and retains most of this custom finish. Buttplate also has been artificially aged. All of buttstock screws are replacements. Lever & hammer are artificially aged over fine pitting and have the appearance of having been through a fire. Hammer will not hold in safety notch, otherwise mechanics are fine, strong bright bore with a spot or two of pitting. Baldwin Collection 4-30005 (10,000-15,000)

FULL BOX OF WINCHESTER 44 FLAT HENRY CARTRIDGES. Full box of fifty “H” head stamp Henry cartridges with dark green label, black lettering and a photograph of the cartridge on the lid and marked for the Model 1866 rifle. It has orange end tape with large red “W”. CONDITION: Box is moderately soiled with some wear on top label and the orange end labels moderately faded. Cartridges are fine with some oxidation on copper and heavy oxidation on the bullets. 4-30310 JR207 (1,000-2,000)

ENGRAVED WINCHESTER MODEL 1866 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 44 CF. SN 143911. Fine late Henry with 24-1/4” oct bbl, full magazine, altered half nickel front sight & a late ‘66/early 1873 semi-buckhorn rear sight with checkered edges and it has a steel forend cap. Mounted with very nicely figured, slab-sawed, uncheckered, replacement American walnut with straight stock & crescent brass buttplate with trap. Serial number is not in top tang channel of buttstock and the number inside toe of buttplate is “3789”. Trap in the buttplate is a replacement. Lower tang has been brazed back in place, hammer spring is a replacement & lever latch tension spring is rusted & broken. Receiver & sideplates are very nicely engraved, probably by Nimschke, with about 75% coverage, fine foliate arabesque patterns with a blank elliptical shape on left side. Carrier is very nicely engraved. CONDITION: Very good, as previously noted. Bbl & magazine tube retain a smooth dark brown patina with a few scattered light nicks & dings. Forend cap is a silver/gray patina. Receiver retains traces of silver plating with carrier having strong silver plating. Forearm has a crack at left front edge, otherwise wood is sound and retains about all of a restored finish. Timing needs adjustment and latch tang on lever has been brazed, otherwise mechanics are fine, strong dark bore with fine pitting. 4-30696 (8,000-12,000)

WINCHESTER MODEL 1866 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 44 RF Henry. SN 129918. Standard grade rifle with 24-1/4” oct bbl, full magazine, German silver blade, Rocky Mountain front sight, mounted backwards, with a broken musket style rear sight. Mounted with nicely figured, straight grain, uncheckered American walnut with straight stock & crescent brass buttplate with trap. Serial number was observed on bottom tang with last four digits inside top tang channel of buttstock and inside toe of buttplate. Stock & forend cap have factory sling swivels. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl & magazine tube retain a mottled brown patina with a spot or two of scattered rust. Magazine band is slightly battered. Brass retains a fine, even, medium mustard patina with slightly worn edges but no battering on sideplates. Screws are slightly battered. Forearm has a short crack at left front edge, otherwise wood is sound with normal handling & use marks and retains an even, dull patina. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with moderate pitting. 4-30308 JR206 (4,000-7,000)

WINCHESTER MODEL 1866 LEVER ACTION CARBINE. Cal. 44 CF. SN 40751. Unusual carbine that appears to have been converted from a rifle as there is no staple in left side of receiver. A 44 Russian cartridge will chamber nicely, but neither 44 American or 44-40 will pass through the action. It has standard 20” carbine bbl with no trace of markings, with the early style integral front band & sight, the thick smooth middle band with a rivet through the screw hole and the early 2-position flip rear sight. Mounted with straight grain, uncheckered American walnut with straight stock & brass carbine buttplate with trap. Bottom of stock has a factory installed sling swivel with a corresponding hole in bbl band where swivel has been lost. Forearm has a small step in front of the band. Accompanied by a 4-pc, all steel wiping rod, not by Winchester. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl & magazine tube retain about 90% strong bright blue with some scattered pitting. Both bands have moderate pitting. Bbl is slightly loose in receiver. Receiver has reasonably sharp edges with no battering on sideplates. Forearm has a crack at the tip, otherwise wood is sound and retains most of an old restored finish. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bore. Wiping rod is also fine. 4-30114 (3,000-4,000)

WINCHESTER MODEL 1866 SADDLE RING CARBINE. Cal. 44 CF. SN 101243. Standard carbine with 20” rnd bbl, full magazine with integral front sight and 2-position flip rear sight. It has a staple & ring in left side of receiver. Mounted with what may be a replacement buttstock with an unusual semi-crescent iron buttplate. It has standard forearm. CONDITION: Poor to fair. No markings remain on bbl with iron being a dark brown, attic patina with scattered pitting. Receiver & carrier have several dents & dings and have been polished bright. Forearm is missing a large section of the tip and has a couple of cracks with heavy battering, buttstock is also somewhat battered, and both have a very dark finish. Screws are battered. Mechanics are fine, worn dark bore with heavy pitting. 4-30115 JR240 (1,000-1,500)

ENGRAVED WINCHESTER MODEL 1866 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 44 RF Henry. SN 35854. Fine engraved Henry by L. D. Nimschke and signed on left side of top tang under the wood. It has 24-1/4” oct bbl with replaced front sight blade and a Henry-style 900 yd. ladder rear sight. Mounted with straight-grain, uncheckered American walnut with straight stock and crescent brass buttplate with trap. Bottom of stock and forend cap have factory sling swivels. Receiver is beautifully Nimschke engraved with a running stag and dog on left sideplate surrounded by Nimschke’s trademark foliate, arabesque patterns with a couple of flower blossoms. Right side has full coverage foliate arabesque patterns, all with fine punch dot background, with small American shield on top of receiver in front of ejection port. Carrier has Nimschke’s trademark flower blossom with punch dot background. Top of receiver, top and bottom tangs, forend cap, and buttplate tang are engraved to match. Receiver, forend cap, and buttplate appear to have been silver-plated. Left side of lower tang has stamped initials “EVV”. Serial number is found in top tang channel of buttstock and inside toe of buttplate. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Bbl & magazine tube retain about 80% thin orig blue turning plum. Receiver retains about 70% orig silver and forend cap about 98%. Buttplate retains 25-30% orig silver. Forearm has a chip by receiver with a bruise on left side and small nicks & handling marks elsewhere. Buttstock has a tiny chip by top tang with minor nicks & scratches, otherwise wood is sound and retains about all of a restored finish. Lever latch is a replacement. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with light pitting. Baldwin Collection 4-30007 JR40 (20,000-30,000)

ENGRAVED WINCHESTER MODEL 1866 SADDLE RING CARBINE. Cal. 44 RF Henry. SN 77012. Fine engraved nickel ’66 with 20” rnd bbl, full magazine, early style integral front band & sight with 2-position flip rear sight and a staple & ring in left side of receiver. Mounted with nicely figured, uncheckered American walnut with straight stock & crescent brass buttplate. Serial number is found in top tang channel of buttstock and inside toe of buttplate. Bottom of stock has a sling swivel base. Receiver is very nicely full coverage engraved in Ulrich style with on sides consisting of foliate arabesque patterns with punch dot background and beautiful elliptical panels on each side. Top of receiver, top tang, bottom of receiver & bottom tang, along with buttplate tang are engraved to match. There is a small “C” on top of bbl at receiver, the initials “T. C.” on bottom tang, and a small “C” also in toe of buttplate. Lever appears to be a replacement as it is about 1/8” shorter than a ’66 lever and consequently will not engage the latch screw. The panel on left sideplate has lightly scratched initials “MC”. Could this be another Mary Jane Canary (Calamity Jane) firearm? These initials are similar to a set of initials found on a known 1873 Winchester positively identified to Calamity Jane from Red Lodge, Montana. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl retains 40-50% thin orig nickel with balance a dark patina. Magazine tube retains about 92-93% strong orig nickel with some fine pimpling. Receiver retains about 60% orig nickel with brass showing through worn areas. Lever is mostly a dark patina with about 25% thin nickel. Forearm has a crack in the tip & a replaced section and is missing some chips at the tip. Stock has a replaced section by the top right side of tang and a replaced section at the toe and retains a restored finish. Mechanics are fine, strong dark bore with moderate to heavy pitting. Baldwin Collection 4-30006 (14,000-18,000)

WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 DELUXE SPECIAL ORDER LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). SN 74291. Beautiful deluxe 2nd model ’73 rifle with 24-1/4” oct to rnd bbl, altered half nickel front sight & altered short semi-buckhorn rear sight with checkered edges that has been filed flat. It has screwed on dust cover rail and has a button magazine. Mounted with spectacular sunburst, center crotch cut, checkered American walnut with “H”-style checkered forearm and pistol grip stock with fleur-de-lis black insert in the serpentine grip, with smooth steel buttplate. Left side of lower tang is marked with assembly number “694” and “XXX”. The assembly number is found in top tang channel of buttstock with the number “20” stamped inside toe of buttplate, although this does appear to be the orig buttplate. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter fully identifying this rifle as found with case hardened receiver shipped Oct. 5, 1881. CONDITION: Very fine plus. Bbl retains 96-97% strong orig factory blue with only minor sharp edge wear and some light thinning over the chamber area with a few minor storage & handling nicks and a small area of fine, light rust toward muzzle. Receiver, lever & hammer retain about all of their orig case colors, lightly faded on receiver with some turning to silver on outside edge of lever. Wood is sound with a small gouge on forearm and some dulling toward the receiver with minor oil staining on buttstock at receiver and overall retains most of its orig factory piano varnish finish with light handling & storage mars in the finish. The grip cap insert is cracked. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 4-30695 JR402 (35,000-50,000)

RARE DELUXE WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 32 WCF (32-20). SN 121130. Rare case colored, deluxe 32-20 with 24-1/4” oct bbl, full magazine, half nickel front sight & semi-buckhorn rear sight. Bottom of receiver has a tiny rectangular stamp with initials “JPE”. Mounted with spectacular 3X burl & flame grain, center crotch cut, checkered American walnut with H-style checkered forearm & pistol grip stock with black insert, serpentine grip and crescent buttplate without trap, although the stock is cut for a trap underneath. Left side of lower tang is stamped with assembly number “4729”, “XXX”, the number “32” and an “R”. Top tang channel of buttstock and inside toe of buttplate also have assembly number. In addition top tang channel also has the number “3” stamped in two locations. Receiver & sideplates are case colored and it has single set trigger. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter fully identifying this rifle with case hardening & set trigger, shipped April 5, 1883. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Bbl & magazine tube retain 96-97% strong orig blue with some slight sharp edge wear and a few scattered freckles of very fine surface rust. Receiver retains virtually all of its orig case colors, brilliant on sides, slightly faded on sideplates and top & bottom. Lever retains 50-60% case colors, bright on sides. Hammer retains about 95% slightly faded case colors and buttplate retains 30-40% faded case colors with balance turned silver. Stock has a hairline by top tang through the screw hole, otherwise wood is sound with light handling & use marks and retains about all of its piano varnish finish. There is some dulling of forearm finish at receiver. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. 4-30623 JR278 (60,000-100,000)

DELUXE SPECIAL ORDER WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). SN 156204. Early 3rd Model deluxe ’73 with special order 26” oct bbl, half nickel front sight and semi-buckhorn rear sight. It has sgl set trigger. Left side of lower tang, under wood, is marked with assembly number “5463” and “XX”. The assembly number is also found inside toe of buttplate, however it is not found in top tang channel of the buttstock indicating replacement wood. Wood is very beautiful 2-3X checkered, flame grain, American walnut with “H” style checkered forearm and pistol grip stock with black insert in grip cap and crescent buttplate with trap. CONDITION: Very fine, as very beautifully & professionally restored with bright orig style case colors on receiver, lever, hammer & buttplate and orig style blue on bbl & magazine tube. Wood is sound with a few minor storage nicks with a fine hand-rubbed finish. Mechanics are crisp, very bright shiny bore. Bbl may be a modern replacement. 4-30353 JR239 (10,000-20,000)

FINE SPECIAL ORDER WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 DELUXE LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). SN 60763. Second model rifle with special order 26” oct bbl, full magazine, half nickel front sight and short semi-buckhorn rear sight with checkered edges. It has screwed on dust cover rail. Mounted with nicely figured, about 2X, flame grain, center crotch cut, checkered, American walnut with early style checkering patterns and black fleur-de-lis insert pistol grip stock with crescent buttplate with trap. Left side of lower tang, under the wood, is stamped with the assembly number “781” and “XX”. The assembly number is also found inside the top tang channel of the buttstock and inside toe of buttplate. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter fully identifying this rifle with 26” oct bbl & checkered stock with pistol grip, shipped Oct. 1, 1880. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Bbl & magazine tube retain 75-80% thin orig blue, turning plum on magazine tube, and thinning to patina over chamber area. Receiver retains about 60% faded case colors, turned silver on bottom & top, somewhat brighter in sheltered areas. Lever is silvered case colors and hammer retains about 75-80% faded case colors. There are two spots of fill on forearm, otherwise wood is sound with light handling & use marks showing moderate wear on the buttstock checkering and moderate wear on forearm and retains about 50-60% finish on buttstock. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bore with moderate pitting. A few of the screws are slightly battered. 4-30713 JR412 (12,500-17,500)

*WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 LEVER ACTION MUSKET. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). SN 570597. Standard musket with 30” rnd bbl, full length magazine, three bands with square base front sight/bayonet lug and a 900 yard ladder rear sight. Mounted with nicely figured, uncheckered, straight grain, American walnut with full length forearm & straight stock with musket/carbine buttplate with trap. It has a sling loop on middle band and a corresponding loop on bottom of stock. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus. Retains virtually all of its brilliant finish to both metal & wood with crisp, sharp blue & vivid case colors, slightly faded on outer edges. Buttplate case colors are moderately faded. Stock has a scratch by receiver and a small scrape on forearm with a few other very minor handling & storage marks. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. The action still has orig grease. A pristine new example. 4-31044 JR520 (6,000-8,000)

*WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 LEVER ACTION MUSKET. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). SN 571169. Standard musket with 30” rnd bbl, full length magazine, three bands with square base front sight/bayonet lug and a 900 yard ladder rear sight. Mounted with nicely figured, uncheckered, straight grain, American walnut with full length forearm & straight stock with musket/carbine buttplate with trap. It has a sling loop on middle band and a corresponding loop on bottom of stock. CONDITION: Extremely fine, as new, appears to be unfired. Retains virtually all of its orig factory finish to both metal & wood. It has brilliant blue & case colors with a few small storage & handling nicks in the wood with a small gouge in forearm and a couple of tiny gouges on wrist. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 4-31045 JR519 (5,000-7,000)

SPECIAL ORDER WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 32 WCF (32-20). SN 365493. Standard grade rifle with 30” oct bbl, full magazine, half nickel front sight, semi-buckhorn rear sight with a Lyman loop tang sight with large disc. Mounted with uncheckered, straight grain, American walnut with straight grip & crescent buttplate without trap. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum yellow sheet identifying this rifle as having been shipped Dec 16, 1890 with 30” bbl. CONDITION: Very good. Traces of orig finish remain in sheltered areas, overall being a smooth, dark brown, attic patina with some minor pitting around the muzzle. There is some scattered surface rust on bbl and a few spots of light pitting on receiver & sideplates. Stock has a couple of repaired cracks at the toe, otherwise wood is sound with normal handling & use marks and retains most of an old refinish. Mechanics are fine, strong dark bore with moderate pitting. 4-30657 JR318 (2,500-3,500)

WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). SN 102943. Special order standard grade rifle with 24-1/4” oct to rnd bbl, button magazine, ivory bead front sight with broken bead and flat top rear sight. Mounted with straight grain, uncheckered American walnut with straight stock & crescent buttplate with trap. CONDITION: Good. No orig finish remains with bbl & forend cap being a dark brown patina. Case colored receiver has traces of silvered case colors with the balance a mottled silver/brown patina with scattered light surface rust. Lever & hammer retain traces of case colors, being mostly a brown patina. Wood is sound with nicks & dings and retains most of a sanded, oiled refinish. Screws are battered. Mechanics are fine, sharp bright bore with scattered light pitting. Would make an outstanding Cowboy Action Shooter. 4-30038 (1,500-2,000)

SCARCE WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 22 Long. SN 226542. Standard grade rifle with 24-1/4″ rnd bbl, full magazine, half-nickel front sight and semi-buckhorn rear sight. It is mounted with very nicely figured, uncheckered, American walnut with straight stock and crescent buttplate without trap. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains 85-90% orig blue turning plum with a few minor nicks. Magazine tube is mostly a plum brown patina with blue in the sheltered areas. Inside magazine tube is a modern reproduction that functions & looks exactly as orig. Receiver retains about 80% thinning orig blue with the balance a dark patina and a few small spots of light rust and with several light scratches on both sides. Lever retains strong faded case colors on the sides, and the hammer about 95 % brilliant case colors. Stock has a hairline in back of the top tang with a series of deep scrapes on comb and usual light handling and use marks. Forearm has a crack on the right side, otherwise the wood is sound with forearm retaining about 50% orig varnish and the buttstock about 90% strong varnish. Mechanics are fine. Strong bright bore with scattered light pitting and a small ring near the muzzle, not visible from the outside. 4-56765 (3,500-4,500)

WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 38 WCF (38-40). SN 514781. Standard grade rifle with 24-1/4” oct bbl, full magazine, Lyman front side with screw and flat top rear sight. Bbl is a double proofed replacement. It is mounted with straight-grain, uncheckered American walnut with crescent buttplate with trap. CONDITION: Good. Bbl retains about 95% orig blue with a couple of cleaned spots by rear sight. Rear sight has light pitting. Magazine tube, forend cap, and receiver have traces of orig blue being mostly a brown patina. Dust cover is a modern replacement. Wood is sound with light nicks, dings, and scratches and retains a hand-worn patina. Mechanics are fine. Bright, shiny bore. Would make an excellent cowboy action shooter. 4-30408 JR18 (1,000-2,000)

DELUXE SPECIAL ORDER WINCHESTER MODEL 1876 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 45-75. SN 13581. Fine second model ’76 with screwed-on dust cover rail and impressed thumbprint dust cover with 28” oct bbl, button magazine, slightly altered half nickel front sight and “1876” dated rifle ladder rear sight. Mounted with very nicely figured 1-2X American walnut with early style checkered forearm and pistol grip stock with fleur-de-lis horn insert serpentine grip and crescent buttplate with trap. Left side of lower tang, under the wood, is stamped with the assembly number “1165” and “X”. Assembly number is found inside top tang channel of buttstock and inside toe of buttplate. Assembly number is also faintly penciled inside the forearm. Bottom right flat, under forearm, has some heavy pitting and the bbl may be an old restored finish. CONDITION: Very fine plus, bbl as noted. Bbl retains 85-87% strong, factory blue with sharp edge wear, muzzle edge wear and some thinning over chamber area. Receiver, lever, hammer & buttplate retain most of their factory case colors, slightly faded on receiver and face of buttplate, brilliant in sheltered areas. Wood is sound with a couple of small dings in forearm and retains a cleaned, steel wooled finish. The grip insert has a small chip. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore with a few small scattered spots. This may be a factory restoration. 4-30786 JR531 (25,000-40,000)

SCARCE WINCHESTER MODEL 1876 DELUXE LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 45-75. SN 32669. Beautiful special order deluxe ’76 with 28″ oct bbl, button magazine, windage adjustable Beach’s combination front sight with broken adjusting lever, “1876” ladder rear sight & a thick base, mid-range, windage adjustable, tang sight with 2-1/2″ staff. It has sgl set trigger & left side of lower tang is marked “XXX” with assembly number “1641” which number is also found in top tang channel of buttstock & inside toe of buttplate. Mounted with very highly figured, burl & flame grain, H-style checkered, American walnut with black insert pistol grip stock & crescent buttplate with trap. Top flat over chamber & bottom of receiver between timing screws are stamped either “666” or “999”. No indication what this number might mean. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter fully identifying this rifle with “Vernier & wind gage sight” and indicating shipment on Feb. 28, 1883. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Bbl retains about 80% blue/brown patina with strong blue showing through over top of bbl & in sheltered areas. Receiver retains good traces of case colors in sheltered areas, mostly turned to silver with gray/brown patina towards front. Lever retains faded case colors in sheltered areas with balance silver to brown. Hammer retains 50-60% faded case colors. Wood is sound with a few minor storage nicks & retains virtually all of a professionally restored finish. There is a small 1/4″ piece of fill on right side of wrist at receiver. Mechanics are fine, brilliant shiny bore. Goforth Collection 4-60641 (10,000-15,000)

WINCHESTER MODEL 1876 SEMI-DELUXE LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 45-75. SN 1522. Second Model ’76 with 28” oct bbl, full magazine, Lyman front sight, semi-buckhorn rear sight & Lyman loop tang sight. It has sgl set trigger and is mounted with uncheckered, straight grain, American walnut with capped pistol grip stock and crescent buttplate with trap. Receiver has the second model, screwed-on, dust cover rail with impressed thumb print dust cover. The bbl is a much later replacement with later style markings & factory “WP” proofs on the top flat and top of receiver ring. Left side of lower tang has a large “02” assembly number, along with two other sets of numbers. The “02” also appears in top tang channel of buttstock. Left side of upper tang, under the wood, is stamped “J.P.P.” Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum yellow sheet identifying this rifle as having been shipped 5-8-1878 with two returns & repairs in 1909, apparently when it was re-barreled. There is no mention of the pistol grip stock. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains 92-93% strong orig blue, thinned over chamber area with scattered spots of light surface rust. Magazine tube retains most of its strong orig blue. Receiver retains about 85% glossy orig blue with some pitting on both sides. Lever retains 15-20% faded case colors with some scattered, moderate pitting and the hammer about 75% faded case colors. Wood is sound with moderate nicks & dings with the stock having a couple of repaired slivers by the top tang. Forearm is dark hand worn patina with traces of orig finish, while buttstock & buttplate retain most of an old refinish with moderate pitting on buttplate. Top tang has two extra holes that have been welded up. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with moderate pitting. 4-30655 (8,000-9,000)

SPECIAL ORDER DELUXE WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 40-65. SN 60410. Fine deluxe rifle with 26″ oct to rnd bbl, button magazine, ivory bead hunting front sight, semi-buckhorn rear sight and Lyman locking tang sight. It has sgl set trigger. Mounted with H-style checkered, extremely beautiful, highly figured, center crotch cut, flame grain, American walnut. Left side of lower tang, under the wood, is marked with assembly number “334” and “XXX”. This assembly number is found in top tang channel of buttstock. Buttstock has an extremely unusual buttplate which consists of a nickeled metal frame with rubber center, the only one this cataloguer has ever seen. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter fully identifying this rifle with set trigger & “silver (s) ? recoil pad” and indicating shipment on Aug. 24, 1891, returned & repaired Oct. 25, 1894. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Bbl retains a mottled blue/brown patina with areas of brilliant orig blue mixed with brown patina also some touch-up bluing. Receiver retains 30-40% case colors, strong in sheltered areas, fading & turned to silver elsewhere. Lever is mostly silvered case colors & hammer retains about 90% colors, strong on right side & back edge. There are tiny chips on each side of top tang at receiver & there is a tiny repaired sliver in forearm, also a crack at wrist on the left side which does not go all the way through the stock otherwise wood is sound and retains most of a fine professionally restored finish. Buttplate frame retains 30-40% orig nickel with balance a dark patina. Rubber insert has deteriorated & checkered center section is worn away. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bore with some light orange peel pitting. 4-56691 (7,500-12,500)

Revised: 3/8/2007

WINCHESTER MODEL 1876 SADDLE RING CARBINE. Cal. 45-75. SN 56763. Probably a Northwest Mounted Police carbine with 22” rnd bbl, square base, barleycorn front sight with a Henry 900 yard, ladder rear sight. It has a stud & ring in left side of receiver. Mounted with nicely figured, uncheckered, American walnut with full length forearm & straight stock with carbine buttplate without trap. Right side of buttstock, at the buttplate, is stamped with some indecipherable letters and the number “56” leading to the speculation of the NWMP connection. Accompanied by a Waddy Colvert Firearms Research letter identifying this carbine as having been originally half nickel and shipped Nov. 16, 1887 to Order No. 1042. CONDITION: Very good, as completely refinished. Overall retains most of this dark blue with some deep pitting on forend cap and fine pitting on receiver & sideplates. Wood is sound with minor chips around the top tang and retains a restored oil finish over traces of orig finish. Mechanics are stiff, strong bright bore with a few scattered spots of light rust. 4-30097 JR234 (2,500-4,000)

*FIRST DAY OF PRODUCTION DELUXE WINCHESTER MODEL 55 TAKEDOWN LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 30 WCF (30-30). SN 4. Rare Deluxe 55 with 24” lightweight, tapered, rnd bbl, half magazine, takedown with ramp mounted, gold bead front sight and flat top rear sight. Mounted with 2-3X American walnut with H-style checkering, capped pistol grip buttstock with serrated steel buttplate. This is undoubtedly from the first day of production in 1924 and one of the most rare Winchester levers. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains 75-80% orig blue with scattered, fine pitting. Receiver retains 80-85% orig blue, thin and mixed with patina on left side. Thin over top & bottom. Wood is sound with handling and use marks showing moderate wear and retains most of its orig varnish finish, thin on forearm. Mechanics are fine. Bright, shiny bore. 4-30071 JR27 (3,000-5,000)

SPECIAL ORDER LIGHTWEIGHT TAKEDOWN WINCHESTER MODEL 1894 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 30 WCF (30-30). SN 47142. Standard grade rifle with 26” extra light weight, rapid taper rnd bbl, half magazine with special pedestal mounted, half nickel front sight & 3-leaf, platinum line, carbine express rear sight. Mounted with uncheckered, straight grain, American walnut with straight stock & Winchester embossed, hard rubber shotgun buttplate. Accompanied by Cody Firearms Museum letter, fully identifying this rifle as “Extra Light” with half magazine and rubber shotgun butt. It was shipped Sept. 15, 1898. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Bbl retains 95-97% strong, bright, orig factory blue with a few spots of fine pitting. Magazine tube retains about 85% orig blue and forend cap about 80% with a spot of pitting. Receiver, overall retains 80-85% orig blue, strong on sides, thinning over top & bottom. Lever has traces of case colors on sides with balance turned silver and hammer retains about 95% orig case colors. Wood is sound with forearm retaining about 50% orig varnish and buttstock about 90% orig varnish with light nicks & scratches and a bruise on right side of butt. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bore, frosty in the grooves. 4-30654 JR319 (4,500-6,500)

RARE SPECIAL ORDER LIGHTWEIGHT TAKEDOWN WINCHESTER MODEL 1894 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 30 WCF (30-30). SN 85249. Standard grade rifle with 24-1/4” rapid taper, extra lightweight, oct bbl with smaller than standard dovetail front sight, a slot blank in rear seat and a Lyman loop tang sight. It has close-coupled dbl-set triggers. Mounted with nicely figured, slab sawed, uncheckered American walnut with straight stock & crescent buttplate. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter fully identifying this rifle with 24” extra-light oct bbl, with Lyman front & rear sights shipped Aug. 9, 1900. Even though this rifle was not shipped until 1900, it was manufactured in 1897. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Bbl & magazine tube retain about 90% orig blue with sharp edge wear and some light thinning over forearm. Receiver retains about 80% orig blue, thinning on top & bottom, stronger on sides. Lever retains 50-60% orig case colors, bright on sides with balance turned silver. Hammer retains 60-70% faded case colors. Wood is sound with some slight oil staining back of receiver and retains a smooth hand worn patina, possibly an old restored finish with minor nicks & scratches. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. 4-30628 JR271 (8,000-12,000)

RARE EARLY SPECIAL ORDER WINCHESTER MODEL 1894 DELUXE LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 30 WCF (30-30). SN 35925. Fine special order deluxe ’94 with rare 22″ rapid taper oct to rnd bbl, button magazine with pedestal mounted Lyman ivory bead front sight & platinum-line, 3-leaf, express rear sight. Bbl has the scarce markings, in small lettering, on the left top flat by the chamber area “NICKEL STEEL BARREL/ESPECIALLY FOR SMOKELESS POWDER”. Mounted with beautiful feather crotch cut & shell grain, H-style checkered American walnut with capped pistol grip buttstock and Winchester embossed hard rubber buttplate. Left side of lower tang is stamped with the assembly number “5348” & the letters “RBOF”. Top tang channel of the buttstock has the assembly number “12069” & “T94” indicating replacement orig Winchester wood. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter identifying this rifle as having been received in the warehouse, Dec 9, 1899 with checkered pistol grip stock, oil finish, half magazine, shotgun butt, rubber buttplate, extra light in cal. 30. It was returned to the factory Oct 17, 1901 (apparently without having been shipped) and changed to: “Rifle, 30 Caliber, 22″ half octagon barrel, plain trigger, extra light, fancy checkered stock with pistol grip, oil finish, shotgun butt, Lyman front and leaf sights” and was shipped Oct 17, 1901 to work order 111427. This explains the changed wood. This apparently was a “stock” item that languished in the warehouse and was reconfigured to conform to a new order. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains 95-96% strong orig blue with slight muzzle edge wear & a few scattered spots of fine pitting. Receiver retains 25-30% thin orig blue, mostly in sheltered areas with the balance flaked to a medium patina with a few small spots of fine pitting. Lever retains faded case colors on the sides, and the hammer 75-80% dark colors. Wood is sound with minor nicks & handling marks and retains most of a very fine, professionally restored, factory type oil finish. Mechanics are fine. Bright shiny bore. Goforth Collection 4-60628 (6,000-9,000)

*WINCHESTER MODEL 1894 SPECIAL ORDER TAKEDOWN LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 30 WCF (30-30). SN 565357. Semi-deluxe rifle with 26” oct bbl, half magazine, takedown with replacement Sheard front sight and a Remington style semi-buckhorn rear sight. Mounted with I-style checkered, straight grain, American walnut with capped pistol grip & crescent buttplate. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Bbl retains 93-95% orig blue, slightly thinned over forearm area. Receiver retains 40-50% thin orig blue on the sides with traces of blue on top & bottom with wear & flaking to a silver/brown patina. Stock has a gouge by the heel and a scrape on right side of butt with normal handling & use marks showing moderate to heavy wear and retains most of an old restored finish. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bore, frosty in the grooves. 4-30658 (2,500-3,500)

*WINCHESTER SEMI-DELUXE MODEL 1894 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 32 Spcl. SN 239377. Special order semi-deluxe rifle with 26” oct to rnd bbl, button magazine, half nickel front sight with screw and special smokeless rear sight. Mounted with I-style checkered, slab-sawed, American walnut with Winchester hard rubber capped pistol grip stock & crescent buttplate. CONDITION: Fine plus. Bbl retains 95-97% strong orig blue with slight muzzle & sharp edge wear. Receiver retains 75-80% strong orig blue on sides, slightly thinned over the top with most of the wear on bottom at carry point. Lever retains faded case colors on sides, turned silver on outer edge and hammer about 90% faded case colors. Wood is sound with light handling & use marks and retains 50% of original finish, showing moderate to heavy wear on the checkering. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. 4-30571 JR348 (3,500-4,500)

*RARE SPECIAL ORDER SEMI-DELUXE WINCHESTER MODEL 1894 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 30 WCF (30-30). SN 221350. Special order rifle with 26” oct bbl, half nickel front sight with screw and 3-leaf platinum line express rear sight. Mounted with very nicely figured, straight grain, uncheckered, American walnut with capped pistol grip stock & crescent buttplate. Left side of lower tang is stamped “18945R”. The top tang channel of the buttstock is unmarked. Butt is stamped “1836” under the buttplate and has the pencil notation in script “Bought 1909 / LAC / $21.50”. CONDITION: Very fine plus. Bbl & magazine tube retain 96-97% strong bright orig blue, slightly thinned on forend cap. Receiver retains 95-96% strong, bright orig blue with only sharp edge wear, slight thinning on bottom and a couple of small scratches on right side. Tangs retain most of their orig blue. Lever retains 50-60% faded case colors and the hammer about 80% with the buttplate retaining 85-90% faded colors. Stock has a tiny chip by the top right side at the receiver, otherwise wood is sound and retains virtually all of its orig piano varnish finish with minor nicks & scratches and some dulling on bottom of forearm. Mechanics are fine, very bright shiny bore. Even though the numbers are not matching on the stock, it is readily apparent that this is the orig stock to the rifle. 4-31041 JR513 (4,000-7,000)

*RARE WINCHESTER MODEL 1894 LEVER ACTION SHORT RIFLE. Cal. 30 WCF (30-30). SN 666047. Standard grade rifle with very rare 16″ oct bbl, full magazine, standard front sight with screw, and semi-buckhorn rear sight. Mounted with uncheckered, straight grain, American walnut with straight stock & crescent buttplate. Rifles of this bbl length are so very rare. Usually short rifles are found with 18″-22″ bbls. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl & magazine tube retain 95-97% strong, bright, orig factory blue with slight muzzle and sharp edge wear with a few scattered spots of light surface rust and some pinpoint surface etching near front sight. Magazine tube has a small zigzag scratch near tip, apparently where magazine band was amateurishly removed. Receiver retains finish in sheltered areas, having flaked to a light patina on right side, and left side having been cleaned to a silver/gray with a patch of moderate pitting near front edge. Lever has faded case colors on sides and hammer retains about 80% strong case colors. Wood is sound with a few light bruises on forearm & a couple of heavier bruises on buttstock with light nicks & scratches elsewhere and retains most of a light wiped on finish. Mechanics are crisp. Bright shiny bore with some light orange peel pitting. 4-31090 (4,000-7,000)

*WINCHESTER MODEL 1894 SPECIAL ORDER LEVER ACTION SHORT RIFLE. Cal. 32 WS. SN 406261. Standard grade rifle with scarce 22″ rnd bbl, 2/3 magazine with half nickel front sight with screw, Lyman 6A 2-leaf folding rear sight & a Lyman 21 receiver side sight. Mounted with nicely figured, uncheckered, slab sawed, American walnut with straight stock & Winchester embossed hard rubber buttplate. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains 96-97% strong orig blue with a small ding at muzzle. Magazine tube retains about 98% strong blue. Receiver retains 70-75% thin orig blue with balance silver brown patina. There are two spots of pitting on left rear side of receiver. Lever retains traces of case colors & hammer about 50% faded case colors. Wood is sound with forearm a hand rubbed patina & buttstock retaining about 50% orig varnish, both with light handling & use marks. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bore with some slight orange peel effect in grooves. Goforth Collection 4-60538 JR141 (1,000-1,500)

*RARE U.S. PROPERTY WINCHESTER MODEL 94 SADDLE RING CARBINE. Cal. 30 WCF (30-30). SN 1028659. Standard grade carbine with 20” rnd bbl, full magazine, square base front sight and 2,000 yard carbine ladder rear sight. There is a stud & ring in left side of receiver. Mounted with very highly figured, uncheckered, American walnut with straight stock & carbine buttplate. Top of receiver is marked “U.S.” to the left of the proofmark and an Ordnance Corps flaming bomb to right of proofmark. This carbine is similar to the so-called “Spruce” guns of WWI era, 1,800 of which were issued to U.S. troops in Washington & Oregon states guarding the lumber industry harvesting the Sitka spruce for the aircraft industry. This carbine was not manufactured until 1928, therefore, while similar in configuration, is not a Spruce gun, but simply a military inspected carbine. Accompanying this carbine is a 6-page article, apparently from an issue of Gun Report, regarding the Spruce guns, which lists this specific carbine and indicates that it is an “Arizona gun”, no indication what this means. The article also has a close-up photograph of the receiver ring of one of the Spruce guns which shows the “US” without periods. Our example has periods. Additionally accompanying is a copy of p. 442 from a printing of The Winchester Book, Madis, which has reprints of two letters from Winchester to their salesman in the WWI era, instructing them to solicit sales of commercial rifles and shotguns to local home guard units. CONDITION: Very fine plus. Bbl & magazine tube retain virtually all of their orig factory finish with some slight thinning on magazine tube. Receiver retains 85-88% glossy orig blue with the loss areas flaked, not worn, to a medium patina. There are a series of light scratches on bottom right edge. Wood is sound with a few light handling & use marks and retains about all of its orig factory finish. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. 4-30653 JR315 (3,000-5,000)

*WINCHESTER MODEL 94 SADDLE RING CARBINE THAT BELONGED TO AD TOPPERWEIN & ERNIE LIND. Cal. 30 WCF (30-30). SN 991811. Standard grade carbine with 20” rnd bbl, full magazine, square base front sight with 2,000 yard carbine ladder rear sight. It has a stud & ring in left side of receiver and is mounted with very nicely figured, uncheckered, American walnut with straight stock & carbine buttplate. Accompanied by a notarized letter from Mrs. Ernie Lind dated 3-22-92 wherein she states that Mr. Topperwein had given this carbine to Mr. Lind in 1945. Mr. Topperwein, along with his wife, Plinky, were the Winchester Factory Shooting Team from about 1901-1945 when Mr. Topperwein retired. He selected Dot & Ernie Lind to replace him as the Winchester Factory Shooting Team which position they held for over thirty years. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Bbl & magazine tube retain most of their strong, bright, orig factory blue and the receiver about 75-80% orig blue with the loss areas mostly flaked to a silver metal color. Wood is sound with a few minor handling & use mars and retains most of its orig factory finish. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. 4-30666 JR323 (5,500-7,500)

*LOT OF TWO WINCHESTER MODEL 94 LEVER ACTION CARBINES. 1) Eastern Carbine. Cal. 32 WS. SN 1061837. Very rare carbine with 20” stainless steel bbl and so marked on left side. It has full magazine with square base front sight and a Marbles replacement rear sight. Mounted with very nicely figured, uncheckered, slab sawed, American walnut with straight stock & carbine buttplate. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl is in the white, having lost its orig finish, as that finish was very tenuous and easily removed. Magazine tube is a mottled blue/brown patina. Receiver retains most of a reblued finish. Wood is sound and retains most of a refinish. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. 2) Saddle ring carbine. Cal. 30 WCF (30-30). SN 882379. Standard carbine with 20” bbl, full magazine, square base front sight and a replacement Marbles rear sight. Mounted with uncheckered, gumwood stock & forearm and a saddle ring stud in left side. Stud has been cut away and the ring is missing. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl & magazine tube retain 85-90% orig blue and receiver traces of blue. Wood is sound with nicks, dings & scratches and retains an old finish. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bore, frosty in the grooves. 4-30726 JR431 (2,000-3,000)

*WINCHESTER MODEL 1894 SADDLE RING CARBINE. Cal. 38-55. SN 457843. Standard carbine with 20” rnd bbl, full magazine, square base front sight, slot blank in the rear seat & a Lyman loop tang sight. There is a stud & ring in left side of receiver. Mounted with nicely figured, uncheckered gumwood stock & forearm with straight grip and carbine buttplate. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Bbl & magazine tube retain most of their strong, dark, orig, factory blue with slight muzzle edge wear. Receiver has flaked to about 25% thin orig blue remaining with balance a silver gray/brown patina. Lever & hammer retain traces of case colors with balance turned silver. Stock has a repaired sliver by right lower tang with a hairline in tip of forearm with handling marks and a few dings & bruises and retains most of a restored finish. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. 4-30656 (2,000-3,000)

*ENGRAVED & GOLD PLATED WINCHESTER MODEL 94 CARBINE. Cal. 30-30. SN 3270321. According to consignor, this was made as a “one of a kind” for an oil company in Houston, TX. Beautiful decorative carbine with 20” rnd bbl, full magazine, ramp front sight with hood & standard rear sight, missing elevator. Mounted with uncheckered, highly figured, streaky, slab sawed, American walnut with straight stock & Winchester embossed black composition buttplate. All metal is full gold plated with receiver, lever, bolt & bbl, along with both bbl bands have full coverage engraving with a series of oil derricks on left side and an oil field pump with storage tanks on right side. Balance of engraving is all very well executed foliate arabesque patterns. Consignor states that the title of this work is “1985 Tycoon”. CONDITION: Appears to be unfired since custom finishing after engraving. Retains all of its bright gold plating & fine stock finish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 4-60264 (2,450-4,500)

*RARE WINCHESTER MODEL ’92 TRAPPER CARBINE. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). SN 998975. Standard grade carbine with rare 15” bbl, full magazine, square base front sight and Lyman 6A folding 2-leaf rear sight, 7-7/8” forearm. Receiver has a staple & ring in left side with the ring very carefully braided with old twine. Mounted with nicely figured, straight grain, uncheckered, American walnut with straight stock & carbine buttplate. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Bbl & magazine tube retain 50-60% orig blue, strong & bright in sheltered areas, turning to patina elsewhere. Receiver retains traces of orig blue, being mostly a cleaned, mottled silver/brown patina mixed with scattered fine surface pitting. Wood is sound with light nicks & scratches and has a hand worn patina. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. 4-30783 JR459 (4,000-5,000)

*RARE WINCHESTER MODEL 1892 TRAPPER CARBINE. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). SN 808982. Standard grade carbine with 16” rnd bbl, square base front sight & a carbine ladder rear sight. There is a staple & ring in left side of receiver. Mounted with uncheckered, gumwood stock & forearm with straight grip & carbine buttplate. Majority of these rare carbines were shipped to South America and are seldom ever encountered in the U.S. CONDITION: Good to very good. Traces of orig finish remain in most sheltered areas of bbl, magazine tube & receiver with balance a mottled, dark patina with fine pitting. Lever screw is battered. Forearm has a long crack at tip with another crack at receiver end and some rust damage around the receiver end of forearm. Stock is sound with a couple of plugged holes near the toe and all the wood retains a modern refinish. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore with a ring about 4” or 5” from muzzle that doesn’t show on outside. 4-30098 JR237 (3,000-5,000)

Revised: 3/10/2007

SCARCE WINCHESTER MODEL 1892 SEMI-DELUXE TAKEDOWN LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 25-20. SN 119737. Fine special order rifle with 24-1/4″ oct bbl, full magazine, half nickel front sight with screw, semi-buckhorn rear sight & Lyman tang sight with loop. It has close-coupled dbl-set triggers. Mounted with very nicely figured, select, “I”-style checkered, American walnut with capped pistol grip stock & Winchester embossed hard rubber buttplate. Forend cap & stock have sling eyes. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter fully identifying this rifle as having been shipped Feb. 7, 1900, to order #51725, dbl set triggers are not mentioned but the letter goes on to say that the gun was returned and repaired Aug. 25, 1904 and the triggers added at that time. While the letter & factor records indicate shipment in 1900, rifle was actually manufactured in 1896. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl & magazine tube retain 96-97% strong orig blue with a few flaked spots on left side of bbl near muzzle & slightly thinned over chamber area. Magazine tube has rub marks from takedown. Receiver retains about 88-90% strong, bright, orig blue, mostly on sides with bottom thinned & turning to patina on front half & over the top. Lever retains brilliant case colors on sides, turned silver on edges. Hammer retains about 85% strong case colors. Wood is sound showing moderate to heavy wear on forearm, retaining about 75% orig varnish. Buttstock shows light to moderate wear on checkering with a few scratches on each side and retains about all of its fine orig factory finish. Mechanics are crisp, strong bright bore, a little frosty in grooves with a spot or two of light pitting. Goforth Collection 4-60569 (5,000-8,000)

*WINCHESTER MODEL 1892 SPECIAL ORDER LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 38 WCF (38-40). SN 300630. Fine, light little rifle with 24-1/4” oct to rnd bbl, button magazine, altered half nickel front sight with screw and semi-buckhorn rear sight. Mounted with very nicely figured, slab sawed, uncheckered American walnut with straight stock & crescent buttplate. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains about 95% factory orig blue with scattered light freckles of fine surface rust. Receiver retains 60-70% orig blue, mostly on sides, with top & bottom a gray/brown patina. Lever retains faded case colors on sides and the hammer about 85% strong case colors. Wood is sound with a gouge in right side of buttstock and light nicks & scratches elsewhere and overall retains about 85% orig factory varnish. Mechanics are fine, very bright shiny bore. 4-31043 JR516 (1,500-2,500)

Revised: 2/20/2007

*FINE WINCHESTER MODEL 65 LEVER ACTION SPORTING RIFLE. SN 1004994. 218BEE Cal. 24-1/4” rnd bbl. Made in 1927. This is a transition piece with the peep sight mounted on the bolt and the slot in the bbl plugged. Brass bead front sight with ramp. CONDITION: Excellent. 98% blue on bbl and action. Flaked on the left side of the lever and mostly gray patina on the buttplate. Receiver with three extra holes (two with screws). Wood has minor handling marks. Action is fine. Bore is bright. 4-58948 (1,000-2,000)

*VERY RARE DELUXE WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 2-BARREL SET. Cal. 45-90 & 33 WCF. SN 130409. One of the unusual rarities in Winchesters is a rifle returned to the factory for conversion to another caliber. This rifle started out life in 1904 as a standard grade rnd bbl rifle in 45-90 with full magazine. It was returned to the factory in 1906 and converted to a 33 caliber rnd bbl lightweight rifle with half magazine, deluxe fancy checkered stock & shotgun rubber buttplate with oil finish. The orig bbl was returned to the owner along with matching deluxe forearm and has been re-mounted on this rifle. Current configuration is a 26” rnd bbl, full magazine with ivory bead Beaches combination front sight, Lyman 6A 2-leaf folding rear sight and a Lyman loop tang sight. Mounted with very nicely figured, flame grain, H-style checkered, American walnut with straight stock and a Winchester, solid red, rubber recoil pad. Left side of lower tang is stamped with assembly number “42” and “XX”. Assembly number also appears in top tang channel of buttstock. Accompanied by its 24” rapid taper, rnd bbl with Lyman ivory bead, pedestal front sight and flat top rear sight. It also has an H-style checkered, highly figured forearm. It is additionally accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter fully identifying this rifle as described and as found. In addition it has copies of the museum hand written record. CONDITION: Extremely fine. The 45-90 bbl & full magazine retain virtually all of a fine satin finish. The 33 bbl & magazine tube retain about all of its orig factory blue with slight muzzle edge wear. Both forend caps retain about all of their bright factory blue with a fingernail sized spot of flaking on the cap on the 33 bbl. Receiver retains 96-97% glossy factory blue with visible polish lines in the proper place with a couple of small spots of flaking and a few tiny nicks & scratches. Lever & hammer retain about all of their brilliant factory case colors, moderately faded on outside edge of lever. Wood is sound with minor handling & storage marks with the 33 forearm having a tiny bruise and the 45-90 forearm a small scrape, otherwise all three pieces retain virtually all of their fine factory finish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bores on both bbls. 4-30629 JR325 (30,000-50,000)

WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 DELUXE LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 40-65. SN 28289. Beautiful deluxe ’86 with 26″ oct bbl, full magazine & an unusual wide base, large, Rocky Mountain style front sight with semi-buckhorn rear sight. Mounted with very highly figured, flame, burl & shell grain, H-style checkered, American walnut with black insert pistol grip stock & crescent buttplate. It has sgl set trigger. Left side of lower tang under wood is stamped with assembly number “633” & “XXX”. This assembly number is also found in top tang channel of buttstock & inside toe of buttplate. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum Letter fully identifying this rifle and indicating shipment June 5, 1889. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl & magazine tube retain 93-95% strong, bright, orig, blue with a couple of nicks on edges. Forend cap retains 50-60% dark case colors. Receiver retains about 80% faded case colors, stronger on left side, brilliant in sheltered areas. Top tang has outline of a tang sight base where case colors are brilliant. Lever retains 50-60% faded case colors & hammer about 80%. Lower tang is mostly brilliant case colors. Wood is sound with light nicks & scratches and a series of bruises on right side of comb. Forearm retains about 75% brilliant piano varnish finish with back half dulled, showing light wear in most areas, but very thin at carry point. Buttstock shows light wear on checkering & retains most of its brilliant piano varnish finish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. Goforth Collection 4-60559 (12,500-17,500)

*WINCHESTER DELUXE MODEL 1886 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 45-70. SN 126266. Fine, special order deluxe ’86 with 26” oct to rnd bbl, 2/3 magazine with highly figured, flame grain, center crotch cut, American walnut with “H” style checkered forearm and capped pistol grip stock, 13-1/4” over a Winchester hard rubber buttplate. There is a gold initial plate on bottom engraved in script, “W.D. King”. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl & magazine tube retain most of their orig blue turned slightly dull. Receiver retains 15-20% orig blue, under some artificial aging. Lever retains 75-80% case colors, strong in sheltered areas, faded elsewhere and hammer about 95% strong orig case colors. Wood is sound with minor nicks & scratches and retains virtually all of its beautiful, orig, piano varnish finish. Mechanics are crisp, very bright shiny bore. This rifle has seen very little use, but apparently the receiver flaked severely and someone gave it a little touch-up. 4-30860 JR211 (10,000-15,000)

CUSTOM DELUXE ENGRAVED WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 50 EX (50-110). SN 61238. Spectacular custom restored deluxe ’86 with 26” replacement oct bbl, full magazine, brass bead front sight and a marbles semi-buckhorn rear sight. Mounted with extremely beautiful, “F” carved & checkered flame grain, American walnut with black wedge insert, serpentine, pistol grip stock & crescent buttplate. Receiver is beautifully engraved with a flat gold moose on left side and a standing bull buffalo on right side with gold wire border around the vignettes. Both vignettes have beautifully detailed background. Both sides of lever & hammer have gold wire inlay with a wide gold band at muzzle and receiver ends of the bbl. The receiver, forend cap, lever, hammer & buttplate have spectacular, brilliant, Turnbull style, bone charcoal case colors. It also has a sgl set trigger. Consignor states that this was, in fact, Doug Turnbull’s personal rifle that he used on several hunts. A photograph of Doug & his guide with this rifle and a recently harvested buffalo accompany this rifle. CONDITION: Very fine. Restored finish is spectacular with brilliant blue & case colors and a wonderful bright finish on wood. Wood has a few, very minor, scratches in the finish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 4-31042 JR514 (6,000-10,000)

ENGRAVED WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 TAKEDOWN LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 45-90. SN 92868. Beautiful ’86 with 26” oct bbl, full magazine, half nickel front sight & semi-buckhorn rear sight. Mounted with nicely figured, uncheckered, American walnut with straight stock & crescent buttplate. Receiver & lever are very nicely, after market engraved with large vignette of a raised, leaping, silver, whitetail buck on left side and a raised silver bear’s head on bottom. Both sides and bottom of receiver are outlined with gold wire and has complete coverage intertwined foliate arabesque patterns with a stippled background. Loading gate on right side is also outlined with gold wire. CONDITION: Very fine. Retains virtually all of its fine custom finish to both metal & wood. Wood has a few minor nicks & scratches and magazine tube shows some light wear around bbl band. There is some slight rust pimpling on bbl about mid-point. Mechanics are fine, very bright shiny bore with a spot or two of fine pitting. 4-30861 JR212 (3,500-5,000)

SCARCE BIG BORE WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 50 ex (50-110). SN 83938. Standard grade rifle with 26″ oct bbl, full magazine, homemade German silver, Rocky Mountain front sight, 1886 marked ladder rear sight and Lyman tang sight with loop. It is mounted with uncheckered, straight-grain, American walnut with straight stock and smooth steel shotgun buttplate. It has single-set trigger. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter fully identifying this rifle with set-trigger and shotgun butt and indicating shipment Feb, 21, 1894. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl and magazine tube retain a smooth light plum/blue patina with a few scattered spots of light rust. Receiver retains 50-60% faded case colors with the balance turned silver to gray. Lever and hammer retain faded case colors. Set trigger screw is broken but set trigger functions. Rear sight has old repair. Forearm has a couple of deep gouges and several cuts and stock has a carved initial on the left side with usual handling and use marks elsewhere and overall retains a hand worn patina. Buttstock with tight, short hairline surface crack at tang. Mechanics are fine. Strong bore with good shine and moderate pitting. Goforth Collection 4-60608 (4,000-6,000)

WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 38-56. SN 95924. Standard grade rifle with 26” oct bbl, full magazine, uncheckered straight grain, American walnut with straight grip & crescent buttplate. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Bbl & magazine tube retain about 70-75% thin orig blue turning to brown patina with strong blue in sheltered areas. Receiver retains 50-60% faded case colors with the balance turned silver, gray on bottom. Lever retains 30-40% faded case colors in sheltered areas and on sides and hammer about 75% faded case colors. Wood is sound and retains all of a restored finish. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore with a few scattered spots of light pitting. 4-30578 JR358 (2,500-3,500)

WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 40-65. SN 84970. Standard grade rifle with 26” oct bbl, full magazine, half nickel front sight & semi-buckhorn rear sight. Mounted with nicely figured, streaky, straight grain, uncheckered American walnut with straight stock & crescent buttplate. CONDITION: About fine. Bbl & magazine tube retain most of their orig factory blue turning plum with light fine surface rust. Receiver retains traces of case colors in the most sheltered areas with about 70% milky, silvered case colors mixed with medium patina. Lever retains 50-60% bright case colors on sides with the edges turned dark. Hammer retains about 75% bright case colors. Wood is sound with minor nicks & scratches and an orig, raised grain look signifying a very little used rifle. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. 4-31058 JR515 (2,500-5,000)

*WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 LIGHTWEIGHT TAKEDOWN LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 45-70. SN 129793. Standard grade rifle with 22” tapered, lightweight, rnd bbl with pedestal mounted, ivory bead, Lyman hunting front sight and semi-buckhorn rear sight that has been filed flat. Left side of receiver is mounted with a Lyman 21 side sight. Mounted with highly figured, straight grain, uncheckered, American walnut with straight stock and Winchester hard rubber, shotgun buttplate. CONDITION: Extremely fine, may be unfired. Retains 98-99% strong, bright, orig blue to bbl & receiver with a pencil eraser sized spot on top rear edge of receiver. Lever retains most of its orig case colors, bright & strong on sides, faded on outer edges. Hammer retains about 90% brilliant colors. Wood is sound with minor nicks & scratches and retains virtually all of its orig factory varnish finish. There are a couple of small dings on the takedown ring and another on front edge of receiver. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 4-31037 JR518 (6,000-10,000)

*DELUXE WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 LIGHTWEIGHT RIFLE. Cal. 33 WCF. SN 129257. Special order rifle with 24” tapered rnd bbl, pedestal mounted ivory bead front sight, no rear sight & a Lyman 56 receiver sight. Left side of receiver has two plugged holes, apparently from a Lyman 21 side sight having been removed. Mounted with nicely figured, “I” style checkered American walnut with capped pistol grip and Winchester hard rubber buttplate. CONDITION: Good to very good. Overall retains 65-70% thinning orig blue with some chemical staining at left side at muzzle. Wood is sound with light handling & use marks showing heavy wear and a small gouge on the forearm with equally heavy wear on wrist and buttstock retaining about 75% orig varnish. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bore. 4-30092 JR231 (2,000-2,500)

*EARLY WINCHESTER MODEL 71 LEVER ACTION RIFLE Cal. 348. SN 617. Standard grade rifle with 24” tapered rnd bbl, Sheard ramp front sight, semi-buckhorn rear sight, mounted with amateur checkered straight-grain walnut with semi-beavertail forearm and pistol grip stock with checkered steel buttplate. It has a deluxe forend cap. CONDITION: Good. Metal retains about 90% of an old reblue with light splatters of chemical spotting on bbl and fine rust on receiver. Stock has a repair by right upper tang, otherwise wood is sound and retains most of an old refinish with nicks, dings, scratches, and gouges. Mechanics are fine. Strong bore, dark in grooves. 4-30159 JR26 (500-1,000)

WINCHESTER MODEL 1895 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 38-72. SN 45306. Standard grade rifle with 26” tapered oct bbl, replacement Sheard front sight with semi-buckhorn rear sight. Receiver has two plugged holes for a receiver sight. Mounted with uncheckered straight grain American walnut with black insert, schnable tipped forearm & straight stock with crescent buttplate. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl retains 96-97% strong bright orig blue with only sharp edge wear & some slight thinning over chamber area. Receiver retains 93-95% glossy bright blue with natural striation lines down both sides and one small spot of pitting on left side. Cartridge box retains about 70-75% thinning orig blue. Wood is sound with minor nicks & scratches and retains most of its strong orig factory varnish. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore with a spot or two of very light rust. 4-30030 JR47 (3,500-5,000)

*WINCHESTER MODEL 1895 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 405. SN 67321. Standard grade rifle with 24″ tapered rnd bbl, half nickel, pedestal mounted front sight, slot blank in rear seat and a Lyman 21 receiver sight. The top adjusting screw on receiver sight is a replacement, the retainer screw on side is missing and pointer is missing. Mounted with uncheckered straight grain walnut with black insert, semi-schnable tipped forearm and straight stock with crescent steel buttplate. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains about 80% strong orig blue with a few scattered spots of pitting. Receiver retains about 70% orig blue with balance a light patina. Wood is sound with nicks & dings and retains most of an old refinish. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bore in need of a good scrubbing. 4-30161 JR10 (1,000-1,500)

*WINCHESTER MODEL 95 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 405. SN 419488. Standard grade rifle with 24” tapered rnd bbl, pedestal mounted Sheard front sight, slot blank in rear seat and a Redfield receiver sight. Mounted with straight grain, uncheckered American walnut with black insert, schnable tipped forearm & straight stock with crescent steel buttplate. Bbl has a dovetailed sling eye on bottom with a corresponding eye in the stock. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Bbl retains 93-95% strong orig factory blue with a spot or two of light rust. Receiver retains 60-70% orig blue with cleaned spots, mostly on right side. Cartridge box is mostly bright metal. Wood is sound and retains about 75% of an old refinish. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bore with some orange peel pitting. 4-30166 JR15 (1,500-2,000)

RARE ENGRAVED DELUXE MARLIN MODEL 1881 MEDIUM FRAME LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 45-70. SN 12802. Consignor states that there are only two medium frame Model 1881’s known in caliber 45-70. Both, including this one, are listed as caliber 40-60. However, consignor states that careful measuring of the bbl on this rifle by a qualified gunsmith disclosed that this bbl is not from a heavy frame rifle, as the threads & bbl size are far too small to fit the larger frame and the bbl has not been cut and set back. This is a fine deluxe Marlin with “light” receiver that measures 1.032” thick vs. the 1.140” of a “heavy” receiver. It has 28” oct bbl, full magazine, half nickel front sight with screw and semi-buckhorn rear sight, missing elevator. Mounted with nicely figured, streaky, checkered, American walnut with style “B” checkering & pistol grip stock with serpentine grip cap & smooth, steel, semi-crescent buttplate. Receiver is nicely engraved, probably by Nimschke, with the vignette of a bull elk on left side and a grizzly bear on right side, surrounded by foliate arabesque patterns. It has dbl set triggers, missing the adjustment screw. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter identifying this rifle with 28” bbl, S.L. trigger, & pistol grip stock, shipped May 26, 1886. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Bbl & magazine tube retain a smooth, even, plum/brown patina with some thinning on magazine tube. Receiver retains silvered case colors turning gray on top & bottom and lever. Forearm has a couple of cracks near receiver and stock a crack on right side of wrist with another back of top tang, missing a small piece by the top tang and overall has usual handling & use marks with forearm showing heavy wear & buttstock moderate wear. Forearm retains a hand worn patina while buttstock retains most of an old restored finish. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bore with scattered fine pitting in grooves. 4-30646 JR275 (10,000-15,000)

VERY RARE DELUXE ENGRAVED MARLIN MODEL 1881 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 40-60. SN 10352. Consignor states that this rifle was owned & used by Floyd Marriott, a vigilante in the California gold fields in the 1880’s and 1890’s. Consignor states that Marriott was known to not have worn a hood during his vigilante activities and was later exiled to a foreign country in his old age, similar to what was done for Granville Stewart of Montana, also a famous vigilante. Model 1881 rifles are scarce to start out with, deluxe rifles are even more scarce and an engraved deluxe is the most scarce. This fine rifle has an additional feature of the very rare 30” extra heavy bbl with magazine tube 2” shorter than the bbl, from the factory. It has a modified Lyman hunting front sight, missing the ivory bead and a Winchester “1876” marked ladder rear sight. Mounted with very highly figured, early style checkered French walnut with straight stock & semi-crescent, smooth steel buttplate. Receiver is very nicely engraved, probably by L.D. Nimschke with vignette of a running elk on left side, a grizzly bear on right side and a tiny elk head on the top of bolt. Vignettes are all surrounded by very well executed foliate arabesque patterns with shaded background. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter identifying this rifle in caliber 40-60 with 30” oct bbl, shipped March 31, 1885. CONDITION: About fine. No orig finish remains being a light gray/brown patina over all metal surfaces with scattered spots of light surface discoloration. Engraving is sharp & clear with good, fine detail remaining. Stock has a gouge out of comb with a long scratch over forearm with other light to moderate nicks & scratches showing moderate to heavy wear. Forearm is a smooth, hand worn patina while the buttstock retains 75-80% orig varnish. Mechanics are crisp, strong bright bore with some frosting in grooves. 4-30644 JR273 (10,000-15,000)

RARE ENGRAVED MARLIN MODEL 1881 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 40-60. SN 18675. Unusual standard grade rifle with engraving and a 28” oct bbl, full magazine, German silver, Rocky Mountain front sight & semi-buckhorn rear sight. Mounted with nicely figured, straight grain, uncheckered, American walnut with straight stock & semi-crescent smooth steel buttplate. The light receiver is very nicely engraved, probably by Nimschke with a vignette of a grizzly bear on left side and a buffalo head on right side, surrounded by foliate arabesque patterns with punch dot background. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter identifying this rifle with 28” bbl, shipped April 12, 1889. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl & magazine tube retain mostly a blue/brown patina with strong blue in sheltered areas. Receiver, lever & hammer retain traces of case colors in the most sheltered areas with silvered case colors on sides of receiver, turned gray over top & bottom. Wood is sound with usual handling & use nicks & scratches with forearm retaining about 50% orig varnish and buttstock about 90% with some oil staining near receiver. Lever latch spring is a little weak, otherwise mechanics are fine, strong sharp bore with good shine & light pitting in grooves. 4-30630 JR274 (7,500-12,500)

RARE MARLIN MODEL 1881 PRESENTATION RIFLE. Cal. 45-70. SN 5178. Standard grade rifle with 28” oct bbl, full magazine, German silver Rocky Mountain front sight & semi-buckhorn rear sight. Mounted with uncheckered, straight grain, American walnut with straight stock & semi-crescent, smooth, steel buttplate. It has dbl set triggers & a rare 2-5/16” silver oval plaque on left side of buttstock, engraved in period script “Presented to / L.J. Moorhead / by Boulder Hose No. 1 / Dec. 1. 1883.” It is secured with four pins. Mr. Moorhead was the Fire Chief for Boulder for a number of years and was presented this rifle by one of his Fire Companies. Consignor states that Mr. Moorhead was the first Fire Chief of Boulder and the rifle was presented upon his retirement. Consignor further states that he talked with a descendent of Mr. Moorhead who stated that it took about one year to receive the rifle and that Mr. Moorhead was left handed, therefore the placque on the left side of the stock to accommodate his shooting style. Consignor further states that he had conversations with old Marlin employees who stated that the only time the factory was unable to keep up with demand was in the 1882-1883 period. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter identifying this rifle in caliber 45-70, 28” oct bbl with S.L. trigger shipped June 19, 1883. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains about 95% strong, orig blue with slight sharp edge & muzzle wear. Magazine tube retains strong blue in sheltered areas with balance a blue/brown patina. Receiver retains 80-85% glossy orig blue with light freckles of flaking and some fine pinpoints of light surface rust. Flaked areas are a medium patina. Forearm is sound with remnants of an old dark, added finish on forearm, being mostly a hand worn patina. Buttstock has a couple of repaired slivers at the toe, otherwise it is sound with some staining around the buttplate and retains most of an old, light colored restored finish with minor nicks & scratches. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. 4-30641 JR272 (10,000-15,000)

EXTREMELY RARE MARLIN MODEL 1881 WITH REBATED FRAME. Cal. 45-70. SN 231. Standard grade rifle with 28” oct bbl, full magazine, homemade front sight utilizing a slot blank with a piece of filed copper for a blade. Rear sight is flat top altered from a semi-buckhorn rear sight. Mounted with nicely figured, uncheckered, American walnut with straight stock and smooth steel, semi-crescent buttplate. Bottom front of receiver has the distinctive step found only on about the first 400 of this model Marlin, according to consignor. Bottom of receiver, below serial number, and slightly off-center is a period installed rivet, purpose of which is not known. Cody Firearms Museum has no record of this rifle. CONDITION: Good. No orig finish remains with metal being a smooth plum/gray patina with scattered light surface pitting. Stock has a hairline on left side of wrist & another at rear of forearm, otherwise wood is sound with light handling & use marks with forearm retaining a dark, hand worn patina and buttstock about 60-70% orig varnish. The magazine follower seems to bypass the cartridge stop & will not allow carrier to extend when magazine is empty. When magazine is loaded everything functions fine, otherwise mechanics are fine with strong bright bore and a few spots of light pitting. 4-30645 JR277 (8,000-12,000)

EXTREMELY RARE MARLIN MODEL 1881 SMOOTH BORE RIFLE. Cal. 45-70. SN 4256. Standard grade heavy frame rifle with 28” oct bbl, full magazine, German silver, Rocky Mountain front sight & semi-buckhorn rear sight. It has a completely smooth bore that measures .454 inches. Mounted with nicely figured, uncheckered, American walnut with straight stock & smooth steel, semi-crescent buttplate. Consignor states that in the November 1883 issue of The American Field (a tabloid like firearms publication) listed “the new Marlin Lever Action Shotgun in 45-70 shot.” Consignor also states that only eight or ten of these rare smoothbore rifles are known. The record at the Cody Firearms Museum is blank for this rifle. CONDITION: Very good to fine. No orig finish remains with metal being a smooth silver brown patina with a few scattered spots of light surface rust. Wood is sound with minor nicks & scratches and retains a hand worn patina. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bore with numerous small scratch marks from scrubbing. 4-30642 JR276 (5,500-7,500)

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*MARLIN MODEL 1893 DELUXE LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 38-55. SN 206643. Factory records show this beautiful rifle was shipped on August 24, 1900. It has 26” oct bbl, full magazine, Lyman ivory bead hunting front sight & semi-buckhorn rear sight. Mounted with “A” checkered, center crotch cut American walnut with serpentine grip stock and crescent buttplate. Receiver, lever, hammer & buttplate are case colored. Accompanied by a rare, numbered NRA medallion for the “TEN BEST ARMS AWARD” from the NRA Annual Meeting of 2006 and the small blue & white NRA plaque that accompanies the award. CONDITION: Crisp & new, may have been fired, but if so, very little. Retains virtually all of its bright orig factory finish to bbl, magazine tube, forend cap & sights. Receiver, lever, hammer & buttplate retain 100% of their brilliant factory case colors and the wood about all of its wonderful factory varnish finish with a few minor creases in buttstock finish and a slight bruise on right side of wrist. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 4-30073 JR48 (10,000-15,000)

SCARCE FULL NICKEL DELUXE MARLIN MODEL 1889 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 32 WCF (32-20). SN 87628. Unusual deluxe Marlin with 24” oct bbl, full magazine, dovetail German silver front sight, semi-buckhorn rear sight that has been filed flat and a Lyman loop tang sight. Mounted with highly figured, flame grain, center cut, B-checkered American walnut with serpentine grip and crescent buttplate. This rifle is one of 55,119 built in period 1899-1903. Few have special order features and plated items are doubly rare. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter identifying this rifle as caliber 32 with 24” oct bbl & pistol grip stock shipped April 28, 1893. CONDITION: Very fine. Overall retains about 95% strong, orig nickel finish with some fine freckling on bbl & receiver. Buttplate retains about 75% orig nickel. There is a series of small scratches on left side of grip in the checkering with the forearm showing moderate to heavy wear and overall the wood is sound with what appears to be, an old restored finish. Mechanics are fine, strong dark bore. 4-30394 JR260 (7,000-10,000)

MARLIN MODEL 1889 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). SN 68142. Standard grade rifle with 24” oct bbl, modified Rocky Mountain front sight and semi-buckhorn rear sight filed flat on top. Top tang has two open holes where a tang sight was removed. Mounted with uncheckered, nicely figured, slab sawed American walnut with straight stock & crescent steel buttplate. CONDITION: Good. Metal is mostly a dark brown patina with blue in very sheltered areas with some fine pitting around muzzle and light rust on flats. Stock has a crack on right side of wrist and is missing a sliver on left side, otherwise wood is sound with usual handling & use marks and retains about 75% orig varnish, heat crazed on buttstock. Receiver screws are battered. There are scattered spots of paint spatters over metal & wood. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bore with a spot or two of rust. 4-30056 JR28 (1,500-2,500)

*MARLIN MODEL 410 LEVER ACTION SHOTGUN. Cal. 410. SN 6745. Blue finish with 26” tapered rnd bbl, sgl bead with no provision for a rear sight and a matted stripe down top of receiver. Mounted with nicely figured, slab sawed, uncheckered American walnut with an unusual replacement forearm that has a modified hand stop. Buttstock has the serpentine pistol grip and a Marlin hard rubber buttplate with chipped toe. About 6,500 of these unusual shotguns were made in period 1929-1932 and were used primarily as premiums when someone purchased four shares of Marlin preferred stock. CONDITION: Good to very good. Bbl retains 88-90% orig blue, somewhat thinned over forearm. Receiver retains 93-95% strong orig blue and lever about 85% dark case colors, brighter on sides. Wood is sound with forearm retaining most of its custom finish and buttstock about 75% of a restored finish. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. 4-30226 JR220 (1,000-1,500)

*DELUXE MARLIN MODEL 1897 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 22. SN 152323. Fine Model ’97 with 24” tapered oct bbl, full magazine, silver bead front sight & a replacement semi-buckhorn rear sight. Mounted with very highly figured, checkered, flame grain American walnut with “S” style pistol grip and semi-crescent steel buttplate. Left side of receiver has two extra plugged holes with a plugged hole in top of receiver. CONDITION: Good to very good. Bbl retains 75-80% strong orig blue with a cleaned area about mid-point over a filled extra dovetail, apparently from an old scope mount. Magazine tube retains about 90% blue turning plum. Receiver has traces of case colors in the very sheltered areas with balance turned silver to brown. Stock has a grain check in left side of pistol grip and forearm has a hairline by receiver, otherwise wood is sound and retains a dark hand worn patina with some oil staining around receiver. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. 4-30045 JR45 (750-1,250)

COLT BURGESS LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). SN 2394. Standard grade rifle, one of only 6,403 made in period 1883-85, with 25-1/2” oct bbl, full magazine, Lyman ivory bead hunting front sight, slot blank in rear sear & a Lyman loop tang sight. Mounted with uncheckered, very nicely figured, slab sawed American walnut with straight stock & crescent buttplate with trap. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains 88-90% orig brown and magazine tube is a light silver/brown patina. Receiver retains 60-70% thin orig blue with natural striation lines down sides, mixed with light patina. Lever & hammer retain thin case colors mixed with silver patina. Forearm has a repair with wood filler in usual place, over loading gate spring, otherwise wood is sound and overall retains most of a fine professionally restored finish. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bore with light pitting. Baldwin Collection 4-30008 JR49 (7,500-12,500)

WHITNEY KENNEDY LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 45/60 SN 276. 28” oct bbl. Standard “Whitneyville Armory, CT, U SA. / Kennedy” on top of bbl in front of rear sight, 45 Cal “60 Gr” behind rear sight. Upper tang is marked “PAT’D JAN.7-73. / AP’L 1(2) MAY 13. & AUG.12-79” Dovetail front sight has a German silver blade. Compartment under sliding trapdoor on butt is empty. CONDITION: 40% blue overall. Worn on edges with scattered light surface rust and pitting. Wood has minor dents and scratches, but retains about 60% varnish. Bore is bright but lightly pitted. Number on side of lever is “075”. Mechanically fine. 4-31025 FS151 (1,400-1,750)

*RARE CASED MARLIN MODEL 43A PUMP ACTION SHOTGUN 2-BARREL SET. Cal. 12 ga. SN 6675. Consignor states that there is only one other known cased Marlin shotgun and it is a Grade 15 with one bbl, making this a one of a kind Marlin shotgun. The Model 43 was produced from 1922-1930 in fairly limited numbers but it is believed there are only two known cased sets for this scarce model. One bbl is 30” choked FULL and the other 28” choked IMP-CYL. Both bbls have matted top with sgl brass bead and a serrated top receiver. Mounted with very nicely figured, straight grain, English walnut with two small rnd, checkered forearms & checkered pistol grip stock with serpentine grip cap, 13-3/4” over a collapsed leather-faced waffle pad. Accompanied by its orig green felt lined, leather trunk case, fitted for the stocked receiver and both sets of bbls and the extremely rare, orig, 4-pc brass cleaning rod by C.M. Powers Gun Cleaner with the built in oiler in the handle. Consignor states that he has been offered a large sum of money for the cleaning rod alone. Also there is a hinged lid box in one end containing cleaning implements. CONDITION: The 30” bbl retains 96-97% strong orig blue with a few spots of flaking on right side over the forearm area. The 28” bbl retains 88-90% strong orig blue with some fine freckles of light rust and thinning over chamber area and on magazine tube. Wood is sound with both forearms & stock having light handling & use marks and retain most of their fine, orig oil finish turned slightly dark. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bores. The case is fine with the exterior scuffed & worn with worn edges & corners, missing a few spots of leather but still completely intact and retaining generous amounts of its orig brown finish. Interior is lightly soiled with some mothing & overall in fine condition. The handle is deteriorated and should be handled carefully. 4-30640 JR327 (6,000-10,000)

COLT GATLING MODEL 1890. Cal. 45-70. SN 499. 32” rnd to hex bbls. The gun has been restored. Tiprod was made recently for display. Position #1 has bbl #1 with RAC proofs from another gun and bolt #9 with assembly #103 and no inspector mark. Position 2 has an orig RAC bbl #2 with bolt #8 and assembly K59 with RAC proofs. Position 3 has an orig bbl with RAC proofs and bolt #3 with assembly #143 and RAC proofs. Position 4 has the orig bbl with RAC proofs and bolt #8 assembly K51 with RAC proofs. Position 5 has a #6 bbl with DEC proofs and #20 bolt with assembly 116 DFC proofs. Position 6 has a newer RAC bbl with #6 on it, bolt with assembly K60 and RAC proofs. Position 7 has a replaced #7 bbl with RAC proofs and #7 bolt with assembly 189 and RAC proofs. Position 8 has the orig bbl with RAC proofs and #2 bolt with assembly 151 and no inspector marks. Position 9 has the orig bbl with RAC proofs and bolt #8 and assembly K$! with RAC proofs. Position 10has #9 bbl with DFC proofs and a new bolt by Anderson. The bolt retracting plug and chain are new, the spring and screw for the magazine plate catch are missing. Both parts of the magazine plate, for the Bruce Feed, are numbered “8”. The number N47102 has beenn stamped in 7/16” high letters on the lower quadrant of the breech housing. RAC inspector marks are found on the magazine plate, the frame, the breech housing, the Cacsabal and traversing rod slide. Two stick magazines accompany the gun, but are not correct. CONDITION: Engraved markings on the breech housing are fine. There are a number of dents on the brass parts. Iron parts are generally smooth gray patina with scattered light pitting. Reproduction tripod and yoke are like new. Maechanism is fine. 4-31077 (45,000-75,000)

*RARE CASED WINCHESTER HIGH WALL TAKEDOWN SCHUTZEN RIFLE. Cal. 32-40. SN 109315. Spectacular & rare cased high wall with 30” No. 3 weight oct bbl, windgage globe front sight, slot blank in rear seat with a mid-range vernier tang sight with 3” staff. Mounted with spectacular flame grain, highly figured, checkered, American walnut with black insert, semi-schnable tipped forearm and heavy Schutzen stock that has squared comb and thick cheekpiece with checkered, capped pistol grip and a Helm steel Schutzen buttplate with long prongs. It also has Schutzen dbl set triggers with spur lever. Top of the bbl is factory drilled & tapped for target scope blocks and it is accompanied by a Winchester A5 target scope with its orig lens covers and extremely rare leather carrying case. Forearm is factory fitted with a palm rest base. Left side of lower tang, under the wood, is stamped with the assembly number “7756” and “X”. Assembly number is also found on butt of the stock, under the buttplate and inside toe of the buttplate. Right side of buttstock has 2-3/16” silver oval inlay engraved “PRESENTED / BY / J. & M. Haffen”. Also accompanied by its orig & extremely rare, green felt lined, leather trunk case, compartmented in bottom for stocked receiver, bbl, the orig mushroom palm rest, the orig semi-buckhorn rear sight with its orig envelope, a lead foil tube of Winchester grease, an old leatherette covered, gem razor box filled with over-powder cards and a punch. The other end has a compartment containing a box of 49 new primed empty 32-40 brass casings and two boxes of Winchester No. 5 primers, one full and one almost full. Also accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter fully identifying this rifle as found with all accessories, although the case is not mentioned, as having been shipped May 25, 1910. It was returned & repaired Aug. 31, 1911. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Bbl retains 97-98% strong, orig factory blue with only faint, sharp edge wear. Receiver retains 95-96% strong orig blue with some freckling on the left side. Lever, hammer & breechblock retain most of their orig case colors, turned dark on lever and slightly faded on hammer, brilliant on breechblock. Wood is sound with very minor handling & storage marks and retains virtually all of its orig piano varnish finish. Buttplate retains about 50-60% orig blue with balance flaked to a medium patina. Will not cock on closing, otherwise mechanics are fine, brilliant shiny bore. Case & accessories and scope case are fine. The scope retains most of its orig blue with good optics. 4-30622 JR326 (25,000-35,000)

RARE DELUXE HIGH WALL SINGLE SHOT TARGET RIFLE. Cal. 38-55. SN 35554. Spectacular & unusual high wall with rare 36” No. 4 weight oct bbl, Beach’s ivory bead wind gage front sight, semi-buckhorn rear sight and a thin base, mid-range Vernier tang sight with 2-3/4” staff. It has a sgl set trigger. Mounted with extremely beautiful, flame grain, center crotch cut, checkered American walnut with H-style checkered, black insert, schnable tip forearm & pistol grip stock with black insert, serpentine grip and crescent buttplate. Left side of lower tang, under wood, has assembly number “2811” and “XXX”. Top tang channel of buttstock is stamped with this assembly number as is the inside toe of buttplate. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter fully identifying this rifle with set trigger & checkered pistol grip stock, shipped Sept. 11, 1889. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Bbl retains 80-85% orig blue, somewhat thin and turning plum about mid-point with sharp edge wear and muzzle wear. Receiver & lever retain most of their orig case colors, faded & turning silver. Stock has a couple of tiny hairlines, back of top tang, otherwise wood is sound and retains about all of a fine, professionally restored finish with freshened checkering. Mechanics are crisp, strong bright bore with some light pitting just in front of chamber. 4-30600 JR279 (22,500-32,500)

FINE WINCHESTER HIGH WALL SPORTING RIFLE. Cal. 25 WCF (25-20). SN 41287. Fine, light sporting rifle with 28” No. 1 weight oct to rnd bbl, Beaches gold washed, combination front sight, semi-buckhorn rear sight and a Lyman loop, s-code tang sight. Mounted with uncheckered, straight grain, American walnut with black insert, semi-schnable tipped forearm & straight stock with crescent buttplate. This rifle is somewhat unusual in that it was made in 1889 but undoubtedly delivered at a later date as the cartridge was reportedly not developed until the early 1890’s. CONDITION: Extremely fine, near new. Retains virtually all of its wonderful, orig factory finish to both metal & wood with bright blue on the bbl & brilliant case colors on receiver. Lever retains most of its orig case colors, brilliant on sides, fading on outer edge. Buttplate retains 65-70% faded case colors, mixed with light surface rust. Wood is sound with a couple of small scratches on buttstock and light handling & storage marks. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. This is a little-used high wall in a hard to find caliber. 4-30395 JR306 (4,500-7,500)

RARE WINCHESTER MODEL 1885 SINGLE SHOT RIFLE. Cal. 38 WCF. SN 76158. 28” oct No. 3 bbl. An additional number, 142, has been stamped on bottom of bbl ahead of forearm and on tail of lower tang. Factory letter verifies current configuration of this gun. CONDITION: Excellent overall. 95% blue on bbl with minor dents and scratches, worn on sharp edges. Brilliant casehardening colors on action. Stock retains about 95% of the varnish with minor dents and scratches. Bore is bright with light scattered pitting. Mechanically fine. 4-30798 FS265 (5,000-6,000)

SCARCE WINCHESTER MODEL 1885 HIGH WALL RIFLE. Cal. 38 EX. SN 65348. Scarce caliber in this fine single shot rifle. It has 30” No. 3 weight rnd bbl with ivory bead combination front sight, 3-leaf platinum line, carbine express, rear sight and a Lyman loop tang sight. Mounted with straight grain, uncheckered, American walnut with black insert, semi-schnable tip forearm and straight stock with crescent buttplate. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Bbl retains 96-97% dull orig blue with only slight muzzle edge wear. Receiver retains 85-90% orig case colors, somewhat faded on sides and thin over top & bottom. Wood is sound with light handling & use nicks & scratches with the forearm retaining 60-70% orig varnish and buttstock about 95% orig varnish. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore with some fine orange peel pitting just in front of chamber. 4-30396 JR309 (4,500-6,500)

*WINCHESTER MODEL 1885 SINGLE SHOT RIFLE. Cal. 25-20ss. SN 101298. 28” oct number 3 bbl. This special order rifle was shipped as it is currently configured, March 3, 1906, with a close coupled dbl set trigger, graduated peep sight, Lyman #17 target front sight, Lyman spirit level in rear bbl seat and large Swiss buttplate. This is a very rare set of specifications. Stock is 4-3/4” high at buttplate instead of the normal 4-3/16”. CONDITION: Very good to fine with 80% thinning blue overall. 60% casehardening, all mixed with widely scattered specks of rust. Wood has minor dents and scratches. Buttplate retains almost all of its orig nickel plating. Mechanically fine. Bore is very dark. 4-30797 FS264 (5,000-6,000)

WINCHESTER MODEL 1885 LOW WALL RIFLE. Cal. 22 WRF. SN 85453. Standard grade rifle with 26” No. 1 weight oct to rnd bbl, small tube front sight, slot blank in rear seat and an unusual musket style tang sight with exposed tension spring. Mounted with very nicely figured, slab sawed, uncheckered, American walnut with black insert, semi-schnable tipped forearm and straight stock with crescent buttplate. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Bbl retains 25-30% thin, orig blue with the middle 1/3 a silver/brown patina. Receiver retains 75-80% thinning orig blue with some flaking to medium patina. Wood is sound and retains most of an old refinish. Good mechanics, bright shiny bore with a few spots of light pitting just in front of chamber. This is a fairly scarce caliber in this rifle. 4-30397 JR307 (1,500-2,000)

SCARCE MODEL 1897 DOUBLE W WINCHESTER CARTRIDGE BOARD. This desirable and colorful cartridge board features an A B Frost vignette in the center depicting two bear hunters with a dead bear and Winchester rifles. On the right, a bull moose head and on the right a flying drake mallard. A fine board with exposed image with 226 items including rimfire & centerfire handgun & rifle cartridges, brass shotshells, paper shotshells, three window shotshells, primer & cap boxes and bullets. Face of board has the Winchester Reeating Arms Co. logo in red with advertising around the board. Mounted in a still intact and gold lined, oak frame. Orig backing paper has orig. label which states: “PRESENTED WITH COMPLIMENTS / OF THE / WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. / PLEASE HANG IN A PROMINENT PLACE”. SIZE: 63” wide x 46” high (incl. frame, 49” wide x 31-3/4” high (image only). CONDITION: Some fading but color generally strong. Scattered abrasions and fly specks with a few spots of discoloration particularly on the vignette. All cartridges are present. A classic Winchester ad and a great focal point for any Winchester collection. 4-30234 (17,500-27,500)

WINCHESTER ADVERTISING PRINT BY H.R. POORE. Famous 1925 print commissioned by Winchester of four large hounds, reportedly bear dogs, owned by some of the Winchester family. Exposed image measures 34-5/8” x 25-1/16”, untrimmed and is the orig size. It has artist’s signature & “PHILADELPHIA” in lower left corner. Mounted in an orig, undecorated, oak frame, 42-1/2” x 33”. CONDITION: Print has two small scratches on front leg of left dog that does not really affect overall image. Colors are orig, bright & strong. Frame is fine with some slight shrinkage in corners. 4-58364 (2,000-3,000)

LOT OF FOUR WINCHESTER WESTERN PRINTS. 1) 45” x 31-1/2” with hunter and flying pheasant. 2) 43” x 29-3/8” running rabbit 3) 43” x 29-1/4” running buck 4) 45-3/4” x 31” squirrel in tree. All dated 1955 and mounted on canvas. CONDITION: Like new. 4-30247 FS146 (300-600)

VERY RARE SHARPS MODEL 1874 GERMAN PATTERN/SCHUTZEN RIFLE. Cal. 40. 1-1/16 (40-50 Bottleneck). SN 162203. There are only 69 of these rare rifles made at Bridgeport, July 1877 to Oct 1878. They were all made with 30” oct bbl & heavy sporting stock with cheek piece and sporting or Schutzen buttplate. They are listed with globe front sight, Lawrence rear sight and a sporting tang base with mid range vernier stem & double set triggers. This information is detailed on page 233 of Sharps Firearms, Sellers. This rifle matches the above description precisely with its shallow, shadow cheek piece & nickeled brass Schutzen buttplate. The top of the bbl has standard “Old Reliable” & Bridgeport markings. Mounted with straight grain, uncheckered American walnut which is unusual in that most of the known German pattern Sharps have checkered wood. The forearm has a threaded palm rest socket above the rear screw & there is another one near the root of the lever. The right side of the butt stock has a 1-3/4” long elliptical silver plate inlaid and screwed into the wood & is engraved “John Zillmann”. Accompanied by a 2-page letter dated April 25, 1965, on Bill Peace Co. letterhead of East Bernard, Texas discussing these rifles. Also accompanying is a photocopy of page 226 of the Bridgeport Production Record for March 13, 1878 which lists this rifle. Virtually the entire production of these rifles, which were designed by Charles E. Overbaugh for the New York Central Schutzen Corps, and all but three were purchased by the club president, C. F. Gennerich for club members. Mr. Overbaugh was the financial underwriter for the purchase. Additionally accompanied by a period chocolate brown, Moroccan leather, soft, full length case with lockable flap & strap. It also has a carrying strap. Flap has a small metal oval engraved “H. Geusgen”. CONDITION: Fine, all matching except the tang sight & the buttplate which are not numbered. The bbl is a smooth, even dark brown patina with some fine, light surface rust. The receiver retains case colors in the most sheltered areas being mostly a brown patina with light rust on the left side. The lockplate retains about 40% faded case colors and the hammer having traces of the case colors with the balance a mottled, silver/brown patina. The tang sight is a dark brown patina. The stock has a repaired crack at the heel otherwise the wood is sound and retains about 85% strong original varnish with some damage on the edge of the cheek piece and oil staining around the buttplate & receiver areas. Mechanics are fine, bright & shiny bore. Case is soft & supple with some dryness & folds and retains about 75% orig finish. 4-31065 JR549 (6,000-10,000)

SHARPS MODEL 1874 SPORTING RIFLE. Cal. 40-50 Sharps Bottleneck. SN 155022. Beautiful sporting rifle with 32″ oct bbl, Sharps front sight with altered blade and a standard Lawrence Patent ladder rear sight with a sporting rifle tang sight with windage bar. Bbl has std Hartford markings. Mounted with uncheckered, nicely figured, American walnut with pewter tipped rnd forearm and straight stock with carbine or musket style steel buttplate. Receiver has usual markings on left side. Lockplate is unmarked. CONDITION: Extremely fine, all matching including stock, forearm & buttplate. Bbl retains most of its orig factory blue with only minor muzzle edge wear and some miniscule nicks on sharp edges. Receiver, lockplate & lever retain most of their orig factory case colors, brilliant in sheltered areas, moderately faded elsewhere. Wood is sound and retains most of a beautiful finish. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore with some slight frosting just in front of chamber. Baldwin Collection 4-30009 JR7 (15,000-25,000)

SHARPS MODEL 1874 SPORTING RIFLE. Cal. 44-2-5/8” SN 155254 30” part oct bbl. Walnut stock. Pewter forearm tip. Dbl set triggers. Standard, one-line Hartford address on bbl with “CALIBRE 44” at rear and “SHARPS RIFLE CO / PAT APR.6.1869” on left side of receiver. CONDITION: Very good, with 60% blue on bbl with surface rust and light-to-moderate pitting on bottom. Casehardening is mostly silvered out with traces of color on left side of receiver and on lockplate in protected areas. Lever , trigger plate and buttplate have silvered out and turned dark. Wood has normal handling marks with hairline cracks at buttplate. Mechanically fine. Bore is bright with light-to-moderate pitting near chamber. 4-30631 FS33 (7,000-12,000)

FINE SHARPS BORCHARDT 2-BAND RIFLE WITH J.P. LOWER ASSOCIATION. Cal. 45-70. SN 8309. Fine, military style rifle with 32-1/8” tapered rnd bbl, square base front sight/bayonet lug with 1,100 yard ladder, military style rear sight. Top of bbl has the company name & Bridgeport address, along with “OLD RELIABLE” in script. Left side of receiver has the usual markings. Mounted with uncheckered, straight grain, American walnut with full length forearm and two bands with the upper band having a sling swivel with a corresponding swivel on front of receiver. It has a knurled head ramrod in the channel on bottom of the forestock. It has straight stock with Sharps coarse checkered, steel buttplate. Left side of butt, by the buttplate, has the small rnd cartouche of the J.P. Lower Co. of Colorado. This is one of approx. 6,900 in this style Borchardt rifle produced in period 1878-1881, many of which were sold overseas. CONDITION: Very fine to extremely fine. Bbl & receiver retain most of their strong, orig blue, slightly thinned over the lower forearm area. Wood is sound with a couple of gouges on buttstock and usual handling & storage nicks & scratches and retains most of its orig factory finish. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore with some scattered fine pitting just in front of the chamber. 4-30398 JR308 (5,000-8,000)

FINE REMINGTON HEPBURN SINGLE SHOT RIFLE. Cal. 38/55. SN 10006. 30” oct bbl. Walnut stock. Wind gauge front sight. Rear bbl sight has been removed. Lyman peep sight has replaced the vernier tang sight. Standard Remington markings on top of bbl with “HEPBURNS PAT / OCT. 7TH 1879”. Also equipped with rear double set triggers. Notch has been filed in bottom of receiver. CONDITION: 95% dull blue on bbl, worn on edges and at rear sight slot. Brilliant casehardening colors on the action, silvering out on triggerguard bow. There is a bruise in the center of the comb of the stock, otherwise excellent. Bore is bright with light pitting at front of chamber. 4-30735 FS134 (3,500-5,000)

DELUXE ENGRAVED WESTLEY RICHARDS MARTINI SINGLE SHOT RIFLE. Cal. 577/450. SN 7508. Beautiful deluxe rifle with 30” rnd bbl, with full flat top, matted rib, ramp front sight, and the very rare, 7-leaf platinum-line rear sight graduated to 1,200 yards. Rib has maker’s name & address. Mounted with very nicely figured, streaky, checkered French walnut with horn insert schnable tip forearm & horn insert pistol grip stock, 14-1/8” over a smooth steel buttplate with trap. Receiver is very nicely & tastefully engraved with light arabesque patterns and raised, gold inlays of a rider on a camel in front of the pyramids of Giza on left side with the three pyramids and a Sphinx in raised gold on right side. Left side also has the maker’s name & address in flush gold & right side has “Martini Patent” in flush gold. Bottom left edge of receiver has serial number in flush gold and it is also on left side of bbl with a gold band at chamber end. Lever & trigger bow are engraved to match. Accompanied by a box containing 9-rds of Kynoch ammunition with patched bullets. CONDITION: Very fine. Metal retains most of its strong, orig finish with some thinning on left side of chamber area of bbl. Lever & breechblock retain most of their strong case colors, slightly faded. Wood is sound and retains most of a beautiful, professionally restored finish with freshened checkering. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. 4-30648 JR280 (3,500-5,000)

MARLIN BALLARD NO 6-1/2 OFFHAND MID-RANGE RIFLE. Cal. Appears to be 40-65 Everlasting. SN 3344. Fine semi-Schutzen style target/hunting rifle with 30” oct to rnd mid-weight bbl, globe front sight, no provision for a rear sight, with a thick base vernier tang sight with 2-3/4” staff. Mounted with very nicely figured, checkered, American walnut with rnd forearm that has a horn tip and straight stock with cheekpiece and straight comb with nickeled brass, heavy Schutzen-style buttplate. CONDITION: Very fine, as completely & professionally restored. Retains virtually all of this fine custom finish to both metal & wood with bright blue on bbl and strong bright case colors, slightly faded on left side. Wood is sound with freshened checkering. Mechanics are fine, very bright shiny bore. 4-30054 JR31 (3,000-6,000)

BALLARD SPORTING RIFLE. Cal. 44 RF/44 Perc. SN 18331. Standard rifle with 28” oct bbl, globe front sight and standard Ballard ladder rear sight. Mounted with nicely figured, shell grain, uncheckered American walnut with straight stock & crescent steel buttplate. Receiver has Merrimack Arms marking. Top flat is marked “NO 44”. Top rear of receiver has been lightly filed in 1” x 1/2” area, no apparent reason. Hammer is patented dual ignition for both rimfire & percussion. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Bbl retains about 95% slightly thinned orig blue with a few scattered spots of light rust. Receiver retains 60-70% faded case colors with balance turned silver and a few spots of light rust. Stock has a crack in wrist and forearm is missing a sliver on left front edge with a small crack on right edge, otherwise wood is sound and retains about 90% strong orig varnish with usual handling & use marks. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore with some light pitting in front of chamber area. 4-30042 JR29 (2,000-3,000)

BALLARD SPORTING RIFLE. Cal. 38 RF/38 Perc. SN 18967. Small sporting rifle with 24” oct bbl, brass blade front sight and a broken 2-position rear sight. Receiver has Merrimack Arms markings with two open tang sight screw holes in top of wrist. Mounted with nicely figured, uncheckered, straight grain, American walnut with straight stock & crescent steel buttplate. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl retains about 90% dull orig blue. Receiver is silvered case colors with traces of case colors inside lever. Stock has a couple of hairlines in wrist and forearm is missing a sliver on each side at front end, otherwise wood is sound and retains about 95% orig varnish with usual handling & use marks and some heat crazing on right side of buttstock. Mechanics are fine, strong dark bore. 4-30055 JR30 (1,500-2,500)

ALTERED BALLARD MILITARY RIFLE. Cal. 44. SN 15575. Very late production Ball & Williams Ballard with 30″ oct bbl, std open sights with 500 yard 2-position rear sight. Mounted with orig military buttstock and a replacement extended forearm. Breech end of bbl has been permanently converted to percussion with the 2-position hammer nose altered for percussion only. CONDITION: Good. Bbl retains about 65-75% orig blue, thin over chamber area with spots turning plum & a few scattered pinpoints of pitting. Receiver is mostly silver metal color with a few traces of orig blue and scattered moderate pitting on right side. Buttstock is sound with swivel having been cut from base and the screws missing, otherwise retains a hand worn patina. Forearm retains a smooth patina. Trigger return spring is either broken or missing, otherwise mechanics are fine, brilliant shiny bore. 4-30415 JR8 (1,000-1,500)

HOWARD THUNDERBOLT RIFLE. SN 745C. Cal. 44 Rimfire. Bbl length: 24-1/2”. Marked “MANUF’D. FOR-HOWARD-BROS.-BY-WHITNEY-ARMS-CO.-WHITNEYVILLE-CONN.” on the right side of the bbl. “C. HOWARD PATENTED.SEPT. 26 &OCT 10.1865-OCT. 28 1862” on the left. Rear sight has a folding leaf but no slide. Dovetailed front sight is a solid block. CONDITION: Gray/brown patina with light rust, pitting, and signs of cleaning. Stock is dented and scratched but retains about 1/2 of the varnish. Mechanically good. 8-76195 (500-1,000)

RARE DAISY FIRST MODEL 4TH VARIATION AIR RIFLE. Cal. About 180. NSN. Tiny, early Daisy, all brass construction with pin front sight and cast iron cocking lever marked “DAISY PAT AUG 1889 PLYMOUTH MICH”. It has reinforced frame with skeleton wire stock. Only a few of these first model air rifles were ever produced and very few survive today. CONDITION: About good. Orig nickel plating remains under cocking lever on the main body, otherwise the body & bbl are a smooth, medium, brass patina. Iron stock is heavily pitted and all of the iron is a dark brown patina. Lever is loose but will cock and fire. 4-30796 JR491 (1,500-3,000)

STEVENS POCKET RIFLE. Cal. 22. SN 17545. 15” part oct bbl. Number matches on stock and stock fitting on base of butt. CONDITION: Bbl retains most of dull reblued finish. Frame, triggerguard and stock have about 90% of nickel plating remaining. Tang sight on grip is missing. Mechanically good. Bore is poor. 4-30412 FS114 (500-1,000)

STEVENS FIRST MODEL POCKET RIFLE. Cal. 22. SN 7438. 15” part oct bbl. Butt number matches but stock number is 29129. Sliding adjustable rear sight and globe front sight. CONDITION: Traces of orig blue on bbl mixed with surface rust and pitting. 75% nickel on frame and stock. Minor marks on rosewood grips. Mechanically good. Bore is poor. 4-30413 FS115 (500-1,000)

LOT OF TWO AMERICAN CARTRIDGE FIREARMS. 1) Stevens Hunter’s Pet. Cal. 32 RF. SN 4556. Fine tip-up pistol carbine with 20” tapered oct bbl, 2-level globe front sight & tiny ladder rear sight. It has nickeled iron frame with 2-pc walnut grips and a nickeled iron skeleton stock with serial number 2396. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Bbl retains 85-90% strong orig blue turning to plum on bottom just in front of frame. Frame retains 65-70% orig nickel with the loss areas dark patina. Hammer retains 75-80% bright blue. Grips are sound and retain 40-50% orig varnish. Stock retains about 70% orig nickel. Mechanics are fine, strong dark bore with a ring about 3” in front of chamber. 2) Hopkins & Allen Model 822 Sgl Shot Rifle. Cal. 22. NSN. Falling Block boy’s rifle similar to a Stevens Favorite with 21-3/8” rnd bbl, fixed sights, slab sawed walnut stock & forearm with hard rubber buttplate. CONDITION: Poor to fair. Bbl retains remnants of old greenish paint and receiver traces of case colors being mostly a dark brown patina. Takedown screw is a replacement and frame pins are peened. Stock has cracks & repairs through wrist with broken buttplate & retains an old refinish. Mechanics are fine, worn dark bore. 4-30414, 4-30416 JR71 (800-1,200)

REMINGTON NUMBER 2 ROLLING BLOCK SPORTING RIFLE. Cal. 22. SN 30041. 26” oct bbl. Standard 1-line marking on top of bbl. CONDITION: Mostly brown patina with light surface rust and pitting overall. Wood has minor dents and scratches. Bore is fair with light pitting. Mechanically good. 4-31177 FS213 (250-350)

*WINCHESTER MODEL 1901 LEVER ACTION SHOTGUN. Cal. 10 ga. SN 74231. Standard grade shotgun with 32″ rnd, full choke, steel bbl, 2-7/8″ chamber, usual markings on bbl & receiver. Mounted with nicely figured, uncheckered American walnut, with semi-pistol grip stock & checkered steel buttplate. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl & magazine tube retain 30-40% orig blue with balance a light patina with a few scattered spots of pitting. Receiver retains 50-60% thin orig blue, stronger on left side with some scattered pitting on right side. Wood is sound & retains most of an old refinish. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bore. 4-30162 JR11 (800-1,200)

WINCHESTER MODEL 1887 LEVER ACTION SHOTGUN. Cal. 12 ga. SN 12076. Standard grade shotgun with 30” steel bbl choked MOD with sgl bead and half magazine. Mounted with very nicely figured, uncheckered, American walnut with bbl side panels and semi-pistol grip, rnd knob stock & checkered steel buttplate. CONDITION: Good. No orig finish remains with metal being a smooth medium silver/brown patina with some wrench marks over chamber area. Wood is sound showing heavy wear with usual handling & use marks. Mechanics are fine, worn bore with moderate pitting. 4-30224 JR224 (500-1,000)

*WINCHESTER MODEL 1901 LEVER ACTION SHOTGUN. Cal. 10 ga. SN 67692. Standard grade shotgun with 30” rnd steel bbl, sgl bead, marked “FULL” with half magazine. Mounted with slab sawed, uncheckered, American walnut with bbl side panels and semi-pistol grip, rnd knob stock and a checkered steel buttplate. Left side of receiver has the “WRACO” logo. CONDITION: Good. Traces of orig finish remain in the most sheltered areas, being mostly an even, smooth, brown patina with scattered spots of light surface rust. Action screws are all fine. Wood is sound showing heavy wear with minor nicks & scratches. Mechanics are fine, worn bore with moderate pitting. 4-30223 JR223 (500-1,000)

*WINCHESTER MODEL 1901 LEVER ACTION SHOTGUN. Cal. 10 ga. SN 76163. Standard grade shotgun with 32” steel bbl, sgl bead & half magazine. Mounted with nicely figured, straight grain, uncheckered American walnut with bbl side panels & semi-pistol grip rnd knob stock with checkered steel buttplate. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Bbl retains a smooth blue/brown patina with a couple of small dings. Magazine tube retains about 50% orig blue with balance a silver patina. Receiver retains about 85% strong orig blue. Wood is sound with usual nicks, dings & scratches with some battering around the toe and overall retains about 85% orig finish on buttstock while bbl side panels are a smooth hand worn patina. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore with some slight orange peel pitting. 4-30225 JR225 (500-1,000)

WORLD’S FINEST COLT PINCH FRAME SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER IN PRIVATE HANDS TODAY. Cal. 45 Colt. SN 163. Colt first began producing the “Pinch Frame” version in anticipation of an army contract,but when the army refused the pinch frame version and demanded a different version, Colt stopped production. Thus, less than 200 of these were evr produced. Not only is this the finest pinch frame in private hands, it is also the highest number known. It has 7-1/2” bbl with German silver front sight and 1-pc walnut grip. Bbl has the 1-line script address with serifs at each end and has the first type ejector rod housing without slot at the end and has bull’s eye ejector rod head. Serial number on bbl is completely visible outside of the ejector rod housing. It has the orig base pin with dimples at each end and has the caliber marking on left shoulder of triggerguard. That stamping is a little muddled but upon close examination one can see where it was originally stamped upside down and then over-stamped correctly right side up. Frame on this revolver has the early 2-line patent dates and was never finished and is still in the white. Accompanied by a Colt Factory letter identifying this revolver with blue finish, bbl length & stocks not listed, shipped to Hartley & Graham, July 21, 1880 in a shipment of fifty same type guns. Under remarks section it notes that at the time of shipment the serial numbers had reached into the 40,000’s but that this shipment also contained five other 3-digit numbers including number “121”. Since some of these Colts were made nearly 7 years earlier, Colt was obviously cleaning out a closet of old stock. Also accompanied by an R.L. Wilson letter wherein he gives a little background on this revolver. Apparently in about 1963 Joseph Hogan, President & Founder of PYE & Hogan Mfg. of Old Saybrook, CT purchased this revolver along with other firearms & swords from a gentleman suffering through a divorce settlement. It wasn’t until 1988 that the revolver was brought to Mr. Wilson for examination. Mr. Wilson states that the revolver, in his opinion, is completely original in all respects and that it is “the highest serial numbered, pinched frame, single action Army Colt currently known to collectors”. He goes on to state that “it ranks amongst the best specimens known”. Additional documenting authenticity will be supplied to the buyer. Also accompanied by a 1950’s, black leatherette covered, maroon velvet lined case, French fitted in bottom for revolver with a cartridge block. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching including cyl & grip. Bbl retains 50-60% thin orig blue, stronger in sheltered areas, especially toward muzzle end and under ejector rod housing. Frame has numerous small nicks & scratches with some fine pitting in various spots while the grip frame retains about 80% thin orig blue, strong in sheltered areas. Cyl is mostly a mottled blue/gray patina on outer diameter with some blue in flutes. Hammer retains 40-50% orig case colors, strong in sheltered areas. Hammer screw & the four bottom grip frame screws have machine marks and appear not to have been finished. Grip is sound with some minor chipping at right heel and at edges with a gouge or two and retains 75-80% varnish finish. Will not hold in safety notch, otherwise mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. Markings on the gun are crisp and strong and the one-line address on the bbl is superb as it should be. At this point in history the address dye had only been struck on the 162 previous revolvers. Thus these are deep, consistent and strong as you would expect. Case is extremely fine. 4-30810 (300,000-400,000)

FACTORY ENGRAVED & PAWNEE BILL INSCRIBED COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. Cal. 45 Colt. SN 88165. Nickel finish with 5-1/2” bbl and fantastic mother-of-pearl 2-pc grips with deep relief ox head carving on right side with red stones in the eyes with the left stone missing. Each grip, in the area where a medallion would be, is inlaid with an authentic American one dollar gold piece. Backstrap is engraved in period script “Gordon W. Lillie, Pawnee, O.T.” This, of course, is the inscription of the famous Wild West showman, Pawnee Bill. It is engraved by Cuno Helfrecht with full coverage on the frame consisting of Helfrecht’s trademark sunbursts & dots on recoil shield & loading gate with his starbursts on side of the base pin housing. It has wavy line and dot patterns on top strap and in the ejector rod housing gullet, all with a fine punch dot background. Mr. Lillie was born in 1860 in Illinois and followed his dreams of the western frontier to Oklahoma Indian Territory in 1875 where he was a trapper, hunter and in 1879 became a teacher to the local Pawnee Indians. In 1883 he joined Buffalo Bill’s Wild West with his band of Pawnee Indians as an interpreter and performer. He stayed & performed with Buffalo Bill all around the United States until 1888 when he formed his own Pawnee Bill’s Wild West Show. He continued with his own show for twenty years and in 1908 merged with Buffalo Bill’s Wild West. The show closed in Denver in 1913 and apparently Mr. Lillie retired to his ranch in Pawnee, Oklahoma with his wife, May, and died there in 1942. His ranch is now a National Historical site. Accompanied by a Colt Factory letter identifying this revolver with 5-1/2” bbl, blue finish, factory engraved with type of stocks not listed, as having been shipped March 13, 1883 to Simmons Hardware Co., St. Louis, Missouri in a shipment of five same type guns. Also accompanied by a notarized statement dated 8 May 1953 from Mrs. Amelia Lillie Hoag, sister of Gordon W. Lillie, wherein she states that this revolver is one of a pair purchased at the same time in Omaha, Nebraska. She states that it was given to her husband by her brother in 1914. This would correspond with Major Lillie having left show business in 1913. Additionally accompanying is another notarized statement dated 8 May 1995 from Ms. Joseph Almonetto wherein she states that this revolver was purchased by Mr. Joseph Almonetto in 1953. Additionally accompanied by an authentic, autographed cabinet photo of Pawnee Bill signed “GW Lillie / ‘Pawnee Bill’”. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Overall retains about all of an old renickeled finish which removed the bbl address and softened the engraving. The grips are extremely fine with brilliant fire & colors with no apparent damages. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with fine pitting. 4-30626 JR328 (60,000-100,000)

*SPECTACULAR FACTORY ENGRAVED COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. Cal. 41 Colt. SN 187737. Very unusual & rare single action having been shipped in 1899 and returned to the factory for engraving at a later date during the tenure of Wilbur Glahn, who was the Colt Factory engraver 1919-1950. Engraving patterns on this revolver are nearly identical to those found on SAA serial number “350804” pictured on p. 301 of The Book of Colt Engraving, 1st edition, Wilson. Another nearly identical revolver is serial number “251875”, also in 41 caliber, appearing on p. 560 of The Colt Engraving Book, Volume Two, Wilson. This beautiful revolver has nickel finish with 5-1/2” bbl, 1-line address with 2-line patent dates and rampant Colt in a circle on left side of frame. Mounted with beautiful 2-pc deep relief carved, ox head pearl grips with carving on left side. The steer head has red jeweled eyes. The engraving consists of Glahn’s trademark scrolls with flower blossoms in the center and his V-shaped patterns on recoil shield, loading gate & top of backstrap. Also his extension of engraving patterns over the shoulders of the triggerguard are further indicative of Glahn engraving, as he is the only factory engraver known to have used this feature. There is a small ampersand on right rear web of triggerguard indicating factory re-work. The re-work number “736N” is stamped on left side of the front & backstraps, under grip, around face of cyl, bottom of bbl, under ejector rod housing & inside ejector rod housing. Frame gauges full dimension indicating that it was probably still near new when it was returned for engraving. Accompanied by a Colt Factory letter identifying this revolver with 4-3/4” bbl, nickel finish & hard rubber grips, shipped to Wyeth Hardware Co., St. Joseph, MO, July 27, 1899 in a shipment of five same type guns. Also accompanied by an R.L. Wilson letter completely authenticating this revolver and stating that he is only aware of one other such revolver having been returned to the factory for upgrade embellishment. He states that such revolvers are “the most rare of all Colt engraved arms”. Also accompanied by an extremely rare Hartley & Graham, maroon leather covered, presentation casing. Case has hinged lid & measures 14-3/4” x 6” x 2” with gold embossed decorated border on lid and gold lines around top & bottom edges with light gold embossing around the keyhole escutcheon. Interior is lined in red velvet. A very similar box appears in one of R.L. Wilson’s books on Colt firearms. An identical casing was sold as Lot #4219 in the October 6, 2005 James D. Julia Firearms Auction. CONDITION: Very fine plus, all matching. Overall retains virtually all of its fine factory nickel finish, probably unfired since return from the factory. Engraving is crisp & sharp with only slightly dulled nickel from having been repeatedly handled. Grips are sound with two tiny chips on left toe and another on right toe and have beautiful color with great fire. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. 4-30625 JR296 (25,000-35,000)

*VERY RARE FACTORY ENGRAVED COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. Cal. 32 WCF (32-20). SN 322631. Spectacular silver & gold, Cuno Helfrecht engraved single action with 4-3/4” bbl, 2-line address with caliber in a ribbon on left side. Left side of frame has 2-line patent dates and the rampant Colt in a circle. Mounted with deep relief ox head pearl grips with left & right side, deep gold, rampant Colt medallions. Revolver is engraved in Style #2 patterns by Mr. Helfrecht who was a Colt Factory engraver 1871-1921. It has his trademark fan patterns on the left recoil shield, loading gate & top of backstrap with balance of the frame having intertwined, foliate arabesque patterns. Top strap has beautiful feather patterns with arabesque patterns around bbl address almost to the front sight. Sides of bbl have full length arabesque patterns, all with fine punch dot background. Cyl has arabesque patterns on lands between the flutes with a sunburst & dot pattern at rear of each flute with a scallop & dash border around rear edge. Frame & grip frame are silver plated, while the cyl, ejector rod housing, hammer, trigger & base pin are gold washed Right rear side of the triggerguard web has a small 6-point star indicating factory re-work. Left side of front & backstraps have the assembly number “262N” which is also found on front of cyl and inside ejector rod housing. Back of cyl & inside ejector rod housing also have the last four digits of serial number. Accompanied by a Colt Factory letter fully identifying this revolver with nickel finish, factory engraved with pearl carved steerhead motif grips and indicating sale to W.R. Spittle, address unavailable, and shipped to Belknap Hardware & Mfg. Co., Louisville, KY on March 11, 1912 in a shipment of one gun. CONDITION: As noted, very fine, all matching, except grips which are unnumbered. Frame, bbl & grip frame retain virtually all of their fine factory silver finish. Cyl & ejector rod housing retain about 50-60% gold wash. Hammer & trigger retain about 75% gold wash. Grips have a chipped right heel, otherwise they are sound with great fire & color. Will not hold at half cock, otherwise mechanics are fine, strong bright bore with fine pitting. 4-30624 JR294 (25,000-35,000)

*ENGRAVED COLT FRONTIER SIX-SHOOTER SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). SN 199579. Nickel finish with 5-1/2” bbl, standard front sight with 1-line address and roll-marked “COLT FRONTIER SIX-SHOOTER” on left side. There is a tiny “44” on bottom of bbl underneath base pin. Left side of frame has 2-line patent dates and the rampant Colt in a circle. It has 2-pc pearl grips with deep relief, carved Mexican eagle on right side. Frame, cyl, bbl, backstrap & triggerguard are engraved by L.D. Nimschke or his shop in patterns that are virtually identical to a Colt Single Action revolver, SN 132084, as pictured on p. 346, of The Colt Engraving Book Volume One, Wilson, and reprinted pulls of Nimschke’s work as found on p. 72 of L.D. Nimschke Firearms Engraver, Wilson. CONDITION: Very fine. Overall retains about 90% strong, orig nickel with slight losses at muzzle, cyl and backstrap. Screws retain about 80% of their bright niter blue. Grips have a chipped left toe and some very minor chipping on bottom right inside edge and have great fire & color showing light wear. Will not hold at half cock, otherwise mechanics are fine. Strong bright bore with scattered fine pitting. 4-30576 JR373 (5,000-10,000)

ENGRAVED RIMFIRE COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. Cal. 44 RF Henry. SN 1458. One of only about 1,800 of these revolvers, made in period 1875-1880. It has nickel finish, 7-1/2” bbl, 1-line block letter address with 3-line patent dates on left side of frame and 1-pc ivory grip with deep relief carved Mexican eagle holding a snake on right side. It is engraved by L.D. Nimschke with foliate arabesque patterns on frame & sides of bbl with Nimschke’s trademark fan at top of backstrap. There are arabesque patterns on top of bbl with a wavy line & star engraving patterns on top strap. The backstrap, butt strap & triggerguard have light arabesque patterns. This revolver is virtually identical to another rimfire revolver from the Buddy Hackett Collection. Accompanied by a Colt Factory letter identifying this revolver with blue finish & wood grips shipped to J.P. Moores Sons, New York, NY, Oct. 1, 1878 in a shipment of eight same-type guns. It is well known that Moores was a major customer for the Nimschke Engraving Shop, leaving little doubt that this revolver was engraved before it was sold. Given its current configuration it undoubtedly saw service in Mexico. CONDITION: Very good to fine, all matching except cyl which is numbered “149”. Overall retains about 30% nickel finish with balance a gray metal color with some very fine pitting, particularly on sides of bbl and front sides of frame. Grip has a couple of cracks along back edge with a minor chipped toe and numerous age lines and retains a beautiful mellow patina. Base pin is a replacement. Will not hold at half cock or safety notch, otherwise mechanics are fine, strong bright bore. 4-30627 JR295 (20,000-30,000)

ENGRAVED COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. Cal. 45. SN 23871. Early single action with bbl cut to 4-3/4”, replaced front sight with 1-pc ivory grip. It has early style engraving which consists of about 60% coverage foliate arabesque patterns with feather patterns on top strap and ejector rod housing. Top of backstrap has a foliate fan with arabesque patterns down backstrap, on buttstrap and triggerguard. It has a third type ejector rod housing with stud in bbl. Accompanied by a Heiser #907 single loop holster with large vignette of a steer head. It has an open toe that appears to have been cut from a longer holster. CONDITION: Fair to good, all matching including bbl & cyl. Overall retains a cleaned gray patina with softened engraving. Grip is very worn with myriad age lines and retains a golden yellow patina. Base pin is a replacement and base pin screw has been replaced with a much larger set screw. Hammer screw appears to be a replacement. Hammer will not hold in safety notch or half cock, otherwise mechanics are fine. Very worn, dark bore. Holster is somewhat dry & crackled, shows moderate wear and soil with some losses around front of top edge and correspondingly on the skirt. 4-30878 (7,500-8,500)

RARE COLT FLAT TOP TARGET SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. Cal. 44 S&W (44 Russian). SN 158905. Beautiful target sgl action, all blue finish with 7-1/2” bbl, block letter Hartford address with caliber on left side. It has a German silver target front sight in a rectangular base with a dovetail target rear sight on top strap. Frame has 2-line patent dates with rampant Colt in a circle and is fitted with rampant Colt hard rubber grips numbered to this revolver. Only about a total of 925 of these rare revolvers were made in period 1888-1896 with a few in later years and only 51 were made in this caliber, making it one of the more rare Colts. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Overall retains 65-70% strong, orig, bright, glossy blue with light muzzle wear and some flaking to medium patina on cyl. Front & backstraps are a plum brown patina. Frame retains strong blue on sides, thinning & turning brown on the recoil shield & loading gate. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore with some light frosting just forward of the forcing cone. Grips are fine showing light to moderate wear, turning slightly chocolate. A good, honest, flat top target, worthy of any collection. 4-30719 JR427 (15,000-20,000)

EXTREMELY RARE FIRST RUN COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY RIMFIRE REVOLVER. Cal. 44 RF Henry. SN 4. Nickel finish with 7-1/2” bbl with conventional rifling as is usually found on the rimfire revolver, slightly thinned front sight with script address with serifs at each end. The orig rimfire frame has the early 2-line patent dates. It has 1st type ejector rod housing with bull’s eye ejector rod head and 1-pc walnut grip. The frame, in the hammer slot & back of cyl, have a tiny “C”. This is one of the approximate 1,800 rimfire 44’s built in period 1875-1880 and certainly one of the first of those built. CONDITION: Fine to very fine, all matching except grips which are unnumbered and may be very old replacements. They fit very well. Overall retains virtually all of its fine, restored, nickel finish turned slightly milky. Grip is fine with minor nicks & scratches & retains about all of its fine varnish finish. Cyl pin is a modern replacement, probably when it was renickeled. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. 4-30609 JR303 (25,000-50,000)

*COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. Cal. 41 Colt. SN 287006. Blue & case colored with 5-1/2” bbl, 1-line address with caliber marking on left side. Frame has 2-line patent dates with rampant Colt in a circle. Mounted with spectacular raised carved, mother-of-pearl 2-pc grips with a wonderfully detailed Mexican eagle on right side. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains 60-65% orig blue mixed with medium patina. Ejector rod housing retains about 75% orig blue. Frame retains 65-75% orig case colors, brilliant in sheltered areas, faded elsewhere and turned silver on top strap. Cyl retains 75-80% orig blue, dull on outer diameter, brighter in flutes and on front & back faces. Grip frame retains 50-60% thin, orig blue. Grips are spectacular with great fire & color and have only a couple of minor rust chips on right front edge. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bore with scattered pitting. 4-31165 JR453 (3,000-5,000)

SPECTACULAR ENGRAVED TOMMY HAAS ETCHED PANEL FRONTIER SIX-SHOOTER COLT SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER. Cal. 44 CF (44-40). SN 87335. Nickel finish with 7-1/2” bbl, etched panel on left side, and a tiny “44” on bottom just forward of base pin. It has 3-line patent dates on left side of frame, “44 CF” on left front web of triggerguard & beautiful 1-pc ivory grip. Engraved in typical Nimschke style with about 70% coverage beautiful, foliate arabesque patterns with fine punch dot background. Cyl is engraved to match on the lands between the flutes & back of the flutes with a double incised line around back edge. There are matching patterns on each side at muzzle with a double incised line. Top strap is engraved in feather patterns & ejector rod housing with feather patterns on outside radius and a wavy line and dashes in gullet. Top of backstrap has a beautiful fan with patterns down backstrap, on buttstrap and triggerguard. Accompanied by a Colt factory letter identifying this revolver with blue finish, bbl length & stocks “not listed”, shipped March 15, 1883 to Hartley & Graham, New York, NY in a shipment of fifty same type guns. As is well known, Hartley & Graham was one of Nimschke’s major customers and commissioned many of the engraved Colts found today. Completely restored by the well-known restoration artist, the late Tommy Haas. This is one of Tommy’s finest pieces of work from his estate and would pass muster with all but the most knowledgeable collector. Restoration is phenomenal. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, appears new, all matching including bbl. Appears to be unfired retaining virtually all of its fine nickel finish with no pitting or evidence of use anywhere. Crisp mechanics, bright shiny bore. An exceptional & beautiful restored Colt. Grips are equal to revolver with sharp edges, a few age lines and a beautiful mellow, ivory color. 4-60384 (8,000-10,000)

*ENGRAVED COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40) & 44 Spcl. SN 344718. Blue & case colored with 7-1/2” bbl with tall front sight and beautiful 1-pc ivory grip. Spectacularly engraved by John Warren and signed on lower left side of bbl, with extremely well-executed, full coverage, foliate arabesque patterns on frame with feather patterns on top strap. Engraving extends 2-1/2” up bbl and 1-7/8” at the muzzle. Sides of hammer have matching patterns with the backstrap & butt strap having full coverage with matching patterns on triggerguard & ejector rod housing. The serial number is also found on right side of triggerguard & backstrap, under the grip, and there is an assembly number “123B” on left side of the triggerguard & backstrap under the grip, which number is also found on the front of the 44-40 cyl. The 44 Spcl. cyl is a modern replacement with only the rampant Colt stamped on back and no numbers. Bbl has two gold bands at each end with the bbl legend & address engraved. Top of backstrap has a raised gold wire shield with raised gold initials “MP” connected. Cylinders are matching engraved with two gold bands at rear edge, gold wire around flutes with a triangle shape at front of lands between the flutes. All in all, a special & spectacular engraved single action. CONDITION: Very fine plus. Appears to be unfired since engraving, retains all of its bright custom blue & case colored finish. Grips are extremely fine with hairlines on both bottom edges and retain a fine, mellow, ivory patina. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. Ex Murray Peterson Collection 4-30584 JR362 (5,000-10,000)

*ALVIN WHITE ENGRAVED 2ND GENERATION COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. Cal. 45 Colt. SN 45453SA. Blue & case colored with 7-1/2” bbl, tall front sight, silver plated grip frame with smooth, 2-pc ivory grips. Frame is beautifully engraved with about “C” class coverage. Left side of the backstrap and triggerguard, under the grip have the serial number and the right side of the triggerguard, under the grip, has Mr. White’s cartouche. Top of backstrap is inscribed “MP” connected. Engraving consists of Mr. White’s very well executed, foliate arabesque scrolls with punch dot background and feather patterns on top strap with diamond & dot panels on top front of frame. Accompanied by a June 1967 edition of Guns & Ammo magazine with a similarly engraved single action on cover. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Retains virtually all of its fine custom blue & subtle case colors and silver plating. Appears unfired since engraving. Grips are fine with a light ivory patina. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. Ex Murray Peterson Collection 4-30587 JR361 (5,000-10,000)

*DANNY CULLITY ENGRAVED COLT BUNTLINE SPECIAL SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER. Cal. 45 Colt. SN 24330SA. Second generation sgl action with 11-7/8” bbl, tall front sight, marked on left side “COLT BUNTLINE SPECIAL .45”. It is blue & case colored with extremely fine, well executed, foliate arabesque patterns with punch dot background on bbl, ejector rod housing, cyl, grip frame & sides of hammer. Rear edge of cyl has two inlaid gold lines and there is a sgl gold wire line around muzzle. Frame is not engraved. Serial number is found on left side of triggerguard & backstrap under the grip and right side has Mr. Cullity’s silver inlaid cartouche. It has deep relief carved, 2-pc ivory grips with blind escutcheon in right side. Accompanied by a second, unfluted cyl with matching engraving that has two gold bands at rear edge and one gold band at the front edge. CONDITION: Very fine plus, all matching except the grips which are unnumbered. Retains virtually all of its wonderful custom finish, appears to be unfired since finishing after engraving. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. Second cyl is equally new. Ex Murray Peterson Collection 4-30583 JR363 (3,000-5,000)

*ENGRAVED COLT BISLEY SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER. Cal. 38 Spcl. SN 288596. Blue & case colored with 5-1/2” modern replacement bbl & cyl. It has wonderful 2-pc ivory grips with raised, carved eagle on right side and early, deep Colt medallions, left & right, at top of grips. Bbl, cyl & grip frame are very nicely engraved by R. Marek and signed on bottom edge of ejector rod housing. Engraving consists of very well executed, foliate arabesque patterns with a 5-pointed star on right side of frame containing the initials “MP” connected. The cyl has a small 5-point silver star near rear edge, behind each flute. CONDITION: Very fine plus. Retains virtually all of a beautiful custom finish with brilliant blue & case colors. Grips are spectacular with a wonderful mellow patina. They are a little long for this frame. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore, probably unfired since engraving. Ex Murray Peterson Collection 4-30585 JR367 (3,000-5,000)

*ENGRAVED COLT BISLEY FRONTIER SIX-SHOOTER SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). SN 289719. Blue & case colored with 4-3/4” bbl, roll marked on left side with 2-line company address on top. Left side of frame has 2-line patent dates and is fitted with a very well made pair of flame grain, walnut grips with a blind escutcheon in right side. Frame has full coverage, very well executed, foliate arabesque patterns in Nimschke-style with punch dot background. Top strap and gullet of ejector rod housing have feather patterns. Cyl has full coverage, matching engraving on outer diameter with polished flutes. Bbl has engraving over most of the top with backstrap having about 50% patterns and the initials “MP” connected. Butt strap & triggerguard are engraved to match. Right lower edge of ejector rod housing is inscribed “ENGR. BY R.W. MAREK”. The engraved cyl is a modern replacement. It is accompanied by the orig cyl. CONDITION: Very fine plus. Retains virtually all of its fine custom finish and appears unfired since engraving. The blue is bright & orig type color with fine bright case colors. Grips are sound and retain about all of their custom finish. Crisp mechanics, strong bore with fine pitting. Orig cyl is a cleaned gray metal color. Ex Murray Peterson Collection 4-30586 JR364 (4,500-7,500)

COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER ENGRAVED BY WARRREN BLEDSOE. Cal. 45 Colt. SN 81489. Nickel & gold finish with 7-1/2” bbl with caliber marking on left side and 1-line address with tall front sight. Left side of frame has 3-line patent markings and “44 CF” caliber marking on left front web of triggerguard. It has faux 2-pc pearl grips. Frame & cyl have full coverage, after market, foliate arabesque pattern engraving with about 4-1/2” of engraving on both sides of the bbl and full coverage on ejector rod housing. Backstrap, butt strap & triggerguard are engraved to match. Frame, bbl & grip frame are nickel finish while the cyl, ejector rod housing, hammer & trigger are gold finish. The bbl & cyl are modern replacements. CONDITION: Very fine. Retains all of its fine custom finish with some fine pitting on triggerguard and inside loading gate. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. Ex Murray Peterson Collection 4-30582 JR360 (3,000-5,000)

*FIRST GENERATION COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). SN 343714. Blue & case colored with 4-3/4” bbl, 2-line address, roll-marked on left side “COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER”. Cyl has light engraving on the lands between flutes consisting of a cougar, a raised silver skull with a rattlesnake, the brand “W-B” and two lands with foliate arabesque patterns inlaid with silver and the sixth land with only a silver border. There are three wide silver bands at back edge. Both bbl & cyl are from a much older revolver. Fitted with solid silver grips, inscribed on left side “R.C. VAN ZANDT” and both have stamped Mexican style patterns around the edges. Serial number is on right side of front & backstraps, under grip. There is another number “341664” on left side of backstrap, under grip. Accompanied by a Colt factory letter identifying this revolver with 4-3/4” bbl in 45 Colt, blue, with type of stocks not listed, shipped Oct. 10, 1922 to A. Baldwin & Co., New Orleans, LA, in a shipment of one gun. CONDITION: Good. No orig finish remains on bbl or cyl with both showing moderate to heavy wear and retain a smooth silver metal color. Frame & hammer retain case colors in sheltered areas, being mostly a silver/gray patina. Triggerguard & backstrap are a plum/blue patina with some strong blue in sheltered areas. Grips are fine and were probably made for another revolver as they are a little bit long. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with moderate pitting. 4-60267 (3,750-5,750)

*COLT BISLEY SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER. Cal. 38 WCF (38-40). SN 211301. Blue & case colored with 4-3/4” bbl, roll marked on left side with 2-line address on top. It has 2-pc rampant Colt hard rubber grips. Accompanied by a Colt Factory letter fully identifying this revolver as having been shipped June 29, 1901, to Krakauer, Zork & Moye Co., El Paso, Texas in a shipment of seven same type guns. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl retains 88-90% glossy orig blue with the ejector rod housing retaining about 70%. Frame retains virtually all of its orig case colors, brilliant in sheltered areas, moderately faded elsewhere. Cyl retains 75-80% thin orig blue and the grip frame about 70%, mostly in sheltered areas with the front & backstraps, a blue/gray patina. Will not hold in safety notch, otherwise mechanics are fine. Very bright shiny bore. 4-30788 JR444 (3,000-5,000)

*FIRST GENERATION COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. Cal. 38 WCF (38-40). SN 208668. Blue & case colored with 4-3/4” bbl, 2-line address with caliber on left side. It has 2-line patent dates with a faint Rampant Colt on left side. It has Rampant Colt hard rubber grips with serial number “350233” scratched inside each grip. Cyl, a modern replacement, has last two digits of a serial number from another revolver. CONDITION: Fine to very fine, as completely & professionally restored. Retains most of this fine restoration with some light pitting on tip of ejector rod housing on right side of bbl and on sight with some spots of rust over caliber marking and a couple of other scattered spots on bbl & ejector rod housing. Grips are sound & show light to moderate wear. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with light to moderate pitting. 4-60269 (3,500-5,500)

*RARE COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. Cal. 357 Magnum. SN 356926. Rare pre-war 357 with blue & case colored finish, 7-1/2” bbl, slightly altered thick front sight with rampant Colt hard rubber grips. Serial number is stamped on right side of front & backstraps, under grip, and the last two digits of serial number are on back of cyl. Only a few of these 357 caliber single actions were actually made by Colt, this appears to be one of them and is authentic in every way. Accompanied by a Colt Factory letter addressed to Mr. Ronald M. Graham, fully identifying this revolver as found, type of stocks not listed. It lists shipment on Feb. 1, 1940 to Cook, Newton & Smith, Inc., New Haven, CT. Also accompanied by a letter of appraisal from James & Guns, Inc., Glendale, AZ, dated 4-30-97. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl & ejector rod housing retain 96-97% glossy orig blue with some slight edge wear and some slight thinning with a spot of touch-up at left side of muzzle. Cyl retains about 95% strong, orig blue and the frame retains most of its orig case colors, moderately faded. Hammer has bright polished sides and retains most of its dulled niter blue on back edge. Triggerguard & backstrap retain about 50% orig blue with front & backstraps a blue/brown patina with some light pitting on sides of frame, under the grips. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. 4-30633 JR293 (4,500-6,500)

COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER BY TOMMY HAAS. Cal. 41 Colt. SN 175809. Blue & case colored with 7-1/2” bbl, 2-line patent dates & rampant Colt in a circle on left side of frame. It has 2-pc rampant Colt hard rubber grips that have turned chocolate. Completely restored by the well-known restoration artist, the late Tommy Haas. CONDITION: Very fine. Retains virtually all of its fine orig style restored finish with bright blue and brilliant case colors. Grips are sound and show moderate wear. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. 4-60385 (4,000-5,000)

*EXTREMELY RARE WELLS FARGO COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. Cal. 45 Colt. SN 276297. Blue & case colored with 5-1/2” bbl, slightly altered front sight with 2-line patent dates and rampant Colt in a circle on left side of frame. It has rampant Colt hard rubber grips that are unnumbered. Bottom of buttstrap is marked “W.F. & CO.”. Accompanied by a copy of a Colt Factory letter fully identifying this revolver with factory engraving on butt as found, shipped March 22, 1906 to Wells Fargo & Co., c/o W.M. Ashton, Purchasing Agent, New York, NY, in a shipment of six same type guns. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Traces of blue remain at bbl root with traces of case colors in the most sheltered areas of the frame with overall appearance being a mottled silver/brown patina with some fine pitting on right side of frame. Muzzle edge shows moderate to heavy wear. There are three notches filed on backstrap. Grips are fine, showing light to moderate wear, turned slightly chocolate. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bore with scattered fine pitting. 4-31164 JR484 (6,000-10,000)

*RARE COLT PRESENTATION 2ND GENERATION SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. Cal. 45 Colt. SN 25036SA. Blue & case colored with 7-1/2” bbl and Rampant Colt hard rubber grips with the last three digits of serial number scratched inside each grip. Serial number appears on left side of front & backstraps under grip and the last three digits of serial number are on face of cyl. Backstrap has factory inscription “Maurice E. Bale, President / Harold F. Ritchie, Inc. / from: Fred A. Roff Jr., President / Colt’s P.F.A. Mfg. Co., Inc.” Accompanied by a Colt Factory letter fully identifying this revolver with 7-1/2” bbl, blue finish, type of stocks not listed with the factory applied inscription as found above, shipped April 15, 1959, to Maurice E. Bale, care of Harold F. Ritchie, Inc., 65 Industrial Road, Clifton, NJ, in a shipment of one gun. Remarks indicate that this revolver was a “Special Order” that was built with a special frame for engraving on Colt Factory Order No. 9734. CONDITION: New & unfired. Retains virtually all of its orig factory finish with high polish blue and extraordinary, deep & brilliant, case colors. Cyl has only the faintest cyl line. Brilliant shiny bore. 4-30561 JR338 (6,000-8,000)

*ASSEMBLED COLT SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER. Cal. 45 LC. SN 95570. 7-1/2” rnd bbl. Refinished frame is the only orig part on this gun. Backstrap is numbered 137017. Bbl cyl, cyl pin, ejector assembly, hammer and internal parts are from a third generation single action. Source of grips is unknown. Casehardening processes used on frame and loading gate were different. CONDITION: Retains most of current finish. 4-30761 (1,500-2,000)

*COLT FRONTIER SIX-SHOOTER SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). SN 188755. 1899 production with scarce 4-3/4” bbl, 2-line address with roll marked “COLT FRONTIER SIX-SHOOTER” on left side. Left side of frame has 2-line patent dates and the rampant Colt in a circle. It has rampant Colt hard rubber grips numbered to another revolver. Bottom of bbl has a tiny “44” under base pin. CONDITION: Good to very good, no orig finish remains being a worn, dark, mottled silver/brown patina with fine pitting on all metal. Grips show heavy wear but are sound and fit fairly good with some shrinkage. Strong bore with light to moderate pitting. 4-30688 (1,250-2,250)

*CASED ENGRAVED CONSECUTIVE NUMBERED PAIR OF SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVERS. Cal. 45 Colt. SN SA68198 & SA68199. Nickel finish with black powder frames and 2-pc blind escutcheon, silver rampant Colt medallion, smooth ivory grips numbered to each revolver. Engraved by Colt Master Engraver, Robert B. Burt, for Robert Lee West with “C PLUS” engraving consisting of about 70% coverage fine foliate arabesque patterns with punch dot background. Mr. Burt incorporated a fine crosshatch spider web pattern at back edge of cylinders and root of bbl at the top with a beautiful fan at the top of backstraps. Left side of front & backstraps have the serial numbers under grips. Right side of backstraps are engraved “ENGRAVED BY ROBERT B. BURT”. Accompanied by an invoice from Mr. Burt to Mr. West dated Jan. 15, 1988, identifying these two revolvers and certifying that they were indeed, engraved by Mr. Burt. He states that there is a 3-letter monogram for Mr. West on triggerguards and that these revolvers were first displayed at the 1987 annual Hartford Spring Show “where they received a lot of attention and compliments”. They were delivered in June of 1987. Also accompanied by a hand written letter from Mr. West to Harrison Carroll, well known California Colt dealer, dated Sept. 17, 1998 selling the two revolvers along with the case. He states in the letter that the monogram was removed from triggerguards by Mr. Burt. Apparently when monograms were removed, Mr. Burt added a flourish of matching engraving over the areas. Additionally accompanied by a Colt Custom Shop, green velvet lined, walnut dbl gun casing with “COLT” on lid. CONDITION: New, unfired & unturned. Case is equally new. 4-30764 JR490 (7,500-12,500)

*FACTORY ENGRAVED COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. Cal. 45 Colt. SN JA453. Blue & case colored with 4-3/4” bbl, 2-line address with caliber on left side. Left side of frame has 2-line patent dates with rampant Colt without circle. It has beautiful, 2-pc, smooth ivory grips with deep gold, left & right, rampant Colt medallions. Left side of the backstrap & triggerguard are stamped with the serial number under the grip. Left side of front strap is engraved “J. ADAMS” and stamped “6 23 95”. Same markings are also found on the left side of buttstrap under grip. Also on left side of front strap is number “S07820A” which is probably the orig factory serial number. The “JA” number as reported above is probably Mr. Adams personal serial number, who is probably also the engraver. Accompanied by a blue 2-pc custom shop box. CONDITION: New, unfired & unturned. Retains bright blue & brilliant case colors with outstanding grips. 4-30763 JR488 (5,000-8,000)

*CASED CATTLE BRAND ENGRAVED COLT NED BUNTLINE COMMEMORATIVE SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER. Cal. 45 Colt. SN NB1170. Nickel finish with 12” bbl, ramp front sight & fully adjustable rear sight on flat top frame. It has 2-pc Rampant Colt & eagle black composition grips. Entire surface of revolver, except front strap, has full coverage engraving of various Texas cattle brands including the famous XIT, DDD, 7UP and the whimsical 2 LAZY 2P, among numerous others. It all has a very nice punch dot background with feather patterns on sides of top strap. Right side of frame, in one of the leaves of a foliate pattern, are initials “WB” which stands for the late Weldon Bledsoe. Mr. Bledsoe essentially succeeded the late Cole Agee, who is recognized as the father of the Texas cattle brand engraving patterns. While the two only met once or twice, it is readily apparent that Mr. Bledsoe at least studied Mr. Agee’s work and incorporated the idea into his own work. Accompanied by a fine Colt custom case with lifting lid over a glass lined top with a locking pullout drawer which contains revolver, six nickel plated dummy cartridges & a Ned Buntline plaque. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, unfired since custom plating after engraving. Grips are equally new. Case has a few scratches & small nicks but is essentially new. 4-60263 (2,500-4,500)

*ENGRAVED COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. Cal. 45 Colt. SN SA03331. Nickel finish with 7-1/2” bbl, 2-pc smooth walnut grips, with about full coverage foliate arabesque pattern engraving. Accompanied by its orig Colt Custom Shop, red velvet lined, walnut casing with Custom Shop medallion in lid and a mortised brass lock with rnd escutcheon. Also accompanied by a Colt instruction manual. CONDITION: New, unfired. With only a faint cyl line, retains all of its orig factory nickel finish. Grips are equally new. Case has a few scratches on lid with a couple of small spots in lining, otherwise also new. 4-60262 (2,250-2,750)

*COLT PONY EXPRESS PRESENTATION MODEL COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. Cal. 45 Colt. SN PE372-E. Nickel finish with 7-1/2” bbl & 2-pc smooth Colt medallion wood grips. It has orig fluted cyl along with two additional unfluted cylinders numbered to revolver, one of which has three founders of The Pony Express pictured, along with a Pony Express rider and inscription “120 CELEBRATED RIDERS / RODE 650,000 MILES” and the other is a map of the trail from St. Joe, MO to Sacramento, CA. Accompanied by its orig glass top wood display case with red velvet lining and the orig dbl sided medallion. CONDITION: New, unfired & unturned. Retains virtually all of its orig factory finish to metal & wood. Grip has three or four small dings at left toe, apparently where the medallion came loose in case & banged the grip. Medallion has one small nick on edge. Case is fine. 4-60270 (3,000-4,000)

*ENGRAVED CASED COLT NRA CENTENNIAL SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. Cal. 357 Magnum. SN NRA6613. All blue finish with 7-1/2” bbl, thick front sight with 2-pc NRA medallion walnut grips. Serial number is found on left side of the backstrap & triggerguard, under the grip. It has about 50% coverage, very well executed, foliate arabesque patterns with punch dot background. The legend on left side of bbl is inlaid with gold with arabesque patterns of gold wire inlay at muzzle & frame ends of bbl, outlining sides of frame & recoil shields and front of frame, along with top of backstrap, butt strap & triggerguard. Cyl has a wide gold band at rear edge with fine gold wire completely around front edge & flutes. Accompanied by its orig yellow velvet lined, NRA casing with a Lucite mounted NRA medallion in the lid. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching including grips & cyl. Retains virtually all of its fine custom finish with dark blue on all metal except frame which is a vivid purple color. Apparently the case hardened frame did not take the bluing process very well. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. Case is equally fine. 4-30610 JR390 (3,000-4,000)

*COLT 2ND GENERATION SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. Cal. 45 Colt. SN 70538SA. Blue & case colored with 5-1/2” bbl and eagle, rampant Colt, black composition grips that are numbered to this revolver. The serial numbers are found on left side of the backstrap & triggerguard, under the grip, and the last three digits are on front of cyl. This is one of the last 2nd generation single actions with the removable cyl busing. Accompanied by its orig wood grain, Styrofoam lined 1-pc cardboard box with papers and a Colt 3-blade screwdriver. CONDITION: New & unfired with brilliant blue & case colors. Grips are crisp, box is new. 4-31166 JR454 (2,000-2,500)

COLT 3RD GENERATION SINGLE ACTION REEVOLVER. Cal. 45LC. SN 84527SA. 7-1/2” rnd bbl. All blue finish. 2-pc wood grips. CONDITIN: Like new with slight handling marks. 4-30989 FS187 (1,500-2,000)

COLT 2ND GENERATION SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER. Cal. 45 long Colt. SN38187SA. 4-3/4” rnd bbl. Nickel finish. 2-pc walnut grips. CONDITION: Excellent with little wear except light cyl drag line. 4-30986 FS189 (1,500-2,000)

COLT 3RD GENERATION SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER. Cal. 44spec. SN SA32537. 4-3/4” rnd bbl. Nickel plate. 2-pc walnut grips. CONDITION: Near new with slight handling marks. No cyl drag line. 4-30988 FS185 (2,000-2,500)

COLT 2ND GENERATION SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. Cal. 357 magnum. SN 40902SA. 4-3/4” rnd bbl. Nickel finish. Walnut grips. CONDITION: Excellent with only minor handling marks. Some light scratching on right side of frame. 4-30985 FS188 (1,750-2,250)

COLT 2ND GENERATION SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER. Cal 38 spl. SN 20389SA. 5-1/2” rnd bbl. Nickel finish. Black plastic grips. This is an early 2nd generation gun made between 1956 and 1965. They are quite scarce in nickel plate. CONDITION: Near new with tiny handling marks. No cyl drag line. 4-30987 FS184 (1,800-2,500)

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SCARCE HENRY NETTLETON INSPECTED COLT CAVALRY SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. Cal. 45 Colt. SN 48269. Henry Nettleton was the sub-inspector for only about 3,000 Colt Single Actions under inspector Capt. John E. Greer in the 1878 period for part of the first contract and the second & the third Government Contracts. Blue & case colored with 7-1/2” bbl, 1-line address with dbl dashes under the “O” in “CO”. It has 3-line patent dates with a “US” on left side of frame and a 1-pc walnut grip. It has “HN” sub-inspector initials on bottom of bbl, frame, trigger guard, top of back strap, cylinder, bottom of grip and left side of hammer. Left side of grip has a clear “JEG” inspector cartouche in an oval and the date “1878”. Right side has a crisp “HN” cartouche in an oval. Accompanied by a fine Model 1881 U.S. flap holster, marked on flap “ROCK ISLAND ARSENAL”, with “WTG” inspector initials. It is full length with the orig plug. CONDITION: Extremely fine, all matching. Bbl retains 87-88% strong orig blue with most of loss on left side. Frame retains virtually all of its orig case colors, brilliant on left side with some moderate fading on lower right side. Hammer retains about 90% bright case colors. Cylinder retains 75-80% thin blue/brown on outer diameter with bright blue in flutes and rear face. Ejector rod housing retains about 90% orig blue, brilliant in gullets, thinning on outer diameter. Back strap is mostly a blue/gray patina with strong blue at top and on buttstrap. Trigger guard retains about 75% orig blue, strong in sheltered areas, flaking to a blue/gray patina on front strap. Grip is sound with some slight chemical staining on left side showing light to moderate edge wear and retains most of its fine oil finish. Will not hold at half cock, otherwise mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. Holster has a somewhat dry & crackled surface but retains about 90-92% of its orig arsenal finish. This is an exceptional cavalry Colt suitable for any collection or museum. 4-31035 JR521 (30,000-40,000)

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COLT SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER WITH HOLSTER. Cal 45LC. SN 55625. 7-1/2” rnd bbl. Standard markings on bbl and frame. Factory letter shows that this was delivered to the US inspector at the Colt factory April 21, 1880. This is verified by the date above the “DAL” inspector cartouche on left side of grip. Lt. David A. Lyle was chief inspector at the factory at this period of time. Sub inspector mark “DFC” appears on frame, bbl, grip (both as cartouche on right side and as initials on the bottom) and cyl. There is a letter of authentication from John Kopec verifying all features including the use of what he calls the “Henry Nettleton” style of bbl from the late 1870s. He concludes his letter, “this revolver is in my opinion 100% correct in all of its features. The orig military blue and case/colors appear to be near perfect in every respect.” Black leather holster is marked “LANZ, OWEN & CO.” in an arc over “CHICAGO” on rear of belt loop. “US” is embossed on front partially covered by the flap. Inspector marks appear on the tongue of the flap. Holster has a light bend near the front and light cracks and flaking on the flap. CONDITION: (See above). 4-30979 FS179 (50,000-80,000)

COLT SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER. Cal 45LC. SN 50543. 7-1/2” rnd bbl. Standard markings on bbl and frame, all matching numbers. This revolver was made in 1879 according to the SN list but it is dated “1878” on left grip above Henry Nettleton cartouche. His initials also appear on bbl, frame, cyl, fire blue hammer and backstrap. Last four digits of the SN are on back of grip. CONDITION: Very good with 20% blue overall mixed with light surface rust and pitting. 20% casehardening on frame, bright in protected areas at the front. Grips are smooth with minor dents. Mechanically fine. 4-30981 FS181 (30,000-40,000)

MARTIALLY MARKED COLT CAVALRY SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. Cal. 45 Colt. SN 119051. Blue & case colored with 7-1/2” bbl and 1-pc walnut grip. It has “DFC” sub-inspector marks on bottom of frame, bottom of bbl, cyl & bottom left edge of grip. Left side of grip has the inspector initials “JGB” for Capt. John G. Butler and the date “1887”. Right side has the “DFC” cartouche. Capt. Butler’s cartouche is the only one of all inspectors whose initials were not enclosed in a circle or rectangle. Capt. Butler inspected only a very few Colts, about 2,000, in the 11th Contract. Left side of frame has 3-line patent dates and a small “US”. Hammer is a modern replacement. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl retains 75-80% strong orig blue with a cleaned area on left side toward muzzle with some light pitting in that area. Frame retains 60-70% strong orig case colors, brilliant in sheltered areas, fading elsewhere, mostly patina on right side of frame and top strap. Cyl retains 75-80% thin orig blue. Grip frame retains most of its orig blue, thinned on front & backstraps, strong on triggerguard and in sheltered areas. Grip is sound showing wear on edges with minor nicks & scratches and retains about 90% strong, orig varnish with clear, crisp cartouches. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 4-30876 JR160 (15,000-25,000)

FINE US COLT SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER. Cal 45LC. SN 137142. 7-1/2” rnd bbl. Standard markings on bbl and frame including “US” on left side of frame. Left grip is dated “1891” over the “SEB” cartouche. Cartouche on right side of grip is “RAC”. The “RAC” inspector mark also appears on bottom of bbl, frame, bottom of grip, and cyl. “K” inspector mark on backstrap, triggerguard, ejector rod housing and bbl under ejector rod housing is for a factory inspector A. Kind. This revolver comes with a factory letter stating that it was shipped to the US Government inspector Stanhope E. Blunt at the Colt Factory, January 20, 1891. Blunt’s cartouche is on left side of grip. There is also a letter from John Kopec authenticating this revolver and speculating that it might be one of the guns stolen from Troop K of the 8th Calvary, October 26, 1892. This revolver was not listed, but several in the same serial number range were. Kopec bases the speculation on the fact that the gun has not been converted as all that were in service less than a year later were reworked to artillery revolvers. CONDITION: Very fine with 80% blue on bbl, ejector rod housing, cyl, backstrap and triggerguard. Worn at muzzle with a heavy drag line on cyl and light surface rust on lower part of backstrap. About 80% casehardening remains on frame, bright in protected places, fading elsewhere. Only about 20% remains on hammer. Mechanically fine. 4-30980 FS177 (20,000-25,000)

COLT SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER. Cal 45LC. SN 47564. 7-1/2” rnd bbl. Standard markings on frame and bbl. This revolver was manufactured in 1878 but no factory letter accompanies it. A letter from John Kopec gives interesting information on this revolver. It was one of 800 revolvers refurbished at the Colt factory for the state of New York. It was returned to the state on October 11th, 1895, along with SN 47684, which is the SN on the cyl of this gun. The revolver was originally inspected by Henry Nettleton and his initials appear on most of the parts including the fire blue hammer. Lanyard ring in the butt was probably installed by a New York militia armorer. Ejector rod head is a replacement, probably during the factory refurbish. Kopec notes that the fire blue finish on the hammer is correct for the long style knurling. Traces of the inspector cartouches remain on the grips. CONDITION: Retains 40% of the 1895 refurbish blue and casehardening. Grips are smooth with a few dents and scratches. Mechanically crisp. 4-30982 FS180 (12,500-17,500)

US COLT SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER. Cal. 45LC. SN 31415. 7-1/2” rnd bbl. Standard markings on bbl and frame. Factory letter shows that this was delivered to the US Government inspector at the Colt factory on October 28th, 1876. This is verified by the date over the “DAL” cartouche on left side of grip. Lt. David A. Lyle was the government inspector during this period. Cartouche on right side of grip “JTC” was for sub-inspector John T. Cleveland. His initials also appear on bottom of bbl and cyl. Louis Draper’s initials appear on frame. There are faint initials scratched on butt of revolver. A letter from John Kopec which also accompanies the revolver, speculates that this may be one of the 1,500 or so revolvers issued at this time to state militias. CONDITION: Smooth gray patina with scattered light pitting. Traces of blue on ejector rod housing and casehardening at front of frame and hammer. Grips show wear at high points but little wear elsewhere. Mechanically fine. 4-30983 FS178 (10,000-15,000)

MARTIALLY MARKED COLT CAVALRY MODEL SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. Cal. 45 Colt. SN 47246. Usual configuration with 7-13/32” bbl that appears to have a factory crown with slightly thinned front sight. It has block letter 1-line address. Frame has 3-line patent dates with a small “U.S.” on left side with 1-pc walnut grip. It has its orig first type ejector rod housing with a bushed ejector rod screw hole in bbl. The various parts have “H.N.” sub-inspector marks for Henry Nettleton. Mr. Nettleton is one of the least prolific of the sub-inspectors, having inspected only about 3,000 revolvers. This revolver may have been one of the New York Militia pieces as there is a record of serial number “47248” having been issued to the New York Militia. CONDITION: Good to very good, all matching except grip which appears to be orig but the number is covered with wear and oil stains. No orig finish remains being an overall smooth gray/brown patina, having been cleaned a long time ago. Under the ejector rod housing is a dark heavy brown patina. A couple of the screws are battered. Grips show heavy wear with a faint but clear “HN” cartouche on right side. Bottom of grip is moderately battered. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. 4-31132 JR458 (8,000-12,000)

MARTIALLY MARKED COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. Cal. 45 Colt. SN 140357. Usual configuration with 7-1/2” bbl and 1-pc walnut grip. It has 2-line patent dates on left side of frame and a small “US” below cyl. It has “RAC” sub-inspector initials on frame & bottom of bbl. Triggerguard & backstrap, along with the tip of ejector rod housing & beside bbl stud have a small “K”. Cyl has “DFC” sub-inspector initials with an indecipherable serial number that could possibly be “7683”. Accompanied by a Colt Factory letter identifying this revolver has having been manufactured in 1891. Also accompanying is a notarized letter from consignor which states that he inherited this revolver from his step-father, Eugene LeRoy Hutto on Feb. 17, 1957. He states that Mr. Hutto told him that he had carried it as a mounted policeman while with the Hopewell, Virginia Police Department in the 1915-1920 era. Consignor also states that it has been in his possession continuously since 1957. CONDITION: Very good to fine, all matching including grip, with exception of the cyl as previously mentioned. Bbl retains 40-50% thin orig blue with some scattered fine pitting. Areas of loss have been cleaned and now have a light patina. Front sight has a couple of dings on top. Frame has traces of case colors with balance turned silver. Hammer retains about 75% fading case colors. Frame screws are fine with front triggerguard screw slightly battered. Cyl retains about 50% thin restored blue, mostly in flutes with balance a light blue/brown patina. Cyl pin is a later replacement. Matching numbered grip shows moderate to heavy wear with some chipping on right toe and battering on bottom with nicks & scratches and a dark oil stain. Hammer will not hold in safety notch, otherwise mechanics are fine, very bright shiny bore. 4-30088 JR105 (7,500-12,500)

COLT CAVALRY MODEL SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. Cal. 45 Colt. SN 18444. Blue finish with 7-7/16” bbl with script address, slightly altered front sight, 2-line patent dates and a tiny “U.S.” on left side of frame. It has 1-pc walnut grip with “C133” stamped on butt strap. It has a first type ejector rod housing with bull’s eye ejector rod head. Ejector rod spring is a replacement as is the base pin. Accompanied by a Colt Factory letter identifying this revolver as having been delivered to the U.S. Government Inspector at the Colt plant Oct. 4, 1895. Under remarks it notes that the orig records pertaining to this revolver were lost or destroyed many years ago, although their records do indicate that it was returned for refurbishing and that the majority of the revolvers received had 7-1/2” bbls which were cut to 5-1/2” except for approx. 200 of them – this is one of the 200 uncut specimens. Also accompanied by a John Kopec letter which states that he was unable to locate this revolver’s serial number in the records but that it falls between two revolvers that are known to have been issued to the 7th Cavalry as “after-battle” replacements as of July 12, 1888. He states that it is a good possibility that this revolver was issued immediately after the famous Custer battle. He further states that it was recalled in 1893 and placed in storage and in 1895 was returned to Colt for refurbishing in a group of 800 such revolvers. He speculates that this revolver was issued to the New York militia and that the cylinder’s number either was worn away or that it is a replacement. He states that the number on the buttstrap is for “Troop C” with rack #133. He also speculates that the blue finish on frame is the remnants of case colors turned blue. This gun has the orig bbl and after Mr. Kopec examined the bbl he left it lose in the frame. CONDITION: Good, as noted, all matching except cylinder which is without number, which was probably removed during refinishing process or is a replaced cylinder as Mr. Kopec speculates. Bbl retains blue in the very sheltered areas, being mostly a mottled silver/brown patina with faint address. The bbl is simply not tight in the frame. Frame retains about 40-50% of the reblue. Hammer is lightly pitted on both sides. Grip frame retains blue in the very sheltered areas. Grip is sound showing heavy wear. Strong bright bore with scattered light to moderate pitting. 4-30717 (10,500-12,500)

MARTIALLY MARKED COLT ARTILLERY SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. Cal. 45 Colt. SN 8256. Usual configuration with 5-1/2” bbl, early script address with dashes at each end and an altered front sight. It has 1-pc walnut grip with initials crudely carved on each side and battered bottom edges. Left side of frame has 2-line patent dates and a small “U.S.”. According to the Table of Shipments of single actions from the Springfield Armory, as listed on p. 234 of Cavalry & Artillery Revolvers – a Continuing Study, Kopec & Fenn, the frame of this revolver was in Lot #8 that went to the 5th, 8th & 9th Cavalry, stationed in San Antonio, Texas and Fort Union, NM. CONDITION: Fair. No orig finish remains, being mostly a dark, heavy brown patina with some refinished blue showing through on sides of frame. Trigger is a nickel plated replacement. Ejector rod housing is a late third type with the ejector rod head broken off. Grips are worn and battered with chipped toes. Base pin is frozen in the cyl and base pin screw is missing. Hand is either broken or missing and bolt is non-functioning. Hammer will not hold at any position. Bore is worn & dark. 4-30531 JR436 (2,000-3,000)

*SCARCE COLT ALASKAN PHILLIPINE MODEL 1902 DA REVOLVER. Cal. 45 Colt. SN 44886. Blue finish with 6” rnd bbl, single action style orig front sight with ejector rod housing, usual bbl markings with birdhead grip frame, having rampant Colt hard rubber grips with a lanyard loop in the butt. It has “US” on right side of frame along with model number & various inspector initials on frame & cyl. It has the distinctive oversized triggerguard and elongated trigger. Previously in collection of Buddy Hackett. CONDITION: Very good to fine, all matching. It retains about 70% thin orig blue, strong & bright in sheltered areas with some pitting & chemical spotting on bbl. Grips are sound showing light to moderate wear and have turned chocolate. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bore with fine pitting. 4-60708 JR138 (1,250-1,750)

*COLT MODEL 1877 LIGHTNING DA REVOLVER. Cal. 38 Colt. SN 139139. Blue & case colored with 4-1/2” bbl, half moon front sight and 2-pc rampant Colt hard rubber grips. CONDITION: Very fine to extremely fine. Bbl retains 95-96% glossy orig blue with sharp edge wear and a few spots of chemical staining with a little fine pitting on left side. Ejector rod housing retains about 50% orig blue with outer radius a blue/brown patina. Frame retains most of its orig case colors, brilliant in sheltered areas, fading elsewhere. Grip frame retains most of its orig glossy blue with a few small spots of pitting on triggerguard and thin backstrap. Cyl retains 93-95% orig blue. Grips are fine with right side turned chocolate, showing light wear. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. 4-30605 JR299 (3,000-3,500)

COLT MODEL 1877 LIGHTNING SHERIFF’S MODEL DA REVOLVER. Cal. 38 Colt. SN 76407. Nickel finish with 3-1/2” bbl, usual markings on bbl & frame with rampant Colt hard rubber grips. CONDITION: Fine plus. Overall retains about 90% orig nickel with some flaking on left side of frame and in flutes of cyl. Trigger retains about 90% orig blue and hammer about 70% thin orig blue. Grips show moderate to heavy wear, mechanics are a little sluggish but functional, strong bright bore with scattered light pitting. 4-30479 JR80 (1,000-1,500)

COLT MODEL 1877 THUNDERER DA REVOLVER. Cal. 41 Colt. SN 84058. Nickel finish with 3-1/2” bbl, half moon front sight, made without ejector rod & has 2-pc rampant Colt hard rubber grips. Cyl pin is a replacement. CONDITION: About very good. Retains about 90% of an old refinish with some light rust on frame & cyl. Heavily worn grips. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with moderate pitting. 4-30615 JR298 (400-600)

*COLT NEW FRONTIER SCOUT REVOLVER. Cal 22 LR. SN G100201. 4-3/8” rnd bbl. In a partial Colt box. Circa 1975. CONDITION: Near new with minor handling marks. 4-30762 (700-800)

LOT OF TWO PIECES OF COLTROCK. 1) Large brown “TOBAC-A-DOR” on a metal lazy susan base with a large center compartment having a sponge inside the lid, with all the markings also inside the lid. The base has seven compartments with the name of the various types of tobaccos around the bottom edge. It measures 8-1/4” diameter by about 6-1/2” high. The lid for the central humidor and the edge of the revolving ring are decorated with deep relief acanthus leaves & berries. CONDITION: Extremely fine. 2) “The Foursome”. Brown Coltrock 4-position multiple outlet electrical connector. It is in two pieces with the base having a hole in the edge for an electrical cord to plug into a separate outlet. The top is removable and has a 2-prong connector for a wall outlet. CONDITION: Very fine. 4-30498 JR404 (750-1,250)

SPECTACULAR STUDDED R.T. FRAZIER BELT & HOLSTER RIG. Made of russet brown leather with lighter brown horse hide lining that wraps over edges with fine scallops, completely around both edges of belt & perimeter of the skirt on the dbl loop holster. Holster is made for a 7-1/2” single action Colt revolver or other large frame sized revolver. It has three large 8-pointed star conchos down the front and numerous 1/4” German silver buttons. The belt is 38” long with a 7” tongue billet and has a cut corner, square German silver buckle with fine engraved patterns on front. The billets are secured with stitching & rivets. It appears that the tongue billet may have been moved or posisbly shortened. The tongue billet has the Frazier triangle mark which is also found near the triggerguard cut on the holster. The cartridge loops are sewn through and appear to be for 32 or 38 caliber cartridges. CONDITION: Very fine. Leather is soft & supple with some crackling to the finish on the tongue & buckle billets and some loose stitching in the tongue billet. There is some dryness and minor cracking at the ends of the loops on the holster, otherwise the rig is in really fine condition showing light wear and scuffing. 4-30322 (8,500-10,500)

CARVED LEATHER HOLSTER & BOOKS FROM E.A. BRININSTOOL. Earl Alonzo Brininstool, 1870-1957, was from Warsaw, NY and in 1895 moved to Los Angeles where he became a journalist working for local newspapers and later freelanced for newspapers, wrote western poetry and articles for magazines. Most of his work dealt with Custer & the Little Big Horn Battle. He compiled several stories of survivors of the Reno command, some of which he turned into fictional accounts in his numerous books. Brininstool gave the holster, gun and book to P. Vosburgh. Vosburgh was a friend of the consignor’s family and is how the consignor acquired the items. Beautiful russet brown, carved, leather holster with fine, deep foliate & floral patterns with wide oval skirt and sgl loop, all lined with fine kid skin. The loop has the initials “EAB”. Rear edge of holster is light colored buckstitch laced and attached to the skirt at the toe. It has a small hole at the bottom of the skirt with a buckskin thong. Back side of holster, in the opening of the skirt, is inscribed in pen “E.A. BRININSTOOL / 1428 NORTON AVE. / LOS ANGELES, CAL. / OCT. 15, 1922”. CONDITION: Very fine. Retains most of its orig finish with some slight scuffing to the front and minor wear to the lining at top of fold. Accompanied by three of Mr. Brininstool’s western books with dust covers: A) Trail Dust of a Maverick, 1921, inscribed “To my friend P. Vosburgh” and author signed & dated “March 12 / 24”. Very good condition. Minor bug damage to dust jacket & some yellowing. B) Troopers With Custer, 1925. Fine condition. Minor damage to back of dust jacket with some yellowing. C) Fighting Indian Warriors, 1953. Very fine condition. Slight yellowing. Ex Murray Peterson Collection 4-30590 JR371 (1,500-2,500)

RARE ENGRAVED PRESENTATION TO TOM HORN REMINGTON MODEL 1890 SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). SN 1254. One of the most rare of Remington revolvers is the 1890, with only 2,020 having been made in period 1891-1896. Of those only a handful were engraved and of that handful of engraved revolvers, few are known with presentations. This revolver has the inscription engraved on left side of bbl at muzzle “PRESENTED TO / TOM HORN / BY HIS FRIEND JOHN COBLE”. Tom Horn was, undoubtedly, one of the best known “guns for hire” to emerge from the dust of the “wild west”. Tom Horn was born in Missouri in 1860 and left the farm at age 14 to go West. He held various occupations including railroad laborer, wagon driver & stagecoach driver. He later became an Army scout and in fact, was one of the men who negotiated the surrender of Geronimo in 1886. He was a rodeo rider and won the world’s championship as a steer wrestler. He subsequently worked as a deputy sheriff in Colorado and a detective for the Pinkerton Agency for four years during which time he claimed to have killed seventeen men. Little is known of Horn in period 1888-1894 after which he appeared in Wyoming and became a range detective hired by the Swan Cattle Company, a consortium of wealthy Wyoming ranchers led by John Coble. He was successful in eliminating many cattle rustlers & thieves from the area north of Cheyenne to Sheridan. In 1898 he joined the cavalry and served with Teddy Roosevelt’s Rough Riders in the Spanish-American War, after which he returned to Wyoming and resumed his rustler killing duties. In 1901 he was accused, tried and convicted for killing a fourteen year old boy, William (Willie) Nickell, which was a mistake as apparently Horn had intended to kill Willie’s father, Kels. Horn was finally executed in January 1903. The orig trial was so controversial, and remains so today, that 100 years later a mock retrial was held in the Laramie County Courthouse and Horn was found innocent. Coble was a close friend of Horn’s and, in fact, edited Horn’s autobiography, Life of Tom Horn: Government Scout and Interpreter – Written by Himself. Apparently this was written while he was in jail awaiting execution. It was published in 1904. Coble also paid for the majority of Horn’s legal defense, the coffin, gravestone and all funeral expenses and publishing costs of his book. It was reported at the time that Mrs. Nickell cursed Coble wishing him to lose everything and die in shame. Subsequent to the execution Coble did lose everything and eventually committed suicide in a hotel lady’s room in Elko, Nevada. Therefore the link between Coble & Horn is solidly established with Coble certainly having had the resources to make a present of such a fine gift. The revolver has a 5-3/4” bbl with German silver front sight and 2-pc smooth ivory grips. It is engraved in L.D. Nimschke style with about 60% coverage fine foliate arabesque pattern engraving on frame with matching patterns on sides of bbl, ejector housing web, backstrap, buttstrap & triggerguard. The cyl has matching engraving on the lands between the flutes and at the back edge. It has a lanyard stud & ring in buttstrap. Accompanied by a copy of the January 1978 Gun Report magazine which contains an article about Remington frontier revolvers by Ron Ogan, where on p. 18 this exact revolver is pictured with the notation that it is from the collection of G.L. Phillips. Also accompanied by internet reprints of Tom Horn’s biography, the family history of Willie Nickell with his killing by Tom Horn and a brief biography of John C. Coble. This exact revolver is pictured on the cover of The Remington Society of America Journal, 2nd Quarter 2006. Additional information regarding Tom Horn can be found in The Legend of Tom Horn: Last of the Badmen, Monaghan, 1946, The Saga of Tom Horn: The Story of a Cattlemen’s War, Karkel, 1954, Tom Horn Blood on the Moon, Carlson, 2001. Provenance: Ex-Ted Bell Collection, Ex-Gary Phillips Collection, who reportedly purchased it from an elderly minister in California. This lot is accompanied by a letter from the consignor outlining the guns recent history together with a contemporary poster for the movie “Tom Horn” depicted by Steve McQueen. CONDITION: Fine plus. No orig finish remains being a cleaned metal color overall with some very fine pitting around muzzle, on ejector housing and face of cyl. Ejector housing has a few light dents & dings. Grips are a wonderful mellow ivory patina with numerous age lines around bottom edges. Will not hold in safety notch, otherwise mechanics are fine, worn lightly pitted bore. Baldwin Collection 4-30010 JR85 (50,000-100,000)

ENGRAVED REMINGTON MODEL 1875 SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). SN 896. Nickel finish with 7-1/2” rnd bbl, usual markings with “44” on upper left forward part of frame. Mounted with 2-pc smooth ivory grips. Beautifully engraved in New York style with about 40-50% coverage intertwined, foliate arabesque patterns with diamond & dot patterns in the gullet on front edge of frame. Cyl, backstrap & triggerguard are engraved to match. This exact revolver is pictured on the cover of The Remington Society of America Journal, 2nd Quarter 2006. CONDITION: Fine. Retains 30-40% orig nickel, mostly in sheltered areas, with balance cleaned & polished to bright metal. Front sight is a replacement. Grips are sound showing heavy wear with a couple of large chips out of right side, showing some shrinkage and overall retain a medium ivory patina with some fine age lines. Hammer will not hold in safety notch or half cock and timing needs adjusting. Strong bore with fine pitting. Baldwin Collection 4-30012 JR133 (6,000-10,000)

SCARCE REMINGTON MODEL 1890 SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER. Cal. 44 CFW (44-40). SN 250. Nickel finish with 7-1/2” rnd bbl, slightly altered German silver front sight with 1-line bbl address. Left side of frame has the caliber marking and it is mounted with 2-pc Remington logo embossed, checkered, hard rubber grips with a stud & ring in the butt strap. This is one of about 2,020 of these revolvers built in the period 1891-1896. CONDITION: Very fine to extremely fine. Overall retains 93-95% strong orig nickel with some slight wear on left side at muzzle and a few scattered spots of fine pitting. Backstrap retains about 75% orig nickel. Grips are fine, showing moderate wear and have turned chocolate. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with moderate pitting. 4-30604 JR302 (10,000-15,000)

REMINGTON MODEL 1890 SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). SN 228. Nickel finish with 7-1/2” rnd bbl with “REMINGTON ARMS CO., ILION, N.Y.” address and “44.C.F.W.” on left side of frame. It has 2-pc hard rubber grips with the Remington script logo at top and a stud and ring in buttstrap. This is one of 2,020 Model 1890’s built in period 1891-1896. CONDITION: Very fine to extremely fine. Overall retains 95-96% strong orig nickel with slight muzzle edge wear and some fine pitting in sheltered area on ejector rod housing and some very fine pimpling on right side of frame. There is a small cut on left side of bbl. Cyl has a couple of small areas of flaking with some fine pitting. Left grip has a small chip on front edge, otherwise grips are fine, show moderate wear and are beginning to turn chocolate. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bore with scattered light pitting. Baldwin Collection 4-30026 JR124 (8,000-12,000)

REMINGTON MODEL 1875 SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). SN 602. Nickel finish with 7-1/2” rnd bbl, pinched post front sight & smooth 2-pc walnut grips with a lanyard stud & ring in butt. This is one of about 25,000 revolvers built in period 1875-1889 in both blue & nickel. CONDITION: Very fine. Overall retains about 95% strong, bright, orig nickel with wear at muzzle and light pitting & a few spots elsewhere on bbl & frame. Cyl retains about 90% orig nickel. Grips are fine and retain traces of orig varnish being mostly a smooth, hand worn patina. Grip screw is a replacement. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with light pitting. Baldwin Collection 4-30016 JR84 (6,000-10,000)

REMINGTON MODEL 1875 SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). SN 235. Nickel finish with 7-1/2” rnd bbl and smooth 2-pc walnut grips. There is a “44” on upper front left side of frame. CONDITION: About fine, as refinished. Retains virtually all of this fine professional restoration with some minor flaking in flutes of cyl and a few spots on the web with some fine, scattered pitting on frame. Will not hold at half cock, otherwise mechanics are fine. Strong bore with light pitting. Baldwin Collection 4-30017 JR125 (3,000-5,000)

RARE REMINGTON MODEL 1875 EGYPTIAN CONTRACT SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER. Cal. 44 Remington CF. SN 635. Believed to be the finest Egyptian Contract 1875 extant, this revolver has blued finish with 7-1/2″ rnd bbl, pinched post front sight, blued iron triggerguard and 2-pc walnut grips with a lanyard loop in the butt. Both grips have matching penciled serial numbers inside. The left side of the frame by the bbl is stamped with an “R” and it has a corresponding small star on the bbl and a matching “R” on cyl. These marks signify Egyptian contract. This rare revolver is one of the 10,000 pieces contracted from Remington in 1875 which, to date, only a few have been discovered. This is, reportedly, the finest condition Egyptian Contract Model 1875 Remington extant. CONDITION: Very fine, the bbl retains 93-95% strong bright orig blue with light muzzle wear, slightly thinned along the sides of the bbl. The ejector rod housing and web retain 95-96% glossy bright blue. The frame has bright blue in sheltered areas with the balance having flaked to a medium dark patina. There is some fine pitting near the forcing cone area on the top strap. The grip frame is mostly a blue/gray patina and the grips have light handling and use marks and retain most of their orig bright varnish. The safety notch on the hammer is missing, otherwise the mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. Baldwin Collection 4-30014 (11,000-16,000)

REMINGTON MODEL 1875 SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). SN 33. Blue finish with 7-1/2” rnd bbl, pinched post front sight, blued steel triggerguard and smooth 2-pc walnut grips numbered to this revolver, with “44” on left side at bottom edge. It has a lanyard stud & ring in buttstrap. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl & web retain about 90-92% strong, glossy, orig blue, very strong on web. Frame & grip frame retain 30-40% thin orig blue, having flaked to mostly a light patina. Triggerguard retains about 95% orig blue. Hammer retains about 90% orig case colors, strong on sides & back edge. Cyl retains 85-90% thinning orig blue. Grips are fine showing light wear with a few nicks & scratches and retain most of their orig oil finish. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bore with fine, light pitting. Baldwin Collection 4-30027 (6,000-9,000)

REMINGTON MODEL 1888 SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). SN 219. Nickel finish with 5-3/4” rnd bbl, with “E. REMINGTON & SONS. ILION, N.Y. U.S.A.” bbl address and “44” on left rear web of triggerguard. Fitted with very old 2-pc ivory grips. Scarce revolver as only about 1,000 were ever made in period 1888-1889. CONDITION: Good to very good. Overall retains 75-80% strong, orig nickel with loss areas a dark patina with some pitting on frame & triggerguard. Left side of muzzle shows substantial wear & front sight has been slightly altered. The tip of cyl pin is broken and latch spring is missing. Ejector rod housing screw is battered. Grips have chipped toes with left side missing a small wedge at bottom. Will not hold at half cock, otherwise mechanics are fine. Worn, dark bore. The ejector rod housing screw is drilled into the bore and tip of the web, next to frame, is missing below locator pin. Baldwin Collection 4-30013 (3,500-5,500)

ENGRAVED EARLY MERWIN & HULBERT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. Cal. 44 M&H. SN 4136. Early model without top strap and with scooped flutes in cyl. Nickel finish with 7” rnd bbl, integral cyl pin housing with square butt & lanyard ring. Fitted with very early, deep relief carved, Mexican eagle, pearl grips and has the inscription “Toribio Corbala” on backstrap. Frame, bbl & cyl are very nicely, factory engraved with a Mexican eagle holding a snake, sitting on a cactus on the left side and a dog’s head on right side. All surrounded with typical factory foliate, leaf & vine engraving. Engraving patterns cover entire outside surface of cyl except for the flutes and extends up over bbl on both sides and at muzzle. Accompanied by a very beautiful, double loop, tan leather holster with basket weave carving on outside, eight nice silver rosettes around rear edge and three silver bar rectangular plates with Indian decorations. CONDITION: Fine plus, all matching except grips which are unnumbered. Overall retains 75-80% strong, orig nickel with wear on left side of bbl and on grip frame with a few spots of scattered rust. Front sight has been slightly altered. Grips have slightly chipped toes & heels, otherwise are fine with beautiful fire and lots of color with a couple of small age lines on right side. Mechanics are fine, worn bore. Holster is fine. 4-30066 JR131 (7,500-12,500)

FACTORY ENGRAVED MERWIN & HULBERT SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). SN 3308. Later model with top strap & conventional flutes with nickel & gold finish, 7” rnd bbl having integral cyl pin housing with birdhead grip frame that has integral lanyard hole. It has 2-pc ivory grips with a deep relief carved, Mexican eagle holding a snake. Frame is beautifully & typically factory engraved with vignette of a mountain farm scene on left side with their typical flower & leaf patterns elsewhere. Bbl & cyl are engraved to match. Cyl is bright orig gilt gold with factory engraving, has assembly number “4882” which does not match revolver assembly number of “3209”. CONDITION: Very fine. Frame & bbl retain about all of their orig factory nickel with a spot or two of flaking on bbl, light surface spotting over entire revolver and some rust spotting on front & backstraps. Grips are extremely fine, showing light wear with great detail in carving. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. 4-30067 JR130 (7,500-12,500)

SCARCE EARLY MERWIN & HULBERT ARMY REVOLVER. Cal. 44 M&H. SN 3482. Nickel finish with 7” rnd bbl, integral half moon front sight, early frame with open top and scooped flute cyl. It has square butt with a lanyard ring and has 2-pc checkered hard rubber grips with matching serial number scratched inside right grip. One of only a few thousand of these revolvers built in period 1876-1880. Left side of bbl has the Hopkins & Allen marking with the Merwin & Hulbert patent markings on top. CONDITION: Extremely fine, as new, possibly unfired, all matching including grips. Retains virtually all of its strong orig nickel finish with a few minor scratches & handling marks with some slight dulling from handling. Hammer retains about 90% strong case colors and the triggerguard about 50% bright colors with balance fading to silver. Triggerguard retains most of its orig blue, slightly faded on front. Grips are crisp, showing light diamond point wear, having turned chocolate. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. 4-30603 JR301 (10,000-15,000)

FACTORY ENGRAVED MERWIN & HULBERT NEW MODEL ARMY REVOLVER. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). SN 3463. Later model with top strap and conventional flutes in the cyl. It has 7” rnd bbl with Hopkins & Allen markings on the side and Merwin & Hulbert markings on the top. It has pinched blade integral front sight with birdhead grip and 2-pc orig checkered, hard rubber grips with skull cracker and lanyard loop on bottom. It has typical factory engraving with the vignette of a boat tied to a stump on the shore with mountains in the background on the left side, with flower blossoms & leaves mixed with a variety of geometric patterns in about 60% coverage. Only a few thousand of these well made revolvers were produced in period 1876-1880. The Merwin & Hulbert revolver was a popular western tool with its quick reloading capability. The company just never had the recognition and distribution capability of Colt and Smith & Wesson. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Overall retains about all of a restored nickel finish with some fine pitting in the flutes on cyl and a few scattered spots elsewhere. Grips have a repaired break on each side and show moderate to heavy wear, having turned chocolate. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with fine pitting. 4-31060 JR507 (3,000-5,000)

MERWIN, HULBERT & CO. LARGE FRAME OPEN TOP REVOLVER. Cal. 44/40. SN 2777. 3-1/4” rnd bbl. Assembly number 3038 matches on bbl, cyl and frame under grip. Marked “MERWIN, HULBERT & CO. N.Y. / POCKET ARMY” on right side of frame with Hopkins & Allen address and patent dates on left side of bbl. “CALIBRE / WINCHESTER / 1873” is stamped on left side of frame. CONDITION: 40% nickel mixed with brown patina and light surface rust overall. Right grip panel is missing a large chip at rear; both are worn at the high spots. Mechanically good. 4-30458 FS81 (800-1,200)

CASED “NIMSCHKE” ENGRAVED & SIGNED SMITH & WESSON MODEL 1-1/2 NEW MODEL SPUR TRIGGER REVOLVER. Cal. 32 RF. SN 114732. Nickel finish with 3-1/2” keyhole bbl, usual markings on top rib with half moon front sight & spectacular birdhead, 2-pc pearl grips that are numbered on inside “114703”. These are undoubtedly factory grips and fit perfectly. It has about 60% coverage, fine, intertwined foliate arabesque engraving with punch dot background by L.D. Nimschke and signed “L.D.N” on toe of front strap and with a small “N” inside face of bbl lug. Accompanied by an orig M.W. Robinson, red wool lined, distributor’s case, compartmented in bottom for revolver, a scarce box of UMC 32 short No. 2 rimfire cartridges with orange label and a picture of this exact model of revolver. There are five loose rds in another compartment. CONDITION: New & unfired, all matching. Retains all of its orig factory nickel on revolver and brilliant case colors on hammer. Grips are spectacular with a tiny chip at right side near the frame, otherwise are near perfect with tremendous fire & color. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. Case has light storage nicks & scratches with no cracks or grain checks. Interior is lightly faded with some mothing in lid and a spot or two in bottom with some light soil in bottom. Altogether a very rare set. 4-30711 JR426 (12,500-17,500)

ENGRAVED SMITH & WESSON FIRST MODEL AMERICAN SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER. Cal. 44 American. SN 4792. Blue finish with 8” keyhole bbl, slightly altered half moon German silver front sight with smooth 2-pc walnut grips numbered to this revolver. It has fine New York style engraving with full coverage on both sides of frame in foliate arabesque patterns with a very fine stippled background. The bbl pivot has flower blossoms. This beautiful deep engraving is on both sides of bbl and ejector housing with matching patterns on backstrap & buttstrap. Both sides of top strap are diamond cross-hatched. Both sides of bbl & cyl have vice marks. Accompanied by a Smith & Wesson Factory letter identifying this revolver as having been shipped Aug. 7, 1871 to M.W. Robinson, New York City, NY with 8” bbl, plain blue finish and smooth walnut grips in a shipment of 100 identical handguns. CONDITION: Very good to fine, all matching including grips. Overall retains 40-50% thin orig blue, stronger in sheltered areas, gray patina elsewhere. Grips are sound and show moderate to heavy wear with a few dings & scratches and possibly an old refinish. Will not hold in safety notch, otherwise mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. Screws are slightly battered and the knurled pawl latch may be an old replacement. Baldwin Collection 4-30022 JR107 (6,000-10,000)

ENGRAVED SMITH & WESSON FIRST MODEL RUSSIAN SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER. Cal. 44 Russian. SN 28341. Usual configuration with 8” keyhole bbl with commercial address, steel half moon, front sight with 2-pc smooth, pearl grips. Lanyard stud hole in buttstrap is plugged. Revolver has about 80% coverage deep etch engraving in foliate & floral patterns with a fine, stippled background. The pawl latch is a replacement. Grips have two different numbers scratched inside; under right side is number “28225” and under left side is number “26686”. Both have a large script “R”. Hammer spring appears to be a replacement and the spring tension screw is missing. On left side of the raised area of ejector housing is engraved name “INAKI & MICHAUX”. Accompanied by a period, military style, brown leather, flap holster with large brass stud for flap & a sewn-in plug. Also accompanied by a Smith & Wesson Factory letter indicating shipment on Jan. 6, 1874 to M.W. Robinson, New York City, NY with 8” bbl, plain blue finish & smooth walnut grips in a shipment of 160 same type revolvers. CONDITION: Very good, all matching except grips as noted. No orig finish remains, being a cleaned, gray metal color with some scattered, fine pitting, some screws are battered. Left grip has a repaired crack through escutcheon and there is a chipped right toe, otherwise grips are beautiful with lots of fire & color. Mechanics are fine, strong dark bore. Holster is fine with normal light wear & soil. Baldwin Collection 4-30023 JR110 (2,500-4,000)

ENGRAVED SMITH & WESSON NEW MODEL NO. 3 SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER. Cal. 44 Russian. SN 5182. Usual configuration with 6-1/2” keyhole bbl, altered, half moon front sight with 2-pc ivory grips that have a small, raised carved, Mexican eagle on right side. Receiver has about 85% deep etch engraving with leaf & vine patterns and has a fine stippled background. Mexican eagle is very nicely executed with a blind escutcheon in right grip. Serial number is relocated to left side of frame under grip. CONDITION: Good to very good. No orig finish remains being a cleaned, bright metal finish with some scattered light pitting. Some screws are lightly battered. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with scattered pitting. Bbl is a little loose in hinge and latch. Grips show moderate to heavy wear, commensurate with condition of revolver and have had the blind escutcheon reglued. Baldwin Collection 4-30024 (3,000-4,000)

SMITH & WESSON FIRST MODEL AMERICAN SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER. Cal. 44 American. SN 6083. Blue finish with 8” keyhole bbl, half moon German silver front sight with smooth 2-pc walnut grips that are matching numbered inside right grip. This appears to be the beginning of the “transition model American” as it has a transitioned 1.423” cyl vs. the older 1.450” cyl but does not have the transitional model interlocking hammer/bbl catch. CONDITION: Very fine. Overall retains about 80% strong, glossy, orig, factory blue with the losses primarily due to flaking, although there is slight muzzle & sharp edge wear. Hammer retains about 90% faded case colors and triggerguard 25-30% strong case colors, mostly in sheltered areas with balance turned silver. The extractor pawl is a little sticky, otherwise mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore with a couple of spots of light pitting. Some of the screws are slightly battered. Grips are very fine with light edge wear and retain a smooth orig oil finish. Altogether a beautiful First Model American. Baldwin Collection 4-30029 JR106 (7,500-12,500)

IDENTIFIED SMITH & WESSON MODEL 3 RUSSIAN FIRST MODEL SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER. Cal. 44 Russian. SN 10418. Nickel finish with 8” keyhole bbl, half moon front sight, with smooth pearl replacement grips that may be contemporary to the period of use. Cylinger is assembly-number matched to number on right frame. Cyl has assembly number “H66” while frame assembly number is “B471”. While the cyl is mismatched it is in identical condition to the revolver and undoubtedly is a period of use replacement. Swivel stud hole in buttstrap is plugged with a screw as was standard on this model. This revolver, according to family history, was the property of Sylvester V. Davis who was the City Marshal of Hutchinson, Kansas and Deputy Sheriff of Reno County, Kansas, 1891-1897. Family history relates a story that Marshal Davis was a passenger on a stagecoach that was held up by two bandits. The passengers were ordered out and upon dismounting Marshal Davis killed both bandits with this revolver. Accompanied by a notarized statement dated Aug. 27, 1988 from Rose Ann Davis Miles selling this revolver and stating that it was carried by her deceased husband’s grandfather, Sylvester V. Davis and that it was passed down through the Davis family, first to Aaron Raymond Davis, son of Sylvester, and then to her husband, Donald Davis, and that it had remained in her possession since his death. Also accompanied by a Smith & Wesson Factory letter identifying this revolver as having been shipped in 1872 to the M.W. Robinson Co., New York City. It is additionally accompanied by several pages of miscellaneous research which lists Sylvester Davis as a Marshal and a newspaper clipping announcing his election. There is also a copy of a page from the 1893 Hutchinson City Directory identifying S.V. Davis as the Deputy Sheriff & Constable. CONDITION: Fine, as noted. Overall retains 65-70% strong orig nickel with the loss areas a medium patina. Grips are outstanding with great color & fire. Some of screws are battered. The hammer will not hold at safety notch, otherwise mechanics are fine, strong bore with fine pitting. 4-30707 JR424 (5,500-7,500)

SMITH & WESSON FIRST MODEL RUSSIAN SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER. Cal. 44 Russian. SN 20141. Blue finish with 8” keyhole bbl, altered half moon front sight with 2-pc smooth walnut grips that are numbered “23811”. Accompanied by an early tooled military style flap holster with iron stud, missing plug. CONDITION: Good to very good. Overall retains about 50% thin orig blue, strong in sheltered areas, turned to light patina elsewhere with some scattered fine pitting. Grips, while not numbered to this revolver, fit very well, show moderate wear with nicks & scratches. Mechanics are fine. Latch is a little stiff but functional. Strong bright bore with light pitting. Holster is dry & crackled with some deterioration around stud hole and is missing two rivets from sewn edge. Baldwin Collection 4-30025 (4,000-7,000)

SMITH & WESSON 2ND MODEL SCHOFIELD SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER. Cal. 45 Schofield. SN 3843. Blue finish with 5-1/8” keyhole bbl, half moon front sight and 2-pc, nicely figured, smooth walnut grips. Buttstrap has a small “US” at heel and left grip has a large “99” stamped at left bottom edge. This revolver is altered in the style of the famous Wells Fargo revolvers and appears to have been done for another express or guard agency and in this cataloguer’s opinion was factory altered. Accompanied by a military style, black flap holster that was probably cut down from a longer body and has a brass stud closure with belt loop secured with two harness rivets. Flap is stamped “99” in two places. Accompanied by a Smith & Wesson Factory letter identifying this revolver with 7” bbl, blue finish & smooth walnut grips shipped Oct. 12, 1876 to the Springfield Armory. No mention of returning to be altered. Therefore, one must assume this was altered by either Bannerman’s or Schuyler, Hartley & Graham. CONDITION: Fine plus, all matching including grips. Overall retains about 60% glossy factory blue with some fine pitting on left side of bbl and cyl. Hammer retains about 50% faded case colors and triggerguard about 70% strong case colors. Grips retain nearly all their orig varnish from an in-period-of-use refinish (done when shortened). We are also told that the “99” is a designation for the U.S. Coast Guard. We have not been able to confirm this as of yet. Grips show light to moderate wear with three holes in bottoms, possibly from an old plate having been attached. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. Holster is dry with a somewhat crackled surface and retains about 80% orig finish. 4-30069 JR109 (4,000-5,000)

SMITH & WESSON NEW MODEL #3 SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER. Cal. 44 Russian. SN 31547. Blue finish with 6-1/2” keyhole bbl, half moon front sight with 2-pc S&W embossed hard rubber grips numbered to this revolver. Left side of grip frame, at heel under grip, is stamped with a small diamond indicating a pre-war factory refinish. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching including grips. Retains virtually all of this spectacular factory restoration with only a faint cyl line. Triggerguard retains virtually all of its bright case colors and hammer about 85% bright case colors. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. Grips show light wear. 4-30704 JR417 (2,500-3,500)

SMITH & WESSON NEW MODEL NO. 3 SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER. Cal. 44 Russian. SN 8015. Nickel finish with scarce 6” keyhole bbl, half moon front sight, rear sight attached to the latch. It has reproduction Smith & Wesson embossed, checkered, hard rubber grips. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Overall retains about 80% strong orig nickel with wear at muzzle & grip frame. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bore with a few spots of light pitting. 4-30455 JR81 (1,750-2,250)

SMITH & WESSON DOUBLE ACTION FRONTIER REVOLVER. Cal. 44/40. SN 17251 all matching. 4” ribbed bbl. Factory refinish mark “10.46” is stamped on left side of frame under grip. CONDITION: Retains almost all nickel and blue from the factory refinish. Casehardening on hammer has faded to silver. Grips are worn with a poor repair at base of right grip. Mechanically fine. 4-30765 (500-750)

RARE SMITH & WESSON FAVORITE DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER. Cal. 44 Russian. SN 9810. Nickel finish with 5” keyhole bbl, target style front sight with diamond checkered walnut grips serial numbered to this revolver. Only 1,000 of these rare revolvers were produced in 1882-83. According to Roy Jinks, Smith & Wesson Historian, this model was designed for the Russian government. Apparently samples were sent to Russia in 1882 but no contract materialized and the revolvers were held in stock until 1888 when they were added to company price list. A Smith & Wesson factory letter states that this revolver was shipped Jan. 14, 1890 to Markt & Co., New York City, NY and Hamburg, Germany in “as found” configuration. This revolver differs from the standard double action 44 in that it has a variety of lightning cuts on frame, bbl & cyl with a lighter, tapered bbl and thinner cyl. CONDITION: Fine, as renickeled, all matching. Retains most of this new finish over some very fine pitting on bbl lug & behind recoil shields. There are a couple of pimples on backstrap and a small bit of flaking around some rust on front strap. Grips are fine, showing moderate wear. Mechanics are crisp, strong bore with scattered fine pitting. 4-30074 JR103 (5,000-10,000)

SCARCE SHOULDER STOCK & HOLSTER FOR AUSTRALIAN CONTRACT SMITH & WESSON NEW MODEL NO. 3 REVOLVER. Scarce accessory for the Australian Contract revolvers, of which there were only 250 manufactured for the Australian Colonial Police in 1880. Stock is serial numbered “13218” with standard attaching iron and straight grain, uncheckered walnut with S&W logo hard rubber buttplate. The attaching iron has a threaded recess for tang sight which was never issued with these revolvers, although a number of authentic stocks have been observed with the recesses. Apparently Smith & Wesson used stocks for this contract that had been previously manufactured for the revolving rifle. The holster is made of russet brown leather, 13-1/2” long x 4-1/2” wide x about 1-1/2” thick with a flap top with slot for brass stud. Left edge has a slot for saddle strap and a D-ring in back. Inside top, under the flap, are the Australian markings “37” and a broad arrow. CONDITION: Stock is fine with the attaching iron retaining 60-70% orig nickel with the loss areas dark patina mixed with some fine pitting. There is a small crack in the wood back of top tang, otherwise wood is sound and retains about 75-80% orig varnish. Buttplate is fine. Holster is horse sweat stained with some light soil and fine crackling at the bend in the flap and along edges of body. A fine addition to an Australian Contract revolver. 4-30702 JR423 (1,500-2,500)

SCARCE SMITH & WESSON HOLSTER FOR A NEW MODEL NO. 3 AUSTRALIAN CONTRACT SHOULDER STOCK. Scarce accessory for the Australian Contract revolvers, of which there were only 250 manufactured for the Australian Colonial Police in 1880. Made of russet brown leather, 13-1/2” long x 4-1/2” wide x about 1-1/2” thick with a flap top with slot for brass stud. Left edge has two slots for saddle straps and a D-ring in back. Inside top, under the flap, are the Australian markings “36” and a broad arrow. CONDITION: Fine. Leather is soft & supple with some crackling on bend of flap and body of holster with horse sweat stains on back and light to moderate soil. A scarce accessory for your Australian Contract Smith & Wesson. 4-30703 JR422 (300-500)

ENGRAVED SMITH & WESSON NO. 2 ARMY REVOLVER. Cal. 32 S&W Long RF. SN 39382. Nickel finish with 6” keyhole bbl, half moon, German silver, front sight with smooth 2-pc rosewood grips that are matching numbered to this revolver. This revolver is engraved by L.D. Nimschke in patterns identical to those found on p. 23 of L.D. Nimschke Firearms Engraver, Wilson. They consist of 50-60% coverage fine intertwined foliate arabesque patterns with punch dot background and a large fouled anchor on sideplate with some cross-hatching on opposite side. Backstrap & buttstrap are engraved also. Cyl has 75-80% coverage matching engraving. Accompanied by a Smith & Wesson factory letter identifying this revolver as having been shipped May 30, 1865 to J.W. Storrs, New York City, NY, Smith & Wesson’s sole agent from 1856-1869. It was in a shipment of 75 mixed revolvers, all with plain finish. This letter also identifies it as Nimschke engraved. CONDITION: Very good, all matching including grips. Retains 30-40% orig finish with balance cleaned to bright metal. Orig finish is possibly silver plating, but being polished bright, appears to be nickel. There is some scattered fine pitting, mostly around forcing cone area with heavier pitting on face of cyl. Hinge pin screw is a replacement and may be stripped. Grips show moderate to heavy wear with a couple of minor chips on edges and retain 30-40% orig varnish. Mechanics are fine, strong dark bore. Baldwin Collection 4-30015 JR108 (3,000-6,000)

CIVIL WAR ERA SMITH & WESSON MODEL TWO ARMY REVOLVER. Cal. 32 rim fire. SN 21394. 5” oct bbl. Rosewood grips. CONDITION: Very good, with 30% bright blue mixed with brown patina and scattered light surface rust. Markings are sharp. Grips are worn at high spots but retain about 80% orig varnish. Mechanically fine. 4-30462 FS107 (600-1,000)

SMITH & WESSON MODEL 1-1/2 OLD MODEL SPUR TRIGGER REVOLVER. Cal. 32 RF. SN 23536. Blue finish with 3-1/2” oct bbl with full rib, German silver, half moon front sight and usual markings on rib. It has 5-shot cyl with 2-pc rosewood grips numbered to the revolver. CONDITION: Very fine to extremely fine, all matching including grips. Overall retains about 95-96% glossy orig factory blue with some light flaking on bbl & cyl, with the loss areas a light patina. Cyl has a fingernail sized spot of fine pitting, which has been cleaned. Mechanics are crisp, strong bright bore with a few scattered spots of light pitting. There is a screwdriver mark on the sideplate. Grips are extremely fine retaining virtually all of their fine piano varnish. 4-30705 JR419 (2,000-3,000)

PRESENTATION SMITH & WESSON FIRST MODEL SECOND ISSUE REVOLVER. Cal. 22 short. SN 115525 3-3/16” oct bbl with standard markings. Backstrap is engraved “PRESENTED TO / R.Millichamp, / BY HIS OLD & SINCERE FRIENDS / The two Harry’s.” on the backstrap and “March 1st / 67.” on left sideplate. No research has been done on these people. CONDITION: Traces of blue on bbl and cyl, 20% silver on frame. Grips are worn smooth with a large chip on right side. Mechanically good. 4-30885 FS66 (1,200-1,500)

*SPECTACULAR CASED & ENGRAVED GRIZZLY MODEL MIKKENGER ARMS TEXAS SESQUICENTENNIAL SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER. Cal. 44 Mag. SN 5052. Satin chrome finish with 7-1/2” solid rib bbl with recessed muzzle, yellow insert ramp front sight with adjustable rear sight. Mounted with smooth, 2-pc mesquite wood grips. Frame, cyl & sides of bbl are very nicely engraved with foliate arabesque patterns executed with a very fine touch, all with punch dot background. Rear half of cyl has a line geometric pattern in two panels, front & back of the cyl stop notches. Sides of top strap have diamond & dot patterns which is also found on butt strap, forward sides of frame and in gullet of the ejector rod housing. Top of backstrap is engraved with the outline of the State of Texas & the backstrap is engraved “1836 TEXAS 1986”. Accompanied by its orig red felt lined, pecan wood (Texas State Tree) case, French fitted in bottom for revolver & an oval covered empty recess. CONDITION: Revolver is extremely fine plus, appears new & unfired. Retains virtually all of its fine orig satin finish. Grips are equally fine, retaining all of their orig finish. 4-60423 JR351 (10,000-15,000)

*SPECTACULAR CASED & ENGRAVED EDMOND H. de la GARRIGUE GRIZZLY SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER. Cal. 44 Magnum. SN 5. Satin nickel finish with 7-1/2” solid rib bbl with integral ramp front sight and adjustable rear sight with uncheckered, 2-pc walnut grips. Top rib has maker’s name with “DALLAS, TEXAS” and the caliber. Serial number is on the flat, in front of the triggerguard. Revolver is very beautifully engraved with combination patterns of foliate arabesque scrolls and intertwined leaf pattern on the frame, cyl, bbl & grip frame. Accompanied by its orig pecan wood (Texas State Tree), red felt lined casing, French fitted in bottom for revolver and an empty oval recess. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus, appears to be unfired. Retains virtually all of its orig factory finish. Case is equally new. 4-60422 JR352 (10,000-15,000)

*CASED CONSECUTIVE NUMBERED PAIR OF GRIZZLY MODEL MIKKENGER ARMS SINGLE ACTION REVOLVERS. Cal. 44 Mag. SN 5197 & 5198. Made identically with blue finish, 7-1/2” bbls with raised, matted ribs, red ramp front sights & adjustable rear sights. Left side of bbls have the caliber marking with the maker’s name on bottom and serial numbers on bottom front of frames. They have unfluted 6-shot cylinders with floating firing pins in the frame and Ruger-style flat-faced hammers. Frames are cast & milled from one piece of steel with removable sideplates held in with a screw concealed under left grip panel. They have uncheckered, Bisley-style, walnut grips. Accompanied by a stained hardwood case with green sateen lining with recesses for the two revolvers. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, as new, appear to be unfired. Retain virtually all of their high-polish blue. Grips are equally new, case is fine. 4-60424 JR350 (7,000-10,000)

Revised: 3/10/2007

LOT OF ITEMS SEIZED FROM JAMES GANG OUTLAW CLELL MILLER AT THE NORTHFIELD, MINNESOTA BANK ROBBERY. This lot consists of a Smith & Wesson Second Model American revolver, an early half seat saddle with bent wood stirrups and a pair of brass spurs. These items were the property of Clell Miller, a member of the James/Younger Gang which attempted to rob the First National Bank of Northfield, MN on Sept. 7, 1876. The gang entered the town in three different groups with Jesse & Frank James and Bob Younger entering the bank, while Cole Younger & Clell Miller acted as guards in the street with the remaining three members of the gang guarding the escape route over the bridge leading out of town. When the Northfield citizens became aroused and starting shooting at the gang and Frank & Jesse couldn’t force the teller, Joseph Haywood, to open the safe, they decided to abandon the robbery and attempted to escape. In the meantime a young medical student, Henry M. Wheeler, at home in Northfield on vacation, who had just been turned away from the bank by Clell Miller, raced to the hotel where he knew there was an old Civil War carbine and some ammunition. He grabbed the carbine and the only three cartridges available and took a position in an upstairs window where he killed Clell Miller and wounded Bob Younger in the elbow. Another outlaw, Bill Chadwell, was also killed by a Mr. Manning. The remainder of the gang managed to escape even though they were all wounded, some severely. Once the shooting had stopped Mr. Wheeler returned to the street where he removed the revolver & spurs from Miller’s body and took possession of Miller’s horse & saddle which, according to family history, he rode for many years until the horse died. The two dead outlaws were summarily buried in Northfield but Mr. Wheeler, knowing that his medical school was in need of cadavers for dissection & study, disinterred the two bodies, packed them in barrels of water labeled “FRESH PAINT” and shipped them back to his medical school. The family of Clell Miller, learning of the situation, demanded return of his body which was allowed before any dissection took place. The other outlaw, Bill Chadwell, was not claimed and so was dissected & studied at the medical school. Family history & some newspaper accounts report that Dr. Wheeler then cleaned Chadwell’s skeleton, reassembled it and maintained it in his medical office for many years, pointing out to any interested visitor the bullet lodged in the skeleton’s spine. The revolver, as previously noted, is a Smith & Wesson 2nd Model American, caliber 44 American, SN 18550, with 8” keyhole bbl, half moon front sight and 2-pc wood grips. Butt strap has a plugged lanyard stud hole and it has traces of orig nickel finish. Backstrap is engraved in period script “This pistol removed from the body of Clel (sic) Miller a member of the James Gang killed by H.M. Wheeler Northfield Min. Sept. 7. 1876”. Accompanied by a notarized letter dated 8 September 1965 and signed Floyd Wheeler, Rome Hiway, Kingston, GA. In the letter Mr. Wheeler states that H.M. Wheeler was his great-grandfather and relates the story of Mr. Wheeler killing Clell Miller and taking Miller’s revolver, spurs & saddle, also Miller’s horse which he rode form many years. Floyd Wheeler states in the letter that he is trading “the pistol, spurs and saddle to Robert Patterson owner of Pattersons Hardware Rome, Georgia, for two Model 42 Winchesters and a Parker shotgun.” Also accompanying is another notarized letter dated Nov. 13, 2006 signed Everett Mealor, stating that he had heard that Robert had traded for “an outlaw’s gun, saddle and spurs.” and that 35 years later he was able to acquire all the above items. CONDITION: The revolver is used & worn, maintaining a mottled, dark brown patina with traces of orig nickel and light surface pitting. Grips are heavily worn with replaced screw & escutcheon. Mechanics are a little loose but functional, strong pitted bore. Spurs are Civil War style with small rowells with one side of one shank broken away with a rusted replacement rowell and rivet. The other rowell has several broken points and overall are both a dark coffee colored patina. Saddle is dry with some crackling in seat and on front leathers but reasonably intact. Of all the famous outlaw items to come to market in recent years, this is the only grouping with iron clad authentication. It is from one of, if not, the most famous or infamous incidents in Western outlaw history. 8-76199 (75,000-125,000)

RARE IDENTIFIED COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER THAT BELONGED TO A MURDERER. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). SN 89678. Usual configuration with 7-1/2” bbl, slightly altered front sight with 1-pc walnut grip. Grip is crudely carved on left side “L SPROLE”. Near frame on left side is stamped “JW”. Right side of grip has one deep notch. Bottom of bbl, by ejector rod housing, is hand stamped in tiny letters “PROP. USDCWDA”. This stands for Property of U.S. District Court, Western District, Arkansas, which is a marking applied to property seized from convicted criminals in Judge Parker’s court. It is likely that once Sprole was hanged this revolver remained in the court property room and was issued or loaned to law enforcement officers for many years thereafter. It is entirely possible that it could have been given to one of the Deputy U.S. Marshals. Accompanied by a very early triple loop tooled holster with four silver conchos. Holster is nicely tooled with scallops and other small decorations. Also accompanied by a small German silver Deputy U.S. Marshal badge that appears to be authentic. The owner previous to the consignor stated to this cataloguer that he had purchased it from a museum out west when they were de-ascessioning items from the museum. There is a small brass museum tag accompanying the holster which bears the stamped number “209”. Additionally accompanied by a very large packet of information regarding the arrest & trial of Lincoln Sprole for the murder of Benjamin F. Clark and his son, Alexander Clark, in 1885 in Indian Territory. Sprole was tried by the hanging judge, Isaac C. Parker, on April 30, 1886, found guilty and sentenced to hang on July 23, 1886. Sentence was carried out and so noted on a document filed on Sept. 20, 1886. Also accompanied by a Colt Factory letter identifying this revolver with bbl length & type of stocks not listed as having been shipped April 24, 1883 to Simmons Hardware Co., St. Louis, MO in a shipment of fifty same type guns. CONDITION: Fair to good. Traces of orig finish remain in the most sheltered areas, being mostly a smooth silver/brown patina. Grip is very worn & slightly shrunken and battered on bottom with corresponding nicks & dings on buttstrap. Screws are somewhat battered. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with light to moderate pitting. Holster shows heavy wear with a variety of holes & repairs but is reasonably intact & serviceable. Badge is moderately tarnished on front with heavy tarnish on back. 4-31163 JR485 (25,000-35,000)

GROUPING OF FIREARMS & PHOTOGRAPH OF LT. WILLIAM B. WETMORE. Lt. Wetmore was born in 1849, apparently to a wealthy family. He was accepted as “an appointment at large” to the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, NY and graduated in June 1872. After being commissioned a 2nd Lieutenant he was posted to Fort Riley, Kansas as the Post Adjutant, Subsistence Officer & Assistant Quartermaster. He was subsequently assigned to Colorado and then to Fort Leavenworth, KS as the Aide de Camp to Maj. Gen. Pope. He rode on the expedition to Indian territory with Maj. Gen. Miles in Aug. 1874 and participated in the fight at Red River for which he was brevetted 1st Lieutenant and then Captain. In September 1875 he took a leave of absence until October of 1876 to make a tour of the world and resigned his commission December 1, 1876. Accompanying this lot is a 3-ring binder which contains an official copy of a West Point photograph of Cadet Wetmore. Also in the binder is a copy of the Sept. 13, 1873 Junction City newspaper with highlights of Lt. Wetmore shooting a rogue Capt. G.W. Graham formerly of the 10th cavalry. Graham & his men shot & killed a guard & wounded some of the passengers. Wetmore immediately shot the outlaw dead with this very Smith & Wesson revolver. Additionally included are copies of three pages from Firearms of the American West 1866-1894, Garavaglia & Worman, which on p. 78 has a reprint of Lt. Wetmore’s photograph that we have with this lot. Another page shows these two firearms in detail. Subsequent to resigning his commission Wetmore was involved in attempting to raise volunteers for the Spanish-American War but even though he was successful, the regiment he raised was not accepted to duty as that duty had fallen to the National Guard and his unit was disbanded. In the winter of 1894, with a party of Indians and sled dogs, he left the north edge of Lake Superior and discovered the headwater system of the Great Lakes. He was a member of a large variety of military & social organizations and clubs and died in New Jersey in 1919. The single incident for which he was most famous was when two bandits attempted to hold up the military paymaster at River Bend, Colorado on Sept. 10, 1873. One of them was a former Army Captain of the 10th Cavalry by the name of G.W. Graham. Several shots were fired and the paymaster was wounded. Wetmore fired his Smith & Wesson revolver and struck Graham just below the heart, from which wound he subsequently expired. Accompanying this lot is Wetmore’s Smith & Wesson 2nd Model American revolver, Cal. 44 Russian, SN 9502. It has 8” keyhole bbl with half moon front sight, nickel finish with 2-pc walnut grips, the right of which is numbered to the revolver, the left is a period of use replacement. The buttstrap is period engraved “W.B.W. / U.S.A.” This is undoubtedly the revolver that Lt. Wetmore used to shoot Graham. CONDITION: Fine, all matching except the replacement left grip. Overall retains 70-75% strong orig nickel with wear on sides of bbl, sharp edges & grip frame. Cyl retains about 90% orig nickel. The bbl latch spring is broken, otherwise mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. Right grip has a smooth oiled patina. Also accompanying is a framed copy of an 11-3/4” x 14-3/4” photograph of Lt. Wetmore wearing a 6th Cavalry beret-style hat in 1880’s frontier clothing including mid-thigh boots, wearing a cartridge belt with two flap holsters, one of which is an American revolver with a plug in the buttstrap identical to the one described above. He is holding a Winchester ’66 saddle ring carbine inscribed with his name in a ribbon on left side. This photograph is reprinted along with a close-up of the’66 carbine on p. 96 of The Peacemakers, R.L. Wilson. Wilson states that the Winchester is engraved by Nimschke. In addition, the third item in this lot is a Winchester 1st Model 1873 Saddle Ring Carbine, Cal. 44 WCF (44-40), SN 2375. It is a standard carbine with 20” bbl, full magazine, uncheckered wood with straight stock and carbine buttplate with trap. The integral front sight was removed from front band and a dovetail was cut just behind the band which now contains a Rocky Mountain sight with German silver blade. Rear sight dovetail was moved about an inch forward and a rifle-style, short, 1873 semi-buckhorn rear sight was installed. It has the raised thumbprint mortised dust cover. Left sideplate is Nimschke engraved exactly as the 1866 carbine pictured in Wilson’s book. The inscription reads “Wm. B. Wetmore 6th Cavalry”, on a ribbon with some light flourishes of arabesque patterns. CONDITION: Poor to fair. No orig finish remains being a worn, heavy brown patina with some refinished blue around middle band. There is moderate to heavy pitting over most of metal which shows heavy wear. Wood is extremely worn and even may be old replacements. It shows heavy sanding with a crack in forend tip and is dark and oil stained. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bore with a ring about mid-point and a few spots of pitting. 4-30063 JR88 (12,500-17,500)

Revised: 2/20/2007

SCARCE AD TOPPERWEIN SMITH & WESSON NEW MODEL NO. 3 TARGET SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER. Cal. 44 Russian. SN 34164. Blue finish with 6-1/2” keyhole bbl, target front & rear sights with diamond checkered walnut grips. Sideplate on left side is engraved with a large “T” and right side of frame is inscribed, through the blue, “FROM / AD. TOEPPERWEIN / TO / HAROLD CLINE / 1945”. (NOTE: “Toepperwein” is the correct and original spelling, however, Winchester dropped the “E” so there name is spelled in two different ways). (Noted friends of Toepperwein since 1912, a display of Toepperwein arms were loaned to the Buckhorn Museum by the Cline family.) The engraving is of the style of Wolf & Klaar in Fort Worth, TX. The bottom half of the grip is wound with many layers of old, braided, cotton string, lacquered, and then covered with a brown substance. Accompanied by a hand written letter from Mr. Topperwein to Harold Cline dated Feb. 27, 45 transferring a 44 S&W Russian that he states was the “pistol” his wife, Plinky, learned to shoot with and used in their exhibitions all over the United States & Canada for many years to shoot small objects from his fingers and mouth. He states “. . . now that Plinky has passed on & as I will probably not do as much shooting as formerly. I want to feel that at least some of our guns will be left in good hands, they seem like old friends you know & I want them to be taken care of.” This letter is on Winchester letterhead stationery with Mr. Topperwein’s name & address in upper left corner. It is signed “Sincerely, Ad”. There are six holes down left edge of paper that Mr. Topperwine allegedly shot. Also accompanied by a TRUFIT quick-draw leather holster with single loop & buckstitch lacing with a leather thong. Some information and photos regarding the Buckhorn Museum and the Cline loan are included with this lot. CONDITION: Very fine. Retains about 95% of a fine factory restored finish. There is a star following serial number on buttstrap. It retains most of its factory case colors on hammer, bright on sides, faded on edge. Trigger is faded gray case colors. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. Letter is yellowed and brittle with a couple of small cracks and some foxing with water stains on left edge. Holster shows wear & soil with some mildew with some leather cut from triggerguard area and now does not fit well. Grips have painted cord wrapped around base, likely added by Ad or “Plinky” to suit them. 4-30062 (4,000-7,000)

REMINGTON LARGE DOG’S HEAD CANE GUN. Cal. 32 RF. SN 539. Fine gutta percha covered cane gun with 28-3/4” shaft, 35” overall length with brass collar and faint markings at the joint of handle & shaft. Serial number is just above collar on dog’s head. It has a straight knurled iron tip. Mold on the dog’s head is very sharp with good features. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. There is a small crack where the handle joins the shaft and a tiny chip where sight pops up. Shaft has turned chocolate while handle has remained dark, which is common with these canes. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bore. 4-30651 JR281 (6,500-8,500)

SWORD CANE. 24-3/4” thin diamond-shaped blade has etched and blue decoration. Handle is carved bone with leaf and fruit decoration. Cane is 33-3/4” long in total. CONDITION: Ferrule is loose at center. There are some natural cracks at the bone handle, but it is still solid. 4-30278 FS67 (300-400)

LARGE FRENCH OR SWISS STEEL CASE OPEN FACE POCKET WATCH WITH BUFFALO BILL PRESENTATION. About 20 size, “Regulateur” enamel face, button set, stem wind, open face pocket watch with green enameled numbers and a very early steam locomotive in center. It has thick, beveled crystal with a decorative white metal bezel. The outside back cover is missing. The outside of the inside back cover is inscribed in period French script engraving “Pour Cher Hon. Mssr. W.F. Cody / De Dame Rosa Bonheur” around outside edge. Center is inscribed “Paris / Avril 1889 / Merci”. Rosa Bonheur (1822-1899) was and still is, a world famous artist who painted Cody’s favorite portrait of him sitting astride his white horse in full performance regalia. CONDITION: As noted, good. The face has several hairlines with a couple of small chips and the crystal has a couple of small chips. The exposed inside cover is fine with all the inscription sharp & legible. The watch movement seems to run fine but probably needs cleaning. An even more rare Buffalo Bill watch as it is a direct presentation. 4-30618 JR285 (20,000-30,000)

RARE BUFFALO BILL WILD WEST POCKET WATCH. Size 16, stem wind, stem set, open face, pocket watch by “C.H. MEYLAN”. It has sunk second bit with 60 second dial, and appears to be at least 17 jewels and possibly up to 21 jewels. It has a dbl back cover with inside marked “14K”. Inside cover is period engraved “An honest tale speeds best being plainly told / Employees of / BAILEY & COLE / WITH BUFFALO BILL’S WILD WEST / TO / FRED B. HUTCHINSON / 1898 / Sincere and best wishes”. The outside of back cover is engraved in old English script with initials “FBH”. A Google search on Mr. Hutchinson disclosed that in about 1894 he went to work for Buffalo Bill’s Wild West and became the manager in 1898 and remained in that capacity until at least 1902. Prior to 1894 Mr. Hutchinson had been the manager of the Adam Forepaugh Show as Mr. Bailey’s personal representative. Mr. Hutchinson was a nephew of James A. Bailey, of Bailey & Cole Show which became Barnum & Bailey, and his full name is Frederick Bailey Hutchinson. He later became Managing Co-director of the Barnum & Bailey Circus. CONDITION: Very fine. The dial has a tiny chip around the second bit, otherwise is clean & clear. Case is fine & tight, showing light wear. Seems to run very well. A rare inscribed watch with direct connection to Buffalo Bill. 4-30617 JR284 (15,000-25,000)

IMPORTANT INSCRIBED POCKET WATCH. The size 18 movement has no markings except the numbers on the silver case. The brass inner cover is inscribed “N32488 / made expressly for / Geo. H. Maynard / Boston,. Mass”. The key wind movement is partially functional but needs cleaning. Key is not present. Accompanying the watch are copies from DEEDS OF VALOR, a list of the recipients of the Medal of Honor prior to 1906, pages 415-417 of volume I, show a portrait of Maynard & a full page illustration of him winning the Congressional Medal of Honor. During the attack at Antietam, 17 Sept 1862, Maynard attached himself to 6 different regiments. In December, at Fredericksburg, he rescued several wounded soldiers under heavy fire. For this action Private Maynard was promoted to Captain & sent to Florida where he prevented the massacre of 108 captured Confederate soldiers. This unusual action earned him the Congressional Medal. CONDITION: The engine turning on the covers of the case show considerable wear. Leather carrying pouch shows minor wear. Inscription is fine. 4-31000 FS207 (2,500-3,500)

RARE ELABORATE GOLD BROWNSVILLE, TEXAS CITY MARSHAL BADGE CIRCA 1892. Fantastic multicolor gold badge that measures 2-7/8” high x 2-1/8” wide with the center rnd section made of rose colored gold with the hand engraved inscription “CITY / MARSHAL” with foliate arabesque patterns in between. Center of the round part is a sterling silver shield with hallmarks & “STERLING” on the back. Front is a small shield with an eagle on top and a cloisonne center with a 5-pointed star in the center surrounded by a wreath and “TEXAS” at the bottom. Mounted atop the badge is a large yellow gold spread winged American eagle with yellow gold acanthus leaves down each side and a modified fleur-de-lis at the bottom. The top & bottom center of the badge have “BROWNSVILLE” and “TEXAS” on ribbons applied with small pins. The eagle at the top on reverse is marked “JF COMPANY / N.Y. / XX GOLD”. The clasp at the back is early style with a T-pin & loop. Attached to the pin is a small piece of paper with the name “JAVIER CANTU”. Conversation with a former Chief of Police of Brownsville, Ruben Garcia, disclosed that he is researching the former law enforcement officials of Brownsville, but records are very sketchy and incomplete. He states that as of this writing he has not encountered anyone holding the office of City Marshal by the name of Cantu. He stated that the first marshal of Brownsville was elected in 1850 and the office alternated between calling the office “City Marshal” and “Chief of Police” up until just before WWI, when the title officially became “Chief of Police”. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Retains much of its orig polish & finish. The center cloisonne shield is completely intact with bright colors. Clasp is fine. 4-30649 JR437 (15,000-25,000)

UNUSUAL INDIAN WARS PERIOD BELT. Leather belt, 45” long x 1-1/2” wide, with an oval brass buckle. It is adorned with six Barber silver dollars from 1880s period that have been pressed into a dome shape and attached to copper rivets through the belt. Belt also has four brass “US” marked covers from military bridle rosettes plus there are six small brass studs. This was likely made for or by one of the white or Indian scouts. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Belt is soft & supple with some crackling to the surface finish. Silver dollars are fine, showing light to moderate wear with heavy tarnishing The bridle rosettes show moderate to heavy wear and are a light mustard patina, possibly having been cleaned a long time ago. 4-30496 JR391 (750-1,250)

*L.C. SMITH GRADE 2 DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN & A LARGE LOT OF PHOTOGRAPHS RELATING TO THE EARLY DAYS OF CODY, WYOMING. Cal. 12 ga. SN 44360. Fine Grade 2 shotgun with 28” steel bbls choked IMP-CYL/IMP-CYL with tapered, concave, matted rib, dbl ivory beads, crossbolt rib extension, extractor and dbl triggers. Mounted with very nicely figured, slab sawed, checkered, American walnut with replacement beavertail forearm and orig semi-pistol grip stock, 14-1/4” over a White Line waffle pad. Lockplates are very beautifully engraved with the small vignettes of a quail on left side and a woodcock on right side with light, fine foliate arabesque patterns. It has maker’s name on each side. Accompanied by two photo albums compiled by a gentleman named Albert Henry Pease, who apparently arrived in Cody about the Fall of 1909 and left about two years later in 1911. He apparently held a variety of jobs in the Cody area including surveyor and reportedly worked for Buffalo Bill as a driver. The photographs, according to family history were all taken with Mr. Pease’s Kodak bellows camera which also accompanies this lot. There are about 100 pages of photographs and various holiday cards from the early part of the 20th century. The photographs are primarily of the Cody area including many people, houses & buildings of the Cody 1909-1911 period, one of which is thought to be that of “Cassie”, Cody’s most famous madame, who ran a house of ill repute in Cody for many years, well into the 20th century. Also accompanying is the aforementioned Kodak camera & its orig carrying case, a fine Marbles woodcraft hunting knife with stag handle & sheath, a very early cartridge/money belt from the early 20th century, a fine pair of French binoculars with their orig case, having Mr. Pease’s name inside flap and an early cow’s horn powder horn with some scratched initials. Bore diameter: left – .729, right – .728. Bore restrictions: left – .005, right – .005. Wall thickness: left – .036, right – .033. Drop at heel: 2-5/8”, drop at comb: 1-3/4”. Weight: 7 lbs. 15.04 oz. CONDITION: Shotgun is good to very good. Bbls retain most of an old re-blue with balance of metal cleaned & worn bright. Stock has a hairline back of right lockplate, otherwise wood is sound & retains most of a restored finish. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bores with fine pitting. The albums are old & brittle showing heavy wear from their century of handling. Knife is fine with replacement sheath. Cartridge belt is dry & worn with broken billet, otherwise is sound. Binoculars are fine, case has some loose stitching. Powder horn is fine. Camera appears to be functional with the case dry & worn with some restored stitching. 4-31030 JR546 (3,000-5,000)

*RARE TEXAS RANGER USED REMINGTON MODEL 81 SEMI-AUTO RIFLE. Cal. 30 Rem. SN 6165. Very rare Texas Ranger item carried and used by well-known and famous Texas Ranger Senior Captain Clint Peoples. Capt Peoples is in the Guiness Book of World Records as having worn more different law enforcement badges during his law enforcement career than any other police officer. He was born and raised in Montgomery County, TX. This is one of the very few of his badges which is not in the Texas Ranger Museum. This rifle & badge were purchased directly from Capt. Peoples through Charles Schreiner, III of the Y O Ranch, who had the world’s largest collection of Texas Ranger guns & badges, a personal friend of the orig purchaser. The rifle is nickeled finish and appears to be orig factory configuration with 22″ shrouded bbl, standard open sights, and uncheckered wood with semi-beavertail forearm and semi-pistol grip stock with a checkered steel buttplate. The grip cap area is branded “DPS” in very stylized lettering, which stands for “Department of Public Safety”, the Texas Rangers. See Captain Clint Peoples: Texas Rangers by James Day. In a book on Remington Models 8 & 81, there is a description of this marking. It is accompanied by a notarized letter from Capt. Peoples dated March 19, 1974, stating that he had carried this rifle “for an indefinite period of time while serving in the Texas Ranger service.” Also accompanied by Mr. Schreiner’s inventory card for this rifle. Additionally accompanied by a small Blackington shield-shaped badge with spread-winged eagle on top which bears the name of “C. Peoples” and it indicates he was the “Chief Deputy Constable / Montgomery County / State of Texas”. CONDITION: Fine. Overall rifle retains 93-95% orig nickel-plating with minor handling & use nicks & scratches with light wear and some minor losses on the magazine guides. Wood is sound and retains most of an old refinish. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. Badge is equally fine. 4-30351 JR242 (3,000-5,000)

SPECTACULAR PAIR OF SOUTH AMERICAN GAUCHO SPURS. Beautiful German silver spurs with 6-1/4” yokes, with raised flowers & leaves at each end with a large flower blossom where shank meets yoke. Shanks are heavy, cast filigree flowers & leaves with 3” diameter, 16-point, filigree iron rowels. Yokes are engraved on both sides with flowers & leaves. No maker’s name was observed inside or outside. Strap slots at ends of yokes have remnants of narrow, hand stitched straps. CONDITION: Very fine to extremely fine. The German silver retains a fine, aged patina and the rowels a dark brown patina. Altogether a very beautiful set. 4-30000 JR394 (1,500-3,000)

EXTREMELY RARE LETTER CONCERNING THE ORIGINAL FORMATION OF THE NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION. This is a 3-page, hand written letter in ink on quality paper dated “Manchester 12 June 1861”. It is apparently addressed to Pres. Lincoln with copies to Secretary of War Simon Cameron, Lt. Gen. Winfield Scott, Gov. of New York, E.D. Morgan, Col. Lefferts, Col Duryea, Prosper M. Wetmore, Samuel D. Babcock, Henry R. Smythe, Henry F. Spaulding, Alexander T. Stewart, William B. Astor, Samuel McLean, James McBride, Dean R. Tenner, James B. Arthur, James T. Ames (Springfield, Mass.) and Frank C. Howe (New York). All of the gentlemen after Col. Duryea have the sobriquet of esquire with the address New York. The letter is signed R. Gellonlton and R. Bherry. The letter, apparently written from England, strongly suggests that a National Rifle Association be formed to train riflemen and develop shooting ranges “to become good shots with the rifle” and therefore “make the volunteer an efficient soldier, not only in the present imergency (sic), but for any future danger”. The writers indicate that such an organization had been formed approximately 1-1/2 years previously in England. They were offering four of Whitworth’s finest rifles as prizes for the inaugural shooting events once the organization was formed. CONDITION: Very fine. All completely crisp & clear with some yellowing at the folds. 4-30246-1 JR435 (5,000-10,000)

THREE ANCIENT COPPER ARM BANDS (BELIEVED TO BE CHINESE AND FROM BRONZE AGE PERIOD). Different sizes, but have similar engraving. All appear to be excavated with heavy corrosion. In custom covered plywood case, probably Oriental. CONDITION: As excavated, the case is torn and tattered. 4-30497 (800-1,200)

UNUSUAL 24-SHOT RAMPART REVOLVER. Cal. 12 NSN 9-5/8” rnd bbl. Gun has no grip, as it is made to be fitted into a holder on top of a wall with trigger operated by a cord. It is double action only. No marks are visible. About 20% nickel plating remains on frame, little elsewhere. Mechanically good. 4-30486 FS59 (1,000-1,500)

LARGE CAST IRON PERCUSSION TRAP GUN. Cal. 1.2”. SN 88. 3-7/8” bbl. Stainless steel nipple, rough cast iron with large screw on side. CONDITION: Rusty bore, black pain on surfaces. 4-30487 FS61 (300-500)

*ULTRA-RARE ONE OF A KIND CASED CHARLES BOSWELL BIG BORE DOUBLE RIFLE. Cal. 600 Nitro Express & 12 ga. SN 0001. Spectacular sidelock dbl rifle with 26-5/16” rifle bbls with pedestal front sight having a folding moon sight and a quarter rib with 3-leaf express sight, two folding, one standing, ejectors with heavy third bite, dbl chopper lumps and dbl triggers with the front trigger articulated. It also has a set of 26” shotgun bbls choked FULL/IMP-MOD with 3-1/2” chambers, tapered, smooth, concave rib, Bradley white ivory bead with third fastener, dbl chopper lumps & ejectors. Both sets of bbls have maker’s name in gold on rib and each has its own forearm. Mounted with exhibition quality, straight grain, English walnut with the two checkered forearms and pistol grip stock with raised teardrop side panels and a heavy cheekpiece, 15-1/4” over a solid red Old English pad. Metal grip cap has a trap. Rifle bbls have a safari swivel on bottom rib with a corresponding swivel on buttstock. It has extended top tang up over the comb and a long bottom tang that terminates at grip cap. Receiver & all appended metal parts are spectacularly engraved by Neil Hermsen and signed on bottom of receiver, with fabulous game scenes of two gold rhinos on left lockplate in a veldt scene and three gold elephants on right lockplate also in a veldt scene with a gold lion chasing a gold zebra on bottom, also in a veldt scene. Triggerguard has a gold leopard head and there are fine gold wire patterns on the receiver reinforcements. The thumb lever has a gold lion’s head and the top tang has “SAFE” in gold. The forearm levers are engraved to match with a gold lion’s head on latch on rifle bbls and a gold goose on the latch of shotgun bbls. Forend iron also has gold wire inlay. Maker’s name is in gold on each side of receiver and serial number is in gold on bottom tang. Accompanied by several pages of documentation regarding the manufacturing company and correspondence regarding this set, along with the orig order sheets. It was apparently ordered by a gentleman from Indiana in August of 1988 with the orig order for two sets of 12 ga. bbls and one set of 20 ga. bbls, along with the orig rifle bbls. The 20 ga. bbls are crossed off and conversation with Ronnie Roberts, the owner of the Charles Boswell Company at that time, disclosed that the 20 ga. bbls and one set of 12 ga. bbls were never made. Mr. Roberts stated that this is the one and only 600 Nitro Express dbl rifle ever built by his company. He stated that since it was the first production piece, that extra care was taken during the manufacture and especially with the engraving as they wanted it to be an advertising showpiece for their company. Also accompanied by its orig Huey oak & leather case with burgundy ultra-suede lining, compartmented in bottom for the three pieces of the gun, a set of three ebony handled turn screws, a pair of brass snap caps & a rnd brass oil bottle, a rnd brass parts bottle and a 2-pc brass & ebony cleaning rod. A compartment in the end, with the cover missing, contains cleaning jags, brushes & mops. 12 ga. bbls: Bore diameter: left – .742, right – .739. Bore restrictions: left – .048, right – .040. Wall thickness: left – .034, right – .046. Drop at heel: 2”, drop at comb: 1-3/8”. Weight with rifle bbls: 15 lbs. 14.4 oz. Weight with shotgun bbls: 10 lbs. 8.96 oz. CONDITION: Extremely fine, as new. May have been fired, but if so, very little. Blue on bbls is all bright & clean and case colors on receiver, lockplates & forend iron are all brilliant, showing no wear. Wood has a small ding on right side of buttstock & another on the comb, otherwise is completely sound and retains about all of its hand rubbed, orig finish. Case is equally new. 4-30775 JR445 (100,000-150,000)

FINE WESTLEY RICHARDS DROP ACTION DBL RIFLE. Cal. 500/465 Express 3-1/4”. SN 4895. Beautiful early rifle with 26” bbls, flat matted rib, pedestal mounted gold bead front sight, missing hood, with platinum line 5-leaf express sight graduated 100 to 500 yards. It has doll’s head rib extension third bite with dbl lumps, ejectors & dbl triggers. Right bbl is engraved with maker’s name & address and “MADE EXPRESSLY FOR LYON & LYON, CALCUTTA.” Chamber area of bbls is engraved on right side “FOR 465 H.V. CARTRIDGE” and “75GRS CORDITE 480GRS BULLET” on left side. Mounted with nicely figured, slab sawed walnut, straight grain through wrist, with wide, checkered beavertail forearm & pistol grip stock with raised checkered teardrop side panels & horn grip cap, 14-3/4″”over a solid Noshoc pad. Bottom of bbls & bottom of stock have sling eyes. Bottom of stock has a silver initial plate engraved “JEF”. Receiver is beautifully engraved with about 80% coverage intertwined foliate arabesque patterns with maker’s name in a ribbon on each side. Fences have side clips & a raised rib around back edges. All of appended metal is engraved to match. Accompanied by a fine Vermont Custom Case, black anodized, maroon velvet lined case, compartmented in bottom for stocked receiver, bbls, pair of snap caps & a large compartment containing a sling with hooks. Also accompanied by a large complement of extras including about 170 rds of orig factory Kynoch loaded ammunition in its orig boxes, 10 rds of A-Square solid ammunition, 63 rds of miscellaneous, once fired & virgin brass, 3 boxes of 50 rds each Barnes 500 grain rnd nose soft point bullets & 2 boxes of 50 rds each Barnes 500 grain rnd nose FMJ bullets. There are 150 loose rds of 500 grain Barnes rnd nose FMJ bullets & 70 rds of 480 grain solid steel bullets with four brass rotating bands. Also accompanying is a set of RCBS dies. Consignor states that this rifle is extremely accurate with factory ammunition as well as hand loads and that he hunted it on several safaris in Africa. Drop at the heel: 2”, drop at the comb: 1-1/2”. Weight: 10 lbs. 15.04 oz. CONDITION: Very fine, as very professionally completely restored. Bbls & receiver are a fine strong blue with a small spot of rust on right bbl. Wood is sound with a clean, bright varnish. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bores. A fine big bore rifle, suitable for any of the world’s most dangerous game. Case is crisp & clean. 4-58372 (25,000-35,000)

*CASED RIGBY BIG BORE DOUBLE EXPRESS RIFLE. Cal. 470 Express. SN 17637. Fine dbl rifle with 28” bbls, flat serrated rib with ramp mounted, caterpillar front sight & platinum line, 3-leaf express rear sight, one standing, two folding marked “100 to 300 YARDS”. It has doll’s head rib extension with third bite, dbl underbites, extractor & dbl triggers. Mounted with very nicely figured, English walnut with checkered, splinter forearm that has a lever latch and checkered pistol grip stock with raised side panels, 14-1/2” over a crystallized, leather-faced pad. Receiver has light arabesque pattern engraving around hinge pin with a dbl border line and maker’s name on each side. Left bbl is marked with maker’s name & address and right bbl “SPECIAL 470 BORE BIG GAME RIFLE / FOR SPECIAL CORDITE CARTRIDGE AND BULLET 500 GRAINS”. Bbls are nitro-proofed and marked “CORDITE 75 – 480 MAX”. Inside forend iron, on bottom of both bbls and on standing breech is marked “CLASS D”. Accompanied by a green, felt-lined trunk case, compartmented for bbls & stocked receiver with a hinge covered compartment in left rear corner, embossed on the lid, “MOREHOUSE STEVENS”. It has maker’s label inside lid. Drop at heel: 2-1/2”, drop at comb: 1-1/2”. Weight: 10 lbs. 14.72 oz. CONDITION: Very fine to extremely fine. Bbls retain about 90% glossy bright, orig factory blue with majority of losses from a chemical splash on left side, over chamber area, otherwise virtually all of orig blue is present. Receiver retains 95-96% brilliant, orig factory case colors with one fingernail sized spot of flaking on right side. Triggerguard & floorplate retain virtually all of their glossy orig blue and grip cap about all of its brilliant orig case colors. Wood is sound with minor handling & use marks with a series of small bruises by right side panel and retains virtually all of its orig factory finish. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bores. A scarce & very desirable dangerous game rifle available without the six month to one year wait. Case shows light to moderate wear with some crackling on the lid and light edge wear with some minor soiling inside. Straps are replacements and two front keepers on lid are missing. 4-30158 JR68 (22,500-32,500)

*SPECTACULAR ENGRAVED & CARVED MERKEL DOUBLE RIFLE. Cal. 8X75 RS. SN 199971. Fabulous dbl rifle with 25-5/8” bbls, flat rib, full length engraved with oak leaves & acorns with matted ramp, gold bead front sight, fixed rear sight mounted on rib, Greener crossbolt rib extension, dbl underbites, ejectors & dbl triggers, the right is set. Left bbl is engraved with maker’s name & address and “MADE IN GERMANY” and right bbl is engraved with the type of steel. Mounted with spectacular, streaky, straight grain, circassian walnut with fabulous, basketweave carved, beavertail forearm with oak leaf & acorn patterns at front & back ends with a schnable tip. Stock is carved to match on wrist with a deep, triple scalloped cheek piece & roach back, 14-1/2” over a solid Pachmayr pad. Right side of butt is deep relief carved with a bugling stag and two hinds in a forest scene with oak leaves & acorns. Oak leaf & acorn patterns extend over heel & down left side surrounding a magnificently carved bust of a Big Horn sheep. Carving is signed on right side “W. WAHL”. Sidelock receiver is coin finished with lockplates having full game scene vignettes of very deep relief engraved bugling stag & two hinds in a forest scene on left side and three very deep relief running boar in a forest scene on right side with a very deep relief Big Horn ram’s head on bottom. Balance of receiver & appended metal is covered with deep oak leaf & acorn patterns which extend 2-3/8” up over chamber areas of bbl. Left lockplate is signed “HOFMANN”. Trigger guard is filigree filed with oak leaf & acorn patterns. Water table, standing breech & inside forend iron are all beautifully jeweled. Accompanied by its orig green cardboard box numbered to this rifle. Drop at heel: 2-3/8”, drop at comb: 1-3/8”. Weight: 8 lbs. 13.76 oz. CONDITION: Extraordinarily fine, as new, may have been fired but if so, very little. Retains virtually all of its fine, orig factory finish to both metal & wood with a few light scrapes on standing breech. Stock has a couple of minor nicks and a couple of bruises on comb. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bores. Box has one crushed end, otherwise is fine. 4-30768 JR556 (22,500-32,500)

*FINE SPECIAL ORDER MERKEL DOUBLE RIFLE. Cal. 470 Nitro Express. SN A470296. Spectacular sidelock dbl rifle with 23-1/2” octagon bbls, ramp front sight with gold bead and 2-leaf express sight mounted on a quarter rib with Greener crossbolt extension, dbl underbites, extractor & dbl triggers. Rib is engraved “Safari .470 N.E.”. Left top flat is marked with importer’s name & side flat with maker’s name & address. Mounted with extremely beautiful, exhibition quality, streaky, honey & chocolate, circassian walnut with checkered, splinter forearm & pistol grip stock with deep scallop cheekpiece, 14-1/4” over a Merkel black composition buttplate. Stock is weighted with a commercial device in two holes under buttplate. Bbls have a safari sling loop on bottom with a corresponding loop on buttstock. Sidelock receiver is coin finished with Greener crossbolt, side clips & reinforcements with cocked indicators on lockplates and beautifully engraved with a large bull elephant in a veld scene and a maned lion on right side, also in a veld scene, surrounded by about 60% coverage foliate arabesque patterns with shaded background. Lockplates & bottom of receiver have beautiful gold wire inlay. Left lockplate is signed “BH”, probably Burkhald Hafner. Accompanied by its orig green cardboard box numbered to this rifle. Drop at heel: 2-1/2”, drop at comb: 1-5/16”. Weight: 10 lbs. 5.44 oz CONDITION: New & unfired. Retains all of its orig finish to both metal & wood with an exceptional hand rubbed finish on wood. There are a couple of very minor, very light mars in stock finish. Box is fine. 4-30774 JR555 (20,000-25,000)

*BEAUTIFUL DELUXE WILLIAM EVANS DOUBLE RIFLE. Cal. 400/360 2-3/4”. SN 14350. Fine medium game rifle with 26” bbls, pedestal mounted front sight, missing the hood with a pop-up moon sight and 3-leaf express sight marked “50-200 YARDS” mounted on a serrated quarter rib with doll’s head rib extension/third bite, ejectors, dbl underbites and dbl triggers. It is nitro-proofed for 40 grains cordite and 300 grain bullet. Mounted with extremely beautiful, highly figured, flat checkered, slab sawed walnut with splinter forearm that has lever latch & pistol grip stock with raised teardrop side panels & deep cheekpiece, 15” over a solid red pad that has been added without altering the wood. Bbls have a safari sling eye with a corresponding sling eye on buttstock along with a blank gold initial oval. It has a long bottom tang that terminates at metal grip cap. Boxlock receiver is beautifully engraved with about 80% coverage, very high quality, foliate arabesque patterns. It has maker’s name on each side. Drop at heel: 2-3/8”, drop at comb: 1-1/2”. Weight: 9 lbs. 8.32 oz. CONDITION: Very fine to extremely fine. Retains virtually all of a professionally restored finish to both metal & wood, probably by one of the fine English makers such as the William Evans Company, Holland & Holland or Purdey’s. Bbl blue is fine rust bluing with brilliant bone charcoal case colors on receiver. Floorplate & triggerguard are possibly still in orig finish. Wood is sound with minor nicks & scratches. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bores. 4-31179 JR474 (15,000-20,000)

Revised: 3/8/2007

FINE ALEX HENRY DOUBLE RIFLE. Cal. 400/450 Express. SN 7710. Beautiful double rifle with 26” steel bbls, ramp front sight with 3-leaf platinum-line express rear sight mounted on a quarter rib, 100-300 yards, doll’s head rib extension, dbl chopper lumps, extractor & dbl triggers. Mounted with highly figured English walnut with checkered splinter forearm with lever latch and pistol grip stock, 14-1/4” over a solid red recoil pad. Bbls have a safari sling eye with corresponding loop in buttstock. Buttstock has a blank silver initial oval and steel grip cap. Receiver has side clips with very nicely executed foliate patterns, while the sides of receiver have light border patterns with foliate arabesque patterns around hinge pin & screws. Top tang has “SAFE” in gold. Accompanied by two nickeled brass snap caps. Drop at heel: 2-1/2”, drop at comb: 1-1/2”. Weight: 10 lbs. .96 oz. CONDITION: Fine plus. Bbls retain virtually all of a restored finish, missing sight hood. Receiver retains 60-70% faded case colors with balance turned silver. Wood is sound with minor nicks & handling marks and retains about all of a professionally restored finish. Good mechanics, bright shiny bores. 4-30160 JR37 (12,500-17,500)

*CASED JOHN RIGBY & CO. DBL RIFLE. Cal. 375 H&H. SN 381755. Made in Paso Robles, CA. This fine rifle has 26” bbls, pedestal mounted front sight and 2-leaf platinum line express sight with claw mounts on a quarter rib with the caliber engraved between mounts. Accompanied by claw mount rings containing a Leupold 1.5-5X scope with fine duplex crosshairs. It has a Greener crossbolt rib extension with dbl underlugs, ejectors & dbl triggers. Mounted with very highly figured, honey & chocolate, marble cake, Circassian walnut with checkered, square edge, splinter forearm and pistol grip stock with raised side panels and shadow cheekpiece, 15” over a Decelerator pad. Boxlock receiver has side reinforcements & side clips and is very nicely engraved with about 80% coverage beautiful foliate arabesque patterns with fine stippled background and a shoulder bust of a maned lion on the bottom. All the appended metal is engraved to match with about 4” of engraving over chamber area of bbls and about 2-1/2” on each side of muzzles. The engraver’s signature, “B. BURGESS”, is on the trigger plate. Grip cap is engraved with the orig owner’s initials “WMB”. Also accompanied by its orig aluminum Americase embossed on top with maker’s name and lined with blue velvet, embroidered in lid in white with maker’s name & crest. Additionally accompanying are instruction sheets & warranty. CONDITION: Extremely fine, as new, probably unfired, retaining virtually all of its orig factory finish with strong bright blue bbls & bright metal receiver, having been polished from case coloring for engraving. Wood is sound and retains virtually all of its orig factory finish with no discernible flaws. Scope is equally new, as is the case. 4-31158 JR452 (15,000-20,000)

*COGSWELL & HARRISON DOUBLE RIFLE. Cal. 375 Express (375 Flanged). SN 43154. Fine boxlock dbl rifle with 25” bbls, ramp front sight with hood & 3-leaf platinum line express sight marked “1”, “2” & “3” on a quarter rib. It has dbl lugs with extractor & dbl triggers. Bbls are marked with maker’s name & address and “SERVICE CHARGE, 40GRS CORDITE / 270 GRS BULLET” is on the rib. Mounted with very highly figured, flat checkered English walnut with splinter forearm & pistol grip stock with an applied shallow cheekpiece, 14-1/2” over a solid red recoil pad. It has metal grip cap with safari sling eye on bbls and a corresponding sling eye on stock. Drop at heel: 2”, drop at comb: 1-3/8”. Weight: 9 lbs, .32 oz. CONDITION: Very fine. Retains virtually all of a fine, professionally restored finish to both bbls & wood with only slight edge wear on bbls. Receiver retains about all of its strong, orig case colors, brilliant in sheltered areas with bright orig blue on floorplate & triggerguard. Wood is sound with minor storage & handling marks. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bores. 4-31183 JR473 (10,000-15,000)

*UNMARKED DOUBLE RIFLE. Cal. 8X57JR. SN 23113. This fine quality double rifle has 23-1/2” bbls with flat, matted rib, ramp front sight, 2-leaf rear sight with claw mount bases containing a Zeiss Zielvier scope of about 4X with crosshair post & dot. Mounted with very nicely figured French walnut with fine checkered, horn tip, splinter forearm and pistol grip stock with raised side panels & cheekpiece, 14” over a serrated horn buttplate. It also has a horn triggerguard & fluted horn grip cap. Receiver has side clips with side reinforcements, cocked indicators and is lightly engraved with arabesque patterns. The dbl triggers are both set. The bbl has a screwed on safari sling swivel with a corresponding swivel in butt containing a narrow European style leather sling. Accompanied by eleven boxes of Sellier & Bellot 8X57JR ammunition with 196 grain soft point bullets, appear to be all full & orig. Drop at heel: 2-3/8”, drop at comb: 1-5/16”. Weight with scope: 7 lbs. 11.52 oz. CONDITION: Fine. Bbls retain about 90-92% strong orig blue with a few spots of light rust. Receiver retains 15-20% case colors in very sheltered areas with balance turned silver. Forearm has a few chips from bbl channel on each side with a repaired splinter and the stock has a couple of hairlines back of receiver, otherwise wood is sound with normal handling & use marks showing moderate to heavy wear and overall retains most of an old wiped on finish. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bores, optics are crisp and ammunition is clean & bright. 4-60288 JR38 (6,000-10,000)

*GEORGE GIBBS BEST QUALITY DOUBLE RIFLE. Cal. 280 Flanged. SN 20352. Fine double rifle with 23″ bbls, pedestal mounted day/night front sight with articulated hood. It has platinum line, 5-leaf express sight (1 standing, 4 folding) graduated 100-900 yards, mounted on a quarter rib. The swamped part of the rib has the makers name & address and the ends of the rib & pedestal ramp are nicely engraved. Rear end of rib is hand serrated with a doll’s head extension/ third bite with dbl chopper lumps, ejectors, & dbl triggers. Restocked with very highly figured, streaky, honey & chocolate, checkered French walnut with short forearm and capped pistol grip stock with straight comb & cheekpiece with smooth butt. Grip cap is case hardened with a small parts trap. Receiver and all appended iron are beautifully engraved with extremely fine, tight English scroll patterns having almost full coverage. Maker’s name is on each side and it has “SAFE” in gold on the top tang. Accompanied by one full 10-rd box of Kynoch cartridges and 5 rnds of virgin Bertram brass. CONDITION. Very fine. Bbls retain brilliant English style restored blue with only minor muzzle edge wear. Receiver retains most of its restored case hardening with the bottom 1/3 fading to silver and the top 2/3 strong, bright colors. Triggerguard retains about all of its professionally restored finish. Wood is sound with minor handling & storage marks and retains virtually all of its professionally restored finish. Wood to metal fit on the stock around receiver & rear edge of forearm has a small gap, probably from shrinkage. Mechanics are fine. Strong bright bores, frosty in the grooves. Ammo & brass are fine. 8-87505 (10,000-15,000)

Revised: 2/20/2007

*NEAR MYTHICAL LOST CZAR OF RUSSIA PARKER A1 SPECIAL GRADE DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. Cal. 12 ga. SN 168304. Built on a No. 2 frame, this spectacular shotgun has 32″ Whitworth steel bbs choked FULL/FULL with tapered, concave matted rib, sgl bead, doll’s head rib extension, ejectors & gold washed, checkered dbl triggers. Mounted with very highly figured, replacement checkered, straight stock with skeleton buttplate, 15″ LOP. Splinter forearm is orig to this shotgun with superb full coverage, very fine checkering & fleur-de-lis carved patterns. Water table has usual markings of “A1S” in a trapezoid surmounted with a small “S”, which is all above the serial number. Below the serial number is the number “8”, followed by a matching small “S”, probably indicating a Grade 8 with special features. Receiver and all appended metal parts are all spectacularly engraved in deep relief foliate & floral arabesque patterns with triggerguard and about 2-1/2″ over chambers engraved to match. Muzzles have a narrow engraved pattern. Fences have a very deep relief fleur-de-lis on each side with three raised ribs around rear edges. The tiny thumb pad on opening lever is pierced carved. The skeleton buttplate is orig Parker equipment and fully engraved, but not in matching patterns and has serial number “230959” inside toe. Stock has a large gold initial oval engraved “H.S.”, the initials of the gentleman who originally bought this shotgun from Parker Bros. Accompanied by a 2-page typewritten orig letter on “The Parker Gun” letterhead stationery dated December 16, 1915, addressed “Dear Hal” and signed by Wilbur F. Parker, Jr. The body of letter acknowledges payment for the “Czar Gun” and wishes him success on his trip to Canada and regrets that he has not yet had an opportunity to shoot the “Czar Gun”. The central paragraph states “This gun which you purchased was originally ordered by the officers of the staff of the Czar of Russia, to be presented to him by them. The gun was ordered from Parker Bros., to be absolutely first class in every respect, and of our highest grade. The gun was shipped from here by express in July, 1914, but before the Express Company was able to forward it from New York, war broke out in Europe, and the gun was returned to us. After keeping it for several months, – being unable to get in touch with the people in Russia who had contracted for the gun, we decided to sell it, and are pleased to know that you are the possessor of this splendid gun. It certainly is a work of art, and has, in our opinion, few, if any equals in this country today.” The letter goes on with a small sales pitch and personal regards from the writer indicating a personal friendship. Also accompanying is a small certificate from The Whitworth Company of Manchester, England, dated February 12, 1912 to Parker Bros. stating that two sets of bbls, Nos. 45649 & 45650 were manufactured with Whitworth Fluid Pressed Steel. No. 45649 is the number of the bbls on this shotgun. Bottom of note is overstamped by Parker Bros. certifying that gun No. 168304 was made with above tubes. Additionally accompanying are four orig Parker Bros. hang tags, two of which give specifications for this shotgun. The other two are instructional in content. Also accompanying is the orig envelope from the orig purchaser, upon which is written in grease pencil, “PARKER GUN WHITWORTH GUN CERTIF.” Additional accompaniment is a 2-page Parker Gun Collectors Association letter fully identifying this shotgun as above and incorporating all of the order book information as listed above. Further included are five pages of copies of the Parker order books detailing the information regarding this shotgun as reported above. On pp. 658-666 of Vol. II, The Parker Story, Gunther, Mullins, Parker, Price, Cote, details all of the known information regarding this shotgun. Authors state that it was ordered March 5, 1914 by a Col. Tarnovski, as found in Order Book #91, p. 78, Order #138479, dated March 6th. The order was from O.R. Dickey of Wellington, Massachusetts. The price was $375.00 for shotgun plus $18.75 for ejectors. This was the cost of an A1 Special at that time, having been reduced from previously higher price of $500.00. This section also deals with the apparent misconception of the configuration of the Czar of Russia Parker as related in the 1961 book, Parker, America’s Finest Shotgun, Peter H. Johnson, wherein Mr. Johnson had relied on word of mouth descriptions from various employees as to the actual configuration, which the authors of The Parker Story have completely debunked. This section further clarifies the confusion regarding the shipping of this shotgun on July 30, 1914, to the Russian/American lines on Pier 5 in Brooklyn, NY. The shotgun was subsequently returned to Parker Bros., apparently because WWI had broken out and for whatever reason, the shotgun did not make its way onto a ship bound for Russia. The Johnson book states that the stock & forearm were gold inlaid and that the Russian crest with 2-headed eagle was inlaid in gold on the trigger bow. One of the notes on p. 78 of the Order Book states “Dickey suggests no gold plated triggers or gold in trigger bow” which further debunks the Johnson story as probably selective or creative memory by former employees as related thirty to forty years after the actual manufacture of the shotgun. Reading the complete section in The Parker Story coupled with the orig letter that accompanies the shotgun leaves no doubt that this is the orig and only “Czar of Russia” Parker shotgun. Page 456 of Parker Gun Identification & Serialization lists this shotgun as a Grade “W7” with remaining features as found on the shotgun. Grade W7 indicates a AAH Grade shotgun with Whitworth Steel bbls rather than the A1 Special which this shotgun undoubtedly is. The explanation for the error in the book, Parker Gun Identification & Serialization is from the author, Charlie Herzog. Mr. Herzog explained that when he was instructing the data entry person for this book he taught them to determine the grade based on the sale price recorded in the Parker records. Initially the price for an A1 Special was $500.00 and a AAH Grade was $375.00. At that time he was unaware that the A1 Special price had been reduced to $375.00 just before this shotgun was ordered and therefore the data entry person recorded it as an AAH grade. When this shotgun was ordered for the Czar the orig specifications for the buttstock was for a 14” LOP. Later, the American buyer, obviously a larger man than the Czar, had the orig buttstock replaced with one having its current 15” LOP. There are no records of when this work was done but we are reasonably certain that it occurred sometime in the 1930’s and was likely ordered through Abercrombie & Fitch. It is known that the American owner was a frequent customer at Abercrombie & Fitch and in fact the case, which fits this longer stock perfectly, is an Abercrombie & Fitch case. Additionally accompanied by this maroon felt lined, Abercrombie & Fitch tan leather trunk case compartmented for the shotgun, a pair of Abercrombie & Fitch nickeled snap caps and an Abercrombie & Fitch nickeled square oil bottle. Also contained is a 2-pc ebony & brass wiping rod, jag & mop and a red leather covered bbl protector. Top of lid is embossed “H.S.” Bore restrictions: left – .036, right – .039. Wall thickness: left – .035, right – .033. Bore diameter: left – .731, right – .734. Drop at heel: 1-5/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 7 lbs. 12.8 oz. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Bbls retain virtually all of a fine, bright, professionally restored finish. Receiver & triggerguard are dark metal color with a heavy coating of old dried oil showing very light wear. Wood is sound with orig forearm retaining most of its orig finish with light diamond point wear in checkering. Stock has light handling & storage marks and retains most of its fine custom finish. Triggers retain most of their orig gold wash. Mechanics are fine, brilliant shiny bores. Case is equally fine. 4-30228 JR1 (225,000-325,000)

Revised: 3/10/2007

*EXTREMELY RARE CASED PARKER DHE/AHE GRADE DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. Cal. 20 ga. SN 242314. Most unusual, very late Parker, built on an “0” frame with 26” unmarked bbls choked MOD/IMP-CYL with tapered, concave, matted rib, dbl ivory beads, doll’s head rib extension, ejectors & Parker sgl selective trigger. Water table is marked “DH”. Mounted with extra finish, exhibition quality, flame & burl grain, center crotch cut, American walnut with checkered & carved, extra length, beavertail forearm, 10-7/8” long with “A” quality coverage, checkered & carved wrist with checkered, raised, teardrop side panels, 14-1/8” over a skeleton checkered butt. It has a blank silver initial oval on bottom & a Parker hard rubber grip cap. Receiver & all appended metal have, at minimum, “A” quality coverage engraving with custom vignettes of three quail on left side, a pointer on right side and two partridge on the floorplate with a setter’s head on trigger bow, all done in extra detail surrounded by very fine, extra quality, foliate arabesque patterns. Accompanied by a packet of information from the grandson of the orig owner and subsequent owners. In a letter from Clifton L. Howell, Jr. of Winterhaven, Florida, dated 1978, he states that this shotgun was ordered by his grandfather, Dan Howell, of Lake City, Florida, who was very closely acquainted with a number of executives from the Remington Arms Company in the late 1930’s/early 1940’s. He hunted with them in South Dakota and was close personal friends with Bernie Strader, who was the general manager of Remington in 1941. Mr. Strader apparently convinced Mr. Howell to visit the Remington Factory and persuaded him to order a Parker shotgun, which he did, and the above described Parker is the result. Dan Howell was in the timber & turpentine business in Florida and acquired a large tract of land which encompassed Lake Palestine where he & a number of local friends established a hunting & fishing lodge called the Dan Howell Hunting Club. They had a skeet range & raised their own quail, turkeys & deer and apparently became acquainted with the Remington executives by inviting them to hunt at the club. Aside from the Remington folks, apparently Mr. Howell’s close friends were, like him, minimally educated but self-made wealthy men who considered themselves “crackers” and an elaborately decorated shotgun would have been out of place and regarded as ostentatious in this group. Letter also states that Mr. Howell personally selected the vignettes that he wished to be on the shotgun along with the wood for it. Apparently Mr. Strader had the additional engraving applied. This shotgun was given to Clifton Howell in 1947 and apparently remained in his possession until 1978 when he sold it to a well-known dealer in Georgia, the late Bob Bostwick, who sold or traded it to Herschel Chadick, another well-recognized name in the shotgun field, who subsequently sold it to a gentleman in Virginia and then on to our consignor. A letter from Mr. Chadick indicates that he added the case. Also accompanied by the aforementioned, green felt lined, leather trunk case, compartmented in bottom for the shotgun, a square nickeled oiler, a pair of snap caps, a 2-pc brass & wood cleaning rod and cleaning tools. Bore diameter: left – .621, right – .622. Bore restrictions: left – .008, right – .006. Wall thickness: left – .030, right – .029. Drop at heel: 2-3/8”, drop at comb: 1-1/2”. Weight: 6 lbs. 14.08 oz. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus, near new, possibly unfired. Retains virtually all of its orig factory finish to both metal & wood with strong bright blue on bbls & triggerguard and brilliant case colors on receiver & forend iron. Wood is sound with a couple of very minor spots in checkering and no other discernible flaws. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bores. Case is equally new. 4-31150 JR446 (30,000-50,000)

RARE PARKER AAH GRADE “PIGEON GUN” DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. Cal. 12 ga. SN 83550. Spectacular & rare pigeon gun built in 1896 for the famous Parker Factory trap shooter & company representative S.A. Tucker. Mr. Tucker was one of the preeminent live pigeon shooters in the world in his day and represented the Parker Factory as their chief salesman for many years. He took delivery of this shotgun on June 9, 1896 and returned it August 30, 1902 for a credit. This shotgun was then displayed at the 1904 St. Louis Exposition & World’s Fair. This beautiful shotgun is as it was originally made with 30” Sir Joseph Whitworth Steel bbls choked FULL/FULL with 2-3/4” chambers (opened up by Del Grego), tapered, concave, matted rib, sgl bead, doll’s head rib extension, extractor and gold plated dbl triggers. It is made without a safety for the live pigeon shooter. Mounted with very beautiful, streaky, marblecake, honey & chocolate, circassian walnut with full checkered splinter forearm and checkered & carved, straight hand stock with raised, checkered, fleur-de-lis side panels, 14-1/2” over a solid Old English pad. It does not appear that the stock was altered when the pad was added. Bottom of stock has a gold initial plate engraved “PCH”. Receiver & appended metal are engraved in extremely fine, highest quality, foliate & floral arabesque patterns (rose & scroll) with full coverage, having maker’s name in a bar on each side. Engraver’s signature, “H. Gough”, is found in a semi-circle under the front of the triggerguard, a feature rarely ever found on a Parker shotgun and then only on the very highest grades. Back edges of fences have double raised ribs. Accompanied by a 2-chapter excerpt from the forthcoming book, Parker Guns and the American Experience, Ed Muderlak, which goes into great detail regarding the concept to production of the “AA” pigeon gun which was produced from 1894 and sold for $400.00, an astronomical sum in the 1890’s. There were approximately 200 “pigeon guns” made from 1894 thru 1919, although sporadic production continued until 1940. Also accompanying is a 5-page article regarding this very same “pigeon gun”, also by Mr. Muderlak, which appeared in the Double Gun Journal, Winter 1999, including several color photographs of this shotgun. This article further expands the information regarding the “AAH” pigeon guns, stating that there was a total of an estimated 320 of them produced. Additionally accompanying are reproduced copies of the Parker production records for this shotgun. Bore diameter: left – .739, right – .740. Bore restrictions: left – .043, right – .041. Wall thickness: left – .032, right – .022. Drop at heel: 1-3/4”, drop at comb: 1-3/8”. Weight: 7 lbs. 12.48 oz. CONDITION: Very fine, as completely & professionally restored by Larry Del Grego who also extended the chambers to their present 2-3/4”. Bbls retain a beautiful, strong, rust blue finish with no discernible flaws. Receiver retains virtually all of the Del Grego case hardening colors and the triggerguard all of its restored blue. Wood is sound with a very few, very minor storage & handling nicks & scratches and retains about all of its beautiful restored finish. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bores with some minor roughness just in front of chambers. 4-30790 JR487 (27,500-42,500)

*PARKER AH GRADE DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. Cal. 16 ga. SN 96699. Built on a No. 1 frame with 26” Acme Steel bbls, choked MOD/CYL with tapered, concave, matted rib, dbl ivory beads, doll’s head rib extension, extractor and dbl triggers. Mounted with replacement, very highly figured, marble cake, honey & chocolate, French or Circassian walnut with checkered, splinter forearm & straight stock with raised fleur-de-lis checkered side panels & straight stock, 13-3/4” over a checkered hard rubber buttplate. Receiver is very beautifully engraved with two pointers on left side with three flying ducks on forward section. Right side has two setters with three partridge on forward section. Floorplate has a standing bull elk & three cows with five pheasants on forward end. Triggerguard has a running deer. Left fence has the head of a chamois and the right fence has a doe deer’s head. Scenes are all surrounded by extremely fine, well-executed, foliate arabesque patterns with maker’s name in a ribbon on each side. All appended metal is engraved to match. Bore diameter: left – .668, right – .667. Bore restrictions: left – .011, right – .004. Wall thickness: left – .024, right – .026. Drop at heel: 2-5/8”, drop at comb: 1-1/2”. Weight: 6 lbs. 8.32 oz. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Bbls retain virtually all of a professionally restored finish with bbl address re-engraved. Receiver retains 75-80% faded case colors with balance turned silver. Wood is sound with light handling & use marks and retains most of its professionally restored finish. Mechanics are fine, brilliant shiny bores. Dr. Poppell Collection 4-59261 (15,000-20,000)

*PARKER AHE GRADE UPGRADE DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. Cal. 12 ga. SN 154547. Built on about a No. 2 frame with 30-1/4” Belgian made bbls choked FULL/MOD with tapered, matted, concave rib, sgl bead, with doll’s head extension, ejectors & dbl triggers. The address on rib is hand engraved, probably not by Parker. Mounted with nicely figured, sunburst, American walnut with checkered, thick forearm & pistol grip stock that is thicker through the wrist and around receiver with checkered, raised, fleur-de-lis side panels, 13-3/4” over a checkered skeleton buttplate. The hard rubber grip cap has a center gold plate engraved “DR. J. W. P. / 1910” with light arabesque patterns. Left side of stock is missing an oval inlay. Receiver is very nicely upgrade engraved with vignettes of two pointers on left side with a woodcock at front end, two setters on right side with a pheasant at front end and maker’s name in a ribbon on each side. Fences have a sgl rib around their back edges & the left fence has two ducks with the right fence having two birds. Floorplate is beautifully engraved with three foxes & a tiny bird dog head with a setter at front end and a running bull elk on trigger bow. The “4” in the serial number on water table appears to be stamped over a “5” and serial numbers in forearm appear to have been restamped. Bore diameter: left – .722, right – .721. Bore restrictions: left – .028, right – .018. Wall thickness: left – .037, right – .029. Drop at heel: 3”, drop at comb: 1-3/4”. Weight: 8 lbs. 3.52 oz. CONDITION: Fine. Bbls retain about 95% strong bright blue with muzzle wear & a few small scattered spots of light rust. Receiver retains about 50% faded case colors, strong in sheltered areas. Stock has two cracks & missing chip back of top tang with another missing chip by side of tang, otherwise wood is sound with light handling & use marks with forearm showing heavy wear, missing one of inside screws and has a dark oil stained finish. Buttstock retains most of an old refinish. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bores. Dr. Poppell Collection 4-59262 (4,500-6,500)

*RARE PARKER DHE GRADE DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. Cal. 410. SN 236505. Built on a “000” frame with 26” Titanic Steel bbls choked IMP-MOD/IMP-MOD with tapered, concave, matted rib, sgl bead, doll’s head rib extension, ejectors & Parker sgl selective trigger. Mounted with very nicely figured, flame & shell grain, checkered, American walnut with splinter forearm & pistol grip stock, 14” over a skeleton, checkered buttplate. Bottom of stock has a silver initial oval engraved “NGJ”. Receiver & appended metal parts are engraved in typical “D” patterns consisting of the vignettes of a bird dog on each side and four pheasants on the floorplate, all surrounded by foliate arabesque patterns with “PARKER” on bottom. Accompanied by its orig hang tag which indicates the left bbl was originally full choke and the right bbl improved-modified choke and further identifies it as found. Also accompanying is the orig directions tag. Additionally accompanied by its orig, green velvet lined, chocolate brown, leather trunk case compartmented in bottom for shotgun & with a covered hinged lid compartment plus another empty compartment. This shotgun will letter as found. Unable to gauge bore diameter, bore restrictions & wall thickness. Drop at heel: 2-1/4”, drop at comb: 1-1/2”. Weight: 5 lbs. 14.8 oz. CONDITION: Very fine plus. Bbls retain 97-98% strong, orig, factory blue with only faint muzzle edge wear. Receiver retains virtually all of its orig factory case colors, lightly faded, turning to silver on bottom. Forearm has a grain check on right side about 3” from the tip, otherwise wood is sound and retains virtually all of its orig factory finish with only very minor nicks & scratches. It has been fired, but very little. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bores. The tags are moderately yellowed & the case shows light edge wear and some minor scuffing with very minor soiling inside. 4-30399 JR407 (35,000-50,000)

*SCARCE PARKER DHE GRADE DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. Cal. 28 ga. SN 174488. Built on a “00” frame with lightning cuts in the water table and 28” Titanic Steel bbls choked IMP-MOD/IMP-MOD with tapered, concave, matted rib, dbl ivory beads, doll’s head rib extension, ejectors & gold plated dbl triggers. Mounted with beautiful flame & shell grain, checkered American walnut with splinter forearm & pistol grip stock with checkered, raised, teardrop side panels, 14-1/4” over a skeleton checkered buttplate. Bottom of stock has a blank silver oval initial plate. Triggerguard is, unusually, affixed with two engraved screws. Receiver has custom “D” engraving with a pointer on left side, a setter in an unusual pose on right side and another setter in a field scene on floorplate, all surrounded by foliate arabesque patterns with maker’s name in a ribbon on each side. No record of this shotgun was found in Parker Gun Identification & Serialization book. Bore diameter: left – .557, right – .557. Bore restrictions: left – .021, right – .021. Unable to gauge wall thickness. Drop at heel: 2-3/8”, drop at comb: 1-5/8”. Weight: 6 lbs. .64 oz. CONDITION: Very fine. Retains virtually all of an old, fine, professionally restored finish, probably by Del Grego, many years ago. Bbl finish is slightly thinned over forearm area with some light muzzle edge wear and a few scattered spots of light surface rust. Case colors on receiver are bright. Wood is sound with minor nicks & scratches with some chemical bubbling of forearm finish & crazing on right side of buttstock. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bores. 4-30557 JR409 (15,000-25,000)

*PARKER DH GRADE DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. Cal. 28 ga. SN 191344. Built on a “OO” frame with 25-1/2” Titanic Steel bbls choked CYL/CYL and appear to be orig length. It has tapered, concave, matted rib with dbl ivory beads, doll’s head rib extension, extractor & dbl triggers. Mounted with replacement, center feather crotch cut, American walnut with checkered, splinter forearm & straight stock with raised, teardrop side panels, 14-1/2” over a checkered, skeleton buttplate. Bottom tang channel is stamped with serial number and “LDG” with date “12.8.80”. Presumably this stands for Larry DelGrego, having restocked this shotgun in 1980. Receiver is engraved in typical “D” patterns with a setter on left side, a pointer on right side & four pheasants on floorplate, surrounded by foliate arabesque patterns and maker’s name on each side. Water table has lightning cuts. Bore diameter: left – .554, right – .553. Bore restrictions: left – .003, right – .003. Wall thickness: left – .023, right – .025. Drop at heel: 2-7/16”, drop at comb: 1-1/2”. Weight: 5 lbs. 8.96 oz. CONDITION: Very fine. As completely DelGrego restored. Bbls retain about all of a fine rust blue and receiver all of its bright case colors. Wood is sound and retains all of its custom finish. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bores with a spot or two of pitting. Bores have been honed. 4-59274 (8,000-12,000)

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*PARKER VHE GRADE DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. Cal. 28 ga. SN 199526. Built on a “00” frame with lightning cuts in the water table, 26” Vulcan Steel bbls choked IMP-CYL/IMP-CYL with tapered, concave, matted rib, dbl ivory beads, doll’s head rib extension, ejectors & dbl triggers. Mounted with nicely figured, shell grain, checkered American walnut with splinter forearm & straight hand stock, 14-1/4” over a checkered butt. It has a blank silver initial shield on bottom. Receiver has light border decorations with maker’s name on each side. Bore diameter: left – .557, right – .557. Bore restrictions: left – .003, right – .003. Unable to gauge wall thickness. Drop at heel: 2”, drop at comb: 1-7/16”. Weight: 5 lbs. 11.84 oz. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Retains virtually all of a beautiful, very professional restored finish with bright rust blue on bbls and a small spot of pitting. Receiver retains brilliant bone charcoal case colors and the wood is sound with a clean bright finish having only a very minor couple of small nicks. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bores that may have been honed. 4-31127 JR478 (15,000-20,000)

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*RARE PARKER BHE GRADE DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. Cal. 28 ga. SN 193749. Built on an “0” frame with 30” Acme Steel bbls choked FULL/MOD with tapered, concave, matted rib, sgl bead, doll’s head rib extension, ejectors & gold plated dbl triggers. Mounted with extremely beautiful, streaky, marblecake, circassian walnut with full checkered splinter forearm and pistol grip stock with raised checkered, fleur-de-lis carved side panels & extensively checkered wrist, 14-1/4” over a skeleton & checkered butt. It has hard rubber grip cap with blank gold center. Receiver is very nicely engraved with two pointers on left side, a setter & pointer on right side and a setter & pointer with flushing pheasant on floorplate, all surrounded with about 75% coverage fine foliate arabesque patterns with maker’s name in a bar on each side. The fences have a single raised rib around their rear edges. Bore diameter: left – .565, right – .565. Bore restrictions: left – .025, right – .017. Unable to gauge wall thickness. Drop at heel: 2-3/4”, drop at comb: 1-1/2”. Weight: 6 lbs. 13.44 oz. CONDITION: Very fine. Retains virtually all of an extremely fine, very professionally restored finish of Turnbull quality with strong rust blue on bbls with slight muzzle edge wear. Receiver has brilliant Parker style, bone charcoal colors and triggerguard most of its bright blue, thin on the tang. Wood is sound with a couple of very minor handling & storage marks and retains a beautiful, orig color finish. Mechanics are fine, very bright shiny bores. 4-31128 JR479 (17,500-27,500)

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*SCARCE PARKER BHE GRADE DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. Cal. 16 ga. SN 130127. Scarce Parker being a 16 ga. built on an “0” frame with 28” Titanic Steel bbls choked SKEET/SKEET with tapered, concave, matted rib, sgl bead, doll’s head rib extension, ejectors & dbl triggers. Mounted with highly figured, streaky, honey & chocolate circassian walnut with checkered, splinter forearm and straight hand stock with checkered, raised fleur-de-lis side panels, 14”over a skeleton, checkered buttplate. It has a blank gold initial oval on bottom. Receiver is engraved in typical “B” grade patterns with two pointers on left side, two setters on right side and two setters on floorplate with flushing pheasant, surrounded by about 70% foliate arabesque patterns with maker’s name in a ribbon on each side. Fences have a single raised rib around back edges and the opening lever has a raised decorated area. This shotgun will letter as found. Bore diameter: left – .668, right – .667. Bore restrictions: left – .004, right – .002. Wall thickness: left – .016, right – .023. Drop at heel: 2”, drop at comb: 1-1/4”. Weight: 6 lbs. 5.44 oz. CONDITION: Very fine. Overall retains virtually all of a very professionally restored finish with strong blue on bbls and bright bone charcoal case hardening of Turnbull quality with bright blue triggerguard. Wood is sound with minor nicks & scratches. Mechanics are crisp, very bright shiny bores that may have been honed. 4-31129 JR481 (15,000-20,000)

Revised: 2/20/2007

*RARE PARKER BHE GRADE DOUBLE BARREL DAMASCUS PIGEON GUN. Cal. 12 ga. SN 124791. Extremely rare Parker built on a #2 frame with the very rare 32” Damascus bbls choked FULL/FULL with tapered, concave matted rib, single bead, doll’s head rib extension, ejectors & double triggers. It is mounted with replacement, very highly figured, marblecake, honey & chocolate circassian walnut with full checkered original forearm that has had the checkering freshened and straight hand stock with raised, carved, checkered, fleur-de-lis sidepanels with extensively checkered wrist and Monte Carlo comb 14-5/8″”over a skeleton, checkered buttplate. It has a blank gold initial oval on the bottom. The receiver is engraved in unusual custom patterns with bouquets of flowers on each side and a large bouquet on the floorplate, surrounded by well executed, intertwined, foliate arabesque patterns. The fences have a single raised rib around their back edges and all appended metal is engraved to match. Made without a safety for live pigeon shooting. Bore diameter: left – .745, right – .737. Bore restrictions: left – .050, right – .045. Wall thickness: left – .014, right – .022. Drop at heel: 1-5/8”, drop at comb: 1-3/8”. Weight: 14.08 oz. CONDITION: Very good to fine. The bbls retain a fine silver/blue restored finish with 2 small dents with pin holes about 8” from the muzzle. The receiver retains traces of case colors in the very sheltered areas being mostly a silver patina. The wood is sound and retains virtually all of its restored finish with minor nicks & scratches. Mechanics are fine, pitted and worn bores with the aforementioned hole in the left side. 4-31063 (5,500-6,500)

*SCARCE PARKER BHE GRADE DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. Cal. 12 ga. SN 153391. Built on a No. 2 frame with 30” Acme Steel bbls choked FULL/CYL with tapered concave matted rib, sgl bead, doll’s head rib extension, ejectors & dbl triggers. Mounted with very nicely figured, tight grain, burled, Circassian walnut with checkered, splinter forearm & pistol grip stock with raised, checkered fleur-de-lis side panels, 14-1/4” over an old solid red pad. Hard rubber grip cap has a gold insert engraved with initials “JHR” (?). Just behind grip on bottom of stock, in tiny letters, appears to be “PAT’D-SEP 10-1895”. This shotgun is listed in Parker Gun Identification & Serialization as an A5, hammerless with ejectors, capped pistol grip stock, 12 ga., and 30” bbls. Receiver is beautifully engraved with two pointers on left side, two setters on right side and two pointers on floorplate with a flying bird, all surrounded by fine arabesque patterns with maker’s name in a ribbon on each side. Fences have a sgl rib at their back edges. Bbls have a light border pattern and appended metal is engraved to match. Bore diameter: left – .735, right – .734. Bore restrictions: left – .042, right – .004. Wall thickness: left – .028, right – .032. Drop at heel: 2-1/4”, drop at comb: 1-7/16”. Weight: 7 lbs. 15.04 oz. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Bbls retain 96-97% strong orig blue with some thinning about mid-point on both bbls with light touch-up and some touch-up at muzzles. Receiver retains about 75% orig case colors, strong in sheltered areas, thinned elsewhere and turned to a silver/brown patina on bottom front. Wood is sound with light handling & use marks and retains most of a professionally restored finish from grip to butt on stock, with orig finish from grip forward. Forearm shows heavy wear with some light battering and retains a worn dark finish. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bores. Dr. Poppell Collection 4-59282 (15,000-20,000)

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*RARE PARKER CHE GRADE DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN THAT BELONGED TO L.L. BEAN. Cal. 16 ga. SN 236202. Built on a No. 1 frame with 26” Acme Steel bbls choked FULL/MOD with tapered, concave, matted rib, dbl ivory beads, doll’s head rib extension, ejectors & Parker sgl selective trigger. Mounted with very nicely figured, extra slim, checkered American walnut with splinter forearm & pistol grip stock with raised teardrop side panels, 14” over an old Hawkins red waffle pad. Receiver is engraved in typical “C” patterns with a bird dog on each side and a large flying goose in a marsh scene on floorplate. Bottom of stock has a silver initial oval engraved “LLB”. Accompanied by a letter from Herschel Chadick, well-known high grade shotgun dealer, to a previous owner dated Feb. 19, 1992. Mr. Chadick states that he purchased this shotgun from a collector who had owned it for a number of years. This cataloguer has personal direct knowledge of this shotgun, having financed its purchase by the late Larry Higgins of Auburn, Maine from an old Vermont family back in the mid to late 1980’s. It has remained in limited circulation until now, having just emerged from another fine collection. The consignor purchased it directly from the addressee of the above letter. Bore diameter: left – .664, right – .664. Bore restrictions: left – .025, right – .009. Wall thickness: left – .023, right – .018. Drop at heel: 2-1/8”, drop at comb: 1-5/8”. Weight: 6 lbs. 6.08 oz. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbls retain 95-96% strong, orig blue with some thinning and a small chemical spot at the muzzles with slight thinning, a couple of nicks and a spot of pitting over chamber areas. Right bbl appears to have had a small dent removed about mid-point. Receiver retains 50-60% faded case colors with balance turned silver. Wood is sound having been cleaned, but does not appear to have been refinished. Mechanics are crisp, very bright shiny bores. 4-31130 JR482 (25,000-40,000)

*PARKER CHE GRADE DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. Cal. 12 ga. SN 153908. Built on a No. 2 frame with 30” Acme Steel bbls choked FULL/FULL with tapered concave matted rib, doll’s head rib extension, automatic ejectors & dbl triggers. Mounted with spectacular, orig honey & chocolate, marble cake, carved & checkered French walnut with splinter forearm & straight stock with raised teardrop side panels, 14-1/8” over an engraved, skeleton buttplate with checkered center. Receiver is engraved with typical C-grade patterns with bird dog on each side and a running elk on trigger plate, surrounded by foliate arabesque patterns. Maker’s name is in a ribbon on each side. Will letter as found. Bore diameter: left – .733, right – .732. Bore restrictions: left – .038, right – .039. Wall thickness: left – .033, right – .030. Drop at heel: 2-3/8”, drop at comb: 1-7/16”. Weight: 8 lbs. .64 oz. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbls retain 92-93% strong orig blue with some thinning near the muzzles and over forearm area. Small ding on left bbl 3″-4″ down from muzzle.Receiver retains 60-70% thin orig case colors, fading to silver. Wood is sound with usual handling & use marks and a few scattered bruises & scrapes and retains most of its orig varnish finish on buttstock with forearm a hand worn patina. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bores with a small amount of very fine roughness in right side, just above chamber. A really beautiful, well cared for Parker. 4-30570 JR347 (9,000-12,000)

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*PARKER CHE GRADE DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. Cal. 12 ga. SN 239966. Built on a scarce 1-1/2 frame with 32” Titanic Steel bbls choked FULL/IMP-MOD with tapered, concave, matted rib, dbl ivory beads, doll’s head rib extension, ejectors & Parker sgl selective trigger. Mounted with orig, extremely beautiful, flame grain, American walnut with carved & checkered, beavertail forearm and straight hand stock, 14-1/8” over a Hawkins pad. Receiver is engraved with typical “C” grade patterns of a bird dog in field scenes on each side with a flying mallard in a marsh scene on floorplate, all surrounded by about 70% coverage foliate arabesque patterns. All appended metal is engraved to match. This shotgun will letter as found. Bore diameter: left – .731, right – .731. Bore restrictions: left – .037, right – .028. Wall thickness: left – .030, right – .035. Drop at heel: 1-7/8”, drop at comb: 1-1/2”. Weight: 8 lbs. 3.84 oz. CONDITION: Very fine. Retains virtually all of an exceptionally fine, professionally restored finish with strong deep blue on bbls and beautiful bone charcoal case colors on receiver. Wood is sound with no perceptible flaws. Mechanics are crisp, very bright shiny bores. 4-31085 JR492 (10,000-15,000)

*PARKER CHE GRADE DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. Cal. 12 ga. SN 191484. Built on a scarce 1-1/2 frame with 30” Acme Steel bbls choked FULL/MOD with tapered, concave, matted rib, sgl bead, doll’s head rib extension, ejectors & dbl triggers. Mounted with replacement, nicely figured, honey & chocolate, French or Circassian walnut with checkered splinter forearm & straight stock with raised teardrop side panels, 15-1/8” over a smooth, solid red pad. Receiver is unusually engraved with deep relief vignettes of a wild turkey on left side, a flying pheasant on right side & two flying ducks on floorplate, all executed in fine detail and surrounded by foliate arabesque patterns with maker’s name in a panel on each side. Current dbl triggers are replacing a Parker sgl trigger. Bore diameter: left – .735, right – .738. Bore restrictions: left – .040, right – .026. Wall thickness: left – .030, right – .027. Drop at heel: 2-5/8”, drop at comb: 1-3/8”. Weight: 7 lbs 5.76 oz. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Bbls retain most of a very old, restored finish turning a little plum with some thinning over forearm area. Bottom of right bbl, under forearm, has an area of deep pitting with some lighter pitting on left bbl under forearm. Forearm lug has been reattached. Receiver is a cleaned, silver metal color. Forearm has cracks at rear edge with rust around forend metal; otherwise wood is sound and retains most of its custom finish. Ejectors are not functioning, interior mechanism rusted at one time. Bright shiny bores. Dr. Poppell Collection 4-59280 (3,500-5,500)

*PARKER DHE GRADE DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. Cal. 12 ga. SN 216241. Built on a 1-1/2 frame with 30” Titanic Steel bbls choked FULL/FULL with tapered, concave, matted rib, dbl ivory beads, front bead broken in half, doll’s head rib extension, ejectors & dbl triggers. Mounted with very nicely figured, streaky, tiger-striped, American walnut with checkered splinter forearm & capped pistol grip stock with raised teardrop side panels, 14-1/4” over a crystallized Jostam waffle pad. Receiver is engraved with typical “D” patterns with a pointer on left side, setter on right side & four pheasants on floorplate, surrounded by foliate arabesque patterns with maker’s name in a ribbon on each side. Engraving has somewhat more detail in vignettes with fine shading on dogs and background scenery. Bore diameter: left – .729, right – .728. Bore restrictions: left – .034, right – .033. Wall thickness: left – .034, right – .031. Drop at heel: 2-5/16, drop at comb: 1-3/8”. Weight: 7 lbs. 9.6 oz. CONDITION: Very fine plus. Bbls retain about 95-96% strong, bright, orig blue with light muzzle edge wear & a couple of minor scratches. Receiver retains 60-70% orig case colors, strong on sides & in sheltered areas, fading to silver on bottom. Stock has a hairline back of top tang, otherwise wood is sound with normal handling & use marks including several light scratches and retains about 95% orig varnish, dull on forearm. Right ejector is not functioning, may just need cleaning, otherwise mechanics are fine. Bright shiny bores. Dr. Poppell Collection 4-59260 (6,000-8,000)

*PARKER DHE GRADE DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. Cal. 12 ga. SN 145149. Listed as a grade T13 in the Parker Gun Identification & Serialization book. This shotgun, built on a No. 2 frame, has 28” Titanic steel bbls choked FULL/FULL with tapered, concave, matted rib, dbl ivory beads, doll’s head rib extension, ejectors & Parker sgl selective trigger. Left side of bbls, over chamber area, is nicely engraved “A.J. ROBINSON / THORNBURG, IA”. Mounted with very nicely figured, American walnut with checkered, long, beavertail forearm and pistol grip stock with raised, teardrop side panels, 13-3/4” over a checkered, skeleton buttplate. Bottom of stock has a silver initial plate engraved “AJR”. Receiver is engraved in typical D-patterns with a pointer on left side, a setter on right side and four flying ducks on floorplate, surrounded by foliate arabesque patterns with maker’s name in a ribbon on both sides. This shotgun will letter as found except the sgl trigger, which is not listed. However, it is an orig Parker trigger and probably came with this shotgun. Bore diameter: left – .733, right – .734. Bore restrictions: left – .038, right – .039. Wall thickness: left – .028, right – .030. Drop at heel: 2-5/8”, drop at comb: 1-1/2”. Weight: 8 lbs. 5.76 oz. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbls retain 96-97% bright, orig factory blue with muzzle & chamber edge wear with some scattered thin spots on sides of bbl from forearm rubbing. Receiver retains traces of case colors in the most sheltered areas with the balance turned silver. Stock has a hairline back of top tang with some fine chipping by bottom tang, otherwise wood is sound showing light to moderate wear with a scrape on forearm and some light oil staining around receiver and overall retains most of its strong, bright orig factory finish. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bores. Dr. Poppell Collection 4-59263 (7,000-10,000)

Revised: 3/10/2007

*PARKER DHE GRADE DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. Cal. 20 ga. SN 237074. Built on an “0” frame with 28” Titanic Steel bbls choked IMP-CYL/IMP-CYL with tapered, concave, matted rib, sgl bead, doll’s head rib extension, ejectors and Parker sgl selective trigger. Mounted with very beautiful, checkered, shell grain, American walnut with splinter forearm and pistol grip stock with raised, teardrop side panels, 13-1/2” over a skeleton buttplate with checkered center. Bottom of stock has a silver initial plate engraved “T.Q. STABLER / 1940”. Receiver is engraved in typical D-grade patterns consisting of a bird dog on each side and four quail on floorplate with “PARKER” on bottom front, surrounded by about 60% coverage foliate arabesque patterns. This shotgun will letter as found. Bore diameter: left – .615, right – .615. Bore restrictions: left – .008, right – .008. Wall thickness: left – .027, right – .021. Drop at heel: 2-1/4”, drop at comb: 1-1/2”. Weight: 6 lbs. 7.36 oz. CONDITION: Very fine. Retains virtually all of a wonderful Turnbull style, professional restoration with strong rust blue on bbls with only minor muzzle edge wear and a couple of light mars over chamber areas. Receiver retains brilliant bone charcoal case colors with slight edge wear on bottom and trigger guard is bright blue. Stock has a hairline back of top tang, otherwise wood is sound with a few minor handling & storage nicks & scratches and some chemical spotting on the comb. Ejectors will cock manually and function but will not cock when shotgun is assembled, otherwise mechanics are fine, brilliant shiny bores that may have been honed. 4-31087 JR522 (7,000-12,000)

*PARKER DHE GRADE DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. Cal. 16 ga. SN 174954. Built on a No. 1 frame with 28” Titanic Steel bbls choked MOD/IMP-CYL with tapered, concave, matted rib, ivory front bead & brass middle bead with doll’s head rib extension, ejectors & dbl triggers. Mounted with nicely figured, slab sawed, checkered American walnut with splinter forearm & straight stock with raised side panels, 14-1/8” over a Pachmayr White Line pad. It has a blank silver initial oval on bottom. Receiver is engraved in typical “D” patterns of bird dogs on each side & four pheasants on floorplate with maker’s name in a ribbon on each side, all surrounded by about 60% coverage foliate arabesque patterns. Bore diameter: left – .664, right – .663. Bore restrictions: left – .017, right – .009. Wall thickness: left – .021, right – .022. Drop at heel: 2-1/2”, drop at comb: 1-1/2”. Weight: 6 lbs. 13.44 oz. CONDITION: Fine. Bbls retain 95-96% of a fine professionally restored finish with a couple of small nicks and an area of fine pitting near muzzle on left side. Receiver retains traces of orig case colors in most sheltered areas, being a silver patina. Wood is sound with light handling & use marks and retains most of a restored finish with some heat or chemical crazing around wrist. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bores with a couple of small spots in left bbl and some very fine spotting in right bbl, both may have been honed. 4-31086 JR525 (4,000-6,000)

*SCARCE PARKER DHE GRADE DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. Cal. 10 ga. SN 203498. Built on a No. 3 frame with 32” Titanic Steel bbls with tapered, concave, matted rib, doll’s head rib extension, ejectors & dbl triggers with 3” chambers. Mounted with nicely figured, checkered, American walnut with splinter forearm & pistol grip stock with raised teardrop side panels, 14-3/8” over a Pachmayr White Line waffle pad. Bottom of stock has a silver oval initial engraved with intertwined Old English initials that appear to be “JEK”. Receiver has typical “D” grade engraving patterns with vignettes of a pointer on left side, a setter on right side and four pheasants on floorplate, all surrounded by foliate arabesque patterns with maker’s name in a ribbon on each side. This shotgun will letter as found. Bore diameter: left – .776, right – .776. Bore restrictions: left – .037, right – .034. Wall thickness: left – .051, right – .045. Drop at heel: 2-3/8”, drop at comb: 1-1/2”. Weight: 9 lbs. 8.32 oz. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbls retain 95-97% strong orig blue with a couple of small spots of fine pitting near the muzzle and one or two other small spots of light surface rust. Receiver retains 40-50% case colors in sheltered areas with balance turning silver. Wood is sound with light handling & use nicks & scratches and retains most of its orig varnish. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bores. 8-87506 JR476 (8,500-12,500)

*SCARCE PARKER DHE GRADE DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. Cal. 12 ga. SN 183654. Built on a #2 frame with extremely rare 36” Titanic steel bbls choked FULL/FULL with tapered, concave, matted rib, ivory front bead & silver middle bead with doll’s head rib extension, ejectors & Miller non-selective, single trigger. Chambers, originally 3”, have been opened up to 3-1/2”. Mounted with very nicely figured Claro walnut with a replacement carved & checkered, extra long, beavertail forearm & original pistol grip stock with raised teardrop side panels 14” over a Pachmayr waffle pad with spacers. It has a blank silver initial oval on the bottom & hard rubber grip cap. The receiver is engraved in typical D-grade patterns with a bird dog on each side and four pheasants on the floorplate, all surrounded by about 60% foliate arabesque patterns. Appended metal is engraved to match. Accompanied by a Parker Collector’s Association letter identifying this shotgun as being ordered on December 31, 1918 and shipped to W. H. Harding of Gering, NE with the 36” bbls with an extra charge of $10 for the extra long bbls, $4 for a Jostam pad & $1 for two Lyman sights. Bore diameter: left – .738, right – .734. Bore restrictions: left – .038, right – .038. Wall thickness: left – , right – . Drop at heel: 1-5/8”, drop at comb: 1-3/8”. Weight: 9 lbs. .96 oz. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbls retain most of a fine professionally restored finish with a spot of rust on left side and slight wear from the forearm. Forearm lug has been reattached. Receiver has been cleaned bright and trigger guard retains most of its restored blue. Stock has a hairline back of top tang, otherwise wood is sound and retains about all of a professionally restored finish. Ejectors need timing, otherwise mechanics are fine, bright shiny bores. 4-30535 JR551 (7,500-12,500)

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*PARKER DHE GRADE DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. Cal. 12 ga. SN 230599. Built on a scarce 1-1/2 frame with 26” Titanic Steel bbls choked SKEET IN/SKEET OUT with flat, tapered, matted, ventilated rib, dbl ivory beads, doll’s head rib extension, ejectors and Parker sgl selective trigger. Mounted with extremely beautiful burl & flame grain American walnut with extensively carved & checkered beavertail forearm and straight hand stock with raised teardrop side panels, 14” over a checkered butt. Bottom of stock has a blank silver initial oval. Receiver is engraved in typical “D” patterns with a bird dog on each side and four pheasants on floorplate, all surrounded by about 50% coverage foliate arabesque patterns. It has maker’s name in a ribbon on each side. Bore diameter: left – .733, right – .735. Bore restrictions: left – .015, right – .017. Wall thickness: left – .032, right – .029. Drop at heel: 2”, drop at comb: 1-1/2”. Weight: 7 lbs. 12.48 oz. CONDITION: Very fine plus. Overall retains all of an extremely fine, professionally restored finish with strong orig style blue on bbls with brilliant bone charcoal case colors on receiver and bright blue on triggerguard. Wood is sound with minor nicks & scratches. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bores that have been honed. 4-31083 JR493 (8,000-12,000)

*PARKER DH GRADE DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. Cal. 12 ga. SN 108609. Built on a No. 2 frame with 30” Titanic Steel bbls choked FULL/FULL with tapered, concave, matted rib, sgl bead, and doll’s head rib extension, extractor & dbl triggers. Mounted with very nicely figured, tiger-striped, slab sawed, American walnut with checkered splinter forearm & capped pistol grip stock, 14” over crystallized leather faced pad. Receiver is engraved in typical “D” patterns with a slightly larger & nicely detailed vignettes of a pointer on left side, a setter on right side & four partridge on floorplate, surrounded by foliate arabesque patterns with maker’s name in a ribbon on each side. Bore diameter: left – .732, right – .731. Bore restrictions: left – .035, right – .037. Wall thickness: left – .024, right – .029. Drop at heel: 3”, drop at comb: 1-7/8”. Weight: 7 lbs. 6.4 oz. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Bbls retain about 70% strong orig blue with balance turned plum over forearm area with a 1” x 1/2” chemical stain at right muzzle. Receiver retains traces of case colors in sheltered areas with balance a silver/brown patina. Stock has a small crack by top tang, otherwise wood is sound & retains most of an old restored finish with forearm showing moderate to heavy wear. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bores. Dr. Poppell Collection 4-59276 (4,000-6,000)

*RARE PARKER A1 SPECIAL GRADE SINGLE BARREL TRAP GUN 2-BBL SET. Cal. 20 ga. & 12 ga. SN 222252. Spectacular trap gun with two 32” Peerless Steel bbls numbered “1” and “2” respectively, both with raised arrow engraved, flat, ventilated ribs with dbl ivory beads and ejector. The 12 ga. rib is engraved with maker’s name & address. The 20 ga. rib does not have the maker’s name & address. The 20 ga. bbl is sleeved down from an orig 12 ga. bbl with the orig bbl cut to 14-1/4” and sleeved to its current length with an appropriate sized ejector installed. Mounted with very nicely figured, straight grain, checkered, American walnut with two elaborately carved & checkered beavertail forearms & pistol grip stock with raised carved fleur-de-lis checkered side panels and Monte Carlo comb, 13-3/4” over a Pachmayr waffle pad. Grip cap has a gold inscription plate in the hard rubber grip cap engraved “HENRY AUSTIN / CHAMPAIGN ILLINOIS”. Receiver has full coverage A1 Special style engraving consisting of floral bouquets on both sides and bottom surrounded by extremely fine, foliate arabesque patterns. Engraving is almost certainly by Gough, but unfortunately no signature could be found. Trigger guard has serial number in gold. Engraving extends over entire bbl reinforcements on both sides. BBL #1: Bore diameter: .621. Bore restriction: .021. Wall thickness: .038. BBL #2: Bore diameter: .733. Bore restriction: .030. Wall thickness: .068. Drop at heel: 1-3/4”, drop at comb: 1-1/4”. Weight with 20 ga. bbls: 8 lbs. .32 oz. Accompanied by an olive, fleece lined, black leatherette covered case, compartmented in bottom for three bbls and in the top for the stocked receiver. CONDITION: Very fine. Retains virtually all of a fine, professionally restored finish to both metal & wood, probably by Del Grego. Bbl blue is strong & bright with some fine pitting on each side of muzzle of 20 ga. bbl and a small spot of pitting at the breech end on left side. The 12 ga. bbl also has a small spot of pitting on left side at breech end from laying in the case in a damp climate. Receiver & forend irons retain bright, cyanide case colors. Wood is sound with light handling & use marks, with freshened checkering. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bores. Case is fine. 4-31088 JR527 (10,000-15,000)

*PARKER DHE GRADE DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. Cal. 12 ga. SN 178828. Built on a No. 2 frame with 28” Titanic Steel bbls choked CYL/CYL with tapered, concave, matted rib, dbl ivory beads, ejectors & dbl triggers, the front is hinged. Bbls are cut to their present length from their orig 32”. It is listed in the Parker Gun Identification & Serialization book as a Grade T13, hammerless, with ejectors & hinged trigger, a pistol grip stock with 32” bbls. Mounted with nicely figured, tiger-striped American walnut with checkered, splinter forearm and Prince of Wales rnd knob stock with raised teardrop side panels, 14-3/8” over a Pachmayr White Line pad. Stock has a blank silver initial plate on bottom, secured with six silver pins. Receiver has typical “D” engraving patterns with a setter on each side and four pheasants on floorplate, surrounded with foliate arabesque patterns and maker’s name in a ribbon on each side. Bore diameter: left – .744, right – .744. Bore restrictions: left – .000, right – .003. Wall thickness: left – .016, right – .020. Drop at heel: 1-3/4”, drop at comb: 1-1/2”. Weight: 7 lbs. 5.44 oz. CONDITION: Fine, bbls as noted. Overall retains about all of a professionally restored finish, probably by Del Grego, with a few light handling & storage marks in wood. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bores. Dr. Poppell Collection 4-59283 (3,000-5,000)

*PARKER DHE GRADE DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. Cal. 12 ga. SN 132506. Built on a No. 2 frame with 32” Titanic Steel bbls choked FULL/FULL with tapered, concave, matted rib, Bradley white ivory bead, doll’s head rib extension, ejectors & dbl triggers. Mounted with very nicely figured, marble cake, French or Circassian walnut with checkered splinter forearm & straight stock with raised teardrop side panels, 14-1/4” over a Pachmayr trap waffle pad. Receiver is engraved in typical D-patterns with a pointer on left, a setter on right and four flying ducks on floorplate, surrounded by foliate arabesque patterns with maker’s name in a ribbon on each side. Bore diameter: left – .732, right – .734. Bore restrictions: left .039 – , right – .041. Wall thickness: left – .029, right – .031. Drop at heel: 2”, drop at comb: 1-3/8”. Weight: 7 lbs. 15.04 oz. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Bbls retain blue in sheltered areas, being mostly a smooth blue/gray patina with a couple of spots of surface discoloration. Receiver retains faded case colors in very sheltered areas being an overall silver/gray patina. Stock has a chip back of top tang, otherwise wood is sound with forearm retaining a dark, smooth , hand-worn oil patina and the buttstock most of an old restored finish with some oil staining around receiver. Opening lever will not hold in open position, otherwise mechanics are fine, bright shiny bores. There appears to be a ring or removed dents in both bbls about mid-point. Dr. Poppell Collection 4-59271 (3,000-5,000)

*PARKER GHE DOUBLE BARREL TRAP GUN. Cal. 12 ga. SN 222645. Built on a 1-1/2 frame with 30” bbls, choked Full/Modified, having a raised ventilated rib with double ivory beads, marked with the maker’s name and “Parker Spec. Steel”, and fitted with ejectors and single selective trigger. The receiver is lightly engraved with ducks on the left side, pheasants on the right side and floorplate, surrounded by light arabesque patterns. It is fitted with custom checkered beavertail forearm and fine center crotch cut capped pistol grip stock, 14-1/2” over a checkered butt, with the orig Parker grip cap and a tiny silver-plated shield shaped toe plate bearing the initial “J”. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain about all of a fine restored rust blue. Receiver retains all of its restored case colors. Wood is sound, retaining all its excellent custom finish. Bores are bright and shiny. 4-31082 JR001 (4,000-6,000)

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*PARKER VHE GRADE DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. Cal. 20 ga. SN 237933. Built on an “0” frame with 26” Vulcan Steel bbls choked SKEET IN/SKEET OUT and so marked on bottom of bbls, with tapered, concave, matted rib, dbl ivory beads, doll’s head rib extension, ejectors and Parker sgl selective trigger. Mounted with highly figured, checkered, American walnut with extended target style, beavertail forearm and pistol grip stock, 14” over a checkered butt. This is the orig wood, numbered to this shotgun. The wood is of higher quality than usual for a V-grade and is most unusual to find a checkered butt on a V-grade. Receiver has light border patterns with “PARKER” on bottom front. This shotgun, like a 16 ga. VHE grade being sold elsewhere in this auction, will letter with a straight stock & standard forearm but there is no doubt that this is the orig factory wood. It is listed in the middle of twelve other V & D-grade shotguns, all with 26” bbls, ejectors, sgl selective triggers, straight stocks & large forearms. This shotgun is only listed with ejectors. It is apparent that this is a transcription error in the records. Bore diameter: left – .618, right – .616. Bore restrictions: left – .008, right – .011. Wall thickness: left – .029, right – .024. Drop at heel: 2-1/4”, drop at comb: 1-1/2”. Weight: 6 lbs. 11.84 oz. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbls retain 97-98% strong, orig blue and receiver 90-92% strong, orig bright case colors, brilliant in sheltered areas, turned silver on bottom. Wood is sound with very minor handling & storage marks and retains virtually all of a fine, professionally restored finish. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bores with a slight bit of roughness just in front of chamber in right bbl. 4-31080 JR523 (3,000-5,000)

*SCARCE PARKER VHE GRADE DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. Cal. 16 ga. SN 238336. Built on a “1” frame with 26” Vulcan Steel bbls choked SKEET IN/SKEET OUT and so marked on bottom of bbls, with tapered, concave, matted rib, dbl ivory beads, doll’s head rib extension, ejectors & Parker sgl selective trigger. Mounted with highly figured, checkered, American walnut with extended target style, beavertail forearm and pistol grip stock, 13-7/8” over a checkered butt. This shotgun will letter with straight stock, however close examination discloses that this is the orig stock, obviously a transcription error in the orig records. This shotgun, like a 20 ga. VHE grade being sold elsewhere in this auction, is in a group of twelve shotguns, all listed with straight stocks. It is unusual to find the higher graded wood on a V-grade and more unusual to find a checkered butt. Bore diameter: left – .666, right – .666. Bore restrictions: left – .014, right – .022. Wall thickness: left – .021, right – .022. Drop at heel: 2”, drop at comb: 1-3/8”. Weight: 6 lbs. 14.08 oz. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbls retain 96-97% strong bright orig blue with only slight wear from forearm and two small thin spots on bottom. Receiver retains 50-60% strong orig case colors, brilliant in sheltered areas, turned silver on bottom front and front sides. Wood is sound with minor nicks & scratches and retains about 95% orig varnish with a few small chemical spots by left toe. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bores. 4-31084 JR524 (4,000-6,000)

*PARKER VHE GRADE DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. Cal. 12 ga. SN 173871. Built on a No. 2 frame with scarce 34” Vulcan Steel bbls choked FULL/FULL with tapered, concave, matted rib, sgl bead, and doll’s head rib extension, ejectors & dbl triggers. Mounted with nicely figured, straight grain, American walnut with checkered splinter forearm and capped pistol grip stock with raised side panels, 14-1/4” over a Parker deep dog’s head buttplate. There is a blank silver initial shield on bottom of stock. Receiver has light border patterns with maker’s name on each side. Bore diameter: left – .745, right – .746. Bore restrictions: left – .049, right – .050. Wall thickness: left – .025, right – .023. Drop at heel: 1-7/8”, drop at comb: 1-1/4”. Weight: 7 lbs. 12.16 oz. CONDITION: Very fine. Retains virtually all of a fine restored finish to both metal & wood with strong bright blue on bbls & brilliant case colors on receiver. Stock has a couple of hairlines back of top tang & another in forearm, otherwise wood is sound and retains its beautiful restored finish. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bores. Dr. Poppell Collection 4-59294 (2,500-4,500)

*PARKER PH GRADE DAMASCUS DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. Cal. 12 ga. SN 145728. Built on a scarce 1-1/2 frame with 28” twist steel bbls choked IMP-CYL/FULL with tapered, concave, matted rib, dbl ivory beads, doll’s head rib extension, extractor & dbl triggers. Mounted with nicely figured, straight grain, checkered, American walnut with splinter forearm & pistol grip stock, 13-1/2” over a Parker dog’s head hard rubber buttplate. Receiver has light border decorations and maker’s name on each side with light foliate arabesque patterns on bottom & fences. This exact shotgun is pictured on p. 69 of Spring 2005 Double Gun Journal at the end of an article, an interview of Peter Johnson by Ed Muderlak. Mr. Johnson is the author of the 1961 published seminal work on Parker shotguns Parker: America’s Finest Shotgun. A color copy of this page accompanies the shotgun. Bore diameter: left – .733, right – .731. Bore restrictions: left – .006, right – .037. Wall thickness: left – .044, right – .037. Drop at heel: 3”, drop at comb: 2-1/8”. Weight: 7 lbs. 8 oz. CONDITION: Fine. Bbls retain about 90% orig twist pattern with strong orig brown under forearm and in sheltered areas with balance showing light wear and holding a silver/brown patina. Receiver retains 15-20% orig case colors in sheltered areas, bright on top tang with balance faded to silver. Buttplate has a crack from bottom screw to toe with a slightly chipped toe, otherwise wood is sound with minor nicks & scratches and retains most of an old restored finish. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bores with fine frosty pitting about the back half of bores. 4-30791 (1,500-2,500)

*PARKER TROJAN DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. Cal. 12 ga. SN 233676. Built on a No. 2 frame with 30” scarce Trojan Steel bbls choked FULL/FULL with tapered, concave, matted rib, sgl bead, extractor & dbl triggers. Mounted with basic checkered, straight grain, American walnut with splinter forearm & semi-pistol grip stock, 14” over a serrated hard rubber buttplate. Receiver has maker’s engraved name on each side and is without additional decoration. Bore diameter: left – .733, right – .733. Bore restrictions: left – .039, right – .038. Wall thickness: left – .033, right – .028. Drop at heel: 2-7/8”, drop at comb: 1-3/4”. Weight: 7 lbs. 11.2 oz. CONDITION: Very fine. Retains a wonderful professionally restored finish to both metal & wood. Bbls are bright blue and receiver has faded, natural looking case colors. Wood is sound with minor storage and handling marks. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bores with a few small spots in right side. 4-30569 JR346 (2,000-3,000)

*PARKER GH GRADE DOUBLE BARREL DAMASCUS SHOTGUN. Cal. 12 ga. SN 91343. Built on a No. 2 frame with 30” Damascus Steel bbls choked FULL/FULL with tapered, concave, matted rib, sgl bead, doll’s head rib extension, extractor & dbl triggers. Mounted with very nicely figured, slab sawed, American walnut with splinter forearm & pistol grip stock, 14-1/4” over a deep dog’s head buttplate. Receiver has typical “G” grade engraving with vignettes of two ducks on left side, two partridge on right side & two pheasants on floorplate along with light patterns of foliate arabesque engraving and feather border patterns. This shotgun will letter as found. Bore diameter: left – .731, right – .731. Bore restrictions: left – .037, right – .036. Wall thickness: left – .041, right – .036. Drop at heel: 2-1/2”, drop at comb: 1-3/4”. Weight: 8 lbs. .32 oz. CONDITION: Fine. Bbls retain 85-90% fine light brown Damascus pattern, worn & thin over forearm area. Right bbl has a small ding on bottom and may have had a small dent removed about 2” from muzzle. Left bbl is fine. Receiver retains 30-35% faded case colors with balance turned silver. Triggerguard retains most of a restored finish. Wood is sound and retains virtually all of a restored finish with freshened checkering. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bores. 4-31126 JR477 (4,000-6,000)

*PARKER TROJAN GRADE DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. Cal. 12 ga. SN 183601. Built on a No. 2 frame with 28” Trojan Steel bbls choked MOD/IMP-CYL with tapered, matted, concave rib, with rib extension, extractor & dbl triggers. Mounted with replacement, nicely figured, slab sawed, American walnut with checkered, splinter forearm & semi-pistol grip stock, 14-1/4” over a reproduction Parker deep dog’s head buttplate. Receiver has maker’s name on each side. Bore diameter: left – .736 at about mid-point, right – .734. Bore restrictions: left – .015, right – .005. Wall thickness: left – .029, right – .030. Drop at heel: 2-1/2”, drop at comb: 1-1/2”. Weight: 7 lbs. 4.8 oz. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Bbls are a light brown, artificially aged patina with a couple of small dings. Receiver & floorplate retain spots of torch applied colors, being mostly a silver/gray patina. Wood is sound with a scrape on right side panel & another on butt with light handling & use marks and retains most of its fine custom finish. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bores that have been honed from chamber end about 8” or 10” with balance of bore light orange peel. Left bore has a deep pit on inside radius at about mid-point. Dr. Poppell Collection 4-59258 (750-1,000)

*DAMAGED PARKER CHE GRADE DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. Cal. 12 ga. SN 159893. The remains of a fine Parker with No. 2 frame and exploded 32” Acme Steel bbls with buckled & loose, tapered, concave, matted rib with dbl ivory beads, doll’s head rib extension, ejectors & dbl triggers. The explosion which wrecked the bbls also broke the stock through the wrist and cracked the forearm. Receiver is engraved with bird dogs on each side and a standing whitetail buck on bottom, surrounded by about 70% coverage foliate arabesque patterns. It has maker’s name in a ribbon on each side. Accompanied by a Parker Collector’s Association letter fully identifying this shotgun as having been shipped Dec. 21, 1914 to Bob Smith, Boston, Mass. It was ordered by the H. & D. Folsom Arms Co. of New York City. Also accompanied by an estimate of repair from Larry Del Grego & Son. Obviously this shotgun, in its current state, is far beyond shooting, but still has a usable receiver and parts that can be made into a fine restored Parker shotgun. Additionally accompanied by a leather leg-o-mutton case with broken hinge & straps with taped end. CONDITION: As noted above. Receiver retains about 50% faded case colors with balance turned silver. Mechanics are fine. Case is poor. 4-31034 JR480 (3,000-5,000)

*CASED WINCHESTER MODEL 21 GRAND AMERICAN DBL BBL SHOTGUN 2-BBL SET MADE FOR JAMES F. TOWEY. Cal. 12 ga. SN W32273. James F. Towey was the President of Winchester Repeating Arms in the 1970’s and this shotgun was made in 1978 especially for him. It has two sets of bbls, bbls #1 are 30” choked FULL/MOD and bbls #2 are 28” choked MOD/IMP-CYL. Both have flat, tapered, matted, ventilated ribs with dbl ivory beads and ejectors with gold plated sgl selective trigger on receiver. Both ribs are marked “CUSTOM BUILT BY WINCHESTER”. All of bright metal on bbl flats, lugs, ejectors, breech faces, water table & standing breech are very nicely jeweled. Mounted with extraordinarily colorful, exhibition quality, center crotch cut, Claro walnut with two “B” style carved & checkered forearms and pistol grip stock, 14” over a leather covered pad. Bottom of stock has a gold initial plate engraved “JFT” and the grip cap has “GRAND AMERICAN” in gold. Receiver is engraved in standard Grand American patterns with a gold setter on left side, a gold pointer on right side, two gold pheasants on floorplate and a gold spaniel’s head on trigger bow, all surrounded by fine foliate arabesque patterns with deep relief oak leaves on the fences. Engraving extends about 2-5/8” up over chamber areas of bbls. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter fully identifying this shotgun with both sets of bbls, as found. One sheet has a notation “No gun case or canvas wanted”. However, in this cataloguer’s experience this is an orig Winchester casing and canvas cover. Also accompanied by this orig, burgundy felt lined, brown leather casing, compartmented in bottom for the stocked receiver and both sets of bbls with several smaller empty compartments. Lid is embossed “JAMES F TOWEY” and the orig case cover is identically embossed on the center leather applique. BBLS #1: Bore diameter: left – .727, right – .726. Bore restrictions: left – .028, right – .009. Wall thickness: left – .030, right – .034. BBLS #2: Bore diameter: left – .726, right – .726. Bore restrictions: left – .010, right – .002. Wall thickness: left – .037, right – .037. Drop at heel: 2-1/4”, drop at comb: 1-1/2”. Weight with 28” bbls: 7 lbs. 12.8 oz. CONDITION: Extraordinarily fine, as new. Retains virtually all of its orig factory finish to both metal & wood. It has bright blue, turning slightly plum over top of receiver and some light alligatoring to the buttstock finish. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bores. Case is equally new. 4-31153 JR451 (35,000-50,000)

*CASED WINCHESTER MODEL 21 GRAND AMERICAN 2-BBL SET. Cal. 20 ga. & 410. SN W38111. Beautiful small frame Connecticut Shotgun Mfg. Co. 21 with lightning cuts in water table & two sets of 28” bbls, both choked WS1/WS2. Both have raised, flat, matted, ventilated ribs with red ivory Bradley beads, ejectors & sgl selective trigger. Mounted with spectacular center, feather, crotch cut, American walnut with B-carved black insert beavertail forearms & straight stock, 14-1/4” over a checkered butt. Receiver is beautifully engraved in 21-6 style with gold setter on left side, gold pointer on right side, two gold pheasants on bottom & a gold dog’s head on triggerguard, all surrounded by foliate arabesque patterns with relief carved oak leaf & acorn patterns on fences. It has a gold trigger with gold arrows and gold “L” & “R” on sides. Accompanied by its orig Connecticut Shotgun Mfg. Co., maroon felt lined, trunk case compartmented for stocked receiver, both bbls, two ebony & brass cleaning rods (one for each gauge), a set of snap caps for each gauge & a nickeled oil bottle. It has Winchester label in lid. Unable to gauge bore diameter, bore restriction or wall thickness on 410 bbls. 20 ga. bbls: Bore restrictions: left – .007, right – .002. Wall thickness: left – .029, right – .035. Bore diameter: left – .613, right – .613. Drop at heel: 2-1/4”, drop at comb: 1-3/8”. Weight with 20 ga. bbls: 6 lbs. 11.84 oz. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, new & unfired. Retains all of its orig factory finish to both metal & wood with one or two tiny storage & handling marks on stock. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bores. Case is equally new. 4-30560 JR343 (20,000-30,000)

*SPECTACULAR CASED MATCHED SET OF CONNECTICUT SHOTGUN MFG. CO. WINCHESTER MODEL 21 PIGEON GRADE DBL BBL SHOTGUNS. Cal. 16 ga. SN W38190 & W38191. Numbered “I” and “II” respectively. These beautiful shotguns are identical in every respect with 30” bbls choked FULL/MOD with raised, flat, matted, tapered, ventilated ribs, Bradley red ivory beads & their respective numbers in gold at breech end of ribs. They have ejectors & sgl selective triggers. Water tables, bbl flats, lugs, standing breeches & breech faces are beautifully jeweled. Mounted with extremely beautiful, feather crotch cut, American walnut with custom checkered beavertail forearms with black tip inserts & straight stocks, 14-1/4” over checkered butts. They have blank gold initial plates on bottom of stocks. They are identically engraved in 21-6 patterns consisting of a setter on left, a pointer on right & two pheasants on bottom, all surrounded with very well executed, deep foliate arabesque patterns. Engraving extends 2-3/4” up bbls. Triggerguards have a spaniel’s head. Opening lever pivots & tip of forend irons have gold inlaid “I” and “II” respectively. Top tangs have “SAFE” in gold & bottom of receivers have “PIGEON GRADE” in gold. Gun #I: Drop at heel: 2-1/2”, drop at comb: 1-1/2”. Gun #II: Drop at heel: 2-1/4”, drop at comb: 1-1/2”. Gun “I” weighs 7 lbs. 9.92 oz. and Gun “II” weighs 7 lbs. 8 oz. Accompanied by their orig, chocolate brown, leather covered, oak & leather, red felt lined, trunk case, compartmented in bottom for both shotguns. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, appear to be new & unfired retaining all of their orig factory finish to both metal & wood. Blue is strong & bright and wood finish crisp & fine. Both have been assembled with minor scrape marks on standing breeches but appear unfired. Case is equally new. 4-30536 JR342 (22,500-27,500)

*CUSTOM ENGRAVED WINCHESTER MODEL 21 SKEET GRADE DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. Cal. 20 ga. SN 15076. Beautiful Model 21 with 26” bbls, choked WS1/WS2 with tapered, concave, matted rib, Bradley red ivory front bead & silver middle bead with ejectors and gold plated, sgl selective trigger. Mounted with extremely beautiful, flame grain, center crotch cut, “B” carved American walnut with beavertail forearm and pistol grip stock, 14” over a checkered butt. Receiver, appended metal & about 3-1/2” over chambers of bbl are wonderfully engraved, probably by Gino Cargnell, consisting of two raised gold setters and two raised gold flying pheasants on left side, two raised gold flying mallards & two standing raised gold mallards on right side and the unusual vignette of a raised gold spaniel with face-on view, on the bottom, one of the most difficult animal scenes to effectively accomplish. All vignettes are surrounded by gold wire inlay with gold leaves around two large vignettes on sides. There is additional gold wire inlays around hinge pin and engraving on bbls. Bbl flats, lug, ejectors, water table & standing breech are beautifully jeweled. Bore diameter: left – .621, right – .616. Bore restrictions: left – .006, right – .002. Wall thickness: left – .024, right – .026. Drop at heel: 2-3/8”, drop at comb: 1-9/16”. Weight: 6 lbs. 9.92 oz. Accompanied by a green felt lined, tan leather trunk case, compartmented for shotgun, a 2-pc brass & wood cleaning rod and a covered compartment containing two snap caps. Also accompanied by an orig small Model 21 catalog with a Grand American on the cover. CONDITION: Very fine. Overall retains virtually all of its beautiful custom finish to both metal & wood with minor storage & handling marks on buttstock and a grain check on left side near the heel. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bores. Case is equally fine. 4-30647 JR283 (10,000-15,000)

*RARE WINCHESTER CUSTOM MODEL 21 DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. Cal. 410. SN 33319. Built on a lightweight flat side action with lightning cuts in bbl flats and water table with 26” Winchester proof steel bbls choked WS1/WS2 with tapered, flat, matted, ventilated rib, Bradley red ivory front bead, ejectors & gold plated sgl selective trigger. Rib is engraved “CUSTOM BUILT BY WINCHESTER”. All the bright metal on water table, standing breech, bbl flats, breech faces & ejectors are beautifully jeweled. Mounted with extremely beautiful, center crotch cut, flame grain, American walnut with orig, checkered, black insert, beavertail forearm and straight hand buttstock, 14-1/2” over a checkered butt. Serial number is not stamped in the trigger guard tang channel, although there are pencil numbers that are indistinguishable. However, the fit & style are certainly Winchester. Receiver is very nicely engraved with two woodcock in a field scene with shaded clouds overhead on left side and two ruffed grouse on right side with two setters on floorplate, surrounded by very well executed, foliate arabesque patterns. Unable to gauge bore diameter, bore restrictions & wall thickness. Drop at heel: 2-1/4”, drop at comb: 1-9/16”. Weight: 7 lbs. 5.76 oz. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbls retain about all of a fine restored blue finish and receiver most of its beautiful custom blue finish. Wood is sound with a very red custom finish having minor nicks & scratches. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bores. 4-30785 JR533 (15,000-25,000)

*CONNECTICUT SHOTGUN MFG. CO. WINCHESTER MODEL 21 DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. Cal. 410. SN W38071. Fine Model 21 with 28” Winchester proof steel bbls, choked “MOD/IMP-CYL with flat, tapered, matted, ventilated rib, Bradley red ivory bead, ejectors & gold plated, single selective trigger. Rear of rib is marked “CUSTOM BUILT”. Mounted with very beautiful, center crotch cut, flame grain, American walnut with deluxe checkered, black insert, beavertail forearm & straight stock, 14-1/4” over a checkered butt. It has a blank gold initial plate in bottom. Receiver is engraved in 21-6 pattern with a setter on left side, a pointer on right side, two pheasants on floorplate & a spaniel’s head on trigger bow, all surrounded by fine, foliate arabesque patterns with deep relief oak leaves & acorns on fences. Engraving patterns extend 2-3/4” up over chambers of bbls. Frame & bbl flats have lightning cuts and all of bright metal is beautifully jeweled. Unable to gauge bore diameter, bore restrictions, or wall thickness. Drop at heel: 2-1/8”, drop at comb: 1-3/8”. Weight: 7 lbs. 4.8 oz. CONDITION: Extremely fine, as new, possibly unfired. Retains virtually all of its bright orig factory finish to both metal & wood. Stock has a few minor handling or storage marks with a few tiny mars on forearm. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bores. 4-30539 JR410 (17,500-27,500)

*CONNECTICUT SHOTGUN MFG. CO. WINCHESTER MODEL 21 DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. Cal. 410. SN W38082. Beautiful “21” with 30” Winchester proof steel bbls, choked FULL/FULL with flat, tapered, matted ventilated rib with Bradley red ivory bead, ejectors & gold plated sgl selective trigger. Rear of rib is marked “CUSTOM BUILT”. Mounted in exceptional, feather crotch cut, American walnut with deluxe checkered, black insert, beavertail forearm & straight stock, 14-1/8” over a checkered butt. It has a blank gold initial plate on bottom. Receiver is beautifully engraved in 21-4 pattern with two ducks on left side, two quail on right side and two bird dogs on floorplate, surrounded by light foliate arabesque patterns. Receiver & floorplate have chain & dot border patterns. Receiver & bbl flats have lightning cuts. All of bright metal is nicely jeweled. Unable to gauge bore diameter, bore restrictions, or wall thickness. Drop at heel: 2-1/8”, drop at comb: 1-3/8”. Weight: 7 lbs. 1.92 oz. CONDITION: Extremely fine, has been fired, but very little. Bbls & receiver retain virtually all of their beautiful factory finish. Wood is sound with a deep scratch at toe & very light handling & use marks elsewhere with crisp checkering. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bores. 4-30538 JR411 (17,500-27,500)

*CASED WINCHESTER MODEL 21 TRAP GRADE DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. Cal. 20 ga. SN 8735. Fine pre-war dbl with 26” bbls choked WS1/WS2 with tapered, concave matted rib, Bradley red ivory front bead & silver middle bead with ejectors and blued sgl selective trigger. Mounted with spectacular, flame grain & burl, B-carved American walnut with two beavertail forearms, one standard and one long trap style with pistol grip stock that has raised side panels, 14-3/8” over a Winchester solid red pad. It has a plain hard rubber grip cap. Accompanied by a red felt lined, chocolate brown leather trunk case, compartmented in bottom for the shotgun, a pair of snap caps and a square nickeled oil bottle. Bore diameter: left – .614, right – .613. Bore restrictions: left – .008, right – .002. Wall thickness: left – .030, right – .029. Drop at heel: 2-1/2”, drop at comb: 1-5/8”. Weight: 6 lbs. 15.2 oz. CONDITION: Very fine, as completely & very professionally restored, probably by the factory. All three pieces of the wood are matching & appear to be factory orig. Retains fine factory blue on all the metal with some minor very fine pitting near the muzzles, on the rib & on the floorplate. Bottom tang is mostly a gray metal color. Wood is sound and retains virtually all of their fine factory finish with minor handling & storage marks. Case is new. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bores. 4-30563 JR344 (6,000-10,000)

*WINCHESTER MODEL 21 SKEET GRADE DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. Cal. 12 ga. SN 24881. Fine Model 21 with 26” bbls choked WS1/WS2 with tapered, concave, matted rib, Bradley red ivory front bead, silver middle bead, ejectors & blued sgl selective trigger. Mounted with very beautiful, center crotch cut, flame grain, American walnut with deluxe checkered, beavertail forearm & pistol grip stock, 13-3/4” over a Winchester solid red pad. It has a German silver repoussed grip cap with an “M” engraved in center. Receiver is engraved with about 50-60% coverage, fine foliate arabesque patterns with a square & dot border with a latch hook, sunburst pattern on each end of hinge pin. Floorplate is marked “SKEET”. Bore diameter: left – .731, right – .731. Bore restrictions: left – .013, right – .007. Wall thickness: left – .035, right – .032. Drop at heel: 2-1/2”, drop at comb: 1-5/8”. Weight: 7 lbs. 8.32 oz. Accompanied by a copy of a Cody Firearms Museum letter identifying this shotgun with 28” bbls and as a “stock” gun—the implication being that it was not engraved. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbls, receiver, forend iron & triggerguard retain about all of a fine restored finish. Water table is blue & inside of forend iron is jeweled. Stock has some fine chips around bottom tang with some light chipping by back edge of receiver, otherwise wood is sound and retains virtually all of its orig factory finish with only minor handling & storage marks. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bores. 4-30537 JR341 (4,500-6,500)

*WINCHESTER MODEL 21 DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. Cal. 28 ga. SN 4238. Fine field grade 21 with 26” bbls choked SKEET/SKEET with tapered, concave, matted rib, dbl silver beads, ejectors & blued sgl selective trigger. Mounted with extremely beautiful, center crotch cut, checkered, flame grain American walnut with kidney checkered, beavertail forearm and what may be a factory replacement pistol grip stock, 14-3/4” over a 1960’s Winchester black composition buttplate. Receiver is undecorated. Bore diameter: left – .594, right – .594. Bore restrictions: left – .008, right – .008. Wall thickness: left – .042, right – .041. Drop at heel: 2-1/4”, drop at comb: 1-7/16”. Weight: 7 lbs. 4.48 oz. CONDITION: Very fine. Retains virtually all of a wonderful factory style restored finish and probably is a factory restored finish. Bbls are a fine, deep blue and receiver & trigger guard are bright polished blue. Wood is sound with a minor nick or two and retains a strong, bright, hand rubbed oil finish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bores. 4-30784 JR534 (10,000-15,000)

*WINCHESTER MODEL 21 TOURNAMENT SKEET GRADE DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. Cal. 20 ga. SN 5813. Fine pre-war 21 with 26” bbls choked WS1/WS2 with tapered, concave, matted rib, Bradley red ivory front bead and metal middle bead with ejectors & blued sgl selective trigger. Floorplate is marked “TOURNAMENT SKEET”. Mounted with exceptional, shell grain, checkered, American walnut with kidney checkered, beavertail forearm & straight hand stock, 14-1/4” over a leather faced waffle pad. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter fully identifying this shotgun as having been made “1-9-1934” for stock. Bore diameter: left – .615, right – .620. Bore restrictions: left – .008, right – .004. Wall thickness: left – .024, right – .024. Drop at heel: 1-7/8”, drop at comb: 1-3/8”. Weight: 6 lbs. 8.96 oz. CONDITION: Very fine, as completely & professionally restored. Retains virtually all of its fine custom blue on bbls & receiver, probably by the factory. Wood is sound and retains about all of its fine custom finish. Mechanics are fine, very bright shiny bores. 4-31175 JR472 (6,000-10,000)

EXTREMELY RARE WINCHESTER MODEL 21 FACTORY CUTAWAY DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. Cal. 12 ga. NSN . Very unusual piece of Winchesterania with 13” bbls that were obviously cut from a full set of bbls, that were choked MOD/CYL. It has usual Winchester markings on top of barrels. Mounted with nicely figured, checkered American walnut with early style splinter forearm & pistol grip stock, 13-5/8” over a red Winchester waffle pad. Entire left side of receiver and part of wrist are skeletonized exposing entire working mechanism, including cutaway on trigger to show selector mechanism. Floorplate is also cut away to show cocking arms & springs. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbls retain most of their orig factory blue with some discoloration and spots of light rust. Bbls were crudely cut with saw marks on bottom. Receiver is plum colored. Wood retains most of its orig factory finish with light nicks & dings. 4-30118 JR41 (6,000-9,000)

*FANTASTIC CASED PAIR OF PURDEY DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUNS MADE FOR THE KING OF ROMANIA. Cal. 20 ga. SN 25123 & 25124. These shotguns were made on order for King Michael I of Romania who was born in 1921 and at about the age of 15 ordered this pair of shotguns. In 1947, after the Communist takeover, he was forced to abdicate his throne and for many years lived in exile in Switzerland. Recently however, in 2001, the Romanian Parliament reinstated King Michael the same rights as other former heads of state and has returned some of his previous holdings including the Elizabeth Palace plus Savarsin Castle in Western Romania. He now spends a few months each year in Romania but prefers his adopted home of Switzerland. He is much loved in Romania and still has hopes, along with his wife, Queen Anne and five daughters for the restoration of the monarchy. Most of this information is contained in a 4-page article which appeared in The New York Times Jan. 27, 2007 under the by-line of Craig S. Smith. Made virtually identical with 28” bbls choked FULL/FULL with smooth, tapered, concave ribs, sgl beads, ejectors, third fasteners, dbl chopper lumps & dbl triggers. Ribs are marked in gold with “1” and “2” respectively. They are also inlaid in gold “CESKOSLOVENSKA ZBROJOVKA, a.s., Brno.” They are mounted with nearly identical, best quality French walnut with checkered splinter forearms and straight hand stocks with raised teardrop side panels, 14-1/2” over leather covered pads. They each have a gold oval on the bottom with a crest. The opening levers are made to open left handed. Receivers & lockplates are spectacularly deep engraved by Harry Kell with beautiful foliate arabesque patterns with stippled background. The thumb lever bosses are inlaid with gold “CZ” with several circles and the levers have “1” and “2” in gold respectively. Top tangs have “SAFE” in gold. Locks have raised line cocked indicators with blued screws. The fences have side clips with deep relief, oak leaf & acorn patterns and receivers have assisted opening. The bottom of bbls are marked under the right side “MADE SPECIALLY FOR CESKOSLOVENSKA ZBROJOVKA. A.S. BRNO” and under the left side “BY J. PURDEY & SONS. AUDLEY HOUSE. SOUTH AUDLEY STREET. LONDON. ENGLAND.” The bbl flats have proofmarks for one ounce with 2-3/4” chambers. Both shotguns are marked on the stock by the left toe with a light stamp in a circle “6 / VI”. Accompanied by their orig, burgundy felt lined, oak & leather casing, compartmented in bottom for both shotguns, a brass & ebony cleaning rod with handle and spaces for four snap caps, a small parts bottle, a square oil bottle and other open compartments. It has the maker’s leather label in the lid along with a charge card. Also accompanied by copies of a letter from Purdey detailing the information regarding the craftsman who fabricated this beautiful pair of shotguns and a copy of the orig dimension book entry for them. GUN NO. 1: Bore diameter: left – .618, right – .617. Bore restrictions: left – .029, right – .024. Wall thickness: left – .031, right – .034. Drop at heel: 1-7/8”, drop at comb: 1-3/8”. Weight: 5 lbs. 14.4 oz. GUN No. 2: Bore diameter: left – .617, right – .617. Bore restrictions: left – .030, right – .024. Wall thickness: left – .033, right – .036. Drop at heel: 1-7/8”, drop at comb: 1-3/8”. Weight: 5 lbs. 14.4 oz. CONDITION: Very fine to extremely fine. Both shotguns are virtually identical in condition, retaining 97-98% strong orig bright factory blue on bbls and most of their subtle orig case colors, somewhat faded and thinned on bottom. Stocks are sound having been lightly cleaned but not refinished. Forearms are slightly darker in color and have not been cleaned. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bores. Case is fine with a few nicks & dings on the lid and has been resurfaced on top. Straps are replacements. Interior is fine with light soil. 4-30782 JR443 (125,000-225,000)

*SCARCE CASED PURDEY DBL BBL SHOTGUN. Cal. 20 ga. SN 28945. Spectacular little dbl with 26” bbls choked MOD/IMP-CYL with swamped, smooth, tapered, concave rib, sgl bead, dbl chopper lumps, ejectors, assisted opening & dbl triggers. Mounted with exhibition quality, hand-selected French walnut with checkered splinter forearm and straight hand stock with raised teardrop side panels, 16” over a checkered butt. Bottom of stock is inlaid with block letter initials “WMB” (the initials of the orig owner). Receiver is beautifully engraved in typical Purdey patterns of beautiful, extremely fine, English rose & scroll patterns with maker’s name in Old English script in gold on each lockplate. Maker’s name & address is in block letters in gold on bottom and in Old English script on the bbls. Accompanied by a large packet of correspondence between Purdey’s & the orig owner detailing the entire order for this shotgun beginning in June 1985 until delivery in March of 1989. Also accompanied by its orig English, burgundy leather & oak, burgundy felt lined casing compartmented for the shotgun, a pair of Purdey snap caps, a rnd pewter oil bottle, a 2-pc wood, brass & aluminum cleaning rod, a stuck shell extractor, a small nickeled parts bottle containing two new spare firing pins & a covered compartment containing a bore brush & mop. It has maker’s label & specification card inside the lid. Bore diameter: left – .615, right – .614. Bore restrictions: left – .020, right – .012. Wall thickness: left – .035, right – .037. Drop at heel: 1-1/2”, drop at comb: 1-1/4”. Weight: 5 lbs. 10.88 oz. CONDITION: Extremely fine, as new, appears to be unfired (and according to the orig owner, he never fired it). Retains all of its brilliant, orig, factory finish to both metal & wood. Stock is sound with a few minor handling & storage marks. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bores. 4-31161 JR450 (45,000-60,000)

*WONDERFUL CASED BOSS DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. Cal. 12 ga. SN 7482. Fabulous Boss shotgun with 28” steel bbls choked MOD/IMP-CYL proofed for 1-1/8 oz. loads and originally with 2-1/2” chambers. It has a narrow, tapered, smooth, concave rib with sgl bead, ejectors, dbl chopper lumps & dbl triggers. Chambers measure 2-3/4” and the rib is marked with maker’s name & address and “MADE IN ENGLAND”. Mounted with nicely figured, English walnut with checkered splinter forearm and straight stock with raised teardrop side panels, 14” over an old Jostam pad. There is a gold initial oval on bottom engraved “E.B.K.” Receiver, lockplates & all appended metal are engraved with extremely fine, English rose & scroll patterns with about 60% coverage. Top tang has “SAFE” in gold. Accompanied by its orig, burgundy felt lined, leather trunk case with maker’s label and instruction paper in the lid, compartmented in bottom for shotgun, two Boss snap caps, a Boss square nickeled oiler, a small leather tool pouch, another small leather pouch containing two spare firing pins, a covered compartment full of cleaning tools and a 2-pc ebony & brass cleaning rod. Bore diameter: left – .730, right – .730. Bore restrictions: left – .011, right – .007. Wall thickness: left – .027, right – .025. Drop at heel: 1-7/8”, drop at comb: 1-3/8”. Weight: 6 lbs. 10.24 oz. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbls retain about 85% orig blue, thin around muzzles and over forearm area with a couple of small spots of pitting near the muzzle on right side. Receiver & lockplates retain most of their orig case colors, strong & bright on lockplates and in sheltered areas on receiver, faded elsewhere. Wood is sound, probably cut to its present length from about 15” and retains most of its orig, hand rubbed, oil finish with a minor bruise or two and a few small nicks with the checkering showing moderate wear. Mechanics are crisp, very bright, shiny bores. Case has scuffed corners and dry straps with broken stitching on one end of the handle. Interior shows light wear and light soil. Label is completely intact, moderately yellowed. 8-87503 JR398 (25,000-35,000)

*SCARCE CASED WESTLEY RICHARDS DBL BBL SHOTGUN. Cal. 410. SN 3032. Dainty little dbl with 27-7/8” bbls choked FULL/FULL with smooth, tapered, concave rib, sgl bead, dbl lugs with extractor & dbl triggers. Mounted with extremely beautiful, highly figured French walnut with tiny black tipped, semi-schnable, checkered forearm and straight hand stock, 14-1/4” over a serrated horn buttplate. Receiver has light border decorations with maker’s name on each side. Accompanied by a Westley Richards authentication certificate identifying this shotgun as having been made in 1910 along with a photocopy of the ledger page for this shotgun identifying it with 28” Fluss Stahl bbls, both full choke, non-ejector and sold to “G.E.C. Healey, June 5, 1910” Also accompanied by its orig, green felt lined, canvas & leather casing with embossed leather panel on lid “MONTGOMERIE”, compartmented in bottom for shotgun, a square nickeled Westley Richards oil bottle with compartments containing a stuck shell extractor and a tiny turn screw. Also contains a 2-pc brass & wood cleaning rod and has the orig maker’s label inside lid. Unable to gauge bore diameter, bore restrictions or wall thickness. Drop at heel: 2-1/8”, drop at comb: 1-3/8”. Weight: 4 lbs. 8.96 oz. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbls retain 97-98% of a fine restored rust blue with only faint, sharp edge wear. Receiver retains most of its bright restored case colors with brilliant niter blue thumb lever & triggerguard with satin blue floorplate. Wood is sound with very minor handling & storage marks and retains about all of a bright restored finish. Mechanics are fine, brilliant shiny bores. Case is lightly soiled on exterior with some light mothing to the lining, but is completely sound & orig. Label is yellowed & oil stained. 4-31201 JR448 (12,500-17,500)

*CASED H.J. HUSSEY IMPERIAL EJECTOR DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. Cal. 12 ga. SN 14134. Beautiful sidelock double with 28-1/4” steel bbls choked MOD/IMP-CYL with smooth, concave, tapered rib, sgl ivory bead, dbl underbites, ejectors & dbl triggers. Mounted with very nicely figured, checkered English walnut with splinter forearm & straight hand stock, 14-1/4” over a half-checkered, hard rubber buttplate. Receiver & lockplates are beautifully engraved with fine English rose & scroll patterns, having about 90% coverage. Lockplates each have a large bouquet of flowers with other blossoms on bottom. Each lockplate has maker’s name “H.J. HUSSEY LTD” and gold line cocked indicators. Bottom is marked with the model. Accompanied by its orig red felt lined, oak & leather casing embossed in a panel on the lid “T.P. BROOKS” and it has orig maker’s label inside lid along with an instruction card. Compartmented in bottom for shotgun, a 2-pc brass & ebony cleaning rod, a pair of W. Cashmore brass snap caps, a rnd nickel oil bottle, a Tomlinson cleaner, a covered compartment with a rnd nickled parts bottle containing a pair of spare firing pins and cleaning tools. A large, uncovered compartment is empty. Bore diameter: left – .730, right – .730. Bore restrictions: left – .014, right – .002. Wall thickness: left – .025, right – .023. Drop at heel: 2-1/2”, drop at comb: 1-1/2”. Weight: 6 lbs. 8.96 oz. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Bbls retain 85-90% orig blue turning slightly plum, thin over forearm area with some light rust around muzzles. Lockplates retain most of their orig case colors, somewhat faded with receiver retaining about 80-85% faded orig case colors. Wood is sound with minor nicks & scratches and retains most of its orig oil finish showing light to moderate wear on stock with dark oil staining on forearm. Stock may have been cleaned a long time ago. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bores. Case shows moderate to heavy wear with worn edges, nicks, dings & scratches and a broken strap on the handle. Interior is moderately faded & soiled with some mildew. Label is fine with light damage. Instruction card is yellowed & soiled. 4-31032 JR544 (7,500-12,500)

*OGDEN SMITHS & HUSSEY IMPERIAL EJECTOR DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. Cal. 12 ga. SN 1011. Fine 7-pin sidelock double with 28” Whitworth Fluid Compressed Steel bbls choked MOD/IMP-CYL with smooth tapered, concave rib, sgl bead, dbl chopper lumps, ejectors & dbl triggers. They are nitro-proofed for 1-1/4 oz. with 2-3/4” chambers. Flat of left bbl is marked “CHOKE”. Right bbl is engraved with the maker’s name & address and left bbl the Whitworth Steel information. Locks have gold-line cocked indicators and foliate pattern borders all around. Receiver has light, raised reinforcements around sides & bottom. Has long triggerguard terminating at grip cap. Top tang has “SAFE” in gold. Mounted with nicely figured, English walnut with checkered splinter forearm and capped pistol grip stock, 14-1/2” over a solid red, leather faced pad. Accompanied by its orig red felt lined, oak & leather trunk case compartmented for shotgun, a pair of snap caps, a nickeled oil bottle and a nickeled parts box that contains two spare gold plated firing pins, a covered compartment at one end that contains the functioning key and a slot for a cleaning rod which is missing. Inside the lid of the case is a separate folding lid to cover all the compartments and has maker’s label in the top lid. Bore diameter: left – .738, right – .730. Bore restrictions: left – .031, right – .011 (left bbl appears to be jug choked). Wall thickness: left – .027, right – .027. Drop at heel: 2-1/4”, drop at comb: 1-1/2”. Weight: 6 lbs. 10.88 oz. CONDITION: Very fine plus. Bbls retain 93-95% slightly thinned orig blue. Receiver & lockplates retain virtually all of their orig case colors with lockplates & sheltered areas of receiver retaining most of their lacquer coating with some slight fading on bottom of receiver and on fences. Triggerguard retains about 90% glossy orig blue. Wood is sound with minor nicks & scratches and retains most of its orig hand rubbed, oil finish. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bores. Case is equally fine showing a small area of rodent damage and missing one brass reinforcing corner. 4-30389 JR257 (3,000-5,000)

*BEAUTIFUL PIOTTI MODEL KING EXTRA DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN 2-BBL SET. Cal. 28 ga. SN 7989. Fabulous little shotgun with 26” & 27” bbls numbered “1” and “2” respectively with the 26” bbls choked IMP-CYL/CYL and the 27” bbls choked FULL/MOD. They both have flat, tapered, hand matted ribs with sgl bead, ejectors, dbl chopper lumps & a sgl non-selective trigger. Mounted with extremely beautiful, burl, circassian walnut with checkered, beavertail forearm that has a gold Piotti logo in the center and a straight stock, 14-1/4” over a checkered butt. Receiver has full 7-pin sidelocks with full coverage, extremely fine, foliate arabesque engraving with all the appended metal engraved to match. Lockplates and bottom of receiver have a total of nine foliate & floral gold inlays with bouquets of flowers at each end of the hinge pin, on each side of the fences, on trigger bow and bottom tang. The thumb lever has a gold inlaid crown and the top tang has “S” in gold with the serial number on the bottom tang in gold. Stock has a diamond shaped grip. Bbls have the maker’s name & information on the top with the importer “W.L. MOORE, WESTLAKE, CA., & MOD. KING I” engraved on the bottom of each right bbl. BBLS #1: Bore diameter: left – .565, right – .565. Bore restrictions: left – .013, right – .005. Unable to gauge wall thickness. BBLS #2: Bore diameter: left – .564, right – .565. Bore restrictions: left – .028, right – .016. Unable to gauge wall thickness. Drop at heel: 1-7/8”, drop at comb: 1-3/8”. Weight with bbl #1: 5 lbs. 3.2 oz. Accompanied by a fine Nizzoli green felt lined, dark brown leather trunk case compartmented in the bottom for the shotgun & both sets of bbls, a pair of nickeled snap caps, a rnd nickeled oil bottle, a 3-pc brass & wood cleaning rod and a covered compartment containing cleaning equipment. Also accompanied by a copy of an appraisal from William Larkin Moore & Co. dated 8 Sept. 1999 for a similar shotgun in 12 ga. with replacement cost $36,500.00. CONDITION: Extremely fine, all matching, near new. Overall retains about all of its fine, orig factory finish with some very slight, sharp edge wear on the muzzles of both sets of bbls and some thinning near the end of the 26” bbls. Receiver and all appended metal retain virtually all of their bright coin finish. Wood is sound with the stock having a very few, very minor, mars in the finish. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bores. Case & accessories are fine. 4-30347 JR312 (17,500-22,500)

*SPECTACULAR CASED RIZZINI MODEL S782EMEL OVER/UNDER SHOTGUN 2-BARREL SET. Cal. 12 ga. SN 35673. Fabulous sporting gun with 28” & 30-3/4” bbls with vent ribs, sgl ivory beads, ejectors and sgl selective trigger. Bbls have interchangeable chokes with a total of eight Rhino chokes running from cyl to full. Each set of bbls is ported with ventilated side ribs and has maker’s name in gold on left side. They also have a gold wire inlay at bbl joints with a dbl gold wire inlay at breech ends. Both bbls are marked “WILLIAM LARKIN MOORE & CO” over top chamber. Mounted with spectacular exhibition quality marblecake, burl, circassian walnut with extensively checkered beavertail forearm and rnd knob, pistol grip stock, 14-1/4” over a checkered butt. Sideplates and receiver are wonderfully engraved by C. Crellini and signed on trigger plate. Sideplates are beautifully Bulino engraved with full plate vignettes consisting of two gold drumming ruffed grouse in an extremely detailed mountain scene on left side and three flying gold chukker in a mountain scene on right side. Bottom of receiver is equally special engraved with a partially nude gold nymph and three cherubs with bows & arrows in gold, all in a woodland glade. All vignettes are completely surrounded by spectacular, intertwined, foliate arabesque patterns and have maker’s name in a tiny ribbon on each side. Opening lever thumb pad is pierce filed and it, along with the top tang, triggerguard & forend iron are engraved to match. Accompanied by its orig Nizzoli, maroon felt lined, leather case compartmented for all the parts plus a pair of snap caps, a 3-pc brass & wood cleaning rod, a rnd nickeled oil bottle and cleaning tools. It also has its orig velvet sleeves for the three pieces plus orig shipping order, owner’s manual & warranty. It also has its orig green, padded travel cover. It is also accompanied by a copy of what is probably the orig order sheet from William Larkin Moore & Co. for this shotgun dated 5 Oct. 1999 listing a total cost of $17,475.00 Drop at heel: 1-1/2”, drop at comb: 1-3/8”. Weight: 7 lbs. 1.92 oz. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus. The 30” bbls are matching numbered while the 28” bbls are numbered “1324”, but are absolutely identical in all respects. Overall retains about all of its orig factory finish to both metal & wood. It has been fired, but not extensively. The blue is crisp while the receiver, triggerguard & other appended metal have a fine coin finish. Wood is sound with a minor nick or two in its beautiful oil finish. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bores. Case & accessories are equally new. 4-30349 JR203 (10,000-15,000)

*SPECTACULAR CASED RIZZINI MODEL S790EMEL OVER/UNDER 3-BARREL SET. Cal. 20 ga., 28 ga., 410. SN 21933. Spectacular set, apparently special built for William Larkin Moore Co., of Scottsdale, Arizona in 1990. Built on a 20 ga. frame with three sets of 27-1/2” bbls, 20 ga. choked MOD/IMP-CYL, 28 ga. choked IMP-MOD/MOD and 410 choked IMP-MOD/IMP-CYL. 20 ga. & 410 bbls have 3” chambers and 28 ga. bbls have 2-9/16” chambers. They all have narrow, flat, matted ribs, sgl beads, ejectors and sgl selective trigger. Bbls are marked “Rizzini Marcheno V.T. Italy” on left side and the importer’s name on right side. Mounted with spectacular marblecake, honey & chocolate, circassian walnut with extensively checkered, wraparound forearms and Prince of Wales rnd knob stock, 14-1/4” over a checkered butt. Receiver is equally spectacularly engraved in thistle & leaf patterns with the Rizzini crest on both sides and bottom with gold wire inlay. Thumb lever pad is pierce-filed with initials “BR” on both sides. Thumb lever & triggerguard are engraved to match the receiver. Engraving is also on forend iron. Trigger plate is signed “Creative Art Fausti”. Accompanied by its orig Nizzoli best quality, maroon felt lined, leather case, compartmented for all pieces of the gun plus three sets of snap caps, a 3-pc wood & brass cleaning rod & cleaning tools. The case has its orig padded, green canvas cover. Unable to gauge bore diameter, bore restrictions & wall thickness on 410 bbls. 28 ga. BBLS: Bore diameter: left – .550, right – .550. Bore restrictions: left – .011, right – .003. 20 ga. BBLS: Bore diameter: left – .622, right – .623. Bore restrictions: left – .010, right – .005. Wall thickness: left – .024, right – .027. Drop at heel: 1-3/4”, drop at comb: 1-1/4”. Weight with 20 ga. bbls: 6 lbs. 2.24 oz. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Bbls retain virtually all of their orig factory blue with fine jeweling on sides. Receiver retains about all of its orig factory coin finish. Wood is sound with minor nicks & scratches and retains about all of its orig factory finish. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bores. Case & cover are equally new. 4-30348 JR202 (5,000-10,000)

*CASED AUGUSTE FRANCOTTE DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN 2-BARREL SET. Cal. 12 ga. SN 91409. Spectacular shotgun with two sets of 28-3/8” bbls numbered “1” and “2” under the respective forearms. No. “1” is choked FULL/IMP-MOD and No. “2” is choked FULL/FULL. Both have raised, concave, hand-matted, tapered ribs with dbl beads, ejectors, dbl chopper lumps with third bite and sgl non-selective trigger. Mounted with extremely fine, beautifully grained, French walnut with two checkered, beavertail forearms & pistol grip stock with teardrop side panels, 14-1/4” over a Decelerator pad. Forearms have lever latches like double rifles. It has full 7-pin sidelocks with cocked indicators, is case hardened with reinforcements on side of receiver and a fine raised rib around fences. Receiver, lockplates & appended metal are all beautifully & very tastefully inlaid with extremely fine gold wire in arabesque patterns. Bottom of receiver has maker’s name in gold. Engraver’s name “PH. GRIFNEE” is in gold on trigger plate. Philippe Grifnee is one of the world’s premier master engravers, currently employed at Holland & Holland and Purdey to engrave their extra special firearms. It is reported that to have Mr. Grifnee engrave a shotgun requires an approximate six year wait and a large checkbook. The bbls & forend latches both have a gold number “1” with bbls number “2” having a small star above the “1”. Accompanied by a green felt lined, leather trunk case compartment for the three pieces of the shotgun and another compartment which contains another trigger plate with dbl triggers, gold inlaid, to match and signed identically. Front trigger is articulated. Also contained in compartment are some spare small parts. BBL #1: Bore diameter: left – .727, right – .727. Bore restrictions: left – .031, right – .023. Wall thickness: left – .028, right – .026. BBL #2: Bore diameter: left – .728, right – .727. Bore restrictions: left – .034, right – .032. Wall thickness: left – .026, right – .021. Drop at heel: 1-1/2”, drop at comb: 1-1/2”. Weight with Bbl #1: 7 lbs. 8.96 oz. CONDITION: Very fine. Retains virtually all of a spectacular, professionally restored finish with crisp, strong blue on bbls and strong, subtle case colors on receiver & lockplates. Wood is sound & retains a beautiful, hand-rubbed finish. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bores. Case is equally fine. 4-30354 JR210 (30,000-50,000)

CASED PAIR OF WILLIAM POWELL & SON DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUNS. Cal. 12 ga. SN 12755 & 12756. Beautiful pair of bird guns with 29” bbls choked IMP-CYL/IMP-CYL in gun #1. Gun #2 is choked MOD/IMP-CYL. They have smooth, tapered, concave ribs with sgl bead, doll’s head rib extension and third bite with double chopper lumps, ejectors & dbl triggers. Ribs are marked with maker’s name & address and the numbers “1” and “2” in gold on rib extension with corresponding gold numbers on opening levers and forend tips. Mounted with very highly figured French walnut with checkered splinter forearms and straight grip stocks with teardrop side panels, 14-1/4” over checkered horn buttplates. Each stock has a gold initial oval engraved “R.D.A.” The receivers & lockplates are bright metal with fine border decorations and light foliate arabesque patterns, appear to have been cleaned. Accompanied by what appears to be its orig, red felt lined, leather trunk case with brass reinforcing corners, embossed on lid “G.B.H.W. / 21ST LANCERS”. It is compartmented in bottom for both shotguns and various tools which are missing. It has maker’s label and a loading data sheet inside lid. GUN #1: Bore diameter: left – .732, right – .734. Bore restrictions: left – .009, right – .010. Wall thickness: left – .026, right – .027. Drop at heel: 2”, drop at comb: 1-1/2”. Weight: 6 lbs. 10.56 oz. GUN #2: Bore diameter: left – .732, right – .733. Bore restrictions: left – .018, right – .010. Wall thickness: left – .026, right – .025. Drop at heel: 2”, drop at comb: 1-1/2”. Weight: 6 lbs. 8.64 oz. CONDITION: Very fine. Both shotguns retain most of a fine restored finish on bbls with cleaned & polished receivers & sideplates and restored triggerguards. Lockplates have some very fine pitting. Wood is sound on both guns and retains about all of a restored finish. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bores that probably have been honed. Case is dark & worn showing moderate to heavy wear with some loose partitions and moderate to heavy mothing. 4-60287 JR69 (8,000-12,000)

FINE CASED CHARLES LANCASTER UNDER LEVER DOUBLE BARREL DAMASCUS HAMMER SHOTGUN. Cal. 10 ga. SN 4262. Beautiful English dbl with 32” Damascus bbls with smooth, concave, tapered rib, sgl bead & extractor. Rib has maker’s name & address plus is marked “PATENT BREECH LOADER BUILT FOR JOHN G. RICHARDSON BY CHARLES LANCASTER. 1868.” It has 2-3/4” chambers. Mounted with exceptionally fine, very highly figured, burl circassian walnut with checkered, splinter forearm secured with a sgl wedge & pistol grip stock, 14-1/2” over a checkered butt with heel & toe plates. It has a heavy steel, oval grip cap. Lockplates & receiver are very nicely engraved with extremely fine, well executed, English scroll engraving with about 50% coverage. Fences, hammers & top tangs have full coverage. It has the rabbit ear hammers with long spurs & back action locks, with a long bottom tang terminating at grip cap. The standing breech has recesses for the cartridge rims. Accompanied by its orig green felt lined, metal case compartmented in bottom for shotgun, brass loading tools, a glass oil bottle with pewter cap & a leather pouch of cleaning tools. There are also two UMC brass empties and there is a maker’s label in lid. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbls retain most of their fine orig Damascus pattern, slightly faded. Receiver & lockplates retain most of their faded orig case colors, stronger & brighter in sheltered areas. Grip cap has mostly faded case colors with slightly stronger in the flute. Heel & toe plates are faded case colors. Wood is sound and retains about all of a wonderful professionally restored finish. Checkering may have been freshened. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bores with some fine pitting. Case is sound with exterior retaining about all of a restored finish. Interior is moderately faded & soiled with some wear. Label is yellowed & oil stained with some losses, but completely legible. 4-30598 JR387 (7,000-10,000)

FINE HENRY ADKIN DAMASCUS DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. Cal. 12 ga. NSN. Beautiful best quality, Purdey style double with 30” fine chain Damascus bbls choked MOD/IMP-CYL with smooth, tapered, concave rib, sgl bead, ejectors with dbl underbites and dbl triggers. Bbl flats are marked with nitro proofs for 1-1/8 oz. Mounted in very highly figured burl, French or Circassian walnut with checkered, splinter forearm and straight stock with teardrop side panels, 14-1/8” over a serrated horn buttplate. There is a blank, silver initial oval on the bottom. Lockplates & receiver are engraved in Purdey style with a bouquet of flowers on each side and the bottom front, completely surrounded by very fine, English style arabesque patterns with a circle of vine & leaves around the lockplate vignettes. It has the maker’s name on each side. Thumb lever, triggerguard, forend iron & rib extension are engraved to match. Top tang has “SAFE” in gold. Bore diameter: left – .734, right – .738. Bore restrictions: left – .017, right – .007. Wall thickness: left – .029, right – .021. Drop at heel: 2-1/8”, drop at comb: 1-5/8”. Weight: 6 lbs. 9.28 oz. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbls retain most of their beautiful orig, brown Damascus pattern with some slight muzzle edge wear and a small area of chemical staining on rib. There are one or two small spots of pitting and some scattered pinheads of light surface rust. Lockplates retain most of their orig case colors, strong & bright on left side, moderately faded on right side. Receiver retains about 50% orig case colors, strong & bright in sheltered areas, fading to silver elsewhere. Wood is sound with light nicks & scratches and the buttstock retains most of a fine, hand rubbed, restored oil finish. Forearm has some minor bruising and is dark & oil stained. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bores with a couple of small spots in right bbl. May have been honed. 4-30390 JR258 (5,000-8,000)

*FRANCOTTE MODEL 8455 BOXLOCK DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. Cal. 20 ga. SN 87840. Fine lightweight double with 26” bbls choked MOD/IMP-CYL with narrow, tapered, concave, matted rib, missing front bead, with Greener crossbolt rib extension, dbl underlumps with ejectors and dbl triggers. Top of bbls are engraved “VON LENGERKE & DETMOLD” on right bbl and “U.S. AGENTS NEW-YORK” on left bbl. Mounted with streaky, straight grain, French walnut with checkered splinter forearm and straight hand stock, 14-1/4” over an old Bob Smith Sporting Goods Co. waffle pad. Bottom of stock has a silver initial oval engraved “J.G.W.” Receiver has side clips & sideplates and is nicely engraved with about 75% coverage, light arabesque patterns. All appended metal is engraved to match and top tang has “S” in gold. Bore diameter: left – .620, right – .620. Bore restrictions: left – .015, right – .004. Wall thickness: left – .030, right – .031. Drop at heel: 2-1/4”, drop at comb: 1-3/8”. Weight: 5 lbs. 8.64 oz. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Bbls retain 70-75% strong orig blue with light muzzle wear and heavily thinned over forearm area. Receiver retains 25-30% faded case colors and sideplates about all of their orig case colors, moderately faded. Stock has a hairline back of top tang, otherwise wood is sound showing moderate to heavy wear with light nicks & scratches. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bores. 4-31033 JR483 (3,000-5,000)

SCARCE HIGH GRADE THOMAS KILBY DAMASCUS DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. Cal. 12 ga. SN 1062. Fine English made double with 29” fine Damascus bbls choked IMP-MOD/IMP-CYL with tapered, concave matted rib, sgl bead, crossbolt rib extension, dbl underbites, ejectors & dbl triggers. Maker’s name is on rib. Mounted with highly figured English walnut with full checkered & leaf-carved splinter forearm with Prince of Wales stock, 14-1/4” over a carved & serrated horn buttplate. Stock has deep foliate-carved teardrop side panels and extensively carved foliate & floral wrist with stippled background. Bottom of grip has a black oval insert and there is a blank silver initial oval on bottom of stock. Receiver is elaborately engraved with the vignette of a bird dog on point with two pheasants on left side, a setter with two ducks on right side, a flying crane on bottom and a running doe deer on trigger bow, all surrounded by full coverage, very fine, foliate arabesque patterns with fine borders and a sunburst around hinge pin and the maker’s name is on each side. Appended metal is all engraved to match. Fences have side clips and it has, over the entire top of receiver, very deep relief, floral & arabesque engraving. Top tang has “SAFE” in gold. Accompanied by a pair of 28 ga. Briley sub-caliber tubes with screw chokes, having a total of four chokes. Also accompanying is the Briley hammer & removal plug. Additionally accompanying is a green felt-lined, leather case. Bore diameter: left – .725, right – .726. Bore restrictions: left – .025, right – .004. Wall thickness: left – .022, right – .024. Drop at heel: 2-5/8”, drop at comb: 1-9/16”. Weight with tubes: 7 lbs. 3.84 oz., weight without tubes: 6 lbs. 5.12 oz.. CONDITION: Bbls retain most of their orig strong Damascus pattern, slightly thinned over forearm area. Receiver retains 60-70% orig case colors, strong & bright in sheltered areas, fading to silver elsewhere. Triggerguard is silvered case colors. Wood is sound with minor handling & storage nicks and retains about all of a fine professional restoration. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bores with light pitting just in front of chambers, may have been honed. Case shows light to moderate wear with some light water staining on one end. Interior is slightly moth eaten. 4-30220 JR64 (5,000-7,000)

CHARLES DALY DIAMOND QUALITY DAMASCUS DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. Cal. 12 ga. SN 3749. Spectacular boxlock Daly with orig 31” (uncut) extra fine Damascus bbls choked MOD/MOD with tapered, concave, hand matted rib, sgl ivory bead, doll’s head rib extension, dbl underbites, extractor & dbl triggers. Mounted with extremely beautiful, streaky, honey & chocolate, French or circassian walnut with checkered horn tip insert, semi-schnable, splinter forearm and Prince of Wales, round knob buttstock with horn grip cap & checkered, raised, teardrop side panels, 14-1/4” over a beautifully checkered, horn buttplate. Bottom of stock has a silver initial oval engraved “ALEX. WHITE / CHICAGO”. Receiver is boxlock with dbl scalloped back edge. Receiver and appended metal are very beautifully engraved with two vignettes on bottom of a standing raebuck and two wolves in detailed background scenes and two ducks in a marsh scene on trigger bow, all surrounded by about 90% coverage, extremely fine, very well executed foliate arabesque patterns. It has maker’s name in a fine ribbon on each side. Fences have relief carved scallops around front edges with raised reinforced areas on sides of receiver. It has cocked indicators and “SAFE” in gold. Accompanied by a certificate for being the Gold Medal Winner in the Vintage European Boxlock Class at the Gold Medal Concours d’Elegance of Fine Guns, Sept. 2003. Bore diameter: left – .713, right – .713. Bore restrictions: left – .014, right – .014. Wall thickness: left – .048, right – .049. Drop at heel: 3-1/4”, drop at comb: 1-3/4”. Weight: 8 lbs. 13.44 oz. CONDITION: Very fine to extremely fine. Bbls retain virtually all of their orig Damascus pattern showing light to moderate wear with dark brown under forearm, thin light brown elsewhere. Receiver retains 75-80% orig case colors, strong & bright in sheltered areas, fading elsewhere. Trigger guard retains traces of case colors on outside turned mostly silver with faded case colors on inside. Action screws retain most of their orig niter blue. Wood is sound and retains about all of an extremely fine, old restored finish. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bores. 4-31064 JR548 (6,000-10,000)

RARE CHARLES DALY DIAMOND GRADE DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. Cal. 10 ga. SN 1251. Fabulous Prussian made Daly, originally as an 8 bore with 30-1/8” bbls, sleeved to 10 gauge. It has the orig tapered, concave, matted rib with sgl ivory bead, crossbolt rib extension, dbl underbites, extractor & dbl triggers. Rib is marked in gold “CHARLES DALY DIAMOND QUALITY KRUPP STEEL BARRELS”. Mounted with extremely beautiful French or circassian walnut with black tipped, checkered, splinter forearm and pistol grip stock with checkered teardrop side panels, 13-5/8” over a serrated horn buttplate. Bottom of stock has a blank initial oval and grip cap is also of horn. Receiver and all appended metal are fantastically deep relief engraved in foliate & floral patterns with a raised rib in scallop pattern around fences. It has a wonderfully detailed, raised gold flying goose on left side in a detailed woodland scene, a wonderfully detailed, raised gold flying goose in a marsh scene on right side, a very beautifully detailed raised gold swan in a marsh scene on bottom and two raised gold flying ducks in a marsh scene on trigger bow. Engraving is full coverage and extends over top & bottom tangs, opening lever, forend iron and 1” up bbls. A truly magnificent representation of the engraver’s art. Bore diameter: left – .768, right – .768. Bore restrictions: left – .044, right – .039. Wall thickness: left – .042, right – .049. Drop at heel: 2-5/16”, drop at comb: 1-1/2”. Weight: 11 lbs. 4.48 oz. CONDITION: Fine. Bbls retain most of their custom finish, slightly thin, with a few scattered spots of surface rust with some deeper pitting on orig chamber areas. Rib also has several spots of deep pitting. Receiver is silvered case colors with a beautiful metal patina. The bbl lug that extends through receiver is moderately pitted. Triggerguard is also a gray metal color. Stock has a couple of small chips back of top tang, otherwise wood is sound with light handling & use marks showing moderate wear and retains most of an old professionally restored finish. Mechanics are fine, brilliant shiny bores. 8-87497 JR33 (6,000-10,000)

*SCARCE LIGHTWEIGHT FRANCOTTE DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. Cal. 28 ga. SN 63103. Wonderful little bird gun with 26-1/8” steel bbls choked FULL/MOD with tapered, concave, matted rib, dbl ivory beads, Greener crossbolt rib extension, dbl underbites with extractor & dbl triggers. Mounted with nicely figured, slab sawed, checkered walnut with splinter forearm & Prince of Wales rnd knob stock with carved & checkered side panels, 13-3/4” over a serrated horn buttplate. There is a blank gold oval in left side of buttstock. Receiver is very nicely engraved with about 70% coverage, fine foliate arabesque patterns with leaves & vines on the fences with both sides of the receiver having maker’s name. Unable to gauge bore diameter, bore restrictions or wall thickness. Drop at heel: 2-7/8”, drop at comb: 1-3/8”. Weight: 4 lbs. 15.68 oz. CONDITION: Fine. Bbls & triggerguard retain 97-98% of a restored finish turned plum. Receiver retains 50-60% orig case colors, strong & bright in the most sheltered areas, thinning on sides and turned silver on bottom. Wood is sound and retains about all of a fine, professionally restored finish with freshened checkering. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bores. 4-30720 JR429 (3,000-5,000)

Revised: 3/8/2007

BEAUTIFUL ENGRAVED R.G. OWEN DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. Cal. 20 ga. SN 397. Fine German-made double with 26-3/4” bbls choked CYL/CYL with tapered, concave, matted rib, Bradley red ivory front bead & ivory middle bead with third bite, dbl underbite, ejectors & sgl selective trigger. Rib has “R.G. OWEN, SAQUOIT. N.Y.” in gold. Mounted with very nicely figured English or American walnut with checkered splinter forearm & pistol grip stock with checkered side panels, 14-1/8” over a checkered skeleton buttplate. Boxlock receiver has triple scalloped back edges and a removable floorplate and is fantastically engraved by Rudolph Kornbrath. Left side of receiver has a deep relief setter in a very detailed field scene with extreme detail in the dog. Right side has a pointer retrieving a woodcock, also in extreme detail and the bottom has two flying ducks in a marsh scene in equally fine detail, all surrounded by full coverage extremely fine, well-executed foliate arabesque patterns in Kornbrath’s inimitable style with very tight, intertwined scrolls with his trademark heart-shaped pattern worked into the design. Opening lever, top tang, triggerguard, buttplate & forend iron and 1-5/8” up bbls are engraved to match. Safety is non-functioning. Internal examination disclosed that the safety parts have been removed and thumb button blocked. Bore diameter: left – .687, right – .687. Bore restrictions: left – .004, right – .001. Wall thickness: left – .025, right – .022. Drop at heel: 2-1/2”, drop at comb: 1-7/16”. Weight: 6 lbs. .96 oz. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Bbls retain about 95% strong bright blue with a few scattered spots of pitting. Receiver is faded case colors turned to silver. Wood is sound with light handling & use marks and retains most of an extremely fine, professionally restored finish. Mechanics are fine, brilliant shiny honed bores. 4-30290 JR42 (3,500-5,000)

*WEBLEY & SCOTT DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. Cal. 12 ga. SN 128481. Probably a Model 712 with 28” bbls choked FULL/MOD with smooth, swamped, concave, tapered rib, sgl bead, dbl lugs with ejectors & dbl triggers. Top of bbls are marked with maker’s name & address and the rib is engraved “ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO. AGENTS”. Mounted with nicely figured, slab sawed, checkered walnut with splinter forearm & straight hand stock, 14-1/4” over a serrated butt. Bottom of stock has a silver initial oval engraved “JEK”. Receiver is very nicely engraved with about 70% coverage, fine foliate arabesque patterns with maker’s name on each side. All appended metal is engraved to match. Bore diameter: left – .727, right – .729. Bore restrictions: left – .034, right – .011. Wall thickness: left – .029, right – .027. Drop at heel: 1-1/2”, drop at comb: 1-1/4”. Weight: 6 lbs. 2.88 oz. CONDITION: Fine. Bbls retain about 90% thin orig blue with some chemical spotting toward the muzzles and a few scattered spots of light surface rust. Receiver retains most of its orig case colors, brilliant in sheltered areas, fading elsewhere. Floorplate retains most of its orig bright blue with triggerguard a blue/gray patina. Wood is sound retaining most of its orig hand rubbed oil finish. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bores. 8-87510 JR475 (1,500-2,500)

*SARASQUETA HIGH GRADE DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. Cal. 12 ga. SN 234494. Fine sidelock double with 26” bbls choked MOD/IMP-CYL with flat matted, ventilated rib, sgl ivory bead, dbl chopper lumps, ejectors & dbl triggers, the front articulated. The rib is marked in gold with maker’s name & address with a gold wire border and also has maker’s logo in gold. Bottom of bbls has a screwed on sling loop with corresponding loop in buttstock. Mounted with nicely figured burl & shell grain walnut with checkered splinter forearm and pistol grip stock with teardrop side panels, 14-1/4” over a skip-line checkered butt. Bottom of grip is also skip-line checkered. Receiver has hand detachable sidelocks with cocked indicators and very deep relief engraving with game scene of two bird dogs & two quail on left side, two bird dogs & rabbit on right side and two bird dogs on bottom with two ducks on trigger bow, all surrounded by leaf & vine and arabesque patterns. All of appended metal and 3-1/4” over chamber area of bbls are engraved to match. Accompanied by its orig box & owner’s manual. Bore diameter: left – .732, right – .732. Bore restrictions: left – .024, right – .014. Wall thickness: left – .026, right – .025. Drop at heel: 2-1/4”, drop at comb: 1-3/8”. Weight: 7 lbs. 2.24 oz. CONDITION: Appears to be new, unfired. Retains virtually all of its factory finish to both metal & wood. Bbls have deep bright blue and receiver & lockplates are in the white. Wood retains about all of its orig factory satin finish with one or two small mars. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bores. 4-30297 JR58 (5,500-7,500)

*WEBLEY & SCOTT DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. Cal. 20 ga. SN 130989. Fine boxlock double with 28” bbls choked FULL/MOD with smooth, tapered, concave rib, sgl bead, ejectors, dbl underbites & dbl triggers. Bbls are marked with maker’s name & address and the rib is engraved “ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO. AGENTS.” Mounted with very nicely figured, slab sawed English walnut with checkered splinter forearm & Prince of Wales rnd knob stock, 13-3/4” over a leather-faced waffle pad. It has a silver initial oval on bottom engraved “PAC”. Receiver is very nicely engraved with about 75% coverage, foliate arabesque patterns and maker’s name on each side. Bore diameter: left – .614, right – .615. Bore restrictions: left – .018, right – .009. Wall thickness: left – .029, right – .033. Drop at heel: 2-1/8”, drop at comb: 1-1/2”. Weight: 5 lbs. 12.8 oz. Accompanied by an Abercrombie & Fitch Leg-o-Mutton case with side opening lid, shoulder strap & handle, which is probably the orig case. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Bbls retain 98-99% strong orig blue. Receiver retains virtually all of its brilliant case colors with slight edge wear. Floorplate & triggerguard retain virtually all of their bright blue with very slight thinning on bottom tang. Wood is sound with a few minor handling & use marks and retains virtually all of its orig factory finish. Mechanics are fine, brilliant shiny bores. Case is equally fine. 4-30265 JR262 (5,000-10,000)

*CASED W.W. GREENER EMPIRE GRADE DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. Cal. 12 ga. SN 76557. Fine, boxlock Greener with 32” steel bbls choked FULL/FULL with tapered, concave, matted rib, sgl bead, Greener crossbolt rib extension, dbl underbites, extractor & dbl triggers. Mounted with nicely figured, flat checkered, English walnut with black wedge insert, splinter forearm & Prince of Wales rnd knob stock, 14-3/8” over a serrated hard rubber buttplate. Left side of wrist has the Greener thumb safety. Receiver has a light border engraving & maker’s name on each side. Accompanied by its orig, green felt lined, canvas & leather trunk case compartmented in bottom for shotgun, a 2-pc brass & wood cleaning rod, a Greener rnd nickeled oil bottle & cleaning tools. Also accompanying is orig hang tag & case keys. Consignor reports that this shotgun was obtained from a bank in New Jersey which, in many years past, had offered these shotguns as incentives to open bank accounts. Bore diameter: left – .731, right – .731. Bore restrictions: left – .038, right – .037. Wall thickness: left – .030, right – .034. Drop at heel: 2-1/8”, drop at comb: 1-3/8”. Weight: 7 lbs. 10.88 oz. CONDITION: Appears to be new & unfired, retains virtually all of its orig factory finish to both metal & wood with a few very minor handling & storage marks in the stock finish. Bbl blue is crisp & bright with brilliant case colors on receiver and wood is sound. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bores. 4-30597 JR388 (4,000-6,000)

*RARE MERKEL 303E OVER/UNDER SHOTGUN. Cal. 12 ga. SN 293081. Spectacular exhibition quality shotgun made for the 1999 IWA Show in Nurnberg, Germany. This show is a celebrated annual international event which attracts every major manufacturer of firearms & related sporting equipment from literally around the world. The exhibitors take great pains to display only their finest products. This shotgun has 28” superposed bbls choked FULL/MOD with flat, tapered, matted, solid rib, sgl bead, dbl Greener crossbolt extensions with dbl underbite, ejectors & dbl triggers with the front articulated. Mounted with spectacular, very fine checkered & carved, circassian walnut with 3-pc forearm & pistol grip stock, 14-3/8” over a Merkel black composition buttplate. It has raised side panels & a deep scalloped cheekpiece with sling stud & swivel on bottom of bbls with a corresponding stud & swivel in stock. Receiver & hand-detachable lockplates are wonderfully engraved with very deep, crisp vignettes of a pointer & two separated pheasants on left lockplate and a fox with two separated ducks on right lockplate, all surrounded by full coverage, very fine, extremely well executed, foliate arabesque patterns. Lockplates have cocked indicators & there is very subtle, very fine, gold wire borders around lockplates & frame with some gold wire worked into patterns. Top tang has “S” in gold and bottom of receiver has maker’s name in gold. Engraving extends about 1” over top bbl and on to the bbl reinforcements with gold wire on both sides and maker’s name & address in flat gold on left side with “KRUPP STAHL” and a 3-circle motif. Bottom of rear underbite has the Merkel logo in gold. Left lockplate is signed “R. WEISS”. Accompanied by its orig green cardboard box numbered to the shotgun. Label indicates the engraver was Ralf Weiss. Bore diameter: top – .728, bottom – .729. Bore restrictions: top – .030, bottom – .015. Wall thickness: top – .031, bottom – .033. Drop at heel: 2-1/2”, drop at comb: 1-1/2”. Weight: 7 lbs. 6.08 oz. CONDITION: Extraordinarily fine, new & unfired. Retains all of its orig factory finish to both metal & wood. An incredibly beautiful shotgun. Box shows light wear. 4-30777 JR554 (17,500-22,500)

*SPECTACULAR CASED KARL HAUPTMANN OVER/UNDER SHOTGUN 2-BBL SET. Cal. 12 ga. SN 231390. Built on a Merkel action with 23-9/16″ bbls choked MOD/MOD and 30″ bbls choked FULL/FULL. Both have narrow ventilated ribs with dbl ivory beads with 3-pc forearm, gold-plated ejectors, dbl underbites with dbl Greener crossbolt extensions. Full sidelock receiver is coin finished & spectacularly deep relief engraved with full-panel vignettes consisting of two pheasants & two rabbits in a very detailed woodland scene on left side & a setter with seven quail in a field scene on right side. It has two flying ducks in a marsh scene on bottom, all surrounded by very fine, and very well executed foliate arabesque patterns. Receiver reinforcements and across top of receiver have very deep relief foliate arabesque patterns. Sides of receiver, over the top, opening lever, top tang & floorplate have gold wire borders. Triggerguard is engraved to match with a gold initial plate inscribed “AER”. Grip cap is also coin finished with deep relief vignette of an auerhaun in a tree. It has engraving patterns on each side of chamber area of bbls with a fine gold wire border around edges. Mounted with highly figured French walnut with fish scale & foliate arabesque pattern carved forearm & pistol grip with scalloped edge, European cheek piece, 14-1/4″ over an Old English pad. Accompanied by its orig oak & leather blue ultra suede lined trunk case compartmented for all the parts and a pair of nickeled snap caps. Bore diameter: 23″ bbls: top – .709, bottom – .711; 30″ bbls: top – .690, bottom – .691. Bore restrictions: 23″ bbls: top – .022, bottom – .018; 30″ bbls: top – .040, bottom – .039. Wall thickness: 23″ bbls: top – .018, bottom – .024; 30″ bbls: top – .018, bottom – .018. Drop at heel: 2-5/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight with 23″ bbls: 7 lbs. 2.88 oz. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Retains virtually all of its orig factory finish to metal & wood with light edge wear at muzzles. Receiver retains virtually all of its orig coin finish & triggerguard about all of its bright orig blue. Wood is sound with minor nicks & scratches & retains virtually all of its orig oil finish. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bores. Case is extremely fine. 4-31057 JR560 (12,500-17,500)

*FABULOUS MERKEL MODEL 303EJ OVER/UNDER SHOTGUN. Cal. 12 ga. SN 96739. Spectacular Merkel with 28” superposed bbls choked FULL/MOD with flat, tapered, matted, solid rib, sgl bead, dbl crossbolt extensions, dbl underbites, ejectors & dbl triggers, the front articulated. Mounted with extremely beautiful, tiger-striped & burl, dark circassian walnut with checkered 3-pc forearm & pistol grip stock, 14-3/8” over a hard rubber buttplate. Checkering is very fine. It has coin finished, full hand detachable sidelock receiver with cocked indicators and spectacular, full game scene engraved lockplates having deep relief vignette of a setter on point with five partridge in a field scene with stippled background on left side. Right side is equally beautiful with deep relief engraved fox & five pheasants in a forest scene with both vignettes executed in great detail. Receiver has full coverage, extremely well executed, foliate arabesque patterns with stippled background and all appended metal is engraved to match with patterns extending 1-1/4” over chamber of top bbl and down bbl reinforcements. Accompanied by its orig green cardboard box numbered to this shotgun. Bore diameter: top – .724, bottom – .723. Bore restrictions: top – .042, bottom – .028. Wall thickness: top – .034, bottom – .029. Drop at heel: 2-3/8”, drop at comb: 1-3/8”. Weight: 7 lbs. 9.28 oz. CONDITION: Extraordinarily fine, probably unfired. Retains all of its brilliant orig factory finish to both metal & wood with some very minor shrinkage around receiver. Wood has one or two tiny mars in the beautiful, hand rubbed, oil finish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bores. Box is fine with a couple of minor tears & tape. 4-30778 JR557 (15,000-20,000)

*SPECTACULAR MERKEL MODEL 447SL DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. Cal. 20 ga. SN 480353. Spectacular exhibition quality shotgun made for the 1999 IWA Show in Nurnberg, Germany. This show is a celebrated annual international event which attracts every major manufacturer of firearms & related sporting equipment from literally around the world. The exhibitors take great pains to display only their finest products. Beautiful full sidelock dbl with 26-3/4” bbls choked FULL/MOD with tapered, concave, matted rib, sgl bead, Greener crossbolt rib extension, dbl underbites, ejectors & dbl triggers. It has maker’s name & address with “MADE IN GERMANY” on left side and type of steel on right side. Mounted with extraordinarily beautiful, burl, marblecake, circassian walnut with checkered, spliner forearm & straight hand stock, 14-1/4” over a serrated, black, composition buttplate. It has beautiful case colored receiver & full sidelocks with cocked indicators and about 60% coverage, very fine, foliate arabesque patterns with silver wire inlay around lockplates & receiver. Bottom tang & trigger guard also have silver wire inlay. Accompanied by its orig green cardboard box. Box label states that it was engraved by “OLAF WEISS”, Merkel’s master engraver. Bore diameter: left – .626, right – .627. Bore restrictions: left – .028, right – .015. Wall thickness: left – .031, right – .030. Drop at heel: 2-1/2”, drop at comb: 1-1/2”. Weight: 6 lbs. 4.8 oz. CONDITION: Extraordinarily fine, appears to be unfired, retaining all of its orig factory finish to both metal & wood with a heavy coating of dried oil on receiver & lockplates. There are a few minor scrapes on standing breech. Box has some tape losses on top, otherwise is fine. 4-30776 JR558 (12,500-17,500)

*FANTASTIC CASED UPGRADED STERLINGWORTH GUN COMPANY DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN TWO BARREL SET. Cal. 12 ga. SN 53886. Spectacular custom 2-bbl set built on an early “pin gun” with two sets of 30” bbls choked SKEET/SKEET and MOD/MOD. Both have tapered, matted, concave ribs with dbl ivory beads, crossbolt rib extensions, extractors & dbl triggers. Both sets of bbls are marked identically “STERLINGWORTH FLUID COMPRESSED STEEL MADE BY” on right bbls and “THE STERLINGWORTH COMPANY – PHILADELPHIA PA. U.S.A”. Mounted with spectacular fiddleback circassian walnut with two beautifully carved & checkered, beavertail forearms and straight stock with raised, carved side panels and carved & checkered, diamond shaped, straight grip, 16” over a checkered butt with heel & toe plates. Bottom of stock has a blank silver oval initial plate. Receiver, all appended metal and about 2” over the chamber areas of the bbls are spectacularly engraved by G.L. Steele and signed on trigger plate. Engraving consists of deep relief oak leaves over most of receiver with three raised, gold acorns on each side and a wonderfully detailed, raised gold fox & a quail on bottom, in a field scene. Triggerguard & thumb lever pad are pierced filed in oak leaf patterns. Top tang has “S” in gold. Engraving on bbl is matching with four raised gold acorns over chamber areas and two more at each side of muzzles. Breech end of bbls have a narrow gold, wire band. Rib extensions have Roman numerals “I” and “II” respectively and the forend iron are numbered “1” and “2” respectively. Heel & toe plates are also engraved to match. Back edges have had extensions welded on so the scallops could be cut into the frame. Very few of these “pin guns” were made in period 1910-1912 under the Sterlingworth Company name, which was simply another iteration of the Philadelphia Shotgun Company by Ansley H. Fox. Accompanied by a fine Merkel, green velvet lined, burgundy leather, trunk case compartmented in bottom for stocked receiver & both sets of bbls with a pair of gold plated, snap caps, a gold plated, square oil bottle, a leather packet of cleaning tools, a 3-pc gold washed, brass & ebony cleaning rod and a covered compartment containing two small turnscrews and a Buck pocket knife with gut hook. BBLS #1: Bore diameter: left – .735, right – .735. Bore restrictions: left – .029, right – .019. Wall thickness: left – .028, right – ..031. BBLS #2: Bore diameter: left – .735, right – .735. Bore restrictions: left – .014, right – .013. Wall thickness: left – .035, right – .030. Drop at heel: 2-1/4”, drop at comb: 1-3/16”. Weight with BBLS #2: 7 lbs. 13.12 oz. CONDITION: Very fine. Retains virtually all of its beautiful custom finish to both metal & wood with bright rust blue on bbls & other metal and strong bright, hand rubbed varnish on wood. Stock has one or two minor nicks, otherwise is outstanding. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bores with some minor orange peel pitting and have been honed. 4-30599 JR408 (16,000-26,000)

*CONNECTICUT SHOTGUN COMPANY FOX DE GRADE DBL BBL SHOTGUN. Cal. 20 ga. SN F205550. Very beautiful Fox with 28” bbls choked MOD/IMP-CYL with tapered, concave, matted rib, dbl ivory beads, crossbolt rib extension, ejectors & sgl selective trigger. Mounted with select quality Circassian walnut with black insert, semi-schnable tipped, carved & checkered, splinter forearm with carved & checkered, straight grip stock with checkered side panels, 15-3/8” over a skeleton, checkered buttplate. Receiver is beautifully engraved with the vignettes of a pointer on left side, two quail on right side & a setter on bottom with a quail on trigger bow, all surrounded by full coverage, floral, leaf & vine patterns with a fine stippled background. It has maker’s name in a ribbon on each side. Accompanied by a packet of orig papers from the factory with the orig hang tag. Also accompanied by its orig burgundy felt lined, tan leather trunk case, compartmented in bottom for the shotgun, a square nickeled oiler, a 2-pc brass & wood cleaning rod, a leather box of cleaning tools with spaces for snap caps & other equipment. Bore diameter: left – .614, right – .615. Bore restrictions: left – .011, right – .008. Wall thickness: left – .039, right – .041. Drop at heel: 1-7/8”, drop at comb: 1-3/8”. Weight: 6 lbs. .32 oz. CONDITION: Extremely fine, near new, has been fired but very little. Overall retains virtually all of its orig factory finish to both metal & wood with strong bright blue on bbls & triggerguard and brilliant case colors on receiver & forend iron. Wood has a very few, very minor handling & storage marks. Crisp mechanics, brilliant shiny bore. Case is equally new. 4-31162 JR449 (15,000-20,000)

*SCARCE AINSLEY H. FOX CE GRADE DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. Cal. 12 ga. SN 27342. Fine Philadelphia Fox with 28” Chromox Fluid Compressed Steel bbls choked FULL/IMP-MOD with tapered, concave, matted rib, brass front bead & ivory middle bead with crossbolt rib extension, ejectors & dbl triggers. Mounted with very nicely figured, streaky, French walnut with black insert, checkered, splinter forearm and Prince of Wales rnd knob stock with checkered side panels, 14-1/8” over a serrated hard rubber buttplate. Receiver is engraved in typical C-grade patterns with two quail on left side, two woodcock on right side and a setter on bottom with maker’s name on each side. The thumb lever, trigger bow, forend iron & about 1-3/8” over chamber areas of the bbls are engraved to match. Bore diameter: left – .726, right – .727. Bore restrictions: left – .032, right – .020. Wall thickness: left – .028, right – .029. Drop at heel: 3”, drop at comb: 1-3/4”. Weight: 7 lbs. 2.56 oz. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Bbls retain 95-97% strong orig blue with some slight thinning over forearm area and light muzzle edge wear. Receiver retains about 75% orig case colors, strong & bright in sheltered areas, fading to silver toward bottom front. There is a hairline back of top tang and another at rear edge of forearm, otherwise wood is sound showing moderate wear with minor nicks & scratches & retains most of an old added finish, apparently without sanding or freshening the checkering. Mechanics are crisp, very bright shiny bores. 4-30639 JR265 (7,500-12,500)

*SAVAGE FOX STERLINGWORTH DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN WITH ORIGINAL BOX. Cal. 20 ga. SN 264619. Beautiful early Fox with 28” Sterlingworth Fluid Compressed Steel bbls choked FULL/MOD with tapered, concave, matted rib, sgl bead, crossbolt rib extension, extractor & dbl triggers. Mounted with checkered, straight grain, American walnut with square splinter forearm & pistol grip stock, 14” over a serrated hard rubber buttplate. Receiver has light border decorations and “FOX STERLINGWORTH” on each side. Accompanied by its orig cardboard shipping box with green, black & white label numbered to this shotgun with the pencil price of $35.00. Box contains orig dividers. Also accompanying is the orig green, black & white hang tag fully identifying this shotgun, along with “THE FOX STERLINGWORTH” booklet. Additionally accompanied by an orig 1935 Fox Savage catalogue that lists all of the various grades of Fox shotguns ranging in price from $39.50 to $500.00. Bore diameter: left – .619, right – .619. Bore restrictions: left – .028, right – .018. Wall thickness: left – .022, right – .020. Drop at heel: 2-5/8”, drop at comb: 1-1/2”. Weight: 5 lbs. 14.72 oz. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Bbls retain 96-97% strong, orig blue with some slight thinning over chamber areas. Receiver retains virtually all of its brilliant, orig case colors. Wood is sound with small spot of touch-up on left side flat, otherwise retains virtually all of its orig factory varnish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bores. This is as fine a Fox shotgun of its type one is likely to encounter. The box shows its 70 years of age being a dark, smoked color, but the label is completely intact and legible. Corners show wear with a couple of breaks and one repair. 4-31079 JR563 (5,000-8,000)

*A.H. FOX A-GRADE DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. Cal. 12 ga. SN 28744. Fine Philadelphia Fox with 30” steel bbls choked FULL/FULL with tapered, concave, matted rib, sgl bead, crossbolt rib extension, extractor & dbl triggers. Mounted with very nicely figured, checkered, American walnut with splinter forearm and semi-pistol grip stock, 14-1/8” over a serrated, hard rubber buttplate. Receiver is nicely engraved in standard, late, A-grade foliate patterns with a shaded background. Forend iron is engraved to match. Bore diameter: left – .730, right – .729. Bore restrictions: left – .037, right – .040. Wall thickness: left – .029, right – .024. Drop at heel: 2-5/8, drop at comb: 1-5/8”. Weight: 6 lbs. 15.04 oz. CONDITION: Fine. Bbls retain most of a professionally restored finish with some light pitting on outside. Receiver retains about 50% faded case colors with balance turned silver. Stock has a small hairline by top tang with a replaced small chip, otherwise it is sound with nicks & scratches and retains most of an old refinish. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bores that have been lightly honed. 4-30217 JR164 (2,500-4,000)

*ANSLEY H. FOX STERLINGWORTH DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. Cal. 20 ga. SN 257887. Fine, light, small frame Philadelphia Fox with 28” bbls choked FULL/MOD with tapered, concave, matted rib, dbl ivory beads, crossbolt rib extension, ejectors & dbl triggers. It has usual markings on bbls. Mounted with nicely figured slab sawed American walnut with checkered splinter forearm with an engraved screw escutcheon on bottom. It has flat checkered, semi-pistol grip stock, 14” over a serrated, hard rubber buttplate with a hard rubber grip cap. Receiver has light border engraving with “STERLINGWORTH” on each side and hand-stamped initials “GAP” on left side. Bore diameter: left – .620, right – .618. Bore restrictions: left – .033, right – .018. Wall thickness: left – .030, right – .031. Drop at heel: 3”, drop at comb: 1-5/8”. Weight: 6 lbs. 1.92 oz. CONDITION: Fine. Bbls retain 93-95% strong, orig blue with muzzle wear & wear on sides of chamber areas. Receiver retains 75-80% strong, bright, orig case colors, moderately faded on bottom & front edges of receiver and on sides of fences. Triggerguard retains most of its orig blue. Stock has a hairline back of top tang, otherwise wood is sound with forearm retaining about 60% orig varnish that is flaked, not worn, to its current state. Stock retains about all of a glossy refinish. Mechanics are crisp, very bright shiny bores. This is a little used, fine old shotgun. 4-30722 JR428 (2,000-3,500)

*ITHACA NID FIELD MODEL DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. Cal. 28 ga. SN 464887. Fine little shotgun with 26” bbls, both choked tight IMP CYL or OPEN MOD with tapered, concave, matted rib, sgl bead, crossbolt rib extension, extractor & dbl triggers. Right bbl is marked “NEW ITHACA FIELD GRADE” and left bbl with maker’s name & address. The left bbl flat is marked “2-7/8 CHAMBER”. Mounted with nicely figured, slab sawed walnut with black tipped, checkered, splinter forearm & capped pistol grip stock, 14” over an Ithaca embossed serrated hard rubber buttplate. Receiver has thin fences with a light zigzag border decoration. Bore diameter: left – .548, right – .548. Bore restrictions: left – .013, right – .012. Unable to gauge wall thickness. Drop at heel: 2-7/8”, drop at comb: 1-3/4”. Weight: 5 lbs. 13.76 oz. CONDITION: Fine. Bbls retain 75-80% thin, orig, blue and are slightly loose on hinge pin. Receiver retains traces of case colors in sheltered areas, having mostly turned silver. Forearm has a hairline at rear edge and some minor chipping by bbl channel, otherwise wood is sound with a series of scratches on right side of buttstock and a small chip on right side panel with light handling & use marks elsewhere and retains most of its orig factory varnish. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bores. 4-56694 (1,750-2,750)

RARE REMINGTON AUTOMOBILE ADVERTISING FLYER AND PENNANT FOR SAME. In a 20-3/8” wide x 13-3/8” high silvered wood frame, glazed both sides. Shows the Narragansett Model touring car “Fully equipped with top, windshield, speedometer, electric horn, electric lights, electric starter and automatic gear shift. Demountable rims.” This vehicle was $695. The Roadster, Model B was also $695. Creased along the folds with wear at the corners. Still bright. The blue felt pennant is 23-3/4” long x 8” high and retains the ties. It has a red sunburst containing the Model B with a white ‘REMINGTON” on the body of the pennant. Two large holes and two small, due to rodents or insects. 4-59469 (300-500)

*SCARCE ITHACA GRADE 5E DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. Cal. 12 ga. SN 454425. Beautiful Ithaca with 32” Best Fluid Steel bbls choked FULL/IMP-MOD with flat, tapered, matted, ventilated rib, dbl ivory beads, crossbolt rib extension, ejectors & Miller sgl selective trigger. Mounted with very highly figured, center crotch cut, flame grain, American walnut with black insert, carved & fleur-de-lis checkered beavertail forearm & straight stock with scalloped, checkered side panels & fleur-de-lis carved straight grip with Monte Carlo comb, 14-5/8” over a Pasadena Firearms Co. waffle pad. There is a blank gold initial shield on the bottom. Receiver is beautifully engraved with vignettes of a pheasant on left side, a woodcock on right side and Ithaca’s trademark eagle on bottom with maker’s name surrounded by beautiful foliate patterns with stippled background. Fences are engraved with diamond & dot patterns and it has cocked indicators. All appended metal is engraved to match. Bore diameter: left – .733, right – .734. Bore restrictions: left – .040, right – .030. Wall thickness: left – .036, right – .031. Drop at comb front: 1-5/8”, drop at comb rear: 1-5/8”. Weight: 8 lbs. 10.24 oz. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbls retain most of their strong, orig blue, turned slightly dull and slightly thinned over forearm area with a few spots of pinhead rust. Receiver retains about 50% thin, faded case colors with balance turned silver. Triggerguard is a gray patina. Stock has a hairline on left side at receiver, otherwise wood is sound and retains most of an old, professionally restored finish with checkering showing moderate wear. Gun occasionally doubles when trigger is pulled, bright shiny bores. 4-30652 JR269 (3,500-5,500)

*SCARCE ITHACA GRADE 3 DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. Cal. 10 ga. SN 500237. NID model with 28” steel bbls with 3-1/2” chambers and so marked on bbl flat (unable to gauge choke), one of only about 24 of these scarce guns ever made. It has tapered, concave matted rib with sgl brass bead, crossbolt rib extension, ejectors & Miller-style selective sgl trigger, selector in the thumb safety on top tang. Mounted with replacement center crotch cut American walnut with black insert, checkered, splinter forearm and pistol grip stock, 13-3/4” over a Pachmayr White Line pad. Receiver is nicely engraved with a woodcock on left side, a quail on right side and a flying duck on bottom with foliate arabesque patterns and maker’s name on each side. Bore diameter: left – .776, right – .776. Bore restrictions: left – .035, right – .013. Wall thickness: left – .056, right – .056. Drop at heel: 2-5/16”, drop at comb: 1-5/16”. Weight: 10 lbs. 8 oz. CONDITION: About fine. Bbls retain most of a hot dip reblue with four holes in bottom rib under forearm and some fine pitting on bbl flats and bottom of bbls around edges of forearm. Receiver is silvered case colors with traces of colors around trigger & top tang. Stock has chips at receiver and around bottom tang with a sliver missing by top tang, otherwise wood is sound and retains about 90% of custom finish. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bores with some fine orange peel effect in front of chambers. 4-30167 JR16 (2,500-4,000)

*ITHACA FIELD GRADE DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. Cal. 10 ga. SN 500331. Scarce Magnum 10 double, one of only about 574 ever made. It has 34” fluid steel bbls with 3-1/2” chambers, and so marked on bbl flat, rare tapered, matted, ventilated rib with brass front bead & ivory middle bead, rotary bolt rib extension, ejectors & dbl triggers. Mounted with nicely figured, checkered American walnut with wide, black insert beavertail forearm and straight stock with Monte Carlo comb, 14-1/2” over an old Hawkins pad. Bore diameter: left – .782, right – .783. Bore restrictions: left – .037, right – .037. Wall thickness: left – .057, right – .059. Drop at heel: 1-5/8”, drop at comb: 1-5/8”. Weight: 11 lbs. 10.56 oz. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbls retain about 90% thin orig blue with a few scattered pinpoints of light rust. Receiver retains 65-70% thin orig case colors, with the balance turned silver. Stock has a hairline at back of top tang, a couple of minor chips around bottom tang, and the forearm a couple of bruises, otherwise wood is sound with light nicks and dings and retains about 85% orig varnish. Mechanics are fine. Bright, shiny bores. 4-30168 JR17 (2,500-4,000)

WILLIAMS DOUBLE BARREL HAMMER SHOTGUN. Cal. 12ga. SN 44119. 32” ribbed bbls with Birmingham proofmarks on bottom. Engraved “F.P WILLIAMS” on both lockplates. There is a bugling elk embossed on the pressed horn buttplate. CONDITION: About 75% casehardening colors remain on frame and locks. Mostly brown patina elsewhere with some surface rust and pitting on triggerguard and bbl. Bores are bright. Action is tight. Minor nicks and dings on wood with some tape damage on butt. Small chip out of forearm. 8-87508 FS223 (300-500)

COLT MODEL 1883 DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. Cal. 12 ga. SN 2863. Field grade Colt with 30”, fine pattern, Damascus bbls choked IMP-MOD/IMP-MOD with smooth, concave rib, sgl bead, doll’s head extension, extractor & dbl triggers. Mounted with very nicely figured French or circassian walnut with black insert semi-schnable tipped, checkered forearm and rnd knob, semi-pistol grip stock, 13-3/4” over a rampant Colt hard rubber buttplate. Receiver is lightly engraved with patent date on floorplate. Stock has a blank silver oval initial plate on bottom. Bore diameter: left – .723, right – .723. Bore restrictions: left – .017, right – .016. Wall thickness: left – .026, right – .028. Drop at heel: 3-5/8”, drop at comb: 1-15/16”. Weight: 7 lbs. 4.48 oz. CONDITION: Fine. Bbls retain about 98% of a restored chocolate brown Damascus finish. Receiver & triggerguard are silvered case colors mixed with brown patina. Stock has a couple of fine cracks on right side panel with some wood filler at receiver on both sides and other wood filler on bottom by trigger plate, otherwise wood is sound and retains about all of a fine professionally restored finish with freshened checkering. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bores with fine pitting in left side, probably re-honed. 4-59216 JR52 (1,000-2,000)

*CONTINENTAL DAMASCUS DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. Cal. 12ga. SN 30581. Left lock plate is marked “The Continental”. The right is marked “Patd June 20 1883”. Water table is marked ‘Patd March 27 April 14. June 20.1881” Belgian proofmarks on bottom of bbl with “NOT FOR BALL”. Buttplate has a seated dog with shotgun leaning against a tree, which has hanging birds. CONDITION: Strong traces of casehardening colors on lockplate. 40% brown on the bbls. Wood has been cracked at wrist. Repaired and partially refinished. Mechanically fine. 8-87511 FS225 (200-300)

*AMERICAN GUN COMPANY DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. Cal. 12ga. SN 132858. 30” ribbed bbls. CONDITION: Bright casehardening colors on the lock plate with traces on the action. Other metal surfaces have a blue/brown patina with scattered light pitting. The buttplate has water and insect damage, but the stock is generally good. The bores are bright with light surface rust. Mechanically fine. 8-87509 FS224 (300-400)

C.G. BONEHILL DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. Cal. 12 ga. SN 145432. Sidelock double with 30” bbls choked FULL/FULL with flat, matted, tapered rib, sgl bead, Greener crossbolt rib extension, dbl underbites, extractor & dbl triggers. Mounted with nicely figured, French walnut with black insert, checkered splinter forearm & Prince of Wales stock, 14-1/2” over a Decelerator pad. Receiver & lockplates are lightly engraved with foliate arabesque patterns and vine & leaf borders. Bore diameter: left – .729, right – .728. Bore restrictions: left – .034, right – .035. Wall thickness: left – .035, right – .039. Drop at heel: 2-7/8”, drop at comb: 1-3/4”. Weight: 6 lbs. 12.8 oz. CONDITION: Fine, as refinished. Retains virtually all of this custom finish with a few spots of scattered rust on bbls and light to moderate pitting on lockplates, receiver & triggerguard. Triggerguard is purple. Wood is sound & retains most of its fine custom finish with freshened checkering. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bores with fine pitting. 4-30169 JR59 (750-1,250)

WHITNEY PHOENIX BREECHLOADING SHOTGUN. SN 1438. 12 ga. 26-1/4” rnd bbl. Marked “PATENT MAY. 26. 74 PHOENIX. CAL 12” on top of the bbl. The bbl has been shortened. CONDITION: Gray/brown patina with hints of blue. Wood has dents and scratches. Action is frozen. 8-76189 (200-300)

GREEN PERCUSSION DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. Cal. 12 bore. NSN. English made double with 27” Damascus bbls, smooth concave rib with sgl bead marked on top “Green, Canterbury”. Mounted in a very highly figured, 1-pc, French walnut stock with checkered wrist and smooth steel buttplate with long stepped tang. It has peninsula back action locks that are very nicely engraved in foliate arabesque patterns. Hammers are engraved to match with dolphin motif noses & spurs. It has a long iron triggerguard with engraved pineapple finial and an engraved bird dog on the bow. Buttplate tang, top tang & breech plug are engraved to match. Weight: 6 lbs. 15.04 oz. CONDITION: Fair to good. No orig finish remains being a mottled silver/brown patina with scattered areas of orig pattern and with fine pitting around nipple areas. Stock is sound showing heavy wear with a fine hand worn patina. Mechanics are fine. 4-30218 JR200 (750-1,250)

*RARE CASED FIRST PURDEY OVER/UNDER SHOTGUN MADE. Cal. 12 ga. SN 22564. This is the first Purdey over/under built on the design of Edwinson Green of Cheltenham, England, patented in 1912. It was built in 1923 by Harry Lawrence, as is detailed on p. 130 of Purdey / Gun & Rifle Makers / The Definitive History, Dallas. Mr. Dallas states, “This was an experimental gun and no details exist of it in the Dimension books, although later it was sold to C.B. Vaughan”. This book, on p. 200, states that 27 over/under guns (pre-war Green design) were built, indeed making this an extremely rare shotgun. This shotgun is described as having 29-1/8” superposed bbls choked FULL/IMP-CYL with smooth, flat, solid rib, sgl brass bead with the maker’s name & address engraved over forearm area and also “MADE OF SIR JOSEPH WHITWORTHS FLUID PRESSED STEEL”. It is nitro-proofed for 1-1/8” oz. and re-proofed for 1-1/4 oz. Mounted with nicely figured, straight grain, English walnut with 3-pc checkered forearm and straight hand stock with raised teardrop side panels, 14-1/2” over a solid red pad. Receiver & lockplates are engraved in typical English patterns of bouquets of flowers surrounded by extremely fine, foliate arabesque patterns with about 75% coverage. Lockplates have cocked indicators with maker’s name on each side and the maker’s name & address on bottom. Top tang has “SAFE” in gold and all appended metal is engraved to match. Receiver has raised rib fences with a modified Greener crossbolt making this one of the most sturdy over/under shotguns ever produced. Accompanied by an orig Purdey red felt lined, oak & leather trunk case with maker’s label in lid and a hinged divider covering the bottom section which is partitioned for shotgun & various other items & implements which are misisng. A covered compartment at one end contains several spare springs & cleaning tools. Bore diameter: top – .731, bottom – .732. Bore restrictions: top – .008, bottom – .040. Wall thickness: top – .023, bottom – .028. Drop at heel: 2-1/4”, drop at comb: 1-3/8”. Weight: 7 lbs. 8.96 oz. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Bbls retain a fine, smooth, re-blacked finish in English style. Receiver & lockplates have been cleaned bright while the thumb lever & trigger guard retain all of a fine restored blue. Stock has a hairline back of right lockplate, otherwise wood is sound & retains most of a professionally restored finish. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bores. Case shows moderate wear with some crackling on left end of lid. Interior is clean & bright. 4-31152 JR547 (20,000-35,000)

RARE & UNUSUAL GERMAN UNDER LEVER OVER/UNDER SHOTGUN. Cal. 16 ga. NSN. Appears to be made by Collath or possibly Iman Meffert as both makers utilize some of the features found on this shotgun. It has unusually long, 31-3/8”, superposed bbls with solid, flat, matted rib, sgl bead, extractor & dbl triggers. Chambers are 2-9/16”. Mounted with very nicely figured, streaky, French walnut with full checkered, tiny rnd forearm and spectacularly carved & checkered buttstock with a deep cheekpiece, 13-3/4” over a serrated horn buttplate. It has deep relief carving on both sides of wrist at receiver with matted background. Grip cap is an exquisitely detailed lion’s head. Bbl has sling loop with a corresponding swivel in buttstock. Receiver has full coverage, extremely fine, detailed Germanic engraving with vignettes of a fox carrying a duck on left side and an auerhaun on a limb on right side. Top of receiver has three partridges just above the safety. All completely surrounded by intertwined, floral, foliate & vine patterns. Lever is most unusual as it is filed & decorated in exquisite detail depicting a dolphin or sea serpent with gold eyes. Top of receiver has the unusual winged safety that when turned to the “on” position is parallel with the axis of the bbls and perpendicular to the axis when it is in the “fire” position. Top of bbl is marked on right side “ANDR. AUG. AHL,” and on left side “BONN A / RH.” along with the word, “PRIMA” on both sides in a circle detailing the type of steel. Bore diameter: top – .670, bottom – .662. Bore restrictions: top – .008, bottom – .027. Unable to gauge wall thickness. Drop at heel: 1-3/4”, drop at comb: 1-3/8”. Weight: 7 lbs. .64 oz. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbls retain 96-97% strong, orig blue with a few scattered pinpoints of light surface rust. Receiver, lever & triggerguard retain 40-50% thin case colors, strong & bright in the most sheltered areas, turning silver elsewhere. Forearm has small cracks by three of the mounting screws, otherwise wood is sound showing light wear with minor storage & handling nicks & scratches. Mechanics are fine, brilliant shiny bores. 8-87504 JR403 (6,000-10,000)

*BROWNING DIANA GRADE SUPERPOSED SHOTGUN. Cal. 410. SN 369J76. Beautiful Belgian made field gun with 28” bbls choked FULL/MOD with flat, matted, ventilated rib, sgl bead, ejectors & gold-plated sgl selective trigger. Mounted with exceptionally fine, center crotch cut, flame grain, checkered Claro walnut with extensively checkered, rnd field forearm and long tang, square knob, pistol grip stock with raised side panels, 14-1/4” over a Browning black composition buttplate. Receiver & all appended metal are French gray finished and engraved in typical Diana patterns of five pheasants on left side, four ducks on right side, two quail on bottom and two rabbits on trigger bow. Both side vignettes are signed “C. Baerten”. Unable to gauge bore diameter, bore restrictions & wall thickness. Drop at heel: 1-7/8”, drop at comb: 1-1/4”. Weight: 6 lbs. 10.56 oz. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus, has been fired but very little. Appears new, retaining virtually all of its orig factory finish to both metal & wood with clean bright checkering having no hand grease. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bores. 4-30526 JR354 (11,500-13,500)

*BROWNING DIANA GRADE SUPERPOSED SHOTGUN. Cal. 410. SN 2301J8. Beautiful little field gun with 28” bbls choked FULL/MOD with flat, matted, ventilated rib, sgl bead, ejectors & gold plated, sgl selective trigger. This shotgun falls within the “salt gun” range and apparently was returned to the factory for restoration & new wood. Mounted with extremely beautiful, medium to dark, checkered French walnut with extensively checkered, rnd field forearm and short tang, rnd knob stock, 14-1/8” over a Browning black composition buttplate. Receiver is engraved with deep, typical Diana patterns with vignettes of five pheasants in a field scene on left side, four ducks in a marsh scene on right side and two quail on bottom. Trigger bow has two rabbits. Right vignette is signed in lower rear corner by master engraver, “A. Bee”, Angelo Bee. There are only a very few small spots of pitting on the narrow rear edges of the receiver. Unable to gauge bore diameter, bore restrictions & wall thickness. Drop at heel: 1-3/4”, drop at comb: 1-3/8”. Weight: 6 lbs. 11.2 oz. CONDITION: Very fine, as noted. Retains virtually all of its fine factory restored finish to both metal & wood. The bbl blue is dark & strong with fine French gray on receiver & appended metal. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bores. 4-30525 JR353 (8,000-12,000)

*CUSTOM BROWNING SUPERPOSED SHOTGUN. Cal. 12 ga. SN 51254S75. Spectacular custom Browning with 27-1/2” bbls choked FULL/IMP-MOD with Broadway style ventilated rib, Bradley white ivory bead, ejectors and gold-plated selective sgl trigger. Mounted with replacement spectacular, marble cake, honey & chocolate, circassian or French walnut with extensively checkered, large, rnd beavertail forearm & pistol grip stock with Monte Carlo comb and wood grip cap, 14-1/4” over an orig Browning trap pad. Receiver & forend iron are beautifully custom engraved by Mike Courant with large vignettes of two exquisitely detailed raised gold ruffed grouse on left side with grapes & leaves and a raised gold German shorthair pointer in a field scene on right side. Engraver’s signature is in the right vignette. Bottom has a very highly detailed flying woodcock. All vignettes are outlined with gold wire with a gold wire border around receiver and top tang. Forend iron & triggerguard are engraved to match with gold wire as is safety & top lever. Bore diameter: top – .727, bottom – .729. Bore restrictions: top – .039, bottom – .030. Wall thickness: top – .032, bottom – .035. Drop at heel: 1-5/8”, drop at comb: 1-1/4”. Weight: 7 lbs. 8.96 oz. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbls have been slightly trimmed, not affecting the chokes and retain most of their orig factory blue. Receiver & triggerguard retain about all of their fine custom finish. Wood is sound with minor nicks & scratches and retains about all of its beautiful custom finish. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bores. 4-30209 JR178 (5,000-8,000)

*BROWNING MIDAS GRADE OVER/UNDER SHOTGUN. Cal. 12 ga. SN 69520S7. Beautiful Browning with 26-3/8” bbls choked SKEET/SKEET with flat, matted, ventilated rib, dbl ivory beads, ejectors & gold plated, sgl selective trigger. Mounted with spectacular, burl & flame grain, center crotch cut walnut with checkered, field style, rnd forearm and long tang, flat knob stock with raised side panels & spear point checkering, 14-1/4” over a Browning black composition buttplate. Receiver is engraved by Arno and signed on both sides. Left side has three raised gold pheasants, right side three raised gold ducks & the bottom a raised gold quail, all surrounded by foliate arabesque patterns with stippled background. Triggerguard, opening lever & forend iron are engraved to match. This shotgun falls within the salt gun range and there appears to be a few spots of fine pitting where the wood touches the metal, especially around the lower rear edges of receiver. It is very likely that the wood is factory replacement and a factory restored finish accomplished during the recall. Bore diameter: top – .723, bottom – .726. Bore restrictions: top – .003, bottom – .008. Wall thickness: top – .034, bottom – .038. Drop at heel: 2-1/8”, drop at comb: 1-3/8”. Weight: 7 lbs. 2.88 oz. CONDITION: Very fine. Retains virtually all of its fine factory finish to both metal & wood. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bores. 4-30208 JR193 (7,500-12,500)

*BROWNING CLASSIC OVER/UNDER SHOTGUN. Cal. 20 ga. SN P33BC0051. Beautiful ultralight Browning with 26” bbls choked MOD/IMP-CYL with vent rib, sgl bead, ejectors & gold-plated sgl selective trigger. Mounted with very beautifully figured, center cut, American walnut with extensively checkered, schnable tip forearm with dot borders and straight grip stock with raised side panels, 14-1/8” over a Browning black composition buttplate. Receiver & appended metal are beautifully engraved by R. Wilmotte and signed on both sides of receiver. Engraving consists of large vignettes of a bird dog & flushing pheasant with another pheasant on left side and the legend on a ribbon “ONE OF FIVE THOUSAND” and the right side having a bird dog and two flushing quail with the bust of John Browning with “BROWNING CLASSIC” on a ribbon and the head of a quail on bottom, all surrounded by large foliate arabesque patterns, with coin finish. Accompanied by its orig Styrofoam lined, black, 2-pc cardboard box with decorative sleeve & owner’s manual. Bore diameter: top – .618, bottom – .618. Bore restrictions: top – .013, bottom – .007. Wall thickness: top – .032, bottom – .032. Drop at heel: 2-1/4”, drop at comb: 1-1/2”. Weight: 5 lbs. 15.68 oz. CONDITION: Extremely fine, as new, appears to be unfired. Retains virtually all of its beautiful orig factory finish to both metal & wood. Blue is bright & clean with crisp gray finish on receiver & appended metal and bright, clean wood finish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bores. 4-30219 JR204 (3,000-5,000)

*CASED BROWNING DIANA GRADE SUPERPOSED 3-BARREL SKEET SET. Cal. 20 ga., 28 ga., 410. SN 62298V70. Beautiful Diana Grade with 26-1/2” bbls, all choked SKEET/SKEET, ejectors & gold-plated sgl selective trigger. Mounted with very highly figured, flame-grain, American walnut with tapered, grasping groove, target forearms and short tang, square knob stock, 14-1/4” over a Browning black composition buttplate. Receiver is engraved by J.M. Debrus in typical Diana patterns of five pheasant on left side, four ducks on right side, two quail on bottom & two rabbits on trigger bow, all in gray finish. This gun falls in the salt gun range and it may have had salt wood as there are fine squiggly lines of rust on top tang and opening lever with one or two tiny spots of rust around forend iron on all three sets of barrels. Stock appears to be the orig piece of wood with the serial number under buttplate. Buttplate screws show no evidence of salt contamination. Accompanied by a tan leatherette covered, rnd corner, Browning 3-bbl case. CONDITION: Very fine to extremely fine, as noted. Bbls retain most of their orig factory blue with a minor nick or two to forearm finish and show only light wear from use. Receiver appears to have been lightly cleaned, while triggerguard retains most of its lacquer finish. Wood is sound with minor nicks & handling marks in the finish with some crazing in buttstock finish on right flat, otherwise retains virtually all of its bright factory finish. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bores. Case is fine. 4-30271 JR65 (9,500-12,500)

*CASED BROWNING MIDAS GRADE 4-BARREL SKEET SET. Cal. 12 ga., 20 ga., 28 ga. & 410. SN 5226S72. Fine Midas skeet set with four sets of 26-1/2” bbls choked SKEET/SKEET with ventilated ribs, dbl ivory beads, ejectors & gold plated sgl selective trigger. Mounted with very highly figured, flame grain, crotch cut, checkered American walnut with orig tapered, target forearm & a replacement buttstock with spearpoint carved & checkered wrist and raised side panels, 14-5/16” over an orig Browning waffle pad. Receiver and appended metal, along with about 2” over chambers of bbls are engraved in typical Midas patterns of three raised gold pheasants on left side, three raised gold ducks on right side and a raised gold quail on bottom with gold wire around the side vignettes. Left side vignette is signed “R. KOWALSKI” and left rear side of receiver “J.M. DEPREZ”. Accompanied by a tan leatherette covered, rnd corner, Browning case. Drop at heel: 2-1/8”, drop at comb: 1-1/2”. Weight with 20 ga. bbl: 7 lbs. 8 oz. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Retains most of its restored blue on all metal and about all of a custom finish on the wood. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bores. Case is fine. 4-30266 JR268 (8,000-12,000)

*CASED BROWNING LIGHTNING GRADE I OVER/UNDER SHOTGUN 3-BBL SET. Cal. 20 ga., 28 ga., 410. SN 6214V75. Fine skeet set with 26-3/8” superposed bbls choked SKEET/SKEET, vent ribs, dbl ivory beads, ejectors & gold plated sgl selective trigger. Mounted with nicely figured, checkered walnut with target style, tapered forearms & pistol grip stock, 14” over a Browning waffle pad. Accompanied by a Browning rnd corner, tan leatherette trunk case compartmented for all the parts of the shotgun. Drop at heel: 1-7/8”, drop at comb: 1-3/8”. Weight with 28 ga. bbls: 6 lbs. 7.36 oz. CONDITION: Extremely fine, near new, has been fired but very little. Retains virtually all of its orig factory finish to both metal & wood. There are no discernible flaws. Case is equally fine. 4-31159 JR447 (2,500-4,000)

*CUSTOM ENGRAVED BROWNING SUPERPOSED SHOTGUN. Cal. 410. SN 3576J70. Belgian made shotgun with 26-3/8” bbls choked SKEET/SKEET with ventilated rib, dbl ivory beads, ejectors and gold plated single selective trigger. Mounted with very nicely figured, checkered, English or French walnut with long rnd forearm having large checkered panels on sides with a smaller panel on bottom & a diamond toward front. It has straight stock with checkered side panels, 14-1/2” over a checkered Niedner style metal buttplate. Receiver & triggerguard are very nicely etch engraved with vignette of a flying pheasant on left side, a flying grouse on right side and a woodcock on trigger bow, all surrounded with leaf & branch patterns. Trigger plate is signed “N PEDINI”. It appears that this was a salt gun that has been reconditioned, custom wooded and engraved by a well known engraver. Unable to gauge bore diameter, bore restrictions, & wall thickness. Drop at heel: 2”, drop at comb: 1-3/8”. Weight: 6 lbs. 3.84 oz. Accompanied by a tan leatherette covered rnd corner Browning trunk case. CONDITION: Very fine. Metal retains virtually all of its fine restored & custom finish. Wood is sound and retains virtually all of its beautiful custom finish with a splash of scattered chemical etching of the finish on buttstock on both sides. Buttplate has some light rust. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bores. Case is fine. 4-30267 JR266 (3,000-5,000)

*BELGIAN BROWNING GRADE I SUPERPOSED SHOTGUN. Cal. 12 ga. SN 60533. Fine early Browning with 30” bbls choked FULL/MOD with ventilated rib, dbl beads, ejectors & gold plated sgl selective trigger. It has 3” chambers. Mounted with light colored, straight grain, European walnut with checkered rnd, field forearm & rnd knob, long tang, pistol grip stock, 14-1/8” over an orig crystallized Browning waffle pad. Bore diameter: top – .728, bottom – .729. Bore restrictions: top – .032, bottom – .015. Wall thickness: top – .037, bottom – .044. Drop at heel: 2-1/8”, drop at comb: 1-3/8”. Weight: 7 lbs. 14.72 oz. CONDITION: Extremely fine, has been fired but not very much. Bbls & receiver retain most of their strong, orig, factory blue with only very faint sharp edge wear. Wood is sound with a few scattered, very minor handling & storage marks and retains virtually all of its orig factory varnish. Pad should be replaced. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bores. 4-31174 JR471 (1,250-1,750)

*SPECTACULAR & RARE PERAZZI EXTRA GOLD MODEL OVER/UNDER SHOTGUN 3-BARREL SET. Cal. 12 ga. SN 91943. Built on an MX8 action with two sets of over/under bbls and an over single bbl. One set of over/under bbls are 31-1/2” choked FULL/IMP-MOD and the other set is 29-1/2” with screw chokes. The single bbl is 34” choked FULL. All have raised, flat, tapered, matted, concave ventilated ribs with dbl beads and ejectors and all are ported. Receiver has gold plated, sgl selective trigger. The sgl bbl is matching numbered to the receiver, 31-1/2” bbls are numbered “91944” and 29-1/2” bbls are numbered “91945”. Mounted with exceptionally beautiful, presentation quality, honey & chocolate, marble cake, circassian walnut with fleur-de-lis & ribbon carved, checkered, beavertail forearm with grasping grooves and a matching, carved & checkered buttstock with carved & checkered, raised side panels. It has an extended grip area with leather covered, adjustable comb and adjustable buttplate with Old English pad. Receiver & appended metal and the spare trigger set are phenomenally engraved with coin finish receiver, having deep relief patterns of leaves & flowers with two raised gold dragons on each side and four smaller gold dragons on the bottom with other dragons incorporated in patterns on bottom. Triggerguards are engraved to match and all engraving has a fine punch dot background. Bottom of receiver has the initials “MAP” in gold. Top tang has “BLOCCATO” and “S” in gold. Accompanied by a fine, green velvet lined, aluminum Americase, compartmented in bottom for shotgun, three bbls & forearm with compartments for five spare Briley chokes and a spare release trigger set which is numbered to the shotgun and matching engraved. Also accompanying are five additional Briley chokes, two Perazzi spare parts sets with hammer springs, firing pins & wrenches with other small parts plus two other spare springs. In addition there are two sets of snap caps. In one of the compartments is the business card of Paul D. Hillmer of Hudson, Iowa, which states that he is a custom gun stock maker. It seems likely that Mr. Hillmer at least modified the stock, if not having created it altogether. 31-1/2” BBLS: Bore diameter: top – .725, bottom – .725. Bore restrictions: top – .031, bottom – .020. Wall thickness: top – .031, bottom – .032. Sgl BBL: Bore diameter: .723. Bore restriction: .032. Wall thickness: .058. Weight with 29-1/2” bbls: 9 lbs. 7.68 oz. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbls all retain about all of their fine orig factory blue and the receiver virtually all of its bright coin finish with bright blue on thumb lever & triggerguards. Stock has a crack on right side, back of trigger opening, otherwise wood is sound and retains about all of its brilliant, glossy finish with only a few minor nicks. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bores. Case & accessories are equally fine. 4-30350 JR313 (20,000-35,000)

*SCARCE KRIEGHOFF MODEL 32 SUPER CROWN GRADE OVER/UNDER SHOTGUN 4-BBL SET. Cal. 12 ga., 20 ga. & 28 ga. 410. SN 6214. Spectacular Krieghoff set with four sets of orig 28”bbls. The 12 ga. bbls have thin wall Briley screw chokes while the others are fixed chokes. The 20ga. & 28 ga. bbls are choked SKEET/SKEET and the 410 MOD/MOD. They are all matching numbered and dated “870”. The 12 ga. bbls apparently are the primary bbls with 2-3/4” chambers, while the other three sets are numbered “1”, “2” & “3” respectively and all three have 3” chambers. They all have flat, matted, ventilated ribs with Bradley, white ivory front beads and metal middle beads with ejectors & gold plated, adjustable, sgl selective trigger. Mounted with spectacular honey & chocolate, streaky, French walnut with extensively checkered, wrap-around, beavertail forearm and pistol grip stock with checkered side panels and rosewood grip cap with gold diamond inlay, 14-3/8” over a Kickeez pad. Receiver and all appended metal are fantastically engraved with deep relief vignettes on sides consisting of three raised gold flying quail and a raised platinum setter on left side with two raised gold flying ducks and a raised platinum fox on the right side with a raised gold crown on thumb lever and a larger raised gold crown on bottom. Also on bottom in flush gold is “KRIEFHOFF / MODEL 32”. Entire sides of the receiver have gold wire inlay. Bbls all have gold wire and arabesque pattern inlays over chambers with the caliber in gold at chamber ends of the ribs. Drop at heel: 1-3/4”, drop at comb: 1-1/4”. Weight with 12 ga. bbls: 8 lbs. 5.44 oz. Consignor states that this gun was examined by Dieter Krieghoff and veritied it as a genuine Super Crown. CONDITION: Accompanied by a fine aluminum Americase with compartments for the shotgun, forearm and all four sets of bbls with another compartment containing cleaning equipment and two spare 12 ga. chokes. CONDITION: Extremely fine, nearly new, has been fired but very little. Overall retains virtually all of its fine orig finish to both metal & wood with only a few very minor creases in stock finish. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bores. Case is fine. 4-30346 JR311 (18,000-22,000)

*CASED KREIGHOFF MODEL 32 CROWN GRADE 4-BARREL SKEET SET. Cal. 12 ga., 20 ga., 28 ga., & 410. SN 11814. Spectacular Kreighoff with four sets of orig 28” bbls. The 12 ga. bbls are ported & fitted with Briley long screw-in chokes, with seven removable chokes ranging from CYL to FULL. The other three sets of bbls are choked SKEET/SKEET with the 12 ga. having 2-3/4” chambers and the other three sets of bbls having 3” chambers. All have Bradley white ivory front beads and silver middle beads on the raised, flat, matted, ventilated ribs. All have ejectors and the receiver is fitted with a gold plated sgl selective trigger. Mounted with extremely beautiful, skip line checkered, French walnut with grasping groove, beavertail forearm & pistol grip stock with dbl palm swell and Monte Carlo comb, 14-1/4” over a Decelerator Sporting Clays pad with hard heel. Receiver is spectacularly full coverage engraved with large vignettes of three raised gold pheasants and a raised gold falcon attacking one of the pheasants, set in a beautifully detailed forest scene. Right side has three raised gold ducks and a raised gold fox, also in a wonderfully detailed forest scene. Bottom of receiver has a raised gold crown with “KREIGHOFF MODEL 32” in flat gold. Thumb lever also has a raised gold crown. Entire balance of receiver has full coverage, very well executed, foliate arabesque patterns. All appended metal is engraved to match. The entire edge of receiver has gold wire inlay. Accompanied by its orig brown velvet lined, brown leather case compartmented in lid for the four bbls and in bottom for stocked receiver & forearm. 12 ga. BBLS: Bore diameter: top: – .732, bottom – .728. Wall thickness: top – .045, bottom – .041. 20 ga. BBLS: Bore diameter: top – .609, bottom – .607. Bore restrictions: top – .004, bottom – .002. Wall thickness: top – .053, bottom – .053. 28 ga. BBLS: Bore diameter: top – .551, bottom – .551. Bore restrictions: top – .011, bottom – .007. Unable to gauge wall thickness. Unable to gauge 410 BBLS. Drop at rear of comb: 2”, drop at front of comb: 1-1/2”. Weight with 12 ga. bbls: 8 lbs. 00 oz. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching. All bbls retain virtually all of their orig factory finish. Receiver retains most of its orig factory finish turned slightly plum and thin on bottom. Trigger guard is dull blue, gray at back end. Trigger retains about 50% orig gold. Wood is sound with minor creases in stock varnish and retains virtually all of its orig factory varnish. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bores in all bbls. 4-31160 JR545 (17,500-27,500)

*AUGUSTE FRANCOTTE OVER/UNDER PRE-WAR SHOTGUN. Cal. 28 ga. SN 6128. Beautiful lightweight little upland bird gun with 26” superposed bbls choked FULL/MOD with raised, tapered, matted rib, ivory front bead, missing the middle bead with dbl bite rib extensions, ejectors and sgl non-selective trigger. Mounted with nicely figured, English walnut with checkered, wrap-around forearm and pistol grip stock with side panels, 14-3/8” over a Kickeez solid pad. Boxlock receiver has Merkel style reinforcements with modified Greener crossbolt and 60-70% coverage fine foliate arabesque pattern engraving. This shotgun was built in the 1920-1930’s in the heyday of Belgian shotgun making. This is a companion piece to a 16 ga. being sold elsewhere in this auction. Unable to gauge bore diameter, bore restrictions or wall thickness. Drop at heel: 3”, drop at comb: 1-1/2”. Weight: 5 lbs. 11.84 oz. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbls retain most of a fine professionally restored blue, turning slightly plum and receiver retains most of its orig case colors, brilliant in sheltered areas, especially on left side, fading on bottom and edges. Wood is sound with a minor nick or two and retains most of a fine, professionally restored finish. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bores. 4-30212 JR188 (4,000-6,000)

*AUGUSTE FRANCOTTE OVER/UNDER PRE-WAR SHOTGUN. Cal. 16 ga. SN 30510. Beautiful Belgian over/under with 26-3/4” steel bbls choked FULL/FULL with raised, narrow, solid matted rib, sgl bead, dbl bite bbl extensions with ejectors & dbl triggers. Mounted with beautiful, tiger-stripe, English walnut with checkered, wrap-around forearm & rnd knob, pistol grip stock with raised side panel, 14-1/4” over a checkered butt. Boxlock receiver has Merkel style reinforcements with modified Greener crossbolt and about 85% coverage English style, rose & scroll engraving. Triggerguard, opening lever & forend iron are engraved to match. Bbls are marked with maker’s name & address on right side of rib and “L. LE PERSONNE & CO LTD. LONDON” on the left. They have 2-3/4” chambers. Bore diameter: top – .667, bottom – .667. Bore restrictions: top – .025, bottom – .025. Wall thickness: top – .029, bottom – .027. Drop at heel: 2”, drop at comb: 1-1/2”. Weight: 6 lbs. 6.08 oz. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Bbls retain most of their fine, orig factory blue with slight muzzle edge wear. Receiver retains virtually all of its brilliant, orig case colors and orig lacquer coating. Forearm has a repaired crack on each side at top rear, otherwise wood is sound with a minor handling mark or two and retains virtually all of its orig factory finish. Mechanics are fine, brilliant shiny bores. 4-30211 JR189 (3,500-5,000)

*PRESENTATION QUALITY WINCHESTER MODEL 101 PIGEON GRADE OVER/UNDER SHOTGUN. Cal. 12 ga. SN PK354562. Beautiful trap gun with 30” bbls choked FULL/IMP-MOD with flat, matted, ventilated rib, Bradley front ivory bead and broken, middle ivory bead, ejectors & gold plated sgl selective trigger. Mounted with nicely figured, American walnut with schnable tipped, checkered, beavertail forearm & pistol grip stock with checkered side panels, 14-3/8” over an orig Winchester waffle pad. Receiver, opening lever, triggerguard & forend iron are beautifully engraved with two raised gold flying pheasants on both sides surrounded with full coverage, foliate arabesque patterns. Bottom of receiver has an engraved pigeon. Entire receiver has a silver wire border, as does the trigger plate and the top tang has “S”, “U” & “O” in gold. Bore diameter: top – .738, bottom – .736. Bore restrictions: top – .041, bottom – .029 (appears to have been jug choked, behind chokes is nominal .729 diameter). Wall thickness: top – .034, bottom – .032. Drop at heel: 1-3/4”, drop at comb: 1-1/2”. Weight: 7 lbs. 9.6 oz. CONDITION: Extremely fine, near new, appears to be unfired since it was completed. Retains virtually all of its fine custom finish on metal. Wood is sound with a minor nick or two and retains a bright urethane finish. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bores. 4-30191 JR192 (3,000-5,000)

*CASED WINCHESTER MODEL 101 SUPERPOSED SHOTGUN. Cal. 12ga. SN K545006E. 30” ventilated ribbed bbls with Win-choke tubes. Chambered for 3” cases. Made for Winchester by Miroku. Engraved with waterfowl on both sides of receiver. Model was discontinued in 1987. Black Winchester recoil pad has a pull of 14-1/2”. Drop at comb: 1-3/8”, drop at heel: 2-1/8”. CONDITION: Near excellent. Scratch on lower bbl near muzzle and minor handling marks elsewhere. Case has minor scuff marks. Also contains the extra Win-choke tubes, two keys and the paper. 4-31200 FS243 (1,000-1,500)

*CUSTOM WINCHESTER MODEL 101 OVER/UNDER SHOTGUN. Cal. 12 ga. SN K392860. Usual configuration with 30” vent rib bbls choked FULL/MOD with sgl brass bead, ejectors and sgl selective trigger. Mounted with very nicely figured, custom, flame grain walnut that is extensively checkered, schnable-tipped forearm and pistol grip stock, 13-3/4” over a solid red pad. Bottom of stock has a gold initial plate engraved “PAM”. Bbl flats and ejectors are nicely jeweled, as are other small parts. Receiver is beautifully custom engraved with light flourishes of arabesque patterns and has a wonderfully detailed, raised gold mallard on left side and another on the right side. Previous owner commissioned Pedini to do the engraving. Bore diameter: top – .730, bottom – .729 Bore restrictions: top – .037, bottom – .015 Wall thickness: top – .033, bottom – .034 Drop at heel: 2.5”, drop at comb: 1.5”. Weight: 7 lbs., 15.04 oz. CONDITION: Very fine. Overall retains virtually all of its orig factory finish on bbls and custom finish on receiver and wood. Wood is sound with minor handling and use marks. Mechanics are crisp. Bright, shiny bores. 4-30263 JR24 (2,000-3,000)

*AYA MODEL 37 SUPER A OVER/UNDER SHOTGUN. Cal. 12 ga. SN 470764. Beautiful over/under shotgun with 28” superposed bbls, flat, tapered, hand-matted rib with sgl bead, dbl Greener crossbolt extensions, dbl underbites, ejectors & sgl selective trigger. Mounted with very nice, straight grained, circassian walnut with checkered 3-pc Merkel style forearm and flat knob, pistol grip stock with raised, carved rib around back edge of grip, 14-5/8” over a checkered butt. Receiver has Merkel style reinforcements with full hand-detachable sidelocks with cocked indicators and full coverage engraved game scenes on lockplates consisting of six flying ducks in a marsh scene on left side and six pheasants in a field scene on right side with receiver having full coverage foliate arabesque patterns. Triggerguard and all appended metal is engraved to match, along with a border around the bbl skirts. Bore diameter: top – .726, bottom – .730. Bore restrictions: top – .037, bottom – .025. Wall thickness: top – .029, bottom – .034. Drop at heel: 2-1/8”, drop at comb: 1-3/8”. Weight: 7 lbs. 11.84 oz. CONDITION: Extremely fine, near new. Appears to be unfired retaining virtually all of its orig factory finish to both metal & wood. Stock has a few minor storage & handling nicks & mars. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bores. 4-30216 JR179 (5,000-8,000)

*REMINGTON MODEL 32 SKEET GRADE OVER/UNDER SHOTGUN. Cal. 12 ga. SN 4202. Scarce skeet grade 32 with 28” superposed bbls marked “SKEET IN/SKEET OUT” with tapered solid matted rib, Bradley white ivory front bead & ivory middle bead with ejectors & sgl selective trigger. Mounted with nicely figured, slab sawed, American walnut with checkered beavertail forearm with grasping grooves and semi-pistol grip stock, 14” over a brown, serrated, Remington composition buttplate. Receiver has a pointer on left side and a setter on right side with usual markings on bottom. Bore diameter: top – .729, bottom – .733. Bore restrictions: top – .006, bottom – .010. Wall thickness: top – .046, bottom – .036. Drop at heel: 2-3/8”, drop at comb: 1-1/2”. Weight: 7 lbs. 15.68 oz. Both bbls have about a 2” back bore. CONDITION: Very good. Bbls retain about 96-97% strong, orig blue and receiver about 80% strong orig blue on sides and top with bottom thinned to a blue/gray patina. Wood is sound and retains most of a bright refinish with some heat crazing on buttstock. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bores. 4-30799 JR506 (2,000-3,000)

*WINCHESTER MODEL 101 SUPERPOSED SHOTGUN. Cal. 20ga. SN K22746. 26-1/2 ventilated ribbed bbls. Made for Winchester by OlinKodenisha Co., Ltd., so marked on bottom of receiver. Chambered for 3” shells. Choked improved and modified. CONDITION: Excellent to new with minor handling marks. 4-31173 FS252 (1,000-1,250)

*GAMBA – ABERCROMBIE & FITCH SUPERPOSED SHOTGUN. Cal. 12ga. SN 30367. 28-1/4” ventilated rib bbls with “THRULIGHT” front bead. Full and improved modified chokes. White Line recoil pad with 14-3/4” pull. “JEK” initials on nameplate in bottom of stock. Single trigger. CONDITION: Metal is excellent. Stock has a short grain crack on right side and much flaking of varnish. Bores are bright. Mechanically excellent. 8-87514 FS228 (800-1,200)

*ZOLI-ABERCROMBIE & FITCH SUPERPOSED SHOTGUN. Cal. 20ga. SN 8441. 28” ventilated rib bbls. Full and modified chokes. Sgl trigger. Plain buttplate with 14” pull. CONDITION: Excellent with minor handling marks on metal. Worn at grip. Stock shows moderate to heavy use with half the varnish missing especially at buttplate. 8-87515 FS229 (800-1,100)

*VERY RARE L.C. SMITH DELUXE GRADE DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. Cal. 20 ga. SN FWE57153. Spectacular and rare shotgun with 30” steel bbls choked FULL/FULL with tapered, concave matted rib, single bead, crossbolt rib extension, ejectors & Hunter One-trigger. Mounted with exhibition quality circassian walnut with spectacular checkered & carved, in foliate and fleur-de-lis pattern, beavertail forearm & pistol grip stock, 14” over a serrated horn buttplate. Grip cap is relief carved with initials “DGE”. Receiver & all appended metal is spectacularly full coverage engraved with vignettes of two raised gold setters in a gold field scene and a raised gold pheasant on left lockplate with three raised gold flying ducks and raised gold marsh grass on right lockplate. Trigger plate has a raised gold partridge. In addition receiver has nine raised gold bouquets of flowers with another group of raised gold blossoms on trigger bow. It is all completely surrounded by fantastic detailed, intertwined foliate arabesque patterns. The opening lever has pierced file work in a foliate pattern and top tang has “SAFE” in gold. Edges of trigger bow are filed to match engraving pattern and trigger is checkered. Forend iron is engraved to match with a raised gold blossom & leaves near receiver. Inside of forend iron is also engraved to match. Fences have a raised rib around back diameters that extends over top of receiver, around rib extension slot. Bbls are engraved 2” up over chambers and have raised gold flowers & leaves at chamber ends with “L.C. SMITH DeLuxe GRADE” in gold on rib extension with a decorative gold band at the joint of rib & rib extension. Rib is marked “MADE TO ORDER / BY THE / HUNTER ARMS CO INC / FULTON N.Y.” Bbl flats, ejectors & breech face of bbls are nicely jeweled with serial number & grade engraved under left side. Serial number & grade are engraved on right side of water table. Inside of lockplates are jeweled and numbered to this shotgun with polished internal parts and fleur-de-lis pierced, filed covers. Bore diameter: left – .616, right – .615. Bore restrictions: left – .024, right – .026. Wall thickness: left – .023, right – .022. Drop at heel: 2-1/8”, drop at comb: 1-5/16”. Weight: 6 lbs. 10.56 oz. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter identifying this shotgun as a Deluxe grade 20 ga., featherweight with ejectors & one trigger with 30” bbls, shipped Sept. 12, 1923 to Von Lengerke & Antoine. CONDITION: Very fine plus. Bbls retain about all of a fine professional restored finish. Receiver & lockplates retain about 60-70% subtle orig case colors with the balance turning silver. Triggerguard retains about 90% orig blue, slightly thin on the bow. There is a hairline back of right lockplate, otherwise wood is sound with light handling & use marks and a couple of small bruises in checkering and a tiny crack on right side of lower tang and overall retains most of its beautiful hand rubbed oil finish. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bores. 4-30183 JR158 (45,000-65,000)

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*RARE L.C. SMITH DELUXE GRADE DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. Cal. 12 ga. SN 119365. One of only 30 deluxe grade shotguns built by L.C. Smith in period 1913-1946. It has 30” steel bbls choked FULL/MOD with flat, tapered, matted, ventilated rib, brass front bead & ivory center bead with crossbolt rib extension, ejectors & gold plated Hunter One-trigger. Rib has “L C SMITH De-LUXE GRADE” in gold and rib extension is engraved with maker’s name & address. Bottom of bbls are engraved “SIR JOSEPH WHITWORTH” on left side and “FLUID COMPRESSED STEEL” on right side and both bbls have the Whitworth proofmarks. There are other proofmarks on bbl flats. Mounted with spectacular circassian walnut with carved & checkered, black insert, splinter forearm and rnd knob stock with gold & horn grip cap, 14-1/2” over a checkered butt with horn, heel & toes plates. Water table, standing breech, bbl flats & faces are jeweled. Receiver & all appended iron have full coverage, very high quality engraving with three raised gold quail on left lockplate, two raised gold pigeons on right lockplate and a raised gold dog’s head with partridge on trigger plate. Vignettes, fences & various other areas of receiver and forend iron have gold wire inlay with a gold “S” on top tang. Triggerguard has pierced file work with decorative edges. Engraving & gold wire inlay extend about 2-5/8” up over bbls and rib extension. This shotgun has either been upgraded or had the orig engraving enhanced. This exact serial number appears on p. 213 of L.C. Smith Shotguns, Brophy, and indicates shipment July 3, 1929. Bore diameter: left – .726, right – .726. Bore restrictions: left – .039, right – .021. Wall thickness: left – .026, right – .027. Drop at heel: 1-7/8”, drop at comb: 1-1/2”. Weight: 8 lbs. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter identifying this shotgun as a Deluxe grade, 12 ga. with 30” bbls with regular frame, ejectors and ventilated rib, shipped July 3, 1929 to Macumber, Smith Co. CONDITION: Very fine, as completely restored. Bbls retain a fine professional rust blue with receiver & lockplates having brilliant case colors. Triggerguard retains virtually all of its restored blue. Wood is sound and retains virtually all of its fine custom finish. Right hammer does not seem to want to cock, otherwise mechanics are fine, bright shiny bores. 4-30184 JR170 (30,000-50,000)

*RARE L.C. SMITH A2 GRADE DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. Cal. 12 ga. SN 5421. One of only a few of these rare guns built in period 1892-1912. This beautiful shotgun has two sets of bbls, 26” and 30”. The 26” bbls are choked IMP-CYL/IMP-CYL and the 30” bbls are choked FULL/FULL. Both have concave, tapered, matted ribs with the 26” bbls having dbl ivory beads and the 30” bbls a sgl bead. Both have crossbolt rib extensions with ejectors and it has checkered dbl triggers. Both sets of bbls are marked “SIR JOSEPH WHITWORTH FLUID COMPRESSED STEEL” on right side and “MADE TO ORDER BY THE HUNTER ARMS CO. FULTON N.Y.” on left side. Both have engraved serial numbers on flats on bottom and the lug on 26” bbls is marked “A2”. Under left lockplate on frame is also marked “A2”. Mounted with spectacular exhibition grade, center crotch cut, flame grain, American walnut with orig fleur-de-lis carved & checkered, black insert, splinter forearm and a very fine, professionally replaced buttstock that is fleur-de lis carved & checkered, Prince of Wales grip, 14-1/4” over a leather covered pad. Receiver & lockplates are engraved in 2nd style patterns with a tiny woodcock on left side and a quail on right side with bird dogs on both front sides, all surrounded by extremely well-executed foliate & floral pattern engraving with maker’s name in a ribbon on each lockplate. Fences have a sgl raised rib around their back radii, and engraving extends about 2” over chamber areas of bbls. All appended metal is engraved to match. This shotgun is listed, by serial number, on p. 211 of L.C. Smith Shotguns, Brophy, as having been shipped March 9, 1901 with 30” bbls. Brophy further states on p. 50 that a total of only 200 of this fine grade of L.C. Smith was made in this period. 26” BBLS: Bore diameter: left – .725, right – .725. Bore restrictions: left – .002, right – .002. Wall thickness: left – .035, right – .033. 30” BBLS: Bore diameter: left – .727, right – .725. Bore restrictions: left – .030, right – .032. Wall thickness: left – .026, right – .027. Drop at heel: 2”, drop at comb: 1-3/8”. Weight with 26” bbls: 7 lbs. 14.08 oz. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter identifying this shotgun as an A2 grade, 12 ga. with 30” bbls, finished on March 29, 1901. CONDITION: Very fine. Both sets of bbls retain about all of a fine, professionally restored finish. Receiver & lockplates retain 60-70% orig case colors, strong & bright in sheltered areas, fading elsewhere and turned to silver in more exposed areas. Triggerguard retains most of a restored finish. Wood is sound with forearm retaining a dark orig style finish while buttstock has a lighter, more modern finish. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bores with some light pitting in 30” bbls. 4-30182 JR162 (15,000-20,000)

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VERY RARE L.C. SMITH GRADE 4 DAMASCUS DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. Cal. 8 bore. SN 42179. Wonderful, massive “8” bore with 32”, very fine, star & chain Damascus bbls with tapered, concave, matted rib, dbl ivory beads, crossbolt rib extension, extractor & dbl triggers. Bbls are unmarked except for serial number & some small initials on bottom. It has the grade marking on frame, under left lockplate. Mounted with straight grain, nicely figured, checkered American walnut with black insert, splinter forearm that has the dog’s head insert in middle. It has semi-pistol grip stock, 13-1/4” over a crystallized, thin red pad. Grip appears to be extremely long with an oval, hard rubber grip cap. Lockplates have a bird dog on each side with maker’s name on each lockplate and has light arabesque patterns elsewhere. Unable to gauge bore diameter or bore restrictions. Wall thickness: left – .065, right – .064. Drop at heel: 2-7/8”, drop at comb: 1-7/8”. Weight: 11 lbs. 14.72 oz. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter identifying this shotgun as a Grade 4, 8 ga. with 32” bbls. CONDITION: Very fine, as completely restored. Bbls retain strong chocolate brown Damascus pattern with muzzle edge wear and some thinning on outside edges. Receiver and lockplates retain brilliant, orig style case colors. Stock has a hairline back of each lockplate, otherwise wood is sound with replacement black tip and dog’s head insert in forearm and freshened checkering. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bores with a spot or two of fine pitting, may have been honed. 4-30188 JR181 (7,500-12,500)

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RARE L.C. SMITH MONOGRAM GRADE DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. Cal. 10 ga. SN 2602. Beautiful high grade big bore with 32” Sir Joseph Whitworth Steel bbls with tapered, concave, matted rib, sgl bead, crossbolt rib extension, extractor and gold plated dbl triggers. Mounted with replacement, nicely figured, English walnut with fleur-de-lis carved & checkered, dbl black insert, splinter forearm & semi-pistol grip stock, 14-1/8” over an old Noshoc solid red pad. Receiver & lockplates are engraved in typical Monogram patterns with bird dogs on each lockplate and maker’s name in a ribbon on each side. There is a small vignette of a flying duck on the left front side of receiver and of a flying goose on right front side of receiver with the balance having about 75% coverage floral & arabesque patterns. Forend iron, rib extension, about 2” over chamber areas and about 1” at muzzles are engraved to match. This appears to be an upgraded gun with the serial number having been stamped over an existing number. The previous number appears to have been “2062”. There is a letter “M” stamped on left side of frame, underneath lockplate. Bore diameter: left – .785, right – .783. Bore restrictions: left – .060, right – .059. Wall thickness: left – .035, right – .032. Drop at heel: 2-3/4”, drop at comb: 1-5/8”. Weight: 9 lbs. 1.6 oz. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter identifying this shotgun with two entries, first as a Grade 1E and then as a Monogram Grade. Both entries reflect 10 ga. with 32” Damascus bbls. The first entry gives the stock dimensions as 14-1/2” pull with 1-7/8” drop at comb and 3-3/16” drop at heel. It was shipped Sept. 7, 1897 to A.C. Chase, tagged Thomas Hughlett. CONDITION: Very fine, as completely restored. Bbls retain bright rust blue and receiver & lockplates brilliant, orig style, case colors. There is a hairline back of right lockplate, otherwise wood is sound and retains virtually all of its bright custom finish. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bores that have been honed. 4-30180 JR174 (5,000-10,000)

RARE L.C. SMITH A1 GRADE HAMMERLESS DAMASCUS DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. Cal. 12 ga. SN 836. One of only 739 of this rare shotgun built in period 1892 to about 1913. It has 30” Damascus bbls choked FULL/FULL with tapered, concave, matted rib, sgl bead, crossbolt rib extension, ejectors & dbl triggers. Rib extension is engraved with maker’s name & address and it has “A1” stamped behind the forend lug and on the frame, under left lockplate. Mounted with exceptionally beautiful, exhibition grade, French or circassian walnut with deluxe checkered splinter forearm and a fleur-de-lis carved, replacement buttstock with serpentine grip cap, 14-1/4” over a decorative, hard rubber buttplate. Receiver & lockplates are beautifully engraved with a bird dog on each side and light foliate arabesque patterns and maker’s name on each lockplate. Bottom of frame is beautifully scalloped and triggerguard is engraved with a large “S”. Bbl flats are jeweled. Bore diameter: left – .723, right – .723. Bore restrictions: left – .038, right – .038. Wall thickness: left – .032, right – .029. Drop at heel: 2-1/4”, drop at comb: 1-1/2”. Weight: 7 lb. 13.76 oz. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter identifying this shotgun as an A1 grade, 12 ga. with 30” bbls finished Feb. 1893. CONDITION: Very fine. Overall retains about all of an extremely fine, professionally restored finish to both metal & wood with bright, brown Damascus pattern & brilliant case colors. Wood is sound with some minor crazing on buttstock and a scrape or two on right side with a few minor nicks & scratches. Ejectors are not functioning, otherwise mechanics are fine, bright shiny bores. 4-30181 JR165 (8,000-15,000)

*RARE L.C. SMITH GRADE 5E DBL BBL SHOTGUN. Cal. 12 ga. SN 240686. Beautiful high grade Smith marked “5E” on frame under left lockplate. It has 30″ bbls choked FULL/MOD with tapered, concave, matted rib with one bead, crossbolt rib extension, ejectors and Hunter One-Trigger. Top of the rib is marked “MADE TO ORDER BY THE HUNTER ARMS CO FULTON NY” and has a wide gold band. Receiver is beautifully decorated with large vignettes executed in great detail. Left side has two setters in a field scene & right side has the same size vignette of two pointers on point in a woodland scene surrounded by full coverage, extremely fine, floral & foliate arabesque patterns with the maker’s name in a ribbon on each lockplate. Receiver has about 60% coverage very fine, foliate, arabesque patterns with clusters of blossoms and another identical pattern on trigger bow, opening lever & top tang. It has checkered, flat thumb safety with “S” in gold. Fitted with highly figured, streaky French or Circassian walnut with full checkered splinter forearm with black wedge insert and straight grip stock, 14″ over a serrated hard rubber buttplate. Bore restrictions: left – .038, right – .020. Drop at the heel 2-1/2″, drop at the comb 1-1/4″. Bore diameter: left – .731, right – .729. Wall thickness: left – .029, right – .033. Weight: 7 lb 10.5 oz. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbls retain about 98-99% of a fine professionally restored blue and receiver retains about 95% strong bright restored case colors, faded on bottom. Lockplates retain 96-97% strong bright restored case colors, slightly faded. Wood is sound and retains virtually all of a fine professionally restored finish including freshened checkering. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bores with light to moderate pitting in left side, bright & shiny in right bore. This is a true professional restoration. 4-54871 JR526 (7,000-10,000)

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*L.C. SMITH CROWN GRADE FEATHERWEIGHT DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. Cal. 12 ga. SN FWE26670. Beautiful lightweight shotgun with 30” Nitro Steel bbls choked FULL/FULL with tapered, concave, matted rib, sgl bead, crossbolt rib extension, ejectors & dbl triggers. Tops of bbls have the usual markings and there is an engraved gold band at the rib/rib extension joint. Mounted with very nicely figured, flame grain, checkered American walnut with black insert, full checkered splintered forearm and beautifully checkered straight grip stock, 14-1/4” over an old Jostam pad. Receiver & lockplates are engraved in typical crown grade patterns with two bird dogs in field scenes on each side along with maker’s name, completely surrounded by floral & foliate arabesque patterns. Opening lever has an inlaid gold crown on the pivot, with triggerguard engraved to match. Engraving extends about 1-1/2” over chambers on bbls. Bore diameter: left – .730, right – .729. Bore restrictions: left – .040, right – .038. Wall thickness: left – .026, right – .027. Drop at heel: 1-3/4”, drop at comb: 1-1/4”. Weight: 7 lbs. 2.88 oz. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter identifying this shotgun as a Crown Grade Featherweight ejector, 12 ga. with 30” bbls shipped Dec. 2, 1920 to McDonald & Linforth. It was returned Dec. 31, 1920 by McDonald & Linforth and reshipped Jan. 8, 1924 to Tufts-Lyon Arms Co. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Bbls retain most of a fine restored rust blue with some slight discoloration about mid-point and a small dent in right bbl. Receiver retains 25-30% case colors in very sheltered areas with balance turned silver. Lockplates have also turned silver. Wood is sound and retains about all of a professionally restored finish. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bores that have been honed. 4-30194 JR177 (3,000-5,000)

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*L.C. SMITH CROWN GRADE DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. Cal. 12 ga. SN 220003. Fine graded L.C. Smith shotgun with 26” nitro steel bbls choked IMP-CYL/FULL in reverse order. It has tapered, matted, concave rib, dbl ivory beads, crossbolt rib extension, ejectors & dbl triggers. Right bbl is engraved “L.C. SMITH Crown GRADE” and “MADE TO ORDER BY THE HUNTER ARMS CO, INC., FULTON, N.Y.” on the left. Mounted with very highly figured, burl, circassion walnut with black insert, checkered splinter forearm & straight stock, 14” over a crystallized, solid red pad. Receiver & lockplates are very beautifully engraved with vignettes of bird dogs on each side, surrounded by floral & foliate arabesque patterns with the appended metal engraved to match. Opening lever has an inlaid gold crown. Engraving extends about 1-1/2” over chamber areas and there is a gold decorative line at joint of rib and rib extension. Bore diameter: left – .730, right – .728. Bore restrictions: left – .011, right – .036. Wall thickness: left – .035, right – .032. Drop at heel: 2-3/4”, drop at comb: 1-5/8”. Weight: 6 lbs. 11.84 oz. The Cody Firearms Museum has no record of this shotgun. CONDITION: Fine. Bbls, receiver & lockplate retain virtually all of a fine, professionally restored finish. Bbls have a smooth blue finish and receiver & lockplate fine subtle case colors. Stock has a hairline back of left lockplate and forearm a tiny crack at receiver, otherwise wood is sound and retains most of a very old, professionally restored finish with freshened checkering. There are several small grain checks in left side of butt and crazing in both sides of buttstock finish. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bores. 4-30196 JR169 (3,000-5,000)

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*RARE L.C. SMITH EAGLE GRADE DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. Cal. 20 ga. SN FWE91129. One of only 580 of this rare model built 1913-1932. It has the rare 32” Nitro Steel bbls choked FULL/FULL with flat, tapered, ventilated rib, dbl ivory beads, crossbolt rib extension, ejectors & Hunter One-trigger. Bottom of right bbl flat is marked “CHAMBERS 3 INCHES” and they are 3”. Mounted with very nicely figured, English walnut with checkered, schnable tipped, beavertail forearm & straight stock, 13-1/2” over a Hawkins waffle pad. Lockplates & receiver are engraved in typical Eagle grade patterns with a flying pheasant on left side and a flying duck on right side, both with a stippled background and surrounded by light foliate arabesque patterns. There is an American eagle on thumb lever pivot. Trigger bow is engraved with initials “SAM”. Bore diameter: left – .619, right – .621. Bore restrictions: left – .029, right – .031. Wall thickness: left – .025, right – .030. Drop at heel: 1-7/8”, drop at comb: 1-1/2”. Weight: 6 lbs. 15.04 oz. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter identifying this shotgun as an Eagle grade featherweight, 20 ga. with 32” bbls, ejectors, one trigger, beavertail forearm & ventilated rib shipped April 30, 1926, consigned to Sam McKinley with notation “Charged off credit on books 12-31-32”. CONDITION: Very fine, as completely restored. Bbls retain virtually all of a fine rust blue and receiver all of their brilliant case colors. Stock has a hairline back of right lockplate and another at rear of forearm, otherwise wood is sound and retains a fine restored finish. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bores with some slight frosting just in front of chambers. 4-30201 JR184 (5,000-8,000)

*RARE L.C. SMITH CROWN GRADE DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. Cal. 20 ga. SN FWE117006. Hunter Arms Crown grade with the rare 32” Nitro Steel bbls choked FULL/FULL with flat, tapered, matted, ventilated rib, dbl beads, crossbolt rib extension, ejectors & Hunter One-trigger. Mounted with its orig, very nicely figured, English walnut stock with large, schnable tipped, checkered, beavertail forearm and Prince of Wales rnd knob stock with extensive checkering & Monte Carlo comb, 13-1/2” over a Hawkins waffle pad. Receiver & lockplates are engraved in typical crown grade patterns with two bird dogs in a field scene on the left & right sides surrounded by floral & arabesque patterns with about 75% coverage. Engraving extends about 1-1/2” over chambers on bbls and a line of engraving at the muzzles. There is a gold crown inlaid on the thumb lever pivot and a gold “S” on top tang. Right bbl flat is stamped “CHAMBERS / 2-3/4 / INCHES”. Top of bbls have the usual engraved Hunter Arms Co. inscriptions. Bore diameter: left – .613, right – .614. Bore restrictions: left – .026, right – .025. Wall thickness: left – .031, right – .024. Drop at heel: 1-3/4”, drop at comb: 1-1/2”. Weight: 7 lbs. .32 oz. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter identifying this shotgun as a Crown Grade featherweight, 20 ga. with 32” bbls, ejectors, one trigger, beavertail forearm & ventilated rib, finished Feb. 13, 1929 and shipped Oct. 8, 1929 to Gayle Hardware Co. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbls retain most of a fine, restored, rust blue finish with slight muzzle edge wear. Receiver & lockplates retain 60-70% faded, orig case colors turned silver on bottom front and triggerguard retains about 80-85% orig blue. Stock has a couple of hairlines back of right lockplate, otherwise wood is sound and retains about all of a fine, professionally restored finish with freshened checkering. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bores. 4-30195 JR183 (4,000-6,000)

*LC SMITH CROWN GRADE DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. Cal. 20ga. SN FWE42920. Exquisite little dbl with 28” bbls, choked FULL/MOD with high matted rib, dbl ivory beads, marked over the chamber areas with the grade, makers’ name and address. It has “HUNTER ONE TRIGGER” and ejectors. Beautifully engraved with about 70% overall coverage. Left lock plate has the vignette of two setters on point and the right two German short hairs on point surrounded by very fine foliate and floral arabesque patterns. Opening lever is correspondingly engraved with a gold inlaid crown. Water table and standing breech are jeweled. Bbl water tables are also jeweled. Wood is very nicely figured American walnut with checkered beavertail forearm with Schnabel tip and semi-pistol grip stock 14-1/4” over a Hawkins pad. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Bbls retain 96-98% strong orig blue with some scattered spots of light surface rust. Receiver and fore end iron retain most of their orig brilliant case colors turning gray on the back 1/3 of the locks. Wood is sound and retains about all of an extremely fine professionally restored finish. Brilliant shiny bores with some plastic deposits. 4-31081 JR000 (7,000-9,000)

*L.C. SMITH SPECIALTY GRADE DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. Cal. 12 ga. SN RE97930. Fine graded Smith with 30” Nitro Steel bbls choked FULL/MOD with tapered, concave, matted rib, sgl bead, crossbolt rib extension, ejectors & dbl triggers. Mounted with nicely figured, orig American walnut with checkered, black insert, splinter forearm & semi-pistol grip stock, 14-1/4” over a serrated, hard rubber buttplate. Receiver & lockplates are engraved in typical specialty grade patterns with two quail on left lockplate, a flying duck on right lockplate with maker’s name on both sides, surrounded by foliate arabesque patterns. Bore diameter: left – .730, right – .728. Bore restrictions: left – .041, right – .017. Wall thickness: left – .021, right – .027. Drop at heel: 2-5/8”, drop at comb: 1-5/8”. Weight: 7 lbs. 7.68 oz. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter identifying this shotgun as a Specialty grade with regular frame, ejectors & 30” bbl, completed Oct. 7, 1927 and shipped Oct 12, 1928 to the George Worthington Company. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Bbls retain most of a fine, professionally restored, rust blue finish. Receiver & lockplates retain 50-60% thin, orig case colors, stronger in sheltered areas with balance turned silver. Stock has a hairline back of each lockplate, otherwise wood is sound and retains most of a professionally restored finish. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bores. 4-30868 JR198 (2,500-4,000)

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*RARE L.C. SMITH OLYMPIC GRADE DOUBLE BARREL TRAP SHOTGUN. Cal. 12 ga. SN E141714. Very rare shotgun, one of only 26 made by Hunter Arms Corporation in period 1913-1945. It has 32″ Nitro Steel bbls choked IMP-MOD/FULL with matted tapered ventilated rib with Bradley red ivory front bead & ivory middle bead. It has crossbolt rib extension, ejectors & Hunter One-trigger. Mounted with very highly figured, checkered English or American walnut with schnable tipped beavertail forearm & pistol grip stock, 13-7/8″ over a Hawkins red waffle pad. Bore diameter: left – .725, right – .724. Bore restrictions: left – .027, right – .034. Wall thickness: left – .031, right – .028. Drop at heel: 3-1/8″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Weight: 8 lbs. .32 oz. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter identifying this shotgun as an Olympic grade with 32” bbls shipped June 28, 1935 to George T. Hummel. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Retains virtually all of its fine finish with strong bright blue on bbls and brilliant case colors on receiver & lockplates, possibly an outstanding professional restoration. Forearm has a hairline at rear edge by receiver and there is one tiny hairline back of right lockplate, otherwise wood is sound with minor nicks, mars, & handling marks. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bores. 4-30207 JR4 (3,000-5,000)

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L.C. SMITH GRADE 4 DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. Cal. 10 ga. SN 313118. Large Hunter Arms double with 32” Nitro Steel bbls, with tapered, concave, matted rib, sgl bead, crossbolt rib extension, extractor & dbl triggers. There is a decorative gold inlay at the rib/rib extension joint. Mounted with very highly figured, streaky, marble cake, honey & chocolate, French walnut with full checkered, splinter forearm that has a replacement insert at tip and in center. Stock has extensive checkering with semi-pistol grip, 14-1/8” over a serrated, hard rubber buttplte. It has an oval, hard rubber grip cap. Bore diameter: left – .775, right – .772. Bore restrictions: left – .052, right – .007. Wall thickness: left – .024, right – .016. Drop at heel: 3-1/8”, drop at comb: 1-3/4”. Weight: 9 lbs. 8 oz. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter identifying this shotgun as a Grade 3 (we believe this to be a mistake in the records) 10 ga. with 32” Nitro Steel bbls, finished July 12, 1906. CONDITION: Very fine, as completely restored with strong bright blue on bbls and brilliant case colors on receiver & lockplates. There is a hairline behind right lockplate, otherwise wood is sound with a minor handling & storage mark or two, and retains about all of its beautiful professionally restored finish. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bores that appear to have been honed. 4-30187 JR182 (4,000-6,000)

*SCARCE L.C. SMITH EAGLE GRADE LONG RANGE DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. Cal. 12 ga. SN RE47110. Scarce higher grade L.C. Smith, one of only 580 made in period 1913-1945. It has 32″ Nitro Steel bbls choked FULL/FULL with 2-3/4″ chambers, tapered concave matted rib, dbl ivory beads, crossbolt rib extension, ejectors & Hunter One-trigger. Rib has a gold band at rib extension joint. Mounted with an unusual, highly figured, shell grain, American walnut stock with very high comb with a leather cheek pad, 14″ over an old leather covered pad. Stock is matching numbered. Receiver & lockplates are nicely engraved with a flying pheasant on left lockplate & a flying goose on right lockplate surrounded by foliate arabesque patterns. Vignettes have stippled background with stippling on fences, over top of receiver and around eagle on opening lever with stippled panels on bottom front of receiver. Safety is full checkered. Bottom of bbl lug is engraved to match and has “LONG RANGE” stamped over engraving. Right bbl flat is stamped “CHAMBERS / 3 / INCHES” and there is a “3” engraved on bottom of rib extension. Careful measuring discloses the chambers to be 2-3/4″. Bore diameter: left – .730, right – .730. Bore restrictions: left – .047, right – .039. Wall thickness: left – .035, right – .033. Drop at heel: 1-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 9 lbs. 3.84 oz. Accompanied by Cody Firearms Letter identifying this shotgun as Eagle grade with 32” bbls, regular frame, ejectors, one trigger & beavertail forearm. Shipped July 6, 1922 to J.W. Thrasher. CONDITION: Very fine to extremely fine. Bbls retain 85-90% strong orig blue, thin at muzzle end with fine pinpoints of rust about midpoint on both bbls. Receiver & lockplates retain most of their orig case colors, moderately faded, thin on back edges of lockplates. Stock has a hairline back of right lockplate with some minor chipping around lockplates and a hairline around front edge of comb, otherwise wood is sound and retains most of an old professionally restored finish. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bores. 4-30203 JR5 (4,000-6,000)

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*SCARCE L.C. SMITH EAGLE GRADE DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. Cal. 12 ga. SN RE86684. Beautiful high quality shotgun with 26-1/16” Nitro Steel bbls choked CYL/CYL, possibly cut from another length. They have a tapered, flat, matted, ventilated rib with dbl ivory beads, crossbolt rib extension, ejectors and Miller sgl selective trigger. It originally had a Hunter One-trigger. Mounted with very nicely figured, marbled French walnut with checkered, tapered, beavertail forearm & semi-pistol grip stock, 13-5/16” over a serrated, hard rubber buttplate. It has a hard rubber grip cap. Receiver & lockplates are engraved in typical eagle grade patterns with a flying pheasant on left side, a flying duck on right side and an eagle on opening lever pivot, all with stippled background and with foliate arabesque patterns. Bore diameter: left – .744, right – .743. Bore restrictions: left – .013, right – .011. Wall thickness: left – .023, right – .018. Drop at heel: 2-1/8”, drop at comb: 1-3/8”. Weight: 7 lbs. 6.08 oz. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter identifying this shotgun as Eagle grade with 32” bbls with regular frame, ejectors, one trigger beavertail forearm & ventilated rib, shipped Oct. 28, 1925 to Julian I. Chisholm. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Bbls retain most of a professionally restored rust blue with some thinning toward muzzles. Receiver & lockplates retain brilliant case colors. Stock has a hairline back of top tang & each lockplate, otherwise wood is sound and retains most of its beautiful custom finish. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bores. 4-30202 JR194 (3,000-5,000)

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*SCARCE L.C. SMITH PREMIER SKEET GRADE DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. Cal. 12 ga. SN FWS54113. Scarce shotgun, one of only 507 produced in period 1946-50, with 28″ London Steel bbls choked SKEET1/SKEET2 with flat tapered matted rib, dbl ivory beads, ejectors & Hunter One-trigger. Mounted with very nicely figured, flame grain, checkered American walnut with beavertail forearm & straight stock, 13-3/4″ over a Jostam waffle pad. Lockplates are engraved with a flying partridge superimposed over shaded foliate arabesque patterns and right side has a clay pigeon over matching patterns. There are light engraving patterns on fences, top of receiver and other areas of receiver & triggerguard. Bore diameter: left – .729, right – .729. Bore restrictions: left – .008, right – .002. Wall thickness: left – .038, right – .042. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-1/4″. Weight: 7 lbs. 13.12 oz. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter identifying this shotgun as a Premier Skeet featherweight, ejector, one trigger, beavertail forearm & sgl sighting plane rib with 28” bbls, finished on May 18, 1950. CONDITION: Very fine to extremely fine. Bbls retain 98-99% strong orig blue with only slight muzzle edge wear. Receiver & lockplates retain virtually all of their orig factory case colors, brilliant in sheltered areas, moderately faded toward back edges of locks. Stock has a small chip back of top tang with some minor chipping around lockplates, a hairline crack on bottom by trigger plate and a small loose chip by receiver on left side otherwise wood is sound and retains about all of a professionally restored finish. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bores. 4-30205 JR3 (2,500-4,000)

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*RARE L.C. SMITH FEATHERWEIGHT UPGRADED TRAP GRADE DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. Cal. 410. SN FWE141717. Beautiful little shotgun with 28” Crown Steel bbls choked FULL/MOD with flat, tapered, matted rib, sgl bead, crossbolt rib extension, ejectors & dbl triggers. Mounted with nicely figured, replacement burl, American Claro walnut with checkered, black insert, splinter forearm and straight stock, 14” over a serrated, hard rubber buttplate. Receiver & lockplates are engraved in typical trap grade patterns with five trap shooters on left side and a live pigeon shooter on right side with light flourishes of arabesque patterns. Opening lever, triggerguard & forend iron are engraved to match. Unable to gauge bore diameter, bore restrictions or wall thickness. Drop at heel: 2-1/2”, drop at comb: 1-1/2”. Weight: 6 lbs. .96 oz. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter identifying this shotgun as originally a Field grade featherweight with ejectors, caliber 410 with 28” bbls shipped Aug. 26, 1935 to Simon Atlas Inc. CONDITION: Very fine. Retains virtually all of its fine, professional, custom finish to both metal & wood with strong, crisp rust blue on bbls & triggerguard with a couple of small nicks on rib. Receiver & lockplates retain brilliant, orig style case colors with some very slight edge wear. Wood is sound with a minor nick or two. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bores. 4-30197 JR187 (10,000-15,000)

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*L.C. SMITH TRAP GRADE DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN 3-BARREL SET. Cal. 20 ga. SN FWE127028. Scarce trap grade double with three sets of Crown Steel bbls, two 26” and one 28”. Number “1” set of 26” bbls is choked SKEET/SKEET, number “3” set of 26” bbls is choked MOD/IMP-CYL and number “2” set of 28” bbls is choked FULL/MOD. All three have tapered, concave, matted ribs, one with sgl ivory bead, another with brass & ivory bead, the third with brass & ivory front bead and red ivory middle bead. All three have ejectors and it is fitted with Hunter One-trigger. Mounted with a replacement, nicely figured, Claro walnut stock with semi-pistol grip, 13-1/2” over a Hawkins waffle pad. Number “1” bbls has a checkered, beavertail forearm while the other two bbls have black insert, splinter forearms. Receiver & lockplates are engraved in typical trap grade patterns of five trap shooters on left side and a live pigeon shooter on right side with maker’s name on each side and light foliate patterns. BBLS #1: Bore diameter: left – .614, right – .613. Bore restrictions: left – .002, right – .001. Wall thickness: left – .034, right – .030. BBLS #2: Bore diameter: left – .617, right – .618. Bore restrictions: left – .034, right – .018. Wall thickness: left – .030, right – .031. BBLS #3: Bore diameter: left – .614, right – .614. Bore restrictions: left – .014, right – .007. Wall thickness: left – .038, right – .031. Drop at heel: 2-3/4”, drop at comb: 1-5/8”. Weight with Bbls #1: 6 lbs. 9.28 oz. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter identifying this shotgun as a Trap Grade, 20 ga., featherweight with 28” bbls, ejectors & one trigger, finished March 17, 1930 and shipped Oct. 9, 1933 to Simmons Hardware Co. Other remarks: There is an additional proof test date listed as May 7, 1935 indicating a return to the factory. CONDITION: Very fine, as completely restored. Bbls retain fine, rust blue and receiver & lockplates brilliant case colors. Wood is sound with stock retaining about all of its custom finish with minor nicks & scratches. Beavertail forearm on bbls #1 shows moderate wear with light nicks, scratches & dings and retains about 85% orig finish. Forearm on bbls #2 has had checkering freshened and retains most of a restored finish. Forearm on bbls #3 shows moderate to heavy wear and retains about 60% orig finish. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bores with some minor honing in left bbl on bbls #1. 4-30199 JR186 (4,000-6,000)

*SCARCE L.C. SMITH TRAP GRADE WILD FOWL DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. Cal. 12 ga. SN RE98405. Beautiful long range duck gun with 3” chambers and so marked on bbl flats. It has 30” Crown Steel bbls choked FULL/MOD with concave, tapered, matted rib, sgl bead, crossbolt rib extension, ejectors & dbl triggers. Bottom of bbl lug is engraved “WILD FOWL”. Mounted with beautiful, slab sawed, highly figured, checkered American walnut with black insert, splinter forearm and pistol grip stock, 14-1/2” over a serrated, hard rubber buttplate. Lockplates are engraved in typical trap grade patterns with five trap shooters on left side and a live pigeon shooter on right side with maker’s name on each lockplate and with light arabesque patterns. Top lever & triggerguard are engraved to match as is the forend iron. Bore diameter: left – .728, right – .728. Bore restrictions: left – .042, right – .021. Wall thickness: left – .023, right – .026. Drop at heel: 2-3/8”, drop at comb: 1-3/8”. Weight: 7 lbs. 13.12 oz. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter identifying this shotgun as a Trap grade, 12 ga. with 30” bbls, regular frame & ejectors finished Dec. 5, 1927 and shipped July 25, 1928 to Von Lengerke & Antoine. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbls retain 96-97% strong, restored rust blue with slight muzzle edge wear. Receiver & lockplates retain most of their orig case colors, strong & bright on lockplates, somewhat faded over top of receiver, turning silver on bottom front. Triggerguard retains most of its restored blue. Wood is sound and retains about all of an exceptionally fine, professionally restored finish. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bores. 4-30200 JR176 (2,000-3,500)

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*L.C. SMITH SPECIALTY GRADE DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. Cal. 20 ga. SN FEW 78378. Fine little dbl with 28” Nitro Steel bbls choked FULL/IMP-MOD with tapered, concave, matted rib, dbl ivory beads, crossbolt rib extension, ejectors & Hunter One-trigger. Receiver & lockplates are engraved in typical specialty grade patterns with two quail on left side, a duck on right side surrounded by foliate arabesque patterns with shaded background. It has maker’s name on each side. Mounted with very nicely figured, checkered, American walnut with black insert, splinter forearm & semi-pistol grip stock, 13-1/2” over a leather faced waffle pad that is beginning to crystallize. Bore diameter: left – .614, right – .615. Bore restrictions: left – .028, right – .018. Wall thickness: left – .034, right – .035. Drop at heel: 2-3/8”, drop at comb: 1-1/2”. Weight: 6 lbs. 5.76 oz. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbls retain about 95% strong, orig blue with some very fine pitting around the muzzle edges. Receiver retains about 50% strong case colors, bright in sheltered areas, fading to silver elsewhere. Lockplates retain about all of their orig case colors, moderately faded. Triggerguard retains most of its orig blue. Stock has a tiny chip behind each lockplate and a hairline back of top tang, otherwise wood is sound and retains most of its orig oil finish. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bores. 4-30523 JR329 (4,500-6,500)

*SCARCE L.C. SMITH SKEET SPECIAL GRADE DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. Cal. 12 ga. SN FW129760. Scarce shotgun, one of only 701 ever made in this grade. It has 28″ London Steel bbls choked FULL/MOD with tapered, concave, matted rib, sgl brass bead, crossbolt rib extension, extractor & dbl triggers. Mounted with highly figured, slab sawed American walnut with checkered splinter forearm & semi-pistol grip stock, 14-1/4″ over a hard rubber buttplate. Lockplates have a flying partridge engraved with a surmounted clay pigeon on left side and a flying partridge on right side with three small flourishes of arabesque patterns and maker’s name on each side. Bore diameter: left – .723, right – .724. Bore restrictions: left – .037, right – .022. Wall thickness: left – .035, right – .035. Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs. 14.08 oz. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter identifying this shotgun as SKEET grade with 28” bbls finished on June 24, 1930 and shipped Dec. 26, 1933 to William O. Zischang. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Retains virtually all of its fine finish to both metal & wood with strong bright blue on bbls with only slight muzzle edge wear and a small spot or two. There is a tiny ding in right bbl. Receiver & lockplate case colors are brilliant. There is a tiny sliver missing from beside triggerguard tang, otherwise wood is sound with only minor handling & storage marks. This appears to be an extremely fine professional restoration. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bores. 4-30206 JR2 (2,500-4,000)

L.C. SMITH GRADE 3 DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. Cal. 12. ga. SN 213765. One of 2,093 guns in this configuration made in period 1892-1912. It has 32” Hunter Steel bbls choked “FULL/MOD with tapered, concave, matted rib, dbl ivory beads, crossbolt rib extension, ejectors and Hunter One-trigger. Bbl flats are stamped “CHAMBERS 3 INCHES” and they are 3”. Mounted with nicely figured, English walnut with checkered, black insert, splinter forearm and semi-pistol grip stock, 14-1/8” over a serrated, hard rubber buttplate. It has a hard rubber grip cap. Receiver & lockplates are nicely engraved with two quail on each side, along with maker’s name and light arabesque patterns. Bore diameter: left – .727, right – .727. Bore restrictions: left – .033, right – .029. Wall thickness: left – .027, right – .028. Drop at heel: 2-1/2”, drop at comb: 1-1/2”. Weight: 8 lbs. 1.28 oz. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter identifying this shotgun as a Grade 3E, 12 ga. with 32” bbls finished July 28, 1911. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbls retain about 90% strong, orig blue with some slight thinning over chamber areas and a minor scratch or two. Receiver & lockplates retain most of a fine professionally restored finish with brilliant case colors. Stock has hairlines back of both lockplates, otherwise wood is sound with light handling & use marks and retains most of a professionally restored finish. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bores with a small scrape and some light pitting in right side and a few spots in left side, having been honed. 4-30186 JR166 (2,500-4,000)

*L.C. SMITH SPECIALTY GRADE DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. Cal. 12 ga. SN RE90372. Fine graded Smith with 32” Nitro Steel bbls choked FULL/FULL with orig tapered, flat, matted, ventilated rib with brass front bead & ivory middle bead with crossbolt bbl extension, ejectors & Hunter One Trigger. Mounted with very highly figured, flame grain, Claro walnut with checkered, Schnabel tip, beavertail forearm with pistol grip stock, 14-1/2” over a Pachmayr presentation model trap pad. Lockplates are very nicely engraved with two quail on left side & a flying mallard on right side, surrounded by open foliate & floral arabesque patterns with shaded background. Maker’s name is in a panel on each side. There are scattered patterns of matching engraving over receiver & triggerguard. Trigger plate is marked “HUNTER ONE TRIGGER”. Bore diameter: left – .727, right – .727. Bore restrictions: left – .037, right – .038. Wall thickness: left – .031, right – .029. Drop at heel: 2”, drop at comb: 1-3/8”. Weight: 8 lbs. 8.32 oz. CONDITION: Fine. Bbls retain about 80% thin orig blue with balance turning plum to thin patina. Receiver & lockplates retain traces of orig case colors with balance having turned silver, mixed with patina on bottom. There is a hairline back of right lockplate with a couple of chips, otherwise wood is sound & retains most of a restored finish. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bores with a few scattered spots of pitting. Dr. Poppell Collection 4-59302 (3,500-5,500)

*L.C. SMITH UPGRADE TO GRADE 5 DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. Cal. 12 ga. SN 345857. Most likely, originally a field grade gun, with 30” Armor Steel bbls choked FULL/MOD with tapered, concave, matted rib, dbl beads, crossbolt rib extension, extractor & dbl triggers. Mounted with very nicely figured, checkered, American walnut with push-button splinter forearm and semi-pistol grip stock, 14-1/8” over a dog’s head buttplate. Receiver, lockplates & appended metal are very nicely engraved with deep relief vignette of two quail on left side and two dogs on right side, all surrounded by nicely executed foliate arabesque patterns. Bore diameter: left – .729, right – .728. Bore restrictions: left – .034, right – .021. Wall thickness: left – .032, right – .025. Drop at heel: 2-3/4”, drop at comb: 1-1/2”. Weight: 7 lbs. 9.92 oz. CONDITION: Fine. Overall retains virtually all of a beautiful custom finish with strong rust blue on bbls and brilliant case colors on receiver & lockplates. Wood has a minor scratch or two, otherwise retains all of its finish. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bores. 4-30189 JR167 (2,000-3,000)

*L.C. SMITH UPGRADED GRADE 3 DAMASCUS DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. Cal. 12 ga. SN 42686. Fine Hunter Arms double with 28” fine chain Damascus bbls choked FULL/IMP-CYL with flat, tapered, matted rib, sgl bead, crossbolt rib extension, extractor & dbl triggers. Mounted with very highly figured, orig circassian walnut with checkered, black insert, semi-schnable splinter forearm with dog’s head, hard rubber inlay & semi-pistol grip stock with extensive checkering, 14” over a serrated, hard rubber buttplate. It has an oval hard rubber grip cap. Lockplates are decorated with large vignettes of two quail in a field scene on left side & two woodcock in a marsh scene on right side with maker’s name on each lockplate with light arabesque patterns on receiver & lockplates. Triggerguard & opening lever are engraved to match. Bore diameter: left – .723, right – .724. Bore restrictions: left – .036, right – .002. Wall thickness: left – .024, right – .021. Drop at heel: 2-3/4”, drop at comb: 1-5/8”. Weight: 7 lbs. .96 oz. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter identifying this shotgun as originally a Grade 2, 12 ga. with 28” bbls. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbls retain 95-97% strong restored, chocolate brown, Damascus pattern with some thinning over chamber areas and light muzzle & chamber edge wear. Receiver & lockplates retain most of their fine restored colors, brilliant in most areas, slightly faded on bottom front. Stock has a crack above right lockplate, otherwise wood is sound and retains most of its strong restored finish with a minor nick or two. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bores with some light freckling in both sides. 4-30185 JR175 (2,000-3,500)

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RARE L.C. SMITH UPGRADED PIGEON DAMASCUS DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. Cal. 10 ga. SN 337508. Rare L.C. Smith. It has 32” chainette Damascus pattern bbls with tapered, concave, matted rib, sgl bead, crossbolt rib extension, extractor & dbl triggers. Top rib is engraved with maker’s name & address, along with a pigeon on rib extension. There is a decorative gold band at joint of rib/rib extension. Lockplates are engraved with a standing pigeon on left side and a flying pigeon on right side with maker’s name engraved on each lockplate. There are light arabesque patterns on lockplates & receiver, with triggerguard & opening lever engraved to match. Mounted with nicely figured, French walnut with full checkered, black insert, splinter forearm and semi-pistol grip stock, 14-1/4” over a serrated hard rubber buttplate. Bore diameter: left – 772, right – .775. Bore restrictions: left – .050, right – .022. Wall thickness: left – .033, right – .032. Drop at heel: 3”, drop at comb: 1-3/4”. Weight: 9 lbs. .64 oz. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter identifying this shotgun as originally “0” grade, 10 ga. with 32” bbls finished Jan. 30, 1912. CONDITION: Very fine. As completely restored with light chocolate brown Damascus pattern on bbls. It has light muzzle & chamber edge wear. Receiver & lockplates have most of their brilliant restored case colors with some slight wear on outer edges of fences. Wood is sound and retains about all of its beautiful custom finish with some slight crazing in buttstock. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bores with some scattered, very fine pitting, appears to have been boned. 4-30179 JR180 (2,500-4,000)

*L.C. SMITH FEATHERWEIGHT IDEAL GRADE DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. Cal. 16 ga. SN FW190864. Usual configuration with 26” bbls choked IMP-MOD/IMP-CYL with raised, flat, matted rib, double ivory beads, crossbolt rib extension, extractor & Miller sgl selective trigger. Mounted with orig, very nicely figured, French walnut with checkered, black insert, splinter forearm & semi-pistol grip stock, 13-1/4” over a serrated hard rubber buttplate, appears to have been cut to this length. Receiver & lockplates are engraved in typical ideal grade patterns with foliate arabesque engraving with stippled background & maker’s name on each side. Bore diameter: left – .665, right – .663. Bore restrictions: left – .021, right – .008. Wall thickness: left – .033, right – .035. Drop at heel: 3”, drop at comb: 1-3/4”. Weight: 6 lbs. 11.2 oz. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Bbls retain 95-96% strong orig blue. Receiver retains about 30-40% orig case colors in sheltered areas with balance turned silver. Lockplates retain mostly faded case colors, nearly turned silver. Triggerguard retains about 80% thin orig blue. Wood is sound with light handling & use marks and retains most of a professionally restored finish. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bores that may have been honed. 4-30176 JR196 (1,250-1,750)

*L.C. SMITH 00 GRADE DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. Cal. 20 ga. SN 2771. Beautiful field grade double with 28” Armor Steel bbls choked MOD/MOD with tapered, concave, matted rib, sgl bead, crossbolt rib extension, extractor and dbl triggers. Mounted with nicely figured, checkered, American walnut with splinter forearm & semi-pistol grip stock, 13” over a solid red Noshoc pad. Lockplates have maker’s name on each side. Bore diameter: left – .618, right – .618. Bore restrictions: left – .018, right – .013. Wall thickness: left – .025, right – .023. Drop at heel: 2-1/2”, drop at comb: 1-5/8”. Weight: 5 lbs. 10.56 oz. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Bbls retain about 98% strong, orig blue with a minor nick or two. Receiver & lockplates retain most of their orig case colors, brilliant on lockplates and top of receiver and in sheltered areas, slightly faded on bottom and turning silver on bottom front. Triggerguard retains most of its orig blue. Wood is sound with a few light nicks & scratches and some heat or chemical crazing around wrist and overall retains 93-95% orig varnish. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bores with a couple of small spots in right side. 4-30193 JR185 (1,500-2,500)

*SCARCE L.C. SMITH EAGLE GRADE SINGLE BARREL TRAP GUN. Cal. 12 ga. SN S13954E. Fine, rare trap gun with 32” full choke bbl with flat, matted, ventilated rib, dbl ivory beads, crossbolt rib extension & ejector. Mounted with very highly figured, flame grain, American walnut with long checkered, beavertail forearm & straight stock with checkered side panels, 14-5/8” over a Pachmayr trap pad. Receiver is beautifully engraved in typical eagle grade patterns with a flying pheasant on left side, a flying duck on right side and an eagle on opening lever pivot, all with stippled background, surrounded by foliate arabesque patterns. Triggerguard is engraved with initials “EHK”. Bore diameter: – .726. Bore restriction: – .038. Wall thickness: .053. Drop at heel: 1-7/8”, drop at comb: 1-3/8”. Weight: 8 lbs. 6.72 oz. CONDITION: Very fine plus. Bbl retains 96-98% strong orig blue and receiver about all of its orig case colors with a lot of its orig lacquer coating with some slight edge fading and slight wear on top tang. Wood is sound with light handling & use marks with strong clean checkering & a minor chip or two with stock having had the rear 1/2 cleaned. Forearm & front half of stock retain most of their orig varnish. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore with some slight scuffing back toward chamber. 4-30204 JR195 (3,000-5,000)

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*L.C. SMITH UPGRADED SPECIALTY HAMMER DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. Cal. 12 ga. SN 168799. Beautiful hammer gun with 32” steel bbls choked FULL/FULL with tapered, concave, matted rib, sgl bead, crossbolt rib extension & extractor. Mounted with nicely figured, slab sawed, checkered, American walnut with splinter forearm & Prince of Wales rnd knob stock, 14-1/8” over a smooth, hard rubber buttplate. Receiver & lockplates are nicely engraved with two quail on left lockplate and a duck on right with maker’s name on each side, all surrounded by foliate arabesque patterns with some light patterns on chamber end of bbls. This shotgun is either an upgrade or has had the engraving enhanced. Bore diameter: left – .732, right – .729. Bore restrictions: left – .038, right – .035. Wall thickness: left – .025, right – .026. Drop at heel: 2-5/8”, drop at comb: 1-3/4”. Weight: 8 lbs. .96 oz. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter identifying this shotgun as originally a Field grade, 12 ga., with 32” Royal Steel bbls finished Jan. 8, 1912. CONDITION: Very fine. As completely restored with bright rust blue on bbls & triggerguard and brilliant case colors on receiver, lockplates, hammers & opening lever. Wood is sound with a minor chip by left lockplate and some minor chipping around bottom tang. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bores that have been lightly honed. 4-30178 JR173 (5,000-10,000)

L.C. SMITH UPGRADED IDEAL DAMASCUS HAMMER DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. Cal. 12 ga. SN 151422. Beautiful old upgraded dbl with 30” star pattern Damascus bbls choked FULL/IMP-MOD with tapered, concave matted rib, sgl bead, crossbolt rib extension and extractor. Chambers are 2-3/4” and may have been opened up from 2-9/16”. Mounted with nicely figured, checkered, American walnut with splinter forearm and semi-pistol grip stock, 14-1/8” over a serrated, hard rubber buttplate. Receiver, lockplates & appended metal are engraved in typical Ideal patterns with maker’s name on each lockplate. Engraving has been enhanced. Bore diameter: left – .728, right – .728. Bore restrictions: left – .030, right – .027. Wall thickness: left – .032, right – .029. Drop at heel: 2-3/4”, drop at comb: 1-5/8”. Weight: 8 lbs. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter identifying this shotgun as originally a Field grade, 12 ga., with 32” Damascus bbls completed Feb. 22, 1907. Apparently the bbl length in records is a transcription error as the bbls on this shotun appear to be original. CONDITION: Very fine. As completely restored, bbls retain a rich chocolate Damascus pattern with slight muzzle & chamber edge wear. Receiver, lockplates & hammers have brilliant, orig style case colors with some artificially applied sharp edge wear. Wood is sound with minor nicks & scratches and retains most of a fine custom finish with some heat crazing on buttstock. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bores that have been lightly honed and have scattered pitting. 4-30177 JR172 (4,000-7,000)

Revised: 3/10/2007

*L.C. SMITH UPGRADED TRAP HAMMER DAMASCUS DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. Cal. 16 ga. SN 151533. Rare shotgun with 28” Damascus bbls choked FULL/FULL with tapered, concave, matted rib, sgl bead, crossbolt rib extension & extractor. Mounted with flat checkered, slab sawed, American walnut with splinter forearm & semi-pistol grip stock, 14-1/4” over a serrated, hard rubber buttplate. Receiver & lockplates are engraved in typical trap grade patterns of five trap shooters on left lockplate and a live pigeon shooter on right lockplate with a few flourishes of arabesque patterns. Bore diameter: left – .650, right – .651. Bore restrictions: left – .022, right – .022. Wall thickness: left – .034, right – .033. Drop at heel: 3-1/4”, drop at comb: 1-3/4”. Weight: 6 lbs. 11.84 oz. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter identifying this shotgun as originally a Field grade, 16 ga. with 28” Best Damascus bbls finished Jan. 10, 1907. CONDITION: Very fine, as completely restored. Bbls retain a chocolate brown, Damascus pattern overall with slight muzzle edge wear. Receiver, lockplates & hammers retain brilliant case colors. Wood is sound with a satin, hand rubbed finish. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bores with some orange peel pitting in front of chambers, has been honed. Hammer screws are replacements. 4-30198 JR171 (4,000-7,000)

*L.C. SMITH FIELD GRADE DOUBLE BARREL HAMMER SHOTGUN. Cal. 12 ga. SN 139052. Hunter Arms shotgun with 30″ Armor steel bbls choked FULL/FULL with tapered, concave, matted rib, sgl brass bead, crossbolt rib extension & extractor. Mounted with checkered, slab sawed, American walnut with splinter forearm & semi-pistol grip stock, 14-1/4″ over a serrated hard rubber buttplate. Receiver & lockplates are unadorned except for maker’s name on each side. CONDITION: Good. Bbls retain most of a reblued finish. Stock has a hairline back of left lockplate with a thin line of wood fill at back edge of forearm, otherwise wood is sound and retains about all of a refinish with freshened checkering. Receiver & lockplates retain traces of an old reblue. Most of screws are moderately battered. Mechanics are fine, shiny bores with pitting. 4-30163 JR12 (400-700)

*L.C. SMITH FULTON DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. Cal. 12 ga. SN 24857. Boxlock L.C. Smith made for the economy minded hunter who wanted a quality shotgun. It has 28” steel bbls choked FULL/MOD with flat, matted, tapered rib, sgl bead, rib extension with extractor and dbl triggers. Mounted with nicely figured, checkered, straight grain, American walnut with splinter forearm & Prince of Wales semi-pistol grip stock, 14-1/8” over a dog’s head buttplate. Receiver has etched sides in light diamond patterns. Bore diameter: left – .728, right – .728. Bore restrictions: left – .024, right – .021. Wall thickness: left – .029, right – .029. Drop at heel: 2-3/4”, drop at comb: 1-1/2”. Weight: 7 lbs. 5.12 oz.. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbls retain 93-95% strong orig blue with a cleaned spot of rust on rib and thinning on both sides over chambers. Receiver retains virtually all of its brilliant, orig case colors, slightly faded on bottom front and triggerguard retains most of its orig blue with a few speckles of rust on tang. Wood is sound with minor nicks & scratches & retains virtually all of its orig varnish with some fine crazing on buttstock. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bores. 4-30192 JR168 (750-1,250)

FINE SYRACUSE LEFEVER G-GRADE DAMASCUS DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. Cal. 12 ga. SN 57779. Beautiful early shotgun with 30” bbls choked FULL/FULL with tapered, matted rib, sgl bead, doll’s head rib extension with third bite, extractor & dbl triggers. Mounted with very nicely figured straight grain, checkered, American walnut with splinter forearm & semi-pistol grip stock, 14” over an old crystallized, leather-faced pad. Bbls are fine Damascus pattern without any markings. Receiver & lockplates have light, foliate arabesque patterns with maker’s name on each side. Accompanied by orig hang tags which identify this shotgun along with an instruction card. Bore diameter: left – .727, right – .727. Bore restrictions: left – .033, right – .032. Wall thickness: left – .035, right – .033. Drop at heel: 2-1/4”, drop at comb: 1-3/8”. Weight: 7 lbs. 13.44 oz. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbls retain 95-96% strong, orig brown Damascus pattern, slightly thinned over chamber area. Receiver retains about 70% orig case colors, brilliant in sheltered areas, fading elsewhere and turned to silver in more exposed areas. Lockplates retain virtually all of their brilliant case colors, somewhat faded on left side. Wood is sound with minor nicks & dings and retains most of a professionally restored finish. Good mechanics, bright shiny bores. 4-30190 JR163 (3,000-5,000)

RARE L.C. SMITH COUNTER OR DESK PLAQUE. Made of sheet brass, 12” x 2-7/8” and mounted to a black painted triangle shaped block of wood. It has the inscription “L.C. SMITH GUNS / HUNTER ONE-TRIGGER” and the etched silhouette of a bird dog…Bottom of the block has a partial paper label of “L.F. GAMMES & SONS / ALLENTOWN, PA.” CONDITION: The plaque retains about 50% of its orig finish and is missing one of the mounting tacks. Wood block has been used to hammer something sharp and shows corner & edge wear. 4-30221 JR244 (50-150)

COLLECTION OF EIGHT LITHOGRAPHED FIREARMS ADVERTISING COVERS. All are unused. Envelopes include Winchester with mallard duck hunter, Ithaca with bearded gunsmith, Hunter Arms with retriever and bird, Dupont Powders with skeet shooters “Return in 5 days to Charles. H. Perdew & Co. Henry, Illinois” (Perdew was one of the premier decoy carvers of the Illinois River Valley in the late 19th & early 20th Century. His decoys are extremely collectible and in some cases extremely valuable.), Dupont Powders with quail, Winchester with dead hanging game, Hazzard Powder with mallard duck head, Winchester with bearded mountain man. CONDITION: The Dupont Powders (Perdew) and the Ithaca have toned and somewhat soiled paper, but otherwise all are bright and clean. Generally very good to excellent. 4-53620 (1,200-1,600)

DECORATIVE MADE UP ADVERTISEMENT FOR L. C. SMITH SHOTGUNS. This beautiful piece consists of an old lithograph print with retriever and colorful drake wood duck. Mounted over the print is a contemporary mat with professional lettering, “L. C. SMITH GUNS / HUNTER ARMS CO. / FULTON, N.Y.” all framed in an old, dark wood frame. SIZE: 34” high x 24” wide, including frame. CONDITION: Minor imperfection in frame, otherwise very nice. 4-30307 (1,000-2,000)

BALLISTITE AND EMPIRE SHOTGUN POWDERS LITHOGRAPH. Offset printed image of huntress holding a dbl bbl shotgun and her catch. Copyright 1910 by Noble’s Explosives Co., Ltd. SIZE: 13-3/4” wide x 26-3/4” high. CONDITION: Very good to excellent. Retains orig top and bottom metal bands. 8-87433 (1,500-2,000)

1901 “CHIP OFF THE OLD BLOCK” UMC OIL PAINTING UNSIGNED. From the Jack Malloy collection. This is the image used by the American Litho Company for 1901 UMC calendar. Although unsigned this may be the very artwork used to produce this useful calendar. The successful hunter (boy) with ear to ear grin planted in middle of image firmly holding full sized shotgun with more than one prize grouse slung over his sholder. SIZE: 13-1/2” wide x 16-1/2” high, wood framed 15-3/4” x 18-3/4” with frame. CONDITION: Some professional inpainting on the very bottom of the image. 4-30520 (10,000-12,000)

RARE EARLY CARDBOARD LITHOGRAPH ADVERTISING FOR DUPONT POWDERS. Large cardboard lithography depicting various vignettes of hunting scenes, including turkeys, deer, and buffalo. In the foreground, a dead bear and stag with stacks of rifles and shotguns and various tins and kegs of Dupont powder. Below, titled “E. I. DUPONT DE NEMOURS & CO., WILMINGTON, DEL. / WAPWALLOPEN MILLS, built 1859. Luzerne County, Pen. GREAT FALLS MILLS, built 1869.” Lithographer noted below image “THE MAJOR & KNAPP ENG. MFG. & LITH. CO. 56 PARK PLACE, N.Y.”. Ad is frame in an old, dark wood frame. SIZE: 30-1/2” wide x 24-1/2” high, including frame. CONDITION: Litho faded and soiled, with a few very minor abrasions. 4-30227 (10,000-15,000)

EMPTY LEATHER TRUNK CASE FOR PAIR OF DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUNS. Heavy English red felt-lined case, 32” long x 11-1/4” wide, compartmented in bottom for a pair of double barrel shotguns with 29” bbls. It has other compartments for snap caps & other miscellaneous tools which are not present. It also has a covered compartment in one end and has a William Powell & Son label in lid, along with loading information for shotguns, #12609 & #12610. Lid is embossed “G.E. de TRAFFORD”. CONDITION: Good. Dark & travel stained showing moderate to heavy wear with some loose stitching on one end. Brass reinforcing corners & straps are intact. Handle is a later replacement. Interior is lightly faded with moderate wear. Labels are dark & stained but legible. A good honest case for a fine pair of English shotguns. 4-60289 JR70 (500-1,000)

*LEATHER CARTRIDGE CASE. 13” by 8-1/2” by 3-3/4” pigskin case with brass corners. Has four compartments for 2-3/4” cases, probably cal 410. No markings. Key is present. CONDITION: Oil stains on right rear and on carrying handle. Otherwise fine. 4-30789 (300-500)

*SCARCE JOSEPH JUST DOUBLE RIFLE DRILLING. Cal. 30-06 x 30-06/12 ga. SN 597.64. Scarce, wonderful hunting combination rifle/shotgun with 24” bbl cluster having a flat, matted, solid rib, pedestal mounted, caterpillar front sight and fixed rear sight mounted on rib with a Greener crossbolt rib extension & dbl underbites. Mounted with nicely figured French walnut with checkered wraparound forearm & pistol grip stock with Greener thumb safety on left side of wrist and typical European style shadow cheekpiece, 14” over a serrated hard rubber buttplate. Bottom of bbls have a safari sling loop with a corresponding loop on bottom of stock. It has a hard rubber White Line grip cap. Receiver & sideplates are French gray finished with very deep, relief engraved, Germanic scenes of a stag chasing a hind with two other hind in background, all in a large vignette with forest scene. Right side has four raebuck in a mountain scene, all surrounded by extremely well executed, intertwined, foliate arabesque patterns with edelweiss blossoms on fences & side reinforcements. Thumb lever is pierce filed in shape of a squirrel with an acorn and receiver has a concealed Greener crossbolt. Both triggers are set. Trigger guard & forend iron are engraved to match. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Bbls retain virtually all of their orig factory blue and receiver & sideplates about all of their fine gray finish. Trigger guard retains virtually all of its orig factory blue. Wood is sound with a few very minor handling & storage marks and retains about all of its orig varnish. Mechanics are fine, brilliant shiny bores. 4-31068 JR553 (10,000-15,000)

*SPECTACULAR FRANZ SODIA DRILLING. Cal. 20X20/22 Mag. SN 25257. Spectacular & unusual drilling with 25-5/8” bbl cluster, tapered flat, matted rib with caterpillar front sight and articulated rear sight. It has Greener cross bolt rib extension with dbl underbite & gold-plated triggers with the front being set for the rifle. Mounted with very highly figured, marblecake, French walnut with checkered & fleur-de-lis carved beavertail forearm and pistol grip stock, 14-3/4” over a smooth, old English pad. Stock has not been cut. The rib on bbl is engraved “JERRY AND BRIAN RATTNER” and the bbl flats are marked “WESTCHESTER CUSTOM GUNS / DOBBS FERRY NEW YORK” and it has 3” chambers. It is a boxlock receiver with sideplates having Merkel style reinforcements with side clips. Top tang has a thumb lever to activate rear sight and transfer front trigger to fire the rifle. Left side of wrist has a Greener thumb safety which is inoperable but probably a simple repair. Sideplates and receiver are beautifully full game scene engraved with twenty-two highly detailed gold figures & leaves. Left side depicts an early German hunter in a woodland scene with two dogs, his horse & a stag with a cross between the antlers. Right side depicts a very early Alpine hunter holding a crossbow stalking three chamois in a mountain scene. Bottom of receiver has an auerhaun on a limb. There are leaves over the top and front of receiver. Maker’s name & address is in a scroll on bottom. Triggerguard has a very deep relief gold hare running directly away from the viewer. Background & balance of receiver are all coin finished. Engraving extends 2” over shotgun chambers and has five gold leaves on each side with a very deep relief gold spaniel retrieving a pheasant on left side & two very deep relief gold flying wood ducks on right side. Bore diameter: left – .625, right – .625. Bore restrictions: left – .030, right – .020. Wall thickness: left – .028, right – .026. Drop at heel: 2-3/4”, drop at comb: 1-1/2”. Weight: 6 lbs. 5.76 oz. CONDITION: Extremely fine, as new, may be unfired. Retains virtually all of its orig factory finish to both metal & wood. Mechanics are crisp and a little stiff, brilliant shiny bores. 4-30215 JR235 (5,000-8,000)

*RARE SAUER DRILLING. Cal. 16 ga. and 30/40 Krag. SN 261947. 25” bbls. Standard Sauer markings on both locks and bbls. With “WESTERN .30/40 U. S. KRAG.” on top of rib. Two side locks are for the shotgun bbls and have cocking indicators. Left lock is disconnected for firing the rifle bbl by a button inside triggerguard. Rifle bbl cocking rod is on right side and swivels under front of triggerguard. When rifle bbl is cocked the rear bbl sight pops up. Tang sight must be raised manually. Red recoil pad giving a pull of 14-1/4” has been added. CONDITION: Very good to fine with 75% thinning blue on bbls and mostly gray casehardening on action. Triggerguard has only traces of finish. Wood has minor dents and scratches. Bores are good. Mechanically fine. 8-87507 FS253 (1,000-1,500)

*UNMARKED UNDER LEVER HAMMER DRILLING. Cal. 16X16/9.3X72R. SN 15790. Early 20th century drilling with 26-3/4” steel bbl cluster with 2-3/4” shotgun chambers with silver bead, caterpillar front sight and a manually articulated rear sight with doll’s head rib extension, dbl underbite & extractor. Mounted with replacement, straight grain walnut with schnable splinter forearm and semi-pistol grip stock with cheekpiece, 13-3/4” over a Bishop hard rubber buttplate. It has a fluted horn grip cap. Tiny rnd receiver & peninsula back action lockplates are typically Germanic engraved with a bugling stag on left side and a hare on left lockplate with a running raebuck on right side and a setter on right lockplate, all surrounded with light foliate arabesque patterns. Bore diameter: left – .669, right – .669. Bore restrictions: left – .037, right – .012. Wall thickness: left – .024, right – .021. Drop at heel: 2-1/2”, drop at comb: 1-3/8”. Weight: 6 lbs. 13.44 oz. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Bbls retain 60-70% thin, orig blue with balance a light patina. Receiver & lockplates are a cleaned metal color. Wood is sound and retains a fine custom finish. Mechanics are fine, strong bright shotgun bores with moderate pitting. Rifle bore is clean with some frosting in the grooves. 4-30213 JR191 (800-1,200)

*GECADO GERMAN DRILLING COMBINATION GUN. Cal. 16X16/8X57JR. SN 919. Built in 1927 with 26-3/4” bbl cluster with 2-9/16” shotgun chambers, that has flat, tapered, matted rib with caterpillar front sight, broken bead with articulated rear sight, Greener crossbolt, and extractors. The name Gecado is an acronym for the maker, George Carl Donheim, using first two letters of all three names. Donheim was listed as a sales agency & cartridge maker in 1925 with premises in Berlin & six other cities in Germany & one in Netherlands. Later in 1930’s he was listed as a weapons maker & was bought out in late 1930’s or early 1940’s, probably by Gustave Genschow. Mounted with very nicely figured, English walnut with checkered, slim forearm and pistol grip stock with cheekpiece, 14” over a serrated horn buttplate. It has a fluted horn grip cap and horn triggerguard with Greener thumb safety on left side panel and a 4-cartridge toe trap on bottom with narrow European sling swivels. Boxlock receiver is dbl deep scalloped with typical Germanic engraving of a bugling stag with a hind & duck on left side, a raebuck & doe with a hare on right side, all surrounded by foliate arabesque patterns. It has a Greener crossbolt with cocked indicators and a sliding thumb safety on top tang which engages rifle bbl and raises rear sight. Toe trap is engraved to match. Bore diameter: left – .666, right – .665. Bore restrictions: left – .035, right – .034. Wall thickness: left – .018, right – .023. Drop at heel: 2-1/2”, drop at comb: 1-1/2”. Weight: 7 lbs. .96 oz. CONDITION: Very fine, as completely restored. Retains bright rust blue on bbls with French gray on receiver and toe trap. Stock has a hairline back of receiver, otherwise wood is sound and retains a hand rubbed oil finish. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bores with shotgun bores having been honed and rifle bore with some orange peel pitting in grooves. 4-30214 JR190 (1,000-1,500)

*TIKKA MODEL 512S OVER/UNDER SHOTGUN/RIFLE. Cal. 12 ga. & 9.3X74/9.3X74. SN T31332. Well made set in the old Valment pattern with 27-9/16” & 29-5/8” shotgun bbls with screw chokes, flat serrated ribs & dbl Raybar beads with ejectors. Rifle bbls are 23-9/16” with swamped rib, partridge front sight & manual folding rear sight with ejectors. Mounted with nicely figured French or Circassian walnut with checkered beavertail forearm & pistol grip stock, 14-1/4” over a thin recoil pad. Receiver has the model number on both sides & bottom with maker’s name on bottom. Accompanied by a black velvet lined plastic case, compartmented for stocked receiver & two sets of bbls. It also has a box with five spare chokes. Drop at heel: 2-3/4”, drop at comb: 1-3/4”. Weight with 27” bbls: 7 lbs. 6.08 oz. CONDITION: Very fine to extremely fine. Has been fired but very little. Overall retains virtually all of its orig factory finish to both metal & wood. Crisp mechanics, brilliant shiny bores. Case is equally new. 4-58384 (1,500-1,700)

*CUSTOM ENGRAVED RUGER NO. 1 SINGLE SHOT RIFLE. Cal. 22-250. SN 131-48566. Beautiful custom Ruger Model 1 with 24″ medium weight tapered rnd bbl with factory scope blocks and two holes for target scope block about 8″ from receiver. Mounted with custom flame grain, light colored, maple or walnut, uncheckered stock & forearm. Forearm is rnd with a black ebony tip and buttstock has a fine classic cheekpiece with Niedner-style, checkered steel buttplate & grip cap. Receiver is beautifully engraved. Previous owner commissioned Pedini to do the engraving, and previous owner’s name was also engraved into the barrel. Left side of receiver has a wonderfully detailed Canadian lynx standing on an old log and right side has a pair of beautifully detailed foxes, all done in banknote Bulino-style engraving. Top edges of receiver & lever have very fine, well executed, foliate arabesque patterns and both pieces are finished in the white. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl retains most of its orig factory blue with a minor mar or two. Wood is sound with minor storage & handling marks and retains most of its custom finish. Receiver & lever are bright. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. 4-30262 JR6 (4,000-7,000)

*C. M. GASSER CUSTOM SAKO BOLT ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 375 H&H Mag. SN 509752. Built on an L61R Sako action with 25” tapered oct bbl that has integral ramp front sight with hood and integral quarter rib with 3-leaf custom express sight, 2 folding, 1 standing. Rib is engraved “C. M. GASSER – HUNTINGTON, NEW YORK” and date “6-77”. Receiver is drilled and tapped for scope bases and is mounted with quick detachable steel rings containing a Leupold M8-4X scope with fine duplex crosshairs. Mounted in a very highly figured marble cake French walnut 1-pc stock, extensively checkered with fleur-de-lis and ribbon carving on both forestock and wrist. It has an ebony forend tip and engraved metal grip cap and is 13” over a Pachmayr solid black pad. Floorplate is engraved with silver inlaid fleur-de-lis patterns and a large oval with a very highly detailed, raised side view of a bull elephant. Previous owner commissioned Sid Bell to do the engraving. Triggerguard is inlaid with silver initials “PAC”. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl retains most all of its orig custom finish with a spot or two of light surface rust by front sight. Receiver retains about all of its custom blue finish with few spots of light surface rust. Bolt body and guide rail retain most of their custom jeweling. Stock is sound with a few small scratches on left side and a small crease in cheekpiece with a couple of small bruises on comb, otherwise retains virtually all of its beautiful hand-rubbed custom finish. Crisp mechanics. Bright, shiny bore. Optics are crisp. 4-30264 JR25 (4,000-7,000)

*SCARCE SOUTH GATE WEATHERBY BOLT ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 257 Weatherby Mag. SN 357. Wonderful lightweight sporter built on a Mauser action with 22” tapered, lightweight bbl without sights. Receiver is mounted with Buehler bases & rings containing a Weatherby Imperial German-made 4X scope with orig leather covers. The bolt body & extractor are jeweled and bolt knob has a checkered flat on bottom. It is mounted in very nicely figured, streaky, Claro American walnut 1-pc stock with extensively checkered forearm and pistol grip with Monte Carlo comb and shadow cheekpiece, 13-1/4” over a Pachmayr waffle pad. It has sling swivel studs in bottom and a checkered Niedner steel grip cap. It also has a Jaeger trigger. Floorplate & triggerguard are spectacularly engraved with a silver chamois in a mountain scene and raised silver initials “FHR” on trigger bow, all surrounded by full coverage, very well executed, foliate arabesque patterns. CONDITION: Extremely fine, near new, possibly unfired. Retains virtually all of its orig factory finish to both metal & wood. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 4-30872 JR230 (2,000-3,000)

*ENGRAVED REMINGTON MODEL 721 BOLT ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 270. SN 218409. Completely customized rifle with 24” tapered rnd bbl, ramp front sight, the rear sight seat has been filled and it has a Lyman receiver sight with hunting knobs. Mounted in very highly figured Claro walnut with fleur-de-lis carved & checkered forestock & wrist with ivory forend tip and buck deer-head carved grip cap. Right side of stock has a fine Germanic or Japanese style carving of a leaping whitetail buck. Receiver, bolt handle & 10” up bbl are nicely engraved in heavy Germanic or Japanese style consisting of foliate arabesque patterns. Floorplate & triggerguard are matching engraved with the large oval vignette of a silver running whitetail buck. Stock has a collapsed waffle pad. CONDITION: Very fine. Both metal & wood retain most of their fine custom finish. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. 8-87481 JR44 (750-1,250)

*CUSTOM SWITCH-BARREL LEFT HAND REMINGTON BOLT ACTION RIFLE BY GARY STILES. Cal. 300 Weatherby Mag & 416 Remington Mag. SN A6282202. Fantastic custom rifle by master gunsmith, Gary Stiles with two 24” bbls with ramp front sights, gold bead caterpillar blades & fixed stalking sight on a quarter rib. Calibers are engraved over chamber area & Mr. Stiles’ signature appears on inside of bbl takedown rings. Mounted with gray Rutland Plywood laminated stock with checkered forestocks & capped pistol grip, 13-3/4” over a solid red pad. Each bbl has a safari sling mount with a mortised base on bottom of stock. Grip cap has a trap with a spare front sight with large night bead. Takedown system is very clever with 4-part interrupted threads & a spring loaded pin in bottom of forearms which mate with a corresponding hole & spring loaded detent in stock face. Bolt knob has very well executed 4-panel checkering with Talley mounts on receiver. It has a custom checkered tang safety, custom top right side bolt release & custom floorplate with a custom trigger. Accompanied by two Leupold scopes, one for each bbl with one being a Vari-X III 1.5-5X and the other a Vari-X IIC 3-9X. Both have satin finish with quick dismount rings. Also accompanied by a Nasco aluminum case with custom interior by Vermont Custom Cases. Also accompanying are approx. virgin nickeled Remington cases & seventy once fired Remington nickeled cases for the 416 magnum. Additionally includes a set of Redding dies, approx. 150 Hornady 400 grain round nose bullets, approx. 150 A-Square Dead-Tough 400 grain soft bullets and a sealed box of fifty Nosler 400 grain Spitzer partition bullets. Additionally included for the 300 Weatherby magnum are 40-rds of Remington 200 grain factory ammunition and 40-rds of factory Remington 178 grain extended range cartridges. A set of RCBS dies and approx. 100-rds of Weatherby brass. Consignor states that this rifle has accompanied him on several African safaris & that he has taken numerous game in both Africa & North America. CONDITION: Extremely fine. As noted, has been hunted, but retains virtually all of its fine custom finish to both metal & wood with only a minor handling mark or two. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bores. Crisp optics. Case is very fine. 4-58383 (3,750-5,750)

*WINCHESTER MODEL 54 BOLT ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 22 Hornet. SN 41701A. Standard grade rifle with 24” tapered rnd bbl, ramp mounted front sight, missing the hood, with a replacement sheet metal rear sight. Bbl has two plugged holes just in front of rear sight boss and receiver ring is factory drilled & tapped for scope bases along with receiver sight holes at left rear. Rear bridge is not drilled. Mounted in nicely figured, checkered American walnut 1-pc stock with checkered steel buttplate. It has a 1-pc triggerguard & floorplate and is mounted with sling swivels containing a commercial, military style sling. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl & receiver retain most of their orig factory finish with some light muzzle wear. Bolt has been amateur-jeweled. Wood is sound with light nicks & scratches and retains most of its orig varnish. Floorplate & triggerguard retain about 60% orig blue with floorplate having flaked to a light patina. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. This little rifle does not appear to have had very much use. 4-30867 JR232 (800-1,500)

*CUSTOM ROY BADEUX BOLT ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 505 Gibbs. SN L0141. Fine dangerous game bolt action rifle built on a dbl square bridge Mauser style custom action with 24” tapered rnd bbl, sleeve ramp front sight with 3-leaf custom express rear sight, 100-300 yards. Bbl has a safari sling with no corresponding sling stud in stock. Mounted in straight grain slab sawed American walnut with ebony forend tip, uncheckered, with classic style cheekpiece & straight comb, 13-3/4” over a Decelerator pad. Floorplate is raised to accommodate the large cartridges. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Overall retains virtually all of its orig custom finish to both metal & wood. Bbl & receiver blue are satin finished while the bolt body is polished bright with bright blue on handle & shroud, floorplate & triggerguard. Bolt handle & triggerguard are plum colored. Wood is sound with minor nicks & scratches. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. 4-30164 JR13 (1,000-2,000)

*CUSTOM ROY BADEUX BOLT ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 416 Rigby. SN 25129. Fine custom rifle built on a Remington 30-S action, which is one of the world’s strongest actions, a commercial version of the venerable 1917 action, with factory modification to cock on the upstroke. It has a 25-1/2” tapered rnd bbl, including muzzle brake, with sleeved ramp front sight with hood and 3-leaf custom express rear sight, two folding, one standing, marked 100 to 300 yards. Mounted in light colored, straight grain American walnut with black forend tip, fluted horn grip cap with a classic cheekpiece & straight comb, 13” over a Decelerator pad. Bbl has a safari sling base with a stud in the stock. Triggerguard & floorplate appear to be orig Remington equipment. Receiver is drilled & tapped for scope bases. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Retains virtually all of its custom satin finish to metal and fine varnish finish on wood. Wood is sound. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. 4-30165 JR14 (1,000-2,000)

*SCARCE MCMILLIAN BROS CUSTOM LEFT HAND BOLT ACTION SPORTING RIFLE. Cal. 338 Win Mag. SN RT-1JEF. Built by the well known firm of Phoenix, AZ with 24″ tapered rnd bbl, without sights, built on on their wonderful custom action with spiral cut bolt to prevent binding, and Remington style extractor & thumb safety, marked on the side of the receiver “MC BROS”. Receiver is mounted with Millett bases & rings containing a Leupold Vari-X III 1.5-5X scope. It has a model ’70 style trigger guard and floor plate with socket head action screws. All the metal is a black satin phosphate finish. Mounted in a McMillian black synthetic stock with a Pachmayr Decelerator pad. Consignor states that he used this rifle to kill a 170 lb. leopard and that the rifle & leopard appeared in a 1996 Gray’s Sporting Journal article, a copy of which accompanies. Also accompanying is the orig target fired in 1993 which shows about a ½” group and finally accompanying is a photograph of the leopard and rifle. CONDITION: Extremely fine, has been fired and hunted, but retains virtually all of its orig finish to both metal & stock. Optics & mechanics are crisp. Brilliant shiny bore. 4-58379 (2,500-3,500)

*FINE RIGBY MAUSER-ACTION CUSTOM BOLT ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 270 Win. SN 6387. Beautiful bolt action hunting & sporting rifle with 24″ sporter weight, tapered, rnd bbl, engraved on the top “J. Rigby & Co. London, England”. Left side of receiver ring is engraved “CALIBRE/.270 WINCHESTER” right side is engraved “Made in/England”. Receiver is mounted with bases & rings containing a Zeiss Diatal-Z 6X42 Scope with three heavy posts & crosshair reticle. Bolt knob has two panel checkering. Mounted in very nicely figured, 1-pc English walnut stock with fine checkered forearm and capped pistol grip with Monte Carlo comb & cheek piece with solid red rubber pad. It has sling swivel studs in buttstock & forestock. The reinforcing crossbolt is nicely engraved on each end, and it has a thumb safety on the right side. CONDITION: As new, has been fired, but very little. Retains virtually all of its orig factory finish to both metal & wood. Mechanics are fine. Crisp optics and brilliant shiny bore. 4-59148 (3,500-5,000)

*WEATHERBY MARK V BOLT ACTION RIFLE WITH SCOPE. Cal. 300 Weatherby magnum. SN H78840. 26” rnd bbl. Made in Japan. Redfield 3X-9X telescope. CONDITION: Excellent with minor signs of handling. 4-31182 FS218 (750-1,000)

*WINCHESTER MODEL 70 BOLT ACTION RIFLE WITH LEUPOLD SCOPE. Cal. 30-06. SN G1097931. 22” rnd bbl. Made in 1972. Monte Carlo stock with cheekpiece. Leupold M8-6X compact scope. Engine turned bolt. Sling swivels. CONDITION: Metal is excellent to new. Some dents and scratches on cheekpiece. Mechanically fine. 4-31180 FS217 (500-600)

*REMINGTON MODEL 700 BOLT ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 22-250 SN6721029. 24” bull bbl with scope mounts. Monte Carlo walnut stock with cheekpiece. Swivel studs are installed in bottom of stock. CONDITION: Excellent with 98% bright blue, overall. Slight wear on wood. Mechanically excellent. 4-31202 FS 211 (400-500)

*WINCHESTER MODEL 52B SPORTING RIFLE. Cal. 22 LR SN 53890B. Usual configuration with 24” tapered, rnd bbl, ramp front sight with hood, no provision for a rear sight and mounted with a Lyman 48F receiver sight with target knobs. Mounted in a very nicely figured, 1-pc checkered, American walnut half stock with black forend tip and capped pistol grip with cheekpiece and checkered steel buttplate. Stock has deluxe sling swivels. Triggerguard is marked “SPORTING”. Forearm has triple diamond checkering patterns. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Metal retains virtually all of its fine, orig factory blue with some light wear on bolt knob and slight muzzle edge wear. Stock is sound and retains virtually all of its orig factory varnish. Crisp mechanics, bright shiny bore. 4-30387 JR250 (2,500-4,000)

*WINCHESTER MODEL 63 SEMI AUTOMATIC RIFLE. Cal. 22 LR. SN 127283. 23” rnd bbl. Made in 1955. Standard markings and features. CONDITION: Near excellent with little wear showing but a minor chip at top of buttplate. 4-31176 FS222 (750-1,000)

*WINCHESTER MODEL 1903 SEMI AUTOMATIC RIFLE WITH SCABBARD. Cal. 22 WRF. SN 43822. 20” rnd bbl. Standard markings. Completely refinished. Leather scabbard is missing the straps. CONDITION: Retains most of the reblued finish overall. Scabbard is torn with stitches missing. 4-31031 (250-400)

*DELUXE ENGRAVED SAVAGE MODEL 1899 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 303 Savage. SN 13.625. Scarce early 99 with 26” tapered oct bbl, replacement ivory bead front sight, Lyman 6A 2-leaf folding rear sight and an early Savage folding tang sight. Mounted with center crotch cut, flame grain, checkered American walnut with extensively checkered semi-schnable tip forearm and straight stock with crescent buttplate. Receiver is lightly engraved with foliate arabesque panels on each side and the inscription “E.A. DUNLOP” with foliate arabesque patterns on left top edge. There is a spray of leaves and border around top of receiver ring. Accompanied by a copy of a Savage Arms Corporation Historian letter fully identifying this rifle as factory engraved with “A” engraving & checkering. It was shipped Sept. 5, 1900 to Dunlop & Co., no address listed. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains 93-95% strong orig blue with some very fine scattered light surface discoloration. Receiver has been cleaned to bare metal with some fine surface discoloration on bottom. Lever retains about 50% faded case colors, mostly on sides with balance turned silver to gray. Buttplate is bare metal. Wood is sound with light handling & use marks and retains about 90% orig finish. Mechanics are crisp, strong bright bore with a few spots of light pitting. 4-30279 JR60 (3,500-5,000)

*CASED SAVAGE MODEL 99 RIFLE/SHOTGUN COMBINATION. Cal. 300 Savage and 410. SN 237387. Made in 1922. Sights have been changed with ivory bead added to front sight, folding sight with ivory diamond at rear and a Lyman windage adjustable peep sight added to the tang. Case had to be cut for this oversized tang sight. 25” by 9-1/4” by 2-3/4” black fabric covered case is lined with red velvet and has a Savage trademark label inside the lid. CONDITION: Good with 30% of the blue on the receiver. Mostly faded. Casehardening on lever with color only at the top. 80% blue on the rifle bbl. 90% blue on the shotgun bbl. Case has light scuffs on the exterior, mild stains and scuffs on the interior. 4-30991 FS250 (1,500-2,250)

*CUSTOM SAVAGE MODEL 99 TAKEDOWN LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 250-3000. SN 188012. Appears to be an early EG Model that has had some light customizing done. It has 22” tapered rnd bbl with Germanic style, German silver ramp front sight with the rear seat having been skillfully filled. It has a Lyman windage, locking tang sight, and left side of receiver has a very unusual scope block with the rear scope base stud in the tang of the tang sight. Mounted with very nicely figured, slab sawed, checkered American walnut with schnable tip forearm & pistol grip stock with raised side panels & perch belly butt with serrated Savage buttplate. Accompanied by a custom plywood, green felt lined case, compartmented in bottom for the stocked receiver & bbl with a compartment under the stocked receiver, apparently to hold cleaning supplies. There is also a triangular compartment which contains an extremely well-made, heavy leather, green felt lined, leather case, almost undoubtedly built in Germany along with the wooden case. Leather case contains a Berth & Neumann 4-1/2X scope with 3-post reticle that mounts on the scope bases on the receiver. It seems likely that a U.S. military man had the work done on the rifle and the cases made while stationed in Germany. CONDITION: Rifle retains most of its custom finish, slightly thinned over forearm area & bottom of receiver. Stock has a crack back of top tang, otherwise wood is sound with handling & use marks. Forearm is a dark, hand worn patina with a curious brass screw in the tip. Buttstock retains most of a fine custom finish. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bore, slightly frosty in the grooves. Scope is fine with crisp optics. The wood & leather cases are fine with heavy soil & wear in the wood case. 4-30565 JR340 (2,000-3,000)

*LOT OF TWO RARE WINCHESTER SINGLE CALIBER PUMP RIFLES. 1). Model 61. Cal. 22 WRF. SN 63430. Standard grade rifle with 24” rnd bbl with bead front sight, missing the rear sight. The top of the receiver and bbl are drilled & tapped and mounted with Redfield base & rings containing a Weaver K-4 scope. It has straight grain walnut with flat-bottom ribbed forearm and after-market checkered semi-pistol grip stock with checkered steel buttplate. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl & magazine tube retain about 96-97% original blue and the receiver about 93-95%. Wood, checkered as noted, retains about all of its original varnish with minor nicks & dings. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. Scope is fine. 2). Model 62A. Cal. 22 Short only. SN 248162. Standard grade rifle with 23-1/8” rnd bbl with standard open sights, 3/4 magazine, straight grain walnut with large, round, ribbed forearm and straight stock with Winchester hard rubber buttplate. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl & magazine tube retain about 97-98% original blue and the receiver about 95%. Wood is sound and retains most of a lightly restored finish with numerous small dings on the forearm and light handling and use marks on the stock. 4-30662 JR540 (1,500-2,000)

*WINCHESTER MODEL 1890 PUMP ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 22 short. SN 269859. Standard grade rifle with 24” oct bbl, standard open sights. Mounted with nicely figured, uncheckered, slab sawed American walnut with tiny, ribbed, rnd forearm and straight stock with crescent buttplate. Accompanied by Cody Firearms yellow sheet identifying this rifle as having been shipped May 16, 1906. CONDITION: Very fine to extremely fine. Overall retains 96-97% strong, dark, orig factory blue with two small blood spots on left side of receiver and some light pinpoint flaking on right side. Wood is sound with a small gouge on forearm and normal handling & use marks on buttstock, retaining most of orig factory varnish. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. 4-30665 JR321 (2,000-3,000)

*RARE WINCHESTER MODEL 1890 PUMP ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 22 LR. SN 799039. Standard grade rifle with 24” tapered oct bbl, standard Model 90 open sights with 3/4 magazine. Mounted with exceptionally fine, uncheckered, highly figured, American walnut with tiny, rnd ribbed forearm & straight stock with crescent buttplate. Having such beautiful wood it is likely that this rifle was intended for a presentation or factory employee. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl retains most of a professionally restored finish with the “WP” proofmark restamped. Magazine tube retains about 75-80% blue with balance flaked to patina. Receiver retains about 85% strong orig blue with the loss areas flaked to light patina. Wood is sound with light handling & use marks and retains about all of a very fine, professionally restored finish. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. 4-30663 JR324 (2,250-2,750)

*WINCHESTER MODEL 63 SEMI-AUTO RIFLE THAT BELONGED TO THE LATE ELMER KEITH. Cal. 22LR. SN 136586. Cased, standard grade rifle with 23” round bbl, standard open sights with uncheckered American walnut, semi-pistol grip stock with checkered steel buttplate. Accompanied by a blue & felt lined, homemade wood case, compartmented in the bottom for the rifle and with spaces for several boxes of ammunition. The outside of the case is painted chocolate brown and has “(ELMER KEITH) / SALMON IDAHO / U.S.A.” in magic marker printed on the lid. Also accompanied by a signed letter from Michael P. Wheeler of Laurel, MT, dated Aug 7, 1993, wherein he states “I purchased this gun Winchester Model 63 #136586 from Grover Botkin in Billings, Mt. in the spring of 1993. Grover purchased the rifle from Elmer Keith’s son at a gun show in Kalispell, MT some years ago. The rifle is in a homemade hard case with the name ‘Elmer Keith Salmon, Id’ written on the outside of the case.” and signed Michael P. Wheeler. Laurel, MT is a small town about 10 miles west of Billings. CONDITION: Rifle is very fine. Retains about all of its original factory finish to both metal & wood, with a few chips in the varnish. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. Case is fine. 4-30660 JR541 (1,250-1,750)

*WINCHESTER MODEL 1890 PUMP ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 22 short. SN 82343. Case colored Model 90 with 24” oct bbl, Winchester Patent front sight with screw and a semi-buckhorn rear sight. Mounted with very nicely figured, uncheckered, straight grain, American walnut with tiny, ribbed, rnd forearm & straight stock with crescent buttplate. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains about 90% strong orig blue turning plum over forearm area. Receiver retains 70-75% case colors, brighter in sheltered areas, fading elsewhere, turned silver on top & bottom and on tangs. Triggerguard is pitted. Buttplate is silvered case colors. Wood is sound with a gouge near the toe and normal use & handling marks elsewhere with an old wiped-on finish. Carrier will not hold in down position when empty, otherwise mechanics are fine, worn dark bore. 4-30664 (2,250-2,750)

*LOT OF FOUR WINCHESTER PUMP RIFLES & A MODEL 37 SHOTGUN. 1) Model 06. Cal. 22. SN 842586. Standard grade with 20” rnd bbl, std sights, straight gumwood stock with hard rubber buttplate & rnd ribbed forearm. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains 80% orig blue with a large spot of pitting about mid-point. Magazine tube retains about 70% blue and receiver traces of blue with pitting on right side. Forearm retains most of its orig varnish & buttstock about 85% varnish with nicks & dings. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. 2) Model 06 Expert. Cal. 22. SN 547818. Standard rifle, identical to #1 with uncheckered pistol grip stock & fluted forearm. CONDITION: Traces of orig finish remain with metal mostly being a mottled plum brown patina showing moderate to heavy wear. Wood is sound with nicks & dings and an old refinish showing moderate to heavy wear. Mechanics are fine, worn dark bore. 3) Model 06 Expert. Cal. 22. SN 579363. Identical to #2 above with replaced wood and restored finish. CONDITION: Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. 4) Model 37 Youth Model Shotgun. Cal. 20 ga. NSN. Scarce youth model with 26” modified choke bbl, uncheckered wood, pistol grip stock, 13” over an orig Winchester solid red pad which came that way. See accompanying ad.. Accompanied by a copy of an advertisement for the Winchester Model 59 & 37. CONDITION: Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. 4-30661 JR536 (1,500-2,500)

*LOT OF FOUR WINCHESTER RIFLES & THREE BULLET PORTRAITS OWNED & SHOT BY DOT & ERNIE LIND. The following lot was formerly owned by the famous Winchester team of Dot & Ernie Lind. They were the exhibition & trick shooters for Winchester for more than thirty years beginning in the mid-1940’s. 1) Two Winchester Model 290 Semi-Auto Rifles. Cal. 22 LR. SN 422398 & 439961. Standard tube feed rifles with 20” rnd bbls, full magazines & straight grain, pressed checkered wood. Bottom of forearms are marked “1” and “3” in magic marker. Accompanied by two notarized letters dated 3-22-92 on Ernie Lind letterhead stationery and signed Mrs. Ernie Lind, authenticating these rifles and giving a brief history on the Linds’ history with Winchester. CONDITION: Overall both retain 93-95% orig condition. 2) Model 61 Pump Rifle. Cal. 22 WRF. SN 120285. Rare single caliber 61 with 24” rnd bbl, flat bottomed, ribbed forearm and uncheckered semi-pistol grip stock with checkered steel buttplate. Accompanied by a letter on Ernie Lind letterhead stationery dated 7-6-93 authenticating this rifle and giving a brief history of the Linds and signed Mrs. Ernie Lind. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Overall retains 88-90% orig blue, slightly thin on bbl with edge wear on receiver. Wood is sound with about 95% orig varnish. Good mechanics, bright shiny bore. 3) Model 64 Deer Rifle. Cal. 30 WCF (30-30). SN 1392095. Standard grade rifle with 24-1/4” tapered rnd bbl, half magazine, ramp front sight with hood & std late open rear sight. It has uncheckered wood with beavertail forearm & semi-pistol grip stock with checkered steel buttplate. Receiver is drilled & tapped for receiver sight. Accompanied by a notarized letter dated 4-18-93 on Ernie Lind letterhead stationery authenticating this rifle as having belonged to Ernie Lind and signed Mrs. Ernie Lind. CONDITION: Very fine to extremely fine. Wood has minor nicks & scratches in varnish and retains 97-98% bright orig factory blue. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. 4) Bullet portrait of a Minuteman on bright sheet metal in an oak frame with a notarized letter dated 9-8-93 and signed Mrs. Ernie Lind authenticating this “bullet art” as having been shot by the late Ernie Lind. CONDITION: Fine with some light rust near top. 5) Bullet portrait of an Indian with feather headdress on bright sheet metal in an oak frame and signed on lower left “To Jack & Vi from Dot & Ernie Lind, Skene Valley Sports Shop 1959”. Another notation says “Shot with a Winchester”. CONDITION: Fine. A few minor creases and light corrosion near the top center. 6) Bullet portrait of Uncle Sam on sheet metal in an oak frame. Accompanied by a notarized letter on Ernie Lind letterhead stationery dated 9-8-93 and signed by Mrs. Ernie Lind, certifying that it was shot by the late Ernie Lind. CONDITION: Good. Has a coating of light rust. 7) Cardboard poster advertising the Linds shooting. It appears to be a revision as several things are marked out. Back has an Indian Chief pencil drawing. CONDITION: A few minor stains not affecting images. This lot is accompanied by two framed photographs of Dot & Ernie Lind with firearms & targets. Also accompanied by Ernie Lind’s book, The Complete Book of Trick & Fancy Shooting. Picture & book are fine. 4-30659, JR538 (4,000-6,000)

BINDER OF PHOTOGRAPHS, CLIPPINGS & MEMORABILIA OF DOT & ERNIE LIND. Red & black plaid vinyl Winchester 3-ring binder with a yellow rectangle on front marked “WINCHESTER WESTERN PRODUCT SALES GUIDE”. Inside are numerous photographs, newspaper articles and magazine articles with a piece of orig letterhead and other small items including a couple of torn performance tickets for one of their exhibitions. A couple of photographs are of Ernie Lind & Ad Topperwein, others are of Mr. & Mrs. Lind. CONDITION: All are in generally good condition. Binder is fine. 4-30667 JR543 (300-500)

LOT OF 19 WINCHESTER TOOLS, IMPLEMENTS & SKATES. 1) 18” jack plane with red paint in Winchester mark. Good, light rust with cracked front knob. 2) 14” jack plane with red paint in Winchester mark. Fine, missing some varnish on front knob. 3) 10” jack plane. Very good to fine, light rust, 50% varnish on wood. 4) 14” pipe wrench with wood handle. Good, light rust. 5) 14” pipe wrench. Very good to fine, traces of orig black paint with light rust. 6) Large open end wrench, 3/4” & 7/8”. Fine, traces of orig paint, light rust. 7) Open end wrench, about 3/4” & 7/8”. Good, nicked & dinged, light rust. 8) 8” common pliers, nickel finish with angled jaws. Good, replaced nut. 9) 7” common pliers, nickel finish. Good, replaced bolt. 10) 8” lineman’s pliers. Good, replaced nut, nicked & dinged, no finish. 11) Claw hammer head, no handle. Fair to good, chipped claw, no finish, nicked & dinged. 12) Hatchet with nail puller. Good, replaced handle, sharpened, traces of finish. 13) Hatchet with nail puller. Fair, sharpened, dinged, pitted, traces of finish, replaced handle. 14) 4-1/2” common screwdriver, wood handle, brass ferrule. Fair to good, chipped wood, bent. 15) No. 13 food grinder with three extra blades, missing cutter blade. Very good, 20% orig finish. 16) No. 12 food grinder missing cutter blade. Fine, 75% orig finish. 17) Pair of size 9-1/2 American Club ice skates. Good, missing front clamp on one skate. 18) Pair of adjustable roller skates. Fair to good, 60% finish, dry & broken leather. 19) Pair of adjustable roller skates. Fine to very fine, 90% nickel, good leather. CONDITION: As noted. 4-30668 JR542 (800-1,500)

*THE FIRST BROWNING / WINCHESTER MODEL 12 PUMP SHOTGUN. Cal. 28 ga. SN 00001NM872. This first production gun was a gift to the consignor in 1997 from the President/CEO of The Browning Company. It is a standard grade Model 12 with 26” vent rib bbl, modified choke, with checkered, straight grain, American walnut having diamond checkered, large forearm & pistol grip stock with Browning black composition buttplate. Accompanied by its orig 2-pc, Styrofoam lined, black cardboard box. Also accompanied by a Winchester red & white rnd plastic tag engraved “SERIAL #1”, another red plastic tag marked “MODEL 12 28 GAUGE” and a laminated business card from Don Gobel, President/CEO Browning. CONDITION: New & unfired. Retains virtually all of its bright, highly polished, orig factory finish on metal and about all of its orig factory finish on wood with a couple of small creases on forearm and a couple of scratches & a nick or two on stock with a tiny chip in toe of buttplate. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. Box is fine with minor water staining. 4-60421 JR36 (4,000-6,000)

*THE FIRST BROWNING / WINCHESTER MODEL 42 PUMP SHOTGUN. Cal. 410. SN 00001NZ882. This first production gun was a gift to the consignor in 1997 from the President & Vice-President of The Browning/USRAC Companies. It is a standard grade Model 42 with 26” vent rib bbl, full choke, 3” chamber with checkered, straight grain, American walnut having diamond checkered, large forearm & pistol grip stock with Browning black composition buttplate. Accompanied by its orig 2-pc, Styrofoam lined, black cardboard box & owner’s manual. Also accompanied by a Winchester red & white rnd plastic tag engraved “SERIAL #1” and a laminated business card from Don Gobel, President/CEO USRAC/Winchester. CONDITION: New & unfired. Retains virtually all of its bright, highly polished, orig factory finish on metal and about all of its orig factory finish on wood with a couple of small creases on forearm and a nick or two on stock with a tiny chip in toe of buttplate. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. Box is fine with minor water staining. 4-60420 JR35 (2,000-4,000)

*THE FIRST WINCHESTER MODEL 95 REPRODUCTION HIGH GRADE LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 30-06. SN NFH0001. Very beautiful deluxe high grade 95 with 24” tapered rnd bbl, brass bead front sight & semi-buckhorn rear sight. Mounted with very nicely figured, checkered American walnut with straight stock & smooth flat buttplate. Forearm has a schnable tip. Receiver is coin finished with etch engraved sides and gold wash inlays of a bull & two cow elk on left side and four Big Horn sheep on right side with gold lines around various panels. Top tang has a thumb safety. Accompanied by its orig Styrofoam lined, black 2-pc, cardboard box. This rifle was given to consignor in July 1997 by the President/CEO of USRAC/Winchester and was stored in the factory safe at Morgan, Utah. It has a red & white rnd plastic tag generally associated with Winchester collections marked “SERIAL #1” and is another of the serials #1 being offered in this auction that was presented to the consignor. CONDITION: Extremely fine, appears to be new & unfired. Retains virtually all of its orig factory finish to both metal & wood with three or four small nicks in the varnish at the toe. Box is fine with a couple of small tears and some tape on one end. 4-60418 JR264 (6,000-8,000)

*THE FIRST WINCHESTER MODEL 94 CANADIAN PACIFIC COMMEMORATIVE RIFLE. Cal. 32 WS. SN CPC1. Beautiful commemorative rifle with 24” tapered rnd bbl, Sheard brass bead dovetail front sight & full buckhorn orig Marbles rear sight. Mounted with matching, tiger-stripe, uncheckered, American walnut with straight stock & semi-crescent, smooth buttplate with “CPR” branded in right side of butt. Receiver, lever & forend cap are coin finished with receiver having an etched panel on left side of an early steam locomotive passing over a trestle in a mountain setting. Right side is nicely etch engraved with the shield of the Canadian Pacific Railway. Both sides have a railroad track border. Bbl is marked on right side of chamber “CANADIAN PACIFIC CENTENNIAL”. This beautiful rifle was given to consignor by the President & CEO of USRAC/Winchester in about 1997. It had been in storage in the Browning-Winchester factory safe in Morgan, Utah. Accompanied by its orig Styrofoam box with owner’s manual & colorful sleeve. CONDITION: Pristine new in the box, unfired. Retains all of its orig factory finish to both metal & wood. Box is fine with the sleeve having a few worn edges and a small tear or two. This is another of the serials number “1” being offered in this auction, presented to the same consignor. 4-60419 JR263 (5,000-7,000)

RARE WINCHESTER MODEL 1893 RIOT GUN. Cal. 12 ga. SN 8355. Solid frame configuration with 21” bbl, brass bead, with usual markings on bbl & slide rod. Mounted with straight grain American walnut with 3-screw rnd ribbed forearm, semi-pistol grip stock with smooth steel buttplate. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl & magazine tube retain 60-70% orig blue turning plum with some light surface rust on magazine tube. Receiver retains 50-60% orig blue with fine pitting overall. Wood is sound with some light oil staining around receiver and usual handling & use marks and retains 85-90% orig varnish on forearm and 75-80% on buttstock. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bore with fine pitting. 4-30222 JR61 (500-1,000)

*SPECTACULAR ENGRAVED MARLIN MODEL 24 PUMP ACTION HAMMER SHOTGUN 2-BARREL SET. Cal. 12 ga. SN 104128. Very beautiful & durable old Marlin with 32” plain, FULL choke bbl, with sgl brass bead and 26” plain IMP-CYL choked bbl. Mounted with very highly figured, flame grain, checkered American walnut with B-style checkering on small rnd forearm & pistol grip stock with serpentine grip, 13-1/2” over its orig serrated Marlin hard rubber buttplate. The 26” bbl apparently was not ordered with deluxe forearm and has the standard small ribbed rnd forearm. Receiver is beautifully engraved by Conrad Ulrich in Style C patterns consisting of the large vignette of four flying ducks in a marsh scene on left side and two flying pigeons on side of bolt on right side with foliate arabesque patterns surrounding. Top of receiver is matted and there is a spray of leaves around serial number with a fine border around top tang and a small engraving pattern behind hammer slot. This model, according to Brophy in his book Marlin Firearms, was manufactured only from 1908-1915 with some deliveries into 1917, probably assembled from leftover parts. CONDITION: Fine. 32” bbl retains most of a fine restored finish with a few spots of fine pitting. Magazine tube retains about 50-60% orig blue, strong above forearm, thinning to blue gray below forearm. Receiver retains about 75% orig blue, somewhat thinned on sides & top and blue/gray on bottom. The 26” bbl retains about 95% strong orig blue and forearm about 75% orig varnish with bright shiny bore. The area over serial number has some touch-up blue indicating a possible alteration. Wood is sound with minor nicks & scratches and retains most of its orig varnish finish. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. 4-30643 JR282 (5,500-7,500)

*MARTIALLY MARKED WINCHESTER MODEL 12 RIOT GUN. Cal. 12 ga. SN 1012664. Blue finish with 20-1/2” plain bbl without Winchester markings. Marked on right side “12 GA. – 2 3/4 CHAM. – FULL”. There is a large “P” proof on top of bbl, probably a military proof. Receiver has large “U.S.” and flaming bomb on right side. While built as a takedown model, it was made into a non-takedown with the addition of fixed magazine tube. This was probably from the military, who most likely purchased it as an aerial gunnery training shotgun. Mounted with nicely figured American walnut with rnd, ribbed forearm and pistol grip stock with a Pachmayr White Line pad. Left side of butt has “G. H. D.” cartouche and small ordnance wheel. Buttstock also has a factory sling swivel with addition of a sling stud in place of rear screw. There is also a non-factory stud in the magazine band. Receiver has 6 plugged holes in top left side, probably from an old scope mount. CONDITION: Very fine. Overall retains most of its orig factory blue to the metal. Wood is sound with a few dents and dings, with forearm retaining 60-70% varnish and buttstock about 95%. Mechanics are fine. Strong, bright bore. 4-30405 JR23 (800-1,200)

*CUSTOM GINO CARGNELL WINCHESTER MODEL 12 PUMP SHOTGUN. Cal. 20 ga. SN 1352780. Spectacular Model 12 with 26” factory vent rib bbl choked WS-1 with Bradley red ivory front bead and metal middle bead. Mounted with very highly figured, crotch cut, flame grain walnut with triple diamond checkered large forearm and checkered pistol grip stock, 14-1/2” over a solid red Winchester pad. Receiver is spectacularly engraved in Mr. Cargnell’s trademark style of phenomenal detail with large vignettes of three Indians on horseback rounding up and roping wild horses on left side. It has large raised gold figures of one Indian on horseback casting his lariat toward two raised gold horses. Background is desert scene with sandstone buttes. Right side depicts, in equally fantastic detail, three American cowboys and a herd of cattle with one of cowboys on horseback in raised gold about to cast his gold lariat at two raised gold steers, also set in a desert scene with sandstone buttes in background. This is all surrounded by extremely well executed foliate arabesque patterns with very fine punch dot backgrounds. Vignettes, top & front of receiver are outlined in gold wire. Takedown ring, both sides of bbl, bottom of magazine tube, magazine cap & around muzzle are engraved to match with gold wire borders on takedown ring, magazine cap and around muzzle. Triggerguard, also engraved to match, has an elliptical gold inlay with initials “JFN”. Serial numbers & takedown arrow are inlaid in gold and Mr. Cargnell’s signature is on bottom of receiver in front of loading port. Grip cap is stamped gold with a blank initial ribbon. Receiver is finished in the white. Gino Cargnell was a premier engraver in Belgium before emigrating to the U.S.A. at the encouragement of Angelo Bee, whose techniques & styles Mr. Cargnell assimilated into his already extensive talent. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Retains virtually all of its wonderful custom finish to both metal & wood. May have been fired, but if so, very little. Crisp mechanics, bright shiny bore. 4-30210 JR34 (3,000-5,000)

*WINCHESTER MODEL 12 PUMP SKEET GUN. Cal. 28 ga. SN 1350940. Assembled Model 12 utilizing a 20 ga. frame with a 28 ga. front end. It has a 25” bbl with Cutts Compensator, missing the choke, and a factory installed ventilated rib with rnd posts & donuts. It has a large diamond checkered forearm with uncheckered, early, straight grain, semi-pistol grip stock with Winchester hard rubber buttplate. The carrier & bolt have been jeweled. CONDITION: Good to very good. Bbl & magazine tube retain most of an old refinish, while receiver retains most of its orig finish with only slight edge wear. Forearm has a crack at the tip, otherwise wood is sound with forearm retaining most of its orig finish and buttstock about 75% orig finish. It appears that the receiver part of the rib extension was added, obliterating the “WP” proofmark while the proofmark is offset on the bbl. A 28 ga. cartridge will not hold in the magazine tube. Mechanics as noted, otherwise they are fine. Bright shiny bore. 4-30303 JR243 (2,000-2,500)

*ENGRAVED WINCHESTER MODEL 12 DELUXE SKEET GUN. Cal. 12 ga. SN 1582410. Beautifully engraved Model 12 with 26” Simmons vent rib bbl with Bradley red ivory front bead & white ivory middle bead choked WS-1. Mounted with spectacular, flame grain, deluxe, checkered & carved American walnut with large rnd forearm & pistol grip stock with carved ivory grip cap, 14-1/8” over a Winchester hard rubber buttplate with thin white spacer. Receiver is coin finished and engraved with large vignettes of a hawk & three ducks in a marsh scene on left side and a bird dog with two pheasants in a field scene on right side, all surrounded by full coverage foliate arabesque patterns. Triggerguard & takedown ring are engraved to match. Both vignettes are signed “EB”. Bore diameter: .742. Bore restrictions: .002. Drop at heel: 2-1/2”, drop at comb: 1-1/2”. Weight: 8 lbs. CONDITION: Very fine. Retains virtually all of its beautiful custom finish to both metal & wood. Wood is sound with a minor nick or two in varnish and one small spot of crazing on forearm. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. 4-30391 JR259 (4,000-6,000)

*ENGRAVED WINCHESTER MODEL 42 TWO BARREL SET. Cal. 410. SN 67360. Fine made-up set with two 26” vent rib bbls choked CYL & FULL. Both bbls have flat ventilated ribs with rnd posts & donuts and dbl ivory beads with middle bead broken on full choke bbl. Mounted with very highly figured, shell grain, American Claro walnut with sgl diamond checkered forearms and capped pistol grip stock, 14-1/2” over a Winchester solid red pad. Receiver is after-market engraved with vignette of a flying quail on left side and a pigeon standing on a limb on right side, surrounded by large foliate arabesque patterns. Bottom of receiver, in front of loading port, is stamped “BARNARD”, probably the engraver. Trigger bow is engraved “DS” and grip cap is engraved “42”. Serial number on cyl choke bbl is from a different set of stamps. Accompanied by an orig wooden dowel plug with a buff colored paper tape with red Winchester lettering for the Model 42. Also accompanied by an aluminum Americase with blue velvet lining machine embroidered in lid “WINCHESTER / 42”. CONDITION: Fine, as noted. Retains virtually all of its fine custom finish to both metal & wood with only minor storage & handling marks. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bores. Case & plug are fine. 4-30269 JR67 (2,500-4,000)