*SUPERB, HIGH ORIGINAL CONDITION, SCARCE PARKER “CHE” SINGLE TRIGGER SHOTGUN WITH FACTORY LETTER.

SN 228330. (ca 1928) Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 1-1/2 Frame. 30″ Bbls are marked “PARKER BROS. MAKERS. MERIDEN. CT. U.S.A. ACME STEEL” on matted game rib. Bbl flats and lumps are stamped with all correct markings along with Parker Overload proofs, and Remington repair code CNN3 (April 1951). Action has all correct patent and grade markings on water table, and features automatic safety and nickel-plated single selective Parker trigger. Action is engraved in “C” style with near full coverage scroll within geometric borders surrounding single dogs on sides. “PARKER BROS” is behind dog scenes. Trigger plate has vignette of a duck flying over a marsh. Nicely figured American walnut Parker capped pistol grip buttstock measures 13-3/4″ over skeleton buttplate. Stock is finished in “C” fashion with side panels, drop points, and fancy pattern checkering at grip. Matching splinter ejector forend has typical release and patent date on iron. Bore diameter: left -.730, right – .731. Bore restrictions: left – .035 (full), right – .037 (full). Wall thickness: left – .034, right – .031. Drop at heel: 2-11/16″, drop at comb: 1-3/4″. Cast: neutral. Weight: 7 lbs. 11 oz. LOP: 13-3/4″. Gun matches PARKER GUN SERIALIZATION AND IDENTIFICATION ledger. PROVENANCE: Factory letter stating gun was completed in 1928, and confirming specifications. CONDITION: Excellent, partially and lightly refinished, most likely by factory. Bbls retain essentially all of a correct re-blue, which may have been done when gun was returned to factory in 1951. Action retains 95%+ orig case hardening color, only slightly silvered on high edges of beads and fences. Forend latch retains about half of its orig color, but thinned. Trigger guard re-blued, engraving slightly softened. Stocks retain over 90% what appears to be orig varnish, perhaps with a bit of oil rubbed in as maintenance, with some light marks. Checkering is beginning to darken. Bores are excellent. Mechanically excellent. A very clean high grade Parker, All “C” grade Parkers are fairly scarce, with about 1700 hammerless guns being made, with an estimated 184 in twelve gauge with 30″ bbls. 53050-4 MGM (15,000-25,000) C&R – Lot 1305

*SCARCE LITTLE 20 GAUGE PARKER “CHE” SHOTGUN WITH TITANIC BARRELS.

SN 117586. (ca 1903) Cal. 20 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 0 Frame. 28″ Bbls are marked “PARKER BROS. MAKERS. MERIDEN. CONN. TITANIC STEEL” on matted game rib with two ivory beads. Bbl flats and lumps are stamped with all correct markings. Action has all correct patent and grade markings on water table, and features automatic safety and nickel-plated dbl triggers. Action is engraved in “C” style with near full coverage scroll within geometric borders surrounding single dogs on sides. “PARKER BROS” is behind dog scenes. Trigger plate has vignette of a running stag. Well marbled European walnut Parker capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over open sided Hawkins pad. Stock is finished in “C” fashion with side panels, drop points, and fancy pattern checkering at grip. Large gold oval on toe line is engraved with monogram “HW”. Matching splinter ejector forend has typical release and patent date on iron. Bore diameter: left -.620, right – .620. Bore restrictions: left – .006 (IC), right – .018 (mos). Wall thickness: left – .030, right – .029. Drop at heel: 2-9/16″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Cast: neutral. Weight: 6 lbs. 3 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. Gun not listed in PARKER GUN SERIALIZATION AND IDENTIFICATION ledger. PROVENANCE: Daryl Middlebrook collection. CONDITION: Good. Bbls retain 20 – 30% of what appears to be orig blue, very much thinned. Action is cleaned to silver gray with some dark areas. Stock retains most of what appears to be its orig finish with oil rubbed in over many marks and dents. Checkering worn. It appears this is Mr. Middlebrook’s favorite hunting gun, as it has great dimensions and bores are still dirty, but appear to be very fine, and possibly excellent. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are in time. Floorplate screws are a bit buggered. All other screws show light use. Special Note: This item(s) contains plant or animal properties that may be covered by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Please read the Conditions of Sale, section 15, for more information regarding the Endangered Species Act, and your responsibilities as a buyer. 53097-11 MGM (6,500-10,000) C&R; ESA – Lot 1306

*SCARCE VERY HIGH CONDITION 20 GAUGE PARKER “VHE” SHOTGUN WITH 30″ BARRELS.

SN 221717. Cal. 20 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 0 Frame. 30″ Bbls are marked “PARKER BROS. MAKERS. MERIDEN. CT. U.S.A. VULCAN STEEL” on matted game rib. Bbl flats and lumps are stamped with all correct markings. Action has all correct patent and grade markings on water table, and features automatic safety and dbl triggers. Action is engraved “Parker Bros” on each side within wiggle borders in typical “V” fashion. SN is on trigger guard tang. Plain American walnut Parker capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/8″ over Parkers dogs head buttplate with spur. Stock is finished in “VH” fashion with widely spaced point pattern checkering at grip and German silver shield on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend has typical Parker release and patent date on iron. Bore diameter: left -.615, right – .615. Bore restrictions: left – .020 (mod), right – .020 (mod). Wall thickness: left – .027, right – .018. Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Cast: neutral. Weight: 6 lbs. 8 oz. LOP: 14-1/8″. Gun not listed in PARKER GUN SERIALIZATION AND IDENTIFICATION ledger. CONDITION: Excellent, very close to new with only a few minor marks in metal finishes and only a hint of high edge wear. Forend latch mostly silver gray. Blue on trigger guard has some minor flakes on bow, considerably flaked on grip. Stocks have a small number of minor compressions and marks, mostly on the right side of butt. Bores are excellent. Mechanically excellent. A fairly scarce small bore Parker, THE PARKER STORY indicates that under 1000 twenty bore “VH” guns were made with 30″ bbls. This is the finest of this configuration we have ever offered. 52920-3 MGM (12,500-17,500) C&R – Lot 1307

*FABULOUS HIGH ORIGINAL CONDITION 20 GAUGE PARKER “TROJAN” SHOTGUN WITH FACTORY LETTER.

SN 213691. (ca 1935) Cal. 20 ga. 2-1/2″ Chambers. 0 Frame. 26″ Bbls are marked “PARKER BROS. MAKERS. MERIDEN. CT. U.S.A. TROJAN STEEL” on matted game rib. Bbl flats and lumps are stamped with all correct markings. Action has all correct patent and grade markings on water table, and features automatic safety and dbl triggers. Action is un-engraved in “TROJAN” style with “Parker Bros” on each side. Plain American walnut pistol grip buttstock measures 14″ over ribbed composition buttplate. Stock is finished in “TROJAN” fashion with widely spaced point pattern checkering at grip. Matching splinter forend has spring tension release. Bore diameter: left -.615, right – .617. Bore restrictions: left – .021 (full), right – .017 (mod). Wall thickness: left – .035, right – .031. Drop at heel: 2-3/4″, drop at comb: 1-3/4″. Cast: neutral. Weight: 6 lbs. 2 oz. LOP: 14″. Gun matches specifications as listed in PARKER GUN SERIALIZATION AND IDENTIFICATION ledger. PROVENANCE: Factory letter indicating this gun was completed on Sept 23, 1925, confirming specifications. CONDITION: Excellent, close to as new, possibly unfired, with only some very light handling marks, most notably numerous light scratches on left side of action, with some very minor thinning color on bottom, and four or five very shallow dents on left side of buttstock, with some other scattered knocks and dings, as could be associated with standing in a closet the last 80 years. THE PARKER STORY indicates that around 1700 Parker Trojans were made in this configuration, very few have survived in this condition. 52920-10 MGM (6,500-9,500) – Lot 1308

*TRULY EXCEPTIONAL, NEAR NEW, 16 GAUGE PARKER TROJAN SHOTGUN.

SN 229208. Cal. 16 ga. 2-1/2″ Chambers. 1 Frame. 28″ Bbls are marked “PARKER BROS. MAKERS. MERIDEN. CT. U.S.A. TROJAN STEEL” on matted game rib. Bbl flats and lumps are stamped with all correct markings. Action has all correct patent and grade markings on water table, and features automatic safety and dbl triggers. Action is engraved “Parker Bros” on each side. SN is on trigger guard tang. Plain American walnut pistol grip buttstock measures 14″ over ribbed composition buttplate. Stock is finished in “TROJAN” fashion with widely spaced point pattern checkering at grip. Matching splinter forend has spring tension release. Bore diameter: left -.666, right – .667. Bore restrictions: left – .029 (full), right – .023 (mod). Wall thickness: left – .021, right – .022. Drop at heel: 2-3/4″, drop at comb: 1-13/16″. Cast: neutral. Weight: 6 lbs. 8 oz. LOP: 14″. Gun not listed in PARKER GUN SERIALIZATION AND IDENTIFICATION ledger. CONDITION: Excellent, as new, unfired, with only a very few light handling marks in wood, and some minor flecks of discoloration in case hardening colors on left side of action. Trigger guard has patches of flaking, and a tiny dent on right front of trigger guard bow. Blue rates about 50% – flaked from time, not from use. Bores are excellent with one minor small dent in left bbl. Mechanically crisp. THE PARKER STORY lists just under 6000 Trojans were made in this configuration. Most were heavily used. 52920-9 MGM (6,000-10,000) C&R – Lot 1309

*PARKER “TROJAN” SHOTGUN IN SUPERB ORIGINAL CONDITION.

SN 229790. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 2 Frame. 30″ Bbls are marked “PARKER BROS. MAKERS. MERIDEN. CT. U.S.A. TROJAN STEEL” on matted game rib. Bbl flats and lumps are stamped with all correct markings. Action has all correct patent and grade markings on water table, and features automatic safety and dbl triggers. Exterior of action is un-marked as to maker. Plain American walnut pistol grip buttstock measures 14″ over ribbed composition buttplate. Stock is finished in “TROJAN” fashion with widely spaced point pattern checkering at grip. Matching splinter forend has spring tension release. Bore diameter: left -.730, right – .730. Bore restrictions: left – .035 (full), right – .022 (mod). Wall thickness: left – .030, right – .036. Drop at heel: 2-11/16″, drop at comb: 1-11/16″. Cast: neutral. Weight: 7 lbs. 8 oz. LOP: 14″. Gun not listed in PARKER GUN SERIALIZATION AND IDENTIFICATION ledger. CONDITION: Excellent, very close to new, with only a scattering of handling marks in metal finishes, with evidence of some cleaning of tiny patches of rust, mostly on right side of action. Stocks have a some minor bumps and knocks. Fingernail sized chip is missing from top of buttplate. Bores are excellent. Mechanically excellent. THE PARKER STORY indicates that close to 12000 Trojans were made in this configuration, but very few have survived in this extremely high level of condition. 52920-8 MGM (5,500-9,500) C&R – Lot 1310

*IMPRESSIVE AND UNIQUE 40-1/4″ BARRELED 8 GAUGE PARKER GH SHOTGUN.

SN 107229. Cal. 8 ga. 3-1/4″ Chambers. 6 Frame. THE PARKER STORY does not list any 40″ barrel 8 bore GH guns, however the factory records as outlined in PARKER IDENTIFICATION & SERIALIZATION ledger indicate that this SN is for a “DH” gun. Records indicate two DH 8 bores were made with 40″ bbls. There is no doubt that this is a grade “2” gun, with both “2” and “G” marked on water table, and with usual “G” type engraving. These 40-1/4″ fine Damascus bbls are marked with “PARKER BROS MAKERS MERIDEN CONN DAMASCUS STEEL” on slightly raised concave rib with dolls head extension. All correct marks are on bbl flats and sides of lumps. Very large hammerless action features usual automatic safety and dbl triggers. Action is engraved in “G” style with vignettes of birds on sides and trigger plate. “Parker Bros” is on each side. SN is on trigger guard tang. Well figured American walnut Parker capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14″ over Parker dogs head buttplate. Usual point pattern checkering is at grip, and a vacant shield is on toe line. Matching splinter forend has usual Parker latch. Bore diameter at muzzles: left -.845, right – .822. Bore restrictions: left – .030 (mod?), right – .095 (full?). Drop at heel: 3-1/16″, drop at comb: 1-11/16″. Cast: neutral. Weight: 13 lbs. 4 oz. LOP: 14″. PROVENANCE: Daryl Middlebrook collection. CONDITION: Fine, as restored. Bbls retain essentially all of an excellent re-brown showing lovely dramatic pattern. Action re-colored, and toned back, engraving somewhat softened. Stocks refinished in correct type Parker varnish, checkering re-cut. Bores are heavily frosted throughout with some areas of pitting. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. An incredibly rare massive Parker. 53097-4 MGM (8,500-14,500) – Lot 1311

*EXCEEDINGLY RARE, MOST LIKELY UNIQUE, 10 GAUGE 36″ STEEL BARRELED PARKER “CHE” SHOTGUN.

SN 191348. (ca 1920) Cal. 10 ga. 3-1/2″ Chambers. 3 Frame. 36″ Bbls are marked “PARKER BROS. MAKERS. MERIDEN. CT. U.S.A. ACME STEEL” on matted game rib, set with two ivory beads. Bbl flats and lumps are stamped with all correct markings. Robust action has all correct patent and grade markings on water table, and features automatic safety and nickel-plated double triggers. Action is engraved in “C” style with near full coverage scroll within geometric borders surrounding single dogs on sides. “PARKER BROS” is behind dog scenes. Trigger plate has vignette of elk with mountains in background. Nicely figured and streaked European walnut Parker capped pistol grip buttstock measures 13-3/4″ over leather faced white line pad. Stock is finished in typical “C” fashion with checkered side panels, drop points, and fancy pattern checkering which wraps over grip. Matching splinter ejector forend has typical release and patent date on iron. Bore diameter: left -.780, right – .782. Bore restrictions: left – .038 (full), right – .035 (full). Wall thickness: left – .052, right – .052. Drop at heel: 2-3/4″, drop at comb: 1-11/16″. Cast: neutral. Weight: 10 lbs. 0 oz. LOP: 13-3/4″. Gun matches PARKER GUN SERIALIZATION AND IDENTIFICATION ledger. THE PARKER STORY does not list any steel bbl 10 bores with 36″ bbls, but does indicate a total of 9 ten bores made with Acme steel, most with 30″ or 32″ bbls. PROVENANCE: Daryl Middlebrook collection. CONDITION: Very fine, as restored. Bbls retain nearly all of a well done rust blue. Action has cyanide colors taken back to around 60%. Stocks refinished over some deep marks, checkering re-cut. Bores are fine, lightly frosted, with a couple of areas of minor pitting in right bbl. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are strong and in time. A great ten bore with shootable dimensions. Special Note: This item(s) contains plant or animal properties that may be covered by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Please read the Conditions of Sale, section 15, for more information regarding the Endangered Species Act, and your responsibilities as a buyer. 53097-14 MGM (7,000-11,000) C&R; ESA – Lot 1312

*VERY RARE 36″ STEEL BARRELED 12 GAUGE PARKER “DHE” GRADE SHOTGUN.

SN 148459. (ca 1908) Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 3 Frame. 36″ Bbls are marked “PARKER BROS. MAKERS. MERIDEN. CT. U.S.A. TITANIC STEEL” on matted game rib, set with two ivory beads. Bbl flats and lumps are stamped with all correct markings. Robust action has all correct patent and grade markings on water table, and features automatic safety and nickel-plated double triggers. Action is engraved in “D” style with near full coverage scroll within scroll borders surrounding single dogs on sides. “PARKER BROS” is behind dog scenes. Trigger plate has vignette of four flying birds. Nicely marbled European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14″ over skeleton buttplate. Stock is finished in “D” fashion with checkered side panels, drop points, and point pattern checkering at grip. Matching splinter ejector forend has typical release and patent date on iron. Bore diameter: left -.730, right – .730. Bore restrictions: left – .035 (full), right – .032 (full). Wall thickness: left – .036, right – .038. Drop at heel: 3-3/16″, drop at comb: 1-15/16″. Cast: neutral. Weight: 9 lbs. 4 oz. LOP: 14″. Gun matches PARKER GUN SERIALIZATION AND IDENTIFICATION ledger. PROVENANCE: Daryl Middlebrook collection. CONDITION: Excellent, as restored. Bbls retain nearly all of a well done rust blue. Action re-colored, and taken back to about 90%. Stocks refinished over some light marks, checkering re-cut. Bores are very fine to excellent, with a couple of very light pings. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are strong and in time. A very rare Parker, THE PARKER STORY lists only 8 examples with 36″ bbls. Special Note: This item(s) contains plant or animal properties that may be covered by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Please read the Conditions of Sale, section 15, for more information regarding the Endangered Species Act, and your responsibilities as a buyer. 53097-10 (5,500-8,500) C&R; ESA – Lot 1313

INCREDIBLY RARE 20 GAUGE PARKER GRADE 2 LIFTER HAMMER SHOTGUN WITH CASE.

SN 15936. Cal. 20 ga. 2-1/2″ Chambers. 0 Frame. Any Parker 20 gauge hammer gun is very rare, with total production for all grades and types probably fewer than 150 guns. This grade “2” gun is one of three estimated made in this grade; the only one with 29″ bbls. (In fact there are no other 20 bore hammer guns listed in any grade with 29″ bbls.) This gun matches the information listed in the PARKER GUN IDENTIFICATION & SERIALIZATION ledger. The 29″ bbls are of laminated steel, and so marked on top rib, along with Parker name and Meriden address. Bbl flats are stamped with 1876 patent date. Small sized grade “2” lifter action with sculpted fences has milled out lightening cuts in water table; bottom of left cut is stamped with SN and “U”. Action is engraved in early grade “2” style with starbursts above strikers, and sprays of scroll as part of geometric borders. “PARKER BROS” is on each lockplate. Trigger plate has last patent date of 1875. American walnut round knob pistol grip stock has striking quilted figure, and measures 14-3/8″ over steel buttplate. Splinter forend with steel tip has Parker release stamped with patent date. Bore diameter: left -.614, right – .624. Bore restrictions: left – .009 (IC), right – .011 (lt mod). Wall thickness: left – .032, right – .026. Drop at heel: 3″, drop at comb: 2″. Cast: neutral. Weight: 6 lbs. 5 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. Gun is housed in gold cordura case with stitched corners, lined in burgundy cloth. PROVENANCE: Daryl Middlebrook collection. CONDITION: Fine, as refinished. Bbls retain nearly all of a re-brown with good definition to pattern, engraving somewhat softened. Action and locks retain 20 – 30% new case hardening color which has been toned back, and looks almost original. Stocks retain nearly all of a glossy oil finish, checkering re-cut. Bores are excellent, shiny throughout. Action is tight. Bbls are slightly off face. Locks are excellent. Case is excellent. A chance to own one of the rarest small bore Parkers in existence. 53097-6 MGM (12,500-17,500) – Lot 1314

UNIQUE 38″ BARREL 16 GAUGE PARKER TOP LEVER HAMMER SHOTGUN.

SN 46760. Cal. 16 ga. 2-1/2″ Chambers. 0 Frame. THE PARKER STORY does not list any 38″ barrel 16 bore hammer guns, however the factory records as outlined in PARKER IDENTIFICATION & SERIALIZATION ledger confirm the configuration of this unique gun. 38″ Twist bbls are marked with “PARKER BROS MAKERS MERIDEN CONN TWIST” on slightly raised concave rib with dolls head extension. All correct marks are on bbl flats and sides of lumps. Top lever action with check hook and lightening cuts in water table, is fitted with bar locks. Action and locks are engraved with line borders. “Parker Bros” is on each lockplate. 1875 Patent marking is on trigger plate. SN is on trigger guard tang. Plain American walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-5/8″ over rare Folsom “Parker Trap Gun” buttplate. Matching splinter forend has usual Parker latch. Bore diameter: left -.673, right – .674. Bore restrictions: left – .019 (mod), right – .022 (mod). Wall thickness: left – .022, right – .022. Drop at heel: 3-5/8″, drop at comb: 2″. Cast: neutral. Weight: 7 lbs. 6 oz. LOP: 14-5/8″. PROVENANCE: Daryl Middlebrook collection. CONDITION: Good, as restored. Bbls retain essentially all of a very well done re-brown with excellent definition to twist pattern. Action re-colored, retaining nearly all that color over some frosting and a few marks and dents. Engraving thinned. Stock refinished, checkering re-cut. Buttplate is quite smooth, letters almost illegible. There is evidence of numerous repairs in head of stock. Bores have been cleaned, considerably pitted, with numerous repaired dents. Action is tight, bbls are on face. Locks are good. A really cool long barreled Parker. 53097-3 MGM (5,500-8,500) – Lot 1315

FINE PARKER BROS GH GRADE SHOTGUN

SN 81487. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. No. 2 Frame. Conforming to all specifications in Parker Gun Identification and Serialization ledger, this gun has all correct markings on rib, water table, and bbl flats. It is unusual in that there is a deep line across breech face to act as a gas escape port. (Factory ?) Otherwise it has 30″ Damascus bbls, capped pistol grip stock with Parker dogs head buttplate, and splinter forend. Bore diameter: left-.729, right -.731. Bore restrictions: left -.036 (Full), right -.008 (IC). Wall thickness: left -.038, right -.035. Drop at heel: 2-15/16″, drop at comb: 1-13/16″. Weight: 8 lbs. 0 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. Includes canvas carrying case. CONDITION: Excellent, as completely refinished. Bbls retain nearly all of a well done brown, with good definition to pattern. Action retains nearly all of a re-color hardening. Stocks have all of their relatively light refinish, checkering re-cut. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. 53157-7 JWK (1,000-1,500) – Lot 1315A

IMPECCABLE QUALITY MASSIVE SINGLE SHOT FOUR BORE BREECHLOADING WATERFOWLING HAMMER SHOTGUN BY P. MULLIN OF NEW YORK.

SN 1. Cal. 4 bore. 48″ Laminated steel bbl is engraved “P. MULLIN, NEW YORK” on broad flat full length rib. Breech section is very strong and heavy with .47 chamber walls. Bottom of bbl is stamped with Birmingham black powder proofs and nominal bore diameter “6”. Large Jones under lever single shot action has very nicely filed fence. Bar lock with tall flat faced serpentine hammer is engraved “P. Mullin”. As is typical with Mullin guns, they exude high quality yet are virtually devoid of ornamentation with the exception of nicely engraved screw heads, as is the case with this gun. Dense, fiddle figured American walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 13″ over steel buttplate with short top spur. Widely spaced point pattern checkering is at grip which has hard rubber cap. Gold shield at top of grip is engraved “J A Norris”. Matching large forend has steel tip and Deeley release. All visible component parts – barrel, opening lever, action, forend iron, and wood – are stamped “1”, which may be SN. Bore diameter at muzzle: ,944 (considerable choke is visible in muzzle). Drop at heel: 2-3/4″, drop at comb: 1-15/16″. Cast: neutral. Weight: 20 lbs. 1 oz. LOP: 13″. PROVENANCE: Daryl Middlebrook collection. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Bbl retains most of its orig brown, visible under some subsequent darkening, most pattern visible. Action and lock retain 50 – 60% orig muted case hardening color. Stocks retain most of their orig finish with oil added as maintenance. Checkering worn. Pistol grip added to straight stock, appears orig. Bore is very good to fine with staining and grime toward breech end, may clean. Action is tight. Bbl is on face. Lock is crisp. A superb waterfowling gun, few of which have survived in good condition, by one of the finest early gunmakers in this country. 53097-2 MGM (8,000-12,000) – Lot 1316

*SCARCE 3-1/2″ CHAMBERED TEN BORE ITHACA NID GRADE 2 E SHOTGUN IN EXCEPTIONAL ORIGINAL CONDITION, WITH LO’M CASE.

SN 500921. Cal. 10 ga. 3-1/2″ Chambers. With a total of about 1000 of these iconic guns ever made, those in grade “2” are quite scarce with an estimated production of 164. This high orig condition example has 32″ bbls with matted game rib. All correct marks and proofs are on bbl flats. Case hardened NID action specially made for this large heavy gauge with cut through bottom allowing extra purchase by flat on bbl hook, has automatic safety and dbl triggers. Action is engraved in typical grade “2” style with large simple acanthus flourishes within line borders surrounding game birds on each side under “Ithaca Gun Co”; with a duck on left and snipe on right. More acanthus extends to trigger guard, SN is on tang. Finely stump figured American walnut capped pistol grip buttstock with fancy pattern checkering, measures 14″ over Ithaca sunrise pad. Matching splinter ejector forend with inset ebony tip has combination “J” spring and Deeley type release. Bore diameter: left -.777, right – .776. Bore restrictions: left – .043 (full), right – .041 (full). Wall thickness: left – .070, right – .072. Drop at heel: 2-11/16″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Cast: neutral. Weight: 10 lbs. 12 oz. LOP: 14″. Gun is accompanied by leg o’ mutton case which appears original. PROVENANCE: Daryl Middlebrook collection. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain 90 – 95% orig blue with a few small flecks of cleaned rust and numerous light marks. Action retains 90 – 95% orig case hardening color with some areas of flecking, silvered on fences and sharp edges. Trigger guard retains nearly all its orig blue, as does forend latch, which is thinned a bit. Stocks retain nearly all of their orig finish with light marks and a few dings associated with limited field use. Bores are excellent. Mechanically fine. Case is fine. Straps intact. 53097-12 MGM (5,000-8,500) C&R – Lot 1317

*SUPERBLY CRAFTED, HIGH ORIGINAL CONDITION ITHACA GUN COMPANY “$5000.00 GRADE” SINGLE BARREL TRAP SHOTGUN WITH BEAUTIFULLY CUT RELIEF SCROLL AND HIGH RELIEF TWO COLOR GOLD INLAY.

SN 240405711. Cal. 12 ga. 34″ Bbl has raised, matted, ventilated rib fitted with two white Bradley beads. Breech section is engraved “ITHACA GUN CO” on riband surrounded by exceptionally well cut varying sized open shaded scroll. Engine turned bbl flats are engraved with SN, chamber length and grade. Case hardened “Knick” action with gold plated trigger is engraved with near full coverage open scroll matching that on bbl. This exceptional scroll surrounds well detailed vignettes of feathered game, with major subjects gold inlaid in full relief; a trio of ducks on left side flying over a marsh which has lighter colored gold cattails inlaid in foreground, a trio of pheasant flush from field on right, with tuft of lighter colored grass in foreground, and a gold ruffed grouse flies over light gold pine tree and brush on bottom of action. Trigger guard bow has a gold snipe flying over two gold grass tufts. This superb engraving is by Bill Mains and Fauvre. Both signatures are part of shading of grassland in pheasant scene. Classic crotch figured American walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over red white line solid pad with basket weave pattern butt. Side panels and grip are checkered in fancy crenelated pattern with other patches of checkering over top and under comb, separated by ribbons. A vacant gold shield is on toe line. Matching flared beavertail target forend has Deeley type release. Interior of iron has scroll engraving toward action, and is also engraved “$5000.00″ and with SN and gauge. Bore diameter: .734. Bore restrictions: .042 (extra full). Drop at heel: 1-3/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/4″. Cast: Neutral. Weight: 8 lbs. 11 oz. LOP: 14-1/4”. This fine gun is accompanied by fleece lined soft leather two piece case for action and bbl from British Sporting Arms of Millbrook NY. CONDITION: Excellent, very close to new, but with firing halo on breechface. There is only a hint of wear on metal finishes, and a few light marks on wood finish which shows considerable normal age crazing on both sides of butt. Checkering very lightly worn and soiled. Mechanically excellent. Case is excellent, with some scuffs. 52780-1 MGM (6,000-10,000) C&R – Lot 1318

*FABULOUS SPECIAL ORDER ITHACA KNICK SINGLE BARREL TRAP GRADE 5 WITH INTRIGUING PROVENANCE.

SN 402320T. Cal. 12 ga. 32″ steel bbl with low profile ventilated matted rib with twin white beads. Nickel plated trigger, automatic ejector, no safety. Capped full pistol grip buttstock checkered in fleur de lis pattern with checkered side panels. Bottom of stock with unengraved gold shield, Ithaca sunburst pad at butt. Trap forearm with Deeley release and triangular ebony tip is checkered in std Grade 5 panel pattern. Receiver is beautifully engraved, likely by McGraw, with gold pheasant in field scene on left, gold woodcock on right surrounded by well executed floral scroll that extends to top of frame and trigger plate. Bottom of frame with beautiful American eagle and engraved “Made in U.S.A./Ithaca Gun Co./Ithaca, N.Y.”. Trigger guard with special order gold inlay “E.F.R.” for the noted businessman Edward F. Rivinus who was a very successful insurance businessman in Philadelphia. Housed in early full leather take down case with the name RIVINUS impressed in block letters which appears to be good orig condition with some drying to leather and marked H.H. Heiser, Denver Co. Bore diameter: 729. Choke: .035 full. Min wall thickness .038. LOP 14″. Drop at heel: 2″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″ WEIGHT: 8lbs 30z. CONDITION: Fine. Bbls retain approximately 97% org blued finish with minor rub marks under forearm. Receiver retains approximately 80% plus orig case color, particularly vivid on sides and trigger plate toned on bottom. Trigger guard retains 90% orig blue with stunning contrast to the special order documented gold inlay. Buttstock and forearm are superb with only very minor handling marks and retain most of what appears to be orig finish. There is the most minute beginning of grain separation on the top left side that is virtually imperceptible otherwise stocks are sound. A stunning Ithaca in great orig condition accompanied by a color copy of the 1930 factory shipping invoice. Mechanics are crisp. Bore brilliant and shiny. 53089-1 (3,000-5,000) C&R – Lot 1319

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*VERY FINE A.H. FOX CE GRADE 16 GAUGE WITH FACTORY LETTER.

SN 302926. Cal 16 ga. 28″ Chromox fluid steel bbl. No. 4 weight. With full length matted top rib and replaced ivory front bead. Tops of bbls engraved “CHROMOX FLUID COMPRESSED STEEL/MADE BY A.H.FOX GUN CO. PHILA. PA. U.S.A.”. 2-1/2″ chambers. Nickel plated double triggers, auto ejectors, auto safety. Capped pistol grip buttstock with checkered side panels is checkered in 3-point pattern through the wrist and has 14-1/8″ LOP over serrated lined buttplate. Buttstock which is slightly reddish in color has particularly nice figure near butt. Splinter forearm with engraved Deeley release and triangular ebony tip is checkered in 2-point pattern on sides. Action is nicely engraved in typical C grade pattern with quail in oval on left side, woodcock on oval on right, with top of oval engraved Ansley H. Fox and surrounded by well cut scroll engraving. Bottom of action with setter in field scene in circle, and trigger plate with circular scroll engraving around engraved trigger plate screw. Trigger guard is scroll engraved with open banner on bow and SN at tang with wave border pattern. Top tang with wave border pattern and engraved “SAFE” in front of safety. Breech balls, top of action, and top lever are nicely scroll engraved with border pattern. All visible SN match. WEIGHT: 6 lbs 4 oz. Factory letter confirms this gun as found today. Bore diameter: left -.612, right –.612 Bore restrictions: left –.029 (full) right –.015 (mod) Wall thickness: left –.032 , right –.032 Drop at heel: 2-3/4″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbls retain nearly all of an expert quality restored blued finish which is very difficult to discern from orig, with no loss in engraving or strike marks. Action retains more than 80% bold orig case color with toning towards front bottom and minor high point edge wear. Buttstock and forearm have been expertly restored and retain virtually all of their gorgeous custom finish. Bores are bight and shiny, mechanics are crisp. Easily amongst the finest C Grade 16 gauge Foxes that we have offered in the last 10 years. A pleasing little gun. Special Note: This item(s) contains plant or animal properties that may be covered by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Please read the Conditions of Sale, section 15, for more information regarding the Endangered Species Act, and your responsibilities as a buyer. 53209-1 JSL (12,500-17,500) C&R; ESA – Lot 1320

*RARE L.C. SMITH SECOND STYLE A2 GRADE DOUBLE 2 BBL SET, BARREL SHOTGUN WITH FACTORY LETTER AND CASE.

SN 5421. Cal. 12 ga. This beautiful shotgun has two sets of bbls, 26″ and 30″. Both have concave, tapered, matted ribs with the 26″ bbls having dbl ivory beads and the 30″ bbls a sgl brass front 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 forend 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 fleur-de-lis checkering through the wrist which is a superb expert replacement. Splinter forearm is near full coverage checkered and fleur-de-lis pattern with black triangular ebony tip. It is an extremely well done replacement. Buttstock with Prince of Wales grip, 14-1/4″ over a red 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”. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter identifying this shotgun as an A2 grade, 12 ga. with 30″ bbls, finished on March 29, 1901. All visible SN match. WEIGHT: with 30″ bbl 7 lbs 12 oz. Housed in a modern full leather chocolate colored case with maroon woolen interior and modern makers label attached. CONDITION: Fine as partially restored. Both sets of bbls retain about all of a fine, professionally restored finish. Receiver & lockplates retain around 60% orig case colors, strong & bright in sheltered areas, fading elsewhere and turned to silver in more exposed areas. Trigger guard retains most of a restored finish. Wood is sound with forearm retaining a dark orig style finish while buttstock has a lighter, more modern custom finish. Mechanics are functional though there is a touch of looseness in the hinge and there is some light pitting in the 30″ tubes. Case is extremely fine as are accessories with only minor handling marks. Special Note: This item(s) contains plant or animal properties that may be covered by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Please read the Conditions of Sale, section 15, for more information regarding the Endangered Species Act, and your responsibilities as a buyer. 53210-3 JSL (11,000-16,000) C&R; ESA – Lot 1321

*RARE SPECIAL ORDER LATE PRODUCTION L.C. SMITH GUN CO. CROWN GRADE 20 GAUGE WITH UNIQUE ENGRAVING AND FACTORY LETTER.

SN FWE 26603. Cal. 20 ga. 28″ fluid steel bbls with high single sight plain matted rib with twin ivory beads. Gold bar in rib in breech ends which is also scroll engraved. Tops of bbls marked “L.C. SMITH CROWN GRADE / L.C. SMITH GUN CO., INC. FULTON. N.Y.”. Chambers are 2-3/4″. Hunter One trigger, automatic ejectors, non-auto safety. Straight grip buttstock is checkered in late Crown Grade pattern with gold oval near toe and has 13-3/4 LOP over checkered butt. Large beaver tail forearm with roll type release at center and fully scroll engraved forearm iron is checkered in flowing wave and leaf pattern. The leaves carved towards action end of forearm are particularly deep on sides. Receiver is engraved in highly unique monogram pattern with 4 quail in field scene on left, 2 grouse in farm scene on right surrounded by late style L.C. Smith rose & scroll engraving. Bottom of action is engraved in rose & scroll pattern with 4 flying ducks on trigger plate and scroll extends towards forearm. Bbl lug with rose & scroll. Top of action with beaded fences and is engraved in floral & scroll pattern which extends onto top lever and top tang which is scroll engraved. Safety slide is also scroll engraved with gold “S” inlaid in front of safety. The trigger guard is scroll engraved with unique original gold dog and gold inlaid grass on bow and long tang trigger guard is scroll and wave engraved with SN at center. Bbls with 1-1/4″ scroll wedges on sides. Accompanied by an L.C.S.C.A. factory letter confirming this gun in its current configuration and shipped May 6, 1948. Copy of the original ledger lists this serial number grade as “Monogram” which is crossed out and is subsequently written “Crown”, the highest grade offered at the time. Many orders from this L.C.Smith Gun Co. reorganization period were filled using re-purposed pre-WWII components, in this case a “Monogram” engraved action. The letter goes on to state that this is the only observed Crown grade that does not have a gold Crown in the top lever. The orig gold work on the trigger guard also being unique and not known on any other Crown grades known to this cataloger. Bore diameter: left -.613 , right –.612. Bore restrictions: left –.006 IC right – .015 Modified. Wall thickness: left – .038, right – .038. Drop at heel: 2-3/16″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. 6 lbs 11 oz. PROVENANCE: L.C. Smith Factory Letter. CONDITION: Very Good. Bbls retain approximately 95% of a late factory finish. Receiver retains approximately 40% fading late case colors. Engraving on top of action and barrel markings are light, likely a result from fitting/polishing of older components. Buttstock is excellent with some light scattered handling marks and beginning grain separation behind locks. Wood retains most of an older refreshed finish. Forearm checkering has thinned slightly and retains approximately 98% of its orig finish. Trigger guard retains nearly all of its late factory blue finish. Minor wood loss on bottom right of trigger guard tang. Bores are bright and shiny. Mechanics are fine. This is an extremely rare and interesting example of the post WWII product made by the L.C. Smith Gun Co., one of only six made in the same configuration. Special Note: This item(s) contains plant or animal properties that may be covered by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Please read the Conditions of Sale, section 15, for more information regarding the Endangered Species Act, and your responsibilities as a buyer. 53183-1 (15,000-25,000) C&R; ESA – Lot 1322

*RARE .410 “IDEAL” GRADE L.C. SMITH WITH AUTOMATIC EJECTORS AND BEAVERTAIL FOREND.

SN S56441. Cal. .410 ga. 28″ Bbls with matted single sighting plane rib is marked “L. C. SMITH – 410 GA – IDEAL – FULTON, N.Y. U.S.A.” on top of left bbl. Case hardened action with non-automatic safety and double triggers is engraved in typical “Ideal” style with 60% coverage very large shaded acanthus and zig-zag borders. Front portion of each lockplate is marked “L. C. SMITH”. Plain American walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/8″ over ribbed composition buttplate. Matching beavertail ejector forend has J-spring and knurled secondary release in oval escutcheon. Bore diameter at muzzles : left -.380, right – .395. Bore restrictions: left – full, right – mod. Drop at heel: 2-5/8″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Cast: neutral. Weight: 6 lbs. 11 oz. LOP: 14-1/8″. PROVENANCE: Bill Trotter collection. CONDITION: Fine as partially restored. Bbls retain most orig blue with numerous marks and light scratches. Action retains nearly all its fading case color. Stocks have oil rubbed in over orig finish, checkering lightly worn. Trigger bow and Forend escutcheon retain nearly all of a re-blue. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are strong and in time. A very rare gun; Houchins estimates 220 Ideal grade .410’s were made, the number with automatic ejectors and orig beavertail forends must be incredibly small. 52922-4 (10,000-15,000) C&R – Lot 1323

*GORGEOUS L.C. SMITH GRADE 5E 12 GAUGE SHOTGUN WITH CASE.

SN 204686. Cal. 12 ga. Beautiful high grade Smith marked “5E” on the frame under the left lockplate. It has 30″ fluid steel bbls with full length matted, tapered rib and brass front bead. Top of rib marked “MADE TO ORDER BY THE HUNTER ARMS CO. FULTON, N.Y.”. Breech end of rib is light engraved with gold bar. 2-3/4″ chamber. Hunter 1 single selective trigger, auto ejectors, auto safety. Straight grip buttstock is checkered in 2-point pattern through the wrist and is of nicely figured marble cake walnut with 13-7/8″ LOP from rear position single trigger. There is a 1/4″ black spacer in front of the buttplate. Splinter forearm with banjo roll type release which is scroll engraved and ebony tipped is near full coverage checkered. Action is engraved in beautiful Grade 5 pattern with large oval game scene with two setters on left, two pointers on right, all surrounded by floral scroll engraving with front of lock plates engraved “L.C. SMITH” and flowing wave banner. Bottom of action engraved in floral and scroll pattern around trigger plate and floral wave pattern and scroll on bbl lug. Top of action with well cut floral busts. Beaded fences, top lever and top tang are floral and scroll engraved, top tang with gold “S” in front of safety. Breech ends of bbl with 1″ scroll wedges and muzzles with engraved border. Housed in a modern full canvas yellow case with maroon interior and trade label glued inside with snap caps, oil bottle, cleaning cloths, and jags. All visible SN match. WEIGHT: 7 lbs 11 oz. Bore diameter: left -.731 , right –.730 Bore restrictions: left –.033 (full) right –.019 (mod). Wall thickness: left –.023 , right –.023 . Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. CONDITION: Very fine as expertly restored. Bbls retain nearly all of a near perfectly restored rust blue finish. Buttstock and forearm are orig to gun and retain nearly all of their expertly restored finish. They appear sound, and checkering is crisp. Action retains more than 95% ofit’s beautifully restored case color. Trigger guard retains about half of it’s restored blued finish. Hinge is a touch loose with forearm off, though action is tight when assembled. Bbls are on face. Case is very fine with minor scuffs and pen “5E” on front left and “E” on strap. Accessories are all excellent. A beautiful and rare L.C. Smith with great dimensions. 53210-1 JSL (6,500-9,500) C&R – Lot 1324

*EXCEPTIONALLY RARE TOP QUALITY “EE GRADE” 16 GAUGE REMINGTON MODEL 1894 SHOTGUN.

SN 112829. Cal. 16 ga. 2-1/2″ Chambers. Except for the Remington “Special”, the “E” grade was the fanciest in the Remington line. Engraving was to no set pattern, and may have been specified by the customer. This rare small gauge example has 28″ bbls of stunning “Peiper” pattern Damascus. They are fitted with slightly raised flat matted rib. Tops of bbls are engraved “REMINGTON ARMS CO ILION, N.Y. U.S.A.” Bbl flats are stamped with SN, and bottom of lumps are stamped with pellet counts. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with “E” and “P”. Boxlock action with automatic safety, pivoting third fastener, and dbl triggers is engraved with the finest quality shaded scroll at near full coverage surrounding superb game scenes; trio of ducks in open water on left side, and three woodcock around woodland pool on right. Trigger plate has an unusual scene of portrait of white tail buck and doe. “REMINGTON ARMS CO” is on swag under each bird scene. Strikingly marbled European walnut round knob pistol grip buttstock measures 14″ over checkered wood butt with scroll engraved steel heel and toe plates. Side panels are checkered with very closely spaced borderless pattern, with fleur-di-lis intrusions. Arrowhead shaped drop points have carved flutes at sides. Grip checkering is multi-point pattern with closely spaced diamonds at knob, and along sides of comb, wrapping over top, separated from main checkering by uncheckered ribbons. A vacant gold oval is on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend with Anson type release, is checkered similar to grip, with different spaced checkering separated by uncheckered lines. Bore diameter: left -.675, right – .676. Bore restrictions: left – .029 (full), right – .003 (IC). Wall thickness: left – .026, right – .028. Drop at heel: 2-13/16″, drop at comb: 1-13/16″. Cast: neutral. Weight: 7 lbs. 0 oz. LOP: 14″. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Bbls retain 80 – 90% dramatic Damascus pattern with some browning and silvering on sides from normal hand wear. Action retains 30 – 40% orig case hardening color, vivid where protected by trigger guard and under top lever, lightening and thinning on sides and considerably silvered on bottom. All engraving remains sharp and clear. Trigger guard has mostly silvered and browned. Stocks retain nearly all of a light re-oil over many marks, scratches, and a few dings. Checkering slightly worn, more so on forend from normal hand wear. Bores are very fine to excellent; there is evidence of a couple of raised dents. Action is tight. Ejectors are strong and in time. An incredibly rare Remington, one could estimate from known and reported examples that fewer than 40 “EE” grades were made, mostly in 12 gauge. This 16 ga example in relatively untouched condition, is beyond compare. 52918-1 MGM (30,000-50,000) C&R – Lot 1325

*TRULY SPECTACULAR REMINGTON BICENTENNIAL THREE GUN SET COMMEMORATING REMINGTON’S 200 YEARS IN BUSINESS.

SN 1816-700-4/1816-870-4/1816-1911-4. A set of 3 extraordinary Remington’s built by Remington’s custom shop in Sturgis, SD to commemorate Remington Arms Cos. 200 consecutive years in business producing fine arms for sportsman and government users around the world. This set, # 4 of 4, is entirely hand-made and hand-finished and includes a Remington Model 700 in 7MM Mag, a Remington Model 870 in 12 gauge and a Model 1911R1 in 45ACP caliber.

Gun #1 Remington Model 700 7MM Remington Magnum stocked in exhibition fiddle back, hand selected, American black walnut- specifically selected for high fiddle back figure, with rosewood nose cap, is finely checkered with fleur-de-lis behind bolt and fine panel around wrist and fleur-de-lis at forearm. Action is fabulously engraved in scroll & floral pattern with exceptional and extensive gold line work throughout as engraved by Remington Custom Shop engraver Jesse Kaufman. Bolt is vividly jeweled and finely polished. Left side of action with SN in gold and marked “Remington 700″ in gold with gold banner outline. Breech of bbl with 2” burst of scroll with gold line work. Center of bbl marked “Remington Custom Shop Ilion, NY” and muzzle with 1″ scroll and gold line work and gold bbl band at muzzle, blued trigger. Floorplate with sensational engraving showing engraved Eliphalet Remington signature in gold lined oval and floral scroll work with gold line accents in near full coverage. Also on floorplate in a beautiful gold outline banner “1816 / Bicentennial / 2016” in gold. Trigger guard with burst of scroll and gold line outline work. Pistol grip cap in finely finished rosewood. Buttstock with Monte Carlo and finely finished cheekpiece. Superb dark maroon colored leather covered pad. Sling mounts installed at forearm and at toe. This gun is housed in a custom cut-out Pelican brand travel case. Weight: 7 lbs. 7 oz.

Gun #2 Remington Model 870, 12 gauge. 28″ bbl with matted low profile ventilated rib with steel mid bead and white front bead. Modified choke tube currently installed. Gold plated trigger. Blued carrier and finely polished bolt. Stock is exhibition quality and hand selected for its exceptional fiddle back black American walnut with rosewood capped pistol grip and checkered in fancy fleur-de-lis pattern. Butt is finished with a high quality dark maroon leather covered pad. Forearm is finely hand checkered in fleur-de-lis pattern. Receiver is sensationally scroll & floral shaded engraved by noted Remington Arms Co. custom shop engraver Jesse Kaufman. Top of receiver is fully scroll engraved. Right side of receiver with beautiful large open floral scroll accented by exceptional gold line work and gold line border. Right side also with “1816 / Bicentennial / 2016” in gold in a gold bordered ribbon. “Remington 870” in gold bordered banner. Left side of receiver fully engraved in open floral scroll with gold line accents and gold line border with Eliphalet Remington signature at center in gold oval. Serial number in gold towards bottom back left of action. Weight: 7 lbs 5 oz.

Gun #3 Remington Model 1911R1 45ACP cal. Fabulous custom pistol with spectacular open floral scroll engraving throughout by Remington custom shop engraver Jesse Kaufman. This finely finished pistol exhibits a vastly higher degree of high polish blued finish than is seen on 1911R1 pistols. Slide is near fully engraved with open floral scroll and gold borders along with gold line accents throughout. Left side of slide with “1816 / Bicentennial / 2016” in gold bordered ribbon. Right side of slide near fully engraved with gold lined border work and gold line accents. Signature of Eliphalet Remington in gold oval and “Remington R1” in gold which is in a gold bordered banner. Serial number on right side of action frame in gold. Bottom of bbl and action in superb open floral scroll engraving with gold line accents as is trigger guard. Grips are of fabulously figured hand-selected American black walnut and checkered in fleur-de-lis pointing pattern. Top of bbl accented with high luster blued “Novak” rear and front sight. The polish work on this gun is absolutely spectacular and one can almost see his or her reflection in the high polish blue. Accompanied by a green “Remington” hard plastic case and 2 magazines in case CONDITION: Near new from Remington and it appears they have only the most minute of handling and assembly marks. 53150-1 (8,000-12,000) – Lot 1326

GENERAL GEORGE ARMSTRONG CUSTER, HALF-PLATE AMBROTYPE FROM LIFE, SEPTEMBER 1863, THE FINEST AND MOST ICONIC AND HISTORIC OF ALL CUSTER PHOTOGRAPHS.

This ambrotype was taken in late 1863 by photographer William F. Browne who worked as a camp photographer with Custer’s 5th Michigan Cavalry and later did military photographs for Alexander Gardner. Mark Katz in his 1985 text Custer in Photographs shows another view from same sitting which unfortunately is cracked into about 10 pieces in a slightly different pose, property of the National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institute. This particular image was bought in 1971 from Major Brice C. Custer from direct Custer family descent. This is without a doubt the finest, unique hard image of Custer known and has no peers. Contrast and surface are excellent with just minor haloing around edges. PROVENANCE: George Armstrong Custer, 1863; Nevin Custer, 1876; Custer family descent to Brice C. Custer; Greg Martin, San Francisco, 1971. CONDITION: Very fine overall. Half-plate ambrotype, glass plate measuring 5-1/2″ x 4-1/4″ is still housed in its orig veneered case with gold trim. Hinge is broken, but can easily be repaired. 52863-16 JS (40,000-60,000) – Lot 1327

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IMPORTANT “LOT 6” AINSWORTH INSPECTED CUSTER ERA COLT CAVALRY REVOLVER W/PERIOD FLAP HOLSTER AND KOPEC LETTER.

SN 5607. Cal. 45. 7 1/2″ round bbl., blue/casehardened finish, 1 pc walnut grips. Revolver has all of the attributes of the first type production for the military including Bullseye ejector rod head, first style ejector housing with barrel boss, cylinder with small bolt stops, and Cavalry style hammer with elongated knurled spur. Left side of frame is roll -stamped with “PAT.SEPT.19.1871/PAT.JULY. 2. 1872” in two lines with a small “US” property mark. The small “A” inspection mark of Ordnance Sub-Inspector Orville W. Ainsworth is stamped on the underside of the barrel, trigger guard below the serial number, top of the back strap behind hammer, cylinder and on the left grip. The inside of the loading gate is stamped with the assembly number “893”. The serial number, “5607” is stamped on the barrel beneath the ejector housing,on the bottom of the frame, trigger guard and back strap and on the side of the cylinder. Traces of the rectangular Ordnance cartouche w/script initials “OWA” are visible on the lower left side of the grip. Accompanied by a period, black leather flap holster, interestingly, for left handed use. This is the type of holster that would have been utilized by Custer’s 7th Cavalry with the Colt Single Action revolvers. Accompanied by a 2016 dated research letter from noted authority John Kopec in which he confirms this superb Cavalry revolver remains in its orig configuration as shipped in 1874. SN 5607 is indeed a Custer range gun which Kopec attributes to Company K in his lengthy and detailed letter on this revolver. The 7th Cavalry was issued 755 Colt Single Action Army revolvers in June 1874. Experts believe that some 300 of these revolvers were from Colt Production Lot Six which consisted of revolvers with serial numbers from 5505-6516. Colt Single Action revolvers with documented 7th Cavalry history or Little Bighorn battle association include serial numbers 5505, 5637, 5740, 5743, 5773, 6048, 6067, 6269, and 6405. Most of these Custer era revolvers were sent back to Colt or Springfield Armory and re-emerged as cut down 5-1/2″ Artillery models with mixed numbers. To find one in “as issued” condition in its original length with all matching numbers is extremely rare. As Kopec states, “This lends credence to the theory that this revolver had been “liberated” by a(left-handed)deserter at an early(pre-recall)date. PROVENANCE: John Kopec letter dated Sept 21,2016; Various independent research items regarding Custer Era Colts. CONDITION: Revolver retains considerable original blue finish on bbl, little or no pitting or wear throughout. Hammer has strong traces of case colors. Frame retains faint traces of case colors. Backstrap has strong traces of original bluing as does trigger guard.Screws appear to be all orig. Grip is worn at base but Ainsworth cartouche still partially legible. Action is extremely crisp and bore is brilliant. Note excellent bores are extremely rare for a second year production Colt SAA. Flap holster is sound in well-used alligatored condition. 53084-3 (30,000-50,000) – Lot 1328

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