**NEW IN BOX SHORTY “COMMANDO” VERSION COLT M16A2 TELESCOPING STOCK MACHINE GUN (FULLY TRANSFERABLE).

SN 8182829. Cal. 223. 12-1/2″ bbl with flash hider. Simply outstanding condition Colt M16A2 machine gun with selector safe, semi and auto with telescoping buttstock, rnd hand guards, flip up peep sight adjustable for windage only with typical front post sight which can be raised or lowered by depressing a spring loaded pin. M16 in this configuration is familiar to thousands of American soldiers past and present as being compact and particularly convenient when mounting and dismounting vehicles. No bayonet lug present. Original box with two 20 rnd magazines, sling, cleaning brush and orig Colt operators manual for this model is included. This is a National Firearms Act item and requires BATF approval prior to transfer. This weapon is fully transferable on an ATF form 3 or form 4. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish appears to be new and unfired in the original box with plastic sleeve packaging material and moisture absorbent paper tube in bore. Bolt has been withdrawn to ensure gun is unloaded. Impossible to upgrade the condition of this fine specimen. A wonderful find for the machine gun enthusiast or shrewd forward thinking investor. 53165-10 JWK (22,000-32,000) – Lot 1101

**NEW IN BOX COLT M16A2 MACHINE GUN (FULLY TRANSFERABLE).

SN 8004514. Cal. 223. 21″ bbl. Pristine, as new in box Colt M16A2 machine gun complete with forward assist, adjustable rear sight, chrome lined heavy bbl, round hand guards and includes one 30 rnd magazine, cleaning kit, green web sling and orig Colt operators manual as well as orig cardboard shipping box. Selector marked “SAFE”, “SEMI”, and “BURST”, but has full auto internals installed. The M16 platform is current state of the art for American military forces. This model with its rnd hand guards, full stock and marked M16A2 on left side of magazine well is in a configuration very familiar to soldiers and civilians alike. A wonderful piece. This is a National Firearms Act item and requires BATF approval prior to transfer. This weapon is fully transferable on an ATF form 3 or form 4. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is extremely fine. New in the box appears to be unfired with magazine and accessories still in orig sealed plastic packet. Impossible to upgrade this specimen of a classic American machine gun. A wonderful opportunity for the machine gun enthusiast as well as a shrewd investor. 53165-9 JWK (20,000-30,000) – Lot 1102

**HIGH CONDITION COMPACT COLT M-16 MACHINE GUN WITH TRIJICON OPTIC (FULLY TRANSFERABLE).

SN 9047687. Cal. .223. 15-3/4″ bbl with flash hider. Superb state of the art modern machine gun enthusiast package with Colt logo M-16 markings on left side of receiver. Telescoping buttstock, upper with round hand guards, rail with rear peep sight as well as Trijicon scope and also tactical flashlight mounted at right side; flashlight currently non-functional and apparently needs batteries. Scope retains rubber covers. One 30-round magazine and one web sling are included. Left side receiver SN is only visible SN. Trijicon scope exhibits national stock number and front and rear pieces match SN. This is a National Firearms Act item and requires BATF approval prior to transfer. This item is fully transferable on an ATF Form 3 or Form 4. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is very fine to extremely fine original finish with a small slip of paper with “36” clear taped to right side of magazine well. Composite furnishings extremely fine. Mechanics are crisp. Bore is extremely brilliant. This gun was exceedingly well cared for with only some slight wear to finish where the charging handle touches the rear of receiver assembly. Switches on both flashlight and hand guard are very positive. A really great state of the art compact machine gun for the modern tactical enthusiast. 53145-4 JWK (15,000-20,000) – Lot 1103

**EXTREMELY HIGH CONDITION FRANKFORD ARSENAL MODEL M 16 MACHINE GUN (FULLY TRANSFERABLE).

SN FA 1352. Cal. 223. 21-1/2″ bbl with flash hider. Classic modern military lookalike of the M 16 with chromed heavy bbl. Olympic Arms lower with Frankford Arsenal Castle logo. Fully adjustable windage and elevation rear sight. Brass deflector, forward assist, round hand guards and full composite buttstock. External receiver number is the only visible number. Includes two 30 and two 20 round metal magazines as well as a nylon sling and 1990’s vintage Colt Sporter Rifles instruction manual. Forward sling swivel not present. Three position selector, safe, semi, auto make this a very attractive machine gun. This is a National Firearms Act item and requires BATF approval for transfer. This item is fully transferable on an ATF form 3 or 4. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish extremely fine. Factory grease still in chamber area with a shiny bright chamber visible with bolt open. Exterior metal parts and composite furnishings retain nearly all of their orig finish. Mechanics are crisp. Bore is extremely fine, probably unfired. Extremely fine with a couple of handling marks and some brassing to the high edges of the buttplate, noticeable on close inspection. 52939-13 JWK (18,000-25,000) – Lot 1104

**NIMBLE COLT M16A1 TELESCOPING STOCK MACHINE GUN (FULLY TRANSFERABLE).

SN 9583300. Cal. 223. 16-1/4″ bbl with flash hider. Extremely fine condition Colt M16A1 as made for the commercial market. With short, round handguards and telescoping shoulder stock, nylon sling, and one 20 round Colt magazine. Hand grip assembly marked “LONE STAR ORDINANCE / SAN ANTONIO, TX”. As the M16 platform evolved from what it began as in the 1960’s one of the refinements was to have one which could be more compact which was especially useful when dismounting out of vehicles. This specimen exhibits this feature and yet retains the bayonet lug and chrome bore. Receiver SN is the only visible number. This is a National Firearms Act item and requires BATF approval for transfer. This item is fully transferable on an ATF form 3 or 4. PROVENANCE: The collection of Robert Roughton. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish very fine to extremely fine with only the slightest handling marks on the orig metal finish with a couple of tiny chips on the telescoping buttstock assembly. Mechanics are crisp. Bore is extremely fine, shiny, and bright. This is a fine specimen of one of the most popular and sought after machine guns. 52811-1 JWK (15,000-20,000) – Lot 1105

**HIGHLY DESIRABLE RUGER AC 556 MACHINE GUN WITH CIENER .22 CAL CONVERSION KIT AND EXTRA ACCESSORIES (FULLY TRANSFERABLE).

SN 191-03630. Cal. .22. 19-3/4″ bbl with flash hider. Very well accessorized Ruger AC 556 manufactured in 1979, with a three position selector for semi, three shot burst and full automatic, with a safety reminiscent of the M1 Garand rifle. This lot includes; in addition to the rifle with its standard fixed wooden stock, an additional original factory AC556 wood and metal folding stock, Ciener 22 cal. conversion kit (includes one 30-round mag) specifically designed for the Mini-14/AC 556 rifle, original Ruger AC 556 technical manual, three additional Ciener .22 cal detachable mags, two 20-round and two 30-round factory Ruger Mini-14 mags, one original AC 556 Ruger box with correct label albeit for a different SN gun and one black web sling. The Ruger AC 556 was used in U.S. Navy service and is still very popular today with recreational users as well as being exported to France where in a special configuration it is very popular with French law enforcement authorities. Exterior SN is only visible SN. This is a National Firearms Act item and requires BATF approval prior to transfer. This item is fully transferable on an ATF Form 3 or Form 4. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is very fine, original lustrous blue finish with some firing residue in recessed areas. Wood is also very fine with some slight handling marks and a slight bit of charring to the wood where it meets the gas block on the fixed stock. Folding stock assembly also very fine with only some slight handling marks. Metal of conversion kit and all mags are very fine. Box’s label marked out in black marker with the added SN for this gun in black marker on underside. Mechanics are crisp. Bore is very fine, shiny and bright. The Ruger makes a great entry level recreational machine gun. Ammo and mags are obtainable and it is a very well made firearm. This specimen with its conversion kit, spare mags and box would make a welcome addition to any machine gun collection. 52812-1 JWK (10,000-15,000) – Lot 1106

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**EXTREMELY FINE COMMERCIAL FINISH SUPPRESSED RUGER MARK II TARGET PISTOL (REGISTERED SUPPRESSOR).

SN 221-18424/69593. Cal. 22 LR. 9-3/4″ bbl. This is a Ruger Mark II host gun which has been fitted with an interval “Pete’s Guns” suppressor marked as such with suppressor SN (PG22P). Typical Mark II Ruger with bolt hold open latch on left side includes one 10 round Ruger magazine. Rear sight not present. External SNs are the only visible numbers. This is a National Firearms Act item and requires BATF approval for transfer. This item is fully transferable on an ATF form 3 or 4. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish very fine. Smooth commercial blue finish with the suppressor finish a little lighter than the rest of the gun with some thinning at the high edges, particularly at the muzzle. Mechanics are crisp. Bore is very good with firing residue in the baffles of the suppressor. This is a great gun if you want to shoot without hearing protection or in situations where you do not wish to disturb your neighbors. 52939-41 JWK (750-1,500) – Lot 1107

*NFA EXEMPT EXCEPTIONALLY FINE CONDITION MODEL B ITHACA AUTO & BURGLAR GUN.

SN 436667. Cal. 20 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 10-1/4″ bbl. Ithaca NID action with pin type cocking indicators and automatic safety. This high original condition gun is marked “SMOKELESS POWDER STEEL” and “MADE IN THE USA” on tops of bbls. Correct markings and SN are on bbl flats and water table. Sides of action with typical rolled-on dog and Ithaca Gun Co address, are also marked “Auto & Burglar Gun”. Type B stock with square profile has checkered grip, laminated and pinned for extra strength. Long forend has typical Deeley type release. Also included is extremely rare original factory holster. PROVENANCE: Letter from US Dept of Justice, BATF, removing this particular Ithaca Auto & Burglar Model B from the provisions of the NFA, and further, designating it a “Curio or Relic”. It still remains a “firearm”. Daryl Middlebrook collection. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining essentially all its orig factory finish, except for slight silvering of right fences and rear of bbls, as well as some silvering at muzzles from holster wear. There is a hairline crack on the left grip panel running parallel to the bore line; 1″ from top of wood. Mechanics are crisp. Bores are shiny and bright with firing residue. 53097-5 JWK (7,500-11,000) C&R – Lot 1108

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**EVER POPULAR ITHACA AUTO BURGLAR WITH EXTREMELY RARE ORIGINAL HOLSTER (A.O.W).

SN 361624. Cal. 20 ga. 10″ bbl. Highly desirable fine condition Ithaca Auto Burglar gun with factory original Auto Burglar gun leather holster with embossed flap. Also included is the original Form 1 registration form where this weapon was registered by a Washington, DC Metropolitan Police Dept. Robbery Squad member. Typical markings with engraved pointer dog on both sides of the receiver. The Ithaca Auto Burglar gun was marketed as a gun for self-defense and defense in businesses. It was “a gun even the the novice shooter could be effective with in self-defense”. SN match between frame, bbl and forend. Fastening stud not present on holster. This is a National Firearms Act item and requires BATF approval prior to transfer. This item is fully transferable on an ATF Form 3 or Form 4. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is very fine with about 50% case colors remaining, mostly in the covered and recessed areas with some high edge wear to a gray patina and some scattered mottling to gray patina particularly under the left side of bbl. There is a small 1″ long sliver of wood missing from the right rear side of forend with some thinning of finish to a gray patina to the front strap of handgrip. Mechanics are crisp. Bore is shiny and bright. Leather holster still supple to touch with green verdigris where leather meets the brass eyelets of holster. Checkering is clear, there are a few small handling marks to the wood, barely noticeable. The Ithaca Auto Burglar gun is a popular collector’s item. This one in its fine condition would make a welcome addition to any shooting enthusiasts or historical collectors collection. 53130-1 JWK (6,000-12,000) C&R – Lot 1109

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**POPULAR PETITE HARRINGTON & RICHARDSON HANDYGUN (NFA “ANY OTHER WEAPON”).

SN 29652. Cal. 28 ga. 12-1/4″ bbl. Attractive H&R Handy gun in popular 28 ga. Typical H&R address on right side of frame and “H. & R. HANDY GUN” on left side of frame. Brass post front sight bead. Matching SN between receiver and bbl with orig wood pistol grip and forearm. Extremely rare felt and Japanned holster included. This is a National Firearms Act item and requires BATF approval prior to transfer. This item is fully transferable on an ATF Form 3 or Form 4 as an “AOW” ($5.00 transfer for stamp when applicable). CONDITION: Overall orig finish is fine to very fine with 95% lustrous blue on bbl with about 60% striped color case hardening on receiver with some scattered flecks of oxidation on both sides. Wood furnishings are very good with some moderate dings and bruises and some crushed diamonds to the checkering of the hand grip, but still completely solid and serviceable. Mechanics are fine, action is tight. Bore is fine shiny and bright. Completely serviceable holster with snaps intact albeit turning a bit crusty with the black finish starting to flake particularly along the crease. 53130-2 JWK (1,500-3,000) C&R – Lot 1110

**EXTREMELY FINE MARBLES MODEL 1908 GAME GETTER (NFA “ANY OTHER WEAPON”).

SN 7943. Cal. 22 LR over 44 shot shell. 18″ bbl. Very popular and attractive Marbles Game Getter Model 1908 with swing out skeleton loop stock and includes 37 original .44 shotshell cartridges. Beautiful Gutta Percha grips are a very pleasing chocolate brown color with Marbles logo at top on side. Bbls marked on right side “Calibers- 22 & 44” and on left side is typical manufacturers address with “Marble Arms and Mfg Co. Successor”. The left wing of the rear sight has been broken off and is not present. The Game Getter was a popular item in the early part of the 20th century as a versatile gun for small game and today is popular not only with collectors but also people who participate in vintage shooting events. This is a National Firearms Act item and requires BATF approval prior to transfer. This item is fully transferable on an ATF Form 3 or Form 4 as Curio & Relic eligible. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish very fine, over 90% coverage with some wear to gray patina at muzzle and at high edges. Grips are very fine with some slight bruising on right side. Folding loop stock functions properly and well and has a very attractive, bright nickel finish. There are three positions where the rotating selector attached to the hammer has dug into the frame from dry firing. This very attractive specimen of early 20th century high quality gunmaking. 52871-1 JWK (2,000-3,000) C&R – Lot 1111

BEATTIE MANUFACTURING COMPANY MANUFACTURED ORIG WWII US GI M2-2 FLAMETHROWER.

Cal. N/A. Bbl N/A. Extremely popular and rare U.S. GI M2-2 flamethrower as manufactured by Beattie Manufacturing Co. of Little Falls, N.J. for the U.S. chemical warfare service. Comes complete w/2 sealed cans of M1 thickener dated 2-53. 2 flexible hoses, M2934-20 wand, reservoir tanks w/orig data plate intact, indicating SN 30. Carrying frame and load-bearing straps present w/modern replacement hexhead screws holding straps onto carrying frame. Orig U.S.a regulator assembly with hose and valves all intact and in good serviceable condition. 6 propellant canisters, all empty. Also included are 2 war department technical manuals, one dated May 1943 the other August, 1952 together with a photocopied manual specifically addressing this M2-2 Model flamethrower. Also included is a very rare sealed M-1 flamethrower ignition cylinder dated June of 1967. There is a spare pressure regulator assembly still in its orig box, albeit open w/a second regulator assembly included, which is tagged as not working. Also numerous spare parts. Spare brass fittings including copper couplings and lines. The flamethrower was extremely effective against the Japanese in the Pacific War. This cataloger has personally talked to veterans who said it saved many American lives when employed against Japanese in pillboxes and other fortified positions. As one veteran related, “The Japanese gave us a pretty hard time in their prepared defensive positions, but the army came up with an answer to that, it was the flamethrower. We sent one of them up front, they touched the flame into the pillbox and the Nips came running out. All we had to do was pick ’em off!” Includes a GI storage crate. CONDITION: Overall extremely fine. All hoses remain soft, supple and serviceable. The outstanding condition of the wand, together with the other accessories, make this an absolutely incredible find. Over 95% of the paint remaining on the tanks, w/some scratches due to use, w/over 98% paint remaining on the wand,which is extremely fine in all respects. Webbing of carrier in very fine serviceable condition, as are contemporary, yet appropriate diameter attachment cords. Wooden storage crate in fine, serviceable condition. Vintage orig manuals also in fine condition. Consignor states that this apparatus is in completely good working order and will stand behind this statement. Fully operational and complete flamethrowers are extremely rare and one could wait years searching for an ensemble as fine as this one. 53185-4 JWK (12,000-18,000) – Lot 1112

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**Y. S. & L. WW2 M3 37MM ANTI-TANK GUN (DESTRUCTIVE DEVICE).

SN 357. Cal. 37mm. 82″ bbl. This U.S. M3 anti-tank gun manufactured by Y., S. & L. is registered in both 37mm and 20mm. Locking pins for pivoting trailing legs not present, nor is the sighting apparatus. Traverse mechanism allows it to move a very small amount and appears to be stuck due to repaint. Elevation mechanism moves slightly but also appears fouled due to recent repaint. Road wheels turn freely. One able-bodied man was able to roll this gun up a ramp into a trailer for transport. No breech block present. This gun came from an estate and although registered as a Destructive Device, the breech block has not yet been found. If/when breech block is found it will be conveyed to buyer. This is a National Firearms Act Item and requires BATF approval prior to transfer. This item is fully transferable on a Form 3 or Form 4 as a destructive device. PROVENANCE: From the estate collection of noted discerning firearms enthusiast, Donald W. Dix, Jr. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish fine with green olive drab paint on appropriate metal. Rubber tires exhibit some wear but remain serviceable. Bore has strong rifling with uniform brown corrosion throughout. End cap welded at muzzle reducing muzzle diameter. This would make a very fine display piece and with the addition of a breech block would be great fun at the range. 52613-1 JWK (6,000-10,000) C&R – Lot 1113

**TOMLIN ORDINANCE REGISTERED U.S. M20 75 MM RECOILESS RIFLE (DESTRUCTIVE DEVICE).

SN 3302. Cal. .75 MM. 80″ bbl. Tomlin Ordinance re-activated U.S. M20 75 MM recoiless rifle. Includes 1917 A1 tripod, canvas action cover, 1958 dated field manual and 4 empty projectile cases. The 75 MM recoiless rifle fired a variety of munitions and could be utilized in both a direct and indirect fire role. This is a National Firearms Act item and requires BATF approval prior to transfer. This weapon is fully transferable on an ATF form 3 or form 4 as a destructive device. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish very fine repainted gloss black paint on tube w/ orig green paint on tripod attachment hardware. Tripod is also repainted in dark olive drab paint. Canvas cover very fine, as are projectile cases. A very impressive and fun destructive device to shoot at the range and very recognizable to veterans who saw them in operation. 53164-1 JWK (5,500-9,500) – Lot 1114

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**IMPRESSIVE BRANDT 81 MM MORTAR (DESTRUCTIVE DEVICE).

SN C315. Cal. .81MM. Bbl length 46″. Very impressive ensemble, consisting of a Brandt 81MM mortar w/ WWII (P.S.C.M. Co.) bipod assembly complete w/ spring chain at bottom of legs. Orig base plate also included. Desirable accessories include M81 sight w/carrying case, 1 box of 25 Winchester M3 type 2 ignition cartridges and another box of 100 shells M6 ignition cartridges dated August, 1952. Also, an inert M819 projectile and inert M880 practice projectile. Also included is a 1958 81MM mortar field manual, 1957 technical manual, and 1971 technical manual. The 81MM mortar was normally utilized at battalion level fire support. In the collector’s world today, these are sought-after items, as they will accept “soup can diameter” projectiles, which can be homemade with a little effort.This is a National Firearms Act item and requires BATF approval prior to transfer. This weapon is fully transferable on an ATF form 3 or form 4 as a destructive device. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish extremely fine as repainted in correct green paint on tube and cup. Base plate also repainted over pitting sand-blasted data plate. Bi-pod is in orig paint. Mortar rounds in very fine condition, as are cartridge boxes and manuals. A nice ensemble for the destructive device collector. 53164-2 JWK (5,500-7,500) – Lot 1115

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**FIRESTONE MFG U.S. M2 60 MM MORTAR ENSEMBLE (DESTRUCTIVE DEVICE.)

SN 70088. Cal. .60. Bbl 26 1/2″. Fine condition U.S. WWII M2 60MM mortar w/ carrying strap, bi-pod, base plate and carrying bag. Included sight in carrying case, technical manual and 5 inert rounds. The U.S. 60MM mortar was a company-level support weapon and, depending upon needs of the situation, found its way down to the platoon level. Handy and relatively easy to transport, it was a welcome and versatile part of a soldier’s arsenal. Modern-day historical and recreational collectors find them to be fun items. This is a National Firearms Act item and requires BATF approval prior to transfer. This weapon is fully transferable on an ATF form 3 or form 4 as a destructive device. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish very fine. Green painted finish on tube w/ orig finish on bi-pod and base plate. Inert rounds in very fine condition, ranging from green, orange and light blue. Sight carrying case very fine, sight rates fine, bore of tube extremely clean. 53164-4 JWK (4,500-5,500) – Lot 1116

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U.S. HOTCHKISS MODEL 1916 37 MM CANON PARTS INCLUDING MULTIPLE BARRELS AND BRONZE AND STEEL MECHANISM PARTS.

NSN. Cal. 37MM. Bbl 34″. The Hotchkiss Model 1916 cannon was a very interesting American troop support weapon during WWI. This grouping of parts came out of long-term storage, and the real gem is the forward assembly, which includes bbl, trunnion, cylinder and recuperation mechanism. No receiver is present. However, you will see numerous parts are included. Includes 7 hardwood brass-capped 37 mm cleaning rods w/ 4 brushes, 1 brass trunnion, 3 steel trunnions plus male side trunnion and steel female trunnion, 1 steel yoke, 11 aluminum cylinders, 1 gas port cap, 3 spare detent pins, 2 carrier slings, 2 bbls still in orig factory crate w/ crate marked “C.H. COWDREY MACHINE WORKS”, 3 piston guide shafts and approx. 20 buffer springs. This is a non-gun parts lot only. CONDITION: Parts were in storage for decades and reflect it, w/ surface rust. The major assembly included in this lot would be very useful for someone who may have found the breach part in some static municipal monument, or who otherwise would like to make a display gun. 53167-1 JWK (800-2,500) – Lot 1117

1940 DATED 3RD REICH PHOTO COMPENDIUM OF WARTIME, POLITICAL AND COMBAT EVENTS.

Faux leather bound photo album dated 1940 and titled in German Big Germany in World Events comprising of a 12-month chronological history of events from January through December of that year. With nearly 300 4×6″ b/w photographs depicting everything from everyday life under the Reich to notables such as Herman Goring, Adolf Hitler, Mussolini among others including pictures of the capture of Paris, sinking of numerous allied vessels, aerial combat photographs. Documented in great detail in German depicting the everyday life of WWII era of German civilians and military personnel. A unique treasure trove for the student and/or collector of this particular genre. CONDITION: Good overall with slight edge wear to all corners and spine. No water damage or staining is evident, however rice paper partitions are damaged and/or not present throughout. Pictures are still in very fine condition with no hazing and remain quite clear. 52969-6 TDW (3,000-5,000) – Lot 1118

FANTASTIC USMC 8-POWER J. UNERTL SNIPER SCOPE WITH MICARTA TRANSIT CAN.

SN 2700. Blue finish overall with light green anodized adjustable scope rings. Traditional adjustable paralex complete with factory lens covers. Properly marked “J. UNERTL USMC-SNIPER” and SN “2700”. Magnification is 8-power and is indicated on eye-piece locking ring. These scopes were adopted by the USMC in early 1942 for use on the Model 1903 A1 USMC sniper rifle and later utilized on the Winchester Model 70 heavy bbl Team guns at the weapons training battalion Quantico MCB. This scope by SN is very possibly one of the very last ever acquired by the Marine Corps as it was previously thought that WWII acquisitions ended with SN in the 2600 range. This scope is complete with its correct Micarta transit tube that is totally void of any mfg markings or dates. An abundance of information is available regarding these scopes in the outstanding reference books by Col. Norman Chandler Death From Afar: Marine Corps Sniping. CONDITION: Extremely fine with little evidence of every having been used. A piece of protective paper tape remains intact beneath the windage and elevation adjustment knobs. Optics are bright and clear. The fine crosshair with dot reticle is still intact and remains crisp without any internal corrosion or growth. All knobs are intact and remain in fine condition. Forward ring has evidence of an ill-fitting screwdriver with a slightly scarred cap being present. Micarta can is in a unprecedented state of preservation and still retaining most all of its matte olive drab period paint with no cracks or breakage evident. The green/khaki strap and belt hook are near pristine with no evidence of staining or fray. This is by far the finest example of the Marine Corps 8-power Unertl with can this cataloger has ever observed. 53072-1 TDW (5,000-7,000) – Lot 1119

*SCARCE SPRINGFIELD 1903 HEAVY BARREL TARGET MODEL.

SN 1314372. Cal. .30.06. 30″ bbl. Highly desirable Springfield 1903 heavy barreled target model with nickel steel bolt slightly swept back. Lyman receiver peep sight disc present. Scope blocks present on receiver and bbl. No front sight nor base present. No buttplate present. Follower without provision to hold bolts open, stock never inletted for magazine cutoff switch. Stock beautifully checkered. Length from trigger to the end of stock is 12 13/16″. These heavy barreled Springfields are highly sought and this one, with the addition of a couple missing parts would make a very handsome addition to a Springfield rifle collection. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is fine to very fine. Orig blue finish w/ bolt in the white w/ finish starting to fade and thin, particularly on the floor plate and high edges. Mechanics are crisp, bore is very fine, shiny and bright. Stock has a 2″ crack running parallel to the bore line on right side near toe w/ a blemish on the left side of the stock with a corresponding ding to the checkering. Forward sling swivel present at of checkering on firearm. 53160-8 JWK (1,200-1,800) C&R – Lot 1120

VERY RARE FRENCH MODEL 1886/M93 WWI SNIPER RIFLE WITH SCOPE.

SN 15309. Cal. .8mm Lebel. Bbl 31 1/2″. Exceedingly rare WWI-era French sniper rifle with orig detachable scope, leather sling, and an interesting orig Jan., 1919 dated Stars and Stripes newspaper, which was used to wrap the scope during its return from France. Pretty neat! Visible SNs match between bbl,scope mount block, receiver and wood. Marked on right side of bbl “MA S 1890” w/ St. Etienne maker’s and model markings on left side of receiver. This fine specimen’s scope is marked “A.PX.1916” w/ telescope number which matches the telescope mounting stud, which a simple spring latch is screwed onto. The scope is attached to the rifle by rotating it onto a round socket at the rear sight base 90 degrees downward, so that the spring latch snaps into place. The socket has its own coil spring. so that tension is maintained and it does not rattle. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish very fine with a mixture of refinished and orig finished parts. Receiver block and rear sight block have been refinished, although barely perceptible. Trigger guard and bolt in the white. Butt plate has some high edge wear to a gray patina. Interior of action in the white, as is appropriate, with some brown patina from old grease. Mechanics are crisp. Bore is very fine, shiny and bright, as is bolt face. Optics just starting to cloud, with clear cross hairs, and still serviceable. Wood has some dings, bruises and handling marks but still very attractive. Sling strong and supple. Over 99-year-old newspaper rolled into a cone shape and stuck together with grease, but amazing that it has survived, along with this rifle in such wonderful condition. What a great find for the French military rifle collector. 53160-6 JWK (4,500-8,500) – Lot 1121

SCARCE AND DESIRABLE LEE METFORD MK I * RIFLE.

SN 38278. Cal. .303 Brit. 30″ bbl. Very scarce and attractive specimen, as manufactured by BSA&M Co. in 1891 with Victorian crown on receiver with London cartouche. Drill purpose additional stamp below this cartouche. Receiver SN is the only externally visible SN. However there are numerous cartouche proofs on the stock with broad arrow proofs also visible on bolt and cocking piece. Steel butt plate with brass attachment screws, magazine cutoff and volley sights all present, as is the scarce original cleaning rod. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish, very fine as arsenal refinished lustrous blue with some slight softening of the markings on the receiver flat below the bolt handle with most markings quite clear. Wooden piece to rear of rear sight exhibits an 1 1/8″ crack running parallel to the bore line. Bolt cover a pleasing brown patina. Cleaning rod in the white. Butt plate a pleasing gray patina. Mechanics are crisp, bore is very fine, shiny and bright. Quite a fine specimen of a rare rifle. Although many British rifles were made, it is difficult to find certain models due to so many going through subsequent rebuild and update. This is a very handsome specimen, indeed. 53160-7 JWK (1,500-3,500) – Lot 1122

Revised: 3/20/2018

Please Note: Upon closer examination, the bore is very good with dark rifling and slightly pitted.

EXCEPTIONALLY FINE 1893 BORCHARDT SERIAL NUMBER 463 CASED WITH FOUR MATCHING MAGAZINES AND ALL ACCESSORIES.

SN 463. Cal. 7.63. 7-1/2″ bbl. Deep rust-blued finish overall with a combination of straw and nitre-blue appointments. 2-pc finely checkered walnut grips with detachable shoulder stock with cheekrest, case including an unheard of four matching magazines, sling, holster, maintenance tools and barring block. This early Loewe Berlin manufactured pistol is numbered “463” on the bottom rear of magazine well, as well on the stock attaching iron, trigger, bolt toggle and on the bases of all four wood bottomed magazines. The SN is found as well on the board shoulder stock and cheekrest. Crown U and Crown B proofs are found on both bbl and receiver. System Borchardt patent is found on right side of receiver as well as Waffenfabrik Loewe Berlin on chamber. Shoulder stock has manufacturer’s mark of “GESETZLICH GESCHUTZT” with matching manufacturer’s mark on barring block. Fitted black leather case with nickel furniture is green velvet lined and houses the wiping rod, screwdriver, takedown punches, leather sling, grease container, solvent bottle and oiler. Leather holster is still strapped appropriately to board stock with strapping and buckle intact. CONDITION: Very fine overall with most rich finishes remaining, with slight muzzle wear and minor finish loss at connecting points from attaching shoulder stock. Nitre-blue has somewhat flaked on toggle cover plates. 2-pc checkered grips are spectacular with most orig varnish remaining. Straw finish on sear bar is still vivid while nitre finish on trigger, sear spring, screws and extractor remain very bright with over 70% nitre remaining. Magazines retain nearly all their fine nickel finish with only minuscule staining and loss on one magazine bottom. Shoulder stock is solid and complete with most of its varnished finish remaining, however, somewhat dulling. Several areas of bruising and abrasions exist, most prominently in the tensioning lug area and one screw is slightly fouled from the use of an improper screwdriver. Cheekrest is equally fine with one minor abraded area on rear. Leather holster, while being supple, all stitching has deteriorated and leather is somewhat alligatored. Shoulder sling exists as an example only, as the leather is well over 100 years old. is intact but would not retain strength enough to be usable. Tools and appendages are all excellent, showing minor storage and handling marks only. Barring block is exceptional. Leather travel case is quite fine with exterior having suffered slight distress on corners and soiling of green felt inside. All partitions are intact. Bore is bright with sharp rifling. Mechanics are crisp. A more complete or finer example would not easily be found. 52999-7 (30,000-40,000) – Lot 1123

*EARLY FLATSIDE LARGE RING MAUSER CARBINE WITH DETACHABLE STOCK.

SN 206. Cal. .30. 11-3/4″ bbl. Receiver flat marked “Waffenfabrik Mauser Obendorf A/N”, with Crown / U on left flat and SN 206 on adjacent flat. Rich blue finish overall with nitre blue appointments including long narrow extractor, bolt stop, and sight elevator. Early large ring design with wide trigger and early pattern slide detachable stock. Checkered horn buttplate with Mauser Werke crest. Shrouded post type front sight. Smooth walnut forearm with blue steel attaching iron. After detailed disassembly most all parts were found to be matching numbers with exception of safety lever which as been re-numbered at some previous time to match. These early carbines are rarely ever found in any type of condition. CONDITION: Very fine, as completely and thoroughly professionally restored. Bore is bright with slightly worn rifling. Mechanics are fine, and as previously mentioned, most all parts are matching numbers. Blue finish has very slight edge wear at muzzle and leading edge of mag floorplate. Stock attaching screws are slightly fouled and remain patina. Horn buttplate has small repair at toe with no material loss being evident. Stock finish is even and shows evidence of very light sanding at time of refinish. 52999-9 (10,000-15,000) C&R – Lot 1124

*EXTREMELY RARE WEBLEY & SCOTT NO 2 MK I ROYAL HORSE ARTILLERY SEMI-AUTO PISTOL DATED 1915.

SN 7002. Cal. .445 Webley Auto. Bbl is 5″. Extremely rare Webley & Scott LTD self-loading .455 Mark I No 2 pistol with British proofs throughout. Dated 1915 on slide with numerous date and British nitro proofs on chamber, top of slide and on frame. The Webley & Scott auto-loading pistols all exhibit the highest levels of fit and finish of old-world, early 20th century quality. Lanyard ring present at bottom of frame, which is slotted for shoulder stock. 1 orig magazine is included. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish very fine to extremely fine as arsenal refinished with some slight wear at high edges with extremely clear markings. Right grip panel has a small chip out at rear heel, with a couple of damaged diamonds to the hard brown Bakelite. Mechanics are crisp, bore is very fine, bright and brilliant. Really nice specimen of an extremely rare and desirable model. 53160-4 JWK (4,500-10,500) C&R – Lot 1125