Revised: 10/1/2014

James D. Julia Auctioneers complies with all federal laws and regulations (Please review our Ivory Position Statement): James D. Julia cannot guarantee the age of the ivory on this gun. So all ivory will be removed. You are buying the gun only. You will not and cannot acquire the ivory.

*RARE (APPROXIMATELY 100 MADE) M 1922 NEWTON MAUSER SPORTING RIFLE WITH AN EXCEPTIONAL AMOUNT OF ORIGINAL FINISH.

SN 6060. Cal. .256 Newton. This interesting rifle, an example of the third attempt of Charles Newton to produce or sell fine quality rifles in America, is one of approx 100 rifles made in Germany right after WWI to Newton’s specifications. Distinctive features are the opposed double set triggers and butter knife bolt handle, similar to those on Type M commercial Mausers. The stocks were also made to Newton’s design. This particular specimen with 24″ tapered round bbl is engraved “Made in Germany, for.” “Chas. Newton Rifle Corporation” “Buffalo N.Y.” “U.S.A.” on top center. Breech area is engraved “.256 Newton” “Patent Pending” and “Rustless Steel”. Left breech section is stamped with German nitro proofs for 6.4mm and 62-1/2 mm cartridge. Bottom of bbl is stamped “B.A.S.” (steel type ?) with assembly number “314”, and what appears to be “ES.B” in script. The SN, put on by what is believed to be the J.P. Sauer Company, “29607” is also stamped on bottom of bbl. This number appears in full on bottom of buttplate, and with last 3 digits on bottom of action and on left rear of bottom metal. The “07” repeats itself on minor parts including bottom of bolt handle. What is believed to be Newton’s SN “6060” is visible above wood on right side of receiver ring. Another assembly number, of unknown origin, “4314” is on left bottom of receiver ring, matching 3 digit number “314” on bbl, and also on front left side of bottom metal. What is believed to be Newton’s assembly number, “7” is on bottom right side of receiver ring, and on right front side of bottom metal. (Jon Speed in THE MAUSER ARCHIVE, in the chapter “Notes on Newton Mausers” (pp. 67-71) describes another Model 1922 Newton SN 6057, with unknown number “4312”, Sauer number “29604”, and assembly number although not well photographed, appears to be “65”.) Bbl of this rifle is fitted with two folding leaf rear sight (standing leaf removed) dovetailed through, and ivory bead front dovetailed through integral front base. Standard Model 98 action has standard military type bottom metal, with trigger guard bow nicely shaped. Bolt body and follower have been engine turned, side of extractor damascened. Lightly fiddle figured European walnut horn capped pistol grip stock with schnabeled tip, measures 13-3/8″ over steel buttplate. Nicely cut point pattern checkering is at grip, and what appears to be orig, forend. Sling swivel eyes are in forend and on toe line. Drop at heel: approx 2-3/4″, drop at comb: approx 2-9/16″. Weight: 7 lbs. 10 oz. LOP: 13-3/8″. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining nearly all of its orig finishes on wood and metal, with only a few minor marks in bluing, mostly on action and bolt handle. Unfortunately, action has been drilled and tapped for scope (not present) with top portion of bridge slightly lowered. Stock has a few minor marks, and a somewhat deeper 3/8″ x 1/8″ long ding on right side of comb. Checkering is excellent, still light in color. Grip cap shows some moth damage. Buttplate retains nearly all of its orig blue. Bore is excellent, bright, sharp, and shiny throughout. As mentioned before, rear sight standing blade has been removed. Sight appears to be re-blued. Set triggers retain most of their bright polish with some light staining. SN of flag safety does not match numbers on other parts. A very crisp example of this scarce rifle by this innovative American entrepreneur, whose advanced ideas fell victim first to the war, and secondly to the rampant inflation in postwar Germany, which doomed his postwar production. 4-53688 MGM302 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 2289c

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2014

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2289c	$0.00	Revised: 10/1/2014 James D. Julia Auctioneers complies with all federal laws and regulations (Please review our Ivory Position Statement): James D. Julia cannot guarantee the age of the ivory on this gun. So all ivory will be removed. You are buying the gun only. You will not and cannot acquire the ivory. RARE (APPROXIMATELY 100 MADE) M 1922 NEWTON MAUSER SPORTING RIFLE WITH AN EXCEPTIONAL AMOUNT OF ORIGINAL FINISH. SN 6060. Cal. .256 Newton. This interesting rifle, an example of the third attempt of Charles Newton to produce or sell fine quality rifles in America, is one of approx 100 rifles made in Germany right after WWI to Newton’s specifications. Distinctive features are the opposed double set triggers and butter knife bolt handle, similar to those on Type M commercial Mausers. The stocks were also made to Newton’s design. This particular specimen with 24″ tapered round bbl is engraved “Made in Germany, for.” “Chas. Newton Rifle Corporation” “Buffalo N.Y.” “U.S.A.” on top center. Breech area is engraved “.256 Newton” “Patent Pending” and “Rustless Steel”. Left breech section is stamped with German nitro proofs for 6.4mm and 62-1/2 mm cartridge. Bottom of bbl is stamped “B.A.S.” (steel type ?) with assembly number “314”, and what appears to be “ES.B” in script. The SN, put on by what is believed to be the J.P. Sauer Company, “29607” is also stamped on bottom of bbl. This number appears in full on bottom of buttplate, and with last 3 digits on bottom of action and on left rear of bottom metal. The “07” repeats itself on minor parts including bottom of bolt handle. What is believed to be Newton’s SN “6060” is visible above wood on right side of receiver ring. Another assembly number, of unknown origin, “4314” is on left bottom of receiver ring, matching 3 digit number “314” on bbl, and also on front left side of bottom metal. What is believed to be Newton’s assembly number, “7” is on bottom right side of receiver ring, and on right front side of bottom metal. (Jon Speed in THE MAUSER ARCHIVE, in the chapter “Notes on Newton Mausers” (pp. 67-71) describes another Model 1922 Newton SN 6057, with unknown number “4312”, Sauer number “29604”, and assembly number although not well photographed, appears to be “65”.) Bbl of this rifle is fitted with two folding leaf rear sight (standing leaf removed) dovetailed through, and ivory bead front dovetailed through integral front base. Standard Model 98 action has standard military type bottom metal, with trigger guard bow nicely shaped. Bolt body and follower have been engine turned, side of extractor damascened. Lightly fiddle figured European walnut horn capped pistol grip stock with schnabeled tip, measures 13-3/8″ over steel buttplate. Nicely cut point pattern checkering is at grip, and what appears to be orig, forend. Sling swivel eyes are in forend and on toe line. Drop at heel: approx 2-3/4″, drop at comb: approx 2-9/16″. Weight: 7 lbs. 10 oz. LOP: 13-3/8″. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining nearly all of its orig finishes on wood and metal, with only a few minor marks in bluing, mostly on action and bolt handle. Unfortunately, action has been drilled and tapped for scope (not present) with top portion of bridge slightly lowered. Stock has a few minor marks, and a somewhat deeper 3/8″ x 1/8″ long ding on right side of comb. Checkering is excellent, still light in color. Grip cap shows some moth damage. Buttplate retains nearly all of its orig blue. Bore is excellent, bright, sharp, and shiny throughout. As mentioned before, rear sight standing blade has been removed. Sight appears to be re-blued. Set triggers retain most of their bright polish with some light staining. SN of flag safety does not match numbers on other parts. A very crisp example of this scarce rifle by this innovative American entrepreneur, whose advanced ideas fell victim first to the war, and secondly to the rampant inflation in postwar Germany, which doomed his postwar production. 4-53688 MGM302 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 2289c Auction: Firearms - Fall 2014 Please Note:* All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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*RARE (APPROXIMATELY 100 MADE) M 1922 NEWTON MAUSER SPORTING RIFLE WITH AN EXCEPTIONAL AMOUNT OF ORIGINAL FINISH.