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1795
$4,025.00

*LOT OF 3 REMINGTONS: TWO MODEL 1867’S AND ONE MARK III SIGNAL PISTOL. SN 10, 3973, 124. REMINGTON NO. 1. MODEL 1867 Transitional. SN 10 (stamped on bbl under forend). Cal. 50 CF. 8-1/2″ Bbl. Left side of rolling block action with trigger guard is stamped with Remington Ilion address and 1864 and 1866 patent dates. Walnut stocks have mounting screw continuing through to back strap. Not martially marked. Mr. Howard’s notes indicate that he acquired this item from D. Condon in 1982. REMINGTON NO. 2. MODEL 1867 NAVY. SN 3973 Cal. 50 CF. 7″ Bbl with case hardened action, has Remington Ilion address and 1864 and 1866 patent dates on left side. Walnut stocks. Blued bbl is stamped with “IH” and “E” initials along with anchor at rear. Left side of grip has “56” and “HCW” inspectors mark. “P” over “F. C. W” is on right bottom of frame. Other numbers are stamped in various areas on grip. Mr. Howard’s notes indicate that he acquired this item from Eric Vaule in 1978. REMINGTON NO. 3. MARK III SIGNAL PISTOL. SN 124. Cal. 10 ga. 9″ Blued iron bbl with bronze frame. Walnut grips. Unusual in that this example is completely unmarked except for SN. PROVENANCE: Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: REMINGTON NO. 1. Model 1867. Good. Bbl retains traces of blue, mostly gray brown over numerous marks, scratches and some pitting. Action is silver brown overall. Stocks are good. Bore is fine. Action is crisp. REMINGTON NO. 2. Model 1867. Fine. Bbl retains 30 – 40% orig blue. Action retains a considerable amount of orig case hardening color, faded to silver gray, some cleaning evident. Breechblock and hammer retain most of their straw type finish. Stocks retain some of what may be their orig finish, but with extensive marks, and small dents from handling and use. Bore is very fine, with a few minor pits. Action is crisp. REMINGTON NO. 3. MARK III SIGNAL PISTOL: Very fine. Bbl retains 50 – 60% orig blue, browning and flaking. Bronze frame is toning back to a dark mustard, with some orig brightness in protected areas. Screws, although they show use, retain most of their bright blue, as do hammer and trigger. Stocks are very good. Finish shows roughness on high points. Bore is excellent. Action is crisp. 4-45510 MGM81 (3,000-4,000)


Auction: Firearms - Spring 2012
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