Auction No. 104 - Session 1
Saturday, November 22, 2014 | 10:00 AM Eastern
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Auction No. 104 - Session 1
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This sale by Amoskeag Auction Company features over 700 lots of rare and historic firearms. View the entire catalog here.
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Rare E-Series M1 Carbine By Underwood
Lot # 351 (Sale Order: 351 of 711)
Low Estimate: 2,500High Estimate: 4,500
serial #E134, 30 Carbine, 18" unmarked barrel with an excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain about 85-90% of what appears to be the original parkerized finish that is thinning and flaking to brown patina, the balance blending to a mottled gray. The walnut stocks rate excellent and feature a two-rivet handguard that is correctly "M-U" marked on the underside and a low-wood buttstock with the same marking in the sling channel. The buttstock has no inspector's cartouches or acceptance markings but has some nice subtle figure and a nicer non-military finish. Carbine has an early style trigger group, narrow barrel band and a flip-up rear sight, all correct features for an early production carbine. A tan canvas sling and steel oiler are included, there is no magazine present. This carbine was part of a limited production by Underwood which Larry Ruth lists in his book War Baby! The U.S. Caliber 30 Carbine as being an experimental or presentation model, separate from the "X" series experimental carbines. Though little information is available on the production or dissemination of this series it appears that very few were made and only a handful are known to be in circulation now. At the time Ruth was writing his definitive work, he referred to only two "E" numbered examples known at that time, one that shipped to a sub-contractor in December of 1943. Very few others have appeared sporadically since but no further information has surfaced regarding them. A terrific investment opportunity for the serious M1 Carbine collector to own an excellent condition example of these, the rarest of the rare Underwoods. (46917-1) {C&R}
Winchester Pre '64 Model 70 Target Bolt Action Rifle
Lot # 352 (Sale Order: 352 of 711)
Low Estimate: 3,500High Estimate: 4,500
serial #97093, 257 Roberts, 24" target barrel with a bright, excellent bore. The metal surfaces on this 1948 vintage rifle retain about 99% original blue with only a few very light handling marks present on the barrel and floorplate, the bolt is correctly numbered to the rifle. The smooth walnut target stock rates excellent and has a few very small dings. The stock features a wide beavertail forend with handstop rail and handstop. Swivels are also included. The rifle is equipped with a factory globe front sight and has a Lyman WH adjustable rear sight with aperture mounted to the rear of the receiver. The barrel is factory tapped for a target block mount. This is a wonderful Target model in a very desirable caliber and in excellent condition that appears to have seen very little use and would make a fine addition to any Model 70 collection. (46520-2321) {C&R} [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]
Winchester Model 70 Bull Gun Bolt Action Target Rifle
Lot # 353 (Sale Order: 353 of 711)
Low Estimate: 4,000High Estimate: 6,000
serial #301980, 30-06, 28" bull barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain 99% original blue. The in-the-white bolt is showing some light staining and is unnumbered. The pistolgrip walnut target stock with wide beavertail forend rates excellent with a couple of very minor handling blemishes and several light dings primarily along the toe line. The stock features a handstop and sling swivel fitted to a short handstop rail on the forend, a palm rest rail also under the forend, a sling swivel on the toe line, and an adjustable rubber faced aluminum buttpad. The gun is fitted with a pair of scope blocks, a Redfield International Match front globe sight, and a Redfield Olympic rear aperture sight. This gun appears to have seen little use and may even be unused. It comes with a set of front sight inserts, a leather sling, an aluminum palm rest adapter rail, and an unmarked and likely its original wooded crate. (126520-1160) {C&R} [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]
Winchester Model 52A Sporter Bolt Action Rifle
Lot # 354 (Sale Order: 354 of 711)
Low Estimate: 2,000High Estimate: 3,000
serial #41075A, 22 LR, 24" barrel with an excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain about 90% original blue with a few light handling marks that are present on the receiver and along the barrel and some mottled loss on the triggerguard. The top of the receiver has been tapped for mounts and shows evidence of target blocks having once been installed. The checkered walnut sporting stock rates excellent and has a dark oil finish, a Niedner style checkered steel buttplate, and an ebony forend tip. The stock features a left side cheek rest, the correct sling swivel bases, has two small diamond inlays on each side of the forearm and a spacer of the same material under the factory pistolgrip cap. Rifle is equipped with a globe style front sight with insert and has a Lyman adjustable rear sight with aperture mounted to the receiver. Included is a single detachable magazine. A terrific 1938 vintage Sporter model that has had some minor modification but remains in excellent condition overall. A very shootable and nice looking rifle. (46520-2361) {C&R} [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]
Winchester Model 52B Sporter Bolt Action Rifle
Lot # 355 (Sale Order: 355 of 711)
Low Estimate: 2,500High Estimate: 3,500
serial #75512B, 22 LR, 24" barrel with an excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain about 98-99% of the original blue finish with a few light handling marks being present. The checkered walnut stock rates excellent with a few light dings and some light flaking to the original varnish finish. The stock features diamond checkered patterns, an ebony forend tip, a left side cheek rest, sling swivel studs and a Niedner style checkered steel buttplate. The hard rubber pistolgrip cap has some light abrasions on one side. The rifle is equipped with the correct hooded front sight and no rear sight is present. Mounted to the receiver is a Lyman Alaskan 2.5X All-Weather riflescope. The scope is mounted via a Redfield one-piece base and features a target dot reticle and excellent optics. A single factory magazine is included. A very honest 1952 vintage Model 52B Sporter that is in excellent condition overall. (46520-2268) {C&R} [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]
Winchester Model 1886 Lightweight Takedown Rifle
Lot # 356 (Sale Order: 356 of 711)
Low Estimate: 6,000High Estimate: 8,000
serial #143809, 45-70, 22" round barrel with a bright excellent bore. This rifle is in a truly superb state of condition. The metal surfaces retain 85% original blue finish with the high edges of the frame toning to a light pewter-brown with some minor pinprick pitting and scratches. The lever still holds about 90% of its vibrant case-hardened color with some light pitting and areas that have toned to a pewter-brown patina as well; a lacquer has been sprayed over the lever to prevent further flaking. The straight grip walnut buttstock and forend rate about excellent overall with added finish and some very light scattered dings and dents from the years. Featured is a Winchester Express front bead sight and an Express three leaf rear sight. Any 1886 collector would surely appreciate the fine quality of this beautiful takedown rifle. (156520-408) {C&R} [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]
Winchester Model 1892 Special Order Lever Action Carbine
Lot # 357 (Sale Order: 357 of 711)
Low Estimate: 2,500High Estimate: 4,000
serial #663373, 44 WCF, 20" barrel with a bright excellent bore. The barrel and magazine tube retain 80% original blue finish with some thinning in select areas and silvering at the muzzle as well as some scattered surface oxidation. The frame and barrel band retain about 30% original blue finish which has toned to a brown patina while the remaining metal has toned to a light pewter-brown patina; the strongest amount of blue is in the area surrounding the saddlering. The lever and hammer have toned to a dark brown patina with no remnants of any case-hardened color left. The saddlering has been wrapped in a red tape and has rubbed on the receiver over the years leaving a ring shaped section of bare metal. The plain straight grip walnut buttstock with special order shotgun butt and forend rate very good to near excellent overall with some typical light dings and handling marks and some lightly added finish. Featured are a standard blade front sight and ladder style carbine rear sight as well as a Lyman adjustable tang peep sight. A truly fine example of a special order 1892 Carbine in a very desirable caliber. (156520-3713) {C&R} [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]
Winchester Model 71 Deluxe Lever Action Rifle
Lot # 358 (Sale Order: 358 of 711)
Low Estimate: 3,000High Estimate: 5,000
serial #1509, 348 W.C.F., 24" flat crown barrel with a bright, excellent bore. The metal surfaces on this 1936 vintage long-tang rifle retain about 99% original blue with a few very light handling marks and some very faint wear marks. Nearly all of the loss is seen on the checkered steel buttplate which is lightly graying along the edges. The deluxe grade checkered walnut stocks rate excellent and have a few light dings along the comb-line but retain nearly all of what appears to be the original finish. The rifle is equipped with a correct hooded ramp front sight, the rear sight has been replaced with a slot blank and the bolt is equipped with a factory aperture peep sight. A set of deluxe style factory sling swivels are included. This is a terrific example of these early production long-tang deluxe rifles that is in about as-new condition as you are likely to ever find. (46652-32) {C&R}
Rare Winchester Model 1876 Special Order Saddlering Carbine
Lot # 359 (Sale Order: 359 of 711)
Low Estimate: 5,000High Estimate: 7,000
serial #39747, 45-65, 24" round barrel with an about very good bore with some bright areas surrounded by patches of mild pitting. The barrel, forend tip and barrel band are a nice even mottled pewter-brown patina with scattered light pitting throughout and about 5-10% original blue finish at the breech end of the barrel in protected areas. The frame, dust cover and tangs retain 75-80% nickel plated finish with light flaking, primarily on the load port and side plates, with a light brown stain surrounding the edges of the side plates as well as some light handling marks. The front lower right corner of the frame shows a small section of minor pitting. The hammer and lever retain 10% case-hardened color near the root of the lever on the inner wall however the rest of the surfaces have toned to a dark pewter-brown with some scattered light pits. The plain straight grip walnut buttstock and full length forend rate very good to near excellent with some dings and dents from the years as well as some lightly added finish. There is some light oil soaking at the wrist and rust staining leeching into the wood at the buttplate. This rifle features inletted sling swivels, fixed blade front sight and ladder style carbine rear sight. The saddle ring is present in the stud. Special orders include special length barrel, nickel plated receiver and bayonet lug on the forend tip. A nicely configured and honest special order Model 1876 that would be a fantastic acquisition for any advanced Winchester lever gun collector. (156520-1789) {ANTIQUE} [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]
Winchester Model 1876 Saddlering Carbine Of Alberta Provincial Police
Lot # 360 (Sale Order: 360 of 711)
Low Estimate: 3,000High Estimate: 5,000
serial #24023, 45-75, 22" barrel with a good bore showing moderate pitting throughout. The barrel, forend tip and barrel band show a pleasing even brown patina with small scattered patches of oxidation staining and some pewter tones at the muzzle. The frame, dust cover and tangs show a similar aged brown-pewter patina with scattered oxidation staining and light handling marks. The hammer and lever show one small spot of case-hardened color at the root of the lever however the rest of the surfaces have toned to a dark mottled pewter-brown with some oxidation staining as well. The plain straight grip walnut buttstock and full length forend rate about good with several dings, scratches and bruises from the years. A 4" crack is emerging midway down the left side of the upper tang and is joined with a 1" crack coming off of the tang closer to the end; there is some slight flex in the wrist and the buttstock is loosely fit to the frame but would be a routine fix for a good woodman. Just behind the lower tang stamped in the toeline is the characters "APP 90". The Alberta Provincial Police would use these carbines as service rifles for patrolman on horseback during the gold rush era. The lever catch is missing from the lower tang as is the saddlering stud and ring from the frame. Featured is a fixed blade front sight and ladder style carbine rear sight. An honest 1876 Carbine that has seen plenty of time exploring the frontier. (156520-3702) {ANTIQUE} [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]
Winchester Model 1873 Rimfire Lever Action Rifle
Lot # 361 (Sale Order: 361 of 711)
Low Estimate: 3,000High Estimate: 5,000
serial #242227B, 22 Short, 24" barrel with a bright excellent bore. The barrel, full length magazine and forend cap have toned to a mottled pewter-brown patina with patches of oxidation staining and about 10% original blue finish remaining in protected areas. The frame, dust cover and tangs show an even plum brown patina with patches of mottled pewter-brown mixed in with some light scattered oxidation staining. The lever and hammer are a dark pewter-brown with no remnants of any original case-hardened color. The plain straight grip walnut buttstock and forend rate about very good overall with several dings and handling marks present from the years as well as some added finish and oil soaking at the wrist and toeline. This rifle features a fixed blade front sight and sporting rear sight. A fine example of the first rimfire repeater ever produced. (156520-6926) {ANTIQUE}
Winchester Model 1866 Lever Action Musket
Lot # 362 (Sale Order: 362 of 711)
Low Estimate: 4,000High Estimate: 6,000
serial #42468, 44 RF, 27" barrel with a fair bore with moderate pitting. The barrel, magazine tube and barrel bands have toned to a mottled pewter-brown patina throughout with several patches of dark oxidation staining, primarily along the barrel, with some light scattered handling marks. The brass frame and buttplate exhibit a pleasing untouched mellow patina with light dings and dents; the edges are well defined and the sideplates are very tight. The hammer and lever bear a mottled pewter-brown patina with perhaps a hint or two of case-hardened color on the hammer. The loading gate retains about 90% original blue finish with some light fading and slight operational loss. The smooth straight grip walnut buttstock and forend rate very good overall with the exception of some expected handling marks from the years and a few cracks, one that runs along the entire bottom of the forend, and three that emerge from the rear of the upper tang ranging in lengths of 1/4" to 1". A name was once stamped on the left side of the buttstock however it is illegible now. This rifle features sling swivels, a blade front sight and ladder style musket rear sight; the sliding elevator is missing on the ladder as is the lever catch. The original cleaning rod is present in the buttstock. Overall a fine example of an investment quality 1866 musket with plenty of honesty and character. (156689-92) {ANTIQUE}
Maynard Model 1882 No. 14 Long-Range Creedmoor Rifle
Lot # 363 (Sale Order: 363 of 711)
Low Estimate: 2,500High Estimate: 4,000
serial #23445, is 44-100, 32" round barrel with a bright excellent bore. The barrel retains about 97% what appears to be fading original blue, come which actually tones to plum under very bright light. Under very close scrutiny one can discern for plugged holes atop the barrel which are nearly invisible, the blue, polish and patina on the barrel is very old however. The frame is a mottled smoky case-hardened gray showing some trace colors with Tony to plum along the lower tang. The side plate shows some very nice color case-hardening and may be a replacement from the period of use but it fits very well and has been in place for a very very long time. The lever retains some strong trace case colors, the balance a mottled smoky case-hardened patina. The checkered straight grip walnut buttstock rates otherwise very good with much original varnish and some light handling marks and dings. The rear sight seat for the long-range sight has been filled with a piece of lighter colored walnut. The original checkered hard rubber butt with widows peak is no longer present, only the widow's peak remains and there is a 3/4" Pachmayr old English pad in place at the butt. The pistolgrip insert is present inside the lever loop, the pistolgrip is not present however, the forend rates very good plus, now devoid of varnish and with a small crack along its left edge. Barrel-to-frame lockup is excellent and the barrel is numbered to the gun in the identical font, the mechanism is crisp and functions well. The rifle is sighted with a windage adjustable globe front with interchangeable inserts (none are included) and there is a long-range adjustable aperture sight on the tang. Included with the gun are two bullet moulds, a breech seater, and a small box with an assortment of links, extractors and a firing pin for a model 1873. The small parts are in a cardboard box which lists the parts within and reads "from AO Niedner" additionally an antique piece of paper is included in the box. Written in pencil is "this rubber buttplate was fitted by AO Niedner Dowagiac Mich July 1921". It is not possible to tell with any degree of certainty if this slip of paper is referring to this firearm, clearly there were no Pachmayr-marked Olde English pads in 1921. The gun comes in a hardwood carry case with green felt lining. Nonetheless this is still a very nice No. 14 Creedmoor rifle, a custom buttplate would go a long way to improving its looks but the bore is immaculate and the rifle likely shoots beautifully. (36650-57) {ANTIQUE} [Michael Petrov Collection]
Maynard Model 1882 No. 16 Improved Target Rifle
Lot # 364 (Sale Order: 364 of 711)
Low Estimate: 3,000High Estimate: 5,000
serial #11248, 38-50 Maynard, 28" part octagon part round barrel with a bright excellent bore. The barrel retains about 95-97% original blue, showing some minor fading, wear to pewter on the sharp edges of the octagonal section and some minor handling marks and dings from the years, There are three very small areas of pitting on the underside of the barrel ahead of the forearm. The frame is primarily a mottled smoky gray case-hardened patina toning to a darker gray along its front edge where the natural carry point is; the lever a dark mottled gray and plum. The hammer shows traces of blue temper with the firing pin a deep fire blue, the face of the trigger very neatly checkered, the trigger showing some good original blue. The checkered walnut pistolgrip buttstock rates very good plus to excellent showing some lovely grain figure, nearly all its original varnish and light dings and handling marks from the years. It is fitted with a nice Swiss butt which rates excellent showing only wear on the very nubs of the hooks. The schnabel-tip forend rates excellent as well with much original varnish and a very small chip missing along its right upper edge. The rifle is sighted with a windage adjustable spirit level globe front sight, no rear sight seat, and a mid-range aperture sight on the tang with dial-adjustable aperture disk. Oddly, the barrel is numbered "2583" but fits and locks up perfectly, the stocks matching each other very well also. Really a very nice example of the No. 16 Target rifle which likely shoots as good as it looks. (36651-42) {ANTIQUE}[John and Jan Wills Collection]
Custom Marlin Ballard Pope-Barreled Single Shot Target Rifle
Lot # 365 (Sale Order: 365 of 711)
Low Estimate: 3,000High Estimate: 5,000
serial #983, 33-40, 31 1/2" octagon No. 4 weight Winchester Repeating Arms marked Pope-rifled barrel with false muzzle and a bright excellent bore. The barrel retains about 92% maker blue, the loss is due to some light high edge wear and a general fading with minor scattered dings and handling marks. The frame retains perhaps 40% muting color case-hardening, the balance a mottled smoky gray case-hardened patina. The Pope fingergroove lever is interesting in that it is made of brass, brazed to what was likely the original closing lever of the rifle, the two neatly melded together, likely once nickel plated. The checkered walnut pistolgrip buttstock rates very good plus with overall light dings and handling marks showing a bit of added finish but some stunning grain figure on the left side around the Germanic, somewhat squarish cheekpiece. The point of comb has been relieved at some point to accommodate laying down of the rear sight. There is a tight 3" crack on the right side of the stock at the frame, it will not flex. The forend rates about very good as period-modified, it is from a Winchester 1885 high wall rifle and shows a 2" crack along its right edge and another at the belly of the frame. It has been fitted with a period palm rest, somewhat rudimentarily. The rifle is sighted with a globe front sight, adjustable for windage and a medium-range aperture tang sight on the frame. The barrel has been drilled and tapped for steel target blocks, two are present and there are two filled dovetails nearer the breech. In addition to the Winchester factory roll marking the breech area is stamped "Rifled by HM Pope Hartford", a portion of that marking obscured by the sight base. The Pope markings include "21/1.41" and "373" on the underside of the barrel and lockup is good and the gun seems to function well mechanically. The rifle comes with a shooters kit which includes a duplex powder measure, Pope capper/decapper, bullet lube pump, short starter, bullet mould, an assortment of unprimed brass, an ideal capper/decapper and a large assortment of targets shot with the gun as far back as the 70s. Judging from the targets, if you are able to do your job, this rifle will certainly get the job done. (36650-52) {ANTIQUE} [Michael Petrov Collection]
Remington Hepburn No. 3 Match Rifle
Lot # 366 (Sale Order: 366 of 711)
Low Estimate: 3,000High Estimate: 5,000
serial #7434, 32-40 Win, 27" part octagon part round barrel with a bright very good plus bore which shows excellent rifling most of its length with some minor frosting nearer the breech. The barrel retains about 90% original blue, the loss is due chiefly to even fading, appearing much fuller under normal ambient light, the sharp edges worn to pewter also with some minor handling marks. The frame retains about 95% original color case-hardening which is muting and drifting slightly in spots to a mottled patina, the right side showing some very light oxidation. The breech block, hammer and trigger show some very good original blue, the right side of the hammer with some light oxidation staining. The checkered English walnut buttstock rates very good plus to near excellent with much original varnish and only very lightly scattered minor handling marks from the years, most prominent is a scratch along the right side above the pistolgrip; there is a very small chip missing at the left side of the upper tang where the barrel meets the frame about 3/4" in length. The Swiss butt retains nearly all its original nickel with only some light fading. The forend rates excellent as well with only minor dings and handling marks and excellent nickel on the forend tip. The rifle is sighted with a pivoting Beach-style front sight which is adjustable for windage and a midrange style rear sight adjustable for elevation. The underside of the barrel is marked "32.40 B." and the barrel is numbered to the frame, in an identical font as the frame, also with another, later number closer to the receiver and with the same caliber marking we find on the underside of the barrel ahead of the forend. The forend is properly numbered to the gun as is the buttplate and the buttstock. Really a very handsome, and very shootable Hepburn No. 3 match in a very fine state of condition . (36520-1874) {C&R} [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]
The Custom Sharps Borchard Pope Rifle Of Adolph Niedner
Lot # 367 (Sale Order: 367 of 711)
Low Estimate: 4,000High Estimate: 6,000
serial #18627, 38-72 Pope, 30" round Remington Arms Company Stevens-Pope barrel with a bright excellent bore. The barrel is primarily a dark gray-blue, faded original blue, patina with some streaks of pewter and gunmetal gray showing some water spotting near the muzzle. There are a few spots of light pitting on the right radius of the barrel, they are unobtrusive. The frame shows a nice 95% mottled muting case colors, more silvery on the radii, with the lever showing some generous colors at its root toning to silver in the area of the grip. The smooth walnut buttstock rates very good plus showing a good deal of original varnish with scattered minor dings and handling marks from the years and quite a bit of wear along the comb line. The forend is in a similar state of condition and shows a nice Winchester-style ebony tip insert. The underside of the forend and underside of the buttplate are each stamped with Niedner's one-piece stamp "AO Niedner/Malden Mass.", additionally the butt has "Niedner" neatly incise carved beneath it. The coarsely checkered steel buttplate and buttstock are each numbered "4782" however the underside of the barrel is numbered "18627" as is the rear of the forearm. In addition to the Remington Arms Company marking, the top of the barrel is marked "Stevens-Pope/J Stevens Arms & Tool Co Chicopee Falls Mass. USA", the underneath marked "17/0" and "P/1170". There is a slot blank fitted in the front dovetail, the barrel has been drilled and tapped for target blocks, a total of six holes are present, two target blocks currently sit atop the barrel. The breechblock has had an oval window milled in it, no doubt by Niedner himself, so it is easy to tell if the firing pin is loaded or fired. A small shooting kit is included with the arm which includes a Pope capper-decapper, Pope bullet luber, Pope bullet mould, breech seater and an additional, more modern bullet mould; there are five empty brass casings included and a small notebook started by Mr. Petrov relating to the arm. A wonderful target rifle over all, doubtless a collaboration of these two men who knew each other "back in the day", which doubtless drives tacks and anything else tiny you want to put at distance. (36650-56) {ANTIQUE} [Michael Petrov Collection]
Stevens Pope No. 52 Schuetzen Junior Rifle On 44 1/2 Action
Lot # 368 (Sale Order: 368 of 711)
Low Estimate: 6,000High Estimate: 8,000
serial #10259, 22 short, 30" part octagon part round Stevens-Pope barrel with a bright excellent bore showing perhaps the tiniest hint of frosting nearer the muzzle. The barrel retains about 95% original blue, the loss is due primarily to even fading, appearing much stronger under normal ambient light. There are some worn streaked areas on the underside of the barrel and high edge wear showing a few sparsely scattered spots of light oxidation. The right side of the muzzle shows some raised metal from impact marks, but only along the very edge of the crown, they are light and unobtrusive. The frame retains some nice mottled smoky case-hardening with loose open flowing scroll left and right and behind the hammer with geometric embellishment on the belly; there is very sparsely scattered light oxidation staining present. Both hammer and breechblock show excellent original blue and the Pope finger spur lever retains excellent original nickel showing numerous light impact marks along the leading edge of the bow. The checkered walnut pistolgrip buttstock rates excellent with much original varnish and only minor handling marks showing some stunning grain on the right side of the butt, the checkering still crisp. The Schuetzen style forend rates excellent as well, the checkering showing a few light dings and handling marks. The Schuetzen buttplate is primarily now a deep pewter and brown patina, with no remnants of plate. The rifle barrel was made without sights and has subsequently been nicely drilled and tapped for steel target blocks which are present, the front block partially through the "Manufactured By" roll mark. The barrel shows the appropriate "Stevens-Pope/Manufactured By The J. Stevens Arms & Tool Co Chicopee Falls Mass. USA" roll mark and the underside of the barrel is numbered "1924" with no other markings. It would appear as though perhaps the forend holes were drilled inappropriately, as the original holes were neatly plugged and moved forward about half their diameter and neatly re-tapped. The rear of the forend appears to have been re-stamped at some point "549". Lockup is tight and the double-acting set triggers seem to work properly. Mounted atop the barrel is a Winchester A5 telescopic sight with crosshair reticle and slightly cloudy optics, the scope rating about very good overall showing minor length-wise wear to the bluing. Really a very handsome Stevens-Pope Schuetzen Junior that likely shoots as good as it looks. (36651-12) {C&R} [John and Jan Wills Collection]
The Underhammer Percussion Single Shot Target Rifle Of Adolph Niedner
Lot # 369 (Sale Order: 369 of 711)
Low Estimate: 3,000High Estimate: 5,000
serial #1, .40 cal, 28" part octagon part round barrel with false muzzle and a bright excellent bore. The barreled action retains about 98% plus original Niedner blue. The smooth English walnut buttstock and flat bottom forearm with scant schnabel tip both rate very good plus to excellent with only minor dings and handling marks from use. The right side of the butt has a shield-shaped plaque inlaid with a double headed eagle with a triangular crest at its chest with the number "32" within. There is a nice color case-hardened pistolgrip cap and the buttplate is of course a checkered Niedner. The top flat of the barrel is marked "AO Niedner/Dowagiac Mich", as is the left flat of the frame, also dated 1939. Included with the rifle is a telescopic sight that was a collaborative effort between Niedner and his friend Dr. Mann. The scope is purportedly 16x and features an adjustable focus piece at the ocular lens. Its top radius marked "Mann - Niedner / 1913 / Malden Mass / USA". The scope is 22" long overall and has a 7/8" diameter tube for 10 3/4" when it flares to 1 1/8" for the rest of its length. It has a crosshair reticle and cloudy, slightly dirty optics. The scope comes in its original leather carry case which rates very good overall. The brass objective lens cover is present and also Niedner marked. An entire shooting kit and projectiles are included with the arm as well as a nice picture of AO Niedner, holding this very rifle, Mr. Niedner's National Muzzleloading Rifle Association life member card and a target shot by this rifle at 100 yards dated July 26, 1942. Included in the kit are the starter, variety of nipples and wrenches for the same, an octagonal benchrest, Niedner-marked, bullet mould, powder measure with attached funnel, bullet swage, a variety of wads and wad punches and paper, a mould for fitting paper patch to bullet, and an assortment of cast bullets, some of which are oxidizing moderately, also in a hinge-top wooden box; 25 molded projectiles are included. A super rifle-scope combination from this gifted and famous forward-thinking gunsmith and inventor. (36650-55) {ANTIQUE} [Michael Petrov Collection]
Tipping & Lawden Cased Model 1A Pepperbox
Lot # 370 (Sale Order: 370 of 711)
Low Estimate: 2,000High Estimate: 3,000
serial #4008, 22 RF, 2 5/8" four barrel cluster with oxidized bores. This pistol bears the standard Tipping & Lawden mark on the left side of frame in round panel. The barrels retain about 65% original blue finish with areas of loss bearing a pleasing gray patina. The frame retains about 95% original nickel plated finish with loss only on the highest edges where there is just a little patinated brass peeking through. The foliate gutta percha grips rate near excellent. The pistol comes in an original blue baize lined mahogany case with burl lid and retailers label on interior of lid reading "Wm. & Jn. Rigby / Gun Makers / 24 / Suffolk St. Dublin". The case features two triangular covered compartments and a round oiler compartment just ahead of the trigger. The condition of the case is near excellent with included accessories being a key and steel wiper. A very nice case Tipping & Lawden. (16229-306) {ANTIQUE} [Elliott Riggs Collection]
Extremely Rare Colt New Service Double Action Revolver In 476 Enfield
Lot # 371 (Sale Order: 371 of 711)
Low Estimate: 5,000High Estimate: 8,000
serial #5543, 476 Enfield, 5 1/2" barrel with a bright excellent bore which shows a couple spots of very light oxidation. The barrel on this likely unique revolver retains about 95% plus original blue, the loss is due primarily to very light handling marks and extremely light flaking to brown with some wear to pewter on the left and right of the muzzle. The cylinder shows a bit more loss, retaining perhaps 90% original blue, strongest of course within the flutes, the leading edges toned to pewter with two circumferential light drag marks. The frame retains perhaps 85% original blue which is quite strong on the flats and in the protected areas with the front and back strap toned now to pewter and speckled brown. The hammer shows excellent case colors along its spine, muting slightly more on its flats while the trigger shows some strong remnants of fire temper blue. The checkered hard rubber Colt grips rate very good plus to excellent and are scratch-numbered to the gun on their interior. The left grip has toned slightly more to brown and shows a bit more wear than the right grip. The lanyard loop is intact and the number "200" is neatly stamped atop the backstrap knuckle with the number "1/1" stamped in the center of the backstrap, one digit vertical, the other digit horizontal. There is some light circumferential scratching around the side plate screws and the odd ding and handling mark here and there. The revolver times well and locks up as tightly as the day at left Hartford in August 1901, a factory letter is included showing two guns in that shipment going to M Hartley company New York. The gun is pictured in Colts New Service Revolver by Mullin both in full, and a close-up of the caliber marking, there is a short writeup on the gun as well. The revolver was the subject of a "Rampant Colt" article by Mr. Wills in the winter 2008 issue in the "New Discoveries" column. Col. Robert Whittington in his 2009 treatise "Colt New Service, New Service Target and Shooting Master Revolvers" stated that only 16 examples in this caliber are known to have been shipped in total and states there is only one known survivor. This example is that arm, purchased by John and Jan Wills from an antique arms auction in Australia. The arm completely lacks proof marks, suggesting it was likely private-purchased by an Australian officer or even civilian, although the ship date somewhat late for the Boer war. Overall a very fine example of what may be a unique specimen, the only surviving Colt 476 Enfield-chambered New Service Revolver. (36651-77) {C&R} [John and Jan Wills Collection]
Tipping & Lawden Model 3B Factory Engraved Pepperbox
Lot # 372 (Sale Order: 372 of 711)
Low Estimate: 3,000High Estimate: 5,000
serial #5975, 9mm, 4" four barrel cluster with very good bores. This large frame pepperbox features tight English scroll engraving on the frame with a neat wheat sheaf pattern down the backstrap. The barrel features coarsely stippled thumbprints on either side and has geometric border engraving at breech and muzzle. The pistol features correct Tipping & Lawden marking on left side of frame in circular motif and shows British proofs on the barrel and frame. The condition is quite nice with the barrel retaining about 90% original blue with areas of loss showing a smooth gray brown patina. The frame retains 97% original silver-plated finish which shows a lovely light tarnish overall. The foliate gutta percha grips show moderate wear on the left side and just very light wear on the right. Pistol functions properly. A super example of these rare large frame Tipping & Lawden pepperboxes. (16229-123) {ANTIQUE} [Elliott Riggs Collection]
Tipping & Lawden Model 2B Factory Engraved Pepperbox
Lot # 373 (Sale Order: 373 of 711)
Low Estimate: 2,000High Estimate: 3,000
serial #5136, 30 RF, 3" four barrel cluster with oxidized bores. This pepperbox features wonderful relief floral scroll engraving on the frame in about 90% coverage. The barrel features finely stippled thumbprints and has wedges engraved to front and rear of those thumbprints. The condition is very nice with the barrels retaining about 70% bright original blue finish overall with areas of loss bearing a smooth gray/brown patina. The frame retains 95% original silver-plated finish overall with a lovely tarnish and with a pleasing patina on the small areas of exposed brass. The foliate gutta percha grips rate very good with light wear and no chips. A very handsome little pepperbox. (16229-387) {ANTIQUE} [Elliott Riggs Collection]
Tipping & Lawden Model 1A Factory Engraved Pepperbox
Lot # 374 (Sale Order: 374 of 711)
Low Estimate: 1,500High Estimate: 2,000
serial #5934, 22 RF, 2 5/8" four barrel cluster with good plus bores. This little pepperbox features relief floral scroll engraving in about full coverage on the frame with neat wheat sheaf pattern down the backstrap. The barrels feature coarsely knurled thumbprints on either side with geometric border engraving at the muzzle and breech. The barrels retain about 50% bright original blue finish overall with areas of loss bearing a pleasing smooth brown patina. The frame retains 95% evenly thinning original silver-plated finish which bears a lovely tarnish. The foliate gutta percha grips rate excellent with just very light wear. The barrel retaining screw in bottom of forward most portion of frame is missing. (16229-343) {ANTIQUE} [Elliott Riggs Collection]
Tipping & Lawden Model 1A Cased And Engraved Pepperbox
Lot # 375 (Sale Order: 375 of 711)
Low Estimate: 2,500High Estimate: 3,500
serial #1301, 22 RF, 2 5/8" four barrel cluster with about good bores. The frame of this pistol shows lovely relief floral scroll engraving with neat wheat sheaf pattern down the backstrap. The sides of barrel show finely stippled thumbprints with scroll to front and rear. The condition of the pepperbox is very nice with the barrel retaining 95% original blue overall while the frame retains 98% original silver-plated finish which is bright and shows very little tarnish. The foliate gutta percha grips are only good, fit fair and look like they may have been exposed to heat. The early style blue baize lined walnut case with burl lid and two triangular covered compartments rates excellent with steel key and wiper present. A handsome little set. (16229-136) {ANTIQUE} [Elliott Riggs Collection]
