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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Winchester Model 1886 Deluxe Rifle
Lot # 51 (Sale Order: 51 of 711)
Low Estimate: 8,000High Estimate: 12,000
serial #29990, 45-90, 26" part round part octagon barrel with half magazine and a bright excellent bore. This fabulous rifle has lots of special order features which include: part round barrel, short magazine, fancy wood, checkered pistolgrip, shotgun buttplate, single set trigger and sling swivels. The barrel and exposed section of magazine retain about 80% original blue with loss on sides of barrel ahead of forend where metal has turned to a pleasing gray brown patina with strong blue on all other areas. The action retains about 85% original color case-hardened finish with most loss on belly where the metal shows a smooth silver gray patina. The sides of action have mellowed some but still show nice contrast, particularly on the left side. The checkered pistolgrip buttstock and forend are of highly figured American black walnut and rate excellent with 95% original finish remaining and with crisp checkering. The pistolgrip is the early rounded type with ebony insert and the smooth steel shotgun buttplate bears a pleasing gray brown patina. The left side of the tang and the top tang inlet of stock both have matching assembly numbers "1060" with the tang being additionally marked "S XXX". The rifle is sighted with standard open barrel sights. The rifle letters as follows: Rifle, 45-90, 1/2 octagon, set trigger, checkered stock, pistol grip, Lyman front, 1/2 magazine, shotgun butt, sling swivels, 4 cartridges and shows a ship date of July 18, 1889. A simply fabulous deluxe 1886 rifle with lots of cool options. Investment quality. (16520-2272) {ANTIQUE} [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]
Winchester Model 1894 Trapper Carbine
Lot # 52 (Sale Order: 52 of 711)
Low Estimate: 3,000High Estimate: 5,000
serial #639712, 30 WCF, 15" barrel with a very good bore. The barrel and full length magazine have mostly toned to a speckled pewter-brown patina with scattered oxidation staining including several handling marks however there are generous traces of original finish remaining in protected areas. The frame has completely toned to pewter-brown with light remnants of pitting in a few sporadic clusters. The lever and hammer still have traces of original color case-hardened finish with most of the surfaces toned to a dark brown patina. The straight grip carbine style gumwood buttstock and forend rate good overall with several dings and dents present as well as a round plug or repair at the toe of the buttstock. The wood is no longer flush around the edges of the tangs or receiver and there are a few cracks on both the buttstock and forend ranging from 1" to 2 1/2". The original sights and saddle ring are present however the rear ladder style carbine sight loosely pivots on its hinge. The rifle comes with its original BATFE letter exempting it from the provisions of the NFA by serial number. A great little trapper carbine with some character but a sound investment piece nevertheless. (156520-1962) {C&R} [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]
Very Rare Winchester Model 1892 Special Order Short Rifle
Lot # 53 (Sale Order: 53 of 711)
Low Estimate: 4,000High Estimate: 6,000
serial #102645, 38 WCF, 15" barrel with a fair to near good bore showing pitting throughout however the rifling is still fairly crisp. This is a truly very rare and interesting Model 1892 rifle. The special ordered short barrel, magazine tube and forend cap display even pleasing pewter and light brown patina throughout with scattered light and some moderate pitting and handling marks present. The pleasing brown patina continues throughout the frame, giving it a somewhat honey color when held in the right light, with pitting primarily on the top and left sides, some more moderate. A handful of minute scratch marks surround one of the screw heads on the left side of the frame. The lever and hammer exhibit a few light pits and display a slightly darker case hardened brown patina. The straight grip walnut buttstock with crescent buttplate and forend rate about good to perhaps fair with some lightly added finish as well as several bruises and dings. The buttstock shows two small chips at its leading lower edge and a small crack along its left side and fits somewhat loosely to the frame. The forend shows a crack at its right side at nosecap, the left side with a 1 1/2" sliver missing in the same area; there are some moderate bruises at its left rear. A sling swivel has been installed in the toeline and it appears as though a hole in the forend has been filled from a previous swivel stud. The original front nickel blade sight and rear ladder style carbine sight are present. A letter from the Cody Firearms Museum and a copy of a hand written letter from Mr. George Madis are included. These documents provide statistical data and verify that it is indeed an 1892 short rifle with a special ordered barrel. The rifle also comes with its original BATFE letter exempting it from the provisions of the NFA by serial number. Dated 1899, this neatly configured rifle is a truly rare find and a must have for the advanced Winchester lever gun collector. (156548-2) {C&R}
Winchester Model 1892 Trapper Carbine
Lot # 54 (Sale Order: 54 of 711)
Low Estimate: 3,000High Estimate: 5,000
serial #389059, 32 WCF, 16" barrel with a fair bore showing dark moderate pitting throughout. The barrel, magazine tube and barrel band display some handling marks and a few impact marks at the muzzle end of the magazine; the surfaces are a nice even lightly pitted pewter patina with traces of brown due to oxidation staining. The frame is mostly pewter with light brown patches of surface oxidation and a dark section of brown patina surrounding the saddlering stud with some light scratches and sparse pinprick pitting; the letters "F" and "R" and what appears to be "H" have been scratched into the left leading side of the frame. The right side of the frame appears to have been lightly cleaned, most likely with steel wool. The hammer and lever are toned to pewter as well with some minor oxidation staining. The plain straight grip gumwood buttstock and forend rate good overall with several dents and bruises. The buttstock has the two letters "F / R" carved into the left side and there is a grouping of small circles with a pea sized circle behind the cluster at the rear of the lower tang that appear to have been made with a punch of some sort. The leading top right corner of the wrist has a 3/4" chip missing and there is a 3/4" crack at the rear of the upper tang. The forend has two pea-sized circle marks on the rear left side, identical in size to the one on the buttstock. The front sight is a Rocky Mountain brass blade sight and the rear is a Winchester Express multi-leaf sight. A fine little trapper's carbine with plenty of character. (156520-1795) {C&R} [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]
Rare Winchester Model 1892 Trapper Carbine
Lot # 55 (Sale Order: 55 of 711)
Low Estimate: 6,000High Estimate: 8,000
serial #235694, 44-40, 17" barrel with full magazine and a very good bore that shows a little light pitting, mostly just ahead of the chamber. This carbine has an extremely rare barrel length with not more than a few believed to have ever been produced. Like most Trappers, this carbine is well used but generally quite honest. The metal surfaces of carbine retain a gray brown patina with scattered pitting in some areas. The plain walnut buttstock and forend also show a good deal of use and rate very good with one notable area of wear to the wood in toeline just behind the lower tang. The forend is the correct shorter than standard forend found on Trapper carbines. The rear sight appears to be a correct replacement, otherwise everything on this carbine appears to be original. Carbine comes with a factory letter confirming this as a 44-40 carbine with a 17" barrel. An extremely rare '92 Trapper. (16548-1) {C&R}
Tipping & Lawden Cased And Engraved Model 1A Pepperbox
Lot # 56 (Sale Order: 56 of 711)
Low Estimate: 3,000High Estimate: 5,000
no serial number, 22 RF, 2 5/8" four barrel cluster. This little pistol shows full coverage floral scroll engraving on the frame, standing breech and backstrap while the barrel has nicely checkered thumbprints on either side each bordered to front and rear with floral scroll. The left side of the pistol bears the round Tipping & Lawden maker's mark and the barrels shows British proofs. The condition is very nice with the barrels retaining over 90% bright original blue finish. The frame retains 97% original silver-plated finish with a pleasing light tarnish present. The foliate gutta percha grips rate excellent with no chips. The pistol comes in an original blue baize lined mahogany case with burl lid and retailers label within lid which reads "Geo. W. Webb / Gun Maker / 19 High Street / Oxford". The condition of the case is excellent with slightly warped lid and over 90% original finish remaining. The interior of the case has the sliding lid compartment and accessories include a rosewood handled turnscrew, a period rosewood handled wiper and a pewter oil bottle. A handsome and very nicely embellished Tipping & Lawden pepperbox. (16229-300) {ANTIQUE} [Elliott Riggs Collection]
Tipping & Lawden Cased And Engraved Model 2B Pepperbox
Lot # 57 (Sale Order: 57 of 711)
Low Estimate: 3,500High Estimate: 4,500
serial #3148, 32 RF, 3" four barrel cluster with pitted bores. This pistol shows floral scroll engraving in full coverage on sides of frame, standing breech, backstrap and along the sides of the bar lever. The barrels have stippled thumbprints on either side with scroll to front and rear along with a nice wedge of scroll on the top of the barrel emanating from the breech. The left side of the frame bears the standard Tipping & Lawden marking in round panel. The barrels retain about 50% original blue with most blue in the flutes and most wear on the outer corners of the barrel cluster. The frame retains about 95% original silver-plated finish with just a light tarnish present. The foliate gutta percha grips rate near excellent with light wear to highest edges. The pistol comes in an original blue baize lined mahogany case with burl lid and interior showing a single triangular covered compartment. The interior of the lid shows a Deane, Adams & Deane retailers label and included accessories are a steel wiper and a key. The condition of the case is excellent. A handsome cased Tipping & Lawden pepperbox. (16229-353) {ANTIQUE} [Elliott Riggs Collection]
Tipping & Lawden Model 1A Treasure Chest Cased And Engraved Pepperbox
Lot # 58 (Sale Order: 58 of 711)
Low Estimate: 3,500High Estimate: 5,500
serial #1312, 22 RF, 2 5/8" four barrel cluster with poor bores. This pepperbox is nicely relief floral scroll engraved in quite full coverage. The barrel is cleaned and badly pitted (actually through to the bore in a couple spots) and shows no engraving or thumbprints. The frame retains a good deal of original gold wash and has a pleasing appearance. The carved ivory grips rate about excellent. The pistol comes in an extra-deluxe brass bound treasure chest case with engraved hinges and lock components. The shield on the lid is engraved with the initials "PW" and the riband beneath is engraved "Hinstock Hall". The brass bindings and other furniture on case bear a pleasing patina with generous traces of original gold wash finish present. According to Mr. Rigg's notes, the intials are those of "Phillip Wilson" who he lists as the Squire of Hinstock Hall. A cursory internet search found a Phillip Wilson who "lived at Hinstock Hall". The condition of the case is excellent with engraved and gold washed oiler, ivory handled turn screw with engraved and gold washed collar along with an ivory handled and gold washed steel wiper. A fabulous set with a horrible set of barrels. There is no personalization on the gun itself to Phillip Wilson. This is a good candidate for the fitting of another set of barrels. (16229-333) {ANTIQUE} [Elliott Riggs Collection]
Exquisite Winchester Pre '64 Model 70 Gold Inlaid And Carved Factory Custom Rifle Of Dr. Russell Smi
Lot # 59 (Sale Order: 59 of 711)
Low Estimate: 40,000High Estimate: 60,000
serial #57159, 220 Swift, 26" barrel with a bright excellent, likely unfired, bore. This lovely arm is very much a work of art and was one of five such arms rifles ordered by Dr. Russell C Smith in the late 1940s. This example retains all of its original factory deep blue finish with the barrel being neatly satin-finished stainless steel with a bright-polished muzzle. There is exceptional flowing scroll covering the entire action and bottom metal with the rear sight boss and first 3 1/2" of the barrel sharing the same lovely treatment. The area around the muzzle and front sight ramp are neatly engraved for about 4 1/2" and the bolt shroud and the entire ring and base set also embellished with the lovely flowing scroll. This outstanding work was all done by George Ulrich and he outdid himself, also engraving each screw, whether action, sling swivel, buttplate etc. right down to the factory slot blanks in the front sight ramp and rear sight boss. He has executed beautiful gold borderline engraving on floorplate, receiver and barrel breech. There are three game scene vignettes on the rifle with the animals inlaid in gold. The left rear of the receiver shows a panther on a tree limb, snarling, claws bared; the detail is really wonderful. The right side of the rear receiver ring shows a snarling wolf's head, against a stippled background, again the detail astounding. The floorplate vignette features a standing pronghorn buck with a recumbent doe, amidst the prickly pear cactus of a desert scene. The bow of the guard has the good doctors initials inlaid, monogrammed in gold "RCS" and the trigger has been gold plated. The bolt body shows some very light operational marks but it's factory jeweling is still lovely, it is appropriately numbered to the gun. The follower as well shows very nice jeweling which matches the bolt, the extractor retains all its original factory blue and the bolt knob has very nice dual checkered panels top and bottom. As-mentioned there is a factory-installed Griffin & Howe quick detachable scope base and ring set on the rifle, the receiver being pre-war style and is not drilled and tapped on the tops of the rings. The scope base and rings are equally engraved and they support a Lyman Alaskan 2 1/2 X telescopic sight with fine crosshair and dot reticle, showing bright excellent optics. The rifle is stocked Super Grade style with low comb and a rounded left-side cheekpiece with a nice ebony forend tip and inletted sling swivel bases showing nice cross-hatch engraving (the swivels are included). The stock rates excellent to very nearly as-new with a widely scattered, very light handling mark here or there, one must really search for them. The rifle is checkered and carved with beautiful borderless fleur-de-lis and riband patterns, flawlessly executed, the fleur-de-lis accented with fine background stippling. In addition to the grip panels, there is a top-of-wrist panel which flows gracefully rearward around both sides of the point of comb, the forearm pattern is wrap-around. The checkered steel buttplate is accented with loose flowing scroll around its periphery and at the center diamonds through-which the screws pass; the blued steel gripcap is engraved in the same fashion. The stock shows some very lovely grain figure in the area of the butt both left and right, this rifle in fact having the most beautiful wood of the five. This exceptional rifle is well-documented and has had a good deal written about it, it is published in The Model 70 Winchester 1937-1964, by Dean H Whitaker along with its four brothers (a copy of this book is included with the gun, signed and dedicated by the author). Really the pinnacle of Winchester custom shop work, the type and style of which is normally reserved for kings and heads of state. Factory engraved Pre '64 Model 70s are a rarity amongst themselves. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for the advanced Winchester Model 70 collector to obtain one of the Holy Grails of Winchester model 70 collecting. (36652-27) {C&R}
Exceptional Winchester Pre '64 Model 70 Super Grade Ornately Carved Factory Custom Rifle Of Dr. Russ
Lot # 60 (Sale Order: 60 of 711)
Low Estimate: 12,000High Estimate: 18,000
serial #87160, 300 H&H Magnum, 26" special order stainless steel barrel with a bright excellent, likely unfired, bore. The metal surfaces on this lovely gun retain 99% plus original deep factory blue, the barrel satin with a polished muzzle. The bolt body, extractor and follower are nicely factory jeweled and remain bright, the bolt handle with lovely checkered panels top and bottom which has left an attractive uncheckered band between the two with a light border along its periphery; the bolt is DC pencil-numbered to the gun. The stock is lovely and very much a work of art. The rifle is stocked classic style, low comb with a rounded left-side cheekpiece. The stock itself rates about excellent showing some very sparsely scattered, very light handling marks with the stock itself showing absolutely lovely fiddleback grain pretty much its full-length. The pistolgrip is checkered flawlessly in a wrap-over pattern with neat half-circle accents to the rear of each panel just beneath the point of comb. The forearm pattern as well is wrap-around and is borderless. The checkering is accented with four heart-shaped panels in which are carved oak leaves, each panel neatly, very finely stippled providing a nice shaded contrast. The forearm panel shows an additional carved oakleaf at its very front lower edge, again with very fine background stippling. The stock features ebony forend tip, Winchester Repeating Arms Company black hard rubber gripcap and a proper blued steel checkered buttplate. The floorplate is neatly factory-stamped "Super Grade" with the bow of the triggerguard inlaid in gold "RCS", the trigger as well being gold plated. The stock is fitted with super grade swivel bases and the original super grade swivels are included. The front sight ramp and rear sight boss have each been neatly fitted with slot blanks and mounted to the receiver in the factory holes by Bausch & Lomb adjustable scope bases is a Balfor telescopic sight with post and crosshair reticle and bright clear optics. The scope itself rates excellent and is very nearly as-new like the rifle itself. The gun shows one tiny detractor only, barely worth mention, 7" from the muzzle on the lower right side of the barrel is a small spot which has flaked to silver, it is tiny, about 3/32" round. The rifle is well known and documented and is featured in The Rifleman's Rifle by Roger Rule in the section on "special orders", considered by Rule to be a Class 1 special order rifle. Factory carved rifles are a great rarity amongst Winchesters, this example flawlessly executed, very tasteful with really handsome grain. A superlative rifle. (36652-28) {C&R}
Tipping & Lawden Model 2B Cased And Engraved Pepperbox
Lot # 61 (Sale Order: 61 of 711)
Low Estimate: 2,500High Estimate: 3,500
serial #4482, 30 RF, 3" four barrel cluster with very good bores. This pistol features scroll engraving on the frame in heavy coverage with neat sunburst pattern on bottom of frame at front as well as round sunburst motifs on either side of frame. The barrel has finely stippled thumbprints on either side with scroll engraving to front and rear. The barrels retain about 85 Ð 90% bright original blue finish while the frame retains 97% original silver-plated finish which bears a pleasing light tarnish. The foliate gutta percha grips rate near excellent with just a little light wear. The pistol comes in its original blue baize lined walnut case with burl lid with late style interior with sliding compartment on left side. The included accessories are a steel wiper, turnscrew, pewter oil bottle and key. A fine little cased Tipping & Lawden pepperbox. (16229-299) {ANTIQUE} [Elliott Riggs Collection]
Winchester Pre '64 Model 70 Bolt Action Rifle
Lot # 62 (Sale Order: 62 of 711)
Low Estimate: 3,000High Estimate: 4,000
serial #14451, 375 H&H, 24" barrel with a bright minty bore. This is a lovely example of a pre-war 375 H&H rifle which is fitted with its original "37" dated factory No. 4 heavy, straight taper barrel with flat muzzle, no sight boss and it is factory dovetailed for rear sight and factory drilled and tapped for scope base. The rear dovetail is filled with a blank and the rifle is equipped with a Lyman 48 receiver sight with stock factory notched to accommodate the sight. This 1938 production rifle has the factory polished receiver and retains 99% original blue finish overall. The bolt is electric-pencil numbered to the rifle on the underside. The checkered pistolgrip straight comb walnut stock shows some figure and rates excellent plus with 98% original finish remaining and the original solid red rubber "WINCHESTER" marked recoil pad in place. A fabulous pre-war 375 magnum model 70. (16652-22) {C&R}
Winchester Pre '64 Model 70 Bolt Action Rifle
Lot # 63 (Sale Order: 63 of 711)
Low Estimate: 2,000High Estimate: 3,000
serial #57050, 300 H&H, 26" barrel with a bright minty bore. This rifle features a stainless steel barrel which has the bead blast factory finish giving it a matte appearance that matches the action. The rifle is sighted with a silver bead ramp mounted front, there is a blank in the rear slot and a Lyman 48 receiver sight is present with just a small notch to allow for the elevation adjustment which can only be seen when the sight is removed. The bolt is properly electric-pencil numbered to the rifle on its underside and it features the early knurled safety. The condition of the rifle is fabulous with 99% original blue finish remaining overall. The checkered pistolgrip walnut stock rates excellent plus with virtually all of its original finish remaining and with sharp, crisp checkering. An extremely fine 1946 production model 70 rifle. (16652-17) {C&R}
Winchester Pre '64 Model 70 Alaskan Rifle In Original Box
Lot # 64 (Sale Order: 64 of 711)
Low Estimate: 3,000High Estimate: 4,000
serial #408579, 338, 25" barrel with a mint bore. This 1957 manufactured rifle is the standard 338 Alaskan featuring the factory Monte Carlo stock with solid red rubber "WINCHESTER" marked recoil pad. The condition of rifle is as-new with 99% plus original blue and stock finish overall. The stock shows some figure in the butt and the checkering is as it was when it left New Haven. The rifle features a Redfield gold bead front and Lyman folding rear mounted in sight boss. The rifle comes in its original box which rates excellent and includes its original yellow and black end label numbered to the gun along with all of cardboard inserts, wax paper, sight alignment tag, bolt tag, warranty card and instruction manual. The only wear on the gun is some blue loss on the extractor from the bolt being worked a few times. If you've been looking for a perfect Alaskan, you've just found it. (16652-20) {C&R}
Winchester Pre '64 Model 70 Super Grade Alaskan Rifle
Lot # 65 (Sale Order: 65 of 711)
Low Estimate: 5,000High Estimate: 7,000
serial #57777, 375 H&H, 25" barrel with a bright minty bore. This is a very minty rifle. The rifle features a hooded Redfield gold bead ramp mounted front sight and correct Lyman 6W two leaf folding rear on correct rectangular base. Metal surfaces of rifle retain 99% strong original blue finish overall. The bolt is correctly electric-pencil numbered to the rifle on underside and features the early style knurled safety. The checkered pistolgrip walnut stock features the proper early style oval cheekpiece, black forend tip and grip cap as well as a factory solid red rubber pad which is marked "WINCHESTER". The stock retains 99% original finish which has a nice reddish hue, the checkering remains crisp and factory Super Grade swivels are attached. Aside from a couple very light scratches in the finish of the stock, this rifle is virtually as-new. A wonderful 1946 production Super Grade 375 sure to satisfy even the most finicky collector. (16652-24) {C&R}
Sharps Breech-Loading Single Shot First Type Percussion Pistol
Lot # 66 (Sale Order: 66 of 711)
Low Estimate: 2,000High Estimate: 3,000
serial #327, .34 caliber, 5" round barrel. This is a nice honest Sharps single shot pistol. The left side of the frame is marked in oval border "SHARPS PATENT / ARMS MFed / FAIRMOUNT / PHILA. PA". Metal surfaces of the pistol are general a mostly smooth gray brown patina with some faded original color case-hardened finish visible on the frame which is now a pewter color. The left side of the frame had a round patch of mostly light pitting with perhaps a few moderate pits present. Frame markings remain clear and legible. The two-piece walnut grips rate near very good retaining a small percentage of original finish but having never been sanded and they fit beautifully. It is interesting to note that the Sharps Company in Hartford refused to produce this pistol, which was one of the major causes of Christian Sharps leaving the company and moving to Philadelphia. Overall a very good example of these scarce pistols of which only 500 are believed to have been produced. (16889-201) {ANTIQUE}
Sharps Breech-Loading Single Shot Second Type Pistol
Lot # 67 (Sale Order: 67 of 711)
Low Estimate: 2,500High Estimate: 3,500
serial #683, .36 caliber, 6 1/2" round barrel with a bright excellent bore. This is a very nice example of these scarce pistols. The right side of the frame is marked "C. SHARPS & CO. / RIFLE WORKS / PHILA. PA." and the left side of the frame is marked "C. SHARPS / PATENT / 1848 . 52". The barrel is a generally quite smooth gray brown patina overall. The frame has some scattered light pitting and is also an even gray brown patina. The markings remain fully legible but are somewhat degraded from the pitting. Edges remain sharp and the overall appearance of the metal is quite pleasing and very honest. The two-piece walnut grips rate excellent and may have had a little light oil finish added at some point but they fit beautifully and have a lovely appearance. This is a very nice example of these scarce pistols, one of only an estimated 350 ever produced. (16899-198) {ANTIQUE}
Benjamin F. Joslyn Percussion Army Model Revolver
Lot # 68 (Sale Order: 68 of 711)
Low Estimate: 1,500High Estimate: 2,500
serial #2674, .44 caliber, 7 1/16" octagon barrel with a very good bright bore. These revolvers are supposed to have 8" barrels however there seems to be some variation in the barrel lengths. The face of this muzzle shows all the natural patina as the balance of the gun and the loading lever catch is original being stamped on the front surface "74". If this revolver was shortened it was very early on in its life. The top of the barrel shows proper "B.F. JOSLYN / PATD. MAY 4, 1858" marking which remains fully legible. All visible numbers are matching and the revolver is fitted with its original steel buttcap which is numbered "2674". The metal surfaces of the revolver bear a lovely even gray brown patina with a little scattered old light oxidation staining and a little light salt & pepper pitting. The checkered walnut grips rate near excellent with lots of original finish remaining and with perfect fit and sharp checkering. A handsome Joslyn revolver. (16889-158) {ANTIQUE}
Colt Model 1860 Fluted Army Revolver
Lot # 69 (Sale Order: 69 of 711)
Low Estimate: 3,500High Estimate: 5,500
serial #1096 all matching including wedge, .44 caliber, 7 1/2" round barrel with a dark bore that shows rifling throughout. The barrel bears the correct Hartford address and the left side of frame is marked "COLT'S / PATENT", the latter mark being somewhat light. The iron surfaces of the revolver bear a gray brown patina with some scattered light pitting and a couple patches on the cylinder that are bordering on moderate. The brass triggerguard retains over 90% original silver-plated finish with exposed brass showing a lovely tarnish. The one-piece walnut grip rates about excellent with 80% original finish remaining and with a little light wear along the bottom edges. Overall this is a very honest and quite nice Fluted Army. (16889-86) {ANTIQUE}
Rare U.S. Walker Replacement "Fluck" Dragoon
Lot # 70 (Sale Order: 70 of 711)
Low Estimate: 25,000High Estimate: 35,000
serial #2465, .44 caliber, 7 1/2" barrel with an excellent bore. This is a fabulous example of these extremely rare and highly desirable Colt revolvers. Thought for years to be Walker replacement Dragoons or simply "Pre First Model Dragoons" a 1998 study claims that these revolvers were part of a separate second contract with the government. Flayderman notes that the 1998 study was based on the inspection of "well over a dozen" revolvers in a thousand revolver block and states that that is too small of a sampling to draw any definitive conclusions. The revolver shows the tiny early style serial numbers and has a wonderful, well-defined rolled pressure ridge around the periphery of the cylinder, a characteristic only found on these Fluck Dragoons and the Colt Walker Dragoons. This revolver remains in lovely condition. The barrel and cylinder retain a pleasing mostly smooth brown patina with a patch of light pitting on the round portion of the barrel, the barrel address and sub-inspectors initial "P" on left side of barrel lug remain clear and legible. The cylinder shows about 60% of its Texas Ranger and Indian fight scene with "MODEL USMR" and "COLT'S PATENT" remaining mostly visible with the tiny serial number still clear and legible. The frame is a pleasing even gray patina with what looks to be some faded case-hardened finish blended within the patina. The brass grip frame bears a pleasing mellow patina. The one-piece walnut grip rates very good probably having been lightly refinished long ago and showing no visible cartouches. This revolver shows very little use with a bore that is quite crisp and with clean nipples and nipple recesses. A very honest and very fine example of these ultra-desirable Colt revolvers. (16889-4) {ANTIQUE}
Marlin Ballard No. 9 Union Hill Rifle
Lot # 71 (Sale Order: 71 of 711)
Low Estimate: 3,000High Estimate: 5,000
serial #31470, 38-55, 30" part round part octagon barrel with a bright excellent bore. This is a very honest rifle that remains in fine original condition. The rifle features all matching numbers on barrel, forend, action, stock, buttplate and stock tang. The barrel retains about 85 - 90% evenly thinning original blue finish overall. The action retains about 75% original color case-hardened finish which has softened over time and is mixing with a smooth gray brown patina in some areas. The checkered pistol grip buttstock and forend are excellent overall retaining 95% original finish and showing strong checkering. The light Swiss buttplate shows mostly a smooth gray patina with perhaps some traces of original nickel plating in some areas. The rifle is sighted with a windgauge spirit level front and mid-range folding Vernier tang mounted peepsight. This is a very nice and completely honest No. 9 Union Hill rifle. (16651-29) {ANTIQUE} [John and Jan Wills Collection]
Marlin Ballard Off-Hand Target Rifle
Lot # 72 (Sale Order: 72 of 711)
Low Estimate: 3,000High Estimate: 5,000
serial #18215, 38-55, 30" part round part octagon barrel with a bright excellent bore. This is a handsome and very nice rifle which has undergone some honest modifications over the years and basically conforms to the No. 6 1/2 pattern rifle. The barrel, action, forend and stock tang all bear matching numbers while the stock and buttplate are unnumbered and appear to be superbly crafted 20th century replacements. The forend has a subtle schnabel tip with an ebony insert and is checkered in an unusual pattern being fully checkered from the forend screw back to the action. There is evidence of where a palm rest was one located but this has been neatly removed and checkered over blending in quite nicely. The barrel retains about 90% evenly thinning original blue finish with some loss around the rear dovetail where a sight was once present. The action retains 95% original color case-hardened finish which remains quite vivid. The full loop lever is nickel plated and had a small wooden insert at its rear end and the rifle is equipped with a single trigger. The checkered walnut buttstock and forend rate excellent except as noted above and both retain 95% finish. The pistol grip buttstock is likely a John Wills custom replacement as the dimensions, style, fit and finish are perfect. The rifle is sighted with a windgauge front, blank in rear slot and a mid-range folding Vernier tang mounted peepsight. A handsome Ballard rifle with lots of color that should perform beautifully. (16651-10) {ANTIQUE} [John and Jan Wills Collection]
Smith & Wesson Model K-22 Outdoorsman Hand Ejector Revolver
Lot # 73 (Sale Order: 73 of 711)
Low Estimate: 1,800High Estimate: 2,200
serial 672843, 22 LR, 6" pinned barrel with an excellent bore. This beautiful condition revolver retains about 97% original factory blue finish with light high edge wear, a cylinder turn ring and light silvering forming on the bottom of the trigger guard. The hammer and trigger retain strong case-hardened colors with some thinning on the edge of the trigger and hammer from use, and light operation marks are present. The factory diamond checkered walnut grips with silver S&W medallions are in good to very good condition with lightly flattened diamond points, scratches, dents and several small chips on the base of both panels. All appropriate parts including the grips are correctly numbered to the gun. This little beauty is equipped with a period correct adjustable rear sight and silver Call bead front sight. This lovely five screw revolver saw some light but honest wear and would be a welcome addition to any collection. (86520-79) {C&R} [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]
Superb Custom John Wills Marlin Ballard No. 6 Schuetzen Rifle
Lot # 74 (Sale Order: 74 of 711)
Low Estimate: 3,000High Estimate: 5,000
serial #31988, 22 LR, 28" full octagon Lilja barrel with a bright minty bore. This rifle was barreled and stocked by master craftsman John C. Wills of Anchorage, Alaska. The rifle features factory adjustable double set triggers, a ball and spur lever and target blocks. The underside of barrel is marked "BARRELED BY JOHN C. WILLS - ANCHORAGE, ALASKA LILJA 1-16"" The action has had its markings neatly re rolled on the left side in a slightly different style than they original marks. The action has been beautifully polished and color case-hardened with all of that finish remaining intact. The barrel retains 99% original blue finish and is the correct style barrel being octagon but turning to round at the action. The stocks are truly fabulous with the forend having the proper style horn schnabel tip and correct checkering pattern, the buttstock is perfectly formed with the flared pistolgrip action flowing perfectly into the heavy straight grip buttstock as is proper on the No. 6. The buttplate is the correct style heavy Swiss type and the stocks retain all of their original finish with crisp checkering. The attention to detail is fabulous with the forend screw, buttplate screws, tang sight screws and even the two trigger plate screws, all indexed perfectly. The rifle is sighted with a windgauge front, no rear seat and a mid-range Vernier tang mounted peepsight present. The barrel is also equipped with scope blocks. A top shelf custom Ballard rifle. (16651-35) {ANTIQUE} [John and Jan Wills Collection]
Superb Remington Rolling Block Deluxe Special Order No. 2 Rifle
Lot # 75 (Sale Order: 75 of 711)
Low Estimate: 3,000High Estimate: 5,000
serial #29944, 25 RF, 26" part round part octagon barrel with a bright excellent bore. This is a fabulous little rifle. Special order features include the part octagon barrel as well as the deluxe walnut stocks with fancy fleur-de-lis checkering. In addition to special deluxe features, this rifle has condition. The "Remington Arms Company" marked barrel retains 97% strong original blue finish overall. The action retains 95% strong original color case-hardened finish with the lower tang fading the gray but with strong color over balance of the surfaces. The fancy checkered walnut stocks rate excellent plus with 95% original finish remaining. The iron sporting buttplate retains lots of softened original color case-hardened finish, the iron schnabel forend tip retains even stronger color. The rifle is sighted with a Lyman beaded blade front, a lovely folding leaf rear with finely stippled leaf with hand engraved "100 YDS" - this sight looks like something Griffin & Howe would install on a rifle like this. Additionally a Lyman folding tang mounted peepsight is present in factory holes in top tang. If you like owning the best, this is the best un-engraved No. 2 sporting rifle this writer has ever encountered. A stunning, investment grade rifle. (16520-3577) {C&R} [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]
