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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Marlin Ballard Special Order Off Hand Target Rifle
Lot # 26 (Sale Order: 26 of 711)
Low Estimate: 4,000High Estimate: 6,000
serial #21781, 32-40, 34" part round part octagon barrel with a bright excellent bore. This rifle is basically a plain jane 6 1/2 off-hand rifle with a part octagon barrel and plain uncheckered stocks with no cheekpiece. The rifle has all matching numbers on action, barrel, forend, stock, buttplate and stock tang. The rifle is equipped with factory adjustable double set thick triggers, full loop lever and a short prong Swiss buttplate. The condition of the rifle is lovely. The barrel retains about 90% evenly thinning original blue finish which is just beginning to blend with a smooth brown patina in some areas. The action retains 80% original color case hardened finish which has just softened slightly and has a lovely appearance. There is some light oxidation staining on the left side of the action. The plain pistolgrip walnut buttstock has no cheekpiece and rates excellent plus with 95% original finish remaining. The forend does not have a horn tip and ends in a simple and subtle walnut schnabel. The rifle has a rear sight dovetail which is unusual but with the other special order features it is likely a factory slot. The rifle is sighted with a globe front, spirit level in rear seat and a high quality modern mid-range Vernier tang mounted peepsight. A lovely, honest and unusual Ballard rifle. (16651-31) {ANTIQUE} [John and Jan Wills Collection]
Marlin Ballard No. 2 Sporting Rifle
Lot # 27 (Sale Order: 27 of 711)
Low Estimate: 1,500High Estimate: 2,500
serial #30194, 32 Long CF, 28" octagon barrel with a bright excellent bore. This is a very clean and very honest Ballard. The barrel retains about 95% original blue finish with just a little light thinning near breech and on highest edges. The action retains about 75% faded original color case-hardened finish which has taken on a pleasing pewter color with subtle colors showing in most areas. The plain walnut buttstock and forend rate excellent with 95% original finish remaining and possibly a very light coat of added finish. The forend has a simple schnabel tip and the buttplate is a standard crescent sporting type. The rifle is sighted with a globe front, blank in rear slot and a high quality modern mid-range Vernier tang mounted peepsight is in place. A very nice example of the No. 2 Sporting rifle. (16651-32) {ANTIQUE} [John and Jan Wills Collection]
Rare Factory Presentation Cased Three Barrel Set Maynard First Model Sporting Rifle
Lot # 28 (Sale Order: 28 of 711)
Low Estimate: 25,000High Estimate: 35,000
serial #3822, 26" barrel in 54 caliber smoothbore, 20" barrel in 50 Maynard and 20" barrel in 35 Maynard all barrels numbered correctly. This is a stunning set, the condition is awe inspiring. The rifle features the early slab stock which is of very highly figured feather crotch walnut with an oval presentation plate of either silver or white gold in the right side that is engraved "Maynard Arms Co. to / Wm. G. Freeman". This rifle appears in all respects to be unfired. The polish on the breech face is perfect, the bores are all perfect and the polish on the muzzles and breeches is perfect. The action retains 97% original color case hardened finish with the hammer, trigger, lever pin and screws all retaining virtually all of their original fire blue. The buttplate with patchbox retains nearly all of its original blue on the right side with a little loss from flaking and the left side shows an area of pitting where rust was removed, that is the only part of the set that is not mint. The stock retains all of its original glossy finish. All three barrels retain 99% original blue finish with all three levers retaining virtually all of their original slightly softened color case-hardened finish. The rifle is replete with all of its original accessories French fitted in the original case. The accessories include a Maynard marked bullet mould, loading tools for each barrel, cleaning brushes for each barrel, patch cutter, rosewood handled turnscrew, two cartridge inserts complete with leather lanyards, powder flask which retains all of its original lacquer, five tin cannisters with embossed brass caps, four hold lubrication while the fifth contains nine rolls of Maynard tape primers, a tin of Eley percussion caps is present along with a BGI cleaning kit. All accessories are virtually as new. All three barrels have German silver blade front sights (the 35 caliber barrel with an iron ring sight protector in place) and the two rifle barrels have single standing and single folding leaf rear sights. The original Rosewood veneered case rates excellent with virtually all of its original finish and a plain monogram plate on lid. William G. Freeman was the Secretary of the Maynard Firearms Company. Special factory presentation firearms are extremely rare and represent the pinnacle of collectible arms. This set is like a time capsule, it is unused, untouched, there are no enhancements, no additions; one could not ask for a more honest and mint antique American arm. This set would be right at home within the finest collection of antique American firearms. This set is for those who enjoy owning only the very best. (16720-1) {ANTIQUE}
Custom Meunier Pattern Marlin Ballard No. 6 Schuetzen Rifle
Lot # 29 (Sale Order: 29 of 711)
Low Estimate: 4,000High Estimate: 6,000
serial #3407, 38-55, 30" heavy part round part octagon barrel with a bright excellent bore. This rifle features a heavy barrel which is nicely turned down at breech with edges of octagon barrel faceted making for a nice transition to the faceted action. The action features beautiful factory scroll engraving with a standing buck and recumbent doe at center on left side and a running buffalo at center on right side. The ring of the action shows wedges of scroll on the flats with the top flat being fully scroll engraved. The rifle features a Meunier style short forend with a nickel plated brass collar at front of forend which houses a short, threaded palm rest. The buttstock is numbered "9228" while the stock tang is properly numbered "3407". The barrel is numbered "3407" beneath collar and the forend itself is numbered "6601". The rifle is equipped with factory adjustable double set triggers and a ball and spur lever. The rifle appears in all regards to have been in this configuration since the period of use, in-other-words, this appears to be a period custom Ballard. The condition is nice with the barrel retaining about 70% evenly thinning original blue which is blending with a smooth brown patina. The action shows crisp engraving and retains a pleasing mix of faded original color case-hardened finish and a smooth gray patina. The palm rest collar retains about 95% original nickel plated finish with a patinated brass showing in areas of loss. The nicely figured walnut buttstock and forend rate near excellent with 90% plus original finish remaining and showing strong checkering. The buttstock shows several small cracks at the action which all appear tight and sound. The rifle is sighted with a windgauge front, target blocks and a mid-range Vernier adjustable tang mounted peepsight. These guns were first made in this configuration by John Meunier of Milwaukee and while some of his rifles are indeed signed, the ones that are not, like this one are referred to as either Meunier Pattern or Wisconsin style. A rare and handsome period custom Ballard target rifle. (16651-2) {ANTIQUE} [John and Jan Wills Collection]
Colt Officer'S Model Target Revolver With King Super Target Conversion
Lot # 30 (Sale Order: 30 of 711)
Low Estimate: 1,500High Estimate: 2,000
serial #18950, 22 LR, 6" barrel with a bright excellent bore. This is a fabulous revolver. The gun has been fitted by King with a full rib and adjustable sights along with a King "cockeyed" hammer. The left side of the rib is marked "COLT KING SUPER TARGET". The revolver is in wonderful condition retaining 97% original blue overall with most loss being at the muzzle. The screw on left side of frame beneath the cylinder shows light slot damage and there are a couple tiny, superficial scratches adjacent to the screw. The revolver wears a set of Roper grips which rate excellent with nearly all of their original finish and with sharp checkering. The revolver cycles crisply and locks up very tightly. The revolver comes with a factory letter confirming the factory configuration and showing shipment to Momsen, Dunnegan and Ryan Company in El Paso on February 8, 1938 in a four gun shipment. Colt, King and RoperÉdoes it get any better (16651-74) {C&R} [John and Jan Wills Collection]
Superb John Wills Custom Marlin Ballard No. 2 Sporting Rifle
Lot # 31 (Sale Order: 31 of 711)
Low Estimate: 2,500High Estimate: 3,500
serial #5773, 44 WCF, 28" octagon barrel with a bright minty bore. This rifle features superbly crafted custom English walnut stocks in the factory pattern with flawlessly executed checkering, original checkered hard rubber shotgun buttplate and horn forend tip. The barrel is completely unmarked retains 99% original blue and the action retains 99% superb quality restored color case-hardened finish. The frame markings have been nicely reapplied to the left side of the action and all edges remain crisp and well-defined. The stocks are flawlessly fit and finished with perfectly cut checkering in the proper factory style. The stocks retain 98% original finish with just one small handling mark on the left side of the butt. The rifle is sighted with a modern Rocky Mountain front and standard sporting rear. Really a magnificently restored Ballard sporting rifle. (16651-36) {ANTIQUE} [John and Jan Wills Collection]
Colt Officer'S Model Target Revolver With King Super Target Conversion
Lot # 32 (Sale Order: 32 of 711)
Low Estimate: 1,500High Estimate: 2,500
serial #635791, 32 Police, 6" barrel with a bright excellent bore. This is a fabulous revolver. The gun has been fitted by King with a full rib and adjustable sights, it has been modified to a short action and a King "cockeyed" hammer added. The left side of the rib is marked "COLT KING SUPER TARGET". The revolver is in wonderful condition retaining 98% plus original blue overall with most loss being at the muzzle. The revolver wears a set of Roper grips which rate excellent with nearly all of their original finish and with sharp checkering. The revolver cycles crisply and locks up very tightly. The revolver comes with a factory letter confirming the factory configuration and showing shipment to Momsen, Dunnegan and Ryan Company in El Paso on February 8, 1939 in a six gun shipment. Colt, King and RoperÉwhat a great combined effort to end up with this stellar target revolver. (16651-73) {C&R} [John and Jan Wills Collection]
Colt Shooting Master Revolver With King Conversion
Lot # 33 (Sale Order: 33 of 711)
Low Estimate: 1,500High Estimate: 2,500
serial #340346, 38 Special, 6" barrel with a bright minty bore. This fine revolver features the King rib and sights along with what looks to be a custom King hammer with wide thumbpiece. The left side of the rib is marked "COLT-KING SUPER TARGET" and the trigger is fitted with a wide target shoe. The condition of the revolver is excellent with metal surfaces retaining 95% original blue with loss due to some wear at the muzzle and thinning on the cylinder. The revolver wears a lovely pair of Roper grips which rate excellent plus with 98% original finish and sharp checkering. Action is crisp and clean. Revolver comes with factory letter confirming the factory configuration and showing shipment to Farwell, Ozmum, Kirk & Co. in St. Paul, MN on April 30, 1938; one gun shipment. (16651-93) {C&R} [John and Jan Wills Collection]
Colt Model 1902 Military Pistol
Lot # 34 (Sale Order: 34 of 711)
Low Estimate: 6,000High Estimate: 8,000
serial #41791, 38 Rimless Smokeless, 6" barrel with an as-new bore. This pistol is in immaculate condition. The metal surfaces of pistol retain 99% plus original blue finish. The hammer retains 99% original color case-hardened finish. The checkered hard rubber grips are mint. The pistol comes in its original box numbered to the gun in pencil on bottom with "Special Instruction" sheet, "Component Parts" list and cleaning brush. The box rates good plus with the right side end flaps separated and partially missing. The end labels are excellent. Unless you can find one with a little bit better box, this pistol is as good as they get. (16886-1) {C&R}
Fine Vintage Rimfire Single Shot Target Ensemble
Lot # 35 (Sale Order: 35 of 711)
Low Estimate: 2,000High Estimate: 3,000
This set consists of an H & R USRA Pistol serial #2169 and a Smith & Wesson Third Model Perfected Single Shot Pistol serial #11304. Both pistols are in 22 LR and both pistols have 10" barrels with excellent bores. The USRA retains about 95% original blue finish with most loss on the front strap and near muzzle with one series of tiny dings about 3/8" in length on right side of barrel lug. The one piece checkered walnut grips are beautifully figured and checkered with a flared butt and rate excellent plus. The Smith retains about 85 Ð 90% original blue with most loss on sides of barrel and on the small exposed section of the frontstrap. The hammer and trigger retain a good deal of their slightly faded original color case hardened finish. The original diamond checkered walnut grips rate very good showing wear commensurate with the balance of the pistol. The pistols come cased together in a period Hartmann shooters case custom fit for these pistols and including an extra set of grips for each gun, the USRA grips are factory standard grips, the Smith grips are a very finely made set of checkered thumbrest grips which rate excellent. Also included in the case are cleaning rods and implements, a shell block, a pair of American Optical shooting specs, and a 1941 dated Second Prize USRA Badge issued for the Senior League of the Saginaw Gun Club. The condition of the case and accessories is excellent. A really nice rimfire target shooter's kit. (16651-71, 72) {C&R} [John and Jan Wills Collection]
Cpa Rifle Stevens 44 1/2 Schuetzen Rifle Two Barrel Set By Paul Shuttleworth
Lot # 36 (Sale Order: 36 of 711)
Low Estimate: 2,000High Estimate: 4,000
serial #769, 30-30 Win., 22 LR, 28" part round part octagon No. 3 weight barrels cast from Douglas XX blanks with bright excellent bores. The barrels retain 98% original CPA matte blue with a few light scuffs and blemishes and are properly Shuttleworth marked. The action with ball and spur lever retain 99% brilliant crisp Stevens ripple style case colors and is equipped with a smooth wood insert. The Schuetzen style walnut stock rates excellent with a few light handling marks and blemishes and features a "S" shaped grip and dual hooked Stevens Pope style butt with lovely case colors matching the receiver. The Stevens style schnabel forends rate very good plus with some minor light handling marks mainly at the tips and are both equipped with palm rest brackets. The rifle is equipped with MVA Stevens globe style front sights on both barrels, MVA No. 139 Stevens style tang aperture sight with MVA Hadley style cup, round palm rest, MVA insert aperture card missing two inserts, rimfire breech block, extra firing pins, case colored target blocks, one-piece solid scope base, beech seater with turned wooden knob, Hoch single cavity bullet mould with wooden handles, (27) primed 30-30 brass cases and (20) 178 gain .310 Pope cast lead bullets. A superb rifle set made by Mr. Shuttleworth complete with accessories without the burden of the current year or so wait. (56520-546) [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]
Shiloh 1874 Sharps Creedmoor Target Falling Block Rifle
Lot # 37 (Sale Order: 37 of 711)
Low Estimate: 3,000High Estimate: 4,000
serial #0944B, 45-70, 32" part round/part octagon standard weight barrel with a bright, excellent bore. The barrel retains about 99% plus original polished blue with no visible signs of wear. The frame, lever, block and hammer have a similar amount of vibrant case colors. All of the screws with the exception of the two on the left side of the frame are factory polished. The two remaining frame screws are a matte brown and blend nicely with the case colors. The AA claro presentation grade walnut stocks rate like new and feature absolutely lovely figure and nice factory checkering patterns. The forearm features an ebony schnabel tip, the pistolgrip buttstock has the original hard rubber shotgun style buttplate. Rifle is equipped with a globe style front sight with spirit level and a long range vernier rear sight is mounted to the tang. The front sight insert is not present and there is no provision for a barrel mounted rear sight. Included with this fine target rifle are the original factory punch list hangtag, the original invoice dated "11/21/2003", owner's manual and packet of cleaning instructions. A leather sight cover is also included. A really stupendous Creedmoor style long range sporting rifle that just oozes single shot sex appeal and is in near-new overall condition. (46649-12)
Shiloh Sharps 1874 Hartford Falling Block Rifle
Lot # 38 (Sale Order: 38 of 711)
Low Estimate: 2,000High Estimate: 2,500
serial #B324, 45-70, 30" heavy octagon barrel with a bright, excellent bore and features a Hartford collar at its base. The barrel retains 99% original blue with small amounts of silvering along the edges. The frame, hammer and lever retain a similar amount of original case color. The German silver tipped walnut forearm and straight grip buttstock rate excellent and have a few very light dings. The buttstock features a hard rubber shotgun style buttplate and has some lovely figure. Rifle is equipped with a globe style front sight with level and has a long range express aperture sight mounted to the tang. The original buckhorn rear sight has been removed, but the base remains in place. An excellent long range sporting rifle in excellent condition that should be a stupendous performer. (46900-D29822)
Vic Olson Custom Ruger No. 1 Falling Block Rifle
Lot # 39 (Sale Order: 39 of 711)
Low Estimate: 1,500High Estimate: 2,500
serial #3484, 224 Wby, 24" quarter rib barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain 99% original blue finish with detailed loose foliate scroll engraving on the frame, lever and breech end of the barrel with two gold bands on both ends and flawlessly executed gold images of a bighorn sheep on one side and a bobcat on the other. The borderless checkered Circassian walnut pistolgrip buttstock with left side flared shadowline cheekpiece and schnabel tipped forend rate excellent overall with some light handling blemishes present. Above the caliber on the barrel reads "Vic Olson", a former gunsmith for Browning who eventually went on his own and is now retired. Included with this well-crafted rifle is a pair of 1" scope rings. This custom Ruger No. 1 is an excellent example of the type of work Vic Olson was capable of and is chambered in a unique caliber. (156520-3382) [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]
Rare And Superb Frank Wesson No. 1 Long Range Rifle
Lot # 40 (Sale Order: 40 of 711)
Low Estimate: 15,000High Estimate: 25,000
serial #14, 32-40, 30" part round part octagon barrel with a bright excellent bore. This magnificent rifle was the recipient of the prestigious NRA Ten Best Weapons Medallion at the April 1985 NRA Annual Meetings held in Seattle. The barrel marking is different than the other known examples being stamped "F. WESSON MAKER / Worcester, Mass" rather than the long hand engraved barrel inscription commonly found on these rifles; this barrel marking is commonly found on the No. 2 rifles. The rifle is fitted with a full length Malcolm telescopic sight mounted in the only two dovetails in the barrel. Because of the barrel marking and because the top tang is drilled for the long range tang sight normally found on these rifles and that fact that the holes for a heel position tang sight have been neatly filled, some feel that this rifle was re-barreled by Wesson when this telescopic sight was added. The action, lock, hammer and lever all show wonderful 19th century loose floral scroll engraving with beautifully executed wolf's head on the hammer and a nice area of scroll on the heel of the buttplate. The condition of the rifle is spectacular with the barrel retaining 97% original blue finish and the action and lock showing 95% strong original color case-hardened finish. The Malcolm scope still has its original lens caps, the front may be a period replacement, the rear is clearly original and retains 95% of its original brown finish. The checkered pistolgrip buttstock and forend are of highly figured American black walnut and rate excellent with 95% of their original finish remaining. The checkering remains sharp and the forend and pistolgrip are both capped in horn. The original checkered steel shotgun buttplate is present with screws still indexed perfectly. There are 13 known No. 1 Long Range rifles, the highest observed serial number is 17, several of the known guns are not numbered. This rifle is the highest number and likely the last one made with a wedge fastened forend, the two known guns with higher numbers (15 and 17) both have screw fastened forends. This rifle is illustrated and discussed on pages 210 and 211 in volume three of the three volume set of books Frank Wesson Gunmaker. A stunning, investment quality, award winning Wesson Long Range target rifle. Suitable for those who enjoy owning the very finest antique American sporting arms. (16651-5) {ANTIQUE} [John and Jan Wills Collection]
Winchester Special Order Deluxe Jaeger Double Express Rifle
Lot # 41 (Sale Order: 41 of 711)
Low Estimate: 2,000High Estimate: 3,000
serial #AMSR-39E, 7 mm Mauser, 23 1/2" barrels with bright excellent bores. One of 200 deluxe rifles ordered by Aero Marine in 1984, the barrels retain 98-99% original blue with scroll engraved side bolsters and very faint silvering at the top muzzle. The satin finish stainless steel receiver, top opening lever, triggerguard, grip cap, forearm iron and lever rate excellent and are beautifully scroll engraved. The scroll surrounds an antelope on the left side of the receiver, mountain ram scene on the right side of the receiver and whitetail scene on the underside of the receiver which is also engraved "WINCHESTER / Jaeger". The hand checkered walnut pistolgrip stock with raised cheekpiece and schnabel fingergroove forearm rate near excellent with a few light handling marks and butt is equipped with a factory solid rubber recoil pad. Rifle features a quarter rib with folding rear sight and includes a set of "joystick" lever release bases and rings. An excellent condition special order Double Express Rifle. (56520-87) [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]
Winchester Grand European Xtr Double Rifle
Lot # 42 (Sale Order: 42 of 711)
Low Estimate: 2,000High Estimate: 3,000
serial #DRN01217E, 257 Roberts, 23 1/2" barrels with bright excellent bores. The barrels retain 98% original blue with a few pinprick specks of fine oxidation staining along the left side of the upper barrel and scroll engraved side bolsters. The satin finish stainless steel receiver, top opening lever, triggerguard, grip cap, forearm iron and lever rate excellent and are beautifully scroll engraved. The scroll surrounds a profile of a wild boar on the left side of the receiver, a profile of a stag on the right side of the receiver and a profile of a ram on the underside of the receiver which is also engraved "Grand European". The checkered walnut pistolgrip Monte Carlo stock and fingergroove forearm rate near excellent with a few light dents and handling marks in the buttstock which is equipped with a factory solid rubber recoil pad. Rifle features a quarter rib with folding rear sight and includes a set of "joystick" lever release bases and rings. Some of the mounting screws show minor slot wear. An excellent example Grand European double rifle. (56520-86) [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]
Colt Sauer Grand African Bolt Action Rifle
Lot # 43 (Sale Order: 43 of 711)
Low Estimate: 1,800High Estimate: 2,400
serial #CR133, 458 Win. Mag, 24" ported barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain 98-99% original blue with a couple pin size spots of silvering on the barrel and front sight, the front barrel band is a duller plum brown. The checkered walnut Monte Carlo pistolgrip stock with rosewood forend tip and gripcap rate excellent with a few light scratches and handling marks. Rifle is equipped with a hooded white bead ramp front sight, adjustable rear sight and includes two factory magazines. An overall excellent example Grand African rifle. (56835-1)
Mauser Model 66Sm Magnum Bolt Action Rifle
Lot # 44 (Sale Order: 44 of 711)
Low Estimate: 1,000High Estimate: 1,500
serial #G23862, 8x68S, 26" barrel with an excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain about 95-97% original blue toning to gray with scattered light pinprick pitting on the barrel. The checkered pistolgrip walnut Monte Carlo stock with raised cheekpiece rates excellent with a few light handling marksand a small hole in the belly of the stock where the rear swivel stud is no longer present. The ventilated rubber recoil pad is partially collapsed and crazed from solvent. The rifle is equipped with open sights, the front sight hood is no longer present and double set triggers. Installed is a Carl Zeiss Diatal 6x42 mm scope with post and crosshair reticle and clear optics in double claw mounts. An honest, overall very good plus condition Model 66SM magnum rifle. (56520-2831) [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]
Winchester Model 21 Trap Grade Double Ejectorgun
Lot # 45 (Sale Order: 45 of 711)
Low Estimate: 5,000High Estimate: 7,000
serial #18847, 12 ga., 30" barrels choked full and full with bright excellent bores. This is a very crisp and little used 21. The barrels retain 97% original blue overall with metal front and mid beads present. The action is marked on belly "TRAP" and retains 98% strong original blue overall. The checkered uncapped pistolgrip buttstock and beavertail forend show very nice feather crotch grain and rate excellent plus with 98% original finish remaining, sharp checkering and just a couple light handling marks. The shotgun features a single selective trigger and ejectors. The shotgun has a 14 3/8" pull over factory "WINCHESTER" marked solid red rubber pad and shows drops of 1 1/2" and 1 7/8". A very clean and very fine Model 21 Trap. (16652-30) {C&R}
Winchester Model 21 Boxlock Double Ejectorgun
Lot # 46 (Sale Order: 46 of 711)
Low Estimate: 3,000High Estimate: 5,000
serial #19733, 12 Ga, 28" matted rib barrels choked improved modified and improved cylinder with bright excellent bores. The barrels and frame retain 95% original blue finish with some areas lightly thinning and some scattered light oxidation staining present. The letters "BBH" have been engraved vertically along the triggerguard, representing Elizabeth "Beth" Borden Hines, wife of Ralph J. Hines who was once the owner of a wealthy lumber company out of Chicago in the early 20th Century. The checkered pistolgrip walnut buttstock and forend rate excellent overall with the exception of some expected handling marks from the years and a couple of small areas of lightly faded varnish as well as a two inch crack on the forend that wraps around from the center forend latch to the high rear left edge; the checkering remains crisp as the day it left New Haven. The length of pull from the single trigger to the checkered butt measures to a short 13" on this attractive little shotgun with drops of 1 1/2" and 2". A custom brown leather luggage-style case has been made for Mrs. Hines, marked "BBH" on the outside with a metal plate on the inside marked "MRS. RALPH J. HINES / 33 EAST 66TH ST. / NEW YORK". Included are a wooden cleaning rod, snap caps, cleaning implements and a lovely bone spare parts bottle with screw-off top. This Model 21 would be an ideal choice for the advanced female or youth double gun enthusiast or collector of unique shotguns. (156520-2412) {C&R} [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]
Winchester Model 12 Pigeon Grade Trap Slide Action Shotgun
Lot # 47 (Sale Order: 47 of 711)
Low Estimate: 2,500High Estimate: 3,500
serial #1968346, 12 Ga, 30" ventilated rib barrel choked full with a bright excellent bore and correct offset proofs. The metal surfaces retain 98% original blue finish with some light scratches and operational loss on the magazine tube; the top rear section of the receiver has a matte finish with some dark patches where the finish has been slightly blemished. The bolt and follower are nicely jeweled; the bolt face shows some slight operational wear. The deluxe grade walnut Monte Carlo pistolgrip buttstock and forend rate excellent overall with some scattered handling marks and light scratches present and display robust checkering along the wrist and forend. This beautifully crafted shotgun is a truly excellent example of a Winchester Model 12 Pigeon Grade. (156520-2885) {C&R} [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]
Winchester Model 12 Skeet Slide Action Shotgun
Lot # 48 (Sale Order: 48 of 711)
Low Estimate: 1,800High Estimate: 2,200
serial #1107321, 12 Ga, 26" solid rib barrel choked WS-1 with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain 98% original blue finish displaying some very fine scratches in scattered areas; the barrel is starting to tone to a pleasing plum color. The bolt and follower are nicely jeweled; the bolt face has some very light operational wear. The deluxe walnut pistolgrip buttstock and forend display crisp checkering and rate excellent overall with the exception of some light scattered dings and handling marks. An overall truly fine example of a Model 12 Skeet shotgun. (156520-1455) {C&R} [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]
Winchester Model 12 Skeet Slide Action Shotgun
Lot # 49 (Sale Order: 49 of 711)
Low Estimate: 1,000High Estimate: 1,500
serial #1115895, 12 Ga, 26" solid rib barrel choked WS-1 with a bright excellent bore. The metal surface retain 95% original blue finish with some light scattered surface oxidation and a cluster of impact marks and scratches on the left side of the receiver where the barrel and frame meet; the bolt face and lift gate are a tarnished brown patina as well. The select grade checkered pistolgrip walnut buttstock and forend rate very good overall with some handling marks and light scratches throughout. A very good and functional Model 12 Skeet altogether. (156520-1517) {C&R} [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]
Winchester Model 1894 Trapper Carbine
Lot # 50 (Sale Order: 50 of 711)
Low Estimate: 3,000High Estimate: 5,000
serial #812956, 25-35 WCF, 15" barrel with a very good bore with very light pinprick pitting. It is rare to find an 1894 trapper in such fine condition as this. The barrel and magazine tube retain 75-80% original blue finish with a bit of silvering at the muzzle and some light thinning primarily along the top of the barrel with some very faint oxidation staining present in a few spots. The frame has mostly toned to a pewter-brown with some scattered patches of oxidation staining; there is a small amount of original blue remaining on the left side surrounding the saddlering stud. The hammer and lever display a nice even pewter-brown patina throughout with no case-hardened color remaining. The plain straight grip gumwood buttstock and forend rate good to near very good overall with some added finish and expected dings and dents from the years. A fine 1/2" crack cuts the corner of the top right edge of the wrist at the elbow of the upper tang and frame. The standard blade front sight and rear ladder style carbine sight are featured. Overall a superb example of a Trapper Carbine in a state of condition that far surpasses most of its counterparts. Listed by serial number in the BATFE "Firearms Curios or Relics List" as exempt from the provisions of the NFA and classified as C&R. (156520-3380) {C&R} [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]
