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 42 Skeet Grade Slide Action Shotgun
Lot # 201 (Sale Order: 201 of 711)
Low Estimate: 1,000High Estimate: 1,500
serial #39261, 410 bore, 28" overall length solid rib barrel with Cutts Compensator (marked skeet on barrel) and a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain 80% evenly thinning original blue finish with some areas toning to pewter and traces of brown patina scattered throughout; the receiver still holds a strong amount of its blue. The checkered straight grip walnut buttstock and forend rate about excellent overall with the exception of some small dings and dents present. A Pachmayr White Line brown recoil pad has been installed. An honest Model 42 Skeet. (156520-2764) [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]
Winchester Model 12 Skeet Slide Action Shotgun
Lot # 202 (Sale Order: 202 of 711)
Low Estimate: 2,000High Estimate: 4,000
serial #851034, 28 Ga, 27 1/4" overall length solid rib barrel with Cutts Compensator (marked Skeet on barrel) with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain 98% original blue finish with some scattered specks of surface oxidation and a few light handling marks; the bolt face and carrier show some minor tarnishing. The checkered pistolgrip walnut buttstock and forend rate very good overall with some dings and dents from the years as well as some light fading finish in a few spots. A Mershon Co. White Line black rubber recoil pad has been installed on the firearm; the length of pull now measures 13". This seldom encountered shotgun comes with two Lyman external chokes, one modified and one full, as well as a spreader. A truly fine example of this rare gauge Model 12 with a nice short pull perfect for youth or women shooters. (156520-1960) [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]
Winchester Model 12 Slide Action Shotgun
Lot # 203 (Sale Order: 203 of 711)
Low Estimate: 2,000High Estimate: 3,000
serial # 750729, 28 Ga, 28" plain barrel choked modified with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain about 70% original blue finish with a nice even light brown patina throughout with some heavy toning to pewter, primarily along the magazine tube and breech end of the barrel. The receiver is silvering on the high edges and there are several handling marks and scratches and scattered light oxidation present. The plain pistolgrip walnut buttstock and ribbed forend rate near very good with some dings and dents from the years. A nice honest 28 gauge Model 12 that has seen some action in its day. (156520-1908) {C&R} [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]
Winchester Model 12 Skeet Slide Action Shotgun
Lot # 204 (Sale Order: 204 of 711)
Low Estimate: 1,000High Estimate: 1,500
serial #1230127, 12 Ga, 26" overall length solid rib barrel with Cutts Compensator (marked WS-1 on barrel) with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain 95% original blue finish with some scratches and light spots of surface oxidation present as well as some patches evenly thinning along the barrel and magazine tube; the bolt face shows some minor operational wear and the carrier is slightly tarnished. The deluxe burled walnut checkered pistolgrip buttstock and extended checkered forend rate excellent overall with the exception of some very light handling marks from the years; the wood on this Winchester truly does have a beautiful grain pattern. This is a very respectable example of a Model 12 Skeet. (156520-2988) [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]
Superb Sharps Pistol Rifle
Lot # 205 (Sale Order: 205 of 711)
Low Estimate: 6,000High Estimate: 8,000
serial #323, .38 caliber, 25" round barrel with a very good bore that shows some scattered light pitting present. This is a fabulous rifle. The barrel which has engraved rings at the muzzle shows about 95% original blue finish with a few scattered specks of light surface oxidation present. The action retains over 90% original color case-hardened finish which has faded slightly but remains very visible. The plain walnut buttstock and forend appear to have been very lightly refinished many, many years ago, have nice dark color and rate excellent. The patchbox, iron buttplate and forend tip also retain 90% plus original color case-hardened finish. The breechblock is properly numbered to the rifle and all screwheads remain clean. The original factory sights are present. This is a very high condition Sharps Pistol Rifle. (16520-3574) {ANTIQUE} [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]
Winchester Model 1892 Lever Action Rifle
Lot # 206 (Sale Order: 206 of 711)
Low Estimate: 1,000High Estimate: 1,500
serial #197237, 44 WCF, 24" round barrel with a bright excellent bore. The barrel retains 95-97% original blue finish with light silvering at the muzzle and some scattered light pinprick pitting and surface oxidation. The frame, lever and hammer show several scratches and handling marks and have mostly toned to a pewter-brown patina with about 15-20% faded blue finish remaining on the sides; the hammer and tangs still hold some faded blue finish as well. The plain straight grip walnut buttstock and forend rate good overall with added finish and several handling marks and scratches including a 2" crack emerging from the upper tang on the top right side of the wrist back towards the butt. The front sight is a Marble No. 2 white bead sight, the rear sight has been filled and a Lyman 66A aperture sight has been installed on the receiver. A good honest big-bore Model 1892, made in 1902. (156520-3712) [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]
Rare Colt Model 1855 British Carbine
Lot # 207 (Sale Order: 207 of 711)
Low Estimate: 15,000High Estimate: 20,000
serial #11999, 56 cal., 21" part octagon part round barrel with a bright mostly excellent bore which shows a few very sparsely scattered spots of light oxidation and perhaps a light pit here and there. This is a lovely gun. The barrel retains about 90% plus strong original blue with a few very minor handling marks and light muzzle wear. The cylinder retains about 50% blue with the balance flaked to a plum brown patina; the chambers retain most of their original factory blue finish with the edges of the nipples still crisp indeed there being strong traces of original blue in the flash recesses. The frame retains about 85% plus original blue with the areas of loss being long lengthwise lightly flaked striations of pewter and brown, the right side of the barrel frame showing some extremely light abrasion, likely from steel wool. The hammer retains nearly all of its original color case-hardening which is quite brilliant in the protected areas. The cylinder pin shows a lovely original blue and the triggerguard has toned to a pleasing tarnished ocher patina, the loading lever a mottled smoky case-hardened gray with strong colors at its root. The buttplate retains generous silverplate which shows a bit of polishing, now starting to re-acquire a dull slightly tarnished patina, worn through to pewter at the sharp edge around its periphery. The buttstock rates excellent showing a very old restored finish with some minor dings and light handling marks; the wood still mostly proud of the metal at the frame and the checkering crisp. The barrel features a correct brass front sight and military style 3-leaf, two folding, one standing, rear sight graduated in 100, 300 and 500 yards increments. The frame's top strap is marked "Col. Colt Hartford Ct. USA" while the left side of frame has standard patent markings which remain crisp as is the patent marking in the cylinder flute. The barrel and flutes of cylinder exhibit British proofs and the left side retains its original saddlering and stud. The buttstock is numbered "11199" clearly a factory error, the buttplate is correctly numbered, as are the barrel and triggerguard tang "11999". The cylinder is numbered "1694" and its spindle is numbered "10940/0028". It is not at all unusual for these British model carbines to be mismatched; this example is in the correct serial number range between 10000 and 12000 (perhaps even being the very last British carbine made). The gun is crisp and mechanically functional and really appears to have seen little or no use "across the pond". Former collection Bill Spicer; Robert Howard Estate Collection (36433-2) {ANTIQUE}
Winchester Model 1892 Special Order Saddlering Carbine
Lot # 208 (Sale Order: 208 of 711)
Low Estimate: 1,200High Estimate: 1,800
serial #673341, 38 WCF, 20" round barrel with half magazine and a very good bore. The barrel retains 80% original blue finish showing some scattered oxidation staining and areas thinning to a light pewter; the muzzle is silvering and there are a couple of light scratches in the finish. The frame retains about 40% original faded blue finish with the carry point being the most toned to pewter as well as the entire lever; there are several patches of oxidation staining giving the remaining finish a brownish-blue hue. The lower tang still holds a strong amount of finish and there is a round wear mark on the frame due to the saddle ring rubbing the metal from over the years. The plain straight grip walnut buttstock and forend rate very good overall with some expected handling marks and dents from the years and light remnants of what looks like residue from a sticker on the right side of the buttstock near the buttplate. Made in 1912, this is a fantastic little special order carbine that has some honest wear but is nicely configured. (156520-3718) {C&R} [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]
Winchester Model 1894 Special Order Saddlering Carbine
Lot # 209 (Sale Order: 209 of 711)
Low Estimate: 1,500High Estimate: 2,500
serial #343691, 38-55 WCF, 20" round barrel with a very good bore. The barrel and special order half-length magazine retain 90% thinning original blue finish with some even oxidation staining throughout. The frame and lever retain about 30% thinning original blue finish with most areas toned to a mottled pewter-brown patina with a few small areas lightly pitted and scattered oxidation staining. There are two semi-circular sections of missing finish due to the saddle ring rubbing on the metal over the years. The plain straight grip gumwood buttstock and forend rate good overall with numerous dings and scratches from several years afield; there are five uniform notches that were put into the stock just behind the tang. An honest saddle ring carbine that would be a worthy investment piece for the 1894 collector. (156520-3125) {C&R} [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]
Winchester Model 1894 Special Order Saddlering Carbine
Lot # 210 (Sale Order: 210 of 711)
Low Estimate: 1,500High Estimate: 2,500
serial #925077, 38-55 Win, 20" round barrel with half magazine and a very good to about excellent bore. The barrel retains about 80% original blue finish with some light thinning in a few areas and silvering at the muzzle as well as scattered oxidation staining. The frame has mostly toned to a pewter-brown patina throughout with some faint traces of blue remaining. The hammer and lever have faded to a flaky brown and pewter with little to no traces of color case hardened finish left. The carbine style gumwood buttstock and forend rate very good overall with some light dings and handling marks from the years. There is no saddle ring present on the stud and the rear ladder style carbine sight is missing the range adjustment bar. A very nice saddlering carbine in a very desirable caliber. (156520-3128) {C&R} [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]
Sharps-Borchardt Model 1878 Military Rifle
Lot # 211 (Sale Order: 211 of 711)
Low Estimate: 3,000High Estimate: 5,000
serial #15916, 45-70, 32 1/8" barrel with a bright excellent bore. The barrel and frame retain 98% original blue finish with some areas of very light surface oxidation and a few scratches and handling marks present. The lever and breech block retain 50% original bright and vibrant case-hardened color with the remaining areas toned to dark pewter. The barrel bands exhibit a nice plum-pewter color and the steel buttplate is mottled pewter as well. The straight grip walnut buttstock and full length forend are in beautiful condition and rate excellent with some lightly added finish and a few scattered dings and dents as well as a stamped cartouche in the left side of the stock that looks like a fancy letter "B". Featured is a blade front sight and military-style combination flip-up rear sight. A superb example of the Model 1878 military rifle that would be a great investment piece for the post-Civil War era collector. (156851-13) {ANTIQUE}
Remington-Lee Model 1882 U.S. Army Contract Bolt Action Rifle
Lot # 212 (Sale Order: 212 of 711)
Low Estimate: 1,200High Estimate: 1,800
serial #8862, 45-70, 32" barrel with a bright near excellent bore with some scattered fine pinprick pits. The barrel retains 85-90% original blue finish which is beginning to tone to a deep plum-brown patina with some areas lightly thinning and some mild oxidation staining present; the breech end of the barrel is marked "U.S. / V P" with the initials "D.F.C." just below. The frame, bolt and triggerguard retain 70% original blue finish with some areas toning to a mottled pewter-brown patina with some scattered oxidation staining as well. The same inspector's initials are present on the bolt and receiver as well. The plain straight grip walnut full length stock rates very good overall with some typical dings and dents from the years as well as some added finish; the same inspector's initials are faintly marked behind the triggerguard indicating the stock is original to the gun. Featured is the original blade front sight however the rear combination flip-up sight appears to have been added and is not the original rear sight. The original cleaning rod and box magazine are included as well. An excellent example of a Model 1882 U.S. Army contracted rifle. (156851-6) {ANTIQUE}
Springfield Armory Model 1870 Sharps Rifle
Lot # 213 (Sale Order: 213 of 711)
Low Estimate: 3,000High Estimate: 5,000
serial #0749, 50-70 CF, 35" barrel with a bright excellent three groove bore, numbered to the frame. The barrel and bands are a bright gunmetal gray with some scattered light oxidation staining and some minor handling marks. The frame shows some nice mottled color case-hardening on its right flat, the balance a smoky mottled case-hardened patina; the lockplate with some nice mottled silver-gray colors. The lever shows strong case colors with the lower tang a mottled gray and brown. The smooth walnut buttstock and forend rate very good with overall minor dings and handling marks from the years, the forend showing a bit more bruising. The buttplate tang has a strong "U.S." marking and the lock is crisp and mechanically functional. Overall a very fine example of the first type Springfield Armory-manufactured Model 1870 Sharps rifle. (36915-3) {ANTIQUE}
U.S. Model 1819 Breechloading Percussion Converted Rifle By Harpers Ferry
Lot # 214 (Sale Order: 214 of 711)
Low Estimate: 3,000High Estimate: 5,000
52 cal. 32 5/8" barrel with a bright excellent bore. This is a second type rifle arsenal converted to percussion and remains in very fine condition. The breechblock bears proper Harpers Ferry markings and is dated 1834. The barrel and frame retain 95-97% original brown finish with light silvering along the muzzle and edges along with a few minor light dings and handling marks. The breechblock has a nice mottled straw and purple finish most likely done at the time of conversion with faint evidence of light pitting and handling marks. The walnut stock rates fine with a handful of light dents and blemishes, no cartouche or inspectors marks and perhaps an added light oil which does not detract from the natural beauty of the rifle. The barrel bands, triggerguard and buttplate retain much original brown finish. A lovely, high condition example of a Hall percussion converted rifle. (56915-13) {ANTIQUE}
Rare Colt Model 1855 First Model Sporting Rifle
Lot # 215 (Sale Order: 215 of 711)
Low Estimate: 14,000High Estimate: 18,000
serial #274, .36 cal., 24" round barrel with a bright excellent bore showing sharp rifling. The barrel retains about 70-75% plum-tone faded original blue with the flaked areas a deeper brown showing toning to pewter on the sharp edges and at the muzzle. The barrel shows scattered light pitting primarily along its left edge, primarily in the area of the cleaning rod, also with some sparsely scattered light pitting along its right side and lower radius. The frame retains a similar amount of blue, the frame flats with strong bright original blue, the balance flaked to a brown with pewter on the high edges; the long lower tang of the triggerguard is primarily a pewter and soft brown. The cylinder is primarily a pewter and speckled plum patina retaining nearly all of its original cylinder scene, slightly light in a few spots but with the "Colts Patent/No 274/Sporting Rifle" still fully visible. The stock rates very good plus to near excellent with much original varnish showing some minor dings and handling marks from the years and some light flaking finish with a tiny sliver missing adjacent to the triggerguard tang. The wood is still proud of the metal and the early style crescent buttplate is a mottled gray and brown patina. Miraculously the gun retains its original side mounted cleaning rod and oiler; the spring-loaded oiler still functioning perfectly. The original sporting rear and front sights are in place and the barrel address is sharp. The numbers are matching on frame, barrel, loading lever, triggerguard tang, cylinder, arbor and buttplate "274" and the buttstock is appropriately pencil-numbered to the gun. An antique pencil marking within the lower tang inletting reads "N.C.Raven Feb 19/54". The action is crisp and mechanically functional and a couple of the screw heads show some very minor damage but a very attractive rifle overall. Only approximately 1,000 of these early rifles were manufactured and they exceedingly difficult to find in this fine state of preservation especially with rod and oiler. (36433-1) {ANTIQUE}
Sharps New Model 1863 Cartridge-Converted Carbine Used In The Film The Outlaw Josey Wales
Lot # 216 (Sale Order: 216 of 711)
Low Estimate: 2,500High Estimate: 4,500
serial #21585, 50-70 converted to 45-70 blank. This carbine was formerly the property of Stembridge Gun Rentals and was rented to Clint Eastwood's Malpaso Productions on invoice #1181 as was used by the Union soldiers who fired at Wales as he rode through their camp. The left side of the barrel is stamped with a large letter "S" which was Stembridge's property mark next to "K 10 CAV" which would suggest the carbine was once used by the Army's "Buffalo Soldiers" during the Indian Wars. The metal bears an overall dull pewter-brown patina with some minor handling marks and specks of fine oxidation. The priming cover below the hammer has been removed and the front sight insert and rear sight elevator are no longer present. The buttstock has a long chip missing along the heel on the left side of the stock along with smaller chips at the toe, top and bottom of the wrist, which also shows an old repair at the rear tang with small iron tacks and an abundance of other handling marks and dried faded finish. The forend is in similar condition with a long glued crack in the left side of the forend, lightly chipped edges and an abundance of light handling marks easily attributed to the use of the gun. The carbine was purchased from High Noon Auctions who sold other firearms and accessories used in the movie. Included with the carbine is a copy of Stembridge invoice listing the carbine by serial number along with dozens of other firearms rented to Mr. Eastwood's company and a certificate of authenticity from Stembridge Rentals describing the carbine and company. A great opportunity to acquire a carbine used in one of the all-time classic Western films. (56892-41) {ANTIQUE}
Sharps New Model 1863 Cartridge-Converted Civil War Carbine
Lot # 217 (Sale Order: 217 of 711)
Low Estimate: 1,800High Estimate: 2,400
serial #81149, 52 cal., 22" barrel with a very good 6-groove bore having good rifling with scattered fine oxidation staining and pinprick pitting. The metal surfaces are an overall dull brown patina with some light handling marks and spots of fine oxidation staining. The walnut buttstock rates very good overall with a shallow thumb size dent in the top of the left wrist along with numerous dents, handling narks and an added oil finish with no cartouche visible. The forend is in similar condition with expected light handling marks. The serial number can no longer be seen on the barrel however two other smaller numbers have been struck and the forend mounting block has been remounted to the barrel. The action functions nicely and features a cam-type firing pin. An honest, respectable example post-war cartridge converted carbine. (56892-39) {ANTIQUE}
Merrill Second Type Civil War Carbine
Lot # 218 (Sale Order: 218 of 711)
Low Estimate: 1,800High Estimate: 2,400
serial #16578, 54 cal., 22 1/8" barrel with a near very good bore with some scattered fine oxidation staining and pinprick pitting but shows mostly strong and clean rifling. The lockplate bears proper markings including the spread eagle at the center and is dated "1864" to the rear of the hammer. The underside of the lever is numbered "5 / 81" and the heel of the buttplate is marked "U.S." all markings in metal remain clear and legible. The metal surfaces bear an overall mottled brown patina with a few light dings and some scattered fine pinprick pitting; with the lock a lighter smoky gray. The brass furniture has a pleasing goldenrod patina with light handling marks. The walnut stock rates about very good with lightly rounded edges, numerous dents, bruises, a small chip behind the lower rear tang and is a shy of the buttplate with a faint cartouche still visible above the sling bar. An overall very good condition Merrill second type carbine. (56858-6) {ANTIQUE}
Spencer Repeating Rifle Company Civil War Carbine
Lot # 219 (Sale Order: 219 of 711)
Low Estimate: 1,800High Estimate: 2,400
serial #30633, 56 Spencer, 22" barrel with an overall fine bore having strong rifling with some scattered pinprick pitting and fine oxidation staining the entire length. The metal surfaces are an overall dark gray brown patina with an occasional nick and spot of oxidation staining here or there. The walnut stock and forend rate very good overall having an older light cleaning and added varnish still with a handful of light dents and handling marks and is a bit shy of the metal, there are no cartouches present, the forend bolt is a slightly undersized modern replacement. The barrel is numbered to the gun and the buttstock is equipped with a swivel and the sling bar and swivel is present and intact. The mechanism is crisp and functional and the cartridge follower and guide spring are present. An overall very good honest example Spencer carbine. (56892-37) {ANTIQUE}
Parker Vhe Boxlock Double Ejectorgun
Lot # 220 (Sale Order: 220 of 711)
Low Estimate: 8,000High Estimate: 12,000
serial #217997, .410 bore on No. 000 frame, 26" barrels choked modified in each and showing bright excellent bores. This fine little gun features ejectors, double triggers and a straight grip stock. The stock is a marvelously crafted replacement as the original stock was a round knob pistolgrip. The triggerguard was flawlessly lengthened with the serial number hand engraved in the factory style with zigzag border. The watertable of this 000 frame features the milled lightening cuts. The stock is beautifully fit and formed and is correct in all regards including the perfectly fit doghead buttplate and shield shaped monogram plate in toeline. The shotgun is in nice condition with the barrels retaining 95% original blue finish and the action retaining about 50% faded original color case-hardened finish on sides and top of action and with the belly being more of a smooth gray patina. The checkered walnut straigtht grip buttstock and forend rate excellent with 95% original finish remaining. The triggerguard retains 97% beautifully restored blue finish with crisp engraving. The shotgun points nice with 14 1/2" length of pull and with drops of 1 1/2" and 2 1/2". A lovely small bore Parker that you can still take afield. (16520-2268) [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]
Parker Brothers Vh Boxlock Double Shotgun
Lot # 221 (Sale Order: 221 of 711)
Low Estimate: 3,000High Estimate: 5,000
serial #237273, 20 Ga on No. 0 frame, 28" matted rib barrels choked full and modified with bright excellent bores with minimum wall thickness measured at about .024". The barrels retain 65-70% evenly thinning blue finish with light sparse oxidation staining and a bit of silvering and a couple of small dings at the muzzles. The frame exhibits about 60% case-hardened color on both sides however the belly and carry point have toned to pewter as well as the triggerguard with some scattered light oxidation staining. The upper tang displays some original color underneath the lever and the rest of the surfaces have toned to pewter as well. The checkered pistolgrip walnut buttstock and splinter forend rate good to near very good overall showing some added finish with several dings and scratches present. The length of pull to the original hard rubber buttplate is 14" with drops of 1 1/2" and 2 1/2"; the toe-end and heel-end of the rubber buttplate each have a small chip present. This nice VH doublegun has the Meriden, Connecticut address on the rib of the barrel and is marked "Parker" on the belly of the frame, indicating it was still made at the original factory while under ownership of Remington. A good example of a Parker VH double with some honest wear. (156520-2266) {C&R} [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]
Winchester Model 12 Slide Action Shotgun Two Barrel Set
Lot # 222 (Sale Order: 222 of 711)
Low Estimate: 3,000High Estimate: 5,000
serial #747665, 28 ga., 26" plain barrel with a bright excellent bore choked full. The metal surfaces retain about 85-87% original blue toning to gunmetal, loss primarily along the bottom of the receiver and rear of the barrel along with some high edge and contact wear, sparsely scattered spots of fine oxidation staining, very light dings along the left front edge of the frame from barrel removal and some other light handling marks. The plain pistolgrip walnut stock and grooved forearm rate very good plus retaining much original varnish and a modest amount of light handling marks and blemishes from years of good honest use. The second plain barrel measures 26" as well and has a bright excellent bore choked cylinder. The metal surfaces retain about 90-92% original blue, loss primarily silvering on the right side of the barrel band, muzzle and high edges along with contact wear on the magazine tube and some spots of light oxidation staining on the barrel band, slide arm and slightly more moderate surface oxidation along the rear of the magazine tube. The grooved forearm rates excellent with one or two light blemishes. An overall very good condition two barrel set Model 12 shotgun manufactured in 1937. (56520-3793) {C&R} [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]
The Winchester Model 12 Two Barrel Set Of Major John W. Hession
Lot # 223 (Sale Order: 223 of 711)
Low Estimate: 3,000High Estimate: 5,000
serial #701290, 20 Ga, 30" ventilated rib barrel choked full with a bright excellent bore and 26" ventilated ribbed barrel choked improved modified with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain 98% factory reapplied blue finish on both barrel sets, each displaying some minor scratches and operational wear on the magazine tubes and actuating arms. The frame shows some very light scattered handling marks and faint scratches as well as a few dings at the breech end of the frame on the left side. The bolt and follower have been nicely jeweled and still retain their bright finish with the exception of some light operational wear marks on the bolt face. The factory installed Simmons ribs are round post, donut base (30") and standard ovoid base (26"), only the 30" set of barrels features the offset Winchester factory proof. The checkered pistolgrip walnut buttstock and both forends rate very good to near excellent overall displaying some added finish as well some light dings and scratches from the years; the grip cap shows some light wear. This truly unique Model 12 set comes with a Plano Protector Series black hardcase with a Winchester repair box for the second barrel as well as some documentation about Major John W. Hession and his astounding feats with a rifle. Major Hession has set world records and done things with a rifle that weren't thought possible; his accomplishments and feats need not be recounted here, he is unquestionably however one of the "grand old men" of gunning and was a remarkable soldier and marksman undoubtedly. This two barrel set is a rare find for the advanced Model 12 collector or anyone with an interest in the history of Major Hession. Consigned directly by the family. (156713-1) {C&R}
Winchester Model 12 Two Barrel Set Slide Action Shotgun
Lot # 224 (Sale Order: 224 of 711)
Low Estimate: 1,000High Estimate: 1,500
serial #664713, 20 Ga, 26" solid rib barrel choked cylinder with a bright excellent bore and 26" solid rib nickel steel barrel choked full with a bright excellent bore. The unchoked barrel retains 95% original blue finish with some light small patches of surface oxidation; most all of the loss is on the magazine tube due to operational wear. The fully choked barrel and magazine tube retain 90-92% original blue finish with a good patch of loss under the forend while in battery as well as some scattered specks of oxidation staining. The receiver retains 98% original blue finish with a handful of light scratches present. The plain pistolgrip walnut buttstock and ribbed forend rate very good showing some added finish and light handling marks as well as a carved groove in the buttstock that wraps around the entire stock about 1" from the edge of the recoil pad as if it were going to be shortened at one time. A red rubber Pachmayr Gunworks recoil pad has replaced the original. A great two barrel set Model 12 that would suit most hunting or shooting needs depending on barrel choice. (156520-4125) [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]
Winchester Pre '64 Model 70 Super Grade Rifle
Lot # 225 (Sale Order: 225 of 711)
Low Estimate: 2,500High Estimate: 3,500
serial #150668, 220 Swift, 26" barrel with a bright minty bore. This 1950 production rifle features the early rounded cheekpiece stock with black forend tip and gripcap along with a checkered steel buttplate. The bolt is properly electric-pencil numbered to the rifle on underside and features the type III safety. The rifle is sighted with a Redfield gold bead front and Winchester 22G rear sight. This rifle features a stainless steel barrel which has the bead blast factory finish giving it a matte appearance that matches the action. Metal surfaces of rifle retain 99% original blue finish overall. The checkered pistolgrip walnut stock rates excellent with 98% original finish remaining and just a few light handling marks. Super Grade sling swivels are present. A very fine model 70. (16652-5) {C&R}
