Auction No. 105 - Session 1
Saturday, March 28, 2015 | 10:00 AM Eastern
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Auction No. 105 - Session 1
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This sale by Amoskeag Auction Company features over 1600 lots of rare and historic firearms. View the entire catalog here.
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Colt Model 1862 Police Percussion Revolver
Lot # 26 (Sale Order: 26 of 824)
serial #37722, .36 cal, 6 1/2” barrel with a bright excellent bore. The barrel on this stunning revolver retains about 50% original blue which is quite bright in spots, toning to a very nice plum brown in the areas of loss. The loading lever with strong case colors at its root. The cylinder retains a similar amount of blue, perhaps a tad more and there are the remnants of cylinder rest pins at its rear. The frame shows a strong 98% vibrant case colors as does the hammer. The guard and backstrap retain nearly all their original silver plate which is beginning to show some nice tarnish. The grip rates very good plus to about excellent with nearly all its original varnish showing a few dings and wear along the sharp edges at the butt; it is pencil-numbered to the gun. A few of the screw slots show some minor damage but all the numbers are matching including the wedge and the gun is tight mechanically. Really a super example that looks like it should be in a casing. (37080-1){ANTIQUE}
Estimate: 2500 - 4000
Estimate: 2500 - 4000
Webley & Scott Mark Iv Engraved And Gold Plated Revolver
Lot # 27 (Sale Order: 27 of 824)
serial #A98093, 32 Long, 3” ribbed barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces on this lovely revolver retain about 98% original gold plate with very light wear on some of the leading and sharper edges, chiefly the leading edge of butt. The arm is overall engraved in nice English scroll and retains the typical maker’s markings in their appropriate spots. The smooth genuine mother-of-pearl grips rate excellent. This example is fitted with a factory safety lever at the rear of the frame behind the hammer. The lock-up is tight and the mechanism seems to function well. The revolver rides in an English oak case which rates very good with a blue interior lining, brass wiping rod and 12-place cartridge block. Really a very nicely done and very attractive Webley & Scott revolver, perhaps the nicest we’ve seen. (37022-165){C&R}[Mark Benenson Collection]
Estimate: 2000 - 3000
Estimate: 2000 - 3000
Starr Arms Model 1858 Navy Revolver
Lot # 28 (Sale Order: 28 of 824)
serial #10316, 36 cal., 6” barrel with a very good lightly oxidized bore. The barrel and frame retain 60% original blue finish showing light pitting and impact marks with the balance toning to a mottled brown. The cylinder is primarily a pleasing smooth dull gray patina with traces of original blue and a turn ring is present. The hammer retains about 40% of its original case colors with the balance toning to a dark gray. The smooth walnut one-piece grip rates very good plus showing only some added finish that is un-cleaned retaining the minor dings and dents beneath and good inspector cartouches both left and right. The grip frame, cylinder and grips are all numbered alike. A very good example overall of these neat large frame double action revolvers. (176889-185) {ANTIQUE}
Estimate: 2500 - 3500
Estimate: 2500 - 3500
Rare North Amercian Arms Company 1911 Pistol
Lot # 29 (Sale Order: 29 of 824)
serial #88, 45 ACP, 5" barrel with a bright excellent bore. This is an absolutely all original and completely honest example of these rare and highly desirable 1911 pistols. The pistol bears proper slide marking and has matching serial number "88" on left side of slide just behind serrations, on left side of trigger and on left side of frame beneath grip panel. The original hammer has a smooth wide spur and the mainspring housing was made without a lanyard loop. The condition of the pistol is quite nice. The metal surfaces of pistol retain 70% original blue finish overall with nearly all of the loss being due to flaking, primarily on the right side of the slide where the exposed metal has taken on a pleasing even and smooth gray brown patina. The diamond checkered walnut grips rate excellent with strong checkering and lots of original finish. This pistol was previously owned by Lloyd C. Greene of Chelmsford, Massachusetts who was an ordnance officer in WWII. Mr. Greene purchased the pistol from the daughter of "Colonel Albee" and copies of his correspondence beginning in 1995, outlining how he came to own the gun and asking for information from Colt and from the Connecticut State Library as to the full name of "Colonel Albee" are included with the pistol. Colonel Orton Wheelock Albee was the U.S. Ordnance officer and inspection manager for all of Canada, overseeing the inspection and supply of over 300 munitions plants. He died at his home in Marlboro, Massachusetts after an operation in 1919 at the young age of 46. An untouched and completely honest example of these highly sought after WWI pistols. Investment quality. (17019-1) {C&R}
Estimate: 25000 - 35000
Estimate: 25000 - 35000
Manhattan Firearms Pocket Model Percussion Revolver
Lot # 30 (Sale Order: 30 of 824)
serial #14676, 36 Cal, 4” octagon barrel with a very good lightly pitted bore. The barrel retains 65-75% original blue finish with areas of loss showing a pleasing smooth brown patina. The five-shot, 10 stop cylinder retains about 20% of its original blue with the balance flaking to a pewter gray and brown patina; virtually the entire cylinder scene remaining crisp and clear. The hammer shows some light traces of original case colors but is toning to smooth gray patina. The frame is primarily a smoke gray, but shows a small amount of its original case colors on the left side; there are a few small pits on the lower right corner. The backstrap and triggerguard are primarily a tarnished goldenrod patina showing areas of freckled brown spots and a few light spots of its original sliver plated finish. The one-piece walnut grip rates excellent showing light dings and handling marks and wear along the sharp edge of the butt. The gun functions very good mechanically and is tight; all of the numbers are matching including the wedge. A very nice crisp pocket model Manhattan. (176229-79) {ANTIQUE} [Elliott Riggs Collection]
Estimate: 1500 - 2000
Estimate: 1500 - 2000
Marlin Ballard No. 2 Sporting Rifle
Lot # 31 (Sale Order: 31 of 824)
serial #19983, 32-20, 28" octagon barrel with a bright excellent bore. This rifle has been expertly rebarreled by John Wills of Anchorage, Alaska and is so marked on bottom flat beneath forend. The barrel has been properly numbered to the rifle and is of the exact shape and form of the original Ballard barrel. The barrel retains 95% original blue finish overall while the action retains about 70% original faded color case-hardened finish blending with a pleasing smooth gray brown patina in areas of loss. The original plain walnut buttstock and forend are both properly numbered and remain in about excellent condition. The crescent buttplate retains 95% reapplied color case-hardened finish and is numbered to a different rifle. The rifle is sighted with a globe front, no rear seat and a mid-range adjustable tang mounted folding peepsight. This should make a fine and fun shooter. (16651-37) {ANTIQUE} [John & Jan Wills Collection]
Estimate: 1200 - 1800
Estimate: 1200 - 1800
Marlin Ballard Special Order No. 2 Deluxe Sporting Rifle
Lot # 32 (Sale Order: 32 of 824)
serial #3214 (all matching), 32 Long RF, 28" part round part octagon barrel with an about very good bore. This rifle features a special order checkered pistolgrip stock of finely figured English walnut with triangular horn inlay in base of pistolgrip as well as a horn forend cap. The rifle is configured in almost all respects as a 4 1/2 Mid Range with the exception of the barrel. The rifle features a standard single trigger and full loop lever. The barrel retains a mostly even brown patina overall with some silvering on the high edges, a couple light bruises and silvering where the rear sight elevator was once located. The action is also an even gray brown patina with some small areas of pitting on the right side. The stocks rate very good plus with perhaps a little light added oil finish present. The buttstock is equipped with its original checkered horn shotgun buttplate which remains in excellent condition. The rifle is sighted with a Beach combination front, a blank in rear slot and a mid-range adjustable folding tang mounted peepsight. An unusual special order deluxe Ballard sporting rifle. (16651-30) {ANTIQUE} [John & Jan Wills Collection]
Estimate: 2000 - 3000
Estimate: 2000 - 3000
Griffin & Howe Custom Winchester High Wall Single Shot Rifle
Lot # 33 (Sale Order: 33 of 824)
serial #1052 (G&H), 250-3000, 26" round barrel with an excellent bore. This rifle is engraved on the top of its barrel "No. 1052 GRIFFIN & HOWE, INC. NEW YORK" and in the left side of action with what we presume is the name of the person that ordered the rifle "A.B. COULTERS". The modifications to this rifle, in addition to the stocking and barreling, is a rimless extractor which appears to actually be an ejector as there is a spring loaded plunger mounted on the left side of the action which appears to be function as an accelerator for the extractor causing the empty shell to eject. Additionally the lower tang has been lengthened and squared off where it meets the grip cap with no Winchester serial number present. The beavertail forend is affixed by a single sling stud which screws into a barrel collar. The metal surfaces of the rifle retain 98% Griffin & Howe applied blue finish. The checkered pistolgrip buttstock and forend are typical Griffin & Howe style with a bold iron capped pistolgrip, a checkered steel shotgun buttplate and a horn forend tip. The stocks rate excellent with 97% original oil finish remaining with crisp checkering. The breech of the barrel is equipped with a single Griffin & Howe top mount quick detachable base and there are no open sights present. Mark Benenson comments in his notes that Griffin & Howe custom High Walls are quite scarce, this being chambered in a rimless cartridge with rimless ejector conversion may be unique. A wonderful custom High Wall. (17022-1) {C&R} [Mark Benenson Collection]
Estimate: 3500 - 5500
Estimate: 3500 - 5500
Griffin & Howe Custom Winchester Model 1885 High Wall Rifle
Lot # 34 (Sale Order: 34 of 824)
30-40 Krag, 22 1/2" tapered round barrel with a very good plus to excellent bore. The top of the barrel is engraved "GRIFFIN & HOWE, INC. NEW YORK" and the left side of the barrel "30-40 KRAG.". The barrel features an integral raised dovetail for rear sight which is currently vacant along with a banded ramp front sight. The action has been finely stippled on the top round ahead of breechblock and a peepsight has been added in a thin dovetail which is stippled to match. The lever has been neatly altered to a full loop with the lower tang being nicely bent to a sharper contoured pistolgrip. The rifle is stocked in English walnut in typical Griffin & Howe style having a horn tipped beavertail forend, a steel capped pistolgrip, a finely checkered steel Niedner style buttplate with trapdoor. The stock features nicely carved flutes at the nose of the comb and was made without a cheekpiece. The barrel retains 90% evenly thinning original blue and the action retains about 90% original Winchester blue. The stocks rate excellent with 95% original hand rubbed oil finish with strong checkering. A neat Griffin & Howe custom High Wall sporting rifle. (17022-18) {C&R} [Mark Benenson Collection]
Estimate: 2000 - 3000
Estimate: 2000 - 3000
Superb Custom Sharps Borchardt Sporting Rifle
Lot # 35 (Sale Order: 35 of 824)
serial #17750, 25 CF (likely 250-3000), 26" tapered round barrel with a bright excellent bore. This rifle features wonderfully executed custom stocks of highly figured walnut, a fully engraved action and a barrel marked only on the underside "C.E. DURHAM GUNSMITH". Durham was a gunsmith from Aurora, Colorado, we aren’t certain if he simply barreled this rifle or was responsible for the stocks and engraving as well. The action features full coverage scroll engraving with geometric patterns in some areas on top and bottom and is finished in a lovely French gray. The barrel is unembellished and marked only as previously noted. The stocks are of exhibition quality walnut and are superbly crafted with a shadowline cheekpiece, finely executed chinstrap, perfectly cut checkering on wrist and forend, a beautiful rosewood (or possibly ebony) forend tip & gripcap and finely checkered and perfectly fit Niedner style checkered steel buttplate. The condition of the rifle is wonderful with the barrel retaining 98% original blue finish and the action retains all of its French gray finish. The stocks retain 99% of their original hand rubbed oil finish. The rifle is sighted simply with a Leupold scope which appears to be about 8 power. A truly top shelf custom Sharps Borchardt rifle. (17022-8) {ANTIQUE} [Mark Benenson Collection]
Estimate: 6000 - 8000
Estimate: 6000 - 8000
Luft Brothers Custom Sharps Borchardt Sporting Rifle
Lot # 36 (Sale Order: 36 of 824)
serial #16042, 280 Rem., 25 1/2" octagon barrel with matted rib and a bright excellent bore. This is a handsome and heavily customized rifle. The action has been converted to a top tang safety, the lever was either changed or heavily reshaped and now is an open style which follows the profile of the pistolgrip. Because this lever is now open a triggerguard has been neatly added to the bottom of action and a lovely horn extension has been fitted to the inside rear of the lever from the triggerguard back. The rear of the action has been relieved on each side and the stock neatly inlet into the recesses. The barrel is of lightweight with matted rib, scope bases on integral raised bridges with a blade front sight mounted in integral ramp. The metal surfaces of the rifle retain 98% maker applied blue finish with a couple scratches on the left side of action. The original factory markings on the left side of action remain fully legible although slightly light. The checkered pistolgrip buttstock and forend are of nicely figured walnut with sharp beautifully cut checkering and nicely formed flared shadowline cheekpiece. The stocks rate excellent with 98% original oil finish remaining and with crisp checkering. The buttstock is fitted with a solid brown rubber Presentation recoil pad. The rifle is sighted with a Kollmorgen Bearcub 4X scope on Bill Tilden custom rings and mounts. A lovely highly customized Sharps Borchardt rifle. (17022-31) {ANTIQUE} [Mark Benenson Collection]
Estimate: 3000 - 5000
Estimate: 3000 - 5000
Luft Brothers Custom Stevens Ideal 44 1/2 Rifle
Lot # 37 (Sale Order: 37 of 824)
serial #5595, 222 Rem, 25 1/2" tapered octagon barrel with a bright excellent bore, full rib and integral scope bases. The bottom of the barrel is initialed and dated "HCL 11 65" and also marked "GRD 14". In addition to the custom barrel the rifle features lovely custom French walnut stocks and is fitted with a nicely made custom lever. Metal surfaces of rifle retain 99% Luft applied superb quality blue finish. The stocks feature a checkered pistolgrip, monte carlo cheekpiece and stylized schnabel tip with ebony insert. The quality of the custom work is fabulous, the fit finish and stocks are truly wonderful. The beavertail forend is built in such a fashion that the rear section fits flawlessly over the forward-most section of the action. The rifle features a horn gripcap and a thin solid brown rubber recoil pad. There is a ramp mounted beaded blade front sight present with no rear sight. An extremely handsome Stevens that should make a fine varmint rifle once outfitted with your choice of optics. (17022-22) [Mark Benenson Collection]
Estimate: 2000 - 3000
Estimate: 2000 - 3000
Manhattan Series Iii Percussion Navy Type Revolver
Lot # 38 (Sale Order: 38 of 824)
serial #24534 all matching including wedge, 4" octagon barrel with a very good bore that shows some scattered light oxidation but remains quite bright otherwise. This revolver is in fabulous condition. The barrel retains 95% brilliant original blue finish overall. The cylinder shows a crisp scene with traces of original blue finish with the balance flaked to a pleasing smooth gray brown patina. The frame and loading lever retain 90% plus original color case-hardened finish which remains quite vivid. The brass gripstraps retain 97% original silver plated finish which has taken on a lovely tarnish. The one-piece walnut grips rate excellent with 95% original finish remaining and with just a few scattered light handling marks. A super crispy little 4" Navy. (16655-18) {ANTIQUE} [Manhattanfirearms.com Collection]
Estimate: 2500 - 3500
Estimate: 2500 - 3500
Superb Factory Engraved Manhattan Navy Type Revolver
Lot # 39 (Sale Order: 39 of 824)
serial #49, .36 caliber, 6 1/2" octagon barrel with a near very good bore that shows some patches of light pitting and oxidation. This is an interesting revolver. The serial number (which could actually be a batch number) is not found in the typical locations on the different components. Instead they are found on the rear of frame beneath the grips, sides of triggerguard and backstrap (beneath grips), in pencil in the channel on back of grips, rear face of barrel lug, front face of cylinder, leg side of arbor and in the normal position on the bottom of the wedge. Nutter references these guns with unusual serial number placement and illustrates No. 23 which has numbers in the same positions as this gun. The example he shows has a spring plate on the face of the recoil shield, this example does not. He speculates that Manhattan made about 100 of these special pilot models but he references the spring plate as the reason for the special series, this one not having the spring plate conflicts with that theory. The engraving on this revolver is of very fine quality with finely punchdot shaded backgrounds and crisp flowing relief scroll. The barrel shows a one line Newark address and retains bright original blue beneath the loading lever with the balance bearing a pleasing smooth gray brown patina. The frame also shows a generous amount of faded original color case-hardened finish blending with a smooth gray patina and with more vivid colors visible on protected areas of face of recoil shield and top of frame beneath cylinder. The cylinder is a pleasing smooth gray brown patina with excellent scene which is 90% plus visible. The brass gripstraps retain a rich and fabulous untouched patina. In addition to the fabulous engraving, this revolver is equipped with its original relief carved ivory grips with a beautiful portrait of Lady Columbia. The grips remain in excellent condition with no chips. This is a particularly handsome and well executed engraved Manhattan with the added mystique of being a so-called pilot model. Perhaps the finest and most crisp factory engraved Manhattan Navy revolver we have ever offered. Investment quality. (16655-13) {ANTIQUE} [Manhattanfirearms.com Collection]
Estimate: 7000 - 9000
Estimate: 7000 - 9000
Manhattan Series Iii Navy Type Percussion Revolver
Lot # 40 (Sale Order: 40 of 824)
serial #30337 all matching including wedge, 6 1/2" octagon barrel with a bright excellent bore that shows one small patch of oxidation. This is a very fine Manhattan. The barrel shows the proper one line Newark address and retains about 70% original bright blue finish with the balance bearing a pleasing smooth brown patina. The cylinder shows excellent scene and has flaked to a pleasing even gray brown patina. The frame and loading lever retain about 25% original color case-hardened finish with the balnce bearing a pleasing gray patina. The brass gripstraps retain 95% original silver plated finish which has tarnished nicely. The one piece walnut grip rates excellent. Overall a very clean Manhattan Navy. (16229-116) {ANTIQUE} [Elliott Riggs Collection]
Estimate: 2000 - 3000
Estimate: 2000 - 3000
Mass Arms Company Maynard Primed Belt Model Percussion Revolver
Lot # 41 (Sale Order: 41 of 824)
serial #582, .31 Cal, 6” barrel with a bright about excellent bore which shows a few spots of very light pitting. The barrel retains some generous traces of original blue, perhaps 20%, the areas of loss toned to a pleasing plum brown, the left side of the barrel showing minor scratches and some light pits. The barrel frame shows some trace case colors, the balance a mottled gray brown patina. The frame is primarily a dull gray case-hardened patina with some traces of colors, the loading gate now a plum brown. The triggerguard and front and back straps retain perhaps 97% original silver plate which is tarnishing in areas. The trigger is now a plum brown and gray with the hammer showing some generous traces of pale blue. The cylinder is very nice showing some strong remnants of original blue on the top surfaces of the etch with the rebated surfaces a plum and pewter. The smooth walnut grips rate about very good with some minor handling marks and worn varnish. The gun seems to operate well mechanically. A very pleasing example overall, seldom encountered in this nice state. (37080-24) {ANTIQUE}
Estimate: 2000 - 3000
Estimate: 2000 - 3000
Bar Hammer Percussion Pepperbox Bayonet Pistol By William And John Rigby
Lot # 42 (Sale Order: 42 of 824)
.36 Cal, 2 3/4” six-barrel cluster with oxidized bores. The metal surfaces on this rather neat pepperbox are primarily a tarnished pewter gray patina with some remnants of fire temper blue. The metal surfaces show overall light pinprick pitting and there is some nice loose flowing scroll on the butt and bow of the guard. The left and right radii of the frame are engraved “Wm & Jn Rigby/Dublin”. The triangular “bayonet” blade is 3 1/4” in length and a similar patina as the balance of the arm. The smooth walnut grips rate about very good as refinished, being just slightly under in spots with some dings and handling marks from the years. The gun is cased in what is likely its original antique presentation case with makers label on the interior. The exterior appears to be refinished with modern green felt on the bottom, the interior appears unretouched. Inside we find a James Dickson & Sons powder and shot measure and a small single ball iron bullet mould with a small selection of percussion caps. The barrel cluster will rotate only occasionally. Really a very attractive little pepperbox overall in an unusual configuration. (37062-1) {ANTIQUE}
Estimate: 1500 - 2000
Estimate: 1500 - 2000
Winchester Model 1894 Special Order Lever Action Rifle
Lot # 43 (Sale Order: 43 of 824)
serial #456864, 25-35 WCF, 26” rare part octagon, part round barrel with full length magazine and a bright minty bore. The barrel and magazine tube retain 98% original blue finish with an oddly scattered tiny spot of very light surface oxidation here and there; the bottom of the magazine with two small spots of pitting. The frame retains 85% original blue with the balance flaked to a light brown patina with some minor silvering on the high edges and a few light scratches; there are two small patches of pinprick pitting on the rear right side of the frame. The lever and hammer retain 95% original faded case-hardened color with the balance toned to a pewter-brown patina. The plain special order pistolgrip walnut buttstock and forend rate near excellent with virtually all of their original finish, with some scattered dings and dents from the years. The steel crescent buttplate shows 75% case-hardened color with the balance toned slightly, with patchy spots of oxidation. This magnificent rifle features a Lyman ivory bead front sight and a 32 W.S. smokeless rear sight. Also featured are special order close-coupled double set triggers. The inside left side of the lower tang is special order marked “8262”; the butt of the stock is stamped with the corresponding numbers. A superb example of an honest special order Model 1894 with some very nice amenities. (157041-2) {C&R}
Estimate: 3500 - 5500
Estimate: 3500 - 5500
Marlin Model 1893 Lever Action Trapper Carbine
Lot # 44 (Sale Order: 44 of 824)
serial #320283, 25-36, 15” round barrel with full magazine and a bright, very good to near excellent bore with minor frosting in the grooves. The barrel and magazine tube retain 50% original blue with the balance toning to pewter-brown, most of the loss being at the bottom of the magazine. The frame, lever and hammer retain about 25-30% original case-hardened color in protected areas with the balance toned to bright gunmetal gray; there are a few small patches of oxidation staining present. The smooth walnut straight grip buttstock and forend rate very good to near excellent overall with some light handling marks from the years and a filled in swivel stud hole on the toeline of the buttstock; the buttstock is numbered “308020” on the underside of the upper tang. Featured are a carbine front sight, Lyman No. 6 folding leaf rear sight and an L.L. Hepburn top-mounted receiver sight. A copy of the factory records from the Cody Firearms Museum is included stating the ship date of the firearm was July 10, 1905. This firearm was removed from the provisions of the NFA by serial number, a copy of the BATFE removed firearm list with highlighted serial number is included. Truly a fine example of a finely chambered Model 1893 carbine in superb condition overall. (157025-5) {C&R}
Estimate: 2500 - 4000
Estimate: 2500 - 4000
Rare Special Order Colt Lightning Medium Frame Rifle
Lot # 45 (Sale Order: 45 of 824)
serial#61603, 32 CLMR (32-20), 26" part round part octagon barrel with full magazine and a bright excellent bore. This is a special order rifle with a lot of special features which are particularly unusual in Colt Lightning rifles. The special features include part octagon barrel, 1/2 nickel finish, fancy buttstock, special sights and altered trigger pull. The condition of the rifle is fabulous with the barrel retaining 95% original blue finish with just some light silvering along the high edges. The magazine is a little more brown but also retains lots of original blue and is smooth. The action retains 97% original nickel plated finish which remains quite bright with strong Rampant Colt on left side and with only a little very light freckling. The English walnut buttstock is nicely figured retaining 95% original varnish. The original checkered forend rates near excellent with about 80% original finish and with very light carry wear to checkering. The buttplate retains 97% bright original nickel finish. The rifle is sighted with a beaded blade front, modified buckhorn rear and Lyman folding tang mounted peepsight. The included factory letter confirms the configuration in detail: 32 CLMR, 26" 1/2 octagon barrel, 1/2 nickel, fancy stock with nickel buttplate, furnished with a Lyman peep and ivory bead front sights, "easy on trigger", shipped to H.D. Folsom in New York on 6/17/1892 in a single gun shipment. This rifle exhibits a wonderful combination of rarity and condition. Investment quality. (17063-27) {ANTIQUE}
Estimate: 8000 - 12000
Estimate: 8000 - 12000
Colt Lightning Medium Frame Slide Action Rifle
Lot # 46 (Sale Order: 46 of 824)
serial #88603, 32-20, 26” round barrel with a bright excellent bore. The barrel and full length magazine retain about 90% evenly thinning original blue finish which is just beginning to tone to brown with finely freckled pinprick surface oxidation. The barrel address remains crisp and clear. The frame shows a perfect Rampant Colt on left side and retains about 80% original blue with loss flaking to a lightly mottled blue/brown, with slight areas of silver at the high edges, there are also light tool marks are present near the screw heads and a few scattered spots of surface oxidation. The hammer retains a good deal of original color case-hardened finish which is slightly fading to a dark smoky color. The plain walnut straight grip buttstock and original two-piece forend rate very good plus also having been lightly refinished long ago with some wear and handling marks. The steel crescent buttplate has toned to an even brown patina. The rifle wears a blade front sight and simple dovetailed rear sight, both appearing as original. Overall a very clean medium frame lightning. (177063-28) {ANTIQUE}
Estimate: 1500 - 2500
Estimate: 1500 - 2500
Winchester Pre 64 Model 70 Super Grade Bolt Action Rifle
Lot # 47 (Sale Order: 47 of 824)
serial #36374, .30-06 24” barrel with a bright excellent bore. The barrel retains 95% original blue finish displaying slight finish loss at the muzzle and a few light scattered scratches. The frame exhibits 90% original matte blue finish showing light finish loss on the high edges. The bolt is electric pencil marked with the serial number, the bolt knob is showing light finish loss, and the magazine floorplate is marked "Super Grade". The walnut pistolgrip stock with a left side cheekpiece rates very good plus displaying some scattered light scratches and a few minor dings over the original gloss finish. The crisp wrap-around checkering showing a few scuffed diamonds. Super grade swivels are installed. The left side of the receiver has been fitted with a Lyman scope mount which attaches to the rear sight boss; it wears a Lyman Alaskan 2 1/2X telescopic sight. The scope remains in excellent condition with clear optics, and a post and cross hair reticle. Overall a lovely 1941 model 70 in very good condition. (177022-55) [Mark Benenson Collection] {C&R}
Estimate: 1500 - 2500
Estimate: 1500 - 2500
Winchester Model 52B Sporter Bolt Action Rifle
Lot # 48 (Sale Order: 48 of 824)
serial #76273, 22 Lr, 24” barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain 99% plus original blue finish. The checkered walnut pistolgrip stock features a left side cheekpiece, steel buttplate, hard rubber grip cap and a forend tip and rates excellent overall displaying a few extremely light handling marks. The rifle is equipped with a proper hooded gold bead front sight, Lyman 48FH rear aperture sight and includes a single factory magazine, Super Grade swivels and a leather sling. An excellent overall 1953 manufactured Model 52B rifle. (177060-1) {C&R}
Estimate: 2500 - 3500
Estimate: 2500 - 3500
Winchester Pre-64 Model 70 Bolt Action Rifle
Lot # 49 (Sale Order: 49 of 824)
serial #102114, 220 Swift, 26” barrel with a bright excellent bore. The barrel retains about 95-97% original blue with some very light, very sparsely scattered surface oxidation and a few very minor handling marks with light muzzle wear. The receiver exhibits 98% matte blue finish. The bolt is electric pencil marked with the serial number and the bolt knob is showing light finish loss. The floorplate and triggerguard show about 95% blue with wear around the edges and very light scattered surface oxidation. The checkered walnut pistolgrip stock rates excellent showing some very faint scattered handling marks and some small blemishes in the finish near the buttplate. Checkering on both the stock and forend remains excellent with a few scuffed diamonds. The gun wears a Unertl 10X telescopic scope with a duplex reticle and bright excellent optics. Aluminum rings are included, the rear Unertl marked with external adjustments, the spring and its stop ring are present as well. The gun comes with a brown leather sling. This lovely rifle is in excellent overall condition. (176960-2) {C&R}
Estimate: 2000 - 3000
Estimate: 2000 - 3000
Extremely Rare Consecutively Numbered Pair Of Colt Model 1900 Second Army Contract Pistols
Lot # 50 (Sale Order: 50 of 824)
serial #1558 and 1559, 38 Rimless Smokeless, 6" barrels with excellent bores which each show a little light frosting ahead of chambers. These pistols remain unaltered with their original sight safeties intact. These pistols are two of only 200 Second Army contract pistols which were delivered to the Government in four 50 gun shipments. It is interesting to note that these are part of the second shipment of guns which shipped on January 11, 1901 and were not marked with Rinaldo A. Carr's acceptance mark on the right side of the triggerguard, the left side of each triggerguard is stamped "U.S.". The pistols each retain about 60 - 70% original blue finish overall with areas of loss bearing a pleasing smooth gray brown patina with a couple small patches of very fine pitting on the top of the slide on gun #1559. All markings including Rampant Colts remain crisp and fully legible. Color case hardening on the hammer and sight safeties remain quite strong, fire blue on triggers is very good. Both sets of checkered walnut grips rate very good plus to near excellent with 90% plus original finish remaining. Each pistol comes with its original nickel plated magazine marked on bottom "PAT'D SEPT. 9. 1884". The fact that these two pistols remain together and in unaltered condition is remarkable. All but a handful of these 200 pistols were shipped to the Philippines for testing, upon their return many were shipped to Colt for conversion of the sight safeties. These pistols remain in fine all original condition and are of investment quality. An extremely rare and highly sought after pair of U.S. Martial Colt 1900 pistols. (17027-6, 7) {C&R}
Estimate: 35000 - 45000
Estimate: 35000 - 45000
