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 1900 Second Army Contract Semi Auto Pistol
Lot # 51 (Sale Order: 51 of 824)
serial #1568, 38 ACP, 6” barrel with a very good bore showing strong evident rifling and some minor frosting within the grooves. The metal surfaces retain about 98-99% later, Colt factory blue, likely from the time of the factory conversion from sight safety (the "K" factory return mark is on the right triggerguard bow). The hammer retains nice, vibrant color case-hardening and the trigger strong fire temper blue. The checkered walnut grips appear original but currently enjoy a later, somewhat heavy coating of finish, their screws retain very nice fire temper blue. The markings all remain fully legible with a crisp left side “U.S.”, and the aforementioned “K”. A single correct magazine is included marked with the patent date on its floorplate, now a bright patina with some scattered oxidation staining. The included factory letter confirms shipment to the U.S. Government, Springfield Armory, in the second shipment of the second contract, in January of 1901 with 50 other pistols. Really an excellent, as factory-refurbished, example overall. (37027-3){C&R}
Estimate: 5500 - 7500
Estimate: 5500 - 7500
German Lp.08 Luger Pistol By DWM
Lot # 52 (Sale Order: 52 of 824)
serial #8550, 9 mm, 8” barrel with a very good plus to near excellent bore which shows only the beginnings of some very light frosting, more prominent nearer the breech. The metal surfaces retain about 95% original fading blue, the loss due to even fading and some toning to pewter on the high edges and contact points. The straw parts rate very near excellent with only some light fading noted on the takedown lever, right side of trigger and leading edge of magazine release. All of the numbered parts are matching including the un-grooved firing pin. The checkered walnut grips rate very good plus showing only some very minor flattening of the points, the right grip with some very minor handling marks; they are stamp-numbered to the gun. Included is a single bright-bodied wooden base magazine, numbered to the gun and rating about excellent. Really a very nice example overall awaiting only an equally nice artillery holster-board-stock rig. (37017-6) {C&R}
Estimate: 2000 - 3000
Estimate: 2000 - 3000
German Model 1900 American Eagle Luger Semi-Auto Pistol By DWM
Lot # 53 (Sale Order: 53 of 824)
serial #47956, 30 Luger, 4 3/4" barrel with a very good bore that has strong rifling but has some very light pitting in the grooves. The metal surfaces retain between 85-90% original blue, the frame has a few light impact marks and some light silvering along the edges. The barrel is lightly fading to gray and has some fine pinprick pitting present. There are some tiny specks of light surface oxidation and some light brown patina visible as well. The trigger, takedown lever, mag release, safety and spring retain most of their original straw color. The parts appear to be all matching and the "DWM" maker's mark, the (crown) over "B,U,G" proofs and the Federal Eagle crest remain crisp. Pistol is equipped with a set of checkered walnut grips that are likely the originals and rate excellent with only a few lightly flattened points. The leading edge of the frame is marked "GERMANY" but no other importer markings are present. The pistol appears to function correctly including the grip safety and included is a single, unmarked, wood based magazine. A near excellent condition example of these terrific Luger pistols that besides being very collectible should make a decent shooter. (47008-7) {C&R}
Estimate: 2000 - 3000
Estimate: 2000 - 3000
British Underlever Double Shotgun By D. Brebner Of Darlington
Lot # 54 (Sale Order: 54 of 824)
serial #717, 12 ga., 30" damascus barrels with bright excellent bores. This is an interesting shotgun utilizing Thomas Woodward's patent No.651 of 1876. The firing mechanism consists of a plunger with striker around which is a coil spring, both of which are enclosed in a tube mounted to the inside of the lockplate. This system is very much like a bolt in a bolt action rifle. The outward appearance is very much like a sidelock but with only two pins showing. The gun cocks on the full movement of the underlever and features cocking indicators and an unusual pivoting safety rather than a sliding safety. The barrels retain a nice restored brown finish with damascus pattern showing through. The action and locks are engraved in very near full coverage with scroll and "D. BREBNER" in riband on either side and have been lightly cleaned and are now an even silver gray color. The shotgun is beautifully restocked in a nice grade of English walnut which retains all of its original oil finish and shows crisp expertly cut checkering. The gun has a 14 1/2" length of pull over a checkered butt with drops of 1 1/4" and 2". An interesting antique provincial British double with an unusual mechanism. (17034-28) {ANTIQUE}
Estimate: 1000 - 1500
Estimate: 1000 - 1500
Colt Model 1878 Special Order Deluxe Double Hammergun
Lot # 55 (Sale Order: 55 of 824)
serial #14686, 10 bore, 30" damascus barrels with very good bores that show just a little light pitting mostly just ahead of the chambers. These shotguns were the most expensive items in the Colt catalog when they were made between 1878 and 1889. This shotgun has special engraving which is listed on the included factory letter as "Factory Engraved: Yes $85.00 worth of engraving". This engraving consists of tight scroll on lockplates, frame, hammers, recoil shields, top lever, triggerguard and forend metal. The condition of the shotgun is very nice with the barrels retaining about 90% original brown finish which is just thinning slightly and shows strong damascus pattern their entire lengths. The action and locks retain about 60% original color case-hardened finish which is most vivid on locks and fading to a smooth gray brown patina on belly. The checkered round knob pistolgrip buttstock and forend are of nicely figured English walnut and rate excellent with 90% original finish remaining and with just light wear to the checkering. The factory letter lists the chokes as "left 300 right 300" and shows this as a single gun shipment to Hibbard, Spencer and Bartlett on April 3, 1883. Overall a very fine and rare high grade Colt double Hammergun. (17063-36) {ANTIQUE}
Estimate: 4000 - 6000
Estimate: 4000 - 6000
Very Fine Charles Daly Double Hammergun
Lot # 56 (Sale Order: 56 of 824)
serial #836, 10 ga., 30" damascus barrels with bright excellent bores. This is a high condition Daly Hammergun. The top rib of barrels is marked "CHARLES DALY DAMASCUS BARRELS" and each lock is engraved "CHARLES DALY" with just simple border engraving. The barrels are marked on flats with "836" with the only other marking being small intials "CK" on barrels just behind forend lug, the watertable is marked only "836". The barrels retain about 90% evenly thinning original brown finish with strong damascus pattern showing their entire length. The action and locks retain about 95% original color case-hardened finish which remains quite vivid in most areas and toning to German silver color in a couple areas. The triggerguard is also color case hardened and retains a good deal of faded original color with just the short tang being gray along the pistolgrip. The checkered round knob pistolgrip buttstock and splinter forend are of beautifully figured French walnut and rate excellent with 95% original finish remaining and with sharp, crisp checkering. Fit and finish remains perfect as do all of the screw heads, action is tight and locks are crisp. A really wonderful Daly double Hammergun. (17007-13) {ANTIQUE}
Estimate: 2500 - 3500
Estimate: 2500 - 3500
A. H. Fox Be Grade Boxlock Double
Lot # 57 (Sale Order: 57 of 824)
serial #16830, 12 ga., 28" Krupp steel barrels choked cylinder and skeet with bright about very good bores showing remnants of some very light pitting. The barrels likely started life at 30" as they have been neatly, slightly shortened (the bead slightly askew but is easy to rectify). Barrels retain 98% of a quality rust blue while the frame exhibits 99% restored color case-hardening. The frame is embellished with the early "B" style engraving with a standing bird on each side with simple scroll and stylized borders; the triggerguard is similar. The nicely figured English walnut, capped pistolgrip buttstock, and splinter forearm rate excellent as refinished showing only a tiny little hairline crack in the bottom of the forearm and some ever-so-slight chipping at the back of the top tang; the checkering is crisp as neatly chased. The length of pull to the original grooved hard rubber butt is 14 1/8” with drops of 1 5/8” and 2 3/4”. The gun features double triggers, ejectors, and automatic safety and seems to function well mechanically with tight lock-up and robust ejectors. A nice quality restoration of a 1911-made Fox that would make a very attractive upland shooter. (37034-3) {C&R}
Estimate: 2000 - 2500
Estimate: 2000 - 2500
Winchester Model 21 Boxlock Double Ejectorgun
Lot # 58 (Sale Order: 58 of 824)
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 successful lumber company in 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 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”. The handle on the case is only attached on one side and one of the leather caps that protect the corners is missing; the box is worn on all edges and the leather has begun to dry out. 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]
Estimate: 3000 - 5000
Estimate: 3000 - 5000
J.P. Sauer & Sohn Royal Grade Scalloped Boxlock Double Ejectorgun
Lot # 59 (Sale Order: 59 of 824)
serial #246111, 12 ga, 28 1/2” raised matted rib Laufstahl barrels both choked full with bright excellent bores. The barrels retain about 98% plus original blue. The frame shows a similar amount of faded case-hardened color with an over coating of hardened oil. Most areas are decorated with simple scroll engraving and the Sauer trademark is present on the belly. The skip-line checkered pistolgrip walnut buttstock and splinter forend rate excellent overall featuring a left side round cheekpiece with shadowline and sling swivels on the toeline and underside of the barrels. The length of pull the hard rubber buttplate is 14 1/4” with drops of 1 3/4” and 3”. Also featured are ejectors, cocking indicators, ivory bead front sight and a Greener crossbolt. Overall a truly wonderful example of a JP Sauer & Sohn royal grade double gun. (157008-10) {C&R}
Estimate: 1500 - 2000
Estimate: 1500 - 2000
C. Sharps Co. Percussion Revolver
Lot # 60 (Sale Order: 60 of 824)
serial #1840, 25 cal, 3” octagon barrel with a good to near very good bore with some scattered pitting present. The barrel retains about 25% original blue finish with the balance toned to a mottled pewter-brown patina with several light patches of oxidation staining and a few light handling marks; the barrel is marked “C. SHARPS & CO. PHILA PA” on the left side. The frame and cylinder have toned to a similar patina with old oxidation staining as well. The two-piece walnut grips rate very good overall showing added finish which has flaked in a few areas and some light dings and dents from the years; both grips are original to the gun and are stamped on the insides. All remaining parts are matching and the revolver times and locks nicely. A good to near very good example of a C. Sharps percussion revolver. (156889-199) {ANTIQUE}
Estimate: 1000 - 1500
Estimate: 1000 - 1500
Scarce Brettell & Frisbie Pocket Model Percussion Revolver
Lot # 61 (Sale Order: 61 of 824)
serial #24, 3 1/2” octagon barrel with a good, heavily pitted bore. The metal surfaces have toned to a pewter-brown patina with light clusters of pinprick pitting and oxidation staining throughout; the hammer still shows faint traces of original case-hardened color on the left side and features the correct maker and patent stampings on both sides. The smooth walnut two-piece grips rate about very good, as refinished, with some dings and a few light scratches from the years. This hard to come by double action revolver functions properly with the exception of the trigger which needs to be manually reset forward after double action use; all of the numbered parts match. Less than 50 of these little pocket revolvers were known to be made and this is a very good example of an honest, all original Brettell & Frisbie. A must have for any collector of rare percussion revolvers. (156889-107) {ANTIQUE}
Estimate: 2500 - 4000
Estimate: 2500 - 4000
Whitney Hooded Cylinder Percussion Pocket Model Revolver
Lot # 62 (Sale Order: 62 of 824)
serial #148, 28 cal, 4” octagon barrel with a very good bore with strong rifling and light oxidation present. The barrel has toned to a faded pewter-brown patina with silvering on the edges and some light oxidation staining and impact marks present. The brass frame and cylinder hood retain 75% original silver-plated finish, the balance a pleasing mellow patina, with some scattered light freckling. The smooth walnut two-piece grips rate good to near very good showing added finish and some dings and dents. This pocket model features a rebated cylinder with exposed nipples and is a scarce feature found in the later produced models. All parts match on this revolver and the action functions properly. A very nice example overall of a Whitney pocket model revolver. (156889-116) {ANTIQUE}
Estimate: 1800 - 2200
Estimate: 1800 - 2200
Springfield Arms Co. Single Trigger Navy Model Percussion Revolver
Lot # 63 (Sale Order: 63 of 824)
serial #51, 6” barrel with a good, evenly oxidized bore with scattered pitting. The metal surfaces have toned to pewter with remnants of pinprick pitting and scattered oxidation staining present. The frame and cylinder display etched decorative patterns that are still mostly visible; the right side of the frame is marked “WARNERS PATENT JAN. 1851” and has partially faded with time. The two-piece walnut grips rate good with moderate rust staining on the edges and a 1 1/4” crack on the bottom right grip running straight up to the grip screw as well as some dings and dents from the years. The gun is inspector marked “20X” on the inside of the grips and back of the cylinder; the gun times and locks nicely. Overall a good example of a single trigger Navy model. (156889-261) {ANTIQUE}
Estimate: 1200 - 1800
Estimate: 1200 - 1800
Superb Cased Marlin Ballard Schoyen Takedown Muzzle Loading Schuetzen Rifle
Lot # 64 (Sale Order: 64 of 824)
serial #1670, 32-40, 30" octagon barrel with a bright excellent bore. This is a wonderful full Schoyen custom Ballard including the barrel, takedown system, stocks, sights, finger groove lever adapter, palm rest and likely the scope. The top of the barrel is marked "GEO. C. SCHOYEN DENVER, COLO." And the action features Schoyen's tapered pin takedown system. The rifle is equipped with original adjustable double set triggers which function beautifully and there is a nickel plated finger spur applied to the bottom of the original ring lever. The stocks are of beautifully figured European walnut with checkered straight grip, nickel plated Swiss buttplate and forend which has Schoyen's distinctive schnabel tip. The rifle is sighted with a windgauge front with spirit level, no rear seat and a mid-range folding Vernier tang mounted peepsight. The rifle is additionally fitted with an unmarked telescopic sight mounted in windage adjustable front mount which is dovetailed into barrel and a rear mounted target block, there is an addition target block for modern optic mounting. The telescopic sight is likely an early, unmarked A.W. Peterson product. The condition of the rifle is wonderful with the barrel retaining 90 - 95% evenly thinning original Schoyen brown finish with silvering along the high edges and with crisp clear markings. The telescopic sight retains a smooth gray patina with a few scattered patches of light oxidation staining; optics are clear. The action retains about 95% vivid original Schoyen color case-hardened finish with takedown pin mounted just beneath the factory Marlin address on left side of frame. The stocks rate excellent with 95% original finish remaining and just a couple of light handling marks. The rifle comes in a period and probably original case from the time of customization with a full compliment of accessories. Accessories include the original false muzzle and aluminum starter, Ideal bullet mould with Pope style sprue cutter, brass and iron grease pump, a re-decapper and hickory loading rod. The rifle weighs 15 3/4 lbs. The case is a period canvas covered case with sheetmetal reinforced corners. Included with the rifle is a number of targets shot by well-known collector Ray Day in the 1990's along with Mr. Day's pocket notebook for the rifle. A truly fabulous, untouched, investment quality cased Schoyen-Ballard rifle. (17064-3) {ANTIQUE}
Estimate: 20000 - 30000
Estimate: 20000 - 30000
Winchester Model 1894 Lever Action Carbine With S.F.P.D. Police Marking
Lot # 65 (Sale Order: 65 of 824)
serial #1075741, 30 WCF, 20” barrel with a bright excellent bore. This is a truly superb example of a police-issued Model 1894. The metal surfaces retain 98% bright original blue with some light scratches on the frame and lever with mild amounts of silvering on the high edges and the occasional handling mark or two; the buttplate has toned to gunmetal gray at the toe and heel with traces of faint oxidation staining. The straight grip walnut buttstock and forend rate very good to near excellent with some light handling marks from the years and retain 98% original varnish. This carbine features a pinned blade front sight and a ladder-style carbine rear sight. The Winchester proofs of the frame and barrel are bright and crisp and the “S.F.P.D” marking is stamped just in front of the barrel proof, indicating this rifle was once issued to the San Francisco Police Department. Regardless of the police marking, this is a truly wonderful 1894 carbine in a well-preserved state of condition. Being an “S.F.P.D” marked carbine only elevates the status of this carbine to investment quality. (157034-56) {C&R}
Estimate: 4000 - 6000
Estimate: 4000 - 6000
Pennsylvania Over/Under Buck And Ball Percussion Rifle By L.W. Tisdel
Lot # 66 (Sale Order: 66 of 824)
28ga by 38cal, 33” barrels with lightly oxidized but very good bores. The barrels have toned to a nice dark brown patina with scattered oxidation stains along with some areas toning to a dark gray. The top of the barrel is marked "L.W. TISDEL / SCRANTON, PA. The triggerguard is a fancy type with a finger spur which has toned to a light gray patina as well as the lock plates and hammers. The plain walnut buttstock rates very good displaying light dings and dents over an added varnish. The buttstock has a nicely formed long cheekpiece and a nice steel crescent buttplate as well as a pendulum-style patchbox and Germanic monogram centered on cheekpiece. This rifle is sighted with an open rear tang sight and a front dovetail sight. The gun includes what appears to be its original ram rods. A rare and fine American sporting rifle by L.W. Tisdel. (176848-1){ANTIQUE}
Estimate: 1000 - 1500
Estimate: 1000 - 1500
L.W. Tisdel Pivot Breech Percussion Buck And Ball Rifled Musket
Lot # 67 (Sale Order: 67 of 824)
12 ga / 44 cal, 32” barrels with good, evenly oxidized bores. The barrels on this rare rifle have toned to a dark plum patina with some areas thinning to a light pewter-brown. The lockplate, locking mechanism, hammer, sideplate and tang have toned to a mottled pewter-brown patina as well with light oxidation staining and a few handling marks present. The triggerguard is a fancy type with scroll and finger spur and is made of German silver, as is the buttplate, pendulum-style patchbox and star monogram centered on the squared Germanic cheekpiece. The smooth walnut buttstock rates about very good overall with several dings and dents from the years as well as a fine 1” crack at rear right side of the triggerguard and some dark oil soaking around the wrist. Both barrels feature blade type front sights and leaf rear sights; the rifled barrel’s rear sight is adjustable. The ramrods for both barrels are present and of the correct time period. Overall a very nice and honest Tisdel pivot breech rifle. (156848-4) {ANTIQUE}
Estimate: 1800 - 2200
Estimate: 1800 - 2200
Fine Philadelphia Percussion Halfstock Sporting Rifle By John Wurfflein
Lot # 68 (Sale Order: 68 of 824)
.45 caliber, 33" octagon barrel with an excellent bright bore. This rifle, while rather unembellished, remains in fabulous original condition. The top of the barrel is marked "JOHN WURFFLEIN PHILADA" and the back action lock is marked simply "J.WURFFLEIN". The barrel shows a patent breech with tasteful flash deflector. The barrel retains 90% evenly thinning original brown finish which is blending with a smooth brown patina with no pitting present and with markings remaining crisp and clear. The lock retains a pleasing mix of what appears to be original oil quenched case-hardened finish blending with a smooth brown patina. The checkered straight grip walnut stock features a nice shadowline cheekpiece and has a German silver finger spur triggerguard, buttplate, toeplate, stylized fleur-de-lis lock screw washer and simple oval wedge escutcheons with the forend tip being of pewter. The condition of the stock is excellent with 85% original finish remaining and with strong clean checkering. The rifle is equipped with its original adjustable double set triggers which function properly and it is sighted with a beaded blade front and simple open rear sight. Sling swivels are present mounted on bottom of middle ramrod ferrule and in toeline of stock - they appear to be original equipment. A brass tipped hickory ramrod is present, it has a narrow sliver missing at its center but is complete with original iron worm still affixed. This is a very clean and very honest example of these finely made Philadelphia rifles. (16933-4) {ANTIQUE}
Estimate: 2500 - 3500
Estimate: 2500 - 3500
Philadelphia Percussion Halfstock Sporting And Target Rifle By John Wurfflein
Lot # 69 (Sale Order: 69 of 824)
.40 caliber, 32 3/4" octagon barrel with an excellent bore. Both the top of the barrel and the front action lock are marked "J. WURFFLEIN PHILADA". This rifle is equipped with adjustable double set triggers which function properly and is sighted with a low German silver blade front and simple adjustable open rear barrel sight. The condition is quite nice with the barrel retaining about 75% original brown finish blending with a smooth brown patina and showing a little scattered light oxidation staining. The lock shows a good deal of original faded color case-hardened finish which has toned to a smokey German silver color. All markings in metal remain clear and legible with edges all remaining clean and well defined. The checkered straight grip walnut stock has a thick cheekpiece and is of a nice grade of wood. The stock rates excellent with 90% plus original finish remaining and with sharp crisp checkering which is beautifully cut. All edges of stock remain clean and well defined and the stock is equipped with a German silver finger spur triggerguard, buttplate, stylized fleur-de-lis lock screw washer and oval wedge escutcheons. The forend tip is of pewter and what looks to be the original hickory ramrod is still present. There is a unengraved long oval monogram plate in the toeline of stock. A fine Philadelphia percussion halfstock rifle by this well regarded maker. (16933-3) {ANTIQUE}
Estimate: 2500 - 3500
Estimate: 2500 - 3500
Outstanding Custom Engraved And Carved 1903 National Match Rifle By Griffin & Howe
Lot # 70 (Sale Order: 70 of 824)
serial #(1267453), 30-06, 24” 9-24 dated star-gauged Springfield Armory barrel with a bright excellent bore. This is a magnificent and unusual rifle, remaining in its original full military configuration but beautifully engraved and carved by Griffin & Howe. The metal surfaces retain about 97-98% original blue, the bands and high edges showing some slight fading and very light wear. The rifle has exquisite Kornbrath engraving with flowing scroll on the rear sight base, front sight base and barrel bands, the front ring very finely matted. The bolt body and extractor are still bright with very nice cross-hatch burnishing, showing some very light staining on that portion which is exposed when the bolt is closed in battery. The bolt body is properly DC pencil marked “67453” and the knob has been expertly four-panel checkered. The striker is of correct headless National Match configuration as-is the reversed safety. The bottom metal shows stunning scroll and geometric engraving with a charming vignette of a bull moose in a woodland pond amidst lily pads and bulrushes with the bow of the guard showing a walking grizzly bear in front of a mountainous backdrop. The arm is Wright-stocked full-length military style, in English walnut, and rates about excellent with only minor dings and few handling marks. It features a left side rounded cheekpiece and shows checkered panels at pistolgrip and mid-stock with a flawless wrap-around forearm pattern. All the checkering is accented by handsome carved floral and foliate scroll, this further set-off by some light background stippling. The pistolgrip features an engraved blued steel cap and the butt has a nice checkered steel trapdoor plate for a 13 3/4” length of pull. There is a gold oval monogram plate along the toeline engraved “A.D.L.” as the rifle was once in the collection of Mr. Arthur D. Liedesdorf; even the rear sling swivel stud shows a nice Kornbrath-engraved flower. The arm came with a 1 1/4” military rifle sling with loosely engraved brass hooks, however the original sling was deteriorated rather badly and Mr. Benenson had Turner fabricate a new sling and rivet the original brass hooks to it. Additionally, to compliment this stunning arm, Mr. Benenson commissioned G&H to have a 1905 bayonet engraved to loosely match the rifle, this was done by Joe Bayer for G&H, the scales were checkered, and the metal polished bright. A smooth brown leather garrison scabbard is included and the bayonet is 1911 dated. The rifle’s serial number was removed during the matting and engraving process, but the serial number atop the bolt provides a clue to the guns original serial number and, diligent research by Mr. Benenson found rifle number 1267453, listed by Springfield Research Service as a National Match rifle, sold through DCM, to Seymour Griffin on December 17th, 1926. But the story continues! Mr. Benenson felt that a moose standing in a pond had no business on a martial arm and commissioned another floorplate to be engraved with eagle and martial panoply with flags, drum, canteen, mortar, rifles etc. in a scrollwork surround, done by engraver Martin Rabeno. The work is indeed outstanding and looks as much at home on the rifle as the original floorplate (perhaps more-so). Really an outstanding one-of-a-kind arm engraved and stocked by masters of their respective crafts. Engraved sling, bayonet and spare floorplate all as added bonuses and truly completing this amazing package. (37022-12){C&R}[Mark Benenson Collection]
Estimate: 10000 - 15000
Estimate: 10000 - 15000
Winchester Model 1892 Special Order Saddlering Carbine
Lot # 71 (Sale Order: 71 of 824)
serial #663373, 44 WCF, 20” barrel with a bright excellent bore. The barrel and magazine tube retain 80% original blue finish with some thinning in select areas and silvering at the muzzle as well as some scattered surface oxidation. The frame and barrel band retain about 30% original blue finish which has toned to a brown patina while the remaining metal has toned to a light pewter-brown patina; the strongest amount of blue is in the area surrounding the saddlering. The lever and hammer have toned to a dark brown patina with no remnants of any case-hardened color left. The saddlering has rubbed on the receiver over the years leaving a ring shaped section of bare metal. The plain straight grip walnut buttstock with special order shotgun butt and forend rate very good to near excellent overall with some typical light dings and handling marks; the buttstock has been sanded and refinished. Featured are a standard blade front sight and ladder style carbine rear sight as well as a Lyman adjustable tang peep sight. A truly fine example of a special order 1892 Carbine in a very desirable caliber. (156520-3713) {C&R} [Richard “Stretch” Kennedy Collection]
Estimate: 1500 - 2000
Estimate: 1500 - 2000
Winchester Model 1892 Saddle Ring Carbine
Lot # 72 (Sale Order: 72 of 824)
serial #800913, 25-20 WCF, 20” barrel with a bright excellent bore. The barrel and special order half magazine retain 65-70% original blue with scattered patches of oxidation staining present and slight thinning to pewter. The frame, lever and tangs have all toned to a mottled pewter-brown with surface oxidation present; there is a very small amount of case-hardened color remaining at the root of the lever. The saddle ring has created an oval shaped wear mark on the left side of the frame from years of contact. The smooth straight grip gumwood buttstock and forend rate very good overall showing added finish with some light dings and dents present; the forend is a much lighter piece of walnut and it is possible that it is a replacement. Featured are a bead front sight with hood, semi-buckhorn rear sight and a Lyman tang peep sight. A very shootable and field-worthy rifle with some honest wear from the years. (156828-1) {C&R}
Estimate: 1200 - 1800
Estimate: 1200 - 1800
Winchester Model 1894 First Year Production First Model Rifle
Lot # 73 (Sale Order: 73 of 824)
serial #585, 38-55, 26" octagon barrel with full magazine. This early three digit rifle is in the standard configuration. The barrel and magazine retain about 40% original blue which is blending evenly with a generally smooth brown patina. The action is a mostly gray/brown patina with a few tiny scattered pits visible. The plain walnut buttstock and forend rate very good having been lightly refinished long ago. The buttstock fit is very slightly off and this could be from a different rifle, the forend cap is a little proud of the wood at the bottom front, it fits beautifully at the action. The rifle is sighted with a brass beaded blade front sight and a slightly later open sporting rear. First model 1894 rifles are highly desirable, extremely difficult to find and this rifle is in very respectable condition. (156547-1) {ANTIQUE}
Estimate: 3000 - 5000
Estimate: 3000 - 5000
Winchester Model 1892 Lever Action Takedown Rifle
Lot # 74 (Sale Order: 74 of 824)
serial #55798, 32-20, 24” octagonal barrel with full length magazine and a bright, very good to near excellent bore with some very light frosting in the grooves. The barrel retains 85% original blue finish with some small scattered oxidation staining patches, primarily along the left side, with light silvering on the edges; the magazine has mostly toned to pewter with traces of blue in protected areas. The frame retains 50-60% faded blue with the balance toning to a mottled pewter-brown patina with light scratches and patches of oxidation staining present. The lever and hammer retain 60% original vibrant case-hardened color with the remaining metal toned to light pewter-brown. The plain straight grip walnut buttstock and forend rate very good to near excellent overall with some light dings and dents from the years. Featured are a fixed blade front sight and sporting rear sight. Documentation from Cody Firearms Records is included with this rifle which confirms the configuration and shows a shipping date of June 4, 1897 and was issued a repair and return on July 26, 1915. This Winchester 1892 takedown rifle is a very nice example overall and would be a great addition to any Winchester lever gun enthusiast’s collection. (156954-2) {ANTIQUE}
Estimate: 3000 - 5000
Estimate: 3000 - 5000
Superb Exhibition Quality Iver Johnson Single Barrel Shotgun
Lot # 75 (Sale Order: 75 of 824)
16 ga., 28" barrel choked full with matted solid rib and a bright excellent bore. The action of this shotgun is stunningly engraved in full coverage flowing scroll and panel scenes. The left side of the action has flowing ribands within the scroll which are engraved "IVER JOHNSON'S ARMS & CYCLE WORKS / FITCHBURG, MASS / U.S.A." while the right side has two panel scenes, one depicting a hunter at the edge of a field with trees and mountains in background and the other depicting a lake with mountains and clouds in background. The backgrounds are very finely hand stippled and the quality of the engraving is extremely fine. The condition of the gun is nice as well with the barrel retaining 98% superb quality re-applied rust blued finish. The action retains 98% vivid original color case-hardened finish with engraving remaining sharp and crisp. The checkered pistolgrip buttstock and forend are of highly figured American black walnut and rate excellent plus retaining 99% expertly executed restored finish with crisp, sharp checkering. The grip cap rates excellent, the buttplate does as well except for a small chip from the toe, the wood is unaffected. An exceptionally rare, highly embellished, deluxe Iver Johnson single barrel shotgun, likely the finest example extant. (16940-150) {C&R}
Estimate: 6000 - 8000
Estimate: 6000 - 8000
