Auction No. 106 Featuring Fine Collectible Arms
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Auction No. 106 Featuring Fine Collectible Arms
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This sale by Amoskeag Auction Company features over 1200 lots of rare and historic firearms. View the entire catalog here.
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Pete Grisel Custom Mauser Sporting Rifle
Lot # 126 (Sale Order: 126 of 1253)
Low Estimate: 2,000High Estimate: 3,000
serial #DCB375, 458 Lott, 26 1/4" muzzle brake equipped plain barrel with a bright excellent bore. Custom built by H.L. "Pete" Grisel this rifle is built utilizing a Mauser action and a Timney trigger. The metal surfaces retain about 98% original blue with some faint silvering along the wood line and the top of the receiver from prior scope base installation. The custom black fiberglass pistolgrip stock rates very good with patches of light scuffing and flaking primarily along the upper left edge of the butt and lower right edge of the stock. The stock is equipped with a Decelerator solid rubber recoil pad and is glass bedded along the barrel channel. The bolt is numbered to the rifle on the underside of the body. Included with the rifle is a set of two piece quick detachable rings and bases. Pete Grisel co-founded Dakota Arms in 1986 and was a founding member of the American Custom Gunmakers Guild. He built a lot custom rifles and built several total custom bolt rifles using his own proprietary action that he machined in his own shop. Grisel designed the Dakota 76 action and has since retired from gunmaking in 2006. A fantastic very good plus condition custom built dangerous game rifle. (57176-28) [Dr. Thomas E. Murphy Collection]
Dakota 76 Safari Grade Bolt Action Rifle
Lot # 127 (Sale Order: 127 of 1253)
Low Estimate: 3,000High Estimate: 5,000
serial #1095, 375 H&H Magnum, 23" barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces on this stunning factory special custom-upgraded bolt action rifle retain about 99% original lovely satin matte blue finish, the only loss being some light sharp edge and action raceway wear. The checkered XXX grade English walnut stock is classic style with the signature shadowline flared cheekpiece these beautiful rifles are known for. This safari grade rifle was upgraded to African specifications and features dual magnum crossbolts with ebony plugs, ebony forend tip, blued steel pistolgrip cap with Dakota Arms monogram inset, drop style magazine, Ken Howell swivel base and a 1" pebbled face factory rifle pad for a 13 5/8" length of pull. The stock itself rates excellent with only a small handful of very minor handling marks from light use afield. In addition to the flawlessly-executed borderless forearm wrap-around pattern, the wrist has been accented by the addition of an over-grip checkered panel with extremely fine uncheckered ribbons separating it from the borderless left and right side panels. Accenting the normal graceful, flawless metalwork, the bolt body is factory jeweled and the bolt knob has factory upgraded three-panel checkering. The rifle also features Dakota dovetail bases and Tally 1" scope rings with Dakota African-grade sights; the rear being a very shallow notchless V express-style with a gold bead front on sporting ramp. The muzzle was factory-fitted with a KDF muzzlebrake and includes a matching knurled thread protector cap; there is an African-style barrel band sling swivel base ahead of the forend tip. There is a thin hairline crack along the left edge of the forend tip which could be easily remedied by a qualified woodsman. Overall this is a super factory-custom 1995-manufactured Dakota 76 upgraded to African rifle specifications, the rifle actually having made the trip to the dark continent on two occasions accounting for kudu, water buck and numerous plains animals. These early Don Allen-era rifles are known for their beautiful wood and quality of fit and finish which is unsurpassed. A copy of the original "build sheet" is included. (36960-3)
Heckler & Koch Model 770 Semi-Auto Rifle
Lot # 128 (Sale Order: 128 of 1253)
Low Estimate: 1,200High Estimate: 1,800
serial #04667, 308 win, 21" barrel with a very good plus bore displaying a few very small pits. The barrel retains 98% original blue finish. The frame and barrel collar have toned to a pleasing plum color displaying a few light handling marks. The checkered walnut pistolgrip European hump-back style comb with a squared left side cheek piece features a schnabel forend tip is in excellent condition overall with the exception of a few light handling marks. Included is a single factory magazine. An excellent example overall that features a delayed blowback action and should be an accurate and enjoyable hunting rifle with the right set of optics. (177195-10)
Heckler & Koch Model 630 Semi-Auto Rifle
Lot # 129 (Sale Order: 129 of 1253)
Low Estimate: 1,200High Estimate: 1,800
serial #01744, .223, 21" barrel with a bright excellent bore. The barrel with integral muzzle brake retains 98% original blue finish having a few small nicks at the muzzle. The frame retains about 98% original blue finish displaying a few light handling marks. The checkered walnut pistolgrip European hump-back style comb with a squared left side cheek piece features a schnabel forend tip is in excellent condition overall with the exception of a few light handling marks. Included is a single factory magazine, brown leather sling, a factory H&K scope mounts which wears a Tasco 4X20 rifle scope with a duplex reticle and bright optics. (177195-4)
Sharps Borchardt Model 1878 Long Range Rifle
Lot # 130 (Sale Order: 130 of 1253)
Low Estimate: 4,000High Estimate: 6,000
serial #326, 45 2.4", 34" round barrel with a bright excellent bore. This early Borchardt features walnut panels, a hard rubber grip cap and has all matching numbers on the action, barrel, forend and buttstock. This is a very honest rifle but it does not retain a lot of finish. The barrel shows an even blue/brown patina with scattered light oxidation and oxidation staining along with some scattered patches of old generally light pitting. The action is an even gray patina with scattered small patches of light pitting present. The checkered pistolgrip buttstock and forend are of nicely figured European walnut and they rate very good plus with lots of original oil finish and with a rich, dark appearance. The forend is tipped in ebony and all checkering remains strong with an interesting and unusual fleur-de-lis within the checkering on the top of the wrist. The rifle is equipped with a windgauge front sight base but missing the sight along with factory bases for a tang mounted and heel position mounted rear tang sights with no staff, however both knurled retaining screws are present. The checkered hard rubber shotgun buttplate rates very good and the rifle weighs the proper 9 3/4 pounds. With a nice set of original or quality reproduction sights, this rifle would likely perform very well at the range as its bore is very nice. (16520-590) {ANTIQUE} [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]
Heckler & Koch Model 300 Semi-Auto Rifle
Lot # 131 (Sale Order: 131 of 1253)
Low Estimate: 1,000High Estimate: 1,500
serial #017286, 22 W.M.R.F., 19 1/2" barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain 98% original blue finish displaying light handling marks and some areas toning to pleasing plum on the receiver. The checkered walnut pistolgrip European hump-back style comb with a squared left side cheek piece features a schnabel forend tip and is in excellent condition overall with the exception of a few light handling marks. Included is a single factory magazine, brown leather sling and a Tasco 4x32 scope with a duplex reticle with bright excellent optics. (177195-13)
Browning Superposed Pigeon Grade Over Under Shotgun
Lot # 132 (Sale Order: 132 of 1253)
Low Estimate: 1,000High Estimate: 1,500
serial #8301, 12 ga, 26" ventilated rib barrels choked improved modified and modified with bright excellent bores. The barrels retain 90% original blue finish displaying light spotty blemishes in the finish along with a few light scratches. The frame is embellished with a pair of pigeons over fine scroll engraving on each side, a bouquet of flowers on the bottom, and oak leaves around the top of the action. It is finished in a French gray which has turned dull and shows small scattered spots of tarnish and the engraved forearm metal displays tarnish as well. The checkered round knob pistolgrip buttstock and forend rate very good displaying very small hairline cracks at the upper tang and an added 1/2" piece of wood to the buttstock, the forend has two ebony inlays inserted. The stocks varnish is darkening with age and the buttstock wears a hard rubber recoil pad which is staring to crack, it provides a length of pull 14 1/8" with drops of 1 3/8" and 2 1/4". The gun features a single selective trigger, ejectors, and a non automatic safety. (177196-9)[George P. Hall Collection]
Remington Model 332 Grade D Peerless Over Under Shotgun
Lot # 133 (Sale Order: 133 of 1253)
Low Estimate: 1,000High Estimate: 1,500
serial #RP006712, 12 ga, 28" ventilated rib barrel choked improved cylinder and modified with bright excellent bores. The barrels retain about 90% original blue finish displaying moderate freckles. The sideplates retain 98% blue displaying a dog scene with a light scroll engraving. The checkered walnut pistolgrip buttstock and forend rate excellent with the exception of a few light handling marks over a high gloss finish. The gun wears a factory rubber recoil pad which provides a length of pull of 14 1/4" with drops of 1 3/8" and 2". The gun features a single selective trigger, an automatic safety and ejectors. (177192-51)
Winchester Model 23 Xtr Pigeon Grade Boxlock Double Ejector Gun
Lot # 134 (Sale Order: 134 of 1253)
Low Estimate: 1,000High Estimate: 1,500
serial #PWK010188E, 12 ga, 26" ventilated rib Win-choke barrels. The included chokes are improved cylinder and modified with bright excellent bores. The barrels retain 90% evenly thinning blue finish having light surface oxidation and displaying light freckles. The stainless steel frame exhibits a light floral scroll engraving which has scattered spots of light tarnish and freckling. The checkered walnut round knob buttstock and beavertail forend rate excellent displaying a few light handling marks over a strong factory finish. The buttstock wears a hard rubber recoil pad which provides a length of 14" with drops of 1 3/8" and 2 1/4". The gun features a single selective trigger, an automatic safety and ejectors. (177192-68)
Aya Model Xxv Sidelock Double Ejector Gun
Lot # 135 (Sale Order: 135 of 1253)
Low Estimate: 3,500High Estimate: 4,500
serial #504692, 20 ga, 25" Churchill rib barrels choked improved cylinder and cylinder with bright excellent bores. The barrels retain 98% original blue finish displaying the maker's initials engraved in gold on the top of the rib and having light water spotting throughout the bluing. The frame and locks have full coverage of a fine rose and scroll engraving over 98% case colors with the makers name in a small oval on the bottom plate. The rolled edge triggerguard and top lever are engraved and retain their original blue. The straight grip buttstock with well defined dropper points and a gold monogram oval on the toeline measures 14 5/8" to the checkered butt with drops of 1 3/4" and 2 1/4" with no cast. The splinter forearm has a push button release and an engraved case-hardened tip and diamond escutcheon in the center. The buttstock and forend rate excellent and display a few light handling marks. This gun features double triggers (front articulated), ejectors, automatic safety, hand detachable locks. This is a very attractive shotgun with lots of nice features. (177192-72)
Winchester Model 21 Trap Double Ejector Gun
Lot # 136 (Sale Order: 136 of 1253)
Low Estimate: 2,500High Estimate: 3,500
serial #7963, 12 ga, 30" ventilated rib barrels choked full and full with bright excellent bores. The barrels retain about 65% original blue finish with the loss primarily on the right barrel, loss due to water or other contaminate removing the finish. The remaining blue finish is evenly thinning. The frame retains about 30% original blue finish which has light areas of surface oxidation on the belly and triggerguard. The checkered walnut pistolgrip buttstock and beavertail forend are nicely figured and retain 95% of what appears to be its original finish with strong checkering. The buttstock wears a White Line recoil pad which provides a length of pull of 14 1/2" with drops of 1 1/2" and 2". The gun features a single selective trigger, a non automatic safety and ejectors. A very good candidate for the October woods or duck blind, also an excellent candidate for restoration. (177192-75)
Winchester Model 23 Classic Series Double Ejector Gun
Lot # 137 (Sale Order: 137 of 1253)
Low Estimate: 3,500High Estimate: 4,500
serial #CL28-602E, 28 ga, 26" raised ventilated rib barrels choked modified and improved cylinder with bright excellent bores. The barrels retain 97-98% original blue finish displaying light water spotting throughout the bluing and having a small spot of light surface oxidation on the right barrel. The rib is marked "28" in a gold color and there are wedges of scroll etching at the breech of both barrels. The frame retains 99% original blue finish displaying a light foliate etching on both sides and a golden inlayed quail in flight on the belly of the frame. The checkered walnut pistolgrip buttstock with brass name plate exhibit a gloss finish which rates excellent. The beavertail forend rates excellent as well and features ebony inlay; the checkering on the stock and forend are robust. The buttstock wears a hard rubber recoil pad which provides a length of pull of 14 1/2" with drops of 1 1/4" and 2 1/8". The barrels are fitted with a white bead front sight and white mid-bead. The gun features a single selective trigger, ejectors, and an automatic safety. This shotgun is in excellent overall condition. (177192-71)
Remington Model 1889 Grade 2 Double Hammer Shotgun
Lot # 138 (Sale Order: 138 of 1253)
Low Estimate: 1,000High Estimate: 1,500
serial #242160, 12 ga, 28 3/4" matted rib twist steel barrels choked improved cylinder and cylinder with bright excellent bores. The barrels display a wonderful brown and silver damascus pattern with a few scratches and wear at the muzzles and very faint oxidation stains above the forend on the right side. The frame exhibits 50% case colors fading to a gray and silver patina with scattered surface oxidation specks with the triggerguard toning to dark mottled silver. The circular hammers and top lever display generous traces of original case colors. The walnut round knob pistolgrip buttstock and forend rate excellent as lightly cleaned with added varnish however, it does not appear to have been sanded. The stock displays just a few light handling marks. The gun wears its original buttplate which provides a 14" length of pull with drops of 2 1/4" and 3 1/2". The gun features double triggers and extractors and the gun functions properly. (177144-1) {C&R}
Colt Model 1878 Fancy Grade Double Hammer Shotgun
Lot # 139 (Sale Order: 139 of 1253)
Low Estimate: 1,200High Estimate: 1,800
serial #266, 12 ga, 31" barrels matted rib damascus barrels choked improved cylinder and improved cylinder with very good that show light pitting. The damascus barrels have toned to brown patina with scattered fine oxidation staining, light silvering and a few sparse light dings but still exhibiting some twist pattern. The mottled pewter frame has a special engraving which is listed on the included factory letter "$15.00 worth of engraving". This engraving consists of a tight scroll on the lockplates, frame, hammers, recoil shields, top lever, and triggerguard of floral scroll with geometric shapes and small oval game scenes of birds and pointing dogs. There are traces of original case-hardened colors on the watertable and the protected areas. The checkered round knob pistolgrip buttstock and forend with a bone tip are of nicely figured English walnut rate very good plus showing strong original finish overlaid with scattered light handling marks. The buttstock has a gold monogram oval in the toe line, which is engraved in the fancy letters "D.S.B.C". The buttplate has toned to a brown patina which provides a length of 14 1/8". Included is a factory letter confirming the configuration and showing shipment to Philadelphia, PA November 14, 1879 and listing grade configuration as fancy . (177025-4) {ANTIQUE}
Webley & Scott Boxlock Double Rifle
Lot # 140 (Sale Order: 140 of 1253)
Low Estimate: 5,000High Estimate: 8,000
serial #13006, 450/400 3 1/4" Nitro Express, 26" barrels with very good bores which show light frosting in the grooves and with bright lands. This rifle is built on a heavy boxlock action featuring double locking underlugs along with dolls head rib extension with third bite. The rifle is London nitro proofed in "400 EX" and the barrel flats and watertable are marked with the "W&S" logo. The action features just simple line border engraving with small sprays of scroll around screws and with each side of action being engraved "Webley & Scott Ltd.". The frame is mostly a silvery gray color having been lightly cleaned with the bottom plate retaining 90% evenly thinning restored blue finish. The triggerguard retains lots of blue on the bow with the balance being gray. The barrels show about 95% restored blue finish with barrel markings only partially visible and with some very fine pin prick pitting remaining beneath the finish. The barrel features a nice quarter rib with three leaf express sight graduated for 100, 200 & 300 yards, the balance of the rib is sunken with the front sight mounted on another ramp with removable insert. The checkered pistolgrip buttstock and lever release forend are of figured walnut and show nice typical English flat top checkering. The stock has a 7/8" black extension along with a 3/4" decelerator pad giving a pull of 15 3/8" overall. The rifle features a non-automatic safety along with original sling studs. The rifle is tight and has a lot of life left in it. Dr. Murphy went to Africa many times and took many trophies, this rifle surely accompanied him on many of those trips and accounted for a good many of those kills. A good solid, no frills British dangerous game rifle that tips in at a little under 11 pounds. (17176-41) {C&R} [Dr. Thomas E. Murphy Collection]
Colt Python Double Action Revolver
Lot # 141 (Sale Order: 141 of 1253)
Low Estimate: 1,000High Estimate: 1,500
serial #E13249, 357 Mag., 6" ventilated rib barrel with a bright excellent bore. The stainless steel metal surfaces rate very good overall with areas of cloudiness from contact with contaminants in the air, patches more prominent on the frame and cylinder which also has a light turn ring. The checkered walnut grips rate about very good, the gloss finish is no longer present and the wood shows areas of darkening and wrinkling, previous owners name has been rudimentary incise carved in the butt of each panel. The hammer remains strong and action functions properly. Revolver includes a darkened Hunter leather belt holster. A solid Python which would make a good shooter or restoration piece. (57192-81)
Colt Python Double Action Revolver
Lot # 142 (Sale Order: 142 of 1253)
Low Estimate: 2,500High Estimate: 3,000
serial #T01822, 357 Magnum, 6 full lug ventilated rib barrel with an excellent bore. This is a lovely condition revolver with little or no use. The satin stainless steel surfaces of the revolver are in excellent condition a light turn ring on the cylinder. The un-numbered checkered factory walnut target stocks with gold Colt medallions are in excellent condition. This beautiful gun features a fully adjustable white outline rear sight a red insert front sight. Included with the revolver is a factory Styrofoam insert wood grain box that is unlabeled and un-numbered. The box has one end flap ripped off but is included. Also included are a manual and some paperwork. Pythons have been very strong making this a desirable investment for the dedicated collector. (86520-4327) [Richard Stretch Kennedy Collection]
Colt Python Double Action Revolver
Lot # 143 (Sale Order: 143 of 1253)
Low Estimate: 1,200High Estimate: 1,800
serial #E12793, 357 Magnum, 6 full lug ventilated rib barrel with an excellent bore. This is a very nice condition revolver in need of a little TLC concerning the rear sight. The revolver retains about 97% original blue finish with a turn ring on the cylinder, a few minor scattered scratches and oxidation blemishes. The sides of the in-the-white hammer are near excellent with a few light operation marks. The checkered factory walnut target stocks with gold Colt medallions are in near excellent condition with a few minor handling marks. The serrated ramp front sight remains on the gun. The rear sight was removed for scope mounting purposes and second hole drilled and tapped in the topstrap forward of the cut out for the rear sight assembly. Shooters, young or old that enjoy the fine accuracy of the Python revolver may want to consider this gun as a shooter for mounting optics. (87151-7)
Colt Python Double Action Revolver
Lot # 144 (Sale Order: 144 of 1253)
Low Estimate: 2,000High Estimate: 3,000
serial #T69627, 357 Magnum, 4 ventilated rib full lug barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain 99% original high polished Royal Blue with a faint blemish or two, and a very light turn ring on the cylinder. The black checkered rubber Pachmayr grips with inset Colt medallions rate excellent. The gun features a white outline rear and red ramp front sights. It comes with a manual and its original Styrofoam insert cardboard box correctly end labeled and numbered to the gun. This excellent condition gun has seen little use and would be great for the Colt collector or shooter. (127199-1)
Colt Diamondback Double Action Revolver
Lot # 145 (Sale Order: 145 of 1253)
Low Estimate: 1,400High Estimate: 1,800
serial #S69482, 22 LR, 6 full lug ventilated rib barrel with an excellent bore. This revolver retains about 96% original blue finish with some silvering present at the muzzle, scattered oxidation blemishes on one chamber of the cylinder and the right side of the muzzle, light freckling on the topstrap and some scattered light scratches. The sides of the hammer have light staining and a few oxidation blemishes. The unnumbered checkered factory walnut target stocks with gold Colt medallions are in near excellent condition with a few light handling marks. The gun includes an incorrect factory Styrofoam insert picture box that is missing the end flap on one end and a partial flap on the other. The gun also includes a Python manual and other paperwork. (86520-4423) [Richard Stretch Kennedy Collection]
Fine Engraved Colt Single Action Army Revolver
Lot # 146 (Sale Order: 146 of 1253)
Low Estimate: 5,000High Estimate: 7,000
***Update: Engraved by Welden E. Bledsoe*** serial #355765, 45 Colt, 7 1/2 barrel with a bright excellent bore which appears very much unfired. The metal surfaces of this nice revolver feature near overall, nice quality loose flowing scroll, showing some very nice intertwining and background punch-dot shading. The metal surfaces retain about 99% excellent quality engraver or perhaps Colt blue, the right lower root of the triggerguard is indeed stamped with an & signifying factory refinish or service. The quality of the engraving is quite nice and it appears to be signed beneath the lower right recoil shield with a single stamp which cannot readily be discerned. The arm wears a nice pair of mother-of-pearl grips which rate very good plus to near excellent, the left grip missing a small flake at the rear butt and at upper junction of frame and backstrap. The left grip is smooth while the right grip is carved-in-relief with a depiction of a longhorn steer head with faceted ruby chip eyes. Interestingly the arm has been fitted with a lanyard loop on its butt, the work is flawless and appears to be factory. The faces of the cylinder, forcing cone and breech area, and the firing pin bushing are immaculate and the gun is certainly unfired since being embellished. The gun times well and locks up smartly. Really a very nice 1937-manufactured single action Army with quality engraving after the style of Wilbur Glahn. (37162-1)
Colt New Service Double Action Revolver
Lot # 147 (Sale Order: 147 of 1253)
Low Estimate: 1,500High Estimate: 2,000
serial #346769, 357 Magnum, 6" barrel with an excellent, bright bore. The metal surfaces rate very good plus and retain about 90-95% of their factory original blued finish, but do exhibit silvering around the muzzle as well as along the cylinder and portions crane; the cylinder also exhibits the faintest signs of a turn ring which has yet to breach the bluing. In addition, the left side of the triggerguard displays a light file cut. The hammer sides display bright polished metal. The checkered walnut Colt grips rate very good plus but do exhibit some minor light dings along the bases. The Colt factory markings along the barrel are filled with white lacquer stick which can be easily removed. The revolver features a lanyard loop and includes a likely original factory box, un-numbered, unmarked with no end labels. (137106-4) {C&R}
Colt Officer'S Model Third Issue Double Action Revolver
Lot # 148 (Sale Order: 148 of 1253)
Low Estimate: 1,500High Estimate: 2,000
serial #643765, 32 Colt, 6" heavy barrel with an excellent, bright bore. The metal surfaces rate excellent and retain 98% plus of their factory original blued finish, but do exhibit the faintest signs of a turn ring which has yet to breach the bluing; the spine in particular displays strong blue, while the hammer sides display bright polished metal. The checkered walnut Colt grips rate excellent and without blemish. It is likely that this revolver has remained unfired since leaving the Colt factory. Included with the revolver are a cleaning brush, screwdriver, target, and a correct likely original factory box which is numbered to the revolver. The factory box does exhibit some damage along its edges as well as fraying, but is near excellent relative to its age. This configuration of Officer's Model is less often encountered, with production estimates placing the number of units between only 800-1500. In addition, the box features an added end label with red border which denotes that the revolver belonged to a Lt. Thomas E. Pierce; while no prominent history was found, further research may provide insight into the genealogy of this revolver. (137136-19) {C&R}
Colt Single Action Army Revolver
Lot # 149 (Sale Order: 149 of 1253)
Low Estimate: 1,800High Estimate: 2,200
serial #275060, 38 WCF, 4 3/4 barrel with a very good bore which is mostly bright showing strong rifling but with scattered minor pitting. The metal surfaces are an overall dull gunmetal gray with interspersed light oxidation staining. There are scattered minor handling and tool marks, especially in the area ahead of the cylinder pin on the underside of the barrel. The cylinder shows a couple areas of longitudinal scoring and there are a few widely scattered light pits with light pitting all along the bottom of the ejector rod housing. The revolver wears a custom-made pair of walnut grips with circular mother-of-pearl inlays. They are fairly well-made but do not fit the frame precisely and are held on with a common hardware screws. The gun times well for the most part and locks up slightly loose, occasionally over-timing, and the cylinder has a bit of endshake. A signed statement that accompanies the arm states that this revolver and the Winchester 1876 included in the sale came from a ranch in the Cody Wyoming area around 1949 and that both are from the CR Reynolds collection , indeed the gun shows some muzzle and ejector rod wear consistent with a good deal of holster use. A respectable fast draw Single Action Army certainly with a Western heritage, manufactured in 1906. (37115-29)
Colt U.S. Model 1873 Single Action Army Cavalry Revolver
Lot # 150 (Sale Order: 150 of 1253)
Low Estimate: 6,500High Estimate: 8,000
serial #12759, 45 Colt, 7 1/2 barrel with a fair-poor bore which shows evident rifling but has moderate, and some heavy, pitting its full length. The metal surfaces of barrel are a pleasing fairly smooth gray-dark gray patina with light pinprick pitting and most of the barrel address still legible. The frame is a similar hue with a bit more toning to a bright pewter and some areas of pitting slightly more prominent with silvery case-hardening above the loading gate. The cylinder shows slightly more rounding to the flutes and a slight softening of the loading notches, it has scattered light pitting and is numbered 2759. The triggerguard is a gunmetal gray patina as is the backstrap, the backstrap with perhaps a bit more pitting. Numbers on frame, guard, barrel and butt all match and a capital A Ainsworth inspectors mark is faint but visible to the rear of the serial number on the guard. The smooth one piece walnut grip rates very good showing perhaps an old light cleaning with some remnants of varnish and a faint left-side cartouche. There is no serial number on the interior of the grip however V. Earre or perhaps Farre has scratched his name into that cut; initial research can turn nothing up on the name. The grip is slightly under around its periphery but fits well at the frame. The gun seems to time and lock up well however either trigger or hammer need some minor mechanical attention as the hammer sits slightly too far forward for the loading notch to be functional. Overall a nice U.S. model 1873 cavalry revolver, still in its original configuration with a nice frontier-used to look to it. (37160-3) {ANTIQUE}
