Auction No. 107 Featuring Fine Collectible Arms
Saturday, August 29, 2015 | 9:00 AM Eastern
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Auction No. 107 Featuring Fine Collectible Arms
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This sale by Amoskeag Auction Company features over 1100 lots of rare and historic firearms. View the entire catalog here.
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Winchester Model 1866 Lever Action Musket
Lot # 151 (Sale Order: 151 of 1099)
Low Estimate: 2,500High Estimate: 4,500
serial #50327, 44 RF, 27" round barrel with a very good plus to near excellent bright bore. This musket bears a Birmingham 1971 date stamp on the belly of the action just to the rear of the forend which appears as stylized crossed swords with the letters "W" and "B" to the left and right and the number "2" beneath. Additionally the left side of the frame is marked "308" and the left side of the butt is also stamped "308". There is also an illegible stamping in the lower edge of the buttstock just behind the tang that appears to read "FABBE""" or "FARRE""". The barrel and magazine retain an even gray patina with scattered patches of pitting present however, the barrel markings remain fully legible. The action shows a very nice rich ochre patina with the edges showing just a tiny bit of wear and with some scattered light marks from the years. The hammer and lever are the same color and in the same condition as the barrel. The plain walnut buttstock and full length forend rate very good with the normal handling marks and bruises you would expect to see on a 115 year old gun and still has well defined edges, nice fit and perhaps some old added light oil finish. The brass military style buttplate shows the same patina as the frame and the gun retains its original sling swivels. The military style front sight/bayonet lug is present along with the original rear sight with the graduated staff broken off and the fixed side present. Overall a good solid 1866 musket with interesting rack numbers, obviously used by some type of organization. (17249-172) {ANTIQUE}
Winchester Model 1866 Saddle Ring Carbine
Lot # 152 (Sale Order: 152 of 1099)
Low Estimate: 2,000High Estimate: 3,000
serial #75602, converted to 44 CF, 20" round barrel with full magazine and a bore that shows even pitting and visible rifling its entire length. This salty old '66 has a lot of character. The barrel and magazine retain an even gray brown patina with scattered areas of pitting and with markings no longer visible. The frame retains a relatively even and mellow patina with somewhat softened edges and with lever and sideplate screws being replaced by machine screws with brass nuts on the right side. The plain walnut buttstock and forend rate near very good with some old added finish present and with scattered light handling marks. There is a chip at the frame on right side of wrist and a small sound crack at top tang. The carbine is equipped with a rifle buttplate, like some '66 carbines are; it is correctly numbered to the rifle and is original. Original standard carbine sights are present. A couple of proper replacement screws would really enhance this generally quite honest old yellow boy. (17292-58) {ANTIQUE}
Belgian Browning Hi Power Custom Shop B2 Grade Pistol
Lot # 153 (Sale Order: 153 of 1099)
Low Estimate: 2,500High Estimate: 3,500
serial #511MX50018, 9mm, 4 3/4" barrel with a bright excellent bore. This scarce custom shop pistol features factory scroll engraving and beautifully factory carved grips. The engraving is signed by B. Romainville and the pistol passed inspection of March 18, 2005. The pistol remains in virtually as-new condition retaining all of its factory brushed chrome lustrous finish. The grips are finished in oil and as-new. The pistol comes in its original factory plastic case with manual, Browning Custom Shop "Certificate of Identification and Quality" and an extra magazine. In addition to the factory plastic case is comes with a Browning Custom Shop leatherette case with the concealed hinge being damaged. A very fine Browning pistol. (17307-48)
British Air Service-Raf Contract Colt 1911 Pistol
Lot # 154 (Sale Order: 154 of 1099)
Low Estimate: 2,000High Estimate: 3,000
serial #W100007, 455 Eley, 5" British proofed barrel with a bright excellent bore showing some chatter marks on the lands from the rifling process for about 1". The pistol retains about 98 to near 99% excellent quality (really museum grade) restored blue finish. The factory markings remain crisp, a few very likely refreshed during the restoration, showing crossed pennants, broad arrow and GWR Stedman"s inspectors marking. The diamond checkered walnut grips rate excellent showing a bit of oil staining, primarily around the stock screws. A correct "Cal .455/Eley" marked two-tone magazine is included, it rates excellent as-restored as well. The included factory letter shows this arm shipping in February of 1918 with 300 other guns to Connop Guthrie, London (Guthrie was the Special Representative of the British Shipping Controller in America, that office in charge of shipping all government supplies from the United States to Great Britain). Overall an exceptionally nice as-restored British contract 1911 pistol. (37251-1) {C&R}
Outstanding U.S. Model 1898 Krag Rifle By Springfield Armory Issued To The 7Th U.S. Volunteer Infant
Lot # 155 (Sale Order: 155 of 1099)
Low Estimate: 2,500High Estimate: 4,000
serial #128232, 30-40 Krag, 30" barrel with a bright excellent bore. The barrel retains 95% original blue, the loss is due to some light fading, few handling marks and some muzzle wear at the bayonet attachment point. The front and rear bands show nearly all their original blue with only a couple of light rub marks and the triggerguard retains 95% original blue with just light rub wear on the bow of the guard from the sling and a few small scuffs. The receiver retains some strong traces of dull mottled oil quenching with the races still honed bright showing only some light staining, the left edge of the receiver flaking to brown (it appears much darker under normal ambient light). The magazine cover shows excellent oil quenched mottled case-hardening with minor very light handling marks, the magazine gate is in a similar state of condition with nice mottled oil quenched case-hardening toning to pewter only on the sharp edges and contact points. The bolt body and handle still remain bright, the knob toning only very slightly showing remnants of some very light surface oxidation. The extractor retains nearly all its pale fire blue with only the slightest wear on the sharp edges while the bolt shroud and safety have strong oil quenched colors, the striker a dark blue-gray toned to pewter on its rear face. The stock and handguard rate excellent and are an overall deep rich red russet showing light, very sparsely scattered handling marks from the years. There is a light left side 1898 cartouche, it is unmolested and merely filled with oil and handling grime from the years, the serifed P firing proof is in a similar state of condition. The buttplate shows only trace original blue with some light oxidation on its tang. The rifle is equipped with an 1896 rear sight and correct handguard. An original 1 1/4" military sling is included, it remains mostly supple and flexible with light flaking, very nearly worn through at a couple of the sling hook holes, it is "Rock Island Arsenal" and "EHS" inspected; a nice brass muzzle/front sight protector is included as well. The Springfield Research Service serial number lists show this rifle as being issued in 1899 to Company A, 7th U.S. Volunteer Infantry, one of the "immune regiments" composed of African-American men from Missouri, Arkansas and Tennessee. The 7th was organized and mustered into service at Jefferson barracks Missouri in July 1898. They proceeded to Lexington Kentucky then to Macon Georgia where they mustered out in February 1899, losing 16 enlisted men and 1 officer to illness, 11 men deserted and 3 murdered. Really a stellar antique Krag from-which it would be hard to upgrade with the added bonus of being issued to one of these very interesting "immune regiments". (37329-6) {ANTIQUE}
German P.08 Luger Pistol By Krieghoff With Luftwaffe Markings
Lot # 156 (Sale Order: 156 of 1099)
Low Estimate: 2,000High Estimate: 2,500
serial #4966, 9 mm, 4" barrel with a bright very good plus bore which shows strong rifling but with some light frosting, more prevalent near the throat. The metal surfaces retain about 98 to near 99% excellent quality restored blue with the trigger, ejector and sear spring polished bright. The toggle is marked with the HK/anchor "Krieghoff/Suhl" trademark, the chamber is 1936-dated and the few numbered parts are all matching. The grooved firing pin is un-numbered but is marked with the Eagle/2 Luftwaffe parts stamp as are many of the small parts. The bolt shows both Luftwaffe acceptance and test proofs as does the right side of the receiver and barrel. The checkered brown plastic grips rate excellent, they are un-marked. Included with the arm is a modern blued-bodied, wood-based magazine that is completely unmarked (correct Haenel magazines are plentiful). A rare Luger, neatly polished when the restoration was done, it is not beyond the bounds of professional restoration with a rust rather than hot immersion blue and a refinishing of the straw and blue tempered parts; the toggle marking remaining crisp, the chamber date slightly light in a couple spots. (37295-14) {C&R}
Walther PPK K-Suffix Semi Auto Pistol
Lot # 157 (Sale Order: 157 of 1099)
Low Estimate: 2,000High Estimate: 3,000
serial #343124k, 32 ACP, 3 1/4" barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces on this nice wartime Eagle N-proofed pistol retain about 98% original nickel plate, the loss is due to overall tiny bubbling on the right side of the pistol and leading and bottom edges from having lain in a presentation case. The slide number is not readily discernible, the arm appears to have been together since new. The black checkered plastic grip with Walther banner rates about very good with overall light dings and handling marks. The pistol comes in a Walther presentation case with blue pebbled faux leather covering and burgundy baize lined interior with a burgundy linen lid lining with silver Walther banner. The gun seems to function well mechanically. A later Mec-gar magazine with finger rest is included. (37339-1) {C&R}
Excellent Colt Commando Double Action Revolver
Lot # 158 (Sale Order: 158 of 1099)
Low Estimate: 2,000High Estimate: 2,500
serial #10327, 38 special 2" barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain 98% plus original matte parkerized finish showing some extremely light high edge wear and some very superficial handling marks from the years, most of which have not breached the factory finish. The checkered brown "Coltwood" grips with Rampant Colts rate excellent, they are un-numbered as-is correct. The gun functions well and locks up as tightly as the day it left Hartford. The left side of the frame has a small ordnance bomb acceptance marking just above the thumblatch. Really a very super short-barreled commando in a very seldom-encountered state of condition. (37260-6) {C&R}
Colt Officers Model Double Action Revolver
Lot # 159 (Sale Order: 159 of 1099)
Low Estimate: 1,800High Estimate: 2,200
serial #235697, 38 special, 6" barrel with a bright excellent bore which shows a few areas of very light pitting nearer the muzzle. This is a very lovely first issue revolver retaining about 97-98% original blue showing only some light muzzle wear, some high edge toning and a few minor rub marks here or there. The trigger, rear sight, and hammer spine retain some very lovely pale fire temper blue with the bright-polished sides of the hammer mostly bright with a couple of very light oxidation stains. The diamond-checkered walnut grips rate excellent with only a few light handling marks from the years, they are pencil-numbered to the gun. The gun times well and locks up tightly and features checkered trigger, straps and has a nice u-notch rear with bead front sights. (37260-4) {C&R}
Beretta Model Dt11 Sporting Over Under Shotgun
Lot # 160 (Sale Order: 160 of 1099)
Low Estimate: 7,000High Estimate: 9,000
serial #DT03702W, 12 ga, 30" ventilated rib Steelium pro barrels with Optima screw-in chokes with bright excellent bores. The barrels retain 99% plus original blue finish. The stainless steel frame is in excellent condition, it displays a curved blue enamel line along the frames bolsters and the lower corners are polished steel and remain very bright. The checkered walnut pistolgrip buttstock rates excellent displaying no signs of handling marks, it features a fully adjustable comb and has a rubber recoil pad which provides a length of pull of 14 1/2". The gun features a single selective trigger, ejectors and a non automatic safety. Included is the original case, two extra front fiber optic sights, snap caps, tools, and five chokes which are improved modified, modified, skeet, cylinder and skeet. This Beretta shotgun is in like-new condition. (177307-41)
Winchester Model 1894 Lever Action Rifle
Lot # 161 (Sale Order: 161 of 1099)
Low Estimate: 2,000High Estimate: 3,000
serial #298292, 30 WCF, 26" barrel with a bright very good plus to near excellent bore which shows strong rifling but with a few spots of light frosting and a few very widely scattered light pits. The barrel and magazine tube retain a nice 97% original blue, the loss is due primarily to some light fading, some muzzle wear and the very light scuffs or handling marks one would expect from the years, the nosecap has toned to a plum brown. The receiver remains nice retaining about 85-90% original blue, the loss is due to toning to brown on the carry point, top radius and light flaking; the loading gate shows some vibrant pale fire temper blue. The hammer retains some very good color case-hardening which is vibrant in spots with the lever retaining about 50%, toned to a brown and pewter along its radius; the buttplate shows some remnants of smoky case colors. The butt and forend rate very good plus with nearly all their original varnish, the expected minor dings and handling marks from years of use, the forend showing more finish loss; there is a 1" crack beginning at the leading edge of the stock at the left of the upper tang. The original German silver front sight is in place as well as a correct three leaf express rear. Really a handsome, usable, but still investment-grade model 94 rifle. (37265-9) {C&R}
Winchester Model 1892 Lever Action Rifle
Lot # 162 (Sale Order: 162 of 1099)
Low Estimate: 2,000High Estimate: 2,500
serial #713917, 38 WCF, 24" barrel with an otherwise bright excellent bore which shows three small areas of light pitting. The barrel and magazine tube retain 95% original blue, the loss due primarily to even fading and with remnants of a very light surface oxidation near overall, confined primarily to the barrel. The nosecap has toned to a pewter and brown, as has the receiver. The receiver shows remnants of oxidation with scattered very light pinprick pitting. The lever and hammer are primarily a plum patina with remnants of case-hardening at the root of the lever while the buttplate is primarily plum with toning to pewter on the sharp edges. The buttstock and forend rate excellent showing an older, very light cleaning with some added finish, the wood still proud of the metal overall, with very few minor dings or handling marks here and there. The original sights are intact. A very respectable 92 overall with a very nice bore, manufactured 1913. (37259-3) {C&R}
Winchester Model 53 Lever Action Rifle
Lot # 163 (Sale Order: 163 of 1099)
Low Estimate: 1,800High Estimate: 2,200
serial #8741, 32 WCF, 22" barrel with a bright excellent bore. The barrel retains about 98 to near 99% original blue, the only loss is very light muzzle wear and scattered very light dings or handling marks here and there with a spot or two of light oxidation; the nosecap shows some minor flaking as well. The receiver, lever and hammer retain a similar amount of original blue with a few light handling marks some flecks of light oxidation and a bit of blue loss on the lower tang and matching underside of lever, neither of which are evident with the lever closed. The straight grip walnut buttstock and forend rate excellent with all their original finish and only very light handling marks from the very little field use this arm must have seen. The rifle is equipped with a flat-top sporting rear and a brass bead Lyman front sight. They don"t get much better. (37265-3) {C&R}
Winchester Pre '64 Model 70 Bolt Action Rifle
Lot # 164 (Sale Order: 164 of 1099)
Low Estimate: 1,800High Estimate: 2,200
serial #203601, 220 Swift, 26" barrel with a bright excellent bore. The barreled action retains about 98% original satin matte blue with the loss being some very light handling marks and a few scratches, the tops of the receiver showing some light imprints from scope base mounting. The bolt body is mostly bright exhibiting only some very light staining and operational marks, the knob now toned to pewter; the underside is numbered to the rifle. The bottom metal retains perhaps 95% original blue showing some light scratches and scuffs. The checkered walnut classic style stock rates very good with a few areas of lightly added varnish, numerous light scratches and handling marks and a few more moderate scratches and scuffs on the underside of the forearm. The original bead front sight and hood are intact, the rear dovetail boss currently supports a Winchester No. 22F semi buckhorn sight. A very usable .220 Swift overall that still retains solid investment potential. (37330-187) {C&R}
Winchester Model 52B Sporter Bolt Action Rifle
Lot # 165 (Sale Order: 165 of 1099)
Low Estimate: 4,000High Estimate: 5,000
serial #84576B, 22 LR, 24" barrel with a bright excellent bore. The barrel retains 98-99% original blue with a couple of minor handling marks and the receiver retains 99% factory-quality restored blue. The checkered walnut pistolgrip stock with cheekpiece rates about excellent with a few scattered light scratches and a little flaking by the heel resulting in some very tiny chips. As-is correct, the stock is fitted with a factory ebony forend tip, sling swivel bases, a checkered sporter style buttplate and a Winchester plastic gripcap. The receiver is factory drilled and tapped for scope mounting as evidenced by the factory blue within the holes and there is a side mounted Lyman 48F rear aperture sight fitted to the receiver also. No magazine is present. A very nice collectable and useable rifle, with its rare factory drilling and tapping. (127233-2) {C&R}
Winchester Model 52B Sporter Bolt Action Rifle
Lot # 166 (Sale Order: 166 of 1099)
Low Estimate: 2,000High Estimate: 3,000
serial #50774B, 22 LR, 24" barrel with a bright excellent bore. The barreled action retains 97% original blue with a little fading on the bolt handle. There are a few light scratches and a couple of scattered freckles of extremely light oxidation present. The triggerguard and floorplate have faded to a pleasing brown-gray patina with blue remaining in protected areas and a little light pitting. The checkered walnut pistolgrip stock rates about excellent with several minor scratches and light handling marks and a few spots of flaking finish. The stock is fitted with factory ebony forend tip, sling swivel bases, a checkered sporter style buttplate that is showing a little fading towards brown along its edges, and a Winchester plastic gripcap. The receiver has been professionally drilled and tapped for scope bases and the bolt handle slightly modified for scope clearance " very neatly and professionally; a Lyman aperture sight base (only) is present. No magazine is present. A very nice original gun showing some honest wear that would be a great collector or superb at the range. (127233-1) {C&R}
Winchester Model 65 Lever Action Rifle
Lot # 167 (Sale Order: 167 of 1099)
Low Estimate: 2,000High Estimate: 3,000
serial #1006463, 218 Bee, 24" barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain 75% original blue, the barrel mostly toning to a blue-gray patina with scattered specks of oxidation, the frame retains moderate blue with a 2" section on the left side of the frame cleaned to gunmetal gray, leaving behind light tool or grinding marks, with a few clusters of pinprick pitting and tiny specks of oxidation scattered about. The plain pistolgrip walnut buttstock and forend rate very good to near excellent showing minor dings and dents from the years and perhaps lightly added finish. Rifle is sighted with a silver bead front sight, the rear dovetail is blanked and a Lyman riding bolt peep sight has been affixed. A very shootable Model 65 in the desirable 218 Bee caliber. (156520-126) {C&R} [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]
Remington Whitmore Model 1873 Hammer Lifter Double Shotgun
Lot # 168 (Sale Order: 168 of 1099)
Low Estimate: 1,000High Estimate: 2,000
serial #1034, 12 ga., 28" barrels with lightly pitted bores choked improved cylinder and cylinder. This shotgun shows the absolutely wonderful engraving that Remington guns of this vintage are known for. There are no game scenes, only superbly executed relief scroll in perhaps 50% coverage or maybe a little better. The opening lever, hammers and triggerguard also show this lovely scroll as does the buttplate, forend metal and wedge escutcheons. The forend wedge is superbly fit so the head of the wedge nestles into the escutcheon fitting flush. The barrels retain lots of original brown finish blending with a pleasing brown patina with very good to excellent damascus pattern showing their entire length. The action and locks are a perfectly smooth and pewter, the result of color case hardening fading and in areas mixing with a smooth gray patina. The checkered round knob pistolgrip buttstock and forend are both refinished with freshened checkering. The buttstock does not fit perfect with some gaps at rear of locks, particularly on the left side. The shotgun locks up tight and the metal is in very nice condition. A nice example of Remington's superb 19th century engraving. (17256-2) {ANTIQUE}
Remington Whitmore Model 1875 Lifter Combination Gun
Lot # 169 (Sale Order: 169 of 1099)
Low Estimate: 1,000High Estimate: 1,500
serial #1220, 10 ga. by .40 cal centerfire (cartridge is a bottleneck rather than straight-wall), 30" barrels with an about very good shotgun bore which has been lightly honed and shows remnants of minor pitting and a very good rifle barrel which shows strong evident rifling but sparsely scattered minor pitting. The barrels are correct in every respect and were made as a combination gun and exhibit the appropriate Remington rear sight with step elevator and correct single blade front sight dovetailed in a screw-on base; the top rib is appropriately maker marked. The barrels are an overall deep pewter and very light brown patina with some sparsely scattered oxidation staining. The frame is also a dark gray pewter and brown patina with minor oxidation staining and some very light pitting. The lockplates and hammers are a mottled gray and blue patina, also showing remnants of some very minor pitting. The smooth round knob English walnut buttstock rates very good plus showing a couple light cracks and older, nicely repaired cracks beneath both lockplates also with minor dings and handling marks. The splinter style English walnut forend rates near excellent as well; the forend and iron are very old and fit very well but do not appear to be of Remington manufacture although the forend iron is serial numbered to the gun. The locks are rebounding and seem to be mechanically functional. The barrel has light lateral and vertical play with a very tiny sliver of light visible between the breech face and standing breech. Some of the screw slots show damage and the frame pin has a center punch mark on one end. Overall a very good, very honest example of these rare Remington combination rifle-shotguns. (177249-259) {ANTIQUE}
Jarrett Rifles Silent Partner No. 4 Custom Bolt Action Rifle
Lot # 170 (Sale Order: 170 of 1099)
Low Estimate: 2,500High Estimate: 4,000
serial #C6410646, 300 Jarrett, 27" overall length barrel with muzzle brake and a bright excellent bore. This is a super example of the custom craftsmanship executed by Jarrett Rifles. The barrel and Remington 700 receiver have been cerakoted with a matte OD green finish throughout and rate excellent; the bolt body is honed bright. The textured OD green Monte Carlo fiberglass stock rates excellent and features a flared left side cheekpiece and a black rubber Pachmayr Decelerator recoil pad. This fine-tuned rifle is outfitted with a Jewell trigger and Leupold one-piece base and rings, also finished in OD green. A Jarrett Rifles leather sling is also included. The 300 Jarrett was developed to take the accuracy of the 300 Win Mag and the velocity of the 300 Weatherby Mag and combine them into a single caliber, which is precisely what they did. This fine specimen from Jarrett would be a great primary hunting rifle for virtually any big game worldwide and, according to the Blue Book of Gun Values, this specific model is one of only 10 ever manufactured. (See brass & dies listed in the silent auction). (157268-19)
Jarrett Rifles Silent Partner No. 4 Custom Bolt Action Rifle
Lot # 171 (Sale Order: 171 of 1099)
Low Estimate: 2,000High Estimate: 3,000
serial #7692023, 7mm-08 Ackley Improved, 22 1/2" barrel with a bright excellent bore. This is a very nice Silent Partner No. 4 custom rifle. The barrel and Remington Model Seven receiver have been cerakoted with a matte OD green finish throughout and rate excellent; the bolt body is honed bright. The textured OD green Monte Carlo fiberglass stock rates excellent with a few light scratches here and there and features a flared left side cheekpiece and a black rubber Pachmayr Decelerator recoil pad. Rifle is outfitted with a Shilen trigger, Jarrett Rifles leather sling and Leupold one-piece base and rings, also finished in OD green. This is the second No. 4 Silent Partner rifle by Jarrett in this sale and, with only 10 of them purportedly ever made, this would be a great arm to invest in. (157268-20)
Ruger No.1 Falling Block Single Shot Rifle With A Two Digit Serial Number
Lot # 172 (Sale Order: 172 of 1099)
Low Estimate: 2,000High Estimate: 4,000
serial #87, .308 win, 26" barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain 98-99% original blue finish. The checkered "employee grade" walnut pistolgrip buttstock and semi-beavertail forend rate excellent overall with exquisite grain displaying a few very light handling marks having robust checkering. The rifle is equipped with a quarter rib for scope mounting bases. Included is the original factory box that is correctly pen labeled to the gun, manual and warranty card. A uniquely low numbered and wonderfully stocked, early single shot Ruger in a popular hunting caliber once owned by Ruger Vice President of Manufacturing at Southport, Mr. Michael J. Horelik. (177287-10)
Ruger Deerstalker Semi-Auto Rifle With A Two Digit Serial Number
Lot # 173 (Sale Order: 173 of 1099)
Low Estimate: 1,800High Estimate: 2,200
serial #87, .44 mag, 18" barrel with a bright excellent bore. The barrel and receiver retain 98% original blue finish displaying a few light handling marks and some residue from added finish from the stock. The smooth walnut pistolgrip stock rates excellent with some added finish and a very thin almost undetectable crack ahead of the loading chamber. Overall a unique, early low numbered Ruger rifle once owned by Ruger Vice President of Manufacturing at Southport, Mr. Michael J. Horelik. (177287-11)
Webley And Scott Model 700 Boxlock Double Ejectorgun
Lot # 174 (Sale Order: 174 of 1099)
Low Estimate: 1,800High Estimate: 2,200
serial #132121, 12 ga, 28" matted rib barrels choked full and modified with bright excellent bores. The barrels retain 99% original blue finish having just a few light handling marks and a nice geometric pattern around the breech ends. The boxlock frame displays a nice foliate scroll engraving and retains 90% vivid case-hardened colors, loss being on the edges. The checkered walnut pistolgrip buttstock and splinter forend rate very good having exquisite grain displaying a few very light handling marks. The length of pull to the grooved butt is 14 1/2" with drops of 1 3/8" and 2 1/8". This gun features double triggers, automatic safety and ejectors. (177307-27)
Winchester Model 42 Skeet Grade Slide Action Shotgun
Lot # 175 (Sale Order: 175 of 1099)
Low Estimate: 3,000High Estimate: 5,000
serial #64188, .410 bore (2 1/2"), 26" solid rib barrel choked modified (skeet marked) with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain about 95% original blue, the loss is due primarily to some light high edge wear having very light oxidation freckles and a few scratches along the barrel, frame and on the magazine tube and the adjacent barrel area from takedown and reassembly. The bolt remains bright and the shell carrier has some light oxidation stains present. The checkered walnut pistolgrip buttstock shows some lovely grain figure and rates very good plus to near excellent with some minor dings and handling marks. The checkered forend is in a similar state of condition with only minor handling marks. The length of pull is 13 7/8" to the checkered hard rubber Winchester buttplate. The correct offset factory proofs are present. This shotgun was manufactured in 1947 and remains in very good to excellent condition, this is a lovely little Model 42 that would be a delight to shoot. (177307-21) {C&R}
