Auction No. 109 - Session 1
Saturday, April 2, 2016 | 9:00 AM Eastern
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Auction No. 109 - Session 1
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U.S. Model 1911 Transitional Model Pistol By Colt
Lot # 76 (Sale Order: 76 of 783)
serial #707664, 45 ACP, 5" barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces of the slide retain about 97% original blue, the loss is due to some high edge and contact point wear. The frame retains a bit more of a professionally restored blue; really museum grade and it must be closely scrutinized to realize it is not factory original. There is some light drifting on the frontstrap and leading edge of the triggerguard but no takedown-reassembly scratch. All of the markings are sharp and crisp including WT Gordon's acceptance stamp; the barrel is "H P" marked atop its hood with the two characters separate. The checkered walnut grips rate excellent with crisp diamonds, only a couple showing very light flattening or tiny chips to the points. Included is a very nice 2-tone magazine which rates about excellent. Really a very lovely example overall, shipped in July 1924 with 2850 other guns to Springfield Armory. (37241-124) {C&R} [Larry Kaufman Collection]
Extremely Fine Early U.S. M1 Garand National Match Rifle By Springfield Armory
Lot # 77 (Sale Order: 77 of 783)
serial #5796896, 30-06, 24" National Match, January 1955-dated barrel, properly proofed and "T" stamped denoting "targeted", with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces rate excellent retaining about 99% original slightly gray-green parkerized finish. The smooth walnut stock rates excellent with crisp firing proof and DOD acceptance stamp, the barrel channel is appropriately pencil-numbered to the action "6896". The handguards rate excellent as well and all are a rich tobacco-russet color. The barrel is marked on its left edge to the rear of the sight boss "NM", it is appropriately DOD acceptance marked and is Springfield Armory "D65355448" numbered. The receiver is appropriately marked, correctly part numbered and is heat lot "Z 5 B". All of the parts appear to be appropriate and correctly drawing numbered. Included with the rifle is an original U.S. Army shipping document dated November 1955 listing the firearm by serial number as: "Rifle Cal. 30, M1, National Match" showing shipment to a gentleman in West Allis Wisconsin. The type I National Match M1 Garand rifle is seldom encountered in an unaltered state of condition these days. In addition to being un-altered, this specimen is in exquisite original condition and appears absolutely unfired since leaving Raritan Arsenal in 1955, the M1 Garand throat gauge inserts into the chamber basically to the very first index line above the numeral 1. Included with the rifle is a web canvas Garand sling, MRT marked, the numerals below that marking are not decipherable and a plastic oiler/thong and grease reservoir in the butt. An absolutely stunning example of an all-correct type I National Match rifle. (37507-2) {C&R}
Excellent Early U.S. M1 Garand National Match Rifle By Springfield Armory
Lot # 78 (Sale Order: 78 of 783)
serial #5825887, 30-06, 24" National Match, April 1954-dated barrel, properly proofed, "NM" and "T" stamped denoting "targeted", with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces rate excellent and retain about 99% excellent quality gray-green parkerized and blued finishes. The smooth walnut stock rates excellent and features a crisp firing proof and DOD acceptance stamp, showing perhaps a bit of added finish bringing the military oil up to a very slight semi gloss sheen. The handguards rate excellent as well and all are a tobacco brown. United States arsenal-upgraded to type II specifications, the stock shows yellowish bedding compound and is numbered to the gun in white paint in the barrel channel "5887", this number repeated on the bottom inside of the trigger housing. The barrel is marked on its left edge to the rear of the sight boss "NM, electrically rather than stamped, and as-mentioned is also "NM" stamped at the breech along with a star and is Springfield Armory part numbered "F56535448". The receiver is correctly marked, correctly part numbered and is heat lot "Z 5 B". All of the parts appear to be appropriate and correctly drawing numbered, both the rear and front sights are "NM" marked as is the operating rod and the gas port cylinder. Included with the rifle is a November 1965-dated DOD form 1348-1A from Letterkenny Army Depot listing: "Rifle, U.S., Cal. 30 M1 N/M W/Sling Only", with the serial number written in ballpoint pen. The rifle is in immaculate condition and an M1 Garand throat gauge inserts just to the index line numbered 1; a green web canvas M1 Garand sling is included, it is unmarked. Really an extremely attractive, early rifle, arsenal upgraded to type II specifications, that appears unfired since leaving Letterkenny, that doubtless will shoot as good as it looks. (37507-3) {C&R}
U.S. M1D Sniper Rifle By Winchester (Cmp Built)
Lot # 79 (Sale Order: 79 of 783)
serial #2432506, 30-06, 24" October 1958 Springfield Armory barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain about 98% arsenal-grade parkerized and blued finishes. Other than the arsenal and date marking, the barrel is marked only with two capital letter "T"s , the latter date may actually be 1953 or 1958, the second character is obliterated by a ding and only a portion of its top marking is evident. The smooth slab-sawn walnut buttstock rates excellent as arsenal cleaned, showing a crisp "SA" marking in a partial box at the left side of the butt as well as a Raritan Arsenal "RA" marking to the rear of this; there is a crisp serifed P firing proof on the pistolgrip. Both handguards are walnut and rate very good plus to excellent as well. The rifle is fitted with an M84 telescopic sight serial #9098. The scope rates excellent with 98-99% blue and with a post and crosshair reticle showing bright excellent optics. The rifle is a mix of parts, primarily Springfield Armory, and comes with the box and papers from the CMP with a 1999 dated receipt from CMP-South for "Rifle Cal. 30 M1D" listing this gun by serial number. Included is a complement of accessories including cleaning equipment, leather cheekpiece with laces, flashider, case for the telescope and a canvas web sling. Overall a wonderful CMP-assembled M1D that likely shoots as good as it looks. (37526-29) {C&R}
Extremely Rare Documented First World War 1903 Springfield Marine Corps Sniper
Lot # 80 (Sale Order: 80 of 783)
serial #454040, 30-06, 24" 12-13 dated Springfield Armory barrel with an otherwise bright excellent bore which shows one spot of moderate pitting halfway down its length on the right side, flanked by a couple other smaller spots of light pitting. The barreled action retains about 95% gray green parkerized and case-hardened finishes on barrel and receiver. The bolt body retains trace original blue with operational marks, the handle now a dark gray-brown with minor dings and handling marks. The bolt shroud shows very good oil quenched color case-hardening with the safety a mottled silvery case-hardened patina. The bottom metal has toned to a soft brown patina with toning to pewter on the bow of the guard. The stock is a Marine Corps field replacement with straight grip and dual crossbolts, the handguard original and properly relieved for the front scope base. The barrel is neatly stamped "U.S.M.C." beneath the date code, the stock as well is stamped "U.S.M.C. 454040" to the rear of the triggerguard tang. The original sights are intact and the rifle is mounted with steel target blocks which support a Winchester B5 telescopic sight with adjustable objective. The scope itself rates very good plus with much original blue and features a crosshair reticle and bright excellent optics. This rifle is pictured in and identified by serial number in the work: U.S. Marine Corps Scout Sniper ? Peter Senich 1993 and The Complete Book of Sniping ? 1988 Peter Senich; it is formerly of the Gray collection and of the Bill Douglas collection. Included with the arm is a 2007 dated letter from Mr. Douglas detailing the provenance on the gun and from whom he acquired it. Bona fide Marine Corps sniping rifles are an extreme rarity among 1903 rifles and seldom offered on the secondary market. This is an excellent example of a genuine Marine Corps sniper detailed and published in two works specifically on the subject. A rare opportunity for the advanced U.S. martial collector to obtain a United States Marine Corps-used sniping rifle. (37576-2) {C&R}
Johnson Model 1941 Semi-Auto Rifle
Lot # 81 (Sale Order: 81 of 783)
serial #6487, 30-06, 20 3/4" Johnson Automatics barrel with a poor bore which shows heavy pitting its full-length. The barrel retains about 95% original dark gray-green parkerizing with some hardened oil or varnish present. The receiver shows about 95% later blue with an overall smattering of light oxidation on the handguard area and around the factory markings, some of which are somewhat light; the magazine box is similar. The walnut stock and forearm rate about very good plus as neatly refinished, the pistolgrip area has been reshaped and formed into a more prominent "sporter-like" grip and has had a makeshift home-made gripcap installed. There are the expected minor dings and handling marks from the years, no doubt from use as a sporter, and there is a small 1" crack starting at the left of the upper tang. The buttplate at this point is primarily a lightly oxidized patina as is the rear sling swivel and the front cross pin is missing. The gun seems to function well mechanically however the bolt hold open does not function; as is correct with these rifles the barrel is not numbered to the receiver. Overall an about very good example of these sought-after Second World War rifles which appears to have been lightly "sporterized", with the stock modification and shortening of the barrel (barrels are fairly easily had, we see them occasionally in the silent auction here). (37526-38) {MODERN}
U.S. Model 1841 Percussion Rifle By Robbins Kendall & Lawrence
Lot # 82 (Sale Order: 82 of 783)
.54 cal., 33" barrel with an oxidized bore. The barrel is a mix of pewter and speckled brown patina with some moderate oxidation and pitting in the area of the front band. The tang is 1847-dated and the U.S., inspectors and firing proofs are evident but slightly obscured to the left of the breech cone. The standard half-moon brass blade front sight is intact as is the flat-top v-notch rear. The lockplate is a mottled silver-gray-brown case-hardened patina and is appropriately maker marked and also 1847-dated. All of the brass furniture has tarnished to a dull goldenrod patina. The spare nipple and a patch worm are in place inside the patchbox. The stock rates about very good were it not for a drying crack running from the breech all the way to the center of the butt, it shows minor dings and handling marks and much original varnish with similar drying cracks along its right side. The left stock flat shows two light but still very good cartouches. The rear sling swivel is present, the front swivel has broken off and there is a brass-tipped ramrod in place. This example has two vertical cuts in the barrel ahead of the band for affixing a saber bayonet lug, it is no longer present. The lock is crisp and mechanically functional. Overall a rather good "example" piece from this Vermont maker. (36520-3749) {ANTIQUE} [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]
U.S. Model 1863 Zouave Percussion Contract Rifle By Remington
Lot # 83 (Sale Order: 83 of 783)
.58 cal., 33" 7-groove barrel with a bright very good plus to near excellent bore which shows only the tiniest amount of light pitting. The barrel on this fine rifle retains about 98% original blue with some very light fading at the muzzle, a few very small flecks of oxidation and the tang toning somewhat to brown. The appropriate sights and bayonet lug are intact and the top is marked at breech "1863" with appropriate VP and eaglehead firing proofs with "Steel" and "HSL" inspectors marking on the left flat. The lockplate and hammer retain all their original vivid color case-hardening and are appropriately marked and dated 1863, showing a few very superficial handling marks. The brass furniture has all toned to a dull ocher patina and the spare nipple is in place beneath the patchbox. The lockplate screws, band springs and trigger all show some very nice pale fire temper blue. The stock assembly rates excellent with only a few very light minor dings and handling marks from the years and two very crisp left-side cartouches. The sling swivels are present, the lock is crisp and mechanically functional and what is likely the original tulip-shaped ramrod is in place. Really a very stellar example overall from-which it would be difficult to upgrade. (37546-13) {ANTIQUE} [Bleecker Williams Collection]
Rare Merrimack Arms & Manufacturing Company Ballard Military Trials Rifle
Lot # 84 (Sale Order: 84 of 783)
serial #20224, .50 cal. dual ignition, 30" round barrel with a bright excellent bore which shows only one small pit near the breech. The barrel retains a nice 90-92% original blue, the loss is due primarily to even light fading, some light muzzle wear, handling marks and a few scattered areas of light oxidation, also with one small spot of pitting between the two rear bands. The frame shows some very good color case-hardening, perhaps 75% remaining which is quite vivid in spots. The lever is now primarily a speckled pewter and oxidized brown patina and there is some minor pitting on the lower right side of frame. The breechblock is dual ignition with patent marking on hammer, it is numbered 20231. The bands are primarily a silver and brown patina, the rearmost with some light pitting. The buttstock rates very good plus with only minor dings and handling marks from the years, the forend is very good showing a bit more wear, more dings and impact marks. Sling swivels are fitted and the manual extractor seems to work properly. The rifle is sighted with a simple blade front and flip-up leaf rear. The right side of the gun is fitted, it would appear by the factory, with two loops which support a ramrod and most assuredly could support a cleaning rod were rimfire ammunition in use. The rear-most loop is threaded as is a corresponding section of the rod which holds it fast when-stored. The mechanism works well and is crisp mechanically and both the tang and buttstock are numbered properly to the frame; additionally there is neatly hand stamped ahead of the serial number and behind the rear sight "No. 50", perhaps some manner of rack marking or perhaps some manner of governmental tally of the submitted arms. Flayderman mentions that .50 caliber rimfire arms were submitted by Merrimack Arms as trials guns and that they are very rare, he further states that probably all of the rifles made by the Merrimack Arms Manufacturing Company had the dual ignition breechblocks. Overall a very fine example of this very rare, and very late Merrimack Ballard military rifle. (36520-1939) {ANTIQUE} [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]
Rare Sharps Borchardt Officer's Model Rifle
Lot # 85 (Sale Order: 85 of 783)
serial #6621, 45-70, 32" round barrel with a very good bright bore that is dark for the last couple inches. This rare Borchardt is only one of 48 every produced and is only two numbers away from the example illustrated in Seller's book which is number 6623. The officer's model differs from the Military rifle as it has wood panels on the action like the Mid Range rifles. The rifle is equipped with standard military sights and has had a Lyman tang peepsight added having one screw mounted in the tang and one in the top of the wrist. The rifle has matching numbers on the action and underside of barrel and appear to be all original in all respects other than the added tang sight. The barrel is marked with the "Old Reliable" trademark and shows the Bridgeport address. The condition of the gun is very good with most of the finish loss due to oxidation from poor storage over the years. The barrel retains about 90 - 95% original blue with scattered patches of light oxidation overall and with an open added dovetail just behind the military front sight. There are some light tool marks on either side of the barrel at the action. The action retains mostly an even brown patina with some scattered areas of old light oxidation present. It appears that the action of this rifle was originally color case-hardened. The walnut buttstock and full length military style forend show some figure and rate excellent with 95% original finish remaining with just the normal light handing marks present. The walnut panels on action are in similar condition and the original checkered steel shotgun buttplate is present. What appears to be the original steel cleaning rod is present beneath barrel. A nice solid example of these very rare Sharps Borchardt rifles. (17478-3) {ANTIQUE}
Rare And Fine Sharps Model 1851 "Boxlock" Sporting Carbine
Lot # 86 (Sale Order: 86 of 783)
serial #1361, 60 bore (about .425 caliber), 21" round barrel with a bright excellent bore. This carbine remains in superb condition and is illustrated on page 44 of Sellers' Sharps Firearms. The gun features a special globe target style front sight, original squirrel ear rear and also its original folding tang mounted peepsight. The gun features all correct markings which include "ROBBINS & / LAWRENCE" on top of barrel "C.SHARPS / PATENT / 1848" along with serial number on top tang and "EDWARD MAYNARD / PATENTEE / 1845" on tape primer door. The barrel retains 80% original brown finish blending with a pleasing brown patina. The frame retains a pleasing mix of a wonderful smooth brown patina with faded traces of mottled original color case-hardened finish showing in some areas. The lock and hammer retain about 75% evenly thinning original blue finish blending with a pleasing smooth brown patina in protected areas. The lever shows a good deal of original color case-hardened finish. The walnut buttstock and forend rate excellent showing a little added light oil finish and show nice raised grain, perfect fit and just an overall lovely appearance. The brass patchbox, buttplate and barrel band all show a lovely mellow patina with all screws remaining properly indexed. In Sellers' book the gun is not credited to any collection so presumably the gun belonged to the author at the time of publication. (It should be noted that Sellers transposed the serial number and it appears as "1316" instead of the correct "1361" - but it is clearly the same gun with its unusual sights) This is an extremely fine example of these handsome and rare Sharps carbines which is even more desirable having special sights and being published in the most respected book on the subject. Investment quality. (17586-32) {ANTIQUE}
Sharps Borchardt Long Range Target Rifle
Lot # 87 (Sale Order: 87 of 783)
serial #17222, 45 2.4", 34" round barrel with an excellent bore. This rifle is in the typical long range configuration with a wedge fastened forend, gutta percha action panels, full capped pistolgrip and a checkered hard rubber shotgun buttplate. The top of the barrel is properly marked with the "Old Reliable" monogram and the Bridgeport address; the underside of the barrel is not numbered, the forend is, this appears to be an oversight as the barrel is certainly original. The barrel retains about 85% evenly thinning original blue finish overall. The action has a very bright appearance which seems to be color case-hardening which has faded out. The sides of the breechblock show light machine marks and it is also bright which may indicate that this action and breechblock are actually nickel plated. The checkered pistolgrip buttstock and forend are of English walnut and rate very good plus with a little added light oil finish and with strong checkering. The inlet for the heel position base has been neatly filled with a piece of American black walnut which is sort of blonde and contrasts with the rich, dark English walnut. The forend has the correct horn tip and the horn grip cap and buttplate are all excellent with no chips. The rifle comes with correct windgauge front with spirit level and long range tang sight mounted in integral base. Both sights appear to be nice quality modern replacements with the spirit level missing the fluid and glass. Overall a very respectable example of these rare and extremely handsome Sharps rifles. (17478-4) {ANTIQUE}
Marlin Ballard No. 4 1/2 A-1 Mid Range Rifle
Lot # 88 (Sale Order: 88 of 783)
serial #1825, 40-63, 28 1/2" octagon barrel with a near very good bore that shows a little scattered light pitting and light wear. This is an early Ballard Mid Range rifle with engraved action which reads "Mid Range" on right and "Ballard A1" all in large gothic letters and surrounded in light scroll. Dutcher attributes all of the engraving on these early Ballards under serial number 5000 to L.D. Nimschke. The rifle features all matching numbers including on its unusual early checkered steel shotgun buttplate and has a full loop lever with single trigger. The barrel appears to have been shortened by 1 1/2" during the period of use, being set back rather than the muzzle shortened as there is a second hole beneath the forend 1 1/2" back from the one that the forend screw now fits into. The chamber is still a straight case and we assume it is still in 40-63. The barrel retains an even gray patina overall with a single hole in top flat about 5/8" from the breech face. The action is an overall gray patina with engraving and markings remaining clear and legible. The metal is generally free of any pitting but there are some scattered light, minor bruises from the years. The checkered pistolgrip buttstock and forend are of European walnut showing nice figure and rating very good showing wear and added oil finish. The forend checkering shows considerable carry wear, to almost smooth on the belly; the pistolgrip shows stronger checkering and there is small chip missing from the nose of the comb. The rifle looks to have been used more as a sporting rifle based on the carry wear and with its gold washed Beach combination front sight. The rifle is additionally sighted with an open sporting rear and a short range folding tang mounted peepsight. Overall this is a quite endearing engraved Ballard rifle that looks to have seen years of honest use. (17478-2) {ANTIQUE}
Exceptional Duane Wiebe Custom Enfield Magazine Sporting Rifle
Lot # 89 (Sale Order: 89 of 783)
serial #509747, 416 Rem Mag., 22" barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain about 98-99% maker applied fine satin blue. The bolt body remains bright and is finely engine-turned with the follower and receiver's races honed bright and with fine jewelling along the right side race. The rifle is stocked classic style in an exceptional piece of English walnut with stunning feathercrotch grain in the butt and shimmering fiddleback on much of the balance. The left side features a lovely rounded cheekpiece with shadowline and there is a nice ebony forend tip. The stock itself rates excellent to as-new with perhaps a tiny handling mark or two here and there. The grip and forearm have flawlessly executed wrap-around fleur-di-lis checkering patterns with delicate ribbons winding through them; the work is exceptional. Amenities include a blued steel pistolgrip cap, engraved magnum crossbolts, quick-detachable sling swivel bases at toe and underside of barrel, engraved screw heads, commercial adjustable trigger and a hinged magnum floorplate. The rifle is sighted with a hooded banded front ramp with finely matted face and ivory bead and a three leaf express rear sight, two folding, one standing, on a banded base, each leaf with gold inlaid index lines. The receiver is drilled and tapped for quick detachable claw mount scope bases and includes 30mm rings. The tang has been sculpted and narrowed and the original military safety base milled away. The bolt handle has been replaced with a more graceful commercial style handle with four perfectly checkered panels and there has been a Winchester model 70-style safety and shroud fitted. The length of pull to the solid rubber decellerator pad is 13 7/8". Duane Wiebe's work is very sought-after and seldom seen in the secondary market. This exceptional rifle is a testament to his artistry in both metal and wood. A superlative rifle for the advanced collector of fine custom arms or for the discriminating sportsman's battery. (37464-5) {MODERN}
Custom Winchester Model 1885 Low Wall Rifle By John Dubiel
Lot # 90 (Sale Order: 90 of 783)
22 LR, 30" part round part octagon barrel with an excellent bore. This is a very nice quality custom rifle. The barrel is marked on top flat "JOHN DUBIEL ARDMORE OKLA." and is interesting in that, the section closer to breech is round and it turns to octagon just beyond the forend. The rifle has been customized with the lower tang being shortened and a new full lever added which fits into a channel in the front of the pistolgrip and the steel gripcap. The rifle has also been beautifully stocked in dark walnut with a nice shadowline cheekpiece, grooved steel shotgun buttplate and a long beavertail forend. The barrel retains 95% evenly thinning original blue with a set of target blocks added to top of barrel with the holes for the forward block partially obscuring part of the Ardmore Okla. address. The action retains what appears to be a custom browned finish added by Dubiel and shows nice edges and has a pleasing appearance. The checkered pistolgrip walnut buttstock and forend rate excellent with about 95% original oil finish remaining showing just light handling marks and crisp checkering. The forend has a sling stud mounted in the bottom near the tip and another in the tip itself, mounted parallel to the barrel. The rifle is sighted with a hooded front mounted on raised ramp, there is no rear seat and a Lyman folding tang mounted peepsight is present. This is a very handsome American custom target rifle by this well-regarded maker. (17147-22) {C&R} [Terry Buffum Collection]
Exceptional Kurt Jaeger Enfield Magazine Sporting Rifle
Lot # 91 (Sale Order: 91 of 783)
serial #832221, 30-06, 23" barrel with a very good bore which is excellent for its first-half, the second-half showing some frosting and scattered light pitting within the grooves. The metal surfaces retain about 98% plus excellent quality maker blue, the receiver drifting to plum due to the hardness of the steel. The makers name is engraved on the barrel and the action is engraved in full coverage with oakleaf and acorn engraving with background punch-dot accenting. This nice Germanic engraving continues onto the barrel for about 2" and the front and rear extensions and bow of guard feature the same nice oakleaf scroll. The floorplate shows oakleaf and acorn accenting, bordering a game scene vignette of a leaping Whitetail deer amidst a forested backdrop. The deer is inlaid in silver and both the vignette and the oakleaf panels are bordered in fine silver wire. The bolt body remains bright and is nicely jeweled along with the extractor, the follower has been jeweled and the races honed bright; even the bolt release spring is neatly engine turned. The bolt handle has been extended and sculpted and the knob three-panel checkered. The oakleaf and acorn engraving continues onto the upper portion of the handle and on the bolt shroud. The rifle is stocked Monte Carlo style with a flared left side shadowline cheekpiece. The stock is accented with checkered panels at the grip and wraparound pattern at the forearm, these bordered by loose scroll with oakleaf and acorn carved accents. The stock itself rates very good showing overall minor dings and handling marks from use afield and shows lovely grain figure its full-length. The right side of the butt shows a stunning relief-carved depiction of a leaping Whitetail deer amidst a woodland scene, also accented with geometric and oakleaf carving. The stock features an ebony forend tip and gripcap with ivory spacers and Weatherby-like diamond inlays of ebony and ivory on underside of forearm and left and right stock flat. The rifle is sighted with a simple bead front on sporting ramp, two-leaf rear on a nicely engraved base and dual claw mounts have been fitted on both the rear receiver ring and the barrel shank ahead of the front ring. The rings have been neatly soldered to the body of a Weaver KV telescopic sight with range finding crosshair reticle and excellent optics, the body of the tube rating very good with some light oxidation. There is the very beginning of a tiny crack at the left rear of the tang, it could easily be arrested and is very much a non-issue. Overall a top-of-the-line Enfield magazine sporting rifle conversion done by this gifted gunsmith, younger brother of Paul. (37552-17) {C&R}
Fine High-Grade JP Sauer & Sohn Sidelock Drilling Combination Gun
Lot # 92 (Sale Order: 92 of 783)
serial #64787, 12 ga. x 11mm rimmed (very much appears to be 10.75x65R or similar), 26 3/4" Krupp steel barrels choked improved cylinder and full with bright excellent bores showing a widely scattered light oxidation spot here or there. The rifle barrel is very good plus to near excellent with sharp rifling but showing some very light frosting nearer the throat. The barrels retain about 95% original blue with some fading at the muzzles and overall lightly drifting to plum brown. The frame and lockplates are primarily a pleasing pewter case-hardened gray patina with some generous colors beneath the fences and perhaps 30% remaining on the locks. The top lever exhibits some good trace fading blue with vibrant colors flanking it. Frame and lockplates show near overall tight flowing scroll with banknote filigree bordering, each lockplate maker marked and featuring gold-washed early arrow-style cocking indicators, strong traces of the gold plate remain. The bow of the guard shows lovely engraving as well with strong trace original blue, there is still strong blue on the rifle barrel cocking lever. The gun is stocked classic style with an engraved blued steel pistolgrip cap and a rounded left side shadowline cheekpiece. Both stock and splinter style forend rate very good plus to near excellent with crisp checkering and some lovely grain figure in the butt; there is a tiny 1 1/4" sliver of the beaded edge above the checkering missing along the left edge of the forearm. There is a nice cartridge trap along the toeline which is now primarily a pewter patina, it is neatly tight scroll engraved, also in near full coverage, the compartment beneath is four-place. The length of pull to the grooved bone buttplate is 14 1/8" with drops of 1 1/4" and 2 1/4". The gun seems to lock up well and function appropriately and the rifle is sighted with a simple bead front, flip-up flat-top u-notch rear and a nice tang-mounted flip-up aperture sight. Really a lovely high-quality J P Sauer & Sohn combination gun overall. (37517-17D31215) {C&R}
Lefever Ee Grade Sideplate Double Ejector Gun
Lot # 93 (Sale Order: 93 of 783)
serial #53084, 12 ga, 30" solid rib barrels choked full and modified with bright excellent bores. The barrels retain 99% of their quality professionally reapplied blue finish. The right barrel is clearly marked "LEFEVER ARMS CO/KRUPP" and the left barrel is marked "STEEL/SYRACUSE N.Y. U.S.A.". The sideplates and frame retain 99% of their reapplied vibrant case-hardened colors. The sideplates are beautifully engraved, the left side displays a vignette with pointer on point and the right plate has a vignette with setter on point and also marked "LEFEVER/ARMS CO." the balance of engraving is fine foliate scroll with a nice geometric borders. The top lever is case-hardened and the engraved long tang triggerguard retains 99% of its professionally re-applied blue finish. The checkered walnut straight grip buttstock rates excellent displaying just a few extremely light handling marks and a very small ding at the toe. The checkered walnut splinter forend rates excellent displaying fancy case-hardened forend metal. Both stocks have robust checking. The buttstock is fitted with a un-engraved monogram plate on the toeline and a hard rubber leather covered recoil pad which has a few light scuffs on the sides, it provides a length of pull of 14 1/4" with drops of 1 1/2" and 2 3/4". The gun features double triggers, automatic safety, cocking indicators, automatic safety and ejectors. The gun will require mechanical attention as the left ejector will not fully function. A lovely Lefever that is in excellent condition likely having been restored by Turnbull manufacturing. (177571-12) {C&R}
Fine John Manton & Son Percussion Double Shotgun
Lot # 94 (Sale Order: 94 of 783)
serial #11880, 12 ga., 30" barrels with bright excellent bores, the left tube showing one small area of light pitting. The barrels show nice contrasting dark gray and light pewter damascus pattern their full-length with the rib neatly engraved "John Manton & Son Dover St., London" with a light spray of open scroll at the rib continuing onto the breeches which show platinum blowout plugs. The balance of the steel furniture is a pleasing pewter gray patina with some generous trace original blue at the rear of the long tang triggerguard and in the areas beneath the hammers. The lockplates show nice loose flowing scroll with banknote filigree bordering and gamebirds left and right, also maker marked "John Manton & Sons Patent". The hammers show the same excellent quality foliate scroll with the tight scroll on the upper tang, and an endearing vignette of a recumbent hare just above the tang screw. The triggerguard has a pineapple front extension with a bird and dog scene on the bow of the guard, with birds in the grasping area. The smooth buttplate has a lightly engraved upper tang with a game bird motif as well, it too is primarily a smooth gray. The English walnut stock rates very good with some lovely grain figure, much original varnish and overall light dings and handling marks from the years. The checkering is somewhat flat top in the area of the forend and there is an un-engraved silver monogram plate atop the wrist. The locks are crisp and mechanically functional and what is likely the original ramrod with brass tip and a screw-off wad-pull and is in place; the right hammer screw appears to be a later replacement. The shotgun comes in what is likely its original walnut makers case replete with accessories. There is an unmarked plain-bodied common-top powder flask, shot flask, turn screw and nipple wrench, wiping rod with cleaning accessories, brass oil bottle, shot and powder dipper, a wad punch and selection of wads and a spare ramrod. The inside of the lid features what appears to be an original makers label and the interior appears to be original. The case itself rates very good with the expected age and handling marks and perhaps a drying crack here there. Overall a lovely, and likely very usable, John Manton & Son British double from the period of the mid-19th century. (37464-17) {ANTIQUE}
Prussian Charles Daly Empire Grade Scalloped Boxlock Double Shotgun By Lindner
Lot # 95 (Sale Order: 95 of 783)
serial #1368, 12 ga, 30" matted rib barrels choked full and full with bright excellent bores. The barrels retain 85-90% evenly thinning original blue finish that is slightly toning to a brown patina; the barrels have loss near the muzzles and having scattered light scratches. There is a light engraving at the breech ends and the rib is marked "CHARLES DALY KRUPP FLUID STEEL BARRELS". The scalloped boxlock frame retains about 50% muting case colors which are quite vivid in spots. The frame shows light borderline and filigree engraving with loose flowing scroll and nicely engraved fences. The engraved top lever retains 90% of its original blue finish; the engraved long tang triggerguard has toned to a gray patina. The checkered walnut round knob buttstock features dropper points, it rates near excellent as lightly refinished displaying just a few light handling marks. The checkered walnut forend with ebony inset tip rates excellent as lightly refinished displaying just a few light handling marks and a very thin 2" professionally repaired chip on the left side. The buttstock is fitted with a silver monogram plate and a grooved bone buttplate which provides a length of pull of 14 1/4" with drops of 1 1/4" and 2". The gun features double triggers, automatic safety, cocking indictors and extractors. The gun locks up tight and functions well mechanically. Overall a very nice Lindner made Daly that really deserves to be back afield this fall. (177570-12) {C&R}
Parker Bhe Grade Boxlock Double Ejectorgun
Lot # 96 (Sale Order: 96 of 783)
serial #118505, 12 ga. on No. 1 frame, 28" Titanic steel barrels with bright excellent bores choked modified and modified. Many people consider the "B" grade among Parker's most handsome offerings and this gun is a nice example of why people feel that way. The action is engraved in fine scroll overall with lovely rope type borders and with two round panel scenes on either side of action depicting two pointers and a gamebird on left and two setters and another gamebird on right. The belly of the action shows a bull and cow elk along with one small gamebird; it is interesting that big game animals are sometimes found on "B" grade guns. Most "B" grade or grade 5 guns as they are also known are equipped with Acme steel barrels like the grade 6 guns, however 146 were made with Titanic steel barrels like this one, only seven were made with Titanic steel in 12 bore and 28" length like this one. The barrels retain about 95% evenly thinning old professionally restored blue finish overall. The action is an even silver gray patina with no pitting and with very crisp and well-defined engraving. The checkered straight grip walnut buttstock and splinter forend have been professionally refinished in oil with the checkering being very crisp and likely freshened. The checkering pattern is the typical fancy "B" style with nice relief fleur-de-lis dropper points on the cheeks. The gun is equipped with its original steel skeleton buttplate with checkered open panel and is also equipped with a period Miller single trigger. The buttplate fits perfectly and retains 95% high quality restored blue finish. The shotgun is tight and barrels have a minimum wall thickness of about .030". The gun points nicely with a 13 5/8" length of pull from its rear position single trigger and shows drops of 1 5/8" and 2 1/2". Overall a very handsome high grade Parker which should perform well in-the-field and in the portfolio. (17531-1) {C&R}
AYA No. 53 Sidelock Double Ejectorgun (Consecutive Pair)
Lot # 97 (Sale Order: 97 of 783)
serial #293378, 12 ga, 27 5/8" solid rib barrels choked improved cylinder and improved modified with bright excellent bores. The barrels retain 97% evenly thinning original blue finish having light loss at the muzzles along with a few light handing marks. The breech ends display a nice geometric border engraving and 2" of the rib is engraved in a foliate scroll pattern surrounding a number "1" in gold wash. The detachable locks, frame and fences are profusely engraved in rose and scroll pattern with clear banners delineating the bouquets and they exhibit all of their bright satin chrome finish. The top lever which is marked "1" in gold wash and triggerguard is embellished in a floral scroll engraving retaining 99% of their original blue finish. The checkered walnut pistolgrip buttstock with well defined dropper points rates excellent having a few extremely light handling marks present. The checkered walnut splinter forend rates excellent displaying no signs of handling. Both of the stocks have crisp checkering. The buttstock is fitted with a White Line recoil pad which provides a length of pull of 14 1/2" with drops of 1 1/2" and 2 1/2". The gun features a single selective trigger, ejectors, automatic safety, hand detachable locks which are gold washed and jeweled on the inside, side clips, gold line cocking indicators and bushed firing pins. This is a top-of-the-line gun which remains in excellent condition. (177589-1) {MODERN}
AYA No. 53 Sidelock Double Ejectorgun (Consecutive Pair)
Lot # 98 (Sale Order: 98 of 783)
serial #293379, 12 ga, 27 5/8" solid rib barrels choked improved modified and improved cylinder with bright excellent bores. The barrels retain 98-99% original blue finish having light loss at the muzzles along with a few light handing marks. The breech ends display a nice geometric border engraving and 2" of the rib is engraved in a foliate scroll pattern surrounding a number "2" in gold wash. The detachable locks, frame and fences are profusely engraved in rose and scroll pattern with clear banners delineating the bouquets and they exhibit all of their bright satin chrome finish. The top lever which is marked "2" in gold wash and triggerguard are embellished in a floral scroll engraving retaining 99% of their original blue finish. The checkered walnut pistolgrip buttstock and splinter forend rate excellent having a few extremely light handling marks present; both stocks have crisp checkering. The buttstock is fitted with a White Line recoil pad which provides a length of pull of 14 1/2" with drops of 1 1/2" and 2 1/2". The gun features a single selective trigger, ejectors, side clips, automatic safety, hand detachable locks which are gold washed and jeweled on the inside, gold line cocking indicators, bushed firing pins, and nicely carved dropper points behind the stock shields. An attractive and well made field gun in near new condition all ready for the October woods. (177589-2) {MODERN}
Lovely Winchester 1897 "Double W" Cartridge Board
Lot # 99 (Sale Order: 99 of 783)
40" x 57 1/2" overall in its original frame with moulded gold inner border. The board is complete with all original cartridges intact including the "cut-away" window display shotshells in lower left corner. All cartridges show a wonderful patina and have never been cleaned or removed from the board. The board itself shows a very rich green field with vivid scenes of the bear hunters at center and the moose on right and mallard on left. The red in the Winchester names has faded somewhat to a more brick color and there are some scattered light white specks on the board but they are unobtrusive. There is some minor bubbling to the paper surface along some of the edges, this again is relatively minor in nature and doesn't detract from the beauty or integrity of the board. The backing is fully intact, numbered "1291" and retains its original label "PRESENTED WITH COMPLIMENTS / OF THE / Winchester Repeating Arms Co. / PLEASE HANG IN A PROMINENT PLACE". This is an extremely honest, untouched and fine example of these popular Winchester cartridge boards. An investment quality piece of American gun advertising. (17603-2)
AYA Model 37 Super Sidelock Over Under Shotgun Two Barrel Set
Lot # 100 (Sale Order: 100 of 783)
serial #306751, 12 ga, 28" ventilated rib barrels choked improved modified and improved cylinder with bright excellent bores. The barrel marked "1" on the rib rates excellent retaining 96% original blue finish thinning slightly around the muzzles and having some light water spotting on the top barrel near the breech ends. The second barrel which is marked "2" on the rib is a 12 ga, 28" ventilated rib barrel choked improved modified and extra full (.054" restriction) with bright excellent bores. The barrels retain 98% original blue finish having a few light handling marks and displaying some light spotting in the finish. The satin chrome plated frame with Merkel style reinforcements displays full hand-detachable sidelocks with cocking indicators displaying engraved game scenes consisting of six flying ducks in a marsh scene on left side and six pheasants in a field scene on right side; the bolsters are lovely engraved in a floral scroll engraving. The top lever and triggerguard are embellished in a light scroll engraving retaining 99% of their original blue finish. The checkered walnut pistolgrip buttstock and 3-pc Merkel style forearm rate excellent displaying just a few light dings on the grip having a lightly added dark oiled varnish. The buttstock is fitted with a White Line recoil pad which provides a length of pull of 14 3/4". The gun features a single selective trigger, Greener style cross bolt, non-automatic safety and ejectors. Included is a lovely luggage-style case with a green felt interior which holds two snap caps and a key to the case. A nice AYA that would make a great shooter. (177589-3) {MODERN}
