Auction No. 109 - Session 2
Sunday, April 3, 2016 | 9:00 AM Eastern
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Auction No. 109 - Session 2
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This sale features over 1700 lots of rare and historic firearms. View the entire catalog here.
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Colt Custom Shop Python Revolver
Lot # 1000 (Sale Order: 1 of 984)
serial #LA6692, 357 Magnum, 8" ventilated rib barrel with an excellent bore. This is a beautiful revolver enhanced by factory custom shop touches that remains in excellent condition. The metal surfaces of this 1980-made revolver retain about 98% original factory blue finish with a light turn ring on the cylinder, slight storage wear on the right side of the barrel and few minor handling marks. The checkered rubber Pachmayr "Gripper" grips rate excellent. The revolver's action has been custom shop tuned with a Patridge front sight installed and the famed Colt Elliason rear sight added. The gun includes the original wood grain, Styrofoam insert box, that is in fair to good condition and paperwork. The labeled end flap has torn off but is provided. The original factory end label is correct and numbered to this gun. Also included is the Colt custom shop label that was adhered over the original end label but has since fallen off; but is correctly numbered the gun and outlines work performed. This is a beautiful Python that the Colt custom shop has worked its magic on. (87552-75) {MODERN}
Colt Python Double Action Revolver
Lot # 1001 (Sale Order: 2 of 984)
serial #41320, 357 Magnum, 6" ventilated rib full lug barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain 99% original blue with a couple of light handling marks and a faint turn ring on the cylinder. The checkered walnut grips with inlaid Colt medallions rate about excellent with a couple of minor handling marks. The gun is fitted with a ramp front and Accro rear sights and appears to have seen little if any use. (127552-74) {C&R}
Colt Python Double Action Revolver
Lot # 1002 (Sale Order: 3 of 984)
serial #E82346, 357 Magnum, 4" ventilated rib full lug barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain 99% original blue with a light turn ring on the cylinder and a faint handling mark or two. The checkered walnut grips with inlaid Colt medallions rate excellent with a couple of minor handling marks. This beautiful revolver is fitted with an Accro rear and red ramp front sights and appears to have seen little if any use. (127552-79) {MODERN}
Colt Python Double Action Revolver
Lot # 1003 (Sale Order: 4 of 984)
serial #60241, 357 Magnum, 4" ventilated rib barrel with an excellent bore. This late 1966 made revolver is in very good to excellent condition. The metal surfaces retain about 87 - 90% original blue finish with high edge wear, thinning backstrap, silvering along the left side of the barrel and two chambers having thinned to gray on the cylinder. There are also a few oxidation blemishes present plus several areas of light surface pitting scattered about the muzzle and cylinder. The checkered walnut factory grips with gold Colt medallions rate excellent with later applied varnish. This revolver should make an excellent shooter or starter gun for the aspiring collector. (87480-1) {MODERN}
Colt Python Double Action Revolver
Lot # 1004 (Sale Order: 5 of 984)
serial #E96518, 357 Magnum, 6" ventilated rib barrel with an excellent bore. This "snake" is in wonderful condition. The metal surfaces retain about 99% original blue finish with a very light turn ring, some faint wear on the muzzle and on select high edges. The checkered walnut factory grips with gold Colt medallions rate excellent with a few minor handling marks. This superb revolver includes a factory wood grain Styrofoam insert box that is correctly end labeled but not correctly numbered to the gun, manual and paperwork. With the strong interest in Pythons this fine gun is fantastic investment for the collector or enthusiast. (87470-7) {MODERN}
Colt Python Double Action Revolver
Lot # 1005 (Sale Order: 6 of 984)
serial #51627E, 357 Magnum, 4" ventilated rib barrel with an excellent bore. This revolver is in near excellent condition with strong finish remaining but the factory grips have been customized. The metal surfaces retain about 98% original blue finish with lightly cleaned oxidation stains and pinprick pitting on the barrel, a few light scratches and a moderate turn ring on the cylinder. The original factory target grips have been heavily modified into a finger groove configuration with a clear acrylic base added. There is an approximate 5/16" diameter hole in the side of the left panel were the medallion was. The revolver features a ramp front sight and Accro rear sight. This revolver has a lot of shooting potential and with replacement grips strong collector value. (87533-49) {MODERN}
Colt Diamondback Double Action Revolver
Lot # 1006 (Sale Order: 7 of 984)
serial #D72875, 38 Special, 2 1/2" ventilated rib barrel with an excellent bore. The revolver has seen some light but honest use and retains near excellent condition. The revolver retains about 95% original blue finish with the backstrap thinning to a pewter-brown mix along with high edge wear, a few pinprick pits and light handling marks. The checkered walnut replacement extension factory grips (Detective Special) with silver Colt medallions rate very good with lightly worn diamond points, dents and dings. The revolver features Accro rear sights and ramp front sight. Diamondbacks continue to be in great demand by shooters and collectors. (86520-303) {MODERN} [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]
Early Colt Diamondback Revolver With Lovely Condition
Lot # 1007 (Sale Order: 8 of 984)
serial #D1142, 38 Special, 2 1/2" ventilated rib barrel with an excellent bore. This little beauty is in wonderful condition and includes the box. The serial number indicates it was one of the first off the production line when manufacture started in 1966. The metal surfaces retain about 99% original blue finish with a light turn ring on the cylinder, a few minor handling marks and limited high edge wear near the muzzle. The unnumbered checkered walnut factory extension grips with silver Colt medallions rate excellent with minor ding on the toe of the right panel. The gun is equipped with the standard Accro rear sight and serrated ramp front sight. The revolver includes a factory woodgrain box that is correctly end labeled to the gun but un-numbered. This would be a proud addition to any Colt collection. (87588-2) {MODERN}
Colt Diamondback Double Action Revolver
Lot # 1008 (Sale Order: 9 of 984)
serial #S80812, 22 LR, 6" ventilated rib full lug barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain 99% original blue showing a faint turn ring on the cylinder and a light handling mark or two. The checkered walnut grips with inlaid Colt medallions rate about excellent showing a couple of minor dings. An overall excellent condition revolver that appears to have seen very little use. (127552-78) {MODERN}
Scarce Heckler & Koch P7 K3 Semi-Auto Pistol
Lot # 1009 (Sale Order: 10 of 984)
serial #3288, 32 ACP, 3 3/4" barrel with an excellent bore. This importer marked, limited production German variant of the K3 remains in excellent condition and appears to have seen little if any use. The metal surfaces retain about 99% original matte black finish with a few minor handling and operational marks. The black synthetic factory grips with stippled finish rate excellent. This pistol features the German variant solid one-piece three dot rear sight and Patridge style front sight. In addition to the unique squeeze cocker system the K3 series pistols have a removable barrel that allows it to be converted to 380 ACP or 22 LR with appropriate conversion kits. This pistol includes the factory hard case that is correctly labeled and numbered to the gun, a pair of 7.65mm marked factory magazines, take down tool, German language instruction manual, test target numbered to this gun, spare left grip panel and an H&K lapel pin. This pistol was imported by CCF of Richmond, Virginia and differs slightly from the "U.S." version sold by H&K Incorporated. This is a unique opportunity to own a seldom seen variant of the P7 in lovely condition. (87537-1) {MODERN}
Smith & Wesson Model 651 Convertible Kit Gun Revolver
Lot # 1010 (Sale Order: 11 of 984)
serial #AEM3272, 22 W.M.R.F. / 22 LR, 4" barrel with an excellent bore. This Kit Gun is in excellent condition with a factory fitted spare cylinder for 22 LR. The stainless steel surfaces are in excellent condition with a light turn ring on the cylinder and a few light scratches. The spare stainless steel 22 LR cylinder is in excellent condition with a faint turn ring starting to form. The hard chrome finish on the smooth combat trigger and standard hammer are in excellent condition with a few minor operational marks. The checkered walnut square butt factory grips with silver S&W medallions are in excellent condition. The revolver features a black blade micro adjustable rear sight and red ramp front sight. In addition to the spare cylinder, this lovely little Kit Gun includes an original factory box that is correctly end labeled and numbered to the model 651, un-opened cleaning kit, manual and paperwork. There has been strong interest in the model 651's. (86520-1016) {MODERN} [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]
Smith & Wesson Model 651-1 Convertible Kit Gun Revolver
Lot # 1011 (Sale Order: 12 of 984)
serial #BRH5060, 22 W.M.R.F. / 22 LR, 4" barrel with an excellent bore. This round butt Kit Gun remains in near excellent condition with a rather "risqu?" engraving on the sideplate of an "au naturale" woman, recumbent on her back in a very "relaxed" pose, and includes a spare 22 LR cylinder. The stainless steel surfaces are in near excellent condition with a light turn ring on the cylinders and a few scattered light scratches. The smooth combat trigger and standard hammer retain robust case-hardened colors with a few minor operational marks. The factory supplied Uncle Mike's checkered rubber combat grips are in excellent condition. The revolver features a black blade micro adjustable rear sight and red ramp front sight. The art work on the sideplate is sure to be the "hot" topic at the range. (86520-2127) {MODERN} [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]
Colt Detective Special Revolver
Lot # 1012 (Sale Order: 13 of 984)
serial #475061, 38 Special, 2" barrel with an excellent bore. This early war (1941) manufactured square butt revolver remains in very good condition. The metal surfaces retain about 90% plus original blue finish with most of the loss due to a series of light scratches on the sideplate along with a light high edge wear and a turn ring on the cylinder. The trigger and top of the hammer have strong Nitre blue finish with a few light oxidation stains on the sides of the hammer. The un-numbered checkered walnut factory grips rate good with moderate wear of the diamond points, dents and scratches. Timing and lockup are as good as the day it left Hartford. (86520-4064) {C&R} [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]
Colt Diamondback Revolver
Lot # 1013 (Sale Order: 14 of 984)
serial #D2103, 38 Special, 2 1/2" ventilated rib barrel with an excellent bore. This first year production Diamondback is in very good condition with replacement grips. The revolver retains about 85% plus original blue finish that is wearing to brown with pewter overtones on the grip frame, moderate high edge wear, scratches, a few oxidation blemishes and slot screw damage on the crane lock screw. The face of the trigger is wearing to pewter with the sides of the hammer lightly stained from oxidation. The checkered replacement rubber Pachmayr Compac grips are in excellent condition. Timing and lockup remain excellent. The gun has seen some moderate but honest use and should make a great shooter or carry gun. (86520-3870) {MODERN} [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]
Colt Detective Special Revolver
Lot # 1014 (Sale Order: 15 of 984)
serial #581186, 38 Special, 2" standard barrel with an excellent bore. This lovely 1951-made Colt remains in excellent condition. The metal surfaces retain about 99% original blue finish that is starting to drift to plum on the frame along with few minor handling marks and a faint turn ring on the cylinder. The checkered synthetic "Coltwood" grips with Colt monograms rate excellent with a few minor handling marks. The revolver includes a Bianchi "Cyclone" cross draw holster. (87538-21) {C&R}
Smith & Wesson Model 27-2 Revolver
Lot # 1015 (Sale Order: 16 of 984)
serial #N117478, 357 Magnum, 3 1/2" pinned barrel with an excellent bore. This attractive revolver remains in excellent condition. The metal surfaces retain about 99% original factory blue finish with a very light turn ring on the cylinder and limited but faint high edge wear. The serrated service trigger and standard hammer have striking case-hardened colors. The checkered walnut factory Magna grips with silver S&W logos rate excellent and are correctly numbered to the gun. The revolver features a red ramp front sight and white outline micro adjustable rear. A beautiful example of a later production "357 Magnum Revolver". (87553-23) {MODERN}
Smith & Wesson Model 53 Revolver
Lot # 1016 (Sale Order: 17 of 984)
serial #K443054, 22 Remington Jet, 6" pinned heavy barrel with an excellent bore. This fine-looking revolver remains in excellent condition and has been factory refinished. The revolver has factory refinish marks and is dated February 15, 1968. The metal surfaces retain about 99% factory blue finish with a light turn ring on the cylinder and a few very small oxidation blemishes. The serrated service trigger and standard hammer with two position firing pin selector have robust case-hardened colors with a few light operational marks and slight freckling on the trigger. The un-numbered smooth goncalo alves factory target grips with silver S&W medallions rate very good to excellent with a few light dents and scuffs. There is a fine check forming at the top of the left panel below the knuckle. The revolver features a red ramp front sight and black blade micro adjustable rear. This nicely refurbished "Centerfire Magnum" would be a nice addition to any collection or make a great shooter. (87553-50) {C&R}
Smith & Wesson Model 57 Revolver
Lot # 1017 (Sale Order: 18 of 984)
serial #N346650, 41 Magnum, 8 3/8" pinned heavy barrel with an excellent bore. This attractive revolver remains in excellent condition. The metal surfaces retain about 99% original factory blue finish with a very light turn ring on the cylinder. The .500" wide target trigger and hammer have beautiful case-hardened colors with a few light operational marks. The checkered goncalo alves factory target grips with silver S&W logos are in excellent condition. The revolver features a red ramp front sight and white outline micro adjustable rear. This beautiful revolver includes a mahogany presentation case that remains in very good condition with some light refinishing and some scattered light dents. The cover has warped slightly but the box still closes. Also included are a cleaning rod with bore brush, bore mop and screwdriver. This is a fine example of the discontinued model 57. (87552-66) {MODERN}
Colt Lightweight Commander Semi-Auto Pistol
Lot # 1018 (Sale Order: 19 of 984)
serial #56085-LW, 9mm, 4 1/4" barrel with an excellent bore. This 1968 made Commander retains excellent condition and appears to have seen minimal use. The metal surfaces retain about 99% original blue and anodized finishes with a few operational marks. The finish on the slide has drifted to plum with the small parts remaining a deep blue color. The checkered synthetic "Coltwood" grips with a Colt monograms rate excellent. The pistol includes a single magazine. This is an excellent example of a pre-series 70 Commander. (87553-25) {MODERN}
Colt Gold Cup Trophy Model Semi-Auto Pistol
Lot # 1019 (Sale Order: 20 of 984)
serial #GCT16944, 45 ACP, 5" barrel with an excellent bore. This pistol appears as new in the box and still has the hang tag attached. The metal surfaces retain 99% plus original blue finish. The checkered Colt Pachmayr wrap around rubber grips with silver Colt medallions rate excellent. The pistol features Patridge front sight and Colt Champion black blade rear sight (Elliason configuration). This pistol is factory equipped with a green marked "soft ball" (wadcutter) spring and seven round wadcutter magazine but includes springs and magazines for "hardball". The pistol includes a factory hard case that is correctly end labeled and numbered to the gun, a single Colt eight round magazine for "hardball", unmarked "hardball" recoil spring, chamber flag, bushing wrench, hang tag, cable lock with a pair of keys, manual and paperwork. This gun is ready for combat, practice or paperpunching. (87553-43) {MODERN}
Beautiful Postwar Colt Woodsman Target Semi-Auto Pistol
Lot # 1020 (Sale Order: 21 of 984)
serial #185652, 22 LR, 6 5/8" barrel with an excellent bore. This lovely Target Woodsman remains in superb condition. This gun is one of the last assembled with pre-war parts before the second series was launched in 1947. The metal surfaces retain about 99% original blue finish with a lone oxidation blemish and slight wear near the muzzle. The pistol is fitted with a correct set of extended checkered plastic factory grips with Colt monograms and they rate like new. The gun features a black blade square notch windage adjustable rear sight and elevation adjustable Patridge front sight. The gun includes the original factory box that is correctly end labeled and numbered to the gun. The box has the right side of the cover torn off, it is included. The labeled end also has a small piece torn off and small section missing on the side of the cover. Also included is a test target numbered to the gun, manual and paperwork. Truly a magnificent example of the Target Woodsman. (87553-14) {C&R}
Colt Third Generation Single Action Army Revolver
Lot # 1021 (Sale Order: 22 of 984)
serial #S57140A, 45 Colt, 4 3/4" barrel with an excellent bore. This beautiful third "genny" is as new in the box. The metal surfaces retain about 99% plus original blue finish and robust case-hardened colors. The checkered eagle synthetic factory grips are numbered to the gun and rate like new. Timing and lock up are excellent with appropriate parts numbered to the gun. This gorgeous gun includes a factory box with shipping sleeve that is correctly end labeled and numbered to the gun, hang tag, cable lock with a pair of keys, manual and paperwork. This beauty looks as good as the day it rolled off the assembly line. (87553-21) {MODERN}
Colt Third Generation Single Action Army Revolver
Lot # 1022 (Sale Order: 23 of 984)
serial #S57327A, 45 Colt, 7 1/2" barrel with an excellent bore. This gun is as new in the box. The metal surfaces retain about 98% plus original blue finish and bold case-hardened colors. There is a defect in the case-hardened colors along the topstrap where there appears to be scattered bubbling and flaking. The checkered eagle synthetic factory grips are numbered to the gun and rate like new. Timing and lock up are excellent with appropriate parts numbered to the gun. This gun includes a factory box with shipping sleeve that is correctly end labeled and numbered to the gun, hang tag, cable lock with a pair of keys, manual and paperwork. This beautiful third generation Single Action Army ready for cowboy action shooting or the collector. (87553-20) {MODERN}
Colt Officers Model Target Revolver
Lot # 1023 (Sale Order: 24 of 984)
serial #21415, 22 LR, 6" barrel with an excellent bore. This 1939 made revolver is in wonderful condition and is fitted with gorgeous Roper grips. The metal surfaces retain about 98% factory blue finish with light forward edge wear, turn ring on the cylinder and a few minor handling marks. The revolver is fitted with a set of striking diamond checkered walnut Roper grips that rate excellent. The underside of the grips has the signature "Gagne's jig holes". The grips are relieved along the backstrap and have the famed fingertip border on the left panel. The revolver features the standard adjustable square notch rear sight and a modified adjustable Patridge front sight. The front sight blade is approximately .133" wide and slightly curved for an undercut blade effect. This gun has seen light use and remains in excellent condition. (87553-11) {C&R}
Custom Les Baer 1911 Match Government Model Semi-Auto Pistol
Lot # 1024 (Sale Order: 25 of 984)
serial #LB684, 45 ACP, 5" compensated Colt National Match barrel with an excellent bore. This custom pistol started life as a Les Baer frame and was built into an I.P.S.C style gun by an unknown artisan. It has seen light use and remains in near excellent condition. The metal surfaces retain about 99% original black finish on the slide and frame. The sides of the unmarked slide have been left in-the-white and lightly polished. The metal surfaces have light high edge wear, scattered scratches and a few operational marks. The double diamond fine line checkered walnut grips are like new. The pistol includes many features such as: Novak rear sight, fiber optic front sight, flared magazine well, fine line checkering on the front strap and bottom of the triggerguard, checkered flat mainspring housing, checkered flat faced long match trigger and three port compensator to name a few. The pistol includes a single Chip McCormick Power Mag eight round magazine. This gun is ready built for I.P.S.C. or other forms of competition. (87552-80) {MODERN}
