Auction No. 110 Featuring Fine Collectible Arms
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Auction No. 110 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 1876 Lever Action Rifle
Lot # 151 (Sale Order: 151 of 1138)
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serial #7258, 45-60 W.C.F., 24" octagon barrel with a bright near excellent bore with a few small pits here and there. The barrel and full length magazine tube retain 99% professionally reapplied blue. The frame and action have been professionally re-case-hardened and retain 99% vibrant colors throughout. The straight grip walnut buttstock rates good with several dings and dents, worn finish and a bit of green enamel on the rear left side of the butt near the buttplate. The forend is a modern replacement and rates excellent. Rifle is sighted with a German silver blade front sight and a semi-buckhorn rear sight. A nicely refinished 1876 rifle. (157657-208) {ANTIQUE](1200/1800)
serial #7258, 45-60 W.C.F., 24" octagon barrel with a bright near excellent bore with a few small pits here and there. The barrel and full length magazine tube retain 99% professionally reapplied blue. The frame and action have been professionally re-case-hardened and retain 99% vibrant colors throughout. The straight grip walnut buttstock rates good with several dings and dents, worn finish and a bit of green enamel on the rear left side of the butt near the buttplate. The forend is a modern replacement and rates excellent. Rifle is sighted with a German silver blade front sight and a semi-buckhorn rear sight. A nicely refinished 1876 rifle. (157657-208) {ANTIQUE](1200/1800)
Winchester Model 1876 Special Order Rifle
Lot # 152 (Sale Order: 152 of 1138)
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serial #13838, 45-60 W.C.F., 26" octagon barrel with a bright minty bore. The barrel and special order half-length magazine tube retain 98% plus professionally reapplied blue with a few light scuffs. The frame and action retain 98% reapplied case-hardened colors which are very vivid throughout. The straight grip walnut buttstock rates good with a few cracks abutting the frame, several dings and dents as well as worn finish; a few of the edges surround the tangs are worn or have missing slivers. The forend is a replacement and rates excellent. Rifle is sighted with a German silver blade front sight which has been slightly regulated and a semi-buckhorn rear sight. Overall a nicely redone special order 1876 with an incredible bore. (157657-207) {ANTIQUE}(2000/2500)
serial #13838, 45-60 W.C.F., 26" octagon barrel with a bright minty bore. The barrel and special order half-length magazine tube retain 98% plus professionally reapplied blue with a few light scuffs. The frame and action retain 98% reapplied case-hardened colors which are very vivid throughout. The straight grip walnut buttstock rates good with a few cracks abutting the frame, several dings and dents as well as worn finish; a few of the edges surround the tangs are worn or have missing slivers. The forend is a replacement and rates excellent. Rifle is sighted with a German silver blade front sight which has been slightly regulated and a semi-buckhorn rear sight. Overall a nicely redone special order 1876 with an incredible bore. (157657-207) {ANTIQUE}(2000/2500)
Winchester Model 1886 Lightweight Takedown Lever Action Rifle
Lot # 153 (Sale Order: 153 of 1138)
serial #155946, 33 WCF, 24" barrel with a bright excellent bore. The barrel and magazine tube retain about 95-97% original blue, the loss due to some light wear, a few minor rub marks or light scratches and some scattered light oxidation, primarily on the underside of the barrel in the area near the muzzle. The nosecap retains a similar amount of original blue with some light flaking to brown, the takedown boss retains nearly all its original blue. The receiver retains perhaps 92-95% original blue, the loss due to flaking to brown, more prominent on the carry area of the belly and left side of the receiver. The lever retains some very good color case-hardening which is muting somewhat, perhaps 92% remaining, with some minor oxidation spots. The smooth shotgun butt stock rates very good plus with some minor flaking and light dings and handling marks from use afield with a very tiny chip at the toe of the buttplate. The forend shows a bit more wear and a bit more flaking varnish but still rates very good overall. The rifle is sighted with a Lyman No. 4 hunting front sight and standard Winchester sporting rear sight. Really a very nice 1886 lightweight takedown in a fine state of condition. (37553-93) {C&R](1800/2400)
Scarce Marlin Model 1893 Musket Lever Action Rifle
Lot # 154 (Sale Order: 154 of 1138)
serial #B4969, 30 WCF, 24" round barrel with a very good plus bore that has some slight frosting near muzzle. Receiver and lever have turned a dull gray gunmetal patina with some light oxidation staining. Barrel has turned a pleasing plum patina. The stock rates very good plus with a few handling marks, and a 1 1/2" hairline split near front band on right. Tang is slightly proud of buttstock and wood may have been lightly cleaned but is proud of metal in other areas. Rifle is equipped with a Lyman front sight which may be a replacement and bayonet lug has unfortunately been ground. These Marlin Muskets were made for military and law enforcement organizations and were made in very limited numbers. Given the correct dimensions, any machinist worth his salt could fabricate a new lug in short order. This lot provides a rare opportunity for the Marlin collector to acquire a very hard-to-find Musket. (206520-2236) {C&R} [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection](2000/4000)
Winchester Model 71 Deluxe Lever Action Rifle
Lot # 155 (Sale Order: 155 of 1138)
serial #26069, 348 Win, 24" barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain about 98% original blue, the loss being only very light high edge wear and a few minor scratches or handling marks sparsely scattered about here and there. The checkered capped pistolgrip buttstock and forend rate excellent showing an exceptional quality refinish, the checkering remaining crisp. There is some very minor scratching on the right side of the nosecap and there are tiny length-wise scratches along the barrel right at the wood line of the forend. Both of the nosecap screws are slightly cockeyed and there is scratching around the periphery of one. The rifle is sighted with an ivory bead front sight, the original hood is intact, the rear sight slot is blanked and the bolt is cut for a riding bolt peep, which is no longer present; the left side of the receiver wears a Lyman No. 38 "Climbin Lyman" receiver sight. Really an exceptionally nice short tang deluxe Model 71 overall, the stock refinish actually misses detection at first glance. (37553-145) {C&R}(2000/3000)
Winchester Model 1886 Lightweight Takedown Lever Action Rifle
Lot # 156 (Sale Order: 156 of 1138)
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serial #155946, 33 WCF, 24" barrel with a bright excellent bore. The barrel and magazine tube retain about 95-97% original blue, the loss due to some light wear, a few minor rub marks or light scratches and some scattered light oxidation, primarily on the underside of the barrel in the area near the muzzle. The nosecap retains a similar amount of original blue with some light flaking to brown, the takedown boss retains nearly all its original blue. The receiver retains perhaps 92-95% original blue, the loss due to flaking to brown, more prominent on the carry area of the belly and left side of the receiver. The lever retains some very good color case-hardening which is muting somewhat, perhaps 92% remaining, with some minor oxidation spots. The smooth shotgun butt stock rates very good plus with some minor flaking and light dings and handling marks from use afield with a very tiny chip at the toe of the buttplate. The forend shows a bit more wear and a bit more flaking varnish but still rates very good overall. The rifle is sighted with a Lyman No. 4 hunting front sight and standard Winchester sporting rear sight. Really a very nice 1886 lightweight takedown in a fine state of condition. (37553-93) {C&R}(1800/2400)
serial #155946, 33 WCF, 24" barrel with a bright excellent bore. The barrel and magazine tube retain about 95-97% original blue, the loss due to some light wear, a few minor rub marks or light scratches and some scattered light oxidation, primarily on the underside of the barrel in the area near the muzzle. The nosecap retains a similar amount of original blue with some light flaking to brown, the takedown boss retains nearly all its original blue. The receiver retains perhaps 92-95% original blue, the loss due to flaking to brown, more prominent on the carry area of the belly and left side of the receiver. The lever retains some very good color case-hardening which is muting somewhat, perhaps 92% remaining, with some minor oxidation spots. The smooth shotgun butt stock rates very good plus with some minor flaking and light dings and handling marks from use afield with a very tiny chip at the toe of the buttplate. The forend shows a bit more wear and a bit more flaking varnish but still rates very good overall. The rifle is sighted with a Lyman No. 4 hunting front sight and standard Winchester sporting rear sight. Really a very nice 1886 lightweight takedown in a fine state of condition. (37553-93) {C&R}(1800/2400)
Marlin Ballard No. 4 1/2 A-1 Mid Range Rifle
Lot # 157 (Sale Order: 157 of 1138)
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 right side of the stock showing an old repair at the buttplate. 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 and thin hairline cracks in either side of the grip. 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}(3000/5000)
Winchester Pope Model 1885 Thick Side High Wall Rifle
Lot # 158 (Sale Order: 158 of 1138)
serial #118464, .308-405, 32" round barrel with a bright excellent bore. The top of the barrel is marked "H.M. POPE" and the bottom of barrel is marked "595 / W.I. / H.T. / 14/0 / 11/11/21 / H.M. POPE" and the barrel has five groove right hand twist rifling. The .308-405 is a 405 WCF cartridge necked down to .308 caliber, Pope made three barrels in this caliber, two sporting rifles and one Winchester single shot which he made for Lucian Cary. The barrel retains 97% original blue finish while the action retains 98% restored blue finish. The top tang shows an extra hole with filler screw which partially obscures the Winchester address. The top of the action interestingly shows a standard Winchester proof along with a mail order proof. This would make perfect sense for a rifle ordered directly from Pope on a High Wall action. The rifle is equipped with a standard Winchester plain straight grip buttstock with checkered steel shotgun buttplate. The forend is a large custom checkered beavertail threaded for a palm rest and with a sling swivel mounted at its tip, there is no corresponding swivel to the rear. The stocks rate excellent with lots of original finish remaining. The rifle is equipped with factory adjustable double set triggers and a Winchester style Schuetzen spur lever. The rifle is sighted with a globe front, no provision for rear and no tang sight; the barrel does wear a pair of target blocks. This is presumably the rifle that Pope made for Lucian Cary, however there is no provenance with it. A neat custom Pope High Wall. (17147-5) {C&R}(2000/4000)
Rare Winchester Junior Trapshooting Outfit With Winchester Model 20 Shotgun
Lot # 159 (Sale Order: 159 of 1138)
serial #9531, 410 bore, 26" barrel choked full with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces of the shotgun retain about 98% original blue, the loss is due to a bit of age flaking here and there, most prevalent on the left side of the frame adjacent to the hammer; the forend iron has faded to plum. There is a sparsely scattered light handling mark here and and there and some areas of extremely light surface oxidation from having sat in storage for so long; there are a few light impact marks on the frame at the triggerguard retaining pin on its left side. The smooth walnut pistolgrip buttstock and forearm rate very good plus with all their original varnish showing only light wear along the sharp edges of the pistolgrip with numerous minor dings and handling marks near overall, there is a very tiny flake missing at the right front sharp edge where buttstock meets frame. The buttplate has been replaced with a more modern Winchester Repeating Arms buttplate, affixed with gold-colored screws. The shotgun rides in an original Winchester black synthetic carry case with green paper-covered press fiber interior. The complement of accessories includes a mostly sealed box of Winchester midget size clay targets. The periphery of the box is mostly sealed but a 7"x4" section of the box was torn open, somewhat unceremoniously as it would appear as though someone stuck a finger in the center of the box and merely ripped the edge off, it is however included. Inside we find what appear to be 98 original targets, only one of the packets is torn open and there are two clay targets missing. There are four sealed buff-colored boxes of Winchester .410 paper shotshells with chilled No. 8 shot. There is one buff-colored box which is opened but completely full and another box which has had its top also torn open, doubtless by the same fellow who couldn't wait to get to the clay pigeons, it containing 20 rounds of 410 paper chilled No. 8 shot shotshells, the lid of that box mostly deteriorated nearly completely. Also included is a nice Winchester Midget hand trap which rates very good plus to excellent, the bottom portion of its original box is present albeit somewhat tender. There is an empty 3 ounce tin container of Winchester gun oil which rates very good plus with only some minor scuffing. There is a full tube of Winchester gun grease, lightly compressed with much of its painted surface flaking off, in its original green Winchester box. There are two pamphlets regarding Winchester metal preparations, being oils and cleaners. There is a small owner's manual envelope which is slightly tattered and somewhat dog-eared, inside is a "General Instructions" pamphlet for Winchester Repeating Shotguns covering the models 12, 97, 11 and '01 shotguns. Overall a very nice and highly desirable Junior trap shooters outfit which is very complete, very seldom seen with (nearly) all the original pigeons. (37689-1) {C&R}(7000/9000)
Winchester Model 1885 Hi Wall Falling Block Rifle
Lot # 160 (Sale Order: 160 of 1138)
serial #8506, 45 Express, 30" barrel with a very good lightly pitted bore. The barrel has toned to a gray brown patina having some scattered oxidation stains. The frame has toned to a light gray pewter patina having some light pin prick pitting, light brown freckles and shows the factory hole for mounting tang sight and the hammer spring screw hole (often confused on these early thick sided models as an "added" hole). The left side of the barrel and frame are marked with British proofs. The smooth walnut straight grip buttstock and schnabel forend with ebony insert tip rates excellent as refinished long ago leaving the wood just shy of the metal. The stocks display just a few light dings and scratches along with a very thin 1/2" hair line crack behind the upper tang. The stock is fitted with a special order widow's peak buttplate that has toned to a gray pewter patina having some light pin prick pitting and brown freckles. The barrel is fitted with its original sights and the gun functions well mechanically. Manufactured in 1887. (176520-1785) {ANTIQUE} [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection](1000/1500)
Cased Pair Of Colt Model 1860 Second Generation United States Calvary Commemorative Percussion Revol
Lot # 161 (Sale Order: 161 of 1138)
serial #US2546 / #2546US, .44 cal., 8" barrels with excellent bores. Both of these revolvers retain about 99% original blue on the barrel, backstrap and cylinder with no visible turn ring. The sides of the barrel are marked "UNITED STATES CALVARY COMMEMORATIVE". The case-hardened colors on the frame, hammer and loading lever are Colt's usual breathtaking mix of blues, purples and straw with a few light operational marks on both guns. Both guns have brass triggerguard frames with light to moderate tarnish but overall excellent condition. The smooth walnut one-piece grips with an inspector cartouche on both sides rate like new. All appropriate parts and the grips are correctly serial or assembly numbered to the guns. This beautiful set of guns are displayed in a walnut presentation case with a brass plaque on the cover depicting a charging cavalryman and marked "UNITED STATES CAVALRY COMMEMORATIVE / 1777 - 1977". Also included in the blue velvet lined presentation case are an excellent condition wood shoulder stock with brass mounted hardware numbered "US2546", dual cavity steel bullet mold cut for round ball and a conical ball with the sprue cutter marked Colts Patent, powder flask, combination nipple wrench and screwdriver, "Colt" marked metal cap tin, manual and paperwork. This set appears unused and is a lovely addition to any Colt collection. (87679-6) {ANTIQUE}(1200/1800)
Winchester Model 71 Lever Action Rifle
Lot # 162 (Sale Order: 162 of 1138)
serial #45399, 348 Win, 24" barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain 95-97% original blue with most of the loss prominent on the lever with scattered wear here and there. The plain pistolgrip walnut buttstock and forend rate very good plus to near excellent showing light handling marks and spots with worn finish. Rifle is sighted with a squared block front sight, the rear dovetail is blanked and a Redfield No. 102 rear aperture sight with missing disc. An honest model 71 rifle. (157721-44D31447) {C&R}(1200/1800)
Browning Model 71 High Grade Lever Action Carbine
Lot # 163 (Sale Order: 163 of 1138)
serial #02894PR607, 348 Win, 20" barrel with a bright excellent bore. The barrel, magazine tube, bolt and hammer retain about 99% of their original blue finish. The factory engraved coin finished receiver and lever remain bright. The receiver has foliate scroll patterns that border gold inlaid game scenes that depict elks on the left side and a whitetail on the right. The engraving is signed "T.NAKA" on the lower left edge of the receiver; the trigger also retains all of its gold plating. The select grade checkered walnut pistolgrip buttstock and forearm rate excellent displaying just a few faint handling marks. The buttstock is fitted with a checkered steel window's peek buttplate which retains 99% original blue finish. This rifle is in excellent condition. (177739-1) {MODERN}(1000/1500)
Sharps New Model 1863 Metallic Cartridge-Converted Saddle Ring Carbine
Lot # 164 (Sale Order: 164 of 1138)
serial #81505, 50-70, 22" period-replacement 3-groove barrel with an about very good, mostly bright bore with scattered pits and oxidation. The barrel retains about 40% original thinning blue with scattered tiny pinprick pits and oxidation stains with the balance toning to a pewter-brown patina; the barrel markings towards the breech are illegible and barrel is numbered to a different gun. The frame and action are a mottled pewter-brown patina with most of the markings worn off and show scattered oxidation stains and tiny pinprick pits. The straight grip walnut buttstock and forend rate excellent showing minor handling marks; the buttstock is a period replacement done when the conversion was executed, for there are no cartouches. The arm features standard front and rear carbine sights and the original saddle ring and bar are intact. This is a nice cartridge-converted Sharps carbine. (157657-190) {ANTIQUE}(1500/2000)
Sharps New Model 1863 Percussion Civil War Carbine
Lot # 165 (Sale Order: 165 of 1138)
serial #94562, .52 cal., 22" barrel with a bright very good plus bore which shows strong rifling and some scattered light oxidation and perhaps some widely scattered very light pitting. The barrel retains about 85-90% original blue, the loss is due to toning to plum, along with some muzzle wear and some scattered dings and handling marks from the years, most prominently a dinged spot on the right side of barrel just ahead of the forend and a small spot of light pitting atop the barrel, the left side showing a few minor impact marks at the rear above the forend. The frame retains perhaps 50% original color case-hardening which is quite vivid in the protected areas, the balance toned to a smooth brown and mottled gray case-hardened patina. The lockplate shows similar color case-hardening with the hammer a smooth mottled case-hardened patina, the lever with some strong case colors at its root. The buttstock rates very good to near excellent as lightly cleaned, primarily in the area of the butt, the section nearer the frame and lockplate is unmolested with the wood still proud of the metal in most areas, also with two good cartouches flanking the sling ring bar; there are remnants of some dings in the area of the butt, likely the cleaning was an attempt to remove them, the metal attoe is now very slightly proud. The forearm rates very good with overall minor dings and dents from the years, it is unmolested. The barrel is appropriately numbered to the gun and there is a small American Eagle stamped to the rear of the serial number just ahead of the lever spring mounting block. The lock is crisp and mechanically functional and this is a very honest and clean example overall. (37659-1) {ANTIQUE}(2500/3500)
Sharps New Model 1863 Metallic Cartridge-Converted Civil War Carbine
Lot # 166 (Sale Order: 166 of 1138)
serial #C,16533, 52 Sharps, 22" three groove arsenal-relined barrel with a bright excellent bore. The barrel is a mix of dark gray faded original blue and mottled speckled brown and plum patina with some light pinprick pitting in the area to the rear of the front sight, primarily on the top of the barrel. The frame and lockplate are silvery and dull gray case-hardened patina with some scattered light oxidation staining here and there, the lockplate with some pinprick pitting along its rearmost edge. The hammer and lever are a similar dull gray case-hardened patina. The buttstock and forend rate very good to excellent showing perhaps an old very light cleaning a long time ago with the wood still mostly proud of the metal and with sharp edges, however devoid of any cartouche or other markings. The lock is crisp and mechanically functional and the firing pin is cam style. A couple of the screws have some minor slot damage which could easily be rectified, the barrel is numbered only "45". A very good example overall with some attractive wood in a very honest state of condition. (37707-5) {ANTIQUE}(1800/2200)
Smith Civil War Carbine By Poultney & Trimble
Lot # 167 (Sale Order: 167 of 1138)
serial #7705, .50 cal., 21 1/2" part octagon part round barrel with a bright about excellent bore which shows some light oxidation, nearer the breech, perhaps with some light pitting as well. The barrel retains about 80% original blue with some scattered oxidation, fading to brown and some light pitting to the rear of the band, some more moderate pitting on their left side nearer the muzzle. The barrel frame and the frame proper are primarily a mottled smoky case-hardened patina with some nice colors on its underside and some vibrant colors between hammer and the nipple bolster, the top spring retaining some strong trace original blue also with light oxidation staining. The triggerguard and the stock frame retain some strong trace original blue, having toned primarily to a pleasing plum. The buttstock rates very good to near very good plus with much original varnish and the expected minor dings and handling marks from an issued arm, there is a 3" crack along its left edge where there is also a good cartouche; the buttplate shows some moderate oxidation and light pitting. The forend rates very good showing perhaps a bit more wear and a few more handling marks. The lock is crisp and mechanically functional and the barrel frame and frame proper are numbered to one another, the barrel itself is numbered "4309". Lockup remains tight and this is a very attractive example of the Smith Civil War carbine. (37707-15) {ANTIQUE}(1200/1800)
Starr Arms Company Cartridge Carbine
Lot # 168 (Sale Order: 168 of 1138)
.52 RF, 21" barrel with a bright very good plus to excellent bore which shows only scattered oxidation in the grooves and perhaps a few widely scattered very light pinprick pits. The metal surfaces are an overall dull gray and soft brown patina with light oxidation on the barrel, frame and their attendant parts. The smooth walnut buttstock rates very good with overall dings and handling marks from the years, retaining much original varnish and with a small crack to the right of the upper tang. The forend is similar showing perhaps a bit more wear and with a small 3/4" chip at its rear right edge. The carbine seems to function well mechanically. (37645-20) {ANTIQUE}(1000/1500)
U.S. Model 1861 Percussion Rifle Musket By Springfield Armory
Lot # 169 (Sale Order: 169 of 1138)
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.58 cal., 40" barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces have an overall pale brown patina with fine pinprick oxidation along the rear of the barrel and bolster, the buttplate showing more modest oxidation with "U.S." still visible. The barrel bands and lockplate are a slightly brighter pewter and brown, the lockplate is properly marked and dated 1862 as is the barrel. The walnut stocks rates very good plus with good edges, two cartouches and a handful of honest handling marks and blemishes with a small bruise impeding slightly on the lower cartouche. Some of the bolts show light stock wear, the lock remains strong functions properly and what appears to be a proper tulip shaped ramrod is included. A very good plus 1861 Springfield musket. (57631-12) {ANTIQUE}(1200/1800)
.58 cal., 40" barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces have an overall pale brown patina with fine pinprick oxidation along the rear of the barrel and bolster, the buttplate showing more modest oxidation with "U.S." still visible. The barrel bands and lockplate are a slightly brighter pewter and brown, the lockplate is properly marked and dated 1862 as is the barrel. The walnut stocks rates very good plus with good edges, two cartouches and a handful of honest handling marks and blemishes with a small bruise impeding slightly on the lower cartouche. Some of the bolts show light stock wear, the lock remains strong functions properly and what appears to be a proper tulip shaped ramrod is included. A very good plus 1861 Springfield musket. (57631-12) {ANTIQUE}(1200/1800)
U.S. Model 1863 Percussion Type I Rifle Musket By Springfield Armory
Lot # 170 (Sale Order: 170 of 1138)
.58 cal., 40" barrel a very good plus bore having scattered pinprick pitting and oxidation with bright rifling the entire length. The metal surfaces have a pleasing pale brown and silver patina with the case-hardened lock a darker smoky gray. The lock is properly marked and dated 1863, the barrel is dated 1863 as well and shows proper "VP" over eagle proofs on the barrel flat, additionally there is a thin "15" present on the top of the barrel between the rear barrel band and the rear sight; all markings remain crisp. The walnut stock rates very good with solid edges, two sharp cartouches, a few shallow chips along the ramrod channel, thin shallow storage scratches on the underside of the stock and expected shallow dents and blemishes. The musket is equipped with a double leaf rear sight and split barrel bands. The lock remains crisp and what appears to be a proper tulip shaped ramrod is present. An honest great looking type I musket. (57631-13) {ANTIQUE}(1000/1500)
Colt Model 1855 First Model Sporting Rifle
Lot # 171 (Sale Order: 171 of 1138)
serial #380, .36 caliber, 24" round barrel with octagonal breech and a dark bore. This rifle features matching numbers on the barrel, loading lever, plunger, frame and cylinder. This rifle has the early adjustable rear sight mounted in topstrap along with a cleaning rod mounted on left side of barrel. The top of the barrel bears proper standard marking and metal surfaces retain a dark blue/gray patina on barrel and more of a brown patina on frame and cylinder. Barrel markings and serial numbers remain legible. The left side of the barrel has a cleaning rod mounted and the left side of the frame, just ahead of cylinder has a Colt's Patent oiler. The oiler looks to be a nicely made, later replacement. The lower tang shows a repair at the frame with the piece to rear of that area appearing to be a replacement. The stock is beautifully shaped and formed and shows nice rich color but, when removed it appears to be made of southern pine stained to this color. While this rifle has some apologies, these early Colt revolving rifles are rare and this would make a very acceptable example to fill a hole in a collection. (17629-1) {ANTIQUE}(3000/5000)
Winchester Model 1866 Lever Action Rifle
Lot # 172 (Sale Order: 172 of 1138)
serial #147166, 44 RF, 24" round barrel with full magazine and a bright near excellent bore that shows just a couple small patches of very light surface oxidation. This is a very nice 1866 rifle. The barrel and magazine retain a pleasing smooth brown patina overall with generous traces of original blue visible in protected areas. The action shows well-defined edges and retains an even pleasing mellow patina. The hammer shows a good deal of faded original color case-hardened finish while the lever is an even rich brown patina. The walnut buttstock and forend are very good with the forend having been refinished and the buttstock showing some added oil finish. The buttplate is an original 1866 buttplate but is slightly undersized and is numbered to a different rifle. The stock appears to be a factory replacement as it shows the factory "(triangle)" with "I" at center stamped in the end grain at action, identical to the stamps commonly seen beneath the forends on so many lever action and single shot Winchester rifles. The rifle features standard open sporting sights which are later than the rifle. All markings remain clear and legible, the script serial number is a little light but remains fully legible. A handsome 1866 rifle with nice edges. (17535-19) {ANTIQUE}(4000/6000)
Winchester Model 21 Boxlock Double Ejectorgun
Lot # 173 (Sale Order: 173 of 1138)
serial #28880, 16 ga., 28" barrels originally choked modified and full, opened to cylinder and improved cylinder. This shotgun is expertly restored with 97% blue remaining overall. The checkered pistolgrip buttstock and forend rate excellent plus as beautifully refinished with some crazing evident in the butt finish. The shotgun features a beavertail forend, ejectors and a single selective trigger. The barrels are generally over .028" everywhere except for a small area in each that gets to .024". The gun handles and points nicely with a 14 3/8" length of pull over the original solid red rubber Winchester pad and shows drops of 1 5/8" and 2 1/2". A beautifully restored model 21 that looks like it's ready to go afield again. (17624-3) {C&R}(4000/6000)
Winchester Model 21 Skeet Boxlock Double Ejectorgun
Lot # 174 (Sale Order: 174 of 1138)
serial #9404, 20 ga, 26" solid rib barrels choked WS-1 and WS-2 having bright excellent bores. The barrels retain 93-95% evenly thinning original finish having some very light rub marks and scratches. The boxlock frame retains 90% original blue finish having some loss on the lower edges. The top lever retains 90% original blue finish which displays a few light brown freckle specks. The long tang triggerguard has toned to a dull gray having some light oxidation staining present. The lovely checkered walnut straight grip buttstock and beavertail forend rate excellent displaying just a few light handling marks; both stocks have crisp checkering. The buttstock is fitted with an added White Line recoil pad which provides a length of pull of 14". The gun features double triggers, non-automatic safety and ejectors. Included is a factory letter. The letter states that the gun comes complete with a "single trigger", upon further review it appears that the guns trigger plate has been replaced with a factory double trigger plate. Also included is a lovely tan Winchester luggage-style case having a red lined interior that holds a wooden two piece cleaning rod, oilier, two snap caps, cleaning jags. The gun locks up tight and would make a fine set up for pigeons, ducks, and trap shooting. (177660-3) {MODERN}(3000/5000)
Exquisitely Engraved Unmarked Southerner Deringer
Lot # 175 (Sale Order: 175 of 1138)
serial #192, 41 RF, 2 1/2" octagon barrel with a very lightly oxidized and pitted bore. This is a beautiful little Southerner with scroll engraved frame and tastefully highlighted engraving on the barrel. The barrel has later applied nickel plating with light pinprick pitting and handling marks. The flats of the barrel at the chamber and the circumference of the muzzle have been lightly engraved to accent the intervening smooth surfaces. The ochre frame has magnificently executed tight foliate engraving on both sides with light highlights on the grip frame. The sides of the hammer are polished bright with mother-of-pearl grips fitted. The grips remain in excellent condition with the name Harold Dine penciled in and the number 182. The bottom of the barrel and extractor are marked #92. The materials and finishes form a fantastic canvas for the engraver to showcase this attractive Southerner. (86229-470) {ANTIQUE} [Elliott Riggs Collection](2000/4000)
