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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U.S. Model 1850 Regulation Staff & Field Officers Sword By Sauerbier Presented To Capt. Herman Lipfe
Lot # 101 (Sale Order: 101 of 1138)
1 3/4" with three-quarter length wide and narrow fullers. The blade is nicely etched with foliate scroll, "U.S.", "E Pluribus Unum" in riband, shield, star and flags still retaining about 90% original gold wash. The presentation ahead of the etching has faded due to a light cleaning but remains visible under strong light. The reverse side of the blade reads "Presented at Brandy Station VA. Presented by Comp. E N.J. Vol. / to their Capt. HERMAN LIPFERT / camp near Brandy Station VA. 1864" and the obverse side reads "ARMY OF THE POTOMAC / 6th Corp 1st Division 1st Brigade 2nd N.J. Vol". The reverse ricasso has "H. SAUERBIER / MAKER / NEWARK N.J." maker mark. The blade has an overall bright pewter with scattered fine oxidation staining primarily on the forte. The brass hilt has a pierced guard decorated with Federal Eagle and scroll ending in an eaglehead quillon. The flat butt pommel has a decorative olive branch spine and scroll border surrounding an inlaid pewter pommel top showing an olive branch over a Federal Shield. The grip is covered in black leather and wrapped in smooth double brass wire. The brass is now a dull goldenrod patina and the grip shows minor wear on the leather and the wrapping loosening slightly but intact. The German silver scabbard has mellowed slightly with some scattered sparse staining and a period banded repair about 5" from the tip. The scabbard is engraved with "E Pluribus Unum" in a scroll bordered riband and a flying eagle clutching arrows and an olive branch between the hangers, a folite Federal shield along the body and a flower and leaves on the drag. Herman Lipfert was born in Germany October 10, 1837 to George Lipfert and Caroline (Catherine) Klingel and later immigrated to New Jersey where he was a jeweler by trade. Mr. Lipfert enlisted in the Army May 28, 1861 as a Sgt. of Co. D 2nd. N.J. Infantry, was promoted to 2nd. Lieut. 10/11/1861, 1st. Lieut. 9/5/1862 and Capt. of Co. E 9/14/1862. He later transferred to Co. C N.J. 15th Infantry and mustered out of service August 10, 1864. The N.J. 2nd. Inf. left June 28, 1861 with 1044 men and joined the 1st. N.J. Brigade. After the first battle of Bull the 2nd. went in to camp in Alexandria and participated in the fight at Golding's Farm, V.A., Gaines Mill, Manassas, Chantilly, Antietam, Gettysburg, The Wilderness and many others. After Grants campaign against Richmond on May 29 the 2nd. was ordered to Trenton and mustered out with only 315 men returning. Those whose terms were not up or reenlisted were assigned to the 15th. regiment with engagements at Cold Harbor, Petersburg and Cedar Creeks to name a few. Include with the sword is a folder containing copies of his enlistment papers, musters, records of N.J. soldiers, death certificate and picture of Captain Lipfert. A nice quality Officers sword presented presented to a Captain who no doubt saw great service during the war between the state. (57631-30)(10000/20000)
Colt 1860 Army Model Revolver And Belt Rig
Lot # 102 (Sale Order: 102 of 1138)
serial #23254, .44 caliber, 8" barrel with a near very good bore. This 1861 production civilian Army shows all matching numbers including the wedge and bears a pleasing even gray brown patina overall with good clear markings. The cylinder scene is perhaps 50% visible and the revolver is built on a four screw frame which is cut for shoulder stock. The iron backstrap matches the other iron components in color and the brass triggerguard bears a pleasing mellow patina. The one-piece walnut grip rates very good plus with a nice surface and color. The revolver comes with a buff leather belt with a militia panel belt plate c. 1850-1865 with a large single star at center and with 12 other stars around the circumference with intertwined floral vines. On the belt hangs a leather flap holster and a leather cap pouch. There is also a leather box which appears to be some sort of map case and is likely a later, early 20th century piece of gear. While the star on the buckle looks very much like a Texas piece, O'Donnell and Campbell's American Military Belt Plates calls is a militia plate that bears no particular state affiliation. An interested Colt Army rig. (17645-33) {ANTIQUE}(3000/5000)
James Warner Belt Model Percussion Revolver
Lot # 103 (Sale Order: 103 of 1138)
serial #16G, .31 cal., 5" barrel with an oxidized and pitted bore. This rare variant remains in very good condition and is equipped with the seldom seen five shot cylinder. The metal surfaces are a mix of pewter and brown with scant traces of original blue in the protected areas, in addition to oxidation blemishes, pitting and light handling marks. The etched cylinder scene is strong overall with a few areas thinning. The brass triggerguard rates near excellent with light handling marks. The smooth walnut factory grips rate very good with dents and dings. The barrel, cylinder, cylinder rod and trigger have correct matching numbers. The mechanism, timing and lockup generally work but do need some attention. Overall, a nice example of a rare variant of the Warner Belt Model. (86889-193) {ANTIQUE}(1000/1500)
Springfield Arms Company Warner Model Percussion Belt Revolver
Lot # 104 (Sale Order: 104 of 1138)
serial #86, .31 cal., 6" barrel with an oxidized and pitted bore. The metal surfaces of this extremely rare loading lever equipped gun are brown with scattered pitting and oxidation blemishes. The light scroll engraving on the receiver, triggerguard and grip frame is strong, as are the company markings "SPRINGFIELD ARMS CO." on the topstrap. The smooth walnut factory grips are correctly numbered to the gun and rate good to very good with scattered dents, dings and scratches. Timing and lock up are operational but the cylinder does bind on several chambers and there are two later added drilled and tapped screw holes on the topstrap which have removed the letters "F" & "I" in name Springfield. These holes appear to have held a later added sight which is now missing but the front sight is present. The topstrap slot does not correctly seat into the machined stud on the frame and appears to have been slightly bent in the past. This is a very fine example of a seldom seen percussion revolver. (86889-269) {ANTIQUE}(1200/1800)
Smith & Wesson 357 Registered Magnum Double Action Revolver
Lot # 105 (Sale Order: 105 of 1138)
serial #46414 (registration No. 177), .357 Magnum, 6 1/2" barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain about 95-97% original blue, the loss is due to high edge wear and a rotational ring on the cylinder, also with minute handling marks and tiny scratches very sparsely scattered here and there. The checkered walnut pre-Magna style grips with silver Smith & Wesson medallions rate very good showing some minor dings and handling marks, most prominent along the sharp edges of the butt, they are stamp-numbered to the gun. Included with the arm are the steel adapter plates and rubber center cushion which filled the gap between them. The grooved hammer and grooved trigger retain very good color case-hardening which is muting only slightly, primarily on the right side of the trigger. The gun is sighted with an orange bead King reflector front sight and a shallow u-notch rear sight and there is a factory lanyard loop installed at the butt. The gun times and locks up appropriately and all of the appropriate parts are matching-numbered; the serial number was electric pencil numbered on the butt to the rear of the lanyard loop however the numbers are somewhat smallish and certainly could be rectified by a talented craftsmen if one wished. A rather nice example overall, that likely could still be taken to the range for a vintage target session while still maintaining solid investment potential. (37715-5) {C&R}(4000/6000)
Smith & Wesson Model 48-4 K-22 Magnum Masterpiece Convertible Revolver
Lot # 106 (Sale Order: 106 of 1138)
serial #AAN1954, 22 W.M.R.F. / 22 LR, 6" barrel with an excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain about 99% original blue with slight high edge wear and a turn ring present on both recessed cylinders. The standard hammer and standard trigger retain bold case-hardened colors with light operational wear. The grips are checkered rubber Pachmayr Presentation Gripper's that rate excellent. The pistol features a white outline micro adjustable factory rear sight and red ramp front sight. Also included with the gun is a factory box correctly end labeled and numbered to the gun, spare 22 LR cylinder, S&W screwdriver, bore mop, manual and paperwork. Convertible guns have tremendous versatility for the sportsman and have garnered tremendous collector interest. (87695-18) {MODERN}(1000/1500)
Smith & Wesson 1950 Model 38/44 Outdoorsman Hand Ejector Revolver
Lot # 107 (Sale Order: 107 of 1138)
serial #S123420, 38/44 Special (38 Special), 6 1/2" pinned barrel with an excellent bore. This 62-year-old gun retains about 98% factory finish with light high edge wear, turn ring on the cylinder and a few scattered light scratches. The standard hammer and standard trigger retain robust case-hardened colors with operational marks. The factory grips have been replaced with aftermarket checkered walnut thumb rest target grips that rate very good to excellent with light dents and dings. The inside of the grips are only marked "Made in Italy" and are believed to be Sile's. This hand ejector has a black blade micro adjustable rear sight and a Patridge front sight that has been cut down slightly to taper toward the muzzle, but the sight face looks to be original height. A good solid 38/44 Outdoorsman. (87695-15) {MODERN}(1000/1500)
Smith & Wesson Model 1905 Military & Police Hand Ejector Revolver
Lot # 108 (Sale Order: 108 of 1138)
serial #147615, 38 Special, 6 1/2" barrel with an excellent bore. This third change revolver retains about 96% original blue with light high edge wear, thinning area of finish on the side plate, turn ring on the cylinder and few handling marks. The standard hammer and standard trigger retain beautiful case-hardened colors. The diamond checkered walnut factory grips are correctly numbered to the gun and rate near excellent with scattered slight wear to the diamond points and a few handling marks. The front sight of the revolver has been lightly regulated but timing and lockup remain excellent. All appropriate parts are correctly numbered to the gun. The gun includes a factory hinged box correctly end labeled and numbered to the gun with a "Helpful Hints" guide and paperwork. The box rates very good to excellent with limited corner wear and tearing. This gun and box has survived beautifully in the last 100 plus years. (87692-3) {C&R}(1000/1500)
Smith & Wesson Model 1905 Military & Police Hand Ejector Target Revolver
Lot # 109 (Sale Order: 109 of 1138)
serial #474995, 38 Special, 6" barrel with an excellent bore. This fourth change target revolver retains about 97% original blue with most of the loss around the knuckle and left side of the frame, in addition to, light high edge wear, limited handling marks and the usual turn ring on the cylinder. The standard hammer and standard trigger retain lovely case-hardened colors with light operational marks. The diamond checkered walnut factory grips with gold S&W medallions are not correctly numbered to the gun but rate very good with light handling wear and strong scuff along a third of the butt on the left panel. Timing and lockup remain excellent and all appropriate parts are correctly numbered to the gun. The gun includes a factory box with the corners torn and repaired with masking tape. The repairs are partially obscuring the end label, although you can tell it is for a square butt M&P but, not if for a target model. The usual handwritten number on the bottom also does not match. The gun still remains in beautiful condition and has seen light use over the years. (87692-2) {C&R}(1000/1500)
Excellent Sauer & Son Magazine Sporting Rifle, Von Lengerke & Detmold Imported
Lot # 110 (Sale Order: 110 of 1138)
serial #254277, 30-06, 21" octagon barrel with a full-length integral rib and a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces on this exceptional rifle retain about 97% original blue, the loss due to light fading and contact point wear. The receiver ring is neatly matted as is the full-length of the barrels rib, a milled section at its center has the VL&D name and New York address, the caliber and makers marking are on the two diagonal flats. The bolt body and extractor are bright showing only light wear to the engine turning. The rifle is stocked full-length, Mannlicher-style in a nice grade of English walnut. Rifle features a rounded left side cheekpiece with shadowline, hard rubber pistolgrip cap, Oberndorf sidepanels, nice dual fish lip curls on the underside of the forearm and a lovely horn forend tip. There are checkered panels at the grip and a wraparound pattern at the forearm, which are masterfully executed and an un-engraved silver monogram plate along the toeline. The stock itself rates very good plus to perhaps near excellent with the minor dings and handling marks one would expect from a carefully hunted arm, showing just the hint of some tiny flakes beginning at the rear of the upper tang. Rifle features a single trigger, hinged floorplate and a dual-keyed forend with a 14 1/4" length of pull to the smooth case-hardened buttplate. The rifle is sighted with a simple bead front atop a sporting ramp, the hood is no longer present, there is a blank dovetail midway down the rib where the original rear sight once sat. The receiver has been drilled and tapped here in the states and a Lyman 57W sight has been fitted, likely at the same time a new bolt handle was fitted, it a low-swept, scope clearance-style handle, the rifle is not however drilled and tapped for scope use. The VL&D (Abercrombie and Fitch) records show the rifle selling in 1931 to Mr. Arthur J Moulton, then considered one of the richest men in America. He re-consigned the rifle to Abercrombie and Fitch in 1948 at which time it was sold to one William Mikkola (obviously a copy of these records can be ordered from Griffin & Howe, holders of the VL&D and A&F records, for a small fee). Overall a very beautiful rifle, masterfully executed and proofed in May 1930. (37657-227) {C&R}(4000/6000)
German 640 (B) Semi Auto Pistol
Lot # 111 (Sale Order: 111 of 1138)
serial #78097a, 9mm, 4 5/8" with a bright excellent bore. Metal surfaces retain 95% original blue showing some fading and light oxidation staining on backstraps and some light silvering near muzzle. The walnut grips rate about very good with some handling marks and one scratch on each panel running along their length. The pistol has all matching serial numbers and is marked with a "WaA140" Waffenamt. A single correct "WaA140" magazine is included with this pistol. This is a superb example of a Nazi Hi power that will make a great addition to the German World War Two collector's battery. (207682-49) {C&R}(1000/1500)
Custom Mauser Model B Wilhelm Brenneke Magazine Sporting Rifle
Lot # 112 (Sale Order: 112 of 1138)
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serial #71701, 7x64 Brenneke, 27 1/2" Wilhelm Brenneke Krupp Laufstahl barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain about 98% excellent quality rust blue, no doubt done at the time of the custom stocking. The rifle is stocked in a very nice grade of English walnut with a European-style comb and a flared left-side cheekpiece with shadowline. The stock rates excellent and features a bone forend tip, pistolgrip cap and smooth butt with a nice chinstrap at the rear of the pistolgrip; the length of pull is 13 5/8". Currently the stock is un-checkered but is masterfully executed overall. The rifle is sighted with a bead front atop a sporting ramp and a two leaf rear, one standing, one folding. The action has a set of dual claw mount rings and bases which support a Carl Zeiss Zielvier telescopic sight with heavy German three post reticle and bright excellent optics. The scope itself rates very good to very good plus showing some minor wear and blue loss, the rings have toned primarily to a deep gray and plum. Someone's quality assemblage, the receiver, bolt handle and ring set are all numbered "71701" while the barrel is numbered "20728". The barrel features Brenneke's name and address "Wilhelm Brenneke, Leipzig" along with "Original Brenneke/Hochleistungspatrone caliber 7x64", this followed by the Brenneke trademark projectile with a superimposed capital letter "B". The witness marks on the underside of the action and barrel line up closely but not quite, although the sights are properly oriented to top dead center. The barrel features a soldered sling swivel base with 3/4" swivel, none is yet installed on the stock. Overall a very attractive rifle, obviously done by a craftsman of some talent, it would be wise to have the headspace checked as always before any thought is given to using the arm. A lovely magazine sporting rifle needing only some quality checkering. (37657-224) {MODERN}(2000/4000)
serial #71701, 7x64 Brenneke, 27 1/2" Wilhelm Brenneke Krupp Laufstahl barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain about 98% excellent quality rust blue, no doubt done at the time of the custom stocking. The rifle is stocked in a very nice grade of English walnut with a European-style comb and a flared left-side cheekpiece with shadowline. The stock rates excellent and features a bone forend tip, pistolgrip cap and smooth butt with a nice chinstrap at the rear of the pistolgrip; the length of pull is 13 5/8". Currently the stock is un-checkered but is masterfully executed overall. The rifle is sighted with a bead front atop a sporting ramp and a two leaf rear, one standing, one folding. The action has a set of dual claw mount rings and bases which support a Carl Zeiss Zielvier telescopic sight with heavy German three post reticle and bright excellent optics. The scope itself rates very good to very good plus showing some minor wear and blue loss, the rings have toned primarily to a deep gray and plum. Someone's quality assemblage, the receiver, bolt handle and ring set are all numbered "71701" while the barrel is numbered "20728". The barrel features Brenneke's name and address "Wilhelm Brenneke, Leipzig" along with "Original Brenneke/Hochleistungspatrone caliber 7x64", this followed by the Brenneke trademark projectile with a superimposed capital letter "B". The witness marks on the underside of the action and barrel line up closely but not quite, although the sights are properly oriented to top dead center. The barrel features a soldered sling swivel base with 3/4" swivel, none is yet installed on the stock. Overall a very attractive rifle, obviously done by a craftsman of some talent, it would be wise to have the headspace checked as always before any thought is given to using the arm. A lovely magazine sporting rifle needing only some quality checkering. (37657-224) {MODERN}(2000/4000)
Custom Mauser Special African Model Square Bridge Magazine Sporting Rifle
Lot # 113 (Sale Order: 113 of 1138)
serial #123351, 378 Weatherby Magnum, 26 1/2" custom barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain about 98% excellent quality later blue finish. The three-quarter-length African style stock is classic style with a rounded cheekpiece and capped pistolgrip. The stock itself rates excellent with only widely scattered minor handling marks here or there. The length of pull to the checkered blued steel trap door buttplate is 14 1/2". The rifle is sighted with a banded sporting front with sourdough style blade and a Mauser tangent style rear graduated to 1000 yards. There are two holes drilled and tapped atop the rear square bridge and the recess has been filled. There has been a top-notch bolt-locking sliding safety added to the right side of the rear tang, it is a quality installation, so nice in fact it could be considered factory. This example features a magnum crossbolt and sling swivel bases added front and rear. A very nice example overall in this hard-hitting dangerous game cartridge, suitable for anything walking the face of the planet. (37657-161) {C&R}(3000/5000)
Lovely Griffin & Howe Custom Winchester 1885 High Wall Target Rifle
Lot # 114 (Sale Order: 114 of 1138)
serial #124614, 22-3000 Lovell, 26" target-weight barrel with a bright excellent bore. This fine single shot target rifle is built on a Winchester model 1885 thick side high wall action by Griffin & Howe, New York. The barrel features their New York address and the G&H serial number "No. 1648". The metal surfaces retain about 98% original G&H rust blue and the breech block shows the nice cross-hatched burnishing normally seen on the bolts and actions of G&H arms of the period. The English walnut stock is straight grip and neatly checkered through the grip, the two panels meeting at the rear of the lower tang. The forend is checkered in a beautiful bordered wraparound pattern with a bone forend tip. Both rate about excellent, the buttstock showing a few more minor dings and handling marks, most prominent along its right side. There is a banded sporting ramp front sight with hood and Lyman windage adjustable rear sight fitted as well as G&H-fitted target blocks on the barrel. The rifle has been fitted with a nice Winchester Schuetzen style finger lever and the length of pull to the checkered steel butt is 13 3/4". G&H?records estimate production around 1940, in 22-3000 caliber. Really a very nicely executed G&H varminter, the 22-3000 Lovell can generally be had from Buffalo Arms Company. (37714-44) {C&R}(3000/5000)
Smith & Wesson U.S. Model 1875 Second Model Schofield Revolver
Lot # 115 (Sale Order: 115 of 1138)
serial #5162, 45 S&W, 7" ribbed round barrel with a bright about excellent bore which shows strong rifling but with remnants of some scattered pinprick pitting here and there. This lovely revolver shows a museum grade restoration, after which it has acquired a couple small handfuls of light dings and scratches sparsely scattered over the surface. Barrel, frame, cylinder and trigger retain about 98% plus museum-grade restored blued finish. The triggerguard, barrel catch, barrel catch seat and hammer all retain vibrant color case-hardening. The grips are unmolested and rate very good to very good plus with much original varnish and only minor dings and handling marks from the years, both retain crisp cartouches, the left grip dated 1876; they are stamp-numbered to the gun. The gun times and locks up well and barrel-to-frame fit is excellent. Really an absolutely lovely Second Model Schofield that one must look at twice to realize is refinished. (37715-3) {ANTIQUE}(4000/6000)
U.S. Model 1903A4 Z-Prefix Sniper Rifle By Remington
Lot # 116 (Sale Order: 116 of 1138)
serial #Z4001683, 30-06, 24" 2 groove 9-43 dated Remington barrel with an excellent bore. The parkerized receiver and barrel retain 97% original parkerized finish with some light silvering near muzzle and on receiver. The blued bands, buttplate and floorplate retain 90% original finish with silvering and the most prominent silvering being on the buttplate. The pistolgrip walnut stock rates very good plus to near excellent showing scattered handling marks and two minor abrasions on the left side. Stock is marked with an "FJA" inspector's marking and an "RA" Remington Arms marking. The pistolgrip is marked with a "Z", one Circle "P", and one "P" proof on the bottom. This rifle has the seldom seen "Z" serial number prefix and the bolt and magazine cutoff are both marked "R" for Remington. The rifle is sighted with a proper M73B1 scope, Weaver rings and Redfield Junior mount. The scope tube retains 70-80% original blue with scattered fading and scratches. The scope features a crosshair reticle and the optics are clear showing a few specks. Included with this rifle is a pair of scope caps. This 1903A4 is very clean and it would fit right in with an American World War Two or 1903 Springfield collection. (207657-162) {C&R}(2500/4500)
Stunning Custom Winchester Model 70 Rifle Made For Dr. Russel C. Smith
Lot # 117 (Sale Order: 117 of 1138)
serial #82230, 300 H&H, 26" Sukalle custom barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces on this nice custom rifle retain about 98-99% original maker-blue and are embellished with excellent quality loose flowing scroll with background punch-dot shading covering the entire receiver and bottom metal with 4" of coverage on the barrel ahead of the action and around the barrel makers marking. The bolt body is nicely jeweled and the handle extended and low swept for scope clearance, it remains brilliantly polished with only a small spot of staining on the knob. In addition to the nice quality scroll engraving executed by McTeer Engraving Company, there is a gold bear on the receiver ring, gold bighorn ram on the floorplate and Dr. Russell Smith's initials heavily inlaid in gold on the bow of the guard. The McTeer Engraving Company has also affixed a gold plaque to the right side of the receiver ring claiming the work: "Engraved For/Dr. Russel C Smith/By McTeer Engraving Co". Rifle is stocked Monte Carlo style in rosewood with maple forend tip and grooved flared gripcap and rates very good plus to excellent with much original varnish, scattered very light dings and handling marks and some light drying checks here and there from the years. The forend and pistolgrip show lovely borderless checkering patterns with carved fleur-de-lis accents, the grip pattern with an extended rear portion along the toeline. There are marquetry inlays of maple, purple heart and ivory and red colored plastic, ala-Weatherby-style, very neatly done. Following the McTeer Engraving Company's lead, custom stock maker J. D. Bates has affixed an oval gold monogram plate in the center of the flared pistolgrip cap which reads "Custom/JD Bates/Stocked". The rifle features no open sights and was neatly fitted by the maker with a Griffin & Howe quick-detach base and ring set on the left side of the action, the stock neatly flared to accommodate the base by the maker. The stock maker has finished the rifle nicely by adding a custom diamond-shaped gold monogram plate on the right side of the buttstock which reads "Barron/Dr. Russel C Smith/Wisconsin". The length of pull to the Pachmayr Old English rifle pad is 13 3/8" and the gun seems to function well mechanically. Dr. Russell Smith had a penchant for custom rifles and had very many lovely examples in his collection, he was very much the "patron saint of custom rifle makers" in his day, this example very very nice overall. (37679-2) {C&R}(3000/5000)
British No. 4 Mk 1 T Enfield Sniper Rifle By BSA
Lot # 118 (Sale Order: 118 of 1138)
serial #2228, 303 British, 25" barrel with a bright excellent bore. Metal surfaces retain 90% arsenal applied enamel finish showing wear at muzzle, magazine, bolt handle, and triggerguard. Oil finished stock rates excellent showing a light handling mark and a few minor spots of finish loss on left side. Forestock, magazine, and bolt are all matching. Buttstock has two sets of numbers one of which is illegible and crossed off while the other number "25726" is matching to the scope number. There are two inspection stamps on the underside of the buttstock, Wrist is marked "F.T.R.", and "TR", while receiver is marked "T". Mount number is barely discernable but is numbered "2228" and is therefore matching to the rifle's serial number. Scope rings are numbered "Y475" and "Y476", and No. 32 Mk3 scope retains 75-80% finish with finish loss on both front and rear end. The scope is marked with a painted "M", and features a post reticle and the optics rate very good and show a slight green tint. A leather scope cap and GI type leather sling are included. A very nice example of a World War Two British sniper rifle with a hard-to-find matching scope. (207630-27) {C&R} [Hall Rowland Collection](2500/4500)
Johnson 1941 Semi-Auto Rifle
Lot # 119 (Sale Order: 119 of 1138)
serial #2741, 30-06, 22" barrel with a near very good bore that shows a small area of pitting halfway down. The metal surfaces retain 97% reapplied matte blue finish with some cleaned up pitting on receiver and silvering on barrel and heatshield. The walnut stock set rates very good as cleaned with an added oil finish, a chip missing on bottom in front of magazine, and a few light dings and handling marks. The receiver is stamped with a Dutch acceptance star over a triangle with "CRANSTON ARMS". The bolt and receiver number do not match but this is correct as there was no attempt made at the Johnson factory to match numbers. The front and rear cross pins are missing. This restored 1941 Johnson rifle has had some restoration work done but it will likely make a great shooter while providing an example piece to the World War Two collector. (207714-1) {C&R}(2000/4000)
Rare German P.38 (480 Code) Semi-Auto Pistol By Walther
Lot # 120 (Sale Order: 120 of 1138)
serial #3324, 9 mm, 5" barrel with a bright very good plus bore having light frosting within the grooves. This is a first military contract pistol manufactured by Walther in 1940 marked "480" on the left side of the slide and triggerguard. The metal surfaces retain about 40% original blue toning to brown, loss due to silvering along the edges, front sight band and scattered fine oxidation staining. The brown phenolic resin grips rate excellent showing minimal wear. The pistol is properly Waffenamt marked with matching numbers on the frame, slide and barrel, the locking block is unnumbered. A single matching numbered magazine is included. A very good plus extremely rare pre-"ac" code Walther P.38 pistol. (57657-106) {C&R}(2500/3500)
German "Zero Series" P.38 Semi-Auto Pistol By Spreewerke
Lot # 121 (Sale Order: 121 of 1138)
serial #03051, 9mm, 5" barrel with an excellent bore exhibiting slight frosting. This "cyq" marked pistol retains about 98% original blue finish with light high edge wear, slight thinning on the frontstrap and a few light handling marks. The dark brown grooved phenolic resin grips rate excellent. This "zero" series pistol has correct matching numbers on all appropriate parts. The pistol slide has correct "(eagle) / swastika", preceded by a "U" marking, there is a "U" marking after the serial number on the frame and the barrel is Waffenamt marked with an "(eagle) / 88". The pistol features the later coarse three groove serrated hammer, no relief cut behind the extractor and a smooth slide stop. The pistol includes a single magazine marked "jvd" on the left side of the tube and "P38 / U" on the right side. (87330-20) {C&R}(1000/1500)
U.S. FP-45 Liberator Pistol By G.M. Guide Lamp Division
Lot # 122 (Sale Order: 122 of 1138)
45 ACP, 4" barrel with an excellent bore. The barrel has a smooth grind mark with an "F "inside a" C" stamp on the right side front of the chamber. The metal surfaces are gunmetal gray retaining about 99% original corrosion resistant finish with scattered light handling marks and minor freckling. The cocking knob is in excellent condition with cavity mold number 37. This fully functional model three pistol has three holes, no breech marking and the floor plate is present. A fine example of a "Woolworth Pistol". (86229-752) {C&R} [Elliott Riggs Collection](1800/2200)
U.S. FP-45 Liberator Pistol By G.M. Guide Lamp Division
Lot # 123 (Sale Order: 123 of 1138)
45 ACP, 4" barrel with an excellent bore with a few sparse oxidation stains. The barrel has a smooth grind mark with some welding imperfections. The metal surfaces are gunmetal gray retaining about 98% original corrosion resistant finish with scattered light freckling, scratches, minor dings and other handling marks. The cocking knob is in excellent condition with cavity mold number 6. This fully functional model three pistol has three holes, no breech marking and the floor plate is present. Every WWII arms collector has to have at least one Liberator for a "complete" collection. (86229-748) {C&R} [Elliott Riggs Collection](1800/2200)
U.S. FP-45 Liberator Pistol By G.M. Guide Lamp Division
Lot # 124 (Sale Order: 124 of 1138)
45 ACP, 4" barrel with a lightly oxidized bore. The metal surfaces are gunmetal gray and retain about 97% original corrosion resistant finish with scattered light oxidation blemishes, freckling and scratches. The grind mark on the barrel is smooth and the cocking knob rates excellent with a cavity mold number of 15. This fully functional model three pistol has three holes, no breech marking and the floor plate is present. This would make a fine addition to any clandestine arms collectors kit. (86229-756) {C&R} [Elliott Riggs Collection](1800/2200)
U.S. FP-45 Liberator Pistol By G.M. Guide Lamp Division
Lot # 125 (Sale Order: 125 of 1138)
45 ACP, 4" barrel with an excellent bore. The barrel is dark gray with a smooth grind mark and several welding imperfections. The metal surfaces are gunmetal gray retaining about 98% original corrosion resistant finish along with scattered light scratches and oxidation stains. The cocking knob is in excellent condition with a few casting imperfections and cavity mold number 17. This fully functional model three pistol has three holes, no breech marking and the floor plate is present. A must have addition for all WWII arms collectors. (86229-750) {C&R} [Elliott Riggs Collection](1800/2200)
