Auction No. 111 Featuring Fine Collectible Arms
Saturday, August 27, 2016 | 9:00 AM Eastern
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Auction No. 111 Featuring Fine Collectible Arms
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This sale by Amoskeag Auction Company features over 1000 lots of rare and historic firearms. View the entire catalog here.
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Consecutively Numbered Smith & Wesson Model 539 Semi-Auto Pistol
Lot # 876 (Sale Order: 876 of 1029)
Low Estimate: 400High Estimate: 600
serial #A765589, 9mm, 4" barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain 99% original bright nickel finish and the checkered walnut grips with S&W medallions rate excellent. The gun features an adjustable rear sight and a checkered backstrap with the rear sight, trigger, hammer, slide stop, safety and magazines in blue. This pistol is like new and appears to have seen little if any use. It comes with a total of two magazines, cleaning kit, manual and its original factory box that is correctly end-labeled and numbered to the gun. This gun is consecutively numbered to the previous lot. (127751-49) {MODERN}
Smith & Wesson Model 39-2 Semi-Auto Pistol
Lot # 877 (Sale Order: 877 of 1029)
Low Estimate: 400High Estimate: 600
serial #A698427, 9mm, 4" barrel with a bright excellent bore. The surface of the steel slide retains 99% original blue that has toned a bit towards plum over a gloss black alloy frame. This pistol is like new and is likely unfired. It is fitted with an adjustable rear sight and comes with a total of two magazines, cleaning kit, manual and its original S&W box that is correctly end-labeled and numbered to the gun. (127751-48) {MODERN}
High Standard Supermatic Citation Semi-Auto Pistol
Lot # 878 (Sale Order: 878 of 1029)
Low Estimate: 400High Estimate: 600
serial #ML13921, 22 LR, 7 1/4" fluted barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces on this Hamden production pistol retain 98-99% original blue with some light oxidation on the trigger and a few faint handling marks. The checkered thumbrest grips rate near excellent with a couple of minor handing blemishes and a small crack on the right side by the magazine release. The gun features a bridged adjustable rear sight, stippled gripstraps and the barrel has indents for an add-on muzzle break and is factory drilled and tapped for weights. A nice gun that appears to have seen little use. (127812-2) {MODERN}
Colt Agent Double Action Revolver
Lot # 879 (Sale Order: 879 of 1029)
Low Estimate: 450High Estimate: 650
serial #90806M, 38 Spl, 2" barrel with a bright excellent bore. The steel barrel and cylinder and alloy frame on this second issue revolver retain 99% original blue and anodized finishes with several tiny what appear to be factory, blemishes on the right side of the frame. The checkered walnut grips with Colt medallions rate excellent. The gun features a shrouded extractor and has the factory hammer shroud. This revolver appears to have seen little if any use and comes with its factory box. (127792-44) {MODERN}
Marlin Model 39A Lever Action Rifle
Lot # 880 (Sale Order: 880 of 1029)
Low Estimate: 400High Estimate: 600
serial #92301119, 22 S,L,LR, 24" barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain 99% original blue with a couple of faint handling marks. The checkered walnut pistolgrip stock and forearm rate about excellent showing a couple of light scratches and dings. This rifle appears to have seen little use and features a cross bolt safety, gold trigger and factory iron sights. (127791-13) {MODERN}
Ruger New Model Super Blackhawk Bisley Single Action Revolver
Lot # 881 (Sale Order: 881 of 1029)
Low Estimate: 350High Estimate: 550
serial #87-10700, 44 Magnum, 7 1/2" barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain 97% original blue with some scattered light scratches, several freckles of oxidation and a light turn ring on the unfluted cylinder showing a crisp roll-mark. The hardwood grips rate about excellent showing a few light scratches. The gun features a Bisley style hammer and gripframe, and is fitted with ramp front and adjustable rear sights. (127791-17) {MODERN}
Kahr Model K9 Semi-Auto Pistol
Lot # 882 (Sale Order: 882 of 1029)
Low Estimate: 350High Estimate: 550
serial #AE4051, 9mm, 3 1/2" barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain 99% original matte black finish with a few scattered specks of surface oxidation. The textured black rubber grips rate excellent. This pistol appears to have seen little use and comes with a total of two magazines and a black plastic Kahr box. (127791-21) {MODERN}
Ruger New Model Super Single-Six "Arrow Model" Revolver
Lot # 883 (Sale Order: 883 of 1029)
Low Estimate: 350High Estimate: 550
serial #261-21028, 22 LR, 4 5/8" barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces on this "Arrow Model" retain 99% original blue with a couple of faint handling marks. The loading gate and top of the hammer are a nice plum. The walnut grips with Ruger medallions rate excellent. This revolver features an arrow stamped into the bottom of the frame and is fitted with an adjustable rear sight. It appears to have seen little if any use and comes with a correct factory box and numbered shipping sleeve. (127762-23) {MODERN}
Ruger New Model Super Single-Six Hunter
Lot # 884 (Sale Order: 884 of 1029)
Low Estimate: 350High Estimate: 550
serial #264-62460, 17 HMR, 7 1/2" solid ribbed barrel with a bright excellent bore. The stainless surfaces rate about excellent showing several minor dings and scratches, light scope ring marks on the rib and a light turn ring on the cylinder. The black laminated hardwood grips also rate about excellent with a couple of minor handling blemishes. This revolver features integrated scope mounts in the rib and an adjustable rear sight and comes with a set of rings, a lock, and a manual all housed in its original factory gray plastic case. (127762-28) {MODERN}
Winchester Model 94 Lever Action Carbine
Lot # 885 (Sale Order: 885 of 1029)
Low Estimate: 350High Estimate: 550
serial #3904387, 30-30, 20" barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain 99% original blue with a couple of very light handling marks and a speck of pitting. The walnut stock rates about excellent also showing a few very minor handling marks. This 1973 production carbine appears to have seen very little use. (127714-37) {MODERN}
Browning Hi-Power Semi-Auto Pistol
Lot # 886 (Sale Order: 886 of 1029)
Low Estimate: 450High Estimate: 650
Description Update (8/19/16): The magazine safety has been removed
serial #69C13732, 9mm, 4 5/8" barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain 95% original blue with multiple minor light scratches and an area on the top of the slide that appears cleaned with some light pitting and added cold blue. The checkered grips rate near excellent with several minor light scratches. This 1969 FN made Hi-Power features a ring hammer and external extractor and comes with a single magazine. (127823-1) {MODERN}
serial #69C13732, 9mm, 4 5/8" barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain 95% original blue with multiple minor light scratches and an area on the top of the slide that appears cleaned with some light pitting and added cold blue. The checkered grips rate near excellent with several minor light scratches. This 1969 FN made Hi-Power features a ring hammer and external extractor and comes with a single magazine. (127823-1) {MODERN}
Smith & Wesson Model 3913 Lady Smith Semi-Auto Pistol
Lot # 887 (Sale Order: 887 of 1029)
Low Estimate: 450High Estimate: 650
serial #TJC4009, 9mm, 3 1/2" barrel with a bright excellent bore. The matte stainless steel slide and the anodized alloy frame rate excellent with a couple of light handling marks. The light gray checkered synthetic grips also rate excellent. This pistol appears to have seen very little use and comes with two 8 round finger extension magazines. (127822-5) {MODERN}
A.H. Fox Sterlingworth Boxlock Double Shotgun
Lot # 888 (Sale Order: 888 of 1029)
Low Estimate: 400High Estimate: 600
serial #117788, 12 ga, 26" matted rib barrels both choked modified with bright excellent bores. The barrels retain 85-90% thinning original blue with some light specks of oxidation and pinprick pits here and there. The frame has mostly toned to a bright gray patina with traces of original case colors in protected areas and tiny pinprick pitting in some areas. The checkered pistolgrip walnut buttstock and splinter forend rate very good to near excellent showing added finish and a few light handling marks from the years; the wood-to-metal fit is flush. The length of pull to the added brown rubber recoil pad is 14" with drops of 1 3/4" and 3 1/8"; the butt has most likely been shortened. Lock up is tight on this handy little 12 gauge Sterlingworth double shotgun. (157820-6) {MODERN}
Winchester Model 1901 Lever Action Shotgun
Lot # 889 (Sale Order: 889 of 1029)
Low Estimate: 400High Estimate: 600
serial #72672, 10 ga., 32" plain barrel choked full with a bright near excellent bore. The barrel and magazine tube have toned to a mixed gray and brown patina having scattered surface oxidation and clusters of pinprick pitting along the barrel. The frame has toned to a gray brown patina mixing with oxidation stains, left side still has a crisp intertwined W.R.A.Co logo. The buttstock has been checkered and refinished displaying just a few light handling marks. The smooth walnut forend panels rate very good displaying a few light dings and scratches over a flaking added varnish. The buttstock is fitted with a trap door buttplate which has toned to a pewter patina. The mechanism seems to function well mechanically. Overall a very good example piece for the budding Winchester collector. (177820-7) {C&R}
Smith & Wesson Model 13-2 Military & Police Revolver
Lot # 890 (Sale Order: 890 of 1029)
Low Estimate: 400High Estimate: 600
serial #8D69940, 357 Magnum, 4" pinned heavy barrel with an excellent bore. This revolver is in excellent condition. The metal surfaces retain about 99% original circled "P" finish with a few light handling marks and a light turn ring on the cylinder. The serrated service trigger and standard hammer retain bold case-hardened colors with a few minor operational marks. The checkered walnut factory target grips with silver S&W medallions rate excellent. This would be a great range or defense gun. (87820-8) {MODERN}
Franchi Model 48AL Semi-Auto Shotgun
Lot # 891 (Sale Order: 891 of 1029)
Low Estimate: 350High Estimate: 550
serial #U18360, 12 ga, 28" ventilated rib barrel choked modified with a bright excellent bore. The barrel retains 99% original blue finish displaying just a few light handling marks. The receiver retains 99% original blue finish and the coin finished sides rate excellent displaying a lovely scroll engraving having pheasants on the right and ducks on the left all done in natural habitat. The checkered walnut pistolgrip buttstock rates very good displaying a few light handling marks and having a repaired 2" chip on the toeline. The checkered walnut forend rates very good displaying some light scattered dings and a 1 1/4" crack on the bottom right side. (177721-29D31347) {MODERN}
Remington-Beals Single Shot Rifle
Lot # 892 (Sale Order: 892 of 1029)
Low Estimate: 400High Estimate: 600
serial #401, 32 RF, 26" part round part octagon barrel with a lightly frosted bore showing strong rifling. The metal surfaces are primarily a brown patina with scattered remnants of blue and some spots of oxidation and pitting. The brass frame and crescent buttplate are mostly an ochre patina showing some fading blue and a few light scratches. The walnut buttstock rates very good with multiple minor dings and scratches and a 2" crack running back from the upper tang. The gun is fitted with brass front and folding rear sights. The gun has matching numbers visible on the frame, lever mechanism and barrel. (126520-2258) {ANTIQUE} [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]
Winchester Model 1890 2nd Model Takedown Slide Action Rifle
Lot # 893 (Sale Order: 893 of 1029)
Low Estimate: 400High Estimate: 600
serial #23416, 22 Short, 24" octagon barrel having a bright excellent bore. The barrel is an overall smooth gray patina having scattered oxidation stains and light pinprick pitting. The receiver has toned to a pleasing gray brown patina having the slightest traces of original case-hardened colors in the protected areas. The smooth walnut straight grip buttstock rates very good displaying a repaired chip on the comb line and a thin 2" hairline crack along at the rear of the forearm along with a few light dings over an added finish. The grooved forend rates near excellent displaying added finish. The buttstock is fitted with its original crescent steel buttplate which displays some light added blue finish which is toning gray. The rifle is fitted with its original sights. A nice functioning 1890 2nd model. (177249-285) {ANTIQUE}
Ballard Sporting Rifle by Ball & Williams
Lot # 894 (Sale Order: 894 of 1029)
Low Estimate: 400High Estimate: 600
serial #9201, .44 RF/percussion, 26 1/2" barrel with a very good bore which shows strong rifling but with minor oxidation and some scattered light pitting. The barrel is a mix of dark gray-blue fading original blue and a soft brown patina on the sharp edges, contact points and flaked areas, also with a minor handling mark here or there. The frame is a smoky pewter gray patina with sparse flaking to brown, more prominent on its right side, also with minor handling marks and some light scratches from the years. The lever is a similar pewter and brown patina with the breechblock and hammer matching the frame. The straight grip walnut buttstock rates very good with much original varnish, overall light dings and handling marks from the years, light flaking and some scuffing and raised grain in the area of the toe from exposure to the elements. There are two small cracks beginning at the rear of the upper tang. The forend with its iron tip is in a similar state of condition, showing perhaps a bit more wear and a 5" crack along its leading upper right edge. The gun seems to function properly and the breechblock is appropriately numbered to the gun. A very pleasing example overall of a dual ignition Ball & Williams Ballard. (36520-1860) {ANTIQUE} [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]
Smith & Wesson 32 Safety Hammerless Third Model Double Action Revolver
Lot # 895 (Sale Order: 895 of 1029)
Low Estimate: 400High Estimate: 600
serial #181416, 32 S&W, 3" barrel with a very good plus bore that shows some slight pitting in the throat. The metal surfaces retain 98% original nickel with some light oxidation on front strap and a few superficial scratches on frame and cylinder. The case hardened trigger shows much of the original finish with some operational wear. The mother-of-pearl grips rate good plus with a few handling marks and two 1/4" cracks on the right panel. The frame, barrel and cylinder are all matching. A near excellent example overall. (207715-12) {C&R}
Remington Model 1900 Boxlock Double Shotgun
Lot # 896 (Sale Order: 896 of 1029)
Low Estimate: 350High Estimate: 550
serial #128543, 16 Ga, 28" barrels choked cylinder on both sides with bright bores having a few light pits near the breech ends. The barrels display damascus twist patterning with tones of pewter brown with light oxidation stains; the frame exhibits a mottled light brown gray patina with some oxidation staining present. The checkered round knob pistolgrip buttstock and forend rate very good overall with numerous dings and scratches and a section on both sides of the butt that has been lightly cleaned. A piece of black rubber had been fitted on the back of the triggerguard toward the wrist. The length of pull to the bone buttplate is 14" with drops of 1 3/4" and 3". (177352-3) {C&R}
A.H. Fox Sterlingworth Boxlock Shotgun
Lot # 897 (Sale Order: 897 of 1029)
Low Estimate: 350High Estimate: 550
serial #353739, 16 ga, 26" matted rib barrels choked modified and full with very good bores with scattered light pitting present. The barrels have been re-blacked and retain 90-92% finish with thinning in some areas and remnants of pinprick pitting. The frame, lever, triggerguard and tangs have toned to mottled pewter with hints of brown oxidation staining and remnants of pinprick pitting present as well as a simple border engraving surrounding all sides. The checkered walnut pistolgrip buttstock rates good-very good with some lightly added finish and scattered dings and dents from the years as well as a small chip at the toe, a 1" crack on the left side at the frame and a 2 1/4" repaired chip on the right side of the tang at the upper corner, with two finish nails aiding the strength of the repair and there is a crossbolt repair through the cheeks. The top of the wrist, at the rear of the upper tang, has a 1/2" chip and a 1" crack present; the wood is slightly proud of the metal. The forend rates very good displaying just a few light handling marks from years of use. The gun features double triggers, automatic safety and extractors. The length of pull to the black hard rubber recoil pad is 14 1/8" with drops of 1 3/4" and 3 1/4". A nice and lightweight Fox Sterlingworth worthy of upland game hunting or recreational shooting. (177352-1) {C&R}
Remington Model 721 Bolt Action Rifle
Lot # 898 (Sale Order: 898 of 1029)
Low Estimate: 350High Estimate: 550
serial #348542, .30-06, 24" barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain 98% of their original blue finish displaying just a few light handling marks. The smooth walnut pistolgrip buttstock rates near excellent displaying just a few light handling marks and a very small repaired chip in front of the rear sling swivel; the finish is lightly flaking. Included are a set of Williams scope bases and rings. A good rifle ready for the woods. (177399-8) {MODERN}
Custom FN Bolt Action Sporting Rifle
Lot # 899 (Sale Order: 899 of 1029)
Low Estimate: 400High Estimate: 600
serial #13074, 22-250, 23" heavy varmint Johnson Automatics barrel with a bright excellent bore with light frosting in the grooves. The metal surfaces retain 99% maker-applied high gloss blue and the barrel is maker marked in the middle. The bolt body and handle are honed bright and the bottom of the knob has been flattened and checkered. The underside of the receiver is marked "FN 1950". The custom checkered pistolgrip birds-eye maple Monte Carlo stock with checkered target forend rate excellent featuring a flared left side cheekpiece with light handling marks scattered about. The front sling swivel is missing and the barrel and ring are outfitted with steel target blocks. A Timney trigger has been installed and a Bishop rifle pad is affixed to the butt. This custom FN would be a great rifle for your next varmint outing. (157206-1) {MODERN}
U.S. Model 1860 Light Cavalry Saber by Boker
Lot # 900 (Sale Order: 900 of 1029)
Low Estimate: 350High Estimate: 550
34 1/2" slightly curved blade with narrow and wide fullers marked on the reverse ricasso "HENRY BOKER / SOLINGEN". The blade is in very good condition with tiny chips and scratches along the edge from being lightly sharpened and has an overall gray patina with scattered patches of surface oxidation and staining, slightly more pronounced along the forte. The leather and wire wrapped grip rates about very good with light chipping and flaking, the wire remains intact and has loosened only slightly. The brass hilt with three branch guard rates very good plus having a mellow patina with tarnish along the branches and the leather washer dried but mostly intact. The steel scabbard has an overall brown patina with scattered oxidation staining, fine pinprick pitting and a few light dings. (57546-149) [Bleecker Williams Collection]
