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
Saturday, August 27, 2016 | 9:00 AM Eastern
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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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Custom FN Mauser Magazine Sporting Rifle
Lot # 926 (Sale Order: 926 of 1029)
Low Estimate: 350High Estimate: 550
serial #9754, 250-3000, 22" barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain 97% maker-applied blue finish with scattered oxidation stains and a bit of silvering at the muzzle; the FN action is dated 1951 under the stock. The bolt body and handle have been cleaned bright and the handle is slightly modified for scope clearance; the bolt release lever has been nicely jeweled. The custom plain pistolgrip Monte Carlo walnut buttstock rates very good plus with lovely fiddleback throughout as well as a Zebrawood forend tip and pistolgrip cap and a flared left side cheekpiece; there are light handling marks and dings here and there. Rifle is outfitted with Weaver bases and included are a pair of 1" scope rings. (157852-4) {MODERN} [Charles Lord Collection]
Custom FN Mauser Magazine Sporting Rifle
Lot # 927 (Sale Order: 927 of 1029)
Low Estimate: 400High Estimate: 600
serial #621, 30-06, 21" barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain 97% original blue with silvering at the muzzle, scattered oxidation staining and light wear here and there; the bolt has been cleaned showing a bit of tarnishing, the bolt release is nicely jeweled and the handle has been lightly modified for scope clearance. The custom plain pistolgrip Monte Carlo walnut buttstock rates very good with lovely figure featuring an ebony forend tip and gripcap and shows several light dings and dents as well as light storage damage spots. Buttstock is outfitted with a Pachmayr Decelerator brown rubber recoil pad as well as a pair of swivel studs. Rifle is outfitted with Weaver bases and included are a pair of 1" rings. (157852-13) {MODERN} [Charles Lord Collection]
Custom Remington Model 721 Bolt Action Rifle
Lot # 928 (Sale Order: 928 of 1029)
Low Estimate: 300High Estimate: 500
serial #117599, 300 Savage, 24" barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain 97% original blue finish with evenly scattered remnants of oxidation staining nearly throughout with a series of added drilled and tapped holes on the left side of the receiver as well as a scope mount affixed; the bolt body is jeweled however slightly worn and shows more oxidation staining along the bolt handle which has been cleaned to gunmetal gray. The custom checkered pistolgrip walnut buttstock rates very good and appears to have been put together by two separate pieces of wood, for there is a seam running from both sides of the butt up to the wrist, much resembling a two-piece Arisaka buttstock, showing light dings and handling marks here and there. A 1" section of the stock has been modified to accept a rear receiver peep sight mount, however no mount is present. Rifle is sighted with a brass bead sporting ramp front sight, the rear dovetail is empty and the aforementioned scope mount is affixed to the left side. (157852-1) {MODERN} [Charles Lord Collection]
Remington Model 770 Bolt Action Rifle
Lot # 929 (Sale Order: 929 of 1029)
Low Estimate: 300High Estimate: 500
serial #71547277, 300 Win Mag, 24" barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain 98% plus original blue finish with a few light scuffs and blemishes here and there. The black synthetic pistolgrip Monte Carlo buttstock and grooved forend rate excellent featuring a flared left side cheekpiece and shows a few light handling marks. Rifle is sighted with a Nikon Prostaff 4-12x40mm scope with BDC reticle and bright excellent optics; there is a small amount of ring wear on the scope body. Included with the rifle are the original removable factory magazine, an NCStar Bipod and an Outdoor Connection black nylon adjustable sling. (157856-3D30822) {MODERN}
Winchester Model 94 Lever Action Carbine
Lot # 930 (Sale Order: 930 of 1029)
Low Estimate: 400High Estimate: 600
serial #2369898, 30-30 Win, 20" barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain 99% original blue finish. The straight grip walnut buttstock and forend rate excellent, as lightly refinished, with a couple of minor dings and dents here and there. Buttstock is outfitted with a Pachmayr White Line ventilated rubber recoil pad. Carbine is sighted with a white bead front sight with hood and a u-notch adjustable rear sight. (157793-23) {C&R}
Winchester Model 94 Antique "Commemorative" Saddle Ring Carbine
Lot # 931 (Sale Order: 931 of 1029)
Low Estimate: 300High Estimate: 500
serial #3148605, 30-30 Win, 20" barrel with a bright excellent bore. The barrel, lever, hammer and full length magazine tube retain 98% original blue finish with light operational wear on the lever. The frame retains 95% original case-hardened colors featuring standard factory engraving, with the loss due to a bit of muting to pewter showing tiny specks of oxidation staining along the lower edges. The gold-plated saddle ring is present in its stud. The straight grip walnut buttstock and forend rate excellent with a few light dings and handling marks here and there. Carbine is sighted with a silver bead front sight and a u-notch sporting rear sight. (157849-52) {MODERN}
Winchester Model 94 Lever Action Carbine
Lot # 932 (Sale Order: 932 of 1029)
Low Estimate: 350High Estimate: 550
serial #4671194, 30-30 Win, 20" barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain 98% original blue with light specks of oxidation staining present around the leading edge of the frame, mostly at the carry point. The straight grip walnut buttstock and forend rate excellent, the buttstock appears to be a replacement, showing light dings and dents here and there; the buttstock is proud of the metal. Carbine is sighted with a silver bead front sight with hood and a u-notch sporting rear sight. (157857-10S19865) {MODERN}
Winchester Model 94 Buffalo Bill Commemorative Rifle
Lot # 933 (Sale Order: 933 of 1029)
Low Estimate: 350High Estimate: 550
serial #WC19860, 30-30 Win, 26" octagon barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain 98% plus original blue finish with a couple of minor specks of loss. The frame is decorated in commemorative designs and the nickel plated hammer, trigger, nosecap and loading gate rate excellent; the saddle ring is present in its stud. The straight grip walnut buttstock and forend rate excellent showing a few light handling marks here and there. (157857-65S19945) {C&R}
Bond Arms Cowboy Defender Deringer
Lot # 934 (Sale Order: 934 of 1029)
Low Estimate: 300High Estimate: 500
serial #69468, 38 Spcl/357 Mag, 3" barrels with bright excellent bores. The stainless steel surfaces rate excellent with the exception of a few tiny scratches on the left side of the frame. The two-piece checkered walnut grips rate excellent with relief-carved stars at the tops and a handful of very tiny dings on the rear edge of the left grip. Included with the deringer are the original factory hard case and manual. A like-new Bond Arms Cowboy Defender. (157847-16) {MODERN}
Winchester Model 1894 Saddle Ring Carbine
Lot # 935 (Sale Order: 935 of 1029)
Low Estimate: 400High Estimate: 600
serial #252388, 32 W.S., 20" barrel with a very good bore with even frosting in the grooves. The metal surfaces bear an overall mottled pewter-brown patina with moderate oxidation stains and pinprick pitting showing traces of original blue in the protected areas; there is no saddle ring present in the stud. The straight grip walnut carbine buttstock and forend rate about very good showing scattered dings and dents, a missing 1" sliver from the upper right side of the grip and dark rust staining along the edges. Carbine is sighted with a brass blade front sight and a one standing, two folding leaf rear sight. (157843-4) {C&R}
Custom Winchester Model 1885 High Wall Rifle by F. Beckert
Lot # 936 (Sale Order: 936 of 1029)
Low Estimate: 400High Estimate: 600
serial #386, 22-3000 Lovell, 28" custom heavy barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain 97-98% reapplied blue finish with light high edge wear and silvering at the muzzle; the barrel is marked "F. BECKERT". The plain pistolgrip walnut buttstock and semi-beavertail forend rate very good showing several dings and dents under an added layer of finish. Rifle features steel target blocks mounted to the barrel. (157808-2) {MODERN}
Custom Winchester Model 1885 High Wall Rifle
Lot # 937 (Sale Order: 937 of 1029)
Low Estimate: 350High Estimate: 550
serial #108374, 22 LR, 28" medium heavy barrel with a very good bore showing even shallow pits. The barrel has toned to a dark pewter-brown patina with traces of thinning blue and remnants of oxidation stains. The frame has been cleaned to bright gun metal gray with speckled oxidation stains and light polishing marks; the lever retains strong blue finish. The straight grip custom buttstock with added comb and grooved forend rate good to about very good, the buttstock has been sanded and shows several dings and dents throughout and the sling swivel plate is missing from the toeline. Buttstock is affixed with a Pachmayr red rubber recoil pad. Mounted to the barrel via steel target blocks is a Wollensack 4x target scope with a crosshair reticle and very good optics; the scope body shows lightly flaking finish throughout. (157592-95D31278) {MODERN}
Sako Finnbear Bolt Action Rifle
Lot # 938 (Sale Order: 938 of 1029)
Low Estimate: 400High Estimate: 600
serial #53567, 7mm Rem Mag, 24" barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain 70% original blue finish with the first 11" of the barrel from the muzzle cleaned to gunmetal gray with faint oxidation staining and the bolt body shows light tarnishing. The checkered pistolgrip Monte Carlo stock rates very good featuring a flared left side cheekpiece with several dings and dents and a few minor bruises; the brown rubber factory buttpad has some drying cracks. Rifle is sighted with a blade front sight and the receiver is outfitted with scope bases. A good candidate for restoration. (157789-19) {MODERN}
Smith & Wesson 38 Safety Hammerless Fifth Model Revolver
Lot # 939 (Sale Order: 939 of 1029)
Low Estimate: 400High Estimate: 600
serial #222836, 38 S&W, 3 1/4" barrel with a bright near excellent bore showing light pits. The metal surfaces retain 80% original blue which is thinning to pewter in most spots with the majority of the loss on the gripframe; there is a light turn ring on the cylinder. The trigger shows strong case-hardened colors on the sides with the face toned to a silvery patina. The checkered hard rubber S&W grips rate excellent with a couple of tiny dings. The arm functions properly and times nicely. An honest 38 safety hammerless. (157794-4) {C&R}
Smith & Wesson Model 19 Combat Magnum Revolver
Lot # 940 (Sale Order: 940 of 1029)
Low Estimate: 400High Estimate: 600
serial #K422851, 357 Magnum, 4" pinned heavy barrel with an excellent bore. This 1960-made revolver retains about 97% original blue with light high edge wear, a few scattered scratches and a light turn ring on the recessed cylinder. The standard trigger and standard hammer retain robust case-hardened colors with light operational wear. The diamond checkered walnut factory target grips with silver S&W medallions rate good with scattered light dents and scratches plus moderate to heavy scuffing along the edges of the butt. This revolver features an incorrect (N frame) black blade micro adjustable rear sight and Baughman ramp front sight. Timing and lock up remain excellent. (87801-16) {C&R}
Colt Frontier Scout Single Action Revolver
Lot # 941 (Sale Order: 941 of 1029)
Low Estimate: 350High Estimate: 550
serial #159837F, 22 LR, 4 3/4" barrel with an excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain about 99% original blue finish on the steel parts and black finish on the Zamac frame and exhibit light high edge wear, a few handling marks and a turn ring on the cylinder. The checkered black plastic factory grips with Rampant Colt rate excellent. Included with the gun is the original woodgrain factory box that is correctly end labeled and numbered to the gun and a manual. A nice example of a 1962 made Frontier Scout Revolver. (87860-5) {C&R}
Smith & Wesson Third Model Single Shot Perfected Target Pistol
Lot # 942 (Sale Order: 942 of 1029)
Low Estimate: 400High Estimate: 600
serial #4045, 22 LR, 10" barrel with an excellent bore. The serial number for this gun falls into the second model series but is definitely a third model frame. The metal surfaces have been refinished to factory quality by an unknown artisan and retain about 99% blue with a few handling marks. There is no factory refurbish marks present but the quality of the work is excellent. The trigger and hammer retains robust case-hardened colors with light operational marks. The un-numbered diamond checkered walnut factory extension grips with silver S&W medallions rate fair to good with both screws missing; heavy dents, dings and scuffs along the front edge of each panel with light handling marks scattered over the remaining surfaces. The pistol has the correct factory adjustable rear sight and Patridge front sight. Lock up of the barrel to the frame is "tight as a drum" and the gun has been converted to single action only. Basically this gun just needs the grips replaced to match the nice refinish job. (87856-8D31211) {C&R}
U.S. FP-45 Liberator Pistol by G.M. Guide Lamp Division
Lot # 943 (Sale Order: 943 of 1029)
Low Estimate: 400High Estimate: 600
45 ACP, 4" barrel with a bright near excellent bore exhibiting very light oxidation staining and a smooth grind mark. The metal surfaces have worn to pewter with no corrosion resistant finish left. There is scattered light to moderate oxidation staining with evidence of light cleaning along with a few handling marks. The cocking knob is in near excellent condition with cavity mold number 18 but the number is worn and difficult to read. This three-hole pistol has a crescent F breech marking, the floor plate is missing and the gun remains fully functional. (86229-843) {C&R} [Elliott Riggs Collection]
Smith & Wesson Model 60-15 Chiefs Special Target Revolver
Lot # 944 (Sale Order: 944 of 1029)
Low Estimate: 400High Estimate: 600
serial #CNU0229, 357 Magnum, 3" full lug barrel with an excellent bore. The stainless steel surfaces rate excellent with a few scattered light handling marks and a turn ring on the cylinder. The smooth combat trigger and standard hammer retain their case-hardened colors. The textured rubber factory grips with S&W logo rate excellent. The revolver features an XS Big Dot Tritium front sight that still works and factory micro adjustable rear sight with XS Express "V" notch sight blade with white post. The gun also includes a factory hard case correctly end labeled and numbered to the gun, cable lock with a pair of keys, fired case, manual and paperwork. (87847-13) {MODERN}
Remington Model 1100 Semi-Auto Shotgun
Lot # 945 (Sale Order: 945 of 1029)
Low Estimate: 400High Estimate: 600
serial #56522V, 12 ga, 28" plain barrel choked modified with a bright excellent bore. The barrel retains 98% original blue finish displaying just a few faint handling marks. The receiver is embellished in a light gold filled scroll engraving is lightly flaking retaining 98% original blue finish having loss on the high edges. The checkered walnut pistolgrip buttstock rates near excellent displaying a few light dings and scratches over a lightly reapplied varnish. The buttstock is fitted with its original grooved hard rubber buttplate. This shotgun should perform well afield. (177849-44) {MODERN}
Remington Model 1900 Boxlock Double Ejectorgun
Lot # 946 (Sale Order: 946 of 1029)
Low Estimate: 450High Estimate: 650
serial #129120, 12 ga., 28" matted rib damascus barrels choked modified and improved cylinder having bright excellent bores. The barrels display a lovely damascus pattern which is slightly toning to a pleasing brown color. The boxlock frame displays a mottled gray patina exhibiting some light scratches, oxidation stains and light traces of original case-hardened colors in the protected areas. The top lever and long tang triggerguard display a smoky gray case colors. The checkered walnut round knob pistolgrip buttstock and splinter forend rate near excellent as lightly refinished long ago displaying just a few very light handling marks. The buttstock is fitted with its original hard rubber widow's peak hard rubber buttplate that is slightly separating from the buttstock; it provides a length of pull of 13 3/4" with drops of 2" and 3". The gun features double triggers, automatic safety and ejectors. A very good example of a Remington Model 1900 with plenty of life left in it. (177802-2) {C&R}
Remington Model 1100 DGRS Semi-Auto Shotgun
Lot # 947 (Sale Order: 947 of 1029)
Low Estimate: 400High Estimate: 600
serial #P163644V, 12 ga., 21" plain barrel choked cylinder having a bright excellent bore. The barrel retains 98% original blue finish displaying just a few light handling marks. The receiver is embellished in light foliate scroll engraving retaining 98% original blue finish. The checkered walnut pistolgrip buttstock and forend rate excellent displaying just a few light handling marks. The barrel is fitted with rifle sights and would be a great choice for your next November deer hunt. (177785-62) {MODERN}
Savage Model 111 Hunter XP Bolt Action Rifle
Lot # 948 (Sale Order: 948 of 1029)
Low Estimate: 350High Estimate: 550
serial #G168662, 30-06, 22" barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain about 90% original blue having loss due to scattered scratches and surface oxidation. The bolt body remains bright showing some light tarnishing and the bolt handle displays surface oxidation. The checkered black synthetic pistolgrip buttstock rates very good displaying moderate scratches throughout. Included is a nylon sling and a Simmons 3-9x40 8-point scope having a duplex reticle with bright excellent optics. No magazine is present. (177856-15D30376) {MODERN}
Unmarked German Double Hammer Drilling
Lot # 949 (Sale Order: 949 of 1029)
Low Estimate: 400High Estimate: 600
serial #2398, 16 ga x 16 ga x 30 CF, 27" matted rib barrels choked modified and full having very good bright bores with light pitting here and there; the rifle barrel has a very good frosted bore. The barrels have toned to an even brown patina having scattered surface oxidation and light scratches throughout. The breech ends display a nice geometric scroll engraving and are marked Ja Kruppshler Gewehrlaufstahl. The locks and frame are embellished in a detailed foliate scroll engraving having punch dot shaded background along with an engraved fox on the right lock and a deer on the left; the locks and frame have toned to a gray brown patina. The checkered walnut round knob buttstock with round left side cheekpiece rates very good displaying a few light dings along with a small chip on top of the right lock and having a 1/4" crack emanating from the upper tang. The checkered walnut forend rates very good displaying dings and scratches over a dark varnish. The gun will require mechanical attention as the extractors are not present. (177249-254) {C&R}
Remington Model 1100 Semi-Auto Shotgun
Lot # 950 (Sale Order: 950 of 1029)
Low Estimate: 400High Estimate: 600
serial #N328735V, 12 ga, 28" plain barrel choked modified with a bright excellent bore. The barrel retains 97-98% original blue finish displaying just a few light handling marks. The receiver is embellished in a light foliate scroll engraving retaining 98% original blue finish having loss due to a few light scratches and a few specks of surface oxidation. The checkered walnut pistolgrip buttstock rates excellent with the exception of a few light handling marks. The checkered walnut forend rates excellent displaying a few dings and scratches over a thinning flaking varnish. The gun functions well mechanically. (177857-16S19871) {MODERN}
