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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Rare Kimber Of Oregon Model 84 Predator Super Grade Bolt Action Pistol
Lot # 26 (Sale Order: 26 of 1029)
Low Estimate: 2,500High Estimate: 3,500
serial #P216, 223 Rem., 14 7/8" barrel with a bright excellent bore. This is a spectacular pistol and was manufactured 1987-1988 with only a limited number of pistols produced. The metal surfaces retain 99% original blue, the bolt body bright and clean. The contoured grip checkered French walnut stock is accented with an ebony forend tip and grip cap and is fabulous with lovely flowing grain and only a couple tiny blemishes hardly worth mentioning if it wasnt for the condition of the pistol. The bolt is numbered to the gun on the underside of the handle and a set of factory two piece rings are included. A stunning low run Super Grade Predator pistol. (57762-46) {MODERN}
Rare And Fine Griffin & Hobbs Custom Winchester 1885 Low Wall Rifle
Lot # 27 (Sale Order: 27 of 1029)
Low Estimate: 4,000High Estimate: 6,000
serial #53791 (G&H #1008), 25-20 Win, 28" round barrel with a bright excellent bore. The top of the barrel is engraved "No. 1008 GRIFFIN & HOBBS INC. NEW YORK" and the caliber "25-20 Win" is also hand engraved and properly placed ahead of the side scope mount. This is a very fine rifle made during a brief window of time between March and October of 1930 when Griffin & Howe changed their name to Griffin & Hobbs and were then bought out by Abercrombie & Fitch and the name changed back to Griffin & Howe. The rifle features lovely custom English walnut stocks and Griffin & Howe's quick detachable side scope mount which is mounted on the left side of the barrel at the breech with forend neatly notched to accept the base. In addition to the wonderful quality, the rifle is in wonderful condition with the barrel retaining 98% original blue finish. The action retains 95% mellow original color case-hardened finish. The beautifully figured English walnut buttstock and horn tipped forend are finely checkered and rate excellent with 95% original oil finish remaining. The toeline shows a plain silver oval monogram plate along with a sling stud and with corresponding banded front swivel base. The buttplate is of checkered horn and rates near excellent with a small amount of moth damage. The rifle is sighted with a beaded blade front, no rear seat and a contemporary Lyman No. 2 folding tang mounted peepsight (there are no additional holes beneath this sight and it could be easily replaced with a proper period tang sight). In addition to the open sights the rifle is equipped with a Hensoldt Wetzlar 2 3/4 power scope mounted in quick detachable G&H mount. The consignor corresponded with Michael Petrov prior to his passing and Mr. Petrov indicated that there were only about a dozen rifles made under the "Griffin & Hobbs" trade name, serial numbers 1000 - 1012. A very fine, rare and classic American custom single shot sporting rifle. (17767-1) {ANTIQUE}
Kimber Of Oregon Model 82 Bolt Action Rifle
Lot # 28 (Sale Order: 28 of 1029)
Low Estimate: 800High Estimate: 1,200
serial #539, 22 LR, 22" barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain 99% plus original blue finish. The bolt body remains bright and the bolt handle retains 99% original blue finish. The checkered walnut pistolgrip buttstock rates excellent displaying a few extremely light handling marks. The buttstock is fitted with a checkered steel buttplate. The rifle is not drilled and tapped for sights. Included is a Kimber box which is missing its end label, two magazines, scope rings, manual and warranty card. An excellent example of these desirable sporting rifles. (177843-73) {MODERN}
Kimber Of Oregon Model 82 Bolt Action Rifle
Lot # 29 (Sale Order: 29 of 1029)
Low Estimate: 800High Estimate: 1,200
serial #H35, 22 Hornet, 22" barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain 99% plus original blue finish. The bolt body is bright and the bolt handle retains 99% original blue finish which is slightly drifting to a light plum color. The checkered walnut pistolgrip stock rates excellent displaying no visible sings of handling; the stock has robust checkering. The buttstock is fitted with a steel checkered buttplate. There is no provision for sights but there is a grooved receiver ready for scope rings. Included is a single detachable magazine. This rifle is in like-new condition and should make an excellent shooter. (177843-20) {MODERN}
Wonderful Alexander Henry Best Quality Falling Block Sporting Rifle
Lot # 30 (Sale Order: 30 of 1029)
Low Estimate: 7,000High Estimate: 9,000
serial #6056, 500/450 No. 1 Express, 30" round barrel with an excellent bright bore that shows just a few very light pits. This rifle is of fabulous quality and remains in lovely original condition. This rifle features full coverage fine English scroll engraving with "ALEXr HENRY" in riband on front -bolted lock. The top of the barrel is engraved "ALEXr HENRY EDINBURGH & LONDON". The top front of action is marked in circular pattern "PATENT / No. 2300". The barrel retains about 75% evenly thinning original blue finish which is blending with a pleasing smooth plum brown patina. The action and lock retain over 95% original color case hardened finish which has darkened slightly and has a lovely appearance. The checkered pistolgrip buttstock and key fastened Henry style forend are of nicely figured English walnut and rate very good plus with about 95% original finish remaining with scattered handling marks and some light bruises, particularly on forend. Rifle features a low-profile beaded blade front sight and a single standing and two folding leaf rear sight. The buttstock features a graceful shadowline cheekpiece, horn grip cap and checkered steel shotgun buttplate. Rear of top tang shows two holes very neatly drilled and tapped with a spring loaded stud between them, they look factory original and are for a tang sight. A lovely British falling block sporting rifle by one of the world's most esteemed makers. (17868-14) {ANTIQUE}
Winchester Model 1894 Special Order Takedown Rifle
Lot # 31 (Sale Order: 31 of 1029)
Low Estimate: 3,000High Estimate: 5,000
serial #15443, 38-55, 26" octagon barrel with full magazine and an excellent bore. This is an early 1894 special order takedown manufactured during the first couple years of production. The barrel and magazine retain about 95% original blue finish with a little scattered light surface oxidation present. The magazine tube is worn to gray at retaining band from being taken down. The action retains about 70% original blue with loss due mostly to light flaking and with those flaked areas bearing a pleasing smooth brown patina. The hammer and lever retain brilliant original color case-hardened finish. There are several very light scratches on the action that are not overly obtrusive and are very light. The plain walnut buttstock and forend rate about excellent with 95% original finish remaining and with just a couple light handling marks. The original crescent steel buttplate retains a good deal of color case-hardened finish. The rifle is sighted with standard front and rear sporting sights. A fine and early antique 1894 takedown rifle in a quite desirable chambering. (17801-5) {ANTIQUE}
Winchester Model 1886 Lever Action Rifle
Lot # 32 (Sale Order: 32 of 1029)
Low Estimate: 1,800High Estimate: 2,200
serial #1079, 45-70, 26" octagon barrel with full magazine and a bright excellent bore. This early 1886 rifle has been completely restored including a complete refinish of the metal and excellent quality replacement buttstock and forend. The barrel and magazine retain 98% nice quality blued finish while the action retains 99% vivid color case-hardened finish. The nicely figured walnut stocks rate excellent plus to near mint and are very nicely made with perfect fit at buttplate and action. The rifle is equipped with standard open sporting sights and original steel crescent buttplate. The action shows a Winchester proof indicating this rifle was returned to the factory after 1905 for service. It is double stamped and there is no proofmark on the barrel. Included with the rifle is what we presume is the original buttstock which is carved the entire left side of the butt "CHARLIE / IN THE / PERAIRIE / 1898". This handsome antique '86 is in a wonderful chambering and would likely make a terrific deer rifle for the nostalgic hunter. (17780-3) {ANTIQUE}
Winchester Model 1886 Lever Action Rifle
Lot # 33 (Sale Order: 33 of 1029)
Low Estimate: 2,500High Estimate: 4,500
serial #56577, 45-70, 26" octagon barrel with full magazine and a very good bright bore that shows a couple small patches of pitting near the muzzle, but should still spin a bullet fine. This rifle has been professionally and completely restored. The barrel and magazine retain 99% superb quality blue finish with all markings remaining crisp and having sharp edges and no pitting. The action retains 99% brilliant color case-hardened finish which matches the original color and style perfectly. The loading gate and trigger retain nearly all of their brilliant blue finish and the screw heads remain quite crisp. The plain walnut buttstock and forend rate excellent plus as refinished and possibly replaced. They fit perfectly both at the action and at the buttplate. The rifle is sighted with a standard sporting front and "1886" marked express rear. This is an extremely handsome and very finely restored antique Winchester 1886 rifle. (17790-5) {ANTIQUE}
Winchester Model 1886 Semi-Deluxe Lightweight Takedown Rifle
Lot # 34 (Sale Order: 34 of 1029)
Low Estimate: 1,200High Estimate: 1,800
serial #153613, 33 WCF, 24" round barrel with half magazine and an excellent bore. The barrel and magazine retain 95% of an old cold blue refinish. The action is much the same showing the old dull cold blue with a little scattered light pitting here and there. The checkered pistolgrip walnut buttstock and forend rate very good as refinished and with lightly worn original checkering. The rifle features a capped pistolgrip and a checkered hard rubber shotgun buttplate. The rifle is sighted with a ramp mounted beaded blade front, two leaf folding rear and a proper "NI" coded Lyman 21 receiver sight. There is the very slightest bit of movement at the takedown joint, very slight. After proper inspection by a competent gunsmith this would likely make someone a great deer rifle. (17792-4) {C&R}
Meacham High Wall Schuetzen Rifle
Lot # 35 (Sale Order: 35 of 1029)
Low Estimate: 3,000High Estimate: 5,000
serial #81, 38-55, 28" full octagon barrel with a bright excellent bore. This is a lovely example of these fine and highly regarded modern High Wall rifles. The rifle features Schuetzen buttstock and forend of exhibition quality walnut with tuning fork style palm rest and Swiss buttplate. The rifle features factory adjustable double set triggers along with a Pope style finger loop lever. The rifle is in near new condition with the metal surfaces retaining 99% strong original blue finish overall. The top of the chamber is marked "MEACHAM / HIGH WALL / PECK, ID" and the barrel is marked simply with the caliber designation "38-55". The stock and forend rate excellent plus with 99% original oil finish remaining and with crisp checkering. The bottom of the pistolgrip has a handsome saw-handle profile, a shape that was favored by Sharps and Stevens but not seen on factory High Walls. The factory installed folding tuning fork palm rest rates excellent plus. The rifle has a large globe target front sight with no rear seat and no tang sight. The barrel is equipped with target blocks which are awaiting your choice of target optics. The forward top tang hole is presently vacant. A very fine and extremely handsome high quality modern High Wall Schuetzen rifle. (17843-109) {MODERN}
Remington Rolling Block Sporting Rifle
Lot # 36 (Sale Order: 36 of 1029)
Low Estimate: 1,800High Estimate: 2,200
serial #3633, 50-70, 30" octagon barrel with a bright minty bore. This is a very handsome rolling block rifle which bears British proofs and wears a factory nickel plated Swiss buttplate. The barrel shows proper "E. REMINGTON & SONS ILION, N.Y." address and retains 90% evenly thinning original blue finish overall. The action retains about 70% faded original color case-hardened finish which still shows color but is blending with a pleasing pewter patina. The hammer and breechblock retain 90% original blue finish overall. The plain walnut buttstock and forend rate near excellent with perhaps some added light oil finish sometime over the years. The stocks show nice edges and fit beautifully. The original nickel plated Swiss buttplate retains 95% original finish which has toned to a beautiful antique German silver color. The rifle is sighted with a target globe front, blank in rear seat and a period mid-range Vernier tang mounted peepsight. Just a very nice rifle overall. (17863-21) {ANTIQUE}
Cabot Gun Company Model S100 Semi-Auto Pistol
Lot # 37 (Sale Order: 37 of 1029)
Low Estimate: 2,500High Estimate: 3,000
serial #CG026, 45ACP, 5" hand fitted crowned barrel with a bright excellent bore. The stainless steel surfaces retain 99% original black oxide finish and the Fibonacci scalloped grips rate excellent. Pistol features an adjustable rear sight, skeleton hammer, Tristar aluminum trigger, beavertail grip safety and checkered grip straps and slide serrations. This S class 1911 Government Model pistol is in as-new condition and includes an original factory plastic case, (2) factory magazines, takedown tool, cable lock and manual. (57847-6) {MODERN}
Nighthawk Custom Heinie Personal Defense Pistol
Lot # 38 (Sale Order: 38 of 1029)
Low Estimate: 2,500High Estimate: 3,500
serial #NCP20436, 45 ACP, 5" crowned Nighthawk Custom match grade barrel with a bright excellent bore. This is an earlier Signature Series pistol in collaboration with renowned gunsmith Richard Heine still using many unmarked Nighthawk parts. The metal surfaces retain 99% black oxide finish with "Signature / Series" logo on right side of the slide and Heinie "H" logo on the rear side flats. The checkered rosewood double diamond grips with Nighthawk logo rate excellent. Pistol features Heinie Slant Pro Straight Eight Tritium night sights, serrated slide top, skeletonized hammer and adjustable solid aluminum trigger, ambidextrous safety, scalloped gripstrap, extra thick bushing and mainspring housing and an unmarked recoil spring plug. This custom pistol is in as-new condition and includes a factory green multi-compartment carry case and (1) blue finish and (1) bright finish factory magazines. (57847-8) {MODERN}
Ed Brown Custom Semi-Auto Pistol
Lot # 39 (Sale Order: 39 of 1029)
Low Estimate: 2,500High Estimate: 3,500
serial #16890, 38 Super, 5" crowned match grade barrel with a bright excellent bore. This pistol closely resembles Mr. Brown's Classic Custom model only without any model markings on the left side of the slide. The stainless steel metal surfaces retain 99% original glass bead blasted matte black with a very faint rub under the slide release lever. The checkered cocobolo grips rate excellent with crisp sharp checkering. Pistol features an Ed Brown adjustable rear sight, smooth rounded slide, checkered gripstrap and mainspring housing, spurred barstock hammer, Ed Brown three hole aluminum trigger and Ed Brown stainless barrel bushing. This superb custom 1911 pistol is in excellent to as-new condition and includes a ED Brown multi-compartment carry case, (2) bright stainless steel factory magazines, lube, cable lock and manual. (57847-7) {MODERN}
Superb Remington Model 11F Premier Semi-Auto Shotgun
Lot # 40 (Sale Order: 40 of 1029)
Low Estimate: 5,000High Estimate: 8,000
serial #44682, 12 ga., 28" plain barrel with a bright excellent bore choked full. This Remington shotgun exhibits superb quality relief scroll and game scene engraving. The left side of the action has three panel scenes depicting a pair of woodcock front, a pair of setters center and two quail to the rear. The right side also shows three panel scenes, a pair of woodcock to the front, a drake and hen mallard at center and a ruffed grouse to the rear along with a dog head on the triggerguard.. All animal scenes are expertly executed as is the relief scroll and border engraving. The engraving extends onto the barrel for about five inches at the breech and the magazine tube cap is engraved in a wonderful geometric pattern. The shotgun is stocked in a wonderful grade of Circassian walnut with fancy checkering. The condition of the gun is fabulous as well with the metal surfaces retaining 97% original blue overall. The checkered pistolgrip buttstock and forend retain 97% original finish with strong checkering. The toeline of stock has a gold oval monogram plate which remains unengraved. Early Remington Arms exhibit some of the finest engraving ever to be found on American firearms, that tradition was carried onto this model 11 which is simply stunning. A top shelf, investment quality factory engraved Remington shotgun. (17843-110) {C&R}
German K43 Semi-Auto Rifle by Berlin Lubecker
Lot # 41 (Sale Order: 41 of 1029)
Low Estimate: 2,000High Estimate: 4,000
serial #3585, 8mm Mauser, 22" barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces of this 1945 vintage rifle retain 95% original blue and phosphate finishes with some silvering wear on the projecting edges, freckling on triggerguard and floorplate and some silvering on barrel and front band. The laminated stock rates very good as lightly cleaned with an added oil finish, scattered handling marks, dings, a few light stains, a few scratches, a couple faint Waffenamts, a 1 1/4" crack on right side of butt, a repair to tang with a black substance and a repaired 7" crack on handguard. The buttplate shows a couple stains and some scattered light oxidation. The rear sight base is marked "K. 43 qve 45", the bolt carrier is stamped matching to the receiver, while the firing pin housing, bolt body, locking locks and bolt carrier are electropenciled matching to the receiver. The gas cylinder is electropencil numbered to a different gun and there is no visible serial number on the stock. Included with this rifle are an "aye" coded magazine and an original German leather sling. A very good example of these highly sought-after Nazi self-loading rifles. (207849-61) {C&R}
German ZF4 4X Power Scope by Voightlander Un Sohn
Lot # 42 (Sale Order: 42 of 1029)
Low Estimate: 1,200High Estimate: 1,800
serial #83002, The scope tube shows a fading original phosphate finish with some light oxidation staining. The scope is marked on the left side "K43/83002/ddx. Triangle" and the elevation knob appears to work while the windage knob moves but does not appear to adjust the reticle. The reticle is a post type and the optics are cloudy and the scope is mounted on an original mount that is marked with a "WaA214" Waffenamt on the bottom right side. The mount retains about 97% original blue with some silvering in the contact areas. An original leather scope cap and band are included with this scope. A great addition to any G/K43 rifle. (207849-61A)
Japanese Type 97 Arisaka Bolt Action Sniper Rifle by Nagoya
Lot # 43 (Sale Order: 43 of 1029)
Low Estimate: 2,000High Estimate: 4,000
serial #10642, 6.5 Arisaka, 31 1/4" barrel with a very good bore that shows some scattered frosting in the grooves. The receiver area metal surfaces of this 1st series rifle have turned a brown patina and the Chrysanthemum has been ground. The barrel, rear sight and bands retain 80% original blue with scattered fading and silvering throughout. The bolt body and handle retain much of their original blue with scattered areas of silvering from operation. The floorplate, lower tang and triggerguard retain 80-85% original blue with some silvering scratches, light oxidation staining and fading. The buttplate shows silvering at the edges and oxidation staining throughout. The beechwood stock rates very good showing handling marks, some minor stains, dings, a couple small scratches and two small tight cracks in front of rear sight. The bolt handle and front band are matching but the extractor appears unnumbered and an original cleaning rod is included. The rifle is sighted with a correct 2.5x power Nikko made scope serial numbered #8779 and the optics are slightly cloudy with some scattered specks. The scope has an original rubber eye piece in excellent condition and the scope is mounted on a first series marked mount that is numbered "11535" and the scope and mount retain 90% of what appears to be the original matte enamel finish with the Nikko markings appearing mostly faded. A very good example of these hard-to-find Japanese sniper rifles that will fit well into any military collection. (207849-40) {C&R}
Swedish M41 Bolt Action Sniper Rifle by Carl Gustafs
Lot # 44 (Sale Order: 44 of 1029)
Low Estimate: 1,000High Estimate: 1,500
serial #514906, 6.5x55 Swedish, 29" barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces of this 1927 vintage rifle retain 90% arsenal applied blue finish with some fading on barrel, thinning on bolt takedown, floorplate and triggerguard. The buttplate shows oxidation staining throughout and the maple stock rates very good plus with an armory added oil finish, scattered handling marks, minor stains and dings. The stock has two Swedish Crown inspection stamps and a crisp "Crown/S" stamp indicating that the rifle is a sniper rifle. The cocking knob, safety and safety are numbered "966" which may be an arsenal mis-stamp, cleaning rod appears unnumbered and we are unable to determine the rear sight serial number, but all other visible rifle parts are matching to the receiver. The stock disc is unit marked T5/42/No601" and the rifle is sighted with an AGA Model 41 scope that has a post-reticle with slightly hazy optics. The scope tube retains 70% arsenal blue finish with scattered fading and the scope mount and base are both numbered to a different gun as-is typical with Swedish Sniper rifles. Half of a leather scope cap set and a muzzle guide for the cleaning rod are included with this rifle. A nice example of these highly-desirable Swedish Sniper rifles. (207849-41) {C&R}
William Billinghurst Junior Underhammer Takedown Buggy Rifle
Lot # 45 (Sale Order: 45 of 1029)
Low Estimate: 5,000High Estimate: 7,000
.30 cal. percussion, 10 1/2" part octagon part round barrel with a turned medial at the point of transition and a bright about excellent bore which shows only a couple of very light specks of oxidation. This lovely little takedown buggy rifle is by the son of the famous William Billinghurst. The barrel is primarily a smooth light plum brown patina with pewter undertones and some very lightly scattered very sparse oxidation. The top flat is marked "W.Billinghurst Jr" and the frame top flat shows light leaf-shaped engraving with dual borders running back to the extended rear sight base; the extended rear sighting tang actually shows some very nice case colors. There is a simple globe front sight installed which has a glass insert which features a tiny target dot in its center, the rear sight is a lollipop-style affixed to the extended sighting tang, it features both a small aperture and a small V-notch along its top edge. The American walnut stock rates very good plus to excellent with much original varnish and only some very light handling marks, there is an antique repair to an old chip along the left side of the lower tang, the original piece was reaffixed and there is a drying crack from the right of the lower tang toward the upper tang, it appears stable. The rifle comes with its original walnut detachable buttstock with hollow main shaft which normally accommodates the ramrod. The stock is slightly lighter in hue than the grip and retains nearly all of its original varnish with only some very minor handling marks and flakes. The underhammer mechanism works very well and the gun has a very nice target trigger pull. The muzzle crown shows a slight rebate and the gun comes with what appears to be its original brass starter, there is a wiping rod included which fits the recess in the buttstock but is slightly too-long and protrudes when seated. Additional accessories include an unmarked Billinghurst bullet mold, a very nice horn-body powder flask with German silver butt and a German silver common top with adjustable spout, (the four position spout appears to be marked from 16 grains to 22 grains), antique oiler, an assortment of cast projectiles, a tin of patches and a paper package of percussion caps. Additionally there is a neat combination tool which has nothing to do with firearms, it is a combination plier/screwdriver/tamper; it is unmarked. The gun and accessories ride in a neat period antique tin box with soldered seams; the inside with neatly soldered compartments for the arm itself and accessories. William Billinghurst Junior apprenticed under and then worked with his father from 1863-1873. Because he was employed by his father most guns that bear his work also bore his father's maker name. There are only two known guns that bear his "JR" marking, this example and another buggy pistol which was sold as part of the John Amber collection in 1986. He died in October of 1873 just days short of his 31st birthday. The quality of "Junior's" arms is, as would be expected, rival to those made by his very famous father. A superb and extremely rare little outfit overall. (17868-13) {ANTIQUE}
Fine Percussion Over Under Buck & Ball by L.L. Hepburn Of Colton, Ny
Lot # 46 (Sale Order: 46 of 1029)
Low Estimate: 2,000High Estimate: 3,000
.41 caliber rifled over .625 smooth bore, 30" round barrels with excellent bright bores. The top barrel is marked "L.L. HEPBURN / COLTON, NY" between breech and rear sight. This lovely rifle features wonderful wavy line border engraving around the circumference of the locks and hammers as well as the top tang. The German silver furniture consists of the triggerguard, patchbox, monogram plate opposite patchbox as well as the buttplate and toeplate. The same wavy line border engraving surrounds the heel of the buttplate, the toeplate, the patchbox, monogram plate and the bottom of the triggerguard. The barrels show a pleasing gray brown patina overall with scattered even light oxidation staining and scatterd light pitting - this is not overly obtrusive and the markings remain clear and legible. The locks, breech plate and top tang all show a pleasing pewter colored patina that remains smooth and has a lovely appearance. The plain walnut stock has a nice perchbelly profile and rates excellent with lots of original finish and perhaps a little light added oil. The fit at action, buttplate and all other furniture is perfect. The rifle features double triggers and is sighted with a German silver blade front, simple rear (missing elevator) and a nice lollipop tang mounted folding peepsight. L.L. Hepburn had a successful career as a firearms designer, his most famous rifle is the Remington single shot that bears his name. This rifle is illustrated in volume 2 of The New York State Arms Trade by Swinney on pages 756 and 757. A fine New York state buck & ball by this well-known firearms designer. (17863-35) {ANTIQUE}
Scarce Russian SVT-38 Semi-Auto Rifle by Tula
Lot # 47 (Sale Order: 47 of 1029)
Low Estimate: 1,000High Estimate: 1,500
serial #XE328, 7.62x54 Russian, 25" barrel with a very good plus bore that shows some scattered light frosting in grooves. The metal surfaces of this 1939 vintage rifle retain 95% restored blue finish with scattered fading on barrel, buttplate and triggerguard and there is some pinprick pitting underneath blue on buttplate and topcover. The birch stock rates very good as cleaned with an added varnish finish, some handling marks, stains and a repaired 2" crack on underside of stock. The bolt handle is matching, while the bolt body itself is unnumbered and magazine and triggerguard are mismatched. The magazine is marked with a Finnish Army property marking "SA" on the underside. An original Russian sling is included with this rifle. A very good restored example of these rare Soviet self-loading rifles. (207849-23) {C&R}
Russian SVT-40 Semi-Auto Rifle by Izhevsk
Lot # 48 (Sale Order: 48 of 1029)
Low Estimate: 1,000High Estimate: 1,500
serial #EG3541, 7.62x54 Russian, 25" barrel with a good plus bore that shows frosting and pitting throughout but strong rifling. The metal surfaces of this 1941 vintage rifle retain 90% arsenal blue with silvering on heat shield, magazine, buttplate and thinning on receiver area. The birch stock rates very good as cleaned with a 1" crack at front of handguard, a few stains, handling marks and light dings. The stock is numbered to the gun on left side of butt, bolt is unnumbered and magazine and triggerguard are mismatched. The rifle is equipped with an original 1943 dated Progress PU scope mounted on an aftermarket mount that fits into the grooves of the receiver. The scope tube retains 95% arsenal blue with some fading on front and it has a post reticle with optics that show a slight green tint. Also included are a correct Soviet leather scope cap set. A very good condition SVT-40 that will likely shoot quite well. (207849-54) {C&R}
German G33/40 Mountain Carbine by Waffen Werke Brunn
Lot # 49 (Sale Order: 49 of 1029)
Low Estimate: 1,000High Estimate: 1,500
serial #3323c, 8mm Mauser, 20" barrel with a near very good bore that shows scattered light pitting in the grooves. The metal surfaces of this 1942 vintage DOT coded rifle retain 75% original blue with the floorplate mostly having turned a silver pewter, fading on barrel on receiver, silvering on bands and barrel and some light oxidation on rear of receiver, the buttplate shows some scattered oxidation staining. The laminated stock rates very good as lightly cleaned showing a few handling marks, stains, a repaired 2" crack at rear of handguard and two shallow 1" cracks in front of rear sight. The bolt is numbered to a different gun and stock and handguard appear unnumbered. A very good-condition example of these hard-to-find German mountain carbines. (207843-23) {C&R}
Superb Merkel 303E Over Under Sidelock Double Ejectorgun
Lot # 50 (Sale Order: 50 of 1029)
Low Estimate: 7,000High Estimate: 9,000
Description Update (8/25/16): Is a Merkel 203E not 303E.
serial #92250, 12 ga., 26" solid rib barrels with bright excellent bores choked full and extra full. This is a stunning Merkel featuring deep relief game scene engraving surrounded in scroll with hand detachable sidelocks, cocking indicators and a single selective trigger. The engraving is spectacular depicting a dog flushing three gamebirds on left lock in a lovely detailed relief wooden scene with trees, grass and plants. The right lock depicts a dog flushing three ducks in a wonderful relief background showing a wooded area where it meets a marsh. The belly and triggerguard show beautiful scroll engraving. The shotgun remains in lovely condition with the barrels retaining 98% original blue finish overall. The barrels are Swiss retailer marked "F. Stampfli Waffen / Luzern" and are date coded "483". The action is finished in French gray and remains excellent with crisp engraving and nearly all of its original finish. The gun is stocked in a stunning grade of Circassian walnut with finely checkered pistolgrip and three piece forend. The stock features a lovely cheekpiece with horn or hard rubber grip cap retained by two perfectly indexed screws and a checkered buttplate of the same material. The stocks rate excellent retaining 98% original oil finish. Like many continental doubles, the gun is equipped with factory sling studs. The gun has a 14 1/2" length of pull over the checkered buttplate and weighs 7 1/4 lbs. The gun points like a dream and locks up like a drum. A wonderful example of the modern gunmaker's art and function. (17843-115) {MODERN}
serial #92250, 12 ga., 26" solid rib barrels with bright excellent bores choked full and extra full. This is a stunning Merkel featuring deep relief game scene engraving surrounded in scroll with hand detachable sidelocks, cocking indicators and a single selective trigger. The engraving is spectacular depicting a dog flushing three gamebirds on left lock in a lovely detailed relief wooden scene with trees, grass and plants. The right lock depicts a dog flushing three ducks in a wonderful relief background showing a wooded area where it meets a marsh. The belly and triggerguard show beautiful scroll engraving. The shotgun remains in lovely condition with the barrels retaining 98% original blue finish overall. The barrels are Swiss retailer marked "F. Stampfli Waffen / Luzern" and are date coded "483". The action is finished in French gray and remains excellent with crisp engraving and nearly all of its original finish. The gun is stocked in a stunning grade of Circassian walnut with finely checkered pistolgrip and three piece forend. The stock features a lovely cheekpiece with horn or hard rubber grip cap retained by two perfectly indexed screws and a checkered buttplate of the same material. The stocks rate excellent retaining 98% original oil finish. Like many continental doubles, the gun is equipped with factory sling studs. The gun has a 14 1/2" length of pull over the checkered buttplate and weighs 7 1/4 lbs. The gun points like a dream and locks up like a drum. A wonderful example of the modern gunmaker's art and function. (17843-115) {MODERN}
