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Auction No. 115 Featuring Fine Collectible Arms

Auction No. 115 Featuring Fine Collectible Arms

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Auction No. 115 Featuring Fine Collectible Arms

Auction No. 115 Featuring Fine Collectible Arms

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U.S. Model 1860 General's Sword by Mckenney

U.S. Model 1860 General's Sword by Mckenney

Lot # 101 (Sale Order: 101 of 1099)      

Low Estimate: 1,500High Estimate: 2,500
31" diamond shaped double edge blade maker marked "J.H. / McKenney / & Co. / N.Y." on the reverse ricasso. The balance of the blade is etched in script "Gen'l. J.M. Varian" with scroll and stand of arms on the obverse side and "N.Y." in sunburst with scroll and trophies on the reverse side. The condition of the sword is marvelous, the blade having an even gray color with scattered light oxidation and very fine pinprick pitting. The gold washed brass hilt has a silverplated grip wrapped in fancy brass wire, a decorative knuckle bow and pommel with acorn finial, cast Federal eagle on the static counterguard and shield with panoply of arms on the folding counterguard. The brass remains bright overall with plenty of original gold wash and the plated grip shows light tarnish which nicely highlights the tight wrapping. The nickel silver scabbard is equipped with brass triple ring hangers and a decorative drag. The scabbard has mellowed to an even soft gray with a few light dents and impact marks and the brass mounts have softened lightly still with protected areas of gold wash. Accompanying the sword is a dual knot red silk sash in excellent condition overall with only light stains and insect damage. Joshua M. Varian was a Captain of the 8th. New York Militia in 1861 and then Colonel of the 8th. New York National Guard in 1862 and 1863 and was a highly esteemed officer during the war of the rebellion. Included is a folder of muster rolls and letters written by Varian to the New York Times. A very fine example General's sword. (58357-39)
31" diamond shaped double edge blade maker marked "J.H. / McKenney / & Co. / N.Y." on the reverse ricasso. The balance of the blade is etched in script "Gen'l. J.M. Varia...moren" with scroll and stand of arms on the obverse side and "N.Y." in sunburst with scroll and trophies on the reverse side. The condition of the sword is marvelous, the blade having an even gray color with scattered light oxidation and very fine pinprick pitting. The gold washed brass hilt has a silverplated grip wrapped in fancy brass wire, a decorative knuckle bow and pommel with acorn finial, cast Federal eagle on the static counterguard and shield with panoply of arms on the folding counterguard. The brass remains bright overall with plenty of original gold wash and the plated grip shows light tarnish which nicely highlights the tight wrapping. The nickel silver scabbard is equipped with brass triple ring hangers and a decorative drag. The scabbard has mellowed to an even soft gray with a few light dents and impact marks and the brass mounts have softened lightly still with protected areas of gold wash. Accompanying the sword is a dual knot red silk sash in excellent condition overall with only light stains and insect damage. Joshua M. Varian was a Captain of the 8th. New York Militia in 1861 and then Colonel of the 8th. New York National Guard in 1862 and 1863 and was a highly esteemed officer during the war of the rebellion. Included is a folder of muster rolls and letters written by Varian to the New York Times. A very fine example General's sword. (58357-39)

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U.S. Model 1872 Cavalry Officer's Sword by Pettibone Presented To "Rough Rider" Capt. George R. Shan

U.S. Model 1872 Cavalry Officer's Sword by Pettibone Presented To "Rough Rider" Capt. George R. Shan

Lot # 102 (Sale Order: 102 of 1099)      

Low Estimate: 1,200High Estimate: 1,800
32 1/2" slightly curved blade with single unstopped fullers maker marked "THE / PETTIBONE / BROS. / MFG Co / CINTI.O" in riband on the reverse ricasso. The blade is etched with scroll, panoplies of arms, flags and "PRESENTED TO G.R. Shanton, Capt. 2nd U.S. VOL. CAVALRY" on the obverse side along with an intertwined "U.S." in script on the ricasso and "BY THE OFFICERS AND TROOPERS OF TROOP "C" centered between stars on the reverse side. The blade has toned to overall dull gray with scattered fine oxidation staining and patches of flaking silverplate, there is some light pitting along the foible and a minor bend about 9" from the tip. The fancy brass three branch hilt is decorated with "U.S.", sunburst, eagle, stars, oak leaves and a lion head pommel. The brass toning to a pleasing patina with a spot or two of light tarnish and occasional tiny impact mark. The black shagreen covered grip is wrapped tightly in braided brass wire and has loosened slightly with a couple spots of flaking, the soft leather buffer washer remains present. The scabbard rates excellent retaining nearly all its high polish nickel with only some scattered specks of fine pinprick pitting. The fancy brass mounts are pierced on one side showing panoplies of arms, dragoon and fancy scroll and lightly engraved Federal Eagle, shields and scroll on the opposite side. The brass is toning to a patina matching that of the hilt, the mounts tight and secure. George Reynolds Shanton was born October 28, 1868 and passed away September 28, 1930, was a Captain in Roosevelts "Rough Riders" and was appointed by him to "police" the Panama Canal zone, he organized the department and became its chief. Included with the saber are copies of numerous muster rolls and a granted request for leave for rest. A great looking presentation saber once belong to a member of the Rough Riders and the "tamer of the canal". (58357-40)
32 1/2" slightly curved blade with single unstopped fullers maker marked "THE / PETTIBONE / BROS. / MFG Co / CINTI.O" in riband on the reverse ricasso. The blade is etche...mored with scroll, panoplies of arms, flags and "PRESENTED TO G.R. Shanton, Capt. 2nd U.S. VOL. CAVALRY" on the obverse side along with an intertwined "U.S." in script on the ricasso and "BY THE OFFICERS AND TROOPERS OF TROOP "C" centered between stars on the reverse side. The blade has toned to overall dull gray with scattered fine oxidation staining and patches of flaking silverplate, there is some light pitting along the foible and a minor bend about 9" from the tip. The fancy brass three branch hilt is decorated with "U.S.", sunburst, eagle, stars, oak leaves and a lion head pommel. The brass toning to a pleasing patina with a spot or two of light tarnish and occasional tiny impact mark. The black shagreen covered grip is wrapped tightly in braided brass wire and has loosened slightly with a couple spots of flaking, the soft leather buffer washer remains present. The scabbard rates excellent retaining nearly all its high polish nickel with only some scattered specks of fine pinprick pitting. The fancy brass mounts are pierced on one side showing panoplies of arms, dragoon and fancy scroll and lightly engraved Federal Eagle, shields and scroll on the opposite side. The brass is toning to a patina matching that of the hilt, the mounts tight and secure. George Reynolds Shanton was born October 28, 1868 and passed away September 28, 1930, was a Captain in Roosevelts "Rough Riders" and was appointed by him to "police" the Panama Canal zone, he organized the department and became its chief. Included with the saber are copies of numerous muster rolls and a granted request for leave for rest. A great looking presentation saber once belong to a member of the Rough Riders and the "tamer of the canal". (58357-40)

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Fabulous U.S. Model 1872 Cavalry Officer's Saber by Pettibone

Fabulous U.S. Model 1872 Cavalry Officer's Saber by Pettibone

Lot # 103 (Sale Order: 103 of 1099)      

Low Estimate: 1,200High Estimate: 1,800
32 1/2" slightly curved blade with single unstopped fullers. This is a truly spectacular saber retaining all of its bright mirror polish and the etching sharp and clean. The blade is etched with Federal Eagle, pillars, foliate scroll and "PETTIBONE / MFG Co / CINCINNATI / OHIO" in riband on the reverse side. The brass three branch hilt is quite fancy with cast-in-relief eagle, stars and sunburst retaining nearly all its original gold wash. The grip is covered in white shagreen and wrapped in braided brass wire, both intact and tight, and the red leather buffer washer is present. The scabbard is equally stunning retaining all its original high polish nickel. The fancy brass mounts are pierced on one side and lightly engraved on the other side showing eagles, shield and scroll. The mounts remain bright retaining much original gold wash with some spots of light tarnish primarily on the drag, the throat retention screw is missing on the collar. A fine 1872 Cavalry Officer's saber. (58357-38)
32 1/2" slightly curved blade with single unstopped fullers. This is a truly spectacular saber retaining all of its bright mirror polish and the etching sharp and clean. ...moreThe blade is etched with Federal Eagle, pillars, foliate scroll and "PETTIBONE / MFG Co / CINCINNATI / OHIO" in riband on the reverse side. The brass three branch hilt is quite fancy with cast-in-relief eagle, stars and sunburst retaining nearly all its original gold wash. The grip is covered in white shagreen and wrapped in braided brass wire, both intact and tight, and the red leather buffer washer is present. The scabbard is equally stunning retaining all its original high polish nickel. The fancy brass mounts are pierced on one side and lightly engraved on the other side showing eagles, shield and scroll. The mounts remain bright retaining much original gold wash with some spots of light tarnish primarily on the drag, the throat retention screw is missing on the collar. A fine 1872 Cavalry Officer's saber. (58357-38)

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Merkel B3/BBF Bockbuchsflinte Over Under Combination Gun

Merkel B3/BBF Bockbuchsflinte Over Under Combination Gun

Lot # 104 (Sale Order: 104 of 1099)      

Low Estimate: 3,000High Estimate: 5,000
serial #10512, 12 ga. x 30-06, 24" barrels with bright excellent bores, the shotgun barrel choked full. The barrels retain 98-99% original maker rust blue. The satin nickel receiver rates excellent as well and shows engraved game scene vignettes left and right of bellowing stag and rehbock, accented with loose open scroll, the makers name on the belly of the frame. The arm is stocked European-style with hogs back Schweinsrucken style comb and slightly flaring Bavarian cheekpiece. Both buttstock and forend rate very good plus to perhaps excellent with only some minor dings and handling marks, a bit more prominent on the belly of the forend. The buttstock wears a Pachmayr Old English rifle pad providing a 14 1/2" length of pull to the front trigger. The arm is sighted with a simple Patridge style front sight and square notch rear and is factory equipped for quick-detach rings (none are present). An excellent and rugged arm from this top-quality maker in a very American combination. (38413-80) {MODERN}
serial #10512, 12 ga. x 30-06, 24" barrels with bright excellent bores, the shotgun barrel choked full. The barrels retain 98-99% original maker rust blue. The satin nick...moreel receiver rates excellent as well and shows engraved game scene vignettes left and right of bellowing stag and rehbock, accented with loose open scroll, the makers name on the belly of the frame. The arm is stocked European-style with hogs back Schweinsrucken style comb and slightly flaring Bavarian cheekpiece. Both buttstock and forend rate very good plus to perhaps excellent with only some minor dings and handling marks, a bit more prominent on the belly of the forend. The buttstock wears a Pachmayr Old English rifle pad providing a 14 1/2" length of pull to the front trigger. The arm is sighted with a simple Patridge style front sight and square notch rear and is factory equipped for quick-detach rings (none are present). An excellent and rugged arm from this top-quality maker in a very American combination. (38413-80) {MODERN}

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Merkel 210E Bockbuchsflinte Over Under Combination Gun

Merkel 210E Bockbuchsflinte Over Under Combination Gun

Lot # 105 (Sale Order: 105 of 1099)      

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serial #108412, 16 ga. x 6.5x57R, 25 5/8" barrels with bright excellent bores, the shotgun barrel choked full. The barrels retain 98-99% original maker blue showing a light handling mark or tiny scratch here and there. The scalloped boxlock frame is lightly engraved and retains about 99% vibrant color case-hardening. The checkered capped pistolgrip European walnut buttstock rates very good plus with only light handling marks and dings. It features a rounded left-side cheekpiece, hard rubber buttplate and pistolgrip cap (the gripcap has a small chip in it). The three-piece forend rates excellent showing a few very minor handling marks, the iron and release also with vibrant color case-hardening. The arm is sighted with a simple gold bead front sight and dual notch pivoting rear and has been nicely fitted with a Schmidt & Bender 6x42 telescopic sight with three post-European reticle and bright excellent optics. The scope shows a couple minor rub marks or scratches but they are unobtrusive. The arm is equipped with double triggers, the front being a single set, cocking indicators, non-automatic safety and extractors. The 6.5x57R is available online and ballistically is very similar to the .260 Remington and the 6.5x55 Swede and would perform admirably on North American deer-size game. A very fine Bockbuchsflinte in a lovely state of condition from this venerable maker. (38413-55) {MODERN}
serial #108412, 16 ga. x 6.5x57R, 25 5/8" barrels with bright excellent bores, the shotgun barrel choked full. The barrels retain 98-99% original maker blue showing a lig...moreht handling mark or tiny scratch here and there. The scalloped boxlock frame is lightly engraved and retains about 99% vibrant color case-hardening. The checkered capped pistolgrip European walnut buttstock rates very good plus with only light handling marks and dings. It features a rounded left-side cheekpiece, hard rubber buttplate and pistolgrip cap (the gripcap has a small chip in it). The three-piece forend rates excellent showing a few very minor handling marks, the iron and release also with vibrant color case-hardening. The arm is sighted with a simple gold bead front sight and dual notch pivoting rear and has been nicely fitted with a Schmidt & Bender 6x42 telescopic sight with three post-European reticle and bright excellent optics. The scope shows a couple minor rub marks or scratches but they are unobtrusive. The arm is equipped with double triggers, the front being a single set, cocking indicators, non-automatic safety and extractors. The 6.5x57R is available online and ballistically is very similar to the .260 Remington and the 6.5x55 Swede and would perform admirably on North American deer-size game. A very fine Bockbuchsflinte in a lovely state of condition from this venerable maker. (38413-55) {MODERN}

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Browning Pigeon Grade Skeet Superposed Over Under Shotgun

Browning Pigeon Grade Skeet Superposed Over Under Shotgun

Lot # 106 (Sale Order: 106 of 1099)      

Low Estimate: 2,000High Estimate: 4,000
serial #15457S69, 12 ga., 28" barrels choked skeet and skeet with bright excellent bores. The barrels retain about 97% original blue, the loss is due primarily to just some even light fading and some light muzzle wear, the French gray at the bolsters very brilliant, the forend iron showing a bit of oxidation at its rear. The pigeon grade frame remains very nice with some light toning of the French gray and an area of light surface oxidation on the right belly of the frame which was very lightly cleaned and has left behind a light salt-and-pepper speckling of oxidation remnants. There are a couple other spots of very light oxidation staining here and there and on the bow of the guard as well. The gold trigger retains perhaps 50% original plate. The checkered walnut pistolgrip buttstock and the skeet style forend rate about very good with a small handful of minor dings and handling marks here and there. The high-gloss finish shows some crazing in the buttstock and there is a small crack beginning atop the rear tang and on the left side stock cheek. The forend is similar with some very nice grain figure, both pieces of wood showing some darkening where wood meets steel, perhaps signifying evidence of salt contamination. The rib is equipped with dual white target beads and the gun still locks up well and seems to function well mechanically. A very good pigeon grade skeeter manufactured in 1969. (38342-2) {MODERN}
serial #15457S69, 12 ga., 28" barrels choked skeet and skeet with bright excellent bores. The barrels retain about 97% original blue, the loss is due primarily to just so...moreme even light fading and some light muzzle wear, the French gray at the bolsters very brilliant, the forend iron showing a bit of oxidation at its rear. The pigeon grade frame remains very nice with some light toning of the French gray and an area of light surface oxidation on the right belly of the frame which was very lightly cleaned and has left behind a light salt-and-pepper speckling of oxidation remnants. There are a couple other spots of very light oxidation staining here and there and on the bow of the guard as well. The gold trigger retains perhaps 50% original plate. The checkered walnut pistolgrip buttstock and the skeet style forend rate about very good with a small handful of minor dings and handling marks here and there. The high-gloss finish shows some crazing in the buttstock and there is a small crack beginning atop the rear tang and on the left side stock cheek. The forend is similar with some very nice grain figure, both pieces of wood showing some darkening where wood meets steel, perhaps signifying evidence of salt contamination. The rib is equipped with dual white target beads and the gun still locks up well and seems to function well mechanically. A very good pigeon grade skeeter manufactured in 1969. (38342-2) {MODERN}

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L.C. Smith Specialty Grade Featherweight Sidelock Double Ejectorgun

L.C. Smith Specialty Grade Featherweight Sidelock Double Ejectorgun

Lot # 107 (Sale Order: 107 of 1099)      

Low Estimate: 2,000High Estimate: 3,000
serial #FWE90918, 16 ga., 28" Nitro steel barrels choked modified and full with bright excellent bores, the left tube showing remnants of a professionally raised dent 8" from the muzzle and another 1 1/2" back, both were extremely well done. The barrels retain about 90% original blue, the loss is due primarily to even fading and muzzle wear, with the overall numerous tiny handling marks, most prevalent in the area of the forend; there is rib vibration noted about halfway down the barrels. The specialty grade engraved frame and lockplates retain about 92-95% original color case-hardening which is muted to a silvery case-hardened patina on the round carry portion of the frame, also showing a bit of light pinprick pitting in this area. The triggerguard shows very good original blue as does the hunter one trigger. The checkered walnut capped pistolgrip buttstock rates very good to very good plus showing the expected minor dings and handling marks from the years and the beginning of a very light flake at the rear of the top tang. The beavertail forend rates very good plus, also with minor handling marks, and some very tiny chips surrounding the forend release escutcheon. The shotgun has been fitted with a 1" screen face ventilated Pachmayr recoil pad for a 14 3/4" length of pull (13 3/4" to the rear of the wood) with drops of 1 3/8" and 2 5/8". The gun locks up tightly with the top lever still right of center and seems to function well mechanically, however the Hunter One Trigger selector switch is very stiff. A very usable 16 bore just awaiting October the 1 and your dogs. (38411-31) {C&R}
serial #FWE90918, 16 ga., 28" Nitro steel barrels choked modified and full with bright excellent bores, the left tube showing remnants of a professionally raised dent 8" ...morefrom the muzzle and another 1 1/2" back, both were extremely well done. The barrels retain about 90% original blue, the loss is due primarily to even fading and muzzle wear, with the overall numerous tiny handling marks, most prevalent in the area of the forend; there is rib vibration noted about halfway down the barrels. The specialty grade engraved frame and lockplates retain about 92-95% original color case-hardening which is muted to a silvery case-hardened patina on the round carry portion of the frame, also showing a bit of light pinprick pitting in this area. The triggerguard shows very good original blue as does the hunter one trigger. The checkered walnut capped pistolgrip buttstock rates very good to very good plus showing the expected minor dings and handling marks from the years and the beginning of a very light flake at the rear of the top tang. The beavertail forend rates very good plus, also with minor handling marks, and some very tiny chips surrounding the forend release escutcheon. The shotgun has been fitted with a 1" screen face ventilated Pachmayr recoil pad for a 14 3/4" length of pull (13 3/4" to the rear of the wood) with drops of 1 3/8" and 2 5/8". The gun locks up tightly with the top lever still right of center and seems to function well mechanically, however the Hunter One Trigger selector switch is very stiff. A very usable 16 bore just awaiting October the 1 and your dogs. (38411-31) {C&R}

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Rare L.C. Smith Specialty Grade Double Ejectorgun

Rare L.C. Smith Specialty Grade Double Ejectorgun

Lot # 108 (Sale Order: 108 of 1099)      

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serial #RE84789, 12 ga., 32" ventilated rib barrels choked full and full with about excellent bores which show a small ding in the right tube 3" from the muzzle and a couple professionally raised dents in the left tube, one about 6" from the muzzle and the other just ahead of the forend on its underside. The barrels retain about 75% original blue, the loss is due primarily to even fading, and some sparsely scattered very light handling marks (a few minor scratches halfway down the right tube). There are some areas of light oxidation, some of which have left some light pinprick pitting near the breeches and near the muzzles. The frame and lockplates show the typical Specialty Grade engraving with loose open scroll and gamebird vignettes left and right. They are primarily a silvery smoky case-hardened patina with strong trace case colors behind the fences and around the contour line of the frame, showing some sparsely scattered light pinprick pitting; the bow of the guard shows remnants of original blue. The checkered walnut pistolgrip stock rates about very good with much original varnish and only light dings and handling marks from the years. There is a flake missing from behind the right lockplate and a small chip missing beneath it where stock meets frame, two cracks at the rear of the lockplate could easily be arrested if one wished. The left side of the stock shows a crack from the upper tang to the lockplate which seems tight and was likely effectively repaired. The special order beavertail forend rates very good as well with much original varnish and the checkering worn to flat-top. There has been a Morgan adjustable recoil pad professionally fitted for a 14 1/4" length of pull with drops of 1 1/8" and 1 7/8". The gun locks up tight, seems to function well mechanically and features dual ivory beads, single selective Hunter One Trigger and ejectors. Overall a very nice Specialty Grade "Elsie" that was likely someone's trap or live bird gun and certainly is worthy of some restoration efforts. (38381-18) {MODERN}
serial #RE84789, 12 ga., 32" ventilated rib barrels choked full and full with about excellent bores which show a small ding in the right tube 3" from the muzzle and a cou...moreple professionally raised dents in the left tube, one about 6" from the muzzle and the other just ahead of the forend on its underside. The barrels retain about 75% original blue, the loss is due primarily to even fading, and some sparsely scattered very light handling marks (a few minor scratches halfway down the right tube). There are some areas of light oxidation, some of which have left some light pinprick pitting near the breeches and near the muzzles. The frame and lockplates show the typical Specialty Grade engraving with loose open scroll and gamebird vignettes left and right. They are primarily a silvery smoky case-hardened patina with strong trace case colors behind the fences and around the contour line of the frame, showing some sparsely scattered light pinprick pitting; the bow of the guard shows remnants of original blue. The checkered walnut pistolgrip stock rates about very good with much original varnish and only light dings and handling marks from the years. There is a flake missing from behind the right lockplate and a small chip missing beneath it where stock meets frame, two cracks at the rear of the lockplate could easily be arrested if one wished. The left side of the stock shows a crack from the upper tang to the lockplate which seems tight and was likely effectively repaired. The special order beavertail forend rates very good as well with much original varnish and the checkering worn to flat-top. There has been a Morgan adjustable recoil pad professionally fitted for a 14 1/4" length of pull with drops of 1 1/8" and 1 7/8". The gun locks up tight, seems to function well mechanically and features dual ivory beads, single selective Hunter One Trigger and ejectors. Overall a very nice Specialty Grade "Elsie" that was likely someone's trap or live bird gun and certainly is worthy of some restoration efforts. (38381-18) {MODERN}

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Colt Single Action Army Frontier Six Shooter Revolver

Colt Single Action Army Frontier Six Shooter Revolver

Lot # 109 (Sale Order: 109 of 1099)      

Low Estimate: 2,000High Estimate: 4,000
serial #72728, .44-40 WCF, 5 1/2" barrel with a bright excellent bore. This is a very interesting revolver, and did not start life off as a Frontier Six Shooter, yet was clearly converted to that configuration by the factory during the period of use. The barrel retains about 95-97% original blue, the main loss being muzzle wear and a slight regulation of the front sight. The cylinder shows a bit more wear retaining perhaps 90% original blue with wear along the leading edges and a prominent turn ring on the cylinder. The frame retains about 97% Colt factory color case-hardening with some mild toning on the high edges and contact points, the hammer shows some flaky trace color case-hardening. The triggerguard and backstrap retain perhaps 95% Colt factory blue and there is a small threaded hole on the bottom of the butt and bottom rear of backstrap, perhaps for lanyard loop or perhaps for some shoulder stock attachment used to during the period. The one piece walnut grip rates very good with flaking varnish and high-grade burl figure, it fits very well but it is numbered "8186". There is a tiny slot cut into the top of the frame at the sighting groove, one side of which has been neatly filled (the other slot blank has fallen out), likely where there was once a rear sight blade installed, additionally the front sight blade has been slightly modified with a needle file to provide a "bead-style" sight picture. The included factory letter shows shipment in January 1882 to Schoverling Daly & Gales of New York City as a 45 Colt. Colt factory rework and rebuild marks however, "960B", are found on the inside of the backstrap, triggerguard, bottom of frame, root of the barrel beneath the ejector rod housing, underside of ejector rod housing and on the face of the cylinder, it would also appear as though the arm were factory refinished at the same time the conversion to 44-40 was done as the serial numbers are slightly light on the triggerguard and backstrap. Also included with the arm is an image of the consignors grandfathers firearms inventory book dated 1932, in which he mentions the arm was once a 45 Colt, logically dating the time of this arm's conversion to the early 1930s. The gun seems to time well and lockup properly. A very interesting factory-modified Single Action Army revolver. (38341-3) {ANTIQUE}
serial #72728, .44-40 WCF, 5 1/2" barrel with a bright excellent bore. This is a very interesting revolver, and did not start life off as a Frontier Six Shooter, yet was ...moreclearly converted to that configuration by the factory during the period of use. The barrel retains about 95-97% original blue, the main loss being muzzle wear and a slight regulation of the front sight. The cylinder shows a bit more wear retaining perhaps 90% original blue with wear along the leading edges and a prominent turn ring on the cylinder. The frame retains about 97% Colt factory color case-hardening with some mild toning on the high edges and contact points, the hammer shows some flaky trace color case-hardening. The triggerguard and backstrap retain perhaps 95% Colt factory blue and there is a small threaded hole on the bottom of the butt and bottom rear of backstrap, perhaps for lanyard loop or perhaps for some shoulder stock attachment used to during the period. The one piece walnut grip rates very good with flaking varnish and high-grade burl figure, it fits very well but it is numbered "8186". There is a tiny slot cut into the top of the frame at the sighting groove, one side of which has been neatly filled (the other slot blank has fallen out), likely where there was once a rear sight blade installed, additionally the front sight blade has been slightly modified with a needle file to provide a "bead-style" sight picture. The included factory letter shows shipment in January 1882 to Schoverling Daly & Gales of New York City as a 45 Colt. Colt factory rework and rebuild marks however, "960B", are found on the inside of the backstrap, triggerguard, bottom of frame, root of the barrel beneath the ejector rod housing, underside of ejector rod housing and on the face of the cylinder, it would also appear as though the arm were factory refinished at the same time the conversion to 44-40 was done as the serial numbers are slightly light on the triggerguard and backstrap. Also included with the arm is an image of the consignors grandfathers firearms inventory book dated 1932, in which he mentions the arm was once a 45 Colt, logically dating the time of this arm's conversion to the early 1930s. The gun seems to time well and lockup properly. A very interesting factory-modified Single Action Army revolver. (38341-3) {ANTIQUE}

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Colt Single Action Army Frontier Six Shooter Revolver

Colt Single Action Army Frontier Six Shooter Revolver

Lot # 110 (Sale Order: 110 of 1099)      

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serial #198493, 44-40 WCF, 5 1/2" barrel with a good to very good bore which shows evident rifling but with scattered light, and some moderate, pitting its full length. The metal surfaces on this salty old veteran are a pleasing smooth pewter gray patina retaining very good markings, the circled Rampant Colt slightly light. The roll-marked "Colt Frontier Six Shooter" is still prominent on the left side of the barrel and numbers are matching on frame, triggerguard and backstrap. There is the remnant of an oddly scattered pinprick pit here or there but they are very sparse and unobtrusive; the screw heads are overall unmaligned. The checkered hard rubber Rampant Colt grips rate about good, worn nearly smooth, the right grip with a small chip missing from its leading edge; they are un-numbered. The head of the cylinder base pin is slightly damaged however the gun does time and lockup well, albeit slightly loosely. This revolver has an overall very clean "frontier-used" look to it; manufactured 1900. (38171-23) {C&R}
serial #198493, 44-40 WCF, 5 1/2" barrel with a good to very good bore which shows evident rifling but with scattered light, and some moderate, pitting its full length. T...morehe metal surfaces on this salty old veteran are a pleasing smooth pewter gray patina retaining very good markings, the circled Rampant Colt slightly light. The roll-marked "Colt Frontier Six Shooter" is still prominent on the left side of the barrel and numbers are matching on frame, triggerguard and backstrap. There is the remnant of an oddly scattered pinprick pit here or there but they are very sparse and unobtrusive; the screw heads are overall unmaligned. The checkered hard rubber Rampant Colt grips rate about good, worn nearly smooth, the right grip with a small chip missing from its leading edge; they are un-numbered. The head of the cylinder base pin is slightly damaged however the gun does time and lockup well, albeit slightly loosely. This revolver has an overall very clean "frontier-used" look to it; manufactured 1900. (38171-23) {C&R}

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U.S. Colt Model 1860 Army Percussion Revolver

U.S. Colt Model 1860 Army Percussion Revolver

Lot # 111 (Sale Order: 111 of 1099)      

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serial #77261, .44 cal., 8" round barrel with a very good bore which shows sharp rifling but with oxidation and light pitting within the grooves. The barrel and loading lever are an overall mostly smooth and plum brown patina showing some very light pinprick pitting on the left side near the muzzle and minor impact marks in the area around the wedge. The rebated cylinder is a dull pewter gray with strong naval scene, one portion showing light oxidation staining, with all of the hammer rest pins near fully intact. Frame is a dull smoky mottled case-hardened patina showing remnants of some light oxidation staining with the hammer now a lightly cleaned mottled gray and brown patina, the trigger showing strong original blue. The backstrap has toned to a dull gray-plum and the butt is cut for shoulder stock. The guard and frontstrap are a dull goldenrod patina. The one piece walnut grip rates very good plus with much original varnish and the expected minor dings and handling marks that come from the years, showing very good left and right side cartouches; it is numbered to the gun in antique ink pen. All of the numbers are matching including the wedge and there are numerous small inspectors markings here and there about the surface of the gun. The revolver times well and locks up properly. A very respectable and very clean 1860 Army that clearly rode with the Union. (38346-14) {ANTIQUE}[Richard Grundhofer Collection]
serial #77261, .44 cal., 8" round barrel with a very good bore which shows sharp rifling but with oxidation and light pitting within the grooves. The barrel and loading l...moreever are an overall mostly smooth and plum brown patina showing some very light pinprick pitting on the left side near the muzzle and minor impact marks in the area around the wedge. The rebated cylinder is a dull pewter gray with strong naval scene, one portion showing light oxidation staining, with all of the hammer rest pins near fully intact. Frame is a dull smoky mottled case-hardened patina showing remnants of some light oxidation staining with the hammer now a lightly cleaned mottled gray and brown patina, the trigger showing strong original blue. The backstrap has toned to a dull gray-plum and the butt is cut for shoulder stock. The guard and frontstrap are a dull goldenrod patina. The one piece walnut grip rates very good plus with much original varnish and the expected minor dings and handling marks that come from the years, showing very good left and right side cartouches; it is numbered to the gun in antique ink pen. All of the numbers are matching including the wedge and there are numerous small inspectors markings here and there about the surface of the gun. The revolver times well and locks up properly. A very respectable and very clean 1860 Army that clearly rode with the Union. (38346-14) {ANTIQUE}[Richard Grundhofer Collection]

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U.S. Colt Model 1851 Navy Percussion Revolver

U.S. Colt Model 1851 Navy Percussion Revolver

Lot # 112 (Sale Order: 112 of 1099)      

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serial #61407, .36 cal, 7 1/2" octagon barrel with an about good bore which shows strong rifling but with pitting its full length. Metal surfaces of barrel and the loading lever are a dull plum and pewter patina with some minor dings and handling marks, with light pitting near the muzzle and impact marks near the wedge. The cylinder is more of a pewter patina with overall light oxidation speckling and some light pitting, the naval engagement scene mostly intact, also with remnants of the hammer rest pins. The frame is a mottled smoky pewter case-hardened patina mingling with some light oxidation staining on the left recoil shield, it is appropriately "U.S." marked. Hammer and trigger are a dull gray-brown patina while the straps are a dull goldenrod patina. The smooth walnut one piece grip rates very good showing a very old, very light refinish which has left both cartouches slightly light but present, now reacquiring some dings and handling marks from the years; it is numbered to the gun in antique ink pen. All of the numbers are matching including the wedge and the gun seems to function well mechanically. A respectable 1851 Navy that clearly spent time in the service of this great nation. (38346-20) {ANTIQUE}[Richard Grundhofer Collection]
serial #61407, .36 cal, 7 1/2" octagon barrel with an about good bore which shows strong rifling but with pitting its full length. Metal surfaces of barrel and the loadin...moreg lever are a dull plum and pewter patina with some minor dings and handling marks, with light pitting near the muzzle and impact marks near the wedge. The cylinder is more of a pewter patina with overall light oxidation speckling and some light pitting, the naval engagement scene mostly intact, also with remnants of the hammer rest pins. The frame is a mottled smoky pewter case-hardened patina mingling with some light oxidation staining on the left recoil shield, it is appropriately "U.S." marked. Hammer and trigger are a dull gray-brown patina while the straps are a dull goldenrod patina. The smooth walnut one piece grip rates very good showing a very old, very light refinish which has left both cartouches slightly light but present, now reacquiring some dings and handling marks from the years; it is numbered to the gun in antique ink pen. All of the numbers are matching including the wedge and the gun seems to function well mechanically. A respectable 1851 Navy that clearly spent time in the service of this great nation. (38346-20) {ANTIQUE}[Richard Grundhofer Collection]

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U.S. Colt Model 1860 Army Percussion Revolver

U.S. Colt Model 1860 Army Percussion Revolver

Lot # 113 (Sale Order: 113 of 1099)      

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Description Update (8/17/17): Numerous small dings on cylinder and sharp edges of capping cut.

serial #36597, .44 cal, 8" round barrel with a bright very good bore which shows strong rifling but with light oxidation and minor pitting nearly its full-length, more prominent nearer the breech. The barrel is primarily a dark plum-gray patina and is mostly smooth showing some light pitting near the muzzle and the expected tiny dings and impact marks that come from the years, more prominent in the area of the wedge. The loading lever shows some trace colors which are vivid in spots and the rebated cylinder has toned to a dull plum and pewter patina with the naval scene being light but fully visible; a few of the hammer rest pins remain intact. The frame is a dull mottled smoky case-hardened patina showing some strong trace original colors as does the hammer. The backstrap is a light plum with strong trace blue at the knuckle, it is cut for shoulder stock. The triggerguard and frontstrap are a dull goldenrod patina. The smooth one piece walnut grip rates about very good, now devoid of varnish, with a light but present left-side cartouche and numerous dings on the bottom of the butt; it is numbered to the gun in antique ink pen. All of the numbers are matching including the wedge and there are a number of small inspectors markings scattered about the components. The gun functions well mechanically and has a robust hammer spring. A very respectable 1860 Army manufactured in 1862. (38346-19) {ANTIQUE}[Richard Grundhofer Collection]

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Colt Model 1861 Navy Percussion Revolver

Colt Model 1861 Navy Percussion Revolver

Lot # 114 (Sale Order: 114 of 1099)      

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serial #12352, 36 cal., 7 1/2" round barrel with an about good bore which shows strong rifling but is pitted its full-length. All of the metal surfaces are a dull gray and plum patina with only trace original finish in the protected areas. There is some minor pitting at the muzzle and sparsely scattered about the barrel and leading edge of cylinder with a very small amount on the frame. The brass guard and grip straps are a dull goldenrod patina retaining minor dings and handling marks from the years. The one piece walnut grip rates very good showing an old light cleaning with minor dings and handling marks with wear along the sharp edges of the butt; it is un-numbered but fits very well and has been spuriously stamped "C.S." on the right bottom of the grip. All of the numbers are matching including the wedge and the gun seems to time well and lock up properly. An honest and respectable 1861 Navy. (38346-7) {ANTIQUE}[Richard Grundhofer Collection]
serial #12352, 36 cal., 7 1/2" round barrel with an about good bore which shows strong rifling but is pitted its full-length. All of the metal surfaces are a dull gray an...mored plum patina with only trace original finish in the protected areas. There is some minor pitting at the muzzle and sparsely scattered about the barrel and leading edge of cylinder with a very small amount on the frame. The brass guard and grip straps are a dull goldenrod patina retaining minor dings and handling marks from the years. The one piece walnut grip rates very good showing an old light cleaning with minor dings and handling marks with wear along the sharp edges of the butt; it is un-numbered but fits very well and has been spuriously stamped "C.S." on the right bottom of the grip. All of the numbers are matching including the wedge and the gun seems to time well and lock up properly. An honest and respectable 1861 Navy. (38346-7) {ANTIQUE}[Richard Grundhofer Collection]

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Cased Colt Model 1849 Pocket Percussion Revolver

Cased Colt Model 1849 Pocket Percussion Revolver

Lot # 115 (Sale Order: 115 of 1099)      

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serial #129015, .31 cal, 6" octagon barrel with a bright very good plus bore which shows strong rifling but sparsely scattered light oxidation and some areas of light pitting nearer the breech end. The iron surfaces are all a dull pewter gunmetal gray with overall light brown oxidation staining and scattered areas of pinprick pitting. The barrel has a number of minor and moderate impact marks on its left and right flats as well as in the area of the top flat preceding the barrel address. The five-shot cylinder's scene is fully intact but the cylinder as well shows a large number of tiny impact marks, near overall, also with remnants of hammer rest pins on its rear. The triggerguard retains perhaps 90% original silver plate, the backstrap with perhaps 60% original silver plate, the worn areas a dull goldenrod patina. The one piece walnut grip rates excellent with much original varnish and only minor dings and handling marks from the years showing some light wear along the right side of the butt; it is antique ink pen-numbered "1015". All of the numbers are matching including the wedge and the gun times well mechanically for the most part, occasionally the cylinder will not index unless the muzzle is held the downward, likely a hand spring issue. The case appears to be Colt factory and rates about very good with an old repair to split its full-length on the lid and another about halfway across its length. The interior features an old chocolate-colored lining which has faded to orange within the lid. There is an assortment of cast projectiles, brass "Colts Patent" bullet mould with excellent cavities and minor dings and tiny impact marks on its exterior. There is a crossed pistol Eagle flask included with much original lacquer, nice blued top spring and separating seams. What appears to be an original combination tool is included, it is primarily a pewter gray patina with some light oxidation and there is a near empty tin of Hicks percussion caps included as well. Really a very attractive 1849 Pocket overall in this nice period casing. (38397-60) {ANTIQUE}
serial #129015, .31 cal, 6" octagon barrel with a bright very good plus bore which shows strong rifling but sparsely scattered light oxidation and some areas of light pit...moreting nearer the breech end. The iron surfaces are all a dull pewter gunmetal gray with overall light brown oxidation staining and scattered areas of pinprick pitting. The barrel has a number of minor and moderate impact marks on its left and right flats as well as in the area of the top flat preceding the barrel address. The five-shot cylinder's scene is fully intact but the cylinder as well shows a large number of tiny impact marks, near overall, also with remnants of hammer rest pins on its rear. The triggerguard retains perhaps 90% original silver plate, the backstrap with perhaps 60% original silver plate, the worn areas a dull goldenrod patina. The one piece walnut grip rates excellent with much original varnish and only minor dings and handling marks from the years showing some light wear along the right side of the butt; it is antique ink pen-numbered "1015". All of the numbers are matching including the wedge and the gun times well mechanically for the most part, occasionally the cylinder will not index unless the muzzle is held the downward, likely a hand spring issue. The case appears to be Colt factory and rates about very good with an old repair to split its full-length on the lid and another about halfway across its length. The interior features an old chocolate-colored lining which has faded to orange within the lid. There is an assortment of cast projectiles, brass "Colts Patent" bullet mould with excellent cavities and minor dings and tiny impact marks on its exterior. There is a crossed pistol Eagle flask included with much original lacquer, nice blued top spring and separating seams. What appears to be an original combination tool is included, it is primarily a pewter gray patina with some light oxidation and there is a near empty tin of Hicks percussion caps included as well. Really a very attractive 1849 Pocket overall in this nice period casing. (38397-60) {ANTIQUE}

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Lovely Manhattan Navy Model Percussion Revolver

Lovely Manhattan Navy Model Percussion Revolver

Lot # 116 (Sale Order: 116 of 1099)      

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serial #28721, .36 cal, 4" octagon barrel with a bright very good plus to near excellent bore with sharp rifling but showing a few scattered spots of light oxidation and a few scattered light pits. The barrel retains about 92-95% original bright blue with wear on the sharp edges, some very light flaking, handling marks and numerous impacts around the wedge. The loading lever retains some very good color case-hardening and the cylinder has some generous trace flaking original blue, its cylinder panel scenes completely intact; this example 5-shot. The frame retains 95% original color case-hardening which is quite vivid in spots toning slightly on the higher edges and contact points, the hammer a smoky mottled case color, the trigger toned to pewter. The triggerguard retains much original silver plate, perhaps 97% while the backstrap has toned primarily to a dull goldenrod patina as has the butt. The one piece walnut grip rates very good plus to near excellent with nearly all its original varnish, wear along the sharp edges, tiny dings and handling marks, with a couple of prominent dings on the right side near the butt; it is numbered to the gun in antique ink pen. All of the numbers are matching including the wedge and the gun times and locks up perfectly. (38383-2) {ANTIQUE}
serial #28721, .36 cal, 4" octagon barrel with a bright very good plus to near excellent bore with sharp rifling but showing a few scattered spots of light oxidation and ...morea few scattered light pits. The barrel retains about 92-95% original bright blue with wear on the sharp edges, some very light flaking, handling marks and numerous impacts around the wedge. The loading lever retains some very good color case-hardening and the cylinder has some generous trace flaking original blue, its cylinder panel scenes completely intact; this example 5-shot. The frame retains 95% original color case-hardening which is quite vivid in spots toning slightly on the higher edges and contact points, the hammer a smoky mottled case color, the trigger toned to pewter. The triggerguard retains much original silver plate, perhaps 97% while the backstrap has toned primarily to a dull goldenrod patina as has the butt. The one piece walnut grip rates very good plus to near excellent with nearly all its original varnish, wear along the sharp edges, tiny dings and handling marks, with a couple of prominent dings on the right side near the butt; it is numbered to the gun in antique ink pen. All of the numbers are matching including the wedge and the gun times and locks up perfectly. (38383-2) {ANTIQUE}

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German P.08 Luger BYF-Coded Pistol by Mauser

German P.08 Luger BYF-Coded Pistol by Mauser

Lot # 117 (Sale Order: 117 of 1099)      

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serial #9243s, 9mm, 4" barrel with a very good bore showing frosting on the lands along its length. The metal surfaces retain about 95% original blue, the loss due to muzzle, sideplate and operational wear on the receiver. The receiver and ejector have toned to plum and there is a small nick in the finish at the bottom of the frontstrap. The toggle is coded "byf", the chamber is dated "41" and all of the visibly numbered parts are matching including the grooved firing pin. The checkered black Bakelite grips rate excellent and they are correctly un-numbered. Included is a single blue-bodied, aluminum-based magazine numbered to the gun with a "+" and the body is marked "fxo", "P.08" and two "SE-37" acceptance stamps, which rates excellent overall with minor operational wear of the blue. Overall a very nice "black widow" era P.08 with matching magazine. (218050-22) {C&R}
serial #9243s, 9mm, 4" barrel with a very good bore showing frosting on the lands along its length. The metal surfaces retain about 95% original blue, the loss due to muz...morezle, sideplate and operational wear on the receiver. The receiver and ejector have toned to plum and there is a small nick in the finish at the bottom of the frontstrap. The toggle is coded "byf", the chamber is dated "41" and all of the visibly numbered parts are matching including the grooved firing pin. The checkered black Bakelite grips rate excellent and they are correctly un-numbered. Included is a single blue-bodied, aluminum-based magazine numbered to the gun with a "+" and the body is marked "fxo", "P.08" and two "SE-37" acceptance stamps, which rates excellent overall with minor operational wear of the blue. Overall a very nice "black widow" era P.08 with matching magazine. (218050-22) {C&R}

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German P.08 Luger BYF-Coded Pistol by Mauser

German P.08 Luger BYF-Coded Pistol by Mauser

Lot # 118 (Sale Order: 118 of 1099)      

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serial #4767g, 9mm, 4" barrel with a bright about excellent bore showing minor frosting along its length. The metal surfaces retain about 97% original blue, the loss due to very minor muzzle, sideplate and operational wear. The toggle is coded "byf", the chamber is dated "42" and all of the visibly numbered parts are matching including the grooved firing pin. The checkered black Bakelite grips rate excellent with only minor flattening of the points and they are correctly un-numbered. Included is a single blue-bodied, plastic-based magazine marked "fxo", "P.08" and two "SE-37" acceptance stamps which rates excellent overall with very minor operational wear of the blue. Overall an excellent example of the infamous "black widow" P.08. (218050-157) {C&R}
serial #4767g, 9mm, 4" barrel with a bright about excellent bore showing minor frosting along its length. The metal surfaces retain about 97% original blue, the loss due ...moreto very minor muzzle, sideplate and operational wear. The toggle is coded "byf", the chamber is dated "42" and all of the visibly numbered parts are matching including the grooved firing pin. The checkered black Bakelite grips rate excellent with only minor flattening of the points and they are correctly un-numbered. Included is a single blue-bodied, plastic-based magazine marked "fxo", "P.08" and two "SE-37" acceptance stamps which rates excellent overall with very minor operational wear of the blue. Overall an excellent example of the infamous "black widow" P.08. (218050-157) {C&R}

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German P.08 Luger S/42 Pistol by Mauser

German P.08 Luger S/42 Pistol by Mauser

Lot # 119 (Sale Order: 119 of 1099)      

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serial #7605f, 9mm, 4" barrel with a bright about excellent bore showing perhaps some minor frosting in the grooves. The metal surfaces retain about 92% original blue, the loss due to muzzle, sideplate and right side frame rail wear as well as fading and oxidation staining on the straps. The straw parts have toned somewhat to a pewter patina showing some light oxidation staining with the right side parts having the strongest remaining temper. There is still some strong pale fire temper blue remaining on the magazine release spring, sear spring, breech block pin and rear connecting pin. The toggle is marked with an "S/42" assembly code, the chamber is dated 1936 and all of the visible numbered parts are matching including the grooved firing pin. The checkered walnut grips rate about very good as they have darkened over the years with minor flattening of the points, a few chipped diamonds and they are not numbered. Included is a single blue-bodied, aluminum-based magazine numbered "2049x" with the number "2" above it which rates excellent overall with only minor operational wear and oxidation staining. (218050-8) {C&R}
serial #7605f, 9mm, 4" barrel with a bright about excellent bore showing perhaps some minor frosting in the grooves. The metal surfaces retain about 92% original blue, th...moree loss due to muzzle, sideplate and right side frame rail wear as well as fading and oxidation staining on the straps. The straw parts have toned somewhat to a pewter patina showing some light oxidation staining with the right side parts having the strongest remaining temper. There is still some strong pale fire temper blue remaining on the magazine release spring, sear spring, breech block pin and rear connecting pin. The toggle is marked with an "S/42" assembly code, the chamber is dated 1936 and all of the visible numbered parts are matching including the grooved firing pin. The checkered walnut grips rate about very good as they have darkened over the years with minor flattening of the points, a few chipped diamonds and they are not numbered. Included is a single blue-bodied, aluminum-based magazine numbered "2049x" with the number "2" above it which rates excellent overall with only minor operational wear and oxidation staining. (218050-8) {C&R}

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German P.08 Luger S/42 Pistol by Mauser

German P.08 Luger S/42 Pistol by Mauser

Lot # 120 (Sale Order: 120 of 1099)      

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serial #1713a, 9mm, 4" barrel with an about very good bore showing strong rifling and pitting along its length. The metal surfaces retain perhaps 70% original blue, the loss due to fading and a possible cleaning of the straps and the usual muzzle, sideplate, high edge and contact point wear. The toggle is marked with an "S/42" assembly code, the chamber is dated 1937 and all of the visible numbered parts are matching including the grooved firing pin. The checkered walnut grips rate about very good overall with modest flattening of the points, they have darkened over the years and they are stamp-numbered to the gun on their interior. Included is a single blue-bodied, aluminum-based magazine numbered to the gun, including an "SE-63" acceptance stamp which rates about very good overall with minor fading and operational wear. (218050-43) {C&R}
serial #1713a, 9mm, 4" barrel with an about very good bore showing strong rifling and pitting along its length. The metal surfaces retain perhaps 70% original blue, the l...moreoss due to fading and a possible cleaning of the straps and the usual muzzle, sideplate, high edge and contact point wear. The toggle is marked with an "S/42" assembly code, the chamber is dated 1937 and all of the visible numbered parts are matching including the grooved firing pin. The checkered walnut grips rate about very good overall with modest flattening of the points, they have darkened over the years and they are stamp-numbered to the gun on their interior. Included is a single blue-bodied, aluminum-based magazine numbered to the gun, including an "SE-63" acceptance stamp which rates about very good overall with minor fading and operational wear. (218050-43) {C&R}

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Early Smith & Wesson 44 Hand Ejector Revolver

Early Smith & Wesson 44 Hand Ejector Revolver

Lot # 121 (Sale Order: 121 of 1099)      

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serial #2544, 44 Special, 6 1/2" barrel with an bright excellent bore which shows only two very tiny spots of light oxidation. The metal surfaces on this nice first model revolver retain about 98% top-quality restored blue finish, with the oddly scattered very light handling mark here or there and honest sharp edge wear with a light cylinder turn ring. Both hammer and trigger exhibit some vibrant color case-hardening with toning to a smoky mottled pewter gray on the right side of trigger and at spur of hammer. The checkered pre-magna style walnut grips rate very good plus with only very light handling marks and some light wear; they are stamp-numbered to another gun but fit very very well. The front sight blade appears to be a factory USRA style which has had a small bead of brass very neatly added during the period of use, the rear slot is unmodified. The gun seems to time well and function very well mechanically with frame, barrel and cylinder all numbered alike. A very attractive example overall that one must really look at twice to realize it is nicely refinished. A very nice 1908, first year of production, triple lock one needn't be afraid to take to the range. (38347-5) {C&R}
serial #2544, 44 Special, 6 1/2" barrel with an bright excellent bore which shows only two very tiny spots of light oxidation. The metal surfaces on this nice first model...more revolver retain about 98% top-quality restored blue finish, with the oddly scattered very light handling mark here or there and honest sharp edge wear with a light cylinder turn ring. Both hammer and trigger exhibit some vibrant color case-hardening with toning to a smoky mottled pewter gray on the right side of trigger and at spur of hammer. The checkered pre-magna style walnut grips rate very good plus with only very light handling marks and some light wear; they are stamp-numbered to another gun but fit very very well. The front sight blade appears to be a factory USRA style which has had a small bead of brass very neatly added during the period of use, the rear slot is unmodified. The gun seems to time well and function very well mechanically with frame, barrel and cylinder all numbered alike. A very attractive example overall that one must really look at twice to realize it is nicely refinished. A very nice 1908, first year of production, triple lock one needn't be afraid to take to the range. (38347-5) {C&R}

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Early Smith & Wesson K-22 Masterpiece Hand Ejector Revolver

Early Smith & Wesson K-22 Masterpiece Hand Ejector Revolver

Lot # 122 (Sale Order: 122 of 1099)      

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serial #K1000, 22 LR, 6" barrel with an excellent bore. This nice 1947-made five screw, large ejector rod revolver retains about 95% factory blue with high edge wear, turn ring on the recessed cylinder and scattered handling marks. The service trigger and hammer retain strong case-hardened colors with light operational wear. The diamond checkered walnut factory Magna grips with silver S&W medallions rate very good with light handling wear and a small chip missing at the front of the left panel, it is actually missed at first glance. The grips and all appropriate parts are numbered to the gun and timing and lock up are correct. A nice post war, pre-model 17 revolver with the desirable early large ejector rod and a really neat serial number. (88347-4) {C&R}
serial #K1000, 22 LR, 6" barrel with an excellent bore. This nice 1947-made five screw, large ejector rod revolver retains about 95% factory blue with high edge wear, tur...moren ring on the recessed cylinder and scattered handling marks. The service trigger and hammer retain strong case-hardened colors with light operational wear. The diamond checkered walnut factory Magna grips with silver S&W medallions rate very good with light handling wear and a small chip missing at the front of the left panel, it is actually missed at first glance. The grips and all appropriate parts are numbered to the gun and timing and lock up are correct. A nice post war, pre-model 17 revolver with the desirable early large ejector rod and a really neat serial number. (88347-4) {C&R}

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Smith & Wesson 22/32 Heavy Frame Target Revolver with Niedner Barrel and Single Digit Serial Number

Smith & Wesson 22/32 Heavy Frame Target Revolver with Niedner Barrel and Single Digit Serial Number

Lot # 123 (Sale Order: 123 of 1099)      

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serial #2, 22 LR, 8 1/2" A.O. Niedner barrel with Malden Mass. address, and a bright excellent bore. This is an interesting revolver which appears to be correctly marked but has also had a bit of a hard life. The barrel retains perhaps 40% of what is likely Niedner's blue, the balance a pewter and flaked brown patina, also with a few dings and handling marks and some light pitting nearer the muzzle. Much of the frame was cleaned as well and shows a later blue, with remnants of pitting along the sides of the topstrap and some tool and impact marks on the exterior surfaces of the crane and a few on the frame proper. The hammer has had its spur shortened and was reblued when the frame was done, however the trigger retains some very good color case-hardening. The checkered walnut Smith & Wesson grips with 1917 patent date rate very good plus to near excellent, the right is pencil numbered to a different gun (16596). The bottom of the butt appears to have original Smith & Wesson polish and was unmolested during the cleaning of the upper portion of the frame, it is stamped only with a number "2", as-is the rear of the cylinder. While this makes no sense given the serial number range that these arms fall into, perhaps internally this was some type of shop sample or toolroom gun later "liberated" by some employee. The cylinder chambers are not recessed, which may be the key to the gun's interesting numbering; the assembly numbers on the frame and the crane match one another and the gun operates properly mechanically. A very interesting 22/32 overall with a very nice Niedner barrel and intriguing serial number. (37147-109) {C&R}
serial #2, 22 LR, 8 1/2" A.O. Niedner barrel with Malden Mass. address, and a bright excellent bore. This is an interesting revolver which appears to be correctly marked ...morebut has also had a bit of a hard life. The barrel retains perhaps 40% of what is likely Niedner's blue, the balance a pewter and flaked brown patina, also with a few dings and handling marks and some light pitting nearer the muzzle. Much of the frame was cleaned as well and shows a later blue, with remnants of pitting along the sides of the topstrap and some tool and impact marks on the exterior surfaces of the crane and a few on the frame proper. The hammer has had its spur shortened and was reblued when the frame was done, however the trigger retains some very good color case-hardening. The checkered walnut Smith & Wesson grips with 1917 patent date rate very good plus to near excellent, the right is pencil numbered to a different gun (16596). The bottom of the butt appears to have original Smith & Wesson polish and was unmolested during the cleaning of the upper portion of the frame, it is stamped only with a number "2", as-is the rear of the cylinder. While this makes no sense given the serial number range that these arms fall into, perhaps internally this was some type of shop sample or toolroom gun later "liberated" by some employee. The cylinder chambers are not recessed, which may be the key to the gun's interesting numbering; the assembly numbers on the frame and the crane match one another and the gun operates properly mechanically. A very interesting 22/32 overall with a very nice Niedner barrel and intriguing serial number. (37147-109) {C&R}

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Smith & Wesson Model 1905 Military & Police Hand Ejector Revolver

Smith & Wesson Model 1905 Military & Police Hand Ejector Revolver

Lot # 124 (Sale Order: 124 of 1099)      

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serial #104599, 38 Special, 4" barrel with a few pits and oxidation blemishes. The metal surfaces of this second change revolver retain about 98% factory nickel plate with limited high edge wear, oxidation blemishes, scratches and a turn ring on the cylinder. The word "trade" is soft in the S&W trademark on the sideplate. The hammer and trigger retain bold case-hardened colors with a few operational marks. The diamond checkered hard rubber factory grips with S&W logo rate excellent with a few minor handling marks. All appropriate parts and the grips are correctly serial numbered to the gun. The timing and lock up are excellent, a nice condition early M&P. (6520-2493) {C&R}[Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]
serial #104599, 38 Special, 4" barrel with a few pits and oxidation blemishes. The metal surfaces of this second change revolver retain about 98% factory nickel plate wit...moreh limited high edge wear, oxidation blemishes, scratches and a turn ring on the cylinder. The word "trade" is soft in the S&W trademark on the sideplate. The hammer and trigger retain bold case-hardened colors with a few operational marks. The diamond checkered hard rubber factory grips with S&W logo rate excellent with a few minor handling marks. All appropriate parts and the grips are correctly serial numbered to the gun. The timing and lock up are excellent, a nice condition early M&P. (6520-2493) {C&R}[Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]

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Perazzi MX2000 Over Under Trap Shotgun

Perazzi MX2000 Over Under Trap Shotgun

Lot # 125 (Sale Order: 125 of 1099)      

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serial #116488, 12 ga, 31 1/2" high adjustable ventilated rib barrels choked modified and improved cylinder and have bright excellent bores. This shotgun remains in excellent condition with the barrels retaining about 98% original blue that shows just a few minor handling marks and a couple of small dings along the edges of the rib. The coin finished receiver remains in excellent condition with just a few minor handling marks and features attractive light scrollwork embellishment. The lever, safety, and triggerguard also retain nearly 98% original blue with some very minor thinning and the trigger retains the majority of its gold finish with its face toning to silver. The shotgun is fitted with beautiful high-grade walnut furniture that displays very attractive fiddleback and crisp checkering throughout. The forend and Monte Carlo buttstock remain in excellent condition with just a few small dings and handling marks and a very tiny hairline crack left of the lower tang. The stock features slight palm swells and is fitted with an adjustable comb and a rubber "Kick-Eez" pad that shows the beginnings of a 1" tear at the toe and gives a 14 1/4" length of pull. The shotgun features a single selective pull trigger, non-automatic safety, ejectors, and a green fiber optic front sight. Included is a gray plastic Perazzi case with a cleaning cloth and a sight kit that includes a tool, the original white bead sight, and a white, orange, and spare green insert. A superb shotgun that still locks up tight and appears to have seen very little use. (138366-12) {MODERN}
serial #116488, 12 ga, 31 1/2" high adjustable ventilated rib barrels choked modified and improved cylinder and have bright excellent bores. This shotgun remains in excel...morelent condition with the barrels retaining about 98% original blue that shows just a few minor handling marks and a couple of small dings along the edges of the rib. The coin finished receiver remains in excellent condition with just a few minor handling marks and features attractive light scrollwork embellishment. The lever, safety, and triggerguard also retain nearly 98% original blue with some very minor thinning and the trigger retains the majority of its gold finish with its face toning to silver. The shotgun is fitted with beautiful high-grade walnut furniture that displays very attractive fiddleback and crisp checkering throughout. The forend and Monte Carlo buttstock remain in excellent condition with just a few small dings and handling marks and a very tiny hairline crack left of the lower tang. The stock features slight palm swells and is fitted with an adjustable comb and a rubber "Kick-Eez" pad that shows the beginnings of a 1" tear at the toe and gives a 14 1/4" length of pull. The shotgun features a single selective pull trigger, non-automatic safety, ejectors, and a green fiber optic front sight. Included is a gray plastic Perazzi case with a cleaning cloth and a sight kit that includes a tool, the original white bead sight, and a white, orange, and spare green insert. A superb shotgun that still locks up tight and appears to have seen very little use. (138366-12) {MODERN}

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